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Community floored by renovated theatre

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Fresh renovations to David Thompson Secondary School’s theatre will soon deliver an improved performing arts facility to the community.

Dubbed the “Enhancing Performing Arts in the Columbia Valley Project,” the theatre improvements are a collaboration between the Columbia Valley Arts Council, David Thompson Secondary School, School District #6, and a group of volunteers.

“It’s meant to benefit everyone in the community,” said project coordinator Dave Hillary.

The idea came when Mr. Hillary’s partner, Lynette Lightfoot, a local dance instructor, noticed the need for an improved practice and performing facility in the valley. After consulting with other instructors, Mr. Hillary decided to pursue the matter.

He approached Columbia Valley Arts and they agreed to sponsor the project by providing adminis-

trative support and whatever help they could.

“We at the arts council have a dream,” said Columbia Valley Arts president Chris Evans. “We would ultimately like to have a stand-alone performing arts centre – a really good facility for use by the whole community where we can get back to doing musical theatre and drama. We believe there is a lot of potential for that type of a facility in the valley.”

For now, the project will maximize the use of an already well equipped theatre. Existing venues – like the community hall and Christ Church Trinity – are appropriate for some events, but not larger-scale dance or theatre performances. The high school theatre has tiered seating for over 100 people, a stage area with curtains and a high quality lighting and sound system, but the stage floor was identified as a limiting factor.

Half of the current stage floor is cement, which makes it restrictive to dancers and to the type of performances the theatre can manage.

The project has raised $27,000 to address the

problem by installing a professional sprung wood floor. This specialized surface has suspension in it and “is the best quality dance and theatre floor in existence,” Mr. Hillary said.

Funds were generated through a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust, College of the Rockies, the local business community, and individual pledges.

Other businesses offered their expertise. Kris Newman volunteered to install the floor, while Home Hardware donated the necessary accessories to go with it.

Rental fees for groups looking to use the madeover space will go straight to the school’s theatre program, said principal Darren Danyluk. “The school will benefit, and thereby the students.”

“Our ultimate goal is to have better quality and broader entertainment available,” Mr. Hillary said.

“We hope this will attract bigger, broader performances in a facility that people will enjoy coming to.”

Theatre renovations are expected to be complete before students return to school in September.

Radium park named for Al “The Legend” Mullin

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff The ballpark unofficially known as “Radium Stadium” will be formally named after the man who helped the facility become a reality, Al Mullin.

Al, a former Radium councillor, passed away on February 6th in his home at 67 years old.

Al was widely recognized by friends and colleagues as a man committed to his community.

He served four terms on council in Radium Hot Springs from 1996 to 2008, and devoted hours to volunteering at the Radium baseball diamond.

“For years and years before the town was even incorporated, we worked really hard at that diamond,” his wife Nancy said. “He worked at remov-

ing rocks and getting it started.”

An avid sports fan and founding member of the Radium Fools baseball club, Al ensured money from baseball tournaments went to improvements at the diamond. Once the village was incorporated, it matched the amount Al’s efforts raised. He worked particularly hard at bringing bleachers and washroom facilities to the ballpark, Nancy said.

When discussions arose about giving an official name to the park Al worked to complete, honouring his legacy was the clear choice.

“We really felt if there was anyone to make a dedication to, it was someone who really put his heart and soul into it,” Radium Mayor Dee Conklin said.

Al’s family discussed possible names and de-

cided upon Legend’s Field to commemorate their father, grandfather, and husband.

“The Legend, that’s Al’s nickname. That originated years and years ago, I think with hockey. It has been his nickname for a long time,” Nancy said.

For those wishing to honour Al’s legacy, a dedication of Legend’s Field will take place at a ceremony on Monday, July 26th, at 4 p.m. along the eastern edge of Radium’s ballpark.

A sign overlooking the field will be erected in Al’s name, along with a commemorative plaque.

“I think it’s a great honour,” Nancy said. “I think he would be totally thrilled. It’s an honour for Al and it’s nice for the family. This will be something that his family, even his grandkids, will have the memory of him in the park.”

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There were 53 calls for service in this past week, and the following are a few of the files received.

• On July 14th, a Columbia Valley member of the RCMP was on patrol in Invermere when he observed a British Columbia-registered vehicle driving through the downtown Invermere core at a high speed. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was found to have the following symptoms of drinking: odour of liquor on the breath, glossy eyes and the admission of drinking one beer. The breath demand was read and obtained a reading of “warn.” A 24-hour prohibition for alcohol was given with a ticket for driving without consideration. The vehicle was towed.

• On July 8th, a theft from an Invermere resident’s car was reported. The car was parked behind her apartment on 7th Avenue, Invermere. The car was locked, but the passenger side window was a few inches down.

Taken were a pair of shoes, an iPod and an iPod adapter. The theft occurred sometime between 11 p.m. on July 6th and 9 a.m. on July 7th.

• On July 16th, Columbia Valley RCMP received a complaint that an unknown female wearing a red shirt and blue jeans had bought three drinks worth $14.85 then left without paying while being a patron at the Horsethief Pub and Eatery, located at 7538 Main Street East, Radium Hot Springs.

• On July 17th, police were dispatched to a mischief complaint. The complainant reported that four males had broken a chair at Lakeview Meadows.

The four suspects were identified and cooperative.

Alcohol was a factor as the chair had been destroyed in an attempt to light a bonfire at the beach. This incident was resolved without police action.

• On July 17th at 1:19 a.m., it was reported to the Columbia Valley RCMP that a male was disoriented and didn’t know where he was, somewhere on Ridge Crescent or Ridge Way in Timber Ridge. The male

subject was calm and very polite, but very intoxicated.

On RCMP attendance, it was determined that the male was staying at a residence across the street and that his friends had left to go to the bar. The male had passed out earlier and awoken very disoriented and confused, then began wandering around the street.

The male was unable to contact his friends or locate anyone that would be able to watch over him. The neighbours were not comfortable with the intoxicated male staying at the residence due to his state. RCMP placed the intoxicated male under arrest for being drunk in a public place and he was lodged in cells for the evening to be released when sober. No charges were laid. Nice friends . . .

• On July 18th at 1:31 p.m., RCMP received a complaint of theft of gas tanks from a boat lodged at the Tretheway Marina, Windermere. Sometime overnight, unknown subjects took two of the detachable gas tanks from a 1980 orange and beige Invader outboard boat. Both tanks were valued at approximately $200 with about $35 of gas in each tank. There was no other damage to the boat and nothing else appeared to be missing. The gas tanks are described as rectangular, orange and beige and can only be used with the boat itself. There were several other boats parked at the marina.

• On July 19th, the Forest Service reported arson to a trapper’s cabin located 66 kilometres from Canal Flats on the North Fork up the White River. It was reported to the Forest Service at 2:40 p.m. on July 17th.

• On July 19th at 8:24 p.m., police received a dispatch of a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road, Invermere. A white 2000 Chevrolet Silverado registered out of Alberta had gone off the road to the right and struck a power utility pole, knocking telephone lines and guide wires onto the road. Neither occupants nor the driver had been injured.

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Delta service’s wings clipped for now

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

Delta Air Lines will no longer touch down on the tarmac of the Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook.

The flight service, which began in December 2008, operated three flights per week between Cranbrook and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Low passenger numbers and a turbulent economy caused a suspension of the service earlier this spring.

The suspension was predicted to last throughout the summer only, but will now continue through the 2010-2011 winter season.

Managing Director of Canadian Rockies airport, Tristen Chernove, said a decline in passengers visiting from the United States played a large role in the decision to discontinue the international flight schedule.

“The pattern isn’t unique to our area. Overall, U.S. visitation to Canada has been down 52 percent.”

Usage was down nine percent from the 2009 season, with 1,789 seats sold in total, Mr. Chernove said.

“Overall, the passenger loads averaged 42 percent.

For it to be a viable service they need to be at least 70

percent,” Mr. Chernove said.

The best performance was in the last half of March as momentum and knowledge of the service built, Mr. Chernove said.

Although some flights almost met the 70 percent requirement, passenger numbers were not consistent enough to continue.

Low passenger loads hampered the efforts of the Fly YXC Alliance ­to raise enough funds to keep the international service airborne. The alliance is a private/ public partnership of a group of Kootenay business owners who finance the service in hopes of bringing travellers to the region.

“Of our services, it’s the only one reliant on pledges from the private sector,” Mr. Chernove said. “There seemed to be no appetite from the private sector at this time to provide funds for the present season.”

Invermere’s Ken Wilder, board member of the Fly YXC Alliance, said the past three seasons provided a valuable picture of what a flight service of its kind could do for the region, but that it isn’t viable at the moment.

“It was a big commitment on behalf of the regional stakeholders to get the service initiated and keep it running,” he said.

“It was a really good test for the program, and the program had a very good uptake with the region.

“At the same time, we’re in a very difficult inbound market period with financial issues in the U.S,” he explained. “It is tough timing to drive the inbound travel, which ultimately makes it challenging to continue the service.”

Hope remains that the Delta service, or one similar to it, will resume, and future relationships with Delta and other carriers are currently being explored, Mr Chernove said.

“We’d like to see a U.S. trans-border service return. We’ll certainly take what we’ve learned from this experience and try to target the key markets accordingly.”

The return of an international air service would mean continued growth for the area, Mr. Wilder added.

“From an economic development perspective, something like a viable airport service puts the region on the radar screen.

“I think it’s really important that all the communities, when we have an opportunity, get involved and support the service because transport is a key element for economic development in the region.”

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By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor The reason why government-led initiatives aimed at economic diversification and environmental sustainability often fail is because they don’t provide any protection from the number-one threat to local economies and their environment: globalization.

Spurred on by the operations of giant, global corporations that answer only to their shareholders ­— not national governments, not provincial governments and certainly not local communities — the forces of globalization threaten local economies and environments in countries large and small, rich and poor, especially resource-based economies like ours.

When government is unwilling or unable to help, it is up to us to help ourselves. That is exactly what three of our wiser citizens are proposing in the Columbia Headwaters Community Forest.

An idea conceived in 1945, community forests — putting a community resource back in the hands of the community — have been spreading like wildfire across B.C. in just the past 10 years.

This year, Rick Hoar (a retired conservation officer), Steve Ostrander (a retired forester) and Rory Hromadnik (a municipal planner) are seeking, on our behalf, a 25-year renewable license on the largest community forest ever proposed in B.C., everything the eye can see from Radium to Wasa.

Most community forests have operated like traditional, industrial tree farm licenses, but it would be up to us to manage as we see fit. The possibilities are unlimited and I would be surprised if this community didn’t get creative.

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Parents: No justice for Julien Tyrell Dear Editor: Regarding the article titled, “Driver pleads guilty to fatal road crash,” in the July 9th issue: First of all, in our opinion, “justice” and the “law” do not belong in the same sentence. It took our judicial system two and a half years from the date of the accident for a trial. There was a preliminary trial in April, 2009, taking more than 15 months to be set, to determine whether there was enough evidence to go to trial. At this time, Mr. Franzen went in with a not guilty plea.

Not knowing what the sentencing for this crime (the loss of Julien and injury to the others in that car) would be for that length of time has been taxing and unbearable, testing the limits of human endurance. We, as Canadians, trust our judicial system to do what is right and punish the guilty as deserved. However, our system has failed us once again, when the guilty party, in this case, Mr. Jason Franzen, is allowed to be out walking

freely among us on bail for two and a half years, while little Julien Tyrrell’s life is over at the age of only seven years.

How can we feel comfort and trust in this system, when all we have is the knowledge that Julien is gone and Mr. Franzen will again walk the streets in three years or less? Apparently, he is eligible for parole in one year (one third federal and two thirds provincial). Three years in jail, in our opinion, is a slap in the face for Julien and his family. This open wound will never heal and the pain of the loss is more than any person should ever have to bear.

It is a small amount of solace that is felt with the sentence Mr. Franzen has received, a walk in the park, as it were, and will never bring Julien back. We trust that Mr. Franzen will understand the gravity of what he has caused and be thankful for every day that he has left on this earth.

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Concept of justice not clearly understood by judges and lawyers Dear Editor: I feel I must respond to the recent article titled, “Driver pleads guilty to fatal road crash.” Jason Franzen, in a plea bargain, took a three-year sentence in exchange for pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

Apparently, this was considered reasonable by the courts, and RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac called it a very successful trial outcome.

It is, most likely, two years of inconvenience (room and board supplied) in exchange for the life of a young boy, to say nothing of the suffering and grief of the family – two years to be served concurrently.

This is a “strong result in a death by dangerous operation of a motor vehicle case”?

This outcome, once again, illustrates that our court system has become nothing more than a make-work program for an old boys’ club of judges and lawyers who haven’t the slightest understanding of what a judicial system should mean to the criminal or the people it is supposedly serving.

How is this mockery of decent people perceived by the courts to be a deterrent in any way, shape or form?

How does this morbid joke fulfill the principle called “justice”, now foreign to the courts?

One thing is certain for all of us: there will be no end to the needless loss of life with trial outcomes like the one for Jason Franzen.

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First of all, how often do we consider where the stuff we buy comes from?

Much of it is low in quality and designed to go out of style or break so you will feel compelled to, or simply must, buy a new one.

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What was the real cost of getting it from point A to point B? Were self-sustained farming families kicked off their land by corporations wanting to build factories to hire people to work for $3 a day in sweat shops?

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The corporations get what they want: an overconsuming population that keeps buying, wasting, disposing over and over and over.

The corporations get rich while people like us make the same crappy money, work harder and keep buying a lot of useless stuff that we don’t need and, certainly, does not make us any happier.

The last 50 years have shown an astounding increase in productivity and consumption.

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By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A recent graduate from David Thompson Secondary School has been in Kelowna this week fighting to save youth worker Shelley Chaney’s position.

Tonie Minhas may have left the high school, but she is determined future students should benefit from the programs and support offered by an on-staff drug and alcohol prevention worker.

With only minutes to prepare, she went before the Interior Health board meeting on Wednesday, July 21st to argue her case.

“When we applied to be on the agenda originally they said no,” Ms. Minhas explained. “We went there as a last ditch attempt to be heard and were told, minutes before in the parking lot, that I would be able to speak to the board.”

Ms. Minhas travelled to Kelowna from Invermere, supported by local member of parliament Norm Macdonald.

Armed with information packs about the work done by the youth worker and a petition to save her, Ms. Minhas spoke passionately about the need to reinstate the position.

DETERMINED — Tonie Minhas has been in Kelowna fighting to save drug and alcohol prevention worker Shelley Chaney’s position at the high school.

“She did a wonderful job,” said Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald. “I was really pleased that the board decided to do what they should have and hear the case.”

Ms. Minhas was given 10 minutes in front of the board and a private meeting with Interior Health’s

chief executive officer, Dr. Robert Halpenny.

“A lot of it was him brushing it off,” Ms. Minhas said. “It seemed like he was trying to be uncooperative and it doesn’t seem like he’s too keen to adjust the program.”

Interior Health said it is working to bring in a district-level youth worker with a more general focus on children’s health, rather than on substance abuse.

But the focus on drug and alcohol prevention is necessary in the valley, according to Ms. Minhas.

“Sustance abuse is a huge issue that needs to be dealt with in our area,” said Ms. Minhas, who set up a Facebook group to keep Ms. Chaney at the school.

Shelley Chaney worked at David Thompson Secondary from 2006 to June 2010. While there, she instated many programs to help give students the confidence to refuse drugs and alcohol.

It was announced in June that her position would not be renewed due to lack of Interior Health funding. But a spokeswoman for the organization said the school did not apply to keep money for the job and associated youth programs available.

Ms. Minhas said she will continue to fight for the youth worker position and hopes to have another meeting with Dr. Halpenny sometime this summer.

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Out & About The Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts on August 1st will visit garden sites around Radium Hot Springs.

Local artists – including Marg Metcalfe (left) and Julie Gibb (right) – will display and sell their work at sites including Elkhorn Ranch, run by Margaret Feldmann (centre left) and owned by Schickedanz West, whose area sales manager Scott Sauermann appears centre right. For more, see Page 14.

Tour of the Arts August 1 · Call to purchase your passport at 250.342.4423 Gallery Art Show@ Pynelogs What does ART mean to you?

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Movie Review: The Losers Reviewed by Dave Sutherland The Losers is a breakneck-paced action flick, featuring a simple revenge plot that is riddled with clichés and full of cartoon violence. I loved every one of its 97 minutes.

That’s because it also has good performances, snappy dialogue, a sense of humour, stylish direction, and several nicely choreographed action set-pieces.

The story is based on a DC Comics series and sounds a little like a retread of The A-Team.

A group of disgraced special forces soldiers, left for dead in the jungles of Bolivia, seek revenge on the nasty CIA operative who framed them.

Along the way, Clay (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Jensen (Chris Evans), Roque (Idris Elba), Pooch (Colum-

barely leave bruises and the love/hate relationship between Morgan and Saldana — director Sylvain White, along with screenwriters Peter Berg and James Vanderbilt, ensure that The Losers is thoroughly entertaining.

There are no deep ruminations on the meaning of life in this film, but who cares?

This is a real popcorn film. What you will find is an engaging story line which is fuelled by propulsive action throughout, lots of humour and a good looking cast. Enjoy.

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• 4 p.m.: Dedication ceremony to rename Radium’s ball diamond Legend’s Field in memory of councillor Al Mullin.

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Friday, July 23rd: • 5 p.m.: Bull Riding in the Rockies at the corner of 13th Street and 4th Avenue, Invermere. World professional bull riders, cowboy dinner, mutton bustin’, Mexican poker. Tickets $27 for adults, $17 for students and seniors, $8 for cowboy dinner. For info: www.columbiavalleysummerlude.com.

• 7:30 p.m.: PyneStock: Two Hours of Peace and Music at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets $12. For info: 250-342-4423.

• July 23rd-25th: Ballfest Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Tournament. Cash and prizes, minimum four games, home run derby, beer garden, food concession. For info: www.fundamentalevents.com.

• 11 a.m.: Art show with Carney Oudendag, George Oliver, Nicole LeBoutillier, Alice Hale and Valerie MacPhee commences at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Exhibition runs until August 8th. For info: 250342-4423.

• 8:30 p.m.: Tim Nutt performs on Comedy Night at Bud’s Bar and Lounge. Cover $10.

Thursday, July 29th: • 7-9 p.m.: Marty Beingessner performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

Saturday, July 31st: • 7-9 p.m.: Late performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. For info: 250-347-9331.

• July 31st-August 1st: Morigeau family reunion at the Lions Hall, Invermere crossroads. For info: 250497-8617.

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Saturday, July 24th: • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: BIG Book Sale for Invermere Public Library at Invermere Community Hall.

• 9 a.m.-noon: Valley Appreciation Day in downtown Invermere. Free pancakes, live music, logging show.

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• 2 p.m.: Lake Windermere Regatta at Kinsmen Beach. Sailing, canoe and kayak races, beach volleyball tournament, sand art contest, rowing, water skiing and wakeboarding demonstrations. For info: 250-341-6898.

Monday, July 26th: • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Rocky Mountain Sports Camp kicks off for a week at J. Alfred Laird. Volleyball, soccer, bellyflop basketball, mini Olympics, frisbee

• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: 2010 Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts in unique gardens throughout Radium and Edgewater, featuring juried works of several artists.

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• Disasterman – rock, funk and electronica – performs at Bud’s Bar and Lounge.

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Saturday, August 7th: • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Creative Tangent workshop at Pynelogs Cultural Centre with Carney Oudendag.

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• 7-9 p.m.: Gord Askey performs for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

• 15th Annual Loop The Lake running and walking race, hosted by the Rotary Club of Invermere. For info: www.loopthelake.bc.ca.

Monday, August 9th: • Roaring Women Business Group meets to promote, connect and educate. For info: 250-347-9199.

Thursday, August 12th: • 7-9 p.m.: Oso Simple and Friends perform for Music on Main on Main Street West, Radium. Every Thursday and Saturday. For info: 250-347-9331.

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MacKay Ranch an historic stop on Tour of the Arts

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff An historic ranch will host woodworkers, sculptors and glass artists for the Tour of the Arts on August 1st.

Elkhorn Ranch, three kilometres north of Radium, was first homesteaded in 1898 by the MacKay family. The grounds of the working ranch will hold 13 artists on the valley’s self-guided tour. Along with the artwork will be live music, artist demonstrations and the chance to wander around the lush acreage.

“When people approach us with an event like this we want to be involved,” said Scott Sauermann of Schickedanz West, now owner of the 600-acre ranch.

Elkhorn Ranch is run by Margaret and Peter Feldmann, both Swiss expatriates who have been in the ranching industry for 30 years. But on August 1st they will also play host to tour-goers and artisans alike for the busiest and most diverse stop along the arts tour.

“I love the location,” said glass blower Julie Gibb.

“I drive past and think what a great house and property it is.”

Julie will be exhibiting and selling her hand-blown and enamelled glassware at the ranch. An award winning glass artist, Julie and her partner Gordon Webster have just opened a studio in Windermere.

“Because we only just opened our studio it will be nice to start to fit in with the artistic community here,” she explained.

Tour veteran Marg Metcalfe, who has been with the tour since its conception in 2008, will share the ranch land with Julie. Originally a watercolour painter, she has moved into acrylics and pastels.

Marg has been working on her painting for the last 15 years, studying in Alberta, B.C. and across Canada.

“Of all the art shows and events I’ve participated in, and there have been many, I would rate this at the very top,” Marg said. “The excitement of getting to all the venues and competing for the door draw prize puts people in quite a fun mood.”

Tour passports are on sale now at Radium Resort’s reception desk, N’Deco/Full View Curtains, Village Arts, Smoking Water Cafe and Pynelogs Cultural Centre, or by phone at 250-342-4423.

RANCH ARTISTS – Marg Metcalfe (left) and Julie Gibb will display their art at Elkhorn Ranch.

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Eclectic artists on show at Pynelogs Submitted by Kate McKenna Pynelogs Cultural Centre Pynelogs will host its next show from July 27th to August 8th, featuring the artistry of Valerie MacPhee, Nicole LeBoutillier, George Oliver, Carney Oudendag, Alice Hale and Paula Cravens’ Avian Alphabet Collection.

Valerie MacPhee, a Manitoba native and current resident of B.C., has been drawing since childhood and painting for 20 years.

By exploring oils, watercolour, acrylics, and collage, she is inspired by the masters of the Canadian landscape, the Group of Seven.

She has studied with many instructors, has won a number of awards, and is a member of the Cranbrook District Arts Council, Cranbrook Critique Club, and the Kimberley Arts Council.

She teaches art in her Cranbrook studio, Littlemac Art Studio.

Nicole LeBoutillier presently lives in Calgary and spends her summers in Radium. She has previously lived in Angola, Kuwait, Malaysia and Libya.

She has her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and has been actively involved in the arts communities where she has lived; her drawings are a record of these places.

The juxtaposition of “the solidity of the landscape with the ever-changing moments we experience in nature” define Nicole’s work.

George Oliver has enjoyed making things since he was a young boy, and has worked as a boat builder, schoolteacher, and house carpenter.

His main focus of the past year has been art, especially working with abandoned metal and photography.

George credits his experience in various other professions with his ability to create works of art.

His work was shown at Pynelogs last summer, and is currently for sale at Blackstar Studios in Invermere.

Carney Oudendag is a recently retired teacher with the Calgary Board of Education.

Using collage and mixed media, Carney “uses representational images as a primary source material and then extracts and manipulates elements to abstract her work.”

Jackson Pollock and Robert Rauschenberg, the fathers of Abstract Expressionism, are her main influence, especially their ability to use formal artistic rules to design rather than explain.

Adults and children can learn this unique style, as Carney is teaching workshops this summer at Pynelogs, which are still open.

Alice Hale is a self-taught, longtime valley potter.

Her work is primarily fired in reduction, but she also works with techniques such as raku.

She is mainly interested in producing functional works of art, and is forever experimenting with colours and finishes.

Alice gets most of her inspiration from exploring the land, and her extensive travelling has added much art and culture to her work. Alice was presented with the Winn Weir Award for community service to the arts in 2006.

Born and raised in an Illinois farming community, Paula Cravens received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University.

She moved to the Columbia Valley in 2004 and has since pursued a fulltime artistic career at her studio, Crazy Ravens Studio.

Her renowned Avian Alphabet collection was shown in the Invermere Public Library from April 26th to May 30th and will be part of this show at Pynelogs.

The event opening will take place on Wednesday, July 28th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. As always, you can call us with any questions or to sign up for Carney’s workshop at 250-342-4423.

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Village of Radium Hot Springs DEDICATION CEREMONY In memory of Councillor Al Mullin (1996 – 2008) the Village will be unveiling a memorial plaque and naming our ball diamond ‘Legend’s Field’. Everyone is welcome to attend. Monday July 26th at 4:00 p.m. adjacent to the diamond on Park Drive East.

Thank You Hans and Connie Leverkus, owners of Elkhorn Ranches, would like to thank all the dozens of positive calls, letters and comments, especially from the locals, in support of our newly constructed elk fence. Your dignified support is greatly appreciated.

July 23, 2010

Meet the Pioneer’s new reporter Kelsey Verboom

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff It is with great pleasure I welcome myself back to the valley as The Pioneer’s newest reporter and photographer.

Although I’m a rookie at The Pioneer, I’m an old hand at living in the valley I’ve called home for almost a quarter of a century. Despite a multi-year hiatus from local life, I’m back and ready to report on the daily rhythms of our beautiful area.

After graduating from David Thompson Secondary School, I decided to jump the proverbial valley nest and test my wings on the other side of the globe.

To my parents’ horror I boarded a plane to Australia at the inexperienced age of 18 and spent half a year exploring beaches and learning more about the world.

Then, fuelled by a love of reading and writing (and dismal grades in high school chemistry), I earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary, majoring in English.

Diploma in hand and still no idea what to pursue as a career, I skipped out on scholarly pursuits and

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It was while working at the lodge I had the opportunity to chat with many successful business men and women, who all told me they were only successful because they do what they truly love every day.

Inspired, I dug deep and realized a job that combined writing and photography was what I wanted to pursue.

I reluctantly left the thighdeep snow behind and attended a photojournalism program at the Western Academy of Photography in Victoria, from which I graduated in June.

My wonderful parents, Ron and Donna, and my brother, Taylor, have welcomed me back to my childhood home (am I earning any brownie points here, Mom and Dad?) in Radium Hot Springs so I can begin my career as a reporter.

I can think of no better place to do it than in the Columbia Valley. So far, familiar faces and friendly waves have helped make it an easy transition.

Please don’t hesitate to flag me down on the sidewalk; I’d love to chat and learn of a new story or two.

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Verge for Youth golf event

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The 17th annual Verge for Youth charity golf tournament is fast approaching on Sunday, August 1st. Once a family golfing weekend, the day has now expanded to include up to 144 golf enthusiasts.

This year’s tournament has moved to Copper Point Golf Course and will include Texas scramble golf, dinner and silent and live auctions.

Since 1997 the charity has been assisting young people and families in the valley in times of need.

They offer education bursaries and financial help to youths with medical problems and their families.

Granted official charity status in 2000, Verge for Youth has given out nearly $225,000 of financial help.

“Every year whatever money we bring in is spent to help support youth and families in need,” said Floyd Verge from Verge for Youth. “I think there’s proven to be a real need for this in the valley.”

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July 23, 2010

Radium’s library adds legal section

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff

Own your piece of paradise in Radium, British Columbia.

Mountain Shadows Resort is located off Highway 93/95 on Eacrett Road, approximately 7 km south of Radium Hot Springs and 7 km north of Invermere.

The stacks at the Village of Radium Hot Springs’ Public Library recently grew a lot fatter with the addition of a legal reference section.

The new selection of legal reading material consists of about 40 books and an assortment of informative pamphlets.

“It’s a variety of self-help style reference guides on topics like wills, executors, bankruptcy, and surviving your divorce,” explained librarian Jane Jones.

The project is the result of an annual grant from the Law Society, which collaborates with libraries to improve the public availability of legal reference material.

“The Law Society gave us a list of books a small library should have. There was a basic number of books they suggested that we have,” Ms. Jones said.

As a result, library patrons can now find information on buying and selling recreational properties, running a small business, elder abuse and animal rights.

Ms. Jones said that people typically have some sort of an incident before they come use the legal section, but that having the proper reference materials available is invaluable.

“I think it’s important because we have a lot of older people in the area that may not have access to lawyers and may be a little hesitant to go to a lawyer because of the price. This way they can access the information themselves.”

The opening hours for the Radium Hot Springs Public Library can be found on the village’s website: www.radiumhotsprings.ca.

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TASTY TREATS ­— Roi and Kd Golan of Israeli Falafel make around 100 falafels each Saturday at the Invermere Farmer’s Market. The popular stand will soon serve lunch in downtown Invermere.

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Authentic Israeli falafels take Invermere by storm

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff For one Invermere couple, what started with an idea for a hot dog stand has turned into a booming curbside business, serving authentic Israeli falafels.

Roi and Kd Golan take to the streets each weekend outside Bud’s Bar and Lounge and at the Invermere Farmer’s Market to serve up fresh, homemade falafels from their fully self-contained cart.

After meeting while travelling in Thailand in 2006, Roi, who grew up in Israel, moved to Invermere to be with Kd, who grew up in Wasa. Once in Canada, he planned to start a hot dog stand, but opted instead to try something valley residents hadn’t yet tasted.

“The more we thought about it, the more we decided we should do something from Israel,” Roi said.

Roi phoned his mother in Tel Aviv to ask for his grandmother’s recipe. “It wasn’t even written down.

She had it all in her head,” he added.

Using a webcam, Roi’s grandmother recited the recipe to his mother, who e-mailed it to Kd and Roi. Backed by the family recipe, Kd and Roi launched Israeli Falafel and began serving the warm middleeastern dish.

The falafels are pita bread stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and balls of quickly fried chick-

peas, garlic and spices. Homemade hummus and tahini sauce are added to complete the combination.

Roi and Kd prepare all of the ingredients themselves. “We really care about the product,” Roi explained. “We like to make it fresh every time.”

The protein-rich, seven-dollar snacks have been well received by customers.

“People come back and give us high-fives and say it’s the best falafel they’ve every had,” Kd said. “It’s fun to do, and when people come back and say they like it, it makes it even better.”

“I think people are happy there’s something different in the valley, something authentic and ethnic,” Roi added. “It’s worth trying if you’ve never had one before.”

Roi and Kd have sent photographs and even a video of their falafel business back to Israel, and Roi said his grandma couldn’t be happier with the success of her special recipe.

Israeli Falafel was recently given the go-ahead from Invermere council to set up on the corner in front of CIBC, where Roi and Kd plan to soon be during the lunch hour.

The couple would eventually like to expand to a restaurant. Meanwhile, they will continue to appear at the Saturday Farmer’s Market and outside Bud’s Bar and Lounge on weekends.

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GRUELLING – Blaine Nester, 47, rode from Banff to New Mexico in 18 days, 11 hours and 35 minutes.

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Invermere dad comes second in race across the Great Divide

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Blaine Nester didn’t quite get enough the first time he rode the punishing Tour Divide mountain bike race, so he went back for more this year and returned with a second place finish.

“I thought I was done after last year, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it all winter, so I geared up to do it again,” Blaine said.

Blaine, 47, set a record in 2009 when he became the oldest man to finish the Tour Divide, a harrowing 4,418-kilometre mountain bike race through the back country between Banff and New Mexico. He entered again this June and beat his previous fifth place finish by three spots to take second place on the podium.

Except, there was no podium. In fact, there were no entry fees, no prizes, no course markers, and no cheering crowd at the finish line. Touted as the most challenging bike race in the world, the Tour Divide is a solo, unsupported ride along the Great Divide mountain bike route.

Riding alone with a map, clothes, bike tools, and sleeping gear, riders are expected to navigate the route, fix their own bikes, and find their own food, shelter, and water. The only rules: make it to the finish without catching a ride or using any source that isn’t commercially available to everyone.

Providing they are even near a town, riders are allowed to eat in restaurants, sleep in a motel, or have

their bikes repaired, as long as the service is accessible to the other racers. Blaine had to refuse offers of a ride or private accommodation several times along the way.

For Blaine, it was the solo aspect of the race that drew him in. “I like the race because there’s no support. It’s just you, your bike, and the weather. There’s no aid stations, there’s no big crowds of people jockeying for position; it’s just you. It’s more about a race with yourself than other people.

“There’s a real freedom in being out there and having minimal stuff. You’re out there, you have the bare necessities and you don’t have to worry about looking after other things. It’s just awesome. It’s such a good feeling being self-supported.”

With an average dropout rate of 50 percent, the race isn’t for every peddler. After starting with 48 other cyclists, Blaine was one of only 23 who successfully navigated the 60,960 metres of elevation gain. He was also the only Canadian to finish out of the three who entered.

With 51 pounds of gear strapped to his bike, Blaine set off alone at 4:30 a.m. every day and rode for 16 hours a day for 18 days, 11 hours, and 35 minutes.

Amazingly, his bike never once had a flat tire or any kind of mechanical problem.

Along the way he passed a plethora of wildlife, including bears, snakes, antelope, and wild horses, and encountered every type of weather system.

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An information package can be obtained by contacting Rory Hromadnik, 250-342-9281 ext 235, planning@invermere.net or at the District of Invermere Municipal office, 914 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C., during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, July 15th to July 28th, 2010. Sealed quotations marked “2010 Pathway and Trail Development” will be received up to 12:00 noon, local time, Friday July 30, 2010.

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July 23, 2010

RDEK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES Bylaw 2235 Windermere

Bylaw 2236 Fairmont

Bylaw 2237 Panorama

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an amendment to the Panorama Mountain Village Official Community Plan.

If approved, the amendment will add a new Section 18, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Climate Change. The new section will include the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target, establish objectives, and plan specific policies that will be used to support the target.

The amendment will also include a modification to Development Permit Area #1 to encompass multi-family development, which will include provisions for the reduction of energy and water consumption and the production of greenhouse gases.

If approved, the amendment will add a new Section 4.17, Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Climate Change. The new section will include the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target, establish objectives, and plan specific policies that will be used to support the target. The amendment will also include a new Development Permit Area to encompass Development Permit Areas 1 – 5, which will include provisions for the reduction of energy and water consumption and the production of greenhouse gases.

If approved, the amendment will add a new Section 12.5 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction and Climate Change. The new section will include the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target, establish objectives, and plan specific policies that will be used to support the target.

The amendment will also include a modification to Development Permit Area #1 to encompass multi-family development, which will include provisions for the reduction energy and water consumption and the production of greenhouse gases.

Bylaw No. 2235 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 9, 2010 (GHG Target / RDEK).”

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere BC Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

• SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

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Bylaw No. 2236 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 16, 2010 (GHG Target / RDEK).”

A public hearing will be held at: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Birch Room 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont BC Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Canal Flats.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

• SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw.

For more information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335.

Bylaw No. 2237 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Panorama Mountain Village Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1441, 1999 – Amendment Bylaw No. 14, 2010 (GHG Target / RDEK).”

A public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere BC Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

• SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250-489-6903 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335.

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...BIKE RACE, continued from Page 23 “Mud is the toughest part of the race,” Blaine said.

“I found the mud worse than going through snow, although the headwind for a week and a half was right up there with the mud.”

Blaine had to get imaginative a few times when he found himself in tough weather conditions; he stood sideways behind a power pole for twenty minutes to avoid a hailstorm, and took refuge with his sleeping bag in a mountaintop outhouse when he felt himself getting hypothermia during a heavy snowstorm.

“There were times this year I was questioning why I entered, but I never thought of quitting,” he commented. “I’m not going to quit something like that once I start.”

Ten days before the last biker completed the race, Blaine reached the finish line at a border crossing in Antelope Wells, New Mexico, to zero fanfare and a few border guards as the only witnesses.

“There’s nothing there,” he said, laughing.

“It’s 200 kilometres from the nearest town.”

Blaine’s wife of 25 years, Nancy, and their two children, Chad, 18, and Hilary, 15, cheered him on along the way.

“Nancy’s so supportive,” Blaine said. “I couldn’t do it without her.

I’m pretty lucky that way.”

With hopes that more locals will think about entering the challenging race, Blaine said he is happy to help anyone who is thinking of giving it a try.

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July 23, 2010

The Green Zone: Harold convinces clients to join him rating the Springs’ sand traps

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist So finally, after weeks of bad weather or bad timing, I got out for a round of golf with some clients.

I usually get these guys out for a round or two every year and this year will be no exception.

The course of choice this time was The Springs at Radium.

The last time we hacked up this course, I had to beg the staff to let me play as I showed up from work wearing a pair of brand new black jeans. Didn’t fool anyone!

I actually had to go over everyone’s head, call the resort’s general manager and call in every last favour I had.

By now, though, I’m pretty sure Steve doesn’t even remember that day as it was so long ago.

Anyway, this time I wore black golf pants even though the thermometer was threatening to bypass 30 before we teed off.

In general, the course hasn’t changed much over the years. Neither has the ability of my foursome. “I can’t remember how this hole goes�, “These greens are sure fast� and “brutal pin placement� were phrases that fell out of our mouths many times that day.

It seems I was the only one to have played The Springs in recent memory, but who am I to dispense knowledge about anything?

Personally, I learned that the sand is a bit thin in the traps on holes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

It’s a little better on holes 11, 12, 13, and 16, 17 and 18. Not that I was in the sand a lot, but I was in the sand too much.

Rick and Arnie played their normal un-rattled games of golf.

No excuses, no reasons, no expectations for anything other than fun. And guess what? That is what they had – a fun afternoon away from the job site.

Chris schooled us all on how to play the game properly, but that doesn’t create a whole bunch of situations for the rest of us to laugh at him. Now that I think back, I believe he was the one doing most of the laughing.

Of course, being the good salesman that I am, I let Chris win and look forward to many more material sales to him.

He is now on the “I gotta buy it from Harold� bandwagon, along with Rick and Arnie just so they can get some more free golf from me!

Whatever it takes – desperate times call for desperate measures. Playing golf with Harold is one of them.

Thanks for the afternoon, guys!

The Green Zone quote of the week is by Mark Calcavecchia: “Golf is just a game – and an idiotic game most of the time.�

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July 23, 2010

Shoe store wins national competition

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Summit Footwear in Invermere has won first prize in a national window display competition.

Store owner Jocelyn Brunner and manager Jacinda Foulkes have won a trip for two to Spain, courtesy of contest runners El Naturalista Shoes. Their winning display was chosen from 20 entries across Canada.

“We had our window display up around April,” Ms. Brunner said. “It got tons of good comments from customers and questions about why we had such an elaborate display.”

The store staff were helped in creating their competition entry by Kim Ostere, owner of Olive Branch Designs, who helps put together the store’s displays.

The three women took inspiration from the corporate mission of the shoe brand. El Naturalista uses mostly natural or recycled materials so the trio decided to create their display entirely from the natural materi-

AWARD WINNING — The window display at Summit Footwear in Invermere which won first prize in a national contest.

Photo submitted als on offer in the valley.

“We went into my backyard and got moss, old tree stumps, pine cones and other forest-y stuff,” Ms. Foulkes explained. “Then we draped material and used El Naturalista’s symbol, which is a frog.”

The competition piece was put together in one day, after a week spent gathering the materials. Mixed in with the display were a variety of shoes from the manufacturer’s summer range.

During the 21 days in which it was up, Jocelyn and Jacinda put together a box with photographs of the window and an essay on why they love the brand.

“We put together a decorative wooden box filled with some of the stuff from the display,” Ms. Foulkes said. “We really took care over it, put in our pictures, the essay and a little frog . . . we were pretty confident once we’d put it together.”

And their confidence was not misplaced. After waiting for nearly two months they received the phone call on Friday, July 16th to let them know theirs was the winning display.

The two ladies have won a custom made trip to Spain, the home of the shoe manufacturer. They are hoping to visit Barcelona and Pamplona, home the El Naturalista company.

High school grad scholarships and bursaries Alicia Raven Memorial Scholarship: Braydi Rice Barbara Duthie Scholarship: Tisha Tardiff Brisco Riding Club: Caitlin Woods RCMP Columbia Valley Detachment Bursary: Jordan Dendy Canadian Martyrs Catholic Women’s League Bursary: Chris Hall Canadian Mountain Holidays Bugaboo Lodge Bursary: Taylor Leibel Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 440 Bursary: Crystal Coppock and Brody Myers Carly Jones Memorial Scholarship: Amanda Smith CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. Windermere Mining Operations Bursary: Brody Myers Class of 1978: Brianna Evans College of the Rockies Entrance Exam: Sarah Downey Columbia Basin Trust Youth Community Service Award: Kirsten Sage, Mark Hillary and Tonie Minhas Columbia Power Corporation’s Bursary: Lee Harris Columbia Valley Arts Council Bursary: Erika Mathieu David Thompson Secondary School Scholarship and Bursary: Leland Turnbull and Emily Halwa East Kootenay Labour Council: Elesha Atwood Edgewater Homecoming Bursary: Elesha Atwood and Chris Hall Edgewater/Radium Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary Bursary: Emma Ross Frey Frederickson Memorial Scholarship: Darnell Hopkins

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July 23, 2010

Morigeau family coming home

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Harvey Stanley, of the Akisqnuk First Nation, one of the few local descendants of Francois Baptiste Morigeau ­— the area’s first white settler — said he is looking forward to reconnecting with as many as 300 members of the Morigeau family who will descend on the Columbia Valley next week.

The Quebecois patriarch of the Morigeau family was here in 1845 when the pioneering Jesuit Father Peter J. De Smet passed through the area. In his memoirs, Father De Smet said Francois had been here 26 years by then.

Mr. Stanley, who inherited the estate of Martin Morigeau, grandson of Francois and namesake of Martin Morigeau Elementary in Canal Flats, said more than 300 people attended the last reunion in the 1980s in Montana.

MANY MORIGEAUS – Left: Harvey Stanley, one of the few Morigeaus sill living in the area. Below: Father DeSmet’s map shows “Croix del la Nativitié, 8 Sept. 1845” in the centre-left, clearly north of Lake Windermere, closer to Radium Hot Springs.

Photo by Kate Irwin, map submitted

by Steve Coombes

This year’s event is being organized

by Deb Morigeau of Penticton. According to Deb, Francois Morigeau came to the valley in 1819. His son Baptiste had one of the first trading posts on the Windemere Loop Road, as well as the first store in Golden. He was a school trustee and his son, Martin, was chief of the Columbia Lake Band and a game warden. Windemere Lake used to be known as Morigeau Lake, and there is Mount Morigeau and Morigeau Creek and Flats. Father De Smet wrote about Francois and how, in 1845, they erected a cross on the Plains of the Nativity.

“We are trying to locate the cross and the site where it was found,” Deb said. “Any stories, pictures or information about our event and search will be helpful.”

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Creekside Flower Gardens

New Lakeview RV, Weddings, Lodging 250-342-6162 4795 Dell Road Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2

Lynda Taylor Author of “A Journey Into The Soulful Garden” www.creeksidegardens.ca info@creeksidegardens.ca

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Dunlop Contracting All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs

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

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

24 hour emergency service

250-341-8501 Senior Discount

Interior World

Deck SiDing window fashions Framing Call Bill Cropper (250) renovationS 342 4406 Scott

cell 250 270 0745 • fax 250 342 5591

TopHomeservices Quality Fine

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

invermere and area Wood Blinds

Interior World

Commercial

Residential

Jesse Vader

Ken Johnson

250.341.5426

250.341.5427

250.349.5564

VACUUM CENTRE window fashions

Sales • Repairs • Warranty

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Phone: 250-342-9207

HEARTH & HOME

Need Blinds?

Interior World

hearthandhome@shaw.ca

PO Box 22, Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0

window fashions

Quality Stonework in the East Kootenays Competitive Rates

Workmanship Guaranteed

LORIS COLANGELO

250-341-1076

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

BOOKKEEPING REGISTERED QUICKBOOKS PRO ADVISORS

Interior / Exterior / working locally

Phone: (250) 341-1164 Phone: (250) 688-0946 www.leveringtondata.com

Box 2952, Invermere BC V0A 1K0, Canada

• KD Bevel & Channel Sidings • Radius Edge Cedar Decking 5/4 and 2” • Wide Plank F/L Flooring

Box 80 SKOOKUMCHUCK, BC V0B 2E0 PHONE (250) 422-9229 FAX (250 422-9227) Email: mardis@cyberlink.ca

Excavator • Mini-Excavator • Bobcats • Dump Truck • Compaction Equipment • Snow Removal & Sanding • Street Sweeping • Underground Services • Site Prep • Road Building • Land Clearing • Landscaping • Basements

LANDSCAPING • MARINAS • CARPENTRY • LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES

Located in Invermere’s Industrial Park Peter Pankovitch • 1321 Industrial Road #3 Phone: 250-342-0665 • Cell: 250-342-1073 Fax: 250-342-0666 • Email: pjpank@telus.net

• Structural Timbers and Posts • KD Tongue & Groove (Pine, Cedar and Fir)

Trevor Hayward (Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Hourly or Contract Rates Available

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

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726

Professional Service Now Taking New Clients r ng Ou Keepi Super Valley al Natur

SCRUBS Executive Housekeeping Service

Commercial & Residence Experience • Environmentally Friendly Products Used FREE Cleaning Consultation • Property Management

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

Phone: (250) 409-9046 • E-mail: scrubgrp@gmail.com

“Your home is an investment. Working with you to maintain its beauty and value is our business”

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

w w w.valleysolutions.ca • valleysolutions@shaw.ca

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

250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

Call Judy: (250) 341-1903

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

colorworks

Complete Automotive Repairs (Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Warbrick Towing & Salvage

Painting Inc.

• SANDING/ SWEEPING • Landscaping

• SNOW REMOVAL • Trucking • Property • All Grading Maintenance • Mini Track Hoe

Kari & John Mason

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

East Kootenay Electrical Services Licensed Contractor • FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: (250) 342-7100 PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax: (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

GRESIUK TRUCKING Tim Gresiuk

for hire – you call, we haul ph 250•349•5659 cell 250•919•2957 Box 245 Canal Flats, BC V0B 1B0

Cell: 250.341.1342 Fax: 250.342.8733 E-mail: ekelectric @telus.net

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

Box 2206 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

• • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

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

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Renaissance Wellness Centre

HellerworK

 Structural Integration  Chronic pain/Fascia work

INVERMERE GLASS LTD. • Shower Doors • Mirrors • Auto • Home • Commercial

 Holding pattern/Range of motion  Sport performance réhabilitation

Telephone: 250-342-3659

Jean-Luc Cortat CHP

Certified Hellerwork Practitioner Box 185 / 505 – 7th. Avenue Invermere BC V0A 1K0

Lambert

250-342-2535

INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD.

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

Jeff Watson

invermereglass@cyberlink.bc.ca

Serving the Valley since 1995 • #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

Delicious Sushi

for a Healthy Lifestyle - and always fresh!

• Brown Rice Sushi • Wild Caught Salmon • Naturally Pickled Sushi Ginger

Located in Parkside Place Downtown Invermere

Open Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 5:00 pm Our freshly made Sushi also available at AG Valley Foods 7 am - 10 pm

250.342.4426

Cell: 250.341.7227 Toll Free: 1.877.342.4426 Fax: 250.342.4427 redeye48@shawbiz.ca 1484 Hwy 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L1 next to Skookum Inn

Quality Hand-crafted Steel • Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron

#117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

• Drinking Water Systems • Duct Cleaning Service • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration including iron filters that really work!

Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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

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

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

Dean Hubman

Certified Technician

250-342-3052

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

LIFE’S BRIGHTER under the sun.

Pierre E. Trudel Bus 250-270-0363 Fax 250-347-6948 pierre.trudel@sunlife.ca 4798 Selkirk Ave. Box 108 Edgewater BC V0A 1E0

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

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

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals • NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357

Custom Home Design Specializing in Single Family Homes, Additions and Renovations, Drafting Services.

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

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT CERTIFIED & LICENSED

ALL WORK

GUARANTEED

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com info@cranbrookpestcontrol.com

250-426-9586

Dusty Buckets EXCAVATING

• Rock/Wood retaining walls • Lot clearing Jordan Gertner • Foundations 4839 Burns Ave, Box 390 Canal Flats, BC, V0B 1B0 • Backfill Phone: (250) 341-1458 · dustybuckets@live.ca

PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES

Local Professionals You Can Trust.

• Dangerous Tree Removal • Expert Tree Pruning • Stump Grinding • Tree Planting • WCB Certified Tree Fallers • Certified Tree Risk Assessments • Emergency Service • Fire’Smart’ Assessments & Treatments Free Estimate:

250 341 7029

Fully Licensed & Insured, Certified Arborists, WCB Fallers Residential • Commercial • Municipal • Golf Course

LAMBERT-KIPP

P H A R M A C Y LT D .

Scott Postlethwaite

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

invermereelectric@gmail.com

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

DUST CONTROL • DE-ICING • ROADS DRIVEWAYS • SIDEWALKS PATHWAYS • JOBSITES • PARKING LOTS 250-342-1186 • MARK SHMIGELSKY rmshmigelsky@xplornet.com 9455 Toby Ridge Rd. Invermere BC V0A 1K5

Dangerous Tree Removal Serving the valley for over 30 years.

Topping and Disposal Let the professional do it!

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors

The Radium Woodcarver

Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer

Call Rolf

FREE ESTIMATES

250-347-9208

For appointment call

(403) 861-8782

brenda@cordellsdesign.com

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

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

250-342-6612

The Deck• Decks Guy • Fences

Invermere (250) 342-4498 Calgary (403) 477-2411 thedeckguy@telus.net

From Framing to Finishing Al Tallman

Call Al at

We Do It All!

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning Specialists Time to Clean the Winter Sludge Out of Your Eavestroughs!

Fully Insured & WCB Covered

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

Time for Spring Pruning!

OVER

30

YEARS EXPERIENCE

Please call Steve for a free estimate • 250-342-1791

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HERE TO SERVE YOU ASPHALT MAINTENANCE • REPAIRS • CRACK SEALING • SEALCOATING

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • ROADS

250-341-8510 Kyle Moll

HTH Contracting Ltd. 250-341-5603

Building

• • • •

Millwork Cabinets Stairs Custom Framing • Renovations

Mike Cope

250.342.1024

Journeyman Carpenters

Renovating

Finishing

Framing

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

FREE ESTIMATES INFRARED INSPECTIONS DETECT: HEAT/ENERGY LOSS, MOISTURE INTRUSION, FAULTY WIRING, ACTIVE MOLD, VERMIN & PESTS, NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING KARLFAST • 250-688-1200 • info@kootenayinfrared.ca www.kootenayinfrared.ca

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

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

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

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

250-342-1355

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

You’re invited to see our

RENOVATIONS REFERENCES AVAILABLE

INTERIOR FINISHING - REPAIRS - PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR - KITCHENS, BATHS & BASEMENTS - FURNITURE REPAIRS

1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

LICENSED

250-341-5096

250-346-6886

pwallace@confederationloghomes.com

Saunders Irrigation

Hauling Rock, Gravel, Sand & Fill

Installation and maintenance Owner/Operators Tanner Saunders • Brodie Smith

1-250-270-2703 - Tanner Free 1-250-342-5673 - Brodie Estimate s saundersirrigation@gmail.com 4825 Dell Rd, Windermere, V0B 2L2

T R U C K I N G RR#4 1700 Canyonview Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K4

(250) 342-5654 (250) 341-3636 Shawn & Mel Hollowink

LUMBIA ROOFING COQuality Roofing and Repairs Allan Gauthier

Tel: (250) 349-7586

Cell: (250) 489-8685 • Fax: (250) 349-7586

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Pioneer Classifieds

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

cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

ANNOUNCEMENT

storage

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

SUITE FOR RENT

Cheers to the Ministry and Council regarding anti-feeding control of deer but wouldn’t it be better to feed them birth control feed? At the rate does are having twins and triplets each spring, we’ll soon be outnumbered!

Cheers to the wonderful Dr. Dibb and the amazing nurses and doctors at the Invermere Hospital. Thank you for taking such great care of our little boy!

BJ & John.

Zehnder’s local beef now available at Grant’s Foods, 503 7th Ave., Invermere, free of antibiotics and artificial growth hormones.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Teacher and spouse seeking condo, apartment, or suite in Invermere from mid August, N/S, N/P, W/D preferred, ct0352@gmail.com.

Bright, compact, 2 bdrm, walkout legal suite in newer home, long term, $850/month, Invermere, behind hospital, available July 15, 250-3417472.

s obituary s Joyce Johnson 1920-2010 After an intense six month struggle with inflammatory breast cancer, Joyce passed away at the Invermere Hospital on July 4, 2010. She was predeceased by her daughter (Carol) and granddaughter (Tamara) in 1972 and her husband (Irvin) in 1985.

She is survived by her daughter Lee Wrathall (husband Grant), and grandchildren Kim, Christy, and Blair (wife Dana and great grandson Gavin) all from Calgary. She has one son in Calgary (Wayne) and a surviving brother in Kelowna (Basil Foster). She has seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Joyce was born in Henley-on-Thames, England and served in World War II in the British Army, where she met her husband and had her first daughter during wartime. After her husband was wounded and returned to Canada as a War Amputee, she took the trip across the ocean with so many other war brides and their children to settle in Calgary until 1968. At that time her husband took early retirement and they moved to Shuswap Lake until he passed away. Joyce moved into Chase and resided there until 2007 when she moved to Invermere to be near her daughter and family and their second home in Radium. She was very familiar with the area as the family had a cottage on Lake Windermere for 10 years, so it was like a homecoming for her. She enjoyed the wonderful friendships she had at Columbia Garden Village until her passing.

Thanks is not enough to say to Dr. Mannheimer for his compassion and care, the dedicated nurses at the Invermere Hospital, Shauna Cameron, and the Home Care staff.

Joyce will be sadly missed by her daughter Lee, who spent many months with her before her passing and Lee’s husband and children who were with her around the clock in that last week of her life.

Joyce will be buried in Calgary with her husband next to her daughter and granddaughter. She requested no funeral but if you wish you can donate to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Joyce.

lost & found We lost our orange Panasonic video camera needed to record our children’s great memories in your beautiful valley. If found please contact 403-703-2974 for your reward. No questions asked.

Found, canoe on the lake, call 250-342-1698.

storage You own it, we can store it!

Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned Heavy Industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637 STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

COMMERCIAL SPACE 864 sq.ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month includes GST, available immediately. Call 250342-3637.

Centrally located upstairs at Frater Landing (above Columbia Trading) in downtown Invermere, 140 sq.ft., $275/ month + GST/HST, available immediately. Call 250-3425521 for more information.

s obituary s Lorraine Goodwin

August 14, 1929-July 20, 2010 Lorraine passed away in a peaceful dream on the morning of July 20th, 2010. Survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Elwood, two sons Ross (RocksAnn), Doug (Cheryl), two Grandchildren Brandon (Haley), Sherri (Matt) and two Great Grandchildren Trista and Vance. Also survived by her Brother Dennis (Rosemary) Tegart and Sister Janice (Ben) Schnider, and many nieces, and nephews. Lorraine was born in Cranbrook in 1929 and spent her life living through out the Columbia Valley from Kimberly to Brisco. She married at the age of 18 in April 1948. She spent the majority of her married life in Edgewater, and recently lived in Radium. She had a love for the mountains, camping and travelling, she also had a strong love for her gardens and flowers. To celebrate her life, family would like for you to join them for a tea at the Hall in Edgewater on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 1:00pm. Lorraine will be forever missed by family and friends.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION D/T Invermere, large room, private bath, mature quiet adult only, preferably female, must like children and cats, N/S, all utilities included, $500/month, 250-341-1650 or 250-3411147.

SUITE FOR RENT Hillcrest furnished apartments, utilities included. 1 bdrm units, $600/month, 2 bdrm units, $800/month. 250-341-1182.

Radium, 1 bdrm furnished apartment, $650 including cable & utilities. Bachelor efficiency, $550, available immediately. DD, N/S, N/P, references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250347-7775.

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Radium, bright, 2 bdrm, walkout, with in-floor heating, covered patio, and private parking, available immediately, $900/month including utilities, 250-342-5159.

1 bdrm suite plus den/office, ground level, bright and airy, quiet neighbourhood, adults only, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/month + utilities, 250342-7096.

Large 2 bdrm furnished suite on Greywolf Drive, Panorama, close to work, stove, fridge, D/W, W/D included, ideal for couple, utilities included, rent $1050/month, 403-502-0752 or jsurina@shaw.ca.

2 bdrm, N/S, N/P, walking distance to D/T Invermere, available August 1, $985/month + DD, F/S, W/D, and utilities included. Call evenings, 250342-8679.

Invermere, newly renovated, spacious, 2 bdrm, walk-out suite, with laundry, utilities, and internet included, $1200/ month, references required, 250-342-4436 or 250-3421427.

2 bdrm, spacious suite, fenced yard, W/D, D/W, private entrance, $800/month + ½ utilities, 250-270-0906.

Bright 1 bdrm, walk-out suite, in quiet Invermere neighbourhood, available September 1. Furnished, N/S, N/P, references required, long term renter preferred, $900/ month including utilities, cable, and internet, 250-341-5956 or rosis@telus.net.

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Pioneer Classifieds SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Invermere, large, bright, 2 bdrm basement suite with own entry, all appliances, shared W/D, central location, 2 blocks to D/T, schools, and hospital. 3 blocks to grocery store and beach. Pets OK, N/S, available September 1, $675/month + utilities. Call Grant, 403-493-1245.

Family home in Wilder subdivision, Invermere Excellent condition, unfurnished, 2 bdrm’s up, 2 down, 2.5 baths, 6 appliances, double attached garage. 1 year minimum, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1425/month + utilities + DD. 250-342-5914, First Choice Realty.

Rent by the week, 2 bdrm house, 2 blocks from Athalmer Beach, 250-342-3841.

New 3 bdrm, Invermere townhouse for rent, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, 3.5 bathrooms, fully developed basement, single car garage, ideal quiet location close to D/T and the beach, $1450/month including utilities, references appreciated, 403-536-8953.

Walkout 1 bdrm legal suite, walking distance to D/T, $650/ month + utilities, bright, attractive, won’t last! Available ASAP, 250-342-7472.

Black Forest Heights, large 2 bdrm basement suite, 5 appliances, storage shed, large yard, available immediately, includes utilities, $900/month, 250-347-9629.

Brand new, large, bright, 2 bdrm basement suite in D/T Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/ month + utilities, 1 year lease preferred, references required, available immediately, 403874-0483.

house FOR RENT Invermere, 3 bdrm, semi detached, close to all schools and D/T, $850/month + utilities, DD and references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250-347-7775.

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-4040

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Radium, 3 bdrm house, N/S, N/P, $900/month + utilities + DD + references, 250-342-3841.

Invermere, 2 bdrm house, furnished, N/S, DD & references, rent includes utilities, $1250/ month, 250-342-3841.

Edgewater, 3 acres, 6 bdrm, 4 full baths, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, 10 appliances, $1550/ month, 403-650-8654.

A+ Windermere modular, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, + storage, recent renovation to the entire home, fully furnished, and super clean, large lot, excellent location, available end of August, $800/ month + utilities. Call Kelly 403990-1224 or kelly.thompson@ fugro-data.ca.

Windermere, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, $890/month + utilities, for 1 or 2 tenants, September to June, 250-342-2135.

3 bdrm + den, 3 bath, fully renovated cottage, by the beach, $1400/month + utilities, N/S, N/P, 250-342-5937.

2 bdrm duplex, less than 5 min drive to Invermere, nicely furnished or unfurnished, yard, W/D, N/P, references required, $850/month + bills, 250-6880244.

condo FOR RENT Radium, Stanley Street, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, in suite laundry, laminate flooring, fireplace, A/C, 2 underground parking stalls, N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1100/month + DD, utilities included, 403-472-8992.

D/T Invermere condo for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $1350/ month + utilities, N/P, N/S, 250341-1182.

Invermere townhouse, furnished, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 5 appliances, 2 F/P, garage, $1200/month + utilities, 403703-0930.

2 bdrm condo, 1 ½ baths, extra storage room, D/W, W/D, microwave, fully equipped kitchen, some furnishings available, garage, patio, beautiful mountain views, $1000/month + utilities, 250342-1475.

New condo available for rent at Parkside Place, downtown Invermere, bright, clean, private entrance, large private deck, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1,300/month, includes strata fees, water/ sewer, excludes Hydro, TV & Internet, N/S, pets allowed.

Available August 10th for a 6 or 12 month term, 250-342-4856.

D/T Invermere Townhouse for rent, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, garage, very private, perfect location, gorgeous views, N/P, N/S, $1200/month + utilities, available August 15, 250-342-0020.

Black Forest Village unit available for rent immediately, 2 bdrm with garage, N/S, $1100/ month, call Keith for more info, 250-341-1400.

Radium Townhouse, large windows & deck, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas, single car garage, 6 month minimum lease, $950/ month + condo fees, utilities, DD. N/P, N/S, references required, 403-519-2216 or 403981-1551.

Radium, Pinewood, newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fully furnished, W/D, underground parking, N/S, N/P, $900/month, includes utilities, available immediately, 780-467-9220 or 780-9143497.

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

HOUSE FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE

Mountain Home in the Canadian Rockies

Home on 5 acre parcel at the base of the Hoodoo’s in Fairmont Hot Springs, $679,000, 250342-5290.

Located 40 minutes north of Radium in the Columbia Valley, this home offers privacy, easy access, and excellent water. Accented Timber and Tudor make this 3434 sq.ft. (321 sq.m.) of living space, on three levels, a one of a kind executive home or cottage. Full 360 degree panoramic views, completely finished and fully landscaped. For more information, visit: www. newbuildinglinks.com or email: awa@xplornet.ca.

(Agents protected, call first.)

Incredible value, modern home for sale in Canal Flats, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage, 2 sheds, over 2900 sq.ft., fully landscaped yard, jetted tub, irrigation system, all appliances included, paved driveway, 2010 brand new wood stove with stone work, $240,000, 250-341-1076.

2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo for rent in Radium Hot Springs, underground parking, $750/ month including utilities, available August 1st. Contact Jen at 780-996-2435.

RV RENTAL Windermere, RV rental sites, $25/night, $50/week, $500/ month, for self contained RV’s, also new RV for rent $65/night, $350/week, close to lake and golf, 250-342-6162.

137, 10th Ave., Invermere, BC, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, office, finished walkout basement, underground sprinklers, air conditioning, laminate floors, large fenced back yard, fruit trees, paved driveway, walking distance to all amenities, asking $439,900, 250-342-3100 or 250-342-1092. www.kboss.ca.

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, single car garage, hard wood floors, fenced yard, totally renovated, 1125 5th St., quiet street, 2 blocks from Hospital, Sobeys, and pharmacy, $410,000. Must see!! 250-342-1108.

Beautiful, well appointed home, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 5 minutes to lake and golf, $789,000, 250342-6162.

CONDO FOR SALE Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, $299,900 + GST, reduced to $279,900, no GST until July 1st, www. cedarwoodglen.com, 250-3411182.

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo at the Peaks in Radium.

Swimming pool, hot tubs, underground heated parking, a/c, fireplace, appliances and window coverings. Great view!

Like new! $224,900, No agents please. 250-341-5170.

2 bdrm townhouse for sale, across from Tim Horton’s, 3 levels, possibility for a 3rd bedroom in basement, singlecar garage, built in 2006, PRICED TO SELL AT $169,900.

Serious inquiries only please, 250-270-0254.

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July 23, 2010

Pioneer Classifieds

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

CONDO FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

boat for sale

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Affordable condo downtown Invermere, fully furnished, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, $139,900, 250341-1182.

Wall rack storage system for architectural drawings, blueprints, artist’s sketches, newspapers, or any documents that should be hung to save space and avoid creasing. New $700, sale price $200. 250-3416299.

14 ft flat deck trailer, heavy duty, tandem axle’s, good for firewood or ATV’s, $775 OBO; 12 ft tandem axle cargo trailer, $4100; Yamaha 2000 Generator, $650; 15” Strat Eamore saddles, great shape, $775 OBO. 250347-9192 or 250-341-1234.

2005 650cc Kawasaki, dual purpose, 5000 km, too many extras to list, $4000, 250-3422909.

1984 Invader Model V170 with 115 HP, Evinrude outboard motor, EZ Load trailer, and sport accessories. $5000 OBO, 250347-6404.

Mei Mei’s Asian Market FOR SALE

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Must sell, 3 bdrm mobile on pad in Juniper Heights. Only $30,000 OBO, 250-342-6813.

Brand New Toyo Winter Tires, set of 4, 16” (1G02+-22560-R16), used only one winter, paid $995, asking $600 OBO, 250-688-2897.

Newer 2 bdrm mobile home with addition in Radium, great location, beautiful corner lot, 2 outbuildings, $250,000, 250342-3841.

12’x68’, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Green Acres Mobile Home Park, No Dogs, $38,000 OBO, must sell!

250-306-0918.

LOT/ACREAGE FOR SALE 7 acres of hayfield/wild land, beautiful mountain views with great building opportunity, near Wilmer Toby Hill Road, close to Panorama and Lake, $410,000 + GST/HST, 250-342-2802.

1.6 acre lake view lot for sale in quiet Rushmere community, 14 kms south of Invermere, 4584 Rushmere Rd., 403-831-7658.

2 lots, 82’x100’ each, North end of 12 Ave. in Invermere, 250342-6157.

wanted Good used electric kiln and potters wheel, call 250-3417362.

MISC. FOR SALE Quality Top Soil & Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/ pick-up load, delivery extra.

Call, 250-342-1268.

Clay chimney flue blocks, used for landscaping, assorted sizes and colours, $50. Call 250-3420358, leave message.

Attention Musicians, Ensoniq SQ1 keyboard with soft-shell case, stand, and manual, $300.

Art and Lutherie Folk guitar with hard-shell case, $200. Call 250342-9438, evenings.

Engagement Ring, 14K White Gold with 17 diamonds around a large cushion cut diamond centre, elegant, custom made, classic design. NEVER WORN! Paid $2500, asking $1900 OBO, 250-688-0338.

White natural finish, oval table + 4 chairs and buffet, $200 OBO, 250-345-4088.

Need Rocks? Call Coys Dutch Creek Ranch, 250-345-6559.

Antique oak china cabinet and buffet, $500; large sturdy white desk with attached hutch, $30 OBO, 250-342-0020.

Brown Sofa (hide-a-bed) and dual loveseat recliner for sale.

Call Dee at 250-341-5100.

4’x8’ American Millenium Air Hockey Table, never used, $225, 250-342-9446.

Single glass door cooler, $250 OBO; large 78 record collection, 250-342-6967.

Phones! Uniden TCX905, 1 station phone and 6 cordless phones, 2 lines, durable, easy to use, caller ID, speaker phone, and lots of extras, $100. Also, Uniden 420ic, 4 station phones and 4 cordless phones, 4 lines, station to station intercom, Rocket Dial, 10 memory dial locations, $100. 250-341-6299.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2004 Honda CRS 450R, excellent shape, $4200 OBO, 250-3411182.

18 ft., 2007 Ultra Light Eco Trailer, sleeps 4, queen bed, microwave, fridge, stove, A/C, electric hitch, $14,900, 250342-6857.

1990 Trav-L-Lite 5th Wheel, 22 ft, sleeps 6, queen bed, 3 piece bath, 3 way fridge, stove, furnace, excellent condition, includes hitch, can be towed behind half ton, $5900, 250342-9079.

1978 Triple E travel trailer, 23.5 ft., bunk model, $3000 OBO, 250-342-0428.

2008 500 ATV, 2 up, Arctic Cat, $5000, 250-342-6157.

2005 Suzuki DR650, on road/ off road bike, excellent shape, $3800 OBO, 250-342-5224.

Vespa motorized scooter, only 7 km, practical and lots of fun, $4100, 250-342-3123.

20 ft. 1985 Holidaire Trailer, 250342-6967.

VEHICLES for sale 2000 Chev S10 4x4, V6, automatic, loaded with canopy, excellent condition, $7500, 250347-6376.

1991 Honda Accord, automatic, runs well, new alternator & battery, $2000 OBO, 250-4399144.

2002 Ford F150 XLT, 4x4, super crew, power options, 1 owner, 206,000 km, very clean, $8900, 250-347-9345.

boat for sale Vroom!! 18 ft., open bow, Doral boat for sale, 325 HP, 5.7L V8, powerful and reliable with dual exhaust and trim tabs.

Also, Fish and Depth finder, only 330 hours on boat, comes with life jackets. Great boat but time to sell. Call for more details, 250-345-9521, Fairmont.

REDUCED! SAILBOAT for sale, MacGregor 26, purchased new in 1995 and in excellent condition. Four sails, including spinnaker and furling genoa, easy to transport with water ballast system, full cabin with head, sink, and sleeping accommodation, interior lighting and exterior navigation lights, Nissan 8HP motor and trailer with surge brakes. Comes complete with cushions, swim ladder and GPS and orange float ball. Located in Windermere.

Price $14,900, 250-342-9436.

65 HP Boat, Evinrude motor & trailer, $1500, 250-342-6967.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Busy seasonal café for sale in Invermere, B.C. Serious inquiries only, 250-3415370.

Waste service business located in the Columbia Valley, complete with truck, containers, contract, and customer list. For further inquires, please email gregwhh@telus.net or fax 250342-2675.

The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday. Call 250-341-6299 to place your classified ad.

Excellent business for a couple or family to run together and share responsibilities, great location, in the new Parkside Place development on 7th Ave., downtown Invermere, with our unique and health friendly sushi we have a consistent well established clientele at the store and a great contract with AG Valley Foods keeping us busy in the on and off season. Mei Mei’s also has two rooms which have been used as treatment rooms, and are great for someone to start a new practice, or to contract practitioners to work for the store (ie. Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Reiki etc.) or rooms can be used for different purpose (ie. expansion, additional storage, office) Mei Mei’s is currently licensed with BC Interior Health and the District of Invermere as: grocery store, food service and alternative medicine facility, current owner will provide training for all aspects of the business; ordering and receiving supplies, how to operate all equipment, will train how to make Mei Mei’s specific kind of sushi, labeling and distributing.

Over $120,000 worth of building improvements, equipment, fridges, freezers, sushi equipment, office equipment, current stock and merchandise, cash register and debit machine (Interact, Visa, MasterCard) and contract with AG Valley Foods all included in asking price. 3 yr lease left on space @ $1580/ month. Owner Asking $19,900.

Summer is just around the corner so act now and get a great start! 250-688-0364.

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Pioneer Classifieds SERVICES Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman Tile setter 30+ years experience Custom Steam Rooms, Showers, Floors, and Cultured Stone All work Guaranteed Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

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

Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089.

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SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

$$ Save $100’s $$

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

Experienced housekeepers required at Super 8, apply in person with resume.

Red Rock Contracting Custom installations of interlocking paving-stones, for your patio, driveway, etc.

Retaining wall systems. For estimate call 250-341-6869.

APPLY NOW

Manager/ Motorcycle Mechanic Wanted Motorcycle Mechanic Trade Certification, 3rd Period Apprentice, 4th Period Apprentice, Motorcycle Mechanic Red Seal Certificate.

Area of Specialization: Motorcycle, Snowmobile, All terrain vehicle, Motor scooter.

Specific Skills: Inspect and test engines to diagnose and isolate faults, adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts, perform scheduled maintenance and service, advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment, estimate repair costs, instruct apprentices.

Please email resumes to: info@ bpmotorsports.ca, call: 250342-5047, fax: 250-342-0419.

High Country Properties requires contract cleaners. Earn $15.00/ hr cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos in the Windermere Valley and at Panorama. If you have your own vehicle and enjoy a flexible schedule, please forward your resume to Julie at julie@ highcountryproperties.com or fax to 250- 342-0294.

Customized, high quality BLINDS w/lifetime warranty, Commercial or Residential, Shannon’s Blinds & Designs Call a professional today; Free In-Home Consultation 250-349-7507 or 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” Offer expires July 31, 2010 36” wide Ditch witch, SK500 for hire w/ stump grinder, Auger (6”, 10”, 24”) 6 way blade, 2 buckets, 14’ dump trailer for clean-up or moving needs, call Dean at 250347-9678.

K&C Pick-up will pick-up all your recyclable cans and bottles, free at your location between Radium and Fairmont, including Panorama, call 250-342-9503.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush, and construction disposal.

Mulch deliveries.

Call Dale Hunt at 250-342-3569.

business for sale

FOR SALE SUCCESSFUL BULK AND NATURAL FOOD STORE IN THE EAST KOOTENAY (OWNER RETIRING)

If you are passionate about the natural health industry and always wanted to be your own boss, then utilize your talent, skills and ambition with an investment in your own company. This well maintained business has high levels of performance and is considered to be the leader in the East Kootenay health food industry. This business is in a very sound financial position with steady growth over the past 15 years and has an excellent reputation. We have very loyal customers and long term, well trained, staff in a great downtown location.

Asking Price $589,000 – Please call (250) 581-1128

Tandem axle dump truck for hire, will haul most anything, 250-349-5659 or 250-9192957.

College Student with a Truck, is ready to do yard work, demolition, deliveries, dump runs, fence & deck painting, or be the extra set of hands needed to complete any chore, 250-342-9446.

Shawn’s LBO Autobody, Your Independent Fender Bender Mender & The Valley Shine Shop Auto detailing, power polishing, rock chip repair, and more…

Get your boat detailed for summer. Call Jodi 250-342-9696 Landscape concrete, forming, finishing, stairs, walks, walls, decks, exposed, stamped, acid stain. Eric, 250-342-1775.

Journeyman Carpenter, over 20 years experience, renovations, decks, siding, roofing, & some concrete.

Reasonable rates, call 250-3415770.

HELP WANTED Ray Ray’s, Kitchen staff required, full and part time, please apply in person with resume and references. Ask for Ben or Billy.

Are you an enthusiastic people lover? Join our team of Demo Professionals in the INVERMERE SOBEYS!!!

Training provided, Most demos run: Fri/Sat 6hrs/day Contact Debbie @ 1-800-567-5699, Ext. 5-1 Local, private guest ranch/ lodge looking to hire a motivated, detail-oriented person. Job includes primarily housekeeping and also lawn and garden, horse care, and assisting with maintenance of building, grounds, and systems.

Part-time leading to full-time.

Email resume to royalantler@ gmail.com.

Journeyman Plumber and/ or apprentices needed for Copper Point Resort job site.

Journeyman rate is $30/hour, apprentice rate on a sliding scale for level/time in the trade, can start right away, contact Clint Graf, 250-862-7405. Kal-West Building Systems, 710 Evans Court, Kelowna, BC V1X 6G4.

Experienced housekeeper for occasional cleaning of our vacation home, references, $20/ hour, call 250-342-2103 or 403287-6740.

Busy local framing company is looking for framers and labourers, please send resume to info@duskbuildingsystems. com or fax to 250-341-3427.

Mountain Springs Motel needs seasonal full-time housekeeping staff, must be willing to work weekends, apply in person, 250-347-9654.

Lakeside Pub is looking for experienced servers and kitchen staff, apply in person or send resume, 250-342-6866.

RK Heli Ski, various administrative roles, start date December 1, 2010. Send resume to Lauren, lauren@ rkheliski.com.

Helna’s Stube is accepting applications for permanent P/T evening kitchen help/ dishwasher. Please call 250347-0047 or email mail@ helnas.com.

CAREERS EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS FOR HOURLY HIRE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society is establishing a list of equipment contractors available for hourly hire that are interested in providing equipment and operators to machine pile small hand piled slash piles in the Canal Flats area in the fall of 2010, as part of a grassland ecosystem restoration trial project.

The equipment must have the ability to move small hand piled slash piles (approx. 1.5 m in diameter and 1.5 m in height) to designated locations within treatment blocks for future slash disposal by burning or grinding.

Also, the equipment must have the ability to articulate between residual standing trees (approx. 2.5 meter spacing) on variable terrain conditions with minimal soil disturbance.

Please forward by fax (250-489-4059) or email (dgmurphy@telus.net) on or before August 16, 2010, a description of equipment available (make, model, functions, tracks or wheels driven, etc.) and work abilities for slash piling in forested conditions (width, piling height capability, etc.) and an all-found hourly rate including the operator.

For further information contact Dan Murphy, Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society, 250-421-9320.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37

July 23, 2010

Valley SPORTS

Boys soccer team competes at provincials practiced a lot.”

Determined to finish the tournament with a win, the Titans played strongly in The Columbia Valley under-13 boys their final game against the Maple Ridge soccer team has finished seventh in British Sharks.

Columbia at the provincial soccer champiTen minutes into the game the Titans’ onship in Aldergrove.

Aidan Knuckey scored, giving them the The tournament, from July 8th to 11th, lead. Goalkeeper Henrik Regitnig saved a pitted the eight qualifying teams in the provpenalty to keep the team ahead until halfince against one another, with each team time. In the second half, each team scored, playing four games. giving the Titans a 2-1 victory.

With one tied game, one win and two “I’m just proud of them,” Coach Strielosses the valley’s boys finished seventh, wingel said. “It is not often we have a team that ning the fair play trophy for their sportsmanis so dedicated and winning the fair play ship. trophy was fabulous — just as important as “It was a really cool experience being winning games.” in provincials,” said team member Trystan GOING FOR GOAL – The under-13 boys soccer team came seventh at the The boys team won the trophy after Hart. “It was fun to play the games after we provincial championships in Aldergrove this month. Aidan Knuckey (in white), four games with no penalty cards given practiced such a lot for them.” scored three goals for the Titans during the tournament. Photo submitted against them.

The first game played was against hosts As well as playing in the tournament, in of play, with the Bulkley Valley Rapids team scoring Langley United, which started with a quick their free time the team enjoyed camping, their second goal of the match, leaving the final score quad biking and relaxing in the area near Aldergrove. goal from the opposition.

The Columbia Valley Titans equalized the score at 2-1.

The boys also had the opportunity to show off The third match was the toughest faced by the their new team jackets, bought by parents, with the within minutes, and with goals from Aidan Knuckey under-13s, against tournament favourites Whalley support of local businesses, to celebrate qualifying for and Jon Downey, took the lead before halftime.

After a close second half with two more goals from Canadian Rocks. the tournament.

The team put up a valiant fight but the final score the Langley team, the final score was 3-3.

“They did really well,” Coach Striegel said. “I hope “That game started well,” said Jurgen Striegel, the was 6-0 against the Titans. all of the boys will be back next year. They are great “They were challenging,” said team member Ko- kids, so keen and always at practices. team’s coach. “They could have won that, in fact they eye Hart McAllister. “They were a really good team, were so close to winning most of the games.”

“We were so close to winning most of the games In game two the Titans lost in the final 30 seconds they had a lot of good players who were really tall and and they really did their best so I’m very proud.”

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

Pioneer Classifieds HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Village Country Inn is looking for P/T housekeeping staff for the summer, apply in person to 7557 Canyon Ave., Radium.

RK Heli Ski

Hoodoo Grill requires a full-time server, apply with resume in person or call 250-345-2166.

Farside Inn in Fairmont is accepting applications for experienced servers and cooks.

Fax resume’s to 250-342-8884.

Black Forest Restaurant is looking for servers and kitchen help, please call 250-342-9417.

Full-time evening administrative role, must speak fluent German & English, start date December 1, 2010. Send resume to Lauren, lauren@rkheliski.com.

Stevo’s 2 for 1 Pizza is now hiring a cook position, please fax resume to 250-342-8884.

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Our new deadline to book advertising is Monday at noon.

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38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . RCMP Report: Continued from Page 4 Through investigation with witnesses it was determined that the driver had not seen the red light and then noticed it at the last second. The driver swerved to avoid a second vehicle that had entered the intersection before losing control and going off the road to the right and striking the pole.

The truck received light damage to the front end but was still able to be driven. A violation ticket was issued to the driver of the truck for failing to stop for a red light at an intersection.

• On July 14th, police responded to a break and enter at the Summit Youth Centre in Invermere.

July 23, 2010 The place had been trashed by garbage being left there and furniture being knocked over. Entry was gained after the centre closed at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Money was taken.

Multiple youths have been identified as being involved and the file is still under investigation.

• On July 17th, Columbia Valley RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious male call at the Prestige Inn in Radium Hot Springs. Members attended within minutes and spoke to the male.

The male was identified as being from Calgary and has an extensive history of charges. Members informed him that he was not permitted to sleep in the lobby.

The male was wearing a pink dress with nylons and

said that he was a woman trapped in a male’s body.

The male was told to move on and he said that he was headed to Golden.

• On July 16th at around 10:30 p.m., reports were received of a green Ford and a blue pickup doing burn-outs throughout Canal Flats.

RCMP did make an attempt to pull over the suspected blue pickup but it fled down a dirt road and was not followed. Locals provided possible names of those involved but it differed from person to person.

Anyone with information on this or the other crimes in this report is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-342-9292 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS).

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

July 23, 2010

Valley Churches

FAITH

Pray the Our Father daily

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church Last Sunday, the scriptures at Holy Mass focused on hospitality, on being welcoming to the stranger.

This weekend’s gospel is a lesson in prayer.

In Luke, chapter 11, the disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray.

Many people today want to learn to pray.

We often get into the habit of talking at God, telling Him how great He is and how much we love Him and Jesus and the Spirit with many words and phrases.

This is one way of praying and it is good. However, many people may be uncomfortable with this particular method of prayer, and that’s okay, too.

In Luke’s gospel, Jesus gives us a better way to pray – the Our Father.

In the Our Father we address God, we praise His name and ask that His will be done everywhere, not ours.

We ask His help and that we have what we need for today – not for tomorrow.

We also ask that we be forgiven our sins as we forgive those who sin against us, and that we be protected from evil.

This is a prayer for every day; we give thanks, glo-

rify, praise, intercede and petition the Almighty in this simple prayer.

In it we acknowledge our dependence on God and turn everything over to Him in childlike trust.

The reality of our lives is often much different than the ideal of the prayer, however.

It is easy to say the prayer; it may be very difficult to practice the prayer.

In our world today people are bombarded with messages that appeal to our appetites and what we want.

I remember hearing the Our Father being said in church when I was a child and the strange feeling I got when I prayed it.

I misheard the words and so until I was about five years old, I prayed, “Our Father who art in heaven, my kingdom come, my will be done.”

So much for childlike humility and acceptance.

Perhaps I was learning from the way the world looked to a young child when I prayed.

Do we, as adults, consider how our children perceive our words and actions when we pray and act?

As I grew up, I learned that God’s Kingdom and Will are much greater than mine. Now I try to please God, not people, in daily life.

If we are to learn how to pray in a way pleasing to God, if we are to live in accordance with God’s Law, perhaps we might slow down for a few minutes a couple of times a day, and pray – really pray – the Our Father If you already do this, God bless you. If not, I invite you to try it.

Peace be with you all.

Funds for the Whiteway Stu Mugford, president of the Invermere Bay Condominium Association, presented Mayor Gerry Taft with $500 for the Lake Windermere Whiteway at the Bayshore Condos tailgate party on July 3rd, celebrating the complex’s new car park and tennis court.

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The Lord’s Supper will be served.

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