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Cain, Jacob Koell, and Alex Challis, all ages eight to ten, were proud to be doing something good for the community. Because of time limitations they were unable to pick up the garbage on the south side of the park facing AG Foods.

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May 4, 2007

VALLEY NEWS

Market draws 3,000 visitors per day

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Farmers, gardeners, vendors, downtown merchants and shoppers get ready. The Invermere Farmers’ Market is returning to downtown Invermere for its seventh season.

District of Invermere Council at its regular meeting agreed to allow the popular market to take over the east end of 12th Street on Saturday mornings again this year.

Market managers Eva Hillary and Rosemary Oaks are promising more produce vendors this year. As an added service to local growers, Ms. Oaks said, the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens will market excess produce for backyard gardeners this year.

According the Economic and Community Impact Assessment of the Invermere Farmers’ Market, conducted in 2006 by the School of Environmental Planning at the University of Northern British Columbia, the market injects almost $800,000 into the local economy each summer.

On average, the report said, each customer spends $19.43 at the market each visit. More importantly, shoppers said they spend an average of $26.82 at other Invermere businesses on market day.

“We were surprised by the total spent,” Ms. Oaks commented. “We new how many people we had, but not what they actually spent in a lump sum like that.”

Other highlights of the study include: • An estimated 2,934 customers visited the market on the day of assessment last year (July 15).

Visitors to the popular Invermere Farmers’ Market last summer spent almost $20 each per visit, a survey found.

• More than 230 people participated in the customer survey.

• Four out of ten customers visit the market at least two to three times per month.

• 35.8 percent of customers have been coming to the market for four years or more.

The market started out slowly in its first couple of years and then snowballed as word of mouth brought people from around the valley to do their shopping on Saturday mornings.

In an exercise in sustainability, Ms. Oaks said, the market will continue to be limited to around 50 vendors.

“If we had a hundred vendors, we wouldn’t be able to get from one end to the other to collect money,” she said. “Plus we like the variety. We could fill it with 50 vendors of just jewelry, but it wouldn’t be fair to the vendors.”

Ms. Oaks said they have had offers to move the market out of town, but prefer to draw people downtown.

The market will run from June 23 through Labor Day weekend, rain or shine.

For more information about the Invermere Farmers’ Market and to book vending space, call Eva Hillary at 342-8819 or Rosemary Oaks at 342-0030.

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RCMP Report For the week ending April 27th, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 86 calls for service, including two motor vehicle accidents and four alarms.

• April 21: It was reported to police that, sometime over the night, unknown culprits broke into a villa located on Fairmont Creek Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. It appears the unknown culprits stayed in the villa overnight gratis.

Several incidents of mischief were reported in and around downtown Invermere between April 20th and 24th.

The following are a couple of incidents: • April 21: Police were notified of two windows which were broken at a residence situated on 12th street in Invermere. The unknown culprits had thrown rocks through the windows. A business on 7th Avenue also received a broken window from someone throwing a rock through it. No entry was gained into the business.

• April 21: Police were advised that unknown culprits had thrown a rock through a front bedroom window in a residence on 13th Street in Invermere.

• April 22: At approximately 1:25 a.m., a vehicle was stopped on Highway 93/95 in Radium Hot Springs as a result of a road check. A 24-hour suspension was issued to the driver of the vehicle.

• April 22: At approximately 1:45 a.m., as a result of a road check conducted at 10th Street in Invermere, a driver was issued a 24-hour suspension from driving after the odor of liquor was noted emanating from the driver and poor fine motor skills were detected.

• April 22: At approximately 10:30 p.m., police stopped a vehicle along the strip in Radium because the vehicle was being driven erratically. The driver displayed symptoms of impairment; however, he refused to provide samples of his breath and was charged criminally for Refusing to Provide Samples.

• April 22: Unknown culprits tore off mirrors on two vehicles located on Tamarack Street in Canal Flats. There are no suspects at this time.

• April 23: Unknown culprits

smashed three windows in a residence along Burns Avenue in Canal Flats.

• April 24: It was reported to police that an unknown culprit stole a 2006, grey, Norco Sasquatch, 15-speed bike from the bike racks at Martin Morigeau Elementary School in Canal Flats. If anyone has any information regarding this theft please contact police.

• April 24: Police were notified that the Windermere Valley golf course was broken into and vandalized. Jerry cans and a siphon hose had been left by the gate as the lock had been broken off the fuel tank. This is under investigation.

• April 25: Police were advised that several windows were broken along 9th Avenue by unknown culprits.

• April 26: Three males damaged the handicap sign on 7th Avenue in Invermere. The suspects were captured on video and investigation is underway.

• April 27: At approximately 1:30 a.m., a vehicle was stopped on 12th Avenue and 15th Street by police for driving in the middle of the road. The driver showed slight signs of impairment and was issued a 24-hour suspension.

• April 27: At 1:45 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on 14th Street as the driver was not wearing his seatbelt. A roadside demand was issued as the driver showed signs of impairment. The breath demand was read and the driver provided two samples of his breath containing 180 and 170 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood. Charges are being forwarded to Crown Counsel.

• April 27: It was reported that sometime before 10 a.m., an unknown person collided with the rear end of a legally parked vehicle in Windermere and then drove off without telling the registered owner.

• April 27: At 5:25 p.m., a vehicle was checked by police on Highway 93, near Radium. The driver admitted to drinking recently and blew a warning on the roadside screening device. A 24hour driving suspension was issued, as well as a violation ticket for not having a valid driver’s licence.

Correction Bradford G. Jones was fined $1,500 plus a victim’s surcharge of $225 and prohibited from driving under the Motor Vehicle Act for three months on a charge of driving a motor vehicle on a

highway without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway - not operating a vehicle or vessel while impaired, as reported in the April 20 edition.

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May 4, 2007

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 2007 ANNUAL CLEAN-UP WEEK INVERMERE’S ANNUAL CLEAN-UP WEEK BEGINS TUESDAY, MAY 8th!

The municipal truck will pick up free of charge your “yard debris” (NOT tree stumps, appliances or construction material). Please have your “yard debris” piled on your boulevard by 8:00 a.m. on the day of your scheduled pick-up.

Collection will be scheduled as follows: SOUTH OF 13th STREET NORTH OF 13th STREET Tuesday, May 8th Wednesday, May 9th WEST OF 15th AVENUE Thursday, May 10th

NDP FORUM—Andy Stuart-Hill of Invermere (left) makes a point as Joy Orr, Critic for Municipal Affairs Charlie Wyse and Norm Babin of Babin Air listen.

Opposition leadership hosts community forum

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Lack of infrastructure, unsustainable growth and symptoms of an unbalanced community topped the list of concerns among area residents who attended the NDP’s community forum Sunday afternoon in Invermere.

Opposition leader Carole James, the Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA, flanked

by Critic for Municipal Affairs Charlie Wyse (Cariboo South) and Labour Critic Chuck Puchmayr (New Westminster) were the featured panel at the event entitled Healthy Communities: Opportunities and Challenges in Rural BC. About 30 community members turned out for the event, which was hosted by Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald.

MLA Macdonald drew on his previous experience as a teacher to break the attendees into three groups and charged each with drumming up a list of the three top challenges facing Columbia Valley communities today.

“People in Victoria don’t know best what’s right for you, what’s right for your communities,” MLA James commented. “You know what’s right for your communities. Communities, local government and the provincial government have to work together.”

MLA Macdonald agreed. “We have some wonderful opportunities and challenges in B.C. We need to get on with that by working with you in the communities.”

A long laundry list of items emerged, largely symptoms of the rapid growth the area has been experiencing in the last five years.

Affordable housing, lack of skilled workers, availability of child day care services, services and health care for seniors, lack of long-term planning, water and sewer concerns, roads and highways issues, lack of broadband and high-tech services, effects of the shadow population, cultural differences between natives and newcomers, reliable electrical service, protection of the environment and conflicts between residents and real-estate developers made it onto each group’s list.

“At the moment, there seems to be knee-jerk reactions, instead of longterm planning,” Andy Stuart-Hill of Invermere commented in summary of his group’s concerns. “We need proactive, long-term planning and we need the support of provincial government.”

Sustainability was a key concept among the forum participants.

“Nobody’s saying ‘no’ to growth.

Nobody’s saying ‘no’ to change,” he said.

“We have growth going on right now and we’ve got to make it sustainable.”

MLA Macdonald thanked the attendees for their input, calling it the perfect antidote for legislative burn-out.

Community forums, he said, re-energize the politicians.

“Thank you for reminding me, again, why I got into politics to begin with,” MLA Macdonald said.

Trees or brush should be cut into lengths of 1.2m (4’) and bundled no larger than 150 mm (6”). Scattered refuse, old tires, tree stumps residential garbage and construction/renovation waste will not be picked up. Council encourages home composting where applicable for all wastes.

Burning permits may be obtained from the municipal of¿ce and must be approved

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PERSPECTIVE

Valley folks love their pets

May 4, 2007

Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher It’s been raining cats and dogs around The Pioneer office for the past couple of weeks, not to mention the occasional horse, bird and guinea pig. Every time we turn around someone is dropping by or e-mailing us a photo of their favourite furry family member.

Some people arrived with a whole bunch of photos and begged us to make the decision as to which photo to enter in our Pet Photo contest because they just loved them all.

One man paid for two dogs because he didn’t want one dog to be jealous of the other one when he saw his picture in the paper! I guess even dogs read the Pioneer. Several people entered more than once, including the lady who entered three times.

We had some unusual entries, too. The Invermere Veterinary Hospital sent us a picture of their resident parrot, Richard. Mary Yadernuk of Spillimacheen entered a photo of her flock of chickens with “Ted” the sheep, who likes to carry a chicken around on his back.

We had animals in costume, animals with kids, and animals doing tricks - for example, a guinea pig on a skateboard.

In total, we received 77 entries by our deadline, and drew names for 13 lucky winners. You can find the results on Page 16.

And because of the overwhelming response to our contest, we can’t squeeze all the entries into one issue.

If you entered your pet’s photo and it hasn’t appeared yet, please keep watching The Pioneer over the next couple of weeks.

The really good news is that we were able to raise $400 for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Because there is no local branch here, the Cranbrook SPCA oversees our entire area. It’s a tough job keeping animals safe and healthy, and the SPCA needs all the help it can get. So on their behalf, thank you to everyone who entered our contest.

Mary Yadernuk of Spillimacheen brought us this photo of her aunt Alice Critchley feeding a bear in Kootenay National Park. Mary recalled that there was another cub on the other side of the car. Note the car is ready for a long trip, with two spare tires behind. Today feeding bears is absolutely forbidden, not to mention dangerous.

Referendum call ‘hypocritical’ Dear Editor: If there is one thing that galls me above all else, it is hypocrisy!

Mr. Campsall’s call for a referendum on Jumbo smacks of hypocrisy! To have the unmitigated gall to suggest a referendum when some 1.8 percent of the populace voiced their disapproval of the project is worse than disingenuous, it is demagoguery!

Where were his calls for a referendum when one percent of the town citizens voiced their disapproval of the Octagon Development at the Planning Committee? Perhaps I missed that edition of the paper.

Did Mr. Campsall ask that the Grizzly Ridge parkland dedication proposals be taken out to the populace? I understand that the proposals were fair and action on this issue could have protected parkland that would have benefited us for generations to come.

I also do not recall him calling for a referendum to determine if we wish to keep polluting the Wetlands by dumping semi-treated sewage therein.

As an elected and paid representative of the electorate, it would be nice to see Mr. Campsall pontificate equally about the Development and Environmental issues in town. Perhaps his positions would carry more credence if he were equally vocal about our issues.

I distinctly recall Mr. Campsall sitting silently at a Public Hearing (Octagon) while it was clearly explained that we, the citizens, had the opportunity to voice our concerns, criticisms or platitudes. We were further told that this was our last and only chance to do so. After that, Council would retire to do whatever they pleased. I heard no objection from Mr. Campsall about that process.

As for the other members, of other groups, I can only assume that they approve of the dumping of sewage into the Columbia Wetlands. I have missed every single issue of the paper where they have called for a referendum on that issue.

What hypocrisy!

Micheal Meehan, Invermere

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LETTERS Invermere council should hold out for ALL of Lot 4616

Dear Editor: Thank you for your article “Partnership agrees on Lot 4616” in last week’s edition. I was extremely disappointed to read that the province and the District of Invermere are proceeding with development of this large piece of publicly owned property within our town boundaries.

Lot 4616 is 156 acres and is located immediately adjacent to CastleRock Estates on the south end of Invermere.

It is interesting to look at a map of the area which surrounds Windermere Lake from Invermere to Fairmont. In this area there are only three large pieces of land not privately owned: Lot 4616, Sunshine Ranch Park and land south of Rushmere. These three public parcels appear as small ‘islands’ in a vast sea of privately held land which is all available for future development. The proximity of 4616 to Invermere makes it the most valuable space for public recreation.

Years ago, planners in Vancouver and New York City had the foresight to retain land for Stanley Park and Central Park for future generations to enjoy.

In the future, 4616 will be the centre of Invermere and should be retained for that purpose also. Pine Ridge Mountain Resort west of Pine Ridge and Grizzly Ridge will soon be subdivided into smaller parcels, leaving residents with significantly less areas of open space.

Privately held land, at the discretion of the owner, can be closed to public access at any time. The growing population of Invermere will increase the demand for open public spaces. Lot 4616 is becoming too valuable as recreational property to lose any of it to more development. We have enough development in Invermere. Public land needs to be retained.

The previous District of Invermere Council was presented with a petition signed by 400 Invermere residents which called for total preservation of

4616 as public space. The petition represents the desires of a large representation of Invermere residents and still holds weight that the Council must take direction from. Council should be ashamed of their efforts; it appears that they are satisfied with development of 4616. The Province can not be permitted to dictate what happens to land in Invermere. Council needs to stand up to the Province and insist on total preservation of the land for parkland. As Councillor Campsall stated, the Province has enough other crown land to sell off to developers.

The District of Invermere controls its own zoning (4616 is presently shown as Parkland in the Official Community Plan). Refusal to rezone the land for development will render it worthless for purchase by any developer. Council and Invermere staff are pursuing development of 4616. Now would be an appropriate time to hold public hearings to determine if the OCP should be altered to show any of 4616 available for development.

We all have an opportunity to voice our opinions in this matter. Those of you who enjoy biking, jogging and walking in large open spaces near your homes should be vocal on this issue. Smaller parks are not enough space for many of our recreational activities. Although Grizzly Ridge and other private lands are controlled by their owners and will likely soon be largely unavailable for our use, 4616 is public and can remain entirely intact. I encourage residents to go view this beautiful piece of land - it is truly an asset to our community as a large parkland. Don’t let government politics dictate what happens to land within Invermere. It is time for Council to get to work and carry out the wishes of Invermere taxpayers on this important issue.

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Edgewater Elementary School students had a great time at their recent awards ceremony, when dozens of kids took home Legion prizes for their Remembrance Day essays, posters and poems.

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Edgewater earns more Legion awards than any other area school The Edgewater Legion presented students at Edgewater Elementary School awards for the annual Remembrance Day Poster and Literature contest. The awards were presented at Edgewater School's monthly assembly, hosted this time by the sixth grade students.

Edgewater Legion President Vi Wittman, who presented the awards, said Edgewater Elementary produced more winners than any other school in the area.

Essay contest winners: Jade Belcher was first, Toni Thierbach was second and Jennifer Loewen was third. All are Grade 7 students. Kenneth Bodham won for Grade 6.

Poetry contest winners: Grade 7 students Stephan Seel, Colton Seel and Jade Belcher placed first, second and third. For Grade 6, Christopher Hynes, Brandon Wieler and Jesse Kendall placed first, second and third. Christopher also won second prize at the zone level. For Grade 5, Monica Nittel, Stephanie Seaman

and Kyle Walgren placed first, second and third.

Black-and-white poster contest winners: Grade 7 winners were Jordan Ingham, Amber McMurray and Aaron Nicholas. Jordan also won third place at the zone level. Grade 6 winners were Courtney Seaman, Jesse Kendall and Kai Striegel. Grade 5 winners were George Thierbach, Stephanie Seaman and Kyle Walgren. Grade 4 winners were Hannah Nygren, Cole Heide and Brandon Pronk.

Colour poster winners: Grade 7 winners were Kelsey Campbell, Hargot Parmar and Kaite Heide.

Grade 6 winners were Armit Minhas, Kai Striegel and Brandon Wieler. Grade 5 winners were Nicole Ivers, Stephanie Seaman and Shaylynne Wheeler. Nicole also won third place at the zone level. Grade 4 winners were Kristen Almas, Shelby Ingram and Kayla Eugene. Japhy Hunt won for Grades 1 to 3 students, and he also placed third at the zone level.

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Encore

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

Bird-watchers flock to Wings Over the Rockies

MOVIE REVIEW

Eleventh annual event kicks off May 7th. See Page 23.

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BOOK REVIEW

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

Wings Over the Rockies Art Show • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Celebrating over 25 artists. May 1 to 13, 11 - 4 pm daily.

Artist Opening Event · Tuesday May 1, 7 - 9 pm.

Wings Festival Migration Centre at Pynelogs.

Featuring silent auction items and displays.

Cinefest Movie · Volver · Toby Theatre What does ART mean to you? Monday May 14 at 7:00 pm. Presented by Harrison McKay Communications.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

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At the Library Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

By Ben Gadd Among the many reference books in my home, none do I consult more frequently than Ben Gadd’s Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

I use the Handbook most often to identify birds and wildflowers.

Gadd documents only species from the Rockies, so I don’t have to search through all the birds of Western Canada to learn about those at my feeder.

His entries also include fascinating facts about the birds’ songs, habitats, food and breeding habits.

The Handbook is much more than an identification manual, however. It describes the geography of our habitat:

geology, weather, ecoregions, plants, animals and birds.

A brief history of the Canadian Rockies documents the migration of indigenous mountain dwellers, aboriginal-guided fur trade and exploration, establishment of national parks and recent development.

Chapters on recreation recommend routes for day hikes, backpacking trips, rock-climbing, ski touring, cycling and paddling, and include suggestions for equipment and safety in the backcountry.

For everything you could possibly want to know about our area, look for the Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the library. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to hear environmentalist Ben Gadd speak at the Wings Over the Rockies gala banquet on May 12th.

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Loosely based on the story of The Supremes, the story begins with three young girls searching for their break into the music business. Effie (Jennifer Hudson) sings lead. Her strong and powerful voice is hard not to love.

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Soon, big dreams come upon Curtis. He takes the girls away and they start their own group. However, doing so involves changing up the lead, switching Effie for Deena. The compromise doesn’t sit well with Deena.

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

Toby Theatre • April 17 - May 8: CLOSED for Maintenance

Tuesday, May 8th: • 6 pm: Valley Voices perform at Wings Over the Rockies Birdsong Supper, Windermere Community Hall.

Tickets $35 each, $60 per couple. Call 342-3210.

• 5:30 pm: DTSS Baseball home game vs. Cranbrook.

Friday, May 11th: • 8 am - 11 am: Wings Over the Rockies. Hike to the source of the Columbia River with local history buff Colin Cartwright. Meet at the Municipal Office in Canal Flats. Cost $10. For info: 342-3210.

Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th:

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.

• 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.

Tuesdays Until May 22nd:

• 10 am: Fundraising Event! Mount Nelson Athletic 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 am- 9:30 am. For info: 342-8737.

• 11:30 am - 1:30 pm: UCW lunch & bloomer sale, Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

• 10 am - 2 pm: Canal Flats Garage Sales. Maps available at the Civic Centre, watch for signs. For info: 349-5447.

• 6 pm: 11th Anniversary Gala Banquet, Wings Over the Rockies. Keynote presentation by naturalist Ben Gadd. Held at Eagle Ranch Clubhouse. Cost $65.

For info: 342-3210.

Saturday, May 12th:

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

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.

Monday, May 7th: • 7 pm: Book launch, The Purcell Suite - Upholding the Wild, held at the DTSS auditorium, and is part of the Wings Over The Rockies Bird Festival. Admission is $7.

For info: 250-427-5666.

Monday, May 7th through Sunday, May 13th: • Wings Over The Rockies Festival “Conservation in action - Working together for the birds.” Invermere. A variety of field trips and presentations throughout the week. For info: 342-3210.

• 7 pm: Wings Over The Rockies - ABC’s of Birding with Randy Hopkins. College of the Rockies, cost $7.

For info: 342-3210.

Monday, May 14th: • 7 pm: Columbia Valley Arts presents Cinefest pick “Volver”, Toby Theatre. Admission $10.

New Video Releases Tuesday, May 8th: • Because I Said So • Catch & Release • Music and Lyrics • Three Bad Men

• Breaking And Entering • Fur • The Painted Veil • Until Death

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

Student News • Thursday, June 28: Year-end Awards Ceremony, DTSS Gym, 9 a.m.

• The lead singer of Trooper is Ra McGuire.

• Thursday, June 28: Commencement Ceremonies, DTSS Gym, 3 p.m.

• Friday, June 29: Grad/parent Dinner - Photos at 4 p.m., Dinner 6 pm, Dance 9 pm.

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.

SATURDAYS: • 5 pm - 8 pm: Public indoor rock climbing, JA Laird gym, $5 drop in. For info: 342-9413 or 342-6232.

SUNDAYS: • 2 pm: Crib every Sunday at the Brisco Hall. For info: 346-3294.

MONDAYS: • 7 pm: Duplicate Bridge, Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2, visitors welcome. For info: Gerriann, 3429893.

WEDNESDAYS: • 7 pm: Archery, Invermere Community Centre, sponsored by the Rod and Gun Club, $2.

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A unique opportunity to develop or deepen a meditation practice.

U Vansa is a committed and experienced meditation teacher in the Mahasi tradition. U Vansa is a Canadian, a former financial advisor and a lifelong meditator. Subsequent to extensive retreat under the Guidance of Chanmyay Sayadaw a Burmese meditation master and disciple of Mahasi Sayadaw U Vansa has traveled the world conducting intensive Metta and Vipassana retreats.

There will be further opportunities for guided Meditation June 12th 6:30 and June 24th 2:00 with Dr. Anne Mahoney, resident teacher for the Calgary Theravadan Meditation Society.

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Tabatha Pyykonen, a senior art student, enjoyed working in the community.

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Students paint murals at Columbia House Senior art students from the local high school are painting large murals on rolled canvas onto the walls of Columbia House.

“It’s really a win-win for the residents of Columbia House and the art students,” Interior Health Community Development Facilitator Kerry Hilts commented. “This is a natural partnership and there’s an inter-generational thing going on here.”

The program was funded by a donation to Columbia House by the Windermere Valley Farmers’ Institute in memory of a former client.

The two-week project has been very well received by hospital staff. During week one there was high interaction between the youth and clients of Columbia House.

Robyn Oliver, Fine Arts Teacher at David Thompson Secondary School, said this has been a very valuable experience for students, “to get to be involved in a program from design, to hospital staff approval, and then to get to install

the art is incredible. It provides the students with a real life experience of being a professional artist.”

Tabatha Pyykonen, a Grade 10 art student who is working on her design, said: “I like working outside of school on art projects - I see this as a value to the community.”

Tabatha, assisted by two others, busily filled in a chalk outline of her design sketched onto a prepared canvas, as Columbia House residents looked on while they enjoyed their mid-day meal.

The lunch room was a hive of activity as groups of students laboured on three other large murals.

A few feet away, art student Landon Kazakoff worked on the detail of a tractor in an agricultural scene that was chosen in honour of the donor’s occupation.

Mr. Hilts said the canvases will be stretched onto frames and moved around the facility.

Ms. Oliver said the murals would be finished by the end of the month.

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May 4, 2007

Environmental children’s author coming Submitted by Kootenay Library Foundation If every known species on Earth were a leaf on a tree, that tree would have 1,750,000 leaves.

Since humans count for just one leaf on the tree, we have a lot to learn about the millions of other forms of life with which we share the world.

Our place on the planet is important to award winning children’s author and educator Rochelle Strauss, and that’s why she writes interesting, fun, and engaging books for kids.

This spring, in a series of inter-

active presentations in Kootenay schools and libraries, she will share her knowledge and enthusiasm for Earth’s gifts and challenges. Students will learn how their voices and their actions can help inhabitants and resources on the planet we call home.

Strauss’s most recent book, One Well: the story of Water on Earth (Kids Can Press, 2007), teaches us that water has the power to change everything: a single splash can sprout a seed, quench a thirst, provide a habitat, generate energy, and sustain life.

Tree of Life: the Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth (Kids

Can Press 2004) shows how living things are classified into five kingdoms, and about how each has much to tell us about all aspects of life on our planet. Rochelle Strauss has received several honours and awards for her books and her work.

The Invermere Public Library is bringing Rochelle Strauss to schools in Windermere and Canal Flats.

Her tour is sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts, The Writers Union of Canada, and the Kootenay Library Federation. For more information contact KLF at 888-664-4553.

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YOUR MONEY Tax credits for disabled

As we age, it is more likely that we may become medically disabled for a period of time or for the rest of our lives.

There can be many challenges to becoming disabled, and knowing how it changes your tax status is one of those challenges.

You are generally entitled to claim a tax credit for eligible medical expenses incurred for yourself, spouse and children age 17 or under.

Expenses incurred for other related dependants (i.e. adult children or grandchildren, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews) can also be claimed under certain conditions.

In the case of spouses or common-law partners, either spouse can make the claim, regardless of which spouse actually paid the expense.

In any given tax year, eligible expenses are those paid in any 12-month period that ends in the year, provided the claim was not made in the previous tax year.

In the year of death, the period is extended to any 24 months that includes the date of death. The flexibility associated with these claims allows the use of expenses that might not otherwise be claimable.

Generally, all amounts paid can be claimed even if the expenses were not paid in Canada.

However, to make a claim, total expenses must be more than three percent of your net income, or a specified amount ($1,885 for tax year 2006), whichever is less.

Only amounts above this threshold can be claimed.

Also, expenses that have been reimbursed are not claimable unless the reimbursement was included in your taxable income. Receipts are normally required to support claims made.

While the following list is not fully inclusive, some

eligible expenses are listed for your reference: • payments to a medical doctor, dentist, nurse or public or licensed private hospital • payments related to the use of guide and hearing-ear dogs and other animals • premiums paid to private health care services plans (other than those paid by an employer) • payments for artificial limbs, wheelchairs, crutches, hearing aids or personal listening devices • payments for prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, dentures and pacemakers • prescription drugs • payments to adapt a vehicle (as prescribed by a medical practitioner) used to transport a disabled person, or payments for a device that enables a disabled person to operate a vehicle • reasonable costs paid to alter the driveway of an individual with a severe and prolonged mobility impairment to allow easier access to a bus • sign language interpreter fees paid to a person in the business of providing such services, for an individual with a speech or hearing impairment • attendant or nursing home care expenses If you cannot obtain required medical treatment within 80 kilometres of home, a claim may be allowed in respect of accommodation, meal and traveling expenses.

When claiming medical expenses, consider adding the expenses of yourself and spouse/common-law partner together, and making the claim on one tax return.

Because of the three-percent net income threshold, a comparison should be done to determine on which return the amounts should be claimed.

It may be preferable to claim the expenses on the return of the lower income earner.

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May 4, 2007

Bob Wilkins to walk Relay’s survivor lap

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Cancer survivor Bob Wilkins said his last nine cancer-free years are a testament to the good work made possible by Canadian Cancer Society fundraisers.

Having beat prostate cancer, Mr. Wilkins said he would walk the survivor lap at this year’s Relay for Life event on the night of June 9th.

The Canadian Cancer Society kicked off its annual all-night fundraiser last week with a casino night opener at the new clubhouse at Eagle Ranch Resort. They are now urging the community to form their teams for the annual event.

Bob went to battle against cancer and lived to tell about it. And tell about it, he does as an occasional forum participant and moderator for Canadian Cancer Society awareness campaigns.

Bob said he was 54 when a routine exam for an unrelated condition revealed he had prostate cancer.

“It was pretty advanced,” he said, “but it hadn’t metastasized yet.”

A digital rectal exam, “that’s the finger,” he said, and a blood test for an increased level of prostate antigens are used to detect the disease that the Canadian Cancer Society says will take the lives of 83 Canadian men every week this year.

There are a variety of treatments he said including surgery, cryosurgery

and hormone therapy.

The “semi-retired” father of two adult children said he and his wife, Jo, agreed they should have it cut out.

“It’s a lengthy recovery,” he admitted. “First you make a lap around the house, then you make a lap around the yard, then, your next goal is to make a lap around the block. You just gradually build up your strength.”

Bob said he was on the operating table for five hours and in recovery for ten days after the surgery, but said others have been released in as few as three days.

The surgery, he said, left an eightinch scar on his stomach. “They just open your belly right up.”

A catheter bag, he said, is required during recovery and the patient will suffer some incontinence until muscles can be trained to perform some of the prostate’s functions.

The Canadian Cancer Society says age, a diet high in fat, and family history are risk factors for cancer.

While most men won’t have to schedule regular screenings until after age 50, men with one of the risk factors should start earlier. “I have a 39-yearold son,” Bob noted. “He will have to start next year.”

A 20-year resident of Invermere and retired CIBC manager, Bob said he does some minor bookkeeping for a few clients, but is otherwise fishing or golfing.

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Accident victim recovering Gary Ruault of Invermere is recovering in Foothills Hospital in Calgary after a motorcycle accident on Sunday, April 22nd.

The owner of Quasar Western Electric was travelling south to Laughlin, Nevada on his motorcycle with a group of friends when the accident occurred south of Eureka, Montana.

He was airlifted to hospital in Kalispell, and transferred to Foothills the following day.

Gary underwent surgery last Friday but hopes to be home soon.

His sister-in-law Shelley Chasse of Invermere said fortunately he is not paralysed or brain-damaged, although it could take a few months before he is back to normal. “He’s doing well, getting lots of visitors and he’s in good spirits,” she said.

Gary is a long-time Invermere resident, married to wife Coreen with a 10-year-old son, Lucas.

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May 4, 2007

SHOW US YOUR PETS Here are the winners!

We drew 13 names for 13 great prizes. The rest of your pet photos will appear in future issues of the Pioneer. In no particular order, here are the winners: Prize: Bow-Wow Meow: 6 months FREE nail trims, value $30 Owner: Gwen Blondeau Pet: Diego The Mutt Hutt: Small dog Bath & Brush, value $25 Owner: Lola Nicholas Pet: Rufus & Spike Prize: Rocky Mountain Resort & Spa: Basic groom, small – medium dog, $50 Owner: Carrie Rickards Pet: Colby

Ryley - owned by Ashley and Katrina DuBois

Bentley - owned by David Woods

Bubba - owned by Marlene Chabot

Buster - owned by Yvette St. Amour

Chewy - owned by Lynn Watson

Chickens with Ted the sheep - owned Mary Yadernak

Prize: Palliser Printing: 50 full-colour pet photo greeting cards with envelopes, value $62.50 Owner: Linda & Bryan Hookenson Pet: Notes Prize: Shannon Brook Kennels: 2 days stay, value $30 Owner: Sam Fiddler Pet: Zorro Prize: AG Valley Foods: Pet aisle gift certificate, $25 Owner: Carole Stanford Pet: Drifter Prize: Louise Platiel, Groomer: Groom, value $70 Owner: David Tomalty Pet: Cadbury Prize: Louise Platiel, Groomer: Bath & Brush, value $40 Owner: Brieann Evans Pet: Cheeno Prize: Invermere Vet Hospital: 8 kg bag of Medi-Cal Adult Dog Food, value $30 Owner: Joan Birkett Pet: Belle Prize: Invermere Vet Hospital: 8 kg bag of Medi-Cal Adult Cat Food, value $50 Owner: Doedy Ryan Pet: Boots Prize: Chopper’s Pet Supplies: two $50 gift certificates Owner: Ruth Gionette Pet: Kado Owner: Wendy Cunningham Pet: AC Prize: Home Call Vet Service: Chiropractic Assessment & Treatment, value $70 Owner: Melanie Stibbs Pet: Kodi

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May 4, 2007

SHOW US YOUR PETS

Cinder & Blaze - owned by Roger & Marion Ekman

Cleo - owned by Jim & Ella Tomyn

Cuddles - owned by Carole Dalke

Boots - owned by Doedy Ryan

Duke - owned by Marlene Chabot

Honey - Julia Staples

Butterscotch & Caramilk - owned by Margaret, Greg, William & Christine Constable

Copper & Indie - owned by Holly Glassford

Emma & Tank - owned by Crista, Gene, Tyler & Braden Weigand

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May 4, 2007

SHOW US YOUR PETS

Kodi - owned by Melanie Stibbs

Mac - owned by Teresa & Matthew Holden

Mojo, Misty & Patches - owned by Mary Yadernak

MyGalSal - owned by Amy Hoover

Pia & Dexter - owned by Evelyne & Kurt Baertschi

Rascal - owned by Rachael Godlien

Richard (Ricky) - owned by Invermere Vet Hospital

Rio - owned by Romy Wood

Kado - owned by Ruth Gionette

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May 4, 2007

SHOW US YOUR PETS

Saber - Crista, Gene, Tyler & Braden Weigand

Saffron & dog Buster - owned by Marion Hoover

Bourbon - owned by Sheila McKay

Taz & Rufus - owned by Teresa Engley

Ralph - owned by Margaret, Greg, William & Christine Constable

Tickles - owned by Rocky & Peter Krebs

Tripper - owned by Simone Carver

TT and friend - owned by Betty Johnson

Tumbleweed & TJ - owned by Jesse & Erin Porter

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May 4, 2007

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NURSERY RHYMES - To experience the sights and smells of summer’s floral beauty, drop by one of our local nurseries. The experts will be happy to give you plenty of tips about preparing your garden for spring. This photo was taken at Winderberry Nursery at Windermere.

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May 4, 2007

Spring is here so let’s get gardening!

Gardeners, rejoice!

After a long winter, it looks as though spring is actually arriving in the Columbia Valley. The grass is greening up, and with the recent spring rains, there is just enough moisture in the earth to get this year’s garden going.

Some of you will be planting your first-ever garden, and hoping for the best. Here are some tips to help you get started: • First of all, choose a spot that gets the most sun. Some parts of your yard will be constantly bathed in sunlight while others are always dark. Vegetables need at least six hours of sun every day. The same goes for most flowering plants. However, there are some plants that prefer shade.

• Once you’ve decided where to plant, check the pH level in the soil.

Any experienced gardener or nursery owner can advise you on how to determine the levels of acid and alkaline in your garden.

Plants can’t absorb nutrients unless the soil’s pH is within an acceptable range. Most plants like a pH level of 6.2 to 6.8, but some are fussier. If you are using plants from a nursery, check the plant tag for specifics.

It doesn’t hurt to also check the texture of your soil—soils tend to be classified as sandy, heavy clay, rocky (as much of the soil in the valley tends to be), or the ideal: sandy loam. Whatever the texture, it can be improved with compost.

• If you didn’t do so last fall, clear all the grass and weeds from the site. They

absorb nutrients from the soil, which your plants will need. Be prepared for most of the weeds to come back: they’re defiant. But hand-plucking the pests is easy if the garden isn’t overgrown with them.

• For your first garden, limit yourself to a few plants. If you’re growing vegetables, choose the ones that you most like to eat, or that can’t find around here.

Flowers are finicky. Despite whatever flowers you adore, ask the skilled gardeners in your neighborhood which ones they’ve been able to grow. If they’ve failed at growing, say, Azaleas, that means the soil in your area isn’t friendly toward that plant.

The smart thing to do, of course, is to ask the experts. They’ll help you pick the right combination of plants you like, which just happen to require the same amount of water and sunlight.

• Once you’ve got your plants, water them the day before planting. Don’t remove them from the pots and leave them sitting in the sun. Their roots will dry out.

Carve a hole for each plant and bury them to the same depth as they were in the pots. If you go too deep, the stems will rot. Press them gently into place and give each one a good watering. After that, make sure they get one inch of water every week. If it turns out to be a long hot summer, they’ll need more.

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Cathy’s Workshop starts today Cathy Dalrymple is the owner/operator of Toby Creek Custom Woodworking in Invermere. She is a custom designer and builder of furniture and cabinets. Cathy also restores and refinishes furniture. Starting this week, her column called “Cathy’s Workshop” Cathy Dalrymple will bring you advice about easy do-it-yourself woodworking projects.Contact her at 342-3022 or e-mail: cathy_tobycreekwood@hotmail.com.

By Cathy Dalrymple Spring is in the air, every sight and every sound.

This is always a very exciting time. The crocuses are out, and the fruit trees are budding. You start to see bicycles on every corner and through the woods, and I am dragging my patio furniture out and hosing it down.

This is when I realize my Muskoka chairs need a little TLC, and the deck could use a little work as well. There is no better time than now to start working around the house - well, at least to think about working around the house.

You can’t begin without the right tools for the job, so I have comprised my top 10 list of tools to get the job done.

1. Tape Measure. This is a must and if you plan to do a lot of work, I would get a one-inch tape with Imperial only so you can read it on both sides. I rarely need metric and find the two systems on a tape a distraction.

2. Cordless Drill. Get the best you can afford and you won’t be disappointed.

In my experience you really get what you pay for. Find one with at least 14 volts with an auto-stop and multispeed. You will require a set of drill bits and driver bits for this tool.

3. Circulating saw or jigsaw. Both would be nice, but if you’re on a budget decide what kind of work you plan to do and get the appropriate saw. If you plan to build a deck get a circular saw - it’s tough and will get the job done quickly, but if it’s a small job or you aren’t comfortable with the bigger saw get a jigsaw. The jigsaw is great for cutting around plumbing and any awkward angles you may encounter but will still cut a piece of lumber.

4. Hand saw. You will always need one of these at some point, if only to trim branches or finish some base board.

5. Hammer. A 14-ounce hammer is good; if your hammer is too light, you are doing too much work.

Let the hammer do it.

6. Multi-head screw driver. Personally, I like the ones which allow you to remove the bits. You can use them in your cordless drill, but be sure to put them back in the screwdriver or you will have a new job searching for that No. 2 Robertson until it drives you off the deck you’re building.

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9. Pliers. Many uses such as pulling staples and nails or bending wire. There is a large range available; get a couple of types.

10. Utility knife. Besides opening the packaging on your new tool collection, it is great to have for cutting vapor barrier, scoring plastic laminate and cutting wires for the stereo system you’ll need to hook up to get all these jobs done.

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Humans hard-wired for life in the bush Wings Over the Rockies birders invade valley

This is the landscape our bodies are built for. We’re getting back to where we grew up.”

Wings is a celebration Mr. Gadd said he is excited and happy to be selected as the keynote speaker.

“It really is a festival, a celebration, of our feathered friends,” he said. “They

By Brian Geis just delight us and I am happy to be a Pioneer Staff part of it.”

Hilary Page, the chair of this year’s Ever wonder why so many of our vacations involve hiking, camping, event, said the theme of festival is “Conservation in Action: Working Together hunting and fishing?

Naturalist and author Ben Gadd for the Birds” and will highlight people says it’s because we are genetically hard- and groups doing conservation work in the Columbia Valley today. wired for a life in the bush.

Three groups, in particular, the Na“We do it because we’re programmed ture Conservancy, The as hunters and gatherers,” Land Conservancy and he said. the Nature Trust, as well Mr. Gadd, the author as the East Kootenay of seven books on the area Conservation Program, including Handbook of will be the subject of a the Canadian Rockies community forum, she (see review on page 10), said. will talk about the value “All Under One Roof: of wilderness as the keyA Conservation Group note speaker at this year’s Forum,” will take place Wings Over the Rockies at the David Thompson bird festival.

Secondary School TheWings, now in its atre on Friday, May 11.

11th year, is comprised of Author Ben Gadd Columbia Valley resimore than 80 events scattered up and down the Columbia Valley dents will be given the chance to meet next week. The valley from Canal Flats the major conservation players in our to Spillimacheen is one of the longest area, find out what they are working on systems of continuous wetlands in North and pose questions to the panel of exAmerica, a summer home and breeding perts.

“That’s one presentation I am lookground for 265 species of birds.

These days, Mr. Gadd commented, ing forward to,” Ms. Page commented. almost no one is involved in hunting “It’s not only focused on birds, although that is what we really highlight.” and gathering any more.

Ms. Page thanked the business com“Why we head to the woods, or in this case, the marsh, is because this is the munity for all they support they provide environment we lived in as hunters and the festival. “It’s pretty amazing the supgatherers. I think we miss that, walking port we get from the business community year after year.” in the woods.”

Over the course of the seven-day Mr. Gadd said he will be speaking more from his background as a natural- festival, she said, 40 volunteers will host ist than as a bird expert at the banquet as many as 1200 participants with more that wraps up the festival next Saturday than 65 percent of those coming from night. Budding nature writers will also out of town.

Ms. Page also reminded birders to be interested in the writing workshop he register early for this year’s events. Events will host on Saturday, May 12.

We’re re-creating — there’s that are selling out earlier and earlier. Already, word, re-creation — what we used to seven of the events are fully booked.

For more information, see www. do,” Mr. Gadd explained. “It seems to be wired right in. It fulfills a need in us. wingsovertherockies.org.

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The Green Zone

By Harold Hazelaar

what other golfers on the course are doing.

The greens on this course also pose quite a test for every golfer. They are small, slow, undulating and each one seems to always break towards the highway. Two putts is doing good and a oneputt is rare.

My favorite hole is the ninth. A tee shot up a narrow alley to a typically small green, protected by mounds on the right side and the clubhouse on the left, makes this hole tough if you don’t hit it straight.

For a two- to three-hour investment of time and a modest cost, you will have an enjoyable stroll or ride around this hillside course that will test your skills even though each hole looks simple.

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Over the course of the next few months, I will be offering my opinions on various courses around the valley. These opinions are based on two facts. One, I am a hacker and, two, I like to play the game of golf.

This past week, I had the opportunity to play a round at Way-Lyn Ranch Golf Course, located just off Highway 95A between Kimberley and Cranbrook.

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By Pioneer Staff Rotarian Jeff Glidden of Spokane, Washington will be passing through the Columbia Valley on May 31st as part of an amazing swim, bike and run marathon - the equivalent of three Ironman competitions.

Jeff is making the trip from Golden to Kennewick, Washington in just three days to raise funds for Rotary International.

By choosing this route, he will cover the entire Rotary District 9, which covers the East Kootenays and part of the northern U. S. His trip will end at the annual District 9 Rotary Conference to be held this year in Kennewick.

By the time he is finished on June 2nd, he will have biked 615 kilometres, swum 13 kilometres and run 144 kilometres.

Jeff will do the first part of the trip by bicycle, meaning that he will pass through the valley on his bike on Thursday, May 31st.

Local Rotarians hope to be standing near the crossroads and cheering him on, said Invermere Rotarian Yvonne Redeker.

Every cent pledged to Jeff will go to the Rotary Foundation, a not-forprofit corporation that was founded in 1917 “to do good in the world.”

Funds go primarily towards health care, clean water, food, education and other essential needs in the developing world. For example, one of their goals is to eradicate the disease worldwide.

To contribute to Jeff’s Ultra Distance Triathlon Challenge, go to www.rotarytrichallenge.com or contact any Radium or Invermere Rotary Club member.

May 4, 2007

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VALLEY SPORTS

Merchants, skaters fundraise for skatepark

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff If you see a skater on your front porch ringing the bell, don’t be alarmed. Local skaters are going doorto-door to help raise the additional funds needed to open Invermere’s skatepark, which is currently under construction.

Kicking Horse Coffee, Syndicate Board Shop and Bud’s Bar & Lounge have teamed up to support the cause.

Eric Lange of Syndicate said that Kicking Horse has generously donated a variety of coffee and tea to support the project. One hundred percent of the proceeds, he said, will go to the skatepark fund.

As an added incentive, Mr. Lange noted, Syndicate Board Shop is offering skaters store credit equal to ten percent of the coffee they sell.

The skaters will be selling Kick Ass, Three Sisters, 454 Horsepower coffees from Kicking Horse Coffee, as well as Earl Grey, Matte Lemon Green and Rooibus teas, he explained, so there will be something for everyone.

The coffees can be purchased at $10 for a 1-pound bag and the teas are available at $3 per box.

Cheques can be made payable to D.O.I. Skatepark Fund. Area residents who want to make credit card purchases to support the skatepark can call Syndicate Boardshop at 342-3839.

According to District of Invermere Director of Municipal Works Brian Nickurak, the skatepark has been scaled back to 2.5 of four phases and organizers need an extra $20,000 to make it skate-able.

In a related fundraiser, Bud’s Bar is hosting an event on Friday, May 18th featuring formidable westcoast DJ Matt the Alien.

New Line Skateparks Construction Coordinator R.J. Dueck, who is overseeing the construction of the skatepark, said his crew is scheduled to have the park ready to skate in July.

“We’re committed to the first and third phases and half of phase two,” he said.

Phase four, which he describes as “a bobsled run on steroids,” is a 200-foot convoluted ribbon of concrete connecting phase one and phase two and will come at a later date when the necessary funds are available.

Phase one is an expansive 14,000-square-foot traditional series of banks, sloped panels and half-pipe.

Fans of the vertical style will enjoy the 5,000square-foot, three-cornered, phase-three bowl that resembles an empty backyard swimming pool, Mr. Dueck explained.

Phase two, Mr. Dueck said, simulates an urban setting with stairs, ledges and rails, but only half will be built at this time.

DOGTOWN—Crews began pouring concrete this week to create the warped surfaces of the Invermere Skatepark at Mount Nelson Athletic Park. The imaginative twisted concrete forms are a site to behold.

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Slow Food one year old Slow Food Columbia Valley has been official for a year! What started with a core group of five foodies, has grown to 15 and is increasing in size.

Slow Food is an international association that promotes food and wine culture, but also defends food and agricultural biodiversity worldwide.

With over 83,000 members worldwide, Slow Food is making its mark on the way people look at food. Local groups, known as Convivia, Latin for Con (with) and vivere (live), come together to promote the enjoyment of food and the protection of traditional food growing, cultivation and preparation techniques.

In the past year, Slow Food Columbia Valley has been involved in a number of projects. Our first event was Local Harvest, a dinner to celebrate local food production. The event was also the official launch of the Community Greenhouse Project being built at David Thompson Secondary School. A sold-out crowd enjoyed fabulous food prepared by four local chefs and we raised over $4,000 for the greenhouse, a joint project of the school district and the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living.

Other events include a road trip to the Cedar House Restaurant in Golden to enjoy some of BC’s food and wine, an orchard dessert evening, a winter solstice pot luck, and a Food Film Series.

Please come to the Slow Food Annual General Meeting at the high school on Monday, May 7, or contact Alison Bell at 342-3207.

May 4, 2007

School Zone

By Melinda Drews

For two years now, the students and teachers of David Thompson Secondary School have had the opportunity, every Tuesday to Thursday, for a fresh and warm breakfast, thanks to the Breakfast Club.

Allison Bell, teacher of the Chef Training program, along with eight students from Grades 10 and 11, started school at seven in the morning three days a week to prepare breakfast. Freshly-squeezed juices, pancakes with bacon, and fruit -filled muffins are just some of the delicious wonders served; and all for less than four dollars.

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Every year, the Chef Training program has held a breakfast for the community, so preparation for this year began many months earlier. The program sold out all 75 seats for the event. Volunteers, along with regular students, made the breakfast a very big success. Thanks to the members of the community who showed their support and helped raise $600 for the program.

Thankfully, Ms. Bell won’t be too busy next year, even with the greenhouse in full swing, to hold another class of the Breakfast Club. During the grade ten and 11 class selections last week, the club was given as a choice and Ms. Bell already has students who want continue, as well as join. David Thompson Secondary School can now rest easy, knowing they will have a hot plate of tasty food waiting for them next year!

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For all your interior decorating needs.

Phone /Fax

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

May 4, 2007

New home buyers told to check Power Smart rating Over the next nine months, BC Hydro’s Power Smart New Home program will incorporate energyefficient building designs and features into nearly 1,000 new residential homes in British Columbia.

“We have more than 20 builders who are participating in the Power Smart New Home program,” said Lisa Coltart, BC Hydro’s Director of Power Smart.

“We will see this program provide long-term value for home owners, in addition to up to a one-third reduction in total energy savings.”

Lower operating costs, greater comfort and less impact on the environment are all benefits of Power Smart labelled homes.

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 efficiency of their homes.

Homes with an EnerGuide rating are independently evaluated and backed by the federal government.

EnerGuide for New Homes rates a home’s energy efficiency 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, sufficiently ventilated and requires no purchased energy.

Many of their complexes have received Power Smart Silver or Gold certifications, and were designed to incorporate the energy efficient features of the Power Smart New Home program.

“A Power Smart Gold labeled home has an EnerGuide 80 rating and uses approximately 30 percent less energy than the average home built in today’s market,” said Ms. Coltart.

“Homebuyers who purchase a Power Smart home will be saving money and helping us towards BC Hydro’s conservation long term goal. Increased energy savings will go a long way to helping us fill the growing gap between supply and demand here in B.C.” Visit www.bchydro.com/powersmart/ to find out more information on the five current Power Smart feature developments.

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May 4, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

SHOP FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

Jake & Andrea Jacobsen are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son CAMERON THOMAS, born April 3rd, 2007.

Proud Grandparents are Harv & Judy Palmer of Invermere and Diane Jacobsen of Athabasca, Alberta.

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.

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.

Working electric white stove and black dishwasher. $50 for both.

341-6043.

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

LOST & FOUND Lost: Green double chariot jogger/stroller. Wheel fell off and it was left behind brown sign in front of Sobeys (on the grass) until we could get the part to fix it.

16 months old and 3 year old are now without transportation and would like it returned. Please call 342-8737. No Questions Asked!!

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

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

SHOP FOR RENT Workshop on Toby Creek Road $500/month. Call Stan 341-3134.

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

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 1-Bedroom Suite in Athalmer, W/D, N/S, N/P $700/month + utilities. References. Dano @ Mom’s Upholstery 342-0355.

NEW 2-bedroom suite. All kitchen appliances including dishwasher.

Large lot. N/S, N/P. $865/month.

Heat and utilities included.

Available May 15th. 342-9770.

HOMES FOR RENT Very private acreage with 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.

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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.

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale lots of stuff, table and chairs, etc. Saturday & Sunday, 217 – 10th Avenue. 342-3260.

Garage Sale, Saturday, May 5th, 9 to 1. Mountain bike & accessories, kayak, construction materials, photography, camping, hiking boots, new ski, archery/hunting, fleece fabric, water pillow, outdoor gear, walkie talkies, household, & clothes. 786 Westridge Drive.

341-6963 Trailer bike, kids stuff, household items. Saturday 9 to 11, 824 Westridge Drive.

HUGE HUGE HUGE Three House Garage Sale. Gallery quality frames, household items, clothes, tons of great stuff.

Sunday May 6th only – 9 am to 3 pm, 1601 & 1603 & 1605 - 15th Avenue.

Garage Sale, Saturday May 5th, 9 to 2, 1712 – 15th Avenue, Invermere. Mountain and BMX bike parts, shelving, vintage linens, old tires, office supplies, ABS Scarecrow and more junk.

WANTED TO RENT Family of 5 with mature children looking to rent a home long-term for June 1st. Call Carissa 3426368.

Wall unit 70� wide, centre area will take up to a 27� TV, lots of storage area, glass doors on display area $100. Matching coffee table with storage area underneath with sliding doors $75. Both in excellent condition.

Ray at 342-7131.

Utility trailer 4 x 8, new lights and spare tire. $300. 342-5308.

5 gals. HH interior/exterior alkyd grey primer. 5 gals. BeautiTone exterior acrylic latex flat hunter green paint. Over $350 value – sell $250. 342-3110.

New Yamaha Electric Piano with seat. Sensitive touch, 88 keys, $1,800. Near new Casio Digital Piano with headphones, 88 keys, $400. Call Stan 341-3134.

Antique walnut oval pedestal table. 40� x 28� x 29�. Excellent condition. $350. 342-8392.

Exquisite silk hand-woven Indian carpet 6’ x 9’. Must be seen and touched to be appreciated. $3,000. 342-8392.

GOLFERS – Bargain priced never used full set of men’s Wilson Fat Shaft clubs, includes bag and covers. Ladies used customized set. 342-3385.

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

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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1982 Yamaha, 750 Virago, excellent condition, new tires, lots of chrome. $2,500. Please call 341-5524.

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

RV’S FOR SALE

Blue 2007 Ford Ranger FX Level 2 only 2500 kms with loads of options call for details. 270-9323 or 342-3528.

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

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

Excellent starter, 1986 Bigfoot Adventure 13’ Boler style. New tires, furnace, electrical hook-up, $3,500. 342-8392.

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

SERVICES

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

1991 Toyota 4-Runner, $4,800, lots new on it, looks good, runs well. 342-1134 1964 Comet Caliante Convertible.

No motor or transmission, disassembled. 342-8767.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

Go to www.cranbrookdodge.com to view complete inventory.

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.

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Chainsaw duties, brush and garbage removal, construction disposal and mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 342-3569.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 35

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

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.

Manager We are looking for an energetic organized person, who is a self starter for this exciting position. Duties include: supervision of staff, event coordination, store management, project management. May – September with potential extension Retail Clerk/Junior Naturalist Positions We are looking for two energetic friendly people who love working with the public and children. Duties include: creating outdoor nature activities for children ages 6 – 12, project management, product sales.

June – September Seasonal.

Fax resumes to “Friends of Kootenay” 347 9980 or email to: friendsofkootenay@gmail.com Submission Deadline: Monday May 14, 2007.

Journeyman Electrician required for a temporary position wiring residential homes. Fax resume to (403) 678-5430.

Part-time position (2 – 3 Days/ Wk) for fast growing local business. Looking for friendly, self-motivated individual to look after customers & miscellaneous office administration. Please fax resume: 342-7103 Attn: Stacey.

CAREERS

CAREERS

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Ferrier’s Land and Waterscapes

Come be part of our team!

Radium Resort has openings for the following positions: Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Bellperson, Room Attendants, Cart Attendants Starters/Marshals, Cooks at the Springs Golf Course and The Resort

Invermere, BC - Electrical Contractor requires Journeymen Electricians preferably with F.S.R. ticket. Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume: (250) 342-3862 or call (250) 3429918.

Outgoing responsible people required for in-store and yard employment. Come to Rona (Ace Hardware) with resume.

410 Borden Street, Invermere.

is searching for one exceptional person to round out our team. This person should have good communication skills, require minimal direction and take pride in their accomplishments. Punctuality, reliability and transportation are essential.

Wage will depend upon qualifications and interview.

Fax resume to: 250-347-6298, email frontdesk@radiumresort. com, or drop off at the front desk of hotel.

Radium Vacation Rentals and Timberstone Property Management is seeking a part-time contract cleaner in theRadium area. Please call and leave a message for Robin 3476900.

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6

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Community Link Student Support Worker Wednesday, April 25, 2007

School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), located in the beautiful Columbia Valley and serving approximately 3,500 students in 17 schools spread over 270 kilometers along the Rocky Mountains, has the following Community Link Student Support Worker position available commencing August 29, 2007.

Call us at The Pioneer

Invermere Zone – David Thompson Secondary School - .6000 fte

341-6299

The Community Link Student Support Worker is under direction of and in consultation with the Assistant Superintendent of Learning Leadership and Student Services and the Principal of the school. The Community Link Student Support Worker, as part of the School Based Team, provides assessment, case planning, and intervention for students at risk or experiencing severe social, emotional, behavioral or mental difficulties.

DUTIES: • Designs, implements, and monitors interventions and provides support to students and their families; • Intervenes in crisis situations, determines, develops and implements appropriate strategies; • Develops and facilitates workshops, lectures and/or presentations for students, staff and/or parents; • Establishes direct lines of communication and maintains effective liaison with community agencies, including MCF, Probation and Police Services, Mental Health and community based youth serving organizations; • Consults and liaises with school, family and community resources; • Acts as a referral source to and for the school, family and/or community services; • Prepares written reports, forms and documents as needed.

• Flexibility in working hours which may include but is not limited to before and or after school hours.

QUALIFICATIONS • Completion of a relevant degree from a recognized university – eg.

BA in Child and Youth Care or Bachelor of Social Work or M.Ed. in Counselling or MA in clinical and/or educational psychology, or MSW, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; • Experience in a related field would be an asset.

For further information, please contact Barbara Morris, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Learning Leadership and Student Services, 250-342-9243. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and three references clearly stating their qualifications and experience by Monday, May 7, 2007 to: Mr. Paul Carriere Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 70 Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5 Phone: 250-427-2245 / Fax: 250-427-2044 / Email: hr@sd6.bc.ca We would like to thank all applicants, but only those short listed will be contacted. Successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.

Kootenay Savings Kootenay Savings, the region’s leading credit union with 13 branches in the West and East Kootenays, $628 million in assets and more than 40,000 members, is seeking two qualified and flexible candidates to provide part-time coverage as service representatives in our Invermere/ Edgewater Branches.

Resumes

By May 11, 2007

Paul Kendall Branch Manager PO Box 2580 1028 7th Avenue Invermere BC V0A 1K0 Fax 250 342 6963 paul.kendall@kscu.com

Resumes can be sent to: Fax: 250-342-8860 or emailed to ferrier@telus.net

SAFE HOMES PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER Duties: The Safe Homes support worker is part of a team of casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support workers are on call on week days and evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. When called out, the support worker provides a confidential emergency service for the provision of temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide transportation, information, support and, when appropriate, follow-up support for women.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director Family Resource Centre Box 2289, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 by 4:00 p.m., May 15, 2007.

Family Resource Centre 625 – 4th Street Invermere, B.C.

Part-Time Service Representatives Invermere/Edgewater Branches At Kootenay Savings, we pride ourselves on building successful relationships with our members - success that results from our employees' genuine interest in helping people to meet their financial needs and goals.

We have the same genuine interest in providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in meaningful careers.

We currently have an opportunity to hire two part-time service representatives to work in our Invermere/Edgewater Branches.

If you are a team-oriented individual interested in growing with an organization where you can demonstrate your talent for building strong member relationships, we'd like to hear from you!

Your qualifications will include:

• • • • • • •

Successful completion of Grade 12 A strong commitment to continued learning & education Superior sales and service skills gained through training and experience in a sales environment Effective communication and interpersonal skills Keyboarding and computer skills Cash handling experience Ability to work varied hours, sometimes on short notice

For more information on Kootenay Savings, check out www.kscu.com

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREERS

CAREERS

Strand’s Old House Restaurant taking applications for parttime and full-time evening dishwashers. Phone or apply to Tony Woods. 342-6344.

Customer Service Representative Full-time seasonal, possibility of turning into part-time position over the winter months for the right person. Wage $13-16/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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

FULL-TIME position Tire Man. Experience preferred but will train.

Phone Jason 342-6517 (w) or 342-3777 (h).

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

Canada’s #1

Vacation Ownership Company Is looking for dedicated professionals in the following departments

Sales & Administration Please fax resume 250-345-6446 email: steve@fairmontvillas.com or contact Manager at 250-345-6321 We have positions open for cheerful, responsible, energetic employees to provide excellent customer service in our bakery.

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.

There’s a place for you on the Home Team!

Excellent Positions Available in these areas: Cashiers • Sales • Customer Service • Carpenter Helpers • Truss Manufacturers • Yard Customer Service •

Home Hardware provides unique and exciting opportunities to work, to learn and to grow.

Home hardware

building centre

Apply today!

342-6908

9980 Arrow Road

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Within 3 local businesses all positions available.

2 grocery stores •1 coffee shop.

Located in Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs.

To apply: Phone Ryan 250-345-0045 • 250-341-7345 Fax: 250-345-0075 arhaynes@shaw.ca

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) is now accepting applications for the following permanent, part-time CUPE Local 440 position at David Thompson Secondary School: One Kitchen Cashier, working 2.5 hours per day (10 hrs/ wk), Monday to Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a cafeteria position of varying responsibility involving some physical activity. This employee is responsible for the retailing of food and associated cafeteria items. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Teacher Chef. Completion of Grade 12, plus a recent Food Safe course is required.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007 to: Mr. Paul Carriere School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 70 Kimberley, B.C. V1A 2Y5 Phone: 427-2245 / Fax: 427-2044 E-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicants must meet Criminal Records Review process.

Find them in The Pioneer Classifieds

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Book a holiday with your cell

WHAT’S LIFE WITHOUT CHOICE? CUSTOMER CHOICE HAS ARRIVED. Now you can choose who you buy your natural gas from — Terasen Gas or a natural gas marketer.

Licensed by the BC Utilities Commission, gas marketers are now selling long-term, fixed-rate contracts to residential natural gas customers. With a fixed rate, the price you pay for your natural gas will remain the same for the duration of the contract. It will not fluctuate with the daily changes of energy prices. If you receive a sales call, it is on behalf of a natural gas marketer and not Terasen Gas. If you continue to buy from Terasen Gas, the rate you pay for your natural gas will vary. Our standard rate reflects the current market rates for natural gas and is subject to review every three months by the BCUC. Now you can choose the natural gas pricing option that works best for you. Whether you go fixed or variable rate, you’ll only receive one bill. And Terasen Gas will always deliver your gas and provide the customer services you expect. Visit www.terasengas.com for a list of licensed gas marketers and a video about CUSTOMER CHOICE. Not available in all areas. Terasen Gas is a licensed user of the Terasen Gas and CUSTOMER CHOICE logos.

www.terasengas.com

Mobile phone users can now obtain full online travel information about this area.

Kootenay Rockies Tourism based in Kimberley has become the first Canadian destination marketing organization to offer this service.

KootenayRockies. mobi is now live using Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) to provide travellers hundreds of pages of accommodation options, attractions, events and even restaurant menus.

“This is the ultimate tool for flexible travel,” says Chris Dadson, President of Kootenay Rockies Tourism.

“Mobile websites will revolutionize the way travellers experience a destination; they will research, plan and book on-the-fly with nothing more than a web-enabled cell phone.”

Simple navigation and page presentation provides users with destination and travel information that loads quickly and inexpensively.

“Users of KootenayRockies.mobi will be amazed at the amount of content we have in mobile-specific format,” says Karen Cook, Project Manager. “And we will continually be adding new features such as enhanced maps, GPS capabilities, even things like booking last minute rooms or tee times. The sky is the limit for this kind of technology.”

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May 4, 2007

FAITH

The God Factor Pastor John Cuyler Valley Christian Assembly The news from the doctor is not good. The boss just called you into the office and your position has been terminated. The police show up at your door and your son or daughter has just been caught with drugs on them. Your marriage is falling apart and you don’t know what to do. The bills are piling up, the money’s all gone and there’s still most of the month to go before you get paid.

These are just some of the challenges people face in life. They loom over us like giants, ready to overpower us and take us out. However, we must fight on, even though it looks like all is lost.

Now flash back to ancient times when the armies of Israel under King Saul were facing off against the Philistines, a strong and ruthless foe. The battle had gone on for some time and finally a giant of man named Goliath stands before them. He is huge in stature, over nine feet tall. His build would have made Hulk Hogan look weak.

He breaks the silence by shouting to King’s army: “Choose someone to fight for you, and I will represent the Philistines. We will settle this dispute in single combat! If your man is able to kill me, then we will be your slaves. But if I kill him, you will be our slaves! I defy the armies of Israel! Send me a man who will fight with me.” (1 Samuel 17:8-10) Fear rippled through the hearts of Israeli warriors like a tidal wave, causing them to cower and retreat in terror. Then a young man named David barely old enough to shave, the youngest brother in the family, was sent by his father to see how his older brothers were doing in the battle. As this young man approached the battle scene, he watched as his country’s fighting men ran in terror like scared rabbits.

David went to the King and told him he would fight the giant. David carefully selected five smooth stones, took his sling in his hand and ran toward his adversary. Goliath couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw this skinny little kid running toward him without a shield in his hand.

“Come over here and I’ll give your flesh to the birds and wild animals!” Goliath yelled. But as David kept coming at him, he cried out: “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord Almighty—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head . . . and everyone will know that there is a God in Israel.

And everyone will know that the Lord does not need weapons to rescue his people. It is His battle, not ours.

The Lord will give you to us.” (1 Samuel 17:46-47) Placing one of the stones in his sling, he wound up and hurled the stone toward the giant’s forehead like a guided missile. The stone sank deep in between his eyes and the stunned Goliath fell dead on the ground.

David had triumphed. His battle had been won.

However, he knew that the victory had not been won with his skillful shot with the sling; it was the God Factor that had kicked in. David accepted the challenge and God finished off the giant.

Whatever challenges are you facing in your life— even though they may look like giants—will be overcome if you focus your thoughts on God rather than giants. Max Lucado puts it this way, “Focus on giants, you stumble. Focus on God, your giants tumble.”

If you don’t have God in your life, then you are entering life’s battles at a great disadvantage. Call upon Him and ask Him to come into your life to help you fight your battles and then you will be able to say to the giants in your life, “Today the Lord will conquer you, and I will kill you and cut off your head.” That’s the God Factor and it will make you a conqueror.

If you are interested about finding out more about the God Factor we are currently studying a video teaching series entitled “The Spirit of the Warrior” on Wednesday evenings in our church. Call or e-mail me (wvca@telus.net) for more information.

M O RE B A N G F O R YO U R B U C K .

THE PIONEER MORE THAN TWICE THE READERS OF ANY OTHER LOCAL NEWSPAPER

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday April 29 – Worship and Life Instruction: Special Guests: Deeper Waters Ministry Team, “Biblical Peacemaking.”

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

Invermere Christian Supplies Invermere Christian Supplies

www.invermerechristiansupplies.com

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 A LOT - VALUE - NO GST Building scheme protects the future. Friendly, active woodsy neighborhood.

MLS# K160466

$92,500

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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

Beautiful Location

Beautiful home in a beautiful location, located beside the 12th Fairway on the renowned Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. Come enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountains on their warm side. This is the ultimate recreation property in the ultimate location. MLS#K162042

$549,000

Jan Klimek 342-1195

John McCarthy 342-1758

Scott Wallace

Andy Smith

342-5309

342-1709

Great location !

Bryan Hookenson 341-1266

This is an unoccupied building with all equipment last open in 2006, known as Smitty s Restaurant. This sale is on an “as is, where is” basis and denitely needs to be seen. This is by far the best location in Radium Hot Springs. MLS#K3700189

Rob Rice 341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice 342-5935

Katie Wallace 342-5785

Spectacular Views

Paul Glassford 341-1395

Spectacular lake view lot in the nal phase of Columbia Ridge Country Estates. Front row property borders onto lake access green space and offers wide open lake and mountain views.

Level and developable building area on entire property. Build your dream home on beautiful Columbia Lake. MLS#K161836

$399,900

$489,000

Peace & Quiet

Mountain Views

Great View Lot

Large pie shaped lot at the Cottages at Copper Point. Farthest lot from the highway. Be an owner in Windermere s cottage friendly subdivision. Build when and if you feel ready.

No building commitment. Mountain views, peace and quiet. This is the location you want.

MLS#K161929

Here is your home in Westridge Estates, 4 bedrooms, large double car garage,hardwood oors, bright open concept living, large yard fenced for the kids or pets, very close to all schools and walking distance to downtown. MLS#K161948

This great mountain view lot is in the new Cottages at Copper Point subdivision. Close to all amenities, including golf courses and the lake, this slightly sloped, treed lot has no building commitment. Why wait to build you dream home or cottage? Call today! MLS#K162040

Something for Everyone

$409,900

Great Lot With View

$149,000

Charming Home with Stunning Views

Golng, swimming, hiking, shopping….all within minutes of the Cottages at Copper Point.

Perfect for a walk-out, this property is fully serviced and treed with no building commitment!

MLS#Lot 3

Walkout lot with fantastic mountain views, private beach access, tennis court, right out your back door. Recreation center, paved pathways, golf only minutes away and all at this great lot in Lakeview Meadows. This lot is perfect for a walkout design. Hurry, this kind of lot is very high in demand and with no GST is great value. MLS#K161949

Do not miss this opportunity to live high above Invermere and enjoy tremendous mountain & lake views. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is situated to maximize the views. MLS#new

$159,000

$167,000 Thriving Fairmont

Business Opportunity

$289,900

The Possibilities are Endless

Located at the North entrance to Fairmont Hot Springs in the very active and busy hub, “Jeffer s Esso”. This is the only gas outlet in the town limits with visible access and Highway Frontage. Grocery/sundre store, hard to get a seat restaurant, and nancials (available upon request). Very consistent annual gross, this business provides an excellent long term return. MLS#K3700187

Five thousand square feet of developed living space located in the heart of Radium. Includes a 1200 square foot, 3-bedroom basement suite and a one bedroom suite.

Beautifully landscaped and fenced yard. MLS#K161925

$1,950,000

$669,000

$599,500