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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5

July 7, 2006

Pine Ridge Resort road discussed

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The question of traffic from a proposed new 700home subdivision bordering Pine Ridge on the western edge of Invermere was the hottest topic at a public open house last week.

The open house was held during a stifling summer evening on June 29th at the Invermere Community Centre.

The new Pine Ridge Mountain Resort requires both an amendment to the Official Community Plan and a zoning amendment before developer Statesman Homes of Calgary can proceed with construction.

The new development would see 300 single-family homes and 400 townhouses built in an undeveloped area formerly owned by Leo Kienitz.

The proposed project includes 29 percent green space, with the former landfill site becoming a public

recreational area called Lake Windermere Park, and a water reservoir to harvest rainwater for irrigating landscaped areas. All costs associated with bringing water to the new proect will be borne by the developer.

District of Invermere staff and councillors were on hand to hear public opinion on three road options: 1. use the existing Pine Ridge Drive to funnel traffic down the unpaved road behind Westridge and downtown, along 7th Street and/or 10th Street; 2. build a new road farther west to keep traffic away from the residences currently facing Pine Ridge Drive, but join Pine Ridge Drive farther north and continue behind Westridge and then downtown; 3. build a new road farther to the west, encircling the area altogether and emerging in Athalmer.

Several dozen people attended the hearing to express their views. Area residents of both Pine Ridge and Westridge expressed opposition to the first option since it is close to existing neighbourhoods.

“In all three options, the overall goal is to keep traffic away from the schools,” said councillor Ray Brydon.

District staff collected comments and survey forms for consideration by council.

A second topic which also drew some discussion was the existence of rental properties in the new development.

The proposed bylaw amendment would create a new R-3A Zone for Tourist Homes that may be used for short-term rentals.

In addition, multi-family units in the R-3 zone may also be rented for a period of not less than 30 days.

The developer plans to build the first phase at the northern edge called Toby Creek Ridge, with an initial 60 multi-family units and 120 single-family lots.

Council will now consider public comments before approving the amendments.

Teachers reach five-year deal with province

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff The president of the Windermere District Teachers Association says she is pleased by the tentative contract reached between teachers and the provincial government on Friday.

The former one-year contract agreed to by teachers to end last fall’s two-week strike was set to expire at midnight June 30th.

“I’m personally relieved, and I think all the teachers are relieved, to be out of conflict,” said Anne Jardine.

The negotiated contract is the first since the province started bargaining with B.C. teachers as a whole in 1993. It will raise teachers’ salaries by 16 percent over the next five years.

Every teacher in the province will also receive a $4,000 signing bonus if the contract is ratified, said Ms. Jardine.

She said the bonus was not the deciding factor, however. “I think the union wouldn’t have signed a deal that was bad for teachers, no matter how much money we were bribed with.”

In the previous contract, the base wage for a beginning teacher in the Rocky Mountain School District was $36,031. The top wage for teachers was $69,341.

The contract will affect between 260 and 280 teachers who work in the Rocky Mountain School District from Golden to Kimberley, said district secretary treasurer Cameron Dow. Ms. Jardine said she expects the deal to be accepted by teachers. The vote will likely take place in August.

She said the B.C. Teachers’ Federation can now focus on other things like professional development.

Teachers last fall claimed they were going on strike, primarily over concerns about class size and composition. Legislation designed to set limits on class size and to limit the number of special-needs students in classrooms across the province was passed earlier this year.

“This contract was about wages and benefits,” said Ms. Jardine.

Columbia River-Revelstoke member of the legislative assembly Norm Macdonald, himself a for-

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mer school principal, said the tentative deal is “very positive.”

“The government did all of the things that we said they should do in the fall, so in a way you’re really pleased with that,” he said.

Mr. Macdonald praised the respectful negotiating approach of Liberal Finance Minister Carole Taylor, which he said was much more favourable than the approach taken by the premier’s office last year.

“Just have a respectful, normal discussion and you’ll come to an agreement,” he said.

Jinny Sims, president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, said earlier that she favoured a shorter contract than the five years agreed upon.

Ms. Jardine said she supported Ms. Sims and said a lot of changes can happen among the student population over five years. “I think shorter terms are better in some ways.”

Ms. Jardine said the contract has already been supported by two important union groups: the union bargaining team and the executive committee of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

“Members will probably support it,” she said.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

July 7, 2006

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 50TH JOEY AMBROSI Joey, we don’t want to alarm you, But you’re 50 years today.

Yep,that’s half a century, If its not too impolite to say.

You still charge up every mountain, You still fish until you drop.

You love your sports and outdoor pursuits, We know you’ll never stop.

You still look great, you’ve hardly changed.

Just slightly through the years You hair’s no longer blond, but now Sticking out of nose and ears Husband, Dad, Author, friend And all those other hats you wear Keep it up, undaunted by the loss of memory, teeth and hair.

You’re a man of many talents, Honed by 50 years of living.

Not least of which is surely Your capacity for giving We love you Joe, we always will From the norm you’re an exception You’re grand, and in our eyes You are aged to perfection!

From Friends and Family

THANK YOU Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I would like to thank Dr. Dibb, all the nurses and staff for the loving care and support they gave to our mother, myself and my daughter while mom was in the hospital.

Linda and Amanda Ryter We would like to thank all who expressed support, sympathy, and love at the loss of our mother and grandmother(nana), Elsie. Thank you to all the special people, too many to name, for the food, flowers, and cards.

Your love and support means so much. Thank you Reverend Sandi Ferguson and the church

ladies for the lovely tea. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

The Ryter family

CHEERS Cheers to the man who found my purse and the woman who returned it. There are good people still out there. Linda Stewart.

GARAGE SALES Saturday, July 8, 9 am - 12 pm, 217- 13th Avenue.

Saturday, July 8, 9 am - 2 pm, Lions Club garage sale, Fairmont Fire Hall. Something for everyone!

Saturday, July 8, NeighbourLink sale. Good quality used furniture and appliances, light fixtures.

Donations accepted from 10 am to 11 am, sale from 11 am to 1 pm. 320 10th Ave.

NOTICES Are you where you want to be with your life? No, why not?

Are you doing what you love to do? No, why not? Want answers to these and other troubling questions you have? You may not want to be in business with us because you are reasonably content in your current position, and that’s okay. However, our personal development programs will make a significant, positive difference in your life and you can always try the business later with no additional investment.

Not only that, but if at the end of the year you feel you have not achieved your goals, we will refund your investment! 1-800646-6943.

SERVICES Odd Jobs Hauling: Chainsaw duties, brush and garbage

removal, construction disposal, and mulch deliveries. Call Dale Hunt 342-3569.

DJ Eavestrough, formerly AJ Siding, is pleased to announce we are once again offering eavestrough and custom bending to the Invermere and surrounding area. 347-7778.

Warbrick Towing & Salvage 24hr Towing. Free unwanted vehicle pick-up. Call 342-9514 or cell 342-5851.

PROFESSIONAL WATER WITCHER Need to drill only once due to cost of drilling for water for your house or property? Call Vito Nevoral, 250-265-4914, webpage: waterflow.port5.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Ice company, Zero Ice ‘93. Good opportunity for young couple just starting out. Phone 3423014 after 6 pm.

Ask and ye shall receive. A real business with real profits. Not MLM. Call 1-800-646-6943.

CAREERS Well established, local construction company, serving the Columbia Valley for over 25 years, is now hiring carpenters, labourers, equipment operators and first aid attendants for immediate, full time employment.

We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, based on experience. Students looking for summer work will also be considered. Please fax resume to 250-347-2328 or e-mail to builders@cyberlink.bc.ca. .

We are looking for lumber yard

and store staff who are energetic, outgoing, self motivated, fast learners and work well with others. Bring resume to Ace Hardware. .

Avion Construction Ltd is currently involved in several large projects in the valley, and as a result, would like to expand the local team. Avion would like to hear from all interested candidates with preference to those with backgrounds in the construction industry from project management to general labourers. While a construction background is desirable there are a lot of cross over skills that may be considered, especially in the supervisory areas. If you are currently being under utilized in your present situation and believe that you can contribute in a significant way, we would like to hear from you. Please forward resumes to human Resources Dept fax #250-3476429 or e-mail to guts64@telus. net. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

PEPPI’S Pizza is now hiring all positions: servers, cooks, bus/ dishwashers, full and part-time.

Work at night, play all day!

Contact Tim, days or evenings, with resume. 342-3421 Looking for energetic people for busy local restaurant. Need kitchen and serving staff that want to help to develop fun, casual atmosphere. Good starting wage, possible accomodations available. No experience? No problem! Willing to train if you have the right attitude. Call A Taste of Greece, 341-6000.

Windermere Valley Child Care Society in Invermere, BC is now hiring for the following positions to start immediately : Full-time ECE position in group daycare, starting wages $13$15/hour with $1.75/hour cost of living allowance, depending

on experience and license to practise; Summer staff needed for the ‘Out of School’ program, must be 19 or older, starting wage $10/hour, with $1.75/ hour cost of living allowance.

Call Arlee Romaine, 342-3168, fax or mail resume to 342-3359 Box 2257 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Busy, small resort needs helper 5 days/week, 10am - 4pm, varied duties include housekeeping, grounds maintenance, painting, and trail maintenance. $12.5/hr plus summer bonus. Call Scott 342-0356.

Park Inn at Radium is now hiring housekeeping staff (accomodation available) salary $13/hr, depending on experience. Please apply in person or call 347-9582 and ask for Yuni.

Melting Pot Eatery in Radium requires full and part-time day and night shift servers. Apply in person or fax resume to 3479089.

Sears is now hiring for a permanent, full-time position, apply in person at 514 - 13th St. Skookum Inn requires mature, responsible, outgoing individual for the position of cashier. Drop off resume at the store.

Busy local framing company looking for framers and labourers. To apply, please call 341-1400.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C. Licensed Employment Agency.

Need a job? Need employees? WE HAVE: Class 3 drivers, Welders, Office Admin, Bookkeeper, Small engine mechanic, Labourers, Crane Operator, Grounds Maintenance, Tourism & Hospitality (Front Desk, Guest Services, Cashier, Food & Beverage, etc...) and MORE! WE NEED: auto tech, insulators, beam/ pole manufacturing labourers both indoor & outdoor, tile setter, roofer,

property maint., carpenter, inv. consultant & general labourers. Call toll free 1-888-737-5511 or local 342-6011. rmti@telus.net, www. rockymountaintraining.bc.ca Bud’s Bar & Lounge requires a doorman - professional attitude a must. Call Shelley at 341-7333 or apply in person.

Seasonal labour needed, no experience necessary, must have valid driver’s licence. Call Bryce, Rocky Mountain Tufa, 250-688-0060.

Helna’s Stube is seeking a parttime evening server. Make up to $25/hr with tips, summer and Christmas bonus. Medical and Dental plan available after 6 months. Call 347-0047.

Permanent full and part-time permanent positions. Must be mature, energetic and enjoy serving the public. Must be bondable.

Starting salary $10/hr. Submit resume to Gone Hollywood.

Helna’s Stube is hiring part-time evening kitchen/dishwasher.

Wages starting up to $11/hr, DOE, summer and Christmas bonus.

Medical and dental available after 6 months. Call 347-0047.

Candyland requires part-time help, 20 - 40 hours per week.

Phone 342-2125 or 342-9235, or apply in person.

Fairmont Bungalows is now hiring full-time housekeepers, students welcome, free housing.

250-345-6365.

Radium Resort is now accepting applications for Cooks, Dishwashers, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Ground maintenance, Cart attendants and Bell person. Fax resume to 250-347-6298 or drop off at the front desk.

Hoodoo Lounge & Grill requires front end server/bartender. Must love to have fun! Apply in person, 1 km south of Fairmont (formerly TJ’s Pizza).