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May 25, 2007

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The ongoing Greyhound strike disrupted business and holiday plans for many people during one of the busiest long weekends of the year.

Greyhound Canada suspended passenger and freight services on Friday, May 18th in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba due to the walkout of numerous employees.

“I am peeved right off,” said Ivan Mackey, owner of Kool Country Auto Parts. “My freight is all over the country!”

Kool Country ships and receives up to 20 packages of auto parts daily via Greyhound, but Ivan said that if the strike continues, Kool Country would rely solely on Loomis for all of their shipping.

“It’s kind of a bummer for us,” Ivan said.

The strike is affecting day-to-day business at Kool Country. Ivan said customers are waiting for their vehicles to be finished and there is nothing they can do because they cannot get the parts.

As of press time Wednesday morning, the Greyhound strike had no end in sight.

Businesses are not the only ones being affected, since local depots are also feeling the heat.

Brent Frederickson, owner of the Radium Hot Springs Esso, said that they are not selling bus tickets or shipping freight, and no tickets equals no money.

He also said that it is a great inconvenience to everyone, especially to customers.

“We tried to inform our customers in advance,” Brent said. “People knew it was coming.”

Brent said that the customers have been very un-

derstanding. “There is nothing we can do but wait,” Brent said.

Jillian McDonell, a Greyhound service attendant at Invermere Petro Canada, said that all they are instructed to do is wait for updates. Jillian said they have not received much criticism for the lack of service, and most people understand. “This is far above us,” Jillian added, “and people understand that.”

As of May 18th, the Invermere Petro Canada had turned away 30 people wanting to use the Greyhound bus, less than 12 hours into the strike.

Jillian said that even though they are not greatly affected because they are not a large store, they are still losing money because there are fewer people coming into the business as a direct result of the strike.

Dee Conklin, owner of Palliser Printing and the local Purolator depot, says that the strike has increased the amount of business Purolator is receiving.

“This morning we had 30-percent more business,” Dee said. She said that everything is still going out and the service people will be receiving from Purolator will be the same.

Even though the business is increasing, Dee said Palliser Printing is inconvenienced by the strike. Dee receives shipments from a supplier in Saskatchewan and Greyhound offered one-day service.

Now she has to receive supplies via Purolator, which takes longer and costs more.

“It is very frustrating,” Dee said.

The last Greyhound strike in Western Canada was in 1987 and lasted a mere 12 hours.

For now, people who were expecting to use Greyhound for shipping or travelling will just have to make other arrangements and wait the strike out.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

May 25, 2007

Thieves lose trailer but elude police

GREAT CAMPSITE—A 38-foot Citation Travel Trailer lies on its side at the crossroads. Despite the poor choice of get-away vehicles, police say the culprits were able to escape by switching stolen vehicles in Radium Hot Springs. Photo by Dave Sutherland

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By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff A male driver and a female passenger are still on the lam after stealing two trucks and a trailer and finally evading police Sunday morning after the chase was called off due to public safety.

East Kootenay Traffic Services were out in force around 10 a.m., Sunday, when police saw a blue, Ford F150 pickup, pulling a 38-foot Citation Travel Trailer, heading north on the highway at the intersection of Kootenay Road No. 3.

According to a police report from Sgt. Lachlan Kirk of the East Kootenay Traffic Services in Cranbrook, police noticed the vehicle appeared overweight from the trailer and did not have adequate mirrors.

The vehicle was followed north on the highway, where it turned off on Windermere Loop Road, and then north onto Swansea Road.

Once on Swansea Road, the truck and trailer picked up speed and began driving in an erratic manner. The police car initially following the vehicle pulled over and stopped, allowing the truck and trailer to proceed north.

Several police cars were present at the crossroads. At this point the truck made a sharp right-hand turn onto Black Forest Trail, which resulted in the travel trailer rolling onto its side and disengaging from the truck.

Police pursued the Ford truck, which looped Wolf Crescent and then sped back onto the highway, heading north towards Radium.

The pickup was being driven in a dangerous manner and for safety reasons, police terminated the pursuit as the truck approached Dry Gulch.

A follow-up investigation determined that the truck was driven into Radium Hot Springs and abandoned in The Springs Golf Course maintenance yard. Another Ford pickup belonging to the resort was stolen from this location.

Investigation found that the blue Ford F150 pickup had been stolen from the City of Cranbrook, and the 38-foot Travel Trailer was stolen from an recreation vehicle sales lot near Moyie, B.C. on May 19th.

Anyone having information that might identify the pair of criminals are asked to call the local RCMP at 3429292.

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May 25, 2007

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The following individuals were sentenced in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on Tuesday, May 22nd, with the Honourable Judge D.C. Carlgren presiding.

• Tracey L. Anderson pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle or vessel with over 80 mg of alcohol and was fined $600 plus a $90 victim surcharge and prohibited from driving for one year on a charge of operating a vehicle or vessel with over 80mg of alcohol. The court heard that police witnessed her vehicle weaving and reported her blood alcohol content to be 160 mg.

• Chris R. Capilo was fined $600 plus a $90 victim surcharge and prohibited from driving for one year on a charge of operating a vehicle or vessel while impaired.

He was also fined $300 and a victim surcharge of $45 on a charge of taking or occupying a vehicle or vessel without the consent of the owner. Police reported that Mr. Capilo drove his girlfriend’s car into a ditch and fled on foot.

• Allan J. Fortier was fined $800 plus a $120 victim surcharge and prohibited from driving for one year one a charge of operating a vehicle or vessel with over 80 mg of alcohol.

• Keith Goodwin was sentenced to a $500 common law peace bond with conditions for one year on a charge of fear of injury or damage to property.

The following individuals were sentenced in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on Tuesday, May 8th, with the Honourable Judge Ron Webb presiding.

• Travis W. Orr was fined $1,000 plus a $150 victim surcharge on one count of driving without due care and attention, and one count of failing to stop for police.

Court heard that Mr. Orr was one of three Kelowna

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men riding high-powered Japanese motorcycles south down Highway 95. The riders eluded an unmarked police vehicle that couldn’t sustain the 160 kilometreper-hour speeds they travelled.

More officers joined the chase as the riders passed through Radium and headed to Invermere. Five officers in five vehicles became involved in the chase, the court heard.

Mr. Orr, who was the last of the trio to be apprehended by police, rode by RCMP Corporal Dale Morgan, who kicked the rider in the leg as he passed, causing his bike to wobble.

Mr. Orr said he didn’t realize it was RCMP who were trying to stop him. He said he was trying to flee to the safety of his grandmother’s home in Canal Flats.

“There’s this guy waving his arms in the middle of the intersection. I didn’t see a gun or a badge. I would have noticed that,” Mr. Orr testified. “I was so nervous. It’s a feeling I get around here, that I am unsafe.

I could be chased by a hillbilly who wanted to steal my bike. I’m like, holy cow what’s going on? In my mind, I hadn’t done anything wrong.”

Judge Webb didn’t buy the story and described a similar case that ended with one of the riders colliding head-on with oncoming traffic.

Mr. Orr’s mother, who was present in the courtroom, said punishment will continue at home.

“I would like to add that the penalty from me will be way worse,” she told the court.

• Erik M. St. Germain was fined $1,000 on one count of trafficking in controlled substances.

• Hans R. Verstraten pleaded guilty to one count of driving without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway.

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May 25, 2007

Valley sprang into action during emergency Dear Editor: Being the parents of active nineyear-old twin boys, we jump at the chance to do a rare activity on our own.

This opportunity presented itself on the May long weekend and we took it.

While camping near Edgewater our friend insisted we hop on the road bikes and spend a couple of hours in the saddle and he would take our boys mountain biking to Baptiste Lake. All was good so o we went to Spillimacheen.

On the return leg we see our friend’s van approaching quickly with lights ashing and horn honking. Not a good sign. He reported that one of our boys had “kissed the handle barâ€? very hard and that teeth were broken, lips were cut and blood was owing.

What we didn’t realize was what was going on in the background. It seems getting the walking wounded back to the camp was taking longer than expected, so our friend agged down a car for assistance.

This is where your valley sprung into action. The gentleman who stopped to help was Steve Williams. Steve loaded our boy into his van and delivered him to my brother at the camp who started ďŹ rst aid.

Steve, realizing that this was a dental emergency, started to track down his dentist, Richard Kanan. Problem was Steve didn’t know Richard’s phone number but knew his associate Kristy Altman, (whose husband Don, a recently-retired dentist himself ) would know.

Steve contacted Kristy and Don,

who were mountain biking in the canyon at the time. Kristy and Don supplied Richard’s phone number, who was in Wasa, and Steve made arrangements for Don and Kristy to meet us at the hospital parking lot and Richard to meet us at his oďŹƒce.

Sound complicated? We, the parents, don’t even know there has been an accident yet. In the confusion I likely got some of the facts mixed up but you’ll get the point.

Even though there were about 67 speed traps in the vicinity last weekend we managed to get to the hospital in reasonable time and there were Don and Kristy waiting for us. Don gave the mouth a quick look and said “follow me to the dentist’s oďŹƒce.â€? We arrived and there is Richard waiting for us.

From this point forward we just ďŹ lled out forms, held little hands and took pictures for posterity and Richard and Don did the rest. Which in the long run will probably save some teeth. Our boy will be OK and has already selected his costume for Halloween - injured biker, if you hadn’t already guessed!!

I would like to oer these ďŹ ne folks our deepest thanks for taking time out of their holiday weekend to help strangers. Additionally I want you to realize what wonderful people you have living in your valley.

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Thank you, Laird students!

Dear Editor: On May 3rd we were honoured to join the Canadian ‘family’ (as Citizenship Judge, Shinder Purewal, described it), and more than a little fortunate to share the occasion with students, teachers and sta of J.Alfred Laird Elementary in Invermere.

This truly was a special day for us, made even more memorable by a school of outstanding young Canadians. We were greeted with excitement and made to feel welcome by some of the most polite people you could hope to meet. The

respect shown for the occasion was impressive; their love of this country and the Maple Leaf was inspirational.

Tremendous eort went into this event and we would like the students to know that their work will be remembered for the rest of our lives (many other new citizens will feel the same).

If the students of Laird Elementary hold the future of Canada in their hands, then the future is bright indeed!

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PERSPECTIVE

Confessions of a soccer mom

Historical Lens

Windermere school days The first school was built in Windermere in 1898 next to the Presbyterian Church, and used until 1948. Here is an early class with their teacher, date unknown. Prior to 1898, school was conducted in the North West Mounted Police building, and in a log building owned by Rufus Kimpton.

The source of this photo is Fran Kimpton.

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Last Friday my 16-year role as a reluctant soccer mom finally came to an end.

The senior girls played in Kimberley but failed to advance to the provincial finals. Their defeat ended soccer forever for my youngest daughter Melinda, who is in Grade 12 and won’t play at the university level next year due to a problem with her ankle. It was the end of an era for her, and for me.

I began attending soccer games in 1991, when our eldest children showed a real talent for the game. In Vancouver soccer is played year-round, and many long hours I spent huddled in a slicker in a driving rainstorm with a coffee mug in one hand and a towel in the other, ready to rub down some mud-soaked child.

Then we moved to Mexico, where girls don’t play soccer (hysterics from daughter Janine) and boys play at an extremely competitive level. I escorted Daniel to his first game without realizing that Mexican mothers don’t attend soccer games. I joined a group of hostile fathers muttering the word “gringo” when they saw my blonde son run out on the field. An hour later Daniel scored the winning goal and the fathers were shouting “Go, gringo!” and slapping each other on the back.

We moved to Invermere in 1996. More hysterics from Janine when she found there was no junior team here, but she was asked to join the senior team and became its youngest player. By this time our youngest daughter Melinda was ready to join the fledgling soccer league for little kids and it started all over again.

Although the majority of work fell to my husband - who has attended hundreds of games, bandaged dozens of knees and ankles and spent a small fortune on cleats and victory ice cream cones - I must admit that when soccer ended last Friday, a tear came to my eye.

There is nothing finer than watching your children, full of awkward grace and beauty, playing a sport that they truly love. I know all parents out there whose kids are involved in sports know exactly what I mean.

May 25, 2007

Photo courtesy of Windermere Valley Historical Society

Water before broadband Dear Editor: Our Lake Windermere water needs filtering. I found out from the East Kootenay Regional office in Cranbrook that an application has been made to the Ministry of Community Services for two-thirds of the $6 million cost for a new water treatment facility in Windermere.

With such a treatment system we would no longer have to boil drinking water to be safe from disease.

Over 20 years, the $2 million would surely not be too big a burden for residents to shoulder.

If we support the application by writing the Ministry, the chances of getting a new water system soon will improve.

If our local Regional Directors would get behind something like this, that we really need, instead of at great cost in advertising, attempting to convince us to spend 25 million over 25 years for something they, according to a recent letter in the paper, want us to have, i.e. Broadband.

From conversations with local people, I gather that there is a growing sense of dissatisfaction with the alternate approval process, the push for Broadband and lack of action for something so important as clean, safe drinking water. What happened a few years ago in Walkerton, Ontario could happen here.

Doug Anakin Windermere

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May 25, 2007

LETTERS Broadband service not worth the cost

Dear Editor:

After attending open houses about Broadband by the Regional District, I learned that the cost for the first phase, the construction of the “Backbone” completed towards the end of last year, was $2,813,000.

The Regional District of East Kootenay borrowed this amount and for the next 20 years the property owners will repay this loan. Our property tax bill for this year will show the estimated 30 cents per $1,000 of the assessed value. This could translate into a figure as high as $120 for a property value of $400,000.

The ongoing proposal by the regional district to supply the lines to the outside of our homes at an estimated cost of $12,500,000 could cost the property taxpayer another 40 cents per $1,000 assessment, or another $160 per year for a total of $280 per year for Broadband. We would pay this annually for 25 years.

The pace of technology these days has us scrambling to keep up and why should we pay for the next 25 years for a service which may become obsolete in just a few years?

In order to receive Broadband service we would still have to buy a receiver at an unknown cost and pay for installation and rental charges. I do not think the property owners should finance this project. The related bylaws have been

given the first three readings already.

Now it is up to us, a minimum of 10 percent of the electorate, to oppose this undertaking by the RDEK and force a referendum.

Here comes the confusing part: following up an ad by the Ktunaxa Nation in the local newspaper, I found out that Broadband service is already available through their network for the entire area. The server out of Cranbrook has even the rates as low as $20 per month posted on their website dated May 4, 2007. The additional activation fee of $50 could be reduced by 50 percent if I sign up before June 20, 2007. The server is Cyberlink.ca.

In conclusion, I may point out that the RDEK has been advertising or showcasing this project for weeks or months in both local newspapers at the taxpayer’s cost. The opposition does not enjoy this privilege. To force a referendum, we will have to hand in our signed elector response forms before 4 p.m. June 5, 2007.

The magic number is 521 (10 percent of 5,210 electors). Unfortunately we do not have any control over the counting. It seems to be legal that the forms will be counted by the regional district, who are also the proponents of this exercise. Is it fair? NO! A referendum would be.

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May 25, 2007

Literacy Golf Tournament planned Submitted The organizers of the fourteenth annual Literacy Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday June 6, 2007 are actively seeking enthusiastic participants to join them in a fun day of golfing at the beautiful Radium Resort.

The College of the Rockies, The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Invermere Public Library host the tournament with the partnership and support of Radium Resort.

The tournament is a true community effort, with many local businesses becoming corporate sponsors or donating prizes for the event.

The tournament has been a tremendous success over the years.

In the past 13 years, local businesses and community members have helped to raise over $165,000 for literacy programs and the library while participants enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf, music, and camaraderie.

The tournament format is a Texas Scramble, which is designed to allow both pro and novice golfers to compete on an even level.

The main objective of the tournament is to have fun while raising awareness and funding for literacy programs and initiatives in the community and the Invermere Public Library.

All proceeds stay in the community and go directly to local programs.

The $125 entry fee is a great value. Breakfast on the morning of the tournament, 18 holes of golf, use of a golf cart, a buffet dinner, music by excellent local musicians, and prizes for every golfer are all included.

The Master of Ceremonies for the banquet will be Malcolm Hughes, a well-known former Invermere resident who is returning from his home in Alberta for this event.

"We have a goal of 144 golfers and we would like to see a full tournament again this year," said Invermere librarian Liz Robinson.

She said Radium Resort has been donating the course every year since the tournament began. "Radium Resort has been a wonderful partner," she said.

Contact Joe Evanoff at Radium Resort, 347-6266 or Ali Wassing, 342-3210 to register for the tournament or to become a corporate sponsor or prize donor.

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Radium Seniors Club Lambert Insurance PEPSI Petro Can - Radium Kool Country Auto Columbia Trading Co. Konig Meats Lordco Penner’s Footwear Leavitt Machinery RONA Ace Hardware AG Valley Foods Radium Esso Radium Resort K5 Mechanical Invermere Custom Exhaust Walker’s Repair Centre Radium Mountainside Market Copper Point Golf Club A Touch of Dutch Flower Shop Capitol Tire/Mister Tire

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

Singing with soul

MOVIE REVIEW

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TROOPER ROCKS

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Out & About Kat Danser of Edmonton, who records original blues and gospel music, will perform at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on Sunday, May 27th. Tickets available at Pynelogs.

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Bistro Concert Series, “Blues music for the 21st century” Sunday May 27th, Doors Open at 7 pm. Tickets are available at Pynelogs.

This Week’s Gallery Show · Pynelogs Cultural Centre What does ART mean to you?

Celebrating and featuring: Jill Unger, Jen Woodburn, Jill Bukovnik, Myles Berney, Kimberley Rae Sanderson, Dorial Davis, Kathleen Turnbull, Lesley Mayfield.

Artist Opening Wednesday May 23 & 30 from 7 to 9 pm.

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

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May 25, 2007

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Reviewed by Melinda Drews Early into this movie, it becomes evident that Mel Gibson has created yet another great film. Beside the fact that Apocalypto is shot away from the streets of Hollywood and has no recognizable actors, the amazing scenery and meticulous detail puts this movie high up on the must-watch list.

Young Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood) is waiting for the day when his wife will bear his second child. One morning, his sleep is disturbed when a barking dog suddenly stops barking.

A group of Mayan warriors attack the village, killing everyone but the children, and taking all the young men and women prisoner.

Youngblood is able to hide his pregnant wife and child in a deep hole, but rushes back to help defend his tribe, and is captured by the enemy.

Now the viewer takes a journey through the jungle, and the beautiful scenery is at its peak. The prisoners

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travel to the great Mayan city, where they find they will soon be sacrificed to the gods.

However, just like the movie tagline says: when the end comes, not everyone is ready to go. Youngblood is determined to be reunited with his family. The action is intense and nonstop as Youngblood flees for his life.

This R-rated movie is not for those who are squeamish when it comes to blood. Gibson did not sugarcoat the Mayan culture, and this movie is as bloody as it gets. Yet it is still well worth watching. The Academy Awardwinning director introduces human details into the story, details which you would see in everyday Mayan life.

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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.

Tuesday, May 29th:

Tuesday, June 5th - Sunday, June 17th:

• 6-8 pm: Container Gardening Class, Home Hardware. Fee $40 includes soil. Sponsored by Ground Elements and Home Hardware. For info: 347-9974.

• 11 am - 4 pm: Artist’s Opening, featuring mixed media/collage, textile, and photography. For info: 342-4423.

Wednesday, May 30th:

Toby Theatre • May 23 - 26: Premonition • May 30 - June 2: Meet The Robinsons

Wednesday, May 23rd - Wednesday, June 27th: • 9:30 am-11:30 am: Baby Badger interactive parentparticipation program for children under 3, Monday & Wednesdays. $12/session. For info: Sandy, 3413110, or Little Badger, 342-6331.

Friday,May 25th: • 8 am: RONA North Star Hardware Grand Opening.

410 Borden Street, Industrial Area. For info: 3426226.

Saturday, May 26th: • 11 am-3 pm: Parkside Place Block Party, Main Street Invermere. See ad Page 42.

• 6:30-9 pm: Meditation and Dhamma with meditation teacher U Vansarakkhita at the Lions Hall. For info: (403) 220-0113. See ad Page 50.

• 8 pm: Dinner and a Show! Copper Point Golf Course. With solo pianist Pat McGannon. $40. For info: 341-3392.

Sunday, May 27th: • Kat Danser, a sassy and sensitive songwriter playing in Mississippi blues form, performs at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 342-7108.

• 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm: Barbeque Beef Dinner, Edgewater Legion. Adults, $12; Seniors, 6 - 12, $10; under 6, Free.

Monday, May 28th - Saturday June 2nd: • Kids Safe Week, Invermere Health Unit. Swim to Survive Challenge Monday - Thursday, 4:30 pm - 6 pm, Radium Hot Pools. For info: 342-2365.

• 6 pm - 8 pm: Columbia River Outfitters presents Canoe or Kayak Ladies’ Night. No paddling experience required. Equipment, refreshments, and snacks included. $15/person. For info: 342-7397.

Friday, June 1st - Saturday June 2: • 8 pm - 10 pm Friday, 10 am - 12 pm Saturday: Square Dancing, $8/person per session, $20 for all three sessions. Radium Community Hall, Radium Hot Springs. For info: 347-6573.

Friday, June 1st - Sunday, June 3rd: • Canal Days: Pancake breakfast, parade, ball tournament, dinner, and live music. Canal Flats.

Saturday, June 2nd: • Spilli Chilli Cook-Off, Spillimacheen. For info: 1250-346-3390.

• 8 am-5 pm: Forest Industry Career Expo, Cranbrook Recreational Centre. Entertainment for all ages, guest speakers, special demonstration events and door prizes, admission is free. For info: Tracy McGuire 1250-426-9274.

• 12 pm - 3 pm: Invermere Health Unit finishes off Kids Safe Week with prizes, cookies and fun at Home Hardware.

• 2 pm: Windermere Valley Museum Opening Tea, held at the Museum. Come view the new displays.

• 9 am-11 am: NeighbourLink Sale, 320-10th Avenue, Invermere. Used furniture, light fixtures, appliances.

To donate, call Judy 342-3534, or Dorothy 3423826.

Monday, June 4th: • 7 pm: Cinefest film “Away From Her,” Toby Theatre.

Admission $10.

• 11 am - 4 pm: Artist’s Opening, featuring work by the students of High school, held at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info: 342-4423.

Wednesday, June 6th: • 8 pm: High school Drama Club presents “How the Other Half Loves”, opening night, High school Theatre. Admission $5. For info: 342-9213. Other showtimes under Student News.

Friday, June 8th: • 9 am: Regional District of East Kootenay board meeting. For more info: 1-888-478-7335.

Saturday, June 9th: • 7 pm - 7 am: Relay for Life overnight fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society. Held at David Thompson Secondary School. For info: Rosemary Clark 342-3039.

Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th: • 7 pm - 7 am: Canadian Cancer Society Annual ‘Relay For Life’, High school. For info: 341-1201.

New Video Releases Tuesday, May 29th: • Half Past Dead 2 • Resistance

• Hannibal Rising

Student News • THURSDAY, JUNE 7: • 7:30 pm: High School Drama Club presents “How the Other Half Loves”, opening night, High school Theatre. Admission $5.

For info: 342-9213.

• FRIDAY, JUNE 8: • 7:30 pm: High school Drama Club presents “How the Other Half Loves”, opening night, High School Theatre. Admission $10. For info: 342-9213.

• SATURDAY, JUNE 9: • 7:30 pm: High School Drama Club presents “How the Other Half Loves”, opening night, High school Theatre. Admission $5.

For info: 342-9213.

• THURSDAY, JUNE 28: Year-end Awards Ceremony, High School Gym, 9 a.m.

• THURSDAY, JUNE 28: Commencement Ceremonies, High School Gym, 3 p.m.

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

May is Free Lesson Month

Visit the Driving Range at Eagle Ranch on Saturday afternoons in May and receive free lessons offered by one of our CPGA Professionals. Our range is open everyday for practice: $10 unlimited balls for one hour or purchase a 15 visit card for $125. Looking to elevate your game to a new level? We offer numerous camps and opportunities to play with the Pro as well as ladies and junior programs. Please call or visit to inquire.

Elevate Your Game Call 1-877-877-3889 or locally 342-0562 to make a reservation today or visit www.eagleranchresort.com

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May 25, 2007

Busy couple celebrates five years in business

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff It’s a big weekend for Paul Christie and Beth Neale.

Not only are they celebrating five years in business with their popular downtown toy store called The Monkey’s Uncle Toy Store with an event on Friday evening, the very next day they are opening a new store in Parkside Place called The Rainbow Donkey Kid’s Clothing.

Beth and Paul have two children: Cameron, 2, and Owen, 13 months.

They moved here from Golden 10 years ago to work, and opened The Monkey’s Uncle five years later.

“It was a big leap into the unknown,” says Paul. “We weren’t quite sure what to expect. And, while I certainly had high hopes, I never expected the tremendous response and support we received from the community. Our

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Beth Neale with sons Owen, left, and Cameron, right. customers have been terrific.”

The Monkey’s Uncle carries a wide range of products, including games and puzzles for all ages, science kits, arts and crafts, and a wide variety of imaginative play toys, such as Playmobil and Groovy Girls.

“We’re often referred to as an educational toy store, but I actually try to

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avoid that label. Kids learn by playing, so anything they play with is educational to some degree. What we focus on is quality: a good toy needs to be durable, it needs to be interesting and it needs to have good play value so a child will play with over and over.”

So what is The Monkey’s Uncle doing to celebrate five years? “We’re having

$1000

a Pirate Party! We held a draw, and now we’ve got four contestants who are going to sit down and play Skullduggery (the coolest pirate game invented!), and the winner of the game walks away with $1,000 cash.

We wanted to have a cash giveaway, to say thank you to our customers for their support, but we wanted to do it in a way only The Monkey’s Uncle would.”

To make an event of it, The Monkey’s Uncle has teamed up with The Blue Dog Cafe. The game will be played at the Blue Dog Cafe at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 25th.

Spectators are welcome to come watch the hunt for buried treasure, and cheer for their favourite pirate.

“Everyone’s welcome to join us and watch someone win $1,000,” says Paul, “and make sure you wear your pirate costume - the best-dressed pirate will win dinner for two at the Blue Dog!

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Best Pirate Costume wins Dinner for Two Courtesy of The Blue Dog Cafe!

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May 25, 2007

The Rainbow Donkey opens Continued from Page 13 On Saturday, Beth Neale will open The Rainbow Donkey. She decided to open her own store after a experimenting with selling a few items of children’s clothing in the Monkey’s Uncle.

“I felt there was a need for good quality kids’ clothes,” Beth said, “and Paul wouldn’t give me any of his store,” she added with a laugh.

The Rainbow Donkey actually got his name from one of Cameron’s friends, Ollie Breeze, 2.

The two were being read the book “It’s OK to be different” by Todd Par, in which there are two zebras - a regular one and a colorful one. Ollie dubbed the colorful one a rainbow donkey.

“We thought it would be a good name for a kids’ store,” Paul Christie said.

The Rainbow Donkey will offer clothes for children ranging in age from infants to 10 years. It will offer brand names such as Little Me, Zutano, Mexx, Point Zero, and Blu. The store will also have Robeez kids’ shoes, along with various other brands. Paul promises the store will have a “really good” selection.

Beth’s goal is to sell not only clothes but to bring in a wide range of children’s accessories such as strollers, cloth diapers and unique gifts for kids.

Not only will you find what you are looking for at the Rainbow Donkey, but you will also receive a friendly smile and fantastic service.

Beth and The Rainbow Donkey will provide exceptional commitment to service, and help you find what you need, one way or another.

“One thing we learned working in the retail business, is making people happy,” Paul said.

“That’s the number one lesson. If you can do that, you can open any business.”

The Rainbow Donkey will be opening Saturday May 26, the same day as the first annual Parkside Place block party.

The block party is a fun event to welcome shoppers to the new shopping district across from Pothole Park.

The Kootenay Baton Konnection will be holding a barbeque; there will be an art contest and a clown.

The Rainbow Donkey will be open regularly Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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May 25, 2007

YOUR MONEY How does the government claw back your pension?

Almost every citizen of Canada receives an Old Age Security pension from the federal government when they turn 65.

The Old Age Security Act came into force in 1952, creating a national means-tested pension to all retirees if they have lived at least 10 years in Canada since they were 18 years of age.

Those who have lived at least 40 years in Canada since they turned 18 receive a monthly pension of $491.93.

Many people confuse Old Age Security (OAS) with another common government pension program, the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP).

The CPP is a pension plan set up and administered by the federal government but contributed to by people working in Canada.

The CPP is full of workers’ money being set aside and invested for their retirement, while the OAS is the government using tax dollars from the budget to supplement our retirement.

This difference between OAS and CPP is why they are treated differently by federal government.

When a retiree makes too much money, their OAS can be clawed back, but their CPP cannot be clawed back.

In the view of the federal government, they can claw back tax monies being allocated to retirees if they earn too much income.

They can’t, however, claw back the money you paid into the CPP plan regardless of how much money you make.

This difference is logical and supports the view that the federal government would be very hard-pressed to ever restrict or stop retirees from collecting from the

CPP. So when does the federal government claw back your OAS? For 2007, clawbacks apply to those earning over $63,511.

The clawback amount is 15 percent of your income that is higher than $63,511 divided by 12.

So if your income is $75,000 for 2007, the government would claw back: ($75,000 - $63,511) times 15 percent divided by 12 = $143.61 per month.

If a retiree makes more than $102,865 in 2007, they will have to repay all of their OAS benefits from the year.

In other words, they will have lost all of their OAS to clawbacks.

Since the federal government is allocating tax dollars from the budget to those who use assistance, they have deemed retireees earning more than $102,865 do not need to receive the OAS. How can a retiree avoid the OAS clawback?

Buying tax-deferred investments and keeping taxable income low is one way.

Corporate class mutual funds, for example, may be able to pay a steady income stream without creating any taxable income until the units are sold in the future.

Income splitting with a spouse, triggering capital gains slowly over time rather than all at once, and deferring income into the future are all ways to reduce current income to avoid losing OAS to government clawbacks.

When applying for OAS, it is recommended that individuals do so at least six months prior to their 65th birthday.

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May 25, 2007

Brenda Danyluk of Invermere and some little friends shop at the gift store operated by Friends of Kootenay Park.

Become a Friend of Kootenay Park Full of ideas, interested in history and the environment? Well, you have found the perfect place to put your energy - the Friends of Kootenay National Park! The Friends of Kootenay National Park invite you to join us at our Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, June 12th at 7 p.m. at the College of the Rockies, Invermere. Board nominations will be accepted up until the day of the AGM. Special guest speaker, Ron Verboom, will speak after the meeting about the proposed “Radium Trail Run” event slated for the end of September. This fun annual fundraiser will start in the town of Radium and loop around into Kootenay National Park. If you are interested in participating or volunteering for this event, please come out for Ron’s talk.

Established in 1995, the Friends of Kootenay runs the “Nature’s Gifts and Bookstore” in the Radium Information Centre. With a mission to promote awareness and appreciation of the cultural and natural history of Kootenay National Park and the Upper Columbia River Valley, the Friends have also created many very successful community projects and events.

Current projects and events are: “Junior Naturalist” program, “Sponsor a Bighorn” program, “Head Banger” tours, Wild Voices Speakers Series, Radium Trail Run. To become a Friends of Kootenay member or for Board nominations call Deborah Griffith 347 2213, 342 3214 or email: friendsofkootenay@gmail. com.

The Friends of Kootenay National Park invite you to our

2007 Annual General Meeting Tuesday June 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the College of the Rockies, Invermere.

Enjoy a “Radium Trail Run event” presentation by Ron Verboom, an overview of Friends activities for the year and an election of a new board. We are seeking members to serve on the board and volunteers for our new Trail Run event. To nominate someone to the board call: Deborah Griffith at 347 2213 or 342 3214 or email at: friendsofkootenay@gmail.com

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May 25, 2007

Acupuncturist opens practice in Frater Landing fective in the treatment of a variety of conditions, she said, such as anxiety, mood disorders, fertilAcupuncture is often ity, headache, sleep disused to treat pain, but pain turbance, irritable bowel isn’t the only thing you can syndrome, stress, and ditreat with acupuncture. gestive problems.

So says Shilo Cameron, A resident of the a Registered Traditional Columbia Valley for Chinese Medicine Practithe last seven years, Ms. tioner who recently opened Cameron’s practice ina practice in Frater Landing cludes the use of Chinese on Main Street in downherbal medicine, facial town Invermere. rejuvenation (a natural “When most people alternative to Botox), think about acupuncture, Acupunturist Shilo Cameron moxibustion, electrothey think of its use for pain acupuncture, cupping, control,” Ms. Cameron said.

“However, it has also been proven to treat a variety of T’ui Na (Chinese massage), Chinese dietary therapy and T’ai Chi, as well as acupuncture. both internal and external medical conditions.”

Ms. Cameron graduated at the top of her class The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization recognize acupuncture to be ef- from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Chinese

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MEDITATION AND DHAMMA with U VANSARAKKHITA

MAY 26th 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

LIONS HALL AT THE CROSSROADS “Behind the Chamber of commerce”

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.

Information: David Vallance 403-220-0113 dvallance@shaw.ca

Medicine. The school’s curriculum, she said, is modelled after the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, one of the most prestigious schools in China.

“My main goal is helping my clients achieve and maintain the balanced health they deserve,” Ms. Cameron said. “I also believe that Chinese medicine and other forms of alternative therapy are a great compliment to our health care system.”

Anyone interested in learning more should plan to attend one of the public seminars Ms. Cameron will be offering in the coming weeks.

• Menstrual Disorders/Fertility and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) —May 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Aging and Acupuncture vs. Botox—June 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Menopause and TCM—June 13, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

• Stress and TCM—7:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information or to book an appointment, call Balanced Health Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at 341-4806 or e-mail shilo@balancedhealthinvermere.com.

May 25, 2007

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PYNELOGS ART SHOW - Three artists will show their work at Pynelogs Art Gallery from May 29th to June 3rd, including photographs of rusted metal by Myles Berney (one of which is shown above), plus textile art by Lesley Mayfield and mixed media pieces by Dorial Davis.

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May 25, 2007

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GRAND SLAM CHALLENGE FOR CANCER On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society we wish to extend a huge thank you to all those participants who braved the downpour on May 13th to play golf raising funds for the CCS. You braved the cold and the wet for a very worthy cause. We would also like to thank all those volunteers who rolled out of bed at an early hour to attend the registration desk, sat in the rain as spotters or stood in the damp during the putting contest.

Special thanks also goes to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Mountainside and Creekside Golf Courses and to Riverside Golf Resort for donating their courses for the event.

Local businesses responded very generously as Hole Sponsors or gave donations toward our Silent Auction.

For the week ending May 20th, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 130 calls for service.

Both the Golden and East Kootenay Traffic Services were out in full force in the Columbia Valley over the long weekend, targeting seat belts and aggressive drivers.

Many motorists found themselves hit with the new fine of $167 for failing to wear seat belts. Many town motorists were also ticketed, under the premise of educating motorists to belt up in town, and it will become second nature on the highway!

Police also wrote several excessive speed tickets in Kootenay National Park.

• May 19: Police were called to the Redstreak Campground to evict four sites of unruly campers.

Police received the complaint after the guests became verbally abusive to campground staff, as they tried to deal with the group.

• May 19: Police received report of a missing quad near Radium Hot Springs. BC Conservation and police attended the area and conducted a search according to directions provided by the missing man’s friends.

Police walked three kilometres of bush trails before locating the overturned quad down an embankment, with the operator pinned underneath. He had been there for eight hours before he was located.

“The quad flipped backwards and was lying on top of the driver with its wheels in the air,” said Corporal Dale Morgan. “The driver was lying on his stomach under the vehicle with only his legs showing.”

Cpl. Morgan said one of the quad’s wheels was wedged against a birch tree, partly supporting its weight, which is likely what saved the driver’s life.

The operator was rescued and transported to hospital

by BC Ambulance, where he was held overnight and treated for minor injuries.

• May 18: RCMP received report of a hit-and-run minor traffic accident at the PetroCan in Invermere.

A black Jeep backed into a bug wash station, damaging same, before it drove off. Police have identified the driver and the investigation continues.

• May 18: A 35-year-old Canal Flats man was charged with unsafe backing after backing into a vehicle from a parking stall in Invermere. The victim had been legally stopped in traffic.

• May 14: A boat with an outboard motor was found abandoned on shore of Lake Windermere. If anyone has had their boat stolen or knows of someone who is missing their boat, please contact RCMP. Police are also in possession of a drywaller’s tool belt found in Invermere on May 17th.

• May 13: Police received report of a stolen vehicle in the Wilmer area, after the owner heard his vehicle driving away.

The man followed the vehicle until losing it on the back road. The vehicle was later recovered with severe damage after running over a stump. It appears the thief ’s head may have hit the windshield upon impact.

Investigation found the thief had stolen a truck from behind the Invermere Inn to get to Wilmer, where the vehicle’s drive shift was broken. The culprit abandoned the first vehicle and stole the Wilmer truck.

• May 12: Sometime between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., a projectile from a firearm was discharged on Thouret Road In Radium. The bullet ended up piercing through a concerned citizen’s residence and found its way into their living room. If anyone has information regarding this incident, please contact RCMP. • April 30: It was reported a red 1993, two-door Ford was stolen along with a bobcat. The bobcat, model 442, has white and orange coloring.

The items were stolen from Highway 93/95 in Windermere around April 28th. If anyone has information regarding these stolen items, please contact RCMP.

We frequently read in our local papers how generous, warm hearted and committed so many of our Valley residents are. This tournament once again showed this spirit of participation and giving. Thank you all.

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COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST INVITES THE PUBLIC TO OPEN HOUSES Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is hosting open houses in the Columbia Basin and encourages the public to attend and provide input on CBT’s draft three year strategic priorities.

The open house will start at 4:30 pm and continue until 9:00 pm, with a group question and answer session at 7:00 pm. Open houses will be held:

These priorities will form part of the next edition of the Columbia Basin Management Plan. The 2007 edition of the Columbia Basin Management Plan will include all of the original guidance provided by Basin residents for CBT that is contained in the 1997 Columbia Basin Management Plan

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Residents can provide their feedback on the draft priorities through the CBT website or staff. Copies of the draft documents are available at any CBT ofce, from a Community Liaison, or on the CBT website. The open houses are also an opportunity to learn more about CBT, including our programs and services, our investments and draft investment policy, and Water and Youth Initiatives.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

May 25, 2007

District of Invermere staff to take educational walks

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The District of Invermere office will be closed to the public for one hour per month during lunch hour so that councillors and staff members can go for a walk.

The motion was carried with no opposition at the regular meeting of council held on Tuesday, May 22nd.

The benefits of the decision are to keep staff better informed about what is going on in the community.

“It is a chance to get caught up and see places,” said councillor Bob Campsall.

Anybody who works for the district is welcome to participate in the hourlong walk.

According to the district, the walk is an educational tool to keep its staff informed about what is going on in the community.

“The ladies in the office never get

out to see what is going on, but they have to deal with phone calls regarding issues around town,” said office manager Colleen Goodey.

The motion to enact the monthly educational walking tours was made after council members and district staff participated in a “health challenge” two weeks ago, in which they walked around the town to areas they had not visited or seen in a very long time.

According to them, it was a useful “team-building opportunity” and they enjoyed being out in the community.

Mr. Campsall said the educational walking tours are a chance for council members and district staff to get acquainted with the town and talk with people in an informal setting.

“We may have to drive to some of those places,” he laughed.

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20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

May 25, 2007

Michelle Tremblay never lost hope

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Michelle Tremblay is a walking miracle.

She was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2000 at age 38.

“I really wasn’t surprised,” Michelle said. “It runs in our family.” Michelle lost her grandmother, aunt and her mother to cancer.

When she was first diagnosed, she was rushed to Cranbrook hospital for emergency surgery, during which they removed eight inches of her intestines.

Two weeks later she was told the cancer had metastasized to her liver and transformed into stage four cancer. She was told she had a 20-percent chance of living. Even at that moment, Michelle never lost hope.

“I was ready for a battle,” she said.

The first day they brought her in for her chemotherapy was the toughest. Instead of consulting her about what was going to happen and then starting the chemo in a subsequent visit, the doctors in Calgary tried to save Michelle and Barry some time by combining the two in the first visit.

When the doctors told her what was going to happen and what to expect, she broke down.

“I was like ‘I can’t do this’,” Michelle said.

Michelle said the doctors let her go home, and made another appointment to start her chemotherapy.

She said she just needed a chance to let it sink in.

“When I went back there I walked in and I said, ‘OK, I’m ready to kick some butt,’” Michelle said.

She began chemotherapy on March 27, 2001.

Along with regular chemo, which she would get every Tuesday for three weeks, she received an intensive form of chemotherapy. From Monday to Friday in the fourth week in every month, Michelle would receive chemotherapy directly into her liver via catheter. This increased her chances of living to 50 percent.

Every Tuesday, after her regular chemotherapy, Michelle would be very sick.

“It was funny, because I always knew on Wednesday I would feel OK,” Michelle said.

The intensive chemotherapy was not an easy process, either. The doctors were not sure at first when to deliver the intensive treatment, with the regular chemo or at a different time.

“They just kind of experimented with me.”

They found out what worked by the simple process of trial and error. The first and only “double whammy” when they gave her the intensive chemotherapy with the regular chemo made Michelle very, very sick.

“I was so sick I couldn’t not even drink water,” Michelle said. “I felt like I was going to die.”

After that and a few more tries, they finally decided to give her three weeks to recover from the intensive treatment, in which she continued with regular

“This is not a one-person deal. It affects your husband, your family. Barry was amazing. He didn’t miss one treatment.”

- Michelle Tremblay chemo, before subjecting her to another.

Throughout the process, when Michelle was feeling up to it, she tried to lead as normal life as possible.

She did what she loves, riding her horses.

Michelle describes memories of her mother, Scotty Ward, as the pillar of strength that helped her through the low points of the disease.

“She showed us the power of mind, and positive attitude,” Michelle said. “She was unbelievable.”

Michelle’s mother, who died of cancer, never said anything negative about her disease.

“After seeing that in her, I said to Barry: ‘OK, we’ve got to do what Mom did’,” Michelle said.

There was another person in her life who helped her make it through the disease, her husband Barry.

He was with her every step of the way.

“This is not a one-person deal. It affects your husband, your family,” Michelle said. “Barry was amazing. He didn’t miss one treatment.”

The doctors who treated Michelle were also excellent. “I had one surgeon who never let me think I was going to die, which we all knew was a possibility.”

Michelle said she had tremendous support from her family and friends. “The valley was always there for me,” she said.

She also said her horses and her two dogs, Casper and Keesha, were a good form of therapy for her. “You need to have something to look forward to.”

For her that was the chance to ride her horses.

Nevertheless, it was hard for Michelle; she had such little energy because the chemo simply did not make her feel like eating.

“I still remember the day we were planting the garden and I was like ‘Barry, I cannot do this, I cannot even bend over,’” she recalled.

To battle her fatigue, Michelle went to the hospital and was prescribed Eprex, a drug used to help increase her red cell count.

Michelle finished her chemotherapy December 4, 2001. Through out the entire process, Michelle said that she and Barry never did discuss what would happen if she died.

“We just weren’t going to go there,” Michelle said. “ We knew it was a possibility, but we just tried not to let our minds go there and stay positive.”

It has been six years since Michelle was first diagnosed with cancer. If you didn’t know what she had been through, you would have no idea.

“If you put all the doctors, the family, the friends, and the prayers together, something good can come of it,” Michelle said. “Everything just came together.”

As for now, Michelle is getting back to leading a normal life. She is back teaching part-time in Edgewater and is trying not to worry as much.

“You have to enjoy the time you have here,” Michelle said. “You really don’t know how long it is going to last.”

Cancer survivors from around the valley will be walking the Survivor’s Lap in this year’s Relay for Life, to be held June 9th at the high school. For more information, please call Adrienne Turner at 341-1201.

Relay for Life teams urged to get organized June is almost here, and so is the deadline to get your team together for this year’s Relay for Life, starting at 5 p.m. June 9th and will run until 7 a.m.

June 10th.

The Relay for Life is a 12-hour family event that involves walking around the track at David Thompson Secondary School throughout the night to commemorate the fact that cancer never sleeps. It is both a celebration of the lives of those who have survived cancer and the memories of those who have not.

The event will kick off with a survivor reception and entertainment as groups set up their campsites.

The opening ceremonies will commence at 7 p.m. with the first lap of the relay being walked by

cancer survivors in the community. Last year, 53 survivors walked the first lap.

At 10:30 p.m., a Luminary Ceremony will begin. A luminary is a candle in a special bag with the name of someone who has been touched by cancer on it. The luminaries are placed all around the track.

Anyone can purchase a luminary for $5 at The Pioneer office and other businesses around the valley.

The theme for this year’s relay is “power of the flower” and organizers encourage all teams to decorate themselves and their campsites. Along with various other prizes, there will be prizes for best costume and best campsite.

Throughout the night, there will be numerous

local performers and musicians and in the early morning, event organizers are hoping to have yoga.

There will also be a pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m.

Last year 25 teams who participated in the relay, but so far this year only 15 have registered. A team consists of 10 to 12 people, and you can register your team at the College of the Rockies or online at www. cancer.ca. You can drop off your forms at the college, or call Adrienne at 341-1201.

Teams are encouraged to go out into the community and collect sponsors. The money raised will go to the Canadian Cancer Society’s programs including prevention, advocacy, research and information for those battling cancer.

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May 25, 2007

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May 25, 2007

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

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May 25, 2007

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May 25, 2007

Hungry bears on the prowl Area residents are being urged to handle their garbage properly, as hungry bears are searching for food.

A recent incident in Panorama saw a black bear push open the unlocked front door of a house in its search for food.

RCMP oďŹƒcers attended the scene and were forced to shoot the bear inside the home as it could not be chased out of the house. “After they come out of hibernation, bears are looking for things to eat, and are attracted to illegallydumped garbage at our rural transfer station sites,â€? says Regional District of East Kootenay Solid Waste Superintendent, Andy Pfeifer.

At the transfer stations all garbage - including yard and garden waste - has to go into the transfer bins.

Bear Awareness also extends to your own yard.

There are a number of simple measures people can take to reduce the likelihood of attracting bears. • Keep garbage in airtight odour-free containers.

• Put garbage out the morning of pickup, not the night before. • Put away bird feeders! The birds have plenty of berries and natural seeds to eat in the summer time; they do not need your help with food until the winter months when food is sparse. • Keep pet dishes and food indoors. • Leave ďŹ sh, meat and fur out of your compost piles, and sprinkle compost with lime. • Wash barbecue grills after each use and keep barbecues in a secure area. The smell of meat cooking makes a human’s mouth water,. Imagine what it does for a bear! * Consider thinning the bush on your property, or creating a break in the natural pathways that lead to your house Each year about 950 black bears and 50 grizzly bears are destroyed to protect the public, according to the B.C. Ministry of the Environment.

The $500 George Deck Memorial Scholarship is open to students studying any ďŹ eld of post secondary education.

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May 25, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS WELCOME BABY

NOTICES

SHOP FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

LOTS FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

FRIENDS…Sam & Jim invite you to come and welcome baby Evangilina anytime between 1 – 4 pm on Saturday, May 26th. #3, 4775 Woodlane, Windermere.

Little Badger Early Learning Baby Badger interactive parent-participation program for children under three! From May 23 to June 27, Sandy Pitt leads Monday and Wednesday morning programming from 9:30-11:30 at Little Badger Early Learning. Includes play, crafts, early learning, story time and snacks. Cost is $12 per child/session. Parent must participate.

Call Sandy 341-3110 or Little Badger at 342-6331.

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.

1737 – 9th Avenue, 2550 sq.ft., 11 yrs old. 4 large bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms both have double sinks 1 w/Jacuzzi tub, 1 w/shower, 7 appliances, large 2-bedroom self-contained suite w/walkout entrance, central vacuum. Easy keep yard, garden spot, large paved driveway, wood and electric heat, 16x16 storage shed w/concrete foundation. Minutes from uptown and beach. Large wraparound deck wired for hot tub.

Quiet no-through street. Family or recreational home. Some furniture included. A MUST SEE. Stop to view or call 342-0813.

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

The Edgewater Playground Committee will be hosting a garage sale on Saturday, June 2nd at the Edgewater Community Hall from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Lots of kids stuff.

50’ x 120’ R1 lot in Edgewater on Selkirk Avenue. No realtor fees until last week of May. Fabulous unobstructed view of the Rockies. Lot has back lane access, is flat, clean and sodded with 2 crab apple trees in back. Please call Heather or Peter (403) 2262762.

MAY 26 – 9 am -1 pm. Household items, furniture, 1390 Lake Drive ( next to Terra Vista).

Edgewater Townhouse, 1000 sqft w/new deck & siding.

Low strata fees, immediate possession available. $179,000.

341-7068 .

MINERAL CLAIMS FOR SALE FINDLAY CREEK AREA SLATE STONE, building slate, masonry slate, varied sizes, rocks, chunks, crushable slate & decorative fill. Excellent for fireplaces, patios, walkways, landscaping, waterscapes & dry pack. Large rock blocks for retaining walls. Beautiful earth colour mixtures of rust, sienna, ochre, umber, burgundy & slate gray. Good road access.

Good road access .62 acre claim $28,000; 254 acre claim on creek $68,000.

Telephone Elaine: 250-345-6271 email: elainesclaims@shaw.ca

CHEERS CHEERS and thanks to the RCMP who were out in force between Windermere and Fairmont May long weekend Monday at 8:AM. Cyclists appreciate your committment to slowing drivers down.

JEERS to the people who left Cartwright Lake campsite such a mess a few weeks back. Bottles, broken glass, burnt chairs, various gun shells. There was shooting in the campsite area, burning of oversize fires and tarps left in the trees. You take it in, you take it out. You put it up, you take it down. Respect our areas, cleanup after yourselves!

CHEERS to all the campers who do cleanup after themselves and others. Have a great camping season!

NOTICES Lake Windermere District Lions Club WINNERS from the Kinsmen Trade Show Prizes can be picked up at Copper Point Golf Club or contact Herb @ 342-6761.

Golf for 2 at Copper Point: Robert Beers Lions Club Golf Shirt: J. Tomyn Copper Point Resort hats: Harold Holland, Martine, D. Melnik, Joanne Berrabe, Cliff Koski, Robert Beers Congratulations to all and thank you for supporting the Lake Windermere District Lions Club.

STORAGE

HOMES FOR RENT 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house for rent in Radium. Includes appliances and water. N/P, N/S. Available longterm $1,100/ month plus utilities. 347-9345.

New•House Multi Storage Various sizes available, now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637.

Central Invermere. 2-bedrooms, spacious, large yard. Available June 1st. Longterm preferred.

N/S N/P. $950/mo plus utilities and DD. Call now to view. 3479086.

WANTED TO RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

Mature couple seeking rental home in Invermere area. Pets okay. Reasonable. ASAP. 3415295.

2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1000sq. ft. townhouse in Edgewater.

Completely renovated, new appliances, deck, low fees. $199,000 341-7068.

Young family, no pets moving from Vancouver Island and looking for long-term accommodation, seeking at least a 2-bedroom house or apartment preferably with a yard, in the price range of $800 – 1000/month. References available. Please contact via email spiritbear1980@hotmail. com or (250)-294-0667.

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

Bachelor suite furnished or unfurnished. Separate entrance suitable for one quiet person near town on Toby Creek Road.

N/S. $500/month. Call Stan 341-3134.

Lochend Gardens, 130 - 11th Ave, Invermere. Gorgeous homes starting at $349,900.

Mountain views, river rock, cedar, porches/patios, gas FP, laminate, maple, A/C, garage, low condo fees and much more.

Show home open Sat/Sun 12-3 p.m. www.lochendinthevalley. com (250)-342-5229.

What an amazing view!

Make an appointment today to see this 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath, attached garage, finished walkout basement, dual deck, computer room, central vacuum equipped, two storey townhouse that has eight years warranty left. NO condo fees. NO GST! House is located at 617 – 10th Avenue. Call 342-2475.

An affordable ready to move in 1500 sq ft home in Windermere - 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, den area w/wood burning stove, finished basement, central vac, all appliances and window coverings on a nicely treed and fully fenced 66 x 120 lot. $299,500. Call Lee or Sharon (250)-498-6298.

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 1976 Mobile home buyer must move, asking $15,000 obo. Must sell, call 342-2686.

CLAIMS FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

Saturday May 26, 2181 Pinetree 1973 Boise Cascade Model Place, Invermere. 8am till noon.

Trailer 63’ x 12’. Must be moved. Clothes, household items, Good condition includes 12’ x 10’ outdoor items & lots of great side porch addition. Perfect to stuff. put on that acreage until you’re ready to build. We did, now GARAGE SALE Saturday May we’re building. $13,500 OBO. 26 – 1431- 18th Street. Lots of items - furniture, children’s toys, Call (250) 342-1322. clothes, etc. 9am to 12pm.

For sale older mobile home two additions. Must move. Best offer.

342-6282.

Wilmer, Sunday, May 27th, 9 am to 1 pm. Turn right at the Delphine Lodge.

GARAGE SALE - 1233-9th Street, Invermere, 8:00 am -12:00 am.

Tools, Furniture, Electric Stove, Office Chairs, Books, Bicycle, Golf Clubs, Light Fixtures, and lots more. NO EARLY BIRDS, PLEASE.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Huge Garage Sale June 2nd 9 am to 2 pm

Canadian Martyrs Church 702 - 12th Avenue, Invermere Something for everyone Plants too! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Huge Garage Sale June 2nd, 9 am to 2 pm Canadian Martyrs Church 702 - 12th Avenue, Invermere Something for everyone, plants too!

WANTED Clean “gravel” fill delivered to Industrial Park. Will assist in trucking costs. Phone Leo 3423134.

Call April at 341-6299 to place your classified.

May 25, 2007

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Manure, well aged, will load. $70 per pickup load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

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

NeighbourLink, Columbia Valley Sale. June 2nd, 9 – 11 a.m.

320 – 10th Avenue, Invermere Good quality used furniture, light fixtures, appliances. To donate please call July 342-3534 or Dorothy 342-3826.

Undercover Corvette.1998 Ford Crown Victoria. Ex RCMP Ghost car, very reliable, always well maintained, new brakes, new tires. $5,500 OBO. Call (250) 342-6954.

LEAVING COUNTRY, MUST SELL 1990 BMW 325, good condition, great to drive. $4800 OBO 688-5086.

Matching chesterfield and chair, occasional chairs and ottoman combination, radio plus tapedeck, records, coffee table, plant stands, card table, ¾ length leather jacket. 347-2258.

White toddler bed w/new mattress, $75. Strollers, bassinette, toys, best offer. Call 347-7716.

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

Fridges, stoves, washers and dryers - $40 each. Pool table, balls and cues included - $800.

Phone 347-9822.

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

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

White frame (steel) bunk bed, double/single complete with mattresses and bedding. $300.

Call Rhonda 342-0350.

1997 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl automatic, 2-door. Excellent on gas. $4,500. 342-7179 or 342-9079.

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 SLT. Low kms. Mint. $22,500. 342-5229.

1989 Dynasty $1,600 OBO. 550kms/55 L tank. Good condition, 140 pt. certified, previous owner jet plane mechanic. 230,000 kms. Call Sarah at 250-349-5831.

Great Project Truck! 1985 4x4 Chevy 2.8litre V6 with roll bar, rubber liner, wood rails, and canopy. Engine needs work but easily fixable. $1000 takes all obo. 347-7716.

1994 Sunbird, 133,000 km, new tires, new battery, new muffler, 5-speed. $1,200 obo. 342-7379.

1960’s Fargo truck $300. 3479822.

1997 Grand Prix - 6 cyl., auto stick shift. A-1 shape in and out.

Exc. gas mileage. Remote start, all power, A/C, AM/FM/12 disk changer. Call Donna 342-6010 $6,400 OBO. 2000 Hyundai Accent, red, 177,000 km, 5-speed, standard, great condition. $4,200 obo.

Phone 342-7614.

1972 Cadillac Sedan Seville $800. 347-9822

Call April at 341-6299 to place your classified.

1978 Jaguar XJ6L, 4-door project car. $1,500; 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 800 motorcycle c/w windshield and bags. MINT. $6,500. 342-6094.

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

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

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

1981 Peterborough 115 Merc Outboard. Clean, well maintained. $4,500. 342-5229.

RV’S FOR SALE 1987 Slumber Queen small 5th Wheel. Large fridge, furnace, stove w/oven, lots of storage, bathroom w/shower, hitch included. $5,400. (250) 2823292. To view 342-9586.

9 ft. Scamper truck camper with fridge, stove/oven, toilet and furnace. $1,900. 345-0321.

1975, 21 ½ ft. Terry Taurus travel trailer. Sleeps 6. Great condition in Windermere. $2,900, (403) 819-9051 after 5 pm.

BUSINESS FOR SALE HELP STOP GLOBAL WARMING and put money in your pocket. www.4planetearth.com/wolf or call Wolf (250) 688-0044 ART GALLERY (Jewellery & Collectables) on Athalmer Highway $4,500 Want to retire!!!

Inquire at 347-9941 after 6:00 pm

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& Air Conditioning New Home Construction

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Come be part of our team!

Radium Resort has openings for the following positions: Group Sales & Catering - YearRound Position, SERVICES Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, PROFESSIONAL WATER Bellperson, Room Attendants, WITCHER Cart Attendants Need to drill only once due to Starters/Marshals, cost of drilling for water for your Cooks at the Springs Golf house or property? Call Vito Nevoral, (250) 265-4914.

Course and The Resort Webpage: Fax resume to: 250-347-6298, Waterflow.port5.com email frontdesk@radiumresort.

Simes Painting: interior and com, or drop off at the front exterior, new homes and desk of hotel. existing, quality woodwork finishing, laquers, staining, and clearcoating. Call Barry. 3420572 Windermere.

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

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 342-3569 .

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

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.

Helna’s Stube is seeking a parttime evening server. Summer and Christmas bonus. Medical and Dental plan after 6 months.

Call 347-0047.

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.

Full-time/Part-time Nanny.

3 children ages 6 to 12 years.

Phone: (250) 345-4535 or Fax: 345-6348.

CAREERS Handyperson to do odd jobs, for example, tap washers, leaky toilets, sticky windows & doors at Lakeview Manor.

Average 3-5 hours/month.

Apply in writing to Box 2138, Invermere, V0A 1K0. For more information phone 342-6422.

Everett Frater Ent. Looking for experienced Lawn Maintenance staff. Weekends off. Good pay.

Call Everett 342-6116.

Meat Cutter (or wrapper). Parttime or Full-time positions available immediately.

Experience preferred but willing to train. Apply to Sydney-Anne at AG Valley Foods, 906 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC or call (250) 342-3330.

RESIDENT CARE WORKER New 20 hour/week position.

Monday to Friday 5 to 9 pm. RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent.

Union membership, HEU. See posting – Mt. Nelson Place, Manager: Stephanie Healy. 3423699.

New Restaurant in Radium Opening Soon!!

Staff required for the following positions: Kitchen Manager, Cooks, Servers, Dishwashers.

Staff accommodations available.

Reply to P.O. Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

TURF ‘N’ TIMBER CONTRACTING LTD. is looking for a energetic, self-motivated, reliable individual to assist in irrigation and waterscape installation and general landscaping duties. Transportation is a must. We offer competitive wages and weekends off!

Please send resumes to e-mail: jaydex@telus.net or fax: 250-347-9723.

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May 25, 2007

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

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

410 Borden Street, Invermere.

Fitz Flooring is looking for an energetic, responsible person for light ofce duties.

Saturdays only, part-time, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $15/hour.

Call Don at

342-6649

Flooring

Part-time Customer Service Representative We currently have an opportunity to hire one part-time Customer Service Representative to work in our Invermere Branch.

If you are a team oriented person wishing to advance within our organization and can demonstrate strong commitment to building a lasting relationship through exceptional service we would like to hear from you.

- Your qualifications will include: - Successful completion of Grade 12 - Cash handling experience - Excellent sales and service skills - Superior communication skills - Flexible hours - Commitment to learning Resumes may be faxed to 250-342-6598 We would like to thank all applicants, but only those short listed will be contacted.

We Work At Play!

Voted “Best Conditioned Course in BC”, Eagle Ranch Golf Course has proudly unveiled a magnificent new clubhouse complete with an expanded Golf Shop, upscale rustic dining room, meeting room and lounge. At Eagle Ranch, we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidates will possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and financial responsibility.

Reservations Agent – Eagle Ranch Golf Course Eagle Ranch Golf Course is accepting resumes for the position of Reservations Agent to stat immediately. The reservations agent is responsible for tee time bookings and efficient tee sheet management. Working in a busy, fast-paced environment, candidates must be organized and be able to maintain accuracy while handling multiple tasks. Excellent communication skills and phone manners plus enthusiasm and a positive attitude are essential qualities. Computer skills, including a strong working knowledge of Excel, are required. This is a full-time, seasonal position and candidate must be able to work weekends.

Resumes may be sent confidentially with cover letter describing interest to: careers@eagleranchresort.com or fax: 1-250-342-2563 Eagle Ranch Golf Course RR #3, M-2, C-11 Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

Also hiring Beverage Cart Servers, Kitchen Staff and Golf Shop

CAREERS Full-time/Part-time Housekeeping positions $12/ hour. Living accommodations provided. Apply Fairmont Bungalows (250) 345-6365, Fax: 345-6348, email: bungalows@ shaw.ca.

CustomerServiceRepresentative 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.

JOB FAIR! We at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are currently searching for the following positions:

Qualified, experienced cooks Security Personnel Concierge or Bellmen Café and Retail Clerks Servers and more…

Our employees are provided with affordable staff accommodations, sports passes which allow access to our hot springs pools, golf courses and ski hills, discounts on our gift shops and Natural Springs Spa and main dining room. In addition, we provide daily lunches and discounts on other meals.

Interested applicants can meet the Human Resources Manager at the Columbia Valley Employment Centre, 1313 – 7th Ave. Invermere, on May 28th from 10am to 1pm.

If you are unable to make this time, please submit your resume to hr@fhsr.com for immediate review.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

Cathy’s Workshop: how to hang a shelf

By Cathy Dalrymple After spending more of last weekend indoors than I had anticipated due to spring-like conditions, I had time to tackle a few odd jobs around the house.

I had company all weekend so I didn’t want to make too much work for myself, yet still get something done. I thought hanging shelves, pictures, and a couple of window boxes would be easy enough to fit the bill.

I have had several people ask me what the correct method is to hanging shelves or cabinets, and the answer is usually defined by the project and the space in which it will go.

I will describe the method I use for hanging a shelf but the principles are the same for most wall-hung objects. The first thing to do is decide where the shelf is to go. If the wall is solid wood you can simply level

and attach your shelf, but most of the time we are dealing with drywall and stud construction.

It is ideal if your supports can go into wall studs, but this is rarely the case for all of the support positions. If there is no freedom of location you need to identify where the studs are, in order to maximize their use. The easiest method is with a stud finder. If you don’t have a stud finder, yet you have a good ear, you can often “hear” where the stud is by the tonal change as you rap on the wall.

Once you think you have found the stud, by either method, hammer a finishing nail at this location to check if you are correct. This is called an exploratory hole, not an oops. Try to keep these to a minimum.

There will always be a stud in a corner and typically every 16 inches. Once you have found one it should be easy to find the next. Now, you will of course run into the situation where it isn’t possible or aesthetically pleasing to use the stud as a support point. In this case you will require some form of wall anchor. I don’t recommend the plastic anchors unless the weight of the project is minimal, but the metal version works quite well. Another even stronger choice is a toggle bolt or

hollow wall anchor.

So now that the placement is decided and the fasteners are chosen, it is time to put the shelf up. If you are using metal shelf brackets, place the first one over the located stud and ensure it is plumb with the use of a level then screw it to the wall using a screw that will go at least an inch into the stud. Take into consideration the drywall thickness and the shelf support thickness when choosing your screw size.

Once the first support is fastened locate the next with the use of a level. Be sure not to span more than 32 inches between supports or your shelf may sag under weight. Assuming the next support is going into drywall you will require anchor as described above.

Using a pencil locate support holes on wall, then, insert chosen anchor. The support is placed over the anchor and screwed to wall. That is about all there is to it. Simply attach shelf to the brackets from underside and you’re done.

Cathy Dalrymple owns Toby Creek Custom Woodworking in Invermere. Call her at 342-3022 or e-mail cathy_tobycreekwood@hotmail.com.

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May 25, 2007

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Pioneer Briefs Lot 48 second hearing postponed Subsequent to receiving letters of request from the Akisqnuk First Nation, Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort District Lot 48 Working Group, and several provincial organizations, the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors has postponed the second public hearing on Lot 48.

Lot 48 is a parcel of land on the east side of Columbia Lake owned by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

The previous owners initiated the lengthy process to rezone and develop the property. The process was postponed on a request from the new owner, Ken Fowler Enterprises.

“It is in the best interest of all groups involved to take the time to gather as much information as possible in order to ensure a reasonable solution be reached,” says Greg Deck, regional district board chair.

“That being said, the board’s viewpoint has remained unchanged. We want to see the permanent preservation of the landscape, as well as the environmental and cultural values of the property protected.

The board recognizes the progress that has been made, and extends thanks to all parties for their dedication to seeing this through.”

The Lot 48 Working Group has met with provincial associations including the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts; the Nature Trust of British Columbia; and the Ministry of Environment in regard to the possibility of a land trade with the province.

Potential alternative lands have been identified that could be part of the resolution.

In a unanimous decision, the regional board set a deadline of the May 2008 meeting in which to hold a second public hearing on the matter.

Funds available for training Columbia Basin Trust has announced that $250,000 has been designated for its Training Fee Support Program which promotes access to education or training for residents of the Columbia Basin.

Applications are now available at Employment Assistance Service centers throughout the Basin for residents who are unemployed or underemployed, and who want to take a short-course or training program that is essential to employment.

The maximum grant of $600 may be used to pay all or part of the course fees. Funds are paid directly to the education or training institution on behalf of the student.

The Training Fee Support Program is delivered by the College of the Rockies. For further details and eligibility criteria, contact your local Employment Assistance Service provider.

Columbia Basin Trust is a regionally-based Crown corporation created in 1995 to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. For more information about the Columbia Basin Trust visit www.cbt.org or call 1-500505-8998.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

May 25, 2007

FAITH

Our life is a garden Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship This is the time of year, when gardeners, and want-to-be gardeners like me, go about tilling the soil and planting their seeds, looking forward to a harvest of beautiful flowers, and vegetables, as the season passes.

We also have a garden! Our life is a garden, and there are two kinds of seed that are planted into us.

There are the seeds of fear and doubt, that the enemy comes along to plant, and there is the seed of faith, that our Lord plants in our heart.

According to Romans 12:3: “God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” The enemy uses the seed he plants to steal, kill and destroy.

“Jesus came that we may have life, and that we may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10.

In order for seeds to germinate, grow, and bear fruit, they have to be tended. It is our choice, to decide what kind of fruit we want in our lives: do we want to be fearful, full of fear, or do we want to be faithful, full of faith? Both kinds of seed are planted into our lives, and whichever one we tend, whichever one we feed, will be the one that bears fruit.

I don’t know about you, but I would like to be known as a faithful man. One who is full of faith, one who spends time with God, studying His Word, and being obedient to what it says, one who spends time in prayer, one who gets to know the voice and direc-

tion of God, one who walks in the anointing, one who walks in the Spirit, according to Galatians 5:22.

We can all walk in the Spirit; it is our choice. If we take that seed as a mustard seed, water it with the Word, pray over it, ask God to give us direction, that faith will grow. It will give us love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

If we resist the enemy and the seeds of fear and doubt he is trying to plant, he will, according to God’s Word, flee. As I am writing this, our fellowship in Radium, along with many churches and groups of Christians across Canada and around the world, are in the middle of 10 days of prayer. This prayer began on May 17th, and will lead up to the Global day of prayer, on Sunday, May 27th.

According to Chronicles 7:14: “If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

On May 27th, we will have a special prayer meeting to extend the blessing of Christ across Canada and around the world. If you are interested, and would like to be a part of this movement of united prayer, we will meet at 10 a.m., at our command center in Radium Hot Springs, Unit 4-7553 Main Street West.

If you have any questions, our phone number is 347-9937 and my home phone number is 342-6633.

Also on another note, we will be doing an Alpha Pre-marriage course in Radium. If you are planning on getting married in the next while, you will find that this course will give you many tools to help make your marriage a success.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 3 – Worship and Life Instruction: “What Do You Long For?” Sunday school for age 3 to Grade 7 during the service.

Rev. Jared Enns - Pastor 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY 10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity Worship and Sunday School Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday • 10 a.m.

Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Sunday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday 4 p.m. Mass Father Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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Those of us who are, and have been, interested in living permanently in this beautiful (so far) valley - economically, socially and with a sense of well-being and happiness - have to be concerned with the rapid changes occurring daily with no visible signs of control. Sustainable development, “where art thou?” How about “the common good?”

Certainly, at this early stage, the positive economic signs are apparent, but have we a final vision in sight? Restrictions are inevitable and, without question, water looms foremost.

As a long-time fisherman of sorts and H2O enthusiast, I was dismayed, to say the least, that Tembec sold a major portion of land that touches the shores of Whitetail Lake - a gem trophy sports

fishing attraction that took time and energy to develop. Where were “the powers that be” that should have disallowed private investment, enviro-friendly or not, to invade this sacred territory? A restrictive covenant should have been applied to this transaction.

Thank goodness we have Wildsight, Friends of the Columbia Wetlands, Keep Jumbo Wild and Nature Trust/Conservancies as visionaries to maintain our sanity.

Water - have we lost sight of the precious value of gravitational force we possess? (Skiers depend on it). The late Lloyd Wilder had the vision to grasp it.

Why are we pumping?

Let’s not go further down the drain. Help!

James Ashworth, Fairmont Hot Springs

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May 25, 2007

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