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By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff A Windermere family is saddened after vandals destroyed a tree recently planted in the memory of their son. Keith and Betti Carscadden unexpectedly lost their son Jay, 34, last year. A few months ago the family joined together with friends and planted a $700 linden tree at the public beach in Windermere in his memory. Jay was an avid swimmer, and often swam from the beach’s shoreline. Earlier in the summer, more than 20
friends and family gathered for a swim in Jay’s honour, and posed for photos in front of the tree. Keith and Betti were shocked to learn that sometime during the evening of August 11th, someone snapped the beautiful tree in half, leaving the main foliage hanging to the ground. “It’s a shock and a sadness,” Keith said. “It’s just such a senseless act. Because it has such a special meaning to us it is especially difficult. But I guess that’s life.” Anyone with information about the destruction of the tree is asked to contact the local RCMP.
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50-hectare fire burns in Kootenay National Park By Kelsey Verboom, Pioneer Staff Plumes of smoke poured from Octopus Mountain in Kootenay National Park on August 12th, when a forest fire flared up during hot afternoon temperatures. The fire was reported to parks staff at 6:30 p.m. on August 12th, and by midmorning on August 14th had reached 50 hectares in size. The blaze was likely caused by lightening strikes earlier in the week, and lay dormant until hot temperatures caused it to flare up, said Julia Millen, Fire Communications Officer for Parks Canada. Octopus Mountain is located near the Simpson monument on Highway 93, next to the Simpson River and near the border to Assiniboine Provincial Park. Despite its mid-park location, people phoned in reporting seeing the fire’s smoke column from as far away as Sunshine Mountain Village near Banff, Alberta. The fire has caused the closure of the Simpson River trail, the Simpson River
and Lachine Creek drainage basins to the National Park Boundary, as well as closures in Assiniboine Provincial Park. As of August 14th, fire crews from Parks Canada, B.C. Parks, and the province’s Wildfire Management branch were assessing the scene. Two helicopters and two initial attack crews from Kootenay National Park were watching the fire, with additional crews from Banff expected to join if needed. The smoke column, which was originally blowing towards Canmore, will likely change direction with an upcoming shift in winds, pushing the smoke southeast, Ms. Millen said. Upcoming weather forecasts included the possibility of more lightning, so crews will be on the lookout for new fires, she added. There are currently two other small blazes (two hectares maximum) burning in Kootenay National Park on Mt. Sinclair. The Octopus Mountain fire is the eighth and largest fire in the national park this year. For ongoing updates, go to www. ABLAZE – A lightning-caused fire in Kootenay National Park (pictured on August 13th) pc.gc.ca/kootenay. grew to 50 hectares in two days. Photo by Alan Dibb/Parks Canada
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By Kelsey Verboom , Pioneer Staff A large mudslide in Fairmont last month was big enough that affected Fairmont homeowners now qualify for financial help from the province to mop up the mess. More than a dozen individual residences (excluding resort properties) were damaged by debris flow, said Loree Duczek of the Regional District of East Kootenay. Thanks to an application made by the re-
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• On August 9th, Columbia Valley Detachment members were advised that a window was damaged at the Fairmont Gas Plus business overnight. The window was not broken and entry was not gained into the store. Video surveillance footage is being reviewed by staff. • On August 9th, four youths were reported to be in a garage in the Athalmer area. Not realizing what the youths were up to, the owner contacted the police and waited with the youths until police arrived. After speaking to the youths, police learned that they were admiring an older car in the garage and went in for a closer look. They were cooperative throughout the incident, and everyone agreed that the best course of action is to speak with the owners first. • On August 10th, RCMP received a report that a utility trailer was stolen from the 4800 block of Timber Ridge Rd. The theft of the white,1988 homemade trailer would have happened between July 31st and August 3rd. • On August 11th, the Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of the theft of two quads and an Alumina trailer from the 1300 block of Industrial Rd #3. The stolen quads are a 2009 Polaris Razor and 2005 Kodiac 450. The detachment has received a number of complaints of thefts of quads in the area. Anyone with information, please contact the local detachment or Crime Stoppers. • On August 12th at 2:50 p.m., two kayaks were reported stolen from a buoy near the 1300 block, Stoddart, in Windermere. One kayak is yellow and white, and the second is blue. • On August 12th at 9:50 p.m., RCMP members were called to a disturbance at a residence on Pine Tree Road in Invermere. A 23-year-old man visiting from Calgary was found to be highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance to the point that police were called to prevent things from escalating. Unfortunately, the man’s behaviour continued, and he confronted the police, which resulted in his arrest. The man has been charged with obstruction and will appear in Invermere provincial court in November. • The police boat was on the water this past weekend. A number of boats were checked for compliance. A group of youths were checked and warned about fishing licences. They were then advised that there were no fish in the lake. • Backcountry patrols: Cst. Tim Harper, an active
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outdoorsman who enjoys exploring the backcountry, went on a four-day backcountry patrol with a park warden in Kootenay National Park. The pair were checking on issues related to the Federal Contravention Act, which is seldom used by police, but frequently used by park wardens. Seven violation tickets were issued for camping without a permit. A number of backcountry users were checked, and all appreciated the fact that the warden and police were present in the backcountry. Man up If I’m not trying to give lessons or pass on life skills to young people from a police officer’s viewpoint (or give hockey related lessons), I like to give “man up” lessons to the younger generation. Case in point: while I was seated in a women’s clothing store waiting for my wife, Bev, to try on some outfits, a young boy aged 10-12 came in with his mother. He sat near me, also waiting, and from his demeanor I could tell he wasn’t very happy with his present situation. I got his attention and started a conversation with him. I started with, “Listen bud, it doesn’t get any better; get used to it.” Gave him a couple of pointers. Number 1: when your mom comes out, regardless of what she’s wearing or regardless of your opinion, you tell her it looks great. Number 2: for every dollar my wife spends in these stores I get 25 cents on the dollar at the Pro Bass store. You have to figure out what your angle is. At that moment my wife came out of the changeroom and looked over for my approval. My immediate answer was, “No, not good, don’t like it.” Back she goes to try another dress. I looked over at the young boy and realized he was probably confused with how my answer related to rule number 1. So I explained rule number 3: every now and then a man has to have the moxie (not the word I used) to tell the truth. His mom came out and all went well. Mom could see that we were in conversation and I could only imagine how their conversation went when they departed. The mom probably asked what he and the man in the store were talking about and this kid’s reply was probably something along the lines of, “When I grow up, I’m going to have the moxie to tell you the truth.”
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Local hunter and trapper, Bert Schofield, smokes a pipe while posing with an impressive rack of antlers, after bagging an elk sometime during the 1920s. Mr. Schofield lived in Windermere. If you have any more information or memories about this photograph, email news@ cv-pioneer.com.
By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff
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Like some of the Olympics more scandalized athletes, I have a serious addiction. Not to steroids or performance enhancing drugs, but to the Games. This year’s London Olympics were no exception. I eagerly followed TV coverage daily, watched specials on athletes from all over the world, found myself tearing up when athletes hoisted their arms in victory, and even checked out the online social media posts by athletes. I just couldn’t get enough Games. There are many elements to this epic sporting event that hook viewers, but for me, the number-one reason I watch is for the fun of seeing Olympic athletes who aren’t famous and who come from small places, win major accolades for their countries. I guess it’s the small-town girl in me, but the stories that captivate me the most are those like 23-year-old David Rudisha, a Maasai tribesman who trains on a rocky, dirt track in rural Kenya and ran to a gold medal finish in the 800-metre race. Or the U.S.’s Missy Franklin, a 17-year-old swimmer who trains in her town’s too-small pool so she can stay close to home, yet brought back five medals for her country. These stories, and many others like them, highlight that small towns can be the perfect breeding ground for top-level athletes. Just look at local famed winter Olympian Manuel Osborne-Paradis and up-and-comer Ben Thomson. These boys grew up in places with populations of less than 10,000 people, yet the supportive, hardworking atmosphere of the Columbia Valley helped shape them into world-class skiers. Although winter sports tend to be Canadians’ cup of tea when it comes to the Olympics, there is absolutely no reason why young athletes swimming laps in Lake Windermere won’t one day be wearing the maple leaf on an Olympic podium.
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Words from the Web Editor’s note: the following comment was posted on our website (www.columbiavalleypioneer. com) from a reader who was responding to a story in the August 10th edition, ‘Invermere dives into new lake zoning regulations.’ The District of Invermere is currently exploring proposed zoning changes to the portions of Lake Windermere’s shoreline that fall within district boundaries.
I think it would be great if Invermere implemented similar rules as the Columbia Lake beach/ boat launch. Having people pay a small free to launch seems to really keep the area under control. I would also be all for having people pay for parking at the beach much like Columbia Lake. This would provide more than enough funds to be able to hire somebody to keep the area under control (dogs/booze). ~ Ryan Browning
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LETTERS Reader spins hydro theories Dear Editor: Gordon Campbell once referred to BC Hydro as a “jewel.” Now, virtually bankrupt, BC’s jewel has become a burden around the necks of hydro ratepayers. What happened? Government colluders and self-interest money vultures have schemed a way into your wallet—via your hydro bill. That’s what. Alarms should have rung when Campbell snuck BC Hydro’s purchase and billing departments to offshore Ireland, far away from prying eyes. After faking an energy crisis, Campbell passed the Clean Energy Act. This act enabled wealthy insiders to become Independent Power Producers (IPPs). These IPP’s signed lucrative contracts to sell spring-runoff power to BC Hydro — at rates far above market value. BC Hydro is obliged to buy this power, even though they don’t need it. Cost increases end up on your hydro bill. The nearly one-billion dollar Smart Meter program goes on your hydro bill, too. A billion dollars — one-thousand
million-dollar bills — for a wireless network to blanket our province in microwaves — for only one purpose: deferential billing. A billion dollars on a private, single purpose, hi-tech network — for your meter — when many hydro customers are still on dial-up? A billion dollars could probably have wired all of BC with safe, multi-purpose, fibre-optics. More concerning, smart meter emissions may be harmful. Health and genetic effects of extended exposure to near microwave radiation, especially on the young, has not been fully tested. You will test it. The Clark/Campbell government, combined with private corporate sapsuckers, have even grander plans for your wallet: the coming, unneeded, conspired without oversight, $8-billion Site C Peace River hydro project. Keep your eye on it. It could be the most lucrative “jewel” heist ever.
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Researcher susses out Canal Flats’ energy level By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff A valley town is the site of a scientific study to garner a greener grid. Liz Brennan, a Masters of Science student in sustainable energy development at the University of Calgary, is looking to make Canal Flats the topic of her research thesis on building a community energy system. Ms. Brennan is concentrating her research on Canal Flats because the town represents a traditional Canadian small town and has several natural benefits when it comes to renewable power. She wants to be able to apply her research to other small towns that could also benefit from a green grid. “Canal Flats has tons of wind on Columbia Lake and the Kootenay River is right there,” she said. “In terms of looking at renewable energy there are a lot of possibilities.” A community energy system is an electricity grid that is powered by renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power, and is built close to where electricity is being used. Such systems are designed to service smaller communities that are separated from urban areas and require less power. The close proximity of the energy sources help to save energy by cutting power line loss, which results from transporting energy over long distances. When power is generated at a traditional power plant, it has to travel on large transmission lines and is then reduced to run along smaller distribution lines in towns and cities, and further to enter a home, Ms. Brennan said. Every time a power line is reduced energy is lost. “If you only have to transfer electricity from a couple of kilometres away then you are looking at a one to two per cent line loss instead of 10 to 20 per cent,” Ms. Brennan said. “It is not that it is that much of a problem per-
se, but I think a community energy system is just a better way to create energy.” Ms. Brennan will be entering all of the data that she collects on Canal Flats into the Renewable Energy Technology Screen software, which is a free program published by Natural Resources Canada. The software is designed to allow researchers a chance to look at the feasibility of putting towns like Canal Flats on a green grid. The software measures cost, energy requirements and climate, to find out if a project is capable of going ahead. Along with looking at the financial and technical aspects of green energy, Ms. Brennan is also factoring in the human equation. She will be interviewing random households in Canal Flats and discussing how they would like to see energy produced in the future. “We will hopefully be able to pinpoint what conditions need to be met for a community to proceed with a project like this,” Ms. Brennan said. “We want to find what values the community holds that must be respected in order for a development to go ahead that everyone is on board with.” Community energy systems would not be a major change for the valley because looking for ways to save power and cut costs are already common in the area. “The Canfor mill in Radium is using a combined heating process for drying wood and Skookumchuk is using a steam turbine for electricity as a byproduct of their process,” the researcher said. “In terms of interest there is a lot of potential already in the valley because people are already finding out ways of making processes more efficient.” Expect to see Ms. Brennan around Canal Flats during the upcoming weeks, as she seeks out alternative energy solutions for the community. For information, email ekbrenna@ucalgary.ca.
In brief: District of Invermere Pioneer Staff • At a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 31st, Invermere Council voted to keep future meetings of the town’s Urban Deer Management Advisory Committee private, in order to protect members from disruptions from the public. All of the minutes of the deer committee will come forward for the review of the public at four quarterly Committee of the Whole meetings. The decision to exclude the public from regular deer committee meetings was designed to keep the group progressing. “Considering the way that the Invermere Deer
Protection Organization has handled itself in the past, I don’t think it would be helpful to have them show up and be very disruptive to the committee,” said Councillor Paul Denchuk. • Council spoke with Kerri-Anne Thomas about the Invermere Rotary Club’s plan to build a spray park facility in Invermere. “Rotary is trying to raise the money and the west end of Kinsmen beach has been the area identified for the site,” said Mayor Gerry Taft. Councillor Denchuk is the district’s project liaison and will work with Rotary to look at feasibility.
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Bear activity causes Development denied new trail rules By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff
By Kelsey Verboom, Pioneer Staff A popular hiking and running trail in Kootenay National Park must now be hiked in groups, due to close bear encounters on the trail. The Kindersley-Sinclair trail, a 17.3-kilometre loop route less than 10 minutes from Radium, has been the site of frequent bear activity during the past few years. On back-to-back days, August 7th and 8th, hikers and a Parks Canada trail maintenance crew encountered a grizzly bear at close range on the trail. The trail is often in areas with poor sightlines; hikers cross through several avalanche slopes; and the trail frequently runs near the creek, which are all factors that can contribute to bear run-ins. In addition, since 2009, 11 bear encounters have been reported along the hiking route, and the trail has been closed or under bear warning during the summer
months for a combined total of 137 days. This summer, rather than closing the trail altogether, staff at Kootenay National Park are implementing a rule that hikers must be in a close-knit group of four or more people. The tactic has never before been used in Kootenay Park, but is a successful strategy in Yoho and Banff National Parks, said Omar McDadi, Communications Officer for Parks Canada. “The Kindersley-Sinclair trail is one of the greater hikes in Kootenay National Park,” Mr. McDadi said. “We didn’t want to close the trail, because we’ve done that a lot during the past few years. This is a good way to be able to maintain hiking opportunities in the area.” Parks estimates the four-person rule, which means hiking in a group where the front and back hikers can comfortably talk to each other, will be in place until sometime around Thanksgiving.
Invermere Council found themselves in a stalemate over a controversial decision to rezone a parcel of land on the north side of the 2nd Street and 12th Avenue intersection. FRSP Holdings LTD applied to have the land zoning changed from single family homes only, to a multiple family building, so that they could build a four-family rental complex on the parcel — a plan that has never sat well with residents. At a July 17th public hearing about the rezoning application, 22 local residents attended and vehemently opposed the development. Those who were opposed cited concerns over keeping the peaceful nature of the neighbourhood, future parking conflicts, setting a precedent for development in the area, and
possible concerns over the effects on quality of life due to undesirable renters. The plan to rezone the parcel was dismissed at a regular Invermere council meeting on August 14th. At the third reading of the bylaw, Mayor Taft and Councillor Hawes voted in support of rezoning and Councillors Atterbury and Anderson voted against, which resulted in a tie that automatically defeated rezoning. Councillor Paul Denchuk removed himself from the decision due to a conflict of interest. Despite vehement opposition, the rezoning application fit well with the Official Community Plan of Invermere and the Smart Growth Principles, which are population density guides outlined in the Imagine Invermere 2030 plan.
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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Community members are helping to design the Village of Canal Flats’ first municipal flag, which the mayor is hoping to have flying by early fall. With the village’s new Columbia Discovery Centre on the verge of opening, municipal staff started the process of creating a community flag to fly alongside the national flag at the complex. The task of coming up with the ideal design has been given to community members, who have had the chance to submit their concepts to the village by mail for consideration. “Many municipalities have their own flag: it helps give a sense of identity,” said Ute Juras, Canal Flats’ Mayor. “I think the people of Canal Flats should be the ones who know what our flag should contain. “It’s more special that it comes from the community than having someone come in and design it on our behalf.” With the design submissions deadline just past on August 17th, village staff
will begin sifting through the ideas sent in by artistically minded residents. The creations will come before council for consideration at their next meeting on August 27th. “We have a very talented art crowd in the community,” Mayor Juras said. “We didn’t set any limitations; we just threw it out there and we’ll have to see what designs come back.” The process of seeking community submissions for important municipal designs is not a new one for the village. When designing the current municipal logo, the same process was followed and a design from a community member was selected to represent the village. The cost estimate for the flag is unknown at this point. The flag will be unveiled either at the opening of the village’s Discovery Centre or in a separate ceremony, Mayor Juras said. “I think one of the main reasons for doing this is it helps give the community something to be proud of, a sense of community identity,” she added. “I’m really excited to be going ahead with this and to see the finished product.”
New boundaries could expand voting area By Pioneer Staff Proposed changes to Canada’s electoral boundaries could mean that the Kootenay-Columbia voting region will increase. This year, the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia made a set of proposed changes to the province’s voting boundaries, to better reflect B.C.’s growing population. From 2001 to 2011, B.C.’s population increased from 3,907,738 to 4,400,057. The last time the province’s electoral map changed was in 2002. If the proposed changes go for-
ward, the Kootenay-Columbia region, of which David Wilks is currently the MP, could expand to include the city of Nelson, the towns of Salmo, Fruitvale, and Montrose, as well as a number of other subdivisions. The boundaries previously ended roughly midway between Creston and Trail. The changes would bring the electoral region’s population to 109,058, up from 88,026. A public hearing about the proposed changes will take place in Cranbrook on October 1st at 7 p.m. For maps and more information about the proposed changes, go to www.federal-redistribution.ca
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The band No Island will be performing at Strand’s Old House Restaurant on August 28th at 7 p.m. The Vancouver-based band describes their sound as “Indie with a classic rock twist,” and features four graduates from Capilano University’s Jazz Studies Degree program. More info: www.no-island.com. Photo submitted
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Movie Review: The Hunger Games Reviewed by Kate Irwin Being stalked through the woods, pitted against fellow teens in a cruel game of life or death is the new reality for 24 participants chosen for the Hunger Games. Plucked from obscurity, one boy and one girl are selected as champions for each of the 12 impoverished districts in the futuristic nation of Panem. They are taken to the dystopian society’s Capitol to fight to the death for the amusement of higher society. While the concept’s not entirely new, it does make for compelling viewing as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) becomes the district’s first ever volunteer, offering herself up for almost certain death in place of her younger sister, Primrose. The tough hunter is up against some strong compe“Reverse logo on darker backgrounds backgroundfrom for reference onlyimpoverished, tition. forAuseparticipant or(black “tribute” her - not part of the ”logo”):
coal-mining District 12, has not won the games for more than 20 years. In contrast, the ruthless youngsters in Districts 1 and 2 spend their childhoods training for the brutal competition, and usually emerge victorious. Having judiciously avoided the cultural juggernaut that is The Hunger Games for fear of disappointment, I’m pleased to report that this is one of those movies that really does deserve the hype. Some truly talented emerging stars, Lawrence in particular, carry the bulk of the action, with a strong adult supporting cast (Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz, etc.) adding some nice touches to the background characters. The movie’s success lies in its ability to tell a compelling story without stomping all over it with flashy effects and unnecessary explanation of what’s going on. Katniss is a stoic champion and Lawrence, who is in almost every
frame of the movie, creates a well-rounded heroine without resorting to cliché. She’s no damsel, she’s no Amazonian warrior, but her heart and determination win over the audience in the Capitol and us watching at home. In particular, the scenes with tiny, young tribute Rue, whom Katniss allies with in the arena, add some real emotional resonance and depth to an action-focused movie. Given the child-on-child brutality at its core, the actual violence in The Hunger Games is fairly muted. Even so, the PG rating here in British Columbia comes as a surprise. The subject matter is a little dark for younger viewers, but enjoyably thought-provoking for the rest of us.
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Dry Gulch Ramblers. Family-friendly (no alcohol). Adults $15, kids under 5 free. Tickets available at Meet on Higher Ground Coffee Shop, Radium Esso, Radium Market on Main or contact Karen by calling: 250-341-7987. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with Valley Forged in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331. • 7:30 p.m.: Final installment of the Chamber Music Festival concert series at Christ Trinity Church, Invermere. Featuring works of Dvorak, Brahms, and Mozart. Tickets $20 at the door. • Mexican Day at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort: a fiesta of fun with Mexican-themed specials, food, and more.
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• August 17th, 8 p.m.: Ice Age: Continental Drift. • August 18th, 20th -21st, 8 p.m.: Snow White and The Huntsman. • August 22nd - 25th, 8 p.m.: Madagascar 3 (Animated Feature).
• 9 - 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Edgewater Legion. • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers Market at Fairmont Village Mall. • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 3rd annual Edgewater Family Fun Day at Edgewater Community Hall, raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis. Children’s games, live music, silent auction, dunk tank, horse rides and BBQ lunch. For more info, contact Christina: 250-3470077.
Friday, August 17th: • 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market. For info: 250-347-9331. • 5 - 8 p.m.: Public Indoor Rock Climbing at J.A. Laird School in Invermere. $5 drop-in fee. Also Saturdays and Sundays. For info: 250-342-9413. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with John Cronin and Perry Jacobson in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250347-9331.
Saturday, August 18th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere. • 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. For info: 250-347-9550. • 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.: Adoptable kittens on display by ICAN at Furry Companions in Radium. • 11 a.m.: Shuswap Band hosts a one-day gathering on the Shuswap Reserve (Capilo Way, big white tent). Festivities include mind-master Kiit Kiitokii; aboriginal magician the Amazing Jeremy; a drum group; pow-wow style dancing; raffles; crafts, door-prizes and more. Everyone welcome! • 2 p.m.: Afternoon Tea at Spillibean Cafe featuring local artist Pam Williamson and her leather masks. • 4 p.m.: Whitehouse Classic golf tournament. $100 per five-man team. For more info: 250-342-3819. • 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Barn dance at Elk Park Upper Ranch, just north of Radium. Music provided by the
Monday, August 20th: • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp at J.A. Laird Elementary School, Invermere. Ages 6 to 12. Daily drop-ins are welcome. $125/week or $30/day. For info and registration: 250-270-0033.
Tuesday, August 21st: • 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Fairmont Hot Springs Job Fair at the resort lodge. For info: 250-345-6004. • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Options for Sexual Health at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 250-342-6787.
Wednesday, August 22nd: • 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.: Mediterranean night at Strand’s Old House Restaurant, Invermere. Two belly dancing shows. Fundraiser for dance troupe to attend belly dancing seminar. Mediterranean food. For info visit: www.arabianmountainspice.com. • 8 p.m.: Bud’s Bar and Lounge and Killer Rollbots present roller derby documentary “Derby, Baby” at Bud’s. $10 at the door.
Thursday, August 23rd: • 6:30 p.m.: Moroccan Kitchen Party at From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen in Fairmont Hot Springs. To reserve please call: 250-345-0008. • 8:30 p.m.: Murder Mouse Blues Band performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. $10 at the door.
Friday, August 24th: • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Club Wind-Up at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416. • 4 - 9 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market. For info: 250-347-9331. • 6:30 p.m.: Annual Pig Roast at the Invermere Legion Branch #71. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main with Smarty Pants in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.
Saturday, August 25th: • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in Invermere. • 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Edgewater Legion Open Market. For info: 250-347-9550. • 1 p.m.: Shotgun start for the 5th annual Celebrating Health Care golf tournament at the Ridge Course at Copper Point. $125 entry fee. Tee gifts, dinner and prizes. Silent Auction. All proceeds go to the $1 million fundraising goal for a digital stereotactic mammography unit at EK Regional Hospital. To register: 250-341-3392 #1. • 7 p.m.: The Streets of India. Cheryl Goodwin presents photography and tales from her recent journey through India. Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Admission by donation to the CV Arts. For info: 250-342-4423. • 7 - 9 p.m.: Music on Main in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.
Sunday, August 26th: • 9 - 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Edgewater Legion.
Tuesday August 28th: • 9:30 a.m.: Kids Fest at Valley Community Centre, 4814 Hwy Drive, Windermere. Rod Clarke, Illusionist and Friends. Carnival game, inflatables, lunch included. Ages 7 - 13 years. Admission is free. For info call Murray Wittke: 250-342-9511. • 7 p.m.: Christmas Without Credit, a live one-hour free webinar at the Veterans Hall of the Invermere Legion. Snacks provided. Register by calling: 250-342-5566. Hosted by The Family Resource Centre and MyMoneyCoach.ca.
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Local coach and swimmer gear up for Paralympics Nine years later, Karen remains true to her word, and will soon be boarding a plane to travel to London to watch Morgan compete at the Paralympic Games on August 30th. A dream that began in the pools at Radium Hot “When I swam, I had my dream of one day competSprings has risen with the steam to travel to the London ing at the Olympics, but if you can’t swim at the Olym2012 Paralympic Games. pics another great thing is helping someone else to get Invermere chiropractor, Dr. Karen Fahrni, began her there,” she said. “I think there will be a few tears of joy.” swimming career at the Radium pools when she was 10. Morgan, whose family lives in Radium part-time, She went on to swim competitively around the world, found out that she qualified for the Paralympic Games became a coach, and is now attending the 2012 Para- on June 4th. lympic Games to cheer on one of her past students, partThe Games are the culmination of a journey in time Radium resident, Morgan Bird. competitive swimming that began when she was 11, and Before she became Dr. Fahrni, Karen was a young has taken her all over Canada, America and Brazil, and non-swimmer born into an Edgewater, Swiss-Canadian now across the Atlantic to London. household. After spending a year at school in SwitzerWhen her past coach told her that one day she land, she found herself lagging behind the other students would compete at the Olympics, Morgan was less than when it came to aquatic activity. She returned home to convinced. Canada and began swimming at the Radium pools with “I thought she was crazy,” she said. “I said, ‘Yeah the local team, The Silverfins. right, Karen.’ Now that it is actually happening it’s a “We were the only outdoor team in Canada that dream come true. Karen can say, ‘I told you so.’” swam all year round and Morgan has been comhad to deal with snowpeting in the sport for the “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” balls and steam,” Karen past nine years and loves said. “In the first year I the rewards and support Morgan Bird, took off with swimming that she takes away from 2012 Paralympic Athlete and loved it. I have been swimming, both in and out hooked ever since.” of the pool. During her teen “When you enjoy someyears Karen went on to swim competitively in Calgary, thing, it tends to bring the best out from within you,” the competed at Swiss Nationals twice, and swam at the Far 18-year-old said. Western Meet in California. “I have grown up in a very supportive atmosphere While she was swimming up to 13 kilometres a day with loving parents and a great brother. My friends, famfor the University of Calgary Dinos, Karen suffered a ily, and swim team bring out the hard work and happiback injury that closed the lane on her competitive swim- ness within me.” ming plans and opened a whole new pool of dreams. Morgan is currently staying in Italy and will be swim“It is a hard thing to transition from swimming nine ming her favoured event, the 100-metre butterfly, on Autimes a week, where your teammates are your family, to gust 30th in London. not being a part of that,” Karen said. “The Paralympic Games are something I have been “I got asked if I would like to coach and I thought it working for ever since I started swimming,” Morgan was a no-brainer.” said. “To actually be going is unbelievable. I will be makAs she made the transition from ‘Karen’, to ‘Coach ing memories that will stay with me forever and I am Karen’, a very special student splashed into her life. honoured to be part of the Canadian team.” In 2003, Morgan Bird was an 11-year-old swimmer Morgan will be celebrating her 19th birthday during with cerebral palsy who looked up to her first coach on the Games and is looking forward to making Canada the pool deck. Morgan practised with able-bodied swim- and her old coach proud. mers and showed Karen what can happen with determi“My strategy is going to be swim fast, have fun and nation and a positive attitude. enjoy the experience.” “This girl would come in with the biggest smile on After competing, Morgan will come to the Radium her face, no matter how hard you made her swim and no pools at the end of September to speak to athletes about matter what you asked her to do,” Karen said. her experiences at the Olympics. “I always said to her, ‘Morgan, one day you are going “I want to show that you can be successful in anyto swim in the Olympics and Coach Karen is going to thing you do, even with a disability,” Morgan said. “The come and watch.” only disability in life is a bad attitude. By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff
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DEDICATED DOCTOR — Dr. Karen Fahrni holds the signed flag that she will bring to the 2012 Paralympic Games when she cheers on her past student and Paralympic athlete, Morgan Bird, during the 100-metre butterfly event. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen
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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Columere Park Developments Ltd. to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the surface of the water to facilitate a proposed swimming area and day-use dock. The subject area is located on Columbia Lake and is shown on the attached map. Bylaw No. 2376 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 271, 2012 (Columbia Lake / Columere Park Developments Ltd.)” will amend the zoning designation of 0.38 ha of lake surface from WR-1, Water Resource Zone to WR-2, Water Resource Community Zone. A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort (Spruce Room) 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the Village of Canal Flats. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email jterpsma@rdek.bc.ca. 19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8
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Rockies need a place to rest their helmeted heads By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Hockey season is just around the corner and the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team is seeking billet families to help accommodate out-of-town players. With a commitment ranging from a few weeks to six months, billet coordinator Angie McKenzie said she hopes to get some new families on board for the 2012 13 season, which runs from September until February. “Basically all you need is a bed and if possible a little bit of privacy for the player or players you’re hosting,” she explained. “I’ll be in constant contact with the host families and players so we can get as much feedback as possible and make adjustments if needed.” Angie began hosting players at her house for the first time last year after hearing the team was in desperate need of some extra accommodations. She was almost deterred by rumours of misbehaviour from previous years, but called the experience “very positive” and hopes to quell other potential billeters’ doubts. “I take the job of matching players with families very seriously,” she said. “I really want to stress to families that they shouldn’t hesitate to call me with questions if they’re thinking about it. The Rockies Hockey team’s support staff take their role of matching the right players with the right families and ensuring the rules are met very seriously, Angie added. “We have a fairly strict set of rules for them to stick to and they must follow the rules of the home they are staying in,” she said. “The boys have a curfew and families can always turn to me and I can turn to the coach for . . . ‘Development denied,’ continued from page 9 Councillor Hawes supported the application. “I want to provide better opportunities for people starting out in Invermere,” she said. “The majority of us started as renters and we turned out OK.” Councillor Atterbury was concerned that increased traffic would clog streets in the area, and that the rezoning would set a precedent for future development. “On paper this development looks fantastic,” he said. “I have a hard time telling people what to do in their own neighbourhood.” He also vocalized his worry that strong opposition to the proposal may indicate a problem with the recently created Imagine Invermere 2030 plan, designed to guide the community as it grows. “I think that you have to take your community into consideration,” he said. “If everybody said ‘We don’t want this,’ maybe there is something wrong with our plan.” Councillor Anderson voted against the rezoning
help enforcing rules if needed.” Angie is hoping to see families step forward who can commit to at least one month of hosting, until the young men can be placed with long-term accommodation, or who can offer a place to stay throughout the season. Billet families are offered compensation of $550 per month to help meet costs, and are expected to provide breakfast and dinner on most days for the player staying with them, plus ingredients for lunches. “You don’t have to do a lot for breakfasts,” Angie said. “Cereal or giving them bagels or toast to help themselves to is fine. Mostly they aren’t around for lunch.” Making a bit of extra food at dinner time for the young players to reheat when they get in is the easiest way to handle evening meals, she added. Along with the chance to show support for the local hockey team, hosting has plenty of rewards, she added. “You do create a bond and a relationship with the boys: the two we hosted feel like our own. “They loved my chocolate chip cookies, so the boys would come and bake with me. We’d sit and do Saturday baking. It was fun to bond with them.” Organizers are seeking at least a dozen billet families for the upcoming season. Hosts can be located anywhere within the valley, and those outside Invermere will be matched with players who own vehicles, so there will be no burden of providing transportation. Families new to hosting are welcome to try out the idea for a month at the start of the season, and can always back out if things aren’t as expected, she said. To learn more about hosting a Rockies Hockey player, call 250-342-1682. application because he said there is already an abundance of unused multiple-family space in the area. Nearby residents have also indicated concern for the effects the development would have on their quality of life, he said. “It is important to think about the bigger picture, but you also need to think small and consider residents who live there.” The residents in the area are not suffering from ‘not-in-my-backyard’ syndrome because they have already had experience with multiple family units in their neighbourhood, Councillor Anderson said. Mayor Taft supported the application, saying it would help to offer accommodations for all levels of income in the community. Multiple income housing is a concept that is outlined in the Imagine Invermere 2030 plan. “I think this would be a great place to live and I understand concern from the community,” Mayor Taft said. “To beat up on renters and to be fearful is unfair. We need a mix of demographics in our community.”
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Flying high A breezy day saw a wide array of landing sites at the 36th annual Lakeside Event, with many pilots coming up short of the intended targets at Invermere’s Chabot Beach. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Kyle Henderson, of Canmore, kites his paraglide wing on top of Mount Swansea; Nathan Livingston, of Wilmer, touches down with the winning landing in the paraglide competition; Uriel Dostie, from Banff, swoops above the water target; Frank Kernick, an Invermere second homeowner, soars from the launch site, with Calgary’s Kevin Nemez in the background; Invermere’s Darren Mohan prepares to race down the hang-glide ramp on the west side of the mountain. Photos by Kate Irwin
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Loop the Lake 2012 Participants came from all over the world to walk and run at the Invermere Rotary Club’s 17th annual Loop the Lake event August 11th. More than $25,000 was raised for the Rotary Club by 640 runners looped the lake. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Melissa Harvey of Cochcrane, Alta, shows off her race excitement on the 10-kilometre course; an unknown runner jogs along highway 93/95 with Connor Olson (right), of Lacombe Alta; Gilbert Sperling of Dalmeny, Sask, finishes the 21.1-kilometre half marathon course; Invermere local William Johnson, 3, enjoys the post-race pancake breakfast. Mark Tse of Calgary battles Invermere local, Herb Weller, who finished first in his age category, at the beginning of the 10-kilometre race.
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Arrows and A’s defend their championship titles By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Randy Martin’s spirit was smiling down on his beloved baseball teams, the B.C. Arrows and Invermere A’s, as they brought home the winning titles at the Canadian Native Fastball Championships in Cranbrook early this week, said Randy’s father, Dean Martin. “We could feel him there,” he said. “During the seventh inning the lights went out and it was as if someone from above turned them off to give the teams a break. When the lights came back on, we won in a dramatic fashion. I’ve never seen so much jubilation.” The A’s, referred to throughout the tournament as “Engineered for the world’s harshest climates”
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Randy’s A’s, kept the tension high as they clinched the tournament in the small hours of Monday, August 6th. The team had a dramatic final game against the Westbank Cardinals, beating them 4-3, after some tough competition throughout the tournament. While the A’s reclaimed the championships’ senior men’s division, the Arrows also brought home the masters division title for the second year running. “Because the tournament was dedicated to Randy I think our teams’ attitude and play was far above what it would normally be,” Mr. Martin said. “We had no doubt we were going to win it for him.” The tournament began with an emotional ceremony in which Mr. Martin and family paid tribute to Randy,
who passed away unexpectedly on May 9th during a trip to Las Vegas. Randy’s son Gage (pictured at right) was onhand to throw the first pitch of the tournament in his honour. The Shuswap Band’s winning teams won’t have long to rest, as they head to California later this month for the North American Native Fastball Championships. Mr. Martin and family will also visit the site where Randy was buried to place a headstone on his grave.
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Pynelogs’ summer art sizzles Submitted by Joshua Estabrooks Assistant Curator, Pynelogs Cultural Centre As summer sizzles along, the art keeps getting hotter at Pynelogs Art Gallery. Like a wondrous whirlwind of whimsy, our art shows keep getting better and better, and our fifth juried artist showcase is no exception. This month, six local artists will have their masterpieces on display, exploring every medium imaginable. This show will include acrylic and oil painting, photography, mixed media and kiln-cast glass work. The show runs from August 15th – the 26th, with an artist-opening event on Wednesday, August 15th from 7-9 p.m. at Pynelogs. Kent Shoemaker lives in Invermere, but has studied and practised his art in various locations throughout the continent. After a six-year hiatus from his main form of creative expression, acrylic painting, he is back with a new body of work that has been fermenting in his mind for some time. Calgary based acrylic painter, Angelique Gillespie, has a very unique take on the figurative form. Her portraits have recently taken on a new energy after stepping away from figuratives for a number of years, and the results of her experimentations will be included in this show. Golden painter, Janis Dyck will be presenting a body of work she has been working on since her children were
born. Her goal is to communicate a sense of connection to nature, mystery, the unknown and myth. Photographer Cheryl Goodwin lives in Fairmont Hot Springs and is now a well-known name in the photographic world. Her offerings for this show, entitled The Streets of India, focus on a two-month backpacking adventure through the country, where she witnessed many memorable and photogenic sights. Cheryl will be presenting a slideshow about her trip to India on Saturday, August 25th at 7 p.m. This presentation will compliment Cheryl’s art show hanging in Pynelogs. Admission by donation. Invermere’s Robyn Oliver has a background in pottery, but a future in oils. The theme for her show involves patterns and bicycles, and will include oil and mixed media. Robyn currently teaches art at David Thompson Secondary School. Glass-art master, Leslie Rowe-Israelson, recently returned from a trip to Portland, where she was working in residency at the Uroboros Glass Company on some very large and impressive glass works (see story, page 24). Her offerings for this show reflect her 20 years living in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, having created four large panels that connect through a common horizon line. “Reaction to the Rockies and Purcells” is the theme of her work for this show, which utilizes reactive glass and colour bar techniques. For more information, call 250-342-4423.
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Riding tall Seven-year-old Nicholas Paccagnan, from Golden, enjoys a ride on Molly the ranching horse at the Windermere Valley Museum’s ranch-themed children’s program on Tuesday, August 14th. The eager young participants learned about ranch life from local rancher Tony Evers, took rides on Molly and created their own designs for cattle brands. To learns more about the museum’s summer programs, go to www.windermerevalleymuseum.ca Photo by Kate Irwin
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Local earns free rein of art factory An Invermere woman has spent her life trying to harness the power of light and glass and July 3rd her hard work paid off. Renowned glass visionary, Leslie RoweIsraelson, was one of just eight artists chosen this year to receive a coveted two-week residency at Uroboros glass factory in Portland, Oregon. With help from the Columbia Kootenay Culture Alliance, she was able to travel to the glass art hub, which is a coveted spot among glass artists. She created four large glass panel landscapes Leslie Rowe-Israelson poses with during her residency, GLASS VISIONARY — foster puppy, Nelson, in between sheets of glass art that she which were designed as a created at the Uroboros Glass Factory in Portland, Oregon, reaction to the Rocky and July 3rd to 17th. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen Purcell Mountain ranges. “The piece was kind of a play on words, like the first impression when you meet someone way that showcased the mountain scene or something,” Leslie said. “I wanted to on the panels. Creating a glass piece can represent that line where things meet, like take months of design and development outside, where the sky meets the moun- and often cost around $1500 per project, in supplies alone. tains.” “The work I am doing now is like To create her work Leslie had to order crushed glass from Uroboros Glass painting with light,” she said. “You can Company, known as frit, which comes work inside the glass and create bubbles in hundreds of colours. She cut strips of and other interesting effects because the coloured flat glass and added frit to the glass moves.” Leslie comes from an artistic family. mixture. Once she had her correct hues Her twin sister, Melanie Rowe, is also a and the pieces stacked together accordingly, she set them up in a containment renowned glass artist. The two were introduced to the relationship of glass and mold, which she fired in a kiln. When the pieces were melted togeth- light unintentionally by their father, who er she took the component parts and cut was an architect, and would bring his them with a diamond saw into the shapes daughters to homes that often had cothat would make up the mountains and lourful stained glass. “We were little and loved the light sky in her four glass panels. Once the pieces were cut they were laid out in a coming through the windows,” she said. Leslie’s glass landscapes are on display plaster mold and fired again in a kiln to at Pynelogs Cultural Centre until August create the finished glass landscape. The glass that Leslie used was strate- 19th. Her work can be viewed at www. gically placed to grab and hold light in a twinvision.fusedglassartists.com.
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A father-and-son musical duo have discovered a world of creative expression between a few inches of wood and six tightly wound strings. Marty and Eli Beingessner can be seen sharing their renditions of classic rock, country, folk and original songs all over the Columbia Valley, at a range of local events. “Basically I was born into music,” Eli said. “Music has always been around me throughout my childhood and I always wanted to do what my dad was doing when I got a little older.” The 18-year-old, who has been playing guitar for five years, draws his influence from blues great, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Despite being a relative newcomer to the guitar world, Eli will have the honour of opening for country music stars Terri Clark and Paul Brandt in Lethbridge, Alta next year. Although he is excited about the event, fame is not his number one goal. The musician delights in finding a balance between big crowds and big smiles. “I am mainly concerned with making people happy and being able to play the stuff they want to hear,” he said. “I haven’t been putting myself out there as much
yet, but I plan to a lot more in the future. I think I ought to go to New York and find a nice place in Times Square, where they won’t kick me out, and crank up the amp and play till somebody sees me.” Before devising his plan to shower blues riffs down on the crowds of Times Square, Eli was entertaining the home crowd, his parents Marty and Sandra Beingessner. He began playing the piano at four years old and was inspired to move to his current instrument of choice when he was in grade nine. “I think he got more into the guitar because it is more portable and versatile,” Marty said. “He was taking it to school to show off for the girls!” As a teenager, Eli bought the video game, Rock Band, and immediately shocked his parents with his uncanny ability to replicate the songs with a real instrument. “I came home and heard my guitar being played like crazy in his room,” Marty said. “I was thinking, ‘Who is visiting Eli who can play like that?’” Eli’s musical ability progressed quickly and he can now largely play a song by ear, without having to consult musical notes. “I didn’t learn the conventional way because I can’t learn the conventional way — it drives me crazy,” he said. . . .Continued on page 27
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August 17, 2012 . . . continued from page 26 Eli’s father, Marty, has been a major inspiration for the young guitarist and has been playing music for several decades. He had put his guitar career on hiatus after the passing of his close friend and fellow musician, Dennis Larochelle, and has spent the last five years rediscovering his love of music with his son. The pair complement each other musically because Marty, who is inspired by country legend, Johnny Cash, can meld his relaxed flow with Eli’s wild blues style. “I like that we have such a wide range of music to do together because he mellows me out and makes me do some of the stuff that is not as crazy,” Eli said. “I force him out of his comfort zone and throw him under the bus at times.” Marty has introduced a musical tradition to the Beingessner household drawn from his own upbringing. When he was 11 years old his mother, Bev Beingessner, told him that everyone in the family needed to learn how to play music. As a result, Marty began playing guitar and progressed throughout elementary school. He ended up playing in his high school band and, like his son, found that the structure of the classroom was not for him. “I actually got in trouble in high school for playing by ear in the band,” he said. “My teachers said ‘You are supposed to be reading the music, or you are not supposed to be in band class.’
Although he was able to replicate songs by ear, Marty’s free-spirited playing did not fit in with the school’s curriculum. When testing time came, his instructor knew that Marty could not read a note and had to ask him to leave band class. Marty has never found his music on a sheet of paper and instead taps his creativity from a different source. “Music is one of those things that you have to have in you to feel it and just kind of go with your instincts,” he said. “It is like a reflex.”
The love of chords has been a constant in the Beingessner household. The duo plays up to four events during an average weekend and can be found every Saturday at the Invermere Farmers Market. “I love the feeling I get when I play music,” Eli said. “I don’t really know how to put it into words, but you can forget about anything that you are not happy with in life when you are playing guitar. It is a real release.” Eli loves playing guitar so much that he tries to combine it with other activities. When he goes fishing with his father he likes to bring an instrument along. “He has thought about bringing the electric guitar,” Marty said. “He asked me, ‘Can you bring your generator?’ I was like ‘yeah.’ He told me he was going to bring his amp. I said no pretty quick!” The duo have a website and can be found on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/martybeingessner.
Eli Beingessner is using his guitar talent to open up for country stars Terri Clark and Paul Brandt next year in Lethbridge, Alberta. Photo by Kristian Rasmussen
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COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE Bernie Raven
MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
www.teamraven.ca
Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 bernieraven@gmail.com
Wende Brash Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Invermere
Monthly Feature New Price!
520, 13th Avenue, 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
Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t
Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs
EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Glenn Pomeroy
MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
glennpomeroy@shaw.ca
Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673
This very well maintained home is situated on a fantastic view lot and features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal dining room, family room, office, recreation room and so much more. Capture the morning sun on your large multi-level deck and relax in the landscaped quiet back yard in the evenings. Walk to everything you need including all levels of schools and downtown shops.
$369,000
MLS#K212441
Geoff Hill Sales Representative MaxWell Realty Invermere
Invermere-RealEstate.com Panorama-RealEstate.com 250-341-7600 connect@geoffhill.ca
MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC
Bernie Raven
Christopher Raven
Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 bernieraven@gmail.com
Cell: (250) 409-9323 Office: (250) 341-6044 chrisraven09@gmail.com
w w w.teamrave n . c a Each office is independently owned and operated.
Scott Wallace
Co-Owner/Managing Broker MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC www.maxwellrealtyinvermere.ca
WINDERMERE VALLEY REALTY
Daniel Zurgilgen Cell: (250) 342-5309 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046 scott@scottwallace.ca
MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC danielzurgilgen@gmail.com
www.maxwelldaniel.com
250-342-9450 BUS., 250-342-0510 FAX 1-866-342-9450 TOLL FREE, 250-342-5115 CELL gordon@wvrealestate.ca
Cell: (250) 342-1612 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046
Gordon Bagan Broker/Owner
375 Laurier Street, Unit 201 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 www.realestate.ca
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HERE TO SERVE YOU ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service
Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles
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Judy: (250) 341-1903
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250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca
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Automotive Repairs 7 days a week
GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca
(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558
Your search for quality and dependability ends with us. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004
Dean Hubman
Certified Technician
Patco Developments Ltd.
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250-342-5800
Toll Free: 877-342-3052
Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net
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J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware
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Radium(250) Hot Springs Esso Call Bill Cropper 342 4406
250-347-9726
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250-342-6612
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For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)
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E-mail: kbuilder@shaw.ca
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window fashions
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Crista Webb
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Independent Beauty Consultant
(250) 345-6367 cristaw@shaw.ca
• New Homes • Renovations • Framing • Roofing • Custom Finishing • Timber Framing
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Shop online with me 24/7
KYLE MOLL
www.marykay.ca/c.webb
250.341.5603
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HTH@contractor.net
Gel Nails Nail Art Gel Toes Pedicures
by Leanne
Tuesday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Call Leanne at 250-688-0787
Sales • Warranty • Repairs
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• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com
1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks
• • • •
FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION
Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations
250-342-5682
• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations
5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net
• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:
(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103
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Commercial
Residential
Jesse Vader
Ken Johnson
250.341.5426
250.341.5427
250.349.5564
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• Kitchens • Plumbing • Basements
• Drainage • Bathrooms • Carpentry
• Decks • Flooring
4932 Hyllestad Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1 Cell: 250-688-1325 • Ph: 250-345-6231 • chris.dejavu@hotmail.ca
• 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.
24 hour emergency service
Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444
Seniors’ Discount
All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons
250-341-8501
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HERE TO SERVE YOU Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available. Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management. Ask about our maintenance programs ALL WORK PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:
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• Stains/Lacquers • Interior/Exterior Restoration • Elastormeric/Stucco • New Construction • Apoxies (Cement Floors, Pools)
Are you happy with the care, attention and number of rentals your current vacation home management company is offering you? Allow us to introduce you to our “Boutique” Vacation Rental Management services that produce results.
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Adam Nohels • Box 331, Canal Flats, BC • 250-688-0128
PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca
Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •
Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week
• RENOVATIONS • PAINTING
A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs
• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services
David Gulbe • Mike Bernicot
Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357
Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca
From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman
Call Al at
We Do It All!
Landscaping & Design
• Property Maintenance • Mini Excavator • Parking Lot Sweeping • Trucking • Residential/Commercial • Skidsteer Services
Kari&&John JohnMason Mason Kari
250.270.0821 250-270-0821 or 250-270-0318
Plumbing • Heating • Electrical
Rigid Plumbing Ltd. Andy Charette
Now Re-Opened - Complete Automotive Repairs
Quality you can see!
E: rigidplumbing@hotmail.ca P: 250-341-5179
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• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates
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Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists
#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)
You name it! I’ll take care of it! YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.
• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered
OVER
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Keep your eavestroughs clean and free-flowing regularly to save fascia, soffit and roof damage.
Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791
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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALES
Yard Sale! Wilder subdivision, 1701 9th Ave., August 18th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Toys, books, clothes, household items, many treasures!
Huge multi-family garage sale. Furniture, household, toys, etc. Saturday, August 18th, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 4804 Windermere Road, Windermere.
Saturday, August 25th Multifamily garage sale at Mickey’s Auto Body. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Scrapbooking business inventory blowout, furniture, massage table, tires, Silpada, ab exerciser, clothes, purses, shoes, books, household. PLEASE no early birds. Park behind the shop.
Monster garage sale. 705 15th Street (end of 7th Ave. on way to Kinsmen beach) Fieldstone Glen. Saturday, August 18th, 8 a.m. noon.
Moving Sale. 1602 15th Ave., Invermere. Furniture, snowboards, sporting goods, brand-name clothes and shoes, lots of treasures!
S MEMORIAM S In memory of Lillian Foyston who passed away August 15th, 2007. Remembered with love by her family.
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ADRIAN LOUIS TENEESE “SCOTTY” 1963 - 2012 It is with deep sorrow that the family of Adrian Louis Teneese announces his passing on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 in Cranbrook, British Columbia at 48 years of age. Scotty was born on December 9th, 1963 in Invermere, British Columbia. He had a passion for historical information and worked as an archaeology labourer. Left to mourn his passing are his children Adrian Francis Teneese, Melissa Teneese and Elisha Jimmy; his step-children Shane Jimmy and Chantelle Jimmy; his brother Nelson Phillip; his sisters Patsy Nicholas, Cecilia Teneese and Margaret Teneese; his aunt Sabina Cote; and his uncle Wilfred Teneese, and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond Teneese and Rose Mary Teneese (nee Phillip); his brother Phillip Teneese; his sisters Trena Teneese and Madeleine Teneese. When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself. ~ Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief Scotty’s funeral service was held at McPherson Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com
Yard sale. 350 Borden Street, Athalmer, next to Rona. Saturday, August 18th, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT
THANK YOU Thank you to our amazing staff and valued customers at Lucky Strike and Valley Alley for your support during our transition. ~ The Chemelli Family
LOST AND FOUND LOST: August 6th, small grey Sony camera on road near the trailhead to the Jumbo hike. Contact 3427339 if found.
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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com
CHEERS AND JEERS
CHEERS AND JEERS
Jeers to the couple walking with two large dogs along Sinclair Ave. in Windermere on Sunday, August 5th. You saw your large, unleashed dog attack our small dog in our yard and did not stop. She was injured, and is still traumatized — not to mention the vet bills. She will survive. Shame on you.
Jeers to the person who was picking up the garbage at the Edgewater dump. Your filthy mouth and attitude was not appreciated.
Jeers to the people who drove my fiancé to tears and possible disqualification from school due to their lack of commitment to deadline and follow-through. So much for a community service.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere.
Jeers to my wife of 15 years for not marrying someone richer, younger and better looking. What were you thinking?!?
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.
Cheers to the ukulele players who came to entertain the folks at Columbia House for our Hawaiian Day. Thank you Sarah Kloos, Kaitlyn Raven, and Jade Tardiff.
Cheers to the gentleman who owns Grizzly Ridge Properties for letting responsible dog owners run their dogs on his property! Jeers to all the quads and motorbikes for ripping up the trails. Have some respect!
Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m. and dinner as always from 5 -9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.
Jeers to the three guys in hard hats who came to the children’s playground to smoke joints on their lunch break!
Jeers to the tournament boat operators who drive facing backwards. Watch where you are going before an accident happens.
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 250342-8255.
Cheers to Kevin W. for always going above and beyond! ~ K.C.
Cheers to the extremely kind couple on Swansea Road for making a 14-year-old’s dream come true. I am really grateful!
CHEERS AND JEERS
Cheers to all the staff who worked for me over the long weekend. All your hard work and long hours are appreciated. You guys rock! ~ K.C.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.
Jeers to the people in the red-andwhite striped boat on Columbia Lake, August 10th, who repeatedly drove their boat, pulling tubers, back and forth through the reeds and delicate wetland area, even doing doughnuts at one point.
Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299
Cheers to Darla Nichols at the Petro Canada for helping me out on August 8th at 11 p.m.! It was greatly appreciated!
Cheers to the DOI for the beautiful flags on the lightposts in town, and all of the stunning flowerbeds on every corner! The town looks fabulous!
Cheers to Yvonne at BMO, the best teller. We are sorry to see you go. Cheers to the Ktunaxa First Nation for fighting for Jumbo/Qat’Muk. We must keep protecting the environment and its inhabitants. Cheers to everyone who helped us find our dog Windsor. Thank you so much to Teresa and Ben who took such good care of him and returned him home to our family.
Cheers to Main Roads for Decrestigny Road. Jeers to S.H. If only you had laser beam fingers and could fly. You represent everything that DITB is. Cheers to Eden, a generous young man who volunteered to do the heavy lifting for a couple of women who needed some help. Your kindness is appreciated. Jeers to the motel owner in Radium who took a shot from their back window at the sheep that was eating your deadfall apples on Saturday morning. You should be ashamed of yourself. The sheep have been here and will be here longer than you and I both. Jeers to the people trying to touch the Bighorn sheep in Radium. Take a picture, and move on. Cheers to Jeff at Sobeys for being THE best fruits and veggies salesman! You should receive commission on the excess amounts of produce I purchase because of your friendly and knowledgeable assistance! Cheers to Laura J. at the front desk. Many gold stars for you in your future adventures! Cheers to everyone alike for successfully making the summer of 2012 remarkably memorable. ~ Radium Mountainside Market Staff Cheers to my husband-to-be for putting up with all of my “detective-ing.” You’re the best. ~ xo Ash Cheers to all the pilots who took part in the Lakeside Event. We rock!
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CHEERS AND JEERS
STORAGE
SHARED ACCOMMODATION
SUITE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
Jeers to the gentleman down at the river for getting mad at us for taking our dog for a swim. We respect that dogs are not allowed at the beach, so we take him to the river to cool off. He was not doing anything to you except swimming past you while you sat in your lawn chair in the water. Nothing is stopping you from going to the beach to cool off.
NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE
3 bedrooms available, $450/month per room. Looking for sporty, health-minded roommates. 250342-5937.
1-bdrm suite, downtown, N/S, N/P, includes satellite. Suitable for mature, responsible person. Longterm. Call 250-341-2084. $650/ month + hydro.
3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in downtown Invermere with nice yard, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250-341-1182.
Radium: modern 2-bdrm, lowerlevel suite. W/D, D/W. $850/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790.
Townhouse for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250-341-1182.
Jeers to people who reside in staff accommodations and party all night, leave booze bottles surrounding the building, and smoke bongs on the balcony. Jeers to all the complaints that have been made but are not being dealt with. Cheers to John Hague, the best of neighbors. Your multiple acts of kindness are greatly appreciated. Jeers to the people who do not bother to break down their cardboard boxes before throwing them into the recycling bins at the Fairmont Transfer Station. This fills the bins, and others have to leave their recyclables beside the bin, causing a very unsightly mess. Cheers to the locals who cleaned up the visitor’s mess at Cleland Lake. Cheers to those of you with dirtroad manners; slowing down and moving over on narrow roads when there is an oncoming vehicle, the trucks towing trailers that kindly pull over so other trucks can pass, and of course, the friendly wave to strangers. Jeers to the person on 3rd Avenue who stole the apples from my two trees and shone his bright light on the third tree looking for more apples at midnight. Cheers to the owners of the grey lab in Radium for taking your dog to obedience school and getting a choke collar. He is much better behaved now. Cheers to Maddie, the wonderfully honest young lady from Dry Gulch who found my iPhone and then did some searching to find me. The wicked deal on the color change is free. ~ Wall on Walls
Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166. 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 Rent/sell: approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Centre & Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne at 250-270-0102. 864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock. Unheated, $625/ month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637. For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. office space. Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758. For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space. Located at #2 - 108 Industrial Road #2. $1,350/ month + HST and utilities. Phone Leo at 250-342-1177. For Lease: newly renovated, beautiful office spaces. Street level. From 250 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., air-conditioned. Available immediately. Panache Building across from the A&W. Call 250-3425805.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, Internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.
Fairmont Hot Springs: 2 rooms for rent, $400-500/month. Master bedroom with ensuite available. Quiet house in Fairmont. Lower basement suite has full kitchen, laundry, includes all utilities cable and internet. Come check it out. Call Anna, 250-341-8456.
SUITE FOR RENT CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month. Available immediately. 250-2700729. 2-bdrm apartments across from hospital on 10th Ave. Clean, quiet units. Some with washer, dryer and dishwasher. $744/month, utilities extra. N/S, N/P. Denis: 250-3426912. Radium: bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units. 1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. D.D. required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability. Windermere: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet 4-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking and entrance. N/P, $700/month + electricity and D.D. available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132. 2-bdrm apartment close to schools and hospital. Large yard, N/S. $775/month. 250-342-3790. Clean, quiet, bright, large, 1-bdrm upstairs suite for rent in Columere Park. $600/month + hydro. Call 250-345-6524.
2-bdrm (upper floor) deluxe apartment. Available immediately for long-term rental in Canal Flats. Newly renovated, fridge, stove, W/D, perfect for couples or 2 roommates, N/P, N/S. $675/month + utilities + D.D. Call after 6 p.m. 250-342-3345.
Invermere: 3-bdrm semi-detached. Close to all schools and downtown. Available now. Pets negotiable. $850/month + utilities. Call Joan 250-342-7517 for viewing.
2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $475/month + utilities + D.D. N/S, N/P, W/D, fridge and stove. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m. Fully furnished, 1-bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Satellite, woodstove, no W/D, N/S, N/P. $650/month utilities included, plus D.D. Long-term preferred. Available September 1st. Call 250-342-3832. Invermere, Fort Point: prestigious location, new large windows, 1-bdrm lower suite, separate entrance, all appliances. N/S, N/P, $750, utilities included. Mature adults please. Sam, 403-510-8143. Lovely, large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance. Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S, $675/month + utilities. Available immediately. Jeff 250-688-1105. Large 2-bdrm suite, 5 appliances, close to Radium, pets negotiable, available now. $900/month including utilities + D.D. Call to view, 250-341-1099. Bachelor suite in newer home. Fully furnished, W/D, cable TV, utilities included. Separate parking and entrance, N/S, N/P. $550/month, available Immediately. 250-688-0965.
HOUSE FOR RENT Edgewater house: 4-bdrm, 3-bath, large fenced yard, wood stove. $1,100/month + utilities. For more info call 250-688-0228.
Available Sept 1, 2012: Bright, open plan, 3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent in Radium, W/D. $1,450/month + utilities. Also available: bright 1-bdrm 1-bath in-law suite with W/D. $700/month + utilities. Rent one or the other or consider subleasing and rent both! For details contact us by email at rentalsradium@gmail.com. Invermere - next to Kinsmen beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath, 2 fireplaces, W/D, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,400/month + utilities. References and D.D. required. 403-246-6680. Invermere: house on a large lot, 4-bdrm, 2-bath, fireplace, hot tub, W/D, N/S, pets negotiable. Available immediately, $1,400/ month + utilities, references and D.D. required, 403-874-1273. Completely furnished 4-bdrm Fort Point home with outstanding views and lake access. N/S, N/P. References required. $1,200/ month + utilities. Available from Aug. 23 until June 15, 2013. Call 250-342-0477. Edgewater: 6-bdrm, 4 full bath, 2 full kitchens, 2 living rooms, includes 10 appliances on 3 acre lot. $1,150/month + utilities. Available immediately. 403-650-8654.
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FOR RENT Invermere 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family home in Tunnacliffe Heights $1350 +utilities Invermere 3 bedroom 2 bathroom family home in Wilder subdivision. $1295 +utilities Invermere Newly renovated 1 bed suite downtown. Furnished. $700 +utilities. Downtown apartments 2 bedroom 1 bathroom fully furnished and equipped, from $830 inclusive. Castle Rock 5 Bedroom executive home. $1650 +utilities Purcell Point 2 bedroom + den, 1.5 bath, fully furnished and equipped townhome with garage. $1250 +Utilities Blackforest Village 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom townhome with garage. $895 +utilities Radium 3 bedroom + den, 1.5 bath townhome with garage. $900 +utilities Radium 3 bedroom 2 bathroom large family home. $1450 +utilities
Call Ben Green 250-688-0362 or visit www.gdpm.ca Invermere: 3-bdrm, W/D, N/S, D/W, very close to schools, large yard, wood and electric heat, pets negotiable. Long-term preferred. $950/month + utilities. Available September 1st. 250-342-1063. Available September 1st! 2,500 sq. ft. bungalow in the Highlands. 4-bdrm, 3-bath, 2 fireplaces, family room plus storage, double garage, 5 appliances. Large deck with spectacular views of Mount Swansea and Mount Nelson. Great location, quiet area, park-like setting. $1,450 +utilities. 250270-1175. Indian Beach Estates in Windermere: lovely, large master, small loft bedroom plus den. 2 minutes from beach. Wonderful light and views. N/S, $1,000/month + utilities. References required. Available September 1st. onrerth@ gmail.com or 435-901-1600. Downtown Invermere townhouse for rent: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 7 appliances, garage. Very private, perfect location with great views. N/P, N/S. Can be viewed on Kijiji ad #385868632. $1,100/month + utilities. Available immediately. 250-342-0020.
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For rent in Fairmont at Riverside: 4-bdrm, 3-bath, furnished, 6 appliances, large yard, double garage, close to golf course. Professional tenants preferred, references, D.D., N/P, N/S. $1,400/month + utilities, available September 1st. 250-345-6644.
Small 3-bdrm house in Windermere on 5 acres. $900/month + utilities. 250-342-6255.
Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms at $800/month, 1-bdrms at $600/ month. Fully furnished, including utilities, TV and Internet. 250-3411182.
Available immediately: 2-bdrm, 2 full-bath condo. Furnished in Fairmont Riverside Resort, overlooking golf course, great mountain views. Laundry and storage in unit. 1-year lease, N/S, N/P. Call Sharon at 250-688-1365.
Single mom looking for two double or smaller mattresses and one crib mattress. Leave a message at 250341-5512.
1998 (built September 1997) Kustom Koach 5th wheel trailer, 22.5 feet. May be viewed at 679 Upper Lakeview Road across from the Highlands. Must be seen. Make an offer. A/C, micro, etc. Don Tunnacliffe, 250-342-6703.
For rent in Edgewater: older 3-bdrm, 1-bath home. 5 appliances, wood/propane heat, pets negotiable. Available August 1st, $750/month with D.D. Call or leave message, 250-347-6453.
4-bdrm house close to Kinsmen beach and downtown. Appliances included, N/S, N/P. $1,300/month + utilities. Available September 1st. 403-880-2543. 3-bdrm, 2-bath home for rent. 5 appliances, N/S, pets negotiable, large yard and deck and close to schools. Available September 1st. $1,000/month + utilities. 403830-2495.
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HOUSE FOR SALE
Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated
492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC
Kim Collens
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toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671
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Recipe Of The Week SESAME GREEN BEANS
1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds 1 pound fresh Green Beans, cut into 2” pieces
¼ cup Chicken Broth ¼ teaspoon Salt Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add sesame seeds. When seeds start to brown add green beans. Cook, stirring until the beans turn bright green. Pour in chicken broth, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates and serve.
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Home Of The Week Summer Fun Starts Here!
Upgraded 3-bedroom Akiskinook condo is the perfect getaway complete with garage to store your toys. Indoor amenities, private beach, marina and boat launch!
$399,999
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Panorama condo for rent. 1-bdrm, fully furnished, private entrance, private garage. Beautiful, quiet location. W/D, N/S, N/P. Responsible renters only. Available immediately. 6-month or 1-year lease, references required. Contact Devin for more details at 250-3424054. Available immediately: 1,700 sq. ft. 3-bdrm, 2.5-bath condo in Copperside. $1,400/month, includes heat, air, water, sewer, propane, underground parking, storage locker. Also includes membership in Lake View Meadows Community Association - private beach access, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room and tennis court. Small pets welcome, must sign a one-year lease. 403-678-7065. Fairmont: 2-bdrm condo, 1.5-bath, available immediately. Double garage, W/D, N/S, pets negotiable. $1,000/month, water included. References and D.D. required. Prefer lease. 780-914-8342. Radium, Pinewood condo available immediately. 2-bdrm, 2 full bath, fireplace, underground parking. N/P, N/S. $900/month includes utilities. 403-690-3166.
1-bdrm condo near Sobeys. N/P, N/S, very quiet building. $600/ month + utilities. 250-342-6255.
LOT / ACREAGE FOR SALE Acreages www.columbiavalleyproperties.com
4.5 acre serviced lot. 8840 Shaughnessy Street, Canal Flats. RES-1 zoning. Price reduced, $285,000. 250-349-5266.
Wanted to rent: a newer Mustang or classic vehicles for wedding on Saturday, August 25th. Please contact sellysteel@hotmail.com.
MISC FOR SALE Hot tub rentals. Week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922. Top quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.
HOMES FOR SALE
Quality Top Soil and Manure Topsoil, $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $120 per pickup load. Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.
Mountain Home for sale www.newbuildinglinks.com
Hay for sale! Top-quality, small squares, no rain. W. H. Peters, 250347-9506.
CONDO FOR SALE
Wood lathe, 10 speed, $350. Hilti hammer drill with bits and anchors, $400. Singer sewing machine, $250. Giant mountain bike, $250. Vanity top arborite, 63” x 22”, $50. 250-341-8753.
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.
WANTED
Fore Sale The Springs at Radium
2006 F-150 Lariat, Gretzky edition, fully loaded, $22,000. 250-3425249. 1994 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Very good condition, A/C, new tires, hitch, running boards, P/W, P/L, no rust, gas, 2WD. $4,000 firm. 250-342-9889. 1979 black Volvo. Auto, 264 GLE, 80,000 kms. 250-342-9636. 2002 4-door Chevy Impala. 59,700 kms. Excellent condition. Asking $6,000 O.B.O. Call 250-688-7728. 1999 Toyota 4-Runner SR5, 1 owner, great condition, $5,500. Call Scott at 250-342-5309. 1994 Glastron SSV195 Elite Mercruiser I/O 4.3 LX Alpha One (180 HP) 316 original Hrs. Excellent condition, many extras. Asking $9,000. Phone: 250-342-7275, cell: 250-270-0440, or email: tcrob47@ telus.net. 2000 Chev Impala, clean, needs brakes. $1,000 firm. 250-342-5346.
Wanted: neutral-colored affordable couch in good condition. Call 604889-0750.
MISC FOR SALE
VEHICLE
Invest in Music. Seiler grand piano for sale, maintained and used with care in Edgewater Hall concerts for 10 years. Can be seen and heard at the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival Concerts Monday August 13th, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday Aug 18th, 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Please contact Barry Moore, 250-347-9668.
Playing Membership
16’ Esquif Presage canoe with 3 paddles, $500. 10” Dewalt compound mitre saw with Ryobi stand, $100. 250-341-3262.
Phone 604-795-6222 with inquiries.
4 x 12 x 17’ solid fir beam, best offer. Trampoline, $125. 403-813-7400.
SERVICES 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.
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“We don’t cut corners, we clean them!”
Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089.
Residential cleaning and property management
Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.
Dust-Bunnies Cleaning Bonnie Barr, Owner
250-342-0112 • dustbunnies_inv@hotmail.com
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
“HEALTH & WELLNESS” THINK ABOUT IT!
BODY ROX
PROVIDES OPTIMAL LEVELS OF NUTRIENTS THAT BOTH ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS NEED TO BE AT THEIR BEST EVERY DAY. Contact Betty Newton 250-342-6343 • newtonhome@shaw.ca
HELP WANTED
Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca. Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Buy Three – Get One Free “Friendly, prompt, reliable, and professional service. She paid attention to the details and it shows!” Tracy & Glen Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time”
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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.
Renew & Restore Professional Tile & Grout Cleaning, Re-grouting, Repair & Sealing of Tile, Grout, Slate, and Stone. Commercial & Residential 35 Years Experience New Installations also Available 250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.
The Valley Shine Shop
Invermere Sharpening Carbide and steel sharpening services. Carbide saw re-tipping, saw blades, router bits, planer knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors and much more. 250-341-5447. 345 Blair St., Athalmer.
Keep your vehicle free of salt & road grime. Have it detailed. Basic – deluxe packages available. #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.
HELP WANTED Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the following positions to start immediately:
Sunchaser Vacation Villas in Fairmont B.C. is now accepting resumes for the position of
Guest Services Manager The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, passionate to giving the highest quality of Customer Service. The following is a summary of the job description and skills needed, however not limited to: Position Description • Manage all aspects of the daily operations of the front desk to deliver exceptional resort experiences for guests, timeshare owners and employees • Monitor guest satisfaction processes and respond to guest concerns and inquiries • Be proactive by providing hands-on support during peak business times • Work collaboratively with the resort team and other managers to deliver and achieve our vision Skills and Qualifications: • 2-3 years supervisory or management experience, hotel and timeshare experience a plus • Technical certificate or Bachelor degree a plus • Exceptional people management, service and leadership skills and a passion for serving others • Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast paced and rapidly growing environment • Proficient with current technology including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), property management & control systems • Demonstrated experience in motivating, leading and engaging a diverse workforce • Oral and written fluency in English at an advanced level If you feel you are the person who can fulfill the requirements for this position, please forward your resume with references to: cherrie@ sunchaserrvillas.ca or fax to the confidential fax line 250-345-6250, for further enquires call 250-345-6241 extension 22260.
• Room Attendants • Houseperson • General Labourer • Grounds Attendant • Servers • Chef de Partie • Dishwasher • Spa Esthetician 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, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004. fairmonthotsprings.com
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Local Website Design: Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www. eggplantstudios.ca. Valley Framing & Contracting. Everything from roofs and decks to Major renovations. Contact Will at 250-342-7517. K&C Pick Up. Will pick up all your recyclable cans and bottles FREE at your location, between Radium and Fairmont. Call 250-342-9503.
Have you purchased a Mac computer and need a tutor to learn the basics? Making the move to a Mac can be an intimidating experience. I will show you the basics and show you how to get more value from your system. I’m a graphic designer with 20 plus years experience working the Macintosh operating system. Basic tutoring session, $30/hour. Call Emily at 250-341-2793. Guitar lessons. Available most evenings to come to your home. $20/hour, group rates available. Call Emily at 250-341-2793. Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net Great homemade food at reasonable prices. Luxor Creek Restaurant & Cantina, Spur Valley Greens. 250-347-9051. See us on 91sheep.ca. ODD JOBS ENT HAULING. Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569. High quality painting exterior and interior. Small renovations. Call Fred, 250-342-8621.
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NORTH STAR HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.
REQUIRES A
CONTRACT SALES SALESPERSON • Permanent, full time position available immediately • Experience required with doors, windows and building materials • Wages based on experience Please drop of resumes in person to Chris Corey. 410 Borden St., Athalmer • 250-342-6226
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Make extra money as an independent representative with sterling silver jewelry bonuses, trip, and not to mention the 30% commission. It’s amazing the difference Silpada Jewelry can make to an outfit, your attitude... even your life. Ask me how. Call 250-341-5956.
All Dolled Up is looking for a permanent, year-round Nail Technician and Pedicurist. Preference given to those already certified in pedicures. Gel Nail certification apprenticeship offered to the right candidate. Email your resume to Carmen at iwantajob@ getalldolledup.ca.
The Prestige Inn Radium Hot Springs is hiring full-time housekeepers. Benefit package available. Please drop resume off in person or email to sshaw@ prestigehotels.ca.
Windermere Family Pantry is looking for full-time or part-time, long-term staff. Must be available evenings and weekends. Wages and benefits package offered. Drop off resume at the store or email to c.stanbury@familypantry.ca, or call Cory at 250-341-5267.
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Invermere Sales & Rentals has a permanent position located in Invermere for a mechanically inclined person to repair and maintain rental equipment. Probationary 3 months at $12/ hour, regular wage at $15/hour. No benefits. Send resume to info@ is-r.ca.
Installation of bricks, blocks, natural and cultured stones, glass blocks, etc., and repairs. Custom slate and tile setting. Interlocking paving stones. Retaining wall systems. For estimates call 250341-6869, or cell, 250-341-1220.
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Custom Art Framing Canvas Printing & Stretching Photography Classes 250-342-5102. www.kimberleyrae.ca ...look for the Red Door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!
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Dishwashers and wait staff, full and part-time. Come and join our young, energetic team at The Old Salzburg in Radium. Call Franz at 250-347-6553.
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HELP WANTED
JOB FAIR Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is open and going full steam! Our busy season still needs staff through October to help us provide the best possible service to our guests. • • • •
Still looking for a stable opportunity for a few months work? Unhappy with your current situation? Looking for a change? Retired and considering some part-time work?
Then plan to attend the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Job Fair at the resort Lodge, Tuesday August 21, 9:00am to Noon. We are hiring for all positions, but specifically for the following: • • • • • • • • • •
Beverage Cart Attendants (ends late October) Golf Course Maintenance (ends late October) Front Desk (seasonal and permanent) RV Park Attendants (ends mid October) Servers (seasonal and permanent) Kitchen Help (permanent) Golf Course Guest Services (ends late October) Grill Operators (ends late September) Lifeguard (permanent) Spa Esthetician (seasonal and permanent)
Drop in and find an opportunity! Busy that day? Working? Please forward your resume immediately to HR Manager David Sheedy at hr@fhsr.com, phone 250.345.6004, or fax 250.345.6616.
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PIONEER ON THE ROAD
Awesome adventure Enter The Pioneer’s annual travel contest for your chance to win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game, plus one night’s accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World. Send in your travel photos with a copy of The Pioneer in-hand to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop by our office at 8-1008 8th Avenue, Invermere, to have your photo scanned. Pictured, clockwise from top left: Albert and Carol Robideau, Fern Oglestone and Linda Forbes in Laughlin, Nevada; Laura and Kyle Pitt at Ross Creek Giant Cedars near Troy, Montana; Matt McKee and Colleen Malone celebrate their wedding in Tulum, Mexico (left to right: Mike Jensen, Michelle Jensen, Denise Jensen, Matt McKee, Hilda Jensen, Colleen Malone, Shauna Power, Dominique Jensen and Mike McKee); Thorsten and Trich Gaul spend a holiday at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, Oregon. Centre: Paige Ukass, Jenna Blom, Taryn Ukass and Jordan Ukass enjoy the beach at Sabolo Island, Indonesia.
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FAITH
Summer reflections By Laura Hermakin, Reverend Christ Church Trinity As I sit looking out my cabin window at the beautiful shore of Lake Okanagan, I can’t help but marvel at the sheer beauty of God’s creation which I am so very privileged to enjoy. Besides the lush greenery of the trees and forest, our beloved Kootenay mountains, and this vast blue lake whose music lulls me throughout the day, the whole world outside my “window” is alive in the dance of life. And just as I think I shall be overcome with the glory of this day, I hear that familiar voice saying, “Peace, be still.” I quickly glance to see the little chipmunk that busies itself collecting samples from the deck, pausing as if in answer to the voice, and the sweet hummingbird who delights itself fluttering from flower to bush rests a moment on the top of a branch. We three all know that God
is so very near and so very good. It is as though we breathe together in those moments as we seem to forget about the possible threats and distractions of the world around us and bask in the gift of this present moment. Summer moments! Thank God that we have summertime and its somewhat lazier days to remind us how frantic we often become. When life throws us the proverbial curveballs it seems these days are essential to restoring our souls. In the Bible, we read a story where Jesus stood on a boat in the midst of a storm and turned to the water and said, “Peace, be still.” The wind and the waves obeyed. When he was preparing his followers to carry on his loving ministry in the world, he came to them in their meeting space and said, “Peace, be still,” and they knew that all was right in their world. Whenever I find myself in the midst of some sort of storm, he always reminds me with those same loving words which are both admonishment and comfort, “Peace, be still.” And if I just listen, I too, know that everything is right in the world. Thanks be to God! Ah, and there goes my hummingbird friend off on another adventure.
District working to improve damage at Kinsmen Beach Submitted by Kirsten Harma Lake Windermere Ambassadors As many beach-goers have noticed, the exceptionally high waters this spring and summer have led to abnormally soggy conditions on Kinsmen Beach. On the east side of the beach, high waters swept away many of the native plants added to the shoreline as part of the Kinsmen Beach Restoration Project. The project, a joint effort of the District of Invermere and the Lake Windermere Ambassadors, aimed to prevent further erosion of the beach while adding natural elements back to the shoreline to improve fish and wildlife habitat. “The climate conditions this year were unfortunate,” said Lake Windermere Ambassadors Program Coordinator Kirsten Harma. “Given a few years to grow, the plants could have developed a strong root system. Since plant roots help stabilize shoreline soil, they would have
eventually helped buffer the impact caused by high water during years like this one.” Despite the plant losses, many consider the restoration project a net gain to Kinsmen Beach. “By partnering with the Lake Windermere Ambassadors on foreshore improvements at Kinsmen Beach, the District of Invermere was able to both decrease erosion and increase people’s access and enjoyment of a large portion of the beach, as well as help to protect the environment,” said Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft. “Considering the high water this year, had the foreshore work not been completed, significant damage, erosion and potential tree loss would likely have occurred.” The beach may look a little messy now, but it will be improved shortly. The District of Invermere will be looking at options to fix up some areas of the project that were compromised by waves and high water this year.
Valley Churches
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, August 19th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction “You Mean I Have To Love Others?” Special speaker Mr. Matt Wilks. “K.I.D.S.” Church, for children 3 - 7, during the morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater. 9 a.m.: Worship at St. Peter’s, Windermere. 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Reverend Laura Hermakin 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. Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyr’s Church in Invermere. Sunday: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel Chinnaperianan • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor 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. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792
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 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to
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