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(1947-2009) The Fisherman Says “So Long” Dennis Hemus passed away Tuesday June, 23rd, 2009 at the Invermere Hospital. be greatly missed by fe Sheila, daughters mberly (Dustin) melgarn and Cassidy Hemus-Frankenberger grandsons Vaughn and Wade.

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Sixty-two-year-old “He was very close Dennis Hemus was a with his family,” Wayne fighter. From the mosaid. “He liked to take ment he was diagnosed them fishing and I think with multiple myeloma he would have been keen in 2001, Dennis vowed to take his grandsons out to accomplish as much and spend some time in as possible in the time the woods with them as he had left. And not just they got a little older.” for him, but for others as Dennis was known well. for his passion for the “When he got someoutdoors, especially fishthing in his mind, he got ing. “He was about as it done,” said close friend good a fly fisherman as Dennis Hemus on Nine Bay Lake last year.

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Photo submitted by Jim Coy you will ever meet,” said That ethic applied Roscoe Dalke, who beitself when he began rallying to have the federal gov- friended Dennis when he moved to the valley from ernment lower the price of the cancer drug called tha- the west coast in 1986. lidomide. Dennis had been taking thalidomide for “On our Rotary hike last year, he couldn’t hike, two years and the cost was covered by the B.C. Cancer so he did a lot of fishing. He said, ‘I’ll show you how Agency, but his real concern was for other patients, to cast and I guarantee you’ll catch a fish within five who could pay up to $4,200 a month for the drug. casts.’ He was right, I caught one in three.”

After hundreds of letters, phone calls and many Before moving to the valley, Dennis owned a fishhours of research, Dennis succeeded in his crusade. ing camp on the coast and was a great teacher.

On January 31st, 2008, the Patented Medicine Prices “Dennis tried to teach everyone to fish, whether Review Board of Canada ruled to regulate the cost of they wanted to or not,” Wayne said with a laugh.

Aside from being a great fisherman, he was also a thalidomide.

“I think what he did was admirable,” Wayne said. great cook. “Dennis loved to cook fish and he would “In his condition, he was quite sick, but he still pro- always have people over,” Wayne said. ceeded to do it – and it wasn’t for him, it was for other Dennis was also a devoted Rotarian. He was inpeople who needed it. I think that speaks for itself.” strumental in developing Loop the Lake. Even when Dennis passed away on Tuesday in the Invermere he was ill, Dennis stayed very involved in Rotary. “He and District Hospital, after an eight-year battle with was Mr. Loop the Lake,” Roscoe said. “Just last week multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood. Given two we took a drive and checked out the course.” years to live at the time of diagnosis, Dennis beat the A private family memorial service will be held this odds – another example of his tenacious personality. week. His family requested that people send donations Dennis is survived by his wife Sheila, his daughters in his memory to their favourite charity.

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Valley NEWS

Hit-and-run truck driver still at large

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff A 44-year-old Alberta man is recovering in a Calgary hospital after being knocked off his motorcycle last Friday by a white pickup truck on the hill above the Athalmer bridge.

The man, whose name has not been released, is suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his face and his left hand.

The driver of the pickup, who kept driving after the collision at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 19th, is still at large.

Brynley Tourond of Fairmont Hot Springs was driving into Invermere after playing a game of golf when he came upon the scene.

“I turned the corner and I saw vehicles lined up on either side of the road,” he said. “Then I saw the two bikes in the other lane and a man lying on the ground covered by blankets.”

Brynley, who is trained in Level 3 first aid, jumped out of his vehicle and joined several other people who

had stopped to help the leather-clad motorcyclist, who was lying on his back.

“The first thing he said to me was: ‘Find my fingers!’” he said. “He had a two-centimetre gash in his forehead, and his fingers were road-rashed right off.”

Brynley didn’t see how many fingers were missing, because the man’s hand was wrapped in a blanket.

The motorcyclist’s female companion was standing by the man’s side, sobbing. The man’s 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle was damaged and lying on its side, leaking fluid, but her motorcycle was upright.

Brynley said that half-a-dozen people were looking in the ditch for the man’s fingers.

“When I got there, he was panicky at first, but I told him to calm down – that he was going to be OK,” Brynley said. “More than anything, he was pissed off that the guy had hit him and run away.”

Brynley said that the man’s vital signs and breathing seemed to be fine, but he suspected the victim had a spinal injury.

The fact that he was wearing a helmet, he said, more than likely saved the man’s life.

Brynley stayed with the victim for 20 minutes until the ambulance arrived, then helped paramedics strap him to a spinal board and transport him into the ambulance.

“Before they left for the hospital, he looked at me and said, ‘If you find that guy, bring him to me,’” Brynley said.

“He was angry more than anything when we got him in the ambulance, so that was a good sign.”

Meanwhile, Brynley’s friend Taylor Verboom of Radium Hot Springs, who was driving in a separate vehicle after the pair had finished their golf game, also stopped and directed traffic until authorities arrived.

Police are still investigating the cause of the incident. According to Staff-Sergeant Marko Shehovac of the Columbia Valley RCMP, the pickup, believed to be a 2001-2003 Ford, was driving up the hill when it entered the far right lane and struck the motorcycle, which was travelling up the hill in the same direction.

RCMP may have paint samples from the vehicle, but are still waiting for confirmation. If you have any information, call the RCMP at 250-342-9292.

Local crime has dropped 41% this year

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Every cloud has a silver lining. For the Columbia Valley, the silver lining in the recession’s cloud is a drastic drop in crime.

The local RCMP detachment has recorded 262 investigations or complaints so far this year, down 41 percent from the same time period last year.

Last year, from January 1st to June 15th, 2008, the detachment recorded 442 investigations or complaints.

“It is a dramatic change,” Staff-Sergeant Marko Shehovac told Invermere council this week. He attributes the decline to the change in the economy.

“I believe the economic times we are presently experiencing have had an impact on the area, and it will be interesting to see if this summer reveals the same drop in statistics,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said.

Some of the crimes that Invermere saw last year were related to the construction boom, he added.

“The construction boom that this area was experiencing in 2008 is now the opposite for 2009,” he said. “We had a large migration of transient workers to fill the need of the construction demand.”

But Staff Sgt. Shehovac said he thinks the Columbia Valley will continue to see problems with drugs and alcohol – it’s the nature of the beast.

“Because of all the people who come into the valley on vacation to relax and party, there is a need for local drug traffickers who will profit from the temporary population,” he pointed out.

A large percentage of crime in the area is perpetrated by a small group of habitual offenders, but “we know who they are,” Staff Sgt. Shehovac said.

“It’s a game. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. But we are going to tackle it and keep the community safe as much as we can.”

At Tuesday’s council meeting, Councillor Al Miller asked Staff Sgt. Shehovac if the province has recognized the increase in crime here over the summer. “Is there extra money coming to this area to do some extra police work?” he asked.

Staff Sgt. Shehovac said that the detachment has an extra $7,000 in its budget in July and August to allow for seasonal policing. Current police officers on staff pick up extra shifts.

He also told council that the detachment has been promised more full-time, year-round staff, despite the drop in crime.

“Columbia Valley detachment has been identified as a top priority for two additional police officers and one additional public servant, as funding permits,” he said.

Currently the detachment has one staff-sergeant, two corporal supervisors, and nine constables – one posted in Radium.

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By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff A rash of malicious vandalism in the District of Invermere will cost taxpayers more than $3,000.

In several days, 17 street signs were damaged or stolen from the district, including four stop signs.

“People need to be made aware that the removal of stop signs at an intersection can lead to injury and even death,” said Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser.

“In the United States they have been successful in charging people with manslaughter if someone was injured.”

Destruction of this magnitude is unusual for the District of Invermere, Mr. Prosser said.

“It’s been a while since we’ve had a big tear-down,” he said. “We’ve had the odd sign knocked down by a vehicle in the winter, but that is understandable.”

According to Mr. Prosser, most of the activ-

ity occurred on the weekend of June 12th and 13th throughout the community. A path of destruction led from the downtown core to 13th Street, near J. Alfred Laird Elementary School.

“It’s concerning to me because the general taxpayer pays for the replacement of that infrastructure,” he said. “Three thousand dollars in one weekend is a substantial amount.”

In addition to stop signs, other warning signs indicating school zones and speed bumps were also taken.

Other street signs were bent around their posts, making them impossible to read.

Mr. Prosser said they have no clue who is behind the vandalism, but he is urging residents to keep their eyes open and report any suspicious activity in the community.

If you have any information on the thefts, or see any indication of vandals, contact the Columbia Valley RCMP at 250-342-9292.

RCMP Report

By Staff-Sergeant Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley Detachment • On Monday, June 15th, the Columbia Valley detachment responded to a break-and-enter and theft on the Industrial Road near the District of Invermere water treatment plant at 7 a.m. A number of tools were stolen from a locked construction trailer.

• On Monday, June 15th, the Columbia Valley detachment attended the Radium Lodge, where an office window was smashed, allowing entry into an office. Nothing appeared to have been stolen.

• On Wednesday, June 17th, RCMP began investigating a theft of cheques from a private

residence between the dates of February 27th and April 14th. As a result of the theft, a fraud/forgery investigation is ongoing. The victim supplied the police with the name of a suspect. The investigation is continuing.

• On Wednesday, June 17th, at 8 p.m. a 30year-old Invermere male was arrested for robbery and theft. The robbery involved the taking of a family vehicle, when threats were used. The robbery involved the Valley Alley, where the suspect took money from the till. A video camera was able to assist in the investigation. This same male is suspected in a number of similar thefts in Invermere and Radium. The male is presently in custody and will appear before a justice of the peace.

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June 26, 2009

Thanks for the great ride, Brian

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley’s mountain biking community was shocked last week when one of their riders died on the trail.

Brian Johnson of Invermere, 54, was biking with a group of friends near Toby Creek when he went into cardiac arrest last Wednesday evening.

Close friend George Oliver said Brian died doing what he loved best.

“Earlier that week he said, ‘If I died, I would like it to be on my skis or on my bike,’” said George.

“I guess he got his wish – he just got it way too soon.”

The night he died, Brian and 15 other cyclists were riding a trail known as the north canyon, part of the Lake Enid loop located west of Invermere.

Anxious to get started, Brian pulled in front and rode about 400 metres ahead of the group. This wasn’t uncommon for Brian, so group members didn’t give it a second thought.

At a fork in the trail, unbeknownst to the others, Brian turned right onto a trail that led into a deep gully. The group took the left fork, which led around the gully. Thinking Brian was still ahead of them, the riders cycled for another 20 minutes before heading back along the trail through the gully.

At the bottom, they found Brian lying on the ground. His helmet was off, his gloves off, his broken chain set aside and his bike lying on top of him.

It is presumed he was trying to fix the chain when he died.

While the cause of death is still under investigation, Dr. Mike Walsh of

Brian Johnson’s enthusiasm for life will be long remembered by many valley friends.

Invermere, one of the bikers who found Brian, confirmed that he suffered ventricular arrhythmia that caused cardiac arrest. He said Brian died within seconds and would have felt little pain.

Brian had been dead for at least one hour before he was found. Dr. Walsh said even if he had been present, he wouldn’t have been able to save Brian without a defibrillator – an electronic device that administers an electric shock to the chest wall in an attempt to restore the normal heart rhythm.

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Brian, owner of Purcell Electrical, moved to the valley seven years ago from Calgary. He has been biking with the Wednesday night crew ever since, where he became friends with George and others including Darcy Lehr, Larry Meadows and Jordy Kirk.

Aside from skiing and mountain biking, coffee was a large part of Brian’s life. “He had a little saying: ‘I want to be in love, ride my bicycle and drink good coffee’ in a frame on his desk,” George said. “That was Brian.”

Brian will be remembered for his passion, his boyish energy and his mischievous personality.

“I remember one time we were riding on our annual bike trip to Moab, Utah, and Brian’s brother Bruce stopped to fix his bike,” George said.

“While Bruce was fixing his bike, Brian hid three or four big rocks in the pack that Bruce had taken off. He rode with them in his pack the whole day, and when Bruce finally figured it out he just laughed and laughed.”

Another friend, Larry Halverson, recalls Brian’s easy-going personality.

“He loved Peppi’s Pizza, so lots of days my wife Heather and I would be sitting on the deck and we would see him drive by in his yellow jeep, heading to Peppi’s,” Larry said. “Or sometimes he would just pull into the driveway and stop in . . . it’s going to be tough to adjust to not seeing Brian, because he was always around.”

Brian is described by friend Jami Scheffer as a generous guy with a love for adventure. But above all else, she said, his true affection was for his friends.

“He loved all of his friends – he was like the best friend ever,” she said.

Brian is survived by his daughter, 25-year-old Caitlin, and her partner Francois, of Edmonton; his mother Betty of Calgary; and his siblings Bruce (Christina), Beverley (Richard) and Kathleen (Peter).

A memorial service was held on Wednesday. At the request of his family, Columbia Valley Cycling Society will build a bike trail in his memory. Mail donations to: Columbia Valley Cycling Society, Box 2709, Invermere, V0A 1K0, marked “Brian Johnson Fund.”

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This little First Nations girl is Millie Joseph, a member of the Columbia Lake Band, taken during the 1950s at an early Windermere Fall Fair.

Millie was the daughter of Camille and Mary Justine Joseph. She is now deceased, but her family members including sister Eva Joseph and nephew Danny Burgoyne still live on the reserve.

The photograph was taken by Hal Bavin, part of the collection donated by his family to the Windermere District Historical Society after his death.

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

The recent lawsuit by a man whose wife died after they were lost in the mountains outside Golden should not be happening.

The bereaved widower is suing the RCMP and Golden and District Search and Rescue, among others, after being lost for nine days. Apparently the search for the missing couple was delayed due to a communication breakdown between the RCMP and Search and Rescue. Eventually, the man was found alive but his wife had already succumbed to the elements.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the survivor, who must have endured an unbelievable ordeal. However, a lawsuit is not the way to address this issue.

Our Search and Rescue personnel are volunteers who give freely of their time and effort, sometimes risking their own lives in the process. To face a lawsuit because they failed to find somebody in time is an insult to all Search and Rescue organizations.

The potential resulting cutback or suspension in their services is also alarming for everyone who might need them in the future – especially in our corner of the wilderness.

An important point is that the couple at Golden chose to ski out of bounds, putting themselves at risk.

People who take this step, in spite of numerous warnings, must accept the consequences, however tragic. At the very least, the man who is suing, and anyone who needs to be rescued because of his own folly, should be charged for the full financial costs of the rescue.

There also needs to be an iron-clad insurance policy in place for all Search and Rescue personnel so that they are protected from legal proceedings. These volunteers must also be fully covered for health costs and workers’ compensation benefits, in the event of their own injury or death while searching for others.

The recent lawsuit is a wake-up call that will draw attention to this issue and, hopefully, result in a society that is safer both for the seekers, and the lost.

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No bailout for mill contractors Dear Editor: Re: Canfor and Tembec mill closures.

Yes, it’s a very tragic thing for everyone involved.

You get all kinds of worry from mortgages, car, personal bills and medical and dental payments.

Most newspapers and politicians seem to only talk about the consequences for mill and planer workers. They fail to mention the contractors and their crews. They also have huge equipment payments as well as mortgages and car payments, etc.

They have payments that would make us all shudder and they get an average of four to six

months off every year. There doesn’t seem to be any government money or bailout for them.

There are also all the support businesses in the valley – for instance, tool shops, equipment sales and so on – who will lose the majority of their business.

It is going to be a rough time in the valley.

We need to get a lot more attention from local, provincial and federal governments on this problem, or we will all suffer.

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Picture postcard no place for power plant Dear Editor: Pushers of private energy projects would have readers believe that a wellknown environmental organization supports private power on our local rivers. However, the Suzuki Foundation actually reinforces concerns that Wildsight and many local residents have with indiscriminate private applications on Kootenay rivers. Here are three main concerns: 1. No overall land use planning process studying which areas are too environmentally sensitive, remote, expensive, etc.; 2. No overall plan, 600 active applications and nobody is looking at cumulative impacts; 3. Need for better environmental regulations.

We share those but add — from the prospective of the Kootenay consciousness — the community test. If these private power projects are so great, then let them meet the test of community approval. Instead, local governments, stakeholders and residents are completely excluded from having any influence on the process. Nowhere is this more evident than with the proposed Glacier/Howser Project.

Invermere residents are aware of this project. But new applications spring up daily like mushrooms after rain. For instance, there is a 48-megawatt proposal (a substantial size but conveniently below what would trigger an Environmental Assessment) on the Upper Wood River. This is a pristine remote wilderness where the timber licensee has voluntarily agreed to forgo logging because

the ecological, wilderness and historical values are so significant.

It’s a magical, majestic mountain setting. With towering peaks, vast primeval forests, and pristine lakes, it’s a Canadian postcard come to life, a landscape unchanged by time. This is wilderness without roads, protected from timber harvest, the only place David Thompson explored that he could still recognize 200 years later. Ancient trees of a rare interior rainforest preside over critical connectivity corridors for wildlife, like the endangered mountain caribou, moose and grizzly bears. Pristine creeks and rivers teem with fish.

And the forest company recognizes all this to the point that there is a legal variance to the Kootenay Boundary Land Use Plan, but none of this has any influence on private power. What we have agreed upon in the past doesn’t matter. A private entity can push a road into this wilderness and harness a wild river that has hardly seen a canoe or kayak, let alone a power plant.

In the future, if you do travel into this area or any of the many other places hosting private power projects that might also be your regular back country stomping grounds, you may very well be met with a fence and signs warning you, “Danger� and “No Trespassing� and security guards. Beyond the fence will be a huge excavator, ripping up the creek and riparian vegetation and leaving you wondering why private power companies don’t have the same restrictions that forest companies do.

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Federal funding allows Advice for job-seekers pulp mill to stay open Dear Editor:

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Tembec retracted its decision to shut down the Skookumchuck pulp mill last week.

On June 11th, the Quebec-based forest products company announced that the pulp mill would take a twoweek sabbatical starting June 29th.

However, a funding announcement by Natural Resources Canada on June 17th reversed Tembec’s decision.

Yvon Pelletier, executive vicepresident, said on June 19th that the shutdown was cancelled.

“While market conditions remain difficult, the recently announced Green Transformation Program and some modest improvement in pulp pricing and fibre economics have sufficiently altered operating

conditions to the point where running the mill is a better course of action,” Mr. Pelletier said.

The federal government will invest $1 billion in Canadian pulp and paper producers through the Green Transformation Program.

Pulp producers will be eligible to receive 16 cents per litre of black liquor, a biomass byproduct of the chemical pulping process that has long been used by pulp producers to generate energy for their mills.

The funding must be spent within three years on capital expenditures that improve energy efficiency and environmental performance.

The program echoes a black liquor tax credit that is available to U.S. pulp and paper producers, which was severely limiting Canadian producers’ ability to compete economically.

It’s that time again – young grads looking for their first job. Personally, I never had a resume or such, but as an employer I have seen hundreds, some consisting of 20 pages or more. As far as I am concerned, don’t pay any attention to the ad, don’t even think about looking for a job without a professionallymade resume.

A resume worth reading consists of a single sheet, handwritten – yes, long-

hand – then your employer can see that you can read and write, since a high school diploma is no guarantee of that.

Just state your age and experience, if any, and maybe what you would like to do.

Forget saying what you would like to get paid, get the job first and let your employer see what you can do, if anything.

Gunner Jorgenson Ex-employer, Invermere

Suspend conservation tax Dear Editor: With our economy the way it is, do we need more taxes? Until the economy turns around, scrap the parcel tax or put a rain cheque on it. With Canfor’s mill shutting down for an indefinite period, the applications for employment insurance and social welfare benefits are up by 47 percent since March. We are forced

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June 26, 2009

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Dear Editor: As the 2008-2009 school year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the success of our students and recognize the key contributions of staff, parents and the community. It is this shared commitment that is essential in supporting students to realize their goals and we extend sincere appreciation to each of you for your contributions.

In reflecting on the successes our students have achieved we think of their academic achievements, their athletic pursuits which have brought honour for students, their coaches and schools, and the fine arts and technical accomplishments which our students have demonstrated. With each of these reflections, we think of the student leadership which underlies each accomplishment.

We celebrate the success achieved by students who have met or exceeded their goals. We encourage all students to continue to do their best as they move closer to reaching their goals which at times may seem insurmountable. With the partnership of dedicated parents, skilled professionals, a supportive community and motivated learners, each student will know the personal joy of accomplishment.

Planning is the key to success.

The Board of Education collaborated with a broadly representative group of staff, students, parents and community members to develop the focus for the next five years: District Directions 2013. This District planning addresses five key areas: Our Culture, Our Students, Our Staff, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Involvement and Engagement. A District Directions status report was presented at the May 2009 Regular Meeting of the Board and is posted on the SD6 website, www.sd6. bc.ca. Click on ‘Documents’ and scroll down to ‘District Directions 2008-

2013’. We encourage you to review this report and to have a look at the attached reports which are posted in the same location on the website. We would also be pleased to receive any input or suggestions which would assist the district in enhancing our work and our success.

As we approach the end of June, we celebrate and recognize a number of transitions. Sincere congratulations are extended to those students graduating and we wish them every success in their future. We thank our community partners who each year support students through generously providing scholarships and bursaries.

The end of June sees many students completing their education in one school as they look forward to the transition to beginning the next level of their education in a new school in the fall and we wish our students every success in their new schools. We also look forward to welcoming students who will begin kindergarten in September and those students new to our communities. We also congratulate those staff members who are retiring or who have resigned to accept new pursuits and we thank each of you for your dedication and valued contributions over the years.

Parents and guardians, we extend our sincere appreciation for your support as you encourage your children to take time to read, explore new learning and prepare to return to school in September, having had an enriching and stimulating summer. We trust that each of you, as valued members of the Rocky Mountain School District community, will have a relaxing, enjoyable and refreshing summer.

On behalf of the Board and Administration of School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), Roberta Hall, Board Chair; Bendina Miller, Superintendent of Schools

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 11

June 26, 2009

Out-of-control fireworks fuel concern

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A spate of small fires caused by fireworks has sparked discussion about a bylaw to ban the pyrotechnics.

Revellers in Fairmont have inadvertently caused two small grass fires over the last month. While the party-goers were able to put out the fires themselves, it is a cause for concern for residents, community leaders and fire crews.

Wendy Booth, Director of Area F in the Regional District of East Kootenay, is “asking around about the casual use of fireworks to see if there is any interest in moving forward in any direction,” she said.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District, around Golden and Revelstoke, passed a bylaw in January to ban the sale, possession and discharge of fireworks without a permit.

Ms. Booth said the regional district is not considering a similar bylaw at this stage.

“I’m still gathering information and getting an understanding from the regional district on how to proceed if that is the direction we want to go. No decisions have been made at this time,” she said.

Worried about the safety of his community, Fairmont resident Mervin Weselowski says fireworks

use has blown out of control.

“Usually fireworks are purchased and set off for special events like Canada Day and New Year’s, but now it’s a weekly event and there’s nothing that can be done about it,” he said.

“If you ask anyone they’ll tell you it’s getting out of hand and something has to be done about it,” he said.

“In a lot of cases some of these people are intoxicated and that’s not good.”

Windermere residents are also having problems.

“People here have found the same thing; some have been instrumental in putting out small fires,” said Anne Picton, president of Windermere Community Association. “Something needs to be done to stop people from setting off fireworks at inappropriate times and in inappropriate surroundings.”

Windermere and Fairmont fire chief Jim Miller said there are steps people can take to discharge fireworks safely.

“If you do purchase fireworks and there is no ban on them, be careful where you set them off. Find a big open area so you can see where they go. All too often they will land in the trees and no one will notice until it goes up in flames,” he said.

Fireworks are particularly dangerous in summer, Mr. Miller said.

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“When we have an area that is tinder-dry like this, it is a danger.”

Last summer, he said, he received a call about an incident in Black Forest Heights. A driver and his passenger were driving around the area, discharging fireworks from the window of the car. “When people do stuff like that it ruins it for everyone,” he said. “A lot of people are good with it, but it always falls into the hands of the young and the drunk.

“I am not advocating not having any fireworks ever, but it should be for special events by licensed professionals.”

Al Miller, a councillor in Invermere, stocks fireworks at his Home Hardware and thinks that banning fireworks is going too far.

“I don’t agree with taking the enjoyment of fireworks away because of a few people being irresponsible,” he said.

“If people follow the proper procedures, there should be no issue.”

Kym Walstrom, owner of Popcorn And A Movie in Fairmont, warns her customers to be careful when conditions are bad.

“I live in this valley and I love where I live, so I take extra precautions when there is a fire ban on and tell people to put the fireworks in their trunk and take them home with them,” she said.

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June 26, 2009

Search and rescue continues

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Search and rescue operations in the Columbia Valley will continue, despite ongoing concern about insurance coverage for search and rescue societies.

On Wednesday, June 17th, the executive of the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue decided to continue business as usual.

“We made a decision to not suspend our services,” said president Steve Williams. “We will continue to respond to calls from the Provincial Emergency Program.”

The vote came on the heels of a decision by Golden and District Search and Rescue to suspend its services on Thursday, June 11th.

The decision was prompted by a lawsuit filed against Golden emergency services by a Quebec skier, whose wife died in February when they got lost out of bounds at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Consequently, Golden Search and Rescue discovered its governing authority, the Provincial Emergency Program, does not provide insurance for B.C. search and rescue societies, but only for individual rescuers.

Several search and rescue societies around the province have since followed Golden’s steps, fearing repercussions if they respond to emergency calls.

But Columbia Valley Search and Rescue decided instead to write a letter of support for Golden on Wednesday, June 17th, and send it to the Provincial Emergency Program, the B.C. Search and Rescue Association, the local MLA, MP and RCMP. In the letter, Mr. Williams said: “It is clear that the Provincial Emergency Program policy and Emergency Program Act does not provide coverage for societies, associations and directors operating under an operational task from the Provincial Emergency Program.

We feel this omission needs to be reviewed and corrected immediately.”

The same day, RCMP Staff-Sergeant Marko Shehovac issued a news release, stating the Columbia Valley Detachment’s support for the local search and rescue society.

“Staff-Sergeant Shehovac spoke on behalf of the detachment and advised the group at the meeting that they would have the detachment’s support, regardless of what decision they made,” the release stated.

The community should also support Columbia Valley Search and Rescue as they continue to provide emergency services in the area.

“I encourage all organizations in the valley that raise funds to support local groups to always consider your search and rescue volunteers,” Staff-Sergeant Shehovac said.

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Cocktails 5:30 p.m. and supper at 6:30 p.m. Barbecued roast beef and all the trimmings. Cost $12 adults; seniors and children six to 12 years, $10; children under six free.

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By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

Castle Rock to start next phase of development Castle Rock estates has begun the rezoning process for Phase 4 of its development.

This week Invermere council voted to schedule a public hearing of the proposal.

Phase 4 will include 111 single family lots, two multifamily lots containing a total of 78 units, and 2.22 hectares of open space and access routes.

The entire area involved in Phase 4 covers 16.06 hectares. It is adjacent to the existing neighbourhood and will be accessed off Castlestone Drive.

If the rezoning proceeds, the District of Invermere will receive $40,760 in development cost charges.

A tentative date for public hearing has been set for Monday, July 13th.

“We are going to a public hearing and we will make a decision once we hear from the public,” said Mayor Gerry Taft.

Building permits plummet Invermere council released its first-half 2009 Building Permit Report this week and the numbers are drastically less than this time last year.

So far this year, the District of Invermere has issued 28 building permits which generated $46,165 in permit fees.

In the same period last year, the district issued 59 building permits for fees totalling $271,593.36.

The decline represents an 83 percent decrease in money the district has received from building permits.

“It is quite a frightening decrease in one year,” said Councillor Ray Brydon. “It falls short in our budget but luckily there are other areas we will catch up in.”

Council pleads for sidewalk on Athalmer Road

Safety concerns have led to calls for a sidewalk and bicycle lane on Athalmer Road, between the bridge over the Columbia River and the crossroads with Highway 93/95. The District of Invermere, this week, voted to write a letter to the Regional District of East Kootenay and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, appealing for a sidewalk to be built on the busy stretch of road leading into Invermere.

“That piece of road is extremely dangerous,” said Councillor Bob Campsall. “I myself have been bumped by a car’s mirror on that road and now I won’t walk down there.

“If we don’t make our pathways safe, then we shouldn’t tell people to get out of their cars and walk.”

The stretch of road is outside district borders, however, so Invermere needs the regional district’s support before the ministry will prioritize the project.

No decision on AG Valley Foods’ face-lift The District of Invermere has deferred its decision on the exterior colour of AG Valley Foods until its July 14th council meeting. In the meantime, council asked owner Sydney-Anne Porter to paint a section of the exterior with the desired colour as a sample.

“Sometimes it is hard to look at a chip of paint and really know how that will end up looking,” said Councillor Spring Hawes.

“Then there will be no doubt what it will look like,” added Councillor Al Miller.

“We are not approving or disapproving at this stage,” pointed out Councillor Ray Brydon.

Mayor Gerry Taft excused himself from any further discussion on AG Valley Foods’ improvements because his business, Gerry’s Gelati, now supplies icecream to the store.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS MOVIE REVIEW

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DRIFTING LEAVES The work of local glass artisan Leslie Rowe-Israelson will be the main feature of Drifting Leaves, the new exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery from June 27th to July 6th. See Page 20 for more.

Mountain Mosaic Festival of the Arts Fun for the whole family! Wednesday July 1.

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Art Show featuring: Alice Hale, Ann Jones, Maryann Bidder, Will Green,

Maureen Gagnon & Karen Jorgensen.

What does ART mean to you? Revised Date: Artists Opening June 27 from 7 to 9 pm.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Through a series of mishaps, Rebecca manages to secure a job at Successful Saving Magazine in the hope of an internal promotion to Allure Magazine.

Even more remarkable, she successfully passes herself off as a popular budgeting guru known as The Girl in the Green Scarf and wins the respect of handsome editor Luke Brandon (Hugh Dancy). But her shopping addiction is now wildly and hilariously out of con-

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Isla Fisher (who is engaged to Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen) is most recognized for her offbeat role in Wedding Crashers. She dials it down a little in this film, but she is still a whirlwind to behold. The support cast is equally entertaining, in particular John Goodman and Joan Cusack, who play Rebecca’s down-to-earth, money-conscious parents.

The film is based on the bestselling novel series by Sophie Kinsella, a mainstay of the chick lit genre, and the film more than does the series justice.

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to 12 years, $10; children under six free. Tickets at the door of the Edgewater Legion.

• The Elixxir perform at Bud’s Bar. All-girl ska band from Vancouver. For info: 250-342-2965.

• 3 p.m.: Mad Trapper Downhill Mountain Bike Race at Panorama Mountain Resort. For info: www. panoramaresort.com.

Tuesday, June 30th:

Toby Theatre • 8 p.m.: June 24-26: 17 Again • 8 p.m.: June 27, 29, 30: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past • 8 p.m.: July 1-4 and 6-10: Star Trek

Friday, June 26th: • 1 p.m.: Invermere Public Library is holding a reception to thank the province for its support of libraries. All welcome. For info: 250-342-6461.

• 6:30-7:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Summer Outdoor Boot Camps, 12 classes for $95. Call Michelle at 250-342-8737 or register online at www. columbiavalleylifesports.com.

• 6:30 p.m.: Canada Day kick-off at Panorama Mountain Resort. Live music from Oso Simple at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., as well as stilt-walkers, face painting and more.

• Midnight: Canada Day fireworks below Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

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Saturday, June 27th: • June 27th and 28th: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club – Introduction to Sporting Clays at Rauch Homestead Range from 10 a.m. Round of 100 clay targets: $15. For info: 250-341-3254.

• 9-10:30 a.m.: Yoga class at Parks Canada administration building, Radium. $10, drop-ins welcome. For info: Jody at 250-270-0377.

• 11 a.m.: Panorama Firefighters Barbecue on the Great Hall Deck at Panorama Mountain Resort.

• 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Farmers’ Market opens for the summer, every Saturday in downtown Invermere.

• 3-6 p.m.: Reception for Drifting Leaves exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery. For info: 250-341-6877.

• 6 p.m.: Reception for Angela Morgan exhibition at Artym Gallery. For info: 250-342-7566.

• 7-9 p.m.: Artists’ Opening for Pynelogs Art Show featuring Alice Hale, Ann Jones, Maryann Bidder, Will Green, Maureen Gagnon and Karen Jorgensen.

Sunday, June 28th: • 10 a.m.: Musician Jodi Faith ministering at Radium Christian Fellowship.

• Edgewater Legion hosts the Pioneer Dinner, honouring six local seniors: Gladys Ferguson, Dorothy Brown, Olga Hynes, Val Wolfenden, Nella Smith and Sylvia Atwood. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. and supper at 6:30 p.m. Barbecued roast beef and all the trimmings. Cost $12 adults; seniors and children six

• 10:30 a.m.: Fantastic 3 Triathlon at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: 250-342-2074.

• 11 a.m.: Canada Day parade through downtown Invermere to Kinsmen Beach. To register a float, call 250-342-4242.

• Noon-3 p.m.: Mountain Mosaic Festival at Kinsmen Beach. Bounce castle, face painting, food, live entertainment.

• Noon-4 p.m.: Fairmont Canada Day celebrations at the ski hill. Live entertainment, barbecue, beer garden and game stations.

• Dusk: Fairmont fireworks at the main lodge.

• PGA Tour Professional Stephen Ames appears at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort. 4:15 p.m.: Stephen Ames Golf Clinic. 5:30 p.m.: Autograph Session. 5:156:30 p.m.: Corn Roast. For info: 250-342-0562.

• 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Barbecue at Home Hardware, on behalf of Invermere Companion Animal Network.

• 6 p.m.: Western Fiesta on the Great Hall deck of Panorama Mountain Resort. For info: www. panoramaresort.com.

• July 4th and 5th: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club seventh annual Shooters’ Triathlon at Rauch Homestead Range from 9 a.m. Archery, .22 rifle and trap shooting. For info: 250-342-9033.

• July 4th and 5th: Grand opening of Three Bears Gift Shop, Parkside Place, Invermere.

Monday, July 6th: • July 6th to 10th, 9 a.m.-noon: Crocodile Dock, at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Crafts, games, snacks, Bible stories, music. Cost $5/child for the week. For info: 250-342-9535 or 250-342-0338.

• 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Free-For-All Tots’ Soccer for kids two to five years begins at J. Alfred Laird School field. Program is free. For info: 250-688-0656.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Options For Sexual Health Clinic now the first and third Mondays of each month at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 250-342-2360.

Tuesday, July 7th: • Lions Golf Day at Copper Point Golf Resort in aid of the Road to Rescue campaign. $65; for info: 250341-3392.

• 7:30 p.m.: Summit Trail Makers Society Annual General Meeting at the Columbia Valley Chamber hall at the crossroads.

Friday, July 10th: • July 10th and 11th: Hoodstock ‘09 music festival at Hoodoo Mountain Resort, Fairmont. Live music from 54-40, Mudmen, 40 Sons, Billy Jive and the Funktastic Five, and more. For info: 250-345-2166.

Friday, July 3rd:

Saturday, July 11th:

• 9-11 a.m.: Watch the Calgary Stampede Parade and enjoy a free pancake breakfast, Stampede-style, at the Melting Pot Eatery, Radium. For info: 250347-9848.

• 3 p.m.: Ceremonial opening of the gate to Conrad Kain Park and the unveiling of the Conrad Kain Cairn at Wilmer Community Hall. Includes historic one-act play, community barbecue and live music.

For info: 250-347-7757.

Saturday, July 4th: • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Open Market opens at Edgewater Legion, every Saturday for the summer.

Vegetables, crafts, books, preserves and more. To book a table, call Doreen at 250-347-9550.

Sunday, July 12th: • 10 a.m.: Contemporary Southern gospel trio One Heart perform at Valley Christian Assembly. Free admission. For info: www.valleychristianonline.com.

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Tour of the Arts kicks off passport sales “The Tour is an incredible showcase for local artists. It’s an opportunity to display our work in an unusual way. It gives both valley Mark your calendars now. Sunday, Auresidents and visitors a chance to experience gust 2nd is the second annual Columbia some of the best we have to offer.”

Valley Tour of the Arts, an exceptional event All of the artists involved are pleased to showcasing Columbia Valley artists in unique have the opportunity to help Columbia Vallocations. This year almost 50 artists will disley Arts with this fundraising venture. play, demonstrate and sell their work in five As well as showcasing some of the talheritage locations. The Columbia Valley Arts ented Columbia Valley artists, the Tour of Council is very pleased to present artists who the Arts allows patrons to discover hidden work in a variety of media, including wood, treasures. Lovely heritage properties set paints, glass, clay, fabric and metal. in spectacular scenery welcome tour visiThe first tour proved to be immensely tors. They include a restored 1895 barn, a popular last year, selling out all 500 passports lodge built as a hotel for miners in 1899, required for admission to the tour sites. Plan a century-old church, the buildings at the to buy your passports early. Invite your friends Happy volunteers Chris Evans, Louise Bianchi, Diane Mack and Charleen Windermere Valley Museum, and the 95and family to visit the valley for the August year-old Pynelogs Gallery.

Evans at the 2008 Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts. long weekend and enjoy the Tour of the Arts.

A committee of volunteers has worked Passports go on sale Saturday, June 27th at on the tour for months to create a major arp.m. with your passport, which will be stamped at each Pynelogs, Essentials, One Hour Photo and Details site. At the end of the afternoon, tour patrons and art- tistic highlight for local residents as well as a destinain Invermere; Smoking Water Café in Fairmont; and ists are all invited to a reception at Pynelogs from 4:30 tion for visitors. We urge you to join the team and N’Deco in Radium. All proceeds from the tour sup- to 7 p.m. Passport holders who collect all five Tour volunteer for this exciting event. Call Columbia Valley port the programs of Columbia Valley Arts. stamps are eligible for a special draw prize (Tin Horn Arts at 250-342-4423.

Tour of the Arts sites will be easy to find with the Creek winery and golf package in the Okanagan).

Volunteers are needed for tasks such as parking map highlighting each site. The map is part of a $20 Leslie Rowe-Israelson, a well-known glass art- directors, admission desks, reception personnel and passport. Travel at your leisure between 10 a.m. and 4 ist and a member of the organizing committee, said, other short-term tasks.

Submitted by Lynda Tutty Columbia Valley Arts

Featuring Columbia Valley artists in heritage sites Sunday August 2nd, 2009

Wednesday July 1· 09 Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Kinsmen Beach from noon to 3 pm. Live music, arts & entertainment, children’s activities, food vendors & so much more!

Thursday July 23 at 7pm Tickets $10 · Available at: Pynelogs, Essentials and One Hour Photo

Check out our website for Summer Workshops, Films, Gallery Shows and Special Events columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423

Art Tour 10 am – 4 pm Celebrate the Arts Reception 4:30 pm – 7 pm

Passport $20 Includes Tour map, artists’ bios & photos

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June 26, 2009

New works by Angela Morgan unveiled Submitted by Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery It is that time of the summer again for Angela Morgan’s solo exhibition at the Artym Gallery. Angela’s work is now showing in galleries across Canada, the U.S. and Europe, in private and corporate collections all over the world. Her paintings are renowned for their charm and whimsicality – this show is no exception, with a wider range of subjects than ever before.

Angela Morgan’s painting subjects may include, but are not limited to: umbrellas, birdcages, tubes, children, tree-houses, birds, summertime, cakes, snapping turtles, wine bottles, stilts, African swallows, parasols, binoculars, purses, ducks, tuxedos, polka dots, cupcakes, bouquets, buckets, abundance, lovely hats, beach balls, romance, capes, flags, fishing lines, thingamajigs, gopher

“African Swallow,” an original oil painting by Angela Morgan. hunts, champagne, zebras, laundry lines, lovely shoes, buttons and top hats.

Describing her own work, Angela uses the word “abundance.”

“I fill my paintings with things that are rich and important in life.”

She also refers to her “quirkiness.”

“Sometimes even just the titles are quirky. You could call them whimsical, too, I guess. They are not quite the unexpected, but definitely more towards the quirky end of the spectrum.”

Information you should have: The Artym will close early on Friday, June 26th to hang the new works.

There will be 45 new paintings on the wall; images will go on the website on Friday as well. There are no pre-sales for this show: the doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27th.

People at the gallery get first priority, so it might be a good idea to line up to secure your favourite painting. If you can’t make it to the gallery, the phone and email will be checked at 10:15 a.m.

Angela does not do prints or commissions, so if you miss out on your favourite, it’s gone.

Everyone is invited to attend the show, and Angela Morgan will be attending the reception on Saturday, June 27th from 6 to 9 p.m. If you can’t make it to the show, you can view Morgan’s work on the website all year long: www. artymgallery.com.

Angela Morgan Exhibition APPLY NOW for

CBT’s Youth Advisory Committee Do you want to join other involved, inspired, and creative youth from around the Columbia Basin who are interested in making a difference in their communities?

Then Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) might be just the thing for you.

YAC consists of 12 members, 15-29-years-old, who meet in various communities one weekend every two months. These meetings provide an opportunity to review grant applications, discuss priorities, and participate in professional and personal-development workshops.

Candidates are asked to commit to a one-year position, which is reviewed annually.

View paintings online at artymgallery.com

downtown Invermere ~ 250-342-7566 ~ info@artymgallery.com

Applications are available at www.scratchonline.ca or email cbtyouth@cbt.org for more information.

The deadline has been extended to July 17, 2009.

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June 26, 2009

Collaborative glass artwork shown at Effusion Art Gallery EXHIBITION “Drifting Leaves” June 27 - July 6 Reception Saturday June 27th, 3 – 6pm Artists in attendance

Leslie Rowe Israelson

Melanie Rowe

Heather Cuell

A global concept led by glass artisan Leslie Rowe Israelson: Artists create leaves, representing rejuvenation and hope for cancer survivors. The exhibition includes glass work and mixed media by gallery artists.

Visit our online gallery at www.effusionartgallery.com Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm Sunday 12pm-4pm Tel: 250 341 6877 1033 7th Ave Invermere, BC

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By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff When Invermere glass artist Leslie Rowe-Israelson was diagnosed with cancer last June, “it stopped me on a dime,” she said.

But Leslie used her creative nature to deal with the news. With the help of her sisters Melanie Rowe and Megan Parks, she started a glass project called “Drifting Leaves: Healing Through Art.” The project is being shown at Effusion Art Gallery from Saturday, June 27th to July 6th, with an opening reception on June 27th from 3 to 6 p.m.

After Leslie initiated the project, dozens of artists from around the world created glass leaves and mailed them to Invermere.

Now Leslie has approximately 120 leaves from as far away as the Netherlands, Israel and Scotland. Each leaf has been attached to a sculpted metal tree, created

by Nelson artist Kevin Kratz.

“The Drifting Leaves project began with the idea that small glass leaves could be created, which would symbolize the peace and tranquillity of the fall of leaves from their trees,” Leslie explained.

“That serene image combats the fear and despair which can so easily overwhelm when cancer strikes.

Each leaf represents rejuvenation, hope and a time of rest.”

Each of the artists who has contributed to Drifting Leaves has themselves been affected by cancer, either

in their own body or through a loved one.

“Through one ‘drifting leaf ’ they feel connected to many who have battled this darn disease that has taken so many,” Leslie said.

Diagnosed with Stage III skin cancer last summer, Leslie underwent surgery on a malignant melanoma in July. It was the start of a long and sometimes painful journey to recovery and Leslie is still dealing with the disease. But her glass art has turned the experience into a positive one.

“This project has become one of the most wonderful, amazing, inspiring, healing things I have ever done in my life,” Leslie said.

“As I find new leafy treasures in my daily mail, I find myself better able to crawl out of bed every day and carry on.”

Leslie grew up in Victoria and moved to Invermere 12 years ago with her husband Gerry Israelson, who works for Parks Canada’s search and rescue unit. She has been creating glass art since the 1980s and this year was named the recipient of a major funding grant from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

After a week on show at Effusion Art Gallery, Drifting Leaves will be moved to the Cancer Society in Edmonton, where it will be shown all summer for the benefit of newly diagnosed patients and their families.

“There could never be a better fit for this creation of many hands and many tears and many smiles,” Leslie said.

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June 26, 2009

RDEK WATERING HOURS To conserve water and control costs, the following watering hours are now in place.

Watering times Morning 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Windermere Residents living north of Windermere Creek can water on even numbered days and residents south of Windermere Creek can water on odd numbered days.

Timber Ridge Even numbered homes can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and odd numbered homes can water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

BULLRIDERS TO BE—These youngsters were among the hundreds who turned out to Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena last Friday for Bull Riding in the Rockies, the annual fundraiser for Rockies Hockey. Back row, Kayla Bernicot and Maia Harbich.

Front row, Kellie O’Brien, Havana Raven, and Jack McStevens.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

Lakeview Meadows Even numbered homes can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays while odd numbered homes can water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Edgewater Even numbered homes can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Odd numbered homes can water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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June 26, 2009

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Preparing to care for your aging parents Steps to help prepare for long-term care The population is aging faster than ever before. In 1997, there were 390 million people over the age of 65, comprising 6.6 percent of the world’s population.

By 2025, this number is expected to exceed 800 million, or about 10 percent of the population.

This demographic shift will soon become a serious challenge for our society.

In addition to taking care of their children, baby boomers may well be responsible for the care of their aging parents.

Add to this, growing concerns about the long-term financial viability of government-sponsored medical care, and you have the makings of a full-fledged crisis.

Most people tend to avoid a discussion around health care planning, simply because they prefer not to face their own mortality or the difficult decisions surrounding it.

The truth is, discussing the topic early with your parents can save you and your family problems in the future. Here’s how:

Talk to your parents about their wishes Find out their perspectives on housing arrangements and medical procedures. Support them in building a comfortable future.

Be sensitive when discussing their concerns and wishes – the subject of long-term care can touch on a variety of intensely personal issues, so you’ll want to initiate the conversation with sensitivity and empathy.

Get the whole family involved Taking care of your aging parents is usually more work than one person can handle. That’s why it’s a good idea to discuss the topic with your siblings and other members of the family, if appropriate. Find out what their positions on the subject are. Are they able to help financially? Or perhaps with their time?

Clarify your parents’ financial situation To create a viable caring strategy, you’ll need to know exactly where your parents stand financially. Reviewing finances early will enable you to take appropriate action if required.

Look for help outside of the family Caring for elderly parents is a popular topic, and it’s sure to become even more so as the population ages. Keep an eye out for services and seminars in your community that address the topic.

Look into seniors’ organizations, churches or com-

munity centres for assistance – you never know where you’ll find help.

Financing long-term care There may come a day when your parents require financial assistance, so you’ll want to be prepared.

Most Canadians will have three main options: • government-sponsored care, in which case you will have little control over the care provided; • private funding, where you may have to dip into your savings or home equity; • long-term care insurance.

One manoeuvre is to have the parents gift their assets to their adult children to lower their taxable income, and have the children pay for the cost of many needed services.

Costs like Pharmacare, Long-term Care, and other benefits are income tested. By giving assets that produce income away to the kids, aging parents can reduce their taxable income and lower the cost of these services.

The adult children, however, must be financially responsible enough to safeguard the money for their parents.

Long-term care insurance is a sensible choice for many families. However, with many variables to consider, it’s a decision that’s best made after a thorough discussion with a qualified financial professional.

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June 26, 2009

Woodworking whiz nails TV challenge

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

The only female contestant, Cathy Dalrymple showed what she was made of on Home and Garden Television’s Handyman Superstar Challenge.

A local woman has proven that she has what it takes to be Canada’s Handyman Superstar.

Cathy Dalrymple of Invermere is one of 10 people – and the only woman – chosen to participate in the Handyman Superstar Challenge, a popular home improvement show aired on Canadian Home and Garden Television.

“I am excited to prove myself as a handyperson,” Cathy said, “especially for all the girls out there.”

The Handyman Superstar Challenge features a batch of 20 contestants – reduced to 10 on the first day – each trying to prove they have the skill, integrity and personality to be named Canada’s best handyman. Contestants must showcase their abilities in timed one-hour challenges, all completed under the watchful eyes of celebrity judges Mike Holmes and Jim Caruk.

Cathy was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario. She studied architecture and technology and also obtained a degree in furniture production and design at George Brown College in Toronto.

In 1994, Cathy started a custom woodworking business. She decided to continue this line of work when she moved to Invermere from Toronto 12 years ago with her husband Rick. Upon their arrival in the Columbia Valley, Cathy renamed the business Toby Creek Custom Woodworking.

At Toby Creek Custom Woodworking, Cathy designs and builds custom furniture for a variety of customers and businesses. You can see some of her work first hand at Fubuki Sushi in Athalmer, Te Papa Nui Antiques & Collectibles

in Invermere and Earl Grey Lodge at Panorama. Cathy is also a regular contributor to Canadian Home Workshop Magazine.

It was her editor at the magazine who suggested Cathy fill out an application for the Handyman Superstar Challenge. “He just thought I would be a great fit for it,” she said.

Cathy applied last June and in August she was informed that she had been chosen as one of the 20 contestants.

“My first thoughts were ‘Oh, my God, what a load of testosterone!’ because there were two girls and 18 guys,” she said.

They began filming in Toronto in October 2008, and Cathy easily survived the first cut, placing her in the top 10. She then spent an additional nine days filming the show, an experience she described as “exhilarating.”

“Technically it wasn’t difficult, it was the time constraints that made it challenging,” she said, “but it was a great experience – it was fun to meet and hang out with the judges.”

Cathy said she got along great with the other contestants on the show, despite being the only female.

“I have been working in a field dominated by men all my life, so for me, it was just another day at the office,” she said, “but I was happy to represent women and let them know, ‘Hey, you are on a level playing field if you try.’”

Cathy could not reveal how she finished on the show, only saying that she did “pretty well” and we will have to watch the show to find out.

The Handyman Superstar Challenge airs on Thursday, July 2nd on HGTV. For more information and to place your vote for Cathy, visit www. hgtv.ca/handymansuperstar.

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Home of the Week Your Guide to New Housing Developments in the Columbia Valley

Live Free in 2009 This artist’s rendition shows one of the planned new tri-plexes at Fairmont’s latest housing development.

The Residences at Fairmont Ridge will host their grand opening on Saturday, June 27th. You can arrange private viewings on Friday, June 26th by visiting the website: www.fairmontridge.ca.

For all sales signed prior to July 15th, 2009, the developer will pay mortgage, strata and owner fees for the balance of 2009, upon closing.

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The Residences at Fairmont Ridge Business Feature The first-ever luxury town home fractional project has broken ground in renowned Fairmont Hot Springs. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is being developed by seasoned Columbia Valley developer Marble Canyon Developments.

The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is offering exquisitely furnished two- to four-bedroom town homes located within walking distance of the Fairmont Hot Springs pools and the heart of the new resort. It is the first project to offer fully- titled whole, quarter or eighth ownership options and is part of the world’s largest property exchange program, RCI. To celebrate the launch of this much-anticipated project, new purchasers are being offered a limited opportunity to “Live Free in 2009.” For all sales signed prior to July 15th, 2009, the developer will pay all mortgage, strata and owner fees for the balance of

2009, upon closing.

Marble Canyon President Tim Tourond notes: “The Live Free program is just another way for us to encourage new owners into the market. For years, people have been priced-out, especially in the valley, and now we are transforming the model, making it easier to buy without compromising on quality or investment.”

The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is comprised of 67 homes designed by the award-winning company Marshall Tittlemore Architects. It is the first true mountain contemporary project representing a standard of quality and finish never before seen in the Columbia Valley. Prices start from as low as $73,500 for an eighth fraction. Home sizes range from 1,378 to 2,416 square feet.

“The Columbia Valley, and more so, Fairmont Hot Springs, is one of the greatest places on earth to live, and it just happens to be in our own back yard,”

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notes Mr. Tourond. “We have pushed the boundaries in what has traditionally been offered in the region through innovative architecture, the most value per square foot in the valley, larger-than-normal outdoor spaces and an affordable ownership model that is centred on individual lifestyles and financial means.”

A grand opening event is planned for Saturday, June 27th at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. On Friday, June 26th, private viewings of the newly-completed show suite can be reserved through www.fairmontridge.ca.

Marble Canyon Developments is the only developer in the Columbia Valley with a proven 10-year track record of development and property management. The Residences at Fairmont Ridge will establish the company as one of the first players to shape the new Fairmont Hot Springs with innovative design and authentic ownership options that cater to a new breed of vacation owners.

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June 26, 2009

Edgewater artist shares talent on the piece of glass using liquid leading. Once the outline is dry, Sandra Sandra Roy is a busy fills it in with her desired woman. The 47-yearcolours, letting her inspiold mother of two is the ration guide her. owner of a popular bedWith such an inand-breakfast and a busy teresting craft, it wasn’t massage therapist, but long before Sandra was she has still found time hooked. Soon, she was to share her glass art with holding classes for all of others. the teachers in the school.

Sandra has been deAnd when she moved to lighting clients by teachthe Columbia Valley, she ing them how to turn found a whole new flock their ordinary windows of students, all eager to into beautiful stained learn. glass look-alikes.

Describing herself “I get excited when as an educator at heart, my students are excited,” Sandra said there is nothSandra said. “So many ing more fulfilling than people want to go into seeing the excitement of a project but they don’t a student when they have Sandra Roy can teach you how to paint glass. because they think they finished their first piece. can’t do it. They get so She also said that much pleasure when they painting glass is much realize they actually can do it.” more than an art form – it can also be therapeutic, as Sandra and her husband Pierre Trudel moved to it is for her.

Edgewater five years ago when they took over La Mai“When I do this, everything else shuts off and I’m son Jaune, a beautiful bed-and-breakfast located across surrounding myself with beauty,” she said. from Pip’s Country Store.

Sandra is currently conducting two different types The couple has two children – Stefan, 18, and Ma- of one-on-one classes, the most popular being an inrie-Eve, 15. home lesson.

Sandra first started painting glass 10 years ago For $20 an hour, Sandra will come to your home, while living in Donnelly, Alberta. She was employed design a pattern at your direction and show you how as a teacher’s assistant at L’Ecole Heritage, a nearby to paint the pattern yourself. school in Flaher, Alberta.

Donna Hazelaar, owner of Hi-Heat Insulating, is “I don’t like to follow rules and regulations, but one of her most recent clients. working in the school system there were a lot of rules “What started out as a private class turned into a and regulations,” Sandra said. “I realized I needed to dining-room window project that was finished with train myself to follow rules and read policies.” ease as we collaborated our efforts and I got a chance The skill would benefit her in many ways. Sandra to see her refreshing creativity,” Donna said. “Working picked up a glass painting kit from the local art store with Sandra was an absolute pleasure and her passion and, following the directions, began to teach herself and talent was inspiring.” how to paint glass.

The second kind of class is offered less frequently.

The art form involves first drawing a pattern. For $75, you can join Sandra at her home and she will There are two different types of patterns, floral and help you turn a 15-inch by 13-inch piece of glass into geometrical. Sandra said geometrical is the most chal- a work of art. lenging, but no matter which type, she creates each deFor more information on Sandra and her artwork sign on her own. The next step is to outline the design call 250-341-5273.

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Pioneer Briefs Mount Nelson Place gets new elevator The residents of Mount Nelson Place, Invermere’s group home for the developmentally disabled, now enjoy using a brand-new elevator to travel between floors. Many residents, who are known valley-wide, have lived together for almost 40 years, first at Pynelogs and then at Mount Nelson Place since 1989.

Most residents can now claim official retirement status (65 years and older) and mobility concerns for the residents have become a higher priority for manager Donna Jefferson and her staff. Thus, the decision was made late last year by the board of directors to have an elevator installed in the facility.

Work began in March under the direction of general contractor, Martin Bridgwater. All work progressed smoothly with little disruption to the residents’ daily routines with the exception of noise. Now, the work is finished and residents love the new elevator.

Mount Nelson Place resident Ted Dixon said: “Now, I can bring my walker up with me. I’m happy about that.”

Resident Johnny Nicholson says that he thinks the elevator is “pretty good.”

Mount Nelson Place is operated under the direction of the Windermere District Social Service Society, chaired by Cherrie Burke. Other directors include Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft, Sylvia Walker, Jake Jacobsen, Frank Kirkby and Debbie Roe. Volunteers interested in joining the board are welcome. For more, call Donna at 250-342-3699.

BOGO SALE! Summit Footwear has a huge clearance section.

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Radium residents Adopt-A-Block Radium resident Jill Logan is spearheading the return of the popular Adopt-a-Block program, a villagewide initiative to keep the streets clear of litter.

The Adopt-a-Block program is quite simple. Residents adopt a certain street or area of town and then keep it clean. Jill said it was first initiated in Radium in the late 1990s, but fizzled out after a few years.

A participant in the original program, Jill is determined to get Adopt-a-Block up and running again.

She said the key areas she hopes to have adopted include Forsters Landing Road, the Sinclair Canyon trail and the village’s playground areas.

“I think it’s a great program because it encourages community members to assist in keeping Radium looking even more attractive and inviting than it already is,” Jill said. “Plus, it’s the right thing to do for the environment and the wildlife that share this town with us!”

There is no set schedule for cleaning up the area you select, and the village will supply garbage bags for those involved. For more information or to sign up, call Jill at 250-347-6455.

– By Pioneer Staff

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Reckless recycler poisons processors may be able to identify the person responsible for throwing them into the recycling.”

Regional district officials are reIf you are unsure of how to propminding the public about the imporerly dispose of items or need informatance of properly disposing recyclables, tion on where things can be recycled, garbage and other materials after inseccontact the regional district office. ticide was dumped in a recycling bin In total, 20 staff from the recyand sent several employees at the macling facility were assessed at the East terials recycling facility to hospital on Kootenay Regional Hospital and reTuesday. leased.

“What happened yesterday was the Clean-up efforts at the facility are result of a pure act of recklessness,” said ongoing and are expected to be comregional district environmental services plete this week. manager, Eric Sharpe.

The regional district thanked the “These yellow recycling bins are efforts of the Cranbrook Fire Departsorted by hand and it is absolutely unment and emergency services personacceptable for anything other than clean nel, RCMP, the Newalta Hazmat Team, recyclables to be put in those bins. The the Ministry of Environment and hosworkers at this facility work incredibly pital doctors and staff for their response hard to make sure we have a recycling POISON—This is one of at least five bottles of insecticide that caused a hazardous materi- to the emergency. system and when people act with bla- als emergency at the regional district’s recycling centre. Photo submitted by Loree Duczek “This incident shows the important disregard for their efforts and more tance of having and executing a well importantly, their safety, it is truly galling.” one could have dealt with properly. Instead, they put planned emergency response plan. We are grateful At least five bottles of post-consumer insecticide the safety of others at risk by carelessly discarding it,” there were no serious injuries and thank all those inwere recovered from the scene. added Sharpe. “These bottles are quite distinct, and volved for their efforts in resolving the incident so “These were old bottles of insecticide that some- we would really appreciate hearing from anyone who quickly,” Mr. Sharpe commented.

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Appreciate your valley!

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley is getting ready for a party!

On Saturday, July 18th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the main street of Invermere will come alive for Valley Appreciation Day. This year marks the celebration’s 22nd anniversary of bringing together residents and visitors to the Columbia Valley.

“We are all happy to be here,” said Paul Christy, chair of the Invermere Business Committee. “We appreciate this wonderful place, and we want to have a fun day together.”

Last year’s event saw more people than ever before fill downtown Invermere to enjoy the community atmosphere, enjoy free food and sample the best the valley has to offer.

Hosted by the businesses of Invermere, this year’s Valley Appreciation Day will include a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m., manned by the Rotary, Lions and Kinsmen Clubs of the Lake Windermere area.

The popular Gagné Logging Show will be on again

throughout the day, hosted by Pine Ridge Mountain Resort. Members of the Gagné family will race to split, saw and show off their logging skills during several shows before captivated crowds.

Live entertainment will add to the atmosphere, and a stage will be set up on 7th Avenue so spectators can get their groove on.

The summer Farmers’ Market will move to 7th Avenue to be part of the action, and valley businesses will fill booths with games and information. There are still stalls available; contact the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce to reserve a space at 250-342-2844.

On the same day, the Friends of Invermere Public Library are holding their second annual Book Sale at Invermere Community Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Raising money for the library, the book sale will feature second-hand books in more than 50 categories.

In advance, valley readers are asked to donate their gently used books before Wednesday, July 15th. Volunteers are sought to set up on Friday, July 17th, and help on the day. Call Christine at 250-342-0470 to submit your name. All in all, it’s going to be a fun day for the family in downtown Invermere!

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CBT’s Show Us Your Basin photo contest is looking for images that show what the Columbia Basin means to you. Winning photos will receive prizes and be published on the CBT website and in upcoming publications.

View more details and submit your photos online at www.cbt.org/photocontest by 4:30 p.m. on October 1, 2009 or call 1.800.505.8998 for more information.

“It means home. A place where I feel welcome, warm and secure. Where people smile, where I can explore nature, land, communities and so many different stories.

It is a sense of wonder and inspiration; kind of like a big hug.”

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Carli Maybuck, the daughter of Barry and Cheryl Maybuck, owners of Inside Edge Sports in Invermere, was one of only two dancers entered in the Great Canadian Dance Challenge to be awarded a scholarship to the LA DanceForce Convention in Los Angeles, California.

Carol Connors, the founder of the Edge Performing Arts Centre in Hollywood, California and Tour Director of LA DanceForce, judged the competition held in Kelowna in April.

Ms. Connors picked two dancers from the entire festival whom she thought showed tons of talent and awarded them a scholarship. Carli will be travelling to Los Angeles in March 2010.

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NO-BS Yard Services We do: • Weekly Mowing • Bi-Weekly Mowing • Yard Clean-ups • Deliveries • Dump Runs MOTOR MAN — Mike Pollard is the shop manager at Power X Motor Sports, a new division of Toby Creek Adventures that is a motor sports service, parts and apparel shop.

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Power X Motor Sports ready to service your ride

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Toby Creek Adventures has added a new branch to its business. The adventure company will take you on the ride of your life on their own equipment, but now they can also repair your equipment as well.

The new branch is called Power X Motor Sports, a service, parts and apparel shop.

“I have always been in love with working with power sports,” said shop manager Mike Pollard. “It’s great, because I work on things like dirt bikes, street bikes and all-terrain vehicles – things that are people’s hobbies. Everything I do keeps people having fun.”

Mike, 30, originally hails from Nova Scotia but, like many Easterners, came to the Rockies searching for powder in 2001.

Upon his arrival, he worked as a lift mechanic at Panorama Mountain Resort. After meeting Scott Barsby, owner of Toby Creek Adventures, he began servicing the rental fleet of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and other power sports equipment.

Power X Motor Sports works in conjunction with Toby Creek Adventures. They service and sell parts for all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, street bikes, motorcycles and snowmobiles – basically anything with an engine smaller than a car.

“I’m excited about it,” Scott Barsby said. “I am glad

that this service is being offered in the valley again.”

For Mike, being part of the Power X Motor Sports team is a lifelong dream.

“It is just something I have always wanted to do,” Mike said. “I grew up working on bikes and it is something that – at the risk of sounding cliché – something that fills my soul.”

At the age of 20, Mike obtained a diploma from Nova Scotia Technical Institute, making him a certified Electromechanical Technician.

He has spent most of his career working as a technician for numerous road race teams, one of which participated in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship for three years, making their start in 2005.

Since last summer, when Power X Motor Sports was established, he has dedicated himself completely to the business.

“We aim to please anyone who needs service of any kind,” Mike said.

Power X also has contracts with four major parts distributors in Canada, so Mike can have your parts ordered in at a very quick turnaround – sometimes overnight.

Power X Motor Sports is located at Toby Creek Adventures on Toby Creek Road, and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

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Invermere Physiotherapy Clinic is pleased to welcome back GRAHAM MATHEOS for July & August

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We look forward to having Graham join us in serving our community health needs this summer.

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Mad Trapper race returns to Panorama Online registrations for the Mad Trapper B.C. Cup Downhill Race will be accepted until Friday, June 26th, at Panorama’s Bike Park opens for the sea11:59 p.m. son on June 26th.

On-site registrations are accepted Two days later, the Mad Trapper B.C. until Saturday, June 27th at 4:30 p.m.

Cup Downhill Race heats up the summer as A $10 late fee applies to all regisriders take on Insanity once again. trations received after June 19th.

Insanity is one of Panorama’s original The registration fee is $50 per commountain bike trails and has been a favoupetitor and includes a Rider Barbecue rite amongst B.C. Cup riders since 2001. on Saturday and a lift ticket on Sunday.

It has seen a great many changes since its Discounted lift tickets are available on inception, evolving into an insanely fast and Friday and Saturday, when purchased gnarly trail for advanced riders. with Panorama lodging.

Running the entire length of Insanity, The Mad Trapper Downhill race is the Mad Trapper race starts from the top of only one of many activities available on the Mile 1 Quad with a high-speed straight opening weekend at Panorama. line section that leads to a small road gap From sightseeing chairlift rides to and a massive roller.

ATV tours, Panorama offers someFrom there, the course heads into the MAD TRAPPER — Panorama snowmaking manager, Todd Partington, hits the thing for the poolside lounger and the Photo courtesy of Panorama Mountain Resort adventure seeker. trees through rough and rooty terrain. There trails at the bike park. is no time to rest, as the trail drops into the Panorama opens for the mountain “Dollar Sign” descent.

Mile 1 Quad through flatter terrain with off-camber bike season on Friday, June 26th, with the Mile One After crossing Old Timer, Insanity lives up to its turns and more roots.

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Green Zone: Extreme 19th in South Africa

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist The Extreme 19th Hole on Hanglip Mountain at the Legend Golf and Safari Resort within the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa’s Limpopo Province is definitely on my list of golf holes to play before I die.

Sergio Garcia, Retief Goosen and Padraig Harrington have played it and it sure looks like something I need to try!

Forget pitch and putt, this tee box — on top of a 430-metre mountain — is the hardest golf shot in the world, and $1,000,000 U.S. awaits the first person to card a hole-in-one.

Neither Garcia nor Goosen did it when they were there. Actually, they didn’t even par the hole, although Harrington did.

Players must take a helicopter to the top to play the longest and highest Par 3 in the world. Taking the shot also requires courage, as a player needs to teeter HANGLIPPER — Pro golfer Sergio Garcia sits high atop Hanglip Mountain, preparing terrifyingly close to the edge of the cliff. to tee off on Legend Golf and Safari Resort’s Extreme 19th Hole.

Photo submitted The ball takes more than 30 seconds to

reach the ground. I wonder how deep a ball mark is if you hit the green?

The other 18 holes were designed by pro-golfers Garcia, Harrington, Trevor Immelman and Robert Allenby. A round costs $70 including lunch, while the optional Extreme 19th costs $1,060 per foursome and includes the helicopter ride, a souvenir cap and a DVD of you playing the hole.

So far, no one has come close to pocketing the million-dollar prize.

Harrington has said, “This is the type of innovation and excitement we need to get more people playing golf.

There aren’t many new innovative ways to play the game, but this is certainly one of the best. I think the hole is awesome. I love the whole experience, the helicopter ride, the views, the drama and having the green shaped like the continent of Africa.”

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BEACH AMBASSADOR WANTED The District of Invermere is seeking an engaging, knowledgeable long term resident to be an ambassador at Kinsmen Beach during July and August. Pay shall be by honorarium.

The scope and hours of the position are flexible but would entail the following core responsibilities: • Sharing local knowledge and information of the region and Lake Windermere • Informing visitors of beach rules, including littering, recycling and responsible dog behaviour • Ensuring the appropriate use of the beach, swimming and parking areas • Liaising between users, District of Invermere and law enforcement

SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT OF INVERMERE COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, July 14th & Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 For the months of July and August the District of Invermere will hold only one Regular Meeting of Council. Council meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office (914 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC ) at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 and Tuesday, August 25th, 2009.

For further information please contact Kindry Dalke, Corporate Officer at 250 342-9281 ext#228.

PESTICIDE AND HERBICIDE DROP OFF The District of Invermere is now a pesticide free community!

If you have any leftover pesticides and/or herbicides (no other hazardous waste can be dropped off at this time), the District has arranged for a pesticide drop off at the Invermere Fire Hall located at 626 – 4th Street on June 27th, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

TEEING OFF FOR A GOOD CAUSE ––The Fairmont Lions Club proudly presented the first $7,500 donation to Together For Everyone! last Saturday. Pictured here, from left, are Lions Bob Rutherford and Marge Cadger, East

Photo by Sally Waddington

Golf Briefs

Fairmont Lions kick-start emergency room campaign

When around 150 golfers teed off last Saturday at Coy’s Par 3 in Columere Park, it was about more than just a fun afternoon on the course. The Fun Day of Golf, hosted by Fairmont Lions Club, was the first fund-raiser in aid of the Together for Everyone! campaign.

Announced on June 10th, the campaign is a collaboration between the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, and the three Columbia Valley health care auxiliaries. Together for Everyone! is aiming to raise $500,000 to buy medical equipment for the upcoming emergency department upgrade at the Invermere District Hospital. The campaign was the reason why the golf tournament was so well-supported this year, said Fun Day coordinator Mike Tanguay.

“We are so thrilled with this year’s tournament,” he said. “Right up to the last minute, we were receiving entry requests, which surpassed our original hopes for 144, and on the day of the tournament we had a rush for dinner tickets, all because of the cause our Lions Club got behind.”

For further information please contact the District of Invermere office at 250-342-9281 or info@invermere.net.

Windermere Valley Ladies

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On June 10th, 36 Windermere ladies turned out to participate in the third pin round of the season. The first flight winner was Susan Nikirk, second flight was guest Sandy Hemsing, and Pat Lynch won the third flight.

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Kootenay Foundation for Health representative Donna Grainger, and Lions coordinator Mike Tanguay.

Ruth Gordon won the deuce pot. Unfortunately, June 17th was rained out and June 24th was the last afternoon tee time as July 1st marks the beginning of 9 a.m. times.

Remember, ladies: a woman’s place is in the home, and that’s where she should go right after golf!

Golf raffle a huge success The Invermere/Radium Knights of Columbus 7th annual golf raffle was a huge success, raising $1,300.

“Once again the valley community has shown its ability to come to the aid of a service club,” commented 2009 raffle chair Don Jumaga.

The draw was made last Sunday at the Windermere Valley Golf Course and Roy Martin of Nova Scotia, Bob Walker of Fairmont and Lorna Robitalle of Fairmont were the lucky winners.

The Knights would like to thank the following golf courses for their generous donations to the raffle: Coy’s Par Three, Windermere Valley Golf Course, Fairmont Mountainside and Riverside Golf Courses, Radium Resort and The Springs Course, Greywolf Golf Course, Spur Valley Greens, Edgewater Hilltop Par 3, Th’ Flats and The Ridge at Copper Point.

“Without the generous donations this raffle would not be possible,” Mr. Jumaga said. “As a result, the knights will donate funds to the RCMP’s DARE program, the safe home for battered women, a student bursary, the Invermere Figure Skating Club, and defibrillator training of Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena personnel. Thank you, valley residents and visitors.”

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VALLEY SPORTS

RELAY RUNNER – Above, Barbara Jenkinson, age 14, along with Marie-Eve Trudel, Jenny Clare, and Kindra Shaw, travelled to Burnaby for the Provincial Track and Field Meet on June 5th. The girls competed in the 4 x 100 metre relay and placed 18th out of 28 teams from across B.C. Barbara was the fourth runner on the team, helping the girls achieve a time of 53.45 seconds, an improvement by two seconds from their personal best time.

SOCCER CHAMPS – In top photo, the Columbia Valley Titans U15 boys soccer rep team competed at the recent provincial playdowns in Nelson. The Titans came first of five teams, qualifying them to compete in the provincials.

The Provincial Cup will take place in Nelson from July 2nd to 5th. They would like to thank their sponsors, Max Helmer Construction, Baymag Inc. and John Wolfe Construction as well a huge thanks to the coaches Ian Knuck-

ey and Dusan Grasic for their extra time and patience.

Left to right, top row: Ian Knuckey, Ryan McNeil, Stefen Seel, R.T. Rice, Dusan Grasic, Martin Grasic, Hayden Becker, Jared Livingston, Xavier Knuckey and Dominic Hull. Bottom row: Luke Zehnder, Jordan Downey, Henry Smith, Kai Streigel and Brandon Little. Lying down, Mitchell Elliott. Missing: Liam O’Sullivan.

Photo by Katarina Grasic

Photo by Wilson Wong

OTTERS HAVING FUN – Above, the Columbia Valley Otters Swim Club celebrated their end of season with lots of pool games and fun in the Radium pool. The club will

begin their summer Red Cross swim lessons in July and return in early September. For more info, visit www.columbiavalleyswimming.net.

Photo by Allison Bowen

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VALLEY PIONEER

The spirit of the Beamish family lives on dressed to The Pig Man, Edgewater, B.C. They also grew netEarly in 1936 recentted gem seed potatoes. ly widowed Bert Beamish Bert would take a load left his seven children in of potatoes to the Banff Saskatchewan in the care store in the fall and they of his eldest daughter would buy everything Gladys, 24, and came they needed to get them out to Edgewater to dethrough the winter. termine if he could proSays Gladys, “We vide a better living for his bought 100 pounds of family here, because the this, 100 pounds of that, prairies were experienc50 pounds of brown ing a severe depression. sugar, coffee . . . everyHe wrote back to thing we could think of Gladys’s fiancée Gordon that we would need. We Ferguson that things lived on that. We had a in the Columbia Valley little store in Edgewater looked promising. to buy things we needFergie, as he was ed, too. We paid once a called, came to see for month.” himself, cashed in his life By working in the insurance policy to use as Christmas tree industry, a down payment on a 50the couple was able to acre farm and returned pay off the remaining to Saskatchewan to move mortgage on their farm. his intended and her famThe next year Bert purily to the mountains. The chased a home in town farm had been purchased and the two married The Ferguson family of Edgewater, photographed in 1951, included father Fergie, mother Gladys holding Thora, from Big John Madson couples remained on the Photo submitted and is now owned by the and, in front, Terry, Bev, and Jackie.

Ferguson farm for a few Kohorst family. years until the Johnsons They arrived in August, and Fergie and Gladys the boys worked shovelling manure and peformed were able to purchase the farm across the road. other farm chores. Fergie learned a lot about the agriwere married in October 1936.

When World War Two ignited, both Gladys’s The pair met like a lot of young people in farm- culture business from these employers. brother Ora and her father Bert joined up. Her faBesides caring for their younger siblings, the two ther Bert lied about his age, telling the authorities he ing communities do. When the Beamishes were living in Creelman, Saskatchewan, the kids from the farms oldest daughters, Gladys and her sister Margie, along was ten years younger. While stationed in Scotland, he used to come into town on Saturday nights. Gladys with their husbands Fergie and Emil Johnson, worked married Kathy, who was widowed with a son. says, “We walked down lover’s lane. It was a street hard growing vegetables for the family’s market garden Ora was injured when on active duty and had a business. Dad Bert had a truck and transported the steel plate put in his head. Because of this, his father lined with trees, two blocks of it. No lights.”

Gladys enjoyed being treated like a girl by Fer- produce to Field, Lake Louise and Banff.

Bert was released early to bring Ora home. Ora reTheir first Christmas in the valley was a meagre mained on the farm until he had an accident in the gie. Her father Bert, who worked as a steam engineer, counted on Gladys as his eldest to be his helper. She one. Newlywed Gladys had only 25 cents to her name. early fifties and died, brought on in part because of used to go with him and “fill the grease cups, little Their brother Bert – the only sibling of the seven who his war injury. round cups that had to be greased and put back on the remained in Saskatchewan – sent the family one dollar After returning from the war, Bert worked for cylinder to help keep things moving. As long as he was and they purchased a treat for everyone. “We bought a Kootenay National Park as a steam engineer and then alive, it was ‘daughter dear, come and help here.’ I was package of corn flakes. We all had that for breakfast.” opened his own store in Radium called Beamish Food Due to the family’s industriousness and Bert’s Market. Bert’s children never could figure out if his like his boy.”

Her husband, Gordon Ferguson, had been raised ability to truck the produce further afield, they were new wife Kathy knew Bert’s real age, but they could on a farm owned by two bachelor brothers from Wales, able to prosper. They shelled the peas and sent them to see that Beamish Foods prospered because Kathy had the Cowans. His parents separated when he and his market ready to cook. They acquired a few cows and a head for business. brother were small, and the family lived on the Cowan sold milk, too. They also started raising pigs. Fergie place where their mother served as housekeeper and was known as the pig man, even receiving letters adContinued on next page . . .

By Dorothy Isted Special to the Pioneer

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VALLEY PIONEER Continued from last page . . .

FAMILY FAVOURITES – Here are a few snaps from the Beamish/Ferguson family album. Top left photo: Gladys and Fergie on the prairies in August 1932, before they were married.

Top right photo: Helping Fergie plough a field in the late 1940s were, from left, Bev, Terry, Fergie, and Jackie. Middle photo: the family as it migrated from Saskatchewan in the late 1930s – the boy is Gladys’s brother, Ora, and, back row, from left, Gladys, Fergie, Emil Johnson, Bert Beamish, Carrie Beamish, Margaret (Beamish) Johnson, and, in front, little sisters, Yvonne and Elaine Beamish.

At left, Gladys Ferguson today. She and five other pioneers will be honoured at a Pioneer dinner at the Edgewater Legion on June 28th. Everyone is welcome.

Photos submitted

Kathy was only ten years older than Gladys, so they all called her Auntie Kathy. Gladys says, “She was more like a sister.” (Kathy’s son Gordon, from her first marriage, was a city boy and left for the lower mainland in his late teens.)

Meanwhile, Gladys and Fergie were raising a family of their own. Bev was born in 1941 and Terry in 1944. Jackie (married to Mel Thesen) came along in 1947 and Thora (married to Mel Casey) in 1950.

Jackie and Thora live in Invermere, with Terry in Armstrong and Bev in Kamloops.

Gladys remembers back then when a woman gave birth the doctors thought it best if she stayed in bed for ten days or so with a ‘binder’ on her stomach to tighten the muscles.

“I was supposed to be off my feet but kept getting up and mopping the floor and cleaning up. Dr. Williams caught me. He put a stop to this!” For her last birth Gladys suffered from hemorrhaging and nearly died. To save her, blood was ordered from Cranbrook, and Fergie had to pay for the taxi that brought it.

The two-roomed elementary school was built in the late 1940s at the site of the current ball field.

Grades one to three were in one room and grades four to six in the other.

Bev attended her earlier grades in the Edgewater Legion Hall until the school was completed. She also went on to high school in Edgewater and graduated there. It was located on the site of the current elementary school.

When Bert opened the grocery store, Fergie took over his steam engineer job with the Radium pools.

The Fergusons sold the farm and moved into Edgewater and then in 1957 they moved to Radium. Fergie died in 1982 and Gladys moved to Dry Gulch, then to Invermere.

She was one of the first residents at Columbia Garden Village when it opened, but last year had to move on to Columbia House for health reasons.

While raising their family, the Fergusons kept active in community projects like Girl Guides, parent teacher associations, Eastern Star, 4H, and Edgewater Water District.

Gladys has served many times as secretary, treasurer or president for organizations. She went to the Seniors Summer Games for floor curling. Gladys loves crib and bingo and enjoys gambling.

She still goes to the casino to play the slot machines, saying, “Gambling’s my vice! I won $1,100 once in Reno.” Gladys has nine grandchildren and is anticipating a ninth great-grandchild in July, the same month she will be celebrating her 97th birthday on the 21st.

The valley is no longer graced with the Beamish name but the spirit of the family lives on in the families of Casey and Thesen. The descendants of her sister Margie and husband Emil Johnson live in Golden.

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Valley Pioneer writer wins literary prize community newspaper, The Columbia Valley PiDorothy Isted, a regoneer. Often I am humular contributor to The bled by how very hard Columbia Valley Piothese folks have worked, neer, has been awarded and gratified to be trusted first place for her article with their stories. I share in the Profile/Human this honour with Doris Interest category by The Langerud, a sainted lady.

Word Guild, a Canadian Thank you.” writers’ group.

Dorothy, who deHer submission was scribes her personality published in The Pioneer as phlegmatic with bits Dorothy Isted on March 28th, 2008 of sparkle, says she was and tells the story of Doris and Borge so excited when she got the news she Langerud who were missionaries in Ja- jumped out of her chair, shouting, “I maica for 25 years. Borge died in 2007. won! I won!”

Octogenarian Doris, born in Trail, is Dorothy has interviewed dozens enjoying life in the valley while living at of valley residents for her popular seColumbia Garden Village. ries called Valley Pioneer, one of which, Though unable to attend the gala about Gladys Ferguson of Edgewater, awards banquet in Guelph, Ontario, appears in this issue.

Dorothy sent in her acceptance speech: She has also written a novel based “I write about the lives of seniors for a on local history, called Valley Vox.

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June 26, 2009

Alternative education offered in Radium jects part-time around work or family commitments.

Lastly, high school students enrolled When school let out this week, it in schools around the province can comwasn’t just the students in the valley’s plete subjects online that might not be physical schools who were celebrating offered at their school, or whose timethe start of summer. table conflicts with another subject. For There are 136 students who learn example, the Rocky Mountain Learning B.C.-approved curriculum through the Centre is popular with children who Rocky Mountain Learning Centre in want to learn Equine Studies, but the Radium Hot Springs. course isn’t offered in their school. “Parents think this facility is wonderWith degrees in education, arts and ful,� said teacher Becky Blakley. “Their physical education, Becky Blakley has children fit in here like they didn’t at a more than 20 years of teaching experiregular public school. Whatever makes ence. She describes the Learning Centre them not like school, they don’t find it as “a one-room schoolhouse.� here; they feel okay to come here.� “Students of all ages interact with The Learning Centre offers three one another and help each other out,� types of education for Grades 1 to 12. she said.

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Valley pioneer turns 90

June 26, 2009

Born and raised in the Columbia Valley, 90-year-old birthday boy Gordon Lake (seated, second from left) celebrated with his large, loving family on Father’s Day at Timbers Resort in Columere Park. His children, grandchildren,

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Cucumbers no longer grow in Cayla’s garden

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff It’s been an interesting 27 days since I first planted my garden. I have come to the conclusion that the plants in my garden are survivors. During their short time in the earth, they have seen it all – wind, rain and hail.

Still, my veggies have prevailed, minus the cucumbers – they have proved to be the “sissiest” of the veggies.

So, needless to say, the cukes got the boot and I replaced them with a Red Bell Pepper plant and an Oriental Spice Pepper plant, both already bursting with peppers and purchased from Joy Hassett at the Brisco General Store and Greenhouse.

For those of you who did not read my previous article in The Pioneer, I have decided to plant a recession garden at my home in Spur Valley.

On May 30th, I planted corn, peas, carrots, tomatoes, dill, peppers, cucumbers, sunflowers, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, asparagus and watermelon.

My goal is to save a little cash this summer while enjoying fresh garden produce. I do have a secret sidegoal of growing prize-winning pumpkins in time for the Windermere Fall Fair in September.

So far my first venture into gardening has been

quite successful. I have already seen large sprouts with my potatoes, onions, peas, Tiny Tim tomatoes, carrots and sunflowers – although I did find one rogue potato in with the onions.

No luck so far with the pumpkins or watermelon, but there is some green poking through the soil. At this point I am unable to tell if it is pumpkin plants or weeds.

Although everything is growing in tip-top shape, there are a few indicators that lead me to believe that there may be some suspicious nightly activity going on in my garden.

I have been keeping a close eye out for hoofed predators, so every time I go out there I check for footprints.

Because of all the hype about deer in the community, I have mentally prepared myself to keep my devastation to a minimum if my plants are munched overnight by a slightly domesticated deer.

So you can imagine my surprise when I found a human-palm-sized cat print smack-dab in the middle of the garden. Come to think of it, the print was right beside the cucumbers, which could explain a lot.

Half-intrigued, half-fearful for my life, I ran back to the house to alert boyfriend Brandon of my find.

After another close inspection, he determined that the print belonged to either a bobcat or a lynx. A vegetarian, perhaps?

Looking on the logical side, we have decided that the cat most likely takes care of the rabbits and other small critters that may be frequenting the garden. I am thinking that its presence also keeps the deer away.

I have to say, since it’s a relatively low-key feline and it protects my garden, in my books, this cat is all right.

Gotta love nature when it provides free pest control.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK AGAIN — These travellers, who remembered to pack The Pioneer on their journey, will now be entered in this year’s Travel Photo Contest.

The lucky winner will receive two Calgary Flames tickets and a night in a Calgary hotel. Get your photos in for your chance to win! Email your travel photo to

us at upioneer@telus.net.

Clockwise from top left: Wendy and Russ Paul in Riviera Maya, Mexico; Max and Galen Kazakoff in Mazatlan, Mexico; Eric and Liz Vanderkruk of Invermere at Changu Narayan, a world heritage site in the Kathmandu valley in Nepal; Linda Warner with Val and John May in Rhodes, Greece.

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD EAST, WEST, HOME IS BEST – These lucky travellers have had their names entered to win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game and a one-night stay at a Calgary hotel, courtesy of your friendly neighbourhood Travel World.

Clockwise from top: Bev Ostermann, Karen Wilson, Dianne Ostermann and Stan Wilson at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong; Brandi Ponych, left, and Jodi Lawrick, right, at Footstock in Cochrane, Alberta where they completed the half marathon; Ruth Simpson, Alison Ibbotson and furry friend Lilly camping at Premier Lake; and Yvonne Redeker with her Rotaplast team in Nepal, where the team was working with Rotary International to correct the cleft palates of disadvantaged children.

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June 26, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds

• Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 • Email: upioneer@telus.net • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

garage sale

garage sale

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

thank you

commercial space

Friday, June 26th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturday, June 27th, 9:00am – 1:00 pm, lots of bargains, no early birds. 1628 Windermere Loop Rd.

Saturday, June 27th, 8:00 am – 12:00pm. Lots of great items, 2181 Pinetree Place.

Scrapbooking Supplies, local, creative memories consultant for traditional and digital scrapbooking. Call Kathy, 250270-0254.

Zehnder’s Local Beef Including smokies, pepperoni, garlic coil & jerky (Raised without antibiotics & artificial growth hormones) Now available at Grant’s Foods 503 – 7th Avenue

Thank you for donating to the Food Bank. The need for food has increased substantially this year. There is always a need for tomato paste.

Attention Contractors! Secure 20-foot storage container in fenced yard. Larger lots also available. Invermere Industrial Park. Call 250-342-2100 or 250346-3011.

Estate Sale or Yard Sale, Saturday, June 27th, 4807 North Street, Windermere.

Moving sale on acreage, Saturday, June 27th, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Everything must go.

5353 Westside Rd, Fairmont (junction on Hwy 93/95 & Westside Rd), follow signs.

Fairmont, Riverside, Saturday, June 27th , 10:00am – 3:00 pm, appliances, golf clubs, numerous household & misc items, 5132 Riverside Cres.

Saturday, June 27th, 10:00am.

4935 Timber Way. Furniture, electronics, collectibles, something for everyone. Follow the signs.

Big Yard Sale. Another Elna sale, all new stuff. If you missed last week, don’t miss this! Saturday, June 27, 8:00am-2:00pm. No early birds. 9206 Main Ave, Wilmer.

Saturday, June 27th , 9:00am – 3:00 pm. Bunk beds, baby stuff, 2008 stroller/infant car seat, bassinet, small appliances & much more! Early birds welcome to help set up – must bring donuts! #15 Green Acres Mobile Park, just before Stoddart Creek Stables, between Invermere & Radium. Follow balloons, lower level, 2nd trailer on right.

Columere Park Community Garage Sale, July 4th & 5th, 8:00am – 2:00 pm. Watch for signs. Furniture, pictures, garden tools, misc, and much, much more!

ANNOUNCEMENT Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of main street, Radium.

s Memoriam s In Loving Memory of My Grandaughter Alicia Lynn Raven September 18, 1984 – June 29, 2003 We little new that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

You’ll always be our Angel.

Love you and miss you always, From Grandma Raven.

Fairmont Canada Day Celebration July 1st, Fairmont Ski Hill, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for oodles of family fun and games. Prizes for every child! Live music, barbeque, cold beer and activities for all ages.

Bring your own lawn chairs!

Witness the finish of Fairmont Fantastic 3 Triathlon (call Crazy Soles for registration details, 250-342-2074).

Little Badgers Summer Day Camps July 6th – 10th & July 13th – 17th August 3rd – 7th & August 10th – 14th 9:00 am – 3:00pm At the Eva Joseph Family Centre Akisqnuk Administration Complex Cost $175/week 250-342-6331 or 250-342-4409 Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere Hall rental and catering. Reasonable rates.

Contact Sylvia at 250-342-6559.

Edgewater Legion Open Market will run from July 4th to September 5th. 10 am to 12:30 pm. For tables call Doreen at (250)347-9550. Crafts, baked goods, canned goods etc.

Edgewater Legion hosts the pioneer dinner honoring six local seniors: Gladys Ferguson, Dorothy Brown, Olga Haynes, Val Wolfenden, Nella Smith and Sylvia Atwood. Cocktails 5:30 pm and supper at 6:30 pm.

Barbequed roast beef and all the trimmings. Cost $12 adults; seniors and children six to 12 years, $10; children under six free. Tickets at the door of the Edgewater Legion.

thank you Thank you to my family, relatives, and friends for the gifts, cards, flowers and visits during my stay at Cranbrook and Invermere Hospitals and Columbia House.

Also a big thank you to the staff for all their kind care. Very much appreciated, Joan Shelstrom.

ANNOUncement

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 International Student Program

HOMESTAYS NEEDED School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate International students for David Thompson Secondary School starting September 2009.

Host families provide a family environment with a private bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation assistance and high speed internet access.

Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid for hosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check.

If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377

Thank you to Dr. Gooch and all the staff at Columbia House for the excellent care given to our mother, Minnie Thompson and thank you to family and friends for all the flowers and cards.

Anne and Louis McSheffrey and family. Peter and Candice Thompson and family.

cheers & jeers JEERS: to the Radium Town Council for not shopping local.

After all, who needs local business? Now we have all the support we need to shop in Alberta or Cranbrook and all guilt free! Darla Franco

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637 STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

Lost & found Found across from Catholic Church in playground: a Pandora bracelet. Call 250-688-0504.

13 foot sailboat, blue and white.

Lost on Lake Windermere, 250342-9061.

Panache Building, Invermere, BC. Beautiful building near public beach and walking distance to hundreds of condos in Canada’s most perfect fourseason town! 2400 feet on main, with two 1200-foot world-class apartments up. Perfect location for restaurant or retail. For info, call 250-342-5525.

Commercial space for rent, 1800 sq. ft. plus compound, prime location in the Industrial Park.

Call Deck properties, 250-3423166.

Office/Retail space for lease on 8th Ave. Two 600 sq. ft. units, large store front windows, on street parking, 1 year lease. Call 250-341-1566, Mountain Creek Properties.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION GOING AWAY TO SCHOOL? Shared accommodation close to SAIT and U of C. Fully furnished house in great neighbourhood, $600/month includes utilities, wireless hi-speed internet, cable. Call 250-345-0004 for more info.

1 bdrm in 3 bdrm house in Invermere. $475/month including all utilities, W/D, 250341-7248.

SUITE FOR RENT

commercial space

One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month, 250-3456365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room.

Please call 250-270-0270.

Bright new 2 bdrm walk-out in Radium. Large covered patio, infloor heating, $1100/month includes utilities, cable & internet, 250-342-5159.

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SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

house for sale

1 bdrm basement suite available July 1st , N/P, N/S, $650 + DD, includes utilities, wireless and cable, 250-341-5159.

FOR RENT

Invermere, 2 bdrm + office, huge skylights and windows, sliding doors, private yard and parking, highspeed internet, maintenance year round, lake and mountain views, close to beach and all amenities, new W/D and appliances. Long term, quiet single or working couple preferred. N/S N/P, no partiers. $975 available July 1st. 250342-6899 or 250-688-7798.

Sable Ridge, Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/den, fireplace, A/C, granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, $995/ month includes utilities, 403256-0694 or 403-650-5503.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium, fireplace, $950/month, includes utilities.

Available immediately, 403560-5603.

3 bdrm, 3 bath home in immaculate condition. Open concept, hardwood, ceramic, carpet. Gorgeous mountain & lake views, 2 mins. walk to Kinsmen Beach. A must see $419,000, 250-342-7396.

2 bdrm suite in Invermere, bright and clean, close to schools, F/S/ W/D. Available immediately, N/ S, N/P, 250-342-1588.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, bright and spacious, 1400 sq.ft. suite. Landscaped yard, large deck, walking distance to schools, Jacuzzi tub, cable and internet included. $1100/month + half utilities. 250-688-1244 Columere Park, bright, 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite, private beach, quiet. $700/month. 250345-6524 Brightly coloured, happy 2 bdrm upper level seeking same quality in occupants. Gorgeous mountain view highly enjoyable from back deck. Live in town but feel like you’re out of town (Invermere that is). 2 bdrm (1 big with ensuite, 1 small), spacious living, dining, kitchen.

Mud room/laundry/guest bathroom. N/S, $1200 including heat, water, hydro. Best for a couple, additional $200 for extra person or pet(s). First and last; payment by post-dated cheque, references. Call Sarah, 250-3411083.

Available immediately, 2 bdrm, large renovated main floor suite, fully furnished. Walk to town & beach. Includes internet, cable, parking, all utilities, beautiful view. Available weekly or monthly, couple preferred, no partiers, references. 250-3428651.

house FOR RENT Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all appliances included, N/S, N/P, new building. Call 403-2576253 or email bradyh@telus.net

Contact

250-342-5914 for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now” Rockies West Realty Independently Owned & Operated

EXCELLENT LOCATION. Very nice Invermere home on quiet cul-de-sac, walking distance to Kinsmen Beach and Downtown, 3 bdrm up, 2 down, large private backyard, wood and electric heat. Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, W/D included. Available June 1st, $1400.00 + util. 250-2700270.

3 bdrm mobile home, new carpets, 4 appl, propane heat, large deck with awesome view. $750/month + $375 DD. Absolutely no dogs allowed, 250-342-4400 (days), 250-3479242 (eve).

Fairmont/Columbia Lake, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, furnished, Nanofibre internet, very clean, very private, N/S, N/P, references required, $1300/month + util. + DD, 250-342-8626.

Edgewater, 3 bdrm, 2 bath house on 2 acres, $1000/month + util, references. Garage available, 250-342-1161, Ken Becker.

Windermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, large deck with great view, clean, bright, quiet, across from school, N/S, N/P, longterm, $1325/month includes utilities, available immediately, 250-341-5316.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, large garage/ work shop, fenced yard w/ garden, walking distance to D/T, schools, hospital. N/S, no partiers, no large pets or cats. $1200/month + util + DD. Call 306-778-6992 after 6:00 pm.

3 bdrm, 2 bath townhome plus garage in downtown Invermere, $1350 + utilities, N/P, 250-3411182.

Invermere townhouse with lots of upgrades. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, developed basement, single garage and large communal yard. 5 min walk to downtown.

Furnished or unfurnished. $1500/month + utilities. N/S N/ P, references required. Avail Sept 1st, 403-697-4319.

RADIUM – FULLY FURNISHED large windows & large deck overlooking 13th hole of The Springs Golf Course, available July 1st. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage. 6 month min. lease. $1190 (includes condo fees) + utilities + D.D., N/ P, N/S, references required, 403519-2216, 403-981-1551.

Great deal on 4 bdrm Jade Landing, Canal Flats. 2 bath, partially furnished, all appliances, $1200/month OBO. (250)801-0209. Avail Aug 1st .

Radium, new 2 bdrm condos.

Furnished, $1250, unfurnished, $1050, long-term lease required, 403-816-6007.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, house, large yard, downtown Invermere, W/D, N/S, N/P, available July 1st, references required, $1600/ month, 250-341-1650.

Invermere, 4 bdrm, 3 ½ bath w/finished walk-out, open living space & family room, off street parking, family oriented neighbourhood.

Walking distance to schools, W/D, fridge, stove, D/W, microwave. N/S, N/ P, available August 1st , $1400 + util + DD, 250-341-3144.

4 bdrm house in Wilder subdivision, attached garage, pets welcome, N/S, $1200/ month + util, available Aug 1st, 250-342-8340.

Invermere newer duplex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, single garage, excellent location, N/P, N/S, $1200/month + util, 250-3422941.

Radium beautiful 1 and 2 bdrm condos, fully furnished, large deck, close to all amenities.

Vacation or long-term rental, N/S, N/P, 403-238-2543.

Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath w/den, Sable Resorts. In-suite laundry, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/P, $925/month includes utils. 403-836-9877 (Brent).

Radium, large 1 bdrm condo, 2 full bath w/den, Sable Resorts.

In-suite laundry, fireplace, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/P, $775/month includes utils, 403836-9877 (Brent).

Top floor Radium condo, unfurnished, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Radium “The Pinewood” in suite laundry, underground professionally furnished 1200 parking. Available immediately, sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in suite $1000/month, util. included, laundry, deck, BBQ, underground 780-903-0900. parking, N/S, N/P, $1000, includes utilities, available July Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den 1st, references, 780-467-9220 condo @ Sable Ridge, Radium, or 780-914-3497. access to underground parking, clubhouse pool & hot tub, 2502 bdrm townhouse in Black 342-0200.

Forest Village, $1300/month.

Call 250-342-0838.

Radium, Borrego Ridge Townhome, mostly furnished, Brand new, never lived in!

2 bdrm. $1600 + util, available Lakeview Meadows 3 bdrm, 2.5 July 1st or later, N/S, N/P, 403bath top floor executive condo.

990-5690 (Sonja).

SS appliances, granite, slate and hardwood finishes, gas fireplace. vacation rental Backs Copper Point Golf Course.

Full use of amenities include: R.V. lots to rent. Daily, weekly, indoor pool, tennis, beach monthly and yearly, 250-349access, paved walking/biking 8212 or 250-349-7568. trails, underground parking and storage. Great views! N/S, $1500 3 R.V. timeshare weeks (shoulder + hydro, phone & cable. Long season) at Radium Valley term only, references required, Vacation Resort. For price and 250-341-6090. information call 250-804-1048.

$28,000 less than previous real estate listing. Radium, 2 bdrm, 1 bath older home, neat and tidy, large corner lot, great potential to build. Reduced for quick sale $250,000 OBO, 780-633-0595, 780-993-1579.

House for Trade or Sale Wanted home in Columbia Valley to trade for new, modern, furnished house in Calgary, reduced. Adjacent to Elks Golf Course and close to D/T. Call Ray 403-920-3359, google MLS C3366099.

CONDO FOR SALE Affordable downtown Invermere condo, 2 bdrm, $159, 000 + GST, 250-341-1182.

Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo, furnished, all appliances, indoor pool and hot tub, beach, marina, tennis courts, $245,000, 403-249-7044.

1 bdrm, great for independent seniors, newly renovated, behind hospital, beside park, south facing, small pet allowed, laundry, dishwasher, parking.

Call 250-341-3103 (eve), 250688-0083 (cell). No agents please.

Heron Point, Invermere, ¼ share available, best unit in the complex, fully furnished, ground floor, walk-out to yard, 2 min. walk from both beach and downtown, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pool, hot tub, fitness room, storage, great view of the lake and beach, $135,000, 250-6882667.

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Pioneer Classifieds ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $425,000.00. Call 250-3422802.

Exclusive Private Gated Acreage Absolutely spectacular surroundings with unobstructed view straight down the snow capped Fairmont Rocky Mountain Range. Very private yet only 2 mins. to the beach & Windermere. Services to lot.

Architectural controls ensure your investment, as well as no building commitment. See welist.com. Invermere. Must be seen to be appreciated, 250342-1167.

1 ½ acres close to Windermere Golf Course. Views of Chisel Peak & Sawtooth Range, $259,900, 250-342-0284.

Sunny South facing 59’ x 120‘ level lot, zoned R1MH in Canal Flats. Located on Spruce Avenue, between cedar fence and huge tree, $75,000, 250-342-7179.

FOR SALE BY OWNER Wilmer Property 9140 Smith Street (off Main Avenue) Nice mountain views Large walk-out lot Older 3 bdrm manufactured home currently on lot $120,000 Contact 250-341-1656.

RESORT PROP. FOR SALE Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca

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wanted

misc. for sale

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

VEHICLEs FOR SALE

services

Boat Slip to rent for the summer on Lake Windermere. Call Brad, 403-512-1754 or 403-2412669.

McClary wood cook stove, excellent condition. $400. Older Massey Ferguson Tractor 165, C/W bucket, blade, fork lift and disc $5000, 250-342-7692.

2 quads for sale, 1 Yamaha, 1 Kawasaki. Please call 250-3420350 (home) or 403-701-3344 (cell).

2000 Chev 1500 LT extended cab 4x4, 195,000 km, 2 sets of wheels & tires, 6” lift, good shape, $10,900 OBO, 250-3415628 or 250-342-5224.

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Large Chest Freezer in good working order. 250-342-1526

misc. for sale Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Quality Top Soil & Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/ pick-up load. Call, 250-342-1268.

Excellent screened sandy top soil. $150/truck load, $50/pick up. Aspen Meadows, 250-2700590.

Blinds, 1 pleated linen, 70”w x 46”h. 3 Venetian Levolor 39”w x 70”h. 250-342-3935.

Bowflex Power Pro $500 OBO, 250-345-6666 or 250-2709091.

Wine making equipment, 90% complete. Pay for this ad and it’s yours, 250-342-3693.

Over 500 ceramic tiles, offwhite, 12” x12”, $250. Call 250342-9551 or 250-341-5093.

10” tilting Arbor table saw and accessories $1100. 6” jointer $300. Heavy duty thickness planer $1100. Radial Arm saw $700, or $2500 for all 4. Will trade for small camper or trailer.

Will also trade for labour. All prices negotiable, 250-3422104.

Floating water slide & raft combo $250 OBO, 250-342-1384.

Craftsman Radial Arm Saw, c/w stand & carriage, like new $300 OBO, 250-345-0364.

Full motocross gear, helmet, boots, (2) pants, chest protector & more, $600. Super reliable Gateway Desktop Pentium 4, 3.2GH2 processor. 200GB memory, 1GB dual channel memory, Windows XP NVIDA 9400 graphics card + 17” monitor, $700. 8’ Showbiz Whitewater Riot kayak, $400.

Wavemaster portable water filled punching bag, $150.

Interior World high end Queen wooden frame & mattress, $450, 250-426-7500.

boats for sale KAYAKS, 2 Necky Santa Cruz recreational kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, Thule carriers with saddles, $2500, 250-345-0041.

Pull your boat out of the water, 50’ of track in 10’ sections, winch & boat trolley, $700, 250-3456207.

1994 Chris Craft 20’ Bowrider.

Inboard Volvo Penta 5.0 Litre V8 power trim/tilt. Snap in carpet, full canvas package plus travel tarp, twin axle trailer, low hours. $20,000 OBO, 403-613-4551 or 250-342-2591.

MOTOR HOMES/TRAILERS 1999 19’ Terry Trailer, sleeps 4, bathroom, fridge, stove and microwave. $9,500 OBO, 3429374

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1981 Vanguard Camper, 8’9”, bathroom, fridge, stove, furnace, sleeps 4, $1200. 1985 250 TRX Honda Quad with cover and winch, $1500. Call 250-3423832 after 6:00pm.

1974 Norton 850 Commando, 2002 1100 V Star Yamaha, both in excellent condition, 250-3423159.

VEHICLEs FOR SALE Black Tonneau cover, Dodge 1500, $700. 1987 Chev S-10, runs good, $700. Grey canopy to fit Chev S-10, $50. Older quickie motorized wheel chair, joy stick control, $500, 250-342-9702.

1977 Chev Malibu Classic, $3000 firm, 250-342-8474 or 250-3418033 (cell).

1981 Chev 10 van, rebuilt engine, 10,000 km, replaced differential, $800. Call 250-341-7500.

1987 Toyota hatchback, 4 door sedan, good condition, $600, 250-347-6420.

1997 Jeep Cherokee Ltd. Fully equipped, 145,000 km, ready for off road with Warn winch for front & back, raised suspension & protective plates, great condition, $7900 OBO, 250-3417155.

1998 GMC 1500 SLS, 2x4, 2 sets of tires, summer/winter, mounted on extra wheels, club cab, excellent condition. $8000 OBO, let’s make a deal, 250-3426372.

1998 Ford 4WD ½ ton, $5000.

1999 Chev Van, diesel, $6500.

2000 Ford F350 4x4 XLT, $11,500.

All reasonable offers considered.

View at 1101 6th St, Invermere or call 250-688-0950.

2008 Mazda 3, 23,000 km, inside leather, many options, $20,000.

Phone 250-270-0752.

2002 Chevy Tracker 4WD, 5 speed, 4 door, A/C, new tires, windshield, brakes and battery.

Great condition, 180,000 km, $6900 OBO, 250-342-4436, Amy or Chris.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089

services

Flooring Installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

Tile & Slate Installs Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floors All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-342-0448

Installations of ceramic mosaic quarry tiles, slate glassblocks, etc. For estimates call 250-3416869

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

Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 342-3569 Verna’s Family Daycare has openings, 250-342-6010.

Lawn Services Required?

Professional, qualified, yard services, with a great reputation and 15 years experience. Call Everett Frater Enterprises today, 250-342-6116 or 250-342-5645, efraterent@hotmail.com

vehicles for sale

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

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services

careers

careers

careers

careers

careers

Hello parents, I am 16 years old and looking for jobs this summer as a babysitter/nanny. I am great with kids, very responsible, confident, trustworthy and fun.

Please contact Stevie, 250-6880042 or 250-342-5553.

Kootenay River Runners is looking for a self-motivated, personable individual for our fast paced rafting sales office in Radium Hot Springs. Although this position is multi-faceted, the main focus of the job is sales and customer service. Past experience in the Adventure Tourism Industry is an asset. Fulltime or part-time is available.

Please forward resumes to Linda Irvine at info@raftingtherockies. com. Successful candidates will be contacted.

Hairstylist required at Valley Hairstyling. Full or part-time, call Susan, 250-342-9863.

The Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for a fulltime clerk position. Applicants must have Serving-It-Right certificate, be physically fit, reliable, and must be able to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of wines and spirits a definite asset. Apply, with resume, in person to the Radium Liquor Store, beside the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@ telus.net , or fax (250)347-9987

Busy, small resort in Windermere requires helper. Varied duties include housekeeping, grounds and building maintenance, trail work. 6 hour day, 10am4pm, 5 days/week $15/hr. Start immediately until Oct 1st -15th (your choice). Call Scott, 250342-0356 or email windcreek@ shaw.ca

Village Country Inn, Radium, is seeking P/T helper. Duties include housekeeping, front desk and kitchen. Apply in person with resume.

NO JOB TOO SMALL for College student with truck! Yard clean up, gutter cleaning, debris hauling, or extra helping hands, 250-342-9446.

Driving lessons for novice license (class 7), learner or brush up lessons for preparation of road test. Flexible times, 250-3428651.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Well established lawn irrigation and landscape business, equipment included, 250-3456666 or 250-270-9091.

careers Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca

Strands Old House Restaurant is looking for a full time saucier/sous chef. Applicants should be certified and have a creative and energetic disposition with a minimum of 4 – 6 years experience in fine dining. This is hands on in a well established casual fine dining restaurant. Please send resume to Tony Wood, Box 640, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 or tony@strandsrestaurant.com or call 1-888-342-6344.

La Cabina restaurant requires experienced cooks and servers.

Call 250-347-2340 or email lacabina@nanonow.ca

LEGAL – MacDONALD THOMAS Law Office requires receptionist/ legal assistant for immediate start – permanent, full-time position (4-5 days/week).

Experience preferred but will train, salary D.O.E. Submit resume by fax 250-342-3237, mail to Box 2400, Invermere, V0A 1K0 or email reception@ macdonaldthomas.com Carpenter/Apprentices/Skilled Laborers required. Fax resume in confidence to 866-503-4218.

For kitchen and front end.

pply with resume in person

250-347-2190

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Crystal Springs Motel seeking fulltime housekeeping staff. $13/hr.

Please apply in person with resume to Grace, 250-347-9759.

Looking for a job or career?

The Trades Industry Wants You! Check out one of our upcoming sessions to get information on specific trades.

Next information session: Thursday, July 2nd, 1:30 p.m.

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Painters/helpers required, wage negotiable. Call 250-342-5804.

Sportuccino’s is looking for healthy lifestyle individuals to work in coffee bar & sports retail. Call 250-342-3669 or drop off resume, 519 13th Street, Invermere.

Columbia Cycle is looking for a full-time confident, selfmotivated person. Knowledge in retail sales of bikes, skis, etc an asset. Apply in person with resume.

Radium Resort is currently accepting applications for the following positions: cooks, servers, halfway house, and beverage cart attendants. Please fax resume to 250-347-6297.

Program Manager - Canadian Rocky Mountains The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a private, non-profit organization that prides itself on its entrepreneurial, science-based, non-confrontational approach to achieving conservation success. Since its establishment in 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected more than 1.9 million acres of natural habitat across Canada. NCC has seven regional offices across the country with a national office in Toronto.

Location: Invermere, British Columbia The Program Manager oversees the conservation efforts of NCC in the Canadian Rocky Mountains sub region. This recent vacancy has resulted from the advancement of the previous Program Manager within NCC. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions: 1. Business/Program Development 2. Fundraising 3. Community and Partnership Liaison 4. Stewardship and Management Oversight 5. Human Resource and Contract Management 6. Special Projects The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership in the continued development and implementation of a well-funded, community-based conservation program that sustains the significant biodiversity and ecological integrity of natural systems within the Program area.

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Copper City Saloon requires full time cook. Email invinn@telus. net or fax 250-342-6079 or apply in person to Brenda Gingrich.

Journeyman Electrician, wage depending on experience. Email resume to levine@telus.net

NOW HIRING SUMMER STAFF

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for year around F/T or P/T evening servers. Phone 250-347-0047 or e-mail mail@ helnas.com FREE MOVIE RENTALS – F/T OR P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits.

Please call Thora at 250-3420057, or fax 250-342-6583, email ghvinvermere@hotmail. com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

Stevo’s 2 for 1 Pizza located in Fairmont Hot Springs is now accepting applications for cooks and delivery drivers. Fax resume to 250-342-8884.

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A Bachelor’s Degree in ecology, biology or related discipline with 10 plus years of directly related experience. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree; Extensive and demonstrated Program and/or Project Management skills. Preference will be given to candidates with environmental not-for-profit organizational experience; Demonstrated network with organizations throughout the Columbia Basin; Entrepreneurial and innovative; Highly organized and detail oriented; Flexible reliable, creative, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as a leader in a team setting; Exceptional communication and presentation skills – capable of easily communicating with a wide range of people; Willingness and ability to travel and handle occasional overtime hours.

Competitive salary based on education and related professional experience.

If you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter, by July 3, 2009 to: The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Attn.: Patrick Olenick, Director of Corporate Services #200, 825 Broughton Street Victoria, BC V8W 1E5 Email: patrick.olenick@natureconservancy.ca Please visit our website at www.natureconservancy.ca.

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

54 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 26, 2009

Our beautiful girls have fun at school sleepover Twenty-eight Grade 7 girls and another 10 girls from the high school all landed at David Thompson Secondary School for the third annual “I Am Beautiful” girls’ self-esteem sleepover last weekend.

The event was sponsored by Tim Hortons, Columbia Basin Trust and local Parent Advisory Committees.

For 24 hours, the 38 girls got to know each other as they played, danced, sumo-wrestled, ate, did yoga, participated in workshops and (sort of) slept.

When the power went out at 4 a.m. Saturday, the

last girl had just fallen asleep!

Amazing female role models came up to the school and participated in a mentor lunch where the girls competed for first dibs at the ice-cream sundae bar, in a contest that was designed for the girls to get to know their mentors.

The girls were given disposable cameras and were asked to try and find what real beauty on film looks like. This year they came up with some incredible shots, all about being comfortable with themselves in their own bodies.

“I Am Beautiful” is designed to help Grade 7 girls transition into high school with a few less worries, feeling better about themselves and more confident in their own decision-making skills.

From all of us up here at the high school, we can’t wait to see all of the new Grade 8s coming up in September!

– Submitted by Shelley Chaney Drug and Alcohol Prevention Worker David Thompson Secondary School

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June 26, 2009

Valley Churches

FAITH

‘You will be fishers of men’ Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Last Sunday, being Father’s Day, we decided to go fishing. My wife, myself, my son Everett, his wife Alna, and, of course, our precious three-year-old grandson, Jesse, headed for our favourite fishing hole. It was time for Jesse to learn about fishing. We soon found out he was far more interested in throwing rocks, floating pieces of wood, and exploring for the three bears’ house. I had the time of my life.

As I was praying about this article, fishing kept coming up and I started to think about one of the great fishermen in the Bible, Simon Peter. Peter, is told

by Jesus in Luke 5:10, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!”

Peter followed Jesus. He was a faithful servant right up to the night Jesus was betrayed. Then, Peter fell. Three times, he denied he was one of the Lord’s disciples. Easter happens, Jesus is crucified, he dies, and on the third day He rose again. You can read all about it in John, Chapters 18, 19, and 20.

But, what does Peter do? According to John, Chapter 21:3, Peter says, “I’m going fishing.” Maybe he thought, because he had denied Jesus, he was lost.

I don’t know.

After fishing all night and not catching a thing, Jesus appears on the shore, tells him to throw the net

on the right-hand side of the boat and it is filled with fish.

Jesus serves breakfast and then turns to Peter and asks three times, “Do you love me?” Peter answers, “You know I love you.”

Jesus doesn’t focus on faults. He doesn’t look at what they don’t have or didn’t do. He sees potential.

Jesus looked beyond Peter’s denial and betrayal to reinstate and restore him. Jesus helped Peter rise higher and overcome those obstacles of failure. His encouragement helped Peter become what he was created to be, a fisher of people.

In Acts, Chapter 3, Peter heals a crippled beggar and preaches a sermon in which 5,000 men, not counting women and children, came to have faith in the risen Jesus.

Sure, Peter had some shocking failures and Peter was devastated by his weakness. The Bible says he wept when he realized how far he’d fallen.

Maybe you are remembering when your faith in Christ seemed like the most sure thing in your life.

Now you wonder where it went. Maybe you see failure in serious promises you made to a spouse or a child or a friend and didn’t follow through.

If so, Jesus wants to restore you just like He restored Peter. Don’t allow the failures or disappointments of your past to keep you from reaching the promise of your future. God has a calling and a plan for each of us. Don’t let past mistakes keep you from fulfilling the destiny God has planned for you.

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Pastor T. Scott Peterson 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father Jim McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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