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Vol. 1/Issue 4 Your Source for News and Events October 7, 2004

ContentsNews 2

Perspective 4

Youth 6

Music Review 12

Sports 13

Business 14

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Food

Japhy Hunt at the opening of the James Chabot Dragonfl y Boardwalk at James Chabot Provincial Park, Invermere. Photo by Raven Media

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2 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer October 7, 2004

VALLEYDowntown won’t be the same without Home Hardware

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

Th e face of downtown will change drastically when Home Hardware packs up shop and moves to the crossroads.

After the hardware business tore down walls to combine several retail outlets into one, the new owner of the building strip will put the walls back up and convert the space into four separate stores again.

David Vaugeois, the Calgary commercial devel-oper who became the offi cial owner last week, said he will remodel the exterior with four separate en-trances and an alpine-style rock-trimmed facade.

“I’ll start the renovations as soon as I take pos-session on February 1st,” he said. “I’m still fi nishing the exterior design, but I’ll start looking for tenants soon.”

Th e lumberyard belonging to Home Hardware at the end of 13th Street has also been sold. Adrian

Wilson of Cascade Engineering Group in Canmore will construct a building either two or three storeys high, with commercial space on the main fl oor and living units above to take advantage of the magnifi -cent lakeviews.

“Your town has huge potential,” he said. “Th e prices here in Canmore will continue to drive more people over the mountains to Invermere.”

Th e only piece of Home Hardware that remains unsold so far is the building supply centre.

With Mt. Nelson in the background, Al Miller stands at the construction site of the new Home Hardware

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NEWSHome Hardware’s move will mean good news

and bad news for Invermere residents. The bad news is that people will no longer be able to drop into the old store downtown to pick up their nuts and bolts, chat with the staff and meet friends. The good news is that they can still do all these things if they’re willing to take a few extra minutes to drive out to the new store.

The new store will include 35,000 square feet of retail space - under one big roof - compared with the 24,000 square feet that now exists downtown under several smaller roofs. “The old store just grew and grew until we couldn’t add any more,” said Allen Miller, who owns the business with his wife Lucy.

He said the primary concern about the down-town location is safety. “I’ve got trucks constantly unloading outside the arena where kids are going for hockey practice,” he said. “It’s always a worry that someone might get hurt.”

And he added the trucks will no longer congest main street and block traffic on their trips from the lumberyard.

The new store will have plenty of customer parking out front since it is located on 10 acres of

land under a 95-year lease from the Shuswap Band. And the contractors, many of whom are working up and down the valley, will have more storage, load-ing areas and their own entrance. “This business has always served the whole valley, not just Invermere,” Mr. Miller said. “It will be more convenient for the out-of-town customers.”

With 80 full-time and part-time staff, Home Hardware is the second biggest employer in town next to IGA. All staff will be relocated to the new store. “It was a priority that moving wouldn’t result in any layoffs,” Mr. Miller said.

The new store, he said, will be a bright, welcom-ing space with more display for flooring, plumbing and lighting. One highlight at the downtown store is the gourmet kitchen section, which will be en-larged in the new location.

It’s been 93 years since the original Invermere hardware store was started in 1912 in the historic two-storey building that now houses Village Arts Co-op. An addition on the north side was occupied by a dry goods store.

In 1944 Charles Osterloh bought the dry goods business and moved it across the street to what is now Dave’s Book Bar. In 1953 he and his partner

Marvin Tunnacliffe bought the hardware store as well, and in 1959 they moved both businesses to the new location on 13th Street, where it was re-named Invermere Hardware and Building Supplies. After the partners retired, Mr. Osterloh’s son-in-law Peter McIsaac and business partner Don Pawlyshyn took over management and in 1981 the business became part of the Home Hardware chain.

It wasn’t until 1988 that Allen and Lucy Miller arrived from Ontario where Allen had been employed in Home Hardware stores for 16 years. He worked as the local manager of building sup-plies until 1993, when the Millers purchased the business. They brought Allen’s brother Don Miller and his wife Sue to help manage the new store, making it a real family business.

Mr. Miller said he doesn’t think removing Home Hardware will harm the downtown core. “People will always come downtown to walk around and browse in the shops,” he said. “It’s a pretty place, a nice place to visit. Nothing can change that.”

Allen and Lucy Miller are engaged in a private construction project as well, building their dream house on a small acreage here in town. “Invermere is our home now and we’ll never leave,” he said.

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By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

A petition bearing 367 signatures asking the provincial government to dedicate a parcel of Crown land in Invermere for a public park was pre-sented to MLA Wendy McMahon last week in her local office.

Buzz Harmsworth, area resident and former District councillor who presented the petition, said support for the park, located on the south edge of town adjacent to Westside Road, has been very strong. “The last thing people want to see up there is more houses.”

There are two ways to obtain Crown land from the province: to purchase the land, or to request it as a gift.

Earlier the District approached the prov-ince asking to buy the property but was told it would cost fair market value. In 2003 the prop-erty was assessed at $238,000 by the B.C. Assessment Office. In 2004 the assessed value, mainly because of the new road access, jumped to $618,000. Fair market value might be higher.

The second method is to apply for a “free Crown grant” under a new policy entitled Community and In-stitutional Use of Crown Land. Mrs. McMahon explained that the pro-gram approved by Cabinet in April 2004 incorporates a standard proce-dure for disposing of Crown land. The

program is open to eligible applicants including municipalities and commu-nity organizations. “The regulations are in place to give everyone the same opportunity,” she said.

According to the wording of the policy, Crown land is available “for uses that support the community, so-cial and economic goals of the prov-ince.”

Mrs. McMahon said she would now discuss the issue with Bill Barisoff, the Min-ister of Water, Land and Air Protection. Since this is a commu-nity issue, she also of-fered to work with the District to help them move their application forward.

But she warned that it will be a long shot. “Other commu-nities in the province

have requested gifts of Crown land,” she said. “But the gov-ernment’s mandate is to determine what’s best for everyone in the prov-ince.”

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, who at-tended the meeting along with Coun-cillor Bob Campsall, was also given a copy of the petition. He pointed out that the District still has the option of refusing to rezone the property, even if it is purchased privately. The parcel is zoned Parkland in the District’s Of-ficial Community Plan and cannot be rezoned without a public hearing and the consent of council.

At the August 24th council meet-ing when the matter was first raised, the Mayor and council expressed their public support for preserving this property as Parkland.

Anyone who wishes to learn more about the proposed park is welcome to attend the next council meeting at

7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12th in council chambers.

Meanwhile, the petition will con-tinue to circulate to give more resi-dents a chance to sign. Copies are at the Invermere Veterinary Hospital in Athalmer, The Monkey’s Uncle and Gerry’s Gelati. Additional signatures will be presented to both the MLA and the District of Invermere office before Oct. 12.

Park will be a tough sell, says MLA

MLA Wendy McMahan

Organizers hopeful that some way will be found to preserve a parcel of un-developed Crown land in Invermere for a public park are asking for name sug-gestions. Ideas so far are as follows:• Ben Abel Park (after the early settler who lived nearby)• Harmsworth Park (after resident Buzz Harmsworth, who first suggested the idea)• Wendy McMahon Park (if she can get it away from the province)• Shooting Stars Park (after the alpine

wildflower native to this area)• Pioneer Park (dedicated to all the origi-nal settlers in this valley)• Charlotte Small Park (after David Thompson’s wife)• (Your Name Here) if you’re willing to buy the acreage and donate it to the town. Please send your suggestions to The Up-per Columbia Pioneer. Call 341-6299; or mail us at Box 868, Invermere V0A 1K0; or Email: upioneer @telus.net.

Name that parkView of Mt. Swansea from the proposed park


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Downtown Invermere, circa 1920 Historical Fisher photo from the Ede Collection

Well, it had to happen. Last week we were contacted by a Cranbrook advertising newspaper that covers the entire Kootenays. Th e fellow told us that they have a cir-culation of 30-some-odd thousand, with surveys saying that 2.4 persons read each copy, cover to cover, and it is loved by all. He just wanted to let us know that they are BIG! Oh, and by the way, keep your little paper out of our racks.

Th is took us aback, considering this was the third person from the same company that had a negative com-ment about our paper in a single day, including being handed our last edition, marked up with a highlighter pointing out our typographical and style errors, real and perceived.

We found this funny, considering this was the fi rst time since we started that we have received anything oth-er than positive comments.

It makes us wonder why a Cranbrook paper from a large newspaper chain would care about us. It is not like they sell much advertising in this area. Th ey leave that to their sister newspapers in Invermere and Golden.

Th ey made a point, that is certain. One problem we had, is with each copy being read by 2 point whatever persons. We, and I’m sure we’re not the only ones, get about 10 copies a week thrown on our doorstep. Each copy gets read, at our house, on average, by 0 persons.

Th e Pioneer is distributed to many businesses throughout the valley. Where they choose to display it, we assume, is up to them. Th ey are independent busi-nesses, as are we, and free to make choices regarding how they do business.

We, at Th e Pioneer, sincerely thank the businesses for displaying our publication. We are also grateful to all of the readers and advertisers that have phoned, emailed or stopped us in the street to wish us well. You have been an inspiration and it makes us proud to serve you.

Our hope is to provide the people of the area with not only new advertising options, but also informative, entertaining articles and photos unique to life in the Up-per Columbia Valley. We also want to provide a forum for the many voices of the area, and we always welcome submissions.

If this small community newspaper misplaces the odd copy of an advertising giant bulging with Walmart or Superstore fl yers, well . . . so be it.

Th is wonderful valley has never been nicer than these last few weeks. Bright sunshine and warm temperatures have created smiling faces and magnifi ed the fall feeling of Th anksgiving. What a great place to live and spend time.

Four years ago, a group of valley resi-dents got together to form an organiza-tion. Who and what is the Columbia Val-ley Community Foundation? Why does it exist?

Th e WHO is anyone who loves the Columbia Valley and wants to do some-thing to keep and enhance what makes it a place of in-ternational acclaim. For example, the very fi rst donor was Billy Hay of Calgary, who has owned recreational property here for over 30 years.

Th e WHAT is an organization that is permanent, beyond any one lifetime, that focuses on a total view of valley life, that helps people give back to the valley they love and get some break on income taxes. Its goal is to maintain and enhance the things that make this place one of outstanding lifestyles, worldwide.

Maintain and enhance means to create, encourage, enable and protect what is valuable to the people, the wildlife and the environment that surround us.

Here’s how Community Foundations, like those in Calgary and Vancouver work: individuals and busi-nesses donate funds. Th ey are endowed, which means the money is invested permanently so that it is always available to produce earnings. Only the earnings are spent. Th e money is used for worthy projects that oc-cur between the boundaries of Spillmacheen and Canal Flats. Th e communities of Fairmont, Windermere, In-vermere, Panorama, Radium, Edgewater and Brisco are all included. Within the Foundation you can set up your

own specifi c funds as a memorial or focus on a particular or family interest. Th ey can be donor-advised.

Th e Foundation is young and eager to grow. Th e more volunteer members and more current or estate donations there are, the more time and money available to sup-port and improve our valley way of life, permanently, beyond our own lifetime.

To remain healthy the Windermere/Columbia Valley needs your attention. To remain eff ective we, the Foundation, need your feedback, your opinion.

With the funds available so far the Foundation has helped pre-school child reading, building improvements by the Arts Council, community centre improvements in Brisco and Canal Flats, fi re-fi ghting equipment in Fairmont, various literacy improvement projects, Big Brothers and Sisters, the Wings over the Rockies chil-dren’s festival and the Columbia Wetlands information program, to name a few of the grants.

Let the Pioneer or the Columbia Valley Community Foundation know how you would prioritize the follow-ing three factors as to your reasons for being in the Win-dermere/Columbia Valley:

• Personal relationships and community facilities.• Th e number and quality of recreational activities.• Th e weather, scenery and convenient location.We all know that things don’t happen just by them-

selves. We also know that it requires time and eff ort to make a diff erence. If you are curious, philanthropic or volunteer-minded, a community foundation might off er you a rewarding pastime.

Bruce McLaughlin, Chair, Columbia Valley Com-munity Foundation (http://www.valleyfoundation.ca) or write to: Box 991, Invermere, V0A 1K0.

Sooner than later

GUEST PERSPECTIVE A way to be thankful

HISTORICAL LENS

By Bruce McLaughlin

Elinor FlorenceReporter

Take time this weekend to give thanks for all that we are so fortunate to have.

For the beautiful area that we call home.For the food on our tables and the friends by

our side.Remember the less fortunate, who endure

hunger, sickness and violence, in our community and around the world, and resolve to help people and make the world a better place.

Be thankful for the health and happiness of our children. For the sun in their hair and love in their eyes, and pray that peace remains through-out their days.

Happy Th anksgiving.

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PERSPECTIVESo here are some of

the reasons you don’t at-tend council meetings or public hearings:

• You don’t know what’s coming up because the paid announcements in the newspaper consist of obscure sketches and tiny print which are im-possible to decipher

• You don’t want to be the only person sit-ting in the audience

• Some of the subject matter is dead boring• You have a life, including sports, hobbies, ser-

vice clubs and kids with homework• You voted for our councillors with complete

faith that they would do a good job and you are con-tent to leave the decisions in their hands.

No doubt there are many other reasons. But please bear this in mind.

Th e council in our community – and others up and down the valley – are no longer just talking about dog licences and noisy parties. Th ey are making deci-sions that will have a profound impact on every per-son who lives here, decisions that will result in lifestyle changes for all of us, whether we want them or not.

We are a quiet, gentle people here in this valley. Most of us mind our own business, prefer to keep a low profi le and don’t like to speak our minds in public for fear of making bad friends with our neighbors.

But now it’s time to make your views known to

the people who make the rules.Take the recent public hearing where council asked

us - all 3,000 of us who live in Invermere - what we thought about a condo development near the beach in Athalmer. Nineteen people spoke at the hearing. Fifteen were in favour of the condos. Council did the democratic thing and agreed with the majority.

Is this an indication of what the community truly wants? I can’t begin to read the minds of hundreds of voters who did not show up at the hearing. Neither can council.

Last year council approved a new subdivision that will almost double the size of Invermere. Th e new CastleRock (yes, it is one word) Estates will see 550 new homes and 450 townhouses constructed on 300 forested acres inside our town boundaries.

Council held a public hearing to ask us what we thought – only 20 people showed up. At the risk of mentioning the J-word, do people really care more about Jumbo than they do about the town where they live?

New development will surely bring more money and jobs into the community. It’s exciting to see new businesses open and new services off ered: restaurants, entertainment, even a second newspaper. And coun-cil forces developers to pay their own costs so that our property taxes won’t rise.

But there are some other tough issues to consider when the population of the town doubles or triples: How will this aff ect our doctors and our hospital? How will the RCMP handle the increase in crime and traffi c accidents? Do we have enough fi re trucks? What will happen to Westside Road when another

thousand families are using it? What will happen to our lake when all these people hit the beach with their motorized water toys?

How will council preserve some green space where we can still smell the fl owers?

Councillors have been asking for more public in-put. Th eir telephone numbers are in the book. Coun-cillor Brian McLaughlin goes to council chambers ev-ery other Monday afternoon so people can talk with him in person.

But councillors are frustrated by not hearing what people want – or worse yet, being blamed after the fact for unpopular decisions.

So, valley residents – if you hope to spend the rest of your life here, if you want to know what kind of a community your children will grow up in - please set aside the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month to attend council meetings. Call ahead for an agenda and you won’t even have to stay for the boring stuff .

But just so council doesn’t get off the hook:• Councillors, instead of publishing only the bare

minimum legal descriptions when it comes to rezon-ing and new bylaws, how about springing for some public service announcements that people can actu-ally understand?

• And what about doing some work on your web-site? It’s an excellent venue for relaying information, but what’s there is dated, incomplete and diffi cult to read.

Th e Pioneer welcomes your opions. Call 341-6299.

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Th e annual J A Laird Triathlon was held on Friday, October 1st. Students, teachers and parents signed up in teams of three to participate in the run, bike, run event. Th ere were some students who de-cided to do the whole triathlon on their own. Th e following is a list of category winners (we only have fi rst names).

Grade 4 Girls: 1st - Megan K., Macaela, Char-lotte; 2nd - Chantel, Joelle, Meghan; 3rd - Shara, Melissa, Kayla C.; Grade 4 Boys: 1st - Mitchell, Brody, Alex; 2nd - Lee, Bryan, Xavier; 3rd - Spen-cer, Wyatt, Jordan; Grade 5 Girls: 1st - Haley, Sawyer; 2nd - Holly N., Gracey, Lily; 3rd - Mary, Ellen, Stephanie; Grade 5 Boys: 1st - R.T., Ryan, Zack; 2nd - Hayden, Breton, Henry; 3rd - Mitchell, Colton, Jake; Grade 6 Girls; 1st - Myla, Shannon, Kassie; 2nd - Kaylee, Victoria, Sammi; 3rd - Katie, Sarah, Samantha; Grade 6 Boys: 1st - Derek, Matt; 2nd - Drew, Alex, Reto; 3rd - Simon, Ross, Sean C.; Grade 7 Girls: 1st Emma, Jesi, Braydi; 2nd - Briean-na, Brieann, Caitlin; 3rd - Kelsey, Taylyn, Romana; Grade 7 Boys: 1st - Gavin, Cameron, Ryan; 2nd - Cooper, Taylor, Th omas; 3rd - Dustin, Tanner, Dar-nell; Grade 4/5 Open Mixed: 1st - Martin, Julia, Ste-phen; 2nd - Barbara, Conrad, Sarah; 3rd - Lindsay, Madison, Eddie; Student Open Mixed: 1st - Jordan, Nick S., Lance; 2nd - Skylar, Clayton, Britanny, 3rd - Megan, Shania, Christine; Open Mixed; 1st - Mr. Weller, Sam, Graham; 2nd - Mr. McKenzie, Tanner, Heather; 3rd - Luke, Cheyenne, Mark; Solo: 1st - Michael B., Kevin D., Matthew B.

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Th e DTSS Band is back at it again this year fundraising once again for their an-nual band trip, slated to go to central Alberta. With apple sales, the Big Band Dance (April), new magizine subscriptions and renewals (late October), Stober’s and Pharma-save inventory, and a few jobs busing tables at local events the DTSS has their regular busy schedule for fundraising already rolling.

On October 3rd, the band held their largest fundraising event of the year, the apple sales. After selling apples over a course of a few weeks members of the band travelled down to Creston, BC to help bag apples at the supplying orchard. Within only two hours and fi ve minutes the students were able to bag all the required apples and safely deliver them to the school on time to be picked up by otjer students. With truckloads of apples and eager band students the delivery of the apples went very smoothly. Th anks to all the supporters of the band, this large fundraising event was very successful.

Keep an eye open this month for the bands next fundraiser, new magazine sub-scriptions and renewals. Th is event will start taking place later this month and many students will be selling them.

DTSS Band Holds Fundraiser18,000 lbs. of apples were picked and delivered on Sunday to valley residents. Submitted by Ashley Porter

Th e Canadian Student Leadership Conference is an annual event which involves approximately 700 leadership students from all over Canada. Th is year the confer-ence was held in Mission and Abbotsford, BC. DTSS was fortunate to take part in this event and send down six students, Shayne Hassett, Victoria Delorme, Denni Clement, Taryn Ukass, Ramona Furger and Ashley Porter and four wonderful advi-sors, Mr. Kopp, Ms. McKie, Mr. Zahara and Mr. Stade. September 20th was depar-ture day and the group was going non-stop until they arrived back home on the 26th. Every student in the conference was billited out with gracious families who fed them every day.

Th e daily schedule was packed with outdoor activities, sight-seeing and keynote speakers such as Rick Hansen. Although there was little sleep involved the students thoroughly enjoyed their time. Sight-seeing included lunch at the Abbotsford Sikh Temple for East Indian Food and dinner at Fort Langley.

Th is conference was a great learning experience for the students. Th e speakers made a great impact and gave ideas how to make DTSS a better place. Th e ideas learned from this conference will refl ect positively on our schools attitude and school spirit to get more people involved. Participants were grateful for the privilege to take part and will never forget the advice and wonderful friendships made over the week. Th anks DTSS . . . it was awesome!

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ARTIST PROFILEBy Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

As Leslie Rowe-Israelson talks about her art, she caresses each piece lovingly and tears well up in her eyes.

Every striking piece of glass with its shimmering colours and shifting light reflects some deep personal influence in Leslie’s life.

Take the fused glass panel she created called Stairway to Heaven. Against a vivid turquoise background, pieces of vertebrae mount like steps towards the sky. The piece marks a significant point in Leslie’s life – her day her mother fell down the stairs and damaged her back so badly that she never walked again.

At the top of the stairway, her mother’s figure, painted in 24-karat gold leaf, dances hand-in-hand with another figure, well and strong again.

Leslie doesn’t explain the story behind her inspiration unless people ask. “I want the viewers to find their own visual meaning,” she says.

But there are some recurring themes in Leslie’s work that need no expla-nation: the mountains, forests and rivers are powerful influences in this B.C. artist’s life. So is the family, with images of female bodies, mothers and children. And perhaps most important: twins.

Leslie and her identical twin sister Melanie share a mutual creative energy. Every piece Leslie does has some part of her sister in it; the two women study each other’s work and are inspired by it.

Leslie and her sister grew up in Victoria. In 1976 they took a stained glass class in Field, B.C. and were instantly enraptured with the possibilities of mol-ten glass. They have been perfecting their art ever since. Although Leslie has spent most of her adult life in Jasper and Melanie lives in Chilliwack, the two visit frequently.

“I love her more than the planet,” says Leslie.The highlight of their education was training at the world-famous Pilchuck

Glass school near Seattle. So accomplished did the twins become that they now travel to Seattle every spring to teach other students from around the globe.

Glass is a very technical medium and one that demands constant experi-mentation. Leslie’s garage/workshop is filled with three huge kilns and shelves stuffed with sheets of colored glass. She uses a variety of techniques – not only fusing and casting, but cutting chunks of glass with saws, polishing, engraving and painting.

Her three-dimensional glass works are sculpted first in a medium such as wax or clay, then moulded in polyurethane. The empty mould is filled with pieces of solid glass and fired in a kiln for about 10 days where the glass melts and cools into the desired form. Each piece is unique.

Leslie and her husband Jerry honeymooned in Invermere 25 years ago, and always knew they wanted to live here. The chance came five years ago when Jerry, who works for Parks Canada, was offered a new position.

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Leslie’s work can be found at the Canada House Gallery in Banff; or at the Village Arts Co-op in Invermere. Leslie is a member of the board of directors at Village Arts and arranges the beautiful displays of work by 56 other artists.

But there is one thing that viewers never see: when Leslie finishes each piece, she writes a poem about it and keeps it for herself.

Artist Profile will be a weekly feature. If you have any ideas or would like to be included in this space

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‘Stairway to Heaven’ Original artwork by Leslie Rowe-Israelson

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 9October 7 , 2004

FOODThanksgiving Apple Pie

Apple Sour Cream Crumble Pie

IngredientsFilling:1 cup (250 mL) Granulated sugar2 tbsp (25 mL) All-purpose flour1/2 tsp (2 mL) Cinnamon3/4 cup (175 mL) Sour cream1 tsp (5 mL) Vanilla7 cups Peeled, cored sliced apples1 Unbaked 10-inch (25 cm) pastry shell

Crumble Topping:1/2 cup (125 mL) All-purpose flour1/2 cup (125 mL) Firmly packed brown sugar1 tsp (5 mL) Cinnamon1/3 cup (75 mL) Cold butter

PreparationFilling: In large bowl, combine sugar, flour and cin-namon. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Add apples and mix thoroughly to coat all slices. Transfer to pie shell, smoothing top.Crumble Topping: Mix together flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter to make coarse crumble. Sprinkle evenly over apples.Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is browned. If rim of pie browns too quickly, cover lightly with strips of foil.

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GARDENINGNOTES ON THE SEASON From seeds to weeds

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MEDIARAVEN

Life . . . Love . . . Laughter

The gardening season is nearing an end. October will see us harvesting the last of our vegetables and cleaning up. Although September was wet and rainy it was also mild at night compared to the last few years. Th is allowed many gardens to continue to produce throughout September.

Vine ripened tomatoes were plentiful this year due to the last frost. Th e rain however caused many to split if not picked before fully ripe. Th is was

particularly true with cherry tomatoes with many splitting and falling from the vine. Many volunteer tomato plants can be expected in May or June of next year.

Beans also did well and were harvested into September. Th e trick was keeping the bushes up-right and the beans from getting mildewed on the ground.

Large carrots were also reported in many gar-dens. In the past I have followed all the rules re-garding this vegetable. Double dug the soil before planting, put down boards between rows for walk-ing, as to not compress the soil. Th is year I did noth-ing special and have produced large tasty roots with very few deformed oddities (such as inset Mr. & Mrs. Carrot)

Celery was large and tender as where the leeks, again, I believe from the cooler weather in late Au-gust and September. Red cabbage was large and tightly wrapped, although cabbage can stay out in the garden well into October, keep an eye out for deer as this is one of there favorite vegetables.

Beets did well, but when do they not. At this time of the year they are so big, if cooked whole they take over an hour of boiling time. If you are an in town gardener that tries to coexist with the deer, leave a few beets in the ground. Th e deer won’t touch them until the coldest weather in Decem-

ber and January when you will see them pawning through the snow and frozen dirt. Th ey’ll eat them only when hungry enough.

If one vegetable did not do as well as in the past years, in my garden, it was the zucchini. Th e bushes were healthy but the fruit not near as abundant in the past years, which could be a good thing as all zucchini growers know, I used to have a rule that if a guest wanted beans or tomatoes that they would have to take a few zucchini, just to get rid of them.

While doing your fall garden clean up consider leaving some plants to go to seed. Th e birds will ap-preciate your dry sunfl owers and they are sure to drop a few as they attack the heads and you will never have to buy sunfl ower seeds to plant again. Early spring will see them popping up all over your garden and you can move them to wherever you want.

Letting a lettuce or spinach plant go to seed en-sures the earliest of salads in the spring. About three years ago a mustard green plant went to seed. Th is year I had 4 growings of tender greens. A versatile plant growing in all temperatures from early spring, hot summer and late fall. Showing no diff erences such as bolting even in the hottest summer weather.

While cleaning up remember that all vegeta-tion including leaves can be composted. Untill next time, happy gardening.Lila Fodchuk’s odd potato.

By Bob Ede

Basking sunfl owers Mr. and Mrs. Carrot


Flu – the fl u is a highly contagious infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It can mimic the cold with some symptoms, but others are much more se-rious. In cases of children, the elderly, those with a compromised immune system, it can be LIFE THREATENING. It is a serious illness and every year about 1,400 people in B.C. die of the FLU OR PNEUMONIA.

Sometimes people ask themselves if they should get the Flu shot. Th ere are many misconceptions out there regarding this vaccination that may pre-vent some valley residents from getting their shot.

One misconception is that the shot itself can cause the FLU.

Untrue – Th e vaccine used contains killed or in-active fl u viruses that cannot cause infection. Some of the side eff ects can include mild redness and sore-ness in the area. Th e shot was given, and occasion-ally a person may have “Flu-Like” Symptoms for a couple of days. Th is is one’s immune system build-ing up antibodies to the infl uenza virus. Th e side ef-fects are sometimes experienced following the initial vaccine, but are seldom experienced in consecutive years.

Another misconception is that getting a fl u shot will weaken your immune system.

Again untrue - We are exposed to many foreign bodies every day (antigens). Our immune systems can handle many foreign antigens at once. Th e Flu vaccine exposes our bodies to about 4-10 antigens whereas a case of strep throat exposes our bodies to

about 25-50 antigens. Eating well, getting enough sleep and being good to your body will help to strengthen your immune system.

Th e three strains of Flu that NACI is recom-mending this year are the A-NEW CALEDONIA strain, the A-WYOMING and the B-JIANGSU strains.

High risk groups are strongly encouraged to get their fl u shot.• Persons over 65 years• Adults and children with chronic health condi-tions or suppressed immune systems.• Children, 6 months – 23 months of age

Even if you are a picture of robust health, you can pass on the fl u virus to those less able to fi ght it off . If you are in frequent contact with an at risk person, it is strongly advised to get your fl u shot.

If you don’t qualify, the fl u vaccine can be pur-chased for $20.00/dose. Paid fl u will be available at all clinics.

Clinics are being organized in three valley loca-tions: Invermere Community Hall, October 28/04, 10:00 – 3:00; Edgewater Community Hall, Novem-ber 2/04, 9:30 – 11:00, Canal Flats Health Unit, November 4/04 10:00 – 12:30.

We ask that children be brought to the health unit for fl u shots and if you cannot make the clinic times, please phone the health unit for an appoint-ment.

Pneumonia shots can also be booked through the health unit for those over 65 and/or those who qualify.

It is Flu Time Again

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Large Beige High Back Chair Sale $899 Clearing at $449

2 Oxblood Leather Arm ChairsSale $899 Clearing at $449

1 Honey Queen Log Canopy Bed

Sale $1299 Clearing at $499

1 Navajo Love Seat Sale $889 Clearing at $399

1 Microfi bre Sofa (Spearmint)Sale $1499 Clearing at $549

Several Mattress Specials Models with discontinued fabric or minor fabric defect

Example 800 coil queen pillow top Reg. $1699 Super Sale $899 Floor Model

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We have to make room for many new designs and ideas for your home.

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OUTSTANDING SAVINGS

503 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Ph. 342-8366

More information on the granting process is available from Seona Helmer 342-9813 or check the

website www.valleyfoundation.ca

The Columbia Valley Community Foundation is Accepting Grant Applications

from organizations with charity status. Proposed projects should enhance the quality of life for residents of the Columbia Valley,

from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen.

Deadline for applications: October 29/04. The Board will make grant decisions by November 12/04.

Any information package, including granting guidelines and an application form, may be picked up at the

College of the Rockies, 1535 - 14th Street, Invermere.

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.

Dry Cleaning • Laundry • AlterationsRepair • Bachelor Service

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

Invermere Community HallThursday, October 28th (10:00 - 3:00 - walk in)

Edgewater LegionTuesday, November 2nd (9:30-11:00 - walk in)

Canal Flats Medical ClinicThursday, November 4th (10:00-12:30 pm)

Please bring your BC Health Care Card, and wear a short-sleeved shirt.

If unable to attend above clinics, please call the Invermere Health Unit at 342-2360.

Flu Clinics In Your Community

Cheers & Jeers ☺ Cheers to Mrs. Picton for the Welcome Wagon visit. Th e visit was very informative and was well presented. Th anks! LE

☺ Cheers to all the teachers and volunteers who helped with the J A Laird Triathlon. SB

☹ Jeers to all the deer eating our vegetable gardens. LF

☺ Cheers to any gardener willing to pursue this issue with the District. LF

☹ Jeers to people that abandon their animals in the fall. SH

Submit your FREE Cheers & Jeers to The Upper Columbia Pioneer.

Phone 341-6299, fax 341-6229 or drop by our office located at #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere.

Members of the DTSS cook training and the leadership class put on the Seniors Greet Seniors af-ternoon tea on Friday, October 1st. Approximately 60 seniors came to the DTSS cafeteria to enjoy an afternoon of tea, sandwiches and a variety of des-serts. Th is event has been put on in passed years, and has been successful every time. It is a nice ges-ture on the students behalf and is greatly appreci-ated by everyone who attends.

Seniors greet seniors

George and Fern Ogelstone attend the tea held at DTSS.

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MUSIC REVIEW“Joyful Rebellion” gets fi ve stars

By Matt and Scott

Kheaven Brereton aka K-os ( pronounced chaos ) was born in Trinidad and raised in Toronto by Jeho-vah’s Witness. K-os has a lot more to off er than your

average MC; he has proved on his debut album EXIT ( Astralwerks 2002 ) that being a singer, rhymer and a producer allows him to showcase his many talents. Following his formula of success he continues to use instrument-driven arrangements and traditional hip-hop samples. It was De La Soul who proclaimed that their music/message/careers ‘might blow up – but...won’t go pop’, but for K-os the latter part of that statement is in danger of being might be reversed.

His new album Joyful Rebellion highlights his unique message of spirituality and positivity. He also is desperate to represent hip-hop as a whole, or what he refers to as the ‘Four Elements’, including the em-cee, DJ, breakdancer and graphiti artist working to-gether to create a distinct ecosystem in our culture. His mission is to inform those who will listen regard-ing the ‘universal truths’ and self-discovery, rather than the trappings of success (bucks, booty and bling) like so many other of his rapping cohorts.

So convincing is his presentation, that by forg-ing in this new direction of infl uence-induced hip-hop he has undoubtedly set the standard for a new generation of artist and listener alike. Maybe in a pre-emptive strike against critics, he admits that he is not trying to be musically original, but to display the styles of the artists that have infl uenced his own un-derstanding of hip-hop. In doing so he has melded together countless diff ering styles (reggae, fl amenco, blues, dancehall, drum and bass, and straight-up rock), honouring the artists that he respects, and then by adding his own personal message of righteousness, has created something fresh and groundbreaking.

He has defi nitely grown into the self-styled musi-cal prophet, poised to ‘battle wackness’, and incite a revolution, even within the confi ned realm of hip-hop. Armed only with his mini-scale guitar, and his patented ‘Revolution Strut’, as seen in his “Crab-buckit” video, he defi nitely wears his infl uences on the sleeves of his military-style fatigue jacket. He credits the Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul as his primary sources; but it becomes evident

that luminaries such as Wyclef Jean, Bob Marley and even good ‘ol Michael Jackson weigh quite heavily in the mix that is the Joyful Rebellion. Even the liner notes, which regularly and logically include lyrical content read more like a manifesto and are present-ed, at least partially as essay-style pieces glorifying the need for form or function to come before style in the world of hip-hop.

He even fi nds a graceful way of dissing his com-petitors in regards to their lack of form or substance by revealing that our pop culture is not ready for his music, and to the uninformed it would be like “cast-ing pearls before swine”. I don’t know if I would go that far, but it is abundantly clear that Kheaven believes in his own words, and in his revolution to save hip-hop as we know it. Th is cat has positively got all his skat in one sock, if you know what I mean, and shall receive fi ve shining stars from the dudes at In-Tune and ongoing success in the music industry.

Scott Boyce owns In-Tune Music Co. in Invermere.

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Found - Orange and white male kitten in Wilmer. Approximately 6 months old. Phone 342-9470.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6(WINDERMERE ZONE)

TEACHERS-ON-CALLRocky Mountain School District, Windermere Zone,

invites applications for Teachers-on-Call for the 2004/2005 school year.

Applicants must be registered, or be eligible for membership, with the B.C. College of Teachers.

Please submit your resume, including three references, by Friday, October 15, to:

Bendina Miller, SuperintendentRocky Mountain School DistrictP.O. Box 430Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0Fax: (250) 342-6966

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SPORTSI have only been part of this league

for five years now and in this short pe-riod.

I have noticed something. This league is built with talented forwards, exceptional defence and dynamite goaltending.However, there is one special group of people that many of the fans in the stands don’t see.These men are always greeted with smiles and cheers when they enter the dress-ing room.These men sit where ever they want. Men move out of their already warm seats to honour these heros.I would just like to thank these men for all the time and effort they

put into making the C.V.O.H.A. what it is.They are the few, the proud, they are the beer guys.

Schedule for Oct.13 :

6:45PM F - H8:00PM C - D9:15PM B - A10:30PM E - G

Results from Sept. 29 are: Julien over Jansen, Raven over

Bourcier, Mason over Fillatre and White over Dearin.

The Old Zone

The girls and boys volleyball teams from Fernie, Jaspar and Invermere trav-elled to Golden last weekend to participate in the Golden Secondary School Volleyball Tournament. Games were held during Friday evening and all day Saturday at the Rec Plex, where all spectators were welcomed. The weekend was filled with great volleyball and lots of fun for every team. Rival teams Golden and Invermere faced off a few times throughout the course of the weekend and it is fair to say that they both did exceptionally well.

Also over the course of last weekend, the junior volleyball teams at DTSS held their home tournament. Teams from around the area came to participate in the tourney and the stands were filled all weekend. It was a great turn-out for both tournaments and entertaining for the spectators.

Volleyball tourney held in GoldenBy Kelsie Ede

Fall into Learning ...

INVERMERE CAMPUS

Invermere Campus Fall Calendar now availableComputersBootcamp for Computers Oct. 25Using A Scanner and DigitalCamera Nov.6Simply Accounting Nov. 20

Customer Service Excellence TrainingService Excellence Nov. 10Team Excellence Nov. 24Restaurant Employment Skills Training Oct. 12

First Aid and SafetyWe offer various first aid courses

call for dates and timesFoodsafe Oct. 25

Do It Yourself SeriesHand and Power Tool Use Oct. 14Framing and Trim Oct. 19How to Add a Designer’s TouchUsing Paint Colors Oct. 21How to Sell Your Home – Oct. 25Use Design Tips to Your AdvantageDrywall, Painting andPlastering Oct. 26Electrical and Plumbing Oct. 28Tiling Nov. 2Women’s Woodworking Nov. 9

Trades and TransportationAir Brakes Oct. 29Intro to Automotives Oct. 20 General Interest

Stained Glass – Beginner Oct. 12Fly Tying Oct. 13Calligraphy – Art of Beautiful Writing Oct. 27Stained Glass –Intermediate Nov. 9Seasonal Samples Nov. 17

HealthThe Brain/Body BalanceBoard Oct. 25

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Rockies Game scheduleFriday, october 8 Fernie at cV Rockies 7:30 pm

saturday, october 9 kimberley at cV Rockies 7:30 pm

sunday, october 10 osoyoos at cV Rockies 1:00 pm

Friday, October 15 CV Rockies at Creston 7:30 pm

saturday, october 16 summerland at cV Rockies 7:30 pm

The J A Laird Climbing Wall is up and running for the season. The Laird school is the first elementary school in BC to have a climbing wall. It is run by volunteers and we are extremely lucky to have Herb Weller, a teacher at Laird, donate hours upon hours of his free time to run the climbing wall. Herb says, “Indoor climbing walls are extremely safe and there has been no reports of any injuries.” Volunteers are always in demand and they are always looking for people to be trained as belayers (you don’t have to climb yourself ). All levels of climbers are welcome, from beginner to expert. The hours of operation are: Fridays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Saturdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sundays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Special events like birthday parties and field trips can also be arranged. Drop-in fees are $5.00/person and $4.00/person for equipment rental. Yearly unlimited climbing passes are also available for children, students, adults and families at great rates. All proceeds from the climbing wall go towards buying new equip-ment. For more information, please contact Herb Weller at 342-9413.

Community enjoys climbing wall


BUSINESSSubmitted by Marianne Th iesen

How often, upon fi rst meeting someone, are you asked what you do? It is a fairly neutral ques-tion and one that should be easy enough for most people to answer by simply saying their title and who their employer is. Or one could be a full-time mom, a self-employed business person or a member of the UIC ski team. We are all judged by “what we do”. Th ere are a few times that your answer will start a great intellectual conversation that allows you to communicate the person that you are or provide any connection with the per-son who asked the question in the fi rst place. How truly shallow we humans are!

Moreover, we all defi ne ourselves to some ex-tent by the work that we do. Regardless of what that work is we can only feel good about ourselves, the true inner person that one is, if we are given the opportunity to achieve excellence in that role and feel that our contribution is valued. Th is starts within the workplace, but it doesn’t end there.

I have done many things in my life. I have been a waitress, cleaner, secretary, student, coun-cillor, instructor and manager. I have worked in banks, hotels, service agencies, elite offi ces and my tiny home offi ce. Some jobs I took to pay the bills; others to gain valuable experience; still others be-cause I just liked them. I have also been known to take on several jobs at one time. I have had short job stints and worked at yet others for years. I have worked full-time, part-time, contracted time and sometimes when I feel like it. Who, then, am I? (Believe me, this is a question I often ask myself!) Well, let’s give this a try. If I take away the job titles I can defi ne what I have done and what I do. Th ere are a number of themes that run through each of the positions that then help me defi ne who I am. I organize (things, people, jobs, group ac-tivities), and create (documents, training sessions, functional work places). I learn, I listen, I teach, I advise, and I get people out of diff erent predica-ments, and I hope to leave knowing that I have made a diff erence to a place or a person.

Take a look at your own work history and try

to defi ne what it is you do. Th en take a look at why you do the things you do. Are you drawn to jobs that are physically active or passive? Do you like to be surrounded by people or do you prefer to work alone? Do you like to follow an established work schedule or do you need to control your daily ac-tivities? Does the job you are doing now fi t who you are as a person?

I have seen chambermaids complete their dif-fi cult tasks with fl air, councillors who seem always to have just the right words to acknowledge an-other’s pain and chefs whose creations refl ect their tremendous artistic talents. Th ey feel good about what they do, in part because they are able to do what is natural to them. Th ey are not exceptions in or of themselves. But, from outside themselves, they have received the message that their role is a crucial part of the whole; that they are trusted, they are respected and they are appreciated. Th ey are given ownership of their jobs and take full re-sponsibility for the outcomes, even when mistakes are made.

Next time someone asks you what you do, I wonder what you will say. Th en again, I wonder if anyone will take the time to listen.

Who do you think you are?

RESTAURANT EMPLOYMENTSKILLS TRAINING

R.E.S.TThis fi ve-week program offers eight days of hands-on training in a professional teaching kitchen covering food preparation, cooking skills and dining room service, nine days focusing on Mixology/Bartending, and includes the required restaurant industry certifi cation such as:

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Occupational First Aid Level 1 WHMIS

Superhost Customer Service Excellence.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCHSunday, October 10th - Th anksgiving 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “World Relief ” Sunday. Communion will be served. Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning ServiceSunday, October 17th

10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “Th e Heart at the Centre”. Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning ServiceSunday, October 24th 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “Th e Heart Restored”. Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning ServiceSunday, October 31st

10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “Th e Heart’s Path”. Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning ServiceSenior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYChrist Church Trinity 10:15 am Every SundayAll Saints, Edgewater 8:30 am 1st, 3rd and 4th SundaysSt. Peter’s, Windermere 7:30 pm 1st Sunday (May - Oct.)Brisco United, Brisco 8:30 am 2nd Sunday (April - Sept.)

Rev. Michael Rice110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY10:00 am Celebration Service

Senior Pastor Rev. John CuylerHighway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCanadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday, 7:00 pm Mass Sunday, 9:00 pm MassSt. Joseph’s Church, Radium Sunday, 11:00 am MassSt. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Sunday, 7:00 pm Mass

Father Jose Joaquin1210 - 9th Street, Invermere • 342-6167

Valley Churches

By Fraser ColtmanSt. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere

GIVING THANKS...TO WHOM?

As the leaves burst into their last fi ery beauty, the days shrink, peaks grow powder white, and winds blow cooler, we prepare for another time of thanksgiving. Harvest time is a fi tting time for tak-ing account of the good things we have received and for giving thanks. But to whom should we be giving thanks this year?

In our secular Canadian society, Th anksgiving can be a hollow holiday, often little more than a long weekend for families to gather for a big meal and be grateful/feel good about the signs of their prosperity.

Gratitude is much more than a feeling of sat-isfaction. We give thanks when we recognize that

someone has given us something good. Gratitude must have an object. We must thank someone.

Ultimately, the someone owed our thanks is God. “O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1) Th e unseen Giver behind all the blessings we can count is the God who created us and gives us all good things.

Now thank we all our GodWith hearts and hands and voices,Who wondrous things has done,In whom his world rejoices,Who from our mothers’ armsHas blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of loveAnd still is ours today. Martin Rinckart 1586-1649

October 7, 2004 The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 15

FAITHGiving Thanks

Is celebrating its

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All (instock) Barnwood Pieces10% Off

Sat, Sun & MonOctober 9, 10, 11Free Draw for Mirror!

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1st Anniversary!Is celebrating its

THE LEE JAY MOTEL1015 - 13th Street, Invermere, BC

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Itʼs Thanksgiving – and itʼs easy to give thanks

daily, when you are lucky enough to live, work and play, in one of the most

beautiful valleys on earth!

Thanks to all of our valued clients – old and new friends met this year, for the opportunity to help

make you one of our neighbours, too.Have a Happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

Fairmont Hot Springs (250) 345-4000

Jan Klimek [email protected] Cell: 342-1195

Th e Columbia River Greenways held an infor-mal opening ceremony, October 5th, to announce the completion of the James Chabot Dragonfl y Boardwalk at James Chabot Provincial Park in In-vermere.

Th e tiny wetland is home to twenty-six dragon-fl y species. Greenways’ intention is that the Drag-onfl y Boardwalk will increase local awareness about the natural values of this particular wetland and of the region, while also providing a new recreational amenity for the community. Th e boardwalk was constructed in 2003 and the society completed the interpretive signage and bench this summer.

Th e mission of the Columbia River Greenways Alliance is to develop a network of linear corridors of open natural spaces that maintain the wildlife habitat and recreational legacy of the region and enhance the ecological, economic, and community well being of the Upper Columbia Valley.

For further information on the Dragonfl y Boardwalk contact Ross MacDonald at 342-5069.Marla Oliver speaks to a group of young students.

Dragonfl y Boardwalk Opens in Invermere

16 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer Oct. 7, 2004

Great Location Rare Acreage in Windermere

Use your Imagination!Recreational RetreatGreat Investment Opportunity

Wildwood at PanoramaThe Quaint CottagetChalet Near Paradise!

Hidden Get-a-way4358 Ashton Road. Looking for that private little getaway? This well maintained 2 BR cottage is nestled in the trees at Spur Valley. Featuring wood detailing, large windows, a sundeck and storage shed. This private treed lot is only minutes to golf, skiing, fi shing & hiking. MLS# 106510

$169,000.00

Looking for prime property in a spectacular setting?Then consider the stunning Invermere Valley.

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Lot 34 Upper Lakeview Road. Living at itʼs best,this lot has amazing views in all directions, only minutes to ”Copper Point Golf Course” and adjacent to Lake View Meadows. With private water and sewer system and a great neighborhood. If golf is your bag.....donʼt miss this opportunity! Call Today. MLS#102437

$90,000.00

Great Investment Opportunity

Rare Acreage in Windermere

Use your Imagination!

Cozy ChaletThis mountain chalet is located at the Radium Golf Course. Beautiful 1.08 acre treed lot with lots of privacy! Open living space with woodstove and a large deck with mountain and golf course views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a walkout basement that is developed. Large storage shed and a childrens playground. Ready for living!

$439,000.00

Hard to Find . . .

Lake and mountain views, a private yard with mature trees and over 1700 sq ft of living space make this walk-out bungalow a sure winner! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, with refi nished fl ooring, painting, plumbing, and electrical is bright, comfortable and inviting. MLS#105185

$239,000.00

Lot 5 Noltner Road. This private 11.16 acre parcel in Windermere has stunning views of the valley. Several water springs on the property and the potential to subdivide in two lots at the top end of the acreage. Conveniently located within a short drive to Invermere, must be seen to be appreciated. MLS#105518

$340,000.00

1683 Sinclair Avenue. This Windermere home is within walking distance to all ame-nities. Great basement suite potential for that extra income. Awesome mountain views and a large 66x120 foot lot. Bring your boat, this property comes with transferable mooring rights in Hidden Bay. MLS# 105672

$249,900.00

Unit 124-4835 Radium Boulevard. This Radium Riverstone town home is a great recreational retreat with revenue potential. Fully furnished and equipped with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this nearly new home is close to golf, shopping and the hot pools. A great time to invest! MLS# 106500

$169,900.00

1673 Sinclair Avenue. Surrounded by artisans, this property has the potential for commercial, residential and recreational uses. Located on a large lot, enjoy a big new deck with lake and mountain views, separate entrance to a full basement, double garage with poured slab. MLS# 105712

$379,000.00

1957 Greywolf Drive. Dreaming of skiing, golf, swimming or hiking? Panorama has it all and this spacious chalet will be your recreation and activity center. This must see property has beautiful pine and fi r fi nishing, huge bedrooms and a 2 bedroom suite to help pay for your fun! Donʼt delay call today! MLS# 98425 $675,000.00

4686 Ash Street. This cute, well kept home in Windermere is close to the beach with all itʼs amenities. Beautiful mature trees. Enjoy summer living at itʼs best as a part of the community with itʼs private beach and boat launch. Minutes from the water in one of the Columbia Valleyʼs most sought after areas. MLS# 104817

$249,000.00

Lot 8 Wildwood. The cream of Panoramaʼs lots. This raised building site offers views of Greywolf golf course, the slopes and a stunning view of the Purcells. Just steps away form skiing, hiking and biking with the trail at the rear. The opportu-nity of a lifetime, and below market price, too! MLS# New

$199,000.00+gst

Happy Thanksgiving

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