vol8issue32

August 12, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 32

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

The Columbia

Valley

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 August 12, 2011

P ioneer

FREE

TEE TIMES See our ad on Page 14

250-342-0562

Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

FUNDING FOR HELIPAD

2 WATER for dry gulch

3

Winging it

Fastball champs

Mike Waddington of Airdrie, Alberta, swoops towards Chabot Beach during the 35th annual Lakeside Event on August 6th. In addition to the regular target landing contests, a new Best Splash trophy was added to the event in honour of former oganizer Dano Saunders. For more, see Pages 26 and 27.

22

home mortgages

Photo by Kate Irwin

The do-it-yourself mortgage.

better. together.

home renovation loans

equity lines of credit

With a Flexible Choice Mortgage and FlexLine LOC, we’ve got the tools but you call the shots. Apply online or in branch. Pick your rate, term and payment options, and we’ll hammer out the rest. Talk to us today. www.kscu.com

2 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Valley NEWS

Congratulations to four generations of

Larrabees!

Born 1937 ~ Gordon 1964 ~ Roland 1989 ~ Gordon and Chase Born May 13th, 2011.

WORK IN PROGRESS — The Invermere and District Hospital helipad as it looks today. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Helipad receives stamp of approval for funding

David Thompson Secondary School New Student Registration and Timetable Changes DTSS Counsellors will be available for timetable changes and to register new students from August 22nd – August 30th.

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

Please phone Mrs. Stevenson at 250-342-9213, extension 1 to make an appointment starting August 22nd, 2011.

Good news for residents who have been fighting for the much-needed improvements to the helipad located at the Invermere and District Hospital: on August 5th, Interior Health received the go-ahead from the Ministry of Health and the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District to use the $300,000 in surplus funding from the recent emergency room redevelopment project to make the necessary upgrades to the Invermere heliport. The first phase of the project will be planning and design.

Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said that it took a lot of hard work by a number of people to keep the issue at the forefront since the heliport was shut down by Transport Canada in June, 2010, but he is pleased that construction will be moving ahead as early as this fall.

“A lot of factors lined up and there has been political support. Minister Kevin Falcon was the health minister when we first started talking about the helipad and he spoke at length about rewarding efficiencies,” Mayor Taft said. “I think he saw that a lot of people worked hard to get the emergency room come in under budget so the reward is reallocating the funds to the heliport as opposed to having them disappear somewhere else.”

Construction is expected to begin this fall and be completed by spring, although there may be a time delay before the helipad can accept all air traffic.

Lorrie’s PC Computer Repair Full range of services available - $50 per hour

“

Cheers to Lorrie at Lorrie’s PC Computer Repair for fixing our computer. Great service, highly recommended.

”

February 25th, Columbia Valley Pioneer’s, Cheers and Jeers.

NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR Full or crashed hard drives Backups that include your programs

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER , MBA

Cell: 250-688-COMP (2667)

How quickly the upgraded helipad will be operational is contingent on discussions occurring between Transport Canada and STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) regarding the use of current helicopters and the introduction of new aircraft in the near future, Mayor Taft said.

“It will be deemed an H1 helipad, which can only accept the largest helicopters with a dual engine. Currently STARS helicopters aren’t that big, but they will be moving towards those kinds of helicopters in the future, so there may be a delay in the practical use of the helipad once it is completed.”

All indications show that STARS is planning to upgrade to the larger helicopters in 2013, Mayor Taft said.

Meanwhile, politicians from all levels are discussing their options with Transport Canada, as the H1 designation affects a number of heliports throughout the Columbia Valley.

Currently, Ground Effect Aerodome Consulting Ltd. is assessing the scope of work and working on detailed designs, which are expected to be completed by the end of August. Ground Effect Aerodome specializes in airport and heliport design and operational requirements.

Detailed planning will commence immediately, and Ground Effect Aerodome will provide Interior Health with an up-to-date outline of the work needed in order to meet the requirements for Transport Canada certification and STARS landings.

RADIUM RESORT JUNIOR GREEN FEES The Springs at Radium

Monday – Thursday

$

Only 2 1/2 hours west of Calgary in Radium Hot Springs, BC

2000

Friday – Sunday

$

2500

The Resort Course

Monday – Thursday

$

For golfers 17 and under.

1500

Friday – Sunday

$

2000

Book Online at RadiumResort.com or call us at 1-800-667-6444

August 12, 2011

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

Valley NEWS

Shuswap could provide water to Dry Gulch

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff After years of waiting, finally a solution could be put in place to provide a clean, reliable source of water to the residents of Dry Gulch and to Radium Resort. In a proposed new partnership between the Shuswap Band’s Kinbasket Water and Sewer Company, the Regional District of East Kootenay and an as-of-yet unknown private contractor, Dry Gulch and Radium Resort could gain water hookups throughout both communities.

The suggested joint venture, which is supported by the federal government’s Public-Private Partnership Canada (PPP Canada), was brought before the Regional District board on August 4th, as a unique opportunity to put new infrastructure in place to provide water to Dry Gulch and Radium Resort and sewer connections to Shuswap Indian Band lands.

“We looked at a joint venture between Shuswap and PPP Canada and it seemed to fit,” explained Dean Martin, chief executive officer for Kinbasket Development Corporation, to the board. “I’m hoping that we are able adopt this whole plan and put it together in such a comprehensive way that it doesn’t only serve the Reserve but also involves all the lands around.”

After an extensive infrastructure upgrade on Shuswap lands in recent years, the Band then looked to the possibility of making use of their increased water capacity.

The vision for the regional water and sewer system, devised in conjunction with PPP Canada, is an integrated water and sewer service area for Radium Resort, Dry Gulch and the Shuswap Indian Reserve. The required infrastructure would be put in place by a private partner, who would design, build, part-finance, operate and maintain the infrastructure for a period of time to be determined by the Regional District and Kinbasket.

After that time the logistics and operation would be turned over to the Regional District and Kinbasket, who

This map outlines the proposed service area to be created under the suggested new partnership between Kinbasket Water and Sewer and the Regional District of East Kootenay to provide water to Dry Gulch and Radium Resort.

= proposed service area Map courtesy of Regional District of East Kootenay would remain owners of the infrastructure throughout.

“From our side we look at it as a real win-win situation,” Mr. Martin explained. “We know that the Dry Gulch area has had some issues and we know that there are dollars out there; we know that the Regional District could be involved. … Collectively what we can do is put together development that is good for everybody.”

The advantages of a public-private partnership includes reduced risk to the Regional District and Kinbasket Water and Sewer, competitive bids on the contract to keep costs down, and eligibility for PPP Canada funding for up to 25 per cent of project costs, explained Dale Booth, from PPP Canada.

But in order to move ahead with the proposed project, PPP Canada and Kinbasket need the support of the Regional District.

“There are lots of PPP projects being implemented now ... this is a unique one: it’s the first water and sewer infrastructure program that a First Nation is participating

in,” explained Matt Ney, Chief Financial Officer for the Kinbasket group. “Because of the benefits being brought to the table by PPP Canada and Human Affairs we can offer water services to Dry Gulch in an affordable manner.”

Also in play is a B.C. Community Water Improvement Program grant of $1.8 million, which was given to the Regional District in 2005 to improve Dry Gulch’s water system.

Should they choose to continue with the publicprivate partnership approach, the suggestion is to apply to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to extend the eligibility period for that grant.

The funding would then be put towards the cost of infrastructure needed to create the new service area.

“We are extremely interested in a water and sewer project that would be sponsored by both Kinbasket Water and Sewer and the Regional District,” said Barry Potter, of Radium Resort. “Radium Resort is in full support of the initiatives that are being taken.”

4 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

SECURITY

RCMP Report

Protect your property from theft and vandalism.

www.valleyhawk.com

250-688-HAWK

Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Licensed & Insured Invermere & Surrounding Areas

FAREWELL OPEN HOUSE To the friends of

Mike & Linda Paradis

on Saturday August 13th, from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

5232 Hwy 93/95, Fairmont Hot Springs They are moving to the Edmonton area.

SPECIALS THIS WEEK!

4

Bacon Bits $

200 g, uncooked, frozen,

49 EACH

1210 7th Avenue, Invermere Phone: 250-342-9661 • Toll Free: 1-866-342-9661

Gourmet Foods – Affordable!

SUMMER CLEARANCE

40% OFF Swimwear 20% OFF

Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s Fashions

516 13th Street, Invermere • 250-342-9313

• On August 5th, RCMP received a complaint of a hit-and-run to a black 2011 GMC Yukon that was parked for several hours at Pete’s Marina.

Damage to the vehicle was approximately $2,000. The owner of the Yukon resides in Calgary. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Columbia Valley Detachment.

• On August 5th, the Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a three-vehicle accident on Laurier St. in Athalmer. Two vehicles were stopped at a red light, and just as the light turned green, a third vehicle hit the second vehicle which made contact with the first vehicle.

There were no serious injuries. The driver of the offending vehicle, a 26-year-old male from Invermere, was charged with following too close.

• On August 5th at 9 p.m., police on patrol came across an intoxicated male who was unable to provide the police with information to assist him. The 21-yearold male from Radium was lodged in cells. Prior to being released, the male was given a ticket under the Liquor Control Act for being drunk in public.

• On August 6th, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a 2007 Volkswagon Jetta versus a deer. The vehicle sustained approximately $4,000 of damage. This incident happened on Hwy 93/95, one kilometre north of Canal Flats. The driver was able to pull into Canal Flats.

• On August 6th at 2:39 a.m., a 53-year-old male who had been released on conditions due to a prior domestic assault was arrested for breaching his no-contact conditions on three occasions. The male was also given an ASD demand, which he refused. The male was issued a 90-day driving suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The male was given further conditions of no contact.

• On August 6th at 3 p.m., the Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a complaint of an attempted break-and-enter at Copper City Amusements in Windermere. An attempt to break into a building with gocarts failed. There was damage to the door but no entry was gained.

FOR OWNERS FOR TENANTS 20 Years experience - focused See our selection of condos, on finding the right tenants cottages and homes available for your home or cottage. for long term tenancy.

There are times when compassion is necessary I mentioned in a past article that at times police work demands that we take the heart out of the equation and do the job. At times compassion is a must.

While stationed in Golden, I stopped a vehicle for speeding near Field. Fast enough to warrant a ticket.

I approached the car and found that the husband was driving while the wife was the passenger. When I asked the driver if he had any idea how fast he was going, he was quite truthful and stated he had no idea at all, as his wife was nagging at him about a difference of opinion regarding some home renovations. Yapping in his passenger ear as I refer to it.

I thought to myself that like my wife, she will probably also yell out to brake hard, or warn him of a turning or slowing vehicle while the vehicle is still well ahead of him (after a recent trip, 18 such calls bracing for an accident is my wife’s record to date). The fellow attempted to provide me with his licence and I told him to put it back in his wallet, don’t need to see it. I had compassion and sympathy for this fellow.

I then directed my attention to the wife in the passenger seat and made it clear that due to her nagging, his attention was not on his driving and he could have been getting a ticket. I see this guy lean back, no doubt believing she’s going to come at me through the window. She, however, was a deer caught in the light and froze. After my brief lecture about distracting the driver, I told the husband to have a good day and that he was free to leave.

Just wanted you to know there are times that I am compassionate. But, my scheme to blow the kid’s remote control truck when it comes on my property is still in the planning stage.

LAKE WINDERMERE POINTE UNIT Eric Redeker 250-342-5914

Dave McGrath 250-341-1967

www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

1211 3316 2218 2307 2411

MLS#

MODEL

K204545 SAGE K204570 SAGE K204572 PONDOROSA K204573 SEDONA K204575 VISTA

SQ.FT.

PRICE

1249 1249 1170 807 910

$349,900 $299,900 $343,900 $212,900 $274,900

W S NE TING LIS

Licensed Property Management Services

• On August 6th at 9:15 p.m., RCMP responded to a domestic assault complaint in the 4000 block of Crescentwood in Edgewater. A 37-year-old male has been charged with assaulting a female. The male was also charged with mischief.

• On August 7th at 10:20 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received several reports of damage to traffic signs in Invermere.

• On August 7th at 9 p.m., a Columbia Valley Detachment member was requested to attend the hospital in regards to a complaint of assault. A 32-year-old female was being attended to by hospital staff for injuries. However, the female was not providing the police with information at the time. This matter is being investigated.

GREAT PRICES! Developer pays the HST

3-1005 7th Avenue, Downtown Invermere • 250-342-4040 • www.1stChoiceRealty.ca

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

August 12, 2011

MP addresses helipads, Radium Regional District to meet with Lodge and Highway 93 cell service Cabinet ministers

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

David Wilks, the new MP for Kootenay-Columbia, met with the Regional District of East Kootenay board on August 4th, to discuss their vision for the future of the riding under his leadership. Since arriving in Ottawa on May 2nd, Mr. Wilks and the now-majority Conservative Party have passed their budget and were involved with the return to work of Air Canada and Canada Post employees.

In the local area, Mr. Wilks has so far focused on gaining National Historic Site status for the Cranbrook Rail Museum and has set up an appearance for the Mayors of Revelstoke and Golden before the pre-budget committee in Ottawa to seek funding of $150 million per year over 10 years for Trans Canada Highway improvements.

“I spoke recently with Telus and they have confirmed that starting this summer they will be completing 17,000 kilometres of new cell service, including Highway 93, Highway 3 and Highway 3A,” Mr. Wilks told the Regional District Board of Directors on Thursday, August 4th.

He has also established a meeting with Denis Lebel,

Fairmont Pioneer 20110613.indd 1

Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, within the next month to discuss the future of the local helipads closed last summer, including that belonging to the Invermere and District Hospital.

“I did speak to Parks Canada in regard to the hotel at Radium Hot Springs,” Mr. Wilks added. “I have a meeting with the CEO of Parks Canada in three weeks when I go back to Ottawa and we will rectify that sooner rather than later.”

The future of the Radium Hot Springs Lodge has been a controversial topic since Parks Canada announced earlier this year their intentions to demolish the 86-year-old, historic building. Despite protest from local residents, Parks Canada intends to move ahead with the demolition to restore the open forest and grasslands ecosystem and restore the low-elevation wildlife corridor.

Director Ute Juras, from the Village of Canal Flats, also raised the topic of the long-gun registry now that the Conservative Party has regained the majority.

“That will be dealt with probably in October,” MP Wilks said. “We expect some strong opposition and there’s some indication that some provinces are going to bring their own legislation in and that is up to the province.”

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff At the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention on September 26th-30th in Vancouver, representatives from the Regional District will meet with ministers from four Cabinet ministries about a range of important local topics.

Subjects up for discussion include Lot 48, for which the Regional District is seeking federal funding to aid the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s purchase from private owners; requesting an update on the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort; discussion about the possibility of putting the $1.5 million grant for Windermere to purchase private water towards an alternative water project; and an update about the local Agricultural Plan.

Other topics include Invermere’s planned community forest and a Backcountry Access Management Plan for the Upper Columbia Valley, which the Regional District of East Kootenay Board of Directors are eager to see implemented.

13/6/11 12:00:48

6 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

perspective

Tickets aren’t always the ticket

By Kelsey Verboom

We live in a society of ever-increasing complexity.

There are more people, there is a surplus of technology, and there is a greater level of mobility than ever before.

Unfortunately, it often seems that with this sort of complexity comes a tendency to get a little carried away and over-police some situations, creating what I like to call the “bubble wrap” effect.

Take, for example, a recent incident in Banff National Park where a Korean exchange student hiking at Lake Minnewanka was fined a whopping $400 for being on the trail without bear spray and for hiking in a group of two, not four. This poor guy was the first victim of Parks Canada’s new restrictions on the trail (the first-ever of their kind), and since he was leaving the country, he was sent to provincial court and convicted for his day of hiking. So far at least a half-dozen tickets for the same offence have been issued, but those have yet to make their way in front of a judge.

What an absolutely colossal waste of court time and provincial resources when there are actual criminal cases of sexual assault and drunk driving waiting to be tried.

To put this into perspective, this week two $600 fines were issued in the Invermere Law Courts to men driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. To fine someone a mere $200 less for deciding to go for a hike and make his own decisions on the trail seems a bit disproportionate.

There are obviously instances that call for policing, ticketing, and enforcement, and there are others that simply do not. At a certain point, we as a society need to recognize the need for people to think for themselves, and accept whatever consequences come their way.

By cocooning people in a overly protective bubble wrapping of rules, laws, and don’t-do-that’s, we are removing an important level of independence and state of free thinking. If the Lake Minnewanka Trail is at dangerous risk for bears, close it, and let people hike elsewhere at their own free will. What next? A law against walking on trails while wearing sandals, lest someone stub his toe?

Historical Lens Batter up In this image, date unknown, a group of local men pose for a photo of their baseball team. All of the men in the photo are unkown, except for Dave Larmour (third from left, back row) and John Blakley (fifth from left, back row). If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com. Photo A212 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

High flyers finish gruelling Alps race Dear Editor: After two weeks of intensive racing, hiking over 700 kilometres through rain and snow and over glaciers, climbing 55,000 metres, and paragliding 414 kilometres in spectacular places and some very intense areas, our 2011 RedBull X-Alps race came to an end at the Matterhorn.

We are extremely proud to have placed 14th in a field of 30 teams of the most accomplished paraglider pilots and adventurers in the world.

Our success in this race couldn’t have been done without the help and support of our friends and all the wonderful people in the Columbia Valley. Your confidence in us and support at our fundraiser event kept us pushing through those days and nights of

absolute fatigue. Your comments in the diary on the website helped us mentally and we felt you were all with us on this adventure. It is something we will never forget, and we look forward to getting back to Invermere to share the story with all who are interested.

We are so proud to have represented Canada, and the Columbia Valley.

Max Fanderl and Penny Powers Invermere Editor’s note: Max and Penny have been in Europe for the past month representing Canada in one of the most elite paragliding events, the RedBull X-Alps.

Congratulations, Max and Penny!

The Columbia Valley

Pioneer

is independently owned and operated, published weekly by Misko Publishing Limited Partnership, Robert W. Doull, President.

Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Ave., Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-341-6299 • Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Rose-Marie Regitnig Publisher/Sales Manager

Kelsey Verboom Editor

Kate Irwin Reporter

Joshua Estabrooks Reporter

Dave Sutherland Advertising Sales

Emily Rawbon Graphic Design

Shawn Wernig Graphic Design

Gayle Engstrom Office Assistant

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

August 12, 2011

LETTERS

Feldman gathering celebrates agriculture Dear Editor: My partner Susan and I recently had the privilege of attending the annual Erste August Party hosted by Franz and Louise Feldman at their ranch right here in the East Kootenays.

The Feldman Ranch is a truly amazing place encompassing thousands of acres of some of the most beautiful land and scenery in the world. The event was a celebration of Swiss culture and the pioneer families who opened this area to ranching and farming. Along with an amazing buffet of food that included a BBQ of traditional sausages and mouthwatering desserts, the gathering gave us a unique glimpse into Swiss culture, with folks dressed in traditional garb and a long list of songs enjoyed in the Swiss language accompanied by an accordion and guitar.

As we sat fully embracing the experience, a realization hit me like a hammer blow; if tourism represents the Columbia River Revelstoke riding’s “bread and butter,” then the ranching and agriculture industries represent our riding’s “meat and potatoes” and as such are as equally important.

As I reflected on this realization, and as a B.C. Liberal, I was proud to know that since coming to power our government has supported ranching and agriculture and our achievements are notable and ongoing.

Under the B.C. Liberals, land in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) had a net increase of over 39,000 hectares while

within a six year period in the 1990s the NDP removed over 20,000 hectares. We ended the NDP’s 1990s record of overregulation of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) by creating six regional panels around the province, ensuring that ALC decisions are made in the best interest of local communities. We have implemented many pieces of legislation guaranteeing farm worker safety and our Agricultural Plan continues to prioritize the promotion of local food production and to build agricultural capacity, which includes B.C. ranchers.

The B.C. Liberal government has provided more than $210 million to cattle ranchers through provincial and federal programs and we continue to provide millions of dollars for the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. We have invested over $11 millon in the Meat Transition Assistance Program, helping producers comply with meat inspection regulations, and we partnered with Thompson Rivers University to develop new techniques and technologies so that B.C.’s cattle industry remains sustainable both economically and environmentally.

Like all those attending the Feldman’s celebration, we realize and understand that these industries need our continued political and personal support. In the end it’s all about great food and the great people who produce it; and yes, maybe a couple of great beers to go with it all.

Doug Clovechok President, B.C. Liberal Columbia River Revelstoke Riding Association

SPECIAL!

Glamour Girl Manicure $

40

00

Includes detailed nail and cuticle care, organic sugar scrub, mini-massage, and lacquer.

Valid for bookings August 1-31 Come Check Out Our Great Selection of Bath and Body Products

Please keep submissions to 400 words or less. Note: all letters are subject to editing for grammar, spelling, length, or content.

using

Carcinog en Nail Pro -Free ducts

Gel Polish Manicu res and Pedicur es!

(250) 342-3727 • www.getalldolledup.ca • #7, 1008 – 8th Avenue

✯ Real Barbecue ✯ Real Good ✯ The

Backyard Grill Downtown Invermere ✯ 11:00 am - 9:00pm

Roughin’ It

5 STAR CAMPING REDEFINED AT COPPER POINT RESORT Own your piece of adventure in Invermere, BC or book your vacation getaway today at 1.855.926.7737.

We welcome your letters E-mail your letters to info@cvpioneer.com or visit our website at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com.

Mail your letters to Box 868, Invermere, V0A 1K0, or drop them in at 1008-8th Avenue.

Proudly

For more info visit us at

COPPERPOINT.ca

8 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Dietje Hagedoorn Designer of fine jewellery

Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

250-347-6711

dietjehagedoorn@gmail.com • www.dietjehagedoorn.com

Let’s have a little taste of Hungary

10

%

OFF*

Authentic Hungarian Cuisine

Enjoy our “Million Dollar View” while you dine.

Sign replacement in Kootenay National Park is in the process Dear Editor, Parks Canada would like to acknowledge the Letter to the Editor in the July 22nd issue of The Columbia Valley Pioneer regarding the signs in Kootenay National Park. Parks Canada is in the process of implementing a significant highway sign replacement program in the mountain national parks, including Kootenay National Park. This project will upgrade the signs to the national parks standard.

This project is wide-ranging and encompasses all seven of the mountain national parks, and will therefore take a few years to complete. Work will begin in 2012 and visitors and residents can expect to see new signs in place in 2013 and 2014. The new signs will be constructed entirely of metal so as to better withstand the elements.

We realize that this is still a number of years away, and that some of the current signs will not last that long.

In the interim, Parks Canada has placed overlays on some of the signs in very poor condition, making them much easier to read. These temporary signs were installed in late July and placed at Marble Canyon, the Simpson

River, Kootenay Crossing, Verdant Creek, Dolly Varden, and other locations along the highway.

As much as we would like to see the signs replaced sooner, projects of this magnitude take time. We greatly appreciate the patience of both visitors and residents as Parks Canada embarks on this significant sign replacement program.

In addition to the sign replacement program, Parks Canada continues to reinvest in infrastructure upgrades throughout Kootenay National Park to better serve the needs of residents and visitors. We have recently completed major upgrades to the Redstreak Campground area, including sewer and water system upgrades (the Redstreak water system also serves as a back-up water supply to the Village of Radium Hot Springs), existing RV sites have been widened to accommodate larger vehicles, a new sani-station site was constructed, and accessibility was improved for persons with disabilities. In addition, parts of Redstreak Road and Highway 93 South have been recently repaved.

Caroline Marion Superintendent for Kootenay National Park

Kootenay Paving Toll Free 1-888-341-2221

FLIGHT SCHEDULE FROM CALGARY

MEXICO CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY. ......................................NOV. 5/11 – APR. 28/12

PUERTO VALLARTA

THURSDAY, SUNDAY. .........................................................OCT. 30/11 – APR. 26/12

LOS CABOS

• Serving the valley for over 30 years • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates Division of Interoute Construction Ltd. 1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Fax: 250-342-3484

THURSDAY, SUNDAY, TUESDAY ...........................................NOV. 1/11 – APR. 26/12

COZUMEL

THURSDAY . .................................................................... DEC. 15/11 – APR. 12/12

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUNTA CANA

SATURDAY ...................................................................... DEC. 17/11 – APR. 28/12

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA

FRIDAY ........................................................................... DEC. 16/11 – APR. 13/12

13 th Street, Invermere • 250-342-6978

Do you have a story idea or hot news tip?

We want to hear from you!

Phone 250-341-6299, or email news@cv-pioneer.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

August 12, 2011 MUSTANGS RANCH

OPEN

62 ACRES $470,000

HOUSE

SUNSET RANCH

160 ACRES $785,000 SOLD

Saturday, August 27, 11-4 pm Sunday, August 28, 10-2 pm Entrance to the Ranches at Elk Park 3.5 km north of Radium

BENT CREEK RANCH

460 ACRES

MCKAY RANCH

160 ACRES

Baptiste Lake

$2,950,000

CLEARWATER RANCH

$1,120,000

40 ACRES $1,400,000

CIRCLE S RANCH

36 ACRES

EVERGREEN RANCH

$390,000

79 ACRES

PAINTED PONY RANCH

$600,000

SOLD

80 ACRES

H

Home, Home on the Range.

H

W

A

Y

9

120 ACRES $600,000

5

WARD RANCH

SPIRIT RANCH

316 ACRES

405 ACRES

$2,200,000

DIAMOND BAR RANCH

$952,000

155 ACRES

HOLD

TRAILHEAD RANCH

480 ACRES

CLIFFSIDE RANCH

$1,092,000

230 ACRES $1,155,000

Entrance to the Ranches at Elk Park Upper Ranch SNOWY OWL RANCH

MORGAN RANCH

476 ACRES

74 ACRES

$2,250,000

$700,000

®

WA GH HI

www.ElkParkRanch.com

Y 95

5 Minutes to Town Centre

Kootenay National Park

The Rocky Mountain range, that is. Right now, you can own your own Columbia Valley ranch right at the foot of the Canadian Rockies. Rolling meadowlands… fragrant alpine forests…high bluffs overlooking the Columbia River wetlands. It’s a setting right out of Legends of the Fall – and it’s available now to a very lucky few.

Only 17 Ranches will be made available in Elk Park Ranch – ever.

To schedule a private guided tour, please call 1-604-694-7628 or email elkparkteam@landquest.com.

IG

RED ROCK RANCH

10 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

The garden’s in full bloom Come & relax with friends & family to wile away the afternoon or evening with a glass or two.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 3:00 – 10:00 4873 St. Mary’s Street Radium Hot Springs

250 341 5938 casavino.ca

KE

P E R FE C T!

–M

O

GS

JAC

PURC AST • FRI.

IN UNSC

R EE N!

BR I N G A

!

ER S

BR

T

TH EA

N.

W

info@spurvalley.com

• Kids golf free after 2 p.m. Sundays!

• Taco Tuesdays = $2 Tacos!

• Senior discount green fees all week long!

A Day in Court The following people were convicted and sentenced in adult court held at the Invermere Law Courts on August 8th.

Presiding was the Honourable Judge W. Sheard.

• Stefan Yanik Trudel pled guilty to one count of driving while prohibited.

The court heard that Mr. Trudel was pulled over near Windermere while driving at 10:30 p.m. on February 24th, 2011, after having consumed alcohol.

The 20-year-old, who was a registered ‘N’ driver, was given a 12-hour driving suspension at the time.

The court heard that when Mr. Trudel was pulled over on February 24th, he already had a 2-month driver’s licence suspension dating from an earlier incident on January 20th, 2011.

Judge W. Sheard ordered Mr. Trudel to pay a $500 fine, as well a 15 per cent Victim Services surcharge. He was ordered to pay both within six months.

Mr. Trudel has also been prohibited from driving for one year.

• David Stanley Jack Perry pled guilty to one count of care or control of a vehicle while impaired and one count of care or control of a vehicle with over 0.08

GET PUMPED TODAY!

Quality antique furniture and collectibles from Canada, Europe and Asia.

Architectural items for home and garden.

Pump your Septic Tank now and…

• • • •

Save on Costly Repairs Avoid Environmental Damage Keep Your Tank Operating Effectively Extend the Life of your Septic Tank

For More Information Call: TANKS SHOULD BE PUMPED EVERY 3 YEARS

blood alcohol content.

The court heard that Mr. Stanley was pulled over on March 14th, 2008, for having a burnt out taillight while driving his red Jeep in Radium Hot Springs. The RCMP constable in attendance observed signs of alcohol consumption, and Mr. Perry was brought to the detachment for a breath sample where he blew readings of 2.40 and 2.20.

The court heard that the 38-year-old has been living in Nova Scotia since the incident, and returned recently to the valley to settle the matter. Upon his return, Mr. Perry turned himself in to the Columbia Valley Detachment, and was brought to court in-custody on August 8th.

The court heard that Mr. Perry had no previous offences, that the incident stemmed from marital issues he was experiencing at the time, and that he had returned to resolve the issue and seek employment as soon as possible.

Judge W. Sheard made note of Mr. Perry’s actions to turn himself in, and ordered him to pay a $600 fine within seven days. Judge W. Sheard waived the Victim Services surcharge due to Mr. Perry’s lack of employment and suspended his driver’s licence for one year.

SALE ON NOW!

Open 7 Days A Week, Monday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm

Ph: (250) 342-0707

klein@nucleus.com • www.tepapanui.com Invermere Industrial Park (just off the road to Panorama)

Let us hammer out the details

N E W S PA P E R

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

The Columbia Valley Pioneer 11 Page• 11

August 12, 2011

What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

Angela Morgan

MOVIE REVIEW

PAGE 12

CULTURE TOUR

PAGE 19

Out & About More than ten years ago painter Angela Morgan held her first art exhibit in Invermere. Now she and her distinctive paintings are back, showing at Artym Gallery in Invermere on August 13th. Pictured, one of Angela’s pieces, ‘Sluffing off on the Shark Watch’. See Page 15 for more information.

Art Gallery Show

Featuring: Pauline Newhouse, Samantha Millard, Caio Paagman, Cajsa Fredin, Cheryl Goodwin, Maureen Gagnon & Bryn Stevenson

What does ART mean to you? August 9 to 21· Gallery Hours: 11 to 4 pm daily

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

Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley Page 13

12 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

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

Movie Review: Paul Reviewed by Dave Sutherland Paul is an amiable comedy with an equally amiable cast. It offers a lot of fun, spoofing the genres of sci-fi, buddy and roadtrip movies in almost equal measures.

Simon Clegg and Nick Frost, who co-wrote the movie, star as a pair of British fan-boys who attend the San Diego Comic Con. Piloting an old motorhome, they decide to round out their visit by touring some of America’s notorious UFO sighting zones.

Around Area 51, they have a close encounter of the third kind with an alien named Paul. Paul is a stereotypical B.E.M. (bug-eyed-monster) with spindly limbs, a big head and saucer eyes, who has just escaped a secret government facility at the infamous crash site.

But Paul is no lovable B.E.M. like E.T., and he isn’t bent on world domination. Instead, he’s snarky and sar-

castic, with an attitude as big as his head and a penchant for wisecracks. And he’s being pursued by government agents, who want him dead. It seems that Paul has been doling out information to the U.S. government since 1947, and has been cleverly used to influence American culture (as shown in some amusing flashbacks), but his usefulness has apparently come to an end.

Clegg and Frost are naturals in their familiar roles as buddies, as seen before in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

Their style works well here, with the only real noticeable difference from previous outings being Frost’s slightly slimmer figure and Clegg’s dashing new hair-piece.

The performance and mannerisms of the computergenerated Paul are provided by Seth Rogen. It’s a bravura performance, and you could see this flick having a spinoff weekly T.V. series, a la Alf. Foul-mouthed Paul is so much like Rogen that after a while you almost expect

him to spark up a joint and make stoner jokes — you will not be disappointed.

The supporting players are equally adept in the funny department. Jason Bateman plays a government agent with his own agenda named Lorenzo Zoil (say it fast) who pursues Paul. Saturday Night Live’s Bill Hader and Nelson Ascencio team up as a pair of bumbling FBI agents and Kristen Wiig (another SNL veteran), is hilarious as the prim and prudish Ruth Buggs, whose personality undergoes a radical about-face after she is “enlightened” by Paul.

Plus Sigourney Weaver has a neat cameo. If you’re looking for an other-worldly comedy, Paul fits the bill.

RATING: 7.5 OUT OF 10 HEADS

n Floor o s u c Fo With David Wilson s CAN YOU COME OUT AND PLAY? Summer Fun Pass - Climb, jump, putt, laugh!

Enjoy a day of unlimited access to the climbing wall, the NEW Fun Zone inflatables, sightseeing chairlift rides and Howling Wolf Mini-Golf!

Cost - $20 per person, $50 per family* and $5 per child under 5 *Family considered 2 adults, up to 3 children 18 & under.

Rocking Horse Package - Ride, skid, hold-on, smile!

Enjoy a day of downhill riding with a bike perfectly suited to our Bike Park. Package includes bike rental, protective gear rental and bike park day pass. Cost - $119* per person *Damage Protection is not included and is recommended for all bike rentals.

For further information please call the Adventure Centre 1.250.341.3044.

Home Improvement Timing With the economy the way it seems to be going, and if this weeks news is any indicator… it is not getting better.

Gone are the days of hiring the only guy to show up to even look at your project.

Stores that at one time claimed they only sold to the high end buyer, now want your business, and more important will work for it.

Do you think that this is a good time to improve your house or cabin?

Granted I am biased, but I think that the time could not be better!

Stop in and talk to us about some great looking options for your home or cabin starting as low as $2.25 sq ft installed.

You have your pick of good contractors, and some great affordable product available.

#4 - 492 Arrow Road Invermere, BC #4 - 9994

#4 - 9994 Arrow Rd.

#4 - 9994 Arrow Rd. (Next to Legacy Kitchens)

Gone

HOLLYWOOD V

I D E O

(Next to Legacy Kitchens)

Gone Hollywood’s TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals New Releases August 9 1 2 3 4 5

Soul Surfer Rio Limitless Source Code Lincoln Lawyer

1 2 3 4 5

Paul Your Highness Mars Needs Moms Frat House Massaccre Camp Hell

New Releases August 16 1 2 3 4 5

The Bang Bang Club Hoodwinked Too! – Hood vs. Evil Jane Eyre Marley & Me – The Puppy Years Priest

(Next to Leg

ALL USED GAMES

for the Game Cube, PS2 and Xbox are on sale…

BUY ONE GET ONE

FREE

PO Box 2800, 503 - 7 Ave., Invermere, V0A 1K0 th

250-342-0057

ghvinvermere@hotmail.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13

August 12, 2011

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

Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication.

We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely.

Toby Theatre • August 12th, 8 p.m.: Mr. Popper’s Penguins • August 13th, 15th - 16th: Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides • August 17th, - 19th: 8 p.m.: Kung Fu Panda 2

Friday, August 12th: • 1 - 3 p.m.: Drop-in Summer Reading Club at the Invermere Public Library for students going into Grade 1 and up to Grade 5. Visit www.invermere. bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416.

• 1 - 3:30 p.m.: Quickdraw...Eagle Workshop with Carney Oudendag at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. To sign up call 250-342-4423.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main in Radium Hot Springs. Music on Main presents John Cronin and Friends at 7 p.m. on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs.

Saturday, August 13th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere.

• 10 a.m.: Zumba at Kinsmen beach. Proceeds go to Columbia Valley Food Bank. For info: 250-3423371.

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Open Market at the Edgewater Legion. For table rental call Doreen: 250-347-9550.

• 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Columbia Valley Culture Tour Saturday and Sunday at Windermere Valley Museum and Archives. Art, music and collections of valley residents as well as paintings and photos donated by valley pioneers depicting the valley in earlier days.

For info: 250-342-9769.

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: The Columbia Basin Culture

Tour. A free, self-guided tour, Saturday and Sunday.

Visit www.cbculturetour.com for info, call 250-5055505 or 1-77-505-7355.

• 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: 2nd Annual Open House, Saturday and Sunday at Sandpiper Studio. For info call 250-342-7196 or visit www.sandpiperstudio.ca • 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Gals Global Animal Lovers Canada fundraiser BBQ at Invermere Home Hardware.

For info visit www.globalanimallovers.com.

• 12 noon - 3 p.m.: Artist Angela Morgan present at the Artym Gallery. View at www.artymgallery.com.

For info: 250-342-7566.

• 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main presents Kathleen and Scott on Main Street West in Radium Hot Springs.

Sunday, August 14th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers and Flea Market at Fairmont Village Mall. For info: 250-345-4002.

• 9 - 11 a.m.: Edgewater Pancake Breakfast at the Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3479324.

• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Sunday Morning Market at the Edgewater Community Hall. For info: 250-3418765.

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Junior Naturalist program at Redstreak Campground. Presented by Friends of Kootenay National Park. $5 per child. To register: call 250-347-6525 or email friendsofkootenay@ gmail.com. ca.Monday, August 15th: • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp at J.A. Laird School. $125/week or $30/day. For info: 250-342-1421 or 250-581-0455.

Tuesday, August 16th: • 3:30 - 8:30 p.m.: (Re)cycle your Bicycle Event bike donation at 4703 Burns Avenue in Canal Flats. Organized by the Canal Flats Community Bike Project. Volunteers needed. For info e-mail: cfcbikeproject@gmail.com • 8 p.m.: Chamber Music Festival at Christ Church Trinity. $10.00 admission at the door. For info: 1-267-980-0278 or e-mail lrrhorn@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 17th: • 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Chamber Music Masterclass for amateur musicians on any instrument at Christ

Church Trinity. Come share musical ideas. To sign up e-mail: lrrhorn@gmail.com.

• 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.: (Re)cycle your Bicycle Event bike adoption at 4703 Burns Avenue in Canal Flats. Bikes will be up for adoption in exchange for a donation of $10 - $20. Money raised will be donated to a local sustainability project and all leftover bikes will be donated to a local youth organization. For info e-mail: cfcbikeproject@gmail.com.

•Thursday, August 18th: • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Drop your unwanted art at the Invermere Thrift Store, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Art will be sold in the giant Art From the Attic Sale at the Invermere Community Centre on September 3rd. Proceeds to go to the Invermere Health Care Auxiliary and the Columbia Valley Arts Council. For info: 250-342-1621 or email elinor1@ telus.net.

Friday, August 19th: • Opening Art Show for Gabriele Bridgwater at 1280-13th Street, Invermere. For info: 250-3422243.

• 6 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main in Radium Hot Springs.

Saturday, August 20th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere.

• 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Open Market at the Edgewater Legion. For info: 250-347-9550.

• 10:30 a.m.: Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the Park, hosted

by Radium Public Library. For info: 250-347-2434.

• 1 p.m.: Shotgun start for the 4th Annual Celebrating Health Care Golf tournament at the Ridge Course, Copper Point. $125 entry-fee. All proceeds go to the purchase of a fetal monitor for Invermere District Hospital Pediatrics Unit. For info call 250-342-6961 or 250-347-2990.

• Fundraiser for the Killer Rollbots team at Ray Rays.

The up and coming Indie folk group, Broken Down Suitcase perform. $1 from each drink purchase will go to assist team with travel costs and curling rink rent. For info visit East Kootenay Derby League Facebook page.

• 8 p.m.: Chamber Music Festival at Christ Church Trinity. $10.00 admission at the door. For info: 1-267-980-0278 or e-mail lrrhorn@gmail.com.

926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

(next door to Fairmont Goldsmiths)

Maxwell Realty Invermere/Panorama

DANIEL ZURGILGEN 250-342-1612

SCOTT WALLACE 250-342-5309

GEOFF HILL 250-341-7600

STEVE WILLIAMS 250-342-1031

JENNY BUECKERT 250-342-5711

Office: (250) 341-6044 • Fax: (250) 341-6046 • www.maxwellrealtyinvermere.ca

14 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Philharmonic musicians to play first annual festival

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley is getting its own dedicated Chamber Music Festival from August 16th-20th, which organizers hope will become an annual celebration of classical music for the whole valley to enjoy.

Put on by a team of five world-class musicians, the inaugural event will consist of two chamber music concerts, a musical masterclass and an interactive, fun event for children at the Invermere Public Library.

“My husband and I have been coming to the Columbia Valley for a couple of years and every time we’re out here we say ‘this is such a beautiful community, why not have a chamber music festival here?’” said Lauren Robinson, event co-founder. “They always hold these events in gorgeous locations like this, plus there are a lot of Calgary Philharmonic patrons who come out and so many locals who value the strong arts and cultural scene.”

After reviewing the cultural survey done by CV Arts, Lauren became convinced that she had found a home for her event, along with enough local interest to sustain and grow the festival in the future.

She cajoled four fellow Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra musicians to join her: Laura Reid, violin; Michael Bursey, viola; Jeffrey White, bass; and Adam Zinatelli, trumpet — all of whom are donating their time.

But the group do not just want to put on a series of concerts, just as important to them is to incorporate the community into the festival and to make it an interactive, learning experience to nurture local talent and provide encouragement for aspiring musicians.

“We don’t want to be perceived as rolling in and putting on a concert and rolling out,” Lauren explained.

“We really hope to cater to what the community wants as well. The masterclass is for amateur musicians on any instrument to come and share musical ideas and get encouragement. Anybody is welcome to come.”

The masterclass will be held on Wednesday, August 17th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere, with the option to extend the class if interest is high. The festival is also partnering with the Invermere Public Library to present fun and interactive sessions for children at the library on Friday, August 19th.

The concerts will begin and end the event, with the first, on Tuesday, August 16th at Christ Church Trinity, and the second on Saturday, August 20th in the same location, both beginning at 8 p.m. Along with a range of classical arrangements for horn, bass, piano, violin and viola including Mozart, Bach and Brahms, the Tuesday concert will also feature the world premiere of composer David J. Lang’s Song Without Words for Flugelhorn and Piano. Concert tickets are $10 at the door.

“We’re all really excited about this event and the pos-

TUNEFUL — Adam Zinatelli, principal trumpet of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform as part of the Chamber Music Festival during August. Photo submitted sibilities for upcoming summers,” Lauren added. “In the future we’d love to have a longer festival with concerts and events up and down the valley … if people come along and show us there’s interest then I’ve got some big plans of where the event could be in 10 or 20 years.”

To sign up for the masterclass or for information, contact lrrhorn@gmail.com, or 267-980-0278.

More Than Just Great Golf

COMPLIMENTARY CALLAWAY CLUB FITTINGS Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm.

FEATURING DAILY SPECIALS from Saliken Dining Room and Traders Lounge

Dining 250-342-6560 • Golf 250-342-0562 • www.eagleranchresort.com • Toll Free 1-877-877-3889

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

August 12, 2011

Get into the spirit of summer Patty’s Greenhouse with Artym’s new exhibit SHRUBS & PERRENIALS and Market Garden

Submitted by Suzanne Artym The Artym Gallery ‘Summertime fun’ is the theme for the upcoming Angela Morgan Show to be held at The Artym Gallery from August 13th to 18th. Angela is a British Columbian artist and the Artym Gallery is always delighted to represent her work and host her annual solo show.

It was more than 10 years ago when Angela had her first art exhibit at Strand’s Restaurant in Invermere, and soon after she began showing at Artym. She is now an internationally recognized artist.

That’s a different direction from the one Angela intended to follow when studying for her Bachelor of Fine Arts. Initially, she was steering towards fashion design, but luckily for her fans she ended up painting.

Her works often feature women and children of all ages dressed in fashionable clothes and hats. Two large pieces adorn the walls of the B.C. Provincial Children’s Hospital. Angela was also one of five artists commis-

sioned to create a painting celebrating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 100th Anniversary in 2010.

Much-loved are the interactions between her universal characters which represent life experiences and connections with people. Her paintings feature a range of subjects: there’s a conservative mother and free-spirited aunt modeling their favourite swimsuits while relaxing in beach chairs; cousins sitting side by side on the dock with toes dipped in the lake; backyard buddies commanding a pirate ship; or a group of best girlfriends hosting parties with fancy hats and parasols.

Angela’s 40 new, original paintings will be available for purchase when the Artym Gallery opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The popularity of the show draws old and new collectors, so be sure to line up early.

Angela will be at the gallery from 12 -3 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to meet her. If you’re unable to attend the show, you can view all the paintings online at www. artymgallery.com. The exhibition will continue until August 18th.

15 OFF %

Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sundays Across from A&W • 250 - 341 - 1087

HellerworK Str uctur al Integr a tion Jean-Luc Cortat CHSIP

Certified Hellerwork Structural Integration Practitioner Specialist in Deep Tissue Body Work It is a systematic ‘hands on’ process working with the connective tissue to realign the entire musculo-skeletal structure, restoring balance and ease to the body.

Renaissance Wellness Centre 505-7th. Avenue Invermere BC V0A 1K0

250 342 2535

Angela Morgan

Ridge Course @ Copper Point Windermere, BC

Saturday August 13th Paintings available when the doors open at 10 am Phone and Email will be checked at 10:15am Angela in attendance from 12-3pm Exhibition continues until August 18th View online at artymgallery.com

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

4 Annual th

LTH CARE CELEBRATING HEA T GOLF TOURNAMEN

, 2011

20 Saturday, August

m

Shot-Gun @ 1:00p

All proceeds towards the purchase of a fetal monitor for the Invermere District Hospital Pediatrics Unit

$125.00 entry fee includes:

The Pioneer

18-Hole Four-Person “Shamble” Tee Gifts for all Participants Hole in One, KP & Door Prizes Dinner @The View Restaurant Opportunity to bid on Fantastic Silent Auction Items

Triple the circulation, triple the advertising power of any other local newspaper!

To register contact Kootenay Savings at 250.342.6961 or 250.347.2290 or the East Kootenay Foundation for Health at 1.877.489.6481

16 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

At the library Canada’s 1st Black Knight Design by Gary Player Canada’s Canada’s 1st 1stBlack Black Knight KnightDesign Designby byGary Gary Player Player Design DesignDesign

WOW!

What an incredible New Golf Course! ★★★★

Golf Experience

59 Mid-Week $ 69 Weekend $

www.WildstoneGolf.com

1hr South of Fairmont 950 Wildstone Drive Cranbrook, BC

Tee Times 250-489-1282 / 1-855-565-4653 / email teetimes@wildstonegolf.com

Submitted by Helen Eldstrom Red, White, and Blue Book Club This might sound overly sentimental, but I Am Hutterite by MaryAnn Kirkby is a lovely Canadian memoir that takes the reader to the Fairholme Hutterite colony in Manitoba where the author spent the first 10 years of her life. Half of the book provides the reader with a young child’s vision of colony life and the other half deals with life outside of the colony when her father decides to strike out on his own.

Mary-Ann’s early memories will make you question why we all don’t live in colonies. Hutterite Colonies have a population limit of 125 citizens to make sure there will be meaningful work for everyone. Colony members rotated their responsibilities; those who worked outside always found a beautiful meal ready for them at the end of the day.

For Mary-Ann, Kindergarten began at two-and-a-half years old. Breakfast was her most potent kindergarten memory. She describes dipping freshly baked golden buns into bowels of fresh cream topped with strawberry jam. She could hardly wait to get out the door to kindergarten. The colony had its own dairy and cream and butter was used unsparingly.

Mary-Ann takes the reader through the seasons of berry picking, planting, weeding, canning, baking, and harvesting the garden produce. She describes eating the beets and the corn slathered in butter,

the mouth-watering smells of pies baking in their commercially equipped kitchen.

The root cellars loaded with potatoes. In the fall, the Fairholme colony would prepare 20,000 geese for market (steaming off the feathers, six birds at a time) and the feathers would be sent to Minniapolis and Chicago at $2 per pound. Because their individual homes were so close to one another Mary-Ann describes stepping out the door and always finding someone with whom she could play.

This all changed literally o v e r - night when her family loaded up the truck and moved to an isolated rundown farmhouse. After a hard day on the farm, her mother no longer could sit down to a delicious Hutterite meal prepared by the women on duty. She never saw her father, as he had to work long hours to support the family. He found a grocery store that would sell him food on the verge of going bad. Her mother would try to convince her family that starving African children would be grateful for moldy bologne and stale bread.

At school, Mary-Ann and her sisters and brothers stood out amongst the other students. They were ostracized and ridiculed daily. You’ll laugh when Mary-Ann discovers saran wrap and mayonnaise.

You will cringe at her attempts to fit in.

You will applaud as over time she and her family pull together as they learn to succeed in this strange new world.

This wonderful little book tackles the relationships and complexities that come with living in a Hutterite colony. It is well worth a read.

Fairmont Farmers & Flea Market LIVE MUSIC!

Fairmont Village Mall Sundays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact: info@tracyconnery.com 250.345.4002

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 17

August 12, 2011

$15,000 Summer Buyer Bonus available until August 31 st 2011*

Photos of Spirits Reach Lakefront

Just

9 4 Lakeside homes remain in Phase One – starting at $349,000 .

OWNERSHIP INCLUDES ACCESS TO COLUMBIA LAKE, YOUR PRIVATE BEACH, SPIRITS REACH LAKEHOUSE AND USE OF CANOES, K AYAKS, SAILBOATS AND PADDLE BOATS.

Show Homes open 11 to 5, 7 days a week. Located 10 minutes south of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC

1.877.349.7575 www.spiritsreach.com *Buyers that purchase by Aug ust 31st and complete their purchase by September 30 th, will receive a $ 15,000 buyer bonus to pay for HST, f urniture pack age, boat purchase or boat slip access on C olumbia L ake, or whatever...

18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

YOUR MONEY

American debt hysteria, Part II Last Friday after the stock markets in North America closed, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s lowered its credit rating for the United States from AAA to AA+.

How this will ultimately affect the markets is yet to be seen.

In the meantime it will be helpful for investors to understand what this credit rating means and to consider some possible implications.

of or are hugely divided over which route to take and the deficit reduction measures currently planned are simply not big enough.”

Moody’s and Fitch There are two other major credit rating agencies: Moody’s and Fitch. Both agencies have recently confirmed their AAA credit rating for the U.S. but have the country on review for possible future downgrades.

rating. The U.S. now joins countries such as Belgium and Hong Kong who also have AA+ credit ratings. Surprisingly, after all of the comments in the media from China about the U.S. debt, they are still rated higher than China’s AA-. They also carry higher ratings than other industrial countries like South Korea at AA, Taiwan at AA, and Japan at AA-.

Canada’s AA+ era

Manulife Securities IDAits AAA credit rating In April, Incorporated 1993, Canada =lost AAA to AA+Trade Name + Dealership Sub Logos Corporate Logos: it took nine years to get it back.inc.

During that time Immediate implications Standard & Poor’s defines an AAA credit rating as ManulifeandSecurities Investment Services = MFDA interest rates only went up marginally for Bond prices may drop small amounts in theManulife next ourSecurities being the highest rating assigned by the Standard & Insurance Inc. = INSURANCE a few

Colour: PANTONE 349

Poor’s. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong.

An AA+ rating on the other hand is not too far reEnglish moved, being defined as differing from an AAA rating only to a small degree. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong.

In a nut shell, the its view 3/16" Minimum sizeS&P to behas usedchanged on business cardson the American’s ability to repay its debt from “extremely strong” to “very strong.”

few weeks as mutual funds and pension plans that have a mandate to carry a certain percentage of AAA rated bonds may be forced to sell U.S. bonds that are now rated AA+. Since Moody’s and Fitch haveFrench not changed their AAA rating for the U.S., there might not be a lot of selling depending on whose rating they use.

Ironically, if stock markets drop over the next few days, sellers may line up to buy U.S. bonds as is the custom when investors around the world get nervous. In fact, while the debt ceiling in the U.S. was being debated and investors were getting nervous, stock markets declined and U.S. bonds went up in value as money around the world ran to the safe haven of U.S. bonds.

The reason Standard & Poor’s reason for reducing its rating on American debt was described in the Financial Post as, “Politicians in Washington are taking too long to come to a final plan to bring the country’s finances in order.

Other AA+ countries 1/4" Minimum size to be used onlargely the standard American citizens themselves seem to be unawaresized brochures The U.S. is not alone in carrying an AA+ credit

MANULIFE SECURITIES INCORPORATED MANULIFE SECURITIES INSURANCE AGENCY

months then actually fell for the next several months.

Canadians trimmed government spending and interest rates eventually fell from 7.75% to 6.4% by January, 1994.

On the bright side As gloomy as it may seem that the Americans have lost their AAA credit rating, it is now more likely that the U.S. will focus on having a more balanced budget. The U.S. is the least taxed industrialized nation in the world and there is plenty of room for Congress to raise tax revenues without creating a dire economic tailspin.

Additionally, if stocks and commodities sell off and money floods into the bond markets around the world, interest rates will remain low and may further support an economic recovery.

Strength, Resources, Reputation & Independence Investments, Insurance & Financial Planning

Offering the valley more than just mutual funds.

Investments

Stocks, Income Trusts, Preferred 5/16" Donahue This size to be usedBonds, on all GICs, oversized brochures.

Brendan Shares, ETFs, Mutual Funds and more.

BCOMM, FMA, CIM Senior Investment Advisor Insurance Agent 250-342-2112

Sara Worley Investment Advisor Insurance Agent 250-342-6441

Accounts

Selection

19 GIC Companies, 15 Insurance Companies, 100 Mutual Fund, Companies

Research

RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, LIRAs, RESPs, Corporate Accounts, Cash Accounts

TD Newcrest, Credit Suisse First Boston, First Energy Capital Corp, MFC Global Investment Management

Services

This material is not to be construed as an offer or solicitation.

The securities mentioned may not necessarily be considered suitable investments for all clients. Contact your Investment Advisor to discuss your individual investment needs.

Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Insurance Planning, Retirement Planning

GIC Rates* as of August 8th

Cashable 90 days 1 yr 2 yr 3 yr 4 yr 5 yr

1.30% 1.40% 1.90% 2.10% 2.45% 2.70% 2.95%

*Rates subject to change without notice.

products and services are offered through Manulife Securities Insurance Agency (a licensed life insurance agency and affiliate of Manulife Securities) by Manulife Securities Advisors licensed as life agents. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is 3/8" This size toInsurance on pieces where piece 12” thebe soleused issuer of the Manulife GIF Select insurance the contractwidth which offersof thethe IncomePlus benefiexceeds t and the guarantor of.any guarantee provision therein. Manulife Securities Incorporated is a member CIPF.

Call us for local, friendly, professional free consultations! • Ph: 250-342-2112 • Fax: 250-342-2113 • 712-10th Street, Invermere

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19

August 12, 2011

Seven local stops for Culture Tour

INVESTMENTS | RETIREMENT PLANNING | INSURANCE

Jason A. Elford, CFP

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

buildingwealth@cmkwealth.com

Certified Financial Planner

The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is taking place throughout the weekend of August 13th to 14th, with stops at artist studios in Canal Flats, Windermere, Invermere and Edgewater included along the way.

This free, self-guided tour will take place during the weekend between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. with valley artists opening up their studios and homes to display blown and stained glass, paintings, clay, mosaics, quilted wall hangings and more.

The tour encompasses 90 artist studios, galleries, museums and heritage sites, with locations stretching from Golden in the north to Fernie in the east and Grand Forks in the west.

“This is my third year taking part in the tour,” said Paula Craven, who will be opening up her Crazy Ravens Studio in Canal Flats for the event. “One of the advantages of the tour is to see artists at work in our natural surroundings. It’s always amazing to me to see the different ways people work and where they draw their inspiration from.”

Having the tour at her studio also allows Paula to display a wider range of her artwork, she explained. A lot of her original paintings created over the last four years will be available to view, plus prints and art cards.

Heading north to Windermere, tour participants will be able to visit Sandpiper Studio, a hot glass studio formed by award-winning artists Gordon Webster and Julie Gibb in 2008. The studio displays individual and collaborative works from both artists, ranging from beautiful glass sculptures to quaint glassware for the kitchen including vases and tumblers.

In Invermere, visitors can enjoy the summer’s Toys Alive exhibit at the Windermere Valley Museum, with children’s activities of painting and toy making available all weekend, or pay a visit to the galleries at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

In addition, clay artist Alice Hale, who has more than 35 years experience with the medium of clay, will showcase her art at her Invermere studios. As well as providing a visual treat, Alice’s work is a tactile experience.

“I’ve considered how my works in clay are related to the senses, to feelings, to seeing, and to touch.” she explained.

The final stop in Invermere is the Deanna Gauthier Boutique, with her one-of-a-kind wearable art and a new

250.342.5052 877.342.5052 877.719.7927 250.270.0270

| | | |

Office Toll Free Toll Free Fax Cell

Suite 303, 1313 – 7th Ave. PO Box 429 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 www.cmkwealth.com

GO GREEN IN 2011 WITH to Zero C.A.R.B. COMPLIANT CABINETRY Low Emissions

Contact Dale Elliott • 250-341-7098 www.kekulibaycabinetry.com

Full Service Independent Investment Counsellor We offer no load, no back-end sales charge, low fee, and strong performing portfolios directly to all our investors. >>Contact Justin to book a no-obligation appointment.

For more info, please visit our website or look up MFi Funds at www.globefund.com or Matco is registered as a Portfolio Manager, Investment Counselor and Investment Fund Manager.

PICTURE PERFECT — Canal Flats artist Paula Cravens is one of seven local artists who will be featured in this weekend’s Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Photo by Kate Irwin

JUSTIN G. CHARBONNEAU*, CFA, DMS, FCSI Portfolio Manager

*Board Member of the Calgary CFA Society

DIRECT: 403.718.2130 TOLL FREE: 1.877.539.5743 EMAIL: jcharbonneau@matcofinancial.ca WEB: matcofinancialinc.com OFFICE: 400,407 8th Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta

New Nursery In Town

art gallery featuring mixed media, watercolour and oil paintings, mosaics and quilted wall hangings.

To the north in Edgewater, tour-goers can discover Sharon Kamphuis’ Artistic Glass Studio, which is filled with jewelry and mosaics. Sharon has been teaching and making stained and fused glass for more than 12 years and will be on hand to show how her artwork is made.

Tour brochures are available at the valley’s Visitor Centres and participating venues. Visit www.cbculturetour.com to view artist profiles and for further information on activities available at each location. For more information call 250-505-5505 or toll free at 1-877505-7355.

Evergreens and deciduous trees Rock and wood retaining walls Landscaping Irrigation Systems

Planscape, call Peter 250-342-1073

Visit us online at www.ppplanscape.com

Chart the right course to financial success

MILTON CRAWFORD CFP milton.crawford@investorsgroup.com

With markets continuing to deliver turbulence, even the most level-headed investors among us may begin to second-guess their financial strategies. It is precisely during times like these that a long-term financial plan becomes more important than ever. Successfully navigating challenging markets is the key to reaching your financial goals. ™Trademarks owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations MP1539 (01/2009)

T2P 1E5

LIZ SPENCE-NOBLE CONSULTANT liz.spence-noble@investorsgroup.com

MILTON CRAWFORD 250-342-8744

LIZ SPENCE-NOBLE 250-341-5880

JASON STEVENS 250-341-7316

JASON STEVENS CONSULTANT jason.stevens@investorsgroup.com

20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Friends and Neighbours Please join our family for a fun afternoon garden party in memory of our Mom and Granny at the home of Jack and Yvonne Olson.

Saturday August 13th 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

4716 Galena Street Windermere

Grace (Gracie) Davis November 5, 1934 - March 20, 2011

The Pynelogs Cafe featuring

THE SCOTTY BURGER

Kinsmen Beach Invermere

The Secret Is Out!!

Tue - Sat 11am - 4pm 250.342.1445 www.scottyburger.com

eBook & Audio Books Download eBook and audio books for free from the Invermere Public Library.

Ask about borrowing a Kobo eReader!

Call 250-342-6416 for more information or visit… invermere.bclibrary.ca

Art Show & Sale by Gabriele Bridgwater August 19th ~ Opening Show August 22nd – 29th ~ SALE 1280 – 13th Street Invermere Lilac Victorian House & Studio (across from Laird School) 250-342-2243

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 Jo Anne Myers 250-342-8848 or Kerry Jopp, 250-347-2269.

WORKING TOGETHER — The back room at Village Arts has been transformed into a collaborative space for member artists who have a common theme in their work.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

New collaborative space opens at Village Arts

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The back room of Invermere’s Village Arts gallery and the gallery’s storefront were recently transformed into a collaborative space where multiple artists’ work is on display. The artwork follows a specific theme, agreed upon by the artists involved, and will continue to develop as the concept evolves.

The Village Arts Cooperative has been in existence since 1983, becoming a non-profit organization around six years ago. Summer intern, Daniel Dunbar, said that the goal of the group is to give a collective voice, gallery space and venue for local artists who are members of the collective to sell their work. Currently the group has 63 member artists, who range in genres from visual art, crafts, clothing, glasswork, pottery and many more.

For Mr. Dunbar, the idea for the collaborative space

2011 Music on Main

in Radium! m

came from glasswork artist Leslie Rowe-Israelson, who will be included in the first collaborative show, entitled Global Forest, along with ceramic and Raku work from Alice Hale, photography by Kyla Brown and beadwork

by Megan Parkes.

The goal is to have the theme and artists change every two months or so, Mr. Dunbar said, but right now they are eagerly awaiting feedback on the first display.

Speaking to the theme of the first display, Ms. RoweIsraelson said that she hopes to help people become more aware of the beauty of our planet and the importance of our precious environment, and has tried her best to make the small space intimate and inviting.

“I am so proud of the first group who stepped up with little time to create a very peaceful but powerful show in our new area of Village Arts,” she said. “It is actually quite peaceful when you enter the space. You almost expect to hear a bird chirping or leaves fluttering in the wind.”

MORE MUSIC! MORE NIGHTS! MORE FUN!

Join us for live music and entertainment with…

John Cronin & Friends

Kathleen & Scott

Aug. 12 7 to 9 p.m.

Evening sponsor

Aug. 13 7 to 9 p.m.

Evening sponsor

th

Kootenay Savings

th

Elk Park Ranch

Main Street West, Village of Radium Hot Springs

Brought to you by Tourism Radium and your local businesses.

FRIDAYS

Until September 3rd 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Main Street West

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 21

August 12, 2011

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA STUDY Do you, or someone you know suffer from trigeminal neuralgia (a cause of facial pain)? If so, please get in touch with Dr. Louw at the Chisel Peak Medical Clinic, who is currently doing a study on this disorder on a promising new injection treatment.

Phone: 250-341-6900 “Engineered for the Worlds Harshest Climates”

HOT TUB RENTALS!

Week or weekend rates • Hot Tubs • Water Maintenance • Massage Chairs • Steam Showers • Saunas

503B - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-3922 www.valleyspas.ca • www.arcticspas.com

Looping the Lake Serious runners and casual joggers and walkers took the 16th annual Loop the Lake in stride on August 6th, with 500 racers finishing the 10-kilometre race, and 130 pushing through the 21-kilometre half-marathon. Local running star Jakub Sumbera, who recently won Invermere’s Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, was the overall winner of the 10-kilometre race, with a time of 34:28. Fairmont’s Nadyia Fry secured the female first place spot for the 21-kilometre race, placing third overall at 1:26:03. Emil Pietersen of Golden broke the 21-kilometre race record by eight seconds, coming in at 1:15:37.

Several other locals finished in medal positions for their respective categories. Pictured, left to right: Tim Guss, Andy Miller, Mike Hull, David Skillicorn,William Ciprick jockey for position near the head of the pack as runners line Highway 93/95 along Lake Windermere.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Skandia Concrete Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221

• Serving the Valley for over 30 years • CSA Spec Gravel Products • Lock Blocks

• Concrete Pumping Services • Concrete Supply and Delivery • Free Estimates

Division of Interoute Construction Ltd. 1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Fax: 250-342-3484

• • • •

Winser Timber Ltd. Road Building Land Clearing Basement Excavation Water & Sewer

Screened Top Soil Sales & Delivery

• Bedding Sand • Drain Rock • 3/4 Crush Gravel • Landscaping Rock

Don Mcintosh

Box 2505, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Ph: 250-342-1377

E-mail: wintim@shaw.ca

• Screened Topsoil • Sand & Gravel • Subdivision Development

“For all your dirt-moving needs”

22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

24th Annual

Valley Appreciation Day The Valley Appreciation Day Steering Committee would like to thank the following sponsors and volunteers.

Main Sponsor

• • • • • • • • • •

RONA Home Hardware Dairy Queen Windermere District Lions Club Invermere Legion Ladies Auxilliary The Fairmont Lions Club Fairmont Lions Ladies Kinsmen Club Rotary Club of Invermere Invermere District Hospital Ladies Auxilliary

Logging Show Sponsor

• • • • •

Knights of Columbus Parks Canada Kicking Horse Coffee Quality Bakery The Invermere Business Committee

Part of the Summerlude Weekend Festival!

LEGENDS RETURN — The B.C. Arrows return to former glory, taking first place in the Masters Division of the Canadian Native Fastball Championship on July 31st in Winnipeg.

Photo submitted

Arrows and A’s are national champs

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff Two local fastball teams, the B.C. Arrows and the Invermere A’s, stepped up to the bat and took first place in the Canadian Native Fastball Championships held in Winnipeg from July 29th-31st.

Dean Martin, original member of the famed Shuswap Nation’s B.C. Arrows team, which won seven Canadian Native Championship titles in the 1980s and 1990s and now competes in the Masters

Division, said that it was a great feeling to not only dust off their legendary gold jerseys, but also to win so convincingly all weekend.

And as the old-timers were winning in their division, the momentum carried over to Mr. Martin’s son Randy’s team, the A’s, as they took the long way through the competition, but ended up winning the championship as well.

Continued on Page 23 . . .

Government Rebates • Furnace Replacements • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

Have something to say? Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to upioneer@telus.net

(250) 342-1167

Shusw Arrow seven pions 1990 intern throu

August 12, 2011

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

. . . continued from Page 22 “Even though our bodies may not have been projecting it, we still had that competitive spirit that came out once we started playing,” Mr. Martin said.

“I was as happy and as proud in that moment as I have been in any championship we have won over all the years, North American titles, whatever. It was a great weekend for everyone. You couldn’t have written a better script.”

In total, 56 teams took part in the event, broken up into three divisions: women, senior men (under 40) and masters (over 40).

Mr. Martin, who was also the first president of the Canadian Native Fastball Association, said that the level of participation was inspiring, and that he believes the First Nations communities are still really trying to keep the sport alive across the country.

“The way we set up the hosting schedule really kept everyone engaged and participating,” he said. “If the same community hosted it all the time I don’t think we would have more then 50 teams still coming out year after year.”

With regards to hosting the tournament in years to come, Mr. Martin said that although he would love to see the tournament take place in the Columbia Valley, Invermere specifically, he doesn’t think the community has the ball diamonds to support the number of teams the tournament draws. He said he has had some preliminary discussions with Cranbrook, but nothing is confirmed yet.

PICTURE PERFECT — The Invermere A’s played steadily from 8 a.m. until midnight on Sunday, July 31st, on their way to take first place in the Canadian Native Fastball Championship. The tournament took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The A’s were entered in the senior division, which is for players under 40 years old. Local resident Randy Martin organized the team more than five years ago, during which time they came in second three times at the nationals. Photo Submitted

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Rockies hopefuls whittled down during rookie camp

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team held their first-ever rookie camp on July 29th-31st in Invermere.

New general manager and head coach, Marc Ward, has fully embraced a “starting from scratch” mentality and said he held the camp to give the promising young players he has seen on his scouting travels a chance to get their feet wet before the main camp begins in September.

Approximately 32 youths came out to the rookie camp, including a number of local players, Mr. Ward said. About half of them were invited back to the upcoming main camp, but all of them were given some expert advice on how to elevate their game for next year.

“I think for a lot of the players it was an eye-opener.

This year is going to be different for all of the players, but it is also a great experience for them,” Mr. Ward said.

To assist with the camp, Mr. Ward invited local resident Jan Kascak to assist with the drills and bench management during scrimmages, Geoff Wowk, from Edmonton to help with skill development, and goalie coach Robin McColl from Calgary to help him with goaltending drills and evaluations. Each extra set of eyes

20/20/20 20 Suites, 20 Days, 20 Best Offers Accepted*

is important, Mr. Ward said, and all of the assistants had valuable input during the weekend.

The main camp begins on August 26th, where the bulk of the team will be chosen. Then the Rockies will play a series of exhibition games on September 1st, 6th, 8th and 10th, when final cuts will be made to arrive at the season’s final roster.

“The ultimate goal is to have the best team possible and create the environment that encourages hard work, positivity and believing in success,” Mr. Ward said. “And that’s not just winning games: that’s moving players on in their development whether that is Junior A or school or the Western League, or wherever they want to go. Developing that mentality is a step in the right direction.”

Rockies president, Al Miller, said that he was very impressed with the level of professionalism he witnessed throughout the weekend, and sent out a heartfelt thanks to those who assisted in the organization and execution of the rookie camp. He also mentioned that the team is looking for prospective billet families to house the players when they start arriving. Billet families are compensated financially, said Mr. Miller, and they get free access to all home games throughout the year. Anyone interested can go to www.rockieshockey.com for more.

Major golf event awarded to valley Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley has been selected as the site of one of the largest golfing events in British Columbia. Golf B.C. announced this week that the 2013 B.C. Amateur Championships will be held along the Columbia Valley Golf Trail, at Copper Point and The Springs golf resorts.

The four-round event will be held from July 7th12th, 2013, between the two golf courses, attracting about 160 of B.C.’s best golfers to the area. The province is divided into zones, and only a certain number of golfers from each zone will attend. Four golfers from our local zone will be able to qualify.

“Only the best golfers in B.C. will be there,” said Scott Morgan, marketing director for the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. “It’s still a ways away, but it’s really nice to have been chosen to have the flagship event for B.C. Golf. It’s a high-profile event and it will get the best golfers in the province just playing the courses here. Hopefully when they go home, they will tell other people about our area, and it will benefit all the courses through word of mouth.”

“Reverse logo for use on darker backgrounds (black background for reference only - not part of the ”logo”):

nO reASOnABle OFFer WIll Be reFUSeD. prICeS STArTIng AT $167,900.

Western Canada’s best value for recreational Waterfront property

limited time offer.

Call or email for more info & pricing.

ASK ABOUT THe exCellenT renTAl InCOme OppOrTUnITy lAKe FrOnT COnDOS Immediate Possessions • Suites Include 6 appliances • Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs • Fitness Centre & Lounge 3RD AVE

5TH AVE

TOBY CREEK ROAD

PANORAMA VILLAGE

RIER

LAU

RADIUM

LAKE WINDERMERE POINTE

TOWN OF INVERMERE

JAMES CHABOT PROVINCIAL PARK

LAKE

WINDERMERE

FAIRMONT

Sales Center & Show Suites in Invermere open for viewing

7TH E

AV

Open Daily 11am - 6pm 1.888.341.3466 hiebertd@carlislegroup.ca

lakewindermerepointe.com

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 25

August 12, 2011

Derby veteran visits valley to help league

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff It takes a special kind of person to become a roller derby player, which is why the coach of the local derby team, Chris Corey, asked his sister and veteran player, Tara Corey, to take some time during her visit to get back on her skates and show the Killer Rollbots what to expect when they begin competing later this month.

Tara, known by her derby name, 007 Supernova, said that she got into the sport completely by accident.

She lives and works in Port Colborne, Ontario, but was invited to practise with a derby team in Buffalo after partying with them during a layover at the airport on a trip to New York City six years ago.

“They thought I was fun so they recruited me,” she said. “I thought it was a fake sport and would be easy at first. I expected everyone to dress up and play fun until I had my ass handed to me during my first night.”

Although she was bruised, Tara was immediately hooked on the sport, and continued to practise on her own so she could keep up with the other players. During this time, Chris moved back home from Yellowknife, and he began giving some of the players on Tara’s team skating advice. He soon became bench manager of the team, then coach, and together the siblings have developed a number of drills and techniques that are still used

RADIUM’S SPRINGS ARE HOT. THESE NEW HOME PRICES… EVEN HOTTER!

today in the sport.

“In the early days there was nothing to go on. We have since developed all of our drills, equipment and even the rules of the game are tweaked from time to time as new ideas come around,” Tara said.

Since the sport’s inception, a sanctioning body has been developed, the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), and more and more leagues have been popping up all over the world. In fact, this will be the first year the sport holds a world cup, which some of the players Tara currently coaches will be attending as part of the U.S. national team.

She said what has kept her in the sport so long is the level of intensity and athleticism that it requires, but it does require a strong commitment to training on and off the skates.

“I use a lot of hockey and Nike training resources and apply it to roller derby. It’s a sport that connects women from all walks of life.”

Wrapping up her week of guest coaching with the Rollbots, Tara said that she is very impressed with how the team has progressed so far. On Sunday, August 7th, the team hosted a league-wide practice in Invermere, and invited players from Fernie, Kimberley and Cranbrook to come together so everyone could benefit from Tara’s expertise as they all look towards their first official bout on August 27th.

DERBY DIVA — Tara Corey, also known as 007-Supernova, during her heyday with the Lake Effect Furies.

Photo courtesy of Fritzenfrat Photography Chris said that he has been blown away with the level of support the community has given the team already, and said that anyone who wishes to join the team, or help out by refereeing, is still more than welcome.

The Killer Rollbots have a brand new logo, designed by one of their sponsors, Fire Vixen Tattoos, and will be holding their fundraiser on August 20th at Ray Ray’s. Individual player sponsorships are available as well, said Chris, so any business looking to support the team can have its logo on the back of their favourite player’s jersey.

SUMMER CLEARANCE SAVE UP TO $85,000!

New THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes UNIT 17 was $325,900 now $249,900 UNIT 18 ............................... SOLD UNIT 19 ............................... SOLD UNIT 20 ............................... SOLD UNIT 25 was $316,900 now $239,900 UNIT 26 .............................. C/S • LIMITED TIME OFFER • ONLY 6 UNITS REMAINING • SCHICKEDANZ WEST QUALITY BUILDER SINCE 1951 • FULL 2-5-10 YEAR WARRANTY UNDER NATIONAL HOME WARRANTY • LOW MONTHLY STRATA FEE’S • ALPINE-STYLED TOWNHOMES AND BUNGALOW VILLAS

Contact Scott Sauermann at 250.342.5889 or 1.877.733.7932 schickedanzwest.com

UNIT 27 was $325,900 now $239,900 New WALK-OUT Bungalow Villas UNIT 13 .............................. C/S UNIT 14 .............................. SOLD UNIT 21 .............................. SOLD UNIT 22 .............................. SOLD UNIT 23 .............................. SOLD UNIT 24 .............................. SOLD

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

MAKING A SPLASH — Jeff Blake gives a thumbs-up after flying Dano Saunders’ glider down for a splash landing in Lake Windermere on Saturday, August 6th. Jeff’s flight commemorated the popular pilot, who passed away in June. Below, the judges wade in to measure one pilot’s distance from the lake target.

Photos by Kate Irwin

Saunders’ spirit lives on at Lakeside Event

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The 35th annual Lakeside Event took place in the skies over Invermere last weekend, with a special tribute to former organizer and longtime participant Dano Saunders, who passed away on June 16th.

A new category was added to the event in his honour, with a trophy presented for best splash to Dano’s longtime friend and flying buddy, Jeff Blake, who flew Dano’s glider down amid cheers from the crowd.

For Dano’s family and friends, many of whom are part of the local flying community, the event was an opportunity to remember the popular Invermere resident and to say their goodbyes as his ashes were scattered across Mount Swansea.

“Dano and I started flying together in 1976. We flew all over Canada,” Jeff said. “Here was one of the best flights I’d ever had with Dano: we went to about 13,000 feet and came out of the clouds together, it was just spectacular.

“When Dano passed away it was such a sad thing, so I decided it was important that we do something with this meeting, because he had done so much with this event and hangliding throughout the valley.”

Jeff asked Dano’s wife, Julie, who assisted him during his 19 years organizing the Lakeside Event, if she would be willing to let him fly Dano’s hanglider with the message “4 you Dano” written across the wings.

He also wanted to lay Dano to rest over the mountain where they had soared together countless times and with Julie’s blessing, Dano’s ashes were scattered by Jeff from Dano’s glider at the start of the flight on Saturday, August 6th.

“As I let it go I talked to him and said to him, ‘I’ll miss you lots,’ and I was talking to him a couple more times while we were up there. Looking at his name on the glider, it was pretty special to be able to do that for him and all of our friends here,” Jeff explained.

“It felt sad that we were letting him go for the last time, but it also felt great that it was a wonderful place for him to go to his final resting spot.”

And Dano will continue to be a part of the Lakeside Event for many years to come, both with the annual Best Splash Cup and with commemorative flights of his glider, now permanently affixed with the lettering in his honour. Along with the Splash Cup, the event also features a target landing contest for pilots in Lake Windermere or Chabot Beach and an aerial acrobatic contest.

This year’s winners for the Paragliding Target Landing Contest were, in first place, Greg Hemmingway from Vancouver; second place, Eric Oddy, Brisco; and third, Mike Waddinton, Airdrie.

In the Hangliding Target Landing Contest first to third place went to Greg Leslie, Calgary; John Chisholm, Calgary; and Gaetan Pellerin, Burnaby, respectively. Best acrobatics went to Greg Hemmingway from Vancouver.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

August 12, 2011

HIGH FLIERS — Clockwise from top left: the paraglider pilots aim for a beach landing in the centre of the kiddie pool, to keep their gliders dry for a second flight; Roger Laing from Calgary, last year’s hangliding target contest winner, returns to the 2011 event to defend his title; Greg Leslie, who won this year’s hangliding contest, makes a bid for the Best Splash trophy as he plunges into Lake Windermere.

Photos by Kate Irwin

Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Bernie Raven

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

www.teamraven.ca

Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

Glenn Pomeroy

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

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

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Complete Automotive Repairs • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Trucking • Mini Excavator • Residential/Commercial

LICENSED

250-341-5096

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Design/Project Management for Traditional Joinery Custom Timber Frames, Stairs, Decks, Green Building, Passive House, Renovation ~ make your home green Raising/Installation Cell: 250-341-1066 Andreas@bighorn-timber-frames.ca www.bighorn-timber-frames.ca

Kari & John Mason

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

Bighorn Timber Frames • • • • •

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

• Bobcat • Mini Hoe • Dump Truck • Rock Walls • Top Soil • Sand • Gravel

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

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

#4 1008 8th Ave, Invermere BC 250-409-9628 columbiavalleychiro@gmail.com

Call or visit online

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

Dunlop Contracting

Certified ART® & Graston® provider

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Invermere • Panorama

Dr. Karen Fahrni DC Dr. Meghan Haggarty ND

Our vacation rental inquiries outnumber the homes we have available.

Let us introduce you to our “Boutique” style management services and show you how your vacation home can pay for itself.

Allan Gauthier

250.270.0821

Columbia Chiropractic

VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS.

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs

• LANDSCAPING & DESIGN • Skidsteer Services • Mini Track Hoe

FREE ESTIMATES Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists Why wait for Winter?

Book your chimney cleaning now and save!

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

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

30

Now’s the time to book your pruning and hazardous tree removal!

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

August 12, 2011

HERE TO SERVE YOU Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

DCS Plumbing & Heating

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

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

GUARANTEED

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586

24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501 Seniors’ Discount

Renovating?

(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

100% Locally Owned

window fashions

Jesse Vader

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 Tel: 250.341.6075 1320 Industrial Road #3

R

• Doors • Bathroom • Windows Renovations w i n d o• wFlooring f a s h i o n s • Additions • Painting/ • Decks Interior/Exterior • Finish Carpentry • Kitchen(250) •342 Basement Call Bill Cropper 4406 Renovations Renovations 5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

250.341.5427

250.349.5564

WoodFAIRMONT Blinds RIDGE Interior World ENOVATION

Ken Johnson

250.341.5426

Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

F

Serving your community for over 45 years

Commercial

Residential

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

250-342-5682

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

For all your home, auto, business and travel medical insurance needs!

Interior World

Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING

• Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

250-342-8604 • 1-866-342-8604 • www.ekrealty.com At East Kootenay Realty Insurance…you only need to ask!

e Homes In ei ldtre c

.

FieldTreeHomes@aol.com Ph 250.341.5900 Bernie Veldboom • Invermere, BC

Sales • Warranty • Repairs

250-342-9207 1265A Sunridge rd., Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC • fhs@telus.net

Top Quality Interior World window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Need Blinds?

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

• Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

HERE TO SERVE YOU FREE ESTIMATES

Kootenay Cribbing, Ltd.

Scott Postlethwaite

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

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

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR OF CHOICE Established 1976

INFRARED INSPECTIONS

JOHN WOOD PH: 250-345-2188 • CELL: 250-342-1289 FAX: 250-345-2189 • E-mail: tobywood@shaw.ca

DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

5026 Riverview Road, Fairmont, B.C. V0A 1L1

KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

Lake Auto Services

250-342-9310 Same great team, same great service.

• • • •

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

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726

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

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Sprinkler System, Service & Installation Retaining Walls & Paving Stone Patios Colin 250-688-1229 • colin.goldsmith@hotmail.com

LAMBERT-KIPP

Lambert

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

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

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

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

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

Trevor Hayward

250-342-6612

(Owner/Operator)

Quality Work

250-342-5800

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

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Hauling of Sand, Gravel, Top Soil and Drain Rock

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

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

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

Come in and browse our giftware

Delicious Sushi

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Excavating Bobcat, Hoe, Mini Hoe Daren Noble 250-341-5886 250-349-5882

Landscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Post Holes

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

Serving the entire Valley

warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

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

N E W S PA P E R

Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

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

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

August 12, 2011

HERE TO SERVE YOU Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

Robert D. Harvey, Tax Specialist 30 Years of Tax & Business Consulting

• Personal Tax Preparation • Corporate Tax Preparation • Financial Statement Preparation

• Accounting • Business Consulting • Income Tax & Estate Planning

#302, 1313 • 7th Avenue, Invermere BC PHONE: 250-342-9285 • FAX: 250-342-0192

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

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

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

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

250-342-1355

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

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

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558 in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

Invermere

(250) 341-6888

www.cordnerarchitect.com

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

The Deck Guy • Decks • Fences • Home Renovations

Invermere (250) 342-4498 Calgary (403) 477-2411 thedeckguy@telus.net

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

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

32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Historic Kootenae House plaque refreshed

Lake committee now in place Pioneer Staff

Submitted by Ross MacDonald Parks Canada Canada’s national historic sites commemorate stories of places, peoples and events of national significance.

Near Wilmer, Kootenae House National Historic Site is the location of the first trading post in the Columbia River Basin established by explorer and fur trader David Thompson in 1807. The site is managed by Parks Canada.

A sturdy bronze plaque marks every national historic site. Year after year, these plaques are exposed to the hardships of climate and weather. The extremes of heat, cold, sun, rain and snow will take their toll on the plaques and eventually a thorough clean up and a new coat of paint is needed. Fortunately, the 140 national historic plaques in Alberta and B.C. are kept in good repair by volunteers from the Parks Heritage Conservation Society. The society’s membership consists of retired staff of national parks and historic sites who maintain a passion for the parks and sites. On August 3rd, two retired Banff National Park employees, Rob Harding and Bob Haney, refinished the Kootenae House plaque.

Refinishing a plaque is an involved process. After protecting the stone cairn with thick waxed paper, a coat of paint remover is applied onto the plaque. A high-pressure blast of baking soda removes the softened paint from the plaque without damaging the bronze. After washing the now bare metal to remove any soda residue, the tops of the letters are lightly sanded and dabbed with a light layer of grease to keep new paint from adhering to the text. Layers of metal primer are sprayed onto the bronze followed by coats of dark burgundy coloured paint. Then a careful sanding removes the paint from the letters to accent the text from the rest of the plaque. Finally, a protective layer of varnish is applied.

RIGOROUS REFURBISHING — Retired Banff National Park employee Rob Harding sprays baking soda at high pressure on the Kootenae House plaque to remove the paint without damaging the bronze. Photo by Ross MacDonald The entire spruce-up of the plaque took nearly five hours to complete but the Kootenae House National Historic Site plaque is ready again to withstand years of weathering.

Following the adoption of the Lake Windermere Management Plan this past February, a new Lake Management Committee has been appointed to assist with the implementation of the plan.

The committee will be involved with public education and outreach and will assist the Regional District of East Kootenay and District of Invermere with increasing community engagement and awareness about both regulatory and non‐regulatory components in the plan.

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors, a group of volunteers representing a range of interests and organizations, have been appointed as the Lake Management Committee for a period of five years.

“The Ambassadors have shown a keen interest in the lake for years and they will be a tremendous asset in promoting education and raising awareness for residents and visitors alike,” said Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft.

The Lake Management Committee will strive to include representation from a wide range of interests including the business community, conservation and stewardship groups, recreationalists, full time and seasonal residents, commercial and marina operators, First Nations, local government and youth.

The implementation of the Lake Windermere Management Plan is a joint initiative of the District of Invermere and the Regional District of East Kootenay. An open house was held in Windermere on August 2nd to introduce the implementation strategy to the public. A second open house will be held in Invermere in mid‐September

HERE TO SERVE YOU O b j e c t i v e , C r e at i v e ,

I n f o r m at i v e !

Read us online at:

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com N E W S PA P E R

E-mail: info@cv-pioneer.com Phone: (250) 341-6299

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

• 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

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

August 12, 2011

Pioneer Classifieds

• • • •

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

s In Memoriam s

garage sales

announcement

cheers & jeers

storage

suite for rent

In Memory of

Content Sale in Fairmont. Saturday, August 13th 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 5336 Columbia River Rd. beds, chairs, couches and household items.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us.

Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Cheers to Brandon and Jolaine at Endeavor Fitness for continuing to provide an encouraging and challenging workout experience.

You are appreciated everyday even when we curse the sore muscles.

Thank you!

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

Thank You to the young lady who works very hard at the recycling depot. You are right, I had absolutely no reason to get snippy with you Wednesday, August 3rd.

I do apologize! My next visit I will bring you flowers instead of my stinky recycling. Hope you have a great day!

Rent/Sell approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Center & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne @ 250-270-0102.

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, NP. Utilities not included. $850/month.

Available immediately, 250-3428781.

Lillian Foyston who passed away August 15th, 2007.

Remembered with love by her family.

Saturday, August 13th 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

4854 Dixon Drive, Windermere.

Access off Taynton Rd. Household goods, furniture and antiques.

garage sales Saturday, August 20th 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 905 13th Street, Invermere.

Fabric, wool, books, CDs, purses, clothing, jewelry, crafts and much more.

Saturday, August 13th 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1070 Baltac Rd, Windermere.

Greenhouse, sports equipment, household goods, furniture and much more.

Saturday, August 13th 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 1241 15th Street. Corner of 15th St. and 13th Ave. Items include furniture, movies, household items, and lots more.

s

Saturday, August 13th 9 a.m.12 p.m. 1751 Fort Pointe Close.

Household items, toys, junior wakeboard, games, hiking equipment and much more.

announcement

Windy Café is now open for lunch from 11:302:30 and Dinner as always from 5:00-9:00pm.

obituary

s

Ferris, Lynn Jennifer February 9, 1961-August 12, 2011 It is with deep heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearest and most loved Lynn after battling cancer for over eleven years. Lynn passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was employed for twelve years in the Department of Energy in Financial Services for the Alberta Government before moving to Invermere, B.C. where she loved the scenic mountains and lakes.

Lynn will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Lindsay(Joel); granddaughter Alexis; mother Helen Ferris; sisters Val(Wayne), Bonnie-Lou(Miko); brothers Ron and Jeff(Jessie). Predeceased by her father Roly Ferris in 2007.

A memorial service will be held in Invermere, B.C. on Saturday, August 27th at 1 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at 651, Highway 93 & 95.

Donations in Lynn’s memory can be made to: Gynecologic Oncology, Tom Baker Cancer Center. 1331-29th St. Calgary, AB T5N 4N2 Ph: 403-521-3721.

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 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. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

lost and found Lost: I-Phone. Please call 250-2295340.

Lost Saturday, Aug 6th: men’s gold watch with metal strapping.

Sentimental value. Probably lost between Kinsmen Beach and the parking lot. 250-342-7300.

cheers & jeers Cheers to all of our amazing friends with whom we had an incredible summer! A special cheers to the best hosts in the world, Cynthia & Jonathan. We love you guys!

A huge thank-you to Home Hardware for helping so much in our community.

Cheers to Mark Zehnder and his great team for saving our border collie Langko’s life after he ate rodent poison. It is nice to have our friend still around. Thank you very much!

Cheers to Dave & Levine of the WFD for the water rescue of my rose on Monday. Thanks so much guys!

Cheers to Floyd Verge and Copper Point Golf Course for running a very organized Verge for Youth Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 31st. Well done!

Cheers to my sweetie for a wonderful weekend. You’re the best!

Jeers to the person who hit our truck and left us a note with an incorrect phone number on it. Bad Karma!

Cheers to the guy who does it all!

Without him there really wouldn’t be a 35th Lakeside Splash Down Event. Thanks to Frank from all of your parasailor and hangglider pilots. You are a class act and a great guy to work with. The best!

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate Controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

For rent: approx. 870 sq. ft. Behind the Dry Cleaners. $390/month + HST, power, and utilities. Available immediately. Helga Boker 250342-6790.

0.84-Acre Industrial lot. #12 Industrial Road #3. Phone Leo 250342-3134.

Large yard and Quonset in Althalmer Industrial Park across from OK Tire. $1,200/month. 250342-3790.

Commercial Space adjacent to new Canadian Tire. 1,000 sq. ft. $1,000/ month triple net. Call 250-3423790.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room w/ cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.

Roommate wanted! Female preferred. $400/month utilities included. Available Sept 1st, N/S, references required. Call 250-6880216.

suite for rent RADIUM – Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units.

1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. DD required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability.

2-bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis, 250-3426912.

Invermere: large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite with own entry. All appliances (shared W/D). Central location, 2 blocks to D/T. Schools, hospital, 3 blocks to grocery store and beach. Pets ok. N/S Available Oct. 1st. $675/month + utilities.

Call Grant 403-493-1245.

Invermere: huge, bright, 2-bdrm main floor suite with extra large fenced yard. Nice wood burning stove. All appliances (shared W/D). Central location, 2 blocks to D/T, schools, hospital, 3 blocks to grocery store and beach. Pets OK. N/S, Available Oct 1. $850/month + utilities. Call Grant 403-4931245.

Beautiful main floor suite, newly renovated, 2-bdrm, office, fireplace, large deck, 10 minutes from Invermere. Must see! $950/ month + utilities. Call Derek, 250341-7781.

Beautiful basement suite, newly renovated. Exotic kitchen, 2-bdrm.

New floors, bright. $850 + $100 utilities. Must see! Call Derek. 250341-7781.

Nice, bright, 1-bdrm suite in Radium close to D/T. $650/month including utilities. 250-347-6420.

34 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

suite for rent

suite for rent

Lower level, 2-bdrm walkout suite recently renovated & painted.

6 appliances, large deck. $875/ month available immediately in Windermere. 4-plex, large yard, views of lake, separate entrance, ample parking and just 3 blocks from the beach. Call or text 403803-4540 or call 403-241-8598 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

Gorgeous and bright 2-bdrmwalkout suite in a newer home.

Wood cabinets, tile floors, and modern colors. Easy walk to D/T. Available Sept. 1st. $795/month + hydro, no dogs, references required.

Call 250-341-7474.

2 upper level, 2-bdrm suites recently renovated with 4 appliances and large deck. $700/ month each, available immediately in Windermere. 4-plex, large yard, views of lake, separate entrances, ample parking and just 3 blocks from the beach. Call or text 403803-4540 or call 403-241-8598 or sillymilleys@shaw.ca.

2-bdrm, bright, spacious basement suite in D/T Invermere, W/D, private entrance, fabulous lake view.

N/P, N/S. $750/month + utilities.

References required. Available.

Sept.. 1. 250-342-0020.

1-bdrm suite, partially furnished.

Includes hydro, internet, W/D, and private entrance. $650/month.

Available immediately. Call 250341-5096.

Bright large 2-bdrm apartment in Radium. Hardwood floors, 5 appliances, $850/month includes utilities. 250-347-6420.

Brand new 1-bdrm basement suite in Fort Pointe, Invermere. Separate entrance, N/S, N/P, fridge, stove, D/W, W/D hook up, electricity, hot water, and heat included. Call Sam 403-510-8143. $750/month.

Furnished 2-bdrm, 2-bath upper unit in Fairmont. Short walk to the river, fireplace, decks, Jacuzzi tub and new appliances makes this place feel like home. $1,075/ month + utilities. For pictures go to jennyb.ca – Jenny Bueckert, Maxwell Realty, Invermere. Call 250-342-5711 or info@jennyb.ca.

Walkout modern, bright, 2-bdrm lower level suite. Excellent D/T location 2 min. walk to stores and work. $950/month utilities included. Available Sept. 1st D/W, W/D included. N/S. Call 250-3423790.

August 12, 2011

house for rent

house for rent

house for rent

FOR RENT

New Invermere 3-bdrm townhouse 3-full bath, 5 appliances, hardwood floors, large deck, developed basement. Beautiful views, near Sobeys. Available August 1st. $1,140/month + utilities. 403703-0930.

1-bdrm cabin in Edgewater. $500/ month + utilities or $600/month all included. Call 250-342-5912.

3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent. 5 appliances, N/S, pets negotiable, large yard and deck and close to schools. Available immediately. $1,200/month + utilities. 403460-1764.

3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent across from high school. Includes W/D, D/W, garage, large fenced yard, wood stove and nice deck. $1,250/month. N/S. Call 250-3423790.

Invermere 8th Ave D/T 1,200 sq. ft. with partially developed basement. 3-bdrm up, 2-bdrm down, 2-bath plus large attached multi-use room, large private deck, 5 appliances, fenced yard.

Possible full or partial commercial use. $1,300/month + utilities for residential use. Call Rick 250-3423057(h) or 250-341-5572I.

Large 4-bdrm, 3-bath home in Edgewater. Available Sept. 15th.

N/S, N/P $1,200/month + utilities.

Call 250-342-1152.

Black Forest Heights 3-bdrm, 3-bath, single garage, large lawn.

Available Sept. 1st. $1,200/month + utilities. References required. Call 250-342-1322.

Nicely finished 3-bdrm, 3-bath family home in Westside Park.

Available October 1st. $1,000/ month + utilities. 250-342-3399.

INVERMERE: Lake Windermere Pointe starting at $900 per month; furnished or not; pool, underground parking, elevator and much more.

DUPLEX near Kinsmen Beach, 2 bdrm. plus den, single car garage, very modern: $1350 plus utilities.

CEDARWOOD GLEN: 2 bdrm. furnished, storage room, central location at $800 plus utilities.

BLACK FOREST VILLAGE: 2-3 bedr. unfurnished long-term from $900

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Bright, new walkout 1-bdrm basement suite in Radium.

Furnished, W/D, in suite, full kitchen, wireless internet, N/S, N/P. Available Sept. 1st. $750/month includes utilities and furniture rental. Call 250-341-1415 or timberstoneservices@gmail.com.

2-bdrm, 1-bath apartment in Invermere. Furnished, 2 blocks from main street, cable, hydro, and shared laundry included. $900/ month. 250-688-0244.

2-bdrm + loft apartment in Invermere. Large wraparound deck, partial lake views, unfurnished garage. $1,100/ month. 250-688-0244.

Available now, weekly or monthly 2-bdrm, furnished suite, walk to town & beach. $799/month or weekly rates. 403-678-3087.

E-mail mjjbug@yahoo.ca.

house for rent

New large, sunny, furnished, lower 2-bdrm apartment in Windermere. $800/month utilities included. N/S, N/P, ref. And DD required 250-3415937.

Windermere 4-bdrm, 3-bath home.

Fully furnished, available Sept.May. $920/month plus utilities. Call 250-342-2135.

1-bdrm, 1-bath suite for rent for mature person. $650/month does not include hydro or phone. Available Sept. 1st DD, N/S, N/P, references required. Call 250-341-2084.

3-bdrm, 3-bath townhouse in Radium. Hardwood floors, F/P and 6 appliances. Available immediately $995/month + utilities. 403-6514093 or s.couturi@shaw.ca.

Invermere: nice 2-yr-old house near Sobeys. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, all major appliances, A/C, granite counters, fireplace, backyard patio, garage, lawn care included. No partiers. No dogs. Minimum one-yr lease. $1,250 + utilities. Must have $625 DD to secure lease. 250-342-5229.

Weekly vacation rental Sayulita Riviera Nayarit. Traditional 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Mexican house, very private, secure, large garden with pool. Contact Giselle, 250688-1004.

Beautiful house for rent. Newly renovated, 4-bdrm, 2-kitchens, 2-bath, fireplace, large deck, beautiful yard, 10 minutes from Invermere. Must see! $1,700/ month + utilities. Call Derek. 250341-7781.

Fairmont, 10 min south, unique 3-bdrm, 1817 sq. ft., 3-yr-old, semi-detached, hardwood, granite countertops, 5 appliances, garage, carport, geothermal heating and A/C, beach house, BBQ, fireplace, 5 star accommodations, low util. Kijiji ad #294873160, $1,700/month + utilities. 780-446-3575.

Windermere 3-bdrm, 2-bath home available in September. Approx.

1150 sq. ft. plus fully developed basement, large fenced yard & driveway, ample storage, all appliances included $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250-342-3736 or call or text 403-803-4540.

3-bdrm house for rent in Radium Valley Vacation Resort. Available October 1st. Fully furnished and equipped. Rent includes electric, water, sewer, satellite TV and clubhouse privileges. $1,400/ month + $1,400 DD. 403-516-0744 or raymac020662@hotmail.ca.

2-bdrm home in Athalmer. $850/ month + utilities. 250-342-6255.

4-bdrm, 2-bath house for rent with beautiful views. Includes F/P, appliances, sauna, dual heat & spring water source. $1,300/ month + utilities (electricity). Call 403-669-6005 or email tsowens@ shaw.ca.

Edgewater 2-bdrm, 2-bath townhouse. Renovated in and out.

5-appliances, furnished, with F/P, HD satellite and many extras. $900/ month + utilities. 250-347-2144.

2-bdrm, 1-bath in Athalmer.

Wood/electric heat and large yard.

Available Sept. 1st N/S, no dogs, references required. $900/month + utilities. Call 250-342-8933.

2-bdrm pet friendly cabin in Althalmer. $700/month + utilities.

Call 250-342-6813.

Executive 4-bdrm house in Fort Point with lake views. Available from September 1, 2011 to June 15, 2012. $1,300 + utilities, N/S. 250-342-0477.

3-bdrm, 3-bath unfurnished cabin in Fairmont with great yard. $1,250/month. Kijiji Ad ID 298857683. 250-688-0244.

3-bdrm, 2.5-bath newer townhouse in Invermere. High end granite, stainless steel appliances, unfurnished, garage & storage space. $1,300/month. Kijiji Ad ID 304127213. 250-688-0244.

Large 4-bdrm, 2-bath home perfect for family. Close to schools and town, furnished or unfurnished.

Rent to own possible. 403-6783087. mijjbug@yahoo.ca.

condo for rent Spacious Condo for rent- Castle Rock Estates, Invermere. Hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, W/D. Utilities included. N/S, N/P, $1,500/month. Available August 1st. Call 250-342-1314.

2-bdrm, 2-bath luxury fully furnished and equipped condo.

Steps to the lake, Panorama bus, and downtown. $1,100/month.

Kijiji Ad ID 298853872. 250-6880244.

condo for rent Windermere Lakeview Meadows Spacious luxury, 3-bdrm, 2½-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, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options. Avail immediately, 250-688-0512.

Fully furnished, ground floor 2-bdrm, 2-bath unit at Lake Windermere Point. Close to the beach and walking distance to D/T. Access to heated pool, fitness room and hot tub included. $1,250/ month + utilities. For pictures go to jennyb.ca – Jenny Bueckert, Maxwell Realty Invermere. Call 250-342-5711 or info@jennyb.ca.

Executive 2-bdrm, 2-bath, open concept R2000 Condo fully furnished downtown Invermere.

Includes all appliances, heated floors in bathrooms, electric fireplace and top of the line BBQ. $1,200/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Please email dcordery@cogeco.ca or call 416709-4590.

2-bdrm, 2-full bath, in Radium.

Access to pool and hot tub.

Underground parking. $900/ mo including utilities. Available immediately. 250-270-0377.

Hillcrest Apartments has 2-bdrm apartments, $800/month, utilities included, fully furnished, all in.

250-341-1182.

Condo for rent in Copper Horn Towne, Radium. Newly renovated, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, A/C, fireplace, and 2 patios. $750/month. Call 403702-3002 or lindseyjcampbell@ yahoo.ca.

ACREAGES AND LOTS Zoned mobile home ¾-acre lot in Edgewater for sale. $159,000 OBO. Call 250-342-5912.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 35

August 12, 2011

ACREAGES AND LOTS

HOMES FOR SALE

wanted

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

rec. vehicles FOR SALE

Mountain Home

6’X6” CANOPY FOR GM 1500. CALL 250-341-7771.

www.newbuildinglinks.com

Professional couple require executive-style home with 2 car garage. Short-term or long-term lease. Required Oct. 1st. 250-4094449.

8 ft. Stillwater Classic boat. For more information please contact www.springcreekprams.com or call Walter at 250-347-7718 in Radium to view.

Perfect for family room! Black leather sectional: $1,700 OBO. Black leather recliner/rocker: $700 OBO. Buy together: $2,000. 6 months old. Call 250-688-1434.

Majestic elk head, 6 x 6. Well below cost, wife says sell. $625. Bob 403861-2309.

7-year-old Arctic hot tub. New cover still in box, new filters and chemicals for 1 year. $2,500 OBO Call Ross’s Pools & Spas 250-341-7727.

2005 Tent Trailer for sale. $6,700 OBO. Palomino Mustang, good condition, no rips or leaks, unit is smoke free/pet free. Bike rack included. 2-queen beds, dinette converts to bed. 12 ft. box. 2 ft. storage. Hook up for water and Electricity. 3-way RF and furnace.

3-burner indoor/outdoor stove.

Tinted windows, privacy curtain, interior lights and roof vent. Manual included! Call 250-342-2066/ 403869-2040/ 403-880-0151.

For Sale

Lake and mountain views.

Location: Wilder Subdivision, end of cul-de-sac road. Very private.

NO BUILDING COMMITMENT. OPTIONS: BUILD A HOME/COTTAGE 2/3 OR 4-PLEX. $249,900 OBO — No HST. 910-15A Crescent.

Call Bonnie-Lou: 250-342-6899 or email: escape@sunsationsdayspa.com For sale in Edgewater, 11.254 acres with older home, 3 connections for town water. Asking $500,000. 250845-2566.

Stunning lake view lot in Bella Vista Estates. Fantastic amenities including gated entrance, several creeks, beautiful community centre. Discounted to $199,000 for 0.69 acres of paradise. Bob: 403-861-2309.

Ranch, Farm, or Eco Lodge on spectacular bluff above ¼ mile river frontage. 120 acres with canoe landing, nearby site for level airstrip. Municipal water, 3 phrase power available. Gravel road to Hwy. 95. In Edgewater fire protection district. Edgewater Developments: 250-347-9660. www.edgeh20.com.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2002 Winfield Mobile Home occupied for 4 years. Good condition. Must be moved! Porch and propane tank included. $50,000. 250-342-6188.

1996 Legacy mobile home in Canal Flats F/S, W/D, D/W, wood stove.

Also has propane heat. Asking $55,000. Please call after 6 p.m.

250-417-0389 or 250-421-7085.

1995 mobile home 1,500 sq. ft.

Offers and trades considered. Must be moved! Call 250-342-8334.

Must sell! Mobile home in Invermere area. Excellent condition 14x78 ft. 2-bdrm, 2-bath home. $65,000 open to offers. Call 250763-7879 or 250-214-7879.

MISC. FOR SALE For sale by owner! $434,000 1600-15th Avenue, Invermere. .37 acres, 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath, 5 min. from schools/downtown.

Newly renovated. Contact Katie: 250-341-5941, or Gerry: 250-342-0840. Visit www. mountainlivinghome.ca for more details.

Edgewater 1300 sq. ft. home with undeveloped basement 2-bath, 2-bdrm with attached deck & carport. $254,900. To view, call 250-347-9813.

3-bdrm house on a large, treed, fullyfenced yard. 2-baths, 2 appliances, close to amenities. $369,000 No HST. Call 250-341-5486.

3-bdrm, nearly new Radium town home. #25- 4878 Ridge Road. Fully developed with walkout basement, garage, heat pump, wood trim throughout, custom window coverings. No HST. $319,000 Phone 250-342-0183.

Edgewater 2-bdrm, 2-bath townhouse. Renovated inside and out. 5 appliances, Many extras. $169,900. $5,000 down and assumable. Call 250-347-2144.

CONDO FOR SALE Ski to your door, fully furnished 1-bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 Firm. Call 250-3426858 after 6 p.m.

pets Registered 13-year old POA Buckskin mare and 8-year old daughter Roan by her side. Both have excellent disposition, great temperament. Would like to keep together. Asking $3,500. Call 250342-8334.

Quality Top Soil and Manure.

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

Hot tub rentals — week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922.

302V8 + 3-SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR too many extras to list. Best Offer. 250-341-7393.

700R Chevy Transmission, custom built. Originally paid $3,000. Best offer. 250-341-7393.

13 ft. flatbed, single axle trailer, newly restored, with propane tank holder. $500. 250-342-9650.

Small sailboats for sale. To view call 250-342-3888.

Jennifer’s Raspberries are ready in Edgewater. You pick or I pick. Phone 250-347-6334 to book.

Zehnder Local Beef Steaks, smokies, and more. Available at Grants Foods 503 7th Ave, Invermere.

Antique McClary Yukon triple wood heater with nickel plated trim. Very unique and in excellent condition.

Phone 250-342-6349 to view.

2005 Scooter 600cc Honda Silverwing. Original owner. Very well maintained and in good condition. 23,000 km. Excellent gas mileage. Tops out at 200 km/per hr. $4,500 OBO. 250-341-3453 or 403402-7013.

Tanning bed for sale — Sun Dash Pro 1. Excellent used condition. $5,000 OBO. Contact 250-341-1143.

2000 John Deere 270 skid steer.

1,700 hours. Asking $20,000.

Trades welcome. Call 250-3428334.

8-foot, 1 person fibreglass canoe, only used once. $150. Call 250-3426043 after 6 p.m.

rec. vehicles FOR SALE 1992 Coleman Fleetwood Sequoia Americana. This is a top of the line tent trailer in excellent condition.

Sleeps 6, queen bed, dbl. bed, and fold down table/bench. All cabinets, flooring, and 3-burner stove in excellent condition. Comes with propane bottles and battery carrying case. Tires in good shape and includes 1 spare. $3,000. Call 250-342-7692.

recreational vehicles for sale

DIRT BIKE & ATV SERVICE SPECIALS All makes and Models - Snow Plows, Klim Clothing, Avalanche Gear • SERVICE • PARTS • SALES • RENTALS

Supplying Parts and Service for all makes and models.

Located Invermere Cross Roads beside Tim Hortons

250-342-3350 • www.bpmotorsports.ca

vehicles FOR SALE 2001 Astro Mini Van with ladder, racks and shelving $5,100. 2003 Astro Mini Van with ladder, racks and shelving $4,900. 250-3420183.

1997 2.7 L V6 Honda Accord EXR. Leather interior, great condition, very clean. Power doors, mirrors, and driver seat. Comes with NEW all-season tires and set of 4 winter tires. $4,500 OBO. 250-270-9421.

1992 MPV Van automatic. 250,000 kms. $800. 2000 Ford Diesel F350, 4x4, 350,000 kms. $5,200. Call 250342-8334.

SERVICES Hire a Local Professional for your Kitchen Renovation

nt

e m t s e v n I

A kitchen renovation will increase the appeal and value of your home or cabin more than any other type of renovation. That’s why Legacy Kitchens only hires the best, professionally trained kitchen design experts

Whether you’re renovating your home or a vacation getaway, trust a local professional kitchen designer who knows your area.

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

FRESH KITCHEN THINKING

#5-492 Arrow Road Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

Karin Engler legacybc@telus.net 250-342-3577

www.legacykitchens.com/invermere

36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

vehicles FOR SALE

MUST SELL! 1995 Grumman C3500, 6.5 litre, diesel, runs great. 202,000 kms. Needs some work. $1,400 OBO. Call 250-347-2144.

1997 4 cylinder, clean, white Honda Accord for sale. No rust, non-smoker, no accidents, 4-door.

Power mirrors, windows and locks.

Dual air bags, A/C, sunroof and new brakes & rotors. Good rubber + snow tires, FWD and rear defrost.

Good running order. 2nd owner, driven by senior. $1,500 OBO. Must sell! Call 250-688-7677.

1986 CHEVY ½ TON, no motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best Offer.

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

2000 Chev Silverado Z71 pkg.

Loaded, leather, 211,000 kms, snow tires. $7,400 OBO. Call 250342-7547.

0

business FOR SALE Anglz Hair and Tanning Studio is a full service hair salon that has been in business for over 16 years.

Turn key operations that include all hair services, tanning, pedicures, manicures, waxing and gel nails.

Serious inquiries only! Call Maria at 250-342-3227.

camping STAY VACATION

August 12, 2011

services

services

help wanted

Piano Lessons!

Any Age, Any Grade. Play for enjoyment, recitals or exams.

Linda Hookinson ARCT/LTCL. Call 250-342-9286

“I purchased a retractable screen door and it works great!

Professionally installed and the price was affordable. DougFairmont” Save 10% off Phantom Retractable Screens for Doors, Windows & Large openings www.phantomscreens.com Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today Free In-Home Consultation 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”

Babysitter required 5 p.m.- 9p.m. for 2 children. Ages 1 and 3. Call 250-342-8308.

Renew & Restore Professional Tile and Grout Cleaning, Re-grouting, Repair and Sealing of Tile, Grout, Slate, and Stone. Commercial and Residential 35 Years Experience New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

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 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.

Bring the entire family and enjoy lake front RV Camping on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Or book your stay in a brand new deluxe cabin with all the amenities.

For Reservations: LAKESHORE RESORT & CAMPGROUND

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in 1 hour! Serving the Valley since 2006.

Call 250-688-0213.

services

LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work @ #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696.

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

ODD JOBS ENT. HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 250-342-3569

250 342 6352

Red Rock Contracting Masonry Work, Riverrock Walls, Glassblocks Etc. . . Tile and Slate, Installations, Interlocking Paving Stones, Retaining Wall Systems, Repairs Etc. . . For Estimates Call 250-341-6869.

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

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and Steel Sharpening Services. Carbide Saw Re-Tipping.

Saw-Blades Router-Bits, PlannerKnives, Hole-Saws, Ice Auger Blades, Knives, Scissors, and Much More. 250-341-5447, 345 Blair St. Athalmer.

Cleaning Service Commercial & Residential Free! From chemicals.

Free! From viruses & germs.

Call 250-342-2509 Hair Flairs and Feathers on sunny days at The Back Yard Grill. Also available for pirthday parties. Call Teresa: 250-342-7264.

Tutoring – Get a jump on school, Science and Math. $15/hr, min. 2 hours. Bill Thompson, 250-3426647.

House Sitters available October 15, 2011-April 15, 2012. Experienced, pet-friendly, responsible, trustworthy. Will pay heat and hydro.

Rent/remuneration negotiable.

References available. Call Ian or Stephanie at 250-342-1648.

Universal chair covers for rent black or white. Perfect for special occasions and weddings. $1.50/each. Call 250342-3399 for more info.

Oriental Palace Restaurant requires F/T and P/T servers. Apply to Joyce 250-342-8308.

The Old Salzburg Restaurant is now accepting applications for Front End Positions and Kitchen Positions. If interested please contact Franz or Scott 250-347-6553.

The Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association is currently seeking P/T or F/T recreational Level 1 or Level 2 coaches. Flexible hours 3-30 hrs per week starting in September.

If interested please contact: echanler@shaw.ca or Erin at 250341-7003.

Radium Resort is currently accepting applications for the following full and part-time positions: Housekeepers, front desk agents agents, guest service agents, cooks, prep cooks, servers, and cart attendants. Please submit resume to info@radiumresort.com or apply in person to the front desk.

RadiumResort.com. 250-347-9311.

The Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for P/T clerk position. Applications must have Serving it Right Certificate, be physically fit, reliable, and able to work flexible shifts (including evenings & weekends). Apply with resume in person to the Radium Liquor Store beside Horse Thief Pub & Eatery or by email to horsetheifpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Pole Climber to install osprey nest near Fairmont. Bob, 403-861-2309.

Laborers/Carpenters helper needed immediately. Must have a D/L. Wage dependant on experience.

250-342-2053 Pip’s Country Store is looking for one permanent P/T employee to work weekends. Must be honest, energetic and self motivated.

Please drop off in person.

Kitchen helper and server with previous experience required at The Black Forest Restaurant. Drop of resume or call 250-342-9417.

The MDG Group of companies is recruiting for a Clerical position for its Invermere Head Office.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and often work in an unsupervised environment. A working knowledge of Simply Accounting and Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Duties for the position include Accounts Payable and general office duties. Knowledge of the construction industry is an asset but not mandatory.

Initially, the position will be part-time with the opportunity to grow into a full time position.

MDG is a dynamic and growing General Contracting company. The company offers a competitive compensation package and health benefits.

Forward resumes to info@mdgcontracting.ca

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Family Resource Centre Duties: Provide a program of support, information and referrals to help strengthen the family unit, and to help resolve identified issues that are placing children at risk, in accordance with the agency’s contract with the Ministry for Children and Families. Referrals from the Ministry for Children and Families are to be given first priority. This position requires staff to provide support to families in their homes in our catchment area from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 15, 2011.

We are hiring for the following positions:

· Servers · Night Auditor/Cleaner Copper Point Resort is the newest luxury four season destination located in Invermere, BC. We are looking for those strong candidates who are energetic and passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience.

We are committed to bringing together the industry’s best talent to create a diverse team of innovative thinkers.

All those applying must be able to have fun!

Resumes can be emailed to careers@copperpointresort.com, faxed to 250-341-4001 or dropped off to 760 Cooper Road.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37

August 12, 2011

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER Family Resource Centre Duties: Provide a community-based program of outreach, education for healthy life choices, counselling to at-risk youth between 13 and 18 years of age, and parent-teen mediation.

Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., August 15, 2011.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions to start immediately (seasonal or permanent): • • • • •

Cooks Servers Groundspeople Golf Shop Attendants Housekeeping

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

fairmonthotsprings.com

JOB POSTING

Panorama Mountain Village is currently recruiting for the following year round positions;

Reservations Agent Duties: - Provide accurate quotes and information to our guests via phone and online inquires and complete all reservations - Work with multi resort systems for scheduling and booking package components - Assist with reporting and data input or any other daily tasks as needed Requirements: - Post secondary education - 1 year of reservations call centre experience, experience working multi phone/ computer systems - Previous experience in the hospitality industry - Able to work weekends and varied hours Wage - $10.33-$12.45 + commission

Guest Services Manager Duties: - To ensure quality daily operation of the Guest Services Desk, Ticket Office and Validation including system maintenance, training, reporting, staff scheduling, payroll, maintenance of cash control systems - Be responsible for pricing, building and maintaining all ticket, season pass and activity products - Work closely with the Mountain Friend Co-coordinator to oversee the Mountain Friend program which is comprised of over 40 volunteers - Participate in management planning sessions including budgeting, target setting, business plans, etc Requirements: - Post secondary College/University, in relation to recreation or business hospitality - Min of 2 years previous hospitality management experience - Administrative experience in systems set up and training - Intermediate to advanced computer skills in relation to Point of Sale systems, Resort ticketing program (RTP) and Microsoft applications - Experience in coordinating volunteers Wage: $34,000 - $38,000 To view full job descriptions please visit us at www.panoramaresort.com/employment and apply on-line.

Maintenance Manager

Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role, a Certificate in Building Environmental Systems, and/or other related education, experience and working knowledge of all maintenance trades including building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, painting and carpentry, the ability to grasp, lift or carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight, strong organizational and planning skills, excellent English written and verbal communication skills and the flexibility to work during the night, weekends and holidays.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Outside Sales Representative (Marketing Associate) District Sales Manager 2011-2012 opportunities

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Outside Sales Representative At the heart of our customer relationships is our ability to listen to our customers’ needs and respond with tools that help them succeed. Sysco continues to invest in building strong customer relationships and we see the return in a high level of customer loyalty and market share that continues to grow. The key to this growth is our team of Sales Representatives; each committed to providing the exceptional level of service and innovative solutions that differentiate Sysco in the marketplace.

Opportunities exist in: East Kootenays (Cranbrook, Golden, Fernie and Radium) Requirements: • Post-secondary education in a business related field • Outside sales and/or foodservice/hospitality experience beneficial.

• Must thrive in a high energy customer service environment • PC skills and e-commerce knowledge • Own vehicle and valid operator’s license required.

If you love the food industry, can walk the talk and have what it takes to share your enthusiasm with others, start your career at Sysco today! We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations... and we have the best training in the business.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter & resume quoting: HR – MAT- 12K, to: Attn: Human Resources at: hr.calgary@cgy.sysco.ca Sysco Calgary – Winner of the 2009 & 2010 Sysco weCare Community Award.

Proud winner of the 2011 Volunteer Calgary Award – Leaders In Employee Volunteering Committed to Employment Equity.

Inspiring Careers Start Here.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the resort Maintenance Department, and maintaining solid working relationships with all other departments, you will foster an environment of open and effective communication and team accomplishment. The ideal candidate will be results driven and able to work effectively under pressure. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for: • Ensuring a comprehensive resort-wide preventative maintenance program is maintained • General repairs to the building, interior, exterior, furniture, fixtures, HVAC, boilers, fridge/freezers, pumps, motors, systems and others including plumbing, carpentry, welding, audio/visual equipment, painting, and electrical • Upkeep of all lodge grounds, including lawn and garden maintenance • Maintaining budgets, including inputting expenditures into the budgetary system and managing payroll • Gathering quotations, preparing purchase orders and overseeing contractors • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety, fire, and other government regulations • Participating as a member of several resort committee teams • Evaluating, training, and developing maintenance staff

POSITION: REPORTS TO: POSTING DATE:

Une

carrière stimulante qui commence chez nous.

Visitor Experience Manager IV (PM 07) Indeterminate Employment Opportunity (Existing Resources) Lake Louise, Yoho & Kootenay Field Unit $87,618 – $103,130 per year (*Salary under review*) To Apply please visit our website:

www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers Gestionnaire, Expérience du visiteur IV – PM-7 Possibilité d’emploi d’une durée indéterminée (ressources existantes) Unité de gestion du secteur de Lake Louise et des parcs nationaux Yoho et Kootenay De 87 618 $ à 103 130 $ par année (*salaire en cours de révision*) Pour présenter une demande, visitez notre site sur les carrières :

www.pc.gc.ca/carrierespm

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

fairmonthotsprings.com

Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday. Call Gayle at 250-341-6299 to place your classified.

38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

a All you c n eat at

Invermere

August 12, 2011

Breakfast

M s r a e rket m r a F

By Shawn Wernig Pioneer Staff There is a lot of talk these days about 100-mile diets, organic food and eating fads, but often in our daily lives it is difficult to put these ideas into practice. But eating in an eco-friendly, community-conscious way is surprisingly easy when you live in this abundant valley; it just takes the will to do it.

The Invermere Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday mornings from June to September, is the best way to track down food that has not travelled the globe to make it onto your plate. By paying the market a visit, you can support local growers, your community, and provide your body with the nutrient-rich foods.

I set out this past Saturday to buy local ingredients and make myself a breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Pioneer team encourages you to accept our challenge: go out and create a plate, or an entire day’s worth of meals from the market.

Patty’s Greenhouse sells many varieties of vegetables, herbs and fruits. Try some Patty Pan squash, or the delightfully sweet Walla Walla onions.

(1 serving) • 2 large eggs • 4 Gwinner’s Country Butcher turkey breakfast sausages • 1 patty pan squash, sliced • 2 slices Chisel Peak multi-grain toast, buttered • Kicking Horse Coffee, with cream and sugar • 1 peach, cored & sliced • Walla Walla onion stalks, sliced

A healthy and hearty breakfast, perfect for kicking off a day in the mountains. In a twist on the classic breakfast, use the buttery-textured pattypan squash in place of hash browns.

Start by grinding up some Kicking Horse Coffee and setting a fresh pot to brew while you prepare the rest. Fry up the Gwinner’s Country Butcher turkey sausages while frying the sliced squash with a dab of butter in another pan on low heat.

Slice up some of Andi Schoni’s renowned Chisel Peak multigrain, if you were lucky enough to get some before it sells out (get there early!), and start toasting.

When the squash is tender, remove from the heat and pre-heat your egg pan, then fry the eggs over a high heat. When the eggs are done, the sausages should be close behind.

Plate and serve with a freshly sliced peach, and some sliced Walla Walla onion garnishing the squash.

Lunch

Preparation

Blueberry-beet green salad (1 serving) • 1 cup beet greens • 1-2 cloves of Spanish Roja garlic • Blueberries • 1/4 sliced Walla Walla onion • 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar • Olive oil • 1 egg • Salt and sugar

A refreshingly sweet lunch, high in anti-oxidants and essential vitamins, which pairs extremely well with sandwiches.

Hard boil an egg, and set a small pot on medium heat to reduce two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.

If you haven’t reduced vinegar before, it’s ready when it loses it’s “vinegary” taste, and reaches syrupy consistency.

Roughly chop the beet greens, removing as much stalk as preferred. Fry over a medium heat with one teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of salt and two teaspoons of water for 5-7 minutes, or until greens are tender.

Add water as needed.

Quick fry on high heat some thinly sliced Spanish Roja garlic until crispy.

Drain beet greens of excess water. Plate greens on a bed of blueberries, and garnish with sliced Walla Walla, reduced balsamic vinegar, and fried garlic.

Dinner

Preparation

Steak with zucchini confit (1 serving)

Garlic lovers rejoice! You’ve got a dozen different varieties of garlic and a knowledgeable grower in the local area. Check out Vampire Garlic for a bloody good selection.

Andi Schoni, a local artisan bread master, runs a very popular stall at the Invermere Farmer’s Market. The sometimes outrageous queue does nothing to deter his fans. Get there early!

Rocky Mountain breakfast

Preparation

1 clove garlic 1 Walla Walla onion 2 zucchinis 2 patty pan squash 1 beef strip loin steak 4 beets Flour Thyme and rosemary

Welcome in the harvest season with this earthy dinner choice. While you may not be able to find a butcher stall at the Farmer’s Market throughout the summer, sometimes on offer is locally-raised Zehnder Beef (also found at Grant’s Foods) or swing by Konig Meat & Sausage Co. for other choices.

Start by pre-boiling the beets until tender, then drop them in cold water and skin them before chopping into halves. Marinate the steak in the fridge for a minimum of two hours with peppercorns, salt, rosemary and olive oil.

Dice the onions, garlic and squash into small chunks. Fry over low heat until tender, then spice with rosemary and thyme, plus salt and pepper to taste. In a separate pan fry the beet halves with a pinch of sugar, until they caramelize slightly.

Barbecue the steak with your favourite sauce until it reaches the desired doneness. Cooking times vary depending on thickness.

As a garnish, fry some thinly sliced and lightly floured Walla Walla in oil until crispy.

Photos by Shawn Wernig

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

August 12, 2011

Valley Churches

FAITH

See God in others

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church July was a very difficult month for me, and it really made me reflect on life in general.

Much of that reflection was on my own mortality, a fair amount focused on my faith and the strength of that faith, and some was focused on the things that I observe almost daily in our society.

On July 2nd my beloved dog, Lady, was killed while crossing the street in front of the church, and on the 13th I received the news that my mother has lung cancer.

Then on the 17th I lost my footing on a steep staircase and fell over the banister to the floor and hurt my foot. I have seriously considered staying in the rectory and not coming out just to protect myself from further hurt!

Even through these things I have been reminded that God is merciful and loving. That throughout awful (and painful) trials God is present to us in the people, the Sacraments and in the discipline of prayer; God will never abandon us. Can we say the same about our fidelity toward God? Recently, I went to the hot springs and was completely shocked by a conversation that I heard in which every second or third word was a profanity, spoken in public with no regard for anyone who was present. Later, on the deck of the pool, a couple of young women were arguing over a towel and one of them called the other an awful name.

Each person has a dignity that may never be taken away. To speak to one another in an unkind or disrespectful manner shows a profound disregard for God and our brother or sister; in fact, it demonstrates a degree of separation from others that reflects, perhaps, the separation from God which is what Hell really is.

God has made us in love, gave us all we have, and showed us the way home; do we understand this? I thank all who have prayed for me this month: you reflect Christ to those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.

Serving up smiles Hayley MacDonald serves up some delicious barbecue at The Backyard Grill. You can find pulled pork, Jamaican jerked chicken, freshlymade, juicy hamburgers and other BBQ favourites at the Backyard Grill, located next to Lake Auto on Main Street in Invermere.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, August 14th, 10:30 a.m.: JOINT SERVICE... with other valley churches at Kinsmen Beach...

7 p.m.: “SING and CELEBRATE”...at L.W.A.C. You are welcome to join us for a time of singing the great hymns of the faith; fellowship; and refreshments.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Interim Priest In Charge, Katherine Hough 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Father John Kellogg Saturday: 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 James 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 Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night 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

Selkirk TV & Appliances Ltd. “Serving you since 1971” MAIN STREET • INVERMERE (250) 342-6415

WHAT GOES INTO the MIND TM COMES OUT in a LIFE

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

Photo by Dave Sutherland

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

www.cancer.ca

40 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 12, 2011

Let’s Play 9!

Every day in August at Riverside & Mountainside Golf Courses 9 holes Riverside including power cart just $45* 9 holes Mountainside including power cart just $35* *Plus applicable tax.