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An Invermere man swept his girlfriend off her feet last Sunday with a stunning wedding proposal.

Brandon Benz, 24, of Invermere, surprised his girlfriend Vanessa Matos, 21, while on a scenic flight over the Bugaboos.

Forty-five minutes into the hour-long flight, Brandon turned to Vanessa and said, “I love you, babe. Will you marry me?”

“Of course I said yes,” Vanessa told The Pioneer.

The couple has been dating since 2005. They moved to Invermere last year from Simcoe, Ontario.

Vanessa works for Best Western Invermere Inn and Brandon owns B.C. Valley Roofing.

Brandon had the proposal planned and the ring in hand for several weeks, but Vanessa had no idea it was coming.

“He was being kind of suspicious and I thought,

‘What’s he doing?’” Vanessa said. “He just told me he was saving for a truck, which made sense.”

Then on Sunday morning, the couple drove to Invermere’s airport where Norm Babin of Babin Air took them on a scenic flight over the Toby Benches, Panorama and Jumbo.

Still, Vanessa thought it was simply a lovely way to spend the day.

“We’re outdoors-type people. I just thought we were going for a nice little cruise. I thought it was another one of our adventures,” she said.

The plane was flying over the Bugaboos when Brandon popped the question.

“My body was shaking and I was a little bit teary,” Vanessa said. “But Brandon was so well-composed!”

However, Vanessa said that a wedding had been on the cards for quite a while.

“I have known he was the one for me for quite some time,” she said. “It wasn’t a surprise that we are getting married, but I didn’t expect it on Sunday.”

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Wilmer saved from arsonist’s match

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The community of Wilmer narrowly escaped being burned to the ground last Friday, after arsonists deliberately set fires to an area two kilometres north.

According to forest protection officer Cy McConnell, three separate fires were headed straight for Wilmer. “We are fortunate that the winds were not strong from the north because there is continual fuel from that fire site right to Wilmer,” he said.

At 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3rd, Forest Service firefighters responded to a report of two wildfires near Westside Road, north of Wilmer.

“When I arrived on scene at the first fire, I was met with a vigorous flame front in what appeared to be green grass – it was burning quite actively, and quite a few members of the public were observing,” Mr. McConnell said.

The flame front, he said, was around two metres high and 40 metres in length.

It took six members of the initial attack crews, two fire wardens and two fire protection officials one hour to control the blaze and an additional three hours to ensure there was no further damage.

Ray Crook of Invermere, who will turn 91 on September 1st, was on his way home from Radium when he noticed two pillars of smoke rising near Wilmer. After driving to his apartment to pick up his camera, Ray followed the smoke to the fire.

“The fire was just crowning in a tree when I got there,” he said. “It looked like it was burning about half an acre.”

Fire crews were already battling the

blaze when Ray arrived and everyone, he said, seemed to be reacting calmly.

After a preliminary investigation, officials determined there were four separate ignition points for the three fires, all within 50 metres of each other, which indicates arson.

“Evidence suggests the point of origin from which the fire started was from debris piles that people had left out there,” Mr. McConnell said.

Some piles, he said, were as large as three metres by 10 metres and composed of various materials including grass clippings, decaying furniture and wood pallets.

“Those piles were prime targets for someone who was either bored, or, God forbid, mentally ill, who would want to start a forest fire,” Mr. McConnell said.

Investigators, so far, do not have any suspects or leads indicating motive and method used to start the fires.

According to Mr. McConnell, about half of last year’s wildfires in this area were caused by human activity. Most were not deliberate, he said, “but people still don’t seem to realize the jeopardy firefighters put themselves in when fighting wildfires.”

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FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN — Inset photo shows a debris pile that was a source of the fire. Top right, 90-yearold roving reporter Ray Crook snapped this shot as the fire raged. At right, firefighters dowse the smoking remains.

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• On Sunday, June 28th at 3:15 a.m., police responded to a complaint of assault on Sunridge Road in Windermere and found two brothers fighting. Minor injuries were suffered and no charges were laid.

• On Sunday, June 28th, RCMP responded to a report of an assault near the Apple Tree Inn in Radium.

Two males from the area got into a heated argument and both decided to use bats to settle the problem.

They will continue to settle the problem in Invermere Provincial Court, as both were charged with assault.

• On Monday, June 29th, at 4:46 a.m., police responded to an assault complaint on Forster Landing Road in Radium involving a man and a woman. A 40year-old Invermere man was arrested after punching the police officer and will be appearing in Invermere Provincial Court on that charge.

• On Monday, June 29th, RCMP began investigating a fraud after receiving a complaint of monies taken from an account belonging to a family member.

• On Monday, June 29th, police received a complaint of a theft of a bottle of liquor from the Windermere Family Pantry.

• On Monday, June 29th, RCMP received a complaint of theft from Canyon Campground in Radium.

A satellite radio, boom box and alcohol were stolen.

• On Monday, June 29th, police went to 11th Avenue in Invermere, in response to two males fighting.

No charges were laid.

• On Tuesday, June 30th, RCMP received a call that a man breached his bail condition by contacting a female with whom he was involved in an incident in the recent past. A 30-year-old man from Canal Flats

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Individuals charged with deliberately starting a wildfire could face up to 14 years and life in prison under the Criminal Code of Canada. Under the Wildfire Act, a conviction could include a $1-million fine and up to three years in prison.

In addition to the three arson fires, there were also three additional wildfires in the area on Friday and Saturday caused by lightning, one within 10 kilometres of the arson fires. The deliberately-set fires diverted resources from the naturally-occurring fires.

was arrested and brought before a Justice of the Peace and was later released after a court date was set for a charge of Breach of Undertaking.

• On Tuesday, June 30th, police attended Copper City Saloon and charged a 33-year-old Invermere man with mischief, after he broke a window following a dispute with staff.

• On Friday, July 3rd, officers received a complaint of theft of a stereo, amplifier and speakers from a boat at Fraser Marine in Invermere.

• On Friday, July 3rd, police responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 near Bench Road. A 1986 Volkswagen driven by a 34-year-old Windermere woman turned right onto the highway, and collided with a 2003 Volkswagen driven by a 50year-old Calgary man. There were no injuries. The 1986 Volkswagen sustained about $2,000 in damage while the other vehicle suffered $6,000. The driver of the 1986 vehicle was charged with failure to yield.

• On Saturday, July 4th, a trailer was damaged while parked at Lakeshore Resort Campground. Nine dents were found, and are believed to be the result of BB gun fire.

• Between June 30th and July 4th, an amplifier was stolen from a boat in the 1200 block of Hilltop Road, Windermere.

• Overnight on Sunday, July 5th, a beige golf cart was stolen from Indian Beach.

• Overnight on Sunday, July 5th, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft from a vehicle in the Invermere area. A Sony Discman and CDs were stolen.

If you have information on any of these crimes, please contact the Columbia Valley Detachment at 250-342-9292.

Mr. McConnell urges anyone who spots a wildfire to report it immediately. Due to the slumping forestry sector, there is less activity in the bush and, subsequently, fewer people watching for fires.

“Due to the fact we have a reduced presence in the forest this year, there are not going to be as many eyes out there helping us out,” he said. “We have 1.2 million hectares to protect, so the more eyes we have out there the better.”

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July 10, 2009

Super-municipality talks stalled by budget cuts

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The long-held ambition of many area politicians to form a regional municipality encompassing all of Area F under a single governing body has been sidelined by the ailing economy.

Area F stretches from Canal Flats in the south Mayor Gerry Taft to Windermere in the north, and west beyond Panorama.

Although the idea – that proponents say would improve planning and development control on the local level – gained traction under the leadership of former Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, provincial officials say budget cuts are forcing them to reorganize their study of the proposal.

The Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors and the District of Invermere voted to support the study in 2007. Earlier this year, the Village of Canal Flats voted to be included in the study, overturning the village’s earlier reluctance.

Key to the study’s success is the involvement of the Ministry of Community and Rural Development.

Two previous ministers committed ministry assistance for the project in the form of funding for an independent facilitator to lead the study.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was appointed the Minister of Community and Rural Development on June 10th. One week before that appointment, local government staff were informed there could be budget difficulties for the ministry.

Then, in a conference call on June 22nd, it was confirmed that the ministry’s plans had changed.

“We were informed that due to budget cutbacks,

the ministry’s Local Government Structure Branch does not have funds to hire consultants for restructure projects like the Columbia Valley Governance Study,” said Lee-Ann Crane, chief administrative officer of the regional district.

She participated in the phone call with Chris Prosser and Ruth Copeland, chief administrative officers for Invermere and Canal Flats respectively.

What’s more, the branch is re-examining the way it deals with projects utilizing their own staff, Ms. Crane said. “It is expected it will take them about two months to redevelop their processes. During that period of time they will not be working on any restructure projects.

“This means that the Columbia Valley Governance Study is on hold for at least two months.”

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft is disappointed the ministry has called a halt to the study.

“It is a huge disappointment and in some ways it is in complete violation of the verbal and written commitments from the former minister (Blair Lekstrom).

“There has been a lot of interest in this and it is disappointing to see that the most important part – the third party consultant – has been taken away.”

In the meantime, however, the local governments are investigating other ways of raising funds for the consultant.

“We decided it would be prudent to determine if there are external funding sources that could be accessed,” Ms. Crane said.

Before applications are made, the regional district board of directors and councils in Invermere and Canal Flats will vote to proceed.

However, Mayor Taft has placed the project at a high priority in Invermere.

“It is still a key priority but action has been delayed. We have been working very hard and we have put it at a high priority in our work plans for 2009,” he summed up.

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Power outages Two cousins founded Terrace Ranch cost big bucks Historical Lens

By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor

James Stewart Johnston was born in Ontario in 1867.

He and his cousin Francis Clarence Stockdale left Courtwright, Ontario by train on April 4th, 1898 to visit the Klondike Gold Rush. En route they decided to visit their cousin Ed Johnston, who was living in “Copper City,” now Invermere.

They travelled to Golden, put their packs on the river boat, and walked to Athalmer.

They made a raft, crossed the Columbia River and found Ed asleep in his cabin.

In 1898, Jim Johnston and Frank Stockdale staked a 40acre parcel of land west of Ed Johnston’s townsite and ranch, calling it Terrace Ranch.

They build a snug cabin on the bank of Toby Creek, pictured here, near where the Invermere sewage lagoons are now situated. They both worked at rawhiding, building mining trails, packing supplies and helping Ed on his ranch.

The two cousins lived on Terrace Ranch for five years, and spent a lot of time prospecting in the mountains. In 1905 Jim Johnston established Comfort Ranch, west of Invermere, now owned by the Zehnder family. Frank Stockdale started a hardware store in Invermere and ran it for many years.

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I often joke that living in the valley is like living in Baghdad because of the unreliable electricity, frequent blackouts and the rolling brownouts that usually follow.

Baghdad, of course, has struggled to provide a full day of power since the war started six years ago.

In the Columbia Valley, the power grid is just another component of the infrastructure — like roads, water and sewer — that lags years behind the demand imposed by growth.

Of course, around the office, some of us joke that the B.C. Transmission Corporation, which maintains the power transmission lines across the province, have been arbitrarily cranking the power up and down all spring in order to manufacture support for the new transmission line it is proposing to build through the north end of the valley.

The reality, though, is that when the recreational properties filled up over the holiday weekend, there were so many towel warmers and George Foreman grills buzzing away that they blew a switch at the Invermere substation.

Driving through the crossroads last weekend without traffic lights made our hair stand on end, or was it the static electricity from the substation?

During Sunday’s blackout we went for a hike in the foothills. On the way out of town, we remarked that Invermere’s downtown was so crowded, you couldn’t throw a rock at a mule deer without hitting a tourist.

When we got back a few hours later, it was a ghost town. The only person I saw was sweeping an empty parking lot!

It was shocking and made me wonder how much money is lost by local businesses when the power fails on a busy long weekend. After we got home, I dragged out my research on simple solar systems and started crunching the numbers again.

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Apathy astounds Radium resident Dear Editor: After attending the local public meeting in Invermere on the GlacierHowser Project, I was astounded.

Not only are we allowing the private sale of our river systems and the development of dams — which use blasting and huge equipment in pristine forests to cut, rip and tear at the earth — we find our Environmental Assessment Office has no plan!

Yes, you have read this right: there are no particular rivers that are set aside for power, it’s a free-for-all, horror of horrors! Private companies or individuals can use whichever water system they want. We must wake up before it is too late. It’s a gold rush mentality and B.C.’s watersheds are the gold.

Another interesting fact that came up, was that apparently BC Hydro imports power. BC Hydro is buying electricity from these private companies that are devastating our environment and calling it imported, when, in fact, it is already private companies on our B.C. waterways selling it to BC Hydro, which, of course, exports it to the U.S. Axor, the company behind the Glacier-Howser Project (which is one of many applications they have applied for), is owned by one man: Mr. Dupont, from Montreal.

One man can alter our environment which belongs to all of us. What is going on here?

We, the public and owners of this wilderness, are sitting around on our apathetic butts, having no voice because we are all too busy doing other stuff to really have the time to pay attention to the destruction of our pristine wild mountain areas which are up for grabs.

The destruction of our ecosystems in B.C. is continuing and more is com-

ing. What do you have to say about this?

Speak up for all our sakes!

Shame on our Ministry of Environment for not having a plan or any kind of study on the outcome of such massive projects of destruction.

You must know that Axor does its own study and sends the information they gather to the Environmental Assessment Office, and that there are no other organizations or offices checking any of this out.

In other words, we, as citizens of this province, will have to hire an independent firm to ensure the safety of our province.

California does not want this kind of energy that comes at such a high price to the earth. They have rejected the private power projects because they are experiencing the devastation of messing with all the watersheds. It’s called megaforest fires.

Why isn’t our government studying other countries that have done this instead of plunging in blindly? What a bunch of extremely poor stewards of the earth we are. It’s not like we can get off and step onto a new planet. This is all we have. How disappointed I am in man’s lack of foresight. It seems everything we touch goes the way of the buffalo – here today, gone for money.

A referendum on this issue is desperately needed. This is our province and it’s our water (gold). We, the people of B.C., are entitled to a voice on this shameful sellout of our waterways.

Thanks to our MLA, Norm Macdonald and to all the travellers from Golden, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Nelson and all other areas for your voice, support and attendance.

Margaret Porcina Radium

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I, as well as a few of my friends, have come to notice of late that, in classic fashion, the government of Invermere has taken form over function.

I’m addressing all the new handicapped parking stalls through town with the nice yellow curbs and signage, as well as the nice new ramps for those with a mobility issue.

Now, there’s the form. Did the ever-knowledgeable engineer — who I’m sure the town is paying quite well — ever take into account what happens when a vehicle has parked in the stall?

Well, in case it has slipped their sight, I’ll help.

These nice new ramps are right in the middle of the stall. Therefore, when a vehicle has parked, the front end is sitting right on top of the ramp and it is no longer accessible.

Now, I am really hoping that the district stopped finishing the rest of these because it has been noticed and is being rectified, so the ramp is to the left of the curb where there is a nice open space for the person to adequately open their door and get themselves set up to wander the town for the afternoon.

Oh, wait, there’s another issue now: the compact cars parking inside the yellow curb between the handicap vehicle and the sidewalk.

Now, you’re lucky if this person is even able to open the door.

I have noticed this happen almost every time I have wandered through town, along with parallel parking along the curb of the memorial park, making it quite difficult to make it into an angled parking stall, and on the west side of the road in front of Parkside Place, along Pothole Park, where the stalls have ended and they have parked along the edge of the park.

That is all fine and well and I have done it myself. The issue to this one is the driver leaving their vehicle well over the fog line by feet. Just yesterday, there was a silver minivan parked this way, causing drivers to move across into oncoming lane to either avoid hitting him or having to come to a complete stop to wait for a safe moment to pass.

This kind of traffic, parking and behaviour would not pass in the city. They would be ticketed and/ or towed. Can the town provide a good answer to why they allow a free-for-all of traffic downtown?

They, from what I have been told, even enacted a restriction on the main street for parking, limiting vehicles with campers and decks on their trucks from parking on the main street. Yet I see this on a regular basis, and have yet to hear of anyone being ticketed.

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July 10, 2009

Canmore resident slams people who speed in park That formula would raise awareness as to the seriousness of these vehicular crimes. Current penalties My wife and I have just returned to our home in are nothing more than a joke to these people and are Canmore after a stay with family at their summer cot- clearly ineffective. tage near Fairmont.

If someone poaches a bear, moose, elk or what It’s a trip we make several times annually, and each have you in a national park, it is considered a national time I wonder if we’ll make it to another. crime with the guilty party receiving a fine often as Dangerous drivers (mostly displaying Alberta high as $10,000, plus forfeiture of all weapons used in plates) are making this trip increasingly difficult for the commission of the crime. those few of us who reIf that same person, spect the rules of the “The typical excuse we hear is there is insufficient while travelling in the road on this marvelous park and in violation of manpower to dedicate an RCMP cruiser to zone route through Banff and the rules of the highway, policing. If that’s the case, why are six cruisers Kootenay National Parks. kills a bear, moose, elk, readily available any time day or night to attend Perhaps more alarmetc. with a vehicle, they ing though, and what I a mop-up after a catastrophe? are not held accountable judge to be the largest at anywhere near the same – Alvin Shier, Canmore level for that death – if at contributing factor to the nightmare, is the lack of all! The animal is merely police present, particularly a fatality with little or no along Highway 93 right through to Fairmont. bearing on the outcome of the case. A more glaring Where are they? Why is there not at least one ded- imbalance of justice would be hard to find. icated RCMP patrol enforcing speed and other movGovernments at all levels have a stake in revising ing violations such as following too close, particularly the way they react to the seriousness of these homiin our national parks, at peak times? cidal speeds and similarly dangerous driving practices These are areas set aside and maintained by the on our highways. federal government to ensure they remain pristine and Lives are at issue here! enjoyable for ALL who travel, hike, stop and shop in Until elected officials in both provinces adjust them. penalties for such crimes (and that’s what they are) to a The typical excuse we hear is there is insufficient deterring level, I’ll continue to ponder if my next trip manpower to dedicate an RCMP cruiser to zone polic- into your lovely part of the country is my last, solely ing. If that’s the case, why are six cruisers readily avail- because some recreationally-crazed fool from Calgary able any time day or night to attend a mop-up after a can, without much risk of penalty, use that beautiful catastrophe? highway known as No. 93 as his personal drag-strip, The penalty for speeding (with zero tolerance) in all in a quest to beat his neighbour to the cabin in the a national park should be increased to $1,000 for first Columbia Valley. offenders and doubled on a second offence.

Is anyone else concerned enough to contact his On third offence, your driver’s licence should MLA or MP on this matter? be removed for one year, the vehicle forfeited to the crown for disposal, and the proceeds turned back into Alvin Shier policing initiatives.

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Hungry wolf haunting highway Submitted by Parks Canada A food-conditioned grey wolf – meaning a wolf that has become accustomed to getting food from humans – has been begging for handouts from motorists on Highway 93 South in Kootenay National Park.

The wolf first began showing signs of habituation last fall, meaning that it is getting used to people and traffic, and Parks Canada staff has been monitoring the wolf ever since. This is a sad and potentially dangerous situation for people and this wolf, because of the threat of a traffic accident.

Thus far, the animal has not shown any aggressive behaviour, but it is not afraid of either people or traffic and has the potential to become aggressive.

Food-conditioned wildlife can pose a very real threat to people and are at a greater risk of being killed by vehicles. In 2008, there were two confirmed wolf mortalities and another two reported vehicle/wolf strikes on the highway through the park.

Parks Canada Resource Conservation Specialists are hazing the animal (using deterrents to discourage it from roadside begging) when opportunities arise in an effort to help the wolf regain its natural wariness of people and traffic. If you see this wolf, slow down, stay inside your vehicle and do not stop. We need your

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Parks Canada would like to remind the public that feeding wildlife is illegal and punishable under the Canadian National Parks Act. Please report all wildlife sightings and the feeding of wildlife to Banff Dispatch at 403-762-1470, the Kootenay Park Visitor Information Centre at 250347-9505, or any Parks Canada Information Centre.

Parks Canada has greatly reduced human caused wildlife mortality in the mountain parks in the past 20 years through a leading-edge program of reduced speed zones, roadside education, waste management, highway fencing, and wildlife crossing structures in Banff National Park. A variety of educational programs are also in place to help reduce human-wildlife conflicts in park town-sites, campgrounds and other areas.

Parks Canada depends on the public to help reduce human-caused threats to wildlife and would like to encourage people to learn more about wildlife at www.pc.gc.ca/kootenay under natural wonders and cultural treasures or by visiting a parks information centre. Parks Canada would like to thank the thousands of visitors and residents who already help reduce the risks of human-wildlife conflicts by respecting wildlife regulations when in the national parks.

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July 10, 2009

Water systems worry small communities

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Water supply is a hot topic in the north of the valley, with two communities seeking the involvement of the Regional District of East Kootenay in their community water systems.

Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District is seeking regional district endorsement for upgrades to its system.

And Spur Valley Improvement District has voted to approach the regional district to take over its water system.

Gerry Wilkie, director of Area G, covering both communities, said it is an ongoing issue.

“Water is a huge, huge issue up and down the valley,” he said. “There is a lot of water in the basin but once you get away from that it’s hard to find.”

With 148 users, the Wilmer water system has been on a water quality advisory since October 2007.

Imposed by Interior Health, the advisory means that people with weakened immune systems or chronic illness, the elderly and young children should take extra precautions such as boiling water for one minute before drinking it.

To have that advisory removed, the water system needs to be upgraded, said Karen Coté, chair of the Wilmer Waterworks Improvement District.

“But we need government endorsement to upgrade the system,” she said.

Ms. Coté wrote to the regional district earlier this year asking for endorsement of funding applications.

On Friday, July 3rd, the regional district board voted to apply for an Infrastructure Planning Grant to conduct an engineering study of Wilmer Water System.

“The engineering study will update the budget numbers,” Karen Coté said.

“Without grant funding it would be virtually impossible.”

Once that study is complete, the community will assess the level of involvement it will seek from the regional district.

“But there is no use going down that road until the infrastructure is upgraded,” Ms. Coté said.

Meanwhile, residents of Spur Valley voted on July 4th to seek regional district involvement in their water system.

With 84 users, the system has been on a boil water advisory since May 1994.

That means that Interior Health recommends water be boiled or disinfected prior to drinking.

The Spur Valley Improvement District voted at a community meeting on Saturday, July 4th.

In a closed ballot, 47 out of 48 voters opted to approach the regional district to take over the system. The last vote was a spoiled ballot.

Rob Engdahl, chairman of the improvement district, said that the boil water advisory has been in place for so long because of legal issues, but those are wrapping up now and Interior Health is urging the community to upgrade its water.

“The best way to finance that is to have the regional district take it over,” Mr. Engdahl said.

“Instead of every property owner having to pay up-front to upgrade the system, the regional district can spread it out over a long period.”

Gerry Wilkie said that the process of regional district takeover will take up to a year.

The board may have the information from Spur Valley presented at its August 7th meeting.

On a similar note, a 26-lot subdivision in Edgewater was opposed by the regional district on July 3rd.

Copper Wolf Properties sought an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion for a 5.6-acre parcel on Glenmore Drive.

However, when consulted on the application, the regional district opposed the removal because of the limitations of Edgewater’s water system, with 440 users.

It was taken over by the regional district in 2005.

“The Edgewater water system is nearing capacity in terms of actual use and commitments,” said Gerry Wilkie in his report.

“I have asked that the Official Community Plan be amended to reflect this.

The water conservation program, including metering, must be in place and monitored for its efficacy and a second source of water secured and approved for financing before density of this magnitude is considered.”

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Regional officer in service for 30 years

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

THANK YOU, LEE-ANN – Chief Administrative Officer Lee-Ann Crane, centre, receives appropriate thanks for working at the Regional District of East

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After working for the Regional District of East Kootenay for 30 years, Lee-Ann Crane was given a special service award on Friday, July 3rd.

Ms. Crane has been the chief administrative officer of the regional district since 1998. She began working there in May 1979, aged 16, during a two-week career experience placement, and that summer began full-time work as a clerk receptionist.

Honouring Ms. Crane at the regional district board meeting last week were all three board chairs she has served under.

Greg Deck, board chair from 2003 to 2008 and former mayor of Radium, was full of praise for Ms. Crane’s work.

“The regional district has been served extremely well by you over the years,” Mr. Deck said.

Current board chair Norm Walter pointed out what a rare occasion it was.

“It’s not very often we see someone in government administration spend 30 years with the same group,” he said.

Ms. Crane passed on the appreciation to everyone she works with.

“To the boards and staff, past and present, the public, my parents and my husband, thank you for helping me strive to be the best I can be over the last 30 years,” she said.

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July 10, 2009

Government Briefs

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

Local Conservation Fund policies established The terms of reference for the Local Conservation Fund have been decided on.

On Friday, July 3rd, the board of directors at the Regional District of East Kootenay approved the legal document.

The Local Conservation Fund was created last year after a referendum in November narrowly passed the $20 per parcel tax.

The fund was initiated by the East Kootenay Conservation Program, a partnership of conservation, industry, and government organizations dedicated to conserving natural areas for Kootenay communities.

Under the terms of reference, the conservation program will be responsible for all aspects of fund management, other than the direct financial administration.

“This will include drafting and revising the fund design documents, advertising calls for proposals, responding to enquiries, technical review of applications and projects, project evaluation, and overall program evaluation,” the terms state.

However, the Regional District of East Kootenay will approve all projects and take care of financial aspects.

“The regional district will be responsible for final approval of all projects, grant payments, and financial audits of the fund,” the document reads.

At the July 3rd board meeting, Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said he is pleased with the terms.

“I am really satisfied with it,” he said. “It takes any concerns about money being wasted and lack of accountability and takes them all away.

“It is a really solid set of criteria and the ultimate decision sits with local government.”

MLA Norm Macdonald given two top positions Norm Macdonald, who was re-elected MLA of Columbia River-Revelstoke on May 12th, has been given two roles in the New Democrat Party opposition.

On June 11th, Mr. Macdonald was named opposition Critic for Forests and Range. In that role he will speak in the Legislature opposite Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell.

Then on June 26th, the elected NDP MLAs voted Mr. Macdonald chair of the caucus.

In that role, he will organize and run caucus meetings of the elected NDP MLAs. They are held every day when the Legislature is in session and once every two weeks at other times.

“It is more of a leadership role,” Mr. Macdonald

said of his role as caucus chair. “The increased responsibility will allow me to use my skills as effectively as possible.”

Meanwhile, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett was named Minister of Community and Rural Development on June 10th.

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According to a statement issued by Mr. Hanni: “We have spent much of the last four years fighting a long and protracted battle with a group of dissidents.

As a result, the party has amassed almost $30,000 in legal bills and we still have not managed to unite the members of the board of directors.

“Despite these difficulties, under Wilf Hanni’s leadership and with the help of our hardworking and dedicated board members, we have managed to adopt a great new set of policies and a good constitution.

We have also built our party membership several times over. In addition, we have more than tripled the number of candidates in the 2009 election campaign, compared to the 2004 election, and have also tripled our percentage of the popular vote in the ridings in which we ran candidates. We were hoping to achieve peace in the party so that we could work together to build on our success and turn our party into a real force in the next election campaign, but our efforts continue to be undermined. The constant infighting is continuing and there does not appear to be any end in sight.”

Mr. Hanni first announced his intention to run in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding in the May 2009 provincial election, and then withdrew in order to compete against MLA Bill Bennett in the Kootenay East riding. Mr. Hanni was soundly defeated. The B.C. Conservatives ran 24 candidates in the May election, and took 2.1 percent of the popular vote.

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The directors for Radium, Invermere, Canal Flats, and Areas F and G will provide feedback to the Environmental Assessment Office on the power project and a 92-kilometre transmission line across the Purcell mountains.

“I encourage the directors to meet as soon as we can,” said Area G director Gerry Wilkie.

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Federal government proposes to ban high-powered boats in wetlands – again of representatives from 31 East Kootenay groups with interest in the wetlands, such Federal regulations put as the East Kootenay Conserforward last summer, to ban vation Partnership and the all power-driven vessels on the Lake Windermere District main channel of the ColumRod and Gun Club, as well as bia River wetlands between federal and provincial repreMarch 1st and July 15th each sentatives. year, have been abandoned in Executive Director Bob favour of looser regulations.

Jamieson of TaTa Creek said Transport Canada is now that the Office of Boating proposing a year-round reSafety approached the partstriction banning power-drivners in February to ask for a en vessels with engines of more recommendation on the rethan 20 horsepower on the striction. main channel of the ColumThe partners met in bia River wetlands between March and voted 18-1 in faInvermere and Donald. vour of the ban on all powIt will also ban all powered vessels with more than ered vessels outside the main 20 horsepower. channel of the wetlands, and “That was our recommenban recreational towing everydation as the best comprowhere in the wetlands. mise between the groups,” he Transport Canada hopes to protect wildlife in the Columbia River wetlands with a boating ban.

According to Transport Photo by Brian Geis said. “This will allow people Canada’s website, the proup and down the river to use second home north of Wilmer, called the restriction posed restriction aims to “proit when they like.” vide protection for plant communities, dramatically “110 percent completely unnecessary.”

However, Dean Kupchanko said the restriction is He pointed out that the wetlands have little to “irrelevant.” reduce harmful interference with the life processes of wildlife, and specifically protect the nesting and rear- appeal to boaters. The water is cold and silty with “The wake created is from the weight of your mud beds, he said, so swimming is unenjoyable and ing sites of up to 95 percent of the nesting waterfowl boat and speed. It is nothing to do with horsepower,” there are few fish. What’s more, low bridge heights he said. “A very small boat with a heavy load movin the Columbia River complex.”

Public information sessions regarding the main and hidden sandbars make it treacherous for boats, ing slowly creates a much larger wake and draws more Mr. Kupchanko said. channel restriction will be held later this month. water than a boat twice that size lightly loaded and “If it’s not good for fishing, swimming or other travelling on a plane.”

However, restrictions on traffic outside the main channel and towing will likely be passed within a few recreational activities, I don’t think the area will ever Both organizations agree on one thing: the issue become a popular recreation place,” he said. months. needs to be finally dealt with.

Debate over boating restrictions has been going “The last two of the three proposed restrictions “It should be completely resolved or forgotten,” will likely be enacted later this summer or in the fall on since August 1997, when the B.C. Ministry of Mr. Kupchanko said. of 2009,” said Jillian Glover, Transport Canada’s Re- Environment banned powered vessels of more than “My sense is that this is as good as it gets after 10 10 horsepower from the Columbia River between years of discussion,” said Bob Jamieson. gional Communications Advisor.

But one organization disagrees with the proposed Invermere and Golden.

Public consultation on the regulation will be held While that restriction was later overturned, dis- on Wednesday, July 29th.

20-horsepower restriction on the main channel of the cussion has continued ever since. river.

A meeting at Brisco Hall will be conducted from In June 2007, an organization called the Columbia 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a second meeting will be Dean Kupchanko, director of the Columbia Valley Protection Society, who lives in Calgary and has a Wetlands Stewardship Partners was formed. It consists held at Invermere Community Hall from 4 to 8 p.m.

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Friday, July 10th: • 4 p.m.-8 p.m.: Market on Main in Radium. Runs every Friday all summer. 250-347-6871.

• 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 Stampede Wrestling. For info: 250-345-2166.

• July 10th to 12th: 6th Annual Horsethief Hideout Motorcycle Rally. For info: 250-347-6871.

• July 10th and 11th: Live music by Rippin’ Rattlers at Ray Ray’s Beach Pub. For info: 250-342-8346.

• Hoodstock North at Copper City Saloon: 40 Sons performs. For info: 250-342-9246.

Saturday, July 11th: • 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.

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

• 7-9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium, featuring Marty Beingessner. For info: 250-347-9331.

• Hoodstock North at Copper City Saloon: Billy Manzik Band performs. For info: 250-342-9246.

Sunday, July 12th: • 10 a.m.: “One Heart” Contemporary Southern Gospel Trio live in concert at the Valley Christian Assembly. Free admission. For info: 250-342-9511.

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Sunday, July 19th: • 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Acrylic Painting Workshop with local artist Marc Lebeau. $10/person, materials and lunch provided. For info: 250-688-1179.

Tuesday, July 21st:

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Little Badgers Summer Day Camps beginning. Running every week all summer. For info: 250-342-6331 or 250-342-4409.

• 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp begins. Ages 6-12. For info: 250-341-7123.

• Summer Dance Workshops with Lynette Lightfoot begin. Ballet, modern, choreography – children to experienced juniors and intermediates. For info: 250-342-0241.

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• Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz burlesque show at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-3422965.

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Stamping Mad Workshop with Paula Cravens at Pynelogs. For info: 250-342-4423.

• 8:30 p.m.: Heather Blush and the Uppercuts perform at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250342-2965.

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• 6 p.m.: Watch Cathy Dalrymple of Invermere on the Handyman Superstar Challenge on HGTV, cable channel 17, every Thursday. Visit the show’s website to vote for Cathy: www.hgtv.ca/handymansuperstar.

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• Open Stage Night with Oso Simple at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.

• July 23rd and 24th at 7 p.m.: Pynestock at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Two nights of peace and music. For info: 250-342-4423.

• 7-9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium, featuring Surf Dragons. For info: 250-347-6871.

Friday, July 17th: • July 17th and 18th: Live music by Colt 45 at Ray Ray’s Beach Pub. For info: 250-342-8346.

Saturday, July 18th: • 8 a.m. Free pancake breakfast kicks off 22nd annual Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere.

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• 7-9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium, featuring Late. For info: 250-347-6871.

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• 6 p.m.: Music in the Mountains, Panorama Mountain Village, Kenny Holiday as Rod Stewart and Bon Jovi. For info: www.panoramaresort.com.

Saturday, July 25th: • Blue Grass Social at the Edgewater Community Hall. Entertainment, food, kids’ corner and beer gardens. Festivities start at noon. For info: Tammy 250-347-9324 or Mimi 250-347-9868.

• 6 p.m.: Jungle Fiesta at Panorama Mountain Village. Dress as Tarzan or Jane and dance the night away while participating in activities on the Great Hall Deck. For info: www.panoramaresort.com.

Sunday, July 26th: • 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Collaged Creations! Workshop with Carney Oudendag. For info: 250-342-4423.

Monday, July 27th: • 8:30 p.m.: The Good Lovelies perform at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. For info: 250-342-2965.

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Pynestock returns to the valley Submitted by Jessica Gowling Pynelogs Cultural Centre The successful youth performance, Pynestock, returns on July 23rd and 24th with some old favorites and new delights inside the historic walls of Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

This concert is a tradition and has become a favourite for both locals and visitors, due to its intimate setting and diverse line-up. This year’s line-up features familiar faces, unheard talent and a demographic that exudes youth. This lively bunch was born to play, with music that includes jazz, rock, classical, harmonic and alternative.

Due to sell-outs in recent years, the multi-faceted Mariah Mennie is back, not only showcasing her incredible pianist and songstress skills, but also acting once again as primary organizer of the event. Her curatorial contributions to the performing arts, as well as

her musical and lyrical talent, are undoubtedly reason enough to attend this event.

Swiss Contradiction is a new addition to Pynestock, and is sure to inject some style into the mix.

Comprised of Justin Parsons and Jeff Turner, Swiss Contradiction unites clever lyrics and melodic harmonies in their original acoustic guitar compositions.

Although known in the valley for his skills as a pilot, Bryan Deans is also a veteran with his strings.

Deans has mastered the cello, and although he plays classical music to a tee, he also composes orchestral rock pieces that have an edgier sound. Deans could be performing collaborative pieces created with fellow Pynestockers, but you’ll have to attend to find out!

Guitar player and singer/songwriter Oso Simple, having performed at our Mountain Mosaic Festival on Canada Day, has gotten the public itching for more.

His melodic guitar and vocal compositions are going to be paired with one of his protégées on the stage.

Performing with several other vocalists is Kyra Warren. These girls will be creating harmonic vocal compositions that are sure to give you goose bumps.

The sultry and smooth sounds of the Pano Quartet also return, with vocalist Emily Malloy, guitarist Chris Chayko, bassist Dave Marfleet and drummer Mike Livermore. After meeting at Panorama two years ago, the group has been playing and performing together ever since.

Some of you will recognize another one of our performers, Japhy Shine Hunt, a regular artist at the Invermere Farmers’ Market. Japhy’s artwork will also be on display at Pynelogs during the show.

For intermission, join us out in the green space, overlooking the lake and help us keep the music going with the Pseudo-African drummers. Grab a drum, a tambourine, or any noise-making device (hands included) and bang along to the beat. For more information or to buy tickets, call Pynelogs at 250-342-4423.

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Tour of the Arts to stop at Stolen Church Submitted by Eloise Berry Columbia Valley Arts Council The story of the Stolen Church of Windermere is one of the great tales of the Canadian West. The venerable old chapel is one of the stops on this year’s Tour of the Arts on August 2nd.

It’s a story about a town that no longer exists — about the railroad that created it, and about the loving husband who became its most notorious criminal.

Donald, a tiny community north of Golden, was founded during construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was called First Crossing because it was there that the CPR first crossed the mighty Columbia River. It boasted a modern commercial district, fine homes, and an Anglican church called St. Peter’s.

The Reverend Henry Irwin, also known as “Father Pat,” spearheaded the building of the church in 1887.

Bishop Shillitoe consecrated it on February 24th, 1889. The Baroness Burdett-Coutts, a prominent benefactress at that time, donated a 600-pound, silvertoned bell, which became an object of civic pride.

Ten years after the dedication of the church, the railroad changed the divisional point from First Crossing to the town of Second Crossing, now known as Revelstoke. In fairness, the CPR agreed to move the residents of First Crossing to the new location, along

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with their homes, their beloved church and a few other buildings. But, when the movers arrived, the church had vanished.

The thief was Rufus Kimpton, a local merchant.

Rufus and his wife Celina wanted no part of the move to Second Crossing, so they moved to Windermere instead. Once there, Celina began to pine for the church.

She loved the church and Rufus loved her, so he went back to First Crossing and stole it.

Without permission from the Anglican authorities in faraway New Westminster, he dismantled the building and moved it by wagon and barge, up the Columbia River to Windermere, where it stands today.

The church is one of the venues for the second annual Tour of the Arts which takes place on August 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is “Our Heritage” and 50 artists will be at various heritage sites and buildings in the Invermere area. The Stolen Church will feature artists Paula Cravens, Will Green, Kelly McAteer, Pat Miller and Dawna-Lea Ringer.

Passports for this event can be ordered from Pynelogs by calling 250-342-4423 or visiting Pynelogs at 1720-4th Avenue (at Kinsmen Beach). They may be purchased at Village Arts, Essentials, Details, OneHour Photo, N’Deco (Radium) and Smoking Water (Fairmont). Interested in volunteering? Call Jessica at 250-342-4423.

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Find the right person The best way to get the most out of your relationship with a financial advisor is to find someone you can work with in the first place.

No matter how knowledgeable or experienced an advisor may be, you’ll have a difficult time getting the most out of the relationship if you don’t share the same investment values, or if you can’t see eye-to-eye on how best to achieve your financial goals.

For example, if you’re close to retirement, you’ll want to work with an advisor with specialized knowledge of retirement income planning strategies.

An advisor who is an expert in this area will, among other things, be able to assist you in withdrawing a sustainable income from your assets, and inform you what your portfolio asset allocation should be as you age.

The advisor can also tell you which out-of-pocket health care costs and types of government benefits to expect in retirement.

Share information willingly Working with advisors is a lot like working with doctors. You need to tell them all the relevant information about your “case” if you want them to do the best possible job.

So be open about your financial history. Provide details about your financial affairs. Your advisor is a professional, and is required to treat such information as absolutely confidential.

Forge a partnership Some people want to work with a financial professional who is simply an “order taker.” In such a relationship, the client does the thinking, and the advisor simply executes the order.

Most advisors have a lot more to offer than that.

Treat your relationship as a partnership, an effort by two people to reach the same goal. Listen to your advisor’s ideas, and then come back with your own and discuss them together. This kind of partnership is usually the best way to achieve long-term financial success.

Keep in contact It’s a good idea to set up a regular contact schedule

with your advisor.

Meeting once a quarter works well for most people, whether that “meeting” happens over the phone, via email or in person.

Whichever method you choose, regular contact will keep you up-to-date on important economic and market events, and will help your advisor make any necessary portfolio adjustments should your life circumstances change.

Be up-front and honest Relationships thrive in an environment of candour and trust. Your relationship with your advisor is no different. In all your dealings, strive to be up-front and honest.

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First sight of pumpkins, peppers in Cayla’s garden and potatoes. Speaking of potatoes, another thing I learned is to hill my poIt is Day 41 in the tatoes. You do this so the Garden of Champions. potatoes have somewhere It’s finally happened! to form – but don’t dig I was beginning to worry them up until the plants that I never would grow have flowered. a 100-pound pumpkin With this visit also but my fears vanished last came lessons of what to Sunday morning when do differently next year.

I found a lovely little I learned that I may have sprout near the end of my planted my seeds too deep pumpkin row. and although I have lots It was my mom who growing, I should have spotted the sprout and more plants popping up told me it was indeed in the future. a pumpkin and not a Secondly, I learned weed. that next year I need to She was here for the plant my potato plants at weekend visiting and least a foot apart, in order even though it was her to hill them effectively. vacation, she got up extra Another thing my early to help me tend my mom brought me were One of Cayla’s two pepper plants already has decent-sized garden. two gardening books from peppers growing on it.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck I learned a lot in that my Auntie Pat. hour out in the garden This was an especially with my mom. Firstly, the meaningful gift, because morning is truly the best the one book, Carrots time to get out in the garLove Tomatoes: Secrets of den, before the rest of the Companion Planting for world wakes up and the Successful Gardening, was sun is just creeping over given to my aunt by my the mountain, one of the grandmother, who died most tranquil moments of before I was born. the day.

I think it’s safe to Secondly, and luckily for my garden, I learned say I accomplished a lot in the yard this weekhow to properly tend it. end – I revamped my garden, expanded my The longtime gardeners out there are sure to get a knowledge and spent some quality time with my kick out of this, but I am going to admit it anyway. I family. did not know how to properly hoe the garden.

I know now that you can never have too much Before this weekend, “tending” my garden meant gardening advice, so if any one else has any useful tips going out there, watering it and pulling a few weeds. or advice, feel free to send them my way at upioneer@ But using a hoe is so much easier! As far as I am telus.net. concerned, the hoe is the best invention since sliced bread. I also learned that loosening the soil with the Gardening Tip of the Week: hoe makes it easier for the sprouts to push through the soil to the surface.

“If cucumbers are attacked by nematodes, also known I also found another effective use for the hoe this as roundworms, try a sugar spray. Boil half a cup of sugar weekend: chasing chipmunks out of the garden. Now, in two cups of water. Stir until completely dissolved. Let that’s an experience the little terror won’t soon forget. cool and dilute with a gallon of water. Strange as it seems, Come to think of it, that’s the first time I have sugar kills nematodes by drying them out. seen a critter near my garden. Seems like my pest con“This will also attract honeybees, ensuring pollinatrol cat took the weekend off. tion and resulting in a bumper crop of cucumbers. BeGetting back to business: I must say that my garden cause of this, the spray is worth trying even if you don’t looks better than ever. My corn is coming along great, suspect nematodes.” as are my sunflowers, peppers, peas, lettuce, onions – Louise Riotte, author of Carrots Love Tomatoes

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Rescued birds ready to fly the coop

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff It’s time for two long-time residents of the Invermere Veterinary Hospital to spread their wings.

Lillian the bald eagle and Horton the great horned owl, both rescued and repaired by Dr. Mark Zehnder, will be leaving the hospital later this month, after nearly four months at the clinic.

“I really enjoy working with the wildlife – I feel sorry for them, but it is always an experience for me,” Dr. Zehnder said. “I’m glad they are both alive, and I’m glad at least one of them will go back to the wild.”

Horton was found beside the highway near Juniper Heights by Dr. Zehnder in late February. Scared, starving and suffering from a broken wing, Dr. Zehnder rescued the owl and performed two separate surgeries to heal the wound.

Horton will be leaving the clinic for the Kee-Two Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Salmon Arm, where he will begin the rehabilitation process and someday be released back into the wild.

“I am hoping he will be flying around again by the fall,” Dr. Zehnder said.

The outlook for Lillian, on the other hand, is not quite as sunny. Lillian was rescued by Dr. Zehnder on the Toby Benches just outside of Invermere in April. She was suffering from a badly broken wing, which Dr. Zehnder presumed was the result of flying into a power line.

Despite numerous surgeries, Dr. Zehnder was unable to repair Lillian’s wing and had to amputate six inches off the tip of her right wing.

Although now unable to return to the wild, Lillian will be heading to a good home at the Greater Vancouver Zoo.

Rescued by Dr. Mark Zehnder, Lillian the bald eagle is now moving to Vancouver.

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barbecue!

Firlands Ranch BBQ Sauce 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tbsp. onion, minced 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 4 oz. soy sauce 1 8-oz. tin of tomato sauce 1 4-oz. tin of tomato paste 4 oz. of molasses 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. cayenne pepper 8 oz. Jack Daniels Bourbon 4 oz. finely-chopped toasted pecans Fresh ground pepper to taste Toast pecans in toaster oven. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in the garlic and onion and sauté. Then add apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Stir well over medium heat. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, molasses, brown sugar, Jack

Daniels and toasted pecans. Stir well and add fresh ground pepper to desired taste. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer for two hours, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

utes. I watch it, as I am not always sure of the time.

You do have to watch this frequently to ensure it is not flaming up or burning.

– Submitted by Cam Berry, Windermere

– Submitted by Chef De Cuisine Roderick Strike

Chicken in the Basket This is a long-time family favourite that we created. I use a metal basket which attaches to the rotisserie spear and turns slowly with the rotisserie motor.

Take one half-chicken breast with bone in, one per person depending on appetite. Sprinkle generously with Montreal Chicken Spice or equivalent and place in basket. Heat up barbecue to the 400F level. Keep cover closed.

Hook up rotisserie and start turning over indirect high heat until browned. Reduce heat to indirect medium, but try to keep temperature between 350 F and 400F. Drizzle barbecue sauce or hoisin sauce over the chicken while it is turning. It gives a nice glaze and adds flavour.

Rotate and cook until done, about 30 to 45 min-

Best Steak Marinade 2 lb. any type of steak (serves six-eight people, depending on appetite) 2 tbsp. lime juice, freshly-squeezed 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp. Montreal steak spice Mix ingredients, pour into a plastic container, add the steak.

Marinade for six to eight hours in refrigerator, turning steak over about once an hour.

Place meat on barbecue on high heat. Drizzle marinade on steak while cooking to keep it moist.

Season with fresh-ground pepper to taste.

Let steak rest for five minutes before serving.

– Submitted by Heinz Drews, Invermere

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Perfect Ribs 1 cup Bullseye barbecue sauce 1 tbsp. garlic 2 tbsp. sweet chili sauce 2 tbsp. maple syrup 2 cups water 1 package of ribs Put the ribs into a roasting pot with the two cups of water, salt and pepper and whatever seasoning you have in the cupboard. Bake in the oven at 300F with a lid on until the ribs can barely stay on the bone and you can barely pick them up without them falling apart.

Fire up the barbecue and sear the ribs to the way you like them with some flames while adding the mixture of the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, garlic and sweet chili sauce.

Rub Mix: Mix together: 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup garlic powder 3 tbsp. onion granules 2 tbsp. chilli powder 2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

This is a true Texas slow-cooked barbecue recipe. We use these at Spur Valley Cantina for our barbecue pork sandwiches, as well as for the prime ingredient in our award-winning Spilli Chilli recipe.

It can also be served sliced with a barbecue sauce drizzle for a main course entrée.

You will require a whole pork butt (actually a pork shoulder).

They can be either boneless or bone in. Bone in has a little more flavour when done; however, the boneless are easier to come by if you do not have access to a butcher.

Rub the pork butt(s) completely and generously with rub mixture. Wrap or cover and refrigerate overnight.

Make several smoke packets using your favourite flavour of moistened wood chips wrapped in a foil pouch with holes poked in them.

I prefer applewood for pork, but mesquite, cherry, or hickory will also work well.

Light one side of your barbecue and set to medium heat. Place the pork butts on the cool side of the grill, either directly on the grates or in a foil pan. If placing directly on the grates place a foil drip pan under the grill to catch drippings.

Lower the lid on the barbecue and cook at 250-275F for four to five hours. Adjust your grill to maintain the lower temperature. Cooking too quickly will affect the product.

Change the smoke packets as they stop smoking.

When the internal meat temperature reaches 160F, the pork is done. Let stand covered for 15 minutes and carve. Serve with a drizzle of your favourite barbecue sauce. A vinegar-based sauce is the best.

Good side dishes are baked potato, potato salad, coleslaw, grilled asparagus, or corn bread. Leftover pork can be used for pulled pork or perhaps your chilli recipe. Enjoy!

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– Submitted by Brendan Donahue, Invermere

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Combine first six ingredients. Set aside.

Arrange salmon fillets on a fish griller or tinfoil, skin side down.

Top each fillet with the cranberry mixture.

Place fish on a hot barbecue until the salmon is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Do not turn, and do not overcook.

- Submitted by Wallace Ross, Invermere

Barbecued Salmon Salmon fillet, 1kg Salt and pepper Butter Lemon Maple syrup Brown sugar Tarragon or parsley

Jerry Kohorst’s homemade rack dangles meat over the charcoals.

Campfire Roast Beef This is more of a method, rather than a consistent recipe. Feel free to add your own touch with seasonings of your liking.

Typically I pat the roast with Montreal Steak Spice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Let it sit for an hour or so.

Attached is a picture that shows the custom built rack that dangles a very fine cable over the centre of the fire. The roast is pierced with a metal rod with various holes for adjustment.

The roast is hung from the cable, and can be adjusted up and down as the cable has a hand crank on it, similar to a fishing rod.

The rod also has a hole on each end so the roast can be flipped end for end. Built into the design is a hood for over the roast to hold the heat in from the top, and a metal propeller that catches the heat and turns the cable, slowly one way and then unwinds the other. This keeps the roast moving at all times.

Before you put the roast on, make sure your fire of larch wood (clean burning) has been burning for an hour or so and has lots of good coals.

Depending on how crispy you want it on the outside, it takes about 2.5 hours to cook. It can be sped up, but it will mean it is crispier on the outside, and rarer on the inside.

If you feel the inside isn’t cooking fast or well enough, you can always shave some off the outside and keep the roast cooking, similar to the Greek Donair method. If you’d like, add barbecue sauce near the end of the cooking process.

Usually, I complement this meal by cooking the rest of the meal over the campfire as well. This includes baby potatoes and grilled veggies (carrots, peppers, asparagus). We have even cooked rhubarb crisp over the fire (wrap the baking dish in tinfoil, and cover with a metal hood or washtub for about one hour).

– Submitted by Jerry Kohorst, Invermere

Cranberry Glazed Salmon 1 cup whole cranberry sauce (not jelly) 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger Fresh ground pepper to taste 4 six-ounce salmon fillets, with skin on

Create tinfoil pan and place fillet skin side down. Salt and pepper well. Place four dollops of butter on the fillet, then sprinkle three tablespoons of brown sugar over salmon.

Drizzle four tablespoons of real maple syrup and the juice of half a lemon over top. Sprinkle with herbs and then seal pouch. Place over low heat (high heat on other side of barbecue.) Should only take about 12 minutes.

This is always a hit with our family.

- Submitted by Gordon Bagan, Invermere

Grilled Portabella Mushrooms Ingredients: 2 Portabella mushrooms 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil Dash of rosemary 2 cloves of garlic Dash of ground pepper Directions: 1. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth. Do not soak them in water.

2. Crush the garlic and put in a small mixing bowl.

3. Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary and ground pepper to the mixing bowl and stir. The oil and vinegar will not mix.

4. Place the mushrooms in a pan or casserole dish that is just large enough.

5. Pour the contents of the mixing bowl over the mushrooms.

6. Cover and place in the fridge for at least two hours.

7. Heat the barbecue to medium heat and grill the mushrooms on both sides until cooked throughout. You can use any of the remaining sauce to keep them moist as they grill.

– Submitted by Derek Balderston, Invermere

Stuffed, Barbecued Jalapenos Cut the tops off eight to 10 jalapenos and scoop out the seeds.

Stuff with your favourite combo of cheeses.

Top with a slice of bacon, secured with a toothpick.

Skewer the jalapenos with a metal skewer and suspend over two pop or beer cans, on your barbecue.

Barbecue until the bacon cooks and the cheese melts.

Enjoy these savoury treats with a frosty beverage.

– Submitted by Dave Sutherland, Invermere

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East Carolina “Low Country” BBQ Sauce 1 1/2 cups of distilled vinegar (do not use cider vinegar) 1 tsp. hot sauce 2 tbsp. sugar (white, light brown, or dark brown) 1 tbsp. salt 2 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 tsp. finely ground black pepper For a traditional “Pig Pickin’” or pulled pork barbecue, pour all the ingredients into a glass jar and shake it. Let the flavours mingle for at least 12 hours, but a week is even better.

Mop it on the meat with a basting brush once every now and then while cooking. Take the remaining mop and boil to sterilize it. Give the meat one last splash before serving. Then, serve the sauce on the side, so your guests can drizzle on more if they wish (and they will).

– Submitted by Brian Geis, Invermere

Chef Chili’s Chorizo stuffed Peppers 4 large bell peppers (any colour, just make sure they can stand upright) 3 chorizo sausages (take out of the casing) 1/2 Spanish onion, diced (white) 1/2 cup corn niblets 4 cups of cooked rice 4 tbsp. of smoky barbecue sauce Fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional)

Sauté chorizo till three-quarters cooked.

Add corn, onion and jalapeño.

In mixing bowl, add all ingredients together and mix together with spoon Stuff peppers and put tops on.

All the above can be done a day in advance, or the day of the barbecue.

Preheat barbecue, using top racks in barbecue or grilling pan. Place peppers on grill and cook till peppers start to wilt (about 15-18 minutes).

Serve peppers with an ice-cold beverage and enjoy!

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July 10, 2009

Health unit has a safe drop-off for needles

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Reports of a dirty needle found near J. Alfred Laird School have spurred a reminder from the Invermere Health Unit.

“We have a free and confidential needle exchange program,” said Brenda Marsman, team leader for the health unit.

The program has been running for about five years. The health unit will take dirty needles and dispose of them safely, and in return give the person a new container with clean needles.

“It is my hope that once people are made aware of this service they will start to use it,” said public health nurse Jeff Quinn.

“It makes the community safer and it is a healthier choice for them. They have clean needles every time so they don’t have to re-use dirty needles.”

The confidential service is staffed

by nurses trained to be discreet in their care.

“We are non-judgmental here,” Jeff said.

So far, the Invermere needle exchange has not been used, but there are a couple of reasons for that.

“It’s a little bit due to a lack of awareness, but also in a small town it is tough to make yourself known as a drug user,” Jeff said.

The valley is not immune to drug use, and the program is a way to protect the community from the effects.

“Every community seems to have a pocket of people who are intravenous drug users,” Jeff said.

“We just have to find them and tell them about this service.”

The health unit is located at Invermere District Hospital on 10th Avenue.

It is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closed at lunchtime.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OCP and Zoning Bylaw Amendment

NOTICE is given of a Public Hearing to be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in the Council Chambers at the District of Invermere Office, 914 - 8th Ave., in the District of Invermere, to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002.

Bylaw No. 1399, 2009 will amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1145 as follows: • By amending the designation of the following lands RR-2 RURAL RESOURCE to R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-3 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (MEDIUM DENSITY) and P-2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE for Lot 3, Plan NEP74923, District Lot 7158, Kootenay Land District, Except Plan NEP 75975 & NEP 80168.

The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1399, 2009”. A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal office 914 - 8th Ave., Invermere from July 8, 2009 to July 28, 2009. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

All persons who believe that their interest in the property is affected by the proposed “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1399, 2009”. may: • Send written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing • Fax written briefs to the District of Invermere prior to the hearing; or • Present verbal or written briefs at the hearing.

NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations after the close of the public hearing.

Rory Hromadnik Director of Devlopment Services

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE P.O. Box 339, 914 8th Ave., Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Telephone: (250) 342-9281 Fax: (250) 342-2934

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- Avoid costly repairs, regular maintenance is cost effective compared to replacing your septic system - It could stop working at the most inconvenient time (middle of winter, or a party, etc) - Save the environment, a full (or malfunctioning) tank could saturate and pollute the surrounding area, including creeks, ponds, and lakes. This could give off a foul smell, affecting the neighbourhood - Tanks close to the surface could freeze during the winter months if not used regularly - Septic tanks not used regularly also tend to fill quicker as the bacterial action stops working when not used (part time user should have their tanks pumped just as often as full-time users) - Your septic system is designed to last a very long time if maintained properly

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Edgewater market still going strong after 40 years in business A line of excited shoppers gathered at the Edgewater Legion Hall at 10 a.m. on the dot last Saturday to take in the first day of the Edgewater Open Market.

The market will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday until September 5th.

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per, secretary-treasurer of the Edgewater Legion, and Vi Wittman, president. These ladies sold more than half of their delicious baked goods in the first half-hour!

Bottom: Edgewater residents George and Margrit Thierbach shop for some aloe vera plants at the market.

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July 10, 2009

College will offer construction courses

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

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Consultation on Proposed Amendment Restricting Motorized Vessels on the Columbia River The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Wildsight, an environmental organization, have jointly applied to Transport Canada for a proposed amendment restricting all motorized vessels on the Columbia River between Fairmont Hot Springs and Donald Station, not including Windermere Lake, where vessels operating with a motor of 20 hp or less are permitted.

Open houses at the following locations will be held to provide information on the proposal and solicit feedback: GOLDEN – Tuesday, July 28, 2009 BRISCO – Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Golden Seniors’ Centre Brisco Hall 1401 - 9th Street South 4930 Dorney Road Golden, BC Brisco, BC INVERMERE – Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Invermere Community Hall 709 - 10th Street Invermere, BC More information on the proposed regulations can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ marinesafety/debs/obs/resources/regulations/crwbc.htm.

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Starting this fall, the College of the Rockies will offer workshops to aid construction workers in the struggling economy.

Offered by the Canadian Home Builders Association of British Columbia, the program is funded by the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement and will be available in 14 communities including Invermere.

“These courses are important because they keep the workforce we have in B.C., they develop the skills of our existing workers, they attract and recruit new workers and address regional skills shortages,” said Susan Shepherd, project manager with the Canadian Home Builders Association of B.C. Those who enroll will have a flexible schedule with both on-line and in-classroom learning. They will come out of the course with transferable small business skills, as well as technical and building code-related training.

The one-day workshops are offered monthly from September to June and cost $669. There is financial assistance available for those who qualify.

“Those who are eligible include workers who are unemployed, but not receiving employment insurance; and those who are employed but underskilled – for example, they do not have a high school diploma or recognized cer-

tification,” she said. “If they qualify for financial assistance, the course costs are reduced to as low as $174.50.”

According to Marilyn Petersen, Invermere Campus Manager at the College of the Rockies, each program has 10 to 20 hours of pre-study online before the workshop.

“Construction workers in the valley have been asking me for a long time for courses that facilitate some kind of professional development in their area,” Ms. Petersen said.

The workshops are not restricted to those in the construction field. “For example, with the Business Planning course, anyone who is interested in business planning can take it,” Ms. Petersen said. “Obviously there is going to be a home-building focus, but anyone who has interest in that area will benefit from the course.”

Courses being offered include: • Business Planning: September 17th • Construction Law: October 29th • Project Management: December 10th • B.C. Building Code: January 21st, 2010 • Marketing and Sales: March 4th, 2010 • Financial Management: April 15th, 2010 • Build Green: June 3rd, 2010 • Certified Energy Advisor: June 22nd to 25th, 2010.

For information, call the College at 250-342-3210 before August 1st.

Blackout affected 13,000

By Pioneer Staff A power outage on July 5th affected around 13,000 people between Invermere and Field and lasted up to eight hours in some areas.

At around 2:30 p.m., a faulty switch at the Invermere substation cut power to the upper Columbia Valley.

“A technical crew came out and immediately began temporary repairs,” said Simon Witherly, communications manager for the B.C. Transmission Corporation.

Crews from Invermere, Golden and Cranbrook worked through the

night to fix the problem. A permanent repair was completed this week, although a further outage took place July 7th to allow the repair, affecting areas north of Radium for an hour.

A planned new transmission line between Invermere and Golden would help the B.C. Transmission Corporation deal with similar problems, Mr. Witherly said. “A new route for power would give us more options to get power moving,” he said.

There was another short outage on July 6th caused by a lightning strike, Mr. Witherly said, and power was reconnected within minutes.

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July 10, 2009

VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Radium Hot Springs is considering an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw. The proposed bylaw (Bylaw Number 356) will aect the following property as highlighted below, with the following zoning change: Property description: •

Strata Lot 9, Plan NES2367, District Lot 486, Kootenay District, located at 109 – 7369 Prospector Ave.

The property is located within the C3 Tourist Recreation Commercial Zone. The zoning does not include a permitted use of ‘Secondary Suite’.

This amendment will allow a permitted use of ‘Secondary Suite’ for this Strata Lot only.

The Residences at Fairmont Ridge holds grand opening A grand opening event was held at Fairmont Hot Springs on Saturday, June 27th to celebrate the brand new Residences at Fairmont Ridge. The show suite is now open for viewing. For info, visit www.fairmontridge.ca.

Getting in character for the celebration pig roast were, from left: Jarred Minke, Brent Piercy, Sandi Tourond, Tim Tourond, Rob Findlay and Danielle Findlay.

Photo by Leah Shoemaker

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Four health care groups join forces to raise $500,000 for emergency equipment Submitted by Donna Grainger East Kootenay Foundation for Health The recent government announcement of the $4.3-million redevelopment project of the Invermere District Hospital Emergency Department is great news for the valley residents.

The Emergency Department will double in size; this means a requirement for new medical equipment. This priority need has led to a new collaborative partnership between the Auxiliaries of Invermere, Windermere and Edgewater/Radium; and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health.

For the first time in the history of the East Kootenay Health Services Area, the four fundraising organizations are teaming up to launch the “Together for Everyone! Invermere District Hospital Emergency Department”campaign to raise $500,000 in phase one for equipment for the local hospital.

When the four thought of naming the campaign, they looked closely at the efforts of the many individuals (municipal leaders, politicians, health officials, physicians and community members) who worked diligently together to get the project approved. Those

individuals did not focus on the impact for themselves but rather for everyone who would benefit.

And with that, the “Together for Everyone!” message was developed and thanks to an eye-catching design by Will McKenzie of Pixel Planet Design in Invermere, the strategy was born.

“All four of these organizations have an impact on the success of our Emergency Department. Over the years they all have raised significant funds for the benefit of our facilities and Interior Health is grateful for their support and dedication to health care in the Columbia Valley. By joining together to meet the pressing need of the new Emergency Department, the four believe they can reach their fundraising goal within the time frame of the next year and half,” said Rose Bard, Invermere Health Services Administrator for Interior Health.

The Together for Everyone! campaign is already off to a great start with several events planned. The Auxiliaries and East Kootenay Foundation for Health hope that the public will join in and get behind their efforts and those of businesses, service clubs and others that want to provide the Invermere Emergency Department with leading edge technology and equipment.

Events coming up include: • July 11th: Hot Dog Sale at Invermere Home Hardware (Windermere Auxiliary) • July 18th: Bratwurst Sale at Invermere Home Hardware (Invermere Auxiliary) • July 18th: Edgewater Farmers’ Market (Edgewater/Radium Auxiliary) • July 25th and August 1st: Invermere Farmers’ Market (Invermere Auxiliary) • August 15th: Second Annual Celebrating Health Care Golf Tournament at Copper Point (Kootenay Savings Credit Union, East Kootenay Foundation for Health, and Windermere Auxiliary) • September 21st-27th: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign (Invermere Auxiliary and East Kootenay Foundation for Health) • October 3rd: Second Annual “Sensational Seconds” Fashion Show (Invermere Auxiliary) You can make a donation at the Invermere District Hospital or on-line at www.ekfh.ca.

Your purchase of articles from the Invermere Thrift Shop will also help. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Saturday. For more information, contact your local heath care auxiliary.

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July 10, 2009

Valley SPORTS

Golf Briefs Radium Resort Ladies’ Club

During the last week of June the ladies’ club played Three Blind Mice. Pat Andruschuk took first place, Joyce McLeod took second and the hardest working golfer was Penny Perrin, who also won the deuce-pot.

The Resort ladies would like to acknowledge club pro Matt Barker, who golfed 200 holes on June 15th raising over $1,000 for the British Columbia ALS Society. Matt’s marathon started at 6 a.m. and he continued golfing throughout the day, battling a late-day thunderstorm while shooting some pretty impressive scores. Way to go, Matt!

The Resort Ladies meet every Thursday morning and welcome new members and guests. If you would like information about the club, please call Doris at 250-342-2649.

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The June 24th game of Putts PlusNet was won

by Pat Andruschuk, Sherry Avery and Nora Efford.

Rayleen Oram took home the Deuce Pot and Pat Andruschuk also won the Putting Pot. Twenty ladies turned out on July 1st for the early morning tee times, starting at 9 a.m. Hawaiian Ball (formerly know as Orange Ball) was the game. The team of Helga Boker, Gail Cole, Gail Wilfley and Barb Cameron won with a total of 31. The Putting Pot was shared by Carol Stanford, Gail Cole, Gail Wilfley and Sharyn Schmidt with 29 putts. Congratulations to Pat Andruschuk for getting an Eagle on the 18th hole!

Remember to sign up the week before for morning golf. Call the club house if you would like to join the group or need to cancel.

Copper City Cruisers unseat reigning champs In an historic upset, the Copper City Cruisers beat Rich Martin’s undefeated Dream Team in the Native Ball Tournament from June 19th to 21st. “In the seven-year history that Rich Martin has been running this tournament, it is the first time that they have ever been beaten,” Cruiser Laurie Lesmeister explained. “Some of the boys on the team said that it was the girls that really helped to kick butt! I honestly feel it is because we were working together as a team.”

Pictured: front row, from left – Edie Elias, Cindy MacKay, Kanga (mascot), Laurie Lesmeister, Lindsay Johnston. Middle row, from left – Brian Jardine, Justin Heslip, Gord Felker, John Helm, Ben Heslip, Tammy Hytopher, Joe Evanoff, Matt Carefoote. Back row – Frank Sam and Russell Nicholas. Missing are: Pete Nicholas, Chantal Gallacher, Kerry Elingboe, Jay Wilisky and Charlene Miller.

Photo submitted by Laurie Lesmeister

The Green Zone: golfers, share the love

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist A few weeks ago, I wrote about a local who decided it was time to take up the game of golf. I haven’t heard from him since I wrote the column, so I’m not sure if I embarrassed him too much or not! Stacy Szabo, when he’s not trying to learn the great pastime called golf, operates a relatively new business in town called Sportuccino’s Lifestyle Company. It is all about getting sporting gear into the hands of people at an affordable price. Their goal is to help people get outside to enjoy all that Invermere has to offer.

“We don’t want costly gear being a hindrance to that. Our slogan is, ‘Get in gear, Invermere’ and

we stand behind that 100 percent. Athletes are constantly looking for deals on gear especially during tougher economic times,” Stacy said.

“This year Sportuccino’s is working at creating a golf centre for all levels of players. Many of the local courses have been very supportive and also share this vision because this is one way they can give back to the community.

“Sportuccino’s is in the process of gathering clubs that will fit all levels of play. We have just inventoried 10 used club sets that fit the budget for new golfers who just want to get out and play. We also have consigned new sets for those who play more often.

“Sportuccino’s would like to see the golfing community share the vision and their love for the

game with others. They can do this by bringing in their experienced clubs to consign or even donate the proceeds to a charity of their choice.

“We are a step closer to being able to bring the sports community together with the construction of our cappuccino bar. Like-minded people will soon be able to boast about their latest adventures while cradling their favourite beverage.”

Swing by and say hello at their location across from the liquor store in Invermere or call 250-3423669.

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson: “Golf is a game in which one endeavoors to control a ball with implements ill adapted for the purposes.”

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Lake management plan invites public comment

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Community members are being asked to provide input on a management plan for Lake Windermere.

The Regional District of East Kootenay is hosting workshops on Monday, July 20th, to discuss the vision, goals and objectives set for the Lake Windermere Management Plan. “The goal of the workshops is to solicit information from local residents and lake users about what their concerns and vision are for the future of the lake,� said Karen MacLeod, planner for the regional district.

The management plan was started last November. The regional district and the District of Invermere partnered to contract with Catherine Berris Associates of Vancouver to create the plan.

The decision came about after the creation of the East Kootenay Integrated Lake Management Partnership in 2006, a collective of local, provincial and federal government and First Na-

tions groups. The partnership has created reports and guidelines that have been used for the plan. “The partnership believes the guidelines will help focus where new development could be located on the lake while sustaining priceless natural public assets and maintaining the economic viability of the area,� said chair Heather Leschied.

The input of residents and property owners is vital to the plan’s success, Karen MacLeod said. “The plan will guide the long term management of the lake and direct local government planning for the lake and shoreline,� Ms. MacLeod said, “therefore the plan will be the most useful if property owners and lake users support the recommendations within the plan.�

The first of two public meetings will be held at Windermere Community Hall on Monday, July 20th. The first workshop will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., and the second from 7 to 9 p.m.

For more info, call Karen at 250-4890313.

Non-motorized day on Lake Windermere Submitted by Wildsight The Lake Windermere Project invites all individuals, families, organizations and businesses to participate in non-motorized activity on the lake on Sunday, July 12th.

Lake Windermere Non-Motorized Day is an initiative of the Lake Windermere Project and is supported by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the District of Invermere.

Lake Windermere is a resource that is being heavily used by the motorized-based recreation community and those who wish to kayak, canoe or sail are finding it increasingly difficult. “We feel that by arranging a day to encourage these low-impact sports, we will create an atmosphere that welcomes traditional recreation on the lake,� says Heather Leschied, Lake Windermere Project Program Manager.

Sailboats, canoes, kayaks, wind-

surfers, paddleboats, dinghies, rafts, rowboats, water-wings and all other motor-free vessels are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Although the whole day is dedicated to non-motorized recreation, participants are welcome to meet at 10 a.m. in front of the James Chabot Park swimming area in Athalmer to take to the lake together.

If you do not own a non-motorized vessel, but would like to try one for Non-Motorized Day, they can be rented from several locations around the lake. It is best to pre-book your vessel to ensure availability.

The Lake Windermere Project is made possible by generous support from Wildsight, Environment Canada, Columbia Basin Trust, the Real Estate Foundation of B.C., Unilever-Evergreen, and those community members who have donated through the Lake Windermere Ambassadors program. For more information, contact Heather Leschied, Program Manager, at 250-341-6898.

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July 10, 2009

Chocoholic buffet in Fairmont to die for

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The chocoholic buffet at Dapper’s Landing Restaurant in Fairmont is every woman’s dream. Actually, it’s everyone’s dream – man, woman or child.

The buffet is piled high with decadent chocolate delicacies: Bernard Callebaut chocolate mousse, chocolate crème brûlée, chocolate cheesecake, double chocolate muffins, triple chocolate cookies, a scrumptious chocolate fondue and more.

Drop in any Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. to eat your fill of chocolate for just $14.50 for an adult and $8.50 for children under 12.

The chocoholic buffet is one of the changes husband-and-wife team Adrian and Lara McCormack have introduced to the food and beverage program at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Adrian and Lara are now managing three restaurants at the resort: Dapper’s Landing, formerly known as The Atrium; Rockies at Riverside, formerly known as The Sportsman’s Lounge; and the clubhouse at Mountainside Golf Course.

Both have a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Adrian, former head chef at Strand’s Restaurant in Invermere, worked in a number of prestigious restaurants in England before coming to Canada.

Lara, born in Sherwood Park, Alberta, worked at St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland and several London restaurants before meeting Adrian.

The two moved to Canada in 1997. They have two children: Aidan, 4, and Emma, 2.

All three of the Fairmont restaurants have been redesigned, and new menus created to reflect their new personalities.

“It’s so exciting for me to have people walk through the door and say: ‘Wow, I can’t believe this is the same place,’” Lara said.

The Bernard Callebaut chocolate mousse and chocolate crème brûlée, pictured here, are only a fraction of the delicacies featured in the Chocoholic Buffet.

Dapper’s Landing, Lara said, is her baby. Gone are the green carpet and white walls, replaced with rich eggplant walls, sophisticated chocolate brown leather furniture, a welcoming fireplace and beautiful historic photographs.

Lara chose the name Dapper’s Landing as a tribute to Dapper Ede, one of the original valley pioneers.

Coincidentally, one of Dapper’s descendants, golf course superintendent Dale Wilder, currently works

at the resort.

“People walk in and they get to see a part of Fairmont’s history that has never been acknowledged,” Lara said. “His family is very grateful.”

Dapper’s Landing is a family restaurant with daily specials including the chocoholic buffet, pasta night, and burger-and-beer night.

Rockies at Riverside has also undergone huge renovations.

Now hailed as a gastro-pub, which means “food before drink”, big-screen televisions, leather chairs and low lighting create a unique and lively atmosphere.

“You come to Rockies for the good food and have a pint while you’re there, not the other way around,” Lara explained.

Patrons will enjoy traditional pub food, including Aberdeen Angus burgers, bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes), and chicken pot pie.

Both Dapper’s Landing and Rockies at Riverside are located at the Riverside Golf Course, on the west side of the highway.

But the changes don’t stop there. Patrons at the Mountainside Golf Course clubhouse on the east side of the highway are enjoying the addition of a 16-foot bar. Golfers can sit at the bar and have a drink, or grab one on their way back to the course.

“The great thing is that if you want a hot dog to go, we can do that – but if you want to enjoy a rack of lamb on the patio, you can have that, too!” Lara said.

Above all, Lara said that the main emphasis at all three restaurants is quality food and excellent service.

“We are really focusing on the homemade aspect,” she said. “We have our own baker in-house, we make all of our sauces from scratch, we grow our own herbs in a greenhouse at the resort, and we are working with as many local producers as possible.”

For more information or for reservations, call 250-345-6346.

Stampede breakfast big hit Joey Bohdan, 11, left, and Joss Palmer, 11, of Radium woke up just in time to watch the Stampede parade and enjoy a free pancake breakfast at the Melting Pot Eatery in Radium on Friday. Throughout the morning about 300 people visited the restaurant to enjoy the event.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

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July 10, 2009

Pioneer Classifieds

• • • •

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

GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

Annual Fairmont Lions Sale, Saturday, July 11th, 9am2pm. Household items, tools, antiques, gardening and sports equipment, furniture and other miscellaneous items. REAL STORAGE WINDERMERE.

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

Jeers to the D.O.I. for hiring ultra hot babes for downtown gardening. Pretty sure by Labor Day I’ll be in a collision. Have a spectacular summer!

Storage

Super nice, bright 1 bdrm basement suite. Heated tile, carpeted, new W/D, 4 stainless appliances, sound insulated, N/S, N/P, available early July to mature responsible tenant.

Ideal for single person. $700/ month including utilities and wireless internet. Westside Park.

250-341-7246

FOR RENT

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

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.

Office/Retail space for lease on 8th Ave. Two 600 sq. ft. units, large store front windows, on street parking, 1 year lease. Call 250-342-6912, Mountain Creek Properties.

Detached, 1 bdrm apartment.

Furnished or not. Windermere.

250-341-6018.

Saturday, July 11th, 9:00am – noon. Misc. household items, small dresser, queen sized bed.

217 13th Ave. Will be cancelled if raining.

Friday, July 10th, 6:00pm9:00pm, Saturday, July 11th , 9:00am-9:00pm. Kids pool, treasures to go! 1702-6th Ave. (near Kinsmen beach).

Saturday, July 11th, 8:00am.

Huge selection, 405 – 4th Ave. Athalmer.

Players, volunteers, vendors wanted for BALLFEST. Fun slow pitch tournament, festival weekend. August 7-9. Call Lindsay 250-342-0420 or visit www.fundamentalevents.com.

Nice Hair Emporium is now open and taking appointments. Call 250-688-0249.

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.

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

CHEERS & JEERS Cheers to My Honey! For the fantastic week in Invermere!

Can’t wait to go back in August!

I love you!

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

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.

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

Please call 250-270-0270.

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

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

Call Deck Properties, 250-3423166.

Prime Radium office space, 8002400 sq.ft. 403-559-9625.

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.

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

2 bdrm, furnished basement suite with private entrance. N/S, N/P, all appliances, utilities not included. $975/month, available immediately. 403-874-0483, references required. 5 mins from downtown Invermere.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Opportunity DOES Knock Twice 2,000 sq. ft. Main Street Rockies Restaurant on Main Street Radium Hot Springs.

Small Manager’s suite, Liquor License available, including the scenic View Deck.

Seasonal Staggered lease rate for long term tenant.

Newly renovated location with attractive monthly base rate.

1 250 342 1524 - David

2 bdrm suite available midAugust. $850, 5 appliances, does not include Hydro. N/P, N/S, 250342-7096 or 250-342-1230.

2 bdrm suite in Invermere, bright & clean, N/S, N/P, close to schools, fridge, stove, W/D, available immediately, 250342-1588.

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included, 250-3428781.

3 bedroom main floor Invermere, year-round rental, lake and mountain views, close to beach, D/W, shared laundry, $1050/ month + part utilities, N/S, references required, avail Aug 1st. Call 250-342-9605 evenings or 250-342-8640 day.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, bright and spacious 1400 sq. ft. upper suite. Landscaped yard, large deck, Jacuzzi tub, walking distance to schools. $1100/ month + ½ utilities. 250-6881244.

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

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

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. 250-270-0270.

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.

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.

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, 2 bdrm trailer, fenced yard with out-building, partially furnished. $900/month plus utilities, N/S. Call 250-3423841.

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

condo FOR SALE

Manufactured home in Windermere, large corner lot, 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, propane forced air, laminate flooring, wall to wall carpeting, closed in porch, unfinished basement and double garage.

Close to school. N/S. Available July 1, $1400/month + utilities and DD. Long term family preferred. 780-883-0550.

Windermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, large deck with great view, clean, bright and quiet, across from school. N/S, N/S, long-term. $1325/month including utilities. Available immediately. 250-341-5316.

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

Fully furnished, in-suite laundry, fireplace, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/P, $775/month includes utils, 403-836-9877 (Brent).

Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 bath, facing lake, underground parking.

Avail. immediately. Weekly, monthly or long-term. Call 403561-0111.

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.

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

3 bdrm, 2 bath house, 5 appliances, large yard, close to schools, N/S. $1350/month includes hydro. 250-342-0797.

Westside Park Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath. 4 new stainless appliances + W/D. Open plan, sunny, warm, quiet family neighbourhood, unfurnished, strictly no smokers or pets. Suit responsible, quiet, working tenants. Separate occupied basement unit. References and security deposit. Available immediately, $1400/month includes utilities, free wireless internet, 250-341-7246.

5 bdrm home available August 1st. Nice views, great location, large yard, hot tub. 403-6209428.

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.

Invermere bright walk-out! Very clean,allinclusive,hydro,utilities, high speed internet, cable, year round yard maintenance, huge yard, new W/D & appliances, huge windows, slate tile floors. One good cat or dog possible, N/S, no partiers.

Perfect for quiet couple, close to beach & amenities, $950, 250342-6899 or 250-688-7798.

1 bdrm cedar cabin in Edgewater. $550 + utilities. N/ S, N/P, available Aug. 1st. 250347-9385.

Edgewater house on 3 acres, ground level, 3 bdrm, 2 full baths. Never lived in, 5 brand new appliances, available immediately, $1050 + util, 403650-8654.

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

Brand new, never lived in!

Lakeview Meadows 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath top floor executive condo.

SS appliances, granite, slate and hardwood finishes, gas fireplace.

Backs Copper Point Golf Course.

Full use of amenities include: indoor pool, tennis, beach access, paved walking/biking trails, underground parking and storage. Great views! N/S, $1500 + hydro, phone & cable. Long term only, references required, 250-341-6090.

Newer 2 bdrm condo in Radium.

Sunny, spacious, newly painted.

5 appliances, A/C, wood stove.

Radium, new 2 bdrm condos. Large bath w/shower and Furnished $1250, unfurnished oversized tub. Front and rear $1050, long-term lease required, decks. N/P, N/S. $1000/month 403-816-6007. + utilities + DD. Avail July 1st, short or long-term, 250-347Radium “The Pinewood” 0017 or 250-688-0218. professionally furnished 1200 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in suite Lake views, block to the beach, laundry, deck, BBQ, underground 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. August or parking, N/S, N/P, references, September possession. Beautiful vacation or long-term rental, new condo with lake view, pool, 780-467-9220 or 780-914- hot tubs, exercise room, granite 3497. counters, hardwood laminate, 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village, pet-friendly, $1300/ month. Call 250-342-0838.

Radium, 2 bdrm, 2 full bath w/den, Sable Resorts. Fully furnished, 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).

Condo in Blackforest Village. $1100/month + utilities. 250342-3826.

neutral décor, stainless appliances, W/D, underground parking, $1150/month. Phone Christine 403-257-2984 or 403804-8867, email cogrady6@ shaw.ca.

2 bdrm, 2 bath unfurnished condo in Pinewood, Radium, fireplace, $900/month, includes utilities. Available immediately, 403-560-5603.

2 bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/S, N/P. Quiet folks only need apply, $800/month, 250-342-6255.

Gorgeous 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den condo @ Sable Ridge, Radium, access to underground parking, clubhouse pool & hot tub, 250342-0200.

VACATION RENTAL R.V. lots to rent. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly, 250-3498212 or 250-349-7568.

3 R.V. timeshare weeks (shoulder season) at Radium Valley Vacation Resort. For price and information call 250-804-1048.

HOUSE FOR SALE 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.

RANCH HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Completely renovated house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture included, recently appraised, $485,000. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250-3421268.

Price reduced for immediate sale. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, needs exterior work, large corner lot.

Offers taken, 780-633-0595, 780-993-1579 (cell).

condo FOR SALE 3 Bdrm condo with single car garage in a 50+ complex.

Ground floor entry, completely updated interior with finished basement. Each floor 1040 sq. ft.

Close to hospital and downtown.

Underground sprinklers, air conditioning, in-floor heating, tile and hardwood floors. Carpet in MB and basement, main floor laundry- too many updates to list. $379,000. Please call for more information. 250-3425105 or 250-342-3838.

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.

Priced for quick sale!

2 bdrm, 2 bath unfurnished condo in Pinewood, Radium, fireplace, A/C, 403-560-5603.

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

Call 250-342-3103 (eve), 250688-0083 (cell). No agents please.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2003 Double Wide, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Estate Sale. Excellent condition, ready to be moved. $90,000 OBO. 250-347-7770.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE 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.

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.

house for sale

2004, 39 ft. Terry Park Model

MUST SELL!

$110,000 OBO

Located on a titled lot in Valley’s Edge Resort. Five minutes north of Radium.

Beautiful mountain setting, swimming pool, and clubhouse.

Deck and landscaping are complete including outdoor fire pit BBQ and some contents.

Call 403-828-8402 or 403-238-3391

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Pioneer Classifieds ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

Misc. For Sale

Misc. For Sale

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

VEHICLE FOR SALE

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

All built-in appliances, white: Jenn-Air wall oven, Panasonic 1000W Microwave, Stainless Bosch dishwasher, Kitchen-Aid compactor, misc. items. Good working condition. 250-3420279 or 250-342-5221 (cell).

Sportuccino’s Lifestyle Company has used gear! We want your good quality summer gear too.

Consign your bikes, water sports, camping supplies, racquets, clothing, etc…at our store across from the liquor store or call 250-342-3669.

2007 Yamaha YZF450. Runs great, well maintained, low kilometres, never raced. $6500 OBO. 250-341-8050.

1995 Honda Odyssey Van, one owner, no rust. Call 250-3476396.

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

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Pure bred Beagle puppies for sale, $150 OBO. 3 females, 1 male, ready to go, 250-3421135, Heather.

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.

1 ½ acres close to Windermere Golf Course. Views of Chisel Peak and Sawtooth range. $259,900.

250-342-0285.

Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

pets

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, 250342-1268.

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

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

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, 250-347-6420.

Beds for Sale. Single with wooden headboard, box spring, Simmons mattress, bedding and quilt, $250 OBO. Roll away bed includes mattress, cover sheets and pillows, $90 OBO. 250-3456610.

Roland HP555G digital piano.

Great for student, school, church, $1500. Call 250-342-3554.

Curtis Hawk Windsurfer. Good condition, $375 OBO. 250-3479385.

boats for sale 2-man fiberglass sailboat and trailer. Nearly new sail and rudder. Boat and trailer need some TLC. $300. 250-345-6270.

72 Vanguard 10 ft. Truck Camper.

No bathroom. F/S/F, fair to good condition. Sleeps 4, clean. One piece roof. $500. 250-345-6270.

Cobra Kayak. Sit on top Touring Kayak complete with backrest, hatches, straps, adjustable foot pedals & rudder system, $750.00. Please call 250-3426369 or 250-342-1795.

1998 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.

Zodiac Futura Sport Mark 2 Inflatable Boat. 13.8’ with steering console, EZ loader trailer and Yamaha 30 horsepower 4 stroke motor. $9000. Please call 250-341-5678

Estate Sale ART COLLECTION Limited Edition Prints by the following artists: Karl E. Wood R.S. Parker

Nita Engle Merv Brandel

Original Native Art by Daniel Millard

This Saturday and Sunday

July 11 & 12 – 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. th

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4261 Toby Creek Road • 250-342-6594

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Misc. for sale

Robert Bateman Roland Gissling

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

RESORT PROP. 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.

Wilmer Property

• • • •

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

2005 National Seabreeze class A motorhome, 31 ½’, 2 slides, leather captains chairs, backup camera, hydraulic levelers, loaded, 7200 miles, Ford V10, $69,000, 250-342-7682.

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 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.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

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.

1989 XL F250 pick-up, single cab, 8’ box, excellent mechanical condition. 1978 8’ camper, 10’ aluminum boat with gas electric motor, trailer, $3600 OBO for all.

Call any time, 250-341-3502, 250-270-0219 (cell).

2001 Toyota Tacoma, V6, 4x4, automatic, extended cab, TRD (off road package), locking rear diff., factory box liner, towing package, 2 sets of tires, 144,000 kms., excellent condition. $15,900. Call 250-342-3306.

2002 Pontiac Sunfire, yellow, 2.2 L, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual, 120,000 km, 2 door, CD, great on gas, excellent condition, $4750 OBO, 250-342-6918.

2006 Dodge Power Wagon. V8 quad cab, fully loaded, 75,000 kms. Call Dave, 250-341-7203.

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

Premium, 1981 Park Avenue. low kms, all original. Bob 250341-6018.

1988 Chev Cargo Van. Reliable, but need seals, good tires. $500.

250-345-6270.

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.

2007 Subaru Forester Special Edition, AWD, 5 speed manual, A/C, cruise, tilt, P/W, P/L, panoramic moon roof, ABS brakes, alloy wheels W/4 near new snow tires mounted on steel rims, CD, keyless entry, auto dim rearview mirror w/ electric compass, cargo cover & mat. Excellent condition, $19,900 OBO. Call 250-342-2805 for more info.

services Flooring Installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood.

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

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

Call 250-342-0448

services

services

careers

careers

careers

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL for college student with truck. Yard clean, gutter clean, debris hauling or extra helping hands. 250-3429446.

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

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction. Disposal.

Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569

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.

Now hiring summer staff.

Looking for a fun place to work this summer? Join our team at the Whitehouse Pub. Serving it Right required & experience.

Drop resume at the Whitehouse Pub, 250-342-9540.

Career Opportunity. Are your children grown up? Do you want to get back into the work force? Exceptional career opportunity for the right individual. Must be bondable. Call Marilyn 250422-3210 or fax resume to 250-422-3208.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

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.

Lawn Services Required?

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.

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.

Vacuums

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.

Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089.

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Peak Recovery Counseling.

Stress, change, anxiety, addiction, relationship, confidence building. 250-3423474 or 250-857-4705, www. peakrecovery.com

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

careers Looking for F/T hairstylists for new salon in Radium. Call 250347-2480 or email resume to tklarsen@nanonow.ca.

Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5:30 pm Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm 1033 7th Ave. Invermere • 250-341-6877

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.

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

Next information session: Thursday, August 13th, 1:30 p.m.

Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue South, Invermere

Call Today!

Roy Cimolai, Trades Assistance Program Ph: 250-421-9212 • E-mail: rcimolai@sica.bc.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Whitehouse Pub requires bartenders. Resumes to the Whitehouse Pub in Windermere, phone 250-342-9540 or fax 250342-0341.

Invermere Dry Cleaners requires full or part-time help. Please bring resume to dry cleaners.

250-342-6610.

Crystal Springs Motel seeking full-time housekeeping staff. $13/hour. Please apply in person with resume to Grace, 250-3479759.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

Looking for a job or career?

SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

Visit our on-line gallery at www.effusionartgallery.com for upcoming exhibitions and events

La Cabina restaurant requires experienced cooks and servers.

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

Careers

services

art gallery & glass studio

Carpenter/Apprentices/Skilled Laborers required. Fax resume in confidence to 866-503-4218.

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

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

Applications will be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 10th, 2009

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Half-way there!

The Road to Rescue campaign to purchase a new multi-purpose rescue vehicle for Invermere Fire and Rescue has reached its half-way point after a $17,000 contribution from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program pushed the total to more than $250,000.

Picture here are, from left, Rick Hoar, Wendy Booth, Doug Hagen, Dee Conklin and Gerry Taft.

Photo by Cayla Gabruck

To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

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Community

Busy week in the valley In the photo above, three former Edgewater residents were recognized for their dedication to the Royal Canadian Legion on Tuesday. Legion representatives Edna Godlien, secretary-treasurer, and president Norma Hastewell presented Nella Smith, Diane Thompson and Gladys Ferguson with their 50-year certificates. Nella also received her life membership.

Far left, Gabriele Lorenz of Radium checks out some of Alex and Penny Brown’s delicious produce and canned goods last week at Radium’s first-ever Market on Main.

The market will be held every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. on the north side of Radium Plaza on Main Street West.

Near left: Wilmer resident James Thorsell was awarded an honourary doctorate by the University of Alberta on June 4th. Dr. Thorsell is renowned for his pioneering academic research on parks and wilderness in Canada. He now evaluates natural sites around the world on behalf of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

This is the fourth major honour Dr. Thorsell has received in the past five years, the pinnacle being the prestigious James B. Harkin Conservation Gold Medal from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in 2007.

Dr. Thorsell gave a convocation address at the University of Alberta when he received the honourary doctorate. Congratulations, Dr. Thorsell!

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

Pioneer blazes new trails Clockwise, from top left: Orist and Lea Kotyk in Seville, Spain at the site of the Spanish Pavillion of the World’s Fair in 1929; Brody, McKenna and Brennan Nelson of Invermere at Sea World in San Diego, California; Pioneer reporter Sally Waddington and her mum Jill Waddington of Sydney, Australia, at Glacier National Park in Alaska; and Corinna Wenger of Invermere, high above the Sacred Valley in Peru.

These travellers, who remembered to bring a copy of The Pioneer with them 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, courtesy of your friendly neighbourhood travel agency, Travel World of Invermere.

Get your photos in for your chance to win! Email your travel photo to us at upioneer@telus.net, or drop into our office at No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere.

All photos will be published, and a draw will be made at the end of 2009.

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July 10, 2009

Valley Churches

FAITH

Be joyful witnesses for Jesus Christ

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Church The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19th marked the beginning of the Roman Catholic Church’s “Year of the Priest.”

What this means is that Catholics and people throughout the nations of the world will be praying for their priests in a special way this year. It also means that our priests are being called to a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus and witness to God’s children.

I have noticed that in our own culture we often seem to lack a deep faith, a deep trust in God, which results in depression, frustration, or violence against the weak or the innocent.

Reading last week’s Pioneer, I noticed that breakins were prominent in the previous week – and St. Joseph’s Church in Radium was vandalized two weeks ago. Some people lack respect for others, and other’s property, for some reason. I wonder why this is.

I recently met a priest from the Congo, and we talked a little about the church in Canada and in the Congo.

In the Congo the people are very poor, and yet

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their faith is full of joy. In many parts of Africa the gifts and the gospel are danced to the altar. The church is truly an important community centre. It is a place for meals and medication, for prayer and play and education.

In Canada, our churches are buildings that are often used one day a week by most people, and then for as little time as possible. Instead of gathering early and building the community, people come in late or right on time and leave as quickly as possible afterwards.

Our lived experience of church seems to be the exact opposite of the poorer countries. The church in Western culture is often seen as a building rather than being the people who make up the body of Christ. If the church is merely the building, is it important? No, not really. However, if the church is the people, the living body of Christ on Earth, then it becomes vital to the life of the whole community.

I mentioned earlier that this is the “Year of the Priest”. One of the most important and most difficult things that the priest is to do is to be a witness of Christ to the world, even if the message is not heard or listened to.

Perhaps together we may witness Christ to each other, myself as ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood and you as baptized into the common priesthood of all believers.

I encourage you to spend time with each other in building up the one true church, and celebrate our faith joyfully each day. May God bless you.

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Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word.

Children’s Church provided during the message.

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.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship 10 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of God Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

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