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VALLEY NEWS

Low turnout for Jumbo resort public hearing

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality heard from people both opposed to and in support of a zoning bylaw in the Farnham Glacier area at a public hearing on Monday, May 13th.

The public hearing was regarding a proposed zoning bylaw — no. 0006 — which dictates what can and cannot occur in the Farnham Glacier area. It would, if adopted, allow land uses such as snow sports, sightseeing and ski lifts. It could also allow for hotels, lodges, restaurants, retail offices, service and maintenance buildings and other related structures.

The meeting was shorter than many expected, with only about a dozen people in attendance and just seven people making verbal submissions. Jumbo council, which consists of Mayor Greg Deck and councillors Nancy Hugunin and

Steve Ostrander, and acting Jumbo staff — currently some Village of Radium Hot Springs staff are doing double duty as Jumbo municipal staff — were prepared for the meeting to go the better part of the day, if necessary.

“What was shown at the hearing was that the vast majority of people didn’t come because they didn’t feel it was a legitimate process,” said Wilmer resident Arnor Larson after the hearing. “It’s not that the Jumbo Wild people didn’t come because they don’t care — they are interested.”

Mr. Larson made a verbal submission at the hearing and was opposed to the bylaw, saying that use of the Farnham Glacier for snow sports and sightseeing, if done by snowcat, would contradict Jumbo Glacier Resort’s environmental certificate. The snowcats would require making snow roads on the glacier, according to Mr. Larson.

“The project proponent has committed that no artificial modification of the glacier will occur,” said Mr. Larson.

“That’s (snow cat roads) artificial modification, is it not?”

Radium Hot Springs councillor Ron Verboom, who made a verbal submission citing the possible benefits of Jumbo Glacier Resort, said he had anticipated a larger turnout.

“I was surprised by the lack of participants and press, as this was the first public hearing regarding Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality and the opportunity for public expression. Many local residents have spent years vocalizing their desire to participate in an official public forum and yet now, when given the opportunity, chose not to,” said Mr. Verboom, after the hearing.

Invermere resident Dave McGrath also made a verbal submission in favour of the bylaw, saying that if it paves the way for ski lifts on the glacier, it will create opportunities for young snow sports athletes, both local and from around the country.

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Directed funds committee hears from four groups

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The committee also approved its Community Priorities Plan. Approving the plan was a big step forward, according to committee chair Wendy Booth.

The Priorities Plan has taken six months to complete and is the document the committee will refer to when deciding how to allocate $200,000 a year during the next three years. The plan identifies five key priority areas — branding, marketing and promotion; economic development and business growth; affordable housing; recreation; and arts and culture.

“We needed to complete this plan prior to making any funding decisions, so now that it is complete we can start to support the priorities that were identified in the plan,” Ms. Booth said after the meeting.

The four groups looking for funding at the meeting were the Columbia River Greenways Alliance, the Windermere Valley Food Corridor Project, the Columbia Cultural Tourism Association and the Invermere Family Resource Centre.

Greenways Alliance chair Mark Halwa and co-chair Doug McIntosh made a general request for an unspecified amount of money to help the Alliance complete the bike trail from Radium Hot Springs to Invermere. The first part of the trail, from Radium to Dry Gulch, is already complete and the Alliance wants to complete the link to Invermere before extending the trail down to Fairmont Hot Springs and Canal Flats at some point in the future. The Alliance hopes to eventually pave the trail.

“Trail infrastructure improves livability and raises property values nearby,” Mr. Halwa said at the meeting, citing several examples in the U.S. in which this has been the case. “If this can be done in Washington, DC, why the heck can’t we have a paved trail from Radium to Invermere?”

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Submitted by Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP RCMP and the community A number of important issues have come up that detachment personnel are involved with, which in my opinion are more important to report on rather than some of the local crime reports. Much of it involves our participation in events with our youth as well helping to raise money for many important causes.

Relay for Life: This event takes place at the DTSS track on June 15th starting at 6 p.m. Sheila Tutty asked if I had any new ideas that will entertain the crowd while at the same time raise money. So here is my idea, and I already have two volunteers, Cst. Andrew Michaud versus Brandon Bloom who operates Endeavor Fitness. Brandon advised me that Andrew has been bragging he has never lost a foot chase with a bad guy ever. Hence my idea of “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.” Both Andrew and Brandon have agreed. Each will raise $50 to go towards Relay for Life, and Brandon can humiliate Andrew in a 40-yard dash. I have an idea of who I want to challenge. I would put $20 on Brandon. I would like to arrange 10 such races which will raise an easy $1,000. The money goes to a good cause and we can have some fun cheering the racers on. I challenge all the emergency responders to get involved and challenge one of your co-workers. I would like to see Glen Sage challenge Darren Danyluk. Others can get involved with side bets. I would put $20 on Darren. Let’s do this.

Give me a call with your race partner. This is our opportunity to help out the organizers of this event.

Zumba in the Park: (otherwise known as Blackmail at the Detachment) This event is on Saturday, May 25th at 1 to 3 p.m. at Mount Nelson Park. Julie, our office manager, and other Zumba instructors are holding this fundraising event to raise money for our new local Hospice Society. Julie made it clear that if I did not plug this for her, she would refuse to type up some of my letters. For Movember this year, I along with the detachment members will do a full class of Zumba if we raise the $2,000 mark we set for ourselves. Sad to say, I will be out of town on May 25th.

Cram the Cruiser: The Radium Rotary Club as well as the Invermere Rotary Club will partner up with the detachment to help out the local food bank with Cram the Cruiser. The Radium Rotary Club banner is completed thanks to Lori at the Sign Artist, and is her contribution to the cause.

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Detachment Open House: Great success last week.

Between 130 and140 people came by. My thanks to the Windermere Lions’ Club for the volunteers who put on the beef-on-a-bun dinner as well as printing the kids. Our thanks to Tim Hortons for the coffee and treats. Also our thanks to Home Hardware and Canadian Tire for prizes to each of the six Grade 3 classes for the winning posters. Our thanks also to all the Grade 3 kids who completed posters to hang up on the walls at the detachment. My personal thanks to the officers who assisted in making it another successful event. This gave many adults and kids an opportunity to interact with the officers. Also thanks to the Windermere Fire Hall for lending their boat as a display for the kids to jump on. Next year we should have the hovercraft on display.

Sad news For the third year in a row, the detachment let the floor hockey challenge with the high school boys slip through our fingers. We beat the boys two games to one in the semifinals to move onto the finals against the Bruins. The first game was won 6-0 by the Bruins. The RCMP team came back to win 6-0 in the second game. This set things up for the final game for the championship trophy sponsored by Invermere Rotary. We knew the battle was going to be intense. The detachment has lost the last two years, losing to the Bruins last year. We don’t like losing. To prepare for this crucial game, our team captain Andrew Michaud took me aside and tactfully told me I was going to be benched for this game. Although Andrew was tactful in breaking the news, I was not. I confronted him by stating to his face, “Obviously you think I’m too fat, slow and lazy on the court.” Although he did not come out and say that to my face, his eyes said it all as he walked away and said, “ I didn’t say that.” He’s learning that with leadership comes hard decisions. In the championship game, we were down 3-1. I showed up to provide inspiration. We closed the gap 3-2. In the dying seconds, we pulled Grant from the net and with less than a second to go, we tied it up 3-3. We lost 4-3 in overtime on a goal that went five hole on Grant.

Probably the best final game in the history of floor hockey at DTSS. Andrew will have to live with his decision during the off season. Did it cost us the championship? One would think that I am mature enough and sportsman enough to congratulate the Bruins for a well-fought game. One would think that I guess.

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Macdonald secures third term to Mr. Clovechok.

“Whether it’s 10,000 votes or whether it’s one vote, it doesn’t matter,” said Mr. Clovechok, congratulating Incumbent NDP MLA Norm Macdonald won the Mr. Macdonald and adding he was happy the campaign Columbia River-Revelstoke riding for the third time in a stayed respectful. row on Tuesday, May 14th.

Mr. Macdonald edged out Mr. Clovechok by about Mr. Macdonald’s personal victory contrasted with his 1,500 votes or roughly 12 per cent, according to prelimiparty’s fortunes. The BC NDP began the election campaign nary results from Elections BC website. In the 2009 elecwith a commanding lead in opinion polls, at times as much tion, Mr. Macdonald beat Liberal candidate Mark McKee as 20 percentage points, only to watch the BC Liberals surge by 2,500 votes or almost 18 per cent. to a fourth straight majority on election night, meaning Mr. “I’m absolutely thrilled by the Liberal victory,” said Macdonald is once again relegated to being in opposition.

Mr. Clovechok. “There was never any doubt in my mind “I think what it means for this area, again as an op- that Christy Clark was going to do exactly what she said position member, is that I will have to fight as effectively she was going to do.” as I can for the interests of the area,” said Mr. Macdonald.

Mr. Clovechok gave credit for the tighter race in the “The people have chosen me Columbia River-Revelstoke as their representative and “The people have chosen me as their representa- riding this time compared we will hold them [the BC with last to his volunteers. tive... we will hold [the BC Liberals to account.”

Liberals to account. We will “We had a blast and we fight to make sure this area is learned a lot,” he said.

Norm Macdonald strongly represented.”

Conservative candidate MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke Mr. Macdonald was Earl Olsen, from Fairmont quick to thank his volunteers.

Hot Springs, was also dis“I am proud of the campaign we ran locally,” he said. appointed not to come out on top.

The mood at Columbia River-Revelstoke BC Liberal “Obviously we would have liked to have won. We’re candidate Doug Clovechok’s campaign headquarters in as surprised as everybody at the Liberal turnaround,” said Invermere on election night was a mixed bag of excite- Mr. Olsen, adding he’s not going to throw in the towel ment at Premier Christy Clark’s majority win and disap- any time soon. pointment that Mr. Clovechok was not among the Liberal “We’ll be back; this is just the beginning, a foundation MLAs elected. As the returns from the polls came in, Mr. we’re going to build from,” he said. “Considering we were Macdonald took a significant lead. Liberal supporters and late out of the starting gate, I think we had a great result.” volunteers at Mr. Clovechok’s office were quick to point Mr. Macdonald secured 6,019 (or 48.18 per cent) out that the vote difference between the two parties was of the 12,492 votes cast in the Columbia River-Revelcloser than in the last election. stoke riding, according to Elections BC. Mr. Clovechok “You sure had him [Mr. Macdonald scared,” said one received 4,543 votes (36.37 per cent), Mr. Olsen took Liberal volunteer, who was heading home for the evening.

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May 17, 2013

PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

Strategy over conviction

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

So another election has come and gone, and despite all the sabre rattling and promises of change, we all woke up this morning in almost exactly the same situation as when we woke up yesterday.

The Liberals have yet another majority, and the NDP are the official opposition. And while it is amusing that the Premier of the province didn’t get elected in her home riding, the campaign is proof positive that Christy Clark is a truly charismatic leader who has proven all the pollsters wrong with a come-from-behind win of epic proportions.

Locally, the Columbia Valley re-elected NDP candidate Norm Macdonald despite some tough competition from some intriguing candidates, but where does that leave us in terms of getting things done for our valley?

Ideally, we should all be voting with our hearts and minds in an attempt to choose the best possible person to represent us. But it seems that in the last few elections, strategy has been the determining factor, not conviction.

In a perfect world, the percentage of popular vote would be accurately reflected in the legislature. Ie. Party X received 10 per cent of the popular vote, they would then occupy 10 per cent of the seats in government.

Without this system in place (thanks in large part to a very deliberate smear campaign by the governing party when the question of electoral reform was put to the populace a few years ago), voting becomes much more like betting on a horse race, where voters are forced to make decisions based on who they feel has the best chance of winning, or whose party has the best chance of winning.

At the end of the day, we have an MLA who is unable to truly deliver on his vision for the valley as he is not a member of the governing party. I’m not saying having an MLA as a member of the opposition is necessarily a bad thing, but no one can deny that it makes achieving our goals for the valley that much more difficult.

The early days of 7th Avenue in Invermere This photograph of Mrs. E.M. Taylor standing in front of the A.E. Fisher store was taken in the early 1920s on what used to be called Bruce Avenue — now 7th Avenue — in Invermere. A dog and old car are also captured in the image. If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

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Unhappy about abattoir approval Dear Editor: I am at a loss to understand why the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) even bothered to call a meeting to discuss the pros and cons of the construction of a slaughterhouse at the crossroads, when in the end they went against the wishes of the majority anyway.

Gerry Taft stated that he felt there was a “kneejerk” reaction based on partial information.

And Mr. Wilkie stated that the Windermere Riding Club keeps 40 horses near the site and their smell has never been an issue. If he is talking about the old rundown stalls behind the feed lot store, that statement is misleading. While that facility may be used on oc-

casion, there are no horses kept there, so of course, there is no odour. Also, according to Mr. Sosnowski, the smell outside a slaughterhouse is “not so bad”.

That’s comforting! Given that there was partial information according to Mr. Taft, misleading information from Mr. Wilkie, and the majority being opposed, the RDEK board still chose to vote in favor of a slaughterhouse being constructed.

Kudos to RDEK Area F director Wendy Booth and the two other board members who weighed the pros and cons, listened to the people and voted accordingly.

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Invermere Public Library celebrating 50 years Dear Editor: It’s the Invermere Public Library’s 50th anniversary this year and one way that we hope the community will celebrate this very special year with us is by adopting a book.

It’s been 15 years now that the AdoptA-Book program at the Invermere Public Library has been in place. Peter McIsaac, a long-time library patron, spearheaded the fundraising initiative.

To date, over $35,000 has been donated to the library strictly for the purchase of books. That means over 1,000 books in this library have an “Adopted

by” book plate inside. Not only is this an important fundraiser for the library, it is delightful to open a book and see a familiar name inside. You can, of course, donate any amount that you would like, but $25 gets your name in a children’s book, $35 secures your name in an adult’s book and $50 guarantees your name in a reference or magazine subscription.

You can find the form at our website www.invermere.bclibrary.ca . Come in and see our Adopt-A-Book tree which is filling up with the names of our “adoptees” !

Virginia Walker Invermere

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“It could be a great facility. The snow and terrain is fantastic for both race and freestyle training,” said Mr. McGrath, speaking after the hearing. “The glacier sits there by itself not doing anything, when it has such potential benefit for us.”

Windermere resident Doug Anakin cited several past issues pertaining to Jumbo Glacier Resort and expressed concern over potential future problems during his verbal submission. He criticized Jumbo council for being appointed rather than elected, when speaking after the hearing.

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The acting Jumbo staff also received several written submissions on the bylaw, some in favour and at least one — a 125+ page collection of documents from Mr. Larson — opposed.

Kootenay Snowsports Society chair Cheryl Willard gave a verbal submission and written submission that echoed Mr. McGrath’s comments.

“It (the bylaw) allows ski lifts, which will be of huge benefit to the sports community,” Ms. Willard said in her written submission.

Mr. Larson critiqued the other six presenters (both pro-Jumbo Glacier Resort and anti-Jumbo Glacier Resort) for focusing on the general benefits or problems of the resort rather than specifically on the impact the zoning will have on the Farnham glacier.

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“Safety’s a concern when you’ve only got the narrow stripe on the side of the highway, as you do when you currently cycle from Invermere up to Dry Gulch,” Mr. McIntosh told The Pioneer. “Cycling trails are good for locals, good for visitors, good for health and good for the economy.”

The committee heard from the Windermere Valley Food Project’s Bill Croft about the benefits of setting up what Mr. Croft called a local food-industry small business incubator.

“Specialty food is the best bang for your buck in terms of kick-starting the economy,” said Mr. Croft at the meeting. “It makes sense as an economic development activity to focus on the food industry.”

Promoting local food creates employment, supports farmers and increases tourism, according to Mr. Croft.

A federally and provincially certified kitchen would be a key part of the project, said Mr. Croft, asking the committee for $100,000 to buy equipment, adding the small business incubator would need 2000 to 3000 square feet of space. He suggested food-making courses could be done at the College of the Rockies.

The Invermere Family Resource Centre’s Pat Cope asked the committee for $17,500 to help conduct a need and demand assessment study on affordable housing in the valley and $5,000 for various consulting services to help develop a request for proposal to an affordable housing fund jointly administered by BC Housing — the provincial housing authority — and the Columbia Basin Trust.

“Affordable housing is part of a thriving, sustainable community,” Ms. Cope said after the meeting. “We’re seeing people in our facilities weekly, sometimes even daily, who are looking for affordable housing.”

The Columbia Cultural Tourism Association’s Chris Evans and Pat Bavin asked the committee for $80,000 to help the association establish an office and recruit staff and a co-ordinator.

“We have an incredible cross-section of culture in the valley,” said Mr. Evans, speaking after the meeting.

“We’ve got a really neat community here and we’ve got to find a better way to represent that to the outside world.”

The association works to promote different kinds of local cultural tourism, including visual arts, heritage, culinary arts, wellness tourism and First Nations.

The Directed Funds committee still has some work to do to determine how to allocate funds, said Ms. Booth.

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Vancouver magician John Kaplan captivated the audience at David Thompson Secondary School on Monday, May 13th with his Abracadazzle magic show. The show was a fundraiser for A.C.E. (Access in the Community for Equality) and featured disappearing handkerchiefs, talking whiteboards, maple syrup-laden card tricks and people being sawn in half.

Photo by Steve Hubrecht

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Group ART SHOW at Pynelogs Art Gallery

Purcell Mountain Painters Group & Headwaters Art Society What does ART mean to you?

May 14th to 26th • Gallery Hours: Daily from 11 to 5 & Wed evenings till 9 pm ARTIST OPENING: Friday May 17th from 7 to 9 pm Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Movie Review: Lay the Favourite Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette Lay the Favourite is the film adaptation of the memoir by Beth Raymer, ex-call girl turned professional oddsmaker. Starring Bruce Willis, Vince Vaughn and Catherine Zeta-Jones, the cast is surprisingly rich, so it’s unfortunate that a great story and talented cast turns into just an average movie.

Beth’s career as a private dancer is halted when a client pulls a gun on her, and she’s not doing well in Las Vegas in her next career move as a cocktail waitress. Possessing an unsuspected knack for spotting patterns and understanding numbers, Beth (played by Rebecca Hall) is friendly and likeable enough to get away with making repeated mistakes in her interpersonal relationships. She’s connected with Dink (Bruce Willis), a small-time sports gambler, and her talent with numbers makes Beth an

ideal employee. Unfortunately, Dink’s wife Tulip (Catherine Zeta-Jones) isn’t necessarily as enamoured with young Beth. Thankfully, Dink and Tulip come to an agreement and Beth can continue her role as Dink’s apparent good luck charm.

Beth has good luck while in Vegas, making money and meeting Jeremy (Joshua Jackson) from New York who instantly becomes her very loyal boyfriend. Vince Vaughn plays the primary antagonist Rosie, a self-centred gambling addict in New York with little regard for the law. Beth gets herself entangled in his latest very illegal scheme and needs the

support of her gambling family not only to get out of the situation, but also to keep everybody out of jail.

Beth appears as flaky and scatterbrained (although rather loveable in a somewhat helpless kind of way), and the movie follows along seemingly from a stream of Beth’s memories. There isn’t much of an explanation as to how oddsmaking works, which is akin to Beth’s perceptions of the scheme and life in general.

There are some inklings as to the lessons Beth learns along the way, regarding not biting the hand that feeds you and perhaps something about the love of family, but they’re buried in the urgency of dealing with the situation Beth gets everybody into.

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

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• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Go Go Sisters craft supplies sale at the Invermere Community Hall.

• 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Art show opening with artists in attendance at Artym Gallery.

Painting, sculpting and jewellery demonstrations from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: BBQ Fundraiser and community rewards at AG Valley Foods. All proceeds will help the companions in ICAN’s care.

•12:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium’s Market on Main opens. Music on Main will feature Valley Forged at 2:30 p.m. For further information, contact Kara at 250-347-9331.

• 6:00 p.m.: Girls’ Night Potluck at the Summit Youth Centre. Bring something to share.

• 7:00 p.m.: Country gospel music with Crystal Clear Ministries at Radium Christian Fellowship.

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• May 17th - 18th, 7:30 p.m., showing the Croods.

• 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: BBQ for the Windermere Health Care Auxiliary at Home Hardware.

• 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.: Country gospel music with Crystal Clear Ministries at Radium Christian Fellowship.

• 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Panorama Fire Department Open House at 2340 Springs Creek Road, Panorama.

Tours, displays, games, free BBQ and fire truck rides.

Donations accepted for the Panorama Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Charity Fund. Call RDEK for more information at 1-888-478-7335.

Friday, May 17th • 5:30 p.m.: Movie Marathon Night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m.: Country gospel music with Crystal Clear Ministries at Radium Christian Fellowship.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Purcell Mountain Painters Group and Headwaters Art Society artist opening at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

• 7:30 p.m.: First home game of the season for the Killer Rollbots at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10 at the door, $5 for kids.

Roller Derby game, beer gardens, music, 50/50, food carts and more.

• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Zumba in the Park at Mount Nelson Athletic Park. Class is by donation and all proceeds go to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. For more information please contact Julie at 250341-5474.

Friday, May 31st • 12:00 p.m.: Soup and bun lunch at the Edgewater Legion. Soup, bun and dessert for $6. Call Joyce at 250-347-9388 for more information.

• 5:30 p.m.: Video Games Guys’ Night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m.: D.T.S.S. Theatre students present a murder mystery comedy by Don Zolidis called “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered”. Tickets available at The Book Bar or D.T.S.S.

Saturday, June 1st • 7:00 p.m.: D.T.S.S. Theatre students present a murder mystery comedy by Don Zolidis called “The Bold, the Young, and the Murdered”. Tickets available at The Book Bar or D.T.S.S.

Invermere Library hours • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Canal Flats Community Library Hours • Tuesday: 7- 8:30 p.m. For info: 250-349-5360.

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• 8:30: The Station Neighbourhood Pub presents Petunia, an incredibly Rockabilly musician.

• Tuesday: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• Wednesday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Thursday, May 23rd

• 9:00 a.m.: Set up begins for the Invermere Curling Club’s Garage Sale. Sale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tables are $20. Call 250-342-3315 for more information.

• 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Verne Busby will do an art demonstration at Effusion Art Gallery. Call 250-3416877 for more information.

• 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: BBQ for the Windermere Health Care Auxiliary at Home Hardware.

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Permablitz! Volunteer with Groundswell to build a garden by the Community Greenhouse. Register with greenhouse@groundswellnetwork.ca or call 342-3337 to make sure we have enough yummy treats and fun tasks for all.

• 5:00 p.m.: Birthday of the Month Dinner at the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, May 24th • 9:00 p.m.: Full moon walk the wetlands. Leave from the Summit Youth Centre at 9:00 p.m. Please register beforehand.

Saturday, May 25th • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: BBQ Fundraiser and community rewards at AG Valley Foods. All proceeds will help the companions in ICAN’s care.

• 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre open house.

Invermere Thrift Store hours • Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 1 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Radium Thrift Store Hours • Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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By Deanna Berrington The Artym Gallery Three elements are the focus of the latest exhibition at the Artym Gallery: Oil, Stone, and Gold. Each element has its own special properties and attraction — the beauty of each can be exponentially increased with the skillful hands of a dedicated artist, and everyone is welcome to see three such artists at work at Artym this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oil: Oil has been an integral part of the human experience for thousands of years, used for fuel, cooking and, since about 650 AD, for painting. Cameron Bird has painted in oil for his extensive artistic career. Following in the footsteps of the Group of Seven, Cameron paints the wilderness of Canada with a passion only known by those who live there. His demonstration will be a representation of contemporary wildlife with his signature

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LANDSCAPE LOVE — Cameron Bird, one of the three artists doing live demonstrations at The Artym Gallery on Saturday, May 18th, is known for his vibrant wilderness paintings.

Submitted image strong brushstrokes and bold colour.

Stone: Ancient and eternal, stone tools are responsible for the advancement of the human race, so it is only natural that people have been creating stone art for nearly as long. Vance Theoret will be carving one of his signature stone bears.

Each sculpture exuded friendliness and humour, while capturing the spirit of each individual bear.

Gold: Gold has been sought after for use in art, especially jewelry since before recorded history; its beauty has been recognized throughout the ages of human history. Margo Fearn is a jewelry artist who works extensively with gold, using ancient and arcane techniques to create her original pieces.

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Petunia’s performances are legendary, and must be experienced by anyone who enjoys good music, a well seasoned stage presence and/or the old timey sounds of yesteryear. A rich high and lonesome sound, a countryswing beat, ferocious screams and yodels, and a bit of a twisted rockabilly edge are just a few words one might say of a Petunia performance, but this only scratches the surface of the man as a songwriter, musician, and world traveler. “Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby who yodelled...or Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction.”

He’s an adventure seeker, living life without fear. Coming from a rural Quebec upbringing, he’s played every major street corner across Canada and in New York, before graduating to full fledged touring musician with his band The Vipers. Simply put, Petunia is an undiscovered Canadian treasure joining the greats from north of the 49th.

With the Vipers, Petunia started off the year right, garnering international acclaim for their performances in Europe. They took the UK by storm in January, showcasing at Celtic Connections and touring England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, earning rave reviews and selling out venues left and right. The BBC called them simply “amazing” and broadcast several interviews along with many of their tunes. The band returned home to Canada in February and turned the folk community on its ear, showcasing at the International Folk Alliance Conference in Toronto and earning buzz-band status.

Currently Petunia has three new albums on the go: a solo effort and two new albums with his band, full of new originals and a few classic covers. This onslaught of

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BLAST FROM THE PAST — Critically acclaimed Canadian rockabilly/roots musician, Petunia, will be playing The Station Neighbourhood Pub in Invermere on Monday, May 20th.

Photo submitted new music is expected towards the end of this year, but if you want a taste of what’s around the corner make sure you check them out at The Station.

The show kicks off at 8:30 p.m. and will be free of charge. So head to The Station on Monday, May 20th for one of the most unique, genuine and talented solo performances you’ll ever see.

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By Matthew Brummitt Pynelogs Cultural Centre The valley’s two artist collectives are coming together for a Collaborative Art Show at Pynelogs in Invermere. The Headwaters Art Society and the Purcell Mountain Painters Art Show began Tuesday, May 14th and runs until the Sunday, May 26th.

The Headwaters Artist Society is new to the valley, but they have wasted no time making headway.

With a new shared-space group studio on the horizon, it will not be much longer before the talented and admirable artists of Headwaters are making headlines.

Formed in 2000, the Purcell Mountain Painters group (PMP) has grown

HOMEGROWN ART —Whimsical Wind by Gwen Pratt will be one of the art pieces on display at Pynelogs for the Collaborative Art Show.

Submitted image steadily to over forty current members. Through hosting workshops, offering scholarships, and offering advice and mentorship, PMP has developed into an artistic and creative force in the valley.

With many members from both Headwaters as well as from PMP, this show will display a diverse variety of artwork from these manifold artists.

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Between the west end of the Kinsmen Beach parking lot and Lake Windermere, lies an under-utilized patch of land. It’s one that the Rotary Club of Invermere is planning to develop into a splash-and-spray park as part of its ongoing mission to improve the quality of community recreation.

“The project we’re fundraising for this year is going to get in the ground next year,” said Invermere Rotarian Bruce McLaughlin.

If the club is successful in raising the money needed after a series of fundraisers— roughly $350,000 — the new structure will be built in the spring of 2014.

“When the final design has been presented to us, we’re going to consult kids. We’ll have a kids’ advisory council give us feedback through the schools,” said Mr. McLaughlin.

“There’s no sense having an adultonly design for a structure that’s for kids. Except for safety.”

The proposed splash-and-spray park will span a peanut-shaped 285 square metres and offer 10 water

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PLAY PLAN — An artist’s conception of the Rotary Club of Invermere’s proposed splash and spray park for Kinsmen Beach.

Submitted image blasting nozzles for kids to play.

“The land is long and narrow, so the design suits the land available,” he said.

The new park will also include a toddler and youth section, and will be wheelchair accessible.

“A couple of years ago we responded to people wanting more facilities on the beach. The District of Invermere had input that they wanted more facilities, so we initiated a

committee to investigate a splash-and -spray park,” Mr. McLaughlin said.

“We realized there’s one in Sparwood, Fernie, Cranbrook and Golden, but Invermere didn’t have one.”

Visitors and locals will both appreciate it, he says.

“It’s a safe way for those little kids to get experience without going in the lake.”

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May 17, 2013

YOUR MONEY Bail out, bail in

Ever since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, Canadians have been familiar with the term “bail-out”. The notion that a bank can be left to fail or rescued by its country’s government are the options most of us associate with such an event. However, there’s another option that was recently applied in Cyprus — the “bail-in”. In late March, a $10 billion bail-out was granted to Cyprus on the following conditions: that all uninsured deposits in the country’s second-largest bank were levied, along with about 40 per cent of the uninsured deposits in their largest commercial bank. Understandably, this news was met with surprise and outrage from people around the world. This incident has made many people take a closer look at their own financial situation and the economic state of their country to see if they might become exposed to similar losses.

What is a bail-out?

In the event of a bail-out, as what happened in the United States, the money needed to stabilize a failing financial institution originates from an outside source, such as a government agency. No depositor’s assets would be affected.

What is a bail-in?

By definition, a bail-in arrangement is one where a failing financial institution has to look for money from within to solve a crisis. Many already have capital such as shares or other monetary instruments in place to cover such an

event. However, if the situation becomes dire, another solution must be found. This could take the form of confiscating certain depositors’ assets in exchange for shares (as what happened in Cyprus) or a bail-out, if one were available.

The state of Canada Around the same time as the Cypriot financial crisis, the March budget in Canada announced its plans for a “bail-in” regime for the Big 6 banks in Canada. According to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, “The Government proposes to implement a ‘bail-in’ regime for systemically important banks. This regime will be designed to ensure that, in the unlikely event that a systemically important bank depletes its capital, the bank can be recapitalized and returned to viability through the very rapid conversion of certain bank liabilities into regulatory capital.”

Canadians should view this news positively. After all, we have one of the most overheated housing markets and largest personal debt loads in the world. Our government is simply trying to be proactive should a desperate credit event take place. The part that Canadians should think a little harder about is how they can best shield themselves from any potential losses of their savings.

Depositors take note According to Kathleen Perchaluk, the finance minister’s press secretary, Canadians should not be worried about their deposits. “The bail-in scenario described in the budget

has nothing to do with depositors’ accounts and they will in no way be used here. Those accounts will continue to remain insured through the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) as always.” While this statement is certainly reassuring, there is an important caveat. The Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation only insures deposits to a maximum of $100,000 per person, account type and covered institution. This means that any amount over $100,000 in an individual savings account, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) at one institution is uninsured. Now, excess deposits being uninsured doesn’t necessarily mean they are at risk. It is important, however, to understand that while Ms. Perchaluk’s statement makes no clear distinction between insured and uninsured deposits, it is unlikely that the government or their agencies would guarantee the latter.

What can I do?

Canadians can protect themselves by ensuring they do not exceed the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation’s maximum limits. This can be done by spreading out one’s assets among various providers. Those who buy large quantities of Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) should be particularly careful. Using a deposit broker who has access to many different GIC issuers can ensure you do not exceed insurance limits. As for the prevention of a bail-in or bail-out situation, the best thing Canadians can do is to be careful with their personal debt.

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Hosted jointly by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, the 15th Annual Business Excellence Awards took place on Thursday, April 25th at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Nearly 80 businesses and individuals were short-listed among 13 different categories. The winners in each category had the honour of taking home an original hand-crafted award courtesy of Black Star Studios Invermere. (Back row, l-r) Dave Hessel, Rainbow International; Dean Prentice, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort; Janice McGregor, Kootenay Savings Credit Union; Pearl Busch, Big Horn Meadows Resort; (Front row, l-r) Carrie Rickards, Essentials; Diane Hessel, Rainbow International; Dee Connell, Monkey's Uncle; Sylvia Schultz, ICAN; Dee Conklin, Palliser Printing/CasaVino Wine Bar; Sandra Clark, Canterbury Flowers; Joanne Broadfoot, Canterbury Flowers; (Missing) From Scratch - A Mountain Kitchen; Leanne Tegart, Arrowhead Brewery; (Bottom) Awards gala attendees were entertained by guest speaker Keith Wood, who delivered a humourous yet compelling message about what drives successful communities. Wood has spoken to more than 900 audiences in 48 U.S. states and three Canadian Provinces about community development and organizational management.

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come alive in the rockies In June 2013, for the first time, you can experience The Haven’s flagship program, Come Alive, in the beautiful surroundings of the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

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• Expand your capacity for harmonious, loving and fulfilling relationships Format: Participants learn and practice the Haven models of communication, relationship and self-responsibility and are offered a range of opportunities for personal learning. In addition to group activities and discussions, some participants may be offered a time for individual experience, including breath and body work, gestalt, psychodrama and other forms.

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There will also be a contest to name the bear that Vance Theoret will be creating at the Artym this weekend, with a couple of his small original sculptures as prizes.

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After a boisterous opening for the Wings over the Rockies Art Show, we hope that this opening will be just as fun. Many of the artists will be in attendance and we hope you will show up to give them your support.

The opening falls on Friday, May 17th from 7 to 9 p.m. If you can’t make it to the opening, Pynelogs is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday evenings until 9 p.m., so please come by and take a look around the gallery.

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May 17, 2013

Take a hike

Fresh old ideas

more chores. Human beings have a walking talent; in fact, we are designed to

By Arnold Malone walk and walk a lot.

Pioneer Columnist Foot travel today is more about joy and wellbeing than it is about our I don’t run much any need to move from one more. At age 75 the main place to another location. reason for not running is Running, jogging or rust. Years of oxidization walking is not just motion. It is freedom. have told me I am better off walking.

As a child I was embarrassed when I It is a time that allows one to be detached overheard my Mother telling some neigh- from the world and all of it’s noise, to bour ladies that, “Arnold can’t walk”. I see that we don’t see when we ride in a car, to smell the world as it is, to see little took her literally.

Years later, I realized what she was creatures that don’t exist in the world of implying, and her friends understood, wheels, and to witness the minute details of nature’s craft. that if I moved, I ran.

Foot motion is our connector to the I ran to the pump, to the barn, to get the cows, to go back to the house, to go world all around us which most often to the garden, or to go anywhere. I ran goes unnoticed.

When we walk in groups we are havbecause it was fun.

There is a special joy in the exhila- ing a social gathering. When we walk ration of feeling the wind and leaving alone we are free to contemplate quanwhere you were behind and finding new tum physics or to have the pleasure of an ground. Some of the influence for this utterly mindless mind. Walking is a time to converse running acwith ourtivity comes selves on from Fido, “When we walk in groups we are having a our own our farm social gathering. When we walk alone we terms, to see dog. [Yes, are free to contemplate quantum physics little things, that was her or to have the pleasure of an utterly to explore real name]. mindless mind.” like a dog She nevwho shoves er appeared happier than when there was a good rea- his nose into every curiosity, says nothson to run and she was just as happy to ing, and moves on. Walking is a purifying run when there wasn’t a reason. Running moment, a chance to un-focus, to be free from the noise all around. was its own joy.

This, of course, requires that we leave When we moved to Invermere some the cell phone and MP3 player at home five years ago, we quickly noticed that this is a walking, jogging, running com- on the dresser. Bringing such gadgets munity. It is next to impossible to go into just brings the noise that walking should the town during normal awake hours leave behind.

So three cheers to Invermere, a comand not see someone out for walk or a run. Weekly I observe a lady who walks munity in motion. Your walking motion almost daily in fast long strides with her requires no expenditure other than getarms swinging in rhythm. Her deter- ting out of bed and doing it. If we do, mined look indicates that she is achieving we become in tune with our valley and in tune with ourselves. That’s good. her mission. Good for her.

If you start walking you will soon We humans have been described as the running animal. First Nations per- find that your best ideas come during that sons were known to have tracked deer for quiet time, while alone with the beating a whole day until they out lasted the ex- of your heart. Walking purifies the mind and is a generator for fine new thoughts. hausted animal.

African natives might walk across a One also sleeps better when a walk came country in a day on foot, or walk 15 miles first that day.

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May 17, 2013

Berry business becomes sweet tradition

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff

Great grandfather Jim Taylor and his son Walter prepare for early season farming, despite some snow.

Sanda Taylor, age 3, clutches her father’s hunting rifle and field glasses. Sanda grew up in a backcountry cabin near where Nipika resort now sits.

Tanner, Faith and Gordon Saunders get the fields ready for the upcoming strawberry season.

Tanner Saunders was born to grow strawberries and make jam. His family has been at itin the valley for four generations, after all.

His great-grandfather, Jim Taylor, first farmed strawberries and potatoes in the valley in 1908. Tanner and his parents, Faith and Gordon, are still at it more than a century later, running the Saunders Family Farm in Windermere. The green leaves of several rows of strawberries are already lining the field at their place.

“Farming’s in my blood and I intend to keep it that way,” said Tanner.

Saunders Family Farm makes and sells jams, jellies and pickled jalapenos in addition to managing a midsized farm. The family-run business just had its jam kitchen federally certified and recently launched an online shop, so is poised to sell nationwide.

E-commerce wasn’t a sales avenue when great grandfather Jim Taylor started farming (even commercial radio was still a decade and half away), but the crop was still the same.

“Strawberries have always been the main staple of our family’s farming history,” said Tanner.

Jim was a keen farmer, always raring to go and at times pulled out the tractor when there was still snow on the ground. Not surprisingly Jim’s son Joe Taylor got into the strawberry business at a young age. When Joe was not much more than a kid, Jim would pack an old panel truck absolutely full to the brim with strawberries, stick Joe behind the wheel and make him drive all the way over to the Banff Springs Hotel to sell them.

Joe piloted the creaky old vehicle through the mountains and back, making sure he found a customer for every last basket.

“My grandfather (Jim) always told my dad (Joe) that he better not come home with any berries,” recalled Faith.

Tanner’s other maternal great-grandparents also have a long history in the area. His great grandfather Frank Richter came to Canada from Germany in the 1920s and ended up working as a guide and outfitter throughout the central Canadian Rockies for Brewster’s in Banff.

On one trip Frank came across a parcel of land in the Cross River area so captivating that he used wedding gift money sent from Germany to buy it. It is the same land on which Nipika Mountain Resort now sits, a bit south of Kootenay National Park. Frank and his wife brought up their children in cabins there, surrounded

by Frank’s cougar and wolf skins, eating blueberries from the forest and sitting on a big makeshift chair fashioned from spare rods and bear hide while listening to an old Marconi radio.

Richter’s oldest child Sanda (Tanner’s grandmother) was just 18 months old when the family got stranded in a primitive cable car dangling 60 feet above a raging section of the Kootenay River. Halfway across the wheel cracked and got stuck on the cable, just as night fell.

Frank crawled across the rest of the cable hand-overhand and rushed through the bush to find somebody to help.

Sanda and her mother sat terrified in the rickety cable car bucket, which was nothing more than some old boards haphazardly nailed together with a hip-high edge railing. Sanda’s mother fought for hours to keep her wiggly daughter still, singing to calm both her baby and her nerves, petrified that both of them would slip from their flimsy perch.

May 17, 2013 Fortunately Frank returned in time with a friend and makeshift rope-and-gunny sack slings to rescue his wife and daughter. Eventually Frank moved his family to Invermere but one of the current cabins at Nipika is named after the Ricthers.

In Invermere Joe Taylor met Sanda, the two fell in love and got married, then started Winderberry Farms in 1953. Naturally the farm had strawberries and Sanda made her own strawberry and raspberry jams.

“My dad was just crazy about those jams,” said Faith.

Joe Taylor was adamant that jam had to be made a certain way, with whole berries. So even though Faith’s jams would go on to become the foundation of Saunders Family Farm’s success, she always had to make a different jar for her dad.

Faith met Gordon while she was studying secretarial skills in Calgary and initially the couple seemed to have no farming inclination. Faith headed off to travel immediately after finishing college. She was devastated to leave Gordon behind, but a week into her trip Gordon, ever the romantic, called to say he had quit his oil patch job and was flying out to meet her. The couple was out for a snorkeling trip in Australia when Cyclone Kerry tore through. Their boat made it back to shore just in the nick of time.

The couple married and had two sons before deciding they wanted their kids to grow up in the Columbia Valley. So in 1986 they followed in the family tradition and established Win Valley Gardens, which they ran for 16 years, farming fruits and vegetables and raising the kids.

Faith and Gordon managed to narrowly avoid, by a matter of minutes, another major natural disaster — the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that killed more than 230,000 people and devastated countries surrounding the Indian Ocean.

The whole Saunders family, including the two sons and Tanner’s girlfriend at the time, were on vacation in Thailand. They spent Christmas Day on the island of Phi Phi. The boys wanted to stay and go snorkeling but Faith insisted they get up early to catch the first ferry back to the mainland. The first of the tsunami’s several massive waves passed right under the Saunders’ ferry — they were far enough away from shore that the wave wasn’t cresting and they didn’t even notice it. As soon as their boat docked they noticed panic and commotion, looked behind them and saw the second large wave coming.

They grabbed their luggage, literally ran and jumped into a taxi, then raced uphill to higher ground.

Much of Phi Phi island was destroyed and the hotel the Saunders had been staying in was swamped by the tsunami. Faith later was an 2010 Winter Olympic torch runner and volunteered at the Games.

In 2009 the Saunders decided they weren’t finished with farming and set up Saunders Family Farm. Business, particularly for the jams and jellies, has boomed, more than doubling each year. Faith started small, making just a few jars here and there in her own kitchen. By the second year the Saunders built a special jam-making kitchen in their basement and they now employ four people and produce more than 50 cases of jam a week during the summer.

“I never expected the jam business to be what it is today,” said Faith. “The business has grown so much, we can’t handle it on its own. And Tanner’s a natural.”

Tanner currently helps operate Saunders Family Farm and will likely take it over one day. Although Tanner continues to travel in Asia and other parts of the world, he frequently ends up back at the family farm.

“I always keep returning to the farm,” he said. “The valley keeps calling me back.”

Seeing how people get by in far corners of the world has convinced Tanner of the need for businesses to be charitable and so Saunders Family Farm donates five per cent of its online profit to worthy causes.

More information on the Saunders family history, their charitable endeavors and their products can be found on the farm’s website, www.saundersfamilyfarm.ca.

The Saunders’ best selling product is, of course, strawberry jam.

(MIDDLE RIGHT) Some of the Saunders’ 22 jams, jellies and pickled jalapenos are display at Village Arts. (BOTTOM RIGHT)The Taylor family poses for a group shot at the farm. Clockwise from top left; Jim Taylor, Sanda Taylor, Jimmy Tretheway, Joe Taylor, Loyd Tretheway, Marg Tretheway, Ethel Taylor, John Taylor, Faith Taylor (now Saunders), Lillie Taylor, Wayne Tretheway, Ann Taylor and Lori Tretheway.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23 Faith, Gordon and Tanner Saunders are all grins in their recently federally certified jam-making kitchen.

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People rely on those of us with experience in this field to help them succeed in the garden. Here are some of the most common questions this time of year: Can I prune my cedar hedge now?

Yes. You can prune up to one third of cedars any time of year. Now is as good a time as any, if it suits you. Evergreens lend themselves to spring pruning as most of their growth takes place in late May and June. The ‘flush’ of new growth always looks good after a haircut.

How do I treat grubs in my lawn?

In the absence of a cadre of chemicals that were available at one time, we now treat the white and grey grub with beneficial nematodes. They are microscopic worms that feed on grubs and exist naturally in our soil. When you apply them from a sprayer you are intensifying the population in an effort to control the grubs in your lawn and garden. Timing is critical: spring is one period of application and the other is late August and September. The grubs migrate through the soil, moving up near the surface during these two windows of time, where they are most accessible to the killing machines that we call nematodes. After application, it is important to water very thoroughly to move the nematodes to the root zone — the feeding area — of

the grubs.

How do I kill the weeds in my lawn?

This is the wrong question for today’s gardener.

Now we talk about controlling weeds, not killing them. The goal is to compete them out of existence.

It is easy to do this; it just takes some changes in how you care for your lawn and it also takes patience.

Follow my recipe below and you will eliminate 90 per cent of the weeds within two years. Not a quick fix, but a permanent one, which is more than anyone can say about chemical lawn weed control.

1. Cut your lawn 7 to 8 cm high. The higher the grass blades, the deeper the roots and more drought tolerant your lawn.

2. Use a mulching mower. This returns the nitrogen-rich, natural goodness of the cut grass blades back to the root zone of

your lawn.

3. Apply a quality lawn fertilizer that contains high nitrogen that is slow release based. I use Golfgreen which has the most sophisticated form of slow release nitrogen.

4. Re-apply fertilizer twice more throughout the season — once in late spring/early summer and again in fall.

5. Water seldom but when you do, apply it deeply. As water moves through the soil to the root zone of your lawn, the roots will follow it. Again, the deeper the roots, the more drought tolerant and stronger your lawn will be.

6. Where bare patches do exist in your lawn, spread three to four cm of triple mix or lawn soil over the area and broadcast quality grass seed at the rate of 500 grams per 40 sq meters (one pound per 400 sq ft).

Rake smooth, step on it to bring seed and soil in firm contact, and water thoroughly until established.

Mark Cullen appears on Canada AM every Thursday morning at 8:40.

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TIME FOR A HAIRCUT — If you have a cedar hedge, spring pruning will maximize the nice ‘flush’ of new growth.

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Spilli Chili makes its return

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff It’s back. After taking a year off, the Spilli Chili Cook-Off Festival will be happening again this summer at the Spillimacheen Festival Grounds.

If you’re a chili lover, you’ll experience more than a dozen competitors’ recipes, and you’ll have your say on who is declared the 2013 chili champion. When voting by the attendees is concluded, a mystery prize will be awarded to the chef of the best chili.

This is the only chili cook-off in the valley and even if you aren’t a chili lover, there will be vendors with food and merchandise. Live music will also be keeping the event alive throughout its duration, and a beer garden will be part of the cook-off for the first time. The 2013 Spilli Chili Cook-off Festival will be a family event. Admission at the . . . ‘Splash’ from page 17 The Rotary Club will begin their fundraising efforts for the spray park with Seafood Splash and Laughs at the Invermere Curling Rink on Saturday, June 8th.

The playful, locally-catered event will feature non-offensive comics from Yuk Yuk’s and “nearly famous” models in masks will be greeting guests at the door, dressing them in a bib.

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will be entered into a raffle for the door prize — a two-day vacation for four to the Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho. Live and silent auctions will also be taking place, and the club will be accepting donations from local businesses that are able to contribute.

The Rotary Club will also be seeking grants for which they qualify, as well as donations from the community. All donations for the splash and spray park are tax deductible.

To follow Seafood Splash and Laughs will be the Kids’ Splash-and-Spray Festival set for Saturday, August 24th, a familyfriendly water festival happening at Pothole Park. Finishing the season for the Rotary Club’s fundraising efforts will be the grand prize raffle draw on Monday, September 30th. One lucky winner will be taking three others to Atlantis Paradise in the Bahamas.

The second prize is $1,000, followed by $500 for third.

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Columbia Garden Village now offering personal care for seniors!

Columbia Garden Village retirement community in Invermere, B.C. is now offering personal care services • Medication monitoring • Bathing assistance • Grooming and dressing support • Mobility services • Shopping assistance • Housekeeping and laundry

Residents at Columbia Garden Village already enjoy the following services • • • • • • •

Hearty, home-style meals Daily coffee and refreshments 24-hour emergency monitoring 24-hour staffing Shuttle bus Utilities and cable Social events and recreational activities

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Invitation to all parents of youth and adults with diversabilities.

Discussion, May 27th, 4–6 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, Invermere Legion.

Light snack provided.

• Agenda update on respite and life skills programs, • Guest speakers: Gerald VandenBrink, CLBC and Patricia Braniff, MCFD • Mapping of services, issues and concerns, next steps.

Please call Pat 250-342-5566 for more information. See you there.

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We wish to thank the numerous volunteers and the more than 150 individuals and businesses who supported our First Annual Butterfly Gala.

Please support those who supported us so generously. For a list of names please visit our website which will be launched next month.

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FACELIFT —Village Arts in Invermere will be showing off its new upgraded interior this May long weekend during regular store hours when artists will be on hand to discuss the displayed works of art. Photo by Kyla Brown Photography

New look for artists’ co-op

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Members of Village Arts, the artists’ co-operative in Invermere, noticed their work was appearing depreciated as it was being presented in aging displays. A renovation was clearly in order and the co-op’s members stepped up to provide the sweat and labour.

“You can see the crafts much better now. It was kind of difficult for customers to absorb everything because it was very cluttered and overwhelming,” said co-op artist Ann Plassmann. “It still overwhelms, because you have all sorts of art colours and materials, but it is calming.”

Village Arts has occupied its current downtown location for the last nine years, and to mark its 30th year in operation, the space has been restored, and the new look is to debut this weekend.

“Art is such a valuable thing; it’s one of the things that makes us human, and it’s worth whatever effort it costs to make it work,” said Ms. Plassmann.

Lorna Hogg, who is also a member of the Village Arts co-op, says the gallery offers all varieties and qualities of art. Items range in price from $5 to $1,200.

“This is the perfect place for artists to sell their work, to promote their art, and to educate people in the arts,” she said. “It has given a lot of our artists a start in making art a way of life for them.”

The gallery is run almost entirely by volunteers from the co-op. Co-op members are all contributing artists who can spend up to three days each month working in the store in exchange for an increased commission rate. Artists who are unable to contribute time to the gallery support it

with a 15 per cent commission, rather than 40.

“We work for each other; it’s a people place,” Ms. Hogg. “Locally, the town of Invermere is very proud of this place, it’s longevity and what it’s accomplished.”

As a passion-driven non-profit, Village Arts has experienced rough patches during its three decades. The years 2008 and 2009 were very challenging with heavy losses that saw the store almost lost from the community.

But extreme fiscal discipline has held the gallery together during the tough times, and coasted it to a point where a renovation was possible. Despite the more prosperous years, however, large investments such as the restoration are still met with skepticism.

“That experience five years ago made some members hesitant about the renovation,” Ms. Plassmann said.

“Deciding whether or no to renovate was a very tough decision, because it required an investment, but a lot of the members felt it was time to do it, coinciding with the 30 year anniversary.”

And as a well-established business in a prime location, there are expectations for an operation like Village Arts, she says.

“The art itself deserves to be presented in a beautiful location, and there were things that really needed to be refreshed,” she said. “We hope this will make the store all the more inviting to customers.”

The gallery was adamant in thanking Warwick Interiors for its help, and also those customers who shop locally.

Throughout the month of May, all customers will be entered into a daily draw with art prizes created by gallery artists to be won.

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By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff After testing the waters in many markets with several products throughout the valley, Bavin Glass owner Pat Bavin has decided to trim the fat from his business and focus on the foundation of his family’s dynasty.

Bavin Glass has undergone a renovation at its Invermere location, but has ceased direct operations in Fairmont and Panorama.

“It’s our way of looking at the world and the economy and keeping it all positive,” he told The Pioneer. “We’re excited, because we’re going to become more artistic, and yet we will run a retail operation, which just will not run as often as it used to.”

The main location on 4884A Athalmer Highway has been touched up and has almost been “funkized,” Pat says.

“We added a lot of lime greens to watermelon reds. It’s crisper, cleaner and there’s better lighting.”

Since founding the business in 1988, Pat has begun working alongside his son, Ryan. Their father-son glassblowing is one of only a handful in North America, he said.

In past busy seasons, Bavin Glass has offered its products through satellite locations in Panorama and Fairmont. But the economy is too unpredictable for expansion, so the satellite locations are closed for good, Pat said.

Their bead business in Panorama will be carried on however, as two former staffers, Debbie and Sheena, have chosen to step in.

“And we said, ‘Here, we’ll make it very accommodating for you,”” Pat said.

The operation in Fairmont on the other hand, will close for good.

“We appreciate the opportunity to have checked that market, and it is a very viable market,” he said. “But it’s a mom and pop market, where the owners must operate it.”

Regular customers will notice that Bavin Glass will not be to operating full-time as it has in the past, because the family is placing a stronger focus on their production of art.

“We will always continue,” he said.

“We have learned that for us to exist as artists, we have to manufacture products as artists, and sell it under the same roof.”

And it’s their do-all attitude which keeps their costs low.

“We have been known to sell as factory priced, because we don’t have any middle men, there are no distributors,” Pat explained. “We have always been in conflict with most of the glass community because we are underpriced.”

With the products being created in the same gallery they’re sold, passerby’s are welcome to watch the magic.

“The intent is that they can watch and engage with the artist and see them do their work and learn from it and collaborate with them,” he said.

A formal demonstration will be happening on Saturday, May 18th at the studio.

At 1 p.m., a presentation will take part whereby spectators will hear stories and history of the shop. A raffle for the glassware that will be made during the demo will also occur, usually worth around $350. Only those who stick around the duration of the demonstration are eligible to win. Bavin Glass is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday to Tuesday, except on Sundays, when the store operates from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Serious inquiries only. karl@interiorworld.bc.ca or 250-270-0049 Notice of the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Members of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation The Board of Directors of the Columbia Valley Community Foundation hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at 7 p.m. on the 28th day of May 2013, at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre, in Invermere, B.C. for the following purpose: 1: To receive the report of the directors to the members.

2: To receive and approve the financial statements of the Society for the period ended December 31, 2012.

3: To elect directors of the Society to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Society.

4: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Dated 01 May, 2013

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Per Roberta Hall Co-Chair

In the evening of Monday, May 13th, the Edgewater Recreation Society and the Edgewater Fire Department teamed up to demolish the old concession and washrooms building at the Wittman Field ball diamond on Purcell Avenue in Edgewater.

The exercise gave the volunteer firefighters an exceptional opportunity to practise in a controlled environment. The Edgewater Recreation Society would like to thank the volunteer firefighters from Edgewater, Windermere, Panorama and Radium for coming out and helping get the job done.

Photo by Nigel Perry

New name needed for local inn

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Local businessmen, The Book Bar owners Joshua Foy and James Lazarus, recently acquired the Invermere Boutique Hotel and wish to rebrand, rename, and renew the establishment’s relationship with the community.

“We’re having a hard time deciding on what the new name should be, so as we love this community and the people who reside here, we thought we should ask for opinions from our friends and neighbours,” said Foy. Some suggestions include The Valley View Inn, The Book Bar Inn, The Welcome Inn and The Columbia Valley Inn, but the possibilities are truly endless, said Lazarus.

“With the change in ownership, we have placed two well-known members of the community as the new managerial team, and we’re hoping

this new start will help re-establish the motel as a sought-after destination for tourists and travellers, as well as sports teams and anyone who wants a beautiful downtown accommodation for an affordable price,” he said. “We want this place to be a jewel in the heart of downtown Invermere, a place that our community can be proud of.”

The new managers are Joshua Estabrooks and Kimberley Rae Sanderson, both of whom have lived in the community for years and understand the customer service needs the motel requires, said Foy. “We are fully aware of the lessthan-ideal reputation this business has had in the past, but we are dedicated to turning that around. With Josh and Kim as our hosts, and James and I standing behind it, we are positive that our motel will once again become a fun, safe and clean environment for our guests,” said Foy.

AN INN BY ANY OTHER NAME — Local businessmen, The Book Bar owners James Lazarus (left) and Joshua Foy (right), recently acquired the Invermere Boutique Hotel and want the community’s help in choosing a new name.

Photo by Dan Walton

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Kicking Horse Coffee goes for fair trade award

By Joshua Estabrooks Special to The Pioneer The Columbia Valley’s own homegrown coffee company is vying to be named Canada’s favourite fair trade business, but they need your help to pull it off.

Kicking Horse Coffee (KHC) narrowly missed being named the top fair trade company in Canada last year, and staff are determined to get the extra votes needed this time around to take the title, said KHC media relations representative Lynn Hodgson.

“We are now the largest fair trade roaster in Canada. We have been a member of Fair Trade Canada since 1998, and we have been 100 per cent fair trade and organic since 2007,” Ms. Hodgson said.

The contest is run through Fair Trade Canada, who hold an awareness raising campaign every spring to help raise the profile of fair trade products throughout the country.

This year’s campaign is all about good karma, and encourages people to spread around the good vibes by supporting more responsible product choices. As

ALL IS FAIR — Kicking Horse Coffee Company wants your vote to be named Canada’s favourite fair trade business.

Photo submitted part of the promotion, Canadians are also asked to vote on their favourite fair trade product, and Kicking Horse Coffee is one of the selections, along with a myriad of other products.

“Being a fair trade company is all about participating in a social and economic movement that ensures farmers get a fair price on their coffee regardless of what the market forces are doing. It’s good for the farmers and we have been with some of the co-ops for over ten years,” said Ms. Hodgson.

Knowing a product is fair trade allows also allows the consumer piece of mind, she added, by giving him or her the option to buy according to prin-

... ‘New’ on page 28 Once a new name is decided on, the flurry of rebranding can begin, said Foy, adding that plans include new signage, websites and the completion of the renovations that the previous ownership began.

Both Lazarus and Foy are keenly interested in what the community has to say in terms of a new name, and ask that anyone who wishes to cast their vote on the new name or suggest one of their own to come in to The Book

ciples and values.

“It assures people that the product they’re buying is ethical, which helps them feel good about themselves.”

So what can you do to help? Customers can vote in the cafe’ itself or by logging on to the fair trade website at www.fairtrade.ca/karma/ and clicking on the contest link. Then you will be given a selection of products to vote on, including Kicking Horse Coffee.

“They only pick one product and last year we were a close second. This year we’re hoping to get those extra votes to put us up to number one,” said Ms. Hodgson.

The voting closes onSaturday, May 25th.

Bar or send an email to bookbarinvermere@hotmail.com . The deadline for opinions or suggestions is May 24th, as the new owners are anxious to get the rebranding underway.

To encourage participation in the voting process, all those who respond will have their names entered into a draw for a gift certificate from The Book Bar or a complimentary stay at the motel. For more information on the motel, call 250-342-6618 or send an email to info@invermereboutiquehotel.com .

RDEK Public Hearing Notice BYLAW 2468 & 2469 Bylaw Amendment - Columbia Lake The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Bella Vista Properties Ltd. to amend the Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the OCP and Zoning designation of the subject property to permit multi-family residential use. The subject property is located on Bella Vista Boulevard in the Columbia Lake area as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2468 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 - Amendment Bylaw No. 22,2013 (Columbia Lake / Bella Vista Properties)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan NEP86504 from R-SF, Residential Low Density to R-MF, Residential Multi Family.

Bylaw No. 2469 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 286, 2013 (Columbia Lake / Bella Vista Properties)” will amend the designation of that part of Lot 1, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan NEP86504 from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to R-4, Multiple Family Residential – High Density Zone.

A public hearing will be held at: Columbia Ridge Community Centre 6890 Columbia Lake Road Fairmont Hot Springs, BC Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:30 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.

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Fairmont bridge is on its way Fairmont Hot Springs Resort lost the bridge that connects its RV campground to the resort’s hot pools and shops during last summer’s damaging mudslide. A new bridge is in the works and although it isn’t in place for the May long weekend, it’s coming soon. “We’re working on it to get it ready as soon as possible,” said Fairmont Hot Springs Resort marketing manager Colleen McKee. “We just don’t really know exactly when at this point.” Piles and supports are currently being put in. Only when those are set can the pre-built bridge be sent and installed. The resort simply doesn’t have space to store the bridge, so it must be installed as soon as it arrives, said Ms. McKee. The new bridge is in many respects better than the old one, she said. It will be wide enough that 10 people can walk across it, shoulder to shoulder, at the same time, said Ms. McKee. “It’s an exciting feature and it will really improve accessibility to the resort for RV guests,” she said.

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Invermere Rotary names Citizen of the Year

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Rotary Club of Invermere has a commitment from its members to put service above self. It’s no wonder that its members make a point to recognize others in the community who do the same.

Continuing the annual tradition of recognition, the Rotary Club of Invermere yesterday named their Citizen of the Year. During their luncheon on Thursday, May 16th, Cheri Hann was granted the title for the year 2013.

“It is a great honour to be recognized by a group as wonderful as the Rotary, and with so many others who should also be recognized for the volunteering they have done,” said Ms. Hann. “Incredible!”

Her family received first thanks, as Ms. Hann couldn’t have become the Citizen of the Year without them, she said.

“So many individuals and businesses from the Columbia Valley to neighbouring cities have inspired, challenged and believe in me and have truly helped by volunteering, donating, and sponsoring my business, as well as the special events I have planned.”

Ms. Hann and her husband Ken have three children, Jake Persson, 16, Luke Persson, 14, and Angela Hann, 9. She has been a board member of the Windermere Community Association for eight years, and the hall manager for four. In 2010, she was named the Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral F Volunteer of the Year and is the sole proprietor of Just For You, a residential cleaning and home services business.

SMILING CITIZEN — Cheri Hahn is the Rotary Club of Invermere’s 2013 Citizen of the Year.

Photo by Nicole Trigg

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HERE TO SERVE YOU HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!

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Residential & Industrial Vacuum Service Hydrovac (Nondestructive Excavation) Water Tankers • Vacuum Trucks Steam Cleaner/acid Cleaning Flusher Truck Oil Field Hauling Portable Toilet Rentals Septic Tank & Field Cleaning Grease Trap Cleaning • Well cleaning

Service is our business!

Vac Truck Services

1-855-DIG-6410

Lake Auto Services

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

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

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

Lakes & Mountains Exterior

Contracting

• Siding Hardie / CertainTeed Fiber Cement / Vinyl / Cedar • New Windows / Doors • Wood Decks • Trex composite Decking • Sun Rooms • Vinyl Decking Membrane • Aluminum Canopies • Railings Wood / Glass / Aluminum • Custom Exterior Wood Work • Asphalt Shingles / Metal Roofing • Complete Rain Screen Building Envelope Systems • Leak Investigation and Repair • Full Building Exterior Restorations Services • 15 years serving the Kootenays and Okanagan Region

250-308-6595

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LMEC@telus.net

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

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

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LAMBERT-KIPP

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Come in and browse our giftware

Radium Hot Springs Esso

250-347-9726

Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service

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

Laura Kipp, Pharm D., Irena Sedlakova, B.Sc. (Pharm.)

Your Compounding Pharmacy

Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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

1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

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

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

(250) 341-1083 golocal@originbrand.ca

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

build your foundation

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR patco_dev@shaw.ca

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

Patco Developments Ltd. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

Residential & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

building & renos

(250) 341-7283

Bus: 250-342-9692 Cell: 250-342-5241

RR#4 2117 - 13 Avenue Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K4

Fax: 250-342-9644 rugclean@telus.net

www.ptarmigan-invermere.com

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

Monitoring includes Guard and keyholder service • Surveillance Systems • Home Theatre • Analog & Digital Background Sound Systems

Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Rick Flowitt

(250) 347-9726 Aaron Sherban

Sheblime Roofing Ashphalt Shingles Repairs - Replacement – New Insured Call for Quote

RFE ALARMS

Phone: 250-341-8009

P.O. Box 678, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 sheblime2010@hotmail.com

Skandia Concrete

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

Darren Ross Local company, local service.

250-342-6549

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

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

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

Kootenay Paving

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends Invermere and East Kootenay Region

• Journeyman Carpenter • Contracting • Framing/Siding/Finishing • Timberframe • Custom Log Railing & Decks

• Serving the valley for over 30 years • Commercial • Industrial • Residential • All work is guaranteed • Free estimates

1756 Hwy 93/95, P.O. Box 2700, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-6500 • Toll Free: 1-888-341-2221 • Fax: 250-342-3484

T. Holden Holdings Ltd. Terry Holden Box 179 Edgewater, B.C. V0A 1E0 Ph: 250-347-9629 Cell: 250-341-8479 terry53@telus.net

• Home improvement, renovations, design and drawings • CADD drawings, building code compliant design • Project management, scope of work and bid drawings • 37 years experience in construction and carpentry

Scott Wilisky

stwcarpentry@live.ca • cell 250 270 0745

Kitchen cabinet & counter top SpecialiStS Westridge Cabinets dealer ~ granite and quartz counter tops Come visit our showroom,

492 arrow rd., unit 1b 250-342-hoMe (4663)

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

New Home Construction

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

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

250-342-6700 • unidoorext@live.ca

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD Fun in the sun Columbia Valley residents enjoy some time down south, way out west or way out east. Clockwise from top left; Ariel Rosenfeld, Cohen Lawrick, Taylor Hart, Reece Lawrick and Aviva Rosenfeld enjoy surfing and playing at the Westin on Ka’anapali Beach in Maui; Ack and Marianne Naccarato and Anthony and Ursula Kernaghan take in some hilltop vistas in St. Lucia in the Caribbean; Mariquita and Joe Baddas admire the scenery in Hundred Islands National Park in the northern Philippines; Keira Neal, Michael Kubian, Erin Kubian, Adam Kubian, Laine Dunlop, Ryan Neal, Lauren Dunlop, and Haley Kubian set sail on a catamaran in Cuba. Entries for The Pioneer’s annual travel contest are coming in fast and furious. Similar to last year, two Calgary Flames tickets and one night of accommodation, courtesy of Invermere’s Travel World, are up for grabs.

HERE TO SERVE YOU ■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Whole 9 Yards Mowing & Landscape Care Spring & Fall Clean-ups

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

Call 250-341-5512 Free Estimates

DCS Plumbing

Irrigation System, Repairs & New Installation Paving Stone Patios, Driveways & Retaining Walls 250-688-1229 • oasisirrigation@hotmail.com

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks • Over 30 years experience • 24 hour emergency service • Seniors’ Discount

250-341-8501

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#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue PO Box 868, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Dean Midyette

Advertising Sales

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GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

Kim Agnes Hirscher (Lazark)

Garage sale, Saturday, May 18th.

The Invermere Curling Club is hosting an indoor garage sale and open market. Rent a table for $20. Vendors welcome. Set up will start at 8 a.m. with doors open to the public from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call 250-342-3315 or email invermerecurling@shaw.ca.

Rain or Shine. Multi-family garage sale Saturday May 18th. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments, donuts and cookies will be available for sale.

Proceeds will be donated to the Eileen Madson Playground. 1912 15th Avenue, Invermere.

Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424.

Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (closed), and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

New business opening soon! EVOLVE Used Furnishings will buy or pick up or consign quality unwanted furniture and select items such as tables, chairs, dressers, couches, shelves, bed frames, benches, trunks, chests, pottery, lamps, art pieces. Please call, text, or email to arrange a viewing of your items. evolve.furnishings@gmail.com.

Spring 250-688-0271 or Maxine 250-341-7051.

Jeers to the people who leave big items like old TV sets behind the Thrift Shop. We cannot deal with them and we must pay to have them removed.

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 250-3428255.

ALL SAINTS CHURCH GUILD EDGEWATER would like to thank Brisco Nursery for the plants; Leanne at Higher Ground in Radium for the Quiche they donated; Joyce Lang and Ruman Minhas for all their help.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Mother’s Day lunch, and belated thanks to everyone who turned out for the spring Church yard clean up. We really appreciate everyone’s support to keep our little church active.

It is with deep sadness the family of Kim announces her passing on Tuesday May 7th, 2013 in Cranbrook, BC at the age of 53.

Kim was born January 31st, 1960 in Brandon, Manitoba. Kim is survived by her loving husband Klaus and son Tyson, her sister Debbie (Bob), mother and father in law Albert and Lisa Hirscher, Uncle Frank, several nieces and nephews and many extended family members and friends. At Kim’s request there will be no memorial service. Those wishing to remember Kim may do so by donation to the local Cancer Society. Kim showed us all how to fight the battle with cancer with dignity, courage, and grace.

GARAGE SALES Saunders Family Farm multifamily garage sale. Baby and adult clothing, elliptical exercise machine, bar stools, jewelry, and many more household items. 4825 Dell Road Windermere. Saturday, May 18th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere.

May 17th, 5 - 8 p.m. May 18th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great prices and smiles await you!

Annual Dutch Creek community garage sale. Saturday, May 18th, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yard sale. Sunday, May 19th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4739 North Street, Windermere.

Big garage sale. Friday, May 17th, 18th, and 19th. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tools, furniture, appliances, household items, and more. 5419 Highway 95, just past Edgewater.

Castle Rock Community Garage sale. Saturday May 18th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Follow the signs.

S IN MEMORIAM S A celebration of life.

Please come join family and friends in honour of

Albert Cooper

Gigantic Sale.

Saturday, May 18th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Assorted power tools, bits, blades, new solid maple kitchen cabinets doors, new assorted cabinet hardware, tile accessories.

Newer freezer, new windows, new florescent lighting fixtures, electronics, custom log pine fireplace mantels and bar stools, and tons more. 474 Lakeview Road, just off Athlamer Road, acreage on hill named Deere Ridge B&B. Giant Warehouse Sale. All brand new product from a gift store in Calgary. 80 to 90% off retail price.

Saturday May 18th and Sunday May 19th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lot 120, Indian Beach Estates.

Clothing Sale at My Girlfriends Closet and Hair Tricks Salon!

Everything 25-50% OFF! Everything must go! 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

May 18th - 20th at 1018 6th Street, Invermere.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

C.O.R.E Hunter Training Course in Invermere. Evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 27th, 28th, and 31st.

Saturday, June 1st from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and testing on Sunday morning. $150 includes C.O.R.E manual. Call Alan to register. 250342-9245.

GARAGE SALE

Saturday, May 25th, 1 p.m.

Invermere Community Hall In Remembrance of

Brenda Byman

You have been gone for 52 years. We have loved you all this time and for eternity.

The Byman family.

Garage Sale Construction Material Blow-out

Windows, Countertops, Cabinets, Geothermal Units, Furniture, Light Fixtures, Blinds, Beer Cooler, Piping, Shower Kits, 40 ft. and 45 ft. Sea-Cans and more.

CASH ONLY – May 31 and June 1st, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Real Storage 1508 Hwy 93/95 Everything must go! All reasonable offers accepted.

All items must be removed at time of purchase.

www.copperpointresort.com

THANK YOU

LOST AND FOUND Lost: May 11th on the Fairmont Hoodoo Trail. Orange and grey Magellan Explorist hand-held GPS. If you’ve found it, please call or text 250-688-0312.

Jeers to the RDEK for approving a slaughterhouse at the Invermere Crossroads.

Cheers to everyone at Invermere Vet Clinic. Your support, sensitivity and caring during Savannah’s illness and ultimate passing was much appreciated. Thank you for loving our best friends as much as we do.

Cheers to Christina and Patty at Palliser Printing for making my rush job their priority! You two are awesome. Thanks for your support and outstanding customer service.

Cheers to Byron, Scott, Staff Sgt. Marko Shehovac and Oso Simple for giving their time, expertise and energy to help make EMP’s Bike Day fun and successful! People like you make our community such a great place to live!

Cheers to Chef Hung for volunteering to make sushi for the fundraiser to send students to Japan. We reap what we sow. And to Julie Saunders for volunteering.

Great community spirit!

GARAGE SALE

GIANT

GARAGE

SALE

Saturday, May 18th 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Next to Invermere Courthouse, opposite Sobeys.

Proceeds will go towards sponsoring Invermere’s Student Exchange programs.

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CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

Jeers to the DOI for not having lines painted on the hill out of town until close to Canadian Tire. That is two lanes, isn’t it?

A huge cheers to the Invermere Bottle Depot for setting up an account for Special Olympics BC, Invermere Branch. Thank you to all who have donated their bottles and cans. It’s much appreciated.

Rooms for rent. Close to downtown and college. Utilities, cable, and internet included. Fenced yard, dog friendly. $400/month + $200 D.D. 250-777-1771.

Furnished, large, clean 1-bdrm suite. $725/month. Just bring your dishes, pals, and bedding.

Everything else is supplied. No utility bills to worry about. Shared laundry. Located close to the hospital. Phone 250-342-9404 for more information.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm, ground level, open concept. Bright, comfortable, nice yard and views, 7 appliances including central vacuum. N/S, no partiers, quiet, small pets considered. June 1st. $900/month including utilities.

Call Rick 250-342-3057 or cell, 250341-5572.

Small 1-bdrm cabin in downtown Radium. Available June 15th. Heat and water included. $600/month + D.D. Call 250-347-6420.

Cheers to Randy for stopping to help fix a flat at the 51 km on Sunday. We’ve both invested in tire repair kits since!

Cheers and welcome back to Tony and Vivian. It was a long winter without you.

Jeers to the person who stole our BMX bike from our yard in Wilmer.

Cheers to Mr. Kopp for delivering my new lawn chair after I couldn’t fit it in my car! Double cheers to living in a town where a helping hand never seems far away.

Cheers to Gerry Taft for voting in favour of economic diversification.

Jeers to the RDEK Board of Directors, including our mayor, Gerry Taft, who voted in favour of the slaughterhouse proposal even though the majority was opposed.

Cheers to Regional District Area F Director, Wendy Booth and the other two RDEK members who opposed the construction of the slaughterhouse.

Cheers to Jeff and Lynn at Invermere Glass. Thanks so much for the birdhouses. There are bluebirds everywhere on our acreage and now we have baby bluebirds too!

Thanks again. BL. Cheers to Tim for the new look and to Craig and Luke for having our side of the building done by Mother’s Day. J and S. Cheers to the three deliverymen and three extra designers who helped for Mother’s Day. We really appreciate it! J and S. Cheers to Crisanna. Belated thanks for coming to our home and sharing your compassion at a very difficult family time. Best wishes as you begin a new adventure. Will miss you and your kayak. Buena Suerte!

Cheers to the guys who stopped to save my canopy and jeep from destruction in the windstorm on Sunday.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Cheers to Copper Point Golf Course for hosting the J.A. Laird Hockey Class Poetry Reading!

Trustworthy Vacation Resort seeking rental property in the Fairmont/Invermere area.

Preferably 4-6 bedroom house for a period of six months starting immediately. Please contact C. Burke at 250-341-5343.

STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

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.

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. finished office space. Available immediately.

Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

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.

For lease: 2,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse space located at #5 108 Industrial Road #2.

Available July 1st. $1,350/month + utilities and HST. Ideal for relocating veterinarian. Phone Leo, 250-342-1177.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

1-bdrm walkout basement suite. $675/month, utilities included.

250-342-3790.

Radium: 4-bdrm, 2-bath basement suite. W/D, N/P, N/S, no partiers. $1,100/month, utilities included.

References required. 250-3426010.

Windermere: 2-bdrm suite in 4-plex. All appliances. Large yard, close to beach, pets considered. $725/month. Call 250-409-7435 or Shellimilley@gmail.com.

Black Forest: 2-bdrm basement. $750/month, utilities included.

N/S, pets negotiable. Available June 1st. Call 250-270-0745.

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325.

Downtown Invermere: 2-3 bdrm apartment. 1,200 sq. ft. with office with reception area on same level.

Can be rented separately. N/P, N/S. Tim, 250-342-7337.

Roommate needed to share 3-bdrm house in Wilder subdivision near the beach. $475/month + shared utilities. 250-341-5646.

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ month. Includes all utilities. 250341-1182.

HOUSE FOR RENT

FOR RENT INVERMERE

2 bedroom condo, unfurnished.

Condos on 10th Ave. Long term tennant only. $750 plus utilities, references required.

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!

Our inventory is getting low.

Please contact us if you need help renting your home or recreational property.

Please call…

Invermere: 3-bdrm home, with W/D and walking distance to all schools. Available June 1st. $800/ month + utilities. Call 250-3423410 or 250-342-0088.

Black Forest Heights: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath upper floor of duplex. 6 appliances, balcony, yard with fire pit, mountain views, satellite TV. N/S, N/P. Long term. $900/month + utilities, water included. After June 15th. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780-399-0142.

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040

CONDO FOR RENT Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5bath condo with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca . Serious inquiries only.

Canal Flats Condo, Jade Landing Development: 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and partially finished basement. 6 Appliances. 12 minutes to Fairmont. $750/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Contact Mike at 403-804-6937.

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Rockies West Realty

House for rent: Invermere, 5-bdrm, 3-bath. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D. Close to all schools and walking trails. N/S, pets negotiable. $1,400/month + utilities and D.D. Available immediately. Phone 250347-7775 to view.

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Independently Owned and Operated

Invermere townhouse with lots of upgrades. 3-bdrm, 3-bath.

Developed basement, single garage and large communal yard.

5 minute walk to downtown.

Furnished or unfurnished. $1,300/ month + utilities. N/S, N/P, references required. Available July 1st, negotiable. 403-697-4319.

Large 4-Bdrm house. Invermere.

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

Available May. 250-341-1650 or helmimagic@uniserve.com.

Windermere: large 1-bdrm house.

Includes all appliances, washer, cable, all utilities. Table and 4 chairs, chesterfield. Private parking, lots of storage space. Long-term only. Available immediately. $700/ month. 250-341-6018.

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week WARM BLUEBERRY PUDDING CAKE

1 pkg Yellow Cake Mix 2 pkg Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding 1/3 cup Sugar 2 cups Cold Milk

1 ¼ cups Orange Juice 1 cup fresh or frozen Blueberries 2 tablespoons Icing Sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare cake batter as directed; pour into a 9 x 13 inch greased baking dish.

Beat dry pudding mixes, sugar, milk and juice; whisk 2 minutes.

Pour over batter and sprinkle with blueberries.

Place baking dish on cookie sheet and bake for 1 hour or until done.

Cool 20 minutes, sauce will thicken as it cools.

Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve warm.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Opportunity Awaits in Windermere!

An affordable 4 bedroom cottage or an opportunity for a home based business right in the heart of Windermere. Two large decks, double garage and fully furnished ready to enjoy.

$359,900

MLS®

2389140

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CONDO FOR RENT Invermere: beautiful condo close to downtown. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast at $1,150/month + utilities. Call Kevin for showing at 780-9821140.

Beautiful 930 sq. ft. unit at Sable Ridge in Radium. 2-bdrm, 2-bath + den. On main floor with a view.

Access to private pool, hot tubs and clubhouse. Underground parking.

Call 250-342-0200 or email kristi. mose@gmail.com.

Radium: The Pinewood. 2-bdrm, 2-bath. Fully furnished, fireplace, BBQ, 5 appliances, 2 TVs, underground parking. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,100/ month, utilities included. D.D. required. Call Joanne, 780-9143497.

Invermere: 2-bdrm condo. Fridge, stove. N/S, N/P, no partiers. Must be mature, quiet and clean. $850/ month + utilities. Minimum oneyear lease. Available immediately.

250-409-9801.

HOMES FOR SALE

VALLEY VALUE

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HOMES FOR SALE

2-bdrm rancher on beautiful 5 acres with spectacular mountain views.

New roof (November 2011), 5 minutes north of Radium. Asking $369,900. 250-347-9692.

Mountain Home For Sale www.newbuildinglinks.com Radium Townhouse: $229,900.

3-bdrm 3-bath, fully furnished.

Open House, May 18th and 19th, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. AT 117 4835 Radium Blvd. Call Paul Gerritsen, Calgary West Realty, 403-4758631.

CONDO FOR SALE Open House. Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th.

3 bedroom lakefront condo, move-in ready! #2 Invermere Bay Condos. 1521 – 2nd Avenue. New windows, doors, framing, wiring, plumbing, flooring, stainless steel appliances, contemporary fixtures and furnishings.

PROPERTIES

Like-new three bedroom home with mountain views. $298,000.

Call Mike 250-241-6150 or log on to Propertyguys.com ID:266065.

Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale in downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath. Open-concept living, older home, zoned R2. Asking $289,000.

Why rent when you can own for $1,400/month? Call 250-342-5148.

3.82 acres.

1,900 sq. ft. home.

Attached double garage, and 2,200 sq. ft. workshop. Property is ideal for a home-based business and for storage of recreational vehicles.

Large garden area. Call 250-3426967.

1.6 acre lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community 12 km south of Invermere. Lake view and community lake access. 403-8317658.

8.09 acre lot in Fairmont Hot Springs with stunning views!

Lot overlooks the wetlands and Columbia Valley. Back has views of the Fairmont Ski hill. No building commitment. Lot includes artesian well (20 gal/min), power, cleared building area, gated road and 32 foot 5th Wheel. $425,000 Call Betty, 403-819-1451.

MISC. FOR SALE Quality Top Soil and Manure $160 per dump truck load, $90 per pick-up load. Well-aged cow manure, $100 per pickup load.

Delivery extra. Call 250-342-1268.

MISC. FOR SALE

VEHICLES FOR SALE

Heavy-duty utility trailer. 8’ x 12’, removable sides. 5,000 lb axle.

Fits 3 ATVs. New tire and spare.

Bearings just done. $2,000. 250342-9247.

1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE, 257,000 kms, very good condition, one owner. Asking $3,250. 250-3415441.

Large Regency woodstove. Glass door with gold trim plus 25 feet of insulated chimney. $900. Phone 250-342-2816.

CAMPING

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Excellent condition! 16 foot 2004 Shadow Cruiser Fun Finder. 2 wheel with hitch. Furnace, fridge and freezer, double sink, 2-burner stove with hood, dining table, full bathroom with shower and medicine cabinet, water heater, floor length mirror, awning, lots of storage space, CD stereo with AM/ FM radio. $11,400 OBO. Call Jozef at 403-827-5186.

2001 Kawasaki 800 Vulcan.

12,000 km. saddle bags, crash bar.

Beautiful shape. Asking $5,000 OBO. To view, contact 250-3415524.

1987 Ford motor home. 32 foot.

Excellent running condition. Clean inside and out. Asking $6,300. For more info call 250-342-0732 or text 250-341-8924.

BOATS FOR SALE

FITNESS

2001 Bayliner Capri Sport 19.5 foot inboard, 175 horse motor. Great condition. Asking $10,000 OBO. To view call 250-342-1143.

Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird school gym. $50 for the entire month or drop in for $10/ class. Please note classes are cancelled Monday May 20th.

Come join us on Saturday, May 25th for “Zumba in the Park” at Mount Nelson Athletic Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Class is by donation and all proceeds go to the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley! For more information please contact Julie at 250-341-5474, email japarent@ telus.net, www.julieparent.zumba. com or on Facebook at Zumba Fitness - Julie Parent.

2 sets of junior golf clubs (Ping and US Kids) $125 and $95. Wrought iron coffee table with glass top, $125. Used cell phones. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

18 foot DORAL Spirit. Open bow, 325 HP 5.7L V-8, dual exhaust, electronic trim tabs! Boat is fun, reliable and powerful. $9,500 OBO. Call 250-688-1495.

Boat and trailer. 18.5 foot Sea Ray. 240 HP inboard, very few hours on the motor. Self-locking trailer.

Ready for summer and ready to go. Located at Real Storage in Windermere. $13,750. Call Richard, 403-286-8092 or 403-874-6581.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. 4x4, sunroof, opening back window.

One owner, lady driven, great shape. 54,000 kms. $14,500 OBO. 250-342-5313.

1998 Acura 1.6 EL. Black leather interior, heated seats, power group, 6-disc CD changer, cassette, AM/ FM stereo, roof rack. Excellent condition, well maintained through ownership. 268,000 kms. $3,000 OBO.

SERVICES

SERVICES

Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net

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Triple J Window Cleaning Residential. For a brighter outlook call Jim, 250-349-7546.

Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Save $100 on two or more windows, plus the PST Offer expires April 29th.

“Service and install was superb.

Thank-you.” ~ Dale.

Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time DESTINY TAROT READINGS Answers and insight into life issues/ patterns/questions. $25 a reading.

Text or call 250-409-4433.

Dave’s Gardening Service and large property caretaking. 250-3413541.

photography studio & custom picture framing …look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Art classes. Private, group and by Skype. Beginners and professionals.

Watercolour, acrylic, and oils.

Colour theory, portraiture, and training in Therapeutic Arts. 403519-8268. Patrick in Windermere.

HELP WANTED Peppi’s Pizza is accepting resumes for summer employment. Cooks, servers, dishwashers. Email to p.fuel@yahoo.ca. Attn: Tim and Laura 2013 and call or drop by in person.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

RV OPEN HOUSE May 17th, 18th & 20th, 2013

SERVICES Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

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

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca .

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Approximately 4 km south of Radium on west side of HWY 93/95.

FOR SALE BY OWNER – 2011 Rockwood Signature Ultra-Lite 32 foot travel trailer, Model 8319SS. $28,000. 2011 Ford F250 (28,000 km). Package price $63,000.

(Will not sell truck separately). Trailer is like-new with two slideouts, two genuine Lazy-Boy recliners, power awning, large built-in dresser with wall-to-wall walk-in clothes closet in bedroom and $50.00 deductible full-extended warranty until March 2018 and many other features. Truck is Ford crew cab XLT, 172” wheelbase, 6.2L EFI V8 engine, 6 speed automatic transmission with manual select shift and tow/haul which makes for very easy towing. Email cher711@telus.net or phone 250-347-9556.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

University student looking for landscaping, grass cutting jobs.

Reliable. Have own equipment.

250-341-7022.

Windermere Valley Childcare Society. Summer student position.

Start date, June 13th. Pay, $12/hour, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications needed: First Aid, must be 19 or over, must have attended school last year and be returning in September. Preference will be given to applicants with 20 hours of child-related courses.

Black Forest is looking for a P/T daytime cleaner. Also kitchen helper/dishwasher. Call or drop off resume. 250-342-9417.

Black Forest Restaurant is hiring.

Cook, $12 - $14 per hour. 40 hours per week. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant. com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

Full-time person required at Screamers Ice Cream Shop in Radium. Good wage and bonuses available. 250-347-9345.

Invermere Petro-Can is currently accepting resumes for F/T and P/T employment. Apply in person to 185 Laurier Street, Invermere between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Horse farm assistant. Part-time, 4 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Duties: stall cleaning, feeding, grooming. 250-342-1526.

The Radium Liquor Store is now accepting applications for a part-time Clerk position.

Applicants must have Serving It Right certificate, be physically fit, reliable and must be able to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends. Apply with resume in person to the Radium Liquor Store beside the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com

The Old Salzburg is now accepting applications for serving, hosting and bartending staff. Full-time and part-time. Join a great young team. Call Old Salzburg at 250347-6553.

Guest services position at our one-of-a-kind resort property.

Full time seasonal. Must be able to work weekends and afternoon/ evening shift. Please send resume to Radium Valley Vacation Resort by fax, 250-347-9808 or email radval@shaw.ca.

Workers needed to help on a fulltime basis at the Kiosk in front of the BMO. Workers needed for the long weekend. Great outdoor gig for the right people. Please call 250-342-6605.

Early Childhood and/or InfantToddler Educator for the 2013/2014 Little Badger Early Learning Programs in Windermere, BC. Qualifications include Early Childhood Education/Infant Toddler and first aid certificates, Montessori Method and criminal record check. Experience with children 18 months to 6 years in a pre-school setting ideal. Position commences August 26th, 2013.

Email your cover letter, references and resume to littlebadger@ akisqnuk.org or call Kathleen at 250-342-6331 for more information.

TOP PAY FOR QUALIFIED CARPENTER Must be a team player with 5 years of experience, have your own vehicle, your own hand tools.

Please call 250-341-7283

May 17, 2013

Radium Park Inn

Now under NEW MANAGEMENT and hiring

• Housekeeping • Laundry • Maintenance • Front Desk Great incentives. Submit applications to Nazir at radium.parkinn@gmail.com or call 1 800 858 1155 or 778 527 4857.

careers at cbt Community Liaison, Southwest Basin This is a full-time position, based out of our Castlegar office. View details at www.cbt.org/careers or request from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.

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Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

Employment opportunities for cheerful, responsible, energetic team members who will enjoy serving our customers!

FULL and PART-TIME Sales Clerks/Baristas If you like to work in a friendly, quick-paced, enjoyable environment we wish to talk to you!

Apply with resume to the bakery (1305 – 7th Ave., Invermere B.C.) Email resume with cover letter to qbretail@telus.net Fax with cover letter to 250-342-4439 Quality Bakery (1981) Ltd. Great People! Great Service!

0911611 BC LTD o/a Tim Hortons 496 Highway 93/95 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K2

Food Counter Attendant Full-time/shift work Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

EVENTS COORDINATOR

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS

Earn extra money, working this summer at Resort Villa Management, the management company for Sunchaser Vacation Villas.

Do you want your own independence, your own spending money, saving for university?

If you have a positive attitude, like to work hard, yet have fun doing it, we have the perfect job for you!

We are now accepting resumes for the following seasonal positions

• Laundry Attendant • Housekeeping Attendants • Maintenance • Part-time Front Desk Attendant All positions are from May/June through to September. We have transportation available for people residing in Invermere.

We also have two permanent positions available in our maintenance department.

This is year-round employment with benefits.

Please forward your resume with references to cburke@sunchaservillas.ca or you may fax them to the confidential fax line at 250-345-6250.

The District Of Invermere is seeking a self-motivated leader to enhance Invermere’s ability to host a wide-variety of special events that contribute to our Community’s social and economic well being.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative officer, the primary responsibility of the Events Coordinator will be to attract, coordinate, create and implement all aspects of community events.

The position will also seek partnerships agencies, clubs, organizations, businesses and promoters with the aim of increasing resident and visitor enjoyment within the community.

You will develop and implement strategies, initiatives and programs that promote a dynamic event environment through engaging and working with event sponsors, community stakeholders and district staff.

You will ensure Invermere’s events and extraordinary, sustainable and contribute positively to the Community.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate and energetic leader with a diploma or degree in Recreation Administration, Event Management or an equivalent, relevant post secondary designation; significant experience and expertise in successfully managing, promoting and overseeing events; a strong communicator and influencer capable of resolving conflicts and building consensus; with demonstrated abilities to multi-task and meet deadlines by effectively leading and managing people, projects and initiatives.

Applications will be received until 4:00 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013. A detailed profile of the position is available at www.invermere.net Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, by mail or e-mail to the following address: Attn: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere PO Box 339, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-9281 ext 225

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Exciting changes proposed for the CRGA Submitted by the Columbia River Greenways Alliance The Columbia River Greenways Alliance is gearing up this spring with an Open House and Information Session, scheduled to follow their Annual General Meeting on May 21st, 2013.

The AGM will commence at 6:00 PM, and will cover various topics including 2012 Achievements, and strategic direction for 2013/14.

A key item on the agenda is an exciting initiative for the CRGA to become the coordinating body for various trail related non-profit societies within the Columbia Valley. This proposal came as a natural evolution, when several non-profit groups and other recreational clubs realized certain common objectives and the duplication of efforts concerning the building and maintaining of recreational trails in the Columbia Valley.

It became clear that such an alliance, to bring together a group of like-minded individuals to work collaboratively, share resources, expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm - was a natural fit.

The newly formed “Columbia Valley Greenways Trail Alliance (CVGTA)” will

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serve as a collaborative tool to advocate the development, maintenance and responsible use of sustainable trails in the Columbia Valley. Participating groups, representing upwards of 560 members, will include the Columbia Valley Cycling Society, Summit Trail Makers, Purcell Mountain Bike School, Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club, Crazy Soles Running Club and Nipika Mountain Resort.

The CRGA, formed in 2000, has spent years building a credible reputation within the Columbia Valley, and is proud to be the driving force behind many successful trail projects over the years.

The current CRGA Board of Directors will continue developing trail projects within the Alliance to accomplish focused goals (primarily the pursuit of a spine trail linking Donald to Canal Flats, BC).

In the same respect, participating groups will continue to manage their own goals and objectives, and other operational activities. The CVGTA will serve as the ‘umbrella’ organization to all groups within it when it comes to four key issues: Planning and Communication, Funding, Land Use Agreements and Insurance. In these identified areas, all groups will work together collaboratively to build and maintain trails in the Columbia Valley.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for the following Tradesman II position: Permanent 8 month, full-time (40 hrs/wk), effective June 3, 2013, position typically effective March through October.

This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440. This is semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance and repair of school buildings, equipment and irrigation systems. The main focus of this classification is routine grass cutting, and includes working with a variety of grounds and construction tools, including vehicles, in performing routine landscaping, grounds maintenance and construction tasks. The work is carried out under the immediate direction of the supervisor and takes direction from the tradesmen assigned to the project(s).

Requested Knowledge, Abilities and Skills 1. Knowledge and abilities of techniques used in grounds maintenance.

2. Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe motor vehicle operation.

3. Some knowledge and abilities of maintenance functions.

4. Ability to understand and carry out instructions.

5. Skill in the operation of hand tools.

6. Good physical condition, strength and agility.

7. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all district staff.

8. Ability to operate truck and trailer for transporting lawn equipment.

Desirable Training and Experience 1. Completion of the 12th school grade, or equivalent.

2. Knowledge in the operation and care of lawn equipment.

3. Completion of the Board provided training program.

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations 1. Valid driver’s license for the Province of British Columbia.

2. First Aid would be an asset If you are interested in this position, please submit your resumé, with three references, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 to:

N E W S PA P E R

info@cv-pioneer.com (250) 341-6299

Ms. Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: 250-342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

Luxury Resorts West is looking for a

Sales & Marketing Assistant

to assist with promotion of our Sales Programs at our family of Western Canadian Resort Properties. Paid training will apply and we are looking for strong communicator with excellent customer service, organizational and computer skills. The position is located in our Radium office, 4 days per week, involving hourly wage plus commissions. A positive, outgoing personality is a must!

Please send resume to info@luxuryresortswest.com or contact Valerie directly at 250-347-6907.

Join our winning team!

When you work at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort you don’t just get a job, you get a passport to all the amenities of our facility. Enjoy complimentary golf, hot springs and skiing — as well as generous discounts at our spa, retail, seven restaurants and other ski resorts. Here are some of the positions available immediately or for summer 2013:

• • • •

Health & Safety Coordinator Security Officer Equipment Technician Night Waterer

While experience is desired for certain roles, the key requirement for all positions is a positive attitude, relentless enthusiasm and a passion for great service. We can teach you many things, but we can’t teach you that!

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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Cop shop kids From the left, Ella Martin, Daren McMurray, Caden McMurray and Genie Martin experience jail time while Charlotte Carey, Brayden Roe and Madison Roe test out the water rescue vehicle on Thursday, May 9th at the Columbia Valley RCMP’s open house.

Photos by Dan Walton

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

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LABOURERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (hoe, dozer, grader) needed for jobs in Prairie Provinces. Apply to: resumes@gcsenergy.ca or fax to 780-888-2100. More info at www.gcsenergy.ca.

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SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. HELP WANTED TWO FULL-TIME positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor -minimum 2-3 years experience.

Apprentice or Journeyman Technician- Both applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email moejam@telus.net.

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To place an ad please call: 250-341-6299 or e-mail: ads@cv-pioneer.com

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Valley Churches

FAITH Wrapped up

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church “Order a wrap,” recommended my friend on entering the restaurant.

The thought of “wrap” and “wrapped up” occupied my world of imagination that entire day.

“Wrapped up” gives the following meaning in everyday life: to immerse, absorb, involve, close, conceal, cover and be secretive, etc. People are quite familiar with the following phrases connected with “wrapped up” such as ‘The Judge is in the final wrap-up of the case.’ ‘His entire life is wrapped up in mystery.’ ‘She was wrapped in thought.’ ‘Scientists are wrapped up in research.’ ‘The Boston Bomb brothers were wrapped up in criminal activities.’

We are well acquainted with the meaning of “wrapped up.”

Have you ever noticed fruit and vegetables wrapped up in super stores or grocery markets? During my last

visit to the grocery store, I was surprised to see a few fruit and vegetable items wrapped up in coils.

Out of fascination and curiosity, I selected and bought a few of these items that were wrapped in coils for my consumption.

Later that evening, full of excitement and imagination for my grocery shopping, I opened the coil to cook and enjoy the wrapped up fruit and vegetable.

And I was completely disappointed, dismayed and wonderstruck to see the reality of the decayed and spoiled fruit and vegetable.

This ordinary but wonderful incident occasioned me to have a soul search about my life in the presence of God Almighty.

Am I wrapped up in mystery like these fruit and vegetables? Probably all humans in some way or other are wrapped up in our own way either in mystery, secrecy, thought or activity.

Who are we underneath the coil of our skin? What’s our real self?

Socrates, the father of Greek Philosophy says, “Humans, know yourself.”

We hope we will not be surprised and dismayed or disappointed at the entrance of God’s door. Right living is the reflection of our life and activity.

May God bless everyone!

Timmy’s treat Invermere Tim Hortons owners Bethany (left) and Kurt Taylor (right) congratulate Kristen Brennen on Tuesday, May 14th for winning a $5,000 Mastercard in the Tim Hortons Roll up the Rim contest.

Photo by Angela Krebs

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 19th 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction...special guest speaker, Mr. Matt Wilks.

“K.I.D.S.” Church provided for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grades 2 to Grade 5 during the morning service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITEDπ 9 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater 9:30 a.m.: God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca 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, 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.: at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere.

Sunday, 11 a.m.: at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium.

Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service 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

Country Gospel Music with a Message

Was Born For Me” Lateste! “He TAPES & CD’s AVAILABLE! s a e l e R

May 17th & 18th at 7 p.m.

May 19th at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Radium Christian Fellowship West Main Street, Radium Hot Springs

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The fun starts here.

Beer. Music. Fun!

ay 2nd Annual East Kooten

June 15 • Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area • 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Early Bird Tickets on Sale NOW!

Festival!

• More than 50 beers to sample.

• Lodging and camping packages available.

Tickets $29 (purchase before May 20)

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