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Learning that fits your lifestyle!
Upcoming Courses: May & June 2013 We offer a great selection of classes including n Conversational Spanish Intermediate
May 6-27
n Fly Fishing Casting Essentials
May 7 & 9
n Sushi 101
May 7
n Gluten Free Cooking
May 8
n Basic Fire Suppression
May 8-9
n Fire Suppression S100A Recertification May 10 n Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
May 10-12
n Sew it Saturdays for Kids
May 11- June 8
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May 3, 2013
Youngsters pave the way for inclusive playground By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff
With a heap of generosity from throughout the local and provincial community, the school was in a healthy Equal opportunity should be no concern for any purchasing position. child, including on the playground. “The surfacing is one of the biggest expenses, and it’s a Students and staff from Eileen Madson Primary rubber rebound surface, so that a child in a wheelchair can School in Invermere agree, and they’ve put strong efforts actually maneuver around the playground,” Mrs. Tenta said. into the purchase of an accessible playground for the “Right now we have peat gravel in our main playground.” school yard. She said the “A Grade 3 student hosted a equipment has ““It’s important for all children to feel included birthday party and asked for dobeen purchased, nations instead of gifts,” Principal in play, and having social connections with their and the school Lisa Tenta told The Pioneer. “She peers, and to also feel that sense of independence” board will be incontributed the donations towards stalling it this an accessible swing for the school’s summer. The exact -Principal Lisa Tenta playground. From there she suglocation is still begested that we do more fundraising ing determined by to have more accessible equipment.” maintenance staff, as they figure out the most practiMrs. Tenta said the Grade 3 student’s charity had cal layout for the new playground. a snowballing effect — two other students decided to And once the equipment is constructed, all chilhost a similarly themed birthday. Between the three dren will be able to use it any time of day, including generous primary students, $900 was donated toward weekends and after school. the accessible playground. “It’s important for all children to feel included in play, “And that put me on the lead to the Panorama Foun- and having social connections with their peers, and to also dation,” she said, explaining that a presentation of hers feel that sense of independence,” Mrs Tenta said. “Not just assisted the school’s efforts by $30,000. for our students, but for all children within our valley.” “Kootenay Savings also donated $1,270 toward the The playground will feature an accessible swing; a playground when they caught wind of the birthday party suspended giant rubber saucer. There will also be somedonations,” Mrs. Tenta explained. thing called a Tippy Canoe, a rocking canoe-themed The Badgers hockey team also contributed $226. platform accessible through ramping systems. An additional $25,000 in funding came from the Min“Eileen Madson Primary really is a community playistry of Education School Playground Equipment Up- ground,” she said. “It’s attached to the school, but it’s grade, and $8,750 in support from the School Com- constantly being used by community members.” munity Connections Grant.
The Edgewater Recreation Society says
THANK YOU
to the following people: • ALL the ladies who came out to Galarama! •Vendors: Shawna, Ruman, Carolyn, Amanda, Ruman’s friend. • Bartenders Dan and Martin, shooter boys Tyrel and Brady • Inside Edge, Fashion Show • Shawn Murray, DJ • John Wolfe Construction and an extra “thank you” to Brady Z for providing a safe ride to and from the event. • Prize donations: Fire Vixen, Majestic brewerey, Pip’s General Store, Radium Hotpools, and Tanya Smith. Though a simple thank you is just not enough, your contribution brings us that much closer to a new ball diamond and rink! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! See you all next year!
DISTRICT OF INVERMERE
914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934
FREE HOUSE The District of Invermere is giving away a free house. What’s the catch? It’s up to the new owner to have the house moved off the site. The house is located at 214 – 10th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. and is available to the public for free in “AS IS CONDITION”. Those interested in a free house must apply as soon as possible. The house must be moved by JUNE 15, 2013 with the moving permit fees waived by the District within the District of Invermere boundaries. All other costs related to the move are those of the new owner. The District will be responsible for the cleanup of the site once the house has been moved. Contact: Chris Prosser or Kim Leibel at the District office, 250-342-9281.