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July 27, 2007

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VALLEY NEWS Windermere family grieves for Robin

found her passion with working with children.

She graduated from the University of Alberta and A 31-year-old womwas employed as a speech an characterized by her pathologist in Calgary. brother as a beautiful Robin had recently person inside and out, returned from an eightmet a tragic end last month trip in which she weekend at Panorama travelled to 22 countries.

Mountain Resort when She was visiting her parshe was killed by a black ents when she decided to bear. go biking.

Robin Kochorek, Michael and his who was mountain bikbrother Pat said that she ing at the resort on Sathad a natural way with urday afternoon, said she children. would meet her friends “A good friend of at the bottom of the hill ours said his last memory when she decided to take of my sister was at an enan easier route. She was gagement party for my reported missing later Robin Kochorek of Calgary, daughter of Robert and cousin here only about that day.

Mary Kochorek of Windermere. a month ago,” Michael After a massive said. search by rescue person“He had this small son who was not even a year nel, friends and family members, her body was located through the use of a helicopter about 7 a.m. Sunday old. He said ‘You know, I remember Robin took Jack and wouldn’t give him back for about an hour, and on a trail 700 metres outside the bike park.

Her body was being guarded by a black bear, you know he was so content in her arms and my sister which had to be shot before rescue personnel could was so happy.’”

“A source of real deep sadness for me is that she approach.

Robin was the youngest child of Robert and Mary will never be a mother,” Michael said.

Pat and Michael described their sister as a very creKochorek of Windermere, and had two older brothative soul who had recently taken a second job workers, Michael, 36 and Pat, 38.

“She had a really warm smile and people talk ing at a flower shop during the summer.

Recently, she was given the opportunity to put toabout that, and that her smile lit up a room,” her older gether a flower arrangement for a well-known restaubrother Michael told The Pioneer.

“All those sorts of clichés that you hear - I think rant. “You could see she was really, really proud of that and I wasn’t even surprised,” Michael said. my sister embodied those.

The brothers described their sister as being a mav“She was the baby, the only girl and I don’t think she ever really gave my parents too much trouble,” he erick in many ways. She loved practicing yoga and was a vegetarian. said.

Robin had an amazing sense of style and owned “She was just a sweet kid who loved to have fun, laugh and enjoyed, as a child and as an adult, spending dozens of outfits. “She would go into a thrift store and put together an ensemble and look like a million time with her friends and family.”

Robin and her brothers grew up in St. Albert, Al- bucks,” Michael said.

Overall, Robin left a lasting impression on all who berta and have been coming to the valley since 1980.

Her parents moved here permanently nine years ago. met her and will be greatly missed.

“She was just this incredible spirit and had this “I think she was happiest when she was out here,” said Michael, who now lives in Calgary. “Up at Pan- huge smile and people wanted to be around her,” Miorama, ironically enough, skiing together, those are chael said.

Robin’s funeral will be held today at 7 p.m. at St. some of the fondest memories.”

Robin comes from a long line of educators, and she Joseph’s Catholic Church in Calgary.

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

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July 27, 2007

Second major accident in Edgewater

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

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Police investigation is still underway to determine who was at fault in the July 20th crash that killed a 24-year-old Abbottsford man and sent two others to hospital with serious injuries.

A tractor-trailer truck crossed the centre line and rolled into the southbound lane near Edgewater, crushing two vehicles. The truck was carrying tightly-bound bundles of paper products which also flew across the road.

The occupants of one vehicle survived, but Nathan Toews was pronounced dead at the scene.

His passenger also survived.

“The car was just in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said RCMP Staff-Sgt. Doug Pack.

Just before the accident happened, a motorist hit a deer.

RCMP were called out to dispose of the injured deer, and the Gold-

en officer was still on the scene when the crash took place.

The highway was especially crowded, as traffic from the TransCanada Highway had been diverted to Highway 93 and 95 earlier that day due to a motor vehicle collision and material spill in the Kicking Horse Canyon near Golden.

This is the second accident near Edgewater in less than a week. On July 14th, a family of six escaped serious injuries after the Ford pickup they were driving went off the paved portion of the road and struck an embankment. That accident is also still under investigation.

Police are urging motorists to slow down, pay attention and hang up their cell phones.

“People are behind the wheel of a 3,000-pound missile and it has to be treated with respect and driven with respect,” said StaffSgt. Pack.

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Tourist drowns in rain-swollen Toby

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff A mountain holiday for a Minnesota family ended in disaster this week after their raft overturned in a rain-swollen, fast-running Toby Creek.

According to police, 60-year-old Dennis Turek was pronounced dead at the scene after his body was pulled from the Columbia River, more than 20 kilometres from where he entered the water.

Mr. Turek was a passenger in one of three boats owned by Columbia Rafting Adventures Ltd. of Fairmont Hot Springs that set out last Thursday morning to float a section of Toby Creek as it flows past Panorama Mountain Resort.

Swollen from an all-night rain, the creek was deemed unsafe by Kootenay River Runners, Panorama’s official rafting affiliate, which cancelled their morning run. In fact, only a few kilometres west of Panorama, the force of the water flowing into Toby Creek washed out the bridge over Delphine Creek.

Boulders moved by the fast-flowing water created the sound of distant thunder as they banged against the twin I-beams of the bridge which dropped into the muddy stream earlier that morning.

Darryl Bespflug, the owner of Kootenay River Runners, estimated that what is normally a familyoriented run of Class 2 rapids had grown into a dangerous run of Class 5 rapids as the creek filled with water.

“We are the other rafting company up there,” he said. “Our company actually cancelled that day. We chose not to run that day.”

According to Mr. Bespflug, the guides from Kootenay River Runners stopped the guides from Columbia Rafting on the road to tell them their run was cancelled.

Instead of taking tourists out, the Kootenay guides floated the creek to test the water. After pulling out at their usual stop, Mr. Bespflug said, the boats from Columbia Rafting went racing past.

Just a short distance past the bridge leading into Panorama Mountain Village, one raft overturned.

Panorama Fire Department Chief Martin Caldwell said his team got the 911 call from a passing driver and arrived on the scene ten minutes later to find eight of the nine passengers from one of the boats scattered along both sides of the creek, some clinging to rocks and trees along the bank. The other two boats from Columbia Rafting made it safely to shore.

Chief Caldwell sent two rescue swimmers, Capt.

Billy Stewart and Chris Ganzewinkel, into the creek to rescue the survivors, and borrowed a boat from Kootenay River Runners to rescue a guide that was stuck on an island.

Witnesses say Mr. Turek was in a defensive swimming position with his feet out in front of him when he drifted out of sight toward Slipping Rock, the first major rapid below the pull-out point.

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TOBY CREEK—Above, the bridge on Toby Creek Road over Delphine Creek – just metres from where it flows into Toby Creek – washed out on the morning of the rafting fatality.

At left, a roiling stretch of Toby Creek a few kilometres east of Panorama Mountain Resort later the same morning. One raft from Columbia Rafting flipped between these two points, resulting in the fatality.

Photos by Brian Geis Department set out to rescue the rafters who made it to shore, the RCMP called in the swift water team from Windermere Fire Department in an attempt to find the missing rafter.

Chief Jim Miller said he posted rescuers at the eight kilometre mark, the six-and-a-half kilometre mark and at the bridge at Wilmer Road in Invermere.

Mr. Turek’s body, Chief Miller said, floated face-down past all three positions.

“We were unable to get him,” Chief Miller commented. “He was moving from side to side and it was just too dangerous to put a swimmer in the water.”

The Windermere Fire Department put a boat in the river at the boat launch in Athalmer, but were still unable to get to Mr. Turek after he drifted under the CP railroad trestle. The water was too high for the boat to make it underneath.

Off-duty Invermere firefighter Rick Magri was

above the river at Eagle Ranch listening to the rescue effort on the radio. “I jumped in my truck and drove down along the railroad tracks,” he said.

Mr. Magri was the one who finally got hold of Mr. Turek.

“He was still wearing his red life jacket and white helmet,” he said. “I grabbed him by his life jacket and dragged him up onto the bank.”

Chief Miller said it was estimated that Mr. Turek’s body travelled 26 kilometres from the point where he hit the water. Mr. Bespflug said that trip would have taken him through seven canyons on the lower Toby Creek, a route unnavigable by raft.

RCMP Staff Sergeant Doug Pack said that, since the repeal of BC’s Commercial River Rafting Safety Act, the industry is currently self-regulated.

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July 27, 2007

Battling the beetle

By Cayla Gaburck Pioneer Staff A group of Panorama homeowners is taking action against the mountain pine beetle.

They are the first community association in the area to make use of the “Verbenone” patch, a product used to repel pine beetles away from trees.

“Mountain pine beetles are attacking on every side of Panorama Mountain Resort,” said Terry Barber, who organized the movement.

“A lot of people didn’t know there was a repellent; they just thought we were doomed.”

Terry and her husband, who is also named Terry, built their cabin at Panorama in 1996.

They both love their “island of green” and do not want to wait until the trees become infected and have to be destroyed.

“The people who have built their vacation homes up here at Panorama think proactively,” Terry said. “It just took someone to get the word out and organize the orders.”

Terry placed the first order for 300 patches on July 5th and by July 13th, there were more than 1,100 patches installed on trees. Each package costs $31.99 and contains two patches.

The Verbenone patch is an anti-aggregation pheromone treatment that is non-toxic to the environment. The

pheromone used is a naturally occurring pheromone that beetles produce when a tree is mass-attacked.

According to the manufacturer, the patch fools the beetle into thinking that the tree is already infested, and they should move on to find another suitable host tree. Each patch provides protection for pines in a radius of five to 10 metres and lasts for one season.

The patch was tested on randomized block at Weyerhaeuser near Princeton in 2006. It has not proved 100 percent effective, but it does have promising results. Only 7.1 percent of trees in the area with the patch were attacked by the beetles, compared to 20.2 percent in the area without the patch.

For Terry, these results are much more desireable than the developer’s strategy, which is to identify the infected trees, cut them down and burn them.

She can see numerous patches of infected trees from her window and fears the day when the green trees surrounding the resort are replaced by the rusty colour of dying trees.

Terry and other homeowners have organized a “Beetle Mania” event at Earl Grey Lodge in Panorama. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 and will provide information sessions with BC Forestry, Intrawest and Pherotech, the manufacturers of the patch.

Anyone is welcome and tickets can be obtained by calling Earl Grey Lodge.

“I would love to see the whole valley take a position against bugs,” she said.

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PERSPECTIVE

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July 27, 2007

Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley would be just another pretty spot, like so many other valleys nestled between mountain ranges in British Columbia, were it not for the existence of our twin crown jewels - Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake.

These two fantastic bodies of water, so clean you can see pebbles sparkling on their sandy bottoms, are now facing an ever-increasing threat. The Lake Windermere Project has identified, with the science to back up their claims, that humans are the culprits.

Ironicially, it is the people who enjoy our lakes the most who are creating the greatest damage. We are literally loving our lakes to death.

Cottage-owners who recognized and appreciated the beauty of our lakes long before they were discovered by the rest of Alberta are among those who have the antiquated septic tanks that are gradually leaching their contents into the water.

Fishermen who long for nothing more than the chance to shed their cares by spending a day out on the water, putting around with their outboards, are leaking fuel into the water.

Water-skiers who delight in the thrill of skimming the surface of the lake on a hot summer’s day are polluting the water with exhaust fumes and fuel spillage.

Unfortunately, now that we have created this situation, it will be difficult to reverse. Our local economy is largely based on real estate, powered by people who want to enjoy the lakes in all their glory.

Putting restrictions on motorized vehicles will be met with huge opposition and ultimately may end up driving away the residents who visit and purchase homes specifically for that purpose.

Convincing them that long-term protection of the lakes is in everyone’s best interests may be a tough call, but it has to be done. A huge public relations campaign is now in order, starting today.

Area bridges aren’t safe when the water is high. Here Horsethief Bridge was knocked out on May 28, 1948 during spring run-off. Source of the photo: John Ronacher.

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Canada should leave Afghanistan Dear Editor: I am writing in response to David R. Pacey’s comments re: Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan.

Canadians have always felt proud of the peacekeeping roles that our Defence Ministry has taken on over the years. I believe our role in Afghanistan was to help clean up after the USA’s catastrophic bombing missions trying to kill bin Laden. The political climate changed dramatically when the Bush administration cultivated lies to justify the invasion of Iraq.

This single act changed the political climate in the Middle East and Afghanistan resulting in a mobilization and enlistment of all the unemployed, underemployed, hopeless Muslim youth (in their millions) who have now found a raison d`etre giv-

ing them a sense of purpose and importance in their community.

The dynamics that currently exist in Afghanistan are not conducive to peacekeeping. Once the Americans leave Iraq, the Iraqi people will call it a victory and move on to deal with the complexity of their own country. The Afghan religious leaders message won’t be as potent to their youth without the presence of the USA in their territories.

Once the Americans are gone the Afghan government will appeal to the United Nations for help. I believe only then will it become possible for Canada to perform its peacekeeping role. Today it is not possible and clearly unwinnable . . . we should get out!

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Referendum will fail voting and feel just as passionate and enlightened (as Mr. Stawychny does) about their views. No one person holds a monopoly on intelligence!

Finally, Mr. Stawychny needs to be reminded that the projected $20,000 to $30,000 cost for a referendum is not the fault of the 800 folk who voted against RDEK-sponsored Broadband. The decision to take this issue to a referendum was, solely, an RDEK decision.

Based on the strong opposition shown by ratepayers, I thought that our elected representatives would concede to the wishes of their bosses (we electors!) and let the matter die. But, instead, the RDEK opted for yet another vote! WHY? So, Mr. Stawychny, do not assume that spending another $30,000 of our money will insure an “in favour” response.

“Most of us” were very happy with the Alternative Approval Process vote and fully intend to make sure that the referendum fails as well.

Dear Editor: While I respect Bryan Stawychny’s right to voice his opinion on the Broadband issue, I must take exception to several of his observations.

Firstly, the Alternative Approval Process was not, as he states: “narrowly missed . . . by 300 votes!”

More than 800 forms were submitted which means that almost 16 percent of voters were in opposition. This percentage is very high when compared to the three percent who opposed the previous Alternative Approval Process Vote.

In short, this vote is better described as a taxpayers’ revolt - especially, when one considers that municipal elections/referendum/Alternative Approval Process are notorious for low voter turnout.

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Radium residents are being urged to take precautions and keep a close eye on their small children and pets, as a cougar has been spotted in the village.

The animal was seen Sunday and Monday night around the Prestige parking lot and the Jackson Avenue area, and two house cats have been killed.

“The Conservation officers have been contacted by the Ministry of Environment,” said Gary Burford, Protective Services Officer with the Village of Radium.

“They are looking to put a team together and some dogs and to be looking for it.”

However, this has not been the first cougar appearance in the area.

A woman in her 30s was able to fend off a cougar that was stalking her last Saturday in Kootenay National Park by hitting it with her backpack.

The encounter happened at around 2:30 p.m. about halfway along the Kindersley-Sinclair Loop trail, one of the most popular hikes in the park. The woman, stopping to take a break, spotted the cougar from a distance. Recognizing the animal’s behavior as potentially predatory and stalking, she threw rocks and shouted at it.

The cougar got within two metres of her, at which point she repeatedly swung her backpack at it to scare it away. The woman was able to hike out unharmed and without further incident.

Fortunately, before heading out on her hike, the woman stopped in at the Parks Canada Visitor Information Centre in Radium Hot Springs, where she read the cougar information about what to do in the event

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of an encounter. This precaution saved her life.

About 6 p.m., a second encounter in the same area happened, involving a group of seven people. The group split up, as some members wanted to hike up the nearby ridge. The party that remained behind spotted the animal near the ridge and witnessed it showing the same aggressive stalking behavior.

No one was harmed and the group hiked out without further incident.

Upon receiving these reports, park wardens immediately closed the area after a sweep to ensure all hikers were out; the area – which lies right adjacent to the park boundary – remains closed until further notice. Wardens are monitoring the area.

Mr. Burford said they are unsure if it is the same cougar and there have been no incidents in the village since Monday night, but they are taking all precautions.

“We do not want more pets to go missing or even worse,” Mr. Burford said.

While the Columbia Valley is home to a healthy cougar population, encounters are very rare.

If you encounter a cougar: • Never approach a cougar; allow the animal a means of escape.

• Pick up small children and pets.

• Don’t run, as you may trigger a chase.

• Make yourself big, wave arms, sticks or other objects over your head.

• Shout, throw rocks or sticks, use pepper spray.

• If approached, be aggressive and fight back.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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Out & About Skylar Janzen, Erin Porter and Cassidy Hanke got into the Hogwarts mood last Firday at the Harry Potter book launch. They are leaning against the Ford Anglia made famous in the Harry Potter books, this one owned by Ray Picton of Windermere. Photo by Jesse Porter

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There is only one word to describe Zodiac. Amazing.

The film is based on the book Zodiac written by Robert Graysmith, the real life story of the serial killer who plagued the streets of San Francisco during the 1960s and 1970s, and the detectives and journalists who worked the case.

For all of you out there who, like me, watched every A&E and TLC program on the subject and are fascinated by the case, this is the movie for you.

Director Dave Fincher does an unreal job of making San Francisco look dark and foreboding, and not one detail is missing.

Jake Gyllenhaal does a fantastic job playing Robert Graysmith, a young cartoonist whose ability to crack the Zodiac’s encrypted messages later leads him to become obsessed with the case.

Perhaps the most fascinating character in the movie was Paul Avery, played

by Robert Downy Junior.

Avery is the lead news writer for the

San Francisco Chronicle. After being targeted by the Zodiac, because of comments he made about him in an editorial, he becomes fixated on solving the case. This in turn leads him to become an alcoholic and manic-depressive, but he does it with flair. It really is impossible not to grow attached to him.

The film’s length is close to three hours, but the gripping thriller makes every hour feel like a few minutes. There is not one moment when the viewer knows who the killer is. I have a particular talent for figuring out the ends of movies beforehand, but this one left me stumped. Not once did I even remotely think I knew who the killer was.

That said, this is a movie that you want to watch when you have no distractions and can commit yourself to the movie. Parents, book a babysitter; you will want no interruptions.

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Toby Theatre • July 28-Aug. 3: Pirates of the Caribbean 3.

• Coming Soon: Ratatouille.

Until August 31st: • 10 am-noon: Tuesdays and Fridays, Junior Naturalist Program, Friends of Kootenay National Park, Redstreak Campground. Call 347-6525.

• 6-9:30 pm: Silver pendant workshop, working with precious metals clay at Pynelogs, $65. Instructed by Trezlie Brooks. For info: 342-4423.

Monday, July 23rd - Sunday, July 29th:

Saturday and Sunday, August 18th and 19th

• Golf Kimberley BC, Bootleg Gap Golf, Kimberley Golf Club and Trickle Creek Golf Resort are hosting the 3rd Annual Festival of Golf in Kimberly. For event details visit www.golfkimberleyBC.com or email golf@golfkimberleyBC.com.

• Columbia Valley Ball-Fest, Mixed Slo-Pitch Tournament. For info: 342-0420.

Saturday, July 28th:

Throughout the Summer: • 10 am-12:30 pm: Edgewater Legion Open Market with crafts, baked goods, vegetables, canned goods, and more. For info: Doreen 347-9550, Vi 347-0044, or Dorothy 347-9493.

• 9 am-1 pm: Invermere Farmers’ Market, downtown every Saturday.

• 11 am-4 pm: Pynelogs Cafe open, serving Kicking Horse Coffee and homemade treats. Open seven days a week. For info: 342-4423.

• Summer Red Cross lessons running July/August, Radium Hot Pools, Windermere Public Beach, and Invermere Kinsmen Beach. To register: 347-9562.

See: www.columbiavalleyswimming.net/index.html.

• Kids golf free at Copper Point, after 2 pm, when accompanied by a paying adult. For info: 341-3392.

June 23rd - December 2nd:

• 2-5 pm: Old-fashioned garden party at the home of Chester and Pat Allen, 8038 McIntosh Loop Road, in support of Canadian Cancer Society. Entertainment by violinist Wanda Seel and harpist Sharon Morgan.

Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under.

• 5 pm: Meet at Spirits Reach sales office south of Fairmont to help pull noxious weeds with Weed Warriors. For info: 1-866-weedwar.

• 3:30-6 pm: Mountain Pine Beetle presentation and hors d’oeuvres at Earl Grey Lodge, Panorama.

Tickets $10, must be bought in advance. For info: 341-3641.

Sunday, July 29th: • 9 am-5 pm: Digital Camera Workshop for beginners, at Pynelogs, $75. For info: 342-4423.

Wednesdays, August 1st and August 8th:

• 6th Annual Radium Hot Springs Glass Art Show & Sale, ‘The Brilliance of Birds’, Radium Hot Springs Pool lobby. Open pool hours. For more info: 250347-9485, 1-800-767-1611.

July 5th - August 9th:

Friday, August 17th:

• 9:30 am-noon: Raku for anyone, ages 8 to 80, at Pynelogs. Work with clay using hand-building techniques, instructed by Alice Hale, $60. For info: 342-4423.

Friday, August 24th:: • 6-8:30 pm: Secrets of beading workshop at Pynelogs, instructed by Jami Scheffer, $55. For info: 342-4423.

Saturday, August 25th: • 1-4:30 pm: Create a birch bark picture frame with Dean Spence at Pynelogs, $90. For info: 342-4423.

Sunday, August 26th: • Build a rustic arm chair in bent-willow style with Dean Spence at Pynelogs, $225. For info: 342-4423.

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• The Darwin Awards • Hot Fuzz • Pathfinder • Roving Mars

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.

• 1:30 pm: Summer Reading Club, Fridays until August 24th.

August 10th - 12th:

• The Summer Fun Program for youth entering Grades 7-9, funded by Columbia Valley Community Foundation. Activities include wetlands tour, laser bowling, t-shirt workshop and beach party! For info: Shelley Smith, 342-9213 ext. 112.

July 27th - 29th: • The Columbia Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club of Radium Hot Springs is holding a dance weekend July 27th, 28th, and 29th. For info: 347-6573.

• Arts on the Edge: Art exhibits, public reception and silent auction, Friday at Chateau Kimberley; artist and artisan demos and workshops, live music, theatre and children’s entertainment in the Platzl, plus an openair concert and dance at Coronation Park Saturday; and family picnic, Sunday at Coronation Park.

Saturday, August 11th: • 12th Annual Rotary Club of Invermere ‘Loop the Lake’. For info: www.loopthelake.bc.ca.

Windermere Valley Museum: • Open 10 am-4 pm, Tuesday - Saturday.

Come and see the new displays!

OTHER: • 7 pm Mondays and Thursdays, Duplicate Bridge at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall, 1309-14th Street, until end of August.

• 6 pm Fridays: Meat draw followed by dancing at 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion, downtown Invermere.

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July 27, 2007

Tonight, Friday, July 27th from Vancouver B.C.

Group show at Pynelogs: something for every taste terpret history through pottery” and even relate to our ancestors.

Pauline “loves throwPauline Newhouse, ing things” (and by that, Matt Quick, Jaik Olson, she means clay), and alCarney Oudendag, Mara though she likes Raku Pratt, Dale Hunt and Deand is interested in other nai Bell are all in the curtypes of pottery, Mrs. rent show at the Pynelogs Newhouse has “had to Cultural Center. commit to wheel and This week I got to sit slab work in clay” othdown with Pauline, Matt erwise “it is such a huge and Jaik to learn about Pauline Newhouse subject and I’d be flounthe characters behind the dering around. If someart.

Matt Quick is currently attending thing works, try and develop it.”

She never plans to stop making potthe Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, but before entering school tery and on July 28th she will turn 82.

“The hardest part now is loading the he traveled to New Zealand and lived kiln. I use my yoga techniques!” laughs there for a year.

“New Zealand affected me greatly. Pauline.

“An empty warehouse with bad To be able to experience a different culture and to be able to see the world lighting . . . no nature and no people from a different angle is invaluable,” in my warehouse, except when I want them there” is where artist Jaik Olson says Matt.

He has now found that “many mo- would ideally show his work “’cause tifs that have cropped up” in his work otherwise people wouldn’t want to be were inspired from his time spent over- in a warehouse” he half-jokes with his seas. Thing such as the “Polynesian ex- familiar ‘not bluffing’ face.

Jaik wants to write and perform and plorer” interest him greatly: “I mean what possesses someone to get into a “die relatively young” and when asked little boat and head out into blue with what his family thinks about his aspirano guarantee that he/she will ever find tions he replies: “They mostly think I will land again? The next time you look at be a poor artist and that they won’t have a globe think about how far Hawaii is to support me if I die young. They’re skeptical of my artistic abilities.” from anywhere else!”

This, however, doesn’t bother him Matt sees himself learning many different art forms in the future that will because he’s skeptical himself.

While his pieces “are definitely not compliment his already strong skills in sculpture: “I want the piece to say to me, landscapes” and might not be exactly “You know, I think I need some carved what you want above your couch, it’s marble here and some wood carving hard for anyone to deny that this boy there” and want to be able to say “Sure, has some crazy, wild and imaginative I can do that!” I want to stay true (to talent.

Columbia Valley Arts invites you my work).”

For nearly 40 years Pauline New- out to Pynelogs to view this particular house has been working with clay to show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until July create art that can be used, not only 29th.

Columbia Valley Arts also has many displayed. She creates high-fired pieces that are oven, microwave, dishwasher workshops for budding artists to welland freezer safe and is always interested developed craftsmen so check out www. columbiavalleyarts.com or give us a ring in form.

“The contrast of round forms versus at 342-4423.

The next gallery show features Alice straight, hard edges, so that they interact to change before your eyes and you walk Hale, Lynne Grillmair, Leslie Rowe-Isaround (them)” is important to Pauline. raelson, Robyn Oliver, and Angelique It means a lot to her that the art form is Gillespie and runs from July 31-August so old, and she finds that one can “in- 12.

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July 27, 2007

‘Pottermania’ hits valley as kids rush to buy book Pottermania swept the Columbia Valley on Friday, July 20th when hundreds of eager children and adults purchased their copy of the seventh and final book in the wildly-successful Harry Potter series.

All Things Beautiful set a new record for book sales - three times as many books were sold as any other previous title, said owner Brenda Holden.

Altogether it is estimated more than 400 books sold at various outlets throughout the valley including Pharmasave and Lambert-Kipp, and brisk sales continued this week.

A book launch held Friday night at the Invermere Curling Club drew hundreds, with many kids appearing in costume.

The party was hosted by All Things Beautiful of Invermere in support of Windermere Valley Literacy. With final numbers yet to be tallied, the party raised about $1,200 for the literacy group through ticket sales, book sales,

refreshments and silent auction.

It’s the fifth and final Harry Potter book party hosted by All Things Beautiful, with a total of $6,000-plus raised for literacy.

The funds will be used for books and supplies for pre-schoolers, to help literacy begin at a young age, said one of the organizers, Sandy Pitt.

The party saw a mix of locals and tourists who couldn’t wait to get home before getting their hands on the latest book.

“I had my first Harry Potter book reserved before Christmas,” said Ms. Holden.

Many of those who did buy the book started to read it immediately.

Leah Shoemaker, who works at the Invermere Public Library, said the author J. K. Rowling definitely did not run out of steam on her seventh and final Potter book.

“It was a wonderful ending to a wonderful series.”

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YOUR MONEY Match your financial goals to your mutual funds Are your investments out of sync with your goals?

How can you tell?

A lot depends on the time frame you’re talking about.

“Short-term” refers to anything less than five years.

During that time, you may be occupied with making sure you’ve got enough for things like a car or house, maybe renovating that house, or taking vacations with the family.

“Longer-term” goals, extending beyond that could include sending a child to university, saving for retirement, and buying a property to spend that retirement on.

Once you’ve determined your investment goals, you must decide how much financial risk you are willing to take to achieve those goals.

Different investments bring different levels of risk.

Deciding what you hope to achieve will help you select an investment to meet your goals.

Experts agree, if you have less than five years, you shouldn’t be looking at equity mutual funds. You should be looking at money market or very short-term bonds.

If you’re looking at less than 10 years, you shouldn’t be looking at equity mutual funds that have a longterm investment philosophy.

Make sure the goals of the fund you buy match your own investment goals.

If those goals change from time to time, you may need to reevaluate those investments.

For example, if your goal is growth, you should be picking something aimed at capital appreciation over the long term. If the goal is income, choose invest-

ments like bonds.

This cannot be reinforced strongly enough: always read the prospectus before, during and after investing.

This important document describes the range of securities the fund may purchase, how it selects them, the types of securities it emphasizes, and investment practices the fund may use.

The fund’s investment strategy must relate to its goals, and yours.

The risks inherent in an investment vary, with respect to how it responds to inflation, fluctuation in domestic interest rates, fluctuations in currency or political upheaval in the case of a foreign holding, whether or not an investment within a fund can be bought or sold (the “liquidity risk”).

The bottom line is, unless you’re familiar with an investment’s risk, you won’t know what to expect from the fund’s performance or how to evaluate it properly.

Still, what you’ve put in to any investment, and any statement you receive in the future, represents only cold figures on a sheet of paper. People are emotional, and for them, money is emotional.

To help, schedule periodic meetings with a qualified financial planner to make sure your funds and your financial needs are in sync.

It’s not that difficult to manage money. It’s extremely difficult to manage your emotions.

And if your emotions are coming into play on this fund, you are likely to sell it at exactly the wrong time.

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July 27, 2007

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July 27, 2007

Lake losing its lustre

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Wildsight’s Lake Windermere Project Coordinator Heather Leschied said the lake is aging faster than normal due to human impact.

In time to provide guidance for the Lake Windermere Area Official Community Plan, Ms. Leschied and Program Assistant Kalista Pruden presented the results of the first two years of a five-year water quality study of Lake Windermere to about 70 stakeholders inside Windermere Community Hall on Monday.

The lake, she said, is still in pretty good shape, but water quality monitoring has shown a decline that warrants concern.

Ms. Leschied said water quality in the lake is aided by high winds and a rapid, 47-day flushing period.

However, the lake is susceptible to localized problems due to the high level of activity within the watershed and the overall shallow depth of the lake.

The study shows an increase in nutrient-loading within the lake, Ms. Leschied explained, which can lead to increased algae and plant growth.

“This suggests that there is a trend toward eutrophication of the lake,” she said. “Eutrophication is a natural aging process, which may take thousands or millions of years. The activities of people - including agriculture, forestry, settlements and shoreland habitation - can increase nutrient levels in the lake, causing it to eutrophicate at a faster rate.”

According to the results, Lake Windermere has experienced an increase in phosphorus, nitrogen and fecal coliform levels.

Much of this increase, she said, can be attributed to foreshore development at the north end, contamination from septic fields, surface runoff from urbanization, and boating and recreational activities.

Regional district planner Karen MacLeod (for-

merly Karen Higgins), who is coordinating the development of the Lake Windermere Area Official Community Plan, said the study will help inform the process.

“I think it is going to provide some good baseline data and guidance for policy direction,” Ms. MacLeod commented. However, she said, the community plan will deal more with shoreline development than direct lake management.

Direct management of all the lakes in East Kootenay is currently being consolidated under an umbrella called the East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership. The partnership, which includes an alphabet soup of participating governments, provincial ministries and non-governmental organizations, including the Lake Windermere Project, aims to develop integrated, collaborative approaches to lake management in the East Kootenay.

The District of Invermere ratified the partnership’s terms of reference in June. The regional district, Ms. MacLeod said, is expected to consider the terms of reference at its August meeting.

Using Lake Windermere as their pilot, the partnership will deliver a lake management plan that deals directly with lake water quality issues.

Wildsight’s Lake Windermere Project will continue to monitor water quality in the lake for the next three years. Areas of study, Ms. Leschied explained, will include aquatic plant mapping, updated fluorometry study, assessment of fish and wildlife habitats, and expanded monitoring to include tributaries.

The Lake Windermere Project is a long-term, comprehensive stewardship program dedicated to safeguarding the health of Windermere in partnership with local, provincial and federal governments, First Nations and community groups, and the financial support of Wildsight, Environment Canada, Columbia Basin Trust and the B.C. Real Estate Foundation.

For more information see www.wildsight.ca.

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July 27, 2007

The Fairmont and District Lions Club extend a special thanks to The Coy Family for hosting the 18th Annual Fun Day of Gold on June 16th, 2007 at the Coy Par 3 Golf Course. The club house and golf course staff were excellent to work with and “Doc” Lang provided his special music to keep everyone in a “Boogy” mood.

Without community minded sponsors and businesses this would not be possible.

Proceeds from the great day were pledged to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health to purchase a “Slit” lamp to be housed in the Ophthamology O.R. at the Cranbrook Regional Hospital.

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Our once-pristine lake, as shown through a gap in the cliffs west of Kinsmen Beach, is beginning to show the effects of human use.

Photo by Brian Geis

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July 27, 2007

Freak storm wreaks havoc in the valley

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Residents of the valley from Horsethief Creek to Radium Hot Springs are calling high winds that blew down trees and caused minor damage a mini-tornado.

On the evening of Wednesday, July 18th, before an all-night rain that caused flooding in the area, high winds ripped across the valley from Horsethief Creek to Radium.

Residents in the path of the storm reported hundreds of toppled trees.

Donna Bone, the co-owner of Horsethief Hide-Out, just east of the intersection of Horsethief Creek and Westside Road, estimated that 200 trees were blown down across the ranch she owns with Gary Oja. “You can now see from the house to the road,” she said. “We used to enjoy the privacy those trees provided.”

Earline Kaszai who lives at 4839 Stanley Street in Radium, suffered some damage to her home when a tree blew

down onto the corner of the deck.

“We were up in Edgewater playing cards at my sister’s house when we got a call saying, ‘you better get down here,’” she said. “I said, ‘Oh, shit.’ We didn’t know what we were going to walk into.”

Mrs. Kaszai said a piece of roof from a home in Leisure Park sailed through a tree 20 feet from the ground.

Local weather watcher Trevor Florence of the Invermere Soaring Centre said he shut down his weather monitoring computers prior to the storm in order to save the equipment, so no data exists.

However, Mr. Florence was in Radium when the storm hit and estimated that 40 mm of rain fell in the span of about 10 minutes.

“I was in a condo at The Peaks and the rain was coming over the gutter like a wall,” he said. “It was a very small, intense cell. The winds came on like a bulldozer with a sharp edge, and just whacked down the trees and then the rain came after.”

TREES TOPPLED —Trees toppled by high winds on Stanley Street in Radium narrowly missed a swing set in a neighbor’s yard. Winds from the storm that dumped copious amounts of rain on the valley knocked down hundreds of trees from Horsethief Creek to Radium last Wednesday night. It took the rest of the week and most of the weekend for BC Hydro to restore power to homes in the path of the storm.

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July 27, 2007

Pretty Woman

Rafting accident ends in tourist’s death Continued from Page 4 According to Staff-Sgt. Pack, the legislation was repealed to make room for federal legislation that has yet to materialize. He said the industry has a pretty good safety record overall.

The RCMP, he said, is investigating the incident as a sudden death under the mandate of the Coroner’s Act. The coroner, he said, is required to investigate all sudden deaths and the RCMP conducts the investigative work for the Coroner’s office.

Mr. Bespflug said Columbia Rafting was probably working within the regulations of the Commercial River Rafting Safety Act when the incident occurred and that Mr. Turek was the first rafter ever to drown in Toby Creek.

“It was a judgement call on their part, and . . . shit happens,” he said.

Kelowna-based Regional Coroner Bruce Chamberlayne said an autopsy and toxicology report revealed that the deceased did suffer head injuries, but that drowning was the cause of death.

Having to coordinate the work of multiple departments, Mr. Chamberlayne said, could extend the

investigation up to six months.

Local coroner Shawn Jestley said four to six months is typical for this kind of investigation.

Mr. Bespflug said the industry will take a hit as a result of the fatality.

“My phones have died since then,” he said. “It’ll have a huge impact, but I don’t care about that. Somebody died. We saw it and you feel like you’re a part of it.”

Columbia Rafting owner Glen Findlay declined to comment on the incident due to the ongoing investigation.

“At this stage, all we can say is that the staff and management of Columbia Rafting is deeply saddened for the family of the victim,” Mr. Findlay said. “My hands are tied right now. Until more light is shed on things, there isn’t anything more I can share.”

Correction Lorne Shovar is a councillor for the Akisqnuk band at Windermere, not the Shuswap band as reported in last week’s Pioneer.

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By Cathy Dalrymple I realized we are half-way through the summer, bummer, and I haven’t touched on any safety tips. Well, I suppose safety isn’t so much of a tip as a way of working which must become second nature to you if you plan to stay injuryfree.

There are the obvious tips such as always wearing eye protection. This does not include your Sundogs or Serengetis as they are not safety lenses. You need to wear CSA-approved safety lenses. Accidents can happen in a flash and you could have something lodged in your eye. Not only will this give you discomfort, you will likely lose control of what you are working on. Not pretty!

I typically use a full face shield when I work in the workshop. Not only does it give me eye protection, it also protects my face and throat from nasty particles flying through the air at high speed. This is particularly helpful when cutting material such as plastic laminates. A face shield is handy for those of you with prescription lenses since the shield will fit over your glasses and it won’t fog up.

Another rather basic yet often forgotten safety measure is to wear work gloves while working. Besides protecting the manicure I am always promising myself, I won’t inadvertently get a sliver while pushing wood through the table saw. If I were to react poorly to a sliver I could possibly lose control of the wood and have it come back at me.

You must be sure to have a snug pair of gloves so

they can’t get caught in the machinery. This is true for all clothing. Don’t have the ties from your hoodie hanging down as you work with power tools, and loose shirts as well as loose long sleeves will give you grief while working. This also goes for long hair - tie it back.

Footwear is important, too; although you are not necessarily on a construction site you should always wear a sturdy closed-toe shoe. It is the reaction to the injury which can be worse than the injury itself. For example; you are helping someone carry a heavy load and you stub your toe wearing flip flops. Stubbing your toe is not so bad but when you react by dropping the load to grab your toe, the load falls and can cause great injury to both of you and the project.

Knowing your tools may sound obvious but I have witnessed on more than one occasion someone helping me who may be familiar with tools but not knowledgeable of their use. Read your user guides, or ask if you aren’t sure. I know it’s like asking for directions but don’t get lost with power tools. A mistake I commonly see is starting up a saw with the wood touching the blade rather than allowing the saw to come to full rpm before coming in contact with the wood. This typically results in kickback.

There are exceptions to every rule but as a general rule you should always have the tool rotating before bring the work piece to it. A hand drill can be an exception depending on application. Never try it with a router, table saw, skillsaw, bandsaw, drill press, plate joiner, planer or belt sander, to name a few.

As a final note, working with tools is not a drinking sport - and remember, a clean work site is a safe work site.

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July 27, 2007

The Green Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Invermere

Something recently dawned on me as I was out for a round of golf and after actually thinking about it for a minute, I have decided it needs to be addressed.

If you haven’t been hiding in your nuclear fallout shelter, in fear of the next Bin Laden attack, you probably have seen or read media coverage about global warming. Al Gore’s recently-released documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth” covered a lot of issues but missed at least one.

You may have even spent some time a few weeks ago watching portions of the “Live Earth” worldwide concert held to raise awareness about the subject and what we are doing to our planet.

Well, no one bothered to ask me what I thought about the whole issue, so I guess I just have to rant

about it here.

A Google Search suggests that as of 2005 there were 2,251 golf courses located in North America. Let’s assume that about half of them are using the latest equipment and technology available to them and the other half need to upgrade.

Let’s assume that just about all of them have raised their green fees or membership fees every year for the past ten years.

Let’s assume that they are busier than ever, wherever they are located because the game of golf has grown by leaps and bounds over the past ten years. Let’s also assume I am right!

So now you are standing on the tee box ready to blast away, or you are standing perfectly still over a six-foot putt for birdie on one of these courses that has yet to upgrade their equipment.

Just as you begin the backswing, a golf cart comes screaming down the cart path next to the green or tee box and, of course, you become distracted and duff the drive or blow the putt way past the hole.

You are suddenly upset. Who could blame you

after shelling out a ton of dough to play and along comes a stupid antiquated golf cart that is running on gasoline rather than an electricity!

Twelve hundred golf courses, probably all with 30 or more carts using three or four gallons of gas a day, is 1200 x 30 x 3.5 = 126,000 gallons of gas every day.

What a waste and silly way to ruin our planet. I think that all golf carts should be electric with gas carts phased out as soon as possible. You can’t tell me these courses aren’t making money and you can’t tell me they are being conscientious about our environment.

I’m sure we can all find another excuse to use for our screwed up golf shots, and I’m sure we all prefer total quiet when we are taking these shots. Let’s assume I’m right!

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Raymond Floyd: “They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.”

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July 27, 2007 THANKS—TraďŹƒc in Invermere was hip-tohip on Saturday, instead of bumper-to-bumper, as hundreds of pancake-eaters ďŹ lled the streets for Valley Appreciation Day. The annual event, sponsored by the Invermere Business Committee, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the District of Invermere, aims to thank residents and visitors with all-you-can eat pancakes and a stellar line-up of live entertainment including Gordon Askey, John Cronin, Sean Cronin, Pat Hess, The O’Sullivans and The Moneos, Bud DeCosse, Stacy DeCosse, Paul Carriere, a theatrical show by Kootenay National Park, skateboarding demonstrations, and Doc and Stubby the clowns.

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Soccer season may be finished for most families, but for two local soccer moms it is just beginning.

Carolyn Hawes and Brenda Marsman have teamed up to organize women’s soccer every Wednesday evening in order to learn more about the sport.

“We wanted to gain appreciation for what our boys are doing instead of yelling at them Carolyn Hawes, left, and Brenda Marsman, right, have organized women’s soccer. to ‘Go faster’,” Carolyn said with a laugh. help run drills and give pointers,” Brenda said. “He Carolyn, her husband Bob and their two children just thinks it’s so funny because we kick a ball and it’s - Samantha, 14, and Stephen, 11 - have been living in like ‘Oops, sorry, excuse me!’”

Invermere for eight years.

Originally, the idea was to open it to soccer moms, Brenda and her husband Ian moved here from but now Brenda and Carolyn are welcoming anyone, Ontario in 1990. They have two sons - Xavier, 12, of any skill level, to come play - but they do stress that and Aidan, 9. it is a fun and non-competitive atmosphere.

Both Carolyn and Brenda are both public health “Playing with your kids you get bad habits,” nurses and both have sons who are involved with U12 Brenda said. “I used to kick with my toe, now I know soccer team here in Invermere. The two were cheeryou’re not supposed to do that. It’s little things like ing in the stands at a soccer tournament in Lethbridge that you pick up.” when the idea came about. After some discussion, the The first soccer evening was held on June 20. two came to a decision.

“We quickly discovered shin guards were a very “We thought ‘Let’s actually try and do this’,” good idea,” Carolyn said.

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Teach your children not to pet strange dogs

By Louise Platiel Invermere Veterinary Hospital Whenever children and dogs are together, there is some risk of the child being bitten. Children under twelve, specifically boys between five and nine, are statistically at greatest risk, and often the family pet is involved.

If you have experienced this, you may be surprised to learn that you can turn to your veterinarian for help and advice. You may also be interested to know that there is a lot you can do to minimize the risk of your child, dog, or both, being involved in a biting incident.

While most dog-enthusiasts do not subscribe to the “dangerous breeds” theory, years of genetics give some dogs impulses they cannot control. Huskies want to pull, Border Collies want to herd, and some guarding breeds are liable to have uncontrollable reactions to certain stimuli, namely, having a favorite toy taken away, having the feeding area disturbed, or playing chase. That being said, a good foundation for the future starts with socializing and obedience-training your puppy.

Teaching children about dog behavior and communication helps them properly distinguish danger, as opposed to simply equating cute with nice. Approach new dogs slowly, with hand in a fist and palm down, lowered for the dog to smell, and watch for physical

cues such as high tail, pawing, lowered ears, and raised hair. Pause before petting, then give the dog a scratch on the chest if they seem relaxed and comfortable. Do not put your face in for a hug on the first introduction.

As a rule children should keep clear of dogs they do not know, but if they want to approach a dog, there are some common bite scenarios that can be avoided.

Children should stay away from sleeping, old (whitemuzzled) dogs, sick or injured dogs, dogs with toys, dogs tied up, and strange dogs confined to their own yard, kennel, or car. If a dog takes a child’s toy, or a wayward ball goes into their area, have an adult retrieve it to be safe. The best way to meet a new dog is with permission from, and in the company of, the owner.

Both children and dogs should learn to play games that promote positive interaction. Injury can result from a dog that is over-excited about play time just as easily as from a dog that is teased. Activities such as wrestling, tug-of-war, and chasing have been known to end badly.

Better choices would be games like fetch and hide and seek, or, join an obedience class and involve the whole family, using the training exercises as constructive play time.

Counselling should be considered for the child who has been bitten if there are lasting effects, such as trouble sleeping or enjoying regular activities.

As the parent and owner you may face some tough decisions about a pet’s ability to safely co-exist with children. Your veterinarian can provide medical advice, as well as a unique kind of support and knowledge that comes with experience.

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The best things about . . .

Ten-year-old Madison Prosser, the daughter of Chris Prosser and Nicole Pawluk of Invermere, was first-prize winner in Doug George’s Canada Essay Contest, themed “The Best Thing About Living in Canada.”

“Madison’s essay really hit the nail on the head for me,” Mr. George said, “and echoed many of my feelings about Canada.”

Mr. George, an American immigrant to Canada who became a Canadian citizen two years ago, sponsored the contest to give away a five-piece camping set to a youngster who can put it to good use.

Mr. George was so impressed with the entries that he decided to give everybody a prize.

The second-prize winner, eight-year-old Melissa Weber, will receive $20.

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“Some of them brought tears to my eyes,” commented Mr. George’s wife Joan.

First Prize Madison Prosser, age 10

What I love about Canada is the ability to have clean air and water. We also have freedom in so many ways. We have a right to what we do and what we believe in. Canada is a rich county and we do not live in poverty. Canada also helps other countries that do live in poverty. We are a helping, caring country. We are doing what we can for global warming and try to keep all renewable resources alive. We are a diverse country and we accept all races and cultures. I love Canada for all of these things!

Second Prize Melissa Weber, age 8

There is clean air and fresh water which some people don’t have. There is lots of space to move around for the people who are bugging you be-

cause Canada is so big. Canada has lots of freedom to live a more natural life. Like you can go camping anytime you want, like in Germany you have to have a license for everything. And we enjoy freedom and space. Canada has abundance of natural resources. Canada is the second or third biggest county in the world. Canada has the most beautiful Rocky Mountains you could imagine.

Honourable Mention Joelle Wassing, age 11

I think the best part about living in Canada is freedom. I know some people don’t have it, but I do. I just walk down the street and be free. Everything is so clean and healthy here. In Canada, everybody has the right to freedom and safety. And that’s what makes me who I am, very proud to be Canadian. I Hope that this country can give my family the same lifestyle I have, freedom!!

I love my home, Canada, strong and free.

Honourable Mention Matthew Swallow, age 7

The best thing about living in Canada is that we have so much wildlife and part of the reason we have so much wildlife is because we have so much habitat for them to live in. Here are some examples. We have oceans for the whales and the seals and the fish. We have forests for the bears and the cougars and the deer and lots more. Another good thing about Canada is that it is big so both animals and people have lots of space to live.

Honourable Mention Carter Plettell, age 6

The best things about living in Canada: 1. The Canadian Mountains 2. Jesus 3. Playgrounds 4. Eagles 5. Parents 6. Camping

Honourable Mention Colin Ross, age 11

The best thing about living in Canada is the multicultural people that we have living in this country. My grade five class helped host the Canadian Citizenship ceremony at J. A. Laird School.

I now realize how open Canada is to people from other nations. I enjoy being open to these cultures because you learn so much, about different people around the world. And realize how lucky people feel when they become Canadians. I think this is the best part about living in Canada.

Honourable Mention Holly Banville, age 10

The best thing about living in Canada is the fact that it is a free country. And there is fair justice. I like the fact that you don’t have to fight for your freedom. Also I like it because there is no war.

In Canada I like it because there is pretty and great scenery like the Rocky Mountains. I enjoy the rights in Canada. As well I also like the fact that the people in immigration are treated the same. I also think that nobody will have to worry about being refugees. And that is why I like Canada so much.

Honourable Mention Jaylon Jacobs, age 9

The best thing about living in Canada is all the animals. There are cougars and swans, bears and ducks. Another thing is that there is no war like Iraq. Canada has lots of things for kids to play with like Gameboys. Places in Canada like BC are very quiet places. Canada has lots of places to eat like McDonalds. Canada has lots of places to buy things.

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July 27, 2007

. . . living in CANADA! Honourable Mention Dylan Hollman, age 13

I think the best thing about living in Canada is that it’s a free country. You have the power to do what you want instead of having your decisions made for you by the government. I like that Canada is such a diverse country and that you have so many options.

I also love that there are so many beautiful sights to see in Canada. Canada is home to many successful athletes and many business people. I am so proud to live in this country.

Honourable Mention Kai Matsalla, Age 6

I love Canada because we have lots of mountains.

We have lots of bees. We have nice water. We have a healthy place. I love Canada.

Honourable Mention Dustin Murray

I think the best thing about living in Canada is that it is a free country. I also like living in Canada because everyone is kind and respectful, and our money as all different colours. Canada is also one of the best places to live because the flag is red and white and that is our favorite colours. One more thing about Canada is that it is peaceful in Canada. Canada is great.

Honourable Mention Mark Mitchell, age 12

I think that the best thing about living in Canada is that we are free. In come countries, kids work in sweatshops, where they are forced to do work that

could kill them. The kids receive extremely little pay, and sometimes none at all. That is just wrong. Also, the families that live in that country are very poor.

I saw a TV show about a kid in Africa who played soccer with a ball of rags. Also, in Canada, you don’t have to worry about going out to buy something, and not coming back. Canada is a peaceful country, with plenty of food and water. Canada is great!

Honourable Mention Mike Mitchell, age 10

I think the best thing about living in Canada is that it is a free country, and that we have fresh food and water. But, best of all, we do not have to worry about bombs falling on our heads, or a war on our street. In poor foreign countries, kids are forced to work at age five, where they receive a very little pay, or none at all. I am very happy that we don’t have to do that in Canada. I think, though, that our kids should work to help the others in a poor country.

Honourable Mention

Emmanuel, age 11 The best thing about living in Canada is that there is no slavery. We have a right to say if we want. We have so much peace.

In B. C. there is especially a ton of animals like cougars, bears. We are lucky because we don’t have wars like other countries. We can all still help make Canada a even more better country by helping the garbage pollution.

That is why Canada is the best country to live in.

Madison Prosser and Doug George share a lot of sentiments about their home. That’s why Doug picked Madison’s entry and awarded her a tent for two people, two sleeping bags and two chairs. Madison picked up her prize this week.

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Specializing In: Landscape Design & Construction Irrigation - Install, Additions, Repairs, Start-up and Blow-out, New Landscapes, Topsoil, Sod, Trees and Shrubs, Bobcat and Excavation

Call Mike 342-9082 skibase@shaw.ca

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

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

M&M Cleaning Services Mabe Mason

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Phone: (250) 341-7388

Phone: (250) 342-2195 Cell: (250) 341-1288

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R FACTOR INSULATION NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY! BATT, BLOWN AND BIB INSULATION 9 CREWS AVAILABLE WILL BEAT ANYONE’S PRICE BY 10% 18 YEARS EXP. WITH AB AND BC INSULATION CODES CONTACT DAVID SCHAFFER 403-371-7780 OR GREG STADEL 403-540-6587 FAX 403-516-6071 rfactorinsulation@gmail.com

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July 27, 2007

HERE TO SERVE YOU Enjoy a leisurely guided trail ride through the magniďŹ cent Rocky Mountains. Our well trained horses and professional guides will provide an unforgettable journey on horseback.

Private rides and Pony rides are available.

One Hour Ride Times: 9 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm.

Located just 1 km north of the Radium Hot Springs Hwy 93/95 intersection

Prebooking Recommended (250) 342-5401

Calgary's Destination for High Performance Alpine Skiing Nancy Greene Level and Up Great Selection of:

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

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

For all your interior decorating needs.

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Phone /Fax

345-6422

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Saturday, 12 noon – 4 a.m.

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HEAD OFFICE Columbia Valley District Phone: (250) 342-9866 Phone: (403) 287-0144 Fax: (250) 342-9869 Fax: (403) 287-2193 #200, 6125 - 11 Street S.E. Email: sgutsche@avionconstruction.com Calgary, AB T2H 2L6 www.avionconstruction.com • POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQ¡S • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

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(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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Telephone: 342-3659

Jeff Watson

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

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

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• • • • •

Native Plantings Installations Annuals Hanging Baskets Insured

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

• Auto & Marine Detailing • Vehicle Accessories • Installation Phone 342-9696 Located at #35-109, Industrial Rd., #2

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July 27, 2007

University to study impact of broadband A $221,000 grant to support a Simon Fraser University study of how broadband internet connectivity is beneďŹ ting B.C. communities has been announced

by Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services Olga Ilich. “This investment underscores our commitment to bridging the digital divide in British Columbia’s communities,� said Ms. Ilich in a prepared press release from the B.C. government. “Solid, independent research will enable government to see the real impact of its policies and programs on communities and supports good decisionmaking for the future.�

The Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology at Simon Fraser University is conducting the study, called Foundation for the Future.

It will document the impact of broadband on communities that have gained broadband access in the past two years and will lay the foundation for periodic

surveys to track long-term impacts.

Researchers will look at impacts on economic, education, health, social and cultural aspects of communities that have gained access to broadband internet service. They will also document impacts on government electronic service delivery. Results are expected to be available by the end of March 2008. “This study will provide communities, government and other stakeholders with important, independent benchmark information to guide their planning,� said Dr. Richard Smith, associate director of the SFU School of Communication.

Bob Carter, chair, BC Community Connectivity Co-operative, describes the study as a good investment for the communities. “As a community champion I increasingly see ďŹ rst hand examples of the positive impact high speed Internet is having on quality of life,â€? Mr. Carter said. “I applaud the province for its initiative.â€?

Ninety-one per cent of British Columbians live in communities that can access the internet, making B.C. one of the most connected jurisdictions in Canada.

The province and its partners have helped ensure that high-speed internet access is available in 366 B.C. communities, as recommended by the Premier’s Technology Council in 2003. A community was deďŹ ned as having a public school, library or health care facility.

Currently, 357 of 366 communities are completed and the remainder are in progress.

Funding for the Foundation for the Future study comes in addition to $95,000 invested in 2006 to document the impact of connectivity on speciďŹ c First Nations communities, which is to be completed in August 2007.

The province, through Network BC, continues to work with First Nations, federal and community partners to further develop connectivity in First Nations communities.

HERE TO SERVE YOU Dangerous Tree Removal Topping and Disposal Let the professional do it!

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

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

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

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

at Mustard Seed Health Foods, #103 Parkside Place, 901 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Fridays

Please phone (250) 342-2552 for an appointment

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Eat local, and save the environment Submitted by Alison Bell Invermere

Fresh, seasonal blueberries are among the produce sold at the Invermere Farmers’ Market every Saturday morning.

This pristine new development is located in Edgewater, just a 7 minute drive north of Radium on Highway 95.

Come experience the views and the serenity.

For information call: (250) 341-5304 Em a i l : i n fo @ v a l l e ys e d g e re s o r t . c a or visit our web: w w w.valleysedgeresor t.ca

The cozy mountain retreat that you’ve been dreaming about is now a reality. Reach out and take it. Borrego Ridge will add rustic warmth and down-to-earth beauty to your life. Choose from a villa or townhome, to fullfill your recreational mountain home dream.

Register on-line at www.schickedanzwest.com Visit Borrego Ridge Centre in Radium Hot Springs 1-250-342-5889 or 1-877-733-7932

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Eating locally grown foods is nothing new. It’s how the people of the Columbia Valley ate until relatively recently. But we now have a wide variety of foods from all over the world to choose from all year long.

Even though I suspect that the people who lived in this area 100 years ago would be envious of this bounty, I’m pretty certain they would be stunned by something else; the dearth of locally-grown foods on our dinner plates, even at the height of our growing season.

Just to see how challenging it might be to prepare a dish using locally grown foods, Slow Food Columbia Valley held our first annual “Local Food Potluck.” The challenge was to make a dish using as many local ingredients as they could find.

If you go by the parameters defined by James McKinnon and Alicia Smith, in their enormously successful book “The 100 Mile Diet,” you would only eat foods grown within a hundred mile radius of where you live.

We decided to make it a little easier and stretched our boundaries to all of B.C. or Alberta, and if that wasn’t possible, since the majority of our food supply comes from the U.S., what the heck, use all of Canada!

The results of the challenge were a feast, both for the eyes, and for the stomach. Here is but a small sampling.

• BBQ’d wild Pacific salmon with fresh chive flowers and dill, served alongside grilled buffalo bratwurst from Golden with homemade tomato chutney.

• Fresh-picked sorrel, spinach and arugula salad with fresh herbs and roast chicken from Parson’s Chinadoll Farms, stuffed with local garlic bulbs and lavender.

• Fresh-caught rainbow trout became fish cakes with rhubarb-mint chutney.

• Local asparagus was served with vegetable bruschetta made with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers from greenhouses in Alberta.

• Spicy elk satay and locally-raised roast pork flanked fresh-caught bass and a potato flan made with local eggs.

• Huckleberry and rhubarb pies, rhubarb-stuffed crepes served with maple syrup, and bannock with dried cranberries.

With the summer season upon us, locally- grown foods are now available around Invermere. Check out the Farmers’ Market for Patty’s Greenhouse, the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens booth, locally-produced honey from Jubilee Mountain Apiary or Rocky Mountain Honey. Take a drive to Windermere to Win-Valley Farms, drive north to Edgewater to Brown Farms, or walk out to your own garden and pick a fresh pea.

Stay tuned for information about Slow Food Columbia Valley’s upcoming events including our second annual Local Harvest Dinner, sponsored by the Columbia Valley Botanical Garden and Centre for Sustainable Living.

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July 27, 2007

No more searching for the lowest mortgage rates…

Great rates, products and service www.meridianmortgagesolutions.com

Bill Rainbow Mortgage Broker (250) 342-3453

WHITE HOUSE CLASSIC Thank You

to everyone who donated so generously to Keira and the Neal family.

Thank you as well to the volunteers who gave so much of their time.

What an incredible community!

BIG ROUND BALES - Remember the days of stooking by hand, followed by the invention of haying machines that made rectangular bales? These days a haying machine will create a giant bale that has enough hay to feed livestock for a week. They may be more difficult to move around, but boy, do they ever save a lot of sweat in the long run. This photo was taken near Canal Flats.

Photo by Brian Geis

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENT

LOST & FOUND

SUITES FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE

ACREAGES & LOTS

First annual Antique Sale and Flea market at the log barn just north of Skookum Inn. Saturday and Sunday, August 4th and 5th, (9am - 4pm).

Young cat found in Lakeview Meadows Area. Black/Brown tabby with white on paws and chest. Please phone (250) 3422027 if this may be your cat.

Two bedroom suite with shared kitchen. W/D, N/S, N/P. $550/ mth inclusive, Invermere. 3411667.

1614 8th Avenue, Wilder subdivision. 4-bedroom, 3bathroom, hardwood floors in living room and dining room, basement fully furnished with 9foot ceiling; main and basement 1750 square feet each, attached garage. Call 342-6244. ___________________ 3 bedroom home. Full basement.

Between Invermere and Radium, Hobbit Rd. New exterior paint.

View Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Or call (250)424-5518. ___________________ REDUCED! 1 ½ year-old home on fenced lot in Edgewater.

4-bedroom and 2-bathroom, including large master, en-suite, close to school and store. Was $265000 now $245000. Seller motivated, call 341-7139. ___________________ Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, open concept home. Wilder Subdivision. ½ a block from Kinsmen Beach. $459,000. 3427396. ___________________ 3-bedroom cedar home w/ garage and outbuildings. Large fenced, treed, corner lot. 4829 Riverview Drive, Edgewater.

347-9678.

New log cabin on Sandy Beach at beautiful Kootenay Lake (Creston). $825,000. (250) 2238686.

Here’s a rare opportunity to own a choice, secluded 40 acre parcel, less than 10 minutes from Invermere. Mostly fenced with productive hayfield, pasture and forest. Good access and surrounded by crown land on 3 sides. Close proximity to Lake Enid. Choose your favorite mountain view and build your dream home. $679,000. (250) 342-6042. ___________________ New lots along Crescentwood coming. Commercial lots available NOW for less! Acreage west of town – Edgewater Developments. Call: 347-9660, edgeh2o@telus.net.

CONDO FOR RENT

IN MEMORIAM

SHOP FOR RENT

The family of Robert Kimm invites you to tea in his memory.

It well be at the Legion Hall in Invermere, July 28, 2007 from 2pm to 4pm.

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

Available immediately. Includes heat. D/D required. Newhouse Multi Storage, Athalmer 3423637.

2/3 bedroom deluxe Invermere condo, private deck, huge windows & skylights, tile, bar, W/D. N/S, N/P, quiet, references.

Close to beach & all amenities, long-term. $1200, call 6887798, or 342-8388. Available August 15th.

STORAGE

HOUSE FOR RENT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available. Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637.

3-bedroom, propane heat, quiet street, furnished, references required, available Aug 1st, $1000/month, plus DD, Windermere, (403) 286-1132. ___________________ Cozy 1-bedroom cabin, furnished, quiet, Invermere location, large sundeck, pleasant lawn, N/S, N/P. Modest rent for special tenant, 342-9746.

THANK YOU One behalf of Inez and myself, I would like to thank Pierre and Sandra, the Edgewater First Response, the Ambulance attendants, and Dr. Ross and staff. You are all so kind and caring. Thank you again, Amy Hickey. ___________________ Columbia Valley Music and Festivals would like to thank all those who made “Paddle Songs” such a success. “Le Jigeur Mechif” from Golden, especially Karen Nageo and Davine Dunne for encouraging the youngsters on the Métis dance traditions, the players of the Lockwood Ensemble for picking up Red River fiddle music and new parts so fast and well, Joseph and Glenys for wonderful music on demand, Sharon Wass of the new play “My David” for her eloquent vision and dedication, and all our friends who pitched in to help, the public and the papers for their support. Anne and Barry.

LOST & FOUND Lost - 6 yr. old neutered male cat from Westside Park. He is 18lbs. and Black/Brown. He may be wearing a green collar with black tag but it may have fallen off. Please phone (even if spotted) 342-2027.

STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT Studio space for rent at Kicking Horse Coffee. Perfect for yoga, Pilates, meditation, or karate.

Excellent hourly rates, flexible schedules, lots of open time slots available. Call 342-4489 for details.

SUITES FOR RENT CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows. ___________________ 1-bedroom basement suite walkout, W/D, N/S, N/P, close to downtown and beaches. $600 per month, furnished or unfurnished, includes utilities and electricity. $300 DD. Call 342-7547. ___________________ 2/3 bedroom walk-out, very clean, bright, tile, W/D. N/S, N/P, references. $1000 plus utilities.

Close to beach and all amenities in Invermere. 342-8388, or 6887798. Available August 15th.

CONDO FOR SALE LUXURY CONDO BY OWNER at Bighorn Meadows on the Springs Golf Course in Radium Hot Springs. 2-bedroom w/ lockoff unit, fully furnished, 2 years old, 1305 sq.ft. $590,000 no GST. Call Sharon at 270-0088 or Albert at 1-866-281-2183. ___________________ Akiskinook Lakefront Resort 1 Bedroom End Unit Condo, fully furnished, 740 square feet, recently renovated. $360,000.

(250)342-0804 or (403)2390822 or email condo156@yahoo. ca for more information.

HOUSE FOR SALE For Sale by Owner. Ideal starter home. Large fenced yard. Close to schools. By appointment only.

Call 342-9260.

House for Sale by Owner .40 acre lot, 2400 square foot beautifully finished house, spectacular mountain views, asking $359000 for more information go online to: welist.com (Invermere B.C.) ad #29831 or call (250) 349-5500

ACREAGS & LOTS 132 scenic acres between Kimberley and Cranbrook. Close to skiing and golf. $525,000. 1250-422-9201. ___________________ Fully serviced 60’ x 135’ lot in Edgewater. Beautiful view of the Rockies. $120,000. Call 3479813 or 341-1581.

FOR SALE Fabulous Waterfront Property Kootenay Lake East Shore 13405 Hwy 3A • • • • • • • • •

480’ waterfront including 125’ beach Vehicle access to beach Extensive landscaping Septic/water infrastructure in place Beautiful building sites 17 ft. trailer with covered deck 320 sq. ft. new cabin Deep water moorage Located 20 minutes south of Crawford Bay and Kokanee Springs Golf Course

PRICE:

1,100,000

$

Spectacular R-2 Lot

MLS

Century 21 Veitch Realty, 250-428-9331 Rocky Mountain Realty, 250-342-5245

Lake & mountain views.

Buy with family or friends & build a home/cabin or a 2/3/4 plex...

No building commitment.

2 blocks from the heart of Invermere, 910-15 A Crescent, is walking distance to Kinsmen Beach & Lake Windermere. Adjacent Properties also for sale.

$299,900

(250) 688-7798 or 342-8388

LAST COMMERCIAL LEFT 3000 SQ FT OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON A 120X120.5 FT LOT. HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION ALLOWING UP TO 3 STORIES OF POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. WALK TO KINSMEN BEACH & ALL AMENITIES IN THE HEART OF INVERMERE. LARGE SOUTH FACING DECKS STRECH SOUTH OVERLOOKING LAKE WINDERMERE & THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. ADJACENT PROPERTIES ALSO FOR SALE.

699,900 (250) 688-7798 or 342-8388 $

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July 27, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ACREAGES & LOTS

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

SERVICES

6 acres of fenced pasture in quiet section of Windermere. Zoned SH2, could be subdivided, water rights on Windermere Creek.

Offers. 342-3935.

8x4 slate pool table, c/w cues, rack, eight-ball and snooker balls, $750, Nitroflex Muscle Acceleration, $75, Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle, $50 342-3059

2003 VW Jetta TD1. Turbo diesel, A/T/C, power windows, heated seats and mirrors, sun roof, AM/FM/CD, alloy wheels, winter tires and rims, bra. Excellent condition. 65 miles/gallon.

Asking $19,500. (250) 3463011. ___________________ 1982 Ford One Ton Cargo van for sale. In running condition. $750 OBO. Must sell! Phone 342-5241 or 342-7327. ___________________ Heavy-half, 1989, FORD Lariat 4X4. Towing air bags, winter tires, duel fuel (propane tank 50 gal/226L) $2800. 342-0225.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction Disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 342-3569 ___________________ PHIL’S CARPENTRY – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement & bathrooms.

Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time. ___________________ Flooring, installations including lino, carpet, vc tile, laminate and hardwood. Plus handyman work including new decks, renovations, framing and roofing. Call 347-9192 or 341-1235.

Lot 10, Windermere Loop Road Large 0.41 acre, level, well in place, no building commitment, beautiful mountain and golf course views. $329,000 + GST (250) 342-3147 “Life is good on the 18th hole.”

WANTED Vendors wanted for Ball-Fest! A public slo-pitch tournament and festival August 18, Invermere.

Contact Lindsay, 250-342-0402. ___________________ Clean “gravel” fill delivered to Industrial Park. Will assist in trucking costs. Phone Leo 3423134.

MISC. FOR SALE GOLFERS 5 sets of men’s right-hand quality irons for sale due to garage clear out. Includes Calloway, TaylorMade, Wilson, and miscellaneous items. $100-300. Call 345-6603. ___________________ Brand new mountain bike.

2007 Norco Mountaineer, 18.5” Charcoal, 21 speed, includes Axiom Glide L/LX Helmet. New retail price $461, asking $300 (firm) Call Marlene at 342-6811, Invermere. ___________________ Metal spiral staircase, eight feet.

Total package $650 OBO. 3454505.

GARAGE SALE Moving Sale. Saturday, 8am – 12pm. 774 Westridge Drive. ___________________ July 28th, 9am, 4703 Galena and Victoria, Windermere. ___________________ 797 Westridge Drive, Multifamily. 8:30am-noon Sat. Clothes, toys, household items.. ___________________ Moving/Downsizing – household goods, furniture, tools, etc. 487 Lakeview Place (north end Lakeview Lower Road.) July 28th, 9 - 12am. ___________________ Rotary garage sale, Saturday, July 28th, 8:00am – 12:30pm.

Located at the old Forestry Building next to the Court House. ___________________ Moving Sale! Some furniture, kids’ stuff, and more. Saturday, July 28th at 9 am, 4850 Purcell Ave., Edgewater.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1985 BMW 735I, loaded, no winters, excellent condition, must see, $8000 OBO. 4890872.

BOATS FOR SALE Alden Ocean Single scull, fiberglass, wood oars, $1500 firm. 345-0041.

RV FOR SALE

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SIMES PAINTING Interior and exterior, new homes and existing, quality woodwork finishing, lacquers, staining and clearcoating.

Call Barry. 342-0572, Windermere.

• Windermere Room Wait Staff • Copper City Wait Servers & Bartenders • Housekeeping/Room Attendant $12/hr. to start • Front Desk Clerk $12/hr. to start • Line cooks $12/hr. to start Contact: Todd Mitchell 341-1946 or 342-9246 or drop off resume at front desk, 1310, 7th Ave

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SALES & SERVICE

342-1167

This position requires dependability, a willingness to learn and good communication skills. The individual should be self-motivated, organized and enjoy working with the general public.

TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS Full Heating & Ventilation Systems

SAVE UP TO 19% 2004 Terry 39FT Park Model.

2 slides, rear master front bunks, air, winter package, large fridge, double tinted glass, patio door, washer dryer. Only used 4 months.

Mint condition. Located at Skookum RV Park. Phone: (250) 342-3317 or 342-1217.

We are now accepting resumes for these positions:

East Kootenay Realty Insurance Division has an immediate job opening for a full-time Level One general insurance salesperson. Insurance experience would be an asset but not required.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

$10,000,000

in vehicle inventory.

Go to www.cranbrookdodge.com

AIR CONDITIONING

COME JOIN OUR TEAM

On Gas or Diesel Reduce Emissions by 30% Call Wolf @ (250) 688-0044

www.4planetearth.com/wolf

CAREERS Outgoing responsible people required for in-store and yard employment. Come to Rona (Ace Hardware) with resume. 410 Borden Street, Invermere. ___________________ Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium is looking for an experienced housekeeping staff.

Make up to $15/hour. Fax resume to (250)347-2311. Attention Pearl

Please drop off resume at East Kootenay Realty Insurance Division, 1225A-7th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. Attention Rose Marie Ball.

Closing date: July 31st, 2007.

Skandia Concrete • Kootenay Paving

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FOR SALE

Invermere Inn

Skandia Concrete - Kootenay Paving is seeking a full-time Account/Office Manager. The successful applicant will provide a full range of bookkeeping and internal accounting functions for the corporate group including preparation of internal financial statements. He or she will become an integral part of the overall management team.

Ideally this position is well suited to the senior professional accounting student or recently designated graduate.

The successful candidate should have good organizational skills, be a self starter, be able to work independently, and to meet required deadlines. Skandia Concrete - Kootenay Paving offers a competitive remuneration package which will be determined based on experience.

Please provide or fax resumes to: Skandia Concrete - Kootenay Paving 1756 Highway 93/95 Windermere BC Fax: 250-342-3484

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FREE MOVIE RENTALS -- F/T or P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits and retention bonus.

Please call Thora at 342-0057, email ghvinvermere@hotmail. com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood. ____________________

Meat Cutter (or wrapper).

Part-time 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) 3423330. ____________________

Framing/Siding crews, labourers, carpenters helpers. Call Scott (250) 270-0745 or email: swilisky@hotmail.com. ____________________ Here we go again! Warwick Enterprises has immediate opportunities in the following positions. Carpet and Lino installers, Duradek/Lino installer trainee. Our woodshop requires an entry level sander/finisher as well as an entry level Cabinet Maker. Join our team! We offer training, competitive wages and opportunities for growth.

Ph: 342-6264, Fax: 342-3546 or email: info@warwick-interiors. com. ____________________ Invermere Law Office requires experienced conveyancer on a part-time basis. Please forward resumes to: handb@telus.net Fax: (250) 342-4414, Mail: Box 639, Invermere BC, V0A 1K0.

Columbia Valley Swim Club is starting an exciting new year of swimming in the valley. Part-time Instructors and Coaches needed for our Radium location.

Qualifications: Certified Swim Instructor (WSI) and/or NCCP Level 1 (or higher); NLS Certification; Relevant age group experience; Strong interpersonal / communication skills; Clear criminal record check.

This is a PT contract position Sept.

07 – June 08. Wages based on qualifications and experience.

Deadline for applications is August 24/07. Mail your resume to CVSC, P.O. Box 411, Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0.

Hairstylist wanted at Valley Hairstyling. Permanent or seasonal.

Phone Susan, 342-9863.

A.R.K Concrete Great wages and benefits Vehicle an asset. Call Ryan 3421457.

Bighorn Meadows Resort is accepting resumes for one full-time position:

Office Administration

General office duties as well as some bookkeeping assignments. Experience is an asset, but will train pleasant, happy responsible person for the job.

Please email resume to jsilgailis@bighornmeadows.ca 250-347-2323 ext. 1502 or fax to 250-347-2171 attention Joanne

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

250-341-7725

Fax: 250-345-0075 arhaynes@shaw.ca

Career Opportunities at our Radium sawmill Innovative leadership and a commitment to the highest standards of environmental, safety and operational excellence have secured Canfor its place as a national and global leader in the forest products industry.

We Work At Play!

We would like to recruit the following motivated team players who, in addition to having Grade 12 or equivalent, can focus on safety, quality and uptime in their respective roles.

Voted “Best Conditioned Course in B.C.” in 2005, Eagle Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course located in picturesque Invermere, British Columbia. This season Eagle Ranch proudly unveiled a magnificent clubhouse, complete with an expanded Golf Shop, full service dining room, meeting room and lounge.

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At Eagle Ranch, our approach to golf operations is simple - 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.

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You are in your 2nd or 3rd year of training.

Spend the golf season outdoors, interacting with our guests each day! Eagle Ranch Golf Course is accepting resumes for seasonal full-time or part-time beverage cart servers. This position requires excellent communication and customer service skills, the ability to work independently and a strong attention to detail. Serving It Right is a requirement; Food Safe is an asset.

Casual Employees

You bring a willingness to learn new skills.

Competitive wages and benefits are offered, plus opportunities for skills enrichment. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward your résumé and cover letter to:

Restaurant Hostess Saliken Fine Dining and Trader’s Lounge requires a full-time hostess. Providing efficient and courteous service to our guests, candidates must possess superior communication skills and professionalism. Strong organizational skills, a keen attention to neatness and cleanliness are also required. Previous F&B experience as a bartender and/or server would be considered an asset.

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Radium Laura Curnow 4685 Forsters Landing Road, Box 39 Radium Hot Springs, BC V0A 1M0 Fax: 250.347.9630 Email: laura.curnow@canfor.com

Eagle Ranch Golf Course RR#3, M-2, C-11, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K3 Email: careers@eagleranchresort.com • Fax: 1-250-342-2563

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Tips for a safe BBQ

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.

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Food-borne illness is more common during the summer months and Interior Health would like to remind people how important it is to fully cook their burgers to avoid illness.

• Refrigerate foods right away. Keep raw meat well wrapped and on lower refrigerator shelves, so blood does not drip onto other foods.

• Thaw poultry and meat in the refrigerator, microwave, or under cold running water, and not at room temperature.

• To make sure poultry and meats are wellcooked use a meat thermometer and measure the internal temperature of the meat by putting the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.

You must achieve the following temperatures: The minimum internal temperature for poultry is 74C (165F).

The minimum internal temperature for other meats is 71C (160F).

• If you do not have a thermometer, cook meat until there is no hint of pink and juices run clear.

• Avoid direct contact between raw meats and ready-to-eat foods.

When cooking or barbequing, use separate plates and utensils for raw and cooked poultry and meat.

• Use a separate cutting board for raw meats, or cut all other ingredients first before cutting raw meats.

• Wash and sanitize items that do not go in the dishwasher with a mild bleach solution.

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July 27, 2007

FAITH

While you’re here in the valley, give it a rest!

By John Cuyler Valley Christian Assembly Well, it’s summer vacation time again. In fact, by the time you read this I’ll be on mine.

For those of us who live here we know that thousands flock here every summer to escape the fever pitch pace of the city.

They come so they can get away from it all.

No phones to answer at the office.

No tight deadlines to meet.

No driving the kids to practice, music lessons, gymnastics, or whatever.

No major social events to plan or attend.

Ah, vacation, a time to give it all a rest and kick back and relax.

But consider this for moment, how restful is our pursuit of leisure time on vacation?

If we come from a city we first must battle the heavy traffic on the highways to get to the place we are going.

The Department of Highways is sure to have ample road construction going on in order to keep our stress level elevated.

Then there are always the impatient drivers to cut us off who put as much wear on our nerves as on our brakes.

If the drive is a lengthy one and we have children, there is the potential for (shall we say) a few incidents between siblings which tend to disrupt our peace.

Once we get there we face long line-ups in restaurants, unpredictable weather, mosquitoes (we’ve got them this year), limited space on the lake, crowded fairways, noisy neighbors, etc.

Some people work so hard at trying enjoy some leisure time that it becomes more of a burden than their everyday lives.

No wonder I’ve heard some wearied vacationers say, “When I get home from my vacation, I’m going need a vacation to get over it!”

It may surprise you to learn that even Jesus, the Son of God needed to get away from it all in order to get some rest.

During Jesus’s ministry time here on earth, the

constant demands on His time would have been as wearing as they are on any one of us.

On one particular occasion the demands placed upon Him and His disciples were so great that Jesus decided it was time to get away from the demands of people and get some needed rest.

Mark 6:31-32 says, “Then Jesus said, Let’s get away from the crowds for a while and rest. There were so many people coming and going that Jesus and His apostles didn’t even have time to eat. So they left by boat for a quiet place, where they could be alone.”

Even then Jesus and His disciples needed to find “a quiet place” so they could get away from the crowds and rest.

The pace of their work was too much and they needed to get away from it all and take a little vacation.

That word “rest” means to stop, desist, to come to an end in order to be refreshed.

The idea of rest is really to find a quiet place where everything comes to a stop and we can refresh ourselves before going back into the hectic pace of everyday living.

Perhaps you are one of those who works so hard at trying enjoy yourself on your vacation that you find anything but a time of refreshing.

May I suggest that each one of you take some time during your vacation to find that quiet place where you can stop worrying about the what leisure activity you want to pursue next or how you shave a few more strokes off your golf score, and just give it rest.

We have some of the most beautiful mountain scenery anywhere, so find a quiet lake or spot in the woods somewhere, or climb up into the mountains and then just stop.

Bring all your anxious thoughts to an end and begin to reflect on the good things God has given you.

Take some time to whisper a simple prayer of thanksgiving to Him. You will be amazed at how refreshed you will feel after taking that time.

No wonder Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. (I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls).” (Matthew 11:28 Amplified Bible).

To all who are on vacation or soon will be my advice to you is enjoy your time here to the fullest but also take some time to “Give it a rest!”

Spend a time of quiet reflection with God and you will find He will “ease and relieve and refresh your souls.”

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29th – Celebration Sunday.

Communion will be served.

Guest speaker: Rev. Gerry Teichrob.

Children’s Program, for ages 30 months to age 12, during the morning service.

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY 10:30 a.m. Sunday – Invermere – Christ Church Trinity Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 10 a.m. Sunday 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 Saturday 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 BEAUTIFUL NIGHTSCAPES Quiet, central town location, close to lake.

Gorgeous .49-acre lot bordering park w/classic home –Option to subdivide

MLS# K 162352

$599,000

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www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Invermere

Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911

Independently Owned and Operated

250-342-6505

Wende Brash 342-1300

Bernie Raven 342-7415

Ed English 342-1194

Only One Available

Only one available in Invermere. R-1 vacant lot on at building site, close to town, schools and all amenities. Great neighborhood to be a part of. Front yard faces Purcell Mountain Range. No building commitment. MLS#K163780

Jan Klimek 342-1195

John McCarthy 342-1758

Andy Smith

Bryan Hookenson

342-1709

Golf Course Townhome

Rob Rice

341-1266

341-5935

Deborah-Kim Rice 342-5935

Paul Glassford

Rare Find

341-1395

3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom townhome in Radium, fully furnished, including pool table and poker table. Amazing views of The Springs Golf Course and surrounding mountains. Wood burning replace in the living room and 2 large decks, off the master bedroom and off of the main living area. MLS#K163810

This ski to your driveway townhouse has a unique location with treed privacy that makes it special. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom in Aurora is fully furnished and has everything you could need. Excellent condition and location. MLS#K163779

$519,000+gst

Very Impressive

$479,000

Heaven in Akiskinook

Secluded Lakeview Cottage

Expect to be impressed by this exceptionally well maintained and manicured vacation property. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms open living/dining area, modern kitchen, vaulted ceiling, and on the golf course! MLS#K163860

Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo tucked in the trees with a lake view from upper balcony. Private beach, boat launch and marina. Recreation centre and beautifully manicured grounds. Fully furnished and ready now! MLS#K163835

$399,900

$499,900

Enjoy you time in the valley in this wonderful, cozy cabin. Immerse yourself in the spectacular lake and mountain views while sitting on your front deck, or relax in the shade of the mature trees in the front yard, while watching the kids play. Make this your summer and winter getaway! MLS#K164010

$180,000

$375,000

Prime Location

Fabulous Invermere Home

Who Could Ask For More

Court order sale of prime location Panorama Springs. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom unit located right at the top of the waterslide. Ground unit looking at the ski runs and pools. With all the amenities of Panorama it does not get any better. MLS#K164034

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom in a quiet area of Invermere. Curl up in front of the propane replace in the family room in the winter, or host a barbeque in you large backyard during the summer. Close to all schools and only minutes to the beach, numerous golf courses and shopping. MLS#new

Wonderful rectangular property in The Cottages at Copper Point. This at lot backs south, is level and treed. Close to all the amenities Invermere has to offer, Including golng, swimming and shopping. Building controls are in place to ensure a beautiful neighborhood for you. MLS#K163997

$360,000 Let Your Dreams Come True

$368,800

Spectacular Views

Open concept living, large kitchen with oak cabinets and living room with vaulted cedar ceilings and a wall of windows for lots of natural light. Share an evening by the outdoor replace, gather for a meal in the gazebo, or just soak up the sun and the views from you deck or landscaped yard. 5.389 acres of usable land, plus walking distance to school, park and country store.

MLS#K163862

Spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Valley Wetlands. Mountain views all around.

Private location and a character home. View decks from a very well maintained and charming home. 5+ acres with very good water. MLS#K163995

$679,000

$750,000

$148,500