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Valley NEWS Fish plummets from sky, and lives to tell the tale

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff It’s not every day you see a flying fish.

So when a bass hit the playground at Windermere Elementary School last Thursday, the 90 students participating in physical education classes got quite a shock.

Some keen-eyed kids had spotted an osprey carrying the fish away from the lake, when an eagle decided the flapper looked tasty and began to chase the hawk.

As they raced over the school, the osprey dropped its fish and it hit the yard, narrowly missing a student.

As the kids and their teachers gathered around, they noticed the bass was still breathing – and soon it began to squirm.

Thinking quickly, the students began to squirt water from their bottles onto the fish, while Grade 4 student Shelby Zaporosky ran to fill a bucket with water.

Then 10-year-old Jane Mouly dropped the resilient fish into the bucket. “It was really cool!” Jane said.

The fish had been rescued, but its survival was soon the subject of a passionate debate. It was the circle of life in the spotlight.

The osprey had done the hard work of pulling the fish out of the lake: should they leave the fish on the ground so the bird could return for it? Or did this fortunate fish deserve a second chance?

Jane tells how the argument panned out: “My teacher Mrs. Stimming wanted to save the fish because it was injured, but still alive. We thought it could swim away and survive.”

In the end, Christa Stimming’s point of view won out and a parent carried the bucket down to the lake, tipped the bass out and watched it swim away.

The exciting afternoon is now being used as a teaching tool at Windermere Elementary. “Once a term, we have a three-day writing process,” Mrs. Stimming said. “Some classes are writing about the event through the eyes of the fish.”

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In fact, Grades 1and 2 teacher Barbara Carriere knew straightaway that the incident would be a great device to teach the kids about creative writing.

“That afternoon in the yard, I said to the kids, ‘Can you imagine what the fish is thinking? I mean, what a day!’” Mrs. Carriere said.

After re-enacting the event in class, the kids wrote up their pieces. “They had a really good time,” she added. “Only in Windermere would this happen!”

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Relay for Life raises more than $74,000 Participants were treated to performances by several live bands and a belly-dancTwo-year old Keira Neal ing troupe, and kids enjoyed began the fifth annual Cana“sumo” wrestling wearing sumo dian Cancer Society’s Relay for suits throughout the night.

Life by walking under the banAt 11 p.m., Daphne Neal ner alone, with the aid of her took the stage and thanked evwalker. eryone for the support they’ve Keira, the honourary chair shown her daughter and her of the relay, had her right leg family throughout their oramputated last year in her fight deal. with cancer.

That was followed by the She was carried around the luminary ceremony. In a movtrack at David Thompson Secing moment, the name of each ondary School by her mother luminary was read as candles before finishing the ceremonial were placed around the track survivor’s lap by herself. and lit in honour of those with The success of this year’s cancer, and in remembrance of relay exceeded the expectations those who had passed away.

Participation in the relay of the organizers. As of Tuesday afternoon they had raised more was strong all night, said Mrs. than $74,000, with donations Smith. still coming in, far exceeding “At 4 a.m. we had a band the goal of $60,000. play and almost every seat in “We surpassed our particfront of the stage was full.” pant and team goals,” said ShelAt 7 a.m. with the sun risley Smith.

KEIRA NEAL – This adorable tot, shown here with dad Al and mum Daphne, had her leg amputated ing, a pancake breakfast was The relay, held overnight last year but has made a full recovery from her bout with a rare type of cancer. Photo by Alex Cooper enjoyed by those who lasted Saturday, brought out hunthe night. “From the feedback that contributed to the night,” said Mrs. Smith. dreds of valley residents to help I’ve had, everyone really enjoyed In total, about 300 people representing 32 teams the night,” said Mrs. Smith. raise money for cancer research.

“I want to give a huge, huge thank you to the took part in the relay. They were joined by many othcommunity, the organizers, and all the organizations ers who came out to enjoy the all-night event.

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By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff

Quebec boater drowns in lake

Submittedsby RCMP Staff-Sgt. Doug Pack The RCMP, Transport Canada and the B.C. Coroner’s Service are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 22-year-old Quebec man on Lake Windermere.

Jimmy Tremblay was killed after he fell from the bow of a moving vessel as it was being operated on the lake on Saturday, May 31st. Despite several individuals and agencies such as the Windermere Fire & Rescue Service and the RCMP searching for him immediately after the incident was reported, Tremblay’s

remains were not located.

The RCMP Underwater Recovery Team was contacted and they conducted an underwater search of the area on Sunday, June 1st, but without success. On Monday, June 2nd, the RCMP found Tremblay’s remains in around 15 feet of water approximately 400 metres from shore.

Tremblay’s family have been in the area and they are making arrangements to transport his remains home for interment.

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• On May 31st, at about 3:05 a.m., the RCMP received a report from a local taxi driver, saying he was attacked by a man who refused to pay his cab fare. The man apparently struck the driver in the head several times with a carpenter’s level as the cab approached the Bank of Montreal in Invermere. The cab driver was able to take the level away from the suspect and defend himself. The suspect, however, got away. The next day, the man was located as he actually had the nerve to call for a taxi to pick him up. The same driver was on duty and he identified the suspect to police. A 28-year-old Windermere resident was arrested and released on a promise to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on July 22nd.

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• At about 2:19 a.m. on May 29th, an on-duty RCMP member observed a Ford Ranger pickup swerving within its lane and stopping four metres past a stop-sign stop line. The police officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, a 25-year-old man from Yarrow. The driver displayed several symptoms of impairment and was detained for impaired driving.

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about 11:40 p.m. The victim claimed he was robbed at knifepoint by three males and had an unknown amount of money taken. One male also smashed out a window of the room, sustaining injuries to his elbow.

The same suspect was also believed to have kicked a hole in the front door. All suspects had fled the scene and police combed the area without success for several hours. The description of the suspects was passed on to all on-duty police officers to be aware.

At about 1 a.m., the RCMP received a call to provide assistance near Invermere Hospital. Upon arrival, the police were informed by a group of youths that they had been threatened by two males. The description provided matched that of the earlier complaint in Radium. RCMP began to search a nearby field and noticed one of the suspects’ vehicles. As it had been used in the commission of a crime, it was seized and towed. Meanwhile, another officer noticed three males matching the suspects’ descriptions approaching them. The suspects were arrested at gun point and instructed to get down on the ground.

One 24-year-old man was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon after admitting to having a knife in his pocket. Upon search, RCMP located two folding knives and a can of pepper spray. The men were taken to the detachment.

Two of the people arrested were young persons.

One was released to the care of his parents without charge as there was evidence from witnesses that he had not participated in any crime.

Another young person was released to the custody of his parents on a promise to appear and conditions to appear in Youth Court on July 22nd.

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Death of Radium man creates hubbub

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff

Rockies Pizzeria was closed last week while authorities investigated an odour, which proved to be the smell of rotting food from the freezers.

Rumours were flying in Radium this week, after a Radium man who was a star witness in a wrongful murder conviction in Winnipeg died of a suspected accidental drug overdose.

RCMP Staff-Sgt. Doug Pack of the Columbia Valley detachment said Reath (Ray) Zanidean was found last Monday afternoon in a house with three admitted drug users present, one of whom attempted to give him resuscitation.

He was rushed to hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.

Mr. Zanidean, a native of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, had a colourful past. In 1990 he was alleged to have burned down his sister’s house in Swift Current but was never charged.

He is most notorious for his role in the 1991 trial and conviction of James Driskell for the murder of Perry Dean Harder. Mr. Zanidean testified in court that Mr. Driskell planned the murder. In 2002 it was revealed that Mr. Zanidean received $80,000 in exchange for his testimony. He also received immunity from the arson charges.

In 2003 new DNA evidence called Mr.

Driskell’s conviction into question. He was released on bail, and in 2005 the charges against him were stayed.

An inquiry into the Driskell trial revealed that Mr. Zanidean had threatened to recant his testimony if the demands he made in exchange for his testimony were not met.

Mr. Zanidean settled in Radium a few years ago and owned Rockies Pizzeria.

Upon his death, he faced charges for mischief and assault. Staff-Sgt. Pack said Mr. Zanidean had allegedly damaged someone’s windshield and assaulted him.

However, Mr. Zanidean had friends in the community. Krystal Kashuba, Mr. Zanidean’s friend and hairdresser, left a bouquet of flowers on the doorstep at the pizzeria.

She said she was devastated by the news of his death. “He was one of the nicest people I had ever met.”

She said she did not know about his drug use and that he took it really hard when his wife Susan abruptly left him last year. “I feel bad for his son Aaron because he’s only 15, his mother left him, and now his father is dead.”

The exact circumstances of Mr. Zanidean’s death await the results of the coroner’s inquiry.

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June 6, 2008

Spending your green bucks

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

When I found out that the provincial government was giving away $100 per person to spend on ways that benefit the environment, I was intrigued. Just how do you come up with the best use of the money?

My husband’s answer is simple: he’s going to replace all the light bulbs in our house with energyefficient bulbs. It’s probably going to happen here, anyway, since Europe has launched a big campaign to ban traditional light bulbs, and they probably won’t even be for sale in Canada in a few years.

At first I couldn’t make up my mind, although I had several ideas. Tuning up my long-neglected bicycle and riding it to work seems like a good idea, but I’m just afraid I would spend the money and not follow through. It has been known to happen.

Donating the money to an environmental group would be an excellent way to use the money, but I felt I should do something more personal with it.

I thought about buying more bird feeders for the yard, since we are trying to create bird habitat (especially since the death of our beloved cat, Kismet), but that seemed to stray a little too far from the intent.

But I’m pretty sure I have made up my mind. I’m going to throw away all the chemical cleansers in our house and replace them with green products.

Recently I’ve become more and more annoyed at the number of artifical chemical products available, ranging from skin care to air fresheners to baby wipes.

Some of them are just plain ridiculous.

I started by buying a spray bottle of natural cleansing solution last Saturday from Oasis Gifts, but I plan to research (and start using) all the common household cleansers such as vinegar and lemon juice as well.

By cutting back on the toxic build-up in our homes, we are benefitting both Mother Earth and ourselves, since people are part of the environment, too.

We’d love to hear your ideas. Email The Pioneer at upioneer@telus.net, or call us at 341-6299.

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Doctor shortage has solutions Dear Editor: Re: editorial regarding the lack of doctors: You mention that a lack of doctors has no solution. I would venture to say that there are solutions but we as a society are not wanting to change.

Solution 1: When a doctor decides to move to Canada, process their application quickly rather than, I hear, taking six to 10 months for approval.

As a condition of their immigration, they might have to move to a location with x number of people for a period of three years. Pick a population – say 15,000 or less. My father-in-law from Holland managed this after the Second World War and lived in Port Alberni for many years.

Solution 2: As in France and many parts of Europe, have the federal government pay 100 percent of education costs for completion of a medical degree and for a minimum of five years’ service.

Solution 3: Have Canada emulate the model

used in Europe, since they have almost zero waiting times. I do not know their actual methodology or solution, but then surely someone in Canada should be able to suss it out.

Solution 4: Stop being afraid of private health care. We would never want to emulate the American system, so let us drop that altogether. It is too broken a system by far. But when you consider that we already have at least three or four alternative health care systems in Canada, what difference does having private health care make? What other systems, you ask? Workmen’s compensation. The armed forces system. The MPs in Ottawa have a preferential system. And some variations of private health care are prevalent in Alberta and B.C. There are solutions, but we seem to be afraid to change our own experiences.

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Non-profit seeks helpers to promote equal access Dear Editor: I recently suffered a severe spinalcord injury. This great change in my life has helped me become aware of many community issues I had not given much thought to before the injury. One of these is the idea of equal access for all.

As a result, I have served as president of Access in the Community for Equality for the past 12 months.

A.C.E. is a young, non-profit community organization dedicated to promoting access in our communities. We believe that all citizens are important and that equal access to transportation, employment, education, housing and recreation is vital for a healthy society.

We realize that we have an aging population, who require more accessible communities.

We acknowledge that disability can occur at any time and to anyone. An accessible community can make possible adapting to and living fully with these disabilities. The principles of universal access are designed to make life easier for everyone – even for parents with strollers.

A.C.E. has contributed to many

projects over the past year. Among other things, we have been working with Regional District, Canal Flats and the District of Invermere to adopt the Measuring Up initiative, presented by the B.C. government. We are especially proud of our part in bringing accessible public transportation to the Columbia Valley.

We are currently working on building our membership and informing the public about A.C.E. and what we stand for. We’re also planning a big fund-raising event for this summer.

Now A.C.E. is looking for a few good men and women! Do you enjoy feeling like you’re making a difference in the community? Do you believe in equality for everyone? Can you spare a couple of hours a month to help with the leadership of this community group?

Or do you have some great ideas for our upcoming fund-raising event?

If you know anyone who would like to be involved, please let them know.

And watch for our upcoming Annual General Meeting announcement.

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Thank you for your article about the soccer. I would like to point out that Russell Krasnuik and Grant McDonald were instrumental in getting the soccer league started in the valley. I came along a bit later on, so without their initial thrust, there wouldn’t be a soccer program today.

Also, since there are teams in Edgewater and Windermere, the full 400 kids are not at J.A. Laird at the same time.

However, when you add in the parents that are watching or coaching, there are over 400 people on the Laird/Kootenay Savings soccer pitches.

Bob Gadsby, Chair Columbia Valley Youth Soccer

Thanks to The Pioneer Dear Editor: The Invermere Health Care Auxiliary has just returned from meeting with Interior Health in Cranbrook.

The main speaker mentioned how important it is to have a good relationship with the media.

I must compliment both our newspapers in this community as they were mentioned as being two of the most cooperative in this area.

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Welcome, Sally!

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Sydney, Australia, is a long way from Invermere. Trust me: I’ve just braved the Pacific crossing from my hometown in Sydney to Vancouver and, although the time difference meant I arrived in Canada just two hours after I left Sydney, I spent a painstaking 20 hours in transit.

Sure, that took a little of the shine off my excitement to be heading to the opposite side of the world. But as I drove into Invermere several days later, it all came rushing back when I realized that the job I’d applied for from my study in Sydney was actually in one of the most beautiful communities I’ve laid eyes on.

I can’t believe it when people ask me, “Why on earth would you want to leave Australia for Canada?” Take a look out your window – that’s why!

And there are tons of similarities between Australians and Canadians.

Our sense of humour, our friendliness, our love of a cold drink on a warm afternoon – all these things are making me feel at home in Invermere.

I was bitten by the travel bug nine years ago when I scored my first journalistic role on a travel magazine. I moved on to an entertainment magazine, where I interviewed local and international actors, performers and musicians. This taught me that “ordinary folk” are almost always more interesting than the people we read about in the gossip pages.

In my travels, I’ve visited Europe, the UK, Ireland, Thailand, even Antarctica.

But this is the first time I have lived away from home. Although I miss my family, I am overjoyed to be in your gorgeous town and I am looking forward to meeting my new neighbours.

So if you hear an Aussie twang at Sobeys, or see a girl wearing a sweater on a 25-degree day, say g’day.

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By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Thanks, everyone, for the dire warnings, gratuitous advice and doomsday predictions.

I am now one day into my eight-month parental hiatus. Everyone is clean and fed.

Everything is put away and the dishes are done. The laundry has been folded. The floors have been swept. The dog has been walked. Felix is cooing away in the other room, safe in his mother’s warm embrace.

In April, four months into parenthood, the foggy notion of what we would do with Felix when Marika returned to work required a plan we had merrily neglected for more than a year! Be prepared to make sacrifices here and keep your eye on the net gain, we reminded ourselves. We looked at it from every angle and, after a few weeks brainstorming, furiously scrib-

bling notes and tense, sweaty negotiations, we kept arriving at the same conclusion.

The custom solution would turn our lives upside down.

After the shock wore off, thoughts turned toward making it happen and, one-by-one, the pieces started falling into place. A lot of shuffling took place in order to keep Felix out of day care a little while longer.

A special thanks goes to Elinor and the gang at The Pioneer who continue to amaze me by their astonishing ability to make rain when necessary. I won’t be far or long away.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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The students of David Thompson Secondary School present their annual art show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. This painting by Caralyn Reisle is just one of many excellent works of art. See Page 12 for more.

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Ancient Myths & Modern Metaphors • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Art Show Featuring William Pitcher. Other featured artists: Pamela Cinnamon, Bev Roberts, Penny Pitcher, Kimberlee Whyte. May 27 – June 8. Gallery open daily 11 am - 4 pm.

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Demi Moore plays Laura Quinn, a bright and ambitious 38-year-old executive at the London Diamond Corporation. She finds herself frustrated by a glass ceiling after years of faithful employment, as man after man is promoted ahead of her, despite her greater experience.

This is a plot that will resonate with any woman who was pursuing a career in that era – myself included.

Michael Caine is Hobbs, the nighttime janitor at London Diamond who is virtually invisible to the executives that work there.

Over the years, he has amassed a startling amount of knowledge about how the company runs.

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plans go even farther than he has let on.

Together they set in motion a thrilling heist of dizzying proportions, the likes of which London has never seen. You will find yourself trying to figure out how in the heck they did it.

The ever-gorgeous Demi Moore, who is now 45 years old in real life, looks even better than usual in her vintage clothing and hairstyles, and her steely personality is perfectly suited to this role as the driven executive.

Michael Caine, who is now 75 years old in real life, is engaging as the humble janitor with hidden depths.

This actor has won two Oscars and been nominated for another four, so he is no lightweight even at his advanced age.

His performance is the only part of the movie worth its title.

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Out & About Please call 341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

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Tuesday, June 10th-Sunday, June 22nd

Monday, June 23rd:

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Poppy Poster and Literature Competition 2007-2008. Local winners showing at Pynelogs, courtesy of Arts Council.

• Reach: David Thompson Secondary School student art show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Artist opening and open mic night on Thurdsay, June 12th, from 7-9 pm. For info: 342-4423.

• 7 pm: My Kid Could Paint That – part of Cinefest film series presented by the Columbia Valley Arts Council, at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 each.

Wednesday, June 11th:

• June 4-7: Baby Mama • June 11-14: Made of Honour

Friday, June 6th-Saturday, June 7th: • Canal Days: Family dance Friday; pancake breakfast, parade, ball tournament, dinner Saturday in Canal Flats. For info: (250) 349-5462.

Friday, June 6th: • 7:30 pm: Diana McIntosh, pianist and composer.

Sponsored by the Columbia Valley Arts Council and Alice Hale. For info: 342-4423.

Saturday, June 7th: • Noon: Spilli Chilli Cookoff at the Spillimacheen festival grounds. Amateur chefs compete to see whose fiery bowl of red is best. Buy a cup for $1 and taste everyone’s entry. For info: (250) 346-3390.

• 2 pm: Museum Opening Tea, Valley Pioneer Museum grounds.

Sunday, June 8th: • 5:30 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner, 8 pm special presentations: Edgewater Legion barbecue beef dinner.

Adults: $12; Seniors plus 12-and-under: $10; under 6: free. Everyone welcome.

• 2 pm: Columbia Valley Community Foundation annual general meeting. Pine Room in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: www.valleyfoundation.ca.

Monday, June 9th: • 7-9:30 pm: Field Chefs, a gathering of food producers, food purveyors and food-preparation professionals in the Columbia Valley. Guest speakers and discussion of ways to strengthen the local food scene. Space is limited. For info: abell@sd6.bc.ca or 342-3207.

• 6 p.m.-8 pm: Rivers at Risk Rally with Rafe Mair at the Invermere Community Hall. Music by Siofri, food by Anne Riches and fun activities for the kids.

Wednesday, June 11th-Thursday, June 12th: • 7:30 pm: David Thompson Secondary School Band in Concert: junior concert on Wednesday, senior concert on Thursday. At the high school gym.

Silver collection at the door.

Friday, June 13th: • 5:30 pm-midnight: Crop Nights at Scrappy-Do’s in downtown Invermere.

• The Pynelogs Café featuring The Scotty Burger, open Fridays until 8 pm all summer. For info: 342-1445.

• 9 am-7 pm: Women’s Only Area opening day at the Valley Fitness Centre.

Sunday, June 15th: • 5:30 pm: Father’s Day barbecue and auction at the Brisco and District Community Hall. For info: Dianne at (250) 346-3294.

Thursday, June 19th: • 8 pm: Heather Blush Trio performing at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets are $15 at Dave’s Book Bar. For info: 342-7108 or 342-5873.

Friday, June 20th: • Bull Riding in the Rockies: doors open at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena at 5 p.m. Tickets available at Home Hardware in Invermere and Canal Flats, Dave’s Book Bar, Brisco General Store, Selkirk TV, and Mountainside Market in Radium and Fairmont.

Students/Seniors: $17; adults: $26. Cowboy Dinner: $8. Bull-riding, mutton-busting, queen contest.

Monday, June 30th: • 7 pm: Panorama presents live entertainment on the Great Hall Deck.

• Midnight: fireworks in Invermere, presented by Kinsmen Club.

Tuesday, July 1st: • 11 am: Canada Day parade, Invermere, brought to you by the Canadian Legion. Cake, speeches and entertainment follow at Kinsmen Beach.

Noon-3 pm: entertainment, arts and crafts by the Columbia Valley Arts Council and Invermere Business Committee.

Saturday, July 19th: • 2:30 pm: BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. All funds support the library. You can help by bringing in gently used books to the Invermere Library between now and July 17th. If you would like to volunteer to sort books beforehand, or help at the sale, call Christine at 342-0470.

Sunday, August 3rd: • First Annual Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts, showcasing local artists in six creative settings around the valley. Volunteers are needed now to become part of this exciting new fundraiser. For more information, call Pynelogs at 342-4423.

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Solitary Climb An autobiographical theatrical musical show about a pianist’s career.

Written and performed by Canadian international theatrical performer/composer/pianist

Diana McIntosh at Christ Church Trinity, Inveremere, BC 7:30 p.m. ~ Friday, June 6th, 2008 Dianna McIntosh

is recognized as a highly original artist.

Tickets: $21 Adult ~ $10 Student (reception to follow)

Available at Inveremere: Dave’s Book Bar ~ Essentials ~ Pynelogs Fairmont: Trims & Treasures • Radium: N’Deco and at the door.

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Celebrate the diverse talents of valley youth Submitted by Jessica Gowling Pynelogs Cultural Centre Robyn Oliver, the influential art teacher from David Thompson’s Secondary School, is continuing an annual tradition at Pynelogs with the art show “Reach.”

This is the fourth year that Robyn has had the privilege of curating this exhibit of selected works from students.

It is an honour to have her artistic flair return to Pynelogs, as she used to curate shows for the cultural centre in the past, as well as exhibit her own art within the historical walls.

The student show runs from June 9th to 21st. Panorama Mountain Village is a proud sponsor of this event, which helps promote positive activities for the valley’s youth.

“Reach” will showcase the creations of more than 120 students, including drawings, paintings, photographs and ceramics, and will also feature the entries for the Creative Contest themed “Blue.” The subject matter of the work is as diverse as the mediums. This eccentric outcome could be due to Robyn’s attention to the technical aspects of art-making, as well as her attempts to modernize ideas from art history. When asked what she lacked in her own high school learning experience, she had one word to say, “Variety!”

This perhaps sums up what you can expect in this two-week exhibit.

The students are also looking forward to the display. Carolyn Reisle’s painting is getting a lot of circulation, being the image for the show’s poster and invitation.

Several girls were also chatting with me about what made them most excited about showing in a gallery like Pynelogs.

Sophia Regitnig, whose charcoal drawings will be featured, said that “Reach” allows “people that know you, to get a chance to see what you can do.”

The Artist’s Opening for this show will be held on Wednesday, June 11th from 7 to 9 p.m. The winners of each category in the 2008 Creative Contest “Blue” will be announced at 7:30 p.m.

Immediately following the awards, the students will quench our musical thirst with various melodic compositions. Firstly, pianist William Constable will play, followed by a performance with Emma Milligen and Sam Helmer.

Pynelogs would also like to invite anyone who has a love of art and nature, to sign up for the Plein-Air painting workshops on June 14th and 15th.

Taught by accomplished artist Colin Bell, this opportunity is sure to improve your understanding of the Columbia Valley landscape, while having handson instruction from an art expert. Call 342-4423 to register.

Don’t forget Heather Blush On Top Productions is presenting Heather Blush, an eccentric performer who will grace the cultural centre with her unconventional sounds of adult alternative vocal jazz and blues. Her music has been likened to such notable performers as Maria Muldaur, Nora Jones and Joni Mitchell. The concert runs at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 19th. Tickets are $15 at Dave’s Book Bar. For information, call Deb at 342-5873.

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Time to sort your bookshelves Submitted by Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library President Val James is ready to sort your recycled books for the BIG Book Sale on Saturday, July 19th at the Invermere Community Hall.

The Friends of the Invermere Public Library are waiting for your used books.

In preparation for the first annual BIG Book Sale on Saturday, July 19th, volunteers are sorting all the donated books into categories. At the sale in the Invermere Community Hall, customers will easily find the types of books they’re interested in.

So go through your bookshelves. Pull the books out of your closet. Sort through your stacks of books.

Please bring your gently-used books to the library or Kootenay Savings Credit Union before July 17th. Your

recycled books will give someone else pleasure, and they’ll provide funds for the library.

After you have donated your books to the BIG Book Sale, you can fill up all that empty space with the wonderful, gently-used books you’ll find at the sale. It is being held on Valley Appreciation Day, so there will be plenty of reasons to come downtown.

The Friends of the Library ask you not to bring computer manuals, encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks or badly damaged books. Volunteers for the BIG Book Sale are needed to set up on July 18th and to help with the sale on July 19th.

Please call Christine at 3420470 or leave your name at the library.

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Metis Nation Columbia River Society

General Meeting to be held at Brisco Hall.

Saturday June 7th. at 1:00 p.m.

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Have you registered your child for Vacation Bible School yet?

It takes place Monday July 14th- Friday July 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day.

At the Lake Windermere Alliance Church The cost is $500 per child for the week which includes a T-shirt.

If your child is entering Kindergarten up to completed grade 6. They are eligible to come out and enjoy games, stories, crafts, snack and an inspiring visit from our very own missionary from Africa… LISA ROHRICK. So please sign up your child by picking up forms at Selkirk T.V. & Appliance or calling the Lake Windermere Alliance Church at 342-9535 or Shared Ministries at 342-6644 or emailing dchagen@telus.net We accept registration at the door, but pre-registration will help us to plan accordingly.

How will you spend your 100 green bucks?

“Nancy and I will be pooling our cheques and buying a new Energy Star fridge. We are also considering making energy-efficient upgrades under LiveSmart BC such as installing new insulation and a new hot water heater.”

Gordon Campbell, B.C. Premier

“With the cost of things these days, I’m torn between low-energy light bulbs or a tank of gas for my car.”

Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay-Columbia

“There are a tremendous number of needs that should have been addressed with these funds.

It easily could have to gone to address poverty in this province. I will be donating my dividend to food banks in the area.”

Norm MacDonald, MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke

“I would like to get some fishing licences so I can take my kids out fishing this summer.”

Mark Shmigelsky, Mayor District of Invermere

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“I will be donating the money to an environmental group.”

Gerry Wilkie, President Invermere Branch of Wildsight

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Like bumps on a log These turtles were sunning themselves on a log raft at Dorothy Lake, just behind Pynelogs Cultural Centre, last week. They were also visited by an otter, who emerged from the water to say hello. For those of you who call to tell us it’s a muskrat, please be

assured that it is an otter! The turtles are a favourite sight at Dorothy Lake, while otters are prevalent in and around Lake Windermere.

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June 6, 2008

Former valley grizzly happy in his new home

By Leah Shoemaker Pioneer Staff A grizzly bear that was originally found in the Invermere area is currently situated at Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife in North Vancouver, where he can be viewed by the public.

In June 2001, the bear cub – now named Grinder – was found

by Les Quick and Mark Smedstad of Invermere at the confluence of the Kootenay and White Rivers near Canal Flats.

When the two men Grinder the grizzly emerges from hibernation on Grouse Mountain. saw the cub, they instantCourtesy of the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. ly knew something was wrong. The cub was not not taken Grinder, he would have been put to death. agile or energetic, Mr. Grinder lives with another orphaned bear named Quick recalls. Even when running through the grass, Coola, whose mother was killed by a truck. Grinder’s the little cub would fall over.

“Obviously with a cub you don’t want to be in- mother was never found, so it is still undetermined terfering with a female around,” said Mr. Quick. But whether he was an orphan or abandoned.

The two bears now share five acres, including after watching for a good 20 minutes the men made ponds, streams, grassy fields and forested areas. the decision to bring the bear to the vet in town.

Devin Manky, wildlife manager at Grouse MounMr. Quick said that he and Mr. Smedstad just threw a coat over the cub and popped him into the tain, said the bears can be viewed seven days a week, back of the truck. “He wasn’t very aggressive. He just but if they are not near the fence, no promise of sightings can be made. “We operate on their schedule rathgrowled and made a lot of noise,” said Mr. Quick.

After being brought to the Invermere Veterinarian er than the other way around,” he said.

Healthy now, Grinder is described as the more Clinic, Dr. Mark Zehnder helped treat what was believed to be an orphaned bear. Grinder had no physi- dominant of the two grizzlies. He was named after a difficult hiking trail that runs up Grouse Mountain. cal ailments but was treated for dehydration.

“It seemed suitable because Grinder’s personality According to Grinder’s biography at Grouse is a lot like our regular hikers on the trail – determined Mountain, he weighed about 10 pounds, the size of a human infant, when he was taken to the veterinarian and headstrong,” Mr. Manky said.

Mr. Manky also shared a funny incident about clinic. It was estimated that he had been alone for at Grinder’s life. On top of a snowy hill, Grinder discovleast five days without his mother and proper food.

Dr. Zehnder kept the cub in the clinic for a couple ered a plastic food tray. “While trying to figure out of weeks. Grinder stayed in a kennel while staff shared what the tray was, he placed it on the ground, sat on the job of taking care of him. Having a grizzly cub it and found out very quickly that the tray slid well on around the office was “pretty interesting and a little bit the snow.”

Grinder rode the plastic tray down the hill as if it stinky,” he said. were a toboggan. He then brought the tray back to the According to Dr. Zehnder, the main concern in bringing in wild animals is that they can’t be re-re- top of the hill and went for another ride!

In spite of this success story, Pat McHarg, an leased into the wild. “Even a hand-raised male deer can become dangerous, because during rut they want Invermere conservation officer, warns everyone that if an orphaned cub is ever found, the best thing to to fight with everything,” he said.

After numerous calls were made, Grinder was do is phone the conservation office immediately. He found a home at Grouse Mountain. If the refuge had warned not to touch, comfort or feed the bear, because if the mother is around she can become dangerous.

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Bands in Concert Junior Concert

Wednesday, June 11th Includes Band 8, Band 9 and Junior Stage Band

Senior Concert Thursday, June 12th Concert Band, Stage Band Both concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the DTSS Gym

Silver Collection at the door.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Happy 50th Bucky!

A special thanks to Dan and Lori for food, the Kinsmen for the bar, Frank, Steve and Bud; as well as all the other friends and family who helped!

Bucky truly enjoyed himself!

Maybe a little too much!

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Fire on the mountain

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff Giant plumes of smoke rose from Kootenay National Park on Saturday, part of a controlled fire conducted on Mitchell Ridge by Parks Canada.

The fire was ignited in an effort to restore the historic fire cycle in the Kootenay Valley and to help protect people, facilities, and land from wildfire by reducing fuel loads created by years of fire suppression.

Rick Kubian, the incident commander, said the last wildfire in the Kootenay Valley was in 1917.

“Previously there were a lot more fires in the Kootenay Valley of both low and high severity,” he said.

The fire also had the goals of reducing the moun-

tain pine beetle population, improving wildlife habitat, and completing fireguards so wildfires and prescribed burns can be better managed in the future.

To prepare for the fire, crews with Parks Canada thinned out out 113 hectares of forest over the winter at the south end of Mitchell Ridge to create a fireguard. They also created a wetline by dumping 30,000 gallons of water at the top of the ridge to prevent it from spreading outside the park.

They also used natural breaks like avalanche chutes, rivers, and cliffs to contain the fires.

“We’re comfortable with the low probability of fire escaping the burn area,” said Mr. Kubian.

To ignite the fire, a mixture of fuels was dripped onto the forest. The substance was mixed into a jellylike consistency that stayed lit until it hit the ground.

Simon Hunt, the aerial ignition mixing supervisor,

Jamie Kroeger waits by her helicopter (top). She was charged with operating the aerial ignition device. Meanwhile, crews attach a barrel full of fuel to a helicopter (bottom left). The fuel is then ignited and dripped on the forest below, lighting it

said they can drop upwards of 7,000 litres of fuel per day.

They also used an aerial ignition device to drop ping-pong balls filled with a mix of potassium permanganate and glycol. The two substances created a delayed reaction that ignited after it hit the ground.

Two back-up helicopters were on standby, capable of dropping 350 gallons of water every three minutes onto the fire.

“It’s half science, half intution,” said Art Laurenson, air operation branch director. “It’s like baking a cake: it’s a slightly different recipe every time you do it.”

The prescribed burn involved a crew of 40 personnel and six helicopters, as well as months of preparation. In total, 2,000 hectares of forest was burned, out of a target of 4,500 hectares.

on fire and sending smoke 35,000 feet above the Kootenay Valley (opposite, top).

Crews on the ground monitor the situation to make sure the fire burns as expected and doesn’t get out of control.

Photos by Alex Cooper

June 6, 2008

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provide you with additional income in the here and now, it can be a great way to earn additional RRSP contribution room prior to age 71 – and that can boost your retirement income even further in the years to come. Don’t think you have to go back to your old job: more and more retirees are finding that part-time work in an field totally unrelated to their career can be an immensely satisfying way to ease into retirement.

At Berkshire Insurance Services Inc. we offer Life Insurance, Segregated Funds, Critical Illness, Accident & Sickness and Disability Products from Canada’s major leading insurers and will find the right company’s products for your needs!

Insurance Services Inc.

Call 342-2112 for local, professional, friendly service!

Brendan Donahue, Insurance Agent • Sara Worley, Insurance Agent 712-10th Street, Invermere Berkshire Ofce

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June 6, 2008

Opening Open till 11 pm Fri. and Sat. • • • •

Burgers HotDogs/Smokies Onion Rings Fries/Poutine

• • • •

Ice Cream Milk Shakes Floats Daily Specials

341-8950 – DROP IN – PHONE IN – TEXT IN (with name) Located in Edgewater right behind Pip’s General Store

KNOW YOUR BOAT—With summer upon us, a growing number of people are becoming boat owners or boat renters. Before you hit the lake, secure your safety by running a few easy checks of your boat.

Photo by Brian Geis

Check your boat is water ready before its first run on the lake

By Mike DuBois Pioneer Columnist Editor’s Note: Mike DuBois, owner of Shadybrook Marina, will write a regular boating column over the summer for The Pioneer.

Boating is a favourite summer activity in the Columbia Valley. However, the recent accident on Lake Windermere has reminded me there is no required training or licensing for boat operators. Many boaters are inexperienced and have no way to learn safe boating practices.

In this series of columns on boating, I will cover a range of topics designed to help boaters stay safe and have fun on the water. At Shadybrook Marina, I see the full range of difficulties encountered on the water.

Many are avoidable with a little advice. Read this column to avoid learning the hard way!

Look over the boat onshore A little time spent on your boat before you head for the lake is recommended. Normally the annual maintenance and service is completed at the end of the last season, during winterizing. If you did not get this done, call one of the valley’s marine mechanics.

Before launching your boat: • top up with fresh gas;

• charge and reconnect the battery; • most importantly, put the plug in!

A coat of wax on the hull and ultraviolet protectant on the seats is also a nice touch. If you want to start the boat on land to check the ignition, remember to connect the engine to a water source for cooling.

Take care when launching Public boat launches are in short supply. In Athalmer, there are launches on either side of the bridge and parking for cars and trailers. Another launch is located north of the Invermere Bayshore condos, below the arena. This launch does not work well at high water and has very limited parking.

In Windermere, public launches are located on Ash Street in the Tretheway neighbourhood, and on Baltac Road south of Timber Ridge. There is no parking at either of these launches, so please be considerate of local homeowners.

On Columbia Lake, the only public launch is in Canal Flats Provincial Park. This is a beautiful facility and I recommend that boaters from Fairmont enjoy this big, less-crowded lake.

Remember that our lakes fluctuate five feet in depth from low to high water. Have a spotter watching for hazards in the early-season shallow water.

Before you get too far from your vehicle, check for these common first-run problems.

• Watch the temperature gauge to make sure the engine does not overheat. Impellers often fail after being in storage.

• Open the engine compartment and look for leaks. If there’s water pouring in, get the boat back on the trailer and find out why.

FAIRMONT SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC Loretto Keenan

MCPA, CPTBC, CAFCI Registered in Physiotherapy & Acupuncture

• Sports/work injuries • Back/neck pain/MVA’s • Arthritis and neurological conditions • Rehab after surgery – Back, knees, shoulder, hip • Acupuncture for weight loss, bladder dysfunction, insomnia, menopause, anxiety, depression and pain disorders 5020 Mountain View Place, Fairmont, B.C.

(250) 345-0094 Windermere Valley Minor Hockey Association

REGISTRATION

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Registration forms are available on our website at www.wvhockey.bc.ca Please bring your completed forms and fees to our registration session.

Register by June 10/08* and your name will be entered into a draw for 50% discount on your registration fee.

For more information, contact Diana at 342-3953.

Register now to help our association plan for the upcoming season. Your support is greatly appreciated! *Late fees may apply.

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June 6, 2008

Life Time Warranty on all Blinds Call The Blind Guy!

Interior World

(250) 342 4406

Health Commissioner

• Bedding Sand • Drain Rock • 3/4 Crush Gravel • Landscaping Rock

e Commissioner lines (3.25� x 3�)

Marriage Commissioner The Vital Statistics Agency, Ministry of Health, is looking for an individual to serve as a Marriage Commissioner for the Invermere area. The individual will perform civil marriages within their community on behalf of the Agency.

For information and an application form please visit our website at: www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage

DECK ELECTRIC CLOSING OUT SALE Friday, June 13th – Sunday June 15th, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

109 Industrial Rd. #2 (Deck Shop)

Red Hot Mamas!

Chilli chef Dorothy Wardwell of Harrogate and her cooking partner Jane Crow cooked up a batch of their best at last year’s Spilli Chilli Cookoff. Dorothy will be there again this Saturday, where for a mere $1 you can have a taste of everyone’s chilli and vote for the winner. Live entertainment and craft booths will be offered on the grounds at Spillimacheen. It’s a real family event.

Photo by Dave Sutherland

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OďŹƒce Equipment – desks, metal and wood ďŹ le cabinets, steel storage cabinet, at computer screen, scanner, photo copier, printers, microwaves, coee maker, bar fridge, paper cutter, staplers, etc.,etc., etc.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 71 Windermere District

In cooperation with the Columbia Valley Arts Council will hold an

EXHIBITION OF THE WINNING ENTRIES from the

National 2007/2008 “Poppy� Poster / Literacy Competition at Pynelogs Upper Gallery June 10th to June 22nd

XXX LTDV DPN

The public is cordially invited.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 23

June 6, 2008

2008 Relay for Life

FIGHTIN’ AND SURVIVIN’—From top left: cancer survivors wearing yellow shirts and carrying balloons walk the survivors’ lap; members of the Bighorn Hot Peppers team relax at their tent between laps – Gerry Degenhardt, Valeen Degenhardt, Melisa Vandenburg, Christie Thomsen and Jamie Sugden; kids wearing sumo suits enjoy tackling each other in a parody of sumo wrestling; the Invermere Belly Dancers entertain the crowd; spectators were led in a round of warm-up exercises by Christine Keshen. About 300 people and 32 teams participated in the all-night event.

Photos by Dave Sutherland and Alex Cooper

24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU DIRTY BLINDS?

Reasonable Rates!

Rachael 250-342-5007 rkayaking@hotmail.com

Bennett Construction Growing with the Tradition of Quality

• Light Framing • Renovations • Decks • Odd Jobs Kristoffer Bennett (250) 341-5030

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

• Visits 2 times a day at your home • Litter box cleaning • House checks

PHONE: 250-349-5569/349-5886 • FAX-250-349-5568 CELL: 250-421-0123/421-8423

Complete Automotive Repairs

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CAT CARE

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While you’re away, your pet will be having as good of a time as you are!

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(250) 342-9669 or (250) 341-7126 cell

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd. Dry Cleaning • Laundry • Alterations Repair • Bachelor Service

Jean-Luc Cortat CertiďŹ ed Hellerwork Practitioner @ Renaissance Wellness Centre Box 185 / 505 – 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • 342-2535

Phone: 342-6610 • 507A - 7th Ave., Invermere

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Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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Dean Hubman

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“Serving the Columbia Valley�

RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

• Driveways • Parking Lots

CALL 250-341-5895 or 1-888-342-7284

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June 6, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Jason Pike

Excavating:

Owner/Operator

X Mini Excavator

(250)

X

Bobcat Services

X

Rockwalls

X

Landscaping

X

Hauling/Clean-Up

342-5277

Automotive Repairs

Excavator, Dump Truck and Grader Services

7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

OWNER/OPERATOR Ph: (250) 347-9225 Cell: (250) 342-1454 E-mail: t3479225@telus.net

Freight & Passenger Depot 4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0a1K5

TAYDEN CONTRACTING

Jason Schuck

Services:

Tel: (250) 272-0468 (250) 346-6811 Fax: (250) 346-6812

• Excavator • Dump Truck • Dozer

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

Box 25 Edgewater, BC V0A 1E0

Owner/Operator

Jacqueline Pinsonneault Director, International Recruitment

• Portable Screener • Screen On-site • Gravel, Topsoil, etc.

Suite 505, 7th Avenue Invermere, BC V0B 1A0 Office: 250.342.7555 Fax: 250.688.1399 jpinsonneault@aimprocurement.com www.aimprocurement.com

Connecting our clients to a world of workers.

jschuck@xplornet.com

D&D POOLS and SPAS

Bellows Forge & Iron Works

Commercial and Residential Installation - Maintenance - Repairs

Ornamental steel Hand forged home accents Welding and mobile services

Duane Huether

250-341-POOL (7665)

Darren Ross

250-341-SPAS (7727)

8931 Hwy 93/95 RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

342-5419

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We aren’t the cheapest, JUST THE BEST!

Custom Home Design Specializing in Single Family Homes, Multi-Residential and Additions, Drafting Services.

Contact: Paul Aubrecht Invermere (250) 342-0482 Calgary (403) 874-0483

Need Blinds?

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window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

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• Carpets dry in about 1 hour!

• 100% guaranteed!

• Low Moisture • No Steam • No Sticky Residue • Upholstery • Area Rugs • Wood & Tile Floors • Vehicle Interiors • Free Estimates See more online at www.heavensbest.ca

LAMBERT-KIPP PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy

The Driveway & Patching Specialists • Protective Coatings

DO YOU WANT YOUR DRIVEWAY PAVED? Call Now!

We also do concrete!

NO JOB TOO BIG, NO JOB TOO SMALL

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WE DO IT RIGHT! Over 24 Yrs. Experience Owner Operated Financing Available

Come in and browse our giftware

While we’re working in your neighbourhood

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Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Free Estimates

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June 6, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU SCRUBS

Radium Plumbing & Maintenance OPEN 24-7

Specializing in hot water tanks and large variety of plumbing repairs.

We install all Home Hardware plumbing products!

Will help you stay on top of your world.

Shizu E. M. Futa, Touch for Health Level 2

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347-9237

Cell: (250) 688-0572

WE ARE YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION FOR: โ ข Weekend Supplies โ ข House Checking โ ข Beverage Re-Stocking โ ข Kitchen Re-Stocking โ ข Clean-up โ ข Handyman Chores โ ข Complications โ ข Details

at Mustard Seed Health Foods, #103 Parkside Place, 901 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Saturdays

(250)

Professional Service Now Taking New Clients

Call Judy: (250) 341-1903

โ ข Complete sewer/drain repair โ ข Reasonable rates - Seniorsโ discount โ ข Speedy service - 7 days a week โ ข A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years โ ข Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357

Hi - Heat

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Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

Call today for your FREE Cleaning Consultation References Available

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Please phone (250) 342-2552 for an appointment.

Executive Housekeeping Service

Jeff Watson

Telephone: 342-3659

Serving the Valley for over 11 years โ ข #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump โ ข Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals โ ข Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (office)

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June 6, 2008

HERE TO SERVE YOU SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

• Topsoil • Sand • Gravel VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

WINDERMERE 342-6805

COLUMBIA VALLEY Hours:

Sunday, 12 noon – 10 p.m.

Monday – Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.

TAXI

250-342-5262 Serving Golden to Cranbrook, Banff and Lake Louise

Dunlop Contracting All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs

Bruce Dunlop Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

7 th Season

Wellness Homes • Gardening Services Elizabeth Shopland

Certified Horticulturist Nikken Independent Wellness Consultant

(250) 342-8978 • eshopland@telus.net www.nikken.com/homefrontessentials

PURPLE TURTLE CONTRACTING LTD. Offering an affordable solution for all your dangerous tree removal, pruning and planting.

Bus: (250) 342-6336 Fax: (250) 342-3578 Email: isr@telus.net Website: www.is-r.ca

Full Liability & Insurance WCB Certified Setting the standard in professional quality service

403 - 7th Avenue Invermere, BC

For a free estimate call 250-422-3323 Home Owners – reduce your threat to wildfire before wildfire season begins

Proudly serving the Columbia Valley’s residents for over 5 years.

Your Weekly Source for News and Events

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Specializing in ALL types of stone!

N E W S PA P E R

• Residential • Commercial • Jesse Vader – Ken Johnson Call:

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Dave Sutherland Sales Associate

#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue Invermere, BC www.columbiavalleypioneer.com email: upioneer@telus.net

SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Call 341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs.

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28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2008

The Green Zone

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist California’s “Seventeen-Mile Drive� is the address of arguably the best golf course in America. There are two private courses (Cypress Point and the Monterey Peninsula Country Club) and five public ones. Even though they cost an arm and a leg to play, the experience is worth it. “The Links at Spanish Bay� is a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. attempt at a Links-style golf course in North America. Some people question whether or not he got it right because of the set-up he created.

The course plays 6,422 yards from the gold tees with a slope rating of 137. If you cannot play “target-style� golf (that means hit where you aim!) don’t bother playing here. Eighty percent of the rough is an enviromentally-protected area of the Monterey Peninsula and deemed unplayable. That’s a lateral drop and a one-stroke penalty. Let’s say you miss every fairway. Let’s say there are four par 3s. That

means 14 fairways, 14 lateral drops and 14 strokes!

Now try to play to your handicap. Good luck!

Given that information, factor in the crappy spring here in Invermere, factor in that I’ve only played four times prior to this round, factor in this course is at sea level, and factor in that the wind is always blowing in off the ocean . . . and guess what?

I didn’t quite manage to break 100 on this course (102). Did I mention that 17 of the greens are at least two-tiered? Did I mention that they are like putting on glass? Did I mention I had 39 putts in my round?

The coolest feature of this course is the lone bagpipe player who walks from the first green back to the first teebox each day at 6 p.m. The sound of the music with the ocean pounding away in the background is something you need to see and hear.

With most holes playing along the ocean, there are countless spectacular views along the way.

The Links at Spanish Bay is not the best course in the area, but I’m glad I played it. That’s my opinion.

The Green Zone Quote of the Week is by Lee Trevino: “There is no such thing as a natural touch.

Touch is something you create by hitting millions of

Your Local

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Bernie Raven

Independently Owned and Operated

www.rockymtnrealty.com

Ed English

Jan Klimek

(250) 342-1195 janklimek@telus.net

(250) 342-1194 edenglish@telus.net

Main Street, Invermere

www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Independently Owned and Operated

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Mountain Creek Properties Ltd. Strata, Rental & Commercial Property Management

Phone (250) 345-4000 paul@rockymtnrealty.com

1022B - 7th Avenue Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 Office: (250) 342-6505 • Cell: (250) 342-7415 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

(250) 342-6505 INVERMERE

Invermere Office – 526B – 13th Street Fairmont Office – #4, Fairmont Village Mall PAUL ROGGEMAN (250) 341-5300

The ladies of the Windermere Golf Club are hopeful that the theme song of the year will not continue to be “Raindrops Are Falling On My Head,� but rather “In The Good Old Summertime!�

The season opened with 16 ladies braving cold, wind and mittens to play Team Count Your Putts. The winners were Sherry Avery, Sharyn Schmidt, Lorna Scott and Carol Stanford. Newcomer Donna Thompson won the 50/50 draw. Good beginning!

Week two was a Pin Round, and Lorna Scott and Pat Lynch claimed the honours of the day.

Week three, Pairs Low Net was shortened to a nine-hole competition due to rain and cold. Winners were declared to be: Pair 1 – Donna Edgar and Ruth Gordon; Pair 2 – Sherry Avery and Carol Stanford; Pair 3 – Ev Wolfe and Corinne Ruault.

Week four’s Pin Round was rained out, but the sun shone on week five as the ladies used their skills in Match Play against the Windermere Golf Course.

Winners were: 1st – Nora Efford; 2nd – Norma Piche; 3rd – Pauline Haltman; 4th – Carol Stanford; and tied for 5th – Raylene Orman and Ev Wolf.

The ladies are pleased to welcome new members Lynn Sholinder, Donna Thompson, Betty Hope and Laurissa Whitaker. Take care and happy swinging!

TEAMRAVEN.ca

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Fax (250) 345-4001

Windermere gals hit the greens

SEAN ROGGEMAN (250) 341-5445

sean@rockymtnrealty.com

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For professional management of your strata corporation or rental property, overseen by a Certiďƒžed Property ManagerÂŽ, please contact Bill Weissig CPMÂŽ, RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES. Our property managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualiďƒžcations and experience, please visit our web site at http://www.mountaincreek.ca.

Phone: 250-341-6003

Email: bweissig@mountaincreek.ca

Daniel Zurgilgen MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Inveremere, BC

www.maxwelldaniel.com

Cell: (250) 342-1612 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t

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EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

June 6, 2008

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

PIONEER party

The Pioneer hosted advertisers in the 2008 Columbia Valley Map Book, Radium Hot Springs Magazine, Columbia Valley Homes Magazine and Dining Guide at a party last week at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. From top left: Audrey Benson, left, and husband Barry Benson, right, owners of Rocky Mountain Realty, chat with Denise Meloche and Vic Scully of Statesman Resorts; Candyland owner Monique Burgoyne and Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence; beautiful food catered by Anne Riches; centre left – Alex Coo-

per and Michele McGrogan of The Pioneer visit with Katie Caldwell; graphic designer Will McKenzie and Sarah Turk of The Pioneer; bottom left, Dee Conklin, owner of Palliser Printing with Sandra Kelly, who writes all the articles for our special publications, and Susan Smith of Marble Canyon Developments; Kathy Degenhardt-Sutherland with Denise Austin of Bighorn Meadows, and Dave Sutherland of The Pioneer.

Photos by Brian Geis

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

June 6, 2008

P ioneer C lassifieds lost and found

garage sale

Storage

commercial for lease

house for sale

house for sale

Found: Gift Certificate for Portabella Restaurant. Call the Pioneer at 341-6299 to claim.

Annual Knights of Columbus Garage Sale. 712 - 12th. Ave. Catholic Church, Sat. June 7, 8:00am to 1:00 pm.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

Business space on 8th Avenue, next to The Pioneer, 342-6912.

This nicely furnished home offers 3 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood and tile flooring, awesome mountain and lake views. 2 minutes from Kinsmen Beach. A must see! $449,900.00, 1710 6th Avenue.

Open House Sat. 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

3 bdrm plus 1 bdrm suite.

Large lot on quiet street. Close to schools, single garage, $345,000.00, 342-7329.

Invermere, 1301 20th Street.

cheers and jeers JEERS: to whoever is stealing bikes from Edgewater. This weekend our 9-year-old’s new green CCM bike was stolen right out of our front yard. This is not the first incident this year in our little town as others have been stolen and taken apart.

Whoever is responsible for this act does not seem to realize the impact it has on a child and their family. This morning (Monday) our daughter looked out the front door to see if it had been returned in the middle of the night but of course, it hadn’t, which sent her into a new batch of tears. It breaks our hearts! So PLEASE, PLEASE whoever took it please return it. If you know who took it or where it is please be an honest person and get it back. Drop it off at the park, or the school or back where you took it from! We just need it back, as it is meant to be used for her younger siblings as well.

Please don’t destroy it. We won’t press charges if we get it back.

Thank you! Miranda Nichol. Call 347-6527 if you have any info.

CHEERS: to the people at Marble Canyon Developments for “babysitting” my dog while she was out adventuring, and to the Invermere Police Department for their quick response in helping me get my dog back.

JEERS: to the parents who let their children ride their skateboards without helmets.

If you can buy them boards, you can buy them helmets. You can’t replace your brain.

CHEERS: to the District of Invermere for the nice recycle packages to get us all started on saving our environment.

For rent or lease, commercial, street frontage in Radium. Call Wende at 342-6505.

4734 Kirk St, Radium, Sat. June 7th , 8:30 am. Household items.

No early birds

commercial for lease shared accomMOdation

Sat. June 7th & Sun. June 8th, 1725 15th Street, 9:00 am.

Absolutely no early birds!

1000 Sq. ft. shop/retail space. $940/month. Minimum 1 year lease, 342-3637.

Room to share in Radium. $600/ month includes everything. Call 341-5084.

Saturday, June 7th , 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. 21-925 Lakeview Meadows Glen, clothing, household, TVs, patio furniture.

Commercial space for lease in Radium. 1,600 sq ft, loading dock, $950/month, call 3417022.

1 bdrm furnished (bed/dresser), parking, laundry, kitchen use, mature person. Clean quiet mobile park, 341-8356.

Rain or shine. 1446-18th Street, Sat. June 7th . All day.

2700 sq. ft. building for rent in Canal Flats. 2 commercial spaces, laundromat, 2 apartments, $1,500.00/month, 341-1030.

suite for rent

Saturday, June 7th, 1721-10th Avenue, 9 am – 1:00 pm. Toys, tires, furniture, misc.

Moving Sale! House contents, 3 couches, 3 TVs/VCRs, dining room suite, china cabinet, beds galore and much more. June 6, 7, 8. 1640 Sinclair Avenue, Windermere, 9:00 am.

Radium: 4730 Kirk St. June 7th , 8:30 am. Chainsaw, compressor, motorbike, rototiller, snowblower, tools, irrigation parts, household items.

310 sq. ft. retail space. 200/ month, assume present lease.

Located Prestige Inn lobby, Radium. Call Sherry 347-9111.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. 1550 sq ft, elegant improvements, high-visibility location in Athalmer. Available June 15. $1,400/month includes property taxes, heat/cooling and utilities.

Call 341-1815 for details and to view.

birth announcement Jason, Jodi, and Reece Lawrick are pleased to announce the arrival of Cohen Joseph Lawrick. He was born on May 22, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. weighing 7 lbs, 7 oz. Proud grandparents are Glen and Debbie Casey of Invermere, Anne Lawrick of Red Deer, and Jim Lasko of Medicine Hat. Proud great grandmothers are Alice Irvine and Anne Casey of Cranbrook. And proud great, great grandmother, is Dorothy McCurrach of Saskatoon.

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Large 2 bdrm suite available June 11, completely renovated, new appliances, N/S, N/P. Call for viewing 347-6367.

Radium Rentals, furnished suites, $425.00, call 341-7022.

Westridge Estates, executive, recreational house, $875,000.00.

Unbelievable view of mountains and lake, 341-3985.

GOLFER’S DREAM, 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. on W.V. Golf Course. 4 bdrm, walk-out bungalow. Info sheet available. New reduced price! 342-9249.

Classified deadline Tuesday at Noon.

Call: 341-6299

Mountain and lake view home on acreage with own buoy in Columbia Lake, near Fairmont Hot Springs. See welist.com #34571. Call 345-6226.

1 min. to Columbia Lake Beach.

60’ x 120’ R-1/M-H property, just renovated, $199,900.00.

For details see listing #34636, welist.com, 250-688-7798.

Beautiful 1248 sq. ft. new home in Radium. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, jetted corner tub, double sinks. Open lay-out.

Full unfurnished basement, attached garage, $379,000.00 + GST, 250-688-3374.

suite for rent

house for rent 3 bdrm LAKEFRONT HOME – Indian Beach Estates, furnished, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces.

Available for long-term lease; $1500/month, (403)240-0167; dougjoan@telus.net

Downtown Radium Hot Springs, 2 bedroom, 2 bath deluxe ground-floor condo at the Pinewood available for non-smoking mature tenants with excellent references, no pets. Rent is $1,200 incl. utilities. Underground parking for one car. Call Eric Redeker at 342-5914 for further details.

condo for rent

Rocky Mountain Realty, Property Management Division 250-345-4000

Large 1 bdrm furnished condo in Radium. Includes linen & kitchen accessories, 2 Queen beds, large deck. Available long term, 250427-4997, 250-427-5986.

For Rent Radium

storage Boat, RV and Industrial Equipment Storage

house for sale

Fenced Compound

Spectacular home and shop, 4.3 acres, Windermere Creek/beach, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $759,000.00, 342-6354.

Boats and RV’s from $50/month

Call (250) 341-1395

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P ioneer C lassifieds condo for sale

acreages/lots for sale

misc for sale

vehicles for sale

Akiskinook front row (#132) condo for private sale by tender.

Call Al, 250-342-7035 or 403254-2337 for information.

Very affordable building lot in Canal Flats. Serviced, no building commitments, $85,000.00, 403217-1022

18 cu.ft. fridge, 3 years old, white, small dent in door, perfect working condition, $300.00, 342-5591.

mobile homes for sale

Lot 10 Windermere Loop Road Large 0.41 acre, Level, well in place, No building commitment, Beautiful mountain & golf course views. $289,000.00 + GST (250)342-3147 Worth Checking Out! “Life is good on the 18th hole.”

Aged, composted, horse manure for sale. Call Stoddart Creek Stables, 347-6473.

1996 ¾ ton Ford Cargo Van E250.

Interior outfitted with metal shelves and bins, roof racks.

Ideal service vehicle, $7,000.00 OBO, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

12’ x 68’ trailer. Must be moved.

No reasonable offer refused! Call 342-1322.

13 yr. old mobile w/4 yr old large addition. Mountain views, close to school & parks, 4 bdrm, sunken livingroom, jet tub, shed, 5 appliances. On its own lot, no pad rental. Escape the summer crowd, come live in Edgewater.

Asking $240,000.00, 347-6388.

1975, 2/3 bdrm mobile on beautiful large lot, deck, sheds, close to beach and golf course. $139,000.00, Canal Flats, 3495865.

acreages/lots for sale

wanted Wanted: Old swing set frame.

Call 342-0290.

misc for sale Top soil, screened, $160/dump truck load, unscreened, $100/ dump truck load, $50/pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 3420617.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 342-0617.

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 342-2802.

Last chance! No reasonable offer refused! Commercial bakery oven, commercial freezers, coolers, and other restaurant equipment, call 341-7022.

services

NATURAL LOG STRUCTURE For immediate delivery and installation.

887 sq.ft. on main with 375 sq. ft. potential for loft.

Buy as log package only or we will work with you to customize and build to completion.

Email: sandy2050@gmail.com or call 403-653-1821

MUST SELL! Cultured stone, 400 square feet and 100 linier feet of sil-stone, 250-345-6350.

Kenwood stereo system w/ stand. Includes receiver, 5 disc CD player, remote, and Polk audio, LS loud speaker system, central channel speaker, monitor and mini monitor speakers. $500.00 OBO, 342-9812.

High end natural quartzite for sale. Lot of colour and variety.

Call 250-426-8132.

1997 Ford Explorer XL, 4WD, fully loaded, auto, 5 passenger, new brakes/tires & battery, $4,500.00 OBO, 347-9534, 6881034 (cell).

Two 1999 Chev Astro Cargo Vans. A/C, interior outfitted with metal shelves & bins, roof racks.

Service vehicle, $9,000.00, 3425220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

2003 Ford F150 ½ ton Super Crew, Lariet. Loaded, asking $18,500.00, call 250-345-6350.

vehicles for sale

motorhome/rv for sale

2004 Nissan Murano SE, AWD, one owner, fully loaded, wellmaintained, $27,900.00. Call 342-5247.

9 ½ ft camper, 1990. Fridge, stove, toilet, $2,000.00 OBO, 688-0212.

motorhome/rv for sale 1991 Bigfoot Camper, 9.5”

1987 25’ Travelaire 5th wheel.

Hitch and bike rack included.

Well Maintained, $7,700.00.

Call 342-9482.

1985 26’ Royal Classic, hard side class C motorhome, Ford 460.

New brakes, recent tune-up, 120,000.00 km, 70% tires, new awning, new fridge, new toilet, upgraded furnace. Overall good condition, $12,000.00 OBO, 342-3773

fridge, stove, oven, space heater, hot water, shower, toilet.

Everything works, $6,000.00, 342-3201 Don.

27’ 5th Wheel for sale, 1994 Kit Sunchaser, fully loaded, $9,500.00 OBO, 688-0208.

services

1999 19’ Terry Trailer, sleeps 4, $9,500.00 OBO, 342-9055.

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time.

vehicles for sale

vehicles for sale .

motorcycles for sale

UGLY TRUCKS

UGLY TRUCKS

2002 Yamaha 1100 V Star. $7,000.00 OBO. Call 342-3159.

HEY WORKING MAN, WE FINANCE AND LEASE!!

GOT KIDS? SAY NO TO MINI VANS!!

NOT JUST “UGLY TRUCKS!!”

7853A

8061B

UGLY TRUCKS

vehicles for sale 1985 black 735I BMW. Loaded, excellent condition. Asking $6,500.00. Call 250-489-0872.

1988 Chev pick-up, 2 WD, 3 truck boxes, $2,500.00 OBO, 342-5220 (cell), 342-5105 (cell), 342-3838 (eves).

1991 GMC 4WD Crewcab, new 383 Stroker propane engine (less than 2500 km), 8’ box w/ airbags, comes w/canopy, good tires, $6,000.00 OBO, 342-2633.

1995 Dodge 4x4 ¾ ton P/U. Only 125,000 km, w/canopy, new tires. Great work truck, $6,500.00, 342-3201, Don. 1998 Mustang Cobra Convertible, 27,000.00 km.

Asking $28,000.00, call 250345-6350.

8037A

DL#30421

DL#30421

DL#30421

2006 E-250, MAXI LOADED $19,990 WHY BUY NEW???

2000 EXURSION 4X4 9 PASS, GAS, LOADED $15,900

‘03 GMC Envoy SLT LOADED, Su n Ro of MUST SEE! $16,900

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

1-888-333-UGLY (8459)

1-888-333-UGLY (8459)

1-888-333-UGLY (8459)

UGLY TRUCKS

UGLY TRUCKS

UGLY TRUCKS

NO BALLOONS NEEDED GREAT DEALS EVERYDAY!!

NO BALLOONS NEEDED, GREAT DEALS EVERYDAY!!

8087A

8054A

DL#30421

DL#30421

HOOK UP AND GO, READY TO TOW!!

8085A

DL#30421

2001 Super Crew 4X4, 5.4 L, MINT 106K $16,990

2005 F250 4X4 V8, AUT0, PW GRP L/B, $19,995

2002 F250 XLT 2WD 6.8L, AUTO, LOADED LOW K’S $15,990

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

316 Vanhorne St S CRANBROOK, BC

1-888-333-UGLY (8459)

1-888-333-UGLY (8459)

1-888-333-UGLY (8459)

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P ioneer C lassifieds services

services

CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

A.J. Siding/Eavestroughing your continuous eavestrough specialists. We do repairs, renovations, new constructions throughout the Invermere Valley. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00pm, 342-7177.

Warbrick Towing and Salvage. Free unwanted vehicle pick-up, year-round. 24 hour towing. Doug, 342-9514 or 342-5851. Wallace, 342-6294 or 688-5083.

Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 345-6365, fax 345-6348, or email bungalows@ shaw.ca

Copper City Amusement Park, Windermere, needs go-cart and bumper boat operators. Contact Trish or Alex, 341-7021.

FREE MOVIE RENTALS – F/T OR P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits and retention bonus. Please call Thora at 342-0057, or fax 3426583, email ghvinvermere@ hotmail.com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

SWIM FOR FREE… Poolside Café at Radium Hot Springs pools are looking for part-time and fulltime help. Competitive wages.

Call Hal 347-9376 or drop off resume at the café.

PETE’S WIFE, PAINTING Exterior – Interior. Small jobs.

Experience & tools. Quality that lasts. 688-0705 or 250-4201157. Cheryl A. Hudema. Clean, with drop sheets.

The Wildside Gift Shop is offering a job opportunity for a mature and enthusiastic person 4 – 5 days weekly in a beautiful and clean gift shop in Fairmont.

Experience is an asset, but not a necessity. Deliver resume to Wildside Gift shop, 5006 Frontage Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs BC. V0B 1L1. Att: Angela White or email awhite@ fairmontvillas.com

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 342-3569 Cleaner looking to do light housekeeping, weekly/biweekly or regular security checks. Please call Sue, 3426429 or 688-0347.

Bookkeeping Services, Simply Accounting, payroll remittances.

Call 345-2102.

Handyman Connection, for all your home needs, exterior painting, carpentry and yard work! Clean your house with a power wash. Call 342-1437 (cell).

NOTICE BLACKTOP NOW! No job too small

Driveways, Parking Lots & Driveway Sealing

1-888-670-0066 CALL

421-1482

Free Estimates!

Call Now!

Serving all the Kootenays

Compact Excavator Service.

Save your back, hire a hydraulic shovel for all your digging needs.

Spotted Horse Enterprises.

Harvey Harris, owner operator, 347-9108, 688-0272.

business for sale Invermere residential auto window tint and auto/boat detail shop for sale. Call 3425591.

CAREERS Licensed ECE staff required for Sonshine Childrens’ Centre.

Cheerful work environment, flexible hours, competitive wages. Contact Lisa, 341-6224.

Housekeeper wanted, fulltime position, excellent wages.

Contact Dwayne or Myrna at Motel Tyrol, Radium, 247-9402.

Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities.

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

business for sale

BUSINESS FOR SALE Well established lawn, irrigation and landscaping business for sale.

Equipment included.

For inquiry please call: 270-9091 or 345-6666

Trims and Treasures Esthetics Studio – is looking to expand it’s team of Professionals! We are looking for experienced, self-motivated, energetic, Stylist, Manicure & Pedicure Specialists. Email resume to info@trimsandtreasures.ca Housekeeper needed for Motel Bavaria. Permanent P/T with excellent starting wage and flexible hours. Call Shirley, 3479915 for interview.

Receptionist needed at SolSpa in Panorama June 25th to Sept.

2nd. Send resumes to SolSpa@ telus.net or call 342-3381.

Cleaner needed weekly for holiday rental home in Edgewater. Contact by email, dlherbs@telus.net or call 3423381.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTOR needed for 2 children age 10. To teach intro tennis and/or martial arts. Family in Invermere from mid-July until late August.

Please call 403-303-2584 in Calgary or email rpamintuan@ centuryservices.com Part-time taxi cab driver needed for Invermere. Must have class 4 restricted drivers license (minimum). $12/hour plus tips, 342-5262.

Local Electrical Contractor requires Journeyman Electrician.

Wage $36 - $40/hour, benefit package, service van. Send resume to 1-866-673-5175.

FREE GOLF! GREAT WAGES! Wanted: Experienced Cooks at Spur Valley Greens Golf Course.

Accommodation available, subsidized meals and bonus plan.

Call 347-9051, ask for Wilma.

vehicles for sale

We supply supplypart parts We and service and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

Experienced part/full-time tanden dump truck driver wanted. Must have Class 1 or 3 license. $25/hour DOE. Call 342-5654.

Child Care needed for 2 days/week, Thursday & Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm in Wilmer. Call 342-0366.

Vacation rental reservation agent, part-time. If you like helping people and have great coordination skills, you will love this job. Located in Radium Hot Springs. Contact David or Cecilia, 347-6900.

FIREPLACE INSTALLER, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Required by a large established local business. A full time career is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. A suitable candidate should have knowledge of B.C. Installation Codes as well as service and maintenance of fireplaces, however training may be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License.

Please fax or e-mail resumé with references to: Diamond Heating and Spas FAX: (250) 342-7103 Mail to: Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 Email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com

WANTED: WORLD CLASS JUGGLER, CONTORTIONIST AND CLAIRVOYANT As a Kicking Horse Coffee’s CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE/ADMIN TEAM LEADER you will possess this unique range of powers to deliver a level of service our customers have come to expect.

As our onsite Champion of Customer Experience, there will be no shortage of balls to juggle, backs to bend over and minds to read.

Guaranteed daily adventures will include: • Phone and email contact with distributors, commercial accounts and other Kicking Horse Coffee customers to provide service, sales guidance, prompt issue resolution and tracking; • Ongoing account management including set-up of new accounts and receivables of existing accounts; • Transportation and shipping logistics and coordination • Office management, communication and administrative support We are looking for an exceptional communicator who has been a concierge in a previous life, with the ability to multi task and prioritize on the fly to meet our changing customer needs.

Required work experience includes office administration, service, sales and account management. Technical abilities include: basic bookkeeping and accounting, writing and proof-reading, strong computer literacy with MS Office products; Quickbooks experience would be beneficial.

The ideal juggler/clairvoyant will have some post secondary education.

To apply, please email your application (we can’t read minds yet!) to jobs@kickinghorsecoffee. com or fax 250-342-4450. We will contact successful applicants.

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June 6, 2008

Smoking Water Coffee is smoking hot

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff Visitors to The Smoking Water Coffee Shop last Thursday evening will have noticed something new there – a live band, The Halfsacks, entertaining the crowd.

It’s just one of the many changes new owner and operating manager Stephanie Clovechok has for the Fairmont Hot Springs café.

“My biggest goal is to create a space where people have an outlet to express themselves,” she said. “I want to make a space for the community to gather and experience our culture.”

A native of Calgary, during her youth Stephanie spent many years in Fairmont. After visiting her parents here over Christmas last year, she decided to stay. In March she purchased the coffee shop, along with two silent partners, Susan Smith and Sandi Tourond.

Patrons of the restaurant will see more changes than just the entertainment on hand. Stephanie has also gone about changing the menu, emphasizing healthier foods like sandwiches and salads. “I’m very passionate about nutrition,” she said.

She added that 99 percent of the baking is done on site with fresh ingredients and with her love and care.

“While we’re making things with our hands, we’re putting our love in our food as well,” she said.

She also uses locally-grown food. All her

herbs are grown on site, the eggs are purchased from a farm in the valley, fruits and vegetables are grown in B.C., and the coffee is from Fratello, a Calgary-based company.

Stephanie said she has to be mindful of the tastes of long-time regulars who’ve been frequenting the Smoking Water for years.

“They add so much character to the coffee shop,” she said. “The regulars have been very supportive and open in their feedback as to whether things are good or bad.”

At the same time, she’s trying to get them to dabble into something new, such as trying a Caribbean squash soup instead of beef and barley soup.

Smoking Water’s staff is almost all brand new, with the exception of previous owner Angelina Haynes, who comes in twice a week and has helped Stephanie with the learning process.

Before moving back to the Columbia Valley, Stephanie practised holistic medicine in Calgary. She hopes to continue that at the Smoking Water and said she would like to provide iridology sessions, a form of alternative medicine that involves measuring someone’s health by looking into their eyes.

She also will host yoga classes as soon as she finds an instructor, and wants to host workshops with First Nation communities.

“I want to create a bridge to them so they can share their culture,” she said.

It all fits in with her aim of creating an environment for people to gather, relax, and enjoy great food and the mountains around them.

New owner Stephanie Clovechok whips up a fresh latte.

Photo by Alex Cooper

P ioneer C lassifieds Northstar Hardware • Part-time greenhouse help • Full-time self motivated in-store help

Competitive wages, benefit plan, submit resumes in person 410 - Borden St.

342-6226

&

Has openings for

Prep CookS Kitchen Help Apply in person at 5009 Hot Springs Road

(By Fairmont Vacation Villa Office)

or call (250) 345-6661 Fairmont Hot Springs

Do you hate your job?

Can’t stand your boss?

Are you tired of making average income?

Are you the cream of the crop?

Marble Canyon Development Co. is looking for some talented sales people. Why not make great money, enjoy life and have fun doing it.

Interested?

E-mail your resume to: richard@marblecanyon.ca or call Richard Nesbitt at 250-270-0241.

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School District # 6 International Student Program

“Homestays Needed” School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate International students for David Thompson Secondary School starting next September 2008 for a few weeks, months to a full school year. Host families provide a private bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation assistance, high speed internet access and a friendly supportive, caring home environment.

Remuneration is paid for hosting a student.

We need your support now!

Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check.

If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377

RUNNING LIKE CRAZY – Seventy-seven runners took part in the first annual Crazy Soles Nipika Trail Race, setting off from Nipika Lodge last Saturday. “We wanted to introduce people to the trail runs on this side of the Rockies,” said Crazy Soles owner Beva Kirk. In the 10-km race, the winners were Sean Crooks, from the National Cross-Country Ski team, and Marilyn Taylor of Canmore. Phil Villeneuve of Canmore and Sabrina Harper of Canmore won the 22.5-km half-marathon. The 45-km marathon was taken by Malcolm Sargeant, and the three-km kids’ race was won

by Invermere resident Matthew Swallow, 8, and Tiara Livingston, 11, from Windermere. “We’ve had really great feedback,” Beva said. “Everyone is saying they’ll bring more people with them next year.”

Photo by Joe Lucas

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 35

June 6, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH

Good, or merely civil?

By Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs’ Church Recently I was listening to a CD presentation by U.S. professor of biblical theology Dr. Scott Hahn. In the talk, Dr. Hahn mentions asking his students if they believe they will get into heaven.

Often the students tell him they will because, for the most part, they live “good lives.” In this reply, we see a potential problem: subjectivity.

These students have compared their own behaviour to the behaviour of their peers in the society in which they were raised. This is a completely normal thing to do and it’s very difficult to overcome. But is it a valid comparison?

When we consider our words and attitudes today, are they truly good, or are they merely civil? How do they compare to the 10 commandments or the command of Jesus to, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind”? (Matthew 22:37.)

Considering our actions in the light of these verses, we need to ask ourselves if we truly live the commandments or just pay lip service to them.

Let’s see, shall we?

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.” (Exodus 20:2-3.)

Do I live this commandment or do I put other things or people before God? Work, money and leisure activities: in my life, is God above all of these?

“You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.” (Exodus 20:4-5.)

This commandment warns us against idolatry. Do we worship God alone, or have we substituted another god for Him? What is our attitude toward money, work, sex, drugs and leisure?

“You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God.” (Exodus 20:7.)

Do we even know what this command means? It condemns not only swearing and profanity but also any use of God’s name that isn’t praising Him. I hear, “Oh God,” used as an exclamation of joy or surprise all the time. I wonder if people realize that they are often breaking the third commandment by using God’s name irrelevantly.

“Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy.”

(Exodus 20:8.)

Sunday shopping is legal – and convenient, too.

But do we take a day each week to rest?

Also, do we spend time in church joyfully or grudgingly? We spend hours a day doing our jobs without complaint. Then on Sunday, what do we say?

“What do you mean, I should spend an hour or two in church? I’ve worked hard all week! I want to sleep in and spend time with my family.”

Good, but think for a moment: aren’t you also a child of God the Father, and a brother or sister of Jesus the Christ in the Holy Spirit?

Let us always strive to put God first in our life.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church June 8th: 10:30 a.m.Worship and life instruction “Kangaroo Court” with Pastor Jared.

Summrt Sunday School, pre school - age 7, during morning service.

7 p m “Sing and Celebrate” at L.W.A.C. For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Jared Enns • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 Windermere Valley Shared Ministry June 8th: 8:30 a.m. Morning worship hosted by Outreach Committee at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. Morning worship hosted by the Outreach Committee at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Service Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Every Sunday 10 a.m.

7 p.m. Evening service the first and third Sunday of the month, Brisco Community Hall.

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater, Associate Pastor Linda and Mike Paradis • Prayer Centre, 4-7553-Main St. Radium • 347-9937 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Relief Society, Noon.

President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

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Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

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$519,000

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Our Favourite Gifts for your Favourite Dad SINGING IN THE RAIN–Early summer showers haven’t dampened this northern water thrush’s enthusiasm for life, as it is seen here singing its heart out.

Photo by Dave Sutherland

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June 6, 2008

Over 60 40 crewcabs in stock now!

2008 ROCKIES EDITION CREWCABS 4X4

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30,999

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Stk#12972/12848/12847/12836 MSRP $31,455 (Chev) $31,665 (GMC). Includes any/all factory and/or dealer rebates/discounts

2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LS EXTENDED MINI VAN

FINANCING available in lieu of rebates on most new vehicles – some up to 72 months

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