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August 1, 2008

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VALLEY NEWS Storm brewing in Canal Flats

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A meeting Monday night in Canal Flats became emotional, drawing both shouts and tears, during discussion of a controversial bylaw.

Bylaw 82, passed by Canal Flats council in May 2007, is such a sore point with residents that some people have formed the Canal Flats Community Group to take their concerns to council.

Members of the group faced off with council over the bylaw, which places requirements on design, storm water management, street lighting and roadworks, among other things.

Requiring the developers to pay for certain items has caused unnecessary financial hardship to developers, including owners who want to subdivide their property, say group members.

Pat Schwarz and her husband Greg Connery had already started construction of their small duplex development when Bylaw 82 was adopted.

At Monday’s meeting, Ms. Schwarz told council: “The changes have resulted in considerable financial hardship to the point where we may not ever be able to complete the development.”

She said that before construction began, thenChief Administrative Officer Bruce Woodbury provided a list of requirements.

Ms. Schwarz said that after Bylaw 82 was put in place, she spoke to the new Chief Administrative Officer Rob Sabine, “and everything on that list was out the window.”

Councillor Emile Morin told her that all developers have the option of applying for a variance if they need changes to the bylaw.

But Ms. Schwarz, who had tears in her eyes, said no one had made her aware of this option: “I am flabbergasted to the point of tears.”

Mayor Colin Campbell retorted: “These are things

that it seems to me a developer would understand. I would have thought a developer would realize the options out there.”

Bylaw 82 has had a stormy history since it was passed in May 2007. According to Councillor Ute Juras, the bylaw was passed because the Village had no prior requirements. “We realized that Bylaw 82 wasn’t perfect, but we just wanted to get something in place,” she said.

As soon as the bylaw was passed, just two months after council hired new Chief Administrative Officer Rob Sabine, council realized that community feeling was running high against the bylaw. Three public

“The only reason we participate in the Canal Flats Community Group is that we’re not being listened to.”

– Pat Schwarz meetings were held last summer to discuss it.

But the meetings failed to pacify the bylaw’s opponents. Residents came forward with formal complaints against the Village, and the Canal Flats Community Group was formed.

Council had other issues to deal with as well. Mayor John Tilley died last September and the consequent byelection saw Colin Cartwright take the position of mayor, while Emile Morin filled his place on council.

Meanwhile, Bruce Woodbury, who had resigned at the end of 2006, ran against Mr. Morin for the seat on council but was unsuccessful.

Although the group claims that it represents every resident, the main spokespersons include Bruce Woodbury, part-time residents Blake and Wendy Hiebert, realtor Barry Benson, business owner Karl Sterzer and Joan Beusse.

“We found that there were many people very frustrated with what was happening in the Village: development was stalled, it was very expensive to subdivide due to off-site works and services requirements, and the Village council was not listening to what people wanted,” explained Wendy Hiebert in an interview with The Pioneer. “We felt that we could start our own group where everyone could be heard.”

In January the group presented its concerns to council, including a perceived failure by council to follow Smart Growth principles, the financial impact of the infrastructure required by Bylaw 82, the delegation of authority within the Village, and the ownership of the Eagle’s Nest water system, currently on a Boil Water advisory.

Unsatisfied with council’s response, the group then wrote to the former Minister of Community Services Ida Chong in May of this year, stating that none of their submissions to council “has brought about any significant or meaningful dialogue or change.”

Now the group is circulating a survey to hear the opinion of residents. According to Ms. Schwarz, this chance to be heard is what is lacking from council.

“The only reason we participate in the Canal Flats Community Group is that we’re not being listened to,” she said. “Although I wrote to every council member, not one councillor ever contacted me and said, ‘Pat, it sounds like you have a problem. What can we do to help?’”

But Councillor Juras maintains that council members are accessible. “We are always available,” she said. “Just because we haven’t responded to a complaint doesn’t mean we’re not acting on it. We’re not up on a pedestal making decisions.”

In response to the public’s concerns, council has introduced “substantial” amendments to the bylaw, according to Mayor Cartwright. A public hearing will be held on August 27th at Civic Centre to review the proposed changes.

Homing pigeon has found new home

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff A homing pigeon that lost its way has found a home in the Columbia Valley.

Martha Christie, who lives at Larch Point on the lakeshore south of Invermere, spotted the bird in her yard over the weekend. After watching it for a couple of days, she gave it food and water and the pigeon decided to stick around.

Leanne Rutley, owner of the Feathered Gems Aviary in the North Okanagan that trains homing pigeons, said it likely lost its way during a race over the weekend, something that happens fairly often.

“It may have gotten caught up with another flock or just flown off on its own,” she said.

Homing pigeons are known for their innate ability to find their way back to their nests and mates. The longest races in British Columbia cover distances over 1,000 kilometres.

She added that racers don’t want pigeons back once they fly off on their own.

“I recommend feeding it,” she said. “It will either get the energy to fly back home, or you’ll end up with a pet pigeon.”

Mrs. Christie has called around to find out where the pigeon came from, to no avail. She did note that it has red and blue bands on its legs. If anyone has any information about a missing homing pigeon, please call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299.

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August 1, 2008

PERSPECTIVE

The upside of the downturn

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

Every cloud has a silver lining, and the recent downturn in the housing market is no exception.

There are now plenty of homes to choose from.

When we first moved here in 1996, there were four houses for sale in Invermere. We left our motel and met our real estate agent at 9 a.m., planning to spend the day with her. Instead we were back in our motel at 10:30 a.m., having seen everything available and nothing suitable.

Like everyone else who sets foot in the valley, I had my heart set on lakefront property and she rapidly disabused me of this notion, since the one lakefront home for sale was already long out of our price reach.

I was in a state of mild panic, since we had four children and nowhere to live, having already sold our previous home. Fortunately my husband convinced me he could add a couple of bedrooms in the basement of one house. Two kids slept on the floor for six weeks while he hammered and sawed and drywalled, and when the extra bedrooms were finished we lived there very happily for many years.

But driving around this week, I can’t help thinking of how much fun it would be to look for a house today, with so many choices on the market.

With so much competition, prices are bound to fall and potential buyers are in a good position to make some lowball offers. Much of the property for sale is going to sit there for a year or two; but there are still people who have to sell, because they have been transferred or for some other reason.

If you are prepared to put some sweat equity into your home, a lot of value and comfort can be achieved.

There are several places in Invermere that have been transformed from rundown shacks into charming small homes, thanks to their owners. Just remember there’s an ongoing labour shortage, so you will have to do it yourself. And if it’s a condo you want, you have hundreds of choices, ranging from entry-level to luxurious. I’m almost tempted to go house-hunting.

Historical Lens

ROAD FROM CALGARY – The original 94-kilometre road from the Castle Mountain turnoff to Radium Hot Springs, called the Banff-Windcermere Highway, was originally little more than a winding gravel road through the mountains, hazardous in summer and impassable in winter. This photograph shows the road running alongside the Vermilion River in Kootenay National Park, with the Hawk Range in the background. If you have any information about Photo A674, please email the Windermere Valley Museum at wvmuseum@cyberlink.bc.ca.

Mayor slammed for comment Dear Editor: Regarding the article announcing that the request by Stoneset had been withdrawn: I am writing in particular response to Mayor Shmigelsky’s comment: “but you also ask people to phone and find out why decisions are made. We don’t hold a town hall meeting every time something changes.”

This attitude towards the electors of the community is exactly the problem with the current council and staff. If the mayor has such a cavalier attitude, no wonder the staff is so unconcerned about the opinions of the public.The Vista Del Lago

development is not just another subdivision of a large lot. It will become the face of our community for most of our lifetimes.

We do have an interest in what is going on, and we should have an open opportunity to comment.

Since when did our representatives become so distant and callous that it is no longer their responsibility to seek our input?

Since when did it become our responsibility to “phone” them?

This is just another example of “the tail wagging the dog.”

Obviously, after all of the promises, the concept of “Smart Growth” has disappeared from the lexicon at the District. Clearly, those principles were simply

too much for the arrogant bunch that populate the District Office.

The mayor’s response is shameful! He should be embarrassed!

Council and staff had a clear choice with this matter. They could choose to do the right thing and insist that the developer have public information sessions and gather input. Alternatively they could choose to do the absolute minimum required by statute.

They made the choice to do the minimum.

It is childish and immature to blame the citizens for having a disappointing reaction.

Michael Meehan Invermere

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Windermere residents discuss incorporation for third time

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff A desire for change was in the air last week when more than 100 people filled the Windermere Community Hall for a public meeting to discuss local incorporation.

At the heart of the issue is that residents believe they lack control over what happens in their community.

“The talks began on street corners between neighbours, and they grew into discussions of who controls our own destiny,” said resident Rod Turnbull.

The meeting was an open forum to inform residents of the issues, and allow them to speak their minds. They were not required to give their names.

They were presented with three options: 1) Maintain the status quo as a part of Area F; 2) Incorporate as Windermere, or as the east side of Lake Windermere; 3) Amalgamate with Invermere in a larger, regional municipality.

Currently Windermere is part of Area F of the Regional District of the East Kootenay, and decisions affecting residents are made at the monthly board meetings in Cranbrook. The regional district covers the area from the Alberta border to the U.S. border to Spillimacheen to the Purcell mountains in the west, and includes representatives from other municipalities including Cranbrook, Fernie and Kimberley.

“The regional district is controlled by larger municipalities. They mandate what happens, not us in never-never land,” said Mr. Turnbull.

Incorporation would create a municipal governing body for Windermere. It would give residents more control of local issues, but would also increase costs.

The issues raised included lack of communication from the regional district, housing development, water and sewer systems, and road management.

Residents were divided over amalgamating with Invermere. One man received applause when he spoke out against amalgamation.

“Invermere is a mess,” he said. “I don’t want to get involved with them.”

However, Mike DuBois also received applause when he spoke in favour of amalgamation.

“We’re not competing against Invermere,” he said. “We’re going to Victoria and Ottawa for dollars.

Windermere by itself won’t get noticed.”

Resident Doug Anakin said he wanted to preserve the quality of life he has in Windermere.

“If Invermere had the same values, I would not mind joining with them,” he said. “Let’s go it alone first, then look into joining with them later.”

Residents also heard from Canal Flats councillor Tricia Doherty, who spoke about her community’s experience with incorporation since 2004.

She said it gave the community more local control and provided them access to more than $1 million in government grants. However, she warned that taxes would increase, saying her tax bill has gone up 26 percent since Canal Flats was incorporated.

“Your taxes will increase, I’m not going to lie about that, but you will also have an increase in services,” she said.

Talk of tax increases raised considerable murmur from the attendees. Several people at the meeting said that a study needs to be completed so the costs of the various options would be known.

Concerns were also raised about the level of trust between different groups such as permanent and seasonal residents, as well as among the various communities involved.

“There’s a belief that different people have different agendas,” said Mick Eldstrom, the former elected director for Area F. This isn’t the first time Windermere has looked into incorporation. Studies were conducted in 1994 and 2000, but both times the issue was dropped.

Mr. Eldstrom, who was part of the committees that studied incorporation twice previously, said people were apathetic towards it the last time, which caused discussions to fall apart.

“There is more interest today than in the past,” he said. “The issues weren’t big enough at the time, but now most of them have gotten bigger. Can those issues carry the agenda?” he asked.

At the meeting’s conclusion, 80 people signed a petition asking for a study to be done on the matter of incorporation.

Area F director Lillian Rose, who attended the meeting but was not allowed to speak, said afterwards she was glad the meeting was so well attended.

“I’m not sure how quickly the matter will get to the board of the regional district but hopefully it will be soon,” she said.

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Two accidental deaths last weekend Submitted by RCMP Staff-Sergeant Doug Pack Columbia Valley Detachment The RCMP responded to 101 new calls this week.

Over the past weekend, there were two sudden deaths reported to the Columbia Valley Detachment, as well as several noise, liquor and traffic related complaints.

Accident claims Fort McMurray man On July 27th at 5:15 p.m., the Invermere and District Hospital contacted the RCMP to report that they had a 61-year-old male brought in by the B.C. Ambulance Service, who was pronounced dead on arrival. The RCMP and Coroner attended and immediately began their investigation which took them to the scene in Radium Hot Springs as well. The deceased was identified to police by his wife as Leonard Morley from Fort McMurray, Alberta. The RCMP and the coroner learned Mr. and Mrs. Morley were unloading their fifth wheel trailer but were having problems with a “sticky hitch release.” Mr. Morley pulled on the release and the trailer rolled off the hitch, dropping into the truck box. But Mr. Morley’s head was struck by the arm of the hitch and he was caught between the truck box and trailer. He suffered immediate and irreparable head injuries, which caused his death. Foul play is not suspected in this case. The RCMP and the Coroner’s

Service would like to extend their condolences to the Morley family and friends.

Windermere woman’s death investigated On July 26th at about 10:15 p.m., RCMP and the Coroner’s Service were called to a residence in Windermere. A man called after returning home and finding his common-law wife lying on the couch.

When his efforts to wake her failed, he immediately called 911 and began resuscitation efforts. The woman was identified to police as Amber Dawn Schmidt, age 29, of Windermere. The B.C. Ambulance also tried, unsuccessfully, to resuscitate Ms. Schmidt en route to the Invermere Hospital. It is believed that Ms. Schmidt had been taking prescription pain medications. However, until the B.C. Coroner’s Service and RCMP investigation is complete, the cause of death cannot be determined. At this time there is no evidence to suggest this is anything other than an accidental death.

The RCMP and Coroner wish to extend their condolences to Ms. Schmidt’s family and friends.

Hit-and-run reported On July 22nd, the RCMP received a complaint from a caller who had witnessed a hit and run at the Farside Inn in Fairmont Hot Springs. The police arrived and were shown the area and vehicles involved.

Witnesses told police that a blue Ford Ranger backed into a “duel axle” truck and left the scene. The RCMP then went to where the vehicles were parked on Hotsprings Road.

As the investigator spoke with the driver of the 1996 Ford Ranger, he learned that the driver went to the Farside Inn to pick up some food. The driver, a 48-year-old female from Fairmont, told the police that she was backing up and spilled some gravy. When she went to pick it up, she backed into the other truck.

The other vehicle was a 2000 Chevy Pickup driven by a 59-year-old male Fairmont resident. He told police that he saw the blue Ford back into his truck and leave. He followed the truck so he could get the insurance information. The female driver produced a expired driver’s licence. She was issued a provincial violation ticket for No Driver’s Licence and Reverse while Unsafe.

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Thank you, everyone for Gord Steel’s tribute Dear Editor: I consider myself a collector of a sort, but not of beautiful things per se, but of “beautiful people.” You know the kind I am talking about, so beautiful inside that it pours out through their smiles, their eyes, their laughter and their words.

I intentionally surround myself with “beautiful people” in my life, the kind of people who grace your presence and you feel happier, brighter, lifted somehow, even after you parted ways.

Gord Steel was certainly this kind of person.

Having grown up in Invermere, Gord’s wife Leanna and I became fast friends in high school. I moved away after grad for 19 years to return home with my husband and family four and a half years ago. Leanna and I managed to stay connected through the years and she remains in my “beautiful people” collection to this day.

When we met Gord it seemed he fit so well with Leanna and the girls, we liked him immediately, striking up a friendship that felt so comfortable like we had known each other for years. We got together when we could, not as often as we should have, as life goes round and round.

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As we parted company and said our goodnights, Gord smiled and reminded us of how important we were to them.

He took a moment to say something special from the heart and with a big hug it was goodbye.

On Saturday, July 27th my husband and I attended the celebration of his life. I stood in the room absolutely packed full of family and friends. Some spoke, some sang, giving testament to the man Gord was, giving, caring, genuine, good, loving, funny, friendly – a man who will be missed, a truly beautiful person. We all laughed at times and cried at some, too. I was so touched as I listened to these people share their memories of Gord and how they cared for him. I looked around and saw that Gord was a collector too – as I was surrounded by not just a room full, but a hall full of “beautiful people.”

A special thank you to all of those people who attended and to those of you who could not be there, for all of your support and love for Leanna and her family. She would like you to know how very much you are all appreciated and loved.

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By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff Phase one of the Vista Del Lago development in downtown Invermere has been approved. Stoneset Equities received the development permits from the District of Invermere on July 28th.

The permit was issued after Stoneset’s plans for Vista Del Lago were found to be compliant with all aspects of the development bylaw passed by district council in May 2007.

“The only thing they weren’t compliant on was the height, but the plans were totally compliant on everything else,” said District of Invermere planner Rory Hromadnik. “When they revised the plans to adjust the height they were good to go.” Stoneset applied for, but then withdrew, an application to add two extra metres of height.

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Stoneset expects permits for phases two and three, which include 86 condominiums and nine commercial retail units, will be released soon and hopes to begin construction in the spring of 2009.

When complete, Vista Del Lago will include the hotel and conference centre, plus 570 condominiums, and 45,000 square feet of commercial space.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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Visit sculptor Pat Luders in her studio at Dutch Creek on Sunday, August 3rd. For more, see Page 13.

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Artist Studio Tour. Visit 6 Studios, featuring over 30 local artists. Sunday August 3.

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Five Girls and a Guy: Art Show • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Lonica D’Camacho, Lucie Bause, Deb Ede, Val MacPhee, Kelly McAteer & Will Green.

Artist Opening on Wednesday August 6 at 7 pm. Show dates: August 5 – 17.

What does ART Workshop for Kids & Adults • Pynelogs Cultural Centre mean to you? Summer Planet Artz, Painting, Jewelry Making, Raku. Call 342-4423.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

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Rob Cordry of The Daily Show plays Ron Fox, the overzealous government agent who believes he’s uncovered a nefarious plot involving North Korea and Al-Qaeda and is intent on capturing the duo. Cordry is hilarious in his role and steals every scene he’s in.

Escape From Guantanamo continues the send-up of racial stereotypes of the original but this time the focus is on racial profiling in the War on Terror.

Harold, of Korean descent, and Kumar, who is Indian, are both as American as anyone, yet their ethnicity carries with them certain stereotypes that are played for laughs the whole way.

As with most sequels, Escape From Guantanamo isn’t quite as good as the first one. There were some scenes that were so terribly juvenile that I cringed, even while I laughed. (Note: The movie is not for children or people who disapprove of recreational drug use.)

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Mary Lou Delesalle of Dave’s states, “I haven’t been this excited about a book in years!”

The books are available to purchase from Dave’s Book Bar, All Things Beautiful, The Monkey’s Uncle, Pynelogs and Kootenay Coffee Works. Dave’s Book Bar is hosting a book signing on Friday, August 8 between 1 and 3 p.m. The author and books will also be available at the Invermere Farmer’s Market on August 16th and 23rd.

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MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS be a talent show, later listen to live music by Five Alarm Funk from Vancouver. For info: 250-341-4194.

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

Toby Theatre • 8 p.m. August 1-5: Kung Fu Panda • 8 p.m. August 6-12: Hancock • Closed Sundays

Saturday, August 2nd:

Tuesday, August 5th: • 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Friday: Junior Naturalist Program for kids at Kootenay National Park. Cost is $5 per child. Meet at the Redstreak Campground. Register at the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre or call 250-347-6525.

• 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Scrappy-Do’s Children’s Scrapbooking Class, 8 to 12 years old. Space is limited so reserve your spot. To find out about more classes visit Scrappy-Do’s in downtown Invermere or call 250-342-7238

Wednesday, August 6th:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers’ Market open in downtown Invermere every Saturday.

• 9:30 a.m.-noon: Flag Football for all ages, every Saturday at the Bighorn field behind the old high school.

• Kimberley Summer Theatre on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Live musical theatre. For info: Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, 250-427-3666.

• 11 a.m.: Non-motorized Day on the lake. Bring out all your non-motorized vessels. For more info contact the Lake Windermere Project at 250-3416898 or email hwhc@wildsight.ca.

Sunday, August 3rd: • Columbia Valley Arts Tour: Showcasing local artists in creative settings. Includes Pauline Newhouse, Cathy Dalrymple, Alice Hale, Pat Luders, Cam Berry and Lynne Grillmair. Finishes with cocktail reception at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. For info and advance tickets: Columbia Valley Arts Council, 250-342-4423. Tickets $20 each.

• Sweatshop Union (Hip Hop) at Bud’s Bar and Lounge located in downtown Invermere.

Monday, August 4th: • Fred Eaglesmith in concert at Pynelogs, sponsored

by On Top Productions. First performance is sold out; second performance at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 each: call 250-342-5873 or 250-342-7108.

Saturday, August 2nd- Monday, August 4th: • Summer Fiesta at Panorama Mountain Village.

Games, magic shows and entertainers. August 3rd will

• 10 a.m.: Every Wednesday, The Red Hat-Foxy Red Bonnets of Invermere meet at Tim Hortons for coffee. For info: call Denise at 250-688-0198.

Thursday, August 7th: • 6:15 p.m.: Crazy Soles group trail runs, meet at the store near the crossroads. All abilities welcome, free.

• 7-9:30 p.m.: Every Thursday: Block Parties in Radium. Everyone welcome to enjoy street music, and the company of friends and neighbors on Main Street West, in the Village of Radium Hot Springs.

• 11 am: Every Thursday. Glass blowing demonstrations at Bavin Glass at 4884A Athalmer Highway, Invermere. For info: 250-342-6816.

Friday, August 8th: • Every Friday evening, shop late in downtown Invermere. A total of 18 businesses will be open until 8 p.m. on Friday evenings.

Saturday, August 9th: • 13th Annual Loop the Lake, sponsored by the Invermere Rotary Club. Includes 10-km, halfmarathon, full marathon and ultra-marathon. A fun event for the whole family! Register at www. loopthelake.com.

• 32nd Annual Lakeside Event, hang-gliding and paragliding splash landing contest, James Chabot Provincial Park. Visit www.flyingmax.com.

• 8 p.m.: UFC 87 St-Pierre vs Fitch. At Copper City Saloon and Bud’s Bar and Lounge, both in downtown Invermere.

Saturday, August 9th-Sunday, August 10th: • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Water Wonders Workshop for the whole family at James Chabot Provincial Park.

Contact the Lake Windermere Project at 250341-6898 or email hwhc@wildsight.ca for more information.

Sunday, August 10th-Saturday, August 16th: • Trans Rockies Challenge Bike Race from Panorama to Fernie. Visit www.transrockies.com for more information.

Tuesday, August 12th: 8 p.m.: Bud’s Bar and Lounge in downtown Invermere is hosting Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night with Cedric Newman from Toronto.

Saturday, August 16th: • Kootenay Savings Credit Union, the Windermere Ladies’ Health Care Auxiliary, Copper Point Golf Course and East Kootenay Foundation are joining together to celebrate health care with its first annual golf tournament to be held at Copper Point Ridge Course.

All monies raised will be held in trust by the East Kootenay Foundation for Health for the Invermere & District Hospital. Sign up at Kootenay Savings Credit Union, or the Pro Shop at Copper Point.

• 5:30-9:30 p.m.: Scrappy Do’s Family Album scrapbooking class. Space is limited so reserve your spot. To find out about more classes visit ScrappyDo’s in downtown Invermere or call 250-342-7238.

Tuesday, August 19th-Friday, August 22nd: • 9:30 a.m. to noon: Children’s Choir Camp, Christ church Trinity, Invermere. For info: 250-342-6644.

Other: • Invermere Veterinary Hospital summer hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. until August 31st.

• Invermere Thrift Shop summer hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Sept. 30th.

• Windermere Valley Museum hours: Everyday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesdays: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering lower cost birth control methods, counselling, and access to doctors, at the Invermere Health Unit. For info 342-2362.

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Sculptor Pat Luders opens home for Tour of the Arts this weekend

By Eloise Berry Tour of the Arts This is your last chance to get passports for the 2008 Tour of the Arts.

This exciting tour highlights the art of Pat Luders, as well as 30 other artists.

Pat Luders has studied to be a sculptor and portraitist. Her artistic education has taken her on a journey that is physical, emotional and spiritual.

Pat and her husband Len have built a magnificent studio over three years amongst the pines and firs of Dutch Creek, just south of the Hoodoos.

This former nurse and her husband were able to accomplish 95 percent of the building by themselves and loved the process. First Pat built a scale model to be able to visualize the space required for large equipment needed for plaster, bronze, reclaimed wood, copper and

soapstone, all of which are used in her creative process.

Inside are vibrant colours that show off Pat’s artistic endeavours with sculpted heads and art nouveau tables.

Having been born and brought up in Claresholm and Camrose, Pat spent most of her life in Alberta until they moved here in 2000.

Back in Red Deer, Pat had enjoyed many years in home-care nursing, as well as looking after three children. She made a decision to study Visual Arts at Red Deer College and during her first year passed with honours by exploring a series of broad spectrum art courses. She found her niche in sculpture.

Pat was offered a travel study scholarship, which took her to New York and Washington galleries. She graduated with a diploma in Visual Arts, but for the next two years was invited

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One of Pat’s fascinations is with labyrinths, which was prompted by a visit to Chartres Cathedral in France.

The Luders’ very own labyrinth is 60 feet in diameter and has been arranged

by Pat over the years with hundreds of stones from Dutch Creek. She finds the labyrinth useful to meditate and problem-solve.

Sunday, August 3rd, is the first annual Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts. This highlight of the summer is a self-guided tour of six studios and gardens spread from Lillian Lake to Dutch Creek. The Columbia Valley Arts Council is very pleased to present 31 participating artists chosen by a juried process. The artists work in a variety of media, including wood, paints, glass,

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Tour of the Arts sites will be easy to find with a map highlighting each site.

The map is part of a $20 Passport that is your admission to each site. Travel at your leisure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with your Passport that will be stamped at each site.

Tour patrons and artists are invited to a reception at Pynelogs from 4-6 p.m. Passport holders who collect all six Tour stamps are eligible for a special draw prize, a Tinhorn Creek winery and golf package.

Passports are on sale at Pynelogs, Essentials, One Hour Photo, Bliss Hair & Esthetics, and Dave’s Book Bar in Invermere, Trims & Treasures Esthetics Studio in Fairmont, and N’Deco Interiors and the Information Centre in Radium. All proceeds support the programs of the arts council.

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Five girls and a guy Her brightly composed canvases often depict insects with rhythmic The new art exhibition patterned wings on Five Girls and a Guy runs at decorative and colourful Pynelogs Cultural Centre backgrounds. from August 4th to 18th Lucie Bause, although and features the creations primarily a painter, also of a skilled gentleman creates prints and mixednamed Will Green, along media work. Through her with a talented line-up of artistic creations she aims ladies, consisting of Lonica to communicate the power D’Camacho, Lucie Bause, of the natural world. As Deb Ede, Val MacPhee she is an artist who is and Kelly McAteer. inspired by discovery and Will Green is the perception, her creations only guy in this new tend to allow the audience exhibition, but his an opportunity to unique process of creating experience dierent and wooden sculptures should distinctive viewpoints. hopefully make up for the Deb Ede’s bright lack of testosterone in the and bold canvases are gallery. Upon receiving saturated with emotion a lathe in 2001, Will and personal connection, Painter Lucie Bause will show Waterfalls II. shifted his carpentry skills which in turn spark a to artistic talents, with natural relationship with a newfound passion for wood-turning on this tool. her viewers. An obsession with colour and line is what Will’s process of wood-turning now involves glueing allow Deb’s portrait paintings to be so unique. Her together hundreds of dierent wood pieces to create images seem to capture people, and it is for this reason multicoloured patterns. Then using the lathe he shapes that one of Deb’s portraits graces the cover of our 2008 these assemblages into smooth, mosaic vessels. calendar of events.

Lonica D’Camacho is an international artist who Valerie MacPhee is a water media artist who creates vibrant and imaginative canvases. Born into showed earlier this year in the Wings Over The Rockies a family of avant-garde art gallery owners, Lonica’s exhibition. Valerie is a painter whose innovative future was destined to be artistic. Her imagery blends approach to colour and media applications often allow the abstract and the surreal while using the sun, colour her works to become layered and multi-dimensional. and mystique of Mexico as inspiration. Pynelogs is To learn some of her innovative techniques in acrylic excited to unveil this artist in the valley, and proud to or the method of pouring watercolour, please join one demonstrate her many creations that deal with nature of Val’s workshops running this August. and the elements.

Please join us for an artist opening reception on Kelly McAteer is a painter who lives in Invermere Wednesday, August 5th, from 7-9 p.m. with her daughter Cedar and their dog Cody. Kelly is Drop into Pynelogs for a free calendar of events, an artist whose work you’ve probably seen circulating visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342in Fernie and also locally at the Blue Dog CafÊ. 4423.

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DIGGING IN THE DIRT – Tyler Powell, Annie Stetsko, Jacob White, Haley Kubian, and Mike Kubian dig for fossils as part of the Friends of the Library junior paleontology program. The program is held every Thursday afternoon at the Invermere Public Library. Instructor Nora Efford is watching from the background.

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Mary Root, left, and Larry Root, right, with daughter Tanis and grandson Read Fenton.

Mother and son graduate from university together

By Pioneer Staff Larry and Mary Root of Invermere are proud parents and grandparents.

Their daughter Tanis Fenton graduated with her Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the University of Calgary last week, along with her son Read Fenton, who was awarded his engineering degree.

Larry and Mary Root moved to Invermere in 1971 when Larry became administrator of the Invermere Hospital. His wife Mary was a nurse.

The couple raised three children here: Kevin, Tanis, and Ardis.

Kevin, who graduated from the local high school in 1973, has his Ph.D. in Geology.

Tanis graduated from David

Thompson Secondary School in 1974, took her bachelor’s degree in home economics from the University of Alberta and her master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Toronto before moving to Calgary, marrying Patrick Fenton and raising three children.

Her son Read is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming an engineer. Tanis’s second child Carol has completed three years of the health sciences program at the University of Calgary, and the youngest daughter Heather is attending the Alberta College of Art. And Larry’s and Mary’s third child, Ardis, who graduated from the local high school in 1978, is the vice-principal of a technical school in Montreal.

Congratulations to Tanis, Read and the rest of this accomplished family!

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Spruce up The Legion: buy an art print

By Pioneer Staff Funds from the sale of the art print called Olive Lake by Elizabeth Wiltzen are being gathered to refresh the exterior of the downtown Royal Canadian Legion building in Invermere.

The print is taken from an original oil painting which was commissioned by the Columbia Valley Pioneer to be used on the cover of the popular glossy tourist guide, the 2008 Columbia Valley Map Book.

The Artym Gallery, which carries the artist’s works, donates a portion of the sales of the art used on the cover of the Map Book to a local charity.

This year, the chosen recipient is the local Legion. Since the Map Book was published in March, $1,500 has been raised.

“The members are very happy with the idea of giving the building a new look,” said Legion President Pat Cope.

“This upgrade will give us a new image in the community.”

The building, used for many de-

Beloved by many veterans and others, the Legion building could use a facelift. cades, is the home for veterans, other local members, and visitors who enjoy dropping in for a drink or a meal. Open Tuesday to Saturday starting at 3 p.m., it’s located right next to Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy, across from the Field’s store

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She said a number of ideas have been discussed informally, including adding dormers to the two front doors, adding a covered walkway on the side of the building, and adding a deck to the

front of the building. And, of course, repainting the building, possibly with some different colours.

“We’re open to suggestions,” she said, adding that any donated materials of paint or building supplies – and volunteer labour – would be hugely appreciated.

In the meantime, you can support the Legion’s efforts by purchasing one of these beautiful giclee prints.

Artym Gallery owners Grey Bradatsch and Connie Artym are also frequent visitors to the Legion, so this project is dear to their hearts.

“Recently the interior was updated through volunteer help, but it can’t stop there“ said Legion member Grey.

A small print costs $450, of which $100 will go towards the Legion. A large print costs $1,200 of which $300 will go towards the Legion.

A copy of the print is hanging just inside the front door of the Artm Gallery, lcoated at 934-7th Avenue. Or you may call the gallery to order your print at 250-342-7566.

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On a sunny morning in July, Frank Kernick is up to his elbows in dirt.

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Valley GoGo Sisters thank the community Submitted by the Valley GoGo Sisters The Valley GoGo Sisters are delighted to report their fundraising efforts on behalf of the Stephen Lewis Foundation have been a resounding success.

All funds raised by the Valley GoGo Sisters go toward the campaign spearheaded by the Stephen Lewis Foundation to try and alleviate the hardships and suffering experienced by those in sub-Saharan Africa battling the scourge of HIV/AIDS, poverty, lack of education and supporting the Grandmothers who are the mainstay of families there.

Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets.

The lucky winners were: Christine Vidalin (the beautiful afghan handmade and donated by Vera Lucko); Sylvia McBride (the gift set from Kicking Horse Coffee) and Linda Madson (the hand painted cards donated by Victoria Page).

In addition, we were privileged to have been the recipients of the Lou Marr Collection of dolls which we are selling to further the cause of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. This, too, has been well supported.

Thank you to everyone visited our booth at Valley Appreciation Day, as well as to everyone who con-

tributed baking, sewn items, etc., for the sale. Special mention goes to: • Leona Larson, who donated two exquisite quilts for our Silent Auction.

• Plassmann Woodworks, for the elegant clock • Grace Allen, who gave us a print of her beautiful painting of Olive Lake • Joe Conroy, for painting of Lake Windermere • Kurt Reichel, who painted signs for our booth • Vera Lucko, for the Afghan raffled so successfully • Kicking Horse Coffee, for the gift box of coffee and grinder • Victoria Page, for the beautiful watercolor cards she has donated for us to sell • The late Lou Marr’s family, for the Cabbage Patch and Troll dolls they gave us Of course, without the ongoing interest and support from our local news media – The Valley Echo, The Pioneer and The Valley Peak – we would not be able to get our message across. We really appreciate the coverage you have given us.

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August 1, 2008

Slinging mud and beer at the White House

By Leah Shoemaker Pioneer Staff The first all-female mud-wrestling event at the White House Hotel in Windermere, an idea conceived by bartenders Roberta Hill and Heather Massie, was a big success.

Roberta said the original plan was to hold the wrestling inside, with a plastic sheet covering the dance floor.

The arena was instead set up outside, where Roberta guessed close to 300 people circled around the blue blow-up paddling pool. The decision to move outside was a smart one, considering any spectators within close range were splattered with mud and the ground around the pool was completely covered. The extremely messy mud was donated by Skandia Concrete Ltd for the event.

The competition was judged in an official “Roman Wrestling Rule” point system by Henry Bilodeau and Greg Height. Also refereeing the matches was Jay Regitnig, wearing his best bow tie. Dieter Webber was the official hoser, spraying off the girls when

they needed to clean up. The girls taunted each other and splashed mud in each other’s faces in the ring. It was all in good, clean fun and the crowd loved every moment.

The winner of the competition was Shara Schwab, who beat out Courtney Wilson in an intensely close match. Shara was then presented with a crown, cape and trophy donated by Jinx Framing. Shara also won $200 for the competition.

“It was a mud-pumping good time,” laughed Lindsay Johnston, spectator and Shara’s number one fan.

The mud wrestling could not have been such a success without the help of Phil and Maureen Cleland, who let the wrestling take place at the White House. Bartender Roberta Hill said another competition might be held before the summer is over. Also being discussed are “red-neck Olympics” including a big-hair contest and hubcap hurling.

Meanwhile, the White House is bringing in the Canadian Playboyz male exotic dancers on August 30th. The show starts at 9 p.m. There will be no mud involved.

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Mount Farnham named after famous Tiffany jewellery designer

By Dorothy Isted Special to The Pioneer As you leave Kootenay National Park and enter the Village of Radium, Farnham Peak is clearly visible on the western horizon.

Described as the shape of a molar or stubby tooth, it’s the highest peak in the Purcell Range and the 17th highest peak in B.C. The famous mountain was named in 1911 after George Paulding Farnham, who was a prominent member of the local mining community. From 1900 to 1920 he made many mining deals, including Starbird and Starke, and had mineral claims on Iron Cap Creek.

But most people aren’t aware that it was as a jewellery designer for the famous Tiffany’s in New York that Farnham made his mark on the world.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, a movie starring Audrey Hepburn, made the company’s name famous. But it was Farnham who originally helped to create an international stir for the company.

The artistic young man, who was born in 1859 in New York City, started his career as an apprentice to Tiffany’s chief designer, having achieved this post because his uncle was a vice-president of the company.

His talent and skill were quickly recognized and he became one of the company’s foremost designers.

He was named head of the jewellery department in 1891.

In the 19th century, European jewellers dominated the scene. This changed in 1889 at the first world fair in Paris, when Farnham won the gold medal for jewellery designs made from enamelled gold and jewels.

This book is available at the Invermere library.

Aside from jewellery, the artist also created silver cups and medallions, and was a sculptor and painter.

Farnham designed the famous horse racing trophy for the Belmont Memorial Challenge Cup. Farnham married Sally Welles James in 1896 in New York, giving her a diamond and ruby crescent that he created as a wedding gift.

Farnham and Sally had three children: son James Paulding Farnham, born in 1898; daughter Julia Paulding Farnham born in 1900; and John Paulding

Farnham born in 1907.

It was during an extended illness when she was confined to bed that Farnham gave her a lump of modelling clay to amuse herself with.

That was the beginning of an internationally acclaimed career for Sally as a sculptor in her own right.

Her most famous piece is the equestrian Simon Bolivar Monument in New York City’s Central Park.

According to records at the Windermere Valley Museum, Farnham purchased the Ptarmigan Mine in the hopes he could supply silver to “his” jewellery business in New York. Though local residents had the impression Farnham owned a jewellery company, he actually only owned stock in Tiffany’s.

When the Tiffany’s owner died in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany took over. Louis was the creator of the well-known Tiffany lamps, which are the colourful stained glass functional art pieces that grace many homes today.

However, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Farnham had many creative differences which quickly became personal.

Although Farnham designed 200 pieces for the Paris Fair in 1899, five years later he was allowed to design just one piece for the Saint Louis World’s Fair in 1904.

Farnham began selling his stock in the company and left it in 1908, after a 22-year career at Tiffany’s.

There wasn’t enough room for two artistic geniuses and it was obvious who had to go.

Sadly, references to Farnham’s artistic contributions were largely erased from the Tiffany archives.

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August 1, 2008 Continued from Page 24 After his resignation from Tiffany’s, Farnham moved west in 1912 and lived for a time in a hotel in Nevada. Although his life has been written about in several biographies, there is no mention of the time he spent in the Columbia Valley, other than a vague reference to him foraying north “to investigate mining opportunities.”

But the mining ventures placed a financial and emotional drain on the marriage. Sally was granted a divorce in 1915 on the grounds of desertion and became financially responsible for herself and her children.

Farnham moved in with a widow called Ida Stinson, who had four grown children, and moved to San Francisco.

He then spent years painting scenes of ancient ships, which were exhibited in art galleries in Washington D.C. and Boston in 1924. The paintings were well received, which must have been a relief to him as the art world had mostly forgotten his achievements in the field of decorative arts. His jewellery style had become eclipsed by the more geometric forms of art deco.

Farnham died in 1927 at the age of 68, leaving all his worldly goods to “my friend Ida Stinson.”

It is intriguing that in the valley he is known only

for landforms named in his honour.

Today, Canada’s top alpine ski racers train on Farnham Glacier. However, for a man who used nature as his inspiration, it is somehow fitting.

James McMahon of San Antonio, Texas, who recently visited the valley, is a great-grandson of Farnham.

While he was here, he donated a book entitled Tiffany’s Lost Genius, published in 2000, to the Invermere Public Library.

Anyone may borrow this book and learn more about George Paulding Farnham, the “lost genius” as well as viewing photographs of his stunning pieces of sculpture and jewellery.

Paulding Farnham with children James and Julia. On each side are some of the pieces he created for Tiffany.

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The Pen is Mightier Than the Hockey Stick: 2008 Creative Contest Winners Four years ago, the first annual David Thompson Secondary School Creative Contest was held.

Each year, the contest draws entries from students in Grades 8 to 12 who express themselves in poetry and fiction. Thank you to English teacher Robyn Oliver for conducting this year’s contest.

Congratulations to the winners, and keep writing! Published on these pages are the first place winner for the Short Story, and the first place Junior and Senior poetry winners.

Never Never will I say I love you, without picturing your face, or kiss a pair of lips, not wishing they were yours.

Never will someone’s gaze melt my heart like your eyes of ocean blue.

Poetry – Junior: 1st Place – Jayme Saunders, “What Would Happen?”

Honourable Mention – Alisha Trozzo, “Blue”

A hand will never touch me, without my longing for your embrace.

I will never feel as safe, as I did in your arms.

Never will I hold a hand without reaching for yours.

Poetry – Senior 1st Place – Kirby Burk, “Never” Honourable Mention – Shane Braund-Read, “Threshold” Honourable Mention – Sam Helmer, “Black Bean Blues” Honourable Mention – Brittany Taylor, “Deep, Blue”

Words will never sound as sweet, as they did escaping your lips.

No one can destroy my wall of insecurity, how you did when you told me I was beautiful.

My problems will never disappear, the way they did when you told me you loved me.

Short Story - Junior Honourable Mention – Karlie Banville, “Sapphire” Short Story- Senior 1st Place – Sam Helmer, “Asylum Anomalous” Honourable Mention – Kristopher Ede, “An Ice-Ridden Heart” Photography - Junior 1st Place – Alisha Trozzo, “Crossing the Blue Highway” Photography- Senior 1st Place – Kristopher Ede, “Winter Blue” 2nd Place – Shawna Tegart, “Watching a Thousand Sorrows” 3D Art - Junior 1st Place – Sophia Regitnig, “Untitled” 2nd Place – Cassidy Lynn Hanke,“Wilting Treasure” Honourable Mention – Caitlin McDermid, “Enchanted Waters” 3D Art- Senior 1st Place – Emma Milligen, “Hollow” 2nd Place – Caralyn Reisle, “Character Splatter” Drawing - Junior 1st Place – Cassidy Lynn Hanke, “Water Goddess” 2nd Place – Elisha Jimmy, “Bowser”

This photograph called Winter Blue was the winning entry from Kristopher Ede.

Kirby Burk, Grade 12

What would happen?

As my mind spins around me Teasing me for what I cannot see It really makes me wonder...

Who is everyone supposed to be?

Would no one get hurt?

If everyone were the same?

If everyone lived on the street Would it be normal?

To let people know they are leaders Not followers.

What would happen to the world if everyone was kind to each other...

Forgave each other... loved each other...

What would happen if no one was afraid to let people know what they thought?

Would they be free from pressure?

I wonder to myself when lying here in bed...

What would happen if everyone was loved?

Would that mean every heart left unbroken?

Would remain pure?

If everyone would be at peace Would it mean no war and hatred?

I wonder what it would be like if the world remained pure?

Would no one get killed or hurt day after day?

If everyone were to love and be loved?

If everyone were at peace?

If everyone lived on the street?

If no one hated?

I wonder what would happen if no one was afraid To show who they were?

Jayme Saunders, Grade 8

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August 1, 2008

Asylum, Anomalous

By Samantha Helmer “The subject is strange and unusual.” The doc’s thought they were being sneaky, yes they were, indeedy-sir! I glanced sideways out of the corner of my eye, careful not to move so they wouldn’t know I could hear them. They were clustered around the doorway, three of ’em, all with their white jackets and clipboards.

They were all hiding meatcleavers under their shirts, I was sure of it. That’s why I had to stay quiet. I knew they used them on some of the others, the ultra-resistant ones. Take Jimmy, for example. One day, he flew off his handlebars, yes he did. Said there was too many even numbers in here. Flipped out, started shrieking stripped himself of all his clothes and pissed all over. Nurses, floors, furniture, everything. The place stunk for days. As for me, a practising germ-a-phobe, I couldn’t sit down or touch anything for weeks afterward. Scrubbed meself red and raw as a lobster with twenty cases of Purell every night. No one knew what had provoked Jimmy. He hardly ever moved. “An active slob” they called him, I remember.

Meself, on the other hand, ended up in de-lovely Vorticilliano House for the Mentally Incapacitated three years and seventy-two minutes ago. Act Naturally was their motto. I found it strange and unusual. Then again, they found me strange and unusual. Touché, I must say. They found me – the authorities, I mean, not the mental institute – in the kitchen of the restaurant I used to work in: The Buckskinners Café. I had worked there from the tender age of fifteen. It all went downhill one day when I could no longer withstand the constant compliments from my dearly beloved coworkers, and I ended up shoving them violently into the oven and turned up the heat until they was as welldone as a turkey. But not as well-basted, I argued in court when they asked me what had prompted this.

They sentenced me to the Vorticilliano House after deeming me criminally insane. Do you know what “Vorticilliano” means? It means endless indigo void.

It means I’ll never get out of here. Not too sure what they mean about the indigo part, though.

I’m not all that bitter about it, actually. I don’t have to work. I don’t have to pay taxes or bills, take the

kids to school, clean out the cat’s litter box… I don’t have to do any of those little, menial, paisley things of everyday life. I call them paisley because I can do anything here, as long as it’s within limits. Currently, I am playing a game of chess with my dear friend, Wensles Clyde. We usually play croquet, but it’s winter and the ground frozen solid. We tried playing ice-croquet but it didn’t turn out that well, no it didn’t. I find it amusing, really. The only problem was that the chess set was consisted of all white pieces.

So, we had taken up the liberty of painting one set a neon, ultramarine blue. Ultramarine – that’s a step and a half above aquamarine. I never play with those pieces.

I find neon unnerving. I’ve named all my pieces. The Pawns are: Jedidiah, Hanif, Wesley, Sebastian, Crispin, Archibald, Hector and Sinhas. The Rooks: Benny and Joon. The Bishops: Rodriquez and Sheldon. The Horses: Roland and Hanz.

The Queen herself is named Dornöschen, but I call her Grusla. And the King is named Bob. Now that I’ve told you about my dirty little secrets, I’ll tell you about Wensles Clyde, here. He doesn’t say much. He speaks in sentences that only use alliteration. Today’s letter is “B”. “Ballooning Belgians belched blue boysenberries” is what he was currently telling me. I nodded and sipped my tea. It was too hot and I spit it back into the cup. I then grabbed the neon blue bishop, which I had annihilated off the board earlier, and used it to scratch my back from under my potato-sack. It chaffed from time to time and they wouldn’t give me any cornstarch for relief, because I might OD on it or choke. It was a safety hazard. Code Blue. The bishop was the best piece for scratching yerself. The little nub on the top made all the difference.

The rooks were too pointy on the top and ended up cutting me. I wouldn’t mind scratching myself with the King, but he’s always on the board. I finished my tea. It’s the two hundred and thirty-second cup I’ve had this year.

Two-hundred-and-thirty-two cups in fifty-three days. At the rate I’m going, I’ll have taken in more that ten pounds of brewed tea by the end of the year.

That’s more than the average Brit and American drink in one year COMBINED. This gives me a sense of accomplishment, and for that I am grateful, yes indeed, sir-ee-oo, indeedy-oh, m’dear.

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Announcement Dr. Lawrence Jewett would like to announce the addition of Dr. Ryan Cain as a partner to his practice. Dr. Jewett will continue to practice full-time.

Dr. Cain graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at UBC in 2003 and subsequently obtained his specialty from UBC in Otolaryngology in 2007. He has a special interest in the surgical management of head and neck cancer. He is accompanied by his wife, Laura, a pediatric physiotherapist, and their two daughters, Anna and Molly.

Dr. Jewett received his specialty in Otolaryngology in 1980 at UBC and received further training in Facial Plastic Surgery at Stanford University. He is currently the Chief of Staff at E.K. Regional Hospital and serves on the Executive Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Dr. Jewett is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at UBC. Dr. Jewett and Dr. Cain will continue to provide service not only to Cranbrook, but improved services to the communities of Creston, Fernie, Invermere, and Golden with the addition of regular monthly traveling clinics and minor surgery.

Please welcome Ryan A. Cain, M.D.,F.R.C.S.(C)

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August 1, 2008

He stole a church for the woman he loved

By Alex Cooper Pioneer Staff It’s a tale of daring and romance that seems straight out of a Hollywood movie.

A man was so willing to please his wife that he had her beloved church dismantled and shipped 200 kilometres by rail, wagon and barge, so she would be happy in their new home of Windermere.

The story of St. Peter’s Church, also known as The Stolen Church, is legendary in the Columbia Valley. It begins in 1887 when Reverend Henry Irwin, an Irish missionary known as Father Pat, set up the first Anglican ministry in the Kootenays. He built St. Peter’s church in the then-prosperous railway town of Donald, north of Golden, for a reported cost of less than $500. The church was consecrated on February 24, 1889 by Bishop Shillitoe.

Ten years later, the Canadian Pacific Railway decided to move the railway crossing to Revelstoke, and that spelled Donald’s doom.

One family that did not make the move was the Kimptons. Rufus and Celina got married in the church two days after it had been consecrated. They also had their sons baptized there and grew to love the church. Rufus was a prosperous storekeeper and when the CPR moved its business to Revelstoke, he decided to move his store to Windermere instead.

However, the church was slated to be moved to Revelstoke, since that’s where most of the congregation was headed.

Rufus, knowing how much his wife loved the church, had other plans. “Where I go, thou goest,” he was reported to have said.

While church officials at New Westminster Cathedral debated what to do with the church, Rufus Kimpton, along with several others, snuck off to Donald, dismantled the church and shipped it by rail and wagon to Golden and then by barge up the Columbia River to Windermere, where it was re-erected on a hillside overlooking the lake.

When they got to Windermere, they realized something was missing. The 600-pound silver-toned bell was nowhere to be found.

The bell had disappeared en route. A group of TOP: Celina Kimpton and her devoted husband Rufus; bottom: St. Peter’s Golden residents decided that if Mr. Kimpton and his friends could steal the church, then Church sometime afer it was moved to Windermere in 1900.

Photos courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society surely it wouldn’t hurt if they stole the bell.

After all their new church, St. Paul’s, didn’t have one.

The bell has stayed in Golden ever since, except for a few days in 1957 when a group of Windermere men went on a daring raid to bring the bell back to its original church.

But this time the Anglican Church decided that two wrongs did not make a right, and the bell was returned to Golden. St. Paul’s is sometimes referred to as The Church of the Stolen Bell.

Naturally the theft of something as large as a church did not go unnoticed. Church officials were outraged and sent letters demanding its return. The letters were ignored. A 2000 musical revue by local citizens, performed on the 100th anniversary of the theft, worded Celina’s reaction like this: “Rufus, I cannot understand the fuss – we built this church, we love this church and it belongs to us.”

Transporting the church didn’t come cheap. The cost was listed at $1,264.64, a substantial amount at the time. The congregation paid for it through donations and fundraising events including concerts, a dance and a masked ball. Celina Klimpton even opened an ice cream stand to help raise funds.

It wasn’t until August 27, 1908 that the church was re-consecrated on its new ground

by Bishop John Dart.

Over the years St. Peter’s Church played an important role in Windermere life. Church attendance has dwindled recently. However, the residents of Windermere still take care of the Stolen Church by mowing the lawns and making flower pots, and writing memorable notes for people to buy and support the church. The centre stained-glass window, titled “I am the light of the world” was dedicated in 1948 to Rufus and Celina Kimpton.

“A lot of neighbours who do not follow the church really take care of it,” said lay minister Irene Turner. “Everyone loves the little church in town.”

St. Peter’s contains some interesting artifacts. A common prayer book and two altar vases were donated by St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The brass cross on the altar was given to the church by the All Saints Guild of Rugby, England and the bible presented by the Theological College of Lichfield, England.

Evening services at St. Peter’s are held on Sundays of each long weekend, including August 3rd, at 7 p.m. It is also a popular spot for weddings.

“People love the idea of getting married in a stolen church,” said Dianna Hessel of the Christ Church Trinity.

This year is the the 100th anniversary of its re-consecration in Windermere and a memorial is being held on Sunday, August 31 at 7 p.m. to mark the occassion. A service will be held followed by a social on the lawn with refreshments.

August 1, 2008

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Radium day spa sold to local massage therapist

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Bare Hands Day Spa in Radium Hot Springs experiences a change of hands today, Friday, August 1st, as original owner Monita Gauvin passes the business to fellow massage therapist Jennifer Bartley.

The spa, located inside The Prestige hotel at the four-way stop sign, was started by Monita in April 2003.

Well-known in the valley, Monita has been working here since graduating from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Ontario in 1982.

Monita has since worked as a massage therapist at Panorama Mountain Village, Radium Hot Springs Lodge, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, RK Heliski, and Radium Hot Springs Pool, where she was based for 15 years.

“I’ve seen quite a dramatic change in the day-spa industry since I started,” Monita said. “Until 2002 B.C. always covered massage in the medical plan. Jennifer accepts a Bare Hands hat from Monita, right.

Photo by Sally Waddington It was discontinued in 2002 and that changed the business. It became more tourist-oriented and created industry for encouraging the massage field here. limitations with locals.”

“Massage wouldn’t be where it is in the tourism But on the positive side, according to Monita, “I industry without places like Fairmont Resort and the used to spend hours sitting in my office, waiting for a Radium Hot Springs Pool,” she said. client. Now we have a waiting list in summer.”

Today’s change of ownership comes at the end of a In fact, Monita is grateful to the local tourist

two-month handover from Monita to Jennifer.

After studying in Victoria at the Canadian Acupressure College, then at Calgary’s College of Holistic Health, Jennifer started work as a massage therapist at Pleiades Massage & Spa three years ago.

She has lived in the Columbia Valley on and off for 14 years, after graduating from school in Winnipeg.

Given Monita’s success with the business, Jennifer doesn’t intend to change much about Bare Hands.

“I will keep the business pretty much the same,” she said, “but I will focus on prenatal and infant massage. It’s something people should be more educated about it.”

And Jennifer is barely daunted by the task of taking over from Monita.

“Monita has been doing this for so long and she has made a good reputation for herself. It’s a little initimidating, but I’m up to it,” Jennifer said. “I’m young and I’m just going to get out there and make my own name.”

The day spa currently has four massage therapists.

They offer a range of services, such as hot-stone massage, body wraps, spa facials, hydrotherapy, pedicures, reflexology and Thai massage. There are three treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy room.

Bare Hands is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday by appointment. Call 250-3472121.

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Blizzards help kids From left, Jason Powers, Janine Sweetman, and Mike Richards of DQ with their favourite Blizzards.

Thursday, August 7th, is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Invermere.

All proceeds from the sale of Blizzards will go to the Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that supports 14 children’s hospitals including Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. Last year the Invermere store, on Laurier Street in Athalmer, raised $3,200 for the cause.

The store will open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Customers with big orders are encouraged to call or fax ahead with the size, flavour and number of blizzards, plus a pick-up time and a name.

Call 250-342-9933 or fax 250-342-9925.

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August 1, 2008

Learn how to wakeboard

By Mike DuBois Windermere Wakeboard basics include how to get up, the basic riding stance, and common problems.

To do a water start, get into a tight ball position. This means knees very bent and arms completely straight. Your heels should be right up against your bum, and your knees against your chest. Hold your arms straight, so that your elbows are outside your knees.

You are now facing the boat with the board perpendicular to the tow line. As you come up to the surface, the board will naturally straighten and point at the boat. Here are some common problems and solutions.

• Problem: As you come up, the board swings from side to side and is very hard to control.

• Solution: This is caused by the rider straightening their legs too soon. Stay crouched in the ball position until you are up and on top of the water, and then

stand.

• Problem: You get into a tug of war with the boat. There is excessive rope tension and the rider cannot hang on. This is common with stronger riders.

• Solution: Let your body roll forward with the pull. Do not lean back and do not straighten legs. Point your toes to give the board the right angle to come to the surface.

Basic Wakeboard Stance

Initially, try to stay right behind the boat. The two edges of your board are referred to as toe-side and heel-side. For a left foot forward rider, toe-side is the right side of the board and cutting on toe-side makes them move to the right. It is easier to ride and jump on heel-side.

• Problem: The rider cuts away from the boat on heel-side and can’t get back.

This is common for water skiers who are not comfortable standing sideways.

• Solution: Get your stance more upright and over the board, instead of behind the board. To do this, push down with your toes so that you have equal weight on your toes and heels. Instead of pointing your hips at the boat, point them sideways.

This weekend is historically the busiest boating weekend of the year. I encourage everyone to drive with care and be considerate of other boaters. Have a great long weekend!

The basic stance once you are up and riding, is straight arms and a tall upper body. To do this push your hips forward and hold your shoulders back. There should be equal weight on both feet and equal weight on your toes and heels. Your chest should be pointed more at the sky than the water.

One way to do this is to squeeze your lifejacket with your elbows. When you have the right body position you will end up with straight arms but the handle quite close to your hips. The wakeboard Windermere’s Boating Professionals grip is both hands palm down 250-342-8799 on the handle.

Boys win medals Michael Brush and Stephen Bagan of Invermere both picked up medals at last weekend’s B.C. Summer Games in Kelowna.

Michael, 15, won a gold medal in wakeboarding, and came fourth in waterski jumping. Stephen, 13, won silver in waterski jumping and came fourth in wakeboarding. Stephen set a personal best in the ski jump, reaching 55 feet. “I was so surprised when they told me I’d jumped that high,” Stephen said. “I’ve only jumped five or six times before. I beat lots of kids who do it every day.”

The next B.C. Summer Games will be held in Langley in 2010 and the boys are already planning to be there.

Congratulations, Michael and Stephen!

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Dance coach Colleen Wagner, centre, with Marlow Feldmann, left, and Kathy Townsend, right, travelled to Victora to compete in “Operation Track Shoes.”

Trip to Victoria was ‘highlight of my career’ Submitted by Colleen Wagner

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th, 2008 On August 7th, Blizzard Treat proceeds from participating locations will benefit your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital 350 Laurier, Invermere 250-342-9933 To find our more about how Dairy Queen supports Children’s Miracle Network, visit www.dq.com

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Believe in yourself and remember that anything is possible. Along with that comes the love and support from family and friends, helping you reach for your dreams and bring them closer to your heart!

For two young special-needs athletes who reside in Invermere, their dreams came to life at “Operation Track Shoes,” a sports festival for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. The event was held in Victoria from June 13th to 15th.

Accompanying them and cheering them on every step of the way was former Operation Track Shoes athlete Dorothy Redlin (from Mount Nelson Place), Betty Jean Feldmann, Glenda Townsend and me, their coach.

It was a trip of a lifetime. Special thanks to Rotary, Kinsmen and Lions Club of Invermere, Sue Crowley Photography, Marge and Morley MacCalder and to Eileen Madson Primary and J. Alfred Laird School for your support at our send-off assemblies. You were incredible! Also thanks to The Pioneer and the Valley Echo for your support.

The true spirit of the games shone through the athletes, especially Kathy and Marlow. The determination, courage and strength overtake any disability

that one is faced with, focusing on ability and not disability.

The cheers from the crowds echoed through the fields as each race began.

Fellow athletes, coaches and proud parents embraced each other at the finish line. Most often heard were the words, “I did it.”

We were all truly touched by our experience at Operation Track Shoes.

The friendships made showed the true meaning of sportsmanship: “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.”

One athlete fell during a race and the athlete running behind stopped to help him up (holding hands and finishing the race together). This was one of the many moments when I was brought to tears!

At last the girls got the opportunity to show their dances at a formal dinner.

They both shone as usual, and had so many marvel at their work! The party continued and so did the cheers. Overall it was a wonderful experience and the highlight of my career, a positive experience for all.

We are planning on taking a much bigger team next year, calling ourselves “The Dare to Dream Team.” If you know of anyone that would benefit from this, or anyone interested in sponsoring an athlete, contact me at 250-342-3371.

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August 1, 2008

Open House…

Continued from Page 6 . . .

Radium condos robbed On July 23rd, RCMP received a complaint of a theft that occurred sometime overnight in the parkade of the Pinewood Condos on Stanley Street, Radium.

Thieves gained entry to the parkade by either knowing the access code or by being let in by a resident of the condo. Thieves stole a bike seat, air mattress, women’s snowboard boots, bike pedals, Ipod docking station and an assortment of tools.

Radium Resort robbed On July 24th, RCMP received a complaint of a theft in the early morning of July 19th from the Palliser Room in Radium Resort. Thieves made off with approximately $800 in cash, $200 in gift certificates and an assortment of deodorant and hair-sprays from a wedding basket that had been left in the room. If you have information, call RCMP at 250-342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Cyclists warned to share the road The Columbia Valley Detachment has received reports of some not wanting to share the road with other motorists. First, to the bicyclists: While cycling can be fun, environmentally-friendly and a great way to exercise, it can be very dangerous if caution is abandoned. Cyclists are reminded to ensure they stay off the sidewalks, keep to the right of the travel portion of the roadway, ride with traffic – not against it, keep vigilant, see and be seen, and to let cars pass. Also, please wear a helmet. It is the law for everyone who rides a bike in B.C. For the motoring public, please keep an eye out for others who use the roadways. Be careful of other moving vehicles such as bicycles and scooters. Let’s be careful out there.

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Mr. Ervin, and his volunteer partners decided to do something about it. Instead of ticketing offenders, they are offering cyclists a coupon with discounts from Columbia Cycle, Home Hardware and Rob’s Bicycle Works, to be used towards the purchase of a bicycle helmet. Palliser Printing donated the coupons. For those who already have them, Mr. Ervin has teamed up with the Invermere A & W Restaurant and he has been provided some coupons for special consideration at that business. The Columbia Valley RCMP extends its thanks and appreciation to all involved. This initiative is yet another example of how the police and the community should work together.

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The Raft: that was then, this is now

The Raft Some things never change. For decades, a raft floating in Taynton’s Bay, just off Kinsmen Beach, has been popular among kids of all ages. The top photo, taken in 1928 – exactly 80 years ago – was provided by Jim Ashworth of Fairmont Hot Springs. The raft must have been closer to shore, since the water appears to be quite shallow. If you look closely, you can see the old David Thompson Memorial Fort in the background.

The bottom photo taken

by Leah Shoemaker of The Pioneer shows the brand new raft, complete with slide, that was purchased and installed this year by the District of Invermere for everyone’s enjoyment.

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The Green Zone: losing it and getting it back

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Have you ever stood over a putt and had absolutely no idea how hard or what line to hit the putt on?

Have you ever been 35 yards away from the green and had absolutely no idea how hard to swing your wedge to get it there?

Have you ever stood in the middle of the fairway and wondered if you had the right club?

Have you ever stood on the tee box and wondered what the heck you were doing there?

Have you ever thought you would rather be at work than playing golf?

If you have had any of these thoughts you’re a typical golfer. If you have had all of these thoughts on the same hole, you’re a hack just like me.

Very, very recently, I seem to have lost all conďŹ dence in my ability to play golf. This is a very

scary thing. After 35 years of playing, you would think some things are automatic or at least familiar territory on a golf course.

When everything becomes foreign and you contemplate taking up ďŹ shing, something is very wrong.

It starts on the greens where suddenly all your putts are short of the hole or pushed right or pulled left or pounded past the hole and no matter what you tell yourself, it happens again on the next hole.

You change your stance, you change your grip, you change your putter and nothing helps.

Putt, putt, putt, you feel like a little undersized train engine going uphill.

Then a club you normally hit 140 yards with only goes 120 on a regular basis.

You try swinging harder, and you know what happens if you do that. You top it, you hook it, you miss it completely or you line-drive it way past your target.

Now you have absolutely no idea what’s going on when you step to the tee.

You swing away with a hope and a prayer and watch in despair as neither hope nor prayer come through for you. You are hating every minute, wishing it would snow.

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I haven’t even mentioned the sand trap yet, but you know exactly what happens in there, don’t you?

So after ďŹ ve solid weeks of this happening to me, my game is in shambles, my conďŹ dence obliterated, my desire to golf a distant memory and I have a tee time booked with my buds.

I have the need to whine a little so they won’t want to take all my money and I tell them this sad tale while we wait on the ďŹ rst tee.

I ďŹ nish with the part about giving up the game and taking up ďŹ shing, when Rick says, “So how long have you been wearing your glasses when you golf?â€?

Can you believe something so simple? You golf way worse when you can actually see the ball!

Lose the glasses and I’M BACK. Steady Harold, 200 down the middle. Drives on the fairway. Unfortunately, still 2-3 putts on most greens. I will keep working on that. Sounds like way more fun than ďŹ shing.

Thanks for the tip, Rick Luyendyk. Never thought you knew so much about golf!

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August 1, 2008

Local photographer does justice to gorgeous back country scenery

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Local photographer Dani Tschudin has cameras in his blood. Born and raised in Basel, Switzerland, his father taught him to be constantly on the lookout for a great shot.

“My dad was an avid photographer in his spare time,” Dani said. “He had an eye for every little detail creation has to offer. Though I did not appreciate that as a kid, now I can see that I’m the spitting image of my dad, and every time I go out I see something to photograph.”

When he finished school, Dani dreamed of being a photographer. But there were no apprenticeships available in Switzerland at the time, so instead he studied to be a chef.

In 1975 he secured work as a chef in Hull, Quebec.

Only a year later, he realized he wasn’t suited to the east coast and flew to Vancouver.

“I knew immediately that out west was the place for me,” he said.

His path led to the Rockies soon after; Dani worked at Jasper Park Lodge, Monashee Lodge then Caribou Lodge before landing in Invermere in 1981.

It was the lake that first drew him here – Dani is an avid windsurfer – but meeting his now wife Cathy Tegart kept him here.

Their daughter Sarena was born in 1982; she has just recently moved to Calgary but Cathy’s son Shawn lives in Invermere. He is a woodworker and his wife, Leanne, owns Mercer & Company.

For the next six years Dani worked as a chef in the valley, first at Panorama, where he catered the 1985 Skiing World Cup. He co-owned Maggie’s in Windermere (now The Windy Café), then returned

to Panorama as Food and Beverage Manager. In 1988 he was one of the chefs for the Calgary Olympics.

“I was always interested in photography,” Dani said, “but in between everything else I didn’t have much time.”

Soon after, the family moved to Hood River, Oregon, to operate an Italian restaurant. It wasn’t a long stay, however, and in 1991 they returned to Canada as Dani managed the Nakusp Hot Springs.

“It was then that I got back into hiking and biking and, with that, photography again,” Dani said. “The Kootenays have such incredible alpine scenery that it is easy to come home with lots of great landscape shots.”

Family ties finally brought Dani and Cathy, now a freelance artist, back to the valley in 2006. Dani started work as the pool manager at Fairmont Hot Springs, now spending much of his spare time hiking and taking photographs.

“If I get in my truck, my camera is with me,” Dani said. “I love to go out and take photographs. Alpine landscapes are my absolute favourite. It’s the closest you can come to a perfect space.”

His most recent hike was through Yoho National Park in Alberta, but before that Dani photographed the Bugaboos – with spectacular results.

“This area has incredible beauty,” he said. “And to me a picture is still worth more than a thousand words. Alpine meadows in full bloom are hard to picture unless you’ve seen it. And so I love to capture

the moment for those who might not be able to ever see such a spectacular sight.”

It’s this passion for the area that Dani believes sets him apart from big-time photographers who might visit the area to take pictures.

“When I love something, it really comes across. I love photography and I love being in the mountains,” he said.

“As I hike, I’m always thinking about my next shot and when is the right light,” he continued. “I’m always on the prowl for the next great shot.”

Now Dani is hoping to be commissioned for portrait shots more frequently. “I’d love to shoot more children and personalities in their own environment,” he said, saying that photos in front of a black curtain can’t really capture someone’s individuality.

View Dani’s work at www.visualexposures.ca or call 250-341-5443.

Dani Tschudin of Fairmont Hot Springs hikes with the photo at the front of his mind.

Left: Dani approaching the Bugaboos, west of Spillimacheen.

Right: Dani’s photograph of mountain goats in the Bugaboos. Bottom: Dani’s photograph of a hairy marmot.

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August 1, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREER Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

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

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

NIGHT AUDITOR The successful candidate will possess customer service experience, excellent communication skills and strong organizational and computer skills. All applicants must have basic bookkeeping experience. This position requires night shifts.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of:

Skandia Concrete

Kootenay Paving

Kootenay Paving / Skandia Concrete a Division of Terus Construction Ltd. is searching for full time Concrete Mixer Truck Drivers to work out of our Invermere location. The successful candidates must possess a class 1 driver’s licence. Drivers must be willing to work days, evenings and weekends. Successful candidates must have a positive attitude, and a willingness to follow our environmental and safe work practices.

Kootenay Paving / Skandia Concrete offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan.

Please send your resume by fax to 250-342-3484

David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

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The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer has an immediate opening for an experienced

PROJECT ASSISTANT If you love making lists, we have a job for you. We need someone who is extremely detailed-oriented, has an eagle eye for spotting mistakes and likes nothing better than bringing order out of chaos.

You will support our six-person team in various ways, including editorial, advertising, graphic design and office management. You will also deal with the public and communicate with our valued advertisers in our expanding business, which includes our award-winning weekly newspaper plus our glossy tourist guides and magazines.

The key requirements for this position are organizational skills, accuracy, a sense of humour and an ability to work under pressure. Any combination of education and experience will be considered. Please read our paper online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com before applying to: Elinor Florence, Publisher Columbia Valley Pioneer Box 868 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Tel: (250) 341-6299 Fax: (250) 341-6229

In this role, key responsibilities include: • securing new and repeat accommodation/food and beverage business from corporate clientele • researching client needs and developing customized resort package solutions • participating in tradeshows and special projects.

Creativity is key, as is consistency and follow-through. The successful candidate will possess a strong track record of success in relationship-based sales, exceptional time management and problem-solving skills, a creative aptitude, and a mature, service-oriented approach to professional sales.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities. This position offers salary plus commission.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

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P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS ACCOUNTANT Busy property management company in Invermere, BC is seeking a professional and motivated accountant to join our team. Preference will be given to a CMA, CGA or CA, however, applicants with suitable training and experience will be considered. The position requires experience in all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable and the preparation of financial statements.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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 send resume with salary expectations to: LPeppard@mountaincreek.ca or fax to 250-342-2029 or mail to Box 249, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

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

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.

Accounts Payable Clerk Property management company in Invermere, BC is seeking an accounts payable clerk. The position requires experience in all aspects of accounts payable, with preference given to applicants with experience in the preparation of financial statements.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume with salary expectations to: LPeppard@mountaincreek.ca or fax to 250-342-2029 or mail to Box 249, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.

Attention Summer Students We have room on our team for some local area summer students! Part-time or Full-time work available working on general construction clean-up, unpacking furniture and fixtures etc. Shifts are generally MondayFriday days, some weekend work is possible. $17/hour.

Must be physically fit, able to take direction and work hard.

Please call 250-341-6241 ext.226 or email resume to ebennett@copperpoint.ca

It’s more than just a career; it’s your calling. Health care – the profession. It’s what you do. It’s who you are. You’re deeply committed to the health and well being of others. And as a professional, you deliver high quality health care services, day in and day out. Good job. You’ve answered your call.

Come to Cranbrook, BC and join our amazing team.

East Kootenay Addiction Services Society Youth Addiction Counsellor Position type: Permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) Location: Invermere, BC Job Summary: Youth Addiction Counsellor provides screening, assessment, treatment planning and individual, group and family counselling to youth affected by substance misuse. The Youth Addiction Counsellor also participates in the planning and delivering of youth treatment programs in the East Kootenay area; develops and delivers educational and prevention programs to youth, families, schools and other community groups; and provides outreach services to youth in non-traditional settings.

Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree in an appropriate discipline suitable for addictions work within the health care field • Experience and training working with individuals, groups, families, and high risk youth • Experience and training working with youth with concurrent disorder issues.

Salary: Commensurate with HEABC Paramedical Agreement, Social Worker I, Grid Level 8 Submit letter of application and resumé to:

SPOT THE DEALS Pioneer Classifieds

Dean Nicholson, Administrator East Kootenay Addiction Services Society 202, 1617 Baker Street Cranbrook, BC V1C 1B4 Fax: (250) 489-4344 Email: dnicholson@ekass.com Closing Date: August 22nd, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Only those short listed will receive a reply.

COMMUNITY DIALYSIS NURSES (casual positions) & CLINICAL PRACTISE EDUCATOR – RENAL PROGRAM (permanent part-time - 0.6 fte) East Kootenay Regional Hospital – Cranbrook, BC Qualifications: Community Dialysis Nurse - graduation from an approved school of nursing - two years of recent acute nursing experience and one year of renal nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and training - current practising registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) - current CPR certification at the Basic Cardiac Life Support level (within past two years) Clinical Practice Educator (in addition to above) - Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, advanced preparation in the clinical specialty, 3 years recent related experience in clinical area of expertise and 2 years form experience in adult teaching/ learning, curriculum development, teaching, providing in-service or staff development function or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca to KB-KB NBA-NUR-08-0063061or 63062 or submit a detailed resume, in confidence to: Human Resources Recruitment Services 813 – 10th Street Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 Phone: 250-365-4335 • Fax: 250-365-4344 E-mail: Barbara.morin@interiorhealth.ca

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 43

August 1, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS CAREER

COMMERCIAL SPACE

HOUSE FOR RENT

FOR RENT

1.4 acre commercial compound for lease

Canal Flats: 2 bdrm. unfurnished townhome at Jade Landing.

August 1 at $1,050 plus utilities. • Radium: 2 bdrm. unfurnished condo at Sable Ridge August 1 at $1,200 plus utilities • Radium: 1 bdrm. second floor at Pinewood 2, longterm at $1,100 incl. utilities.

• Invermere: 2 bdrm. Deluxe suite, furnished, longterm at $1,200 incl. and Luxurious 3 bdrm. upper floor suite at $1,800 incl.

Avail. Sept. 1. References required, non smoking and no pets.

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

Fenced Compound

CONTROLLER/COMPTROLLER

Rocky Mountain Realty, Property Management Division 250-342-5914 or look for daily updates on www.EricRedeker.com

Call (250) 341-1395

This position is responsible for the financial management of the Resort, encompassing hotel, spa, ski, golf, pools, RV, food and beverage, and airport operations.

Experience in the Hospitality Industry and an accounting designation is required.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

CAREER

supply We We supply part parts service andand service FORFOR ALL MOST MAKES of: OF: • MAKES snowmobiles • motorcycles • snowmobiles • quads • motorcycles • quads

The successful candidate will be responsible for forecasts, budgets, financial analysis, financial statements and assisting with escalated payroll issues for six companies. The organization has undergone numerous software changes in the past year, so a strong systems background is required. This position requires exceptional organizational and managerial skills.

Northstar Hardware Full-time Self-motivated In-store Help Competitive wages, benefit plan, submit resumes in person 410 - Borden St.

HOUSE FOR SALE

4770 Timber Ridge Road, Timber Ridge I • Timber Ridge I with beach and boat access/ 1 block • 2,500 sq. ft. bungalow, 5 bedroom, 2 bath and sauna • 2 bedroom granny suite with private entrance • Large corner lot • 52 ft insulated workshop/garage • New everything ,kitchen, windows, roof etc • Old classic stone fireplace and pool table games room, 2 newer wood burning fireplaces New reduced price of

$

795,000 FSBO

Directions – turn into Timber Ridge I and drive till the road ends. House on Right.

Call (250) 342-2422

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is a four-season recreational paradise located in the Rocky Mountains of Southeastern British Columbia. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004

342-6226

OBITUARY

In Loving Memory of Ronald William Cleverley

Born March 2, 1933 in London, Ontario. He passed away in Calgary, Alberta on June 15, 2008. There will be a celebration of Ron’s life at the Royal Canadian Legion in Invermere on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:00 pm.

MEMORIAM RICHARDSON In loving memory of Nancy, who left us much too soon, on August 3, 2002. You are forever in our hearts.

Love Always, Mom

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Lost digital camera in Invermere area or Lake Lillian. If found call 403-277-2918, or 403-8086657 (cell).

2nd Annual Barn Sale. Antiques and flea market, Friday, Aug. 1st 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday, Aug. 2nd , 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

North of Skookum Inn at log barn, Hwy 93/95.

CHEERS AND JEERS CHEERS to Karel and her staff at Pip’s Country Store for encouraging the young people not to litter.

Everything from antiques to zippers! Saturday, Aug. 2nd , 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. 600 4th Ave, Invermere.

CHEERS to Jason, Justin & Michael of Dairy Queen for your support in making our Church BBQ such a success. You are 3 SUPER young men. Pat

Huge variety! Cargo trailer, granite bar countertop, furniture, fridge, household items, etc. Friday, Aug. 1st , 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday, Aug. 2nd , 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. 8128 Duby Rd, Radium Resort Golf Course.

JEERS to those dumping garbage along Kootenay Road #3 by Crooked Tree. It is not going unnoticed.

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August 1, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS GARAGE SALE

STORAGE

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

Something for everyone, ½ way between Invermere & Radium, (look for signs at Stoddard Creek Rd.). Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. No early birds.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637

3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fully furnished & stocked. N/S, N/P, avail. Sept 1st , $1400.00 + util. Located in Windermere, Timber Ridge I, 403-287-9968.

1 bdrm condo in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium, available August 1st . Fully furnished with Penthouse furniture, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, all appliances, queen bed, flat screen tv, dvd, fireplace, full use of pool, hot tubs and clubhouse.

Heated underground parking w/storage. Private balcony, BBQ. Built in 2007, 3rd floor.

To view pictures go to www. ownerdirect.com unit #96922.

Long-term lease, $950/month + utilities. Call Karen 403-2836662.

Saturday, Aug.2nd, 8:30 am to noon, 7475 Rivercrest Road, Radium. A Bit of This and A Bit of That!

Estate & garage sale, Friday, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm. 4871 Windermere Road.

Moving sale, Friday, Aug. 1st & Saturday, Aug. 2nd. All day, everything must go! 1020 14th Street, Invermere.

Renovation garage sale. Genaire 4 burner stove, Kitchen Aid Whisper Quiet dishwashers, Sharp carousel 30” microwave, toilet, 5’ tub, no chips, brass shower door, towel bars, stainless steel double kitchen sink, 2 wall-mounted 24” porcelain sinks w/taps, like new, shower head assembly, variety of cabinets, oak doors, casings, baseboards, locks, electric furnace, 18” satellite dish, 4’ x 6’ skylight, 4’ ceiling fan w/4 lights, several light fixtures, 2 – 8 bulb light fixtures, 16’ overhead garage door. August 2nd & 3rd , 8:00 am – 11:00 am, 1777 Fort Point Close, 250-342-6421.

Friday, Aug 1st , 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Saturday, Aug. 2nd , 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Assorted good quality bedroom, livingroom furniture, oak dining table, cast iron outdoor patio fireplaces, various patio furniture, household items, assorted linens, new ladies’ clothing.

474 Lakeview Rd. Acreage Deer Ridge, off Athalmer Highway.

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE 1000 Sq. ft. shop/retail space. $940/month. Minimum 1 year lease, 250-342-3637.

1700 sq. ft. prime commercial building for rent in Canal Flats.

Subdividable, 2 to 3 slots, 1 café, laundromat, $700/month + util.

250-341-1030.

Commercial space for lease, 3300 sq. ft. High exposure and traffic, next to Home Hardware.

Build to suit. Call 341-5211.

Now accepting expressions of interest for commercial/retail/ office space in exceptional high traffic location in Athalmer. Call Steve, 250-341-1965 or email steve@stratumdevelopments. com

SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 room in newer home, close to D/T, $350/month, includes everything. Quiet, clean, working tenant wanted, N/S, N/P, 250-341-1667.

SUITE FOR RENT CONTRACTORS: Self-contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Radium Rentals, furnished suites, $425.00, call 250-3417022.

2 bdrm basement suite in D/T Invermere. Newly renovated, $1100/month + DD, util. included, avail. Immediately, 250-688-1224

Exclusive completely furnished lake view home on Fort Point.

Available Aug. 8th , references required, N/S, N/P, $1400/month + util. 250-342-0477, 250-3426122.

CONDO FOR RENT 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, facing golf course, furnished, swimming pool, hot tub, granite counter tops, etc. Short or long term rental, 403-861-7754.

Brand new 3 bdrm townhouse in Invermere. Mountain, lake, town views off two decks. 1,200 sqft, hardwood, tile, carpet, stainless appliances, granite, w/ d, fireplace, huge storage area, garage, linen closet. Available immediately, $1,400.00 includes util. N/S, N/P. Contact Rylan at (403) 585-2974 or arhahn@telus.net

2 bdrm + den for long-term lease in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium. Fully stocked with everything you need. Furnished with Penthouse furnishings, gourmet kitchen, all appliances, stone fireplace, patio, BBQ, queen bed, 2 twin beds, TV, DVD, access to outdoor pool, hot tubs, club house, underground parking, storage locker. To view similar condo go to www. ownerdirect.com unit # 96922.

Long-term lease $995/month + util. Available Sept. 1st .

Karen 403-283-6662

WANTED TO RENT

Exciting Rental Opportunity - Guaranteed Money!

Panorama Mountain Village wants to rent your furnished apartment, condo, or house. If you have something that you are not using from mid-November to mid-April, we want to hear from you.

Here’s what’s in it for you: • Guaranteed income • Hassle free property management.

• We select appropriate tenants, collect the rent and damage deposit, perform weekly inspections, maintain quality (do all the leg-work) • Guaranteed replacement or repair of any damage.

• We’ll return it in the same shape you left it.

• The satisfaction in knowing you’ve helped us operate your ski hill to the standards you expect.

Sit back, relax, and let us do all the work. You can rest assured that your property will be well taken care of.

If you are interested please contact Janessa Johnston for more details: (250) 341-3065 or jjohnston@intrawest.com

CONDO FOR RENT

.

Approx. 850 – 1000 sq. ft, 2 & 3 bdrm apartments for longterm in new building. Now taking expressions of interest for rental units in new building in Athalmer, $1000.00 - $1200.00/ month, limited # avail. Call Steve, 250-341-1965, or email steve@stratumdevelopments. com Fully furnished 1 & 2 bdrm units.

Rent by the week or month. Call 403-238-2543.

CONDO FOR RENT Like new condo in Radium at Sable Ridge, long-term, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, N/S, N/P, $1295/ month, 1-403-256-0694.

VACATION RENTALS Lake Windermere Vacation Chalet. 4 bdrm, Panorama Mountain view, beach, Hot Springs, golf, weekly/daily rentals 403-293-3870 or 403383-0600,

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 4th floor, Pinewood, Radium. Unfurnished, $1200/month, utilities included, long-term, avail. Immediately, 780-903-0900.

Akiskinook water front family resort on Lake Windermere. 1 or 3 bdrm condos, private beach, pool, hot tub, tennis, golf, 403-293-5659, 403-383-0600, allwest@shaw.ca

Beautifully furnished 1 & 2 bdrm condos available at Sable Resort in Radium. Seeking long-term tenants. Please call 888-2923332.

1 bdrm, kitchen, livingroom, bright open concept, very clean, own yard, BBQ, ½ block to beach. Weekly $600.00, nightly $100.00, 250-342-5367.

Executive duplex in Fairmont, 5 bdrm + office, 3 bath, 5 appliances, double garage, 2 decks, N/P, N/S, $1700/month + utilities, $1700 DD. Available Aug. 1st , 1-888-227-2024.

References required.

Castlerock condo for rent. 1 bdrm + loft bdrm, double garage, W/D, N/P, N/S, $1500/month, includes util. 250-342-1314.

2 bdrm, 2 bath in Radium, The Aspen. 1040 sq. ft, fully furnished, ground floor, heated underground parking w/storage cage. N/S, N/P, references required, long-term, $1500/ month, includes util, 780-6573438, 780-932-3438 (cell).

Windermere Akiskinook Resort, 1 bdrm condo $800/month + util or 2 bdrm $1000/month +util. Recreation center w/pool, hot tub. N/S, N/P, avail. Sept – June, 403-2933870 or allwest@ shaw.ca.

HOUSE FOR SALE This nicely finished recreational/ family home offers 3 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood and tile flooring, awesome mountain and lake views. 2 minutes from Kinsmen Beach. A must see!

Open House Sat. 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 1710-6th Avenue.

Wilmer, older 3 bdrm Mobile on 3 Wilmer lots, $140,000.00 firm. Call 250-342-3109, leave message.

GOLFER’S DREAM 1733 Windermere Loop Rd., on WV Golf Course.

4 bdrm, walkout bungalow.

Info sheet available.

New reduced price!

250-342-9249.

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August 1, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS HOUSE FOR SALE

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

MISC FOR SALE

MISC FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE

3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Canal Flats. Like brand new, 74’x 150’ lot, 24’x 26’ garage, boat storage shed, and storage shed. A must see, $257,000.00, 250-3497554, 250-417-9579.

1975, 2/3 bdrm mobile on beautiful large lot, deck, sheds, close to beach and golf course. $129,000.00, Canal Flats, 250349-5865.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca

Heavy duty 5 hp garden tiller.

32” x 80” exterior glass & screen door. $100.00/ item, 250-3479345.

Birch bedroom dressers, night stands, solid oak, large rectangular dining table w/6 high –back chairs. Patio outdoor fireplaces, 36” x 80” oak french door, 250-341-3477, leave message.

1952 Fargo, green, ½ ton, running condition, $500.00.

1947 Dodge Power Wagon, blue, snow plow & winch, running condition, extra truck for parts, $700.00. 1965 Mercury school bus, $300.00. Call 250-347-6420 or 250-347-2121.

Perfect starter or retirement home. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, some renovations and very clean, $440,000.00. No agents, 250342-9446.

Invermere Heritage Home For Sale on .27 acre lot, very private yet central to all schools.

Heated, insulated shop/garage, 2 bdrm, well-loved with many upgrades, $355,000.00. Call 250-342-3258 for appointment to view.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Beautiful Fort Point home 1610 2nd Ave, Invermere Fairmont Hot Springs OPEN HOUSES. Aug. 3rd, noon – 2: 00 pm, 5151 Riverside Drive. Sought after community of Riverside, this 4 bdrm home boasts bright open concept kitchen, hardwood floors & large patio. 3700 + sq. ft. provides plenty of space for family & friends. Priced to sell $489,900.00.

Aug. 3rd , 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 501 Fairway Drive Stunning 3 bdrm home in desirable neighbourhood “The Ridge”. This upgraded end unit boasts 2250 sq. ft, granite counters, loft area and walk-out basement. Enjoy the numerous amenities exclusive to this subdivision, $589,900.00. For more information on these properties or any real estate in the Columbia Valley call Clare McArdle of Ultimate Properties International, 250-341-5335.

2 bdrm, 1 bath mobile home, deck, wood stove, A/C, close to D/T, $48,500.00. Call 250-3429314.

ACREAGES/LOTS 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.”

Spectacular Private Gated Acreage only 10 prestigious estate lots in this community.

Minutes from Windermere, 100% privacy with the absolute best mountain views in the valley. 2 minutes to the beach & boat launch. Well on site, all services to property line, no building commitment or will build to suit. Only 2 lots available. See welist.com Invermere. $499,000.00 each, 250-342-5367.

Beautiful treed R1 lot in the new gated Estates at Copper Point.

1/3 acre with panoramic views of mountains and ”the Ridge” golf course. $269,900.00, 250342-9841.

Interested in 5 acres on the Toby Benches? Beautiful mountain views 5 minutes from D/T Invermere, 10 minutes from Panorama. Call 250-342-1186.

MISC FOR SALE Top soil, screened, $160/dump truck load, unscreened, $100/ dump truck load, $50/pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250342-0617.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

JEEP SOFT-TOP Bestop Supertop w/o door skins, black, fits TJ Wranglers 1997-2006, used for only 1 ½ years, paid $1000.00 asking $400.00, 250-341-3778.

Harvard Foosball Table, solid construction $450. Home gym, Wieder Pro 9640, $500. OBO. Call 250-688-0175 Treadmill, top of the line, digital, new $1400.00. Sell for $350.00.

13 cu. ft. car-top carrier, brand new, never used, $300.00, 250347-0070.

McClary wood cookstove, $300.00. White kitchen cabinets w/countertops, $200.00.

Propane cookstove, $30.00, 250-347-6420, 250-347-2121.

Captain twin bed w/newer mattress, great shape, $150.00.

Call 250-341-3304 or 403-2825612.

Folding wheel chair ramp, $400.00. Call 250-342-9983.

Roxton solid maple, 6’ dining table & 6 chairs, $800.00. 2 chaise lounges, perfect for livingroom or bedroom, $100.00 each. Hide-a-bed, $100.00.

Computer desk, $100.00, 250342-9720.

Orange/brown colonial sofa, like new $100.00. Solid oak glasstop coffee table $100.00, 250347-0084.

Maytag W/D, like new $300.00.

Electric water heater for trailer $75.00. BBQ only used 3 times, burner on side & full propane tank $120.00. Wooden table w/4 chairs, bubble legs $400.00, 250-342-7219.

High–back wheel chair with tray, tilt, and recline feature, $600.00. Call 250-342-2134.

Wakeboard for sale, Freemotion Swinger 43, $150.00. Float tube, hip waders, flippers, all for $100.00, 250-342-8784.

Majestic elk head, large 6’ x 6’ rack, approx. 300 points, $1999.00. Call Bob 250-3456668.

ESTATE SALE GEAR HEAD AND COLLECTORS PARADISE! SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 10:00AM ~ (THE ESTATE OF DERREL COBETTO)~ 9392 PINTO RD. JUNIPER HEIGHTS INVERMERE MISCELLANEOUS AUTOMOTIVE; TOOLS, MACHINERY & PARTS. VINTAGE CHEVY CABS, HOODS & BOXES. DODGE TRUCK CAB & BOX. RECREATIONAL ITEMS. PAINT SUPPLIES, WOOD, METAL AND A WHOLE LOT MORE…

PETS FOR SALE 2 small female Poodle/Bichon/ Shih-tzu, 7 weeks old. First shots and Vet checks, $325.00 each, 250-342-6200.

10 year old Arabian Paint horse, registered, well-trained, experienced rider, $2500.00.

Call Cathi at 250-341-5443.

BOATS FOR SALE 1997 Jet boat, SeaDoo Speedster, twin 717 Rotax motors, $7,500.00, 250-342-3269 1994 Bayliner Capri Bowrider (17ft.), Mercury 120 outboard, power tilt, seats 7, well maintained w/low hrs. Trailer and other extras (tubes, tow ropes, spare tire etc.) included.

Good clean boat, $9,000.00 OBO. Call Chris 403-613-4890, Fairmont.

Fiberglass Formula 18. Cadillac of Kayaks, 3 hatches/skeg $2200.00. Tracks beautifully.

Wilderness Tsunsmi, Sunami Duralite, $1700. Both Kayaks come equipped with everything needed incl. carriers! 403-6689813 (Invermere)

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 1985 250 TRX Honda quad, w/ cover and winch, $1800.00. Call 250-342-3832, after 6:00 pm.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1986 Chev ¾ ton, propane. Must sell, $2000.00 OBO, 250-3428829.

1996 Ford F150 single cab, long box, 5 speed, 200,000 km, $5000.00 OBO, 250-421-8542 or 250-349-8244.

1996 Chevy Corsica, 4 door, automatic, well-maintained, great on gas, only 90,000 km!

Comes with new winter tires, $4,900.00 OBO, 250-341-5919.

1997 GMC Sierra SLE 1500, 3rd door, 2WD, 163,000 km, & $8,000.00 OBO. Call 250-3427547.

1997 Ford Explorer XL, auto, 4wd, 210,000 km, 2 sets of tires, $4,800.00 OBO, 250-341-5912.

1999 Mazda B4000, V6, 4x4, extended cab, auto, trailer package, 163,700 km, $9900.00, 250-347-9021.

2006 Toyota Camry Solara V6 SLE, 8,000 km, like new, $24,900.00.

Call 250-341-3281.

MOTORHOME/RV FOR SALE 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, 250342-3773.

1974 Scamper, 21’ dual axle trailer, sleeps 6, $2500.00.

1981 Vanguard camper, 8’ 9”, bathroom, fridge, stove, furnace, sleeps 4, $1500.00. Call 250342-3832, after 6:00 pm.

46 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 1, 2008

Guide planned for families with young children Submitted by Windermere Valley Early Childhood Development Team The Windermere Valley Early Childhood Development Team are planning a community services guide for families with young children.

“The guide will provide information about the wide variety of programs and services available for children from birth to age six as well as prenatal,” said Nicole Pawlak, team coordinator.

“It will be distributed throughout the Windermere Valley and will be available free of charge.”

The team is collecting information from people and organizations who provide services to this age group.

Listings in the guide will also be free of charge.

“We are asking organizations to contact us if they would like their information considered for the guide,” said Nicole.

“Our goal is to create a comprehensive list of all of the great things that are happening for young children in the Windermere Valley and then share this information with families.

The listings will cover a wide range of services from sports and recreation to prenatal services to family support services and everything in between.”

There is also an opportunity for local businesses to get involved in the project.

“Businesses can sponsor an Early Childhood Education service provider in the guide,” she said.

“Their name will be included at the bottom of the service listing as well as in a business card-sized ad in the middle of the guide.”

The team plans to make the guide widely available throughout the area, providing businesses with a great opportunity for local marketing.

The team is a network of early childhood service providers in the Windermere Valley and has been in existence since 2005.

Please contact Nicole at 250-342-9516 or wvecd@telus.net to submit your information for consideration as a listing in the guide.

Businesses who would like to sponsor a listing in the guide should also contact Nicole.

Submission and advertising deadline is August 20th, 2008.

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS MOTORHOME/RV FOR SALE MOTORHOME/RV FOR SALE 2006Fleetwood Bounder motorhome, 36’, 2 slide-outs, Ford 6.8 L VT motor and chassie\ s, convection oven microwave, 3 burner countertop stove, 10 gal. w/heater, DVD/VCR 2 tvs, tv antenna and satellite dish, rear vision camera and display, electric, heated adjustable mirrors, auto levelers, power front shade, electric awning + 3 awnings over larger side windows. W/D, 4 year extended service agreement on appliances, water system, LP gas system and slide-outs.

Just over 15,000 miles. Asking $90,000.00. Call Martin, 403866-2476.

1981 Lionel tent trailer, 2way fridge, electric, propane, furnace, stove, sleeps 6, good shape, no leaks, $2000.00 OBO, 250-342-9079, 250-341-7331.

39’ Terry Park model, 2004.

Parked on RV lot at beautiful Valley’s Edge Resort. Move in ready, all work done, complete w/deck & landscaping, $155,000.00. For more info call

Randy, 403-828-8402.

20’ 5th wheel, A/C, 3-way fridge, oven, shower, $5500.00 w/hitch, or $5000.00 without, 604-3086604.

1994 Rustler Trailer, model RT235, awning, TV, stereo, microwave, fridge/freezer, and tub/shower, $7000.00, 403471-5525.

WANTED Handyman carpenter to upgrade 3 – 2 bdrm cottages in remote setting near Radium. Call 780485-5166 or fax 780-485-5140.

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

Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

Serving Invermere and the Columbia Valley

AIR CONDITIONING Sales and Service Call today 250.342.1167

SERVICES

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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, 250-3427177.

Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca

Valley Hawk Security is seeking a part-time security guard.

Basic Security Training 1&2 required. Please email resume to valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca or call 250-688-4295.

Mercer & Company is looking for an organized, energetic, peopleoriented, pro-active individual who possesses professionalism & creative flair for a dynamic fast paced creative work environment. A background in the design field would be an asset. Please send resumes to Box 100, Invermere, V0A 1K0.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569

RENEW CAR DETAILING

Interior and Exterior car detailing for $60.00 Pick-up and delivery in the Invermere area Call Dawn at 250-342-0337.

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

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada

FREE MOVIE RENTALS F/T OR P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits and retention bonus. Please call Thora at 250342-0057, or fax 250-342-6583, email ghvinvermere@hotmail. com or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

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 resumeto Wildside Gift shop, 5006 Frontage Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs BC. V0B 1L1. Att: Angela White or email awhite@ fairmontvillas.com

Construction labourer and cribbers required immediately for F/T or P/T. 250-342-1341 or 250-688-2927 Now hiring P/T experienced evening cook. Positive attitude a must, starting wage $15/hour.

Call Lori, 250-341-3336.

Effusion Art Gallery has a permanent part time position available! Looking for a mature, reliable person with interest in art and excellent customer service.

Good working environment, some weekend and evening work within a professional team.

Please apply online to: info@ effusionartgallery.com

Helna’s Stube is looking for year around part-time evening server. Receive benefits & bonus. Please call 250-3470047 or send resume to mail@ helnas.com Dusk Building Systems is currently seeking framers and labourers for on-site or in our manufacturing facility. We offer excellent wages and benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-341-3427 or email to sandy@duskbuildingsystems. com

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 47

August 1, 2008

Valley Churches

FAITH Be careful to be kind

By T. Scott Peterson Valley Christian Assembly A recent Sunday message I gave was on the topic of kindness, so I decided to connect the theme with my article this week.

Years ago, Otis Redding sang a song called “Try A Little Tenderness”, which carries an important truth even to this day.

Beyond the catchy melody line, the song spoke of a tired, weary soul who was in need of kind words to be spoken.

Regardless of whether we are tired or well-rested, the modern-day reality is this: people around you will respond much more favourably if you treat them with tenderness, kindness, and respect.

No one likes to be talked down to and certainly an irate tone of voice only proves to escalate a disagreement.

I was watching an old Fat Albert cartoon episode with my boys the other day, and good old Bill Cosby had a nice little lesson for the kids (and for the adults, too). He explained how anger, with the addition of one little letter, leads to danger.

How true this really is! Obviously we will have disagreements with others in life, but that doesn’t mean those disagreements need to turn into arguments, hurt feelings, violence or severed relationships.

1 Corinthians 13:4 tells us, “Love is patient, love is kind.”

God desires for us to enjoy healthy relationships with one another, which takes place as we learn to demonstrate love through our actions.

Moving from the States to Canada, my family recognized a significant difference in the level of politeness between Canadians and Americans (with Canadians being the winners). But that’s not to say that we don’t have work yet to do!

Probably living in a small recreational town verses a large metropolitan city makes it easier to appreciate your neighbour, though everyone has their own personality, regardless of where you live.

Obviously we are more apt to be kind when our day is going well, versus things going wrong, resulting in a bad attitude.

Sometimes people make an exterior assessment of another individual and decide if they will show kindness or not, based on their personal judgement.

But imagine what our community would be like if we chose to be kind and considerate to everyone, regardless of skin colour, social standing or the current circumstances of our day!

The old saying, “You attract more bees with honey,” is a nice reminder for all of us to practise the golden rule from Matthew 7:12, “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.”

When we have discussions with our family, friends, co-workers, or neighbours, let’s make a decisive effort to use kind, controlled words.

It’s amazing how it will improve your life and the lives of those around you!

Ezekiel 47:8 & 9

August 7th to 10th, 2008

Radium Christian Fellowship #4-7553 Main Street West, Radium Hot Springs, B.C.

Registration Fee, Husband & Wife $45, Individuals $25, Youth (16-19) $15 Closing date August 1st, 2008.

Call Linda at 250-342-6359 for more information.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship service.

Children’s Church during the message part of the service.

Pastor T. Scott Peterson • Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 250-342-9511 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 • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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

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

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater, Associate Pastor Linda and Mike Paradis • Prayer Centre, 4-7553-Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 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 • 250-345-0079

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

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

Healing Rooms Conference

Cal & Michelle Pierce

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICANUNITED August 3rd: 8:30 a.m. Communion service at All Saints, Edgewater 10:30 a.m. Communion service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere 7 p.m. Evening service at St. Peter’s, Windermere, “The Stolen Church” Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com

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~ Springs of Living Water~ Presented by the Directors of the Spokane Washington Healing Rooms (www.healingrooms.com)

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH August 3rd: 10:30 a.m. Worship and life instruction. “God goes with you,” guest speaker Matt Wilks of Sonlife Ministries.

Summer Sunday School, pre-school to age 5, during service.

For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Jared Enns • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9535

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48 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

August 1, 2008

2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06

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This like-new ultimate sports car is equipped with the 505 HP 1.0 Litre LS7 Engine and 6 speed manual transmission. The 2LZ equipment group includes AM/FM stereo 6 disc CD changer, MP3 player, Bose Premium 7 speaker system, XM satellite radio, power telescoping steering wheel, heated seats, auto dimming inside rearview mirror, compass driver mirror with auto dimming, universal home remote, side impact air bags, driver and passenger luggage shade and parcel net, steering wheel audio controls and enhanced acoustic package. Comes with many more options such as polished aluminum wheels and dual zone A/C. This vehicle has 5,300 dealer driven K’s on it. Has never been sold retail.

Save thousands off new price.

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