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CAN IT BE 50 YEARS?

Vol. 5/Issue 24 Your Weekly Source for News and Events June 13, 2008

Serving The Upper Columbia Valley including Spillimacheen, Brisco, Edgewater, Radium, Invermere, Windermere, Fairmont and Canal Flats

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It was a fearsome sight, but Parks Canada crews had this controlled burn well in hand. See 8.

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It was a fearsome sight, but Parks Canada crews had this controlled burn well in hand. See Page 18.


Happy Father’s

Day!

Brian Geis, who is taking parental leave from The Pioneer to care for his son Felix, has his hands full.

Happy Father’s

Day!

Brian Geis, who is taking parental leave from The Pioneer to care for his son Felix, has his hands full.

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CLaineyCLongratulations!

Your hard work has earned you a Bachelor of Arts With Distinction and a

Bachelor of Education With Great Distinction.

We are very proud of you.

With love from Dad, Mum, Lou, Bud and Steve.

Notice of Annual General

Meeting Th e Annual General Meeting of the

Family Resource Centre of Invermere will be held on Tuesday June 24th, 2008 at the Chamber of

Commerce at 7 p.m. All members, as well as the general public are welcome to attend.

Board Member NominationsNominations for the 2008-2009 Board of Directors

will be accepted by the nomination committee, in advance only. Th e deadline for submitting

nominations is noon, Tuesday June 17th, 2008 at the Family Resource Centre. Please pick up nomination forms at the centre. Both nominees and nominators

must be society members in good standing.

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Dara & Michael Allen of Radium, are proud to announce the birth of their identical twin girls

Alivia Lynn Al len & Alissa Marie Al lenBBorn May 4th, 2008 in Calgary.

No more pencils, no more books –no more students’ dirty looks

Retiring from their working lives surrounded by students, these Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 staff members were hosted at a banquet last Friday.

From left to right: high school teacher Nancy Bal-lard, after 29 years; J. A. Laird teacher Sandi Jones, after 20 years; J. A. Laird teacher Jan Brydon, after 33 years; special education assistant Colleen Brooks at

Windermere Elementary and the high school, after 19 years; J. A. Laird teacher Brian Rogers, after 33 years; high school teacher Anne Jardine, after 29 years; and high school secretary Jackie Thesen, after 19 years.

Thanks for looking after our kids so well, and enjoy the rest of your lives!

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By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

The valley’s most successful entrepreneurs are ex-panding again – this time with a new “urban-style” coffee shop selling all of their own blends of coffee and coffee accessories, plus additional plans for construct-ing a new 40,000-square-foot roasting facility behind the existing location.

leo Johnson, who owns Kicking Horse Coffee Co. ltd. with his partner elana Rosenfeld, says the new coffee shop is slated to open Tuesday, June 24th.

“We’ve been working on this for two years,” he said. “This is our flagship and we want it to be per-fect.”

He said the new coffee shop will provide a very urban, sophisticated experience. It features a “coffee wall” made entirely of coffee beans behind glass, and tables bearing stylized Kicking Horse logos.

Besides all types of coffee drinks, it will serve sand-wiches, desserts and a menu of different coffees roasted on site. “you can even order a personalized coffee and we will brew it for you especially,” he said.

The café, located beside the roasting facility on land belonging to the Shuswap native band near the crossroads, will seat about 20 people, and will main-tain the same hours as the nearby Home Hardware – 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Meanwhile, Kicking Horse Coffee owners are looking to the future. They have purchased a five-acre parcel of land in Windermere, at the corner of the highway and the North Street entrance into that community.

although leo says nothing will be done imme-diately, the company wants to allow for the possible construction of a new warehouse and administration building, including a day-care centre for the children of employees.

“There’s a huge, untapped labour pool in the val-ley who can’t work because they don’t have child care,” he said. He and elana have two school-aged daughters of their own.

leo said plans are to save the old house located on the property, renovate and use it as part of the expan-sion.

But he said nothing will be done this year. “We might consider planting trees around the property to act as a screen from the neighbouring properties,” he said.

and he added any new building will follow a “pio-neer” look rather than a modern industrial building.

“We don’t want to build a box,” he said. “We’re thinking more of a Fort Steele-type look, something in keeping with the character of Windermere.”

Their plans require rezoning the property, and a public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23rd in the Windermere Community Hall to hear public opinion before the Regional District of east Kootenay grants permission for the rezoning from Rural Residential to light Industrial.

leo said he’s hoping the community will support the proposal to add light manufacturing to the area.

“If you’re considering the broader picture, you have to look beyond real estate and tourism,” he said.

Kicking Horse Coffee has been a success since the very beginning 12 years ago, when leo and elana be-gan roasting coffee beans in their garage.

The company now markets coffee right across Canada and the U.S. and has garnered a lot of media attention.

and the business just keeps growing. “Our sales are up another 40 percent so far this year alone,” leo said. “When we outgrow our current footprint, we want to be prepared.”

With a staff of 22 people, the business has just added another four employees to operate the coffee shop.

However, leo said there are no plans – at least, not yet – to open a chain of coffee shops across Canada. “We want to retain control over the business,” he said. “It’s better to be small but perfect.”

New staff members ready to pour your coffee are, left to right: Heather Pryndik, Rhonda Konchak and Gillian Stewart. Bottom: tables at the new café carry colourful images of Kicking Horse coffee logos.

Photos by Dave Sutherland

Photos by Dave Sutherland

Kicking Horse Coffee opens café


By Staff-Sgt. Doug PackRCMP Columbia Valley Detachment

Driver of abandoned car locatedOn June 4th, RCMP received a report of a sin-

gle-vehicle collision in Fairmont Hot Springs on Hot Springs Road. Upon arrival, police saw a Blue Saturn Marker overturned on its roof. Nobody was on the scene around the vehicle, nor were there any witness who observed the accident. It appears that the vehicle was travelling southbound when it hit the side wall of a residential driveway and flipped.

The registered owner was located and questioned about the incident, and initially he told the RCMP that he had no recollection of what happened.

However he later changed this version and told the investigator that he wasn’t sure if he was driving but remembers being upside down in the car seeing sparks.

later that same day, the owner showed up at the detachment office in Invermere and admitted to an-other constable that he had been driving at the time of the crash. The owner was issued a Violation Ticket for Driving without Due Care and attention.

Kimberley man taken to hospitalOn June 7th, 2008, RCMP received a call regard-

ing a single-vehicle crash with injuries in Kootenay Park about eight kilometres west of the alberta bor-der. Banff eHS, Fire Rescue and RCMP traffic ser-vices arrived on scene first. The driver, a 63-year-old Kimberly resident, was taken to Banff Mineral Springs Hospital with suspected head injuries.

The scene investigation shows that the driver went

off road right and his vehicle rolled, coming to rest in the ditch. The driver was unable to get out by him-self and rescue crews extricated him using the “jaws of life.”

The RCMP are continuing their investigation, as the extent of the driver’s injuries are not yet known.

RCMP searching for vandalsSometime overnight on June 7th, vandals dam-

aged the roof of a grey Toyota yaris while it was parked on Grainger Road in Canal Flats. Damage is estimated at $3,000. anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

ATVs can be costly entertainmentIt’s that time of year again. RCMP are remind-

ing folks that all Terrain Vehicles are not permitted to be operated on the roadways in British Columbia. By now, most folks should know this, so we will be bringing the reality of the situation home to violators when caught.

The costs will be high. The aTV can be impound-ed, and the driver charged for operating an unlicensed vehicle. aTVs can be fun, but they can be dangerous, especially when they appear on roadways and surprise other motorists. Since they carry no insurance to op-erate on a roadway, should one become involved in a crash, the personal cost to the owner may be more than they can afford.

So ask yourself, what is driving an unlicensed aTV worth to you? It can cost you your home and your future if you have to pay the costs of a crash out of your own pocket . . . and that’s no fun.

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Kerry and Sandra Ott were the lucky winners of a year’s supply of groceries from Sobeys. “We were just tickled to win,” said Mr. Ott. The lucky couple was one of three grand prize winners of the WHL Home Game Contest, offered at 72 Sobeys stores. Mr. Ott received $5,200 in gift cards, which he said should cover his family’s grocery budget for the next year. “It’s about bang on our budget,” he said. Sobeys owner Randy Brash was on hand to present him with his award.



Mud boggers caught in rut by local officialsBy Alex CooperPioneer Staff

The government is cracking down on mud boggers who have been tearing up the ground and leaving deep, perma-nent scars in the landscape around the lake enid recreational site.

“Some of the environmental dam-age caused by trucks with significant ruts – you may never fix it,” said rec-reation officer aaron Canuel. “environ-mental damage on sensitive grasslands may never repair themselves in our life-times.”

“Mud bogging” is an activity that involves racing vehicles through mud-dy areas. at lake enid, five kilometres west of Wilmer, there are several low-lying, wet areas that mud boggers love, said conservation officer lawrence Um-sonst.

“They do it for fun,” he said. “They specifically go there to do that activity.”

In addition to the damage to the ground, mud bogging also harms ani-mals and birds and and impacts plants.

legislation came into effect last fall that calls for a $575 fine for people caught mud bogging. Over the May long weekend, two people were issued tickets. Mr. Umsonst said less damage was seen this year because of an educa-tional campaign that reached 85 percent of the people camped at lake enid.

“We are making an effort to make that campsite safe for the public to use and for everybody to enjoy,” he said.

In 2000 the lake enid site was closed down one weekend due to ex-cessive damage. “Without cooperation from the public we may be in a situation again where we’re forced to take more of a drastic measure of shutting the site down and that’s something we don’t want to encourage or want to see hap-pen by any means,” said Mr. Canuel.

Other issues at the site include ex-cessive garbage, unattended campfires rowdiness, noise and vandalism. People with concerns can call the Rocky Moun-tain Forest District at (250) 426-1700. For info about camping, contact aaron Canuel at (250) 426-1763.This photo provided by conservation officers shows the damage caused by mudbogging.


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In praise ofstepfathers

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

Stepfathers in our society don’t get enough rec-ognition. These are the guys who cheerfully and will-ingly tackle all the responsibility of raising another man’s children.

Most men will agree it’s hard enough to raise your own children. But at least a natural father en-joys all the mystery and magic of creating a new hu-man being with the woman he loves, the experience of knowing his child from the moment it draws its first breath, and the delight of discovering that the baby has a dimple that looks just like his.

Stepfathers don’t experience these rewards, but they do volunteer for the hard work of parenting – the physical demands, the disciplining, the family conflicts, and perhaps most importantly, the respon-sibility of earning enough money to feed and clothe their stepchildren.

There are more unmarried mothers around these days, which means that when they do get married again, or for the first time, their new husbands have to care for their children as well. It’s a testament to men in general that so many of them are willing to tackle the challenge of a ready-made family.

Guys, I hope all your wives and stepchildren give you an extra special thanks this Sunday for go-ing above and beyond.

To change the subject slightly, we hear a lot about “deadbeat dads” who refuse to pay child sup-port. What we don’t hear about is all the legions of divorced fathers who pony up their child support without complaint, often throwing in extra money, gifts and holidays, because they are man enough to accept the duty of caring for the children they brought into the world.

Happy Father’s Day to responsible fathers and stepfathers everywhere!

Alex CooperReporter

Dave SutherlandAdvertising Sales

Elinor FlorencePublisher

Sally Waddington Reporter

Zephyr RawbonGraphic Design

Leah Shoemaker Design Assistant

Michele McGroganOffice Manager

Sarah TurkProject Manager

FAMILY OCCASION – From left to right, Jean McMartin Weir, Jenny Weir holding the flowers, Willy Weir, Tom Weir and Ian Weir as a little boy. The source of the photo was Winn Weir. If you have any more information about Photo A434, email the Windermere Valley Museum at [email protected].

Dear Editor:

We have been coming to the Columbia Valley for our vacation for many years (50+ years). Our parents made us familiar with the valley camping at Redstreak, Dry Gulch, and Fairmont as well as travelling throughout B.C.

One of the main reasons we finally bought a home in Invermere was because of the access to the Invermere Hospital in case of emergencies. This has proven to be a wise decision as my wife is a renal patient. The Renal Unit has enabled us to enjoy the Columbia Valley on a regular basis (about 20 to 25 weeks per year).

Over the past 10 years, we have gotten to know

the hospital, the services, and many of the staff (service has been second to none). The doctors, the nursing staff, especially Jane Gueckler and Helena (previously) and the people at the registration desk, especially Lawrie Zuk, have always been very help-ful and treated us with respect and dignity.

The Columbia Valley has been a source of pleasure for all of us for many years and it is the Invermere Hospital and especially the Hemodialysis Unit that has enabled us to experience this pleasure. Please continue to provide us with this wonderful service for the future.

Joyce and Irwin StriflerInvermere

Invermere Hospital is a blessing

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Dear Editor:

As I understand it, members of the Canterbury community own mo-tor boats that are there now, and they are requesting a marina to consolidate the moorage rather than pulling them on the beach. One way or another, it sounds like good housekeeping to me.

As for the possibility of accident because of the number of boats, the same reasoning could be applied to highways, and I am sure the council-lors would not give up their cars in an

effort to reduce the possibility of ac-cidents.

In any case, the cost of fuel will most likely prove more self-limiting than anything council will do.

By any definition, Lake Windermere is only a lake by name only – it is a widening of the Colum-bia River and it flushes itself every spring.

If you are looking for pollution ef-fect, you might go to the Mica Dam.

D. ThompsonInvermere

Dear Editor:

Once again the Columbia Valley pulled together for a worthy cause, and exceeded all expectations.

On behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society and the local Relay for life vol-unteers, we wish to thank all those who took part in the 2008 Relay for life, making it the most successful yet.

Our initial goal was to have 30 teams and to raise $60,000. This year 32 teams signed up, 265 participants were registered, and in “valley time” fashion, an unprecedented amount of money flowed in at the event.

During the 24-hour relay, $22,000 was brought in. as of June 4, $74,745 has been raised, with more expected from proceeds from aspire Dance’s re-cital. The success of the event would not have been possible without all of the dedicated volunteers, many working for months in advance, and those giving up their entire weekend to assist with the relay.

Countless businesses gave their time, money and services, ensuring the phenomenal outcome of the relay. Copper Point’s Brian Schaal offered his experience, direction and knowledge (in addition to hosting two pre-relay

events), which was greatly appreciated and needed.

a special thanks to Tex, who after donating all of the tents at the relay, was roped into MC-ing the evening’s enter-tainment. The local media did a won-derful job of covering the relay itself, as well as the pre-relay coverage and survi-vor profiles.

Boosting the profile of this year’s event were our amazing Survivor and Honourary chairs, Sheila Tutty and Keira Neal. They both truly embodied the theme of the relay: Celebrate, Re-member, Fight Back.

all of the local entertainers who of-fered up their time to perform through-out the evening, you were fantastic. The energy exuded helped keep spirits high and added to the ambience of the entire event.

and the biggest thank you goes out to all those who walked the track and helped raise money for a worthy event and showed their support for a disease that affects all of us.

Thanks to each and every one of you, the 2008 Relay for life was a tre-mendous success.

The 2008 Relay for LifeCoordinators and Volunteer Board

Thanks to our valley,this year’s Relay

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Visitors to Th e Smoking Water Coff ee

Shop last Th ursday evening will have no-

ticed something new there – a live band, Th e

Halfsacks, entertaining the crowd.

It’s just one of the many changes new

owner and operating manager Stephanie

Clovechok has for the Fairmont Hot Springs

café.“My biggest goal is to create a space

where people have an outlet to express them-

selves,” she said. “I want to make a space for

the community to gather and experience our

culture.”A native of Calgary, during her youth

Stephanie spent many years in Fairmont. Af-

ter visiting her parents here over Christmas

last year, she decided to stay. In March she

purchased the coff ee shop, along with two

silent partners, Susan Smith and Sandi Tou-

rond. Patrons of the restaurant will see more

changes than just the entertainment on

hand. Stephanie has also gone about chang-

ing the menu, emphasizing healthier foods

like sandwiches and salads. “I’m very pas-

sionate about nutrition,” she said.

She added that 99 percent of the bak-

ing is done on site with fresh ingredients and

with her love and care.

“While we’re making things with our

hands, we’re putting our love in our food as

well,” she said.

She also uses locally-grown food. All her

herbs are grown on site, the eggs are pur-

chased from a farm in the valley, fruits and

vegetables are grown in B.C., and the coff ee

is from Fratello, a Calgary-based company.

Stephanie said she has to be mindful of

the tastes of long-time regulars who’ve been

frequenting the Smoking Water for years.

“Th ey add so much character to the cof-

fee shop,” she said. “Th e regulars have been

very supportive and open in their feedback

as to whether things are good or bad.”

At the same time, she’s trying to get them

to dabble into something new, such as trying

a Caribbean squash soup instead of beef and

barley soup.Smoking Water’s staff is almost all brand

new, with the exception of previous owner

Angelina Haynes, who comes in twice a week

and has helped Stephanie with the learning

process. Before moving back to the Columbia

Valley, Stephanie practised holistic medicine

in Calgary. She hopes to continue that at the

Smoking Water and said she would like to

provide iridology sessions, a form of alterna-

tive medicine that involves measuring some-

one’s health by looking into their eyes.

She also will host yoga classes as soon

as she fi nds an instructor, and wants to host

workshops with First Nation communities.

“I want to create a bridge to them so they

can share their culture,” she said.

It all fi ts in with her aim of creating an

environment for people to gather, relax, and

enjoy great food and the mountains around

them.

Smoking Water Coff ee is smoking hot

New owner Stephanie Clovechok whips up a fresh latte.


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RDEK WATERING HOURSTo conserve water and control costs, the following watering hours are now in place on RDEK Water Systems. Watering times are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. as follows.

WindermereResidents living north of Windermere Creek can water on even numbered days and residents south of Windermere Creek can water on odd numbered days.

Timber RidgeEven numbered homes can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and odd numbered homes can water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Lakeview MeadowsEven numbered homes can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays while odd numbered homes can water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

EdgewaterEven numbered houses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Odd numbered houses can water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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By Sarah Turk

When my husband Randy and I moved to Invermere in 2006, I had just completed one year of maternity leave after my son logan was born.

I was thrilled to get the job of Office Man-ager for The Pioneer. But one year later, my hus-band was offered a better job in Kimberley and we relocated.

Neither The Pioneer nor I could bear me leaving, so The Pioneer hired me part-time as Project Manager and for the last year I have been commuting to Invermere two days a week and also working from home to take care of our Cranbrook and Kimberley advertising accounts.

One of my main duties was organiz-ing all of The Pioneer’s special publica-tions – the Columbia Valley Map Book, the Radium Magazine, the Columbia Valley Homes Magazine and the Din-ing Guide. Through my job I met a lot of wonderful people and I want to thank them for all their help.

as much as I would like to stay at The Pio-neer, the commute has become just too diffi-cult, especially in winter. So I have found some-thing closer to home and I will be working as the Merchandise and Marketing Manager for Sutherland’s Decorating in Cranbrook.

Please drop in and say hi the next time you

are in Cranbrook!I will miss working with everyone

at The Pioneer, and the friends I have made, but I will always remember what I have learned: a corny sense of humour is never out of style; although golf can-not be played year-round, it sure can be talked about year-round; and you can have cake for eVeRy occasion.

Editor’s Note: Sarah contributed to The Pioneer in many ways while she was here, and was short-listed for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Com-merce Employee of the Year in 2008. Congratulations, and best of luck from everyone on staff.

Best of luck, Sarah!

Dog-owners exhibitdisgraceful behaviour

Dear Editor:

On a recent pleasant evening my wife, and I, decided to take a walk in James Chabot Park. The pleasant evening quickly turned sour when we found we were unable to walk more than a step or two without encountering dog deposits. Do we now live in a world where people don’t read signs or have no intention of

obeying them anyway? What a shame that, clearly, we have people who don’t care about the beauty of this valley and certainly are not prepared to clean up their doggy-doos. Shame on you for your thoughtlessness and, by the way, I am not talking to your dog.

Mike AllisonInvermere

Thanks, Lorie McConnell!Dear Editor:

Have you ever been in the vicin-ity of Eileen Madson Primary School around 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. on school days?

It is a maze of walkers, bikes, school buses and cars, and of course, kids. Not matter what the weather brings – snow, cold, rain or sunshine

– our children are looked after at the crosswalk by a kind, caring lady.

On behalf of all the parents and grandparents we would like to send bouquets to this lady. Thank you, Mrs. McConnell!

Alice and Phil GeigerInvermere

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>> >>EncoreWhat’s happening in the

Columbia Valley

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar scene • entertainMent • perforMance arts

Your Weekly Guide to

What’s Happening Around the

Columbia Valley

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MOVIE REVIEW

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SEE YA TEx!

SPIRIT OF 150

celebrating 150 years of our province’s his-tory, cpr’s empress will steam into the val-ley next week, pulling a museum behind it. the train will stop in invermere from 7 to 9

p.m. Monday, June 16th, below the arena; and in radium at the forester’s road cross-

ing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on tuesday, June 17th.

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

What does ARTmean to you?

Reach · Pynelogs Cultural CentreThe Annual David Thompson Secondary School Art Show, June 10 - 22. Gallery open daily from 11 – 4 pm. Pynelogs Café Open Wed to Sun and Fri evenings.

Poppy Poster & Literary Competition • Pynelogs Cultural CentreThe Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Poster and Literary Competition, June 10 – 22. Gallery open daily 11 am - 4 pm.

Plein Air Workshop • Pynelogs Cultural CentreFeatured instructor: Colin Bell. June 14 and 15. Call to sign up 342-4423.

celebrating 150 years of our province’s his-tory, cpr’s empress will steam into the val-ley next week, pulling a museum behind it. the train will stop in invermere from 7 to 9

p.m. Monday, June 16th, below the arena; and in radium at the forester’s road cross-

ing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on tuesday, June 17th.

SPIRIT OF 150

Reviewed by Dave Sutherland

Rob Reiner’s latest flic, The Bucket list, is an amiable comedy/drama. It stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Free-man as two cancer patients who decide to embark on a series of globe-trotting, wish-fulfilling adventures before time runs out for them.

Nicholson is edward Cole, an abra-sive, self-indulgent, self-made billion-aire, who ends up sharing a room in a hospital with fellow patient and polar opposite, Carter Chambers, played by Freeman. Chambers is a black family man who has spent his life toiling as a mechanic.

although their initial meeting does not bode well, they warm up to each other when discussing how quickly life can seem to zing by. It’s “like smoke through a keyhole,” as Cole quips.

When Cole, with his unlimited re-sources, takes an interest in Chambers’ bucket list - a list of things to do before you kick the bucket - the fun begins. Their odyssey takes them from sky-div-ing and car racing, to an african safari and the pyramids of egypt; from caviar on toast on the French Riviera, to the foot of magnificent everest. Chambers is alternately like an eager kid or a fish

out of water, while Cole remains blase, as befits a man who is used to having his every whim indulged.

although their adventures are fun-ny in a look-at-the-old-guys-go! kind of way, the more ephemeral items on the bucket list are the ones that seem to have the most profound effect on Cole and Chambers. When they begin checking items off their list to do with helping others or truly appreciating what life has given them, then the movie gains a measure of emotional resonance.

Nicholson and Freeman are always a joy to watch and in The Bucket list they are joined by some fine support-ing actors. Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) is surprisingly restrained and funny as Thomas, Cole’s long-suffering assistant. Beverly Todd is sincere as Chamber’s of-ten bewildered wife, and Rob Morrow (Numbers) does a neat turn as Cole’s harried physician.

Written by Justin Zackman, the movie is capably directed by Reiner, whose past credits include such classics as, This Is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride.



RATING: 8 OUT OF 10 HEADS

Movie Review:The Bucket List

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• June 11-14: Made of Honour• June 25-July 4: Iron Man

Friday, June 13th-Sunday, June 22nd:

• 11 am-4 pm daily: Reach, annual high school art show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.• 11 am-4 pm: Royal Canadian legion’s Poppy Poster and literary Competition, local winners’ exhibition, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

Friday, June 13th:

• 5:30 pm-midnight: Crop Nights at Scrappy-Do’s in downtown Invermere. Please call 342-7238 for more info and to reserve your spot. Same time same place Saturday, June 21st.• The Pynelogs Café featuring The Scotty Burger, open Fridays until 8 pm all summer. For info: 342-1445.• 9 am-7 pm: Women’s Only area opening day at the Valley Fitness Centre. • 9 pm: the Halfsacks, CD Release Party at the Sportsman’s lounge in Fairmont.• 7-9:30 pm: Sacred Circle: Heart of the Matter. Discover how family loyalties can lead to miraculous personal discoveries. For info: MK Facilitations at 347-2110.

Saturday, June 14th-Sunday, June 15th:

• Plein air Workshop at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, for beginner to intermediate level artists with Instructor Colin Bell. Sat: 9-4 pm, Sun: 9-2:30 pm. For info call 342-4423.

Sunday, June 15th:

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

Monday, June 16th:

• Columbia Valley life Sports Running, Nordic Pole Walking and Triathlon Clinics; Summer session begins the week of June 16th. Get ready for loop the lake, to register online go to columbiavalleylifesports.com or phone Michelle Taylor: 342-8737.• 7 pm-9 pm: CP 2816 empress Steam Train in Invermere, walk-through tour of museum cars, live music and historical vignettes, at the Paradise Spur Track (1400-3rd ave.), the gravel pit below eddie Mountain arena. For info: www.cpr.ca or www.bc150.ca.• 1-3 pm: east Kootenay Brain Injury support group meets at Valley Connection Centre.• 6:30 pm: DTSS athletic awards, school theatre.

Tuesday, June 17th:

• 11 am-2 pm: CP 2816 empress Steam Train at the Radium Canfor Crossing. Museum car opens at 11:45 am. live music and historical vignettes. For info: www.cpr.ca or www.bc.150.ca

Wednesdays, June 18th:

• every Wednesday at 10 am: The Red Hat-Foxy Red Bonnets of Invermere meet at Tim Hortons for coffee. If you would like to join call Denise at 688-0198.

Thursday, June 19th:

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

Friday, June 20th:

• Bull Riding in the Rockies: doors open at eddie Mountain Memorial arena at 5 p.m. Tickets available at Home Hardware in Invermere and Canal Flats, Dave’s Book Bar, Brisco General Store, Selkirk TV, and Mountainside Market in Radium and Fairmont. Students/Seniors: $17; adults: $26. Cowboy Dinner: $8. Bull-riding, mutton-busting, queen contest.

Monday, June 23rd:

• 7 pm: My Kid Could Paint That, part of Cinefest film series presented by the Columbia Valley arts Council, at the Toby Theatre. Tickets $10 each.• 7 pm: Windermere District Social Services Society aGM, Choices Building, 504-14th Street.

Friday, June 27th:

• 5:30 pm-midnight: Crop Nights at Scrappy-Do’s in downtown Invermere. Please call 342-7238 for more info and to reserve your spot.

Monday, June 30th:

• 7 pm: Panorama presents live entertainment on the Great Hall Deck.• Midnight: fireworks in Invermere, presented by Kinsmen Club.

Monday, July 14th-Friday,July 18th:

• Vacation Bible School at the lake Windermere alliance Church. For Kindergarten-Grade 6 students and costs $5 per child. Pick up forms at Selkirk T.V. and appliance or call the lake Windermere alliance Church at 342-9535.

Tuesday, July 1st:

• 11 am: Canada Day parade, Invermere, brought to you by the Royal Canadian legion. Cake, speeches and entertainment follow at Kinsmen Beach. Noon-3 pm: Mountain Mosaic Festival of artsGrounds surrounding Pynelogs: entertainment, arts and crafts by the Columbia Valley arts Council and Invermere Business Committee.

Saturday, July 19th:

• 2:30 pm: BIG Book Sale at the Invermere Community Hall. all funds support the library. you can help by bringing in gently used books to the Invermere library between now and July 17th. If you would like to volunteer to sort books beforehand, or help at the sale, call Christine at 342-0470.• Valley appreciation Day: Starts at 8 am with free pancake breakfast. live music, information booths, entertainers, and the Gagné logging Show. To help with the event please call Sheila Tutty at 342-9216 or email: [email protected].

Sunday, August 3rd:

• First annual Columbia Valley Tour of the arts, showcasing local artists in six creative settings around the valley. Volunteers are needed now to become part of this exciting new fundraiser for the Columbia Valley arts Council. For more information, call Pynelogs at 342-4423.

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By Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff

Canada’s best cow-boys are about to return to Invermere for the 10th year running. and this year’s Bull Riding in the Rockies event is set to be one heck of a ride.

When Bull Riding in the Rockies commences at 5 p.m. on June 20th, you can expect “a high-energy show with lots of excitement,” according to al Miller, president of Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey.

One of the team’s biggest fundraisers of the year, the event brings in the top 30 cowboys in the Professional Bull Riders’ associa-tion to tackle some of the meanest bulls in the country.

Not only will the cowboys buck the beasts around the arena, they’ll also take their seats for a game of Mexican Poker. Watch, if you dare, as the riders draw cards to determine their place at the pok-er table. Score the wrong card and they’ll be sitting with their backs to the bull as it charges into the arena. “The last cowboy to move

wins,” Mr. Miller said. “The other cowboys will leave – the table may leave – but as long as he’s sitting, he wins. It takes patience, nerve and a bunch of testosterone.”

Before the main event, beef, beans and biscuits from locals König Meat & Sausage Company, Quality Bakery and Mr. Miller’s own wife, lucy, will get the taste-buds hopping. Meantime, a silent and live auction will be conduct-ed. “We’ll have quite a variety of items, merchandise and services

for auction,” Mr. Miller explained.

and if there’s a bud-ding cowboy or cowgirl in your family, kids aged six to nine can brave the mut-ton bustin’ contest with some of the nastiest sheep in the valley. Just rgister at Home Hardware before June 19.

lastly, the area’s Bull Riding Queen and Prin-cesses will perform a dis-play of horsemanship, before they introduce the cowboys by parading the arena with flags from ev-ery competitor’s country.

after all the bucking bravado is over, the family dance kicks off, with live entertainment from five-

piece Calgary band Redneck Sugar. “I’ve heard some demos and I’m re-ally excited to have them playing,” Mr. Miller said. “They play lots of country, but they can also rock with the best of them.”

In the lead-up, the Rockies are holding a storefront competition on Invermere’s main street. The store judged to have the best west-ern-themed display on Thursday, June 18th will be given the crown of Best Dressed Storefront.


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Dust off your cowboy boots:bucking bulls bound for valley

Cowboys watch as the rider hangs on for dear life.

June 13, 2008 The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 13

GIVING YOU THE BEST MUSIC ON THE BEST SOUND SYSTEM IN THE VALLEY

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Tuesday, June 17TH ........Comedians Matt Billon & Paul MyrehaugFriday, June 20TH...............................................KRAFTY KUTSSaturday, June 21st

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is Where it’s At!

6 Anniversary! Goodbye Tex! Welcome Chris! Celebration!

6th Anniversary! Goodbye Tex! Welcome Chris! Celebration!

Please join us on Saturday, June 14th, 2008.Drop in to say goodbye to Tex and say hi to the new owner, Chris!.

There will be a draw for a Large Coffee Lover’s Basket. Hourly give-aways and owers for the rst 50 ladies through the doors.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM ALL COFFEE SALES of the day will go to the local food bank. Donations for the Food Bank will also be gratefully accepted.

Iwould like to take this opportunity to thank all our many customers for their absolutely wonderful and loyal support over the last six years. I will most certainly miss meeting you all on a daily basis. It has been truly a pleasure to serve you. I have made so many great friends! I hope you will continue

to support Chris Boulton as you have supported me. To all the regulars that have cups with their names hanging up: These are yours to keep. You can leave them hanging and continue to use them or you can take them home and use them there. I also need to thank the “Fratello Coffee Co.” for their great service, support and their wonderful coffee that kept you all coming back for more. I will stay in the valley and for now continue to operate “Tex’s Tent & Party Rentals”. And will continue to help worthy causes by donating my time and means, be it by auctioneering or putting up tents for Cancer or the Tiger’s Open. It is a pleasure and privilege to be part of and serve this community. Thanks!

Tex Lortscher4884 Athalmer Highway, Invermere, BC • 341-3499

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By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

Tex lortscher, the well-known owner of Tex’s Coffee Works, is handing over the reins of the business, and his stash of recipes including one for his famous carrot cake, to new owner Chris Boulton.

Tex moved here from Canmore six years ago and since then has be-come a valley fixture.

He not only operates the coffee shop at the crossroads, but also runs Tex’s Party Rentals. an auctioneer by trade, he conducts about 15 to 20 charity auctions a year as well.

Tex said he’s ready to slow down a little and take some time off. “It will be a treat not to get up at 5:30 every morn-ing,” Tex said. However, he will continue to work as an auction-eer and operate his party rentals busi-ness. a Windermere resident, Tex is alos looking forward to some canoeing and fishing.

The new name of the business will be Kootenay Coffee Works – otherwise everything will remain the same, Tex

said. “The most common question is: ‘What’s going to happen to my cup?’” he said. Coffee shop regulars have their own mugs, engraved with their own names, hanging in the shop. Tex said the mugs will stay where they are unless people want to take them home.

The Pioneer wishes Tex every suc-cess in the future, and good fishing.

Tex hangs up his mug

Tex Lortscher has sold Tex’s Coffee Works, but will continue to live and work in the valley.


CP Spirit of

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Tuesday, June 17th

An Event the Entire Family Can EnjoyAn Event the Entire Family Can Enjoy Return to the past as the CP 2816 Empress Steam Train rolls into your town Climb aboard and enjoy a walkthrough tour of the museum cars Live music with the “Spirit of 150” band Historical vignettes performed by the “BC150 Players”

When: Tuesday, June 17th • Where: Radium Canfor CrossingTime: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Museum Car Opens 11:45 a.m. • Rain or Shine • Bring lawn chairs for 1 hr of live entertainment. • Concession Stand

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Chilli warms thecockles in Spilli

The odour of chilli was in the air last Saturday as hundreds of people de-fied the looming threat of rain to enjoy spoonsful of chilli at the annual chilli cookoff in Spillimacheen.

Thirteen cooks skilled in the art of chilli served up the goods to about 475 people. a few cooks even ran out of chilli within two hours. The first three prizes were awarded by the judges.

• 1st place: Colleen Willmer of Cal-gary and Spillimacheen. It was her third

first-place win in 12 years.• 2nd place: Dianne Jefferson of

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• 3rd place: Paul King of Invermere, former owner of Kootenay Pasta.

The remaining two awards were chosen by people’s overall votes.

• Commercial Chilli: Rick le-Grande, who owns Golden Truss Plus.

• Showmanship: Bob and Carol Braisher of Parson.

Top photo: Carol Braisher of Parson, winner of the showmanship award, hands out chilli to a customer. Bottom photo: Bud Fredrickson, Gabe Jablanczy and Sam Guen-ther brought their own containers and their own bread. Photos by Leah Shoemaker


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We Know How to Make Dad Happy.It’s Father’s Day and what better way to thank Dad for all the special things he does, than bring him to Copper Point to relax and enjoy all of his favorites – golfing, picking up some new golf gear and indulging in a Barbeque Feast fit for a king.

Father’s Day at the Golf ShopCopper Point’s Golf Shop carries such a wide variety of golf merchandise and apparel that we can make him look like a Pro, even if he doesn’t golf like one! With 20% off all purchases of men’s apparel from June 11 – 15, you really can’t go wrong; or purchase a Copper Point gift card and let Dad do the choosing.

Father’s Day at the Golf AcademyBring Dad to the Academy and let him work on perfecting his game. We’re providing free range balls and club analysis for all Dads from June11 – 15. And with 10% off all regular priced men’s golf equipment, it’s the prefect time to get Dad the new golf clubs he’s been hinting for.

Barbeque Feast at The View We know Dad thinks he’s “King of the Grill”, but give him the day off and bring him to the Barbeque Feast at The View. Choose baby back ribs, chicken or steak that’s cut to fit your appetite, and we’ll grill it to perfection. Our buffet includes all the trimmings to make this a feast you won’t want to miss.

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It was another wonderful day of golf, music, prizes and delicious food at the Radium Resort on Wednesday, June 4 for the Literacy Charity Golf Tournament. Th e day’s biggest winners were the literacy programs of the Windermere Valley and the Invermere Public Library. Th e tourna-ment raised $13,000. Th e LITERACY CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT could not happen without the generous support of many corporate and individual donors. We would like to extend our heart-felt thanks to all participants, supporters, and the following sponsors and donors:

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By Harold HazelaarForeign Correspondent

Continuing on from last week’s column, Spyglass Hill is another one of the well-known courses found along Seventeen Mile Drive on the Monterey Penin-sula, California.

Spyglass Hill is a 6,500-yard, Par 72 (Gold Tees) course and it will test the ability of all golfers, especially those with double-digit handicaps.

The design features two distinctly different kinds of terrain that influence the way the holes look and play.

The first five holes roll through sandy seaside dunes, challenging the golfer to carefully pick the safest path.

The following 13 holes are cut through majestic pines with elevated greens and strategically placed bun- kers and water hazards to grab the errant shot.

The day we played the course, a heavy fog obscured the first few holes from view, making it difficult for someone who had never played there.

you have to trust your guts when you can’t see more than 100 feet in front of you. and it’s a challenge to find your shot, too!

Nevertheless, once again the course was in magnificent shape, with every single green identical in speed and grooming.

The trick for me was to play my typical straight, but somewhat short, driving game. From the fairway you have half a chance at respectability, while from the rough, high numbers are easy to

accumulate on your card.Spyglass Hill is rated one of the toughest courses in the world from the championship tees (6950 yards),

boasting a course rating of 75.5 and a slope rating of 147. The PGa Tour consistently lists Spyglass Hill’s holes 6, 8 and 16 among the toughest on the tour, and dur-

ing the 1999 United States amateur, the stroke average of the field during medal play was in excess of 79. On the day I visited, none of those holes were playing to their reputation, as I managed to bogey all three! My final score of 94 had me feeling pretty good at the end of our third day of this journey.Our next stop on this “trip of a lifetime” was to be Pebble Beach, but until I got there, Spyglass Hill is the

The Green Zone:Harold touring California


CP Spirit of

150 Rail Tour

CP Spirit of

150Rail Tour

June 12th thru July 6th, 2008

An Event the Entire Family Can EnjoyAn Event the Entire Family Can Enjoy Return to the past as the CP 2816 Empress Steam Train rolls into your town Climb aboard and enjoy a walkthrough tour of the museum cars Live music with the “Spirit of 150” band Historical vignettes performed by the “BC150 Players” Learn more by visiting www.cpr.ca or www.bc150.ca

When: June 16, 2008, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMWhere: Paradise Spur Track, 1400 - 3rd Avenue*Gravel pit below the Eddie Mountain Arena

…All Aboard!…All Aboard!


Class of 1958 celebrates 50 yearsBy Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff

Fifty years ago, the 12 students of David Thomp-son Secondary School’s class of 1958 celebrated their graduation dinner. last Friday, six members of that class gathered to reconnect, reminisce and reflect on their lives since then.

Organized by Diane Madson-lee and held at the home of Irene Kebe in Radium, the reunion brought together half of the graduating class, as well as Doro-thy Connolly and elizabeth Flett, two former class-mates who left high school before graduation.

One of their teachers, Dot Smith, also stopped by to share her memories of the class of 1958. “There wasn’t a child among them who was bad,” the former physical education teacher said.

Mrs. Smith, who taught at the high school from 1952 to 1968, made quite an impact on the students, too. “Dot was our mentor, our coach. She meant a lot to us,” said Ms. Madson-lee, who is one of the three remaining Columbia Valley residents, although she spent 20 years living with her family in various B.C. locations before returning in 1981.

Unlike Ms. Madson-lee, retired electrician Henry Newcomen has never lived outside Invermere, moving between three homes in town.

“It’s crazy how much Invermere has changed, compared to 50 years ago,” he said. “What used to be summer cabins are now second homes.”

Classmate Robert Taylor, a mechanic now based in Kitimat, described their group as “farmers’ kids.” He remembered being overwhelmed by their gradua-tion ceremony, saying: “We’d never seen that glitz and glamour before.” Back then, suits were rented from Invermere Mercantile, where Dave’s Book Bar now stands on 7th avenue. “I’d never worn a tuxedo before. We all felt very proud,” he added.

In 1958, Thelma Feriancek spent all day travel-ling to Calgary to find her graduation outfit. She first caught a bus to Golden, then got on a train for Cal-gary. But the effort was worth it on the evening. “The graduation was very exciting and just beautiful,” she said. after school, Mrs. Feriancek married a service-man and they were based in Germany, then the Mari-times, before settling in Chilliwack.

The longest friendship award among the grads goes to Wendy Panattoni and Irene Kebe: the women first met in nursery school in Invermere. Mrs. Panat-toni married a local dentist and moved to Kimberley in 1964, where she gave birth to triplets a year later.

Mrs. Kebe married a fellow David Thompson stu-dent from another class, Gerald Kebe, and together they have run several businesses in and around Ra-dium, including Radium Food Store and Kebe’s Pub. Both of their grown sons have remained in the valley, which Mrs. Kebe described as “absolutely beautiful.”

“There’s no other place like it. It has all things a family needs.”

50-year reuniondraws six of 12 grads

Top photo, from left: the 1958 graduation photo of Danny Mackill, George Grosvenor, Wendy Weir, Irene Lewis, Ethel Lake, Terry Nield, Diane Madson, Mary Henriksen, Thelma Chrona, Margaret Boyes, Robert Taylor and Henry Newco-men. Centre: 50 years later, Wendy Panattoni (née Weir), Irene Kebe (née Lewis), Elizabeth Flett, Diane Madson-Lee, Thelma Feriancek (née Chrona), Dorothy Connolly, Robert Taylor and Henry Newcomen. Mrs. Flett left Invermere in Grade 10 when her family moved to Abbotsford. She mar-ried there and became an employment counsellor; now she is a published short-story writer. Mrs. Connolly left in Grade 11 to marry a man from Canal Flats, and she now has four children and seven grandchildren. Right: Mrs. Panattoni and Ms. Madson-Lee display their beautiful gowns from 1958.


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Deferring property taxes can be a great idea for seniors who are house rich but feel cash poor due to hefty property tax bills. Unlike home equity loans or reverse mortgages that need to be paid back monthly or charge high interest, deferring property taxes is a very low-interest way to free up some monthly cash.

The British Columbia Property Tax Deferment Program is a loan program that allows you to defer your annual property taxes on your home if you meet certain eligibility criteria.

The program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have lived in British Columbia for at least one year prior to applying for the program. you must occupy the home as your principal residence. Second residences, such as summer cottages or rental properties, do not qualify for tax deferment.

after deducting your Home Owner Grant, you can defer all or part of the unpaid balance of your residential property taxes for the current year. all penalties, interest, previous years’ property taxes, and utility user fees must be paid to your municipal tax collector or the surveyor of taxes (rural properties), as these cannot be deferred.

you can defer your taxes as long as you own and live in your home and continue to qualify. The deferred taxes must be fully repaid with interest:

• before your home can be legally transferred to a new owner, other than directly to your surviving spouse;

• upon the death of the agreement holder(s). If you refinance your home, your mortgage holder

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taxes, fees and interest at any time without penalty. To qualify for the Property Tax Deferment

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a person with disabilities as defined in the Regulations to the land Tax Deferment act;

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident under the Immigration act (Canada);

• have lived in British Columbia for at least one year immediately prior to applying;

• apply on the home in which you live; • have a minimum equity of 25 percent in your

home, based on assessed values as determined by B.C. assessment;

• have a current fire-insurance policy on your home.

Only one spouse needs to be 55 or older when the home is registered in both names. To qualify, the owner must turn 55 during the calendar year the application is made.

If you own your home under a registered 99-year lease or have a life-estate interest in your home, you may also qualify for tax deferment.

Simple interest is charged on deferment accounts at a rate not greater than two percent below the prime rate of the province’s principal banker. The interest rate is set every six months by the Minister of Small Business and Revenue.

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Put safety first on the waterBy Mike DuBoisPioneer Columnist

There are a few basic things that every boater should know to stay safe on the lake.

The first thing to consider is the hazards lurking under the water. On lake Windermere, there are two locations where boats accidently hit ground on a very frequent basis.

The first one is at the river mouth near the lakeside Inn in athalmer. a rock wall runs east-west across the entire river. The wall is currently marked with large yellow buoys. Depending on the time of year, this wall will be from zero to five feet below the water surface. The only safe passage through this area is along the east shore of the lake, between the channel marker signs.

The other hazardous area is where Windermere Creek enters the lake. This is located just south of Shadybrook Marina in the town of Windermere. Windermere Creek has formed a large sandbar that extends up to 150 metres from shore. This sandbar is zero to three feet below the water. To avoid hitting bottom in this area, do not drive at high speed close to the shoreline.

Weather hazardsThe weather changes very quickly on mountain lakes. Our storms always come from the north. Watch the

northern sky for dark, low clouds. From the time you can identify the storm approaching, you have 5 to 10 minutes before it hits.

These fast-moving fronts will bring strong winds, rain, and lightning. If you are a long way from home, seek shelter at the closest marina and ride out the storm.

These fronts move out almost as quickly as they arrive. Often after 20 minutes of intense weather, the wind and lightning are gone and you can head home.

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Local B.C. representatives celebrate 150 years of service

LOOKING BACK—A display set up by Service B.C.’s Diana McDonald and Sheila Cope showcases the early days of government agent work. Photo by Sally Waddington

By Sally WaddingtonPioneer Staff

a lot has changed for provincial government agents since Governor James Douglas established the offices in 1858.

When the Columbia Valley was first given a government agent in the 1890s, it was to organize a cull of wild horses in the Kootenays to preserve land for domestic horses. The agents issued a bounty on the wild horses.

Today the job is a lot less grisly. Sheila Cope, senior customer service representative in Invermere, has an interesting anecdote.

Continued on next page


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. . . Continued from previous page

last year she played an instrumental role in a Fairmont couple’s wedding.

“I issued a marriage licence to a couple who were getting married two weeks later. In the second week, I got a call from a lady in Canmore who had found the licence in a plastic tub beside the highway,” Mrs. Cope said.

Remembering the couple, Mrs. Cope called everybody in the phone book with the couple’s surnames. “On the last call I made, I got the groom’s mother. So I sent the box by Greyhound to the couple in Fairmont,” she said.

Here in Invermere, Sheila Cope and her co-worker Diana McDonald represent government agent Doralynne Hodgins, who’s based in Golden. Mrs. Cope has been in the position for 22 years and moved to Windermere from Saskatoon in 1970. Her husband, Tom, is a property manager and their three kids and six grandchildren live nearby.

Mrs McDonald has lived in Invermere since 1980; she worked at B.C. Hydro before taking this role in 2000. Her husband, Grant, teaches at eileen Madson Primary School, and they have two teenaged children.

To acknowledge the work of the government agents over the last 150 years, Steven Point, lieutenant-Governer of B.C., has proclaimed June 19th to be Government agents’ Day. and Invermere’s Service BC office is planning a celebration for the day.

From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19th, an open house will be held. In period costume, Mrs. Cope and Mrs. McDonald will greet visitors and serve coffee and cookies, and the other services in their building will join in with a mini-trade fair.

What’s more, the Family Resource Centre is raising funds through a bar-becue in the playground adjacent to the building from 11:30 a.m. till 1 p.m.

The collaboration with the Forestry, environment, and Children and Families’ Services in their building is an indication of government agents’ new attitude for the community.

“Our mission statement is to provide access to government services in a one-stop building,” Mrs. McDonald explained.

“It’s comfortable for people to come in,” Mrs. Cope added. “If they’re not sure what they need, they know this is where they should come to get advice.”


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For professional management of your strata corporation or rental property, overseen by a Certi ed Property Manager®, please contact Bill Weissig CPM®, RI, RPA, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES.

Our property managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive quali cations and experience, please visit our web site at http://www.mountaincreek.ca.

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926-7th Avenue, Inveremere, BC

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Independently Owned and Operated

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Session #1 June 30th – July 10th

Session #2 July 14th – July 24th

Session #3July 28th – August 7th

Session #4August 11th – August 21st

Columbia Valley Swim ClubSummer Swim Lesson

Pool and Beach Session

For more information or to register visitwww.columbiavalleyswimming.net or call 347-9562

Architect hired to designInvermere’s civic centre

By Alex CooperPioneer Staff

a Vancouver-based architectural firm has been selected to design the new Invermere civic centre.

at a District of Invermere council meeting on Tuesday, Bruce Carscadden architect Inc. was approved to design the new building, which will be used for a performing arts centre, a new library, and by other groups.

Councillor Bob Campsall said it was time to move forward on building the new centre. “We’ve been on this forever and we’ve been chastised by the community for our delays,” he said. “We either move on or get off the pot. I think it’s time to move on.”

Bruce Carscadden beat out G.e.C. architectural of Calgary for the design. They were the only firms to submit proposals, despite 22 calls being made, said the district’s chief administrative officer Chris Prosser.

Councillor Sarah Bennett, who opposed the motion, said it would be better to wait for more proposals to come in before proceeding.

“This makes me nervous,” she said. “This is a huge decision for the community. I want the design to be unique to Invermere. I don’t think it should feel like

you’re in a hospital.”The architect will consult with district staff and

groups using the centre and come up with a design based on the community’s needs.

“Their job is to capture the essence of the community and come up with a design based on that,” said Mr. Prosser.

Mr. Prosser said that if the design does not meet the community’s standards, a new request for proposals can be sent out and new applications accepted.

The final cost of the centre will be known after the initial design phase is completed. a referendum on the design will likely be held in the spring of 2009.

“If people are going to vote for it then they need to be able to afford it and be able to use it,” said Mayor Mark Shmigelsky.

an essential aspect of the design is that the centre meet leadership in energy and environmental Design standards in green building construction.

Bruce Carscadden has designed numerous com-mmunity recreation, cultural and library projects in B.C., including the day lodge at Panorama.

The civic centre will be located at the site of the old high school in Invermere, at the top of the hill across from Sobeys.Ph: 341-6299 • Fax: 341-6229 • [email protected] • www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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Vol. 5/Issue 20


May 16, 2008


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WE LOVE OUR LAKE!

Long-time valley residents Lilo and Hans Fuhrer collect water samples from Lake Windermere,

volunteers for the Lake Windermere Project. For more, please see .

Photo by Kalista Pruden

WE LOVE OUR LAKE!

Beware of expensive imitations.

There is only one

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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

WINDERMERE FIRE HALL VOTE

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATION

Are you eligible to vote at the Windermere Fire Hall Vote on August 16th, 2008? Is your name on the current list of electors?

If you are not sure, you can fi nd out by calling or visiting the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) offi ce, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook (Phone: 250-489-2791). The offi ce is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays).

Advance elector registrations will be accepted at the RDEK offi ce until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008. With the exception of registrations on voting days, elector registrations will not be accepted during the period June 25th, 2008 to August 18th, 2008.

ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

RESIDENT ELECTORS:• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of

registration; and• a resident of the Windermere Fire Protection Local Service Area for at least 30 days

immediately before the day of registration; and• not disqualifi ed by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed

by law.

NON-RESIDENT :• age 18 or older; and• a Canadian citizen; and• a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of

registration; and• a registered owner of real property in the Windermere Fire Protection Local Service

Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and• not entitled to register as a resident elector; and• not disqualifi ed by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualifi ed

by law; and• if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those

individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector.

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SCRUTINEERS

On Saturday, August 16th, 2008, qualifi ed electors within the Windermere Fire Protection Local Service Area will be voting on the following question:

“Are you in favour of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2072 which authorizes borrowing $2,385,000 over an amortization period of 25 years to construct a new fi re hall for the Windermere Fire Protection Local Service Area?”

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

Applications to act as a scrutineer will be received by the Chief Election Offi cer at the RDEK offi ce, 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC during regular offi ce days and hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.):

FROM: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008TO: Friday, July 11th, 2008.

Application forms are available at the RDEK offi ce at 19 – 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook B.C.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, the following persons may be contacted at (250) 489-2791 or toll-free at 1-888-478-7335:

Lee-Ann Crane, Chief Election Offi cerAnita Charest, Deputy Chief Election Offi cer

Lee-Ann Crane, Chief Election Offi cer

By Brian GeisPioneer Staff

after 15 years at the helm of Deck electric, Mel and Thora Casey announced last week they are closing the Invermere skilled-trades stalwart, currently in its 44th year of operation.

“We’re retiring,” Thora explained. “Mel wanted to retire by the time he turns 60, and now that time has come.”

Mel celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday, on June 12th.

The closure will break a chain of succession from owner to employee that dates back to Deck electric founder George Deck.

Mr. Deck, the late father of Radium Hot Springs Mayor and Regional District Board Chair Greg Deck, founded Deck electric in 1964.

Mr. Casey, who has worked for Deck electric longer than any other employee, 34 years, purchased Deck electric in 1993 from Deck electrician Bob Stober – who purchased the business from Mr. Deck himself.

Thora said the couple decided to close the books on Deck electric with a big everything-must-go sale this weekend, June 13th to 15th.

The sale at the business’s headquarters in athalmer, 109 Industrial Road No. 2, will list a range of office items.

Shoppers could nab anything from filing cabinets to microwaves, a bar fridge to a watercooler. and, of course, Mel has host of hammer drills, skill saws and other tools on offer.

Without missing a beat, the Caseys plan to leave the weekend after their closing-down sale for Santa Barbara, California, to visit their daughter, Tasha. The Caseys, lifelong valley residents, also have a son, adrian.

Mrs. Casey said closing Deck electric and retiring is bittersweet.

“Deck electric served the valley for over 40 years,” she said. “Closing is a sad thing to happen. It’s great to see old friends and hear them remember work we did in their homes, but it’s time to hang up our tools.”

at their busiest, the Caseys employed 10 to 15 employees.

“We always had excellent staff, nice guys, good guys,” Thora commented.

But staffing issues, she said, became a problem over the years.

“It’s huge,” she said.“Staying fully staffed can be pretty

stressful and, if you can’t find the people, you’re hooped.”

The hardest part about closing, Thora commented, will be missing the customers and employees.

“We’re going to miss the people, because we’re both people persons,” she said.

LOCKING THE DOORS—On the eve of their closing-down sale, Mel and Thora Casey are looking forward to retirement. Photo by Sally Waddington

End of the linefor electrical business


LOST AND fOuND

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

THANK YOu

We want to say a special thank you to all the caring, dedicated doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who took such good care of us at the Invermere Hospital. Also to our wonderful neighbours. We thank you all so much.

Dave & Rita Burke

Edgewater’s “Gathering of the Greens” on Food Security wishes to thank Winderberry Nurseries for the beautiful leafy door prize, to correct the mention in the “Thank-You” ad last week.

ANNOuNCEmENTS

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CHEERS AND JEERS

CHEERS: to our Locals, top 10 finishers of 350 teams running in the Calgary www.mitsubishi citychase.

CHEERS: To the organizers, cooks and spectators at this year’s Spilli Chill Cookoff. What a great idea and a wonderful way to spend a gloomy Saturday afternoon. The food was fantastic and so was the entertainment. Congratulations to the winners, too – your chilli was awesome!

CHEERS AND JEERS

CHEERS to Bruce And Marlene McLaughlin who brought baked goods to Akiskinook First Nation, and for thinking of us.

CHEERS: to the Alberta families who were cleaning up the hillside behind the arena on Saturday, May 31st .

gARAgE SALE

Friday, June 13, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Saturday, June 14, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. 29-640 Upper Lakeview Rd. (Highlands)

Huge Garage Sale. Starts Friday 5pm and Saturday 9am. Construction materials from our renovation, furniture, household, kitchen, shelves, kid’s golf clubs and bags, and a whole lot more!! 814 – 13th St, Invermere. At Bliss Hair and Esthetics.

Yard Sale, Saturday, June 14th , 4640 Columere Road, Columere Park, Fairmont. 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Combo sink-range-fridge, 1983 Mazda RX7, quilting frames & material, Euthonium, wide variety of goods.

Garage Sale, 801 14th Street, Invermere, Saturday, June 14th , 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

HUGE garage sale on Sat, June 14th at 4878 Purcell Ave, Edgewater. Right across from the ball diamond.

Car Boot Sale, Saturday June 28th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Bug Eye House! (Translation: a yard sale from the trunks of many cars). Want to sell a few items, but have no yard? Load your junk in the trunk and come sell it at the Bug Eye House on the road to Panorama. Stalls available for $10 ea. Space for more vendors. Contact Jane at 341-5601, or Stephanie at 342-1254.

gARAgE SALE

Perennials, pots, furniture, household items and more. 12A Wolf Cr, Black Forest Heights, Sat, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Estate Sale. Furniture, antiques, kitchen & household items, clothes. 9243 Fairview Ave, Wilmer. Sat. & Sun. 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Saturday, June 14th , 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, rain or shine. 1446 18th Street, Invermere.

STORAgE

NEWHOUSEMULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available.Now with climatecontrolled units.

Call 342-3637

COmmERCIAL fOR LEASE

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

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

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. 1550 sq ft, elegant improvements, high-visibility location in Athalmer. Available June 15. $1,400/month includes property taxes, heat/cooling and utilities. Call 342-1137 for details and to view.

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

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

SHARED ACCOmmODATION

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

SuITE fOR RENT

CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month. (250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

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

Fully Furnished 2 bdrm, 1 bath, small kitchen and livingroom, quiet area, close to DT. $1050.00 utilities & cable included. Storage space available, N/P, N/S, 403-366-0165, 403-971-4402. Available immediately.

Bright 1 bdrm furnished upstairs suite. Parking, private beach, $700/month + DD, no partiers, N/P. Columere Park, 345-6524.

Large 4 bdrm, 2 bath, basement suite in Radium. Available July 1st, $1400/month, includes utils. DD $700, N/S, N/P, no partiers! 342-6010.

HOuSE fOR RENT

3 bdrm LAKEFRONT HOME – Indian Beach Estates, furnished, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces. Available for long-term lease; $1500/month, (403)240-0167; [email protected]

2 bdrm townhouse w/all appliances. Very clean, quiet, N/S, N/P, $850/month, 342-9035 or 688-4848. Available Immediately.

CONDO fOR RENT

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

vACATION RENTALS

Available month of August, 2 bdrm, newly furnished upper suite. Walk to beach and town. Large flat screen and entertainment system, large sun deck and parking for toys, 250-688-0244.

HOuSE fOR SALE

Westridge Estates, executive, recreational house, $875,000.00. Unbelievable view of mountains and lake, 341-3985

HOuSE fOR SALE

3 bdrm plus 1 bdrm suite. Large lot on quiet street. Close to schools, single garage, $345,000.00, 342-7329. Invermere, 1301 20th Street.

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

1 Min to Columbia Lake Beach. 60’ x 120’ R-1/M-H property, just renovated, $199,900.00. For details see listing #34636, welist.com, 250-688-7798.

CONDO fOR SALE

Akiskinook front row (#132) condo for private sale by tender. Call Al, 250-342-7035 or 403-254-2337 for information.

mOBILE HOmES fOR SALE

1975, 2/3 bdrm mobile on beautiful large lot, deck, sheds, close to beach and golf course. $139,000.00, Canal Flats, 349-5865.

Pioneer Classifieds

Boat, RV and Industrial

Equipment Storage

Fenced Compound

Boats and RV’s from $50/month

Call (250) 341-1395Call (250) 341-1395

STORAgE

For Rent RadiumA selection of 1 or 2 bedroom condos. Furnished or

unfurnished at the Pinewood available for non-smoking mature tenants with excellent references, no pets.

Rent starts at $1,150 incl. utilities. Underground parking for one car. Call Eric Redeker at 342-5914 for further details.

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

SuITE fOR RENT

Beautiful 1248 sq. ft. new home in Radium. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, jetted corner tub, double sinks. Open lay-out. Full unfurnished basement, attached garage, $379,000.00 + GST, 250-688-3374.

OPEN HOUSE June 14 & 15, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. on W.V. Golf Course. 4 bdrm, walk-out bungalow. Info sheet available. New reduced price! 342-9249.


mOBILE HOmES fOR SALE

13 yr. old mobile w/4 yr old large addition. Mountain views, close to school & parks, 4 bdrm, sunken livingroom, jet tub, shed, 5 appliances. On its own lot, no pad rental. Escape the summer crowd, come live in Edgewater. Asking $240,000.00, 347-6388.

ACREAgES/LOTS fOR SALE

Lot 10Windermere Loop Road

Large 0.41 acre,Level, well in place,

No building commitment,Beautiful mountain & golf

course views.$289,000.00 + GST

(250)342-3147Worth Checking Out!

“Life is good on the 18th hole.”

8 acres of hay meadow. Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity. Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 342-2802.

Large R-2 view lot. #613 13th Avenue. Close to all amenities, 342-9035 or 688-4848.

wANTED

Wanted, Queen bed in good condition. Call 250-688-0244.

mISC fOR SALE

Top soil, screened, $160/dump truck load, unscreened, $100/dump truck load, $50/pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 342-0617.

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

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

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

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

Beautiful natural stone for sale. Lots of colour and variety. Call 250-426-8132.

Peavey acoustic guitar w/fur-lined hard shell case, new $600.00, 342-6722.

Yamaha Clavinova Digital Baby Grand piano w/head phones, microphone, and cable attachment, $9,500.00. Call Chester or Pat, 347-9185.

Kenwood stereo system w/stand. Includes receiver, 5 disc CD player, remote, and Polk audio, LS loud speaker system, central channel speaker, monitor and mini monitor speakers. $500.00 OBO, 342-9810.

Piano, Sherlock – Manning. 54’ upright, $295.00. To view call 342-9838.

Wolverine mountain bike, 12 ½” frame. Antique upright piano. Call Janice at 342-0277 or 342-1045.

mISC fOR SALE

Glass pane windows, patio door, $50.00 each OBO, 342-6790 or 342-3124.

Dog run, 12’ long x 5’ wide x 5 ½’ high, chain link w/gate. Asking $50.00, 403-286-4894

BOATS fOR SALE

10’ Zodiac style boat. Made in France. Comes w/2 sets of oars, rowing platform, $300.00, 342-6722.

2006 Chaparral 190 SSI - $24,500. Like new, only 30 hours run time. 19 ft., 7 passenger, Merc V-6 225 HP. Premium interior, white w/yellow decals, canvas tops, canvas travel top swim platform, Shorelander Trailer. Call Don, 403-862-6878.

mOTORCYCLES fOR SALE

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

2001 Kawasaki Super Sherpa dual sport 250cc. Like new, owned by a women, $3200 OBO. Call 342-9671.

vEHICLE fOR SALE

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

1998 Mustang Cobra Convertible, 27,000.00 km. Asking $28,000.00, call 250-345-6350.

1998 16’ Cube Van GMC, 6.5L turbo diesel, 108,000 km, ramp, shelves, translucent roof, $15,000.00, 342-2994.

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

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

mOTORHOmE/Rv fOR SALE

1973 17’ Holidaire travel trailer, $1,600.00 OBO. Green topper for long box truck, $125.00 OBO. Call 342-3222 or 341-1967

1985 26’ Royal Classic, hard side class C motorhome, Ford 460. New brakes, recent tune-up, 120,000.00 km, 70% tires, new awning, new fridge, new toilet, upgraded furnace. Overall good condition, $12,000.00 OBO, 342-3773.

1987 25’ Travelaire 5th wheel. Hitch and bike rack included. Well-maintained, $7,700.00. Call 342-9482.

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

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

TOY SALE!

1974 Scamper Trailer, 21’, dual axle, sleeps 6, bathroom. Fridge needs repair, $3,000.00 OBO.

1981 Vanguard Camper, 8’ 9”, bathroom, fridge, stove, furnace, sleeps 4, $2,800.00.

1985 250 TRX Honda Quad w/cover, winch, $2,000.00

4x8 utility trailer, can haul quad or boat, $450.00.

1 set of quad ramps (folding) $90.00.

Call after 6:00 pm, 342-3832.

SERvICES

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

SERvICES

Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 341-8033 cell or 342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULINGGarbage, brush and

construction disposal.Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 342-3569\Warbrick Towing and Salvage. Free unwanted vehicle pick-up, year-round. 24 hour towing. Doug, 342-9514 or 342-5851. Wallace, 342-6294 or 688-5083.

PETE’S WIFE, PAINTINGExterior – Interior

Small jobs. Experience & tools.Quality that lasts

688-0705 or 250-420-1157Cheryl A. Hudema

Clean, with drop sheets.

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

Compact Excavator Service. Save your back, hire a hydraulic shovel for all your digging needs. Spotted Horse Enterprises. Harvey Harris, owner operator, 347-9108, 688-0272.

BuISNESS fOR SALE

Invermere residential auto window tint and auto/boat detail shop for sale. Call 342-5591.

CAREERS

Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities. Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

CAREERS

Housekeeper required. Full-time, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 345-6365, fax 345-6348, or email [email protected]

FREE MOVIE RENTALS – F/T OR P/T. Join our team; receive good wages, free rentals, benefits and retention bonus. Please call Thora at 342-0057, or fax 342-6583, email [email protected] or drop off resume at Gone Hollywood.

Housekeeper needed for Motel Bavaria. Permanent P/T with excellent starting wage and flexible hours. Call Shirley, 347-9915 for interview.

The Wildside Gift Shop is offering a job opportunity for a mature and enthusiastic person 4 – 5 days weekly in a beautiful and clean gift shop in Fairmont. Experience is an asset, but not a necessity. Deliver resume to Wildside Gift shop, 5006 Frontage Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs BC. V0B 1L1. Att: Angela White or email [email protected]

FREE GOLF! GREAT WAGES!

Wanted: Experienced Cooks at Spur Valley Greens Golf Course. Accommodation available, subsidized meals and bonus plan. Call 347-9051, ask for Wilma.

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

SWIM FOR FREE… Poolside Café at Radium Hot Springs pools are looking for part-time and full-time help. Competitive wages. Call Hal 347-9376 or drop off resume at the café.

Pioneer Classifieds

Canal Flats, near-new 2006 moduline home. Huge lot along golf course, mint condition. Includes appliances, deck, boatshed, storage shed. Pad rental $225/month. Asking $129,000.00. Call 349-5439 or 421-4790.


CAREERS

Part-time taxi cab driver needed for Invermere. Must have class 4 restricted driver’s licence (minimum). $12/hour plus tips, 342-5262.

Local Electrical Contractor requires Journeyman Electrician. Wage $36 - $40/hour, benefit package, service van. Send resume to 1-866-673-5175.

Crystal Springs Motel seeking full-time housekeeping staff. Please apply in person with resume to Grace, 347-9759.

CAREERS

Looking for F/T or P/T nanny to look after 3 yr old boy & 1 yr old girl, 3-4 days/week, some weekends required. Some light housekeeping, meal prep as required. Having a driver’s license would be an asset. Salary negotiable DOE. Start ASAP. Please call 342-6850.

Housekeeper wanted, full-time position, excellent wages. Contact Dwayne or Myrna at Motel Tyrol, Radium, 247-9402.

CAREERS

Motel operator needed for Golden 60-room motel. Starts July 1st . Excellent opportunity. Contact Marlene Zaharichuk at 403-313-5309

Pioneer Classifieds

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE:Tuesdays at noon

Phone: 341-6299Email: [email protected]

FIREPLACE INSTALLER, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Required by a large established local business. A full time career is available for a responsible, self-motivated

individual with a professional appearance. A suitable candidate should have knowledge of B.C. Installation

Codes as well as service and maintenance of fi replaces, however training may be provided to the right

applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License. Please fax or e-mail resumé with references to:

Diamond Heating and SpasFAX: (250) 342-7103

Mail to: Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0Email: [email protected]

HVAC INSTALLER/SHEET METAL WORKER

Required by a well-established local business. A full-time position is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance.

Knowledge of sheet metal is an asset however training and/or apprenticeship training will be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s Licence.

Please send resume complete with references to:Diamond Heating & Spas Ltd.

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Prep CookSKitchen Help

Apply in person at 5009 Hot Springs Road

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or call (250) 345-6661Fairmont Hot Springs

CMH Heli-Skiing/Heli-Hiking

Current openings for:

Kitchen Assistants, Lodge Help, Bartenders,Massage Practitioners, Chefs and Pastry Chefs.

Panorama Mountain Village is recruiting for;

Sales ManagerThe successful candidate will be responsible for the wholesale and regional group business sectors. They will focus on driving new business, leading an on-site sales team and liaising with other resort departments.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in sales and a successful track record in product distribution and/or business-to business sales. A strong knowledge and experience in the lodging/hotel industry is a prerequisite.

Full time opportunities offer benefi ts from comprehensive medical and pensions plans. Seasonal and full time positions receive reciprocal ski/mountain bike passes for resorts through British Columbia and Alberta. Additional mountain privileges are also offered.

To view a detailed job description, please visit us at www.panoramaresort.com/jobs or email your resume

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School District # 6International Student Program

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

Remuneration is paid for hosting a student. We need your support now!

Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check.

If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere)

at 250-346-3377

New gravel pathcompleted in park

The Lake Windermere and District Lions Club Park on 12th Avenue is now more accessible, with a wheelchair and stroller-friendly gravel path just completed. Donated by Pineridge Mountain Resort and Statesman Homes, the path was constructed by HomeFront Wildfire Protection Services Ltd. in just three days. The limestone-covered path, which is the first stage of renovations on the park, will benefit parents, residents of Columbia Garden Village and hospital visitors.

The folks involved in the project came together last Thursday to view the finished product. From left: Brad Munroe of HomeFront, Lions Club member and Pioneer columnist Harold Hazelaar, Pineridge Mountain Resort owner Ron Friesen, HomeFront’s Stacey Harrison, and Al Lynch from the Lions Club.

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ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION

Pursuant to Section 98 of the Community Charter, the Annual Report for the District of Invermere will be presented during the June 24, 2008 regular meeting of Council. The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 914 – 8th Avenue. Council invites comments from the public and will allow submissions and questions from the public at this meeting. The annual municipal report will be available for public inspection starting on June 11th, 2008 during regular business hours.

JET RODDING OF SEWER LINES

We will be Jet Rodding the sewer lines. This program is carried out a number of times durring the year and is necessary to maintain the quality of our our sewer system.

The District apologizes for any inconveniences from June 16th – 20th caused by this operation.

INVERMERE HAS A CORPORATE

ANTIIDLING POLICYThe District of Invermere is committed to reduce unnecessary vehicle or equipment idling as a means of reducing air pollution and fuel ex-pense and has adopted a Corporate Anti-Idling Policy that establishes guidelines for unnecessary idling of municipal vehicles and equipment. Limiting idling times reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to healthier work environments and the effi cient use of District resources.

INVERMERE PROMOTES A PESTICIDE FREE COLUMBIA VALLEYThe goal of Pesticide Free Columbia Valley is to reduce the unnecessary risk of chemical pesticide exposure to create a healthier community and environment for our citizens.

Public InformationPublic Information914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Ph: 250-342-9281 • Fax: 250-342-2934 • E-mail: [email protected]

If you receive curb-side garbage pick-up, and did not receive a door hanger recycling bag, please come to the District of Invermere offi ce to pick one up.

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Columbia Basin funds unclaimedBy Alex CooperPioneer Staff

Community groups left more than $14,000 on the table this year, as there weren’t enough applications for Columbia Basin Trust funding.

Due to a lack of applications and an increase in funding, the District of Invermere was only able to give out about two-thirds of the money they had allocated for the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiative Funds.

“I’m disappointed that there wasn’t more advertising done about these funds,” said councillor Ray Brydon.

The Columbia Basin Trust was established in 1995 to provide funding to communities affected by the 1964 Columbia River Treaty.

The treaty between Canada and the United States allowed for the construction of three dams along the river, but also displaced 2,300 people due to the flooding of their farms and communities.

The trust received a $295-million endowment by the province, of which $250

million goes to funding power projects in the basin and the remaining $45 million was reinvested to fund community and business projects.

For this year, funding in Invermere increased to $41,836.13, more than three times the amount given out last year.

Wayne lundeberg, a community liaison for the trust, said Invermere was not the only place where the funds were not all allocated.

Community groups now have to put on their thinking caps and start planning projects on a larger scale than before.

“a lot of times, expectations are fairly modest,” he said.

“With more money, people will think a little grander.

and he said size doesn’t matter. “even in places with small populations, there’s lots of great ideas to be funded,” he added.

Shannon Moskal, the deputy manager of administration for the Regional District of east Kootenay, who managed the funds for the region, said advertisements were placed in local papers this year.

“For next year we’ll look at how we

advertise so we get it out to as many people as possible,” she said.

The Community Initiative Funds is a community-based granting program that incorporates residents’ input in the adjudication process.

In the end, $27,457 was given out by the District of Invermere to 12 organizations.

“These are all worthy causes,” said councillor Sarah Bennett. “It’s always a pleasure to give away other people’s money.”

Meanwhile, the Village of Radium Hot Springs has recommended giving away $10,499 to 10 community groups, with $887 not allocated, according to Chief administrative Officer Mark Read.

The Village of Canal Flats also allocated $9,755 to seven groups.

The fund allocations are still waiting to be approved by the Regional District of east Kootenay Board of Directors at their July meeting.

Ms. Moskal said the remaining funds will be carried over to next year. People interested in applying can contact her at [email protected].

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LAKE WInDERMERE ALLIAnCE CHuRCH June 15th (Father’s Day): 10:30 a.m.Worship and life instruction;

“Father Knows Best” with Pastor Jared. Summer Sunday School, pre-school-age 7, during morning service.

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

WInDERMERE VALLEy SHARED MInISTRyJune 15th: 8:30 a.m. Morning worship hosted by Outreach Committee

at all Saints, edgewater10:30 a.m. Morning worship hosted by the Outreach Committee

at Christ Church Trinity, InvermereRev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com

VALLEy CHRISTIAn ASSEMBLySunday: 10 a.m. Sunday Service

Children’s Church during the message part of the service.Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAn CATHOLIC CHuRCH

Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. anthony’s Church in Canal Flats7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere

Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium

Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167

ST. PETER’S LuTHERAn MISSIOn OF InVERMEREWorship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564

RADIuM CHRISTIAn FELLOWSHIPevery Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

THE CHuRCH OF JESuS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAy SAInTSWorship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

Relief Society, Noon.President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch

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By Jared EnnsLake Windermere Alliance Church

as a parent, have you ever wondered what your children are listening to, watching, absorbing, filling their minds with as they stare at TV screens and computer monitors, and as they walk around with the constant drumming of music from their portable devices?

I find it increasingly difficult to keep track of the ever-changing world of the multimedia, entertainment-addicted generation that is growing up around us. How can we as parents hope to keep up with our kids? and I guess the bigger question is: do we care enough about our kids to invest some time in knowing what they are “ingesting” into their minds on a daily basis?

I remember when TV programs were aired without a disclaimer before each program telling you about the explicit or language content of the show. I also remember when video games were just fun games to play and not something that required Mature, Violence or adult ratings.

The Bible tells us that what a man sows, he will also reap. Is it not evident in our society today that we are reaping the produce from what has been sown in

people’s minds? Fortunately there is an organization that cares

deeply about the direction we are headed. Focus on the Family has taken steps to insure that parents can have the know-how to converse with their kids about the activities they are engaging in.

They address all the areas of family development, from resource materials to book suggestions to webcasts, that address the different areas of family life and social issues that we face in the world today. you can take a look for yourself at www.family.org.

One of the key areas that they provide assistance in is the whole area of entertainment and multimedia.

On their website, www.pluggedinonline.com, they provide updated reviews of the whole spectrum of media available to our kids today: from the current movies in theatres to the latest DVD release; from the music your kids listen to and the television shows you watch, to the video games on the market.

They provide a full breakdown of the content within and as a parent you have the opportunity to be informed about what is filling your child’s mind.

Summertime is a great chance to focus on family fun and I want to encourage you to switch off the multimedia devices in your family and find an alternative.

Find an activity outdoors, grab a game, take a walk and enjoy time together as a family.

If you do find yourselves drawn back to the media world, as I know you will, at least you can be sure of what you and your family are watching.

Pay attention to the messagesthat your children are absorbing

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HUMMING ALONG–This great photo of a humming-bird was taken by Tim Bootsma in a backyard belonging to his brother, Peter Bootsma of Windermere.

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