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September 20, 2013 Vol. 10/Issue 38

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 September 20, 2013

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Young participants carry each other through a harrowing obstacle course at the 14th Annual Fall Fest in Windermere on Sunday, September 15th. As usual, the day-long event featured fantastic warm weather, which made the famous foam pit that much more enticing to the kids. See more photos on pages 26 and 27.

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ROLLING RAMPAGE - A group of Avalanche City Roller Girls set up a blockade against the Killer Rollbots, ultimately leading Invermere to their 318-71 defeat during the championship match in Cranbrook on Saturday, September 14th.

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By Greg Amos and Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The Invermere Killer Rollbots had to swallow their pride at the recent East Kootenay Roller Derby League championships, suffering a 318-71 loss to Fernie’s Avalanche City Roller Girls.

“They were always ahead; their team work was better, they did a good job at splitting us up so they could get their jammer through,” team captain Jess de Groot said about the championship game on Saturday, September 14th in Cranbrook. “We still worked really hard and they said we put up a really tough fight.”

The Roller Girls had it out for the Killer Rollbots all season, Ms. de Groot said, after Invermere defeated

them in the finals last year.

And after claiming the 2013 title, the girls from Avalanche City had decided that it was time to depart from the East Kootenay Roller Derby League. Instead, they will travel around western Canada and U.S. to compete in various tournaments, possibly through the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

A new team out of Elkford will be emerging, however, to keep the league balanced at five teams.

The Rollbots will be holding a board meeting next week to prepare for next season, and are hoping to hold a fresh meat event in mid-October at the community hall in Invermere, where valley girls will be invited to try on gear and see if they’re a good fit for roller derby.

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VALLEY NEWS

Question set for community centre referendum

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The district of Invermere has set a date and an exact question for the referendum on whether or not it should borrow money to building a new community center.

“Do you approve of council for the District of Invermere adopting bylaw 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which will authorize council to borrow on the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $5.6 million in order to facilitate the construction of a new multipurpose community centre?” reads the question, which district resident can vote on on Saturday, November 2nd.

The proposed new community centre would be built on the old David Thompson Secondary School site (essentially across 7th Avenue from Sobey’s) and would replace the current community hall, which has been around for more than 60 years.

The current hall is still functional, but at least two

reports in the last 13 years expressed concern about potential structural problems of the old building — particularly the flooring and the roofing.

The flooring issue was dealt with by the building inspector re-assessing the capacity of the building and making it 229 people, down from the previous capacity of 275.

The roofing issue is more complex, and to replace the roof could cost as much as building a new facility of the same size, said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft.

“You keep pouring a lot of money into fixing up an aging building or you finally bite the bullet a spend the money on a new building,” Mr. Taft previously told The Pioneer. “The old high school site is a bit of an eyesore now, so a lot of people are excited that something might finally happen with it.”

The idea of a new community centre has been discussed for 14 years. The plans call for it being a bit larger than the existing hall.

If the district borrows the full $5.6 million, it will

cost residents an extra $110 per parcel per year in taxes during the loan’s 30-year financing period.

“We’re hoping it’s not such a huge amount for people,” said Mr. Taft, comparing the costs with those of proposed water system upgrades in Canal Flats, which he said would work out to about $300 per parcel per year in taxes.

The district is hoping it won’t need to borrow the full amount, if it can get government grants, regional partnerships or even private donations, said Mr. Taft.

The new community hall will likely have a 10,000 square foot (about 930 square metres) open-space main hall, plus another 6,000 square feet (550 square metres) of other rooms, said Mr. Taft. The main hall would be able to comfortably seat 400 people for dinner and could be used as a banquet hall, for recreation purposes or for conferences.

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Farmers’ Institute pursuing several abattoir grants

By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff With a new business plan being completed now, and seven separate grant opportunities being pursued, the Windermere District Farmers’ Institute is fully engaged in a search for funding towards its abattoir and agri-park proposal.

The group is pursuing capital funding from the federal Western Economic Diversification program, the Columbia Basin Trust, and several other sources.

“We’re in the drafting process on the (Western) grant application, but we plan to do that in the next two weeks,” said Katie Wells, a consultant originally

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The Farmers’ group is seeking from Western Economic Diversification a grant for a third of the project, a request amount that’s expected to be about $200,000.

“Over the next month, we’re working on them all concurrently, so we have the same budgets and the same information going to the potential funders,” she said. “There’s a lot of funding opportunities out there, but not all of them cover capital costs; I think our biggest challenge is trying to make the case for the economic benefits to the community for putting in this project.”

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“The abattoir itself will not be a huge money maker, but it will have spinoffs in terms of direct jobs there and with local butcher shops and value-added businesses,” she said.

(The 2010 study initially looked at the Farmers’ Institute running a butcher shop, which is no longer part of the plan. A new business plan will be ready within a week, added Ms. Wells.)

The group also plans to seek $90,000 from the new Columbia Valley Community Directed Funds, an amount equal to almost half the total annual budget of the fund, towards paying for power connections and roads on the site, found on the southeast corner of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road.

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• On Friday, September 13th, police responded to a two vehicle accident in Fairmont, Hwy 93/95 near Funtasia Park. A Ford pick up was north bound driven by a 67-year-old male from Calgary. The pick up made a left turn and collided with a GMC pick up that was south bound driven by a 50-year-old male from Calgary. Driver of the GMC suffered non-life threatening injuries. The investigation continues.

• At 10:47 p.m. on Friday, September 13th, the Columbia Valley detachment assisted CP Rail police in regards to a complaint of trespass near the CP Rail property in Canal Flats. A motor home from Wisconsin was camped in the area. A trespass ticket was issued by the CP Police.

• At 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th, a staff member at Copper Point Resort was closing the pool area of the hotel when confronted by uncooperative adult males who refused to follow directions to depart the pool area. The staff member was threatened by the males. The incident was reported after the fact and the suspects who made the threat were not identified.

• At 4:44 p.m. on Saturday, September 14th, a number of thefts was reported near the Hoodoo hiking trails from unlocked vehicles. In one theft a wallet was stolen along with two Samsung 3G cell phones. This area as well as the parking lots at the Fairmont Resort and Radium pool have been targeted for opportunities to steal valuables from vehicles. In many cases the vehicles were unlocked and valuables were in view.

• At 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, September 15th, as a result of observing a group of youths damaging street signs, members of the detachment were able to identify a 16-year-old youth. The youth was arrested for being drunk in public and was later released to a parent. Regarding the charges, the youth will appear in Invermere Provincial court in December. Restorative justice may be considered.

• At 9:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16th, the detachment responded to an accident involving a 2011 Ford pick up driven by a 55-year-old male from Nelson and an elk. There were no injuries to the driver.

• At 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 16th, detachment members responded to Invermere hospital to deal with a 41-year-old intoxicated male causing a disturbance at the hospital. As a result of the violence dis-

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• At 6:53 p.m. on Monday, September 16th, as a result of observations by a witness obtaining strong evidence of impaired driving, a 33-year-old male from Radium was charged with failure to have care and control of a vehicle as well as driving over .08. The male was operating a 2003 GMC Jimmy in a dangerous manner.

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Ben the Rat — A Trilogy in Four Parts: Part III Seeing how big the rat was, I grabbed KJ and told the girls we would be back. We went to the trunk of the police car and I grabbed the tire iron and gave KJ the shovel.

KJ inquired what this was about. I reminded him of his story about rats up north going into cribs and dragging babies out of the house. I advised him this rat will pick up the crib.

The game plan was that we were both going in to do battle. It was a pretty simple plan: I would knock the rat down with the rat-killing tire iron. The rat would again run to the door, where KJ would be standing to clobber it dead with the rat-killing shovel.

KJ reminded me of his fear of rats. My response was, “So sad, too bad.” The girls saw us return with weapons of mass destruction. One of the girls responded, “I told you it was big.”

In the bathroom, I pointed to the tank and advised him it was there. I reminded him of our game plan and I put KJ in position by the door, with the shovel over his shoulder ready to splatter this guy to rat heaven. I stood on the toilet seat, looking over at KJ to ensure he was ready. He was. (Note: had I to do this over again, I would have at first had KJ have a look at the rat, as I was not prepared for his reaction when it did thump to the floor.)

I hit the rat with the tire iron and it hit the floor with a thud, due to it being obese, and began sprinting towards KJ. I jumped off the toilet, turned to KJ and yelled, “Kill him.” Now I don’t know if anyone has had this experience, but have you ever heard a grown tough Mountie scream like a scared little girl? I did.

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Interpretative centre discovered

On Saturday, September 14th, the Village of Canal Flats and the Ktunaxa First Nation celebrated the opening of both the Columbia Discovery Centre and the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre and Gardens at the new log building on Grainger Road. Clockwise, from the top left: Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia David Wilks is seen addressing the audience while Columbia River — Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald and Regional Districy Area F representative Wendy Booth look on. Mr. Wilks noted the importance of a strong local government of as part of the ribbon cutting celebration. To the right, young Ktunaxa dancers bring energy to the ceremony with a traditional dance during the drum circle. Below, Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras addresses the crowd, claiming that the village “wanted more than just a place to house our village headquarters,” prior to the ribbon cutting that afternoon.

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PERSPECTIVE

Referendum is a good opportunity

By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff Borrowing $5.6 million over 30 years to build a new community centre in Invermere is a wise investment.

On Saturday, November 2nd, district residents will get a chance to have a direct say in the valley’s future by approving or shooting down the borrowing request. The referendum will be determined by a simple majority of 50 per cent plus one, and there’s no minimum number of voters required to meet a threshold that makes the question valid.

That also makes this referendum subject to the whims of a well-mobilized minority, should a belttightening mentality take over the issue.

The money is worth borrowing because we can afford it, and Invermere will ask our neighbouring communities to help foot the bill. Mayor Gerry Taft will open discussion at the next Regional District meeting about having other Columbia Valley communities pay 25 per cent of the capital costs and provide ongoing funding for 25 per cent of operational costs each year.

The centre doesn’t need to include a pool or a vast array of fitness possibilities; several valley businesses may in fact be against the idea of the district cannabilizing their gym or cardio customers.

What it does need is a large space for public events.

Aside from the Eddie Mountain Arena, there’s no venue that can host events for up to 500 people. In comparison, the current community hall has a maximum capacity of 229.

Consider this: the building faces problems with its old deteriorating flat roof, which is incapable of holding up under the weight of large snowfalls. But thanks to the old building’s incredibly poor insulation, heat passing through the roof helps melt the snow, making it bearable for the old roof beams. (This is proof that, occasionally, two wrongs do make a right.)

Tex-an correction

In the September 13th edition of The Pioneer, it was reported that Tex Lortscher was vying for presidency of the Fairmont Community Association. In fact, it’s Tex Deagnon who has now become president. Our apologies.

Historical Lens

September 20, 2013

Resplendent in regalia Little Jimmy Neass, 83, and his grandson donned their traditional dress in this photograph taken in the 1950s. Both are members of what was then called the Kootenay Indians of the Columbia Lake Band, Mr. Neass passed away in 1960. His grandson in this picture is the son of Lucien Jimmy. This photo from the Winnifred Weir collection.

If you have any more information, e-mail us at info@ cv-pioneer.com .

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Thanks for sharing Mrs. Cote’s legacy Dear Editor: Cheers to the children of Sabina Cote and cheers to The Pioneer and Nicole Trigg for the wonderful story on the Legacy of an Indian Princess and a mom and grandmother.

This was a powerful reminder of the harm the residential school system caused to First Nations — the sad loss of the joy of children and grandchildren

in the community, and emotionally wounded young people sent out into the world with so little knowledge of how to be a parent themselves.

Sabina’s spirit was able to triumph; so many did not.

This was a priceless bit of education for all of our minds and hearts, aboriginal or non-aboriginal.

Lynda Longfellow Invermere

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LETTERS

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Born-again Luddite not sold on smart meters Dear Editor: I have received my letter from BC Hydro telling me that it will cost me $35 a month to have my “non-smartmeter” read. For me, this is a “smart” move. Knowing I live with a lesion on my brain, these meters are a risk I do not need to take and nothing I have read or been told assures me otherwise.

What has upset me even more than having this new technology thrust upon me is that it means my meter reader is out of a job. In today’s economy and

in looking to the future, the sooner we sign on to a mindset that allows people to remain employed, and therefore paying taxes and putting money into the economy, the better.

Sorry if this makes me a bornagain-Luddite. By the way, can anyone out there tell us what happened to the Luddites? I presume they and their families ended up in the Poor House or as we would say today “on the dole”. One way or another, society pays.

Jill Bell, Wilmer

What’s with Mr. Watt?

Dear Editor: My husband and I were also offended by the column written by Andrew Watt in the September 6th edition of The Pioneer (Second Opinion, page 16).

I certainly understand that “tonguein-cheek”, mild sarcasm can provide for entertaining journalism when used in the proper context; however, Mr. Watt’s column went beyond what I would consider good taste.

The length of his list of “come-backs” would lead me to believe

that he is offended by more than just one per cent of his customers.

The majority of us have had to deal with offensive people in the course of our work duties and all find different ways to address rude customers. I do, however, question the wisdom of offering this criticism in such an open form as the weekly newspaper and to those who are, or could be, the source of one’s livelihood.

Cecile Boehm Radium/Calgary

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were not mine. They were a cheap pair of sunglasses left by someone who had (I’m sure) taken mine and replaced with a much cheaper pair and not prescription.

I do hope the individual who took them gets a blazing headache, because the prescription is not right. I cannot believe that whoever did this can actually look in the mirror and not see a guilty person looking back at them. This is quite frustrating, as I now have to have both an eye exam and a new prescription and I have to wait for replacement glasses. Thank you, this was very thoughtful of you.

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Two studies look to improve health outcomes for Columbia Valley residents

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff A new web-based program designed to increase the effectiveness of each hospital visit is promising to improve health care for rural residents living with multiple chronic diseases in the Columbia Valley and across B.C. “MyHealthConnect,” an experimental program designed by Scott Lear, a professor at Simon Fraser University, is reaching out to patients across rural B.C. It requires users to record daily data that relates to their disease.

The information is observed by healthcare professionals at central locations, who can detect irregularities within their patients before scheduled checkups, and react accordingly.

By closely co-ordinating doctors and patients, MyHealthConnect aims to prevent disease progression, eliminate the need for some patient travel, and allow healthcare staff to be available for more urgent matters.

To take part, a patient needs to have daily Internet access, to which they initially submit pre-existing health conditions, and then add data on an ongoing basis. They also need to be living with at least two chronic illnesses and outside of a large urban centre.

Patients participating in the study stand not only to see benefits to their own health, but will also be helping to evaluate the effectiveness of MyHealthConnect.

The study began in September 2011, and as of this August, nearly half of the goal of 318 participants has been reached, according to the B.C. Alliance on Telehealth Policy and Research. Those interested in participating in the study can contact Scott Lear at 604-6822344 extension 62778, or by email at salear@sfu.ca.

Closer to home, another study is being spearheaded by Chisel Peak physician Francois Louw.

In his effort to increase available treatments for people living with temporomandibular (TM) dysfunction, Dr. Louw is treating those participating in his trial with hypertonic dextrose injections.

“There is scientific merit in looking at that approach,” Dr. Louw told The Pioneer. “It’s very safe

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and it’s easy to do.”

TM joints are found on each side of the jaw and are responsible for oral mobility, and dysfunction can lead to teeth grinding and difficulty with speech. So far, Dr. Louw has recruited 20 patients and is hoping to gather more.

“I think it’s a bit of a stretch to try and get 40 (patients from the valley), but I tried anyway,” he said.

“It’s not going too badly; after a few months I have 20 patients, and if I can get to 30, that would be fantastic.”

To participate in the study, patients are required to bear a certain threshold of discomfort.

“For people with significant pain experienced when they bite into an apple or speak. If ten is terrible pain and zero is no pain, patients should be experiencing more than five out of ten pain.”

The study is being overseen by the University of British Columbia, he said, and only a few treatment options are currently available to treat the condition.

“Sometimes those mouth guards don’t work well, and I don’t want to put people on pain medications,” he said.

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On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, qualified electors within the District of Invermere will be voting on the following question: “Do you approve of Council for the District of Invermere adopting Bylaw No. 1474, 2013 Loan Authorization Bylaw, which will authorize Council to borrow on the credit of the municipality of a sum not exceeding $5,600,000 in order to facilitate the construction of a new multi-purpose community centre?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the District of Invermere, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during the period 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 30th, 2013 to 4:30 p.m., Friday October 11th, 2013.

Applications will be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the District of Invermere office. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contracting the following persons at the District of Invermere office (phone: 250-342-9281).

Chris Prosser, Chief Election Officer Nancy Smith, Deputy Chief Election Officer Chris Prosser, Chief Election Officer

On Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, qualified electors within the District of Invermere will be voting on the following question: “Do you approve Council of the District of Invermere to use a deer cull as one of the methods to control the urban deer population?”

Scrutineers for and against the question must be appointed if applications are received from persons who wish to volunteer for the positions. Only persons entitled to vote as electors on the question shown above are entitled to act as scrutineers. One scrutineer for and one scrutineer against the question will be appointed for each voting place if sufficient applications are received.

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Officer at the office of the District of Invermere, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere B.C. during the period 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 30th, 2013 to 4:30 p.m., Friday October 11th, 2013.

Applications will be received during regular office days and hours during this period. Application forms are available at the District of Invermere office. Interested persons can obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making an application by contracting the following persons at the District of Invermere office (phone: 250-342-9281).

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Pattern and Illusion Brittney Lintik’s piece, titled Pattern and Illusion, is among the works now being displayed at Pynelogs’ final show of the season. The show features six unique and skilled painters, working in mediums from oils and acrylics to watercolours. The show also features an able mask-maker.

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Movie Review: World War Z

Reviewed by Lizzie Midyette

Zombies, zombies, everywhere! Fans of zombies’ influence on pop culture will thoroughly enjoy World War Z — just be aware that if you have read the book, you won’t be seeing any “lobo” or “Yonkers” action. Sorry.

There is very little in common between the novel and this unfaithful film adaptation, other than an inexhaustible supply of zombie-killing awesomeness! Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Former UN employee Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is enjoying a quiet life at home after a career change that sees him now flipping pancakes for breakfast, with his wife Karin (Elyes Gabel) and their children. All is not quiet on the world front, as their home town of Philadelphia is suddenly overrun by a rampaging horde of zombies.

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Toby Theatre • September 20th and 21st, 7:30 p.m.: Disney’s Planes.

Also showing September 23rd - 28th.

Friday, September 20th • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Meadow Creek Kokanee Spawning Channel is open for viewing from 10:00 a.m.

- 2:00 p.m. daily, when bear activity is at its minimum.

Gates will be closed at all other times. Run lasts from late August to early October, with peak viewing time in the first two weeks of September. Spawning channel is located 4 km northwest of Meadow Creek off Highway 31. For more information: 250-354-6333.

• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Columbia Basin Environmental Educational Network (CBEEN) will host a preconference expo as part of the British Columbia School Trustees Association Kootenay Boundary Branch Trustees (BCSTA KBB) AGM at Radium Resort. The Expo is free of charge and is open to the public. Plan to join in the fun and to learn more about all of the CBEEN programs and presentations that are available to all KBB schools. No registration required.

• 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium’s 2nd Annual Rockin’ on Main. For more info, contact Tourism Radium/Visitor Info Centre.

• 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Pool tournament starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show ‘n’ Shine registration at the Radium Seniors’ Hall.

• 7:00 p.m.: Opening Plenary for the BCSTA KBB

AGM at Radium Resort. Thoughtstream founders Jim Firstbrook and Dave MacLeod will lead a discussion and share their insights into Thoughtstream’s success as a thriving and growing Kootenay based high tech company (Fulcrum Solutions). This event is open to the public and free. No registration required.

Saturday, September 21st

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• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Retirement party for Liz Robinson at the CPR Lodge at Kinsmen Beach. Public is welcome, refreshments will be served. Please join us to congratulate Liz on her retirement and thank her for her 32 years of service at the Invermere Public Library.

Friday, September 27th

• 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show ‘n’ Shine Pancake Breakfast Hosted by the Radium Fire Department, Radium Seniors’ Hall.

• 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Shoreline clean-up, leaving the Summit Youth Centre at 9:30 a.m.

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Columbia Valley Classics 24th Annual Autumn Car Show. At The Springs driving range.

• 10:00 a.m. - Dusk: Enjoy wine and art at Casavino Wine Bar in Radium. Local artists displaying art created in all media, as well as jewellery. For more information, call 250-341-5792.

• 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Tourism Radium’s Rockin’ on Main. More info at Tourism Radium/Visitor Info Centre.

• Fairmont Hot Springs Airport Fly-In. 50/50 charity golf ball drop. $10 per ball. Half the proceeds will be in support of Verge for Youth, and the other half for prizes.

For more information: faimonthotspringsairport.com.

• September 21st - 29th. Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Register today at ShorelineCleanup.ca or call 1-877-427-2422.

Tuesday, September 24th • 7:00 p.m.: Annual General Meeting of the Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society. At the Summit Youth Centre: upstairs, 709 – 10th Street, Invermere. Open House at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25th • 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day Tea at the Invermere Public Library. Bus provided. Call 250-3426416 for more information.

• 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Sport night at the Summit Youth Centre.

• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Open house, book fair and welcome BBQ for parents and students at Windermere Elementary School.

Thursday, September 26th

• 12:00 p.m.: Soup, bun and dessert for $6 per person at the Edgewater Legion.

• 5:30 p.m. -11:00 p.m.: Pizza bagel and movie night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Saturday, September 28th • 10:00 a.m.: 6th Annual Headbanger Trail Challenge in Radium Hot Springs in support of the Radium Public Library. Part of the East Kootenay Trail Races Series. 12km race plus a 3km family-friendly run/ walk. Visit headbangertrailchallenge.ca or phone 250347-2456 for more information and to register. No race-day registration.

• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: 3rd Annual Columbia Salmon Festival at Kinsmen Beach. Includes guest speakers, field trips, gala dinner, Ktunaxa dance troupe, Metis cloggers, music by the Good ol’ Goats and the Rosie Brown Band, and more. Visit columbiasalmonfest.ca for more information.

• 4:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.: Craft and hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

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

• Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours • 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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Eve Hell and the Razors bringing rockabilly to Bud’s

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On Saturday, September 21st, the rockabilly trio from Calgary will be in town to shake up the dance floor at one of Invermere’s favourite pubs.

“In car-speak, we’re more of a hotrod Model T with a small block Chevy engine kind of a band, over a numbersmatching, fully restored 1957 in bubble gum pink kind of a band,” lead singer and bassist Eve Hell told The Pioneer.

“In English: most folks would find us a little faster, heavier and with far less songs about bubble gum or poodle skirts than a wedding band,” she added.

Eve’s husband, Mike Hell, is the guitarist, and their friend Lorne Petersen backs the couple on drums.

“The band has seen many members come and go over the years,” she said.

“LP is new to the group, he started with us in July. I think he’s our best fit so far though.”

Together, the three have found a chemistry that tends to lead to SIZZLING SOUNDS — Calgary rockabilly trio Eve Hell and the Razors will hit Invermere with their high-energy 1950s sound on Saturday, Sepcontagious dancing.

“You can swing, bop, two-step, jive,” tember 21st. The band will also be at the car show in Radium before their

Submitted photo she said. “We cover most of the sub- gig at Bud’s. genres of rockabilly and we keep the temMike and Eve, who have been performing together po up for dancers. Even our original music is still pretty since 1994, became married in 1995. Both have fameasy to follow and built for cutting a rug. There are only ily in Invermere, but Saturday will only be their second a couple of snuggle songs though, so choose your dance performance in town over their 19-year musical career. partners wisely!”

“This particular date is mostly just a trip home to see Ms. Hell said that their songs are crafted on stage the folks one more time before we head off to Europe for before they’re finalized in studio. three weeks.”

“When you see us live, you see exactly what we inThe band will be at the car show in Radium before tended for the songs – high energy, lots of fun and a tight their performance on Saturday night. Tickets are availwell rehearsed performance,” she said. able at the door, and the show starts at 8 p.m.

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COURSE CAT — A tabby checks over the 18-hole mini golf course at the Copper City Amusement Park prior to last year’s inaugural tournament, which will be raising funds for the Kinsmen Club again this year.

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Second mini golf tournament teeing up at Copper City

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff The Copper City Amusement Park is set to host its second annual mini-golf tournament fundraiser for the Kinsmen Club on Saturday, September 28th.

“We’re doing it because we want to give back to the community, and the Kinsmen Club is an incredible organization,” said fundraiser organizer Diana Cote.

The fundraiser will include not only mini golf, but also a silent auction and a batch of prizes (for best and worst male and female golfer, best and worst team, best drive into the water and more).

Participants are encouraged to dress up in costume — and of course there will also be a prize for best costume.

“It’s an incredibly beautiful venue,” said Ms. Cote, adding that since it’s an evening event, the mini-golf course will be illuminated by outdoor lighting.

“With everything outdoors, under the lights, it’s really quite romantic,” added Ms. Cote.

The event raised $2,200 for Kinsmen Club last year and is setting its sights even higher this time around.

“It was an incredible success last year, particularly for a first-time event and we had great support and donations from the community,” commented Ms. Cote. “We’d like to exceed that (this year) if we could.”

There is still room for more teams to sign up for the tournament. Single participants are welcome to enter and organizers will find a team for them to join, said Ms. Cote.

Live music will be provided by Deb and the Dreamers, a local band that packs a vocal punch. Singer Debbie Ede “has one of the most powerful voices,” said Ms. Cote.

The tournament costs $25 per person and entry includes a goodie bag and a hot dog. As the event is licensed for beer and wine, the tournament is for adults only.

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Third annual salmon festival set for Kinsmen Beach Submitted by Ktunaxa Nation The Columbia Salmon Festival will be celebrating its third year on Saturday, September 28th. The free festival will consist of many activities, but this year will be highlighted by a single community celebration, taking place at Kinsmen Beach between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The celebration will include performances at the Teck-sponsored stage, with notable acts such as the Good Ol’ Goats and the Rosie Brown Band, who are fresh off their appearance at the Calgary Stampede.

The stage will also be the setting for the Ktunaxa Dance Troupe, Metis Jiggers, and a telling of the Ktunaxa Creation Story by Joe Pierre Jr. “Although the Salmon Festival is certainly a celebration, it is also meant to create awareness of the loss of salmon in the Upper Columbia,” said Garry Slonowski, the festival coordinator.

“For many in the area, I don’t think they realize what we have lost,” he said. “I personally didn’t have a full understanding of this myself until just a few years ago, with a chance trip to the Shuswap during the salmon run. Seeing the salmon in their spawning grounds after their long journey was a sight to behold. Even though I had lived in the Kootenays my whole life, I didn’t realize what I was missing until that moment. The Columbia River should be full of salmon at this time of year. However, it’s been so long since they were here,

GONE FISHIN’ — A trio of Grizzlies capture salmon as they swim up river.

Salmon restoration efforts in the Columbia Valley will be showcased in this year’s salmon festival.

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that younger generations have grown up with no salmon, and they don’t realize what a tragedy the loss of salmon is to our region.”

“I can’t even imagine what a feeling of loss a Ktunaxa Elder would have had when the Grand Coulee Dam was built in 1942, and that year, the salmon just never came,” he added. “For Ktunaxa, it was an important time of year, and they relied upon the salmon for food, trade and tradition. First Nation Peoples have been robbed of that.”

To tie in the importance of salmon to First Nation Peoples, there will also be a powwow at Kinsmen Beach. The powwow will showcase traditional dancing and drumming, and provide an opportunity to celebrate salmon with the Ktunaxa and Shuswap. All will be welcomed to watch, and there will also be an opportunity for everybody to participate during “inter-tribal” dances.

Another new feature to this year’s Festival is the Columbia Basin Trust-sponsored Salmon Pavilion, which will be a comprehensive education and outreach area, showing the path of the Columbia River and the impacts upon salmon.

TRADITIONAL WAYS — Local First Nations will It will also highlight the be celebrating the importance of salmon in their cul- ongoing efforts to restore ture as part of this year’s festival.

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Columbia River by many groups including the Canadian Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Commission (CCRIFC), who are spearheading the event again this year.

“We have a great group of partners who are all working towards the same goal of salmon restoration to the Upper Columbia,” said Mr. Slonowski. “With this in mind, the Salmon Festival has been coordinated to take place with the 2013 Watershed Symposium, which follows the community celebration.”

The symposium kicks off with a salmon feast at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort at 6 p.m. on Saturday night with special guest speaker John Ralston Saul. Tickets and watershed symposium information are available at www.cbwn.ca .

The Salmon Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the history and future of salmon in the Columbia River. The goal of this event is to provide opportunities for all to learn about the past, present and future of salmon in the Columbia River, and its importance to First Nations. All are welcomed to attend this free event, and join in making the third annual Columbia Salmon Festival a great success.

Learn more and see the full schedule at: www.ColumbiaSalmonFest.ca .

A full schedule of events and more photos of previous Salmon Festivals will be published in The Valley Echo on September 25th.

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YOUR MONEY

How to avoid probate: Part II As discussed last week, there are many ways that people try to avoid paying probate fees upon their death.

This week’s article will focus on the three different strategies one can use when setting up their estate, including a true joint tenancy, a resulting trust and a gift of right of survivorship.

True joint tenancy Joint tenancy was mentioned last week, and is accomplished by adding another name to the title of an asset such as a house or investment account. This can cause unintended tax consequences, and also exposes the asset to the potential creditors and lawsuits of both parties. Finally, upon death of the original owner the asset bypasses their will, therefore skipping probate and becomes the sole property of the joint tenant.

Though joint tenancy has its cons, many people have found success with this strategy. Joint tenancy tends to work best for people who have one beneficiary, and both parties are at low risk of being sued, getting divorced or going bankrupt.

Resulting trust Unlike joint tenancy, a resulting trust gives the joint tenant a legal interest in the asset but not true joint ownership. The joint tenant is essentially a trustee with no right to use the asset or receive its income, if applicable. And because there is no change of beneficial

ownership, the original owner will not suffer any undesirable tax consequences, loss of control or exposure to the trustee’s creditors.

Upon transfer of an asset into a resulting trust there is no taxable disposition, and upon death of the original owner, the asset will pass automatically to the trustee.

The original owner’s beneficial interest will not transfer, however, and so the asset must be distributed according to their will.

Many people think they have a true joint tenancy when in actuality they have a resulting trust. A resulting trust is similar to a “joint with right of survivorship” or “trading authorization” status on a bank or investment account. These assets may be able to skip probate but it is not a sure thing. Nevertheless, a resulting trust is still a good tool for those who want help making legally sound decisions with their assets while they are alive but do not want to bypass their will.

Right of survivorship Another option would be to gift a beneficiary a “right of survivorship” through a deed of gift. Like a resulting trust, both parties would be registered as joint owners but the joint tenant would not have any right to use the asset or receive its income, nor would the asset be exposed to the joint tenant’s creditors. The original owner has not legally made a partial disposition of the asset and therefore would not have to face capital gains

tax liabilities or loss of full control. However, upon death of the original owner, the asset would bypass the will and the joint tenant would receive full ownership.

This strategy is ideal for those with simple estates and limited beneficiaries, for example, a widow who intends to pass all of her assets to her only child. In this case, why bother complicating matters and increasing expenses by triggering probate?

Final thoughts Many people get hung up on trying to avoid probate and end up causing problems with their estate or triggering other forms of taxation that can be much more expensive than probate itself. Paying 1.40 per cent in probate fees is not ideal, but can be thought of as insurance against one’s will not being exercised the way they intended.

Additionally, those who put their assets in a resulting trust may think their problems are solved when in actuality they may have just complicated matters.

Strategies that involve bypassing ones will tend to work best for those who have simple estates. In most cases, those with complicated estates or more than one beneficiary should stay away from joint tenancy and should not try to bypass their wills.

As with all legal issues, always be sure to consult a lawyer before utilizing any of the above-mentioned strategies.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH — A pilot’s propeller-driven Cessna airplane soars amidst Rockies peaks near Fairmont during last year’s inaugural Fly-In event.

File photo by Kristian Rasmussen

Fun drawing fliers back to Fairmont Hot Springs Airport

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff Pilots everywhere are being enticed again to visit the valley, as the second annual Fairmont Hot Springs Airport Fly-In is happening this weekend.

Fliers won’t need much more than their bathing suits, golf clubs and camping gear for the event which starts on Saturday, September 21st. With the offer of complimentary use of hot pools, free golf and camping, as well as shuttle service throughout Fairmont Hot Springs being extended to aircraft owners, there’s a high probability of increased air traffic in the valley.

Pilots are also eligible for reduced room rates and a five-cent per litre discount on aviation fuel, and locallysponsored prizes will be up for grabs as a fundraiser for a local organization, still to be determined.

“A lot of people come out and look at each others’ airplanes,” said Fairmont Airport manager Shawn Jestley.

As pilots gather from around B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and possibly the U.S., they can present their

aircraft among the beautiful backdrop of the valley. And anybody, aircraft owner or not, is welcome to appreciate the sky-bound vehicles.

With so many of Fairmont’s attractions available at discount or for free, the Fly-In is “a way to utilize the airport and show off the valley,” Mr. Jestley said. “It’s an all-in-one kind of thing; basically, it’s the equivalent of a show and shine for airplanes.”

A free barbecue starts after 2 p.m. on Saturday, and fliers will be arriving all day, Mr. Jestley said. He expects aircrafts to arrive as early as 8 a.m., and said that last year’s event saw the last plane arrive at 7 p.m.

A pancake breakfast will happen at the airport should enough pilots decide to camp on site.

“A lot of pilots camp when they fly; they call it tenting under the wing,” he said. “We have a mowed field, so it makes it a little more comfortable than lying on pavement — I don’t care how good your air mattress is.”

With double to triple the attendance expected for its second year, the Fairmont Hot Springs Airport Fly In is likely to become an annual event in the valley.

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of Watermain Flushing The municipality will be flushing its community water system during the months of September and October. This program, carried out twice yearly, is necessary to maintain the quality of our water supply. There may be some short interruptions in the water service and temporary discoloration of water as a result of the sediment and organic materials that are being flushed from the water mains. During this period, disinfection by chlorination will be continued. To assist the Public Works Department during the flushing operation, users are advised that if they are experiencing persistent discoloration problems with the water, to immediately notify the Municipal Office and explain the nature of the problem.

Jet Rodding of Sewer Lines We will be also be Jet Rodding the sewer lines in Fort Point area from September 23rd – 27th, 2013. This program is necessary to maintain the quality of the sewer system.

The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by this operation. For further information, please telephone the municipal office at 250-342-9281.

TURN COPPER INTO GOLD GOLF TOURNAMENT October 1st at Copper Point Golf Club

Register before August 31 and be entered to win $100 towards your 2014 membership Contact susan@cvchamber.ca or visit our website for more information.

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Regional District of East Kootenay Be part of the community Be part of the excitement Be part of our team

Be A Volunteer Firefighter!

Columbia Valley Fire & Rescue is now recruiting and seeking both men & women of all ages to join.

It’s flexible, family-friendly, and fun!

The CV Fire & Rescue covers the Edgewater, Panorama, Windermere, and Fairmont areas.

Drop by your local Fire Hall, or check out the Facebook page, Columbia Valley Fire & Rescue, for more information.

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Water System Flushing

Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater The Regional District of East Kootenay will be doing its annual water system and fire hydrant flushing throughout the month of September.

Users in Windermere, Holland Creek, Timber Ridge and Edgewater may notice temporary water discolouration for a short period of time.

If there is any discolouration of water, please run your cold water taps until the water is clear.

For more information on the flushing program, contact: Joel Bilodeau RDEK Senior Operator jbilodeau@rdek.bc.ca 1-250-342-0063

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A farewell to Pynelogs’ 2013 summer season to get your fill of their tummy-warming food. On their menu you will find some very pleasant surprises, and if you want to Pynelogs hopes to make the final be kept on your toes, their daily changing show of the gallery season a memorable specials will surely do just that.

I hope you can find yourself in our one. With six unique and skilled painters, from oils and acrylics to waterco- neighborhood before the summer lets out. Please keep up your suplours, and the addition of port of the Columbia Valley an able mask-maker, this Arts Council, Pynelogs, and show will possess a pulse of arts in the valley in genunlike any other. eral. More information can This eclectic group be found online at columwill assuredly be creating a show that is different biavalleyarts.com , or you can reach us by phone at and exciting. As it will 250-342-4423. be a final chance to soak With the 2013 gallery in the works at Pynelogs season coming to an end, before the season turns, so too does the summer please do come down to position at the gallery.

Kinsmen Beach and give Matthew Brummitt I have had a wonderful your support to Pynelogs experience here in the valley, and the Columbia Valley fueled by the artists, the artwork, and all Arts Council.

And don’t forget to visit the Pynelogs the incredible people I have had the joy to Café before they shut down for the season meet and know. Thanks for an unforgetat the end of the month, on September table experience; I hope to see you when 28th — it will soon be your last chance I return!

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Calling all lake lovers Submitted by Kirsten Harma Lake Windermere Ambassadors The Lake Windermere Ambassadors are lending a hand to fight shoreline litter on Lake Windermere on Saturday, September 21st, as locals take part in the 20th annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup .

A conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund, the Shoreline Cleanup is the largest direct action conservation program in Canada. It has mobilized more than 500,000 individuals across Canada to help keep our rivers, lakes and oceans healthy for the communities and wildlife that depend on them.

You can join the group at Kinsmen Beach, or choose a private beach to clean. Registration will enable you to become part of the data collection effort.

Data on the type and quantity of garbage

picked up will be collected from across Canada and will be used to see how well we are taking care of our waterways.

In 2012, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup participants removed 136,036 kilograms of litter from 3,102 kilometres of shoreline. The top three items that were found littering our shorelines included cigarettes, food wrappers and plastic bags.

The Kinsmen Beach Cleanup will begin at 10 a.m. Groups will meet at Kinsmen Beach to receive data forms, then disperse to different sections of the lake. At noon, groups will return to Kinsmen Beach with their garbage bags to “weigh in”, take a group photo, and eat treats!

For additional information, please contact Lake Windermere Ambassadors program coordinator Kirsten Harma at 250-341-6898, or by email at info@lakeambassadors.ca .

September 20, 2013

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The new Canadian lawn The Green File

By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist It seems to me that the environmental benefits of growing a lawn are not well known. I suggest that if we take the time to learn how to grow a healthy lawn without using a mountain of resources we will all benefit.

Recent research results have concluded that: • The turf on the front lawns of eight houses can produce the same cooling effect as 17 air conditioned homes.

• On a typical hot summer day, the lawn can be up to 30 C cooler than asphalt and 14 C cooler than bare soil.

• Healthy turf traps pollutants and purifies water as it travels through its root zone.

• According to www.turfrevolution.com, lawns can absorb a significant amount of carbon dioxide and a 2,500 square foot (250 square metre) lawn can release enough oxygen to keep a family of four breathing for a year.

Now that we have established the environmental benefits of having a lawn, I suggest this is the perfect time of year to grow an environmentally responsible one.

This time of year is perfect for thickening an established lawn or starting a new one from seed. The cool evening temperatures, heavy dew, regular rain falls and shorter days of September are perfect for lawn seed germination.

to eight weeks, when Mother Nature is not taking care of this for you.

Complete the recipe Cut your lawn two-and-a-half to three inches high.

Use a mulching lawn mower (and return the nitrogen rich goodness of the grass blades back to the root zone).

Fertilize three times a year with a slow release nitrogenbased product, including a final application just before the snow flies.

The final application of lawn fertilizer is the most important one of the year. Use a quality Fall lawn fertilizer that is formulated for late autumn application.

It will provide a boost to your lawn that will produce results early next spring when the grass plants emerge from winter dormancy. Snow mould will be minimized and your lawn will green up more quickly.

Weeds?

They will not die in a day if you follow my recipe for a great looking lawn, but they will all but disappear over time. A year or two down the road, you will be amazed at how much better your lawn looks, through long cold winters and the drought of mid-summer. Tall grass blades will shade out many lawn weeds before they germinate.

Your lawn will have deeper roots and stronger blades. Insects will be less inclined to attack your healthy lawn and the damage from the few that do will be less evident as your lawn will be much greener and healthier than ever before.

Remember, when starting a new lawn from seed or sod, the best investment that you can make is in good quality triple mix for a foundation that your grass will root into with vigour.

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How do you start?

Rake your lawn with a fan rake, where you plan on sowing fresh grass seed (this is called “overseeding”) and be sure to remove the dead grass and debris that may be in the way of new seed germination.

Next spread triple mix or Lawn Soil over the area about four to six centimetres thick. Spread the seed by hand by letting the seed roll off of your index finger while waving your arm back and forth in front of you.

Or buy a small, hand held whirlygig to spread your seed evenly.

Rake the seed smooth. Step the seed into firm contact with the soil. Water well and apply a grass seed starter fertilizer (this is especially helpful for a new lawn). LOVE YOUR LAWN — Lawns aren’t just a pretty picture; they have environmental benPhoto submitted Water the area well for six efits as well. The key is to grow one without using a ton of resources.

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URBAN DEER MANAGEMENT Public Open House Council of the District of Invermere is holding a public opinion poll on November 2, 2013 to answer the following question: Do you approve Council of the District of Invermere to use a deer cull as one of the methods to control the urban deer population?

In order to provide the public with the information as it relates to urban deer management, Council is inviting all interested District of Invermere residents to attend a public open house.

The open house is scheduled for: Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers District of Invermere Municipal Office 914 8th Avenue If you have any questions, please contact the District of Invermere Office at 250-342-9281.

Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Prescribed Burn to be Conducted on Kootenay River Ranch for Ecological Restoration Project Invermere, B.C. – The Nature Conservancy of Canada is planning a prescribed ecosystem restoration burn on its Kootenay River Ranch conservation area. The burning will take place over a two day period between September 19th and October 15, 2013, weather permitting.

Where is this happening?

Kootenay River Ranch is located approximately 8 km south of Canal Flats, on the west side of Hwy 93/95.

What is the purpose of the prescribed burn?

The controlled use of fire can help maintain forest health, restore wildlife habitat and reduce the risk catastrophic wildfires.

How will this affect the public?

• Hwy 93/95 will remain open.

• Burn operations and smoke will be visible to motorists driving from Canal Flats to Skookumchuck.

• Visibility may be reduced, especially overnight and in the early morning hours, when smoke tends to settle in valley bottoms.

• During periods of reduced visibility motorists should slow down and expect highway delays and possible short-term, temporary closures.

• Flagging operations will be on site if required.

• Access to the Kootenay River Ranch conservation area will be restricted during burning and mop-up activities.

What about people who are highly sensitive to smoke?

The Nature Conservancy of Canada maintains a smoke notification list for those who are extremely senstive to smoke and would like advance warning of prescribed burn operations. To be added to this list or for more information, please contact the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s local office in Invermere at 250-342-5521 or canadian.rockies@natureconservancy.ca .

About the Nature Conservancy of Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the country’s leading land conservation organization. Since 1962, NCC has helped to conserve over 1 million hectares of ecologically sensitive land and water nationwide, including over 400,000 hectares in British Columbia.

Media Contact Trish Blackstock, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Invermere office: 250-342-5521 or canadian.rockies@natureconservancy.ca .

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September 20, 2013

Walker’s Auto Repair Centre welcomes all Show & Shine Enthusiasts!

24th Show n’ Shine ready to roll in Radium this weekend raging, with Rockin’ on Main and Market on Main running from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Marty and Eli play at the Visitor’s Centre at 2:30-5:30 p.m., while Smarty Pants The streets and highways of the Columbia valley are gets going at the centre at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. about to get a whole lot classier.

While there’s no live music at the The 24th annual Columbia Valley car show itself, tunes from the 1950s Classics Autumn Show and Shine is and 1960s will be playing on the site gearing up for a weekend full of authroughout the day, enhancing a tomotive awesomeness on Sepnostalgic mood. tember 21st and 22nd.

At 4 p.m., an unofficial “We are encouragcruise to Invermere gets ing locals to come out and underway, with the clasenjoy the event,” said sic cars expected to arrive Columbia Valley Classics car in town at about 4:30 p.m. club president Vicki Roberts.

RCMP will be ensuring drivThe show is a chance for clasers stick to the rules of the sic car collectors to display road and avoid doing burnouts. the results of their hard A dance at the Invermere work, investment, pursuit Curling Club, hosted by the Kinsfor hard-to-find parts, and men Club, will cost $25 per perplain old elbow grease — son. It kicks off at 8 p.m. and runs all the components that go until 1 a.m. Musical talent from into bringing a classic car Calgary will be provided by Metro back to its former glory.

Beat, who last played for the Show n’ The show takes place Shine in 2009. They’ll keep the dance in Radium Hot Springs floor swinging with songs every third weekend in 1950s-STYLE FUN — A dance at the Invermere Curling from the 1950s and 1960s.

September. In 2010, the Club following the car show promises to a vintage good time There will be door prizes for event registered 998 cars, with costumes for best prizes, and ‘50s and ‘60s music played by the best costume, so dancwhile in previous years, Calgary band Metro Beat.

File Photo ers are encouraged to look up to 1,000 have been spiffy. There will be a free registered. This year, orshuttle running continbetween Radium and ganizers are expecting numbers in the high 800s again — uously and they’re hoping for even more.

Invermere.

Car owners can enjoy a complimentary beer while Beyond the car show itself, the valley can expect to registering their vehicles at the Radium Seniors’ Hall on see classic cars rolling in Invermere, Radium and surFriday, September 20th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Marty Be- rounding areas throughout the weekend, bringing smiles ingessner will be playing during the registration. Another and wonderful recollections to many local residents. band, called 60 HZ, will be playing at the Visitor Information Centre from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. while the community market runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The next morning, things kick off with the long-running $5 pancake breakfast at the Seniors’ Hall from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Show n’ Shine at The Springs golf course driving range gets going at 10 a.m. Those who still need to register can do so on the site by paying $20 at the driving range entrance, and all are welcome to donate an item to the Columbia Valley Food Bank at the entrance gate.There will be plenty of door prizes to be CLASSIC CAR CRAZE — An aerial shot of the 2012 Columbia Valley given out to registrants throughout the day Classics Autumn Show and Shine with over 800 vehicles registered. Event of the Show n’ Shine day to registrants. organizers hope for similar numbers or more for this year’s installment.

All afternoon a party in Radium will be File photo

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ROCKIES HOCKEY

Rockies solidify with a veteran core

By Greg Amos and Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With a solid cast of seasoned veterans, the Columbia Valley Rockies lineup is tuned for what could be the club’s best season in years.

Nine veterans lead a talented Junior B team that will be a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) contender. Ryan Henderson, Josh Haley, Mitch Rosko, Kirk Lissel, Brad Palumbo, Damon Raven, Jerome Thorne, Dustin Boone, Racey Red Crow and Briar McNaney will be initiating newcomers in the Rockies’ brand of gritty, exciting hockey.

Despite the 2013-2014 season getting off to a rusty start with a pair of losses, the Rockies appear to be in a better position within the Eddie Mountain division.

After finishing the standard 52-game season in 2012-2013, the Rockies had accumulated 48 points and won 21 games, finishing seventh among ten teams in the Kootenay Division. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs after six games.

But as soon as last season ended, the rebuilding began.

“We’re planning on being one of the stronger teams in the division and in the league this year,” general manager Ross Bidinger told The Pioneer during training camp.

“I was really impressed by our coaching staff, how they moved things around and tried different chemistry on the different lineups,” said Rockies president Al Miller. “I think we’re in for a great season.”

During the summer, the Rockies were able to showcase Invermere to a large number of Junior A tryout-players, with a total of 120 players taking part in the joint training camp between Columbia Valley and the Chilliwack Chiefs of the B.C. Hockey League.

Entering the season, there were three goalies fiercely competing for two positions, putting the coaches in the tough position of having to cut a talented goalie.

In the end, Brody Nelson, who tended goal for the team last year, and Justin Miller (formerly of the Kimberley Dynamiters) were named as the Rockies’ 2013-2014 goaltenders.

Some new skaters to watch for include Zach Schlitt, Doan Smith, Graham Watkins, Spencer Barlow, and Logan Kerner,

who’ve made good impressions in exhibition games and during the first games of the season.

The team will be making changes to its roster as the season progresses.

Now boasting 25 players, in late fall the Rockies’ roster will be cut to 24.

The final roster of 23 players will be determined by January 10th.

Those who make the final cut will have a chance at making a big impact in the KIJHL, which is arguably the best Junior B league in Canada. The league has produced National Hockey League stars such as defencemen Shea Weber and Cody Franson, forward Adam Deadmarsh, and the Rockies’ own former NHL goaltender, and current head coach, Wade Dubielewicz.

Photos by Dan Walton

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2013-2014 Regular Season

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— vs. Kimberley September 21st, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Golden October 11th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Kimberley October 12th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Kamloops October 15th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Golden October 18th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Revelstoke October 25th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Fernie November 1st, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Fernie November 2nd, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Chase November 8th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Sicamous November 16th, 7:30 p.m..

— vs. Creston November 17th, 2:00 p.m — vs. Spokane November 23rd, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Kimberley

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September 20, 2013 November 29th, 7:30 p.m.

November 30th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Fernie (Family Weekend) — vs. Beaver Valley (Family Weekend) December 14th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Creston December 15th — Minor Hockey Fun Day and Skate (no game) December 17th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Fernie January 3rd, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Creston January 4th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Castlegar January 5th, 2:00 p.m.

— vs. Nelson January 10th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Creston January 18th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Golden January 31st, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Grand Forks February 1st, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Kimberley February 7th, 7:30 p.m.

— vs. Golden Last game of the regular season is on February 22nd; playoffs begin on February 24th.

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KIRK LISSEL Hometown: Calgary, AB. Position: Defence Height: 6’1” Weight: 190 lbs Favourite player: Jerome Iginla

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JEROME THORNE Hometown: Kamloops, B.C. Position: Center/Right Wing Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 lbs Favourite player: Jerome Iginla Twitter: @JeromeThorne

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JEREMY JULIAN Hometown: Fort St. James, B.C. Position: Forward Height: 6’ Weight: 190 lbs Favourite player: Gordie Howe

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September 20, 2013

Show n’ Shine schedule of events Friday, September 20th 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Rockin’ on Main and Market on Main. Featuring the band 60 Hertz from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Visitor Information Centre.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Registration (includes a complimentary beer) at the Radium Seniors’ Hall. Registration is also available Saturday morning at the car show for $20. Please pay at the gate.

Saturday, September 21st 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at the Radium Seniors’ Hall, hosted by the Radium Hot Springs Fire Department. $5 per person.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Show and Shine at The Springs golf course driving range. Public address announcements will be made by FM radio only.

12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Rockin’ on Main and Market on Main, featuring Marty and Eli at 2:30 p.m. and L8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Visitor Information Centre.

CLASSIC CAT - Arnold Scheffer purchased 4 p.m.: Cruise to Invermere. (This is this 1967 Cougar SR7 in 1981, restored it, not a Car Club sanctioned event.) Please and has been showing it at the Car Show the follow traffic control; there will be a polast three years.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Dance at the Invermere Curling Club to the music of Metro Beat, playing tunes from the 1950s and 1960s. $25 per person. Free bus service from Radium to Invermere and back for the dance.

RESTORED FORD — Val and Orval Roberts from Spillimacheen restored this 1931 Ford, one of two cars the couple will be showcasing at this year’s Show n’ Shine.

Photo by Nicole Trigg

Special car show feature on Saturday, September 21 “Austrian Surf & Turf” Breaded pork schnitzel, beef medallion and prawns, topped with sauce bearnaise and served on a bed of spaetzle with fresh garden vegetables. $21 A three course menu with soup or salad and chocolate mousse for dessert $32

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Tourism showed signs of growth this summer On the Tourism Trail

By Amanda Robinson Pioneer Columnist Editor’s note: On the Tourism Trail is The Pioneer’s newest monthly column by rotating members of the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee.

So, how is business you ask? It seems it all depends on who you talk to. The Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee is a group of volunteer tourism leaders who have come together to create initiatives to market the valley as one destination.

We are not part of the Radium and the Invermere/Panorama destination marketing organizations who are funded by the 2 per cent hotel room tax, which enables those two groups to market further abroad.

Our tourism marketing committee simply meets every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office and brainstorms initiatives that we can undertake that will provide the Columbia Valley with more exposure. Our hope is that in the long run, there will just be one organization that represents all of the valley; however, in the meantime we simply do what we can with what we have to sing the praises of this very special destination.

When pondering the initial question, we agreed as a group that we would garner some information from retailers, accommodators and the Columbia Valley Golf Trail to ask the question, “How was your summer?” It would appear that, for the most part, the summer was good from a tourism standpoint.

The fascinating thing about the tourism industry is that it is constantly changing: we are impacted by so many variables, whether it be weather, economic down turns or up turns, changing demographics of travellers, different geographic sources of travellers and the list goes on.

We just have to be nimble and ready to change our offerings to reflect these shifts in visitors. All the accommodators struggled from the June floods, which seemed to impact July, but this resulted in pentup demand for August and we all saw a very strong August.

This performance was also reflected in the golf courses whose June was also impacted by rain throughout the month.

Some retailers are telling us they have had their best summer in many years, which is very encouraging. In looking to the fall, we are working to produce a marketing video highlighting the Whiteway outdoor skating track on Lake Windermere, and we are planning a winter media weekend.

With the Rocky Mountain Rally coming in early November, we are excited about the buzz that this event will bring to the Valley and are hopeful to make this an annual event. The media coverage for this event is extensive, particularly in Europe.

We are sure that if we can provide them with a great experience they will want to come back year after year.

If any members of the Columbia Valley Chamber would like to participate

in our weekly tourism meeting, they are more than welcome. It is very informal, but we are passionate about our business and our valley. If you are interested, please feel free to contact committee chair Amanda Robinson at Copper Point Resort at 250-341-4010.

Amanda Robinson is the chair of the Columbia Valley Tourism Marketing Committee and the general manager of Copper Point Resort.

Notice of power iNterruptioN paNorama We will be making electrical system improvements in Panorama on Wednesday, September 25. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately six hours.

Where: Toby Creek Road, Panorama Drive, Summit Drive, Panorama Place, Greywolf Drive, Wildwood Close, Wildwood Lane, Cliffside Grove, Creekside Crescent.

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Time:

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST

To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances and unplug all electronics.

For the first hour after the power comes back on, please only plug in or turn on those electronics and appliances that you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can.

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Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) for more information.

GOLFERS’ PARADISE — A golfer takes a swing at the Eagle Ranch Golf Course in Invermere, one of nine spectacular courses on the Columbia Valley Golf Trail.

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indermere Fa W l a u n l n l Fa A and h t ir 4 1 Scarecrow Festival

Fun fest thrives under sunny skies This year’s Fall Fair on Sunday, September 15th was another fun-packed day of festivities in Windermere, where nearly 1,500 came out to enjoy the day. Clockwise from top left: youngsters compete in a piggyback race; Arabian Mountain Spice puts on a belly-dancing display for the crowds; out of town visitors hop to it in a potato sack race; Gigantica the stilt walker (Cranbrook’s Leona Bergey) rides her giant bird through the crowds (Dan Ostryznik photo); organic veggies from Edible Acres were sold to the hungry crowds; girls and boys enjoy sloshing around in the Windermere Fire Department’s foam pit (Dan Ostryznik photo); a few cycling-friendly scarecrows arrived at the fair; Radium Hot Springs woodcarver Rolf Heer with his creation, which fetched $200 when auctioned on Sunday; Invermere’s Gordon Fraser of Marco Polo Imports displays his wares; Invermere’s Lloyd Tan and his son Chyael enjoy the youngster’s first time at the fair.

Photos by Greg Amos, except where indicated

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September 20, 2013

Cenotaph renovation plans on hold

By Steve Hubrecht Pioneer Staff Plans to renovate the cenotaph in downtown Invermere and turn the surrounding area into a plaza are on hold until next year, after the only two bids to do the work came in much higher than the district had been hoping.

“They (the bids) were about two times higher than our original estimates,” said district of Invermere chief administrative officer Chris Prosser.

The district was planning to spend about $400,000 on the project and put out a tender for the work in July in hopes of beginning construction this fall.

“We were also looking at an aggressive timeframe to get the work done this fall,” said Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, adding clearly most companies were not comfortable with that tight of a timeframe.

“The project will be reviewed and brought back for budget consideration in 2014,” said Mr. Prosser.

The district will probably put out tender for the work again come spring, probably with a more reasonable timeline, which will hopefully result in better priced bids, said Mr. Taft.

“The plan now is to look over our plans and PLANS POSTPONED - Creating more park space around the cenotaph in Invermere will now wait at least a year, after bids for Photo by Steve Hubrecht see if there are some aspects that can be refined,” the work came in as too expensive. he said. “This delay also provides additional op12th Street’s two-one way streets around the cenotaph more of a true four-way intersection,” said Mr. Taft. portunity for input. I understand there are some The project would not really disrupt traffic in the people who are not supportive of the realignment (of into a single two-way street on the cenotaph’s north side 12th Street, as part of the renovated plaza), so now is their and would use the extra area gained on the south side of downtown core too much, but a few parking spaces the cenotaph as public space. would be lost along the new dollar store and the north chance to express their opinions and make their cases.”

“It would basically reconfigure the intersection so it’s side of the Toby Theatre, said Mr. Taft.

The renovation work would meld what is currently

Ktunaxa Nation and Canal Flats now share a home

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff With a ceremony which adopted traditions from two cultures, the Columbia Discovery Centre and Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre in Canal Flats had a drum circle and dance prior to the ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 14th.

The two centres share the same one building, which is more than large enough to comfortably accommodate both the chambers for the Village of Canal Flats and the artistic displays shared by the Ktunaxa First Nation.

Originally situated on land owned by numbered company 391043 Alberta Ltd., the log building was traded to the village by the company in exchange for tax relief, and moved to the current site in

February 2011.

The deal was very generous on behalf of the numbered company, said Canal Flats mayor Ute Juras.

“It was an amazing opportunity for us to reconcile what had happened with the development to the north of us,” Ms. Juras told The Pioneer.

“We had a very strained relationship through that, and we came together and decided to move on and learn from those mistakes, and try to strengthen our relationship.”

She said that last weekend’s opening ceremony was a milestone in rebuilding trust.

“Hopefully we’ll have many more projects that we can work together on,” she said.

Delivering a strong start to the new Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre, band members kicked off the ceremony with a traditional dance which circulated

through nearly the entire property.

Following commencement speeches by politicians at all levels of government, the dozens of guests in attendance were invited into the building. Inside, the walls were covered with Ktunaxa art, the event was catered with lunch, and the Ktunaxa creation story was brought to life in a dramatic telling. A tasty smoke lingered in the air, as pit cooking demonstrations gave guests traditionally-roasted strips of meat to sample.

“The Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre provides an opportunity for our neighbours to learn about us, and to ensure that we have a continued presence in all areas throughout our territory,” said Ktunaxa First Nation chair Kathryn Teneese.

The Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre is open during business hours for the public to explore.

September 20, 2013

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD World wanderings Travel World, our local travel agency in Invermere, has generously donated a night at a Calgary hotel and two tickets to a Calgary Flames game to the winner of our annual Pioneer Travel Photo Contest.

Simply take a copy of The Pioneer with you when you are away on holidays, send us a copy and have it published in The Pioneer. At the end of the year, we will draw the winning name. Submit your photos online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com, email them to info@cv-pioneer.com, or drop by our office, #8, 1008-8th Ave. Invermere.

Pictured, clockwise from top right: Pamela Frocklage, Quintynn Hart, Rachael and Teena Godlien in XCaret Park in the Mayan Riviera; Kerri McLaughlin-Phillips at Silver Star Ski Resort in Vernon, B.C.; Kerri McLaughlin-Phillips again, this time at Western Canada’s largest inland marina in Cold Lake, Alberta; Adison Lippert (in front, with paper) holds up the Pioneer during a family outing to Leadqueen Mountain, at the start of the Tigar Pass Trail. Behind her, left to right, are Marc Fagnou, Megan Jones, Chad Potter, Jodi Lippert, Ethan Lippert (baby), Matt Lippert (dad), Deb Hickey, and Bob Hickey. The Lipperts were visiting from Ontario, and the Hickeys live in Edgewater.

Nice work kids!

On Saturday, August 17th, employees from the Invermere Branch of Kootenay Savings, along with their enthusiastic kids, hosted a cold drink stand to help raise funds for the Rotary Club of Invermere’s Splash & Spray Park. The generous visitors to downtown Invermere who dropped by the branch that day for a cold drink or freezie to “stay cool for a cause” raised an amazing $631.63. Here, acting Rotary president, Peter Evans, accepts the donation and celebrates with the kids.

Photo submitted by Aron Burke

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NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, District of Invermere, 914- 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. on Monday September 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. M.S.T. unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are sooner paid.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

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

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. . . ‘Question set’ from page 3 The other rooms could accommodate other recreational or performance arts uses (such as dance or martial arts), could be used by social groups or could be used for other things.

There will also probably be a staging area for services and catering.

“The concepts are similar to previous plans for the old high school site,” he said. “We’ve really kind of dusted off the old plans and then updated them with new ideas.”

Residents not able to vote in the referendum can take part in advance polls at the district office on Wednesday, October 23rd from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or on Thursday, October 31st from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voting on the actual referendum day runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the current community hall. Open houses on the matter are scheduled for Wednesday, October 9th and Wednesday, October 16th at the existing community hall.

The district will also be conducting an opinion poll on the deer cull at the same time and on the same ballot as the referendum on the community centre.

Residents voting on the community centre question will easily be able to give their opinion on the deer cull at the same time, answering the question — “Do you approve council of the district of Invermere to use a deer cull as a method to control the urban deer population?”

Mr. Taft had earlier said given the amount of debate around how best to manage the urban deer population, it would be really helpful for the district to find out where public opinion on the deer cull really lies.

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$2,788.28

00801.144

LOT: 44; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-858

$2,905.58

00801.145

LOT: 45; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-866

$2,850.73

00801.146

LOT: 46; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-874

$2,813.17

00801.149

LOT: 49; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-904

$2,846.16

00801.151

LOT: 51; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-921

$2,853.82

00801.152

LOT: 52; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-939

$2,739.24

00801.153

LOT: 53; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-947

$2,739.24

00801.154

LOT: 54; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-955

$2,813.17

Village of Radium Hot Springs

00801.155

LOT: 55; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-374-963

$2,807.82

00801.159

LOT: 59; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-375-005

$3,125.98

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

00801.160

LOT: 60; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-375-013

$2,986.83

00801.161

LOT: 61; PLAN NUMBER: NEP85798; DISTRICT LOT: 7158;

027-375-021

$1,891.77

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10 a.m. on the following day.

The District of Invermere makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

Karen L. Coté Director of Finance

Raising funds for Fox Invermere’s Terry Fox Run on Saturday, September 14th drew 104 runners, walkers and cyclists while raising more than $4,451 for cancer research. Families and students took part, and superparticipant Donna Scheffer topped all fundraisers once again, raising more than $2,100 on her own.

Photo submitted

Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction at the Office of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, 4836 Radium Boulevard, at 10:00 a.m. on September 30, 2013, unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are paid sooner.

FOLIO 3670.000

LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 1, DL 2580, KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 2878

P.I.D. 015-095-614

CIVIC ADDRESS 4872 MCKAY STREET

UPSET PRICE $28,409.06

Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, certified cheque or money order a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, certified cheque or money order by 2:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day.

The Municipality makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

KAREN SHARP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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10 years • 1,000 litres 1,000,000 customers Guess the date and time of our 1 millionth customer in person for a chance to win.

Hwy 93/95 • 250-342-6293

PO Box 159, Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 village@canalflats.ca

NOTICE OF TAX SALE The following properties located within the Village of Canal Flats shall be sold for taxes as per the Local Government Act on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Village of Canal Flats Municipal Office located at 8866 Grainger Road, Canal Flats, BC. All properties are within District Lot 110 and Land District 26.

Folio #

Legal Description

Location

0001878.105

Lot A, Plan NEP82124

4779 Beatty Avenue

Upset Price $9,428.10

0001962.131

Lot 31, Plan NES3031, together with an interest in the common property

8899 Doherty Street

$4,569.95

0001983.000

Lot 43, Plan 1738, except Plan R348

4671 Burns Road

$2,912.38

Brian Woodward, CAO Collector September 15, 2013

Developer takes natural approach

By Steve Hubrecht, Pioneer Staff A new development on the east side of Columbia Lake has taken a different approach by opting for a lowdensity layout and trying to conserve as much natural green space as possible.

Bella Vista Estates developer Bob Walker said his background in earth sciences (he is a geologist) helped him develop the idea of a housing development that incorporates more nature than usual. While at university, he did a research paper comparing people’s views on residential areas with extra green spaces, trees and birds with people’s views on residential areas without those aspects.

People overwhelmingly favoured the places with more natural elements.

“It’s interesting that 40 years later, I’ve built that development,” said Mr. Walker. “There’s so much biodiversity in there that we’ve tried to retain and preserve.”

A quarter of the community remains in a natural state — including a ten-acre green space that has several creeks and now some trails running thought it.

“That’s the main difference,” said Mr. Walker. “It’s quite appealing to people who like nature.”

Mr. Walker is, to the best of his knowledge, the first new residential developer in the valley to use underground propane (a cleaner burning fuel source than most).

The lot size is much bigger than in many other developments — 0.6 acres instead of the normal 0.25 acres — and this is to help give a natural feel to the place, according to Mr. Walker.

Bella Vista also has a gravity-fed reservoir and water system, and is the only community in the valley with a type two septic system (which according to Mr. Walker uses more aerobic bacteria and is more ecologically friendly than a type one septic system).

Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere

Glenn Pomeroy

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

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Independently Owned and Operated

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: 866-600-0673

1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

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

Resident deer lounging in Bella Vista are just some of the wildlife in the new developement.

Photo submitted “I took a while to get approval (for the system) but in the end I just felt a lot better about having it,” he said.

“I was just trying to encourage other developers to think more about what they could do.”

The development has 42 lots and is almost sold out, with three-quarter of the owners from Calgary, said Mr. Walker.

Many of the residents are young families, which came as a bit of a surprise to Mr. Walker, who thought he’d likely be mostly selling to retired couples. In fact, the youngest buyer was just 19 years old.

The more developers try to incorporate natural elements and environmentally friendly techniques, the better off the valley is in the long run, he said.

There are a handful of good projects built with environmental touches in the area; hopefully there will be more in the future, he added.

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PIONEER CLASSIFIEDS S IN MEMORIAM S SIEGFRIED HERMANN SCHOLZ

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts we announce Siegfried passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the age of 87 years.

Siegfried leaves behind the love of his life (married 62 years) Friedl, and his family, sons Verner (Jackie) Scholz, Norbert (Lynne Stroud) Scholz, and daughter Susan (Joe) Helmer. He was born in Brelasu on July 6, 1926 to Reinhold and Else Scholz, and older brother to sisters Eva (Hasslinger) and Helena (Ooms), Lothar, Ulrich and Ute (Pfitzenmaier).

Sig, or Siggy to many, approached life with enthusiasm and commitment – he loved his family and was fiercely proud of his six grand children (Christopher, Heidi, Dana, Samantha, Michael and Mathew) and felt fortunate to become a great-grandfather.

He was a wonderful husband and a great dad, and he touched many people with his generosity and straightforwardness. He was honest and stubborn and what you saw was what you got (sometimes you got it without asking). He enjoyed his work as a compositor for 35 years at the Calgary Herald but took the time to experience life, be it skiing, flying, yanking up weeds or simply sitting by a campfire. If he saw a body of water, he’d have to swim in it or paddle on it - he was a true man of the elements. His community spirit and his willingness to share found him coaching hockey and soccer in Parkhill, teaching apprentices at the Calgary Herald and instructing air cadets at CFB Penhold. He was quick to laugh and always saw the positive side of things. Sig loved to write, dance, travel, explore and he loved all that the mountains had to offer, particularly the Windermere Valley where he enjoyed his retirement.

We will miss his smile, his laugh, his ultra-firm handshake, his love of schnitzels (home cooked meals), wine and chocolate and his quirky sense of humour. He will be held dear in our hearts forever. Dad has left his indelible impression on all who knew him.

Thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Invermere District Hospital and the Columbia House for taking such great care of Dad during his brief stay there.

At Sig’s request, there will be no celebration of life but for anyone who would like to do something, we request you do something nice for someone else, and cherish your loved ones. Sig would appreciate that.

• • • •

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

S IN MEMORIAM S

ANNOUNCEMENT

CHEERS & JEERS

CHEERS & JEERS

In Memory of Tom Foyston who passed away September 17, 1996.

Remembered with love by his family.

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, 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.

CHEERS to CUPE support staff for keeping our schools clean, safe and welcoming for all students.

BIG CHEERS for Andrew Watt’s humerous assault on arrogance and bad manners. JEERS to readers who obviously don’t understand that that’s what the article was all about (Not enjoying Second Opinion).

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.

A note of appreciation & heaps of thanks to the Radium Fire Dep’t fellas & the Invermere Paramedics for the professional & efficient manner in which they handled my recent fall down basement stairs.

Many! Many! Thanks

GARAGE SALES Christ Church Trinity Invermere.

Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Small furniture, rescued, repaired and restored. Plus usual misc. things. Lamps, pictures, lots of books etc. 8146 - 8152 Binnie Rd. Radium.

This Saturday, September 21st, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No early birds. 1510 - 10 A Avenue, Invermere. Baby stuff, household items, and lots of miscellaneous items. Rine or shine.

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

Steamboat Mountain

MUSIC FESTIVAL

ATTENTION MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES: Applications are now open for the

STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN MUSIC BURSARY Apply by September 30th Info and forms available at

If you would care to share a favourite memory or story you have about Sig, please send to markmemorial@shaw.ca with Scholz in the subject line. Memorial donations may be made in Sig’s honour to the Salvation Army, Red Cross or Kidney Foundation.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial. com.

www. steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca

Pioneer Classified Advertising 250-341-6299

or call 250-347-9860

CHEERS & JEERS A most sincere and heartfelt Cheers to whoever handed in my black shopping bag, contents intact, to the Visitor Information Center on Aug. 10th. The bag not only contained some of my purchases from the Farmers’ Market, but also my camera, which contained irreplaceable photos.

Cheers to the District of Invermere for the beautiful flowers and hanging baskets throughout the town.

Cheers to Crystal McLaren at Fitz Flooring. So professional, knowledgeable and delightful to deal with.

Cheers to the staff at the Red Apple!

Everyone is so friendly and helpful.

I always look forward to shopping there.

Cheers to Andreas Vogel at Your Bretzel Bakery. Thank you for the Monday afternoon treats! From your neighbors at PP.

CHEERS to the weather for being absolutely perfect for the motorcycle toy ride last Saturday.

Cheers to Paige, Austin and Donna who so faithfully distribute ICAN’s posters of adoptable companion animals and to all the businesses who display them. Your efforts and support are much appreciated!

Jeers to the lady who went out of her way to tell me my dog shouldn’t be around the neighbourhood.

She’s a sweet dog and she has always been on leash. What exactly is the problem?

Jeers to the two RCMP officers in the truck who attempted to make a left turn on Main St into angle parking then gave up in traffic and parked in the Handicap stalls on their right. Set a positive example for the community!

A huge cheers to Shelli, Brittany, Caroline, Cory, Julie and Lindsay for helping me move to my new home! Cheers to Cory and Maegan for making my new home possible! Love you guys :)

Cheers to Kim Weaver (Warwick Interiors) for the super job you did laying new underpad and carpet in our house and for staying until 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday evening to complete the work. For sure, you are the best!

Cheers to Ralph Barrie for your letter responding to Andrew Watt’s “Second Opinion”. Couldn’t have worded it better myself. Perhaps Mr. Watt should consider a different line of work? Well said Ralph!

Cheers to MANULIFE Securities for lending Hockey equipment to my boys for the season. We couldn’t have done it without you!!! Now they are ecstatic to get on that ice and have some FUN!

LOST & FOUND Camera found near Farnham Glacier. Email defendjumbo@ hushmail.com.

Found: iPod at Sinclair Creek by the Mill in Radium. Call Mark 250-2700212.

Found at Lake Lillian on Mon. Sept.

2nd, watch and hoodie. Ph. 250346-3019 to claim.

Cheers to the great staff and owner at Selkirk Appliances. Where else can you buy a new fridge at three in the afternoon and have it delivered in two hours. Not in Alberta. Good work guys.

Found: Fishing vest in Radium. Call to describe or I’m going fishing.

250-341-1496.

Cheers to my amazing man Chris, happy anniversary babe!! I love you always and forever.

Found: A high-tech looking cycling speedometer on highway 93/95 on Saturday near the bowling alley.

Check in at The Pioneer/Valley Echo Office.

Jeers to Frizty-you know why!!

Found: Set of Ford keys at the North end of 10th, behind Sobeys.

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September 20, 2013

STORAGE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate-controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637.

Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road.

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

250-342-3790.

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.

Canal Flats: two, 2-bdrm apartments on second floor. N/S, N/P. $525/mo and $725/mo + utilities and D.D. 250-342-3345.

Edgewater, 1-bdrm home on acreage. $750/mo hydro included.

References required. W/D, NP, NS. 250-342-3381.

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath 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.

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: Micro office space, Panache Bldg., 250 - 300 sq. ft. each.

All new, available immediately.

Phone 250-342-5805.

Workshop or warehouse 1,500 sq. ft., heated, loading dock, two overhead doors, Invermere Industrial park, 250-346-3011 or 250-342-5297.

Need a space for up to 20 people?

Teach a class workshop or provide a service. Rate $15 - $25/hr. Call Kelly at Defining Yoga, 250-270-0056.

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

Downtown Invermere by the Lake: groovy 4 + bdrm, 3-bath home, fully furnished. Very healthminded roomies looking for two more to share a cozy cottage.

Non-smokers only, N/P. $450.

Available Sept. 1st and Oct. 1st.

Phone or text 250-342-5937.

ROOM FOR RENT IN DOWNTOWN INVERMERE One room in a 3-bdrm condo right across from Valley Foods. Large, comfortable shared living space.

W/D, D/W, internet. Fully furnished. $500/mo, everything included.

Please call 250-342-5803.

SUITE FOR RENT Radium: Fully furnished units for rent. Bedsitting, 1-bdrms, 2-bdrms.

N/S, pets negotiable. Call Joan at 250-342-7517 to view and check availability. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable and all linens.

STARTING AT $500/mo.

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ mo. Includes all utilities. 250-3411182.

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

References required. 250-3426010.

FOR RENT INVERMERE

3 bdrm. , downtown townhome, end unit, garage. $1,100 + utilities.

2 & 3 bdrm., 2 bath luxury furnished condos at Lake Windermere Point. Hot tub, walk to downtown and Panorama bus.

From $1,250 including utilities.

2 bdrm. + den, 1.5 bath furnished downtown townhomes at Purcell Point, garage.

From $1,250 + utilities.

2 bdrm., 2 bath luxury furnished downtown condos at Heron Point.

Hot tub access. $1,200 including hydro.

2 bdrm. ,1 bathroom furnished downtown apartments at Hillcrest. From $800 including cable and WiFi, + hydro.

2 bdrm., executive furnished downtown apartment. Parkside Place on Main Street. $1,290 including hydro, cable and WiFi. 2 bdrm. ,1.5 bath townhomes at Black Forest Village. 5 min from town. $895 + utilities.

1 bdrm. ,+ den executive downtown apartment. Parkside Place on Main Street. $1,100 + utilities.

1 bdrm., renovated walkout suite. Walk to town and college. $700 including hydro.

1 bdrm., walkout, downtown, furnished apartment. $700 + utilities.

1 bdrm.,+ den condo. 10 minute drive to town.

Furnished, indoor pool and hot tub. $750 including hydro, cable and WiFi.

Windermere: bright, 2-bdrm, upper unit in quiet four-plex with beautiful views. Large yard area, separate parking + entrance.

N/P, $700/mo + electricity + D.D. Available immediately to mature, responsible tenants. References required. Call 403-258-3132.

Invermere: 1-bdrm walkout, partially furnished, single occupancy, walk to downtown, N/S, N/P, no W/D, D.D. required. $500/mo includes hydro. 250-3427430.

For rent in Windermere: 2-bdrm suite, furnished, private entrance, N/P, N/S, mature responsible adult. References required with address & phone no. $625/mo + damage deposit of $300. Available immediately. 250-342-6022.

Lovely large 2-bdrm suite in Invermere with private entrance.

Very close to downtown and schools. W/D, F/S, $650/mo plus utilities. Available. Jeff 250-6881105.

RADIUM

5 bdrm, 3 bathroom executive luxury. True timber frame on Springs Golf Course, in-floor heat and garage. $1,700 + utilities.

3 bdrm., furnished townhome at Radium Riverstone, garage $995 + utilities.

2 bdrm., plus den, 2 bathroom furnished condos at Sable Ridge. Hot tub, underground parking. $970 + utilities.

2 bdrm.,1 bath, ground floor furnished condo at Copper Horn Towne. $900 + utilities.

FAIRMONT

2 bdrm. new executive home at Eagle Brook.

Backs onto creek, garage, mountain views. $1,500 + utilities.

4 bdrm. family home. Mountain views, garage. $1,300 + utilities

1 bdrm walkout basement suite, partially furnished. Prefer mature adult. N/S, N/P. $600/mo plus D.D. Includes all utilities and easy access to all amenities. 250-342-9328.

Large 1-bdrm, fully furnished basement suite in Invermere. Wood heat, no W/D. Long-term preferred. $600/month, utilities included, D.D. required. Available immediately.

250-342-3832.

PANORAMA

Studio and 1 bdrm. furnished condos in Horsethief and Taynton. From $835 including hydro, cable and WiFi.

www.gdpm.ca or call Ben Green at 250-688-0362 for more info.

Invermere, Castlerock 2 bdrm, new, bright, private, basement suite.

References required. $895/mo hydro included. W/D, NP, NS, 250342-3381.

1-bdrm, with office, lower level suite. Great views, private with huge yard. $850/mo utilities included. Call 250-342-3790.

Invermere, 2-bdrm suite, walk to downtown. $800/mo + utilities.

References required. Long term. NP, NS. Call 250-409-9801.

Invermere suite for rent. 2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available immediately. N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D (Negotiable). $745/ mo + utilities. Please call Juliana at Mountain Creek Properties. 250341-6003.

HOUSE FOR RENT Black Forest Heights, Invermere: 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. rfr111@hotmail.com or 780-3990142.

Fairmont: 3-bdrm newer home on large lot near river. Over 2,000 sq. ft. $1,200/mo. Call Mark 1-403519-0252. Available Sept. 1st.

Large 4-bdrm, 2-bath house with yard, downtown Invermere. W/D, D/W, MW, N/S, fireplace, $1,300 + utilities, or $1,600 all incl. Oct 1st, references, 250-688-0327, invermererentalhomes@gmail. com Fully furnished 3-bdrm house in Windermere, available for rent effective October 1st, 2013 - May 31st, 2014. Basic cable and utilities included. $1,100/mo. Contact Susan at 403-614-4882.

Radium 2-bdrm house, unfurnished.

Available immediately, $600/mo + utilities. 250-347-9325.

Radium executive 3-bdrm home backing onto the Springs Golf Course. Available Oct. 1st to April 1st. N/S, N/P, $1,400/mo. 250-3425247.

Newly renovated 3-bdrm, 3-bath house. 7330 Copperhorn Drive, Radium. Rent $1,295/mo. Rentto-own or purchase with seller financing. Customizable payment plans available. Call to discuss, Ron 403-561-1626 or ron@rpmteam. ca.

CONDO FOR RENT

D/T Invermere townhouse for rent: 3-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, garage. Very private, perfect location, great views. N/P, N/S. $1,100/mo + utilities, and D.D. Available Oct. 1st. 250-342-0020.

2-bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/S, N/P. $700/mo, call 250-342-6255.

FOR RENT INVERMERE

Lake Windermere Pointe.

Furnished or not, 2 bdrm., 2 bath condo starting at $900/ mth. plus utilities. Pool, fitness centre, beach.

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!

Our inventory is getting low.

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

Please call…

Eric or Dave 250-342-4040

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Black Forest Village: 2-bdrm, 1.5 bath. Patio with BBQ, garage, 6 appliances, fantastic views, partial furnishings available. Available immediately. $975/mo + utilities.

250-342-1475.

Invermere furnished townhouse.

3-bdrm, 2.5-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. Garage, close to downtown, $1,100/mo + utilities.

403-703-0930.

Available quickly. 3-bdrm 1.5 bath condo conveniently located and close to schools in Invermere. $1,200/mo + hydro. Call to view 250-341-5951.

Spacious Condo for Rent: Castlerock Estates, Invermere. 2 bedroom plus loft. Double-garage, hardwood, granite, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer. N/S, N/P, $1,200/mo + utilities. Available immediately.

Call:250-342-1314.

Large 1-brdm, fully furnished on golf course in Radium. Very quiet and private. $700/month, includes heat, hydro, cable. N/S. Phone 250427-4997.

HOMES FOR SALE 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 $279,000.

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

Castlerock: 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 3 floors. Deck, yard and garage. W/D, N/S, Pets OK! Lawn care and snow removal. $1,350/mo + utilities.

250-341-1108 or sheabear_4@ hotmail.com

Best value in Windermere with great location. 2-bdrm, 2-bath mobile home on 75’ x 125’ landscaped, fenced lot. Double detached garage/workshop with gazebo/hot tub. Walking distance to everything. Priced to sell at $249,900, 250-342-9079.

Fully furnished townhouse in Radium, 2-bdrm, 2.5-bath, large bright kitchen, A/C, fireplace, deck and BBQ, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $950/mo. 403-2409357 or otis27@telus.net.

Acreage for sale just a few minutes from Invermere. 1,900 sq. ft. home with double garage and 2,200 sq. ft. workshop. See kijiji ID 474398654. Asking price $599, 000. 250-342-6967.

September 20, 2013

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HOMES FOR SALE

CONDO FOR SALE

Manufactured home in Juniper M.H.P. 3-bdrm, 1-bath, large covered deck. 12x32 addition, fenced yard, 8x10 storage shed, wood stove. Recent appliances, cabinets, flooring. Asking $25, 000, all offers/trades considered, 250341-6180.

Affordable north Radium condo for sale $159,900. Call 250-341-1759 to view today! PropertyGuys.com listing #266403.

06 Explorer Eddie Bauer. Full load. Excellent condition. New Bridgestone M&S tires. 159 kms.

Asking $11,900.

WANTED

1998 Ford Taurus Wagon, remote car starter, fully loaded, new front brakes, new water pump and new antifreeze reservoir. Good running condition, asking $1,500. Phone 250-349-7570.

photography studio & custom picture framing

FITNESS

…look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

2.2 acres prime location, 2,830 sq ft home, 3-bdrm, 2-bath w/basement suite, studio, shop and greenhouse.

180’ channel waterfront and pond. Asking $415,000. 250-3426936.

CONDO FOR SALE

Will Pay Cash for gently used books, DVDs and CDs a little or a lot. 250688-0684. Bishop’s Book Café, Fairmont.

Wanted logging truckload of firewood. 250-342-9022.

MISC. FOR SALE Wood fired Jamie Oliver forno oven, $2,500. Call Steve, 403-850-3612.

2-bdrm, 2 full bath, W/D, F/S, dishwasher and microwave. R2000 certified. All on one floor. Located downtown close to shopping and beach. Asking $285,000. Serious enquiries only. Call 250-342-2274.

Locally grown organic garlic for sale. Call Sammy’s Garlic Farm at 250-342-3921.

Seasoned firewood for Sale $200/ cord. Call 250-341-3544.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

Kim Collens

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Representative

Recipe Of The Week SLOW COOKER LEMON-HONEY LAMB

3 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced 1 tblsp fresh Rosemary, chopped 1 tsp grated Lemon Zest ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Pepper

1.26 kg Lamb Shoulder Roast, boneless 3 tblsp Lemon Juice 1 tblsp Liquid Honey 6 Shallots, quartered 2 tsp Cornstarch

Combine garlic, rosemary, zest, salt, pepper and rub over lamb. Put in slow cooker.

Whisk lemon with honey; pour over lamb.

Add shallots and cover. Cook on low for 7 hours.

Remove lamb; tent with foil.

Skim fat from liquid, whisk cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water; add to slow cooker.

Cover, cooking on high until thickened. Serve with lamb.

See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Heaven on Earth!

Beautifully treed 4.94 acre property offers numerous building sites with stunning views. Peaceful setting backing onto Crown land for added privacy

$249,900

MISC. FOR SALE

MLS®

10062678

250 US gallon tanks for sale. Very versatile, plastic w/ metal 6” opening, 2’ discharge, 125 lbs. $200 for 1 or $300 for 2. Call George. 250347-9500.

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.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2000 Frontier Plainsman 5th wheel for sale, 27 feet, Canadian built, excellent condition. Parked at Hoodoo’s in Fairmont. $12,000 O.B.O. Call 403-807-3515.

BOATS FOR SALE 1996, 18’ Sea Ray very nice, a must see, 4.3 liter. Inboard/outboard, two tops. Must sell, $9,000 O.B.O. 250-342-8773.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2001 Acura MDX. One owner, great shape, $6,500. 1999 Chevy Silverado only 79,000 km, $7,000.

403-830 0156.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

ZUMBA FITNESS WITH JULIE PARENT Zumba is Back to School at Laird!

Fall Classes Start September 9th Mon., Wed. & Thurs. at 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird School Gym. $50/ month or drop in $10/class For current class schedules check out my website at www.julieparent.zumba.com or my Facebook page Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent For more information call or text Julie at 250-341-5474

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

HOMES FOR SALE

For sale in Wilmer 4 bedroom, one bathroom house on larger lot, 110 ft. by 240 ft. (8 Wilmer lots) has an established garden, dog kennel, and storage sheds.This property is unique with a fantastic view of the Columbia Valley Wetlands.

Located in a very peaceful corner of the Valley. Lots of room for a family, and perfect for avid gardeners!

Call Wendy at 250-342-1539 or 250-342-8316

SERVICES

kimberleyrae.ca

250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

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

SHANNON’S BLINDS & DESIGNS Save up to $500 on 10 or more blinds, plus the PST “Great service and I recommend Shannon to anyone. Prices are extremely competitive in the valley and with Calgary.” J Webb Wine Merchant – Calgary Phantom Retractable Screen Doors – Sale Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 Experienced Nanny/ Childcare provider Can work from your house or mine.

Very flexible and lots of experience.

Call Alyssa at 250-409-4681 Weekly Home Checks. Are you a seasonal homeowner looking for someone to check on your house this winter? For more info. and rates please contact Margaret at 250-270-0035.

Custom installations of ceramic, mosaic, quarry tiles, slate, glass blocks etc. Repairs, re-grout and sealing. For estimate call 250-3416869.

SERVICES LUMINESCENCE SALON is opening full-time and welcoming new clients starting Sept. 3rd, 2013!

Luminenscence offers a full service Hair Salon, Body Sugaring, MicroDermabrasion & Cold Laser Facials.

For more information check out my website: www.luminescencesalon. ca or Luminescence Salon on Facebook.

BUSINESS OPORTUNITY Salon chair rental at Cutloose, must have own clientele, $450/mo + GST. Nail technician rental space $450/mo + GST. Call 250-3428880.

HELP WANTED Canadian Martyrs Parish, Catholic, requires an efficient, organized person for the part-time position of parish secretary. Secretarial, reception and bookkeeping experience an asset. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher, as well as capable of learning new programs. Please send a resume to canadianmartyrs@shaw.ca.

Housekeeper needed at Big Horn Motel in Radium Hot Springs. Call 250-347-2439.

The Horsethief Pub is hiring F/T or P/T bartenders or servers and experienced line cooks. Must be available weekends & evenings.

Apply in person to the Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery, by email to horsethiefpub@telus.net or fax 250-347-9987.

AG Valley Foods has an employment opportunity for a reliable, selfmotivated meat cutter. Experience preferred but training may be available. Interested candidates may submit a resume in person to Sydney-Anne at 906-7th Avenue.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Fiona Wilfley, AEP Intuitive Reader

Fairmont Hot Springs Studio • 250-342-1713

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September 20, 2013

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

Food Counter Attendant

TODAY IS JUST THE BEGINNING...

APPLY NOW

Full-time/shift work

Kitchen Servers Care Aides

Nights/overnights/early mornings/weekends $11.05/hour + medical/dental/group benefits.

Columbia Garden Village Invermere, BC

Apply via email: timhortons.invermere@gmail.com

Please apply by email or fax at: F: (250) 489-2673 Email: careers@glm.ca

Student Library Page Invermere Public Library We are looking for a part-time (7 hrs/wk) student bookworm to join the team at the Invermere Public Library. Duties will include shelving books, tidying bookshelves and keeping them in order, assisting with craft preparation for story time, helping with library programs, and other librarytype tasks. Applicants must be full-time secondary or post-secondary student, 15 years of age or older in order to be considered for the position. If you are a good organizer, enjoy working with people, and willing to learn new skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to the library either in person or via email at invlibrary@cyberlink.bc.ca by Sept. 27th.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

Pool Manager This is a full-time, year-round position. Responsibilities include: • Operate the pools according to provincial regulations.

• Hire, train and manage pool staff, including life guards, ticket office attendants and maintenance staff.

• Ensure water sampling is done according to health board guidelines.

• Contribute to business planning for the pool outlet, including planning, budgeting and cost projections.

• Maintain and monitor pool facilities, including hot spring sources, plumbing and chlorine systems.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Minimum 3 years of experience managing a similar facility • Current National Lifeguard Certification • Current First Aid • Pool Operators Certificate 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

Grand Pacific Management Canada Request for Proposal (RFP)

Housekeeping Contract- Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge Grand Pacific Management Canada invites Proposal submissions from qualified companies/ Individuals to fulfill the Housekeeping Contract for 53 units at Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge .

The Request for Proposal will be evaluated based on experience and proven success in similar projects. References required.

Information can be obtained by contacting Andrea Hopkins, General Manager Panorama Vacation Retreat at Horsethief Lodge. 250-341-3011, ahopkins@gpresorts.com or at the Timeshare office located above the General Store at Panorama Mountain Village during business hours 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday through Monday. All proposals will be received up to September 23rd, 2013.

Currently seeking

Paint Shop Assistant

An energetic person with a keen eye for colour and a high regard for quality customer service.

Requires basic computer skills, ability to work rotating Saturdays and involves some physically demanding work.

Please forward resume by email to info@warwick-interiors.com or by fax: 250-342-3546

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Koffee Kweens Café is looking for a P/T enthusiastic, hard-working independent person. Food prep and barista skills would be an asset as well as outstanding customer service. Please submit resumes to jaimebelbeck@gmail.com.

Riko’s Radium Family Restaurant is seeking waiter or waitress. Wage negotiable, experience required.

Please apply in person at 7513 Main Street West in Radium.

Fairmont Gas Plus and Subway is looking for F/T and P/T help. Apply via email to jaypark4929@gmail. com.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for casual Special Education Assistants, effective immediately.

The nature of employment for every Special Education Assistant varies with the unique needs of students, duties may include, but are not limited to 1 Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school 6 Assisting with development and maintenance of based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, community work experience placements for students etc., which are relevant to the student(s) with whom with identified special needs. they are directly involved.

7 Assisting students with personal care needs (i.e.

2 Providing instructional support, behavior management toileting, dressing, eating, administering medication, support and record keeping support (i.e. home/ mobility, communicating and facilitating participation school communication book, journals, charting and in activities). observations, etc. as specified).

8 Working with assistive technologies, including 3 Assisting in modifying and adapting classroom computers, peripherals and a variety of software materials. applications.

4 Assisting with delivery of medical procedures, 9 Assisting students to be included in the school occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech community. programs as prescribed by professionals.

10 Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and 5 Supervising students on school outings. students.

Training and Experience 1 Completion of Grade 12.

2 Appropriate post secondary training (i.e. Special Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education).

3 Successful experience working with students with special needs.

4 Additional training in supporting students with Autism or other specific special needs may be required.

If you are interested in these positions, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 4th, 2013 to 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.

Helna’s Stube is looking for kitchen help/dish washer and casual evening server. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@helnas. com.

WANTED 2 FULL TIME RESTAURANT COOK/SHORT ORDER COOK, ROCKY RIVER GRILL, INVERMERE, B.C. Permanent, full-time, shift, overtime, weekend, day, evening. $16 hourly for 40 hours per week.

Life insurance benefits. Candidates must have completion of high school. Experience is an asset. Food handling certificate is essential but not required. DUTIES: Prepare and cook full course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, ensure quality of food and determine size of food proportions, work with minimal supervision, prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances, inspect kitchens and food service areas, clean kitchen and work areas. Please forward your resume to : JUSTIN ATTERBURY BY FAX: 250342-8889.

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

September 20, 2013

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 41

Reflections on the utility of napkins Fresh old ideas

By Arnold Malone Pioneer Columnist I grew up on a farm near Rosalind, Alberta. For the first twelve years I carried a napkin wherever I went. My napkin was always with me to be used for moping my brow, cleaning my lips at mealtime and for wiping field dust off of my face. It was a thing of convenience.

My mother’s disapproval did not stop me from using my napkin. It was so utterly handy. You readers will know of my napkin as a shirtsleeve. The use of this material might not have been widely accepted but I was comforted by knowing that there was an army of twelve-andunder boys on my side.

In tiny Rosalind there was the Dick Benz Café. It had three booths, each holding four persons and on the tables there was a marvelous napkin holder that dispensed napkins from either side, one at a time. It was a chrome metal box about eight inches high. Most people took just one, or if necessary a couple. When Mr. Benz spilled some cof-

fee in a saucer, a recipient could take a couple of napkins and fold them to make a saucer absorption bed.

What was great about Mr. Benz’s napkin holder was that quickly you could have a napkin when needed. In some restaurants today, one might get the notion that the profit margin is so tight that offering more than one napkin would break the business. Often along with an order of ribs and chicken, both smothered in sauce, comes one paper napkin. Much of the meal is consumed trying to get the waiter’s attention, the same one who asked, “How are you enjoying your meal” sixty seconds after setting it in front of you, but whose attention is near impossible to gain thereafter.

When attention is finally achieved and another napkin has been requested, lo and behold, here comes the waiter with a stack of nine napkins. So much for the tight business margin.

The best napkins are cloth at least eighteen inches square and folded beside your fork. They are easy to open and function with class through a whole messy meal.

Moreover, they are a lap protector, even catching the rolling items like peas and olives.

The worst napkins, by far, are those offered by that silly habit of wrapping a paper napkin tight around a bundle of utensils and sticking the ends together with water. Try eating short ribs when the only napkin pro-

Successful summit A bluebird day allowed Pioneer/Echo staff Dan Walton, Steve Hubrecht and Nicole Trigg to make it to the top of Mount Nelson on Sunday, September 15th. Clockwise from top left: Northeast view with Dan (left) and Steve (N. Trigg photo); Southwest view with Steve saluting the camera while Nicole (see boots) recovers from the grueling hike up (D. Walton photo); Nicole strikes a pose from the south ridge (D. Walton photo); Dan takes a break on a rocky outcrop on the way up with Panorama Mountain Village in the distance (S. Hubrecht photo).

vided was one that had to be torn off the utensils. There you are with a finger food, left to clean your sticky fingers, lips and chin with what is left of a napkin. Worse, the waiter is forever elsewhere.

Then there are those uptown restaurants where the waiter wears a starched shirt and a jacket with tails. In such places the napkin sits in your wine glass pretending it is a daffodil. There is an unstated rule, “don’t touch the napkin.” That is the waiter’s prerogative. The waiter uses his index finger and thumb, while pointing his pinky finger skyward and floats the napkin into the air, gives it a sharp snap to open it flat and then, with a shallow bow, lets it parachute upon your lap. These are talking napkins that remind you with a whisper, “The tip should be 25 per cent; the tip should be 25 per cent”.

It is not reasonable for every restaurant to provide big cloth napkins but I wished they would back up fifty years and have napkins holders, as a few still do, that provide a napkin on an as-needed-basis. When you want a napkin you wanted it now and without the attention of the whole restaurant. Humbly I add, mother was right, your sleeve is not an option.

So listen up Brave Man, “You have a nice day, now.”

Arnold Malone served as MP for Alberta’s Battle River and Crowfoot ridings from 1974 through 1992. He retired to Invermere in 2007.

42 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

September 20, 2013

Owner of McToogles readies for retirement

By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff The end of September will mark ten years and one day of service at Angus McToogles, and then the legendary restaurant will be closing its doors for good.

“I met so many people who came in as customers and became good friends,” said McToogles owner Mike Smith.

The last day of operations will be on Saturday, September 28th, and the restaurant is already pretty well booked solid for that night, he said.

With the free time that he’ll be unaccustomed to, Mr. Smith said he will be taking a break and deciding what to do next. No matter what he decides though, his interest in music and writing will continue.

“Who knows, from time-to-time we may perform in another restaurant,” he said of the Angus McToogles unofficial house band, consisting of himself, his son Fraser and Bruce Childs.

And regular customers at the restaurant know the O’Sullivans as the regular Saturday night performers.

The menu at McToogles has been described as offering a wide range of North

American options, along with a traditional menu comprised of steak pie, shepherd’s pie, chicken pot pie, bangers and mash, and liver and onions — all made in-house, selling well all year long.”

The menu was created and has been tweaked by Mr. Smith and his chefs over the years, but as it progressed, it became more difficult to improve.

“You talk with the chef and key staff and ask, ‘What’s not selling?’ And the last few times we looked at the menu we said, ‘Well, everything sells.’ “ The brand of Angus McToogles was established by Mr. Smith after meeting three criteria: it sounded Scottish; a Google search provided no duplicates; and the name wasn’t threatening.

“What’s a threatening name? Hooters,” he said. “I wanted it to be just a little bit silly, and that’s how I came up with the name Angus McToogles.”

Mr. Smith joked that the restaurant should have had a sign above the door reading, “If you want to watch TV, go home.”

“If you’re coming out to a place like this, you come out to talk and engage. I find (TV) a bit socially destructive,” he said.

Once he declares himself retired as of October, Mr. Smith said he’ll be enjoying the restaurants in the valley solely as a customer.

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FAITH

House for sale

By Father Gabriel St. Joseph’s Catholic Church A “house for sale” sign catches our attention whether we are walking or driving. Every town has these signs, and out of curiosity, I enquired with a friend about the sale of houses. Despite a good market projection for the housing industry, houses that are for sale don’t fetch good revenues, he said.

That sounded paradoxical. But he added that since not much economic activity is happening in most parts of B.C, except in Vancouver, Kelowna and Kamloops or big cities, people find it hard to make ends meet. Therefore they sell the houses to move on to places of better economic and living conditions, like Calgary. By the way, the housing market is not doing that great in B.C, he said, even though the rest of the provinces in Canada thrive because of the housing industry.

My thoughts circled around the home building and the construction industry. It is said, “Bricks make up a house and hearts form a home”. Engineers artistically combine materials like cement, iron, sand, gravel, wood and glass to build a house. Devoid of people, these buildings would be just vacant. Even if people occupy their space and begin to live in them, if a house is devoid of love, it is like a lodge where people just walk in and

out for their purposes. What makes a home is the heart of people and their reciprocal love shared and cherished among members who live there.

The book of Proverbs 9:1 eloquently speaks about house building: “Wisdom has built her house and has erected seven pillars”. These seven pillars are the values that scripture prescribes to make a home, like prudence, understanding, knowledge, love of God and neighbour, presence of God, hospitality and charity. For happy and content living, these values are to be included in our daily living. Again the Bible tells us that our earthly life is just like living in a tent. Corinthians 5:1 tells us “For we know that when our earthly tent that we live in on earth is folded up, there is a house built by God for us, an everlasting house, not made by human hands in heaven.”

This earthly tent is a temporary place, which we call house. We change this house according to our need and economic activity. Therefore, we sell and move on with our life. This earthly tent is just like having a mobile home that can be parked in any RV park as and when we wish to relax and be folded up to move on. It is not a permanent home. This permanent home is built by God in Heaven.

John 14:2 tells us “There are many rooms in my father’s house. I am going to prepare a place for you and when I prepared a place, I shall come and take you with me”. Every heart is longing for this permanent and lasting place called home. A poet writes, “East or West, home is the best, home is where your heart is”. Our permanent home and residence would be in the loving arms of God. Shall we desire for this lasting home? In that case neither would we be bothered to sell our earthly tents nor be worried to look for the “house for sale” signs to place it on our temporary tents.

Piano pizazz International piano extraordinaire Pavel Kolesnikov gave an intimate home concert on the evening of Saturday, September 14th prior to his Sunday show in Invermere. The show was hosted by Sherry and Harvey Doerr (pictured right with Pavel) as a fundraiser for the Summit Youth Centre.

Photos by Dan Walton

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