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$22,000 raised for hospital Fun, family, friends and fund-raising was the name of the game at the Celebrating Health Care Golf Tournament Saturday on the Ridge Course at Copper Point.

Event sponsor Kootenay Savings announced it would renew it’s commitment to the event for another three years.

Beginning with the inaugural tournament in 2008, Kootenay Savings, and the East Kootenay Foundation for Health have raised over $67,000 for the redevelopment of the Invermere Hospital emergency department.

Above, The winning foursome, left to right, Don Tegart, Phil Burk, Richard Miller, Floyd Verge, turned in a low gross score of 111 – 13 under par. At left, Edith Rose, the mother of the late Dr. Johnson Rose, for whom a hole was dedicated, thanks East Kootenay Foundation for Health Executive Director Donna Grainger, right, for all the work she does raising funds for area hospitals.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE — Agriculture Minister, Steve Thomson (second from left), visited Invermere on Friday, August 20th, touring Zehnder’s Farm with Dave Zehnder, Invermere’s Mayor Gerry Taft and councillor Bob Campsall (left to right).

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Agriculture chief tours region

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Steve Thomson, was in Invermere on Friday, August 20th, to speak with local farmers and take a tour of the area’s notable agricultural projects.

Mr. Thomson visited the region to discuss ways the agricultural industry can exist in harmony with other land users and the land itself.

Before arriving he went on a tour with Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett in Fort Steele, afterwards visiting Invermere’s community greenhouse, Lot 4616 and Grizzly Ridge Properties — stopping for lunch at Zehnder’s Farm.

“Here in B.C. we have the most diverse agricultural industry,” Mr. Thomson said. “We need to look at what producers are facing in each sector, with a lot of focus on environmental standardizing.”

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He also spoke of the local pressure to develop housing and recreation areas on agricultural land.

“We’re all trying to do the same thing on the same piece of land,” Mr. Zehnder said.

Another topic was the East Kootenay Conservation Program (EKCP), which uses a valley-wide, annual $20 parcel tax to support ecosystem conservation.

Program Manager Wayne Stetski called the EKCP “exciting and unique in B.C.”, saying conservation covenants could be one step in the right direction for preserving the valley’s delicate ecosystems.

“If the agreement is there, when land is taken from the Agricultural Land Reserve funds would go out to pay for ecological goods and services,” he explained.

The minister concluded his visit with a pledge to try and put policies in place that will support conservation and offer incentives to local farmers to be more environmentally friendly.

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• On August 20th, police were dispatched to a call on Highway 93 about three kilometres east of Radium Hot Springs in the Kootenay National Park.

They were told that a motorcycle had hit a moose. Police attended, with Emergency Support, Health and Safety (EHS) personnel and Parks Canada employees already on scene. Police spoke with witnesses who said they were traveling east on the highway when they saw oncoming lights come into their lane and start to “go crazy”. They stopped and saw a motorbike on the ground and approximately 30 feet away a man, also on the ground. They called 911, telling dispatchers they thought the man hit a moose because there was hair on his chin. The rider was wearing a helmet and full leathers. EHS requested a police escort to the 4 Mile Gravel Pit in the national park to meet up with STARS, as the rider needed to be air lifted to Calgary.

The rider was air lifted by STARS with facial injuries, a broken jaw, and neck pain. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

• On August 21st at 2:00 a.m. RCMP were dispatched to a loud party in the 4000 block of Timber Place Way, Windermere. The man making the complaint reported that there was a party with loud music in the home across from his. Police spoke with the property owner who said that he would turn the music down and that most people were leaving. Police saw 10 to 15 people in the property. The owner assured police that there would be no further problems — none were reported.

• On August 21st, officers received a request for help from Radium Volunteer Fire Department of a vehicle on fire five kilometres north of Radium Hot Springs. Police found a 1996 Toyota Camry Station Wagon, which had been on fire. The vehicle was on the pullout on the west side of Highway 95. Both Edgewater and Radium Hot Springs Fire departments attended. The vehicle was no longer on fire when Police arrived on scene. Police spoke with the driver who

stated he had an oil leak and was taking it to an appointment to have the leak fixed. Clearly the driver did not make the appointment. Nobody was injured.

• On August 21st, RCMP received a report of mischief to a 2008 Black Volkswagen Rabbit. The car was parked overnight on 7th Avenue, Invermere,when the damage occurred. Flower planters were taken from outside the nearby stores and placed on the car. A couple were held down with bike locks that were cut.

Flowers were taken out of a planter and placed on top of the vehicle as well. The Rabbit suffered minor dents and scratches. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crimestoppers.

• On August 22nd, police were dispatched to a report of a black bear on the porch of a house. The owner told police that outside his home, on the 4800 block of Timber Way, Windermere, was a large black bear on his back porch eating an old container of sauce. He said that the bear was not trying to get into the house and was mostly just walking around. Police told the man to leave the animal alone and in the morning make sure that he does not have any further garbage outside. Conservation was notified of the incident. The bear was not being aggressive in any way and was not trying to get into the building.

• On August 22nd, Columbia Valley RCMP received a call from an Albertan man saying his 2006 Dodge Ram had been broken into overnight and money from a wallet was taken. He said that a slim jim lock pick was used and that there was no damage to his vehicle. He told police that $3000 cash was in a wallet and suspects the incident was related to a previous complaint of suspicious men. Anyone with information should contact RCMP or Crimestoppers.

• On August 22, at 9:52 p.m. a Windermere man reported a break and enter into his 24 foot utility trailer in the 4800 block of Timber Way. He said that the shed was also broken into but there was no damage.

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Funding remains despite HST

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

Invermere, Radium, and other designated resort municipalities across British Columbia will continue to receive funding previously generated by the Provincial Hotel Room Tax, even though the tax was eliminated with the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) this July.

Both Invermere and Radium participate in the Resort Municipality Tax Transfer Program, which transfers between one and four percent of the eightpercent Provincial Hotel Room Tax generated within each area for projects that help develop their tourism economy.

There are currently 13 communities across the province designated as resort municipalities.

Radium has taken part in the Resort Municipality Tax Transfer Program since August 2007, which results in additional revenue of around $140,000 per year. This money goes towards general improvements around town, Radium’s Rotary Park, and Adventure Radium camp for kids.

Invermere, which includes Panorama in its designation, began participating in February 2009, and received around $197,000 last year. This is roughly the

equivalent of an 8.5 percent tax increase, said the District of Invermere’s director of finance, Karen Cote.

The funds are used for the Mountain-Valley Shuttle Service, Pothole Park, Invermere and Panorama trail systems, the Radium to Invermere Greenway project, and improvements around town and Kinsmen Beach, With the arrival of the HST, the Hotel Room Tax was discontinued and the funding mechanism for the Resort Municipality Tax Transfer Program was eliminated. However, provincial funding for resort municipalities will continue under the Resort Municipality Initiative Program, said Marc Black of the Ministry of Community and Rural Development.

“The formula used to calculate the amount the community would receive remains the same,” he said.

“This means, for example, that the community will receive in 2011 the equivalent amount it would have earned in 2010 with the Hotel Room Tax still in place.

“The previous program was a direct tax transfer.

With the introduction of the HST, the community will instead receive a grant which is equivalent to the hotel room tax generated in the community.”

For now, Invermere and Radium must submit a list of all programs and projects to be funded in 2010 from the Resort Municipality Initiative Program in order to receive payments for the remainder of the year.

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OK, roll over and play dead In this image, dated 1936, Elsie Ryter captured a picture of her brother, Albert Cooper, proving urban deer have been a fixture around here for at least 70 years.

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By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor If you are trying to conduct business, August can be a write-off. Business often finds it difficult to compete with the lure of the golf course, cabin or campsite.

With so many people out soaking up the last rays of summer, August often seems like the slowest month of the year. In the news business, it is a bit of a breather in which we prepare for the fourth quarter kick-off.

However, if you are one of the lucky ones heading out for the last of the long weekends, you are in for a treat because the mosquitos are gone and summer’s end in vacation valley offers a bounty of earthly delights.

This Saturday is a perfect example. At the valley’s markets and produce stands, you will have access to some of the best food you will get all year long. Savour it at a backyard barbecue.

Look for that elusive whatchamacallit you have been hunting at Christ Church Trinity’s giant garage sale and help raise money for their Guatemala Project.

Learn Ikebana, the fine art of Japanese flower arranging at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Our own Chizuko Purschwitz has a master’s certificate in Ikebana from the Shugetsu Ikebana School in Japan.

Catch the finger-pickin’ goodness of John Cronin and friends at Music on Main in Radium Hot Springs this Saturday night.

Squeeze off a few rounds or watch some competitive marksmanship at the Bugaboo Blast Sporting Clays Shoot at the Rod and Gun Club’s Rauch Homestead Range.

And get ready for the Labour Day long weekend, another blockbuster weekend in the valley which will include everything from hockey to mud wrestling.

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Historical Lens

Photo (C659) courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Harry and Maud Rumsey were excellent hosts Dear Editor: Regarding the Historical Lens photo in the August 20th edition, the Skookum Inn was built in the early 1950’s on property purchased from my father, Walter Stoddart. The Rumseys were coowners with a silent partner, McLaughlin, of Calgary. My husband and I celebrated our marriage in June, 1955, with a luncheon there. The Rum-

seys were excellent hosts (he the bartender, she the chef.) It was considered a lovely location. Later, in the early 1960’s, they sold to the Jiggins family who later moved to Vancouver Island and now own Arrowsmith Golf Course, north of Parksville. The Rumseys retired to Calgary.

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Remembering Robert Hampton Grey, RCN Dear Editor: With your photo regarding Navy Lieutenant Robert Hampton Gray on Page 19 of your August 13th edition, it was sad to note how little was said of Lt. Gray. His distinguished World War II record as a Canadian Naval Officer and pilot in the Fleet Air Arm should be known. The Fleet Air Arm was the aviation part of the British Navy in which Lt. Gray served and was decorated three times as a war hero.

In 1940, Robert Hampton Gray fondly known as Hammy was a student at the University of British Columbia.

In July of that year he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy Voluntary Reserve as an ordinary seaman. After his basic training, he was posted in Halifax and had an opportunity to join the Royal Navy for officer training.

While in Britain, he volunteered for the Fleet Air Arm and was returned to Canada to take his pilot training at the Fleet Air Arm Flying School at Yarmouth Center, near St. Thomas, Ontario. After earning his wings, he was returned to Halifax and, shortly after, returned to Britain, where he became a member of the flying crew of 1841 Squadron aboard the Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Formidable.

He became a pilot of the famous Chance-Vought Corsair which was designed for aircraft carrier duty.

First, he received the MID (Mentioned in Dispatches) in recognition of his skill and ability to fly with undaunted courage, skill and determination while attacking the German battleship Tirpitz as it was trying to hide in Norway’s Kaafjord on August 24 and 29, 1944.

A bomb weighing 720 kilograms hit the Tirpitz forward of the bridge and penetrated eight decks but failed to explode. Hammy’s Corsair was damaged during this operation and he managed to return to the aircraft carrier without losing his fighter. In April, 1945, HMS Formidable was sent to the Pacific war

zone to help fight the Japanese. Lt. Gray led several sorties against Japanese ships and land bases. On July 28th of that year, Lt. Gray was leading a Corsair fighter-bomber flight when he scored a direct hit on a Japanese destroyer and sent it to the bottom. For this he received his second military decoration, the Distinguished Service Cross, for his “determination and address in air attacks in Japan”.

The war was nearly over and pilots were instructed not to take unnecessary chances. However, on August 9th, Lt. Gray led an attack by eight Corsairs, each carrying two 225-kilogram bombs.

Several Japanese ships were resting at anchor in Onagawa Bay in Northern Honshu. Lt. Gray led the attack. A hail of anti-aircraft fire from the 900-tonne ocean escort Amakusa and the destroyer Omaha knocked one his bombs off, setting his plane on fire.

Nevertheless, Lt. Gray kept on his course 15 metres above the water and dropped his remaining bomb 45 metres from Amakusa. His bomb smashed through the hull and into the engine room where it exploded, killing 40 Japanese sailors. The Akamusa listed and began to sink and was finished off by other Corsairs in the flight. Lt. Gray’s plane was in distress when it suddenly rolled over on its back and plowed into the sea.

For his heroic action he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the only award that British Officers agreed was suitable for Gray`s gallantry and it was the only Victoria Cross awarded to a member of The Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Today, a simple granite cairn stands in Sakiyama Peace Park overlooking Onagawa Bay opposite the site where Gray’s Corsair crashed. The monument was erected by the Japanese in 1989 and is the only known monument honouring an Allied service man in all of Japan.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A new president will soon take the reins of the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club.

Tex Deagnon, the club’s vice president, will take over from current leader, Norm Hendricks at the organization’s regular Tex Deagnon meeting on September 16th.

The club, which celebrated its 91st birthday in March, has been run by Mr. Hendricks for more than six years.

“We now have a willing member to be the new president,” Mr. Hendricks said. “I am grateful to be able to step back and hopefully watch the club continue to grow and flourish...while still being active in archery and participating in shoots, but leaving the organizing to others.”

Since 2003 membership at the club has more than doubled, according to Mr. Hendricks, and more shoots are taking place for archery, air rifles and shotguns.

There have also been improvements to the club’s Rauch Homestead Range, with a recent extension and

the addition of a sporting clays shooting course.

Mr. Deagnon said he hopes to build on the work done so far and will try to increase the number of regular participants, hold more fishing events, and expand small arms programs.

“I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “My biggest challenge is to get more people involved. We have a large membership, but small numbers turning up to each event.”

In an attempt to appeal to younger people, Mr. Deagnon plans to increase the Rod and Gun Club’s web presence by establishing a Facebook group to compliment the club website.

He is also keen to build a clubhouse for the organization. Currently, club meetings are held at the Invermere Legion, with equipment storage at the range and members’ houses.

“I would love to get us a clubhouse,” Mr. Deagnon said. “I also like the idea of a company picnic, if we want people to come out then we have to make our events more family oriented.”

Mr. Deagnon has been the club’s vice president since January and a member of the Rod and Gun club for a total of four years.

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Out & About Invermere picker Marty Beingessner will debut songs from his new record — All Country, No Apologies — at the Golden Farmers’ Market on Sunday, September 5.

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City Island has a great ensemble cast, who all contribute to the enjoyment of this movie. That includes performances by Alan Arkin, as Vince’s acting coach, and Emily Mortimer, as his acting class partner. Mortimer’s role, as Molly, a woman with her own deep secret, is particularly poignant.

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City Island is a good natured comedy-drama about a family that lives in a seaside village near the Bronx, New York, and keeps secrets from one another.

It stars Andy Garcia as Vince Rizzo, a prison guard who has long dreamed of becoming an actor. He’s married to Joyce (Juliana Margulies) and they have two children, Vince Jr. (Ezra Miller), who’s in highschool, and Vivian (Dominick Garcia-Lorido), who they believe attends college.

The Rizzos are a regular family; they bicker a little and shout at each other sometimes, but it’s obvious they love each other. But each of them harbours secrets from the rest — a lot like a real family.

Vince, who feels vaguely ashamed of his aspira-

tions, tells his wife he’s playing poker when he’s going to acting classes. Joyce smokes cigarettes on the sly and believes that Vince is dissatisfied with their marriage. Vince Jr. has an obsession with a form of on-line porn you may never have seen, or imagined before, and Vivian is really working as a stripper instead of attending classes.

And then there’s the matter of Vince’s illegitimate son, Steven (Tony Nardella) who comes to live with the Rizzos after Vince springs him from prison.

The screwball situations that arise as the secrets the Rizzos keep from each other are slowly, often hilariously revealed, provide a steady stream of laughs, but also provoke a certain amount of empathy.

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.Wednesday, September 1st: • 7-9 p.m.: Open House at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Columbia Valley Arts is celebrating the Life and Art of Treva Burton. For info: 250-342-4423.

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Toby Theatre • August 27th-28th and 30th-31st 8 p.m.: Despicable Me. • September 1st - 4th, 8 p.m.: The Last Airbender in 3D. • September 8th -11th, 7:30 p.m.: Ramona and Beezus.

Saturday, August 28th: • 9 a.m.-12 noon: Giant Garage Sale at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere. All proceeds go to Outreach - Chimaltenango, Guatemala Project. For info: 250-342-6644.

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Edgewater Recreation Society hosts a brunch at the Edgewater Legion’s Open Market. $5 for Breakfast wrap, fruit and coffee/tea or juice. All proceeds go to the Legion and future projects of Edgewater.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging workshop at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Chizuko Purschwitz has a master’s certificate of Ikebana from the Shugetsu Ikebana School in Japan. Suitable for all ages. Cost: $39. For info: 250342-4423.

• 7-9 p.m.: John Cronin and friends perform for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

• August 28th-29th: Bugaboo Blast Sporting Clays Shoot at Rauch Homestead Range sponsored by Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club.

Registration opens at 8:15a.m. both days. For info:

• 7-9 p.m.: The Halfsacks perform for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

• September 2-8th: Screening Mammography Program (SMP) mobile service providing FREE screening mammograms to BC women ages 40 to 79 years of age. A visit takes about 15 minutes and you do not need a doctor’s referral. Lions Hall - back of Chamber of Commerce 651 Highway 93/95. To book appointment call 1-800-663-9203. For info: www.smpbc.ca.

Friday, September 3rd: • September 3 -5th: Old Timers’ Hockey Tournament at Eddie Mountain Arena . Public is invited to come watch. All proceeds go to local minor sports. For info: Call Grant at 250-342-7308 or Ross at 250342-9424.

Saturday, September 4th: • 6 p.m.: The public is invited to Old Timers’ Hockey Tournament Dinner and Dance at Invermere Curling Rink. Tickets are $25.00 and are sold at Grant’s Foods on 7th Avenue. All proceeds go to local minor sports. For info: Call 250-342-7308 or 250-342-9424.

• 7-9 p.m.: Marty Beingessner performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 7 p.m.: Women’s Mud Wrestling at the White house Pub in Windermere. For info: 250-342-9450.

Sunday, September 5th: • Panorama Foundation’s 9th Annual Cliffhanger Shootout takes place at Greywolf Golf Course.

Entry is $50 in addition to the regular green fee.

All proceeds go to the Panorama Fire Department towards the purchase of an embankment rescue kit.

• 7 - 10 p.m.: Multiple Sclerosis fund-raiser for Lynda Kirkpatrick at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Live and silent auction. Dry Gulch Ramblers entertainers. Tickets are $25.00 and available at Details, Essentials, One Hour Photo and Panorama’s General Store. Donations welcome to the ‘Liberating Lynda’ account at Kootenay Savings.

• 7 p.m.: Council of Canadians Columbia Valley Chapter Strategic Planning Meeting at Invermere Museum.

Saturday, September 11th • Windermere Fall and Scarecrow Festival. Artisans and Craftspeople call Karen to book your table: 250-341-3131.

• Stacey and Paul perform for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. For info: 250-347-9331.

Sunday, September 12th: • 10 a.m.: BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk at Pot Hole Park. Lunch BBQ to follow. Inquiries regarding sponsorships or donations to silent auction please call: 250-342-9044.

• 10 a.m.: 50 km Cross Country Single Track Race and 3 km Kid’s Fun Race hosted by Nipika Mountain Resort and the Columbia Valley Cycling Society at Nipika Mountain Resort. For info: 250-342-6516 or www.nipika.com or www. columbiavalleycyclingsociety.org.

Saturday, September 18th: • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Healthy Minds-Healthy Bodies women’s workshop with Mandy Crawford includes luncheon and refreshments. Tickets are $60.00 Fundraiser for the Family Resource Centre.

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• 10 a.m. - 1p.m.: Lake Windermere Project organizes 15th Annual Lakeshore Cleanup. To sign up and help our shorelines call: 250-341-6989.

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Pynelogs to host last solo art show of the season Submitted by Kate McKenna, Pynelogs Cultural Centre

As the end of the month approaches, Pynelogs Cultural Centre is getting ready for its last solo show of the season.

From August 24th to KUDOS TO KATE — September 5th, the show Pynelog’s summer student will feature the works of Kate McKenna bids fareLori Lees Stout, Marilyn well to the valley as she Oliver, Linda Percival, heads back to Ontario to Jon Howlett, and Karen continue her studies.

Jorgensen.

Lori Lees Stout is a watercolour artist from Surrey, B.C., and explores her love of nature and unique buildings in the Columbia Valley.

Her interest in art was first piqued by her godfather, Jack Naismith, and it soon grew as she began taking drawing and painting classes while completing her education degree at the University of Alberta.

She has explored landscapes and still lifes in oils, watercolours, and pen and ink, as well as experimenting with fabric painting in clothing design. Her work, typified by vivid colours, has been sold in various coffee shops, art shows and galleries.

Marilyn Oliver hails from Cranbrook, B.C. She has explored many different mediums, including oil, African fabric and acrylics, Asian characters, watercolour collage, encaustics, and art cards. She credits her spontaneous nature with this diversity of expression and the creative process.

Her work has been shown in Victoria, Saskatchewan, and the East and West Kootenays, at CDAC, Key Gallery, Pynelogs, and Centre 64. She has been recognized in juried venues and has received a People’s Choice award.

Linda Percival creates drawings, paintings, and ceramic pieces. By exploring different mediums she has been able to experiment with different techniques and has been able to transfer them from one medium to another.

As a result of this, she often ends up with new discoveries or ‘accidents,’ giving her energy, enthusiasm, and passion. Framing her ceramic pieces and adding her signature calligraphic-like marks “compliments

the sense of playfulness and sensitivity” her work is known for.

Jon Howlett grew up in the picturesque Lake District in England and was inspired from an early age to paint, winning his first National Art prize by the time he was eight. He studied Graphic Design at Teesside University, and after teaching skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand he moved to Invermere, immediately falling in love with the mountains and wildlife.

His passion for nature, wildlife and scenery is evident in his acrylic paintings and hopes to pass some of the pleasure he derives from nature through to his audience.

Karen Jorgensen was born in Penticton, B.C., and established an oil field construction business, which she ran from 1977 to 1983. During this time she studied psychology and art part-time through the University of Athabasca and earned a certificate in Fine Arts.

She completed her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at the University of Calgary. She has had a life-long love of art and has won many awards, including Grande Prairie Regional College’s Art Acquisition Award in 1982 and the University of Calgary’s Owen Family Award in 2005.

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Submitted by Columbia Valley Otters Swim Club As the Columbia Valley Otters Swim Club wraps up yet another successful summer swim lesson season at both the Radium Pools and the beach, they are also gearing up for their winter swim club program with the start of Rookie Camp August 30th until September 2nd.

Every year the club runs the one week swim program to give kids a chance to try out swim club.

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gram director Shelly Kochorek said, “But the kids like it so much, many of them come back year after year.”

The emphasis of the camp is for swimmers to work on all four swim strokes, refine their technique, as well as work on dive starts and flip turns.

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Both Sonia Otis and Ms. Fahrni, who will be coaching the club during the year, will run the camp.

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New Kain exhibit

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A new permanent exhibit dedicated to explorer Conrad Kain is opening soon at the Windermere Valley Museum in Invermere. The display gives details on the Austrian’s life, his first ascents and on early mountaineering in the valley.

The collection of pictures, letter excerpts and memorabilia has been put together by volunteers at the museum over the last three weeks. “He’s an important part of this area, I’ve always known his name,� said Alex Weller, a summer student at the museum, who grew up in the local area. “Climbers all know who Conrad Kain is, plus people are more interested now following his centennial last year.�

The exhibit is made mostly from pieces gathered last summer for a display for the 100th anniversary of Kain’s arrival in Canada.

As more material was found by the

museum than could be shown at the time, the decision was made to dedicate a section of the main building to him.

Museum staff say many visitors are keen to learn about his pioneering ascents in the Purcell Mountain range. “Most people had no idea who he was before last year,� Ms. Weller said. “Since the centennial that has all changed. Now lots of people come in and ask about him.�

In addition to pictures and letters the exhibit has a first edition copy of Conrad Kain’s autobiography, Where The Clouds Can Go. First published in 1935, the book has more than 50 archival images, with pictures and descriptions from Kain of life in the valley 100 years ago.

The Windermere Valley Museum is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the end of September.

Admission is by donation. For more information call, 250-342-9769 or visit, windermerevalleymuseum.ca.

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250-341-8510 • • • •

Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca 1484 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L1 next to Skookum Inn

Judy: (250) 341-1903

www.valleysolutions.ca valleysolutions@shaw.ca

SOLUTIONS FOR THE VACATION HOME OWNER • House Checking • Cleaning • Complications • Details

250-342-5682

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

• Drinking Water Systems • Duct Cleaning Service • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration including iron filters that really work!

Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

Residential

Jesse Vader 250.341.5426

Commercial

Ken Johnson 250.341.5427

250.349.5564

HTH Contracting Ltd. 250-341-5603

Building

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

Renovating

Finishing

Framing

Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Snow Removal & Sanding • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

Kyle Moll

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

1710 10 Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 th

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

Dunlop Contracting

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Delicious Sushi

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

DUST CONTROL • DE-ICING • ROADS DRIVEWAYS • SIDEWALKS PATHWAYS • JOBSITES • PARKING LOTS 250-342-1186 • MARK SHMIGELSKY rmshmigelsky@xplornet.com 9455 Toby Ridge Rd. Invermere BC V0A 1K5

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

HAULING:

250.341.5886 • 250.349.5882 Serving The Entire Valley

Saunders Irrigation Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner Free 1-250-342-5673 - Brodie Estimate s saundersirrigation@gmail.com

Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Our freshly made Sushi also available at AG Valley Foods 7 am - 10 pm

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Dangerous Tree Removal

LANDSCAPING:

• Fill • Sand • Gravel

• Brown Rice Sushi • Wild Caught Salmon • Naturally Pickled Sushi Ginger

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Daren Noble • Bobcat Work • Post Holes

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

Serving the valley for over 30 years.

Topping and Disposal Let the professional do it!

LANDSCAPING • MARINAS • CARPENTRY • LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES

Call Rolf

Located in Invermere’s Industrial Park Peter Pankovitch • 1321 Industrial Road #3 Phone: 250-342-0665 • Cell: 250-342-1073 Fax: 250-342-0666 • Email: pjpank@telus.net

The Radium Woodcarver FREE ESTIMATES

250-347-9208

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential • Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

4825 Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Warbrick Towing & Salvage warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

colorworks Painting Inc.

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

INTERIOR FINISHING - REPAIRS - PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR - KITCHENS, BATHS & BASEMENTS - FURNITURE REPAIRS

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

LICENSED

250-341-5096

• Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: (250) 342-7100 PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax: (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Renaissance Wellness Centre

GRESIUK TRUCKING

HellerworK

 Structural Integration  Chronic pain/Fascia work

Tim Gresiuk

for hire – you call, we haul ph 250•349•5659 cell 250•919•2957 Box 245 Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0

INVERMERE GLASS LTD. Telephone: 250-342-3659

Jeff Watson

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca

Serving the Valley since 1995 • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

Jean-Luc Cortat CHP

Certified Hellerwork Practitioner Box 185 / 505 – 7th. Avenue Invermere BC V0A 1K0

250-342-2535

BOOKKEEPING

• Shower Doors • Mirrors • Auto • Home • Commercial

 Holding pattern/Range of motion  Sport performance réhabilitation

• • • •

RE-ROOFING, REPAIRS, NEW CONSTRUCTION ALL TYPES OF ROOFING LICENSED, INSURED AND FULL WCB 5” SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGHING

FREE ESTIMATES • 250-688-0959 • 250-342-2087 koss.exteriors@gmail.com

REGISTERED QUICKBOOKS PRO ADVISORS

Phone: (250) 341-1164 Phone: (250) 688-0946 www.leveringtondata.com

Box 2952, Invermere BC V0A 1K0, Canada

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Darren Ross 4890 Stoddart Creek RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com

LIFE’S BRIGHTER under the sun.

Pierre E. Trudel Bus 250-270-0363 Fax 250-347-6948 pierre.trudel@sunlife.ca 4798 Selkirk Ave. Box 108 Edgewater BC V0A 1E0

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586

250-342-1355

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

Complete Automotive Repairs (Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning Specialists Time to Clean the Winter Sludge Out of Your Eavestroughs!

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

• PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

Kari & John Mason

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Time for Spring Pruning!

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Please call Steve for a free estimate • 250-342-1791

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HERE TO SERVE YOU FREE ESTIMATES • Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586

INFRARED INSPECTIONS DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

Millwork Cabinets Stairs Custom Framing • Renovations

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Dusty Buckets EXCAVATING

• Rock/Wood retaining walls • Lot clearing Jordan Gertner • Foundations 4839 Burns Ave, Box 390 Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 • Backfill Phone: (250) 341-1458 · dustybuckets@live.ca

You’re invited to see our

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

Journeyman Carpenters

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Closets Design Consultants

• • • •

Mike Cope

Same great team, same great service.

250-342-6908, Ext. 255 Cabinets, tile, flooring and more

Freight & Passenger Depot

GUARANTEED

250-342-9310

Sandra Kelly & Lisa Renney

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

ALL WORK

Lake Auto Services

250.342.1024

ROD’S EXCAVATING AND LANDSCAPING

Basements • Septic Fields • Rock Walls

WE DO IT ALL!

Office 250-342-6162 Cell 250-341-5937 Windermere, B.C.

www.cordnerarchitect.com

250-346-6886

pwallace@confederationloghomes.com

Quality Hand-crafted Steel • Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron

#117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

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Pioneer Classifieds HUGE INVENTORY CLEAROUT! Friday, August 27th 3 pm – 8 pm Saturday, August 28th 9 am – 1 pm 2216 Westside Park Ave Phone: 250-688-5564

• • • •

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

GARAGE SALE

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

storage

COMMERCIAL SPACE

Multi-family garage sale, 1017 6th St, Invermere, Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29, 9am-4pm.

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, 6254th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m.

Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

Jeers to the person who stole my 20 month old daughter’s shoes in Radium Hot Springs.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

Centrally located upstairs at Frater Landing (above Columbia Trading) in downtown Invermere, 140 sq ft, $275/month + HST, available immediately. Call 250-342-5521 for more information.

August 28, 9am-1pm, Christ Church Trinity, all proceeds for Guatemala Charity.

s obituary s Belinda “Honey” D’Angio March 22, 1927 – August 21, 2010 Honey was born and raised in Powell River, B.C. In 1944 she married her best friend, John and together they spent 51 wonderful years on their 2 acre, ocean front property. The couple raised their two daughters, plus an ever-changing assortment of pets and livestock.

From her childhood, Honey pursued a passion for gardening and often said, “if my hands are clean, you know I’m sick!” She also was an avid square dancer, whist and bridge player and an active member of her local community club, garden club and hospital foundation.

Honey was predeceased by her husband John and her daughter Joan (Sverre) Holgersen. She is survived by daughter Judy (Larry) Painchaud, her grandchildren Jeff, Jason (Barb) and Jody, greatgrandchildren, Afke, Tyler, Sonja, Chelsea, and Veronica.

Words cannot express the family’s gratitude to the extraordinary staff at Columbia House for their care and compassion. You people set the standard for excellence! Honey will be going home to rest with her beloved John.

Touch Rugby! Come and join us every Wednesday at 7pm at J.A. Laird School, please contact Francois at 250-342-5899, whatsupdok@shaw.ca for more details.

CHEERS & JEERS Jeers to the person who fingered me while at a stop sign at the yield on 10th Ave and 13th Street.

Jeers to the woman who sends her kid to do her dirty work! Why don’t you get on in there and help or are you trying to make our town a third world country?

Please call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

Cheers to all the people who do good in our town, ie. Keeping garbage off our beaches etc.

Cheers to Tracy Gadsby from Columbia House.

Cheers to the lady in the black car and to Dean for helping us stop vehicles on Highway 93/95 so we could retrieve our horses.

Cheers to all the boys who helped clean and landscape up at the Hostel. I am so very very grateful, and very proud of all of you, your mama’s done good.

Cheers to Kristy and her staff for running such an amazing sports camp. Double cheers to Kristy who is donating a week of revenue to Nicaragua to help with a sports program over there. What a great gal!

LOST AND FOUND Camera left in Home in Lakeview Meadows, 250-342-9716 or 780462-2234.

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

You own it we can store it! Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

Warehouse/Storage, 720 sq.ft., D/T, overhead door access, ideal to store cars, skidoos, ATV’s, boats, etc., $350/month + HST, 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 864 sq.ft. Warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/ month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

Various commercial retail spaces for lease in Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. For information call local 250-342-1735, 250-345-6654, or 1-250-695-6997.

SHARED ACCOMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/S, N/P, 250-342-4088.

Rooms for rent, Invermere house by the beach, $475/month, includes utilities and internet, no dogs, N/S, DD required, 250-342-5937 or icegirl1@telus.net D/T Invermere, large room, private bath, mature quiet adult only, preferably female, must like children and cats, N/S, all utilities included, $500/month, 250-3411650 or 250-341-1147.

Room with own bathroom in Westside Park, shared kitchen and laundry, $500/month, includes all utilities, 250-342-0358, leave message.

HERE TO SERVE YOU Your Weekly Source for News and Events

ph/fax 250-347-2144 glenfireplaceandwoodstove@gmail.com

Fireplace and Woodstove

N E W S PA P E R

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC 250-341-6299 • ads@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

Hillcrest furnished apartments utilities included. 1 bdrm units, $600/month, 2 bdrm units, $800/ month. 250-341-1182.

Brand new large, bright, 2 bdrm basement suite in D/T Invermere.

Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, N/P, $800/month + utilities, 1 year lease preferred, references required, available immediately, 403-874-0483.

Invermere, large, bright, 2 bdrm, basement suite with own entry, all appliances, shared W/D, central location, 2 blocks to D/T, schools, and hospital, 3 blocks to grocery store and beach, pets OK, N/S, available immediately, $675/ month + utilities. Call Grant, 403493-1245.

Radium, 1 bdrm furnished apartment, $650 including cable & utilities. Bachelor efficiency, $550, available immediately. DD, N/S, N/P, references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250347-7775.

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobey’s 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. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Bright 1 bdrm, walk-out suite, in quiet Invermere neighborhood, available September 1. Furnished, N/S, N/P, references required, long term renter preferred, $900/month including utilities, cable, and internet, 250-341-5956 or rosis@ telus.net.

Large 1 bdrm, furnished suite, in quiet, private home, utilities and cable included, $725/month + DD, 250-342-9404.

Invermere, 2 bdrm, main floor suite, clean and bright, great views, quiet location, D/W, W/D, N/S, $1150/month, 250-342-3790.

Large 2 bdrm main floor unit in Windermere, 5 appliances included, w/D, walk to beach, $900/month + utilities. Term incentive offered, 403-836-6059.

Black Forest Heights, large 2 bdrm basement suite, 5 appliances, storage shed, large yard, available immediately, includes utilities, $900/month, 250-347-9629.

2 bdrm, furnished, clean apartment, all utilities and cable included, W/D, DD, references, $900/month, N/P, near Invermere schools, available immediately, 250-342-9636.

2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, top floor suite with vaulted ceilings and lake view, 6 appliances, underground parking, $1295/month, inquiries 403-615-6760.

1 bdrm basement apartment with kitchenette for rent in Windermere, October 1 to May 31, 2011. Partially furnished, shared laundry facilities, $700/month, includes utilities and cable. For more information, contact Susan at 403-540-6858.

Fairmont, great walk-out basement suite, 2 bdrm, 1 full bath, clothes washer, fully furnished, central location, wireless internet, water, power, and cable included, 1 year lease, $950/month. Please call after 7:30pm, 250-688-0727.

house FOR RENT

2 bdrm suite available in Windermere, 2 blocks to beach, all appliances, $775/month, 403-2418598, 403-803-4540, 250-3423736, or email sillymilleys@shaw. ca.

FOR RENT

Bright, open, brand new 2 bdrm basement suite behind Sobeys!

Includes utilities, cable, wireless internet, shared W/D, big backyard, and BBQ. Looking for year round tenant, $800/month for individual, $900/month for a couple. 250341-1202.

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Windermere, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $890/ month + utilities, for family or 1 or 2 tenants, September to June, 250342-2135.

Fairmont 2 bdrm suite, 1 full bath, W/D, fully furnished, excellent location, wireless internet, water, power, and cable included, $950/month, N/S, N/P, available immediately, 250-270-0043.

In Radium, cozy, bright, 2 bdrm, trailer on large private lot, all appliances, W/D, two out buildings for lots of storage, $950/month + utilities, N/S, DD required, available September 1, 250-342-3841.

retail space

RETaIl SpacE FOR lEaSE 1036 – 7th avenue (main street) invermere

2,100 square feet, lots of foot traffic, great lease price!

Available October 1st.

Call: 250-341-4805

Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

house FOR RENT Athalmer, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2000 sq.ft., $1400/month or $1600/month furnished, large secluded property, nature lovers paradise, can boat from doorstep. Available immediately, utilities not included, DD required. Please call 403-390-4513.

Invermere, wonderful 5 bdrm, clean, bright, home near Kinsmen Beach, for responsible family or 2 tenants, 2 baths, 2 living rooms, walkout basement, attached garage, large deck, high efficiency furnace, fireplace, dishwasher, stove, fridge, washer/dryer, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1400/month + utilities, references, DD, and propane deposit required, 403618-7486.

3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Invermere with F/P, walking distance to Grocery Store, $1000/month + DD + utilities, 250-485-7500.

Invermere, available October 1, 2 bdrm house, centrally located, 4 appliances, yard, views, storage, N/S, N/P, $960/month + utilities + DD, 250-347-9086.

FREE month, FREE cable, $885/ month, view on YouTube, search “riverparkbc”, quiet development a couple minutes to Tim Horton’s, available September 1, new 2 bdrm house, ½ garage, all appliances, W/D, N/S, N/P, 250-345-2104.

Available September 1, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, with garage, on Windermere acreage, furnished, $1100/month.

Call Linda, 403-244-8402.

Fairmont, newer 3 bdrm, 2 full baths, 1600 sq.ft., large lot, minutes from river, $1350/month, Laurie, 250-470-8811.

Invermere, just a two minute walk to D/T, located in a quiet neighborhood overlooking the lake, spectacular 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, available September 1, $1200/month. 250-342-3688.

Gorgeous new house near Sobeys, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, garage, fenced yard, A/C, all appliances, N/P, N/S, DD required, minimum 6 month lease, quiet tenants only, references mandatory, $1400/ month + utilities, 250-342-5229.

Executive home in quiet gated community in Radium, long-term tenants, 3 bdrm (main floor) bath, 2 bdrm (lower floor) bath, all appliances, electric heat + F/P, $1200/month + utilities, available Sept. 1st. Phone 250-347-9900.

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

3 bdrm, fully furnished house for rent in Windermere, October 1 to May 31, 2011, $1500/month, includes utilities and cable. For more information, contact Susan at 403-540-6858.

Panorama, furnished 3 bdrm, 3 storey condo, beginning December for minimum 6 month lease, 403619-8461.

Secluded cabin near Columbia Lake, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, $950/month + utilities, N/S, 250-345-4030.

condo FOR RENT Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious Luxury, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail Sept.1, 250-6880512.

Radium Townhouse, large windows & deck, 2 bdrm, 1 Bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas, single car garage, 6 month minimum lease, $950/month + condo fees, utilities, DD. N/P, N/S, references required, 403-519-2216 or 403-981-1551.

Radium, Pinewood, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished, W/D, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $900/month, includes utilities and cable, available October 1, 780467-9220 or 780-914-3497.

2 bdrm, 2 full bath in Radium, access to pool and hot tub, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/month including utilities, available September 1, 250-2700377.

Akiskinook, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, recreation centre, indoor pool/hot tub, 6 appliances, $1250/month + DD, utilities included, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net.

Lake Front Invermere Condo, main floor, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, 6 appliances, recreation centre, underground parking stall, $1250/month + DD + utilities, 403-861-0544 or srowell@ telus.net.

Fairmont, deluxe, fully furnished, 3 bdrm condo, #5, 5054 Riverview Road, available September 2010 – May 2011, view August 27 to September 6, $1250/month + Hydro, 780-435-8433 or 780-9991388.

Luxury 2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo (one level), available September, in Copperside, Lakeview Meadows, Lake Windermere. Underground parking and storage. Hardwood floors, granite counters, 10’ ceilings, decks front and back, rec facilities include pool, fitness center, miles of trails, beach, day dock. Unfurnished. Available for long term rent 1 yr. Lease at $1250/ month or purchase. Call Patricia 250-342-1262.

Akiskinook/Radium Resort, furnished 1 bdrm townhomes, $750/month or Akiskinook furnished townhome, $1150/ month + Hydro, includes cable, DD, N/S, N/P, recreation centre, 403293-5659.

Radium, Pinewood, 3 bdrm, insuite laundry, A/C, F/P, underground single parking, available September 1, $1200/month, utilities included, 403-875-0214.

Radium furnished 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath , 2nd floor unit, 6 appliances, fireplace, secure underground parking, N/S, N/P, $1000/ month includes utilities. DD and references required, available Sept.

1st, 250-422-3510.

2 bdrm condo, walking distance to town, W/D, stove, fridge, dishwasher, available September 1, $750/month, N/S, N/P, 250-3423417.

Downtown condo, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, deck, common room, $1000/ month + utilities, references required, available immediately, 250-427-1042.

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HALL RENTAL

HOUSE FOR SALE

Lovely community centre in scenic Bella Vista Estates (Fairmont), available for weddings, clubs, reunions, Christmas parties, up to 50 people, gas F/P in and out, call Bob, 250-345-6668.

HOUSE FOR SALE Mountain Home in the Canadian Rockies Located 40 minutes north of Radium in the Columbia Valley, this home offers privacy, easy access, and excellent water.

Accented Timber and Tudor make this 3434 sq.ft. (321 Sq.m.) of living space, on three levels, a one of a kind executive home or cottage.

Full 360 degree panoramic views, completely finished and fully landscaped. For more information, visit: www. newbuildinglinks.com or email: awa@xplornet.ca.

(Agents protected, call first).

420 4th Ave., Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, newly renovated, shop/shed, deck, fenced yard, all appliances, 3 blocks to beach, $320,000, 250342-1698, fmsguitars.com/house.

4792 Selkirk Ave, Edgewater, BC, 1300 sq.ft. home with 2 bdrm, 2 bath, undeveloped basement, deck, carport, wheel chair accessible, $279,000, 250-347-9813.

condo FOR SALE

Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $299,900 +HST, reduced to $259,900, www.cedarwoodglen. com, 250-341-1182.

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium.

Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, a/c, fireplace, appliances and window coverings. Great view! Like new! $224,900, No agents please. 250341-5170.

Beautiful, well appointed home, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 5 minutes to lake and golf, $789,000, 250-342-6162.

Bargain Hunters, 2700 sq.ft. walkout bungalow villa in Fairmont, $378,900, 2 F/P, 4 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 6 appliances, A/C, Vacuflo, dbl garage, pictures at www.welist.com, AD # 42866 or call 403-968-8747.

Bargain Hunters, 2700 sq.ft. walkout bungalow villa in Fairmont, $378,900, 2 F/P, 4 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 6 appliances, A/C, Vacuflo, dbl garage, pictures at www.welist.com, AD # 42866 or call 403-968-8747.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

Edgewater, newer 4 bdrm home with fenced yard, can be viewed on www.propertyguys.com, ID# 166007, asking $230,000, 250341-7985.

Affordable condo downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250-341-1182.

137, 10th Ave., Invermere, BC, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, office, finished walkout basement, underground sprinklers, air conditioning, laminate floors, large fenced back yard, fruit trees, paved driveway, walking distance to all amenities, asking $439,900, 250-342-3100 or 250-342-1092. www.kboss.ca.

condo FOR SALE

2 bdrm townhouse for sale, across from Tim Horton’s, 3 levels, possibility for a 3rd bedroom in basement, single-car garage, built in 2006, PRICED TO SELL AT $169,900. Serious inquiries only please, 250-270-0254.

1 bdrm, 1 level, ground floor condo, close to hospital and D/T, adult building, asking $150,000, no agents please, 604-997-4887.

Price reduced! Older Mobile Home with Constructed Addition for Sale, 24’x55’, currently located in Windermere, must be moved as single unit, approx 940 sq.ft. interior and a 12’x16’ fully covered deck, very good condition, kitchen and bathroom updated in 2008, 2 bdrm, living room, dining room, and laundry/storage room.

Windows have been replaced and are all newer awning & casementstyle, hot water tank is only 5 yrs old, and furnace has been updated as well. If you have land and are looking for an economical solution to housing, this is it! $9,900, call 403-828-1961 for more info or photos.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE 7 acres of hayfield/wild land, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, near Wilmer Toby Hill Road, close to Panorama and Lake, $410,000 + GST/HST, 250-342-2802.

1.6 acre lake view lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community, 14 kms south of Invermere, 4584 Rushmere Rd., 403-831-7658.

2 lots, 82’x100’ each, North end of 12 Ave. in Invermere, 250-3426157.

WANTED Electronic keyboard for beginner piano student. Simplicity is good but want nice tone. Barb 250-3477757.

PETS

Misc. For Sale

2 year old Maltipoo, shots are up to date, comes with all accessories, not neutered, $450, 250-341-8276.

Casio electric keyboard, stand, and chair, $200; Junior left handed golf clubs and bag, $150. 250-3411257.

Misc. For Sale

SX-Trail 1 Mountain Bike, Freeride/Downhill set-up, upgraded parts, excellent condition, $1400, 250-342-3595.

Quality Top Soil & Manure. Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/ pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load, delivery extra. Call, 250-3421268.

Wall rack storage system for architectural drawings, blueprints, artist’s sketches, newspapers, or any documents that should be hung to save space and avoid creasing. New $700, sale price $200. 250-341-6299.

Phones! Uniden TCX905, 1 station phone and 6 cordless phones, 2 lines, durable, easy to use, caller ID, speaker phone, and lots of extras, $50. Also, Uniden 420ic, 4 station phones and 4 cordless phones, 4 lines, station to station intercom, Rocket Dial, 10 memory dial locations, $50. 250341-6299.

Panasonic KX-FHD332, plain paper fax and photocopier, $40 OBO, 250341-6299.

Top Quality Hay, alfalfa/grass, round bales, call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

New Yard Machine mower used once, $270 + HST new, asking $150; Double entrance metal door set, $400; 32” metal exterior door, ½ lite, $50; Acrylic claw foot, free standing tub, $250. 250-342-1354.

Firewood cut split and delivered.

Dry Fir and Pine, $180/half cord, $275/full cord. Dry Larch, $240/ half cord, $350/full cord. Custom cut orders large or small, 250-6880143.

Topper for ¼ Ton truck, $80; Fiberglass canoe, $80; 3 bike rack, $40. 250-342-2526, open to offers.

Range Rider pick-up canopy, fits 8 ft. box, classic eggshell colour, asking $450, call after 6pm, 250342-3454.

2008 8’x18’ Hayshed flat deck trailer, tandem axle-2 at 3500 lb each, breakaway kit, dual pull out drive up ramps, storage box on tongue, includes 4 tie downs, $3750, 250-342-5229.

20 ft. of 6” insulated chimney with tee and one support, $300 OBO, 250-341-3498.

2005 Norco A-Line, 24” back wheel, medium frame, ready to ride, some upgrades, $1000 OBO, 250-3427666.

MACHINERY FOR RENT

RECREATION VEHICLES

2000 Honda Fourtrax ATV 300 EX, excellent condition, lady owned and driven since new, low miles, 2x4, 5 speed, electric start, independent suspension, no cracks or tares, $3000 OBO. Call Michael at 250-347-2983 or 403-689-3781.

1975 8 ft camper, interior completely rebuilt, fridge, stove, furnace, needs cushions, $2600, 250-341-7098.

Jayco 5th Wheel, 29 ½ ft. super slide, large awning, many extras, used for summers only, $11,999.

Cathy, 250-345-2164.

1996 Jayco tent trailer, sleeps 6, king in the front, queen in the back, table folds into bed, stove, 3 way fridge, water tank, battery, propane, awning. Reduced to $3900, 250-342-3205.

Hunters & Fishers, 18 ft. Fleetcraft, sleeps 4, all systems work, clean, great shape, view at Sun Valley RV.

VEHICLES for sale For Rent, 250-342-1517, www. glaciermountainhomes.com.

RECREATION VEHICLES 2004 Honda CRF 450R, excellent shape, $3600 OBO, 250-341-1182.

1988 Trans-Am GTA 305, 4 speed, automatic, $4500, 250-347-6491.

1990 Ford F150 4X4, runs on propane and gas, runs great, body in good shape, all running gear works, $1200, 250-342-9079 or 250-341-7331.

recreational vehicles

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

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VEHICLES for sale 1999 GMC Yukon, fully loaded, excellent condition, new windshield, 230,000 km, runs great, $6500 OBO, 250-688-0877.

2003 Pontiac Montana, runs well, 198,000 kms, $4000 OBO, 250-3423442 or 250-341-7387.

2001 VW Jetta, black on black, 5 speed manual, well maintained, fully loaded, $6500 OBO, 250-3425676.

2004 Saturn View AWD with 4 winter tires, $7500, 250-342-6018.

1992 Plymouth Sundance, 95,000 original kms. Excellent running shape, $1300 OBO, winter/summer tires included, 250-342-6602.

1991 S-10 extended cab 4x4, canopy, boat rack, box liner, 160,000 km, $2300 OBO, 250-3426602.

bOAT FOR SALE Vroom!! 18 ft., open bow, Doral boat for sale, 325 HP, 5.7L V8, powerful and reliable with dual exhaust and trim tabs. Also, Fish and Depth finder, only 330 hours on boat, comes with life jackets. Great boat but time to sell. Call for more details, 250-345-9521, Fairmont.

Boat top, Bimimi, $150, 250-4893349, Cranbrook.

2001 Maxum, 4.3L, 210 HP Merc, 166 hours, bowrider, wakeboard tower, fish finder, electric trolling motor, bimini top, bow and cockpit covers, $15,500, 250-342-3541.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-341-5370.

Invermere Sears, established retail/ catalogue business. Interested parties please contact Mary Frances at invermeresears@telus.net.

services Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

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services

services

Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman Tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

SMT Construction

Phil’s Carpentry, Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories. All makes & models. Central Vacuums – sales and installations. Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Buy One Get One half off!

Customized, high quality BLINDS w/lifetime warranty, Commercial or Residential, Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today; Free In-Home Consultation 250-349-7507 or 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Offer expires: August 31, 2010.

36” wide Ditch witch, SK500 for hire w/ stump grinder, Auger (6”, 10”, 24”) 6 way blade, 2 buckets, 14’ dump trailer for clean-up or moving needs, call Dean at 250347-9678.

K&C Pick-up will pick-up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-342-9503.

House Cleaner, Fast, Efficient, & Affordable, book now for an appointment, 250-270-0906.

Available for all your home building needs from start to finish including renovations.

Call or email for your free quote today. 250-341-5529 or clever1@telus.net. Working locally since 1997.

Tandem axle dump truck for hire, will haul most anything, 250-3495659 or 250-919-2957.

College Student with a Truck, is ready to do yard work, demolition, deliveries, dump runs, fence & deck painting, or be the extra set of hands needed to complete any chore, 250-342-9446.

Shawn’s LBO Autobody, Your Independent Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Auto detailing, power polishing, rock chip repair, and more… Get your boat detailed for summer. Call Jodi 250-342-9696 Red Rock Contracting, custom installations of interlocking pavingstones, for your patio, driveway, etc. Retaining wall systems. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

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

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

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

Need your blinds cleaned or repaired? Ultrasonic cleaning tank gets all those unreachable spots, lifts dust and grease, call us, Dirty Blinds, 250-345-2164.

Vampire Garlic, Windermere, organically grown, assorted varieties for table or seed, 250342-6136.

Quality Cleaning at Affordable Prices, new to the area, available for short/long term clients, established in Calgary, references available. Call Deb at 403-8269791 or 250-347-9427 or email Debbie_68@hotmail.com.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Seeking Employment, daytime and flexible hours, have valid Class 1, chainsaw experience, general labourer, 250-347-7778 or 250341-7262.

Fairmont Creek Property Management, #2-4992 Fairmont Frontage Rd, Fairmont, B.C., Cleaning Supervisor: Hiring F/T 40hrs/wk @ $16/hour, Laundry Supervisor, Hiring F/T 40hrs/ wk @ $12/hour. Please send your Resume’s to anna@fairmontcreek.ca.

APPLY NOW Are you an enthusiastic people lover? Join our team of Demo Professionals in the INVERMERE SOBEYS!!! Training provided, Most demos run: Fri/Sat 6hrs/day Contact Debbie @ 1-800-567-5699, Ext. 5-1

Subway, located in Invermere and Gasplus gas station in Fairmont, looking to hire a good counter attendant and cash register clerk, full-time position, $11.50/hour for 40 hours/week + benefits. Apply in person or by fax or phone at 250342-5055, parth_ca@yahoo.com.

Eagle Ranch requires Seasonal Positions for 2010. We are continuing to look for energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals to fill the following seasonal positions: Line Cooks, Dishwasher, and Restaurant Serving Staff.

All resume’s and cover letters may be sent confidentially to: Eagle Ranch Golf Course, Attention: Spencer Buck, 9581 Eagle Rance Trail, Fax: 250-342-2563, or Email: sbuck@ eagleranchresort.com.

HELP WANTED Ray Ray’s, Kitchen staff required, full and part time, please apply in person with resume and references.

Ask for Ben or Billy.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent parttime, evening kitchen help/ dishwasher. Please call 250-3470047 or email mail@helnas.com.

Painters wanted, reference to experience, good wages for hard workers, email jobs@prosyspaint. com.

Smaller, busy motel seeking housekeeper individual for fulltime/casual employment, will train suitable candidate, must be pleasant and able to work in a team, $14/hour for right candidate.

250-347-9823.

Immediate position available for permanent part-time, year round, cleaning staff. You are a responsible, thorough housekeeper with experience; you will be a self starter and work well on your own with your own transportation, opportunities to supplement your income with occasional cleaning of condos. Please send your resume to timberstoneservices@gmail.com or call 250-341-1454.

Lakeside Pub has an immediate opening for an experienced Line Cook and Servers, apply in person or send resumes to lakesidepub@ shaw.ca. 250-342-6866.

Skilled framer and/or laborer needed, must have own transportation. Send resume to williamsgalen@hotmail.com or leave detailed message at 250342-7444.

Horse farm near Invermere, parttime help for daily chores, feeding, cleaning pens, grooming. Horse experience required, 250-3421526.

Maintenance workers needed for Strata N83 at Panorama, call 250341-5511.

Quality Bakery in Invermere is looking for a part-time BARISTA/ SALES CLERK. If you are a cheerful, energetic, responsible team member, we would like to hear from you. Must be able to work flexible hours including Saturdays.

Drivers license an asset. Drop off a resume with Lisa or Hillory or email qbretail@telus.net.

Laborer for local landscaping company, wage dependant on experience, starts ASAP, 250-3411899.

careers

0763792 BC Ltd. O/A Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95, Invermere BC V0A 1K2

Food Service Attendant Permanent, full-time, shift, weekend, day, nights, evening, early mornings etc. Rate of pay $11.05 per hour + benefits. Start date: ASAP. No experienced required. Education: N/A, not required.

Apply in person at the above address.

By fax: 250 341 3177, Email: th2647@telus.net

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for an experienced:

BEVERAGE CART ATTENDANT To start immediately.

Interested applicants should forward their resume to: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com fax 250.345.6616 or call 250.345.6004.

fairmonthotsprings.com

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BUG PROTECTION — Screen Solutions, a new company started by Harold Hazelaar (above), offers bug screens for any outdoor space. His enclosed decks (left) and freestanding screened rooms offer protection from the elements and a range of insects.

Screen firm offers bug solutions

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A new company, Screen Solutions, is offering environmentally friendly, custom-built bug screens for patios, decks and a variety of outdoor spaces.

The firm, based in Windermere, is a subsidiary of HD Railings Ltd., an exterior railings company started by Harold Hazelaar in 1998.

HD Railings has installed over 11 kilometres of aluminium railing on retaining walls, around pools and on decks.

Mr. Hazelaar’s newest venture offers a variety of screen options to enhance outdoor spaces across the Columbia Valley.

“The screens are for pretty much everybody who wants to enjoy being outdoors without being eaten alive by bugs,” Mr. Hazelaar explained.

“They are ideal for someone who has a deck or patio on their home, or a nice yard and would like a freestanding structure they can relax in.”

From simple screened walls to freestanding, screened rooms — Screen Solutions will site build screens to fit any space. These come with the option of fixed, permanent walls, or screen curtains, which can be pulled back when not being used.

Screen Solutions offer a screened-in, outdoor area that allow for enjoyment of a deck, hot tub or patio without feeling enclosed in an indoor space.

As well as giving protection from mosquitoes,

wasps and other insects, the screens also provide shelter against the elements, greatly reducing wind, and making outdoor spaces more usable in a variety of weather conditions.

“Not only do screens reduce wind dramatically on windy days,” Mr. Hazelaar said. “They also help to cut up to 80 percent ultraviolet rays from the sun, so deck furniture lasts longer and your skin is exposed less.”

In addition the screen rooms retain some heat from outdoor heaters, keeping the screened area warmer on chilly days during the spring and fall, or on cooler summer nights.

The process of choosing an ideal screen solution for your space begins with a consultation.

As all screens are custom designed and built, any tastes, style and budget can be catered to, with prices varying based on the complexity of the design.

Installation can take anything from four or five hours to a few days depending on the project.

“I have seen people spend a lot of money on their decks and realize they quite often become an unusable space because of bugs, wind, rain or, even, snow,” Mr. Hazelaar explained.

“This maximizes what people can get out of their deck or balcony, making it a pleasant space which can be used at any time of day...we have been installing railings for 12 years, so this seemed to be a natural expansion.”

For more information, contact Harold at 250342-7656 or visit www.hdrailings.ca.

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INVERMERE HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PURSUING CAREER IN HEALTH RELATED FIELD The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary, at discretion, will be awarding annually a scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to a student entering a second or subsequent year of a health related program at a recognized post secondary institution. Preference will be given to such students who have attended David Thompson Secondary School, Invermere, B.C. and who have been junior volunteers at the Invermere and District Hospital or volunteered in other health related fields. For application or information, please contact Joanne Myers (250) 342-8848 or Paige Ukass, 250-342-0088.

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

Mobile mammogram service to visit

By Pioneer Staff A free, no-hassle mammography service will be visiting Invermere from September 2nd to 8th.

The province-wide Screening Mammography Program offers free checks to women aged 40 to 79, without the need for a doctor’s referral.

The mobile service visits around 100 communities in British Columbia each year, also stopping in Radium Hot Springs, Fernie and 48 other Interior and Kootenay locations.

Appointments can be booked by telephone and take about 15 minutes from beginning to end.

The B.C. Cancer Agency, which runs the service, recommends that women over the age of 40 — even those without any breast cancer symptoms — have regular mammograms, at least once every two years.

The mobile mammography service, started in 1988, is designed to bring mammograms to areas where they may not be regularly available.

While here, the van will be outside Lions Hall, at the back of the Chamber of Commerce building.

After leaving Invermere the service will then travel to Kimberley and Golden.

To make an appointment call 1-800-663-9203.

Visit www.smpbc.ca for more information.

Public Information

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Ph: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 • E-mail: info@invermere.net

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE Monday, August 30th, 2010

Proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw Review (DCC’s) District of Invermere Council invites the public and the development community to an Open House: When: Monday, August 30th, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Where: Council Chambers (District of Invermere Office) 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere What: To review the proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1421 (DCC’s). The District has completed an internal review of the current DCC program and several key projects are competed and are being removed from the program.

Why? Council wishes to provide the public with: • an opportunity to view the proposed DCC Bylaw, and • give an opportunity to speak to members of Council.

This is an open meeting and we encourage all interested persons to attend and provide input on the proposed Development Cost Charge Bylaw 1421. Information packages are available at the municipal office and if you require additional information, please contact: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District Office 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC 250 342-9281 or cao@invermere.net Please note this will be an informal drop-in format.

BUILDING INCENTIVE POLICY Council would like your opinion on the new Building Incentive Policy that will be presented at the next Regular Meeting of Council on September 14th, 2010.

To receive a copy of the policy please come to the District Office or email info@invermere.net.

If you have a comment please talk with one of your members of Council.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY?

Invermere Council is looking for citizens with a history of community involvement and a desire to participate within the community development process. One excellent opportunity is available to serve your community for a two year term.

WHAT DOES A BOARD OF VARIANCE DO? The Board of Variance is a citizen appeal body consisting of three appointed members who hear and then decide upon variances to the Zoning Bylaws of the District of Invermere that cannot be considered by Council.

The Board of Variance provides citizens with an avenue for appeal on the interpretation and the strict application of local government Zoning Bylaws and regulations in specific circumstances as defined in the legislation.

The Board of Variance functions independently from District Council and has its own authority under the Local Government Act. HOW TO APPLY: Citizens interested in participating on this Board are invited to submit a resume to: Kindry Dalke, Corporate Officer District of Invermere 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 kdalke@invermere.net The deadline for the submission of all resumes to the municipal office is September 3rd, 2010. A copy of the bylaw can be picked up at the municipal office or found on our website at www.invermere.net for more information.

CANCELLATION OF SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL The regularly scheduled Meeting of Council for Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 has been cancelled.

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Of rocks, islands and branches

By Pastor Fraser Coltman East Kootenay Lutheran Parish In the 1960’s, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel sang a song whose chorus rang, “I am a rock, I am an island.”

It was the song of a jilted lover licking his wounds, trying unsuccessfully to convince himself that he was OK. “I am a rock, I am an island.”

The chorus of that song also expresses the way we tend to live in relation to God too. Even those of us who trust in God must admit that we tend to fall back on ourselves in life.

We assume that our will is God’s will. We expect life to go our way. We depend on our own wisdom and strength to carry us through. “I am a rock, I am an island,” we sing through the days of our lives.

But God invites us to live our lives differently. To free us from our dependence on ourselves, He became

one of us. Jesus was very much a man, but He was not just a man. He is the Son of God, the second person of the Holy Trinity, true God who became human in order to give us back the life we were created to live.

God did not create us to live as a rock or an island.

He made us to be creatures in touch with Him and with each other. He made it possible for us to return to a life in tune with Him and caring for others by giving His life on the cross.

Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for our selfish ways, and He rose from the dead to assure us that He is with us to forgive us and help us to live new lives.

One of the pictures Jesus used to describe us in relation to God is this: “I am the vine and you are the branches.”

We are not rocks – strong and enduring in ourselves. We are not islands – independent and able to stand alone forever. Jesus calls us branches. We are connected to Him who gives us all that we need to live lives filled with the fruit of faith, hope and love.

Jesus invites every person to believe in Him and be a branch drawing life from Him. If you would like to learn more about what that means, visit a church in the area this Sunday.

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

homes

Windermere Valley Shared MinistrY ANGLICAN-UNITED 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Tuesday, August 31st, 7:00 p.m.: St Peter’s, Windermere Services 100th Re-consecreation Service, everyone welcome, refreshments provided after the service 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sharing Truth, Showing Love Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor T. Scott Peterson 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 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 Sunday 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, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

• Relief Society, Noon.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

• Books • Music • Stationary • Children • Educational

INVERMERE CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Selkirk tv & appliances ltd.

“Serving you since 1971” Main Street • inverMere (250) 342-6415

Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, August 29h, 10:30 a.m.: Celebration Sunday “i-give” The Lord’s Supper will be served.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org

WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

DUTCH CREEK CABIN www.cancer.ca

Let us hammer out the details

Wonderful affordable vacation location. Wooded setting with creek. A smart user-investment.

Kris Newman (250) 342-1145 knc.ltd@telus.net

$430,000 MLS K192497

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For all your advertising needs, call 250-341-6299

• Radium • Invermere • Panorama • Windermere • Fairmont Call 250-341-6151 or 1-888-341-6155

www.rayfergusonrealty.ca

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FAirMONT HOT SPriNGS rESOrT’S NEW CAFé iS NOW OPEN! Cappuccino. Espresso. Latte. Coffee.

Tea. Treats.

Enjoy a delicious assortment of freshly baked cookies, croissants, Danish pastries, muffins, and energy drinks and juices.

Located in the main lodge adjacent to the Bear’s Paw Lounge.

Open Daily from 6:00am to 4:30pm.