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VALLEY NEWS King Ralph enjoying the sunshine Thousands of Albertans visited the Columbia Valley last weekend, even the former premier Ralph Klein.

Mr. Klein was captured by Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence as he was enjoying a pint on the decks of the Eagle Ranch Golf Course clubhouse, where he was playing a round with three friends.

Born November 1, 1942, Mr. Klein was the mayor of Calgary before running for provincial office. He served as the premier of Alberta and leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservatives for 14 years, from 1992 until his retirement in 2006.

While in office, he boasted the nickname of “King Ralph,” a reference to his political longevity and to his style of leadership. He is currently working as a business advisor for a law firm.

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May 23, 2008

VALLEY NEWS

Valley desperately seeking doctors

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff A shortage of doctors is putting the local health system under pressure, said Dr. Chris Gooch.

“With the lack of physicians, what happens with the load that is here—the emergency room, the inpatients, the family practice—it just gets more and more onerous, and takes more and more time, and in the end it can lead to burn-out,” he said last week at a lunch hosted by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Currently there are eight doctors practising in Invermere, fewer than the Interior Health Authority’s recommendation of ten for a population of 10,000.

Dr. Gooch said there are numerous families in the valley without a family physician. “That’s been shown by a number of studies to be a prime determinant of health.”

To further compound the issue, the health sys-

the valley to these people so the more they feel welcome, the better it is,” said Dr. Gooch.

He added that he chose to practise in Invermere because he was made to feel welcome here while he was a locum, or temporary, doctor working around the province.

The committee will create a website and produce a questionnaire for potential recruits to find out their interests so they can tailor their visits appropriately.

He added several physicians have expressed interest and he expects the positions will be filled by the fall.

In the meantime, he said, doctors will have to cope. “Things will get a little bit behind,” he said. “It will work, but it might not be as convenient as people might like.”

The eight doctors currently working in Invermere are Dr. Maria Dibb, Dr. Chris Gooch, Dr. Francois Louw, Dr. Shannon Page, Dr. John Rose, Dr. Theresa Ross, Dr. Michael Walsh and Dr. Ian White.

tem is set up a for a permanent population of 10,000 people, whereas in the summer the valley population balloons to 40,000 people.

“When we have four times as many people in the valley, we’re just bursting at the seams and it’s very difficult to meet people’s needs,” he said.

There are numerous barriers to recruiting new physicians, ranging from licensing issues, to housing costs, to family issues like schools.

Doctors in Invermere are also required to work in the emergency room, which further limits the potential pool of recruits, because many lack the proper training and experience needed to work in emergency.

To help address the issue, a Physician Recruitment Committee was formed in February with the aim of promoting the valley to potential recruits. The committee is currently seeking funds to cover its administrative costs.

Dr. Gooch said doctors used their own cash to bring potential recruits here on visits. “We’re selling

Two years later: downtown development

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Two years ago today, on May 23rd, 2006, Invermere council approved a downtown development destined to transform Invermere forever.

In the intervening years, the project changed hands and was renamed. Formerly proposed by Octagon Development as the Waterside, it is now owned

by Stoneset Equities and is called Vista del Lago.

Following an aggressive investment campaign, Stoneset Equities has officially applied for approvals and is waiting for the green light from the District of Invermere to begin construction.

“We’re just waiting for comments to come back,” Stoneset’s President Tony Argento said Tuesday. Mr. Argento said he had hoped to have the project on the agenda at last week’s meeting of Invermere Council.

The controversial proposal—12.34 acres, a 144-

room hotel, 570 condominiums and 45,000 square feet of commercial space—which pushes height restrictions downtown—would also deliver to Invermere its long-sought hotel and conference space.

Situated between downtown Invermere and Lake Windermere, Vista Del Lago is poised to become Invermere’s centerpiece, “with graceful plazas and public terraces, and breath-taking views of the lake and surrounding mountains.”

According to Mr. Argento, Stoneset still hasn’t reached an agreement with a hotel operator, but the group is currently in negotiations. Getting a commitment from a hotel operator was a sticking point for the previous owner, as well. “We don’t see that as a problem,” Mr. Argento said.

Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said he has seen detailed drawings of the proposed development, but is waiting for staff’s presentation to council on the matter.

“(Stoneset Equities) have been meeting with staff and they are aware of the closing and realigning of rights-of-way that is required,” Mayor Shmigelsky explained. He said council is awaiting a report from staff before it is discussed.

Chief administrative officer Chris Prosser said Invermere is waiting for comments from CP Rail, since the project proposes a pedestrian bridge over the rail line that runs along Third Avenue at the shoreline of Lake Windermere.

Comments, he said, are also expected from Urban Systems, Invermere’s urban planning consultant, on the feasibility of the plan.

According to the company’s website, Calgarybased Stoneset Equities creates opportunities for investment and ownership in value-added projects and properties and is actively engaged in acquiring, developing and selling properties in high-return Canadian real estate markets.

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Over the long week-end this detachment received 79 calls for service, which in comparison to a full week over the winter months this detachment may have 60 calls for service. All things considered the long weekend went over fairly smoothly.

There were several motor vehicle accidents but these involved only property damage and non-lifethreatening injuries. Four 24-hour driving suspensions were handed out, along with seven warnings and 59 tickets.

I wish to thank the efforts put forth by Citizens on Patrol as well as Range Patrol and everyone else who helped in their own way to make this long weekend a safe long weekend.

The following items were missed in last weekend’s report: • May 11th: At about 17 minutes after midnight, while making patrols through Invermere, a member of the Columbia Valley Detachment noticed a white Ford F-150 traveling West on 13th Street. The pickup did not have its headlights on. This vehicle was followed as it made a right-hand turn onto 10th Avenue. It was noticed that the vehicle cut the corner very tightly, striking the dirt shoulder with the two right tires. The vehicle then pulled over on 10th Avenue while the RCMP officer activated his emergency lights at that time.

Upon speaking with the driver, it was noted by the RCMP member that an odor of liquor was emanating

from the vehicle. The driver stated he had consumed three or four beers while golfing, and another two at the bar. The member, through observation and conversation, formed the opinion that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was affected by alcohol, thus the driver was read the 24-hour roadside prohibition from the police issued charter card. The driver replied: “I’m fine with you taking it for 24 hours.” He did not request a breath sample be taken. A 24-hour driving prohibition was issued and his vehicle was towed.

• May 11th: At about 3:15 a.m., a member of the Columbia Valley RCMP was making patrols in Fairmont Hot Springs when he noticed a white Ford F-350 driving erratically on Riverview Road. The vehicle was followed by the RCMP member as it crossed Highway 93/95 and travelled east on Fairmont Creek Road. It was noticed that the vehicle was travelling in the wrong lane, then sharply corrected back into the correct driving lane. The vehicle was followed as it turned onto Columbia River Drive and began to accelerate. The RCMP member activated his emergency lights but the vehicle wouldn’t stop; however, it did slow down once the siren was activated, making a slow gradual stop.

An odor of liquor was noticed on the breath of the driver, who said he was used to operating vehicles on the left side of the road from where he was from. The driver did admit to having consumed three bottles of Kokanee. The RCMP member formed the opinion that the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was affected by alcohol and a 24-hour driving prohibition was issued, along with the vehicle being towed.

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Citizens on Patrol assist RCMP Local members of Citizens on Patrol assisted the RCMP in their efforts on the Victoria Day weekend to keep drivers on the straight and narrow.

The Columbia Valley Citizens on Patrol initiated a Safe Driving campaign in Kootenay Park and throughout the Columbia River Valley. The objective of the campaign was to remind residents and visitors to the valley to obey the posted speed limits and to always drive defensively.

During the campaign 2,751 vehicles were reminded

to obey the speed posted throughout valley communities and along Highway 93/95. At times, according to Citizen on Patrol Lawrie Nichol, it was impossible to speed through Kootenay Park because the huge volume of traffic kept the average speed to about 60 kilometres per hour.

There are Citizens on Patrol and Speed Watch groups in Radium, Invermere, Windermere, and Fairmont.

Anyone wishing to participate, please call the RCMP at 342-9292.

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May 23, 2008

Hoffman legacy continues in Mexico, thanks to the Invermere Rotary Club

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff Gladys Bradshaw says she thinks of her daughter Bev Hoffman ten times a day.

“It’s never easy and it will never go away,” she said. “The only reason I keep strong is she wouldn’t want me to be unhappy for one second.”

Beverly and her husband Delbert Hoffman were travelling through Mexico in December 1999 when they were murdered at the side of the highway by two Americans.

The Hoffmans were semi-retired at the time. They worked in real estate in Invermere, but spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona. It was from there that they left for Mexico on that fateful trip.

As usual, they had spent months loading up their fifth-wheel recreation vehicle with clothing and other items, including two mountain bikes, to give away to Mexican children on their trip.

“They carried that in their hearts,” said Pat Brown-John, a close friend of the Hoffmans. “They loved to travel and experience, but they also wanted to contribute during their travels.”

The Hoffmans had just crossed the border and were on their way to Mexico City to meet their Invermere friends Barry and Pat Brown-John. After several hours they stopped at an isolated rest area where another vehicle was parked, one with American licence plates, occupied by two young American couples.

The two American men, Paul Lean Parker and Donald W. Rainey, got out of their vehicle and shot the Hoffmans to death. The killers then made off with the Hoffmans’ vehicle and started to rack up bills on their credit cards.

Word came to Mrs. Bradshaw of the strange credit card charges and she began to fear that something was wrong.

“From the start I didn’t want to believe anything bad had happened,” said Mrs. Bradshaw. “Bev was always losing her purse. I had that thought in my head that everything was going to be OK.” It wasn’t until a few days later that she was given the terrible news.

Since then, Mrs. Bradshaw, now 79 years old, has learned to live with her

The Rotary Club’s memorial fund has now come to an end, having helped 6,700 children in Mexico and left a lasting legacy there. From left to right: former president Ken Fisher, Pat Brown-John, current Rotary President Yvonne Redeker, Gladys Bradshaw, and fund coordinator Dennis Hemus.

Photo by Alex Cooper loss. “It was very sad times. She was my eldest daughter and we were very, very close,” she said. “She was more of a friend than a daughter.”

Mother and daughter went on camping trips, played cards, and enjoyed meals together. A few years before Bev’s death, they had gone backpacking across Europe. Bev and Del were also there to help Gladys through her triple bypass surgery, and the death of her husband Ron in 1998.

Other family members were also deeply affected by the tragedy, including Bev’s sister Linda and brother Aaron of Invermere; brothers Donnie and Robert, who work in other parts of B.C.; and brother Mark of Abbotsford. Del also has a daughter Carey-Jo from a previous marriage, who lives in Vancouver.

News of their tragic deaths shocked the entire valley. The Hoffmans were well-known citizens. Del was a former principal at Laird Elementary School, and Bev was an active real estate agent.

The Hoffmans were also loyal members of the Invermere Rotary Club.

They helped build the Rotary Wall at the Windermere cemetery, and assisted with auctions, garage sales and other activities. Del helped organize the Rotary Club’s annual Loop the Lake event, and

Bev ran in it three times.

But a lot of their work was done in private, without any recognition, said Bev’s mother. “She was a very just, kind person who helped in many ways that people weren’t aware of.”

To honour their legacy, the Rotary Club established a fund in their memory. Through fundraising and grants from the regional Rotary group and Rotary International, the total amount raised was $12,000.

With the money, the club began a project called “Leer y Crecer,” Spanish for “Read and Grow.” The aim of the project was to help spread literacy to Mexican schoolchildren.

“When we started the fund we knew we wanted to make it related to education in Mexico,” said Dennis Hemus, fund coordinator.

“It was a three-year project that began as a simple idea of purchasing and donating books to underfunded public elementary schools in Puerto Vallarta area,” said Ken Fisher, president of the Rotary Club when the fund started.

The Rotary Club partnered with Rotarians in Puerto Vallarta and the American School in Puerto Vallarta, a private school for wealthy Mexicans. The project there was guided by Lisa Schalla,

a teacher and leader of the school’s National Honour Society, a small group of top students who wanted to perform charity work.

Mrs. Schalla was battling breast cancer when the project began. Her enthusiasm helped it grow in scope. The number of students from the American School taking part increased from only a handful to more than 60, almost half the student population.

What began as a small project grew to include library programs, reading advocacy, and increased parental involvement. Throughout the Puerto Vallarta region, more than 20 schools have received 2,000 books each through grants. In total, 6,700 children have been helped.

Ken Fisher was able to witness the impact first-hand. He visited one school, the Escuela Francisco Villa, where the storage shed had been converted into a library. The principal was passionate about the program.

“She’s inspired parents and her students into helping out the school,” said Mr. Fisher. “Through her efforts and through the American School, they’ve transformed it into something that’s quite lovely to see and a place that kids are quite excited to go to.”

The Invermere Rotary Club’s involvement in the project has now come to an end, with a final donation of $1,000 to pay for new books.

However “Read and Grow” will continue. Mrs. Schalla has used her contacts at the University of Minnesota to get that institution involved, and the project has gotten the attention of the local government in Mexico.

“In the memory of Del and Bev Hoffman, I truly believe that this is a lasting and far-reaching legacy,” Mr. Fisher said.

Gladys Bradshaw agreed. “The project is exactly what Bev and Del would have wanted. It’s wonderful for people of Mexico and wonderful of the local Rotarians for taking on the responsibility,” she said.

“I know it was a big undertaking by everyone. The only sad thing about it is they’re not here, but if they were, they would be very grateful, as I am.”

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PERSPECTIVE

May 23, 2008

Doctor shortage going to get worse

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Take a number, please.

We might as well brace ourselves— our overburdened health care system will treat us a lot differently in the future. Waiting a frustratingly long time to see a doctor, or get treated in emergency, or receive elective surgery, will be the norm.

Here in the valley, obviously one of the best places to live in Canada, we are still having trouble attracting enough doctors. We are down to eight doctors, although Interior Health recommends 10 doctors for our permanent population of 10,000 and that’s not counting the tourists and second homeowners.

And it’s also not counting people (and this is just a rumour, but one that has been heard in several quarters) who drive here from Alberta to visit our hospital emergency department because it’s so much quicker than the hours-long wait at Alberta hospitals.

There’s no point in pretending that this is a problem that has a solution, or that the situation can get anything but worse. Not only is our population aging, but so are doctors retiring. There simply aren’t enough young doctors, nurses or other health care professionals to fill the gap. This is not welcome news for baby boomers who are just entering the period where we need lots of tender loving medical care, because we aren’t going to get it.

While money can be taken away from other government priorities and

directed towards health care (which would you rather have, a highway without potholes, or a hip replacement?) ultimately there just won’t be enough public money.

Those who can afford it will find ways, legal or illegal, to pay for better health care. Travelling to other countries where private medicine is practised will be commonplace. Alternative medicine will become a more attractive option for people who can’t get in to see a traditional doctor. And preventive medicine will become more accepted as people try harder to maintain their health.

In the meantime, the eight doctors who are struggling to cope with our permanent population, plus an influx of tourists, shouldn’t have to be paying out of their own pockets to attract new recruits. They have formed a committee to lure doctors here and give them the sales pitch on why this is such a great place to live and work.

Maybe we should consider having these potential doctors over for dinner, or welcome them with a marching band—whatever it takes to get them to move here. And we should show our eight faithful local doctors our gratitude as well.

And although it can be annoying to have to wait for several days to see a doctor when you have a sore knee or need a prescription filled right this minute, it’s not going to happen. Take a number and hope that it’s only two digits long instead of three or four.

BOUNCING BABY BOY—Mrs. Stark is holding Douglas Cleland, according to the text provided with this photo dated 1917. If you have any more information about Photo A611, email the Windermere Valley Museum at wvmuseum@cyberlink.bc.ca.

Thank you, Kinsmen Club Dear Editor: A big thank you goes out to the Windermere Valley Kinsmen Club for hosting the Home and Recreation Show on May 9th and 10th.

The silent auction, benefitting the local seniors’ hall expansion, raised over $1,500. Thank you to all those

who donated and/or bid on items.

Our hall expansion is nearing completion and looks fabulous, thanks to everyone who contributed labour, materials and financial aid.

Members of the Senior Citizens’ Association of B.C. No. 78 Invermere

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Valley Voices concert demonstrates need for new arts centre Dear Editor: How wonderful it was to be treated to an excellent concert by our own Valley Voices on May 2nd and 3rd.

This large group of remarkable singers not only entertained us, but appeared to be having a great time while doing so.

If you missed the concert you missed some excellent and extremely complicated music sung by this talented group.

It is to be hoped that some members of the District of Invermere Council were in attendance to see first-hand the talent we have in this community and hopefully reconsider their decision to cancel the planned Performing Arts Centre.

Although Christ Church Trinity has been available in lieu of a concert hall, it has limited the seating and view-

ing capacity, as well as the scope of performers.

With the changing economics of this valley, the many talented members who live here and the enthusiastic and committed Columbia Valley Arts members who are ready to spearhead plans and funding for this much-needed centre, it is time for the district council members to stop and rethink.

They need to realize that they will be responsible for the citizens of this community missing an opportunity to enhance their lives by being able to experience concerts performed by a variety of national and international performers, in addition to concerts by our own local artists in a new Performing Arts Centre.

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Jim Abbott commended for drug treatment fund Dear Editor: I came across your column by Jim Abbott on the Media Awareness Project website, a media watchdog site dedicated to drug policy reform, made possible by volunteer activists from around the world. To learn more please visit: www. mapinc.org.

Conservative MP Jim Abbott is to be commended for championing substance abuse treatment.

A study conducted by the Rand Corporation found that every additional dollar invested in substance abuse treatment saves taxpayers $7.48 in societal costs.

There is far more at stake than tax dollars. The drug war is not the promoter of family values that some would have us believe.

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Incarcerating non-violent drug offenders alongside hardened criminals is the equivalent of providing them with a taxpayer-funded education in anti-social behavior.

Turning drug users into unemployable ex-cons is a senseless waste of tax dollars.

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COLLAPSED BUILDING—This truck was pulling a small building on a flat deck down the main street of Invermere on Tuesday, when the building suddenly collapsed with a terrible crash. The building was being moved from a construction site. Here onlookers watch as the driver and other workers try to figure out how to handle the mess. The street was cleared after about 30 minutes.

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This month at Cinefest, Columbia Valley Arts presents a movie from the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival. The star-studded cast of Emotional Arithmetic, including Roy Depuis, pictured here, asks how we will heal the emotional wounds that linger after great upheaval. The show starts at 7 p.m., Monday, May 26, at the Toby.

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Book of Secrets has a labyrinthian plot that includes, but is not limited to: pre-Columbian treasure, southern Civil War extremists, family honour, and the President's Book of Secrets. The titular book is a legendary tome that is passed down through the ages from president to president. Bound between its covers are the answers to many venerable mysteries, from the moon landing and Area 51, to the Kennedy assassination and just about any other conspiracy theory you can name.

The entire cast seems to be having fun in this movie. Along for the ride once again are Jon Voigt, as Cage's father Patrick Gates; Diane Kruger, as his estranged girl-friend; and Justin Bartha, as sidekick and computer whiz extraordinaire Riley Poole. A grizzled Harvey Keitel returns as FBI agent Sadusky.

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The rollicking, far ranging adventure takes our cast from the halls of power in Washington to a small scale statue of Liberty in Paris; from staid Buckingham Palace in London, to the near-sacred Oval Office in the White House; and from the hallowed stacks of the Library of Congress to the monumental Black Hills of the Dakotas.

With the bad guys at their heels, Cage and company partake in car chases, dodge bullets and beer kegs, kidnap the president and engage in Indiana Jones style action. Ingenious clues are presented, puzzles solved and ciphers decoded.

Broken relationships are mended during the course of the action, and family honour is gained or restored.

Blockbuster-meister Jerry Bruckheimer produced Book of Secrets. It was directed by Jon Turtletaub (Cool Runnings, National Treasure), and written

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

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garden fair starts at noon. Speakers at 2 pm on a Creston group’s efforts to grow wheat, climate change, naturescaping, and honey bees. For info contact Barry Moore at 347-9660 or email edgeh2o@ telus.net.

• Anyone who wants to learn more about the Royal Canadian Army Cadets is invited to the archery range at Lake Lillian. Food and drinks available. For info, call Rick Dendy at 347-9508 or 341-1509.

Monday, May 26th:

• May 21-24: 21 • May 28-31: Nim’s Island

• Four artists exhibit at Pynelogs Cultural Centre: Joe Conroy, Kimberley Rae Sanderson, Kyla Brown, Yolande Valiquette. Everyone welcome. For more info: 342-4423.

• 7 pm: Emotional Arithmetic, a Cinefest movie presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 at the door.

• 6-8 pm: Canoe or Kayak Ladies Night starts.

Located at Columbia River Kayak and Canoe in Athalmer next to Pete’s Marina. Drop in on Mondays and Wednesdays, $20/person or $8/person with your own kayak/canoe. For info: 342-7397.

Wednesday, May 14th-Saturday, June 7th:

Thursday, May 29th:

• Bronze Cross Course at the Radium Pool. For info call 347-9562 or email columbiavalleyswimclub@ hotmail.com.

• 5-7 pm: Wine and cheese party at Pynelogs Cultural Centre catered by Anne Riches for everyone who advertised in The Pioneer’s four glossy publications: the brand new Dining Guide, the Columbia Valley Map Book, the Columbia Valley Homes Magazine, and the Radium Hot Springs Magazine.

Today until Sunday, May 25th:

Friday, May 23rd: • 5 pm-midnight: Crop Nights at Scrappy-Do’s, main street Invermere. Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot.

• Kootenay Baton Konnection Year End Show at David Thompson Secondary School. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Show begins at 7 pm. Door prizes, silent auction. Silver collection. Athletes will perform award-winning baton and dance routines.

Wednesday, May 28th-Sunday, June 8th: • 7 pm Wednesday: Opening art show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre: William Pitcher, Penny Pitcher, Pamela Cinnamon, local artist Kimberlee Whyte, and Bev Roberts. Show runs every day from 11 am4 pm until June 8th.

Thursday, May 29th-Friday, May 30th:

Saturday, May 24th: • Columbia Valley Life Sports sponsors a 3-km fun walk/run and an 8-km road race, fundraiser for Mount Nelson Athletic Park. For info: 342-8737 or go to www.columbiavalleylifesports.com.

• Brisco Community Hall and area clean-up.

• 8 pm: Copper City Saloon and Bud’s Bar and Lounge in downtown Invermere, UFC84 live on Pay Per View. Penn vs Sherk.

Sunday, May 25th • Gathering of the Greens and Garden Fair at the Edgewater Hall. Seedling exchange and plant sale

• 9:30 am - all day: Laird track and field meet at David Thompson Secondary School.

Friday, May 30th: • 7 pm: Brisco social. For info: wee@winkwirelss.ca.

Saturday, May 31st-Sunday, June 1st: • Relay for Life, sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society, at the high school grounds. Teams encouraged to dress in costume. Candlelight ceremony after dark. For info: Shelley Smith, 342-9213.

Wednesday, June 4th-Saturday, June 7th: • Canal Days: Events running every day. Talent show Wednesday; bingo Thursday; family dance Friday; pancake breakfast, parade, ball tournament, dinner Saturday in Canal Flats. For info: (250) 349-5462.

Friday, June 6th: • Diana McIntosh, pianist and composer. Sponsored by the Columbia Valley Arts Council and Alice Hale.

Call 342-4423 for more info.

• 7 pm: Lecture by Venerable Guruji Hamsah Nandatha, 7060 Columbia River Road, Wasa. Free; donations welcome. For info: (250) 422-9327.

Tuesday, June 10th - Sunday, June 22nd • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Poppy Poster and Literature competition 2007-2008 local winners showing at Pynelogs, courtesy of Arts Council.

• 6:30-8:30 pm every Tuesday: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering birth control methods, counselling, and access to doctors, at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 342-2362.

Monday, June 23rd: • 7 pm: My Kid Could Paint That, part of the Cinefest independent film series presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council, at the Toby Theatre.

Tickets $10 at the door.

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.

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• Wednesday: 2-4 p.m.

• Thursday: 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon.

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Diana McIntosh provides ‘serious fun’ in music and voice Submitted by Columbia Valley Arts Council Columbia Valley Arts Council and co-sponsor Alice Hale invite you to experience Diana McIntosh.

Diana is a well-known Winnipeg-based pianist, multi-media performance artist and composer of new music who entertains audiences with “serious fun.”

Diana McIntosh (www.dianamcintosh.com) is widely recognized as distinctive, original and innovative with effervescent wit.

She has performed throughout Canada, widely in the States, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Portugal, and Kenya.

Her commissions for new music have included works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, choir, vocal and instrumental soloists, dance, mime and electronic tape.

Diana will perform her own 50minute creation entitled Solitary Climb, a theatrical musical work that combines spoken text, piano and tape.

It reflects parallels that she sees between her musical career and mountain climbing.

In her words: “As an avid mountain hiker and climber, as well as a composer/ theatrical performer/pianist, I’ve found that mountains have been a direct or indirect influence on the music I create.

“I created Solitary Climb as an autobiographical work to show the relationships I feel between mountains and music – the adventure, the mystery, the tensions, the special techniques, the exhilaration of both.”

Here are a few comments about Diana and her shows: • Diana McIntosh is a national treasure. She is a leading light for any composer, particularly for female composers, and she also brings a very welcome sense of humour and creativity to the concert stages of Canada—Bravo TV News • One of the wonders of the Canadian contemporary music world. Contemporary music is not often so engaging, entertaining and delightful—The

Diana McIntosh met local potter Alice Hale on a mountain trail; now the two women are good friends.

Halifax Chronicle-Herald.

• Diana McIntosh is an enormously creative woman, entertaining, resourceful, and courageous—The Winnipeg Free Press.

Co-sponsor Alice Hale is a wellknown and much-loved Invermere potter whose original pieces grace many homes throughout the valley, and throughout Canada and beyond!

Alice has known Diana McIntosh for many years. The story is that they met on a local ski trail: Diana had fallen, and Alice’s husband made the rescue.

Since then, Alice has travelled to Banff and Winnipeg to hear Diana in concert.

Now Alice has the opportunity to present her friend once again to our Valley audiences.

Diana performs on Friday, June 6th on the Steinway grand piano at Christ Church Trinity, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $21 for adults and $10 for students, and are available at Dave’s Book Bar, Essentials, and Pynelogs in Invermere; at Trims & Treasures in Fairmont; and at N’Deco in Radium.

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May 23, 2008

Five artists featured at Pynelogs

By Jessica Gowling Pynelogs Cultural Centre

Artist William Pitcher reinterprets the Greek goddess Circe, who used magical potions to destroy her enemies.

Pynelogs invites you to the opening of their upcoming gallery show this coming Wednesday, May 28th at 7 p.m.

Enjoy artwork, appetizers and beverages while you mingle with the show’s five artists and other familiar faces of the valley.

Featured artists include William Pitcher, Penny Pitcher, Pamela Cinnamon, Kimberlee Whyte and Bev Roberts. The show runs every day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, until June 8th.

William Pitcher is a photographer whose artwork provokes viewers to analyze relationships between opposing concepts, such as past against present, technology versus humanity, and nature against machine.

Inspired by painters of the Renaissance, and through the use of everyday people, his camera and digital manipulation, William re-creates mythological female figures while also adding his own modern twist.

William is giving an artist talk titled “When Venus was a Man” on Friday, May 30th at 7 p.m. This discussion directly challenges the painting “Birth of Venus” by master Renaissance painter Botticelli, and addresses the idea of gender-bending through visual and mythological examples.

Penny Pitcher is an emerging artist who, like her husband William, uses photography and digital manipulation to create her work. Her beautifully intricate alterations of natural photography create prints boasting harmonious and rhythmic patterns within circular formations.

Similar to William’s ability to incorporate the natural figure with digitally manipulated settings, Penny seamlessly blends beauty with machine to create an outcome unlike any other photographer.

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Also exploring circular formations is mixed-media artist, Pamela Cinnamon. Using mostly paint, her body of work titled “Circumscribed: Exploring the Concept of Wholeness” investigates the concepts of wholeness, completeness, stability and synchronization. Pamela’s work establishes a sacred space, allowing viewers to access a near state of meditation or trance.

Bev Roberts is a passionate painter who personally invests herself in every image she creates. Inspired by the world around her, and imagery that “strikes her heart,” Bev’s work illustrates untraditional landscapes, beautiful flowers, and eccentric portraits.

Her demonstration of light and airiness in each image are testaments to Bev’s love and understanding of watercolor.

Also featured will be the work of the multi-faceted Kimberlee Whyte. As a veteran artist at Pynelogs, many have already had the chance to experience Kimberlee’s artwork first-hand, but if you haven’t, now is your chance.

As a skilled artist in over a dozen mediums, and being a lively woman with a passion for life, Kimberlee’s work takes on many forms, which represent her true diversity and her genuine originality.

Another installment of Cinefest 2008 is happening Monday, May 26th at Toby Theatre. Paolo Barzman’s ‘Emotional Arithmetic’ is a film of strength, courage, and resilience, which causes us to contemplate how we can heal ourselves emotionally after great turmoil in our lives.

The screening begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.

Accomplished pianist and musical wonder, Diana McIntosh, will be playing at Christ Church Trinity Friday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m.

For a night of engaging and delightful music, pick up tickets around town; they cost $21 for adults and $10 for students.

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When you start out with a new employer, you often have a choice about whether or not to join a pension or savings plan. You may even have the choice of two or more different plans.

In many cases, they are an important part of the total payment your employer gives you. Yet many people don’t give them much thought.

What do I need to know before I join a pension or savings plan? You need to know what type of plan, and whether it is a good deal for you personally.

1. What type of workplace savings plan is it?

The most common types are: • Defined benefit pension plans – these plans define how much monthly benefits you will have in the future based on the amount you are contributing to the plan through years of service. Updates are provided by statements usually sent out to pension members annually.

• Defined contribution pension plans – these plans will only update you on how much you are putting into the plan and the current value of your contributions plus growth. Defined contribution plans do not commit to paying their members a defined monthly benefit in the future.

• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plans (Group RRSP) – Group RRSPs co-ordinate monthly contributions to an RRSP through the organization’s payroll department and contributions are sometimes given or matched by the employer.

You will need someone to explain the features of the plan before you decide whether to join. You should also receive a booklet about the plan and how it works.

Most often, the information will be provided by the

plan administrator, who is usually your employer.

Make sure you find out: • How much the plan will save for you, or how much the plan will pay you when you retire 1) If you can contribute money to the plan 2) If you can choose investments for your savings.

2. Is this plan a good deal for me?

If you had a choice of plans, what type of plan would you rather have? There’s no easy answer. For example: • A good defined contribution plan or Group RRSP can work well if your investments do well. But there’s no guarantee.

For example, if the stock market drops just before you retire and the value of your investments falls, it could lower your retirement income.

• A defined benefit plan can offer more peace of mind and security. But you won’t get the full benefit unless you put in enough years to earn your full pension, or something close to it.

Without a full pension, you may not have enough money to live comfortably after retirement.

In the end, any pension plan where your employer saves money for you, or matches part of what you save, is a good deal. It’s like getting free money. The main thing is to find out as much as you can before you join a company or sign up for any plan.

Remember: A good pension or savings plan can be a great help for your future When you are job hunting, be sure to ask if the company offers a plan and what options you will have.

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May 23, 2008

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SEWER LINE VIDEO NEW INSPECTION Leanne Tegart in her new Mercer & Company showroom, across from the Invermere post office.

Furniture design gallery opens in Invermere

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff For Leanne Tegart, opening Mercer & Company was a great opportunity to combine her expertise in interior design with her husband Shawn’s custom furniture work.

The emphasis of her store is on “functional art”— furniture pieces that place just as much emphasis on design and aesthetics as on their use.

Leanne said she had to consider what the other furniture stores in town offered while setting up her store.

“I think that in Invermere it’s much better to work with them than against them,” she said. “I want to stay separate from what they do, because they don’t sell furniture like this. That’s not meant to sound rude—it’s just a totally different form of furniture.”

The Tegarts opened the store in January and have spent the intervening months renovating the space. Finally, just before the long weekend, a sign was erected announcing the store.

The space showcases her husband’s furniture, which he designs and builds at his shop near Wilmer.

His pieces are built without screws and fasteners and are all hand-joined so they can come apart more easily.

“It’s more a piece of art than it is a piece of furniture,” said Leanne.

The front showroom also features works by local artists and has an emphasis on lighting, which is Leanne’s area of expertise.

“The look a homeowner is trying to achieve—it’s

usually shown by the lighting,” she said. “I want to bring more and more lighting into the picture.”

Currently there is a display in the store by Jill MacDonald, an Invermere native who now lives in Cranbrook. Leanne is also working with two local artists to create lines of work for display in the store.

The store is still a work in progress and they are currently filling up the large space. More pieces will be added over the summer as Shawn completes them.

Leanne said she is always willing to look at new pieces for her store.

“A lot of the time you get going on what you’re used to and forget to think outside of the box,” she said. “When that kind of stuff walks in the door we don’t say no. Even if we have no space we’ll still look at it because you never know what might come in.”

In addition to the showroom, Mercer & Company also has a framing workshop in the back room, a legacy of the space’s previous occupant—Red Square Framing. Local photographer Kimberly Sanderson, whom Leanne calls a gold-star employee, runs it.

Leanne moved to Invermere from Golden five years ago and she and Shawn married two years ago.

She got her degree from the Sheffield School of Interior Design, a Canadian distance education institution.

She said she’s been surprised by the art community here.

“There are a lot of artists and a lot of culture here.

I knew that before I started, but it is a lot more obvious now that we’ve opened that there are a lot of local artists.”

Mercer & Company is located at 733-12th street, across from the post office in Invermere.

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CANOE OR KAYAK LADIES NIGHT Would you like to canoe or kayak, but don’t have anyone to go with?

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Hair Salon Open Now Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Services: Men’s haircuts $10 Ladies’ haircuts $15 Children’s cuts $7 & up Shampoo & Set $10 Colour $20 and up Perms $35 Esthetic services also available on Wednesdays only include: lash & brow tints, manicures, pedicures, facials, microdermabrasion, cold laser and body sugaring.

To book an appointment, call 342-3210 or email hair@cotr.bc.ca to book online.

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May 23, 2008

Growing natural food the focus of garden fair in Edgewater At the Edgewater “Gathering of the Greens, and Garden Fair” on Sunday, May 25th, we will have the chance to hear Brenda Bruns of the Creston community-supported Agricultural Project describe how her group started growing a supply of “natural” wheat for flour.

The Creston project includes around 100 members investing $100 each to have three different farmers grow wheat to the group’s specifications, using no herbicides, etc.

One of the crucial challenges to local agricultural production is that of marketing the product: for a farmer to plant tons of potatoes, vegetables or, in this case, wheat, there will be a guaranteed, prepaid market.

As an added incentive to the local producers, the group is encouraging local restaurants to serve one menu item from the “100-mile Diet,” which in our case we have stretched a bit to the “200-Mile Diet,” still an improvement in the local food production capacity.

As this region at one time supplied the fancy table vegetables for the Banff Springs Hotel, the Lake Louise Chateau and the Canmore area, there has been the capacity for a regular quality supply of vegetables during the high season.

Community-supported agriculture could be the stimulus to reinvigorate the local economy in other areas, and to spread the benefits of the visitor industry to the agricultural sector. The discerning traveller would have the opportunity to enjoy meals prepared from fresh produce from this area.

As a further development on this theme, a valley-

wide “clearing-house” could create a sizable market for regional produce, grains, dairy and meat products.

Climate change is a timely topic we will hear about from the dynamic Kindy Gossal from the Golden office of Columbia Basin Trust. He will update us on the findings of their ongoing research program to help basin residents cope with the coming changes.

“NatureScaping” is a field of landscape practice that puts the native plants back into the picture for the benefit of the songbirds who nest in these areas and also rely on the rough brush cover for winter food. Gerry Wilkie of Edgewater will illustrate some key practices that will enhance the back yard, or back forty for wildlife.

The plight of the honeybee, the importance of pollination to much of our food crop, the healthy aspects of honey and the efforts to save our bee population, will be the topic of Lance Cutbill’s presentation.

As honey bee inspector, he is on the front line of the study to determine what factors are at the root of colony collapse disorder and how to avoid it in this area.

There will actually be local Parsons honey for sale at the event.

Other bedding plants, preserves sellers, and gardening tradesmen are welcome to set up tables at the nominal cost of $10.

The Edgewater Recreation Society is graciously providing the venue for this event which will take advantage of the Edgewater Community Hall’s new roof over the new deck to create an “Spring Fair” atmosphere.

For booking tables or more information, call Barry Moore at 347-9668, edgeh2o@telus.net.

At The Library Living Well with Arthritis: A sourcebook for understanding and managing your arthritis

By Dianne Mosher, MD, Howard Stein, MD and Gunnar Kraag, MD Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Living Well with Arthritis is a valuable, up-todate reference for people coping with arthritis.

Mosher, Stein and Kraag describe the symptoms, investigation, treatments and medications for osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue autoimmune diseases like lupus, and rarer forms of arthritis like ankylosing spondylitis and polymyositis. They also provide an overview of other difficult-to-diagnose musculoskeletal conditions such as fibromyalgia and osteoporosis, which are often mistaken for arthritis. A chapter on medications

discusses the effectiveness and side effects of drugs commonly used in arthritis treatment.

For health management, the authors recommend the best recreational sports for people with arthritis, suggest adaptations to reduce joint pain during intercourse and debunk myths about the therapeutic value of fad diets. They also include an analysis of complementary therapies as diverse as osteopathy, chiropractic, prayer, massage, acupuncture and magnets – some deemed beneficial, some harmless and some useless.

Living Well with Arthritis is a comprehensive resource in lay language that will increase most people’s understanding of arthritis. I was interested to discover that my spinal arthritis should not be treated with chiropractic manipulation and a little disappointed to learn that no research supports any therapeutic benefit from snacking on gin-soaked raisins.

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May 23, 2008

Largest-ever group of doctors graduating Submitted by B.C. Ministry of Education The first students to earn their medical degrees as part of a ground-breaking expansion of medical education in B.C. are graduating this week from the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine, the largest class of doctors in the province’s history.

“I congratulate all 195 of this year’s graduating MDs, whose accomplishments also mark a milestone for British Columbia and for UBC’s faculty of medicine in educating more doctors to meet patients’ needs,” said Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell. “Between 1991 and 2001, not a single seat was added to medical education in B.C. We have suc-

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ceeded in dramatically expanding the program, and in educating doctors in the North and on Vancouver Island for the first time to help address shortages in those regions.”

In 2002, the government announced expansion plans for UBC’s faculty of medicine and an investment of $134 million to build the facilities to accommodate new training spaces. At that time, the faculty graduated 128 MDs a year.

The expansion was launched in 2004 in collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia, the University of Victoria and B.C.’s health authorities. Delivered at all three campuses, the program is the first four-year “distributed” system for medical education in North America.

The expanded program accepts 256 new students each year. “Doubling the number of undergraduate medical school spaces in British Columbia is part of our commitment to improving access to quality health care throughout the province,” said Health Minister George Abbott.

With the expansion of UBC’s faculty of medicine, there are now 97 family practice residencies available across 11 hospital sites in the province, and 144 spaces for doctors training in other specialities, up from a total of 128 positions in 2003.

Depending on their chosen specialty, medical grads will take between two and seven years of training in postgraduate residencies to qualify for licensing as doctors.

Climate Action Dividend

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Here are some random thoughts on golf: • In primitive society, when native tribes beat the ground with clubs and yelled, it was called witchcraft; today, in civilized society, it is called golf.

• Golf is an expensive way of playing marbles.

• Golf is a game in which the slowest people in the world are those in front of you, and the fastest are those behind.

• Golf: A five-mile walk punctuated with disappointments.

• The secret of good golf is to hit the ball hard, straight and not too often.

• There’s no game like golf: you go out with three friends, play eighteen holes, and return with three enemies.

• Golf was once a rich man’s sport, but now it has millions of poor players.

• An amateur golfer is one who addresses the ball twice: once before swinging, and once again after swinging.

• Many a golfer prefers a golf cart to a caddy because the cart cannot count, criticize or laugh.

• Don’t forget to book your tee time for the Lions’ Golf Day, July 8th, at Copper Point Golf Club. Phone 341-3392. All proceeds go to the Firefighters’ Rescue Vehicle Fundraising.

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by former golf pro Amy Alcott: “Keep your sense of humor. There’s enough stress in the rest of your life to let bad shots ruin a game you’re supposed to enjoy.”

How will you spend your $100?

Starting in late June, British Columbians will receive a Climate Action Dividend of $100. Together with new cuts to personal and business taxes and over $1 billion in climate action initiatives, the dividend is intended to help people make climate friendly choices. By making smart choices with your $100 dividend on everyday purchases like energy-efficient light bulbs, or shopping locally for produce, your decisions can make a big difference.

To learn more about the dividend and other climate smart measures, visit smartchoicesbc.ca or call 1-877-387-3332.

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VALLEY NEWS

From left to right: Nancy Jenkinson, Director of Finance at Panorama Mountain Resort; Dean Prentice, Director of Lodging at Panorama; Gary Burford, Past Panorama Fire Chief; Kirby Brown, Vice President and General Manager of Panorama; Larry Reinhardt, the contractor who built the fire hall; Greg Deck, Regional District of East

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Kootenay Board Chair; Martin Caldwell, Panorama Fire Chief; Brad Brush, Past Panorama Fire Chief; Lillian Rose, Electoral Area F Director; Eric Whittle, Director of Sales and Marketing at Panorama; Kristina Stanley, Director of Human Resources, Panorama; and Gundula Brigl, Regional District Emergency Services Coordinator.

New Panorama Fire Hall opened

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff A four-year work-in-progress came to an end last Wednesday when the new Panorama Fire Hall opened with a red-ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“It’s an exciting day,” said fire chief Martin Caldwell. “It’s been a long time coming.”

An open house and barbecue was held over the weekend for visitors to tour the new building, which still holds Panorama’s first fire truck.

The new fire hall covers 7,000 square feet and can hold five fire trucks, though the fire department currently owns just four. It also has office space, a dispatch centre, a training room, and a kitchen and lounge space for the 27 firefighters who work at the mountain.

Fun run to raise funds for Mount Nelson Athletic Park

The fire hall is designed to be self-sufficient in case the road is closed and the community is cut off, and they can improvise lodging if needed. “It’s a big improvement over the facilities we had in the past,” said Mr. Caldwell.

Talks to build a fire hall at Panorama began four years ago at the Regional District of East Kootenay. A fire protection service area was established in 2004.

The land the fire hall is built on had to be excluded from a no-development zone and there were many delays getting approvals, said emergency services co-ordinator Gundula Brigl.

Previously the fire department operated one truck out of the snow grooming building. Intrawest set up a large “fire tent” as a temporary facility while the new hall was being built.

Columbia Valley Life Sports will be hosting the third annual eight-kilometre Road Race and three-kilometre Fun Walk this Saturday, May 24th. Race start is 9:30 a.m. sharp at J. A. Laird Elementary School, located at 1202-13th Avenue, Invermere.

People of all ages are welcome to come out and participate in either the Fun Run or the longer BC-sanctioned official road race. A Nordic Pole Walking division has been added this year as well.

Participants can walk, run, stroller ride or bike the easy three-kilometre loop. This is a fun non-competitive event and is great for families and children. The eight-kilometre competitive route will take participants throughout the

The building was designed by Cranbrook-based architect Ed Jerke, who also designed the Fairmont fire hall. It is designed to be as energy-efficient as possible, with radiant heating, built-in heat exchangers, and 100-percent capture exhaust system.

Mr. Caldwell said they received a great deal of support from local businesses, who provided them with deals on many materials used in the construction.

The new fire hall also has a sprinkler system and fire break, so it can be left unattended during forest fires, while firefighters are off helping people. “There’s no worries about it burning down,” said Mr. Caldwell.

Panorama firefighters’ main duties are as first responders for local residents who are suffering from health problems or injuries, and to assist at motor vehicle accidents.

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An awards ceremony, great draw prizes and post-race refreshments will be available for all participants.

This event is a fundraiser for the development of Mount Nelson Athletic Park. Future development of the Athletic Park includes soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a basketball court and further landscaping to add to the already existing skateboard park and field house.

To register, visit columbiavalleylifesports.com, or preregister on site Friday, May 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday, May 24th from 8 a.m. to 8:45a.m. at J.A. Laird Elementary School. For more information please call Michelle Taylor at 342-8737.

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VALLEY KIDS

Top left: “Robert the Reducer” is the name of Invermere’s new recycling mascot.

Jake Wilcox, a Grade 3 student at Eileen Madson who is suffering from an eye infection in the photo, won a new bike for coming up with the name. Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, right, and Aidan Hinschberger, manager of Columbia Cycle, presented Jake with his prize.

Top right: Schoolchildren at Eileen Madson dance to the song “I See You” at their annual Spring Fest last week.

Bottom left: Children at the Little Badger Early Learning Centre enjoying the new play structure installed this month.

The playground at the Little Badger Early Learning Centre continues to be a work in progress with a sand pit, balance beam, and trike path in the plans.

Bottom right: Windermere Elementary School students took part in a fundraiser for the Grade 7 graduating class last Saturday, selling hot dogs and pop. They raised more than $370 towards their year-end graduation dinner. Thanks to Fairmont Mountainside Market for donating all the food, drinks and condiments, as well as to the parents for all their time involved.

Above all, a huge thanks to the public - it was a great success.

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Humming along Annmarie Jackson snapped this great shot last weekend with her digital camera of a hummingbird at one of the two feeders she keeps next to her deck on Fairmont Creek Road. “I can’t believe how good this picture is. That’s why I’m sending it to you,� she says.

Annmarie is going to keep trying to see if she can capture the hummingbird while it is drinking.

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A Day in Court

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Judge D.C. Carlgren has reluctantly agreed to allow a trial in the French language for a local man facing two criminal charges: causing unnecessary suffering to an animal; and causing an animal to continue to be in distress.

Judge Carlgren told the court on Tuesday, May 20th, that it will take time to assemble a French-speaking court to hear the case.

The accused man, Achim Lohse, admitted to only a “nuts and bolts” understanding of the French language but insisted a French-language trial is his right. “I’m not going to order it on that basis,” the judge told him.

However, Mr. Lohse produced a case study from 1999 in which a judge declared that, unless the crown counsel challenges a request for a trial in French, the request should be granted.

“I am not going to challenge it,” Kamloops-based Crown Counsel Alexandra Janse responded, explaining that the qualifying requirements are pretty low. She participated in Tuesday’s arraignment hearing by telephone.

Mr. Lohse, representing himself, noted that he is a citizen of France and that his wife speaks French fluently. Besides, he said, the translation requirement would result in a more careful transcript, which he expects he will need in his appeal of the case if he is found guilty.

Judge Carlgren agreed to his request to conduct the trial in French, and reserved five days for the trial due to the lengthy witness lists on both sides of the case and a charter challenge by Mr. Lohse challenging a search warrant executed during the investigation of the case. In addition to the crown’s seven witnesses, his list includes the crown counsel and two provincial judges.

Mr. Lohse complained that he had not received any documentation from

prosecutors, including the disclosure for the arraignment hearing for which they were presently assembled.

Ms. Janse did not produce reports from any of the five veterinarians she listed as expert witnesses in the case.

However, Ms. Janse told the court that Mr. Lohse was fishing for evidence she is not sure exists and it will take more time to find out. *** The following individuals were sentenced in adult criminal court in Invermere on Tuesday, May 20th, with the Honourable Judge D.C. Carlgren presiding.

• Robert B. Bradshaw pleaded guilty to care or control of vehicle with more than .08 mg percent of alcohol in the bloodstream.

The court heard police observed Mr. Bradshaw weaving back and forth across the lane. The crown noted two prior charges on his record. He was fined $800 and prohibited from driving for one year.

• Facing an array of charges stemming from an incident in Windermere, including flight from a peace officer and criminal harassment, Irving S. Nicholas pleaded guilty to charges of care or control of vehicle or vessel with more that .08 mg percent of alcohol in the bloodstream and making harassing telephone calls.

On the former charge, Mr. Nicholas was sentenced to two years of probation, an 18-month driving prohibition and 60 days in jail.

On the latter charge, Mr. Nicholas was fined $250 and sentenced to two years of probation.

• Clayton J. Willox received the statutory minimum sentence after pleading guilty to care or control of vehicle or vessel with more than .08 mg percent of alcohol in the bloodstream, a $600 fine and a one-year driving prohibition.

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Cancer donations provide help to local victims Submitted by Rosemary Clarke Canadian Cancer Society For the past two years it has been my privilege and honour to be the president of the Columbia Valley Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society. One of the questions we are most frequently asked is: “How does my donation benefit my community?” Although re-

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• While the Columbia Valley does not presently have an active local support group, patients may attend the group in Cranbrook. If anyone is interested in facilitating a new support group in the Columbia Valley, please contact Support Programs Coordinator Maureen Smith at 1-800-656-6426.

• Emergency Aid is available to assist eligible cancer patients to access cancer treatments when they are experiencing financial hardships. In 2007 we provided financial help to 77 Kootenay cancer patients.

• The Cancer Society has three Lodges in the B.C. and Yukon which provide subsidized accommodation close to treatment centres. In 2007 there were 593 cancer patients from the Kootenays who stayed in Kelowna and Vancouver. At present the cost is approximately $38 a day and includes all meals.

• Wigs and women’s headwear are offered free for use during the treatment process. One hundred and twenty-seven wigs were borrowed in the Kootenays during 2007. Wigs and headwear are available in the Kootenay’s regional Cranbrook and Trail offices.

• Camp Goodtimes offers camps for children with cancer and their families, with fun activities and coping skills.

• Free temporary breast prostheses are available to Kootenay women through our Kootenay region office in Cranbrook and permanent free breast prostheses are available through our Cancer Information Services line at 1-888-939-3333.

• Advocacy and Prevention Workshops and Presentations are held throughout the Kootenays to raise awareness by providing information to schools, business and community groups, and regional officials.

A major focus in the last two years has been in the prevention aspect for our community.

If we can help prevent cancer from happening in the first place we will all live longer and healthier lives.

Although there will continue to be many cancers that we cannot control, with the increased knowledge that we have learned from ongoing research we all have an obligation to promote healthier lifestyles.

We know that not smoking improves our health; we know that daily exercise and eating healthy foods improves our health; we know that removing carcinogens from our environment improves our health.

The Columbia Valley Unit has been proud to host a variety of community events including the Prostate Forum, the “Seven Habits of Highly Healthy People” Forum, the “Top 20 Cancer Fighting Foods” Forum and the most recent “Healthy Lawn and Garden Fair” and “Packing up the Pesticides” Forum.

The Columbia Valley is known for its generous, caring, giving communities and the Canadian Cancer Society truly appreciates your contributions and donations.

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VALLEY NEWS

Cancer Society presents awards

At the Kootenay Region Spring Council Meeting in Nelson, the Canadian Cancer Society presented four individual awards for Volunteer Achievement to members of the Columbia Valley Unit. The local unit also received the Partnership Award for Prevention Initiatives and the Door Knocker Award for continued dedication to the Door to Door Campaign.

From left to right: Phyllis Boates, Kootenay Regional President; Patti Moore, Community Action Coordinator; Christine Turnbull, President-Elect of the local unit accepting the Partnership Award; Shirley Thode-Hamilton accepting her Volunteer Achievement Award; Sheila Bonny, campaign co-chair, accepting the Door Knocker Award; Bev Palfrey accepting her Volunteer Achievement Award; and Sharone O’Brien, Regional Manager. Missing are Christine Vidalin and Lea Kotyk, who will receive their Awards in June at the Windup Luncheon.

Taylor trying out for national volleyball team Taylor Verboom of Radium, who is a member of the Thompson Rivers University Wolf Pack men’s volleyball team in Kamloops, has been invited to try out for Canada’s Junior National team.

The 6-foot, 10-inch player has accepted an invite to this month’s training camp in Winnipeg.

He joins two other team members at the tryouts.

“I’m so excited. This is a big opportunity for me,” said Taylor. “I’m really looking forward to getting back into the competitive mode.”

Said Wolf Pack coach Pat Hennelly: “It’s a great moment for Taylor and our program. We now have three of the 18 invitees for this camp. Taylor really had a strong second half of the season and played well at our spring U-21 tournament on the coast. He is starting to show his potential and should be a big factor for us in the future.”

Taylor said he’s looking forward to the experience.

“It will help me when I play with the Wolf Pack next season,” he said.

“The more reps I get, the better I’ll be.

It’ll make my adjustment to the Canada West that much easier.”

Taylor Verboom Taylor will be in Winnipeg for the selection camp beginning May 25th.

The top 12 players and two spares will then prepare for the 2008 Junior Continental Championship which is going June 28th-July 6th in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Currently Taylor is back from school and will be living with his parents Ron and Donna while he works for the summer in Radium.

Cadets planning big weekend June 13-14 On the weekend of June 13-14th, Army Cadets from around the Kootenays will converge on Invermere for a weekend of fun and training.

Officers and cadets of the 2nd platoon, Fort Steele company, based in Invermere, in partnership with the Lake Windermere and District Rod and Gun Club, will host cadets from Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden and Creston.

Between 60 and 80 cadets are expected to attend.

The exercise will be held at Lake Lillian, thanks to the generosity of Norm Hendricks, president of the Rod and Gun Club. Norm has donated the use of his property on Lake Lillian which the Rod and Gun club uses as an archery range, to the cadets for the weekend.

The theme of the exercise will be water and land navigation. The cadets have been taught the theory of navigation using map and com-

pass skills and this weekend will give them the opportunity to practise their skills in real world situations.

Canoes and instructors will be on hand to teach the cadets basic canoeing skills and then they will be shown how to navigate on the water, a skill that is a little bit different from land navigation.

The cadets will also be practising their land navigation skills as well as their bushcraft skills throughout the weekend.

On Sunday, the cadets would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to find out more about the Royal Canadian Army Cadets to come up to the archery range at Lake Lillian and see first hand what cadets is all about.

Hot dogs, coffee and, hot chocolate will be available.

For more info about Army Cadets, phone Rick Dendy at 347-9508 or 341-1509.

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• Portable Screener • Screen On-site • Gravel, Topsoil, etc. jschuck@xplornet.com

We aren’t the cheapest, JUST THE BEST!

Dunlop Contracting

Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Telephone (250) 342-4426

TAYDEN CONTRACTING

Call NOW:

688-0213

• Carpets dry in about 1 hour!

• 100% guaranteed!

• Low Moisture • No Steam • No Sticky Residue • Upholstery • Area Rugs • Wood & Tile Floors • Vehicle Interiors • Free Estimates See more online at www.heavensbest.ca

Excavating:

Jason Pike Owner/Operator

X Mini Excavator X

Bobcat Services

X

Rockwalls

X

Landscaping

X

Hauling/Clean-Up

(250)

342-5277

4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0a1K5

Bennett Construction Growing with the Tradition of Quality

• Light Framing • Renovations • Decks • Odd Jobs

C - IT DESIGNS & CONSTRUCTIONS Proud to offer my passion of stone to the Columbia Valley

Stone Masonry

250.341.1398

Kristoffer Bennett (250) 341-5030

krisbennettconstruction@hotmail.com

All Natural Stone, Brick, Block and Cultured Stone

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

Complete Automotive Repairs

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

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

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Call 341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs.

N E W S PA P E R

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • E-mail: upioneer@telus.net

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ON THE ROAD

May 23, 2008

Clockwise, from top left: Trystan, Pam, Taylor, Quintynn, Kendyl and Wyatt Hart in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico; Georgena Loucks and sister Kelly Williams with mother Winnie Loucks on her 91st birthday on a cruise to Panama; the high school’s Youth Action Team, composed of Sarah Downey, Dominique Jensen, Emily Halwa, Shelley Smith, Michelle Jensen, Sam Anders, Elesha Atwood, Kayja Becker and Caitlin Woods at the Canadian Youth Against Impaired Driving conference hosted in Fredericton, New Brunswick; Emmeline Aune in Mexico in front of the main temple in Chichen-Itza.

Their names will be entered in a draw for two tickets to a Calgary Flames game, plus a night at a Calgary hotel, courtesy of our friendly local travel agency, Travel World. The draw will be made at the end of 2008.

Please email your photos to upioneer@ telus.net.

May 23, 2008

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

ON THE ROAD

Clockwise, from top left: Skylar and Karen White in Varadero, Cuba; Al and Wendy Badley in the Abel Tasman area of New Zealand; Virginia and Bernard Gordon on Bernard’s 80th birthday on a cruise; Reg and Clara (who works with Canadian Red Cross from her home in Radium) Reinhardt in San Andres, Columbia; Natasha Barsby, 4, and sister Allison Barsby,, 7, at Disneyland.

Their names will be entered in a draw for two tickets to a Flames game, courtesy of Travel World in Invermere.

The draw will be made at the end of 2008. Email your photos to upioneer@telus.net.

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May 23, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS LOST & FOUND

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Found Gift Certificate for Portabella Restaurant. Call the Pioneer at 341-6299 to claim.

1000 Sq. ft. shop/retail space. $940/month. Minimum 1 year lease, 342-3637.

GARAGE SALE

Commercial space for lease in Radium. 1,600 sq ft, loading dock, $1,200/month, call 3417022.

Bright 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite. Cable, parking, private beach, $750/month plus DD. No partiers, N/P, Columere Park, 345-6524.

Completely renovated, bright basement suite with large windows on ¾ acre lot in Windermere.

Two large bedrooms, beautiful kitchen and bathroom with bamboo cabinets, treed yard and firepit. $1300/month, utilities included, available immediately. Please call 403-617-7625.

Fairmont: 4998 Mountain Top Drive, May 24th & 25th , 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Multi-family, lots of stuff. No early birds please.

122 10th Avenue, Saturday, May 24, 8:00 am. Antiques, household furniture, & misc.

Saturday May 24th at 1446 18th Street. All day!

2700 sq. ft. building for rent in Canal Flats. 2 commercial spaces, laundromat, 2 apartments, $1,500.00/month, 341-1030.

SUITE FOR RENT

STORAGE

CONTRACTORS: Self-contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

Radium month-to-month bright 1 bdrm lower level suites.

C/with bed, fridge, stove, couch, T.V. Utilities & cable included. &700/month plus GST. Please call 250-347-9582.

OBITUARY

PAMELA ASHBY

April 28, 1944 – May 10, 2008

It is with great sadness that we announce that Pam Ashby passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2008.

She finally lost her courageous 3 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, John and their two beloved daughters Karen and Susan.

Her sister, Helen from England was able to be with her for her last 4 weeks.

She also leaves behind some amazing quilts, 39 hand-knitted sweaters and cardigans and a “stash” of material and yarn for many unfinished projects in progress.

We would like to thank Dr. Theresa Ross for her very special and compassionate care, and also thank all the nurses and staff of Invermere & District Hospital for their wonderful and loving care.

Pam asked for no funeral or memorial service. Donations in Pam’s memory can be sent to BCSPCA, EcoJustice, or Ovarian Cancer Canada.

2 bdrm suite in Invermere.

Bright, clean, N/S, N/P, close to schools and downtown. F/S, W/ D, available June1st, 342-6842.

Fully furnished 1 bdrm basement suite. Long-term tenant, $700/month plus ½ DD, utilities included, N/P, available immediately. Call 342-3832 after 6:00 pm.

WALK TO DOWNTOWN & KINSMEN BEACH: 3 bdrm, main floor of house, separate entrance, 5 appliances, deck, view, shed, yard, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references/deposit required. $1300/month hydro/ heat included. July 1. 342-7590

CONDO FOR RENT Brand new 3 bdrm condo, 1,400 sq ft. at Pine Condominiums, underground heated parking for 1 car. $1,300/month, 403-8750214. Avail. June 1st .

HOUSE FOR RENT For rent May to September, furnished rustic cabin. Hot shower & washbasin indoors, toilet outside, wood stove. Close to Trethewey Beach, suitable for 2 persons, $500/month, 342-2994.

THANK YOU

A BIG THANK YOU FROM THE KINSMEN The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley would like to thank the following for making this year’s Home and Recreation Show a Big Success. Everyone who came out to see the Show.

All of the Exhibitors for their terrific displays.

LeAnne Spir, CanWest Propane - Jerry Jefferson, Palliser Printing, Max Helmer, Quasar Western Electric - Gary Ruault, The Valley Echo, Columbia Valley Pioneer, The Valley Peak, Norma McAndrew, Renice Oaks, Jazlyn Oaks, Sierra King, Jamie Jones, Kicking Horse Coffee, Invermere Citizens on Patrol, CKIR Radio, Columbia Valley Recreation Society – Al Turner & Phyllis Dubielewicz, Shaw Cable, School District #6 - Maintenance Staff, Grant’s Foods, District of Invermere, Fairmont Business Association, Columbia Valley Rockies, Peppi’s Pizza, Fat Boyz 2 for 1 Pizza, Sign Artists, Bistro Family Restaurant – Peter Panneton, Michelle Trachsel & Emily Walker All Donors who gave so generously to the Silent Auction in support of the Invermere Seniors’ Hall Expansion Also, Congratulations to Susie Gionette winner of the $500 Door Prize and to Charlene Fuller winner of $223 in the 50/50 Draw

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE 3 bdrm plus 1 bdrm suite.

Large lot on quiet street. Close to schools, single garage, $345,000.00, 342-7329.

Invermere, 1301 20th Street.

Beautiful 1248 sq. ft. new home in Radium. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, jetted corner tub, double sinks. Open lay-out. Full unfurnished basement, attached garage, $379,000.00 + GST, 250688-3374.

Mountain and lake view home on acreage with own buoy in Columbia Lake, near Fairmont Hot Springs. See welist.com #34571. Call 345-6226.

Spectacular home and shop, 4.3 acres, Windermere Creek/beach, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $759,000.00.

Open House on Sat. May 24 & Sun. May 25, from 12:00 pm 5:00 pm, 342-6354.

Older home in Radium, 1000 sq ft, 2 bdrm plus, 1 bath. Huge corner lot, great potential to build, $299,900.00. Call 780633-0595 or Kerry @ 347-9027.

This nicely furnished home offers 3 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood and tile flooring, awesome mountain and lake views. 2 minutes from Kinsmen Beach. A must see! $449,900.00, 1710 6th Avenue.

Open House Sat. 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

1993 mobile home, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, microwave, A/C, shed in backyard, $135,000.00.

Please call 250-270-0047.

12’ x 68’ trailer. Must be moved.

No reasonable offer refused! Call 342-1322.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE Very affordable building lot in Canal Flats. Serviced, no building commitments, $85,000.00, 403217-1022 Beautiful treed R1 lot in the new gated Estates at Copper Point.

1/3 acre with panoramic views of mountains and ”the Ridge” golf course. $269,900.00, 3429841.

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 342-2802.

STORAGE Boat, RV and Industrial Equipment Storage Fenced Compound Boats and RV’s from $50/month

Call (250) 341-1395

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May 23, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

BOATS FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2 serviced lots, 82’ x 100’, near north end of 12th Avenue, Invermere, $195,000.00 each.

Call 342-6157.

45 gal fish tank, stand and filter included, $250.00. Call 3416191.

Dining room suite. Includes hutch, table, 6 chairs, good condition, $350.00, 345-0356.

1994 Ford Escort. Great to work car, excellent shape $1,800.00.

Call Donna 342-6010.

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE

21’ 1978 Thompson fishing boat w/trailer. New rebuilt leg., new tires on trailer, includes fish finder, cover and more, $5,000.00 firm, 347-0052.

For parts, 1994 Chev ½ ton, 2 wd, regular cab, long box, HD transmission, new tires, 3425249.

2004 Harley Davidson Road King Classic, black, 14,000 km. Show room condition, $17,500.00, 342-9625

13 ½ ‘ sail boat, 2 person, $2,250.00, w/trailer. 16’ Larson ski boat, 185 inboard OMC, w/ trailer $3,995.00, 342-5249.

Lot 10 Windermere Loop Road Large 0.41 acre, Level, well in place, No building commitment, Beautiful mountain & golf course views. $289,000.00 + GST (250)342-3147 Worth Checking Out! “Life is good on the 18th hole.”

Priced for Quick Sale Lot 3 Rundle Place Canal Flats $83,900.00, 342-8662.

REVENUE PROPERTY 1600 sq. ft. Hangar at Invermere Airport Use for plane and/or boat storage. Call for details. 3426756 or 403-485-1326.

WANTED Quality queen mattress (no box). Double futon mattress, no stains. Call 342-3373.

MISC. FOR SALE Top soil, $100.00 per gravel truck load, $50.00 per pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 3420617.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617.

Commercial bakery oven, commercial freezers, coolers, and other restaurant equipment, call 341-7022.

BOATS FOR SALE

2002 Malibou Wakesetter Koehler 16HP garden tractor, VLX. Perfect boat for all water mower, rototiller, snowblower, activities. Fully loaded including snowblade, and chains, perfect pass. 3 ballasts, wedge, $3,000.00 OBO. 16’ enclosed V drive, stereo system, tower, equipment trailer, 2006 Pace, bimney top, 325 HP Monsoon engine, seats twelve. 22’ long $6,500.00 OBO, 342-5249. and much more, as well as 2000 utility flat deck trailer, 12’ lots of gear. 590 hours, full single axle tilt bed, $1,000.00, boat inspection done, perfect 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), running order. $37,900.00. Call 342-0599 342-3838 (eves).

2006 Honda lawn mower, grass bag + mulcher. Honda quality, $575.00. Kenmore washer/dryer set, great condition, $475.00, 347-9086.

Australian golf pull-cart, w/feet, hardly used, $75.00. Freespirit folding treadmill. Has calorie counter, speed, incline & pulse rate indicators. Very few miles, $650.00, 342-0624.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1994 Mastercraft Prostar 190. 5.7L Indmar, F.I. 275 HP, 473 hours. Runs excellent, well-maintained, heater, hot shower, CD stereo, spare prop.

Mastercraft trailer, $19,200.00.

Call Mike 341-5187.

15’ Runabout, 60HP motor, complete with trailer, life jackets, all covers, paddles, $2,500.00.

Call Pete’s Marina, 342-9625.

SERVICES

NOTICE We supply supplypart parts We and service and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

BLACKTOP NOW! No job too small

Driveways, Parking Lots & Driveway Sealing

1-888-670-0066 CALL

421-1482

Free Estimates!

Call Now!

18’ ocean going Kayak, Formula.

Yellow & white, includes all gear, $2,000.00. Call 403-668-9813.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 1988 Chev pick-up, 2 WD, 3 truck boxes, $2,500.00 OBO, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

1994 Chevy Camaro, low miles, $5,000.00. Call Donna 3426010.

1996 ¾ ton Ford Cargo Van E250.

Interior outfitted with metal shelves and bins, roof racks.

Ideal service vehicle, $7,000.00 OBO, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

UGLY TRUCKS

NOT JUST “UGLY TRUCKS!!”

8061B

Two 1999 Chev Astro Cargo Vans. A/C, interior outfitted with metal shelves & bins, roof racks.

Service vehicle, $9,000.00, 3425220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC 1-800-333-UGLY (8459)

CAREERS

Administrative Assistant – BC Region – Canadian Rocky Mountains This dynamic, fast-growing organization has an opening for a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Administrative Assistant, based in our Invermere office in British Columbia. Reporting to the Program Manager, Canadian Rocky Mountains, the incumbent will assume a lead role in the coordination and delivery of administrative services for NCC’s Canadian Rocky Mountain Program and supports the administrative function of three project areas and managers. Secondary and Tertiary responsibilities include general Program Support, Special Projects and Communications support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions: 1 Administration 2 Program Support 3 Communications 4 Special Projects The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and coordination of office activities for the Canadian Rocky Mountains Program, and provides varied support services for project areas/managers within the Program Area. Receive public, staff, partners, donors, and Board members in person and on the telephone. Coordinate such activities as maintaining office supplies, general purchasing, office maintenance, filing, reporting, mail and courier delivery, scheduling meeting and appointments, drafting correspondence for signature, preparing presentation materials, and preparing grant applications. Support and enhance the effectiveness of both the Program Manager and Project Managers by creating organizational efficiencies. Execute logistics for travel and field trips (donor tours) that include transportation, food, lodging, and other support needs. Create and distribute communications materials as needed. Data Base Management including use of Raisers Edge.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Demonstrated ability to organize time, manager diverse activities, and meet deadlines; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Exceptional computer skills in MS office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and internet research; Highly organized and detail oriented; Ability to support the decentralized delivery of the organizational goals and objectives of a National conservation organization; Ability to create, organize and maintain effective and efficient record keeping systems; Creativity and Flexibility

Salary Range: $19.50 – $21.50 per hour – 1 year term position with possibility of renewal. If you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in joining our team, please forward your resumé and cover letter by June 2nd, 2008 to: The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Attn: Dave E. Hillary Program Manager – Canadian Rocky Mountains PO Box 2767, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: dave.hillary@natureconservancy.ca Please visit our website at www.natureconservancy.ca

Serving all the Kootenays

DL#30421

‘03 GMC Envoy SLT LOADED, Su n Ro of MUST SEE! $16,900

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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May 23, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS VEHICLES FOR SALE

MOTORHOMES FOR SALE

MOTORHOMES FOR SALE

SERVICES

CAREERS

CAREERS

2004 Nissan Murano SE, AWD, one owner, fully loaded, wellmaintained, $27,900.00. Call 342-5247.

2006 Bayridge Park Trailer.

Electric fireplace, surround sound DVD player, 3 push-outs, Queen bedroom, microwave, full-size fridge, 2 sofa beds.

Located in Radium. Asking $29,000.00 OBO, no GST. 403823-9439 or 403-820-1641.

1980 Dodge Motorhome, new tires, excellent condition, 47,000 miles, $6,500.00, 347-0052.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 342-3569

Picturesque Painting has employment opportunities for experienced painters and helpers. Great pay, fun environment. Call Andrew, 250341-7229.

Massage Therapists and Estheticians full and part time positions available. Guaranteed wages plus medical and dental coverage. Email resumes to monica@pamperyourselfspa. com

1989 29 ½’ Jayco 5th wheel trailer. Super slide, many extras, excellent condition. $17,999.00 OBO, no GST, 250-345-2164.

Older holiday trailer to give away.

Good shape, needs wheels. Call Bob 345-6668, BellaVista.

1997 Dodge Neon, 160,000 km, good shape, $2000.00 OBO, 347-0077.

UGLY TRUCKS NO BALLOONS NEEDED GREAT DEALS EVERYDAY!!

8087A

DL#30421

2001 Super Crew 4X4, 5.4 L, MINT 106K $16,990 316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC 1-800-333-UGLY (8459)

1985 26’ Royal Classic, hard side class C motorhome, Ford 460.

New brakes, recent tune-up, 120,000.00 km, 70% tires, new awning, new fridge, new toilet, upgraded furnace. Overall good condition, $12,000.00 OBO, 342-3773.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

UGLY TRUCKS

UGLY TRUCKS

HEY WORKING MAN, WE FINANCE AND LEASE!!

GOT KIDS? SAY NO TO MINI VANS!!

8037A

DL#30421

7853A

DL#30421

2006 E-250, MAXI LOADED $19,990 WHY BUY NEW???

2000 EXURSION 4X4 9 PASS, GAS, LOADED $15,900

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

1-800-333-UGLY (8459)

1-800-333-UGLY (8459)

UGLY TRUCKS

UGLY TRUCKS

NO BALLOONS NEEDED, GREAT DEALS EVERYDAY!!

8054A

DL#30421

HOOK UP AND GO, READY TO TOW!!

8085A

DL#30421

2005 F250 4X4 V8, AUT0, PW GRP L/B, $19,995

2002 F250 XLT 2WD 6.8L, AUTO, LOADED LOW K’S $15,990

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

1-800-333-UGLY (8459)

1-800-333-UGLY (8459)

1989 Bounder Motorhome, Ford 460, 32’ class A. Generator, 3way fridge, awning, 146,000 km, $12,000.00 OBO, 342-9023.

1990 CITATION SUPREME RV, 25.5ft 5th wheel, sleeps 6, great condition, A/C, furnace, electrical hookup, full kitchen, 3pc. bath, Queen bed, sofa bed, TV antenna & cable hookup, stereo, new tires, $11,500.00 OBO, 342-2270.

9 1/2 ft. camper, 1990. Fridge, stove, toilet, $2,000.00 OBO, 688-0212.

SERVICES Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time.

A.J. Siding/Eavestroughing your continuous eavestrough specialists. We do repairs, renovations, new constructions throughout the Invermere Valley. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00pm, 342-7177.

Warbrick Towing and Salvage. Free unwanted vehicle pick-up, year-round. 24 hour towing. Doug, 342-9514 or 342-5851. Wallace, 342-6294 or 688-5083.

Now serving Invermere and area.

Williams Holdings Residential & Commercial Building Construction. Specializing in foundations and framing. Over 50 years experience, 250-2638398.

PETE’S WIFE, PAINTING Exterior – Interior Small jobs. Experience & tools.

Quality that lasts 688-0705 or 250-420-1157 Cheryl A. Hudema Clean, with drop sheets.

Handyman Connection, for all your home and yard needs!

Clean your house with a power wash. Call 342-1437.

Cleaner looking to do light housekeeping, weekly/biweekly or regular security checks. Please call Sue, 3426429 or 688-0347.

CAREERS Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities.

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 345-6365, fax 345-6348, or email bungalows@ shaw.ca 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, or fax 3426583, email ghvinvermere@ hotmail.com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

Trims and Treasures Esthetics Studio – is looking to expand its team of Professionals! We are looking for experienced, self motivated, energetic, Stylist, Manicure & Pedicure Specialists. Email resume to info@trimsandtreasures.ca

Everett Frater Enterprises Lawn Maintenance needs good, qualified staff for the upcoming season. Work Monday – Friday, no weekends. Inquire 342-5645 or 342-6116.

Wanted: Experienced Cook and Servers at Spur Valley Greens Golf Course. Accomodation available, free golf, subsidized meals and bonus plan. Call 3479051, ask for Wilma.

P/T receptionist/guest service.

Previous reception experience preferred. Proven customer service skills, mature, reliable.

Wage DOE. Email resume, info@ fusionwellnessspa.com or drop off in person 518 13 St. No faxes or phone calls please.

Anglz Hair Studio. Full time/ part time hair stylist, to start immediately. Contact Maria, 342-3227.

Housekeeper needed for Motel Bavaria. Permanent P/T with excellent starting wage and flexible hours. Call Shirley, 3479915 for interview.

The Farside Pub at Fairmont requires general manager, as well as cooks and servers.

Resumes to the Farside or fax to 342-0341.

Helna’s Stube is looking for part-time evening servers and kitchen help. Call 347-0047 or email mail@helnas.com

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

Employment Resources for the Valley 1313 – 7th Ave • 250.341.6889 • cvec@cyberlink.bc.ca The Government of Canada has contributed funding for this initiative.

COLUMBIA RIVER KAYAK AND CANOE We are looking for mature persons to work June-September, who have an interest in the Columbia river wetlands and river system, love water sports and enjoy working with the public. Full-time and part-time positions available, with competitive wages and a positive outdoor working environment.

• No kayak or canoe experience required, but would be an asset.

• Weekend and some evening shifts will be required.

• Class 4 drivers licence required, or will be willing to obtain.

Please e-mail your resume to Penny at: paddle@ColumbiaRiverOutfitters.com

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS VIVA BARISTAS! VIVA LA REVOLUTION! A revolution is brewing at the Kicking Horse Café. A revolution ¿red by the desire to create the ultimate cup; in two words, Espresso Perfection. Kicking Horse Coffee is searching for inspired and creative revolutionists to join the movement by pouring their heart and soul into creating tantalizing concoctions to stimulate the taste buds and reinvigorate the soul.

As a BARISTA you will join the ranks of Kicking Horse Coffee craftspeople creating coffee and espresso based drinks and providing a level of service that is second to none. Pulling the perfect shot, transforming milk into rich, velvety decadence and sharing your art with the masses, will not be so much a job as it will be a vocation. We will supply the tools and training – you will work the magic.

In addition to teaching you more than you ever could have imagined about coffee, we will provide our revolutionists with a steady paycheck, extended health and wellness bene¿ts, competitive wages, staff fun days, paid day-off birthdays, and the opportunity to work with one of the ¿nest teams in the country!

To enlist, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

Move ‘em on, head ‘em up, Head ‘em up, move ‘em out, Move ‘em on, head ‘em out Rawhide!

As MATERIAL HANDLER extraordinaire, you will work closely with Kicking Horse Coffee’s Roasting and Packaging Teams, organizing, orchestrating and staging the roasting and packaging areas, as well as being responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the warehouse. Priorities will include but are not limited to: • • •

Daily loading and unloading of trucks using mechanized forklifts and pallet jacks.

Daily green bean and production inventory transport and staging Organization and cleanliness of receiving area and warehouse

Ideal candidates must be: • Organized, energetic, physically fit and capable of short periods of heavy lifting • Positive, self motivated with a glass “½ full” disposition.

• Flexible and adaptable given the continually changing nature of work.

Preference will be given to individuals with previous forklift and warehousing experience.

In return you can expect: A positive and supportive year-round work environment, great health and wellness benefits, competitive wages, professional development opportunities, legendary staff “fun days”, paid day-off birthdays, and a steady pipeline to satisfy the most discerning addiction, To saddle up, please email your application to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee.com or fax 250-342-4450.

We will contact successful cowpokes!

Northstar Hardware The Natural Home and Erin Reid Design are currently seeking appplicants for full and part-time positions.

• Do you love furniture, accessories and home décor, have interest in interior design and sales and working with people?

If yes, read on…

• Part-time greenhouse help • Full-time self motivated in-store help

Competitive wages, benefit plan, submit resumes in person 410 - Borden St.

342-6226

The Ideal Candidate will: • • • • • • •

Have the ability to work independently and as a team player.

Be organized, energetic, positive and self motivated.

Be interested in home interiors and variety in the work place Have strong computer skills.

Have outstanding people skills.

Have fun doing your job.

Have long term career interests.

Please apply in writing with resume and letter of interest to: The Natural Home, Box 98, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

Deadline for applications – June 10th, 2008

We are currently seeking energetic, service driven people, dedicated to maintaining our guest and owner experience while at our luxury resort, located on The Springs Golf Course. We are committed to extraordinary service and a great work environment. Full time and part time positions available.

Guest Services Supervisor Customer service, detail orientated person to oversee daily operations of our Welcome Center. Weekend and evening shifts are required. Scheduling, training, maintaining accurate records, daily audits, revenue management and employee relations are all important aspects of this position.

Guest Services Agent Customer Service and front desk experience is an asset but not necessary. A great work ethic, positive attitude and strong computer/communication skills, is what we hope you have to share with us. Responsible for check in/check out, reservations, room assignments and customer service.

Housekeeping Attendants Detail oriented, energetic room attendants needed to clean our condominium suites. Full time or part time hours available.

Bighorn Meadows Resort offers a competitive salary/health bene¿t package and is committed to providing a superior guest/employee experience.

Ability to work weekends and shift work is mandatory.

Interested applicants please forward your con¿dential resume to: generalmanager@bighornmeadows.ca

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Has openings for

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Local builders create teen centre in Nicaragua Submitted by Cathy Dalrymple Toby Creek Custom Woodworking

Top: Doug Charlton worked on an orphanage first; centre: the Hope Centre will be a haven for local teens; bottom: Cathy Dalrymple nailing rafters in the blistering heat.

I recently had the opportunity to join my friend Doug Charlton on a volunteer work mission to Nicaragua, which is situated north of Costa Rica in Central America, and has had its share of corruption and poverty which is still very evident today. Many children can’t go to school, and health services are difficult to come by in rural areas.

Doug had been introduced to their plight through his brother. Doug’s brother had been to Nicaragua as a doctor and Doug had gone there on a missionary tour to help with an orphanage.

Speaking with Doug, I was inspired by the tales of orphans encircling him with hugs and great smiles of delight, the camaraderie of a positive work force and aid workers filled with appreciation for the work they had done. The spirit in which the projects were built moved me and I wished to help. The next project was to be a Hope Center in the small rural town of Tecolostote.

The project in mind was to be a multi-purpose building where locals could go for medical attention, youth leadership and spiritual guidance at the hand of Pastor Paul Heier and his delightful wife Thania.

It was to be called a Hope Center as it was the pastor’s hope to guide the youth of Tecolostote to a more productive future. Many of the teens, he realized, were falling into bad habits, doing drugs and joining gangs. The village is devoid of strong male role models since the men need to travel to other areas for work. With Pastor Paul’s guidance, many teens were already changing their lives. There was also an issue of available health care and with a Hope Center in the town, people wouldn’t have to travel to the next town for help.

The project material was donated by a construction company from Kelowna, and organized by a project manager from Kelowna. At the other end was Pastor Paul Heier, dealing with the red tape of

obtaining the container and organizing local men to help as labourers for the job. We were anxiously awaiting the call that the materials arrived in Nicaragua safely before booking our flights. Having rescheduled twice due to shipping snags, we wanted to be sure the materials made it safely.

We finally arrived about 8 p.m. in Managua, got a room for the night and were up at 5:30 a.m. to begin our day.

After a two-hour drive to the small town of Tecolostote, we were on the job. The shipping container was at Pastor Paul’s house and final unloading was in action. After helping here we were quickly shuttled to the nearby job site and immediately began construction. By end of day one we had two walls up and a grin on our faces.

This pace was kept for the next 11 days. The heat was intense and until we erected walls there was no relief from the sun. By the end we had completed the construction with windows and doors hung, the metal roof on, cedar siding finished and two rooms drywalled. We used a completely different construction method than seen in Nicaragua. They have mostly block and stucco. The locals were taken aback by the speed and style of our Canadian construction.

I met some of the most incredible people and brought back with me many wonderful memories. I think one of the greatest moments was on our second-last day of construction when Pastor Paul’s wife and the local teachers and children gave us a wonderful sendoff. The children gathered in the school playground across from the job site for singing and traditional dance, followed by speeches of thanks and hugs from the children, teachers and health nurse.

This was a first in what I hope to be many volunteer jobs to this region.

Doug and I are already thinking about the next project, which is to be a small school house for mentally-challenged children. For more information Google “Hope for Nicaragua” or “Mision Hispana.”

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May 23, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH

Blessed assurance

By Jared Enns Lake Windermere Alliance Church We all want to know where we are headed in life. We want our lives to count for something.

There is a desire rooted deeply within each of us to find fulfillment. We want to know at the end of the day that the effort and energy and sacrifice that we give out are actually worth it.

Coupled with this is a need for confirmation from friends, family or some external source that verifies we are headed in the right direction. Proverbs 3:5-6 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” God knows where He wants us to head in life . . . it’s just not always easy for us to see.

I am not usually one for forwarding emails, but one has crossed my inbox lately that bears sharing. It confirms the trust that we can place in God and it restates the timeless truth of Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd” That’s Relationship “I shall not be in want” That’s Supply “He makes me to lie down in green pastures” That’s Rest “He leads me beside still waters” That’s Refreshment

“He restores my soul” That’s Healing “He leads me in paths of righteousness” That’s Guidance “For His name sake” That’s Purpose “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” That’s Testing “I will fear no evil” That’s Protection “For You art with me” That’s Faithfulness “Your rod and staff they comfort me” That’s Discipline “You prepare a table before my enemies” That’s Hope “You anoint my head with oil” That’s Consecration “My cup overflows” That’s Abundance “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life” That’s Blessing “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord” That’s Security “Forever” That’s Eternity If you are looking for guidance in your life, if you need affirmation, challenge, or confirmation of your life’s direction, there is no better place to turn than the timeless truth found in God’s Word, the Bible. For further search, try out Micah 6:8, Jeremiah 29:11, or Psalm 1 for starters.

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