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Vol. 2/Issue 17 Your Source for News and Events April 29, 2005

ContentsNews 2

Letters 6

Golf 10

Classifi eds 18

4Court news

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A tragedy in Canal Flats that can only be described as every family’s worst nightmare oc-curred last Saturday at 12:30 in the afternoon.

A 22-month-old toddler was struck by a vehicle backing out of the family driveway.

Th e vehicle was driven by a family member, said RCMP.

Th e child was still alive when

he was picked up by a commer-cial ambulance from the area.

Th e ambulance then met a British Columbia Ambulance Service vehicle on the side of the highway north of Canal Flats.

A helicopter from Invermere was dispatched and transported the child to Invermere, where it was taken by STARS helicopter to Calgary with very serious in-

juries.Th e toddler died in hospital

on Monday evening.RCMP did not release the

child’s name or any other details pending permission from the family.

Th e Pioneer wishes to ex-tend its heartfelt condolences to the family at this time.

Tragedy in Canal Flats

Snowpack downBy Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

Th e bad news is that our snow pack this year is about 64 to 74 percent of normal, and that means less runoff and less available water.

Th e good news is that we’re better off than a lot of other places in B.C., according to Director of Municipal Works Brian Nickurak.

Speaking to Invermere council on Tuesday eve-ning, he said that the Lower Mainland, for example, has a snowpack of only 0 to 49 percent while Van-couver Island is experiencing record lows.

Mr. Nickurak explained that our water is drawn from the Goldie Creek watershed, which is fairly small, and the runoff fl ows into Paddy Ryan Lakes. Th e lakes are located west about fi ve kilometres west of town, alongside Johnston Road.

Th ere is no data specifi c to the Goldie Creek watershed but Panorama Mountain Village supplied information from 2000 to 2005 at three monitoring stations.

Th e town will continue to attack the water

shortage on three fronts:• Drought Management: funding is available

from Land and Water B.C. and a plan is current-ly being constructed. Th is will establish “trigger points” at which time council will enact expanded water conservation measures.

• Supply: Work continues to locate a source of groundwater in Athalmer. Seismic sounding oc-curred during the week of April 11-17 and a report is expected in early May but results were “encourag-ing.” A drilling rig has been booked to drill another test hole on May 16.

• Demand: Increases in water rates are expected to prompt people to use less water this summer. Also the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens are working on new water conservation measures, in partnership with the town.

Town council also agreed to request an exten-sion to the joint federal/provincial grant available for the town’s new well, if one is found, called the Water Supply Improvements Project.

Mr. Nickurak said to be on the safe side, he rec-ommends asking for a two-year extension.

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 3April 29, 2005

NEWS

A controlled burn in Kootenay National Park near Radium alarmed a few people this week, but it was always under control, said fi refi ghters. Photo by Tom Hoyne

Suspicious fi re near HorsethiefBy Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

Local fi refi ghters were kept hopping this week by several fi res of suspicious origin, said Forest Pro-tection Offi cer Rick Fiddis of Invermere.

“Somebody’s probably starting fi res but we can’t prove anything,” he said.

Th e largest, a fi re in the Horsethief Creek area that had consumed about 30 hectares by press time Wednesday, was still burning.

Between April 15 and 18 three smaller fi res had been extinguished south and west of Invermere. It appeared that all three had been deliberately set.

Th e fi rst was located west of town near the In-vermere water line where a pile of debris had been ignited.

Th e second was located west of town on the old dump road. Th at one was extinguished by a mem-ber of the public.

Th e third was a larger grass fi re down Westside Road. It burned about one or two hectares of dead grass and stumps before the crew put it out.

In all three cases, Mr. Fiddis looked for tire tracks or footprints but wasn’t able to fi nd any evidence

because there was too much traffi c in the area.Th en on Monday, April 25, a much larger blaze

was reported 34 kilometres west of Radium on Gro-to Road, which runs along the north side of Hors-ethief Creek.

“Th ere’s no reason for anyone to be up there right now except bear hunters,” Mr. Fiddis said.

He said on the way up to the fi re, he spotted another burned area beside the road where someone had set fi re to a dead tree. Th at fi re had gone out.

Th e Horsethief fi re started at the edge of a land-ing, which is a clearing used during logging opera-tions. It started at an elevation of 4400 feet and swept up the warm south-facing slope to an eleva-tion of 5800 feet. Th e area was covered with dead trees previously killed by pine beetles, along with some slash and planted trees.

Mr. Fiddis said the terrain makes it diffi cult to fi ght since the ground is littered with large granite boulders. “We had an excavator in there yesterday but it couldn’t move around,” he said.

A crew of 15 people fought the fi re Tuesday and 11 people were fi ghting the fi re on Wednesday.

He said it’s early this year to have a forest fi re al-though usually grass fi res get out of control in April

when people start burning off their property.Th e usual cause for forest fi res is lightning but

it’s too early for lightning season, he said.He said there is no reason for anyone to start

a fi re in hopes of getting a job as a fi refi ghter since nobody untrained is hired to fi ght forest fi res.

Mr. Fiddis said the fi res have been reported to the RCMP, the Rural Range Patrol and the local conservation offi cers. All of them are on the lookout for suspicious vehicles.

He is also requesting the public’s cooperation in reporting anything out of the ordinary to:

1-800-663-5555 Call Centre in Victoria342-9292 Invermere RCMP1-800-222-TIPS Crimestoppers342-4214 Rick Fiddis

Meanwhile, he said a controlled burn took place near Radium last week. Although a helicopter was used to drop buckets of water on a few hot spots, “at no time was the fi re ever out of control.”

He said the fi re generated a lot of smoke near the village of Radium, and people tend to get ex-cited when they see fi re. However, there was noth-ing to worry about.

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A Day In CourtThe following people were convicted and sen-

tenced in adult court held at the Invermere Court House on April 26. Presiding was the Honourable Judge D. Carlgren of Cranbrook.

In alphabetical order:

Ronald F. McBride pled guilty and was convict-ed of Mischief under $5000 because he threw a rock through the window of Copper City Saloon on the night of March 1, 2005.

Court heard that Mr. McBride had been drink-ing and had a dispute with staff, who asked him to leave the premises. A short time later, a rock was thrown through the window. RCMP attended and arrested Mr. McBride.

He was sentenced to nine months of probation, counselling as directed by the probation officer, plus a written apology to the hotel, and a fine of $255.26 which is the cost of replacing the window.

* * *David G. Muys pled guilty and was convicted

of driving a vehicle while prohibited on Sept. 28, 2004.

Court heard that Mr. Muys was stopped by RCMP during a roadside check.

He was sentenced to one year of probation and a $500 fine.

* * *Thomas L. Thompson pled guilty and was con-

victed of operating a vehicle while impaired.Court heard that Mr. Thompson rear-ended an-

other vehicle on July 25, 2004 and samples taken showed that he was impaired. The occupants of the other vehicle sustained injuries.

He was sentenced to an 18-month suspension of his driver’s licence and a $1000 fine.

Mr. Thompson told the judge that he has been in rehabilitation and stopped drinking last July.

* * *Sylvain J. Vincelette pled guilty to possession of

stolen property and failure to appear in court.Court heard that Mr. Vincelette had been

stopped by the RCMP in Fort Nelson, B.C. because he had two different licence plates on the same ve-hicle. The front plate belonged to someone living in Fernie and the rear plate belonged to someone living in Canal Flats.

Mr. Vincelette’s lawyer explained that he had been involved in a logging accident seven years ago and his health has suffered. His employment record has been spotty since the accident although he is currently employed as a skidder operator.

He was sentenced to 18 months of probation, plus $400 for the first offence and $100 for the sec-ond offence.

About 45 people appeared before Judge D. Carl-gren of Cranbrook on April 26, but most of them had dates set for future court appearances.

Four people failed to show up and warrants were issued for their arrest.

Several youth matters were also dealt with.

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

This week The Upper Columbia Pioneer will begin a new feature. We will cover adult court pro-ceedings when they take place at the Invermere Court House once or twice each month.

This decision was made because our newspa-per is striving to reflect everything that goes on in our community.

We believe what takes place in court is as much a part of our society as any other event.

In other communities, the local newspaper does cover court as a matter of routine.

What happens in court is a matter of public record. What takes place there is no secret, and in fact dozens of members of our community at-tend court regularly: local lawyers, members of the RCMP, social workers, youth workers and vic-tim service workers. Anyone is welcome to attend court at any time.

The Pioneer will cover adult court only - that is, we will not cover civil court cases, family mat-ters or youth court.

We will use names when an adult over the age of 18 has been found guilty of an offence.

We will be consistent and fair in our coverage, and we will not be selective in our use of names.

If you have any comment on our decision to report on provincial court matters, please call me at 341-6299 or Email me at: [email protected].


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HISTORICAL LENS

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

So here are my observations about the local political candidates after at-tending the All-Candidates Forum last week at the high school.

It was actually a Two-Candidates Forum since only Liberal Wendy Mc-Mahon and NDP candidate Norm Macdonald took part.

After a brief introduction, mod-erator Andy Stuart-Hill read aloud a series of written questions submitted by the audience and each candidate answered in turn.

It quickly shaped up to be a case of the person versus the party.

Norm Macdonald did his best to sell himself on his biggest asset – Norm the man. Trying to connect with the audience of about 75 people, he mentioned his wife Karen and his two daughters, his stint working in Africa, his teaching career, and his public service as mayor of Golden. He said he decided to run for provincial offi ce after the Liberals hurt the most vulnerable among us, the sick and the elderly, by cutting health care services.

He spoke with great feeling.Mrs. McMahon, by comparison,

seemed distant and statesman-like. We learned nothing about her history or her personal life. Most of her answers used the royal “we” as if she spoke on behalf of the Liberal party as a whole. She was well-prepared and well-versed in her party’s platforms.

In contrast, Mr. Macdonald by-passed the use of facts or fi gures when asked about his party’s policies. He told the audience that he doesn’t have all the answers and plans to learn as he goes along – an honest answer, if not a wise one.

Even their speaking styles were very diff erent. Whereas Mr. Macdon-ald jumped to his feet and paced back and forth in front of the room, Mrs. McMahon remained seated and used the microphone.

Th ere was one point in the evening where the candidates summed up their diff erent approach to politics.

When the predictable question came up about the proposed Jumbo development, perhaps the most con-troversial local issue, Mrs. McMahon said it is her responsibility as an MLA

to represent all views on the subject – to arrange meetings, listen to her constituents and take their opinions forward to Victoria. She has never publicly expressed, nor did she on this occasion, her personal view.

Norm Macdonald then presented his defi nition of an MLA. He said he believes it is the MLA’s job to listen to all opinions, decide which one is in the majority and then fi ght for that majority, prepared to “take the heat” from the people who don’t agree.

So we are left with the fundamen-tal question: which is correct? To rep-resent the majority of constituents, or all constituents?

When Mrs. McMahon was asked if she ever disagreed with her own par-ty, she said “anyone who knows me” knows that she argues with her fellow caucus members behind closed doors.

In Mr. Macdonald’s case, this is a hypothetical question since he has never been put to the test. But it would be interesting to know whether his eagerness to fi ght on behalf of his constituents would extend to fi ghting with his own party. He has said he is willing to go nose-to-nose with Gor-

don Campbell, but would he go nose-to-nose with his own party leader, Carole James?

And under which candidate would our riding be better served? It’s highly unlikely that the Liberals would decide to make concessions such as preserv-ing Jumbo, no matter how much Mr. Macdonald is willing to push, if they wouldn’t do it for their own MLA.

And it’s doubtful that anyone’s vote was swayed by the forum, since each candidate seemed to have his or her own cadre of supporters who duti-fully applauded after each answer.

At the end of the evening, my de-cision hadn’t changed either. Have the Liberals made enough mistakes to jus-tify their being dumped after just one term? Probably not, especially since they have done many things right. I still believe a healthy economy should ultimately result in a healthier society.

So my vote is for the Liberal party, at least this time around.

Part of me wishes, however, that Wendy McMahon would take a les-son from her opponent and become a little more passionate about the causes dear to the voters of this valley.

Party versus personal politicsCanoe docks at Fort Point, circa 1920. Photo from the Ede Family Collection


LETTERS

By Norm MacdonaldNDP Candidate

Nothing enlightens a candidate for public of-fi ce better than hearing directly from the elector-ate. And there is no bet-ter way to hear the issues than on the doorstep or in your shops, one to one.

But when the people want to send a message to the government in Victo-ria, the most eff ective way to do that is at the ballet box. With your vote, you send the most convincing message possible.

You have been telling me, on the doorstep, in your shops, at public forums, that you have not

been represented for the last four years, that your voice has been silenced, that the MLA has not worked hard on your be-half, that you’re sick and tired of your MLA argu-

ing for Victoria instead of the other way around.On May 17, here in Columbia River-Revelstoke

you have the opportunity to regain that voice, and to tell government what works and what doesn’t. It’s a chance that only comes every four years or so, and if you miss it, then the message goes to govern-ment that their cynical approach works, that broken promises are OK with you, that the loss of hospitals, long-term beds and schools is acceptable, and they can keep right on doing it.

Or you can tell government that you want rep-resentation that speaks for you, not for them, and that you choose a representative that takes his orders from those who elected him and pay his salary.

Over the last four years, this riding has suff ered substantive losses. Th e list is long: hospitals, long-term and acute care beds, schools, government of-fi ces and jobs, courthouses, conservation offi cers,

forest recreation sites, legal aid service, etc. etc. Th ese losses were felt by everyone in some way, di-rectly or indirectly, with working people and their young families forced to leave their communities. While that was happening, no one spoke up against it to tell Victoria that they were wrong. Th e MLA, that person you elect to look out for your best in-terests, was conspicuously silent, or worse, defended her government’s right to take away services that helped make your communities strong. Now right before the election, you will hear a lot of promises of spending and small portions of services returned.

It is so openly cynical. And if it works, if you vote for the status quo or neglect to vote at all, then all of us, here in Columbia River-Revelstoke will send the message that we agree with broken prom-ises, neglectful representation and cynical govern-ment for another four years.

You have asked me what I will promise, and I have answered, that I will off er you a voice, that no matter what, I will be on your side, and that I will fi ght against every wrong decision made by Victoria. On May 17, you can send a message about the kind of representation you want, and you can choose an active, dedicated, energetic advocate.

‘Here’s the chanceto send message’

By Wendy McMahonBC Liberal CandidateColumbia River - Rev-elstoke

Now that the elec-tion writ has been dropped, I will be out on the campaign trail. I want to assure you that my offi ces in Invermere

and Revelstoke will remain open as usual for con-stituents needing assistance.

As you know, in 2001 our province was in dire straits. During the previous decade, our great province had gone from being traditionally a have

province with one of the strongest economies in Canada to a have not province with one of the weakest economies in the country. Jobs, invest-ment, and people were fl eeing the province; our debt was accumulating;

and key services were in jeopardy.Drastic and swift action was needed to prevent

further decline in our economy and to protect es-sential services. Many decisions were diffi cult and caused temporary pain in our communities. But now our courage to make and implement those decisions is reaping benefi ts. After four years, B.C. is back. We have the second strongest economy in Canada, we lead the nation in job creation and peo-ple are returning to B.C. in droves. We are now in a position to invest in infrastructure and enhance services. Th at is the power of a strong economy.

Th e new prosperity is not limited to the Lower Mainland. Th e communities in the riding are bus-tling with activity and most residents are fi lled with

optimism. Yet, our opponents and certain special in-terest groups that support them continue to attack our record in a concerted and well-funded eff ort to mislead and confuse the electorate. Although they profess to be concerned about patients, students, se-niors, families, women and children, their agenda is a self-serving one. I believe voters are astute enough to look beyond the rhetoric and misinformation, to compare the situation in the province in 2005 with the 1990s, and to assess who has a positive vision for British Columbia.

I would like to thank the residents of Columbia River-Revelstoke riding for giving me the oppor-tunity to serve as MLA. It has been a challenging but rewarding experience. I have enjoyed getting to know this extensive and diverse riding and the gra-cious and resourceful people who live here. I have been proud to be your MLA and to escort the pre-mier and many of my colleagues in cabinet on tours of our beautiful region. I would be pleased to serve you for another four years and to ensure that the recovery of our great province continues. My cam-paign offi ce in Invermere: (250) 341-3328.

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By Pioneer Staff

Th e Windermere Valley Teachers Association has placed an advertisement in Th e Pio-neer that is highly critical of the Liberal government.

But that doesn’t mean the union is endorsing the NDP candidate, said association pres-ident Darren Lewis.

“We’re unhappy with the Liberals,” he said.

“Th e Liberal record on edu-

cation has been less than stel-lar.”

But he said although the organization wants to hold the Liberals accountable for cuts to education funding, neither the provincial or the local organiza-tion has come out offi cially in favour of the opposition.

Th e B.C. Teachers Federa-tion has about 60 locals around the province. Th ree of them are located in our school district: Golden, Kimberley and the

Windermere Valley.Mr. Lewis said the Winder-

mere Valley association devel-oped the newspaper advertise-ment and it was approved by the 11-member executive.

“We are not funnelling any money to the NDP, either lo-cally or provincially,” he said.

He said criticism of the Lib-erals doesn’t mean automatic support for the NDP.

“Th ere’s always the Green Party,” he said.


By Dusty DehartFamily Resource Centre

Th e Family Resource Centre of Invermere has a goal: to be part of a community that practises zero toler-ance for violence of any kind.

We live in paradise in the Colum-bia Valley. Unfortunately, we also live in a valley where every form of vio-lence exists: family violence, bullying violence, bar scene violence, employ-er/employee violence, teen violence, and school yard violence.

Violence is not a trait we are natu-rally born with, it is taught. Its class-room is usually the home. Its teachers are usually adults. If children are sub-jected to family violence, they learn that it is a part of life and they carry

that message outside the home.When we look at family violence

it always has two roles: the victim and the perpetrator. Victims will slowly die inside themselves or they will be-come perpetrators themselves. And so the cycle continues.

It is our duty not to ignore the signs and symptoms of family vio-lence. Verbal, mental and emotional abuse are sometimes worse than phys-ical abuse. If we know it exists and we do nothing about it, we are part of the problem.

A lot of the time victims cannot help themselves, they live in a world of fear - fear that is so intense, it im-mobilizes them. Th ey end up living in survival mode all the time. When someone is trying to survive day by

day, it is extremely diffi cult to focus on anything else.

We have erected a display in Ra-dium called a Silhouette Park of stick people that represents our commu-nity and all those who are aff ected by family violence. Th e message attached to this park of people was that: VIO-LENCE AFFECTS ALL OF US.

Th e Silhouette Park will be on dis-play until May 2 on the green strip of grass near the south end of Radium.

Please take the time to stop and have a look at it. It is a great way to bring the subject up with your chil-dren, family, friends, co-workers and partners. Talk about it. Th ink about it. Do something about it. When the dis-play was fi rst put up on Sunday, even the bighorn sheep stepped up to the

plate and wanted to be a part of it. Th anks to the following:• Don Dehart Senior, for all the

days spent designing, cutting and sanding the silhouettes, and for the use of his shops, tools, expertise and ideas. Waltraud and I had fun work-ing with you, Dad!

• Lori Watt of Columbia Valley Sign Artists, who donated her time to build our banner.

• the leadership students at the high school for doing an awesome job of painting, (themselves and the sil-houettes!)

• the town of Radium, Mayor Deck and council members for allow-ing us to put up our display.

• the B.C. Ministry of Communi-ty, Aboriginal and Women’s Services.

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The District of Invermere is considering a Zoning Bylaw Amendment application by V. Page and L. Hogg to amend zoning bylaw No.1145, 2002.

The applicant has applied to amend the Zoning Bylaw 1145, 2002 by changing the long term use of the following property:

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Contact: Patrick Robins, Chief Administrative Offi cer 342-9281, ext. 228

Bylaw No. 1230, 2005

Council will consider this Zoning Bylaw Amendment for the 3rd reading and adoption at its regular meeting on May 10th, 2005,

The public hearing requirement for this zoning amendment application has been waived in accordance with section 890 of the Local Government Act.

A copy of the proposal may be inspected at the District of Invermere municipal offi ce 914, 8th Ave., Invermere at any time between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays between the following dates: Monday, April 18th, 2005 to Monday, May 9th, 2005.

If you believe that your interest in these properties is affected by the proposed zoning amendment, you may submit written comments to the Director of Development Services, District of Invermere, by Monday, May 9th. Your comments may be faxed to the Development Services Department at 250-342-2934.

Please note that legal considerations prevent Council from receiving any representations made after Monday, May 10th, 2005.

Patrick Robins, Chief Administrative Offi cer

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‘Federal Liberals have lost moral right to govern’

By Jim Abbott, MP

On April 21, 2005 Prime Min-ister Paul Martin made a television appearance in a plea for time for his Prime Ministership. He asked Cana-dians to forgive him. While he was Finance Minister, the $250-million Sponsorship Program enriched his party and some associates with mil-lions of taxpayer’s dollars. Th e Prime Minister requested the television time in the way it could be a national crisis like the urgency of a national crisis, like the FLQ bombings or terrorist at-tacks in the United States.

As pointed out by Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, this is not a national crisis but a Federal Liberal party crisis exhibiting forms of crimi-nality. Th e Prime Minister asked for the Gomery Inquiry to be completed saying Canadians will only know the truth of this mess after the conclusion of the inquiry. He forgets about the 31 million Canadians who have access to the sorted testimony daily and who will come to their own conclusions.

Paul Martin says that Members of Parliament should work in the House of Commons but it is a poisoned en-vironment. With total cooperation between the Conservatives, Bloc Que-becois and NDP members, we have secured long overdue compensation funding for Hepatitis C victims. We turned back a blatant political patron-age position for high profi le departed federal Liberal candidates. We passed a motion calling on the government to set up a trust fund to receive the millions of dollars secretly paid to fed-eral Liberals.

With the exception of the Hepati-tis C compensation, the Prime Minis-ter thumbed his nose at the democratic votes of the parliamentary majority.

We made every eff ort to work with the government and do the busi-ness of Canada. While we don’t sup-port the budget with all its defi cien-cies, as the offi cial opposition we took the extreme measure of withholding our vote on the budget – propping up, and allowing the federal Liberals to continue to govern.

Th e Prime Minister’s reward? He withdrew the opposition’s ability to hold the government accountable. Th e actions Paul Martin has taken have been authoritarian to the point of running parliament as a dictatorship. Th e Prime Minister has not earned the respect of parliamentarians and as matters become known, he is rapidly losing the respect of Canadians.

As Conservative leader Stephen Harper has asked: “Just how long should the opposition prop up a fed-eral Liberal government that has lost its moral right to govern?”

Don’t call election yet,says Invermere council

By Pioneer Staff

Invermere town council is writing a letter to federal Member of Parlia-ment Jim Abbott begging him not to vote in favour of forcing an election.

But the decision isn’t a politi-cal one, they hastened to emphasize. “Th is is an issue motivated by greed, pure and simple,” said Councillor Bob Campsall.

Th e federal and provincial gov-ernments recently signed off on an agreement to share the federal fuel tax revenues - a move that could mean a substantial increase in funds available

to municipalities across B.C.If an election is called before the

agreement is put in place, the whole thing could fall through. Th e Conser-vatives have indicated they would not share the federal fuel tax revenues.

Th e Union of B.C. Municipali-ties is asking all its member towns and cities across the province to beg their members of parliament to hold off on an election until they get their money.

Th e Prime Minister has said that B.C.’s share of the federal fuel sharing revenue would be $635 million over fi ve years.

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Ready, Set, Golf!Determining fl ight pattern from the tee

Ready, Set, Golf!by Brent Taylor, Head Golf Pro at the Springs Course in Radium, is a regular weekly feature throughout the season.

So you’ve got a round booked on the weekend with your golf buddies, but you have been hooking the ball off the tee lately. You know this needs profes-

sional attention, but unfortunately, you do not have time to fi t a lesson in before you play.

How do you work through this to increase your chances of landing in the fairway instead of hitting

your second shot out of the trees? One of the important things the recreational

golfer can do in order to control their tee shots is to monitor their general fl ight pattern. For exam-ple, if you are a right-handed golfer, you’ll want to determine if you generally hit the ball in a left to right manner (fade or slice) or a right to left manner (draw or hook).

Identifying this pattern becomes extremely im-portant as the more consistently you hit the pre-ferred shot, the easier and more confi dent you will become at hitting fairways.

Okay, so now you have established your normal fl ight pattern. How does this help you out on the course? In essence, it widens your target. For ex-ample, if you tend to fade or slice the ball, aim down the left side of the fairway or rough, thus eliminat-

ing the left hand side of the course. You can fi rst practice this on the driving range

and then try to translate it into your play on the golf course.

Even top professional players have preferred tee shots. Tiger Woods prefers to hit a high fade or cut shot. Tom Lehman tends to hit a draw. Th ey will align themselves on the tee to accommodate their preferred shot.

Keeping the ball in play and positioning yourself properly off the tee remains a priority. When you have the time to work on correcting that slice or hook, book a lesson with your local golf professional.

At the end of the day it is important for the aver-age golfer to work with what they have and realize the hardest shot pattern to achieve is the straight one.

Th e Green Zone by Harold Hazelaar of Invermere is a regular weekly feature through-out the golf season.

1. If you really want to get better at golf, go back and take it up at a much earlier age.

2. Th e game of golf is 90 percent mental and 10 percent mental.

3. Since bad shots come in groups of three, a fourth bad shot is actu-ally the beginning of the next group of three.

4. When you look up, causing an awful shot, you will always look down again at exactly the mo-ment when you ought to start watching the ball if you ever want to see it again.

5. Any change works for a maximum of three holes - or at a minimum of not at all.

6. No matter how bad you are playing, it is al-ways possible to play worse.

7. Never try to keep more than 300 separate thoughts in your mind during your swing.

8. When your shot has to carry over a water haz-ard, you can either hit one more club or two more balls.

9. If you’re afraid a full shot might reach the green while the foursome ahead of you is still put-ting out, you have two options: you can immedi-

ately shank a lay-up, or you can wait until the green is clear and top a ball halfway there.

10. Th e less skilled the player, the more likely he is to share his ideas about the golf swing.

Th e Green Zone quote of the week is by Leslie Nielson: “Th e reason they call if ‘golf ’ is that all the other four-letter words were used up.”

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Tee Time with Michelle Taylor is a regular weekly feature throughout the golf season.

My first experiences playing golf were usually with my twin brother when we were juniors.

Although this was enjoyable, I longed for some female cameraderie.

Playing with fellow golfers who shared not only my gender but also my playing ability, proved to be a comfortable and inviting change.

Don’t get me wrong - being able to hang out with my brother and his good-looking buddies was a definite plus, but also intimidating, since they were all scratch golfers.

So I decided to join a ladies’ league. That was definitely a friendly and wel-coming change.

I looked for-ward to my Tues-day evenings with the ladies. Some players who were more experienced were very helpful and encouraging.

I learned more about the rules, how to establish my first handicap and dis-covered many fun games which broke up the monotony of stroke play.

The league would put on fun nights where there were prize holes such as longest putt, closest to the pin and furthest drive.

We also record-ed all birdies and pars throughout the season and were pre-sented with awards at the ladies’ annual wind-up.

So whether it’s snips, pin days or random pot of gold games, men’s, ladies’ and mixed leagues often offer creative and fun

ways to make your round more inter-esting.

I initially joined the league to meet new golfers and to play in a non-threatening environment.

This original goal eventually led me to competing in many ladies’ tour-naments.

As a newcomer to the valley, I just might join a local league this summer for the same reasons I did 20 years ago.

If you are looking for an opportu-nity to meet new people, have fun and add a little challenge to your golf game, call the following local golf clubs that are holding leagues this season:

Copper Point (341-3392) Ladies’ Monday evening monthly Men’s Sunday night Snips Coy’s Par Three (345-6504) Ladies’ Monday afternoon Men’s Wednesday evening Eagle Ranch (342-2523) Ladies’ evening (to be announced) Edgewater Hilltop (347-6502) They are open to starting a fun league for anyone interestedGolden GCC (250-344-2700) Ladies’ Tuesday afternoon Men’s Wednesday afternoon Radium Resort (347-6266) Ladies’ Tuesday morning Men’s Wednesday afternoonFairmont Riverside (345-6346) Ladies’ Thursday morning Men’s Tuesday morningFairmont Mountainside (345-6514) Ladies’ Tuesday mornings Men’s WednesdayThe Springs (347-6200) Ladies’ Wednesday morning Men’s Tuesday afternoon Mixed Friday Night Snips Spur Valley Greens (347-6500) Men’s Thursday eveningWindermere Valley (342-3004) Ladies’ Wednesday afternoon Men’s Thursday afternoon

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Great view from The Springs

By Michelle TaylorPioneer Staff

Located on the bluffs above the Columbia Val-ley, the Springs Golf Course in Radium is worth

playing for the view alone. From the club house, players overlook the spec-

tacular view of the wetlands below and the Purcell Mountain Range above. And if that is not enough - the history, playability and versatility of holes on

this course would impress any golfer.“The Springs offer the length and challenge of a

championship golf course, but is also an enjoyable round for all playing abilities,” says Head Profes-sional Brent Taylor, who also writes a weekly golf column for The Pioneer.

Your entire day will be memorable. You will re-ceive the ultimate treatment from the moment you arrive as cart attendants greet you, clean your clubs and take them to your cart. Starters and marshals are on hand to help you out and help you along.

The newly renovated pro-shop has a great vari-ety of equipment and golf wear. The Tartan dining room and lounge will get you fueled up before or after your round.

The course was built in 1988 by the highly re-puted designer Les Furber. The layout “follows the natural contours of the land,” making each hole unique and picturesque.

The 17th hole is considered the signature hole on the course. It is a short par three with tee boxes set on the edge of the gorge. A player must hit over the gorge to a shallow wide green surrounded by bunkers. Although the hole is scenic, a player must concentrate as many balls have been lost here.

A full teaching academy includes a double-end-ed driving range, chipping and bunker practice areas and three putting greens. The teaching staff includes professionals Neil McGonacle, Kris Cunningham and Brent Taylor. Private instruction, group clinics and golf schools for all levels are available.

The 17th Hole is considered the “signature hole” at The Springs Golf Course. Photo courtesy of Radium Resort

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A Harlequin duck hunt, a Hoodoos nature walk and evening presentations at the College of the Rockies are just some of the new attractions being held during the Wings over the Rockies Bird Festi-val from May 2nd to 8th.

A series of presentations will be held by experts from fi nding the lost birds in Costa Rica by Cam Gillies, to the discovery of how the Columbia Valley wetlands were formed by Bill Ayrton, to the plight of the eagles by Peter Sherrington.

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Many guest speakers are involved with the en-vironmental education program called Wild Voices For Kids. Th roughout the week, students from our school district take part classroom presentations, art classes and fi eld trips.

Registration numbers are up from last year with over 800 tickets sold thus far. Many guided tours and nature walks have sold out, but there is still room to attend the evening presentations at College of the Rockies. Th e Children’s Festival on Saturday May 7th at the Radium Hot Springs Community Park is open for everyone.

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Volunteer Betti Carscadden takes Wings registrations. Photo by Jill Unger

Dust rising off 14th streethas residents seeing red

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

A group of residents who live on 14th Street in Invermere are vowing to fi ght on after council explained once again that it has no money to pave their dusty street.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Kreg Sky told council this week that residents feel they should have some prece-dence over other streets in town because they are closer to the downtown and have lived there longer than almost anyone else.

“Th e problem should have been dealt with decades ago by previous councils,” said Kreg Sky, speaking on behalf of the group.

Every resident of 14th Street was present except Edna Godlien, who has lived on that street for 52 years. She could not attend because she had another meeting the same night.

Th e street in question extends from just above the Saan store to a dead end behind Sunsations. Th e

fact that it is not a through street means it has been overlooked by previous councils, the residents were told. However, Mr. Sky pointed out that there is an increasding amount of foot traffi c by people taking a shortcut through Wilder subdivision.

Th e residents fi rst approached council in March and were turned down.

But council was fi rm in its position that there is no money in the budget for paving.

“It’s not because we don’t like you,” Brian McLaughlin told them. “It’s a matter of funds.” He said there is a perception that everyone is paying for paving in new subdivisions, but this is not the case since they pay for themselves.

“At least you don’t have potholes,” said Bob Campsall.

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky urged the group to consider kicking in some of their own money. Un-der a Local Improvement Area designation, costs can be shared between the local residents and the town.

A commitment from the residents would ensure that 14th Street was moved up on the list of streets and roads waiting to be paved or repaired, he said.

However, Mr. Sky said later that the residents have decided to wait and see if money is available. “We still don’t feel we should have to pay,” he said.

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Bobcat & Backhoe Services • RenovationsCeramic Tiles • Carpentry

Equipment Rentals • Paving Stones

Ph. (250) 342-5034 • RR #3 Athalmer Rd., Invermere, BC

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd.

Dry Cleaning • Laundry • AlterationsRepair • Bachelor Service

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

HERE TO SERVE YOU

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Resurfacing Specialists• Custom Cabinets • Counter Tops

FREE ESTIMATES

FREE COUNTER-TOP with any kitchen or refacing order

through the month of May

CUSTOM CRAFTED BY: Bob Ring341-3311

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Complete Automotive Repairs

Phone: 342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Cooking SeminarSalad Dressings 101 - May 16th.

There is more to life than white vinegar and Mazola oil! This seminar will introduce you to

loads of delicious possibilities.

All seminars are at the café from 7 - 8:30 pm and are $20. Tickets must be

purchased in advance.Minimum 6 people.

342-8899 926 - 7th Ave., Invermere Dave Sutherland

Sales Associate

Phone: 341-6299#8, 1008 - 8th Avenue

Invermere, BCwww.uppercolumbiapioneer.com

Email: [email protected]

UNBEATABLE RATES • LARGE CIRCULATION

HERE TO SERVE YOU

BUSINESS

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

Th e local optometrist’s offi ce is now cutting and grinding lenses, and that means people who need glasses don’t have to wait while their frames are sent away to a laboratory.

In some cases, the glasses will be ready in an hour.

Th e work is performed at Dr. Mark Moneo’s offi ce using two expen-sive new pieces of equipment: a tracer to trace the shape of the lens or the frame, and an edger that takes a lens and cuts it to fi t your frames.

A range of basic plastic lenses is kept in stock, along with 800 pairs of frames for men, women and children.

Th e advantage of purchasing glass-es locally, says offi ce manager Rosanna Gillard, is that the business provides full service with warranty and repairs included.

It’s a truly local business, since the majority of the clients are local resi-dents.

But the market is growing quickly as the valley’s population expands.

“We’re seeing more baby boomers who are needing glasses for the fi rst time, and people who are having cata-ract surgery done in Cranbrook and then coming to us for their post-op-erative checks,” Rosanna says.

She also sees tourists occasionally who have lost their glasses, or who need some quick repairs. Th e business also stocks a variety of high-end sun-glasses and disposable contact lenses.

Rosanna is a familiar face to most people in the valley. She grew up in Canal Flats and has been running the optometrist’s offi ce for the past 13 years.

Two years ago she married Shane Gillard, who moved here from the west coast and joined the business.

Shane is currently working as the technician who cuts and fi ts the lenses to the frames.

Th ere are some advantages to having a local clientele. Rosanna re-calls the day a woman found a pair of glasses buried in the sand at Kinsmen Beach and turned them in to the op-tometry offi ce.

“I recognized the glasses and called the owner to come and pick them up,” Rosanna laughs.

As for the funniest incident, she remembers the day a woman came into her offi ce with a mangled lump of plastic.

“Her glasses were too loose, so she put them in the dishwasher think-ing that the hot water would shrink them,” she says.

Mark Moneo and his wife Ste-panie, a local veterinarian, now live in Victoria during the winter with their four children.

While the Moneos are away, the eye examinations are performed by optometrist Dr. Jim Holmes.

He lives in Fairmont, has a prac-tice in Sundre, Alberta, and takes care of the local clients every Th ursday and Friday in the local offi ce.

Shane Gillard grinds the lenses while wife Rosanna manages the offi ce.

Glasses while you waitare now available

from local optometrist

April 29, 200518 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

CLASSIFIEDS

PUBLIC SERVICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If alcohol is causing problems in your life, call 342-2424 for info. All meetings at 8 p.m.: Monday - Invermere Group, Invermere Health Unit, 1100-10th Street, Invermere; Wednesday - Wind-ermere Group, Valley Christian Assembly Church; Friday - Ra-dium Group, Radium Catholic Church; Saturday - Invermere First Step, Invermere Health Unit, 1100-10th Street, In-vermere; Sunday - Columbia Lake Band Hall, off Highway 93/95 south of Windermere. All meetings are open.

ALCOHOLISM SHATTERS LIVES. To help the alcoholic, you have to help yourself fi rst. Al Anon meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Catholic Church, 1210-9th Street, Invermere. For info call Carol, 347-9841.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. Meet Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Inver-

mere Health Unit, 1100-10th Street, staff entrance.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Canadian Cancer Society: drop off at The Pioneer, No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere. For info call June Florence, 342-5573.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Family Resource Center: drop off at The Pioneer, No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere. For info call Pat Cope, 342-4242, Mon-Thu.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to B.C. and Yukon Heart and Stroke Foundation: drop off at The Pioneer, No. 8, 1008-8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere. Call Pat Lien, 342-3078.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to Alzheimer Society of B.C.: mail to East Kootenay Alzheimer Society, Box 1094, Fernie, V0B 1M0. For info call 1-800-667-3742 or Melissa Agnew, 342-6591.

GARAGE SALES

1617 - 12th Avenue, Invermere, Noon to 5p.m. Housewares, ladies’ clothes size small, fi re doors.

Windermere Elementary School - trunk sale. May 14th, 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Call to book stall. Nancy 342-6696 or Astrid 342-0356.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1953 Mercury half-ton truck, 89,000 original miles, mint condition, viewing available, $7500 OBO, call Jack (250) 345-6677.

1997 White Escort LX automat-ic, excellent condition. 145,285 km. $7000 OBO. 1976 Red Datsun 710 4-door, 4-speed

manual. Extra winter tires. $800 OBO. 342-9636.

1993 Ford Aero-Star Van. AWD, $1200 OBO. 347-7770.

2003 Chev. Silverado 4x4. Ex-tended cab with topper. 50,000 km still under warranty, service history. $26,900. 342-6557.

1987 Dodge Omni. Four cylin-der, auto, new tires and bat-tery, great on gas, mechani-cally sound no rust. $850 OBO 342-0644.

MOTORCYCLES

2002 HONDA CR80 Dirtbike. good condition. $2000 OBO.

347-0052.

SAILBOAT

16-foot, cuddy cabin, Furling Jib, quick rif main. Equipped complete with trailer. call 342-

4415.

MOTORHOMES/TRAVEL TRAILERS

26.5 Westwind Coach, 5th wheel, good condition, sleeps six, full bath, furnace, A/C, 3-way fridge, auxiliary battery, spare tire, hitch. Little used, never abused, $11,550, call 342-3461.

12,000 Ib DSP 5th wheel hitch. Like new. $350 OBO. 342-0644.

1976 - 15 1/2 foot Wilderness Trailer. Sleeps 6. Bathroom with shower, stove, sink, clean $1100 OBO. 342-2862 evenings and weekends.

SERVICES

ODD JOBS ENTERPRISES HAULING. Chainsaw duties, brush and garbage removal. Construction disposal and ma-terial deliveries. Call Dale Hunt, 342-3569.

DASHING LIZARD SYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICE. After hours service available, 342-2044, [email protected].

LOST ITEMS? I will fi nd watch-es, jewellery, survey posts, etc. For estimates call Garry at 341-8555.

HOUSES FOR RENT

RADIUM - Four-bedroom home across from Springs Golf Course, Radium. Daily and weekly rates, (403) 275-4655 or Email [email protected].

SUITES FOR RENT

NEAR WINDERMERE - 2 bed-rooms, 2 baths, kitchen motel unit. Cable TV, housewares included, can sleep up to 5 people, rent by week or lon-ger. Call John, (250) 342-6293. Available May 15.

Two suites for rent in new du-plex. All appliances including D/W, W/D, NS, NP. Heat and utilities included. Upper suite $1000/month, lower suite $845/month. Phone 342-9770.

CABINS FOR RENT

SPUR VALLEY GOLF RESORT has one-bedroom, fully-furnished creekside cabin. Share your vacation getaway with family and friends. Starting May 1 - Thanksgiving. Golf course/res-taurant/lounge within walk-ing distance, $530/month and damage deposit and utilities. (250) 347-9822.

CONDOS FOR RENT

INVERMERE - Two-bedroom condo, $750/month plus utili-ties, N/S, N/P, quiet people only, 342-6255.

EDGEWATER - Condo, 2 bed-

rooms, 2 baths, $570 plus utili-

ties, call 347-9877.

2 Bedroom condo in Invermere.

$750/month plus utilities. No

smoking, no pets. Quiet people

only, 342-6255.

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS

Wanted a responsible, reli-able roomate to share home in Invermere. Must like dogs. Please reply to Box 362 Inver-mere, B.C. , V0A 1K0.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Westridge Estates, half-duplex, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large yard, great family neighbour-hood, $225,000, 342-6607.

LOT WANTED

WANTED: Invermere indus-trial park lot or industrial lot close to Invermere. Will pay top dollar. Please respond to [email protected].

FOR SALE

MOVING - must sell double-size Ultramatic adjustable bed, immaculate, $1000 OBO, 342-9700.

Chesterfi eld and chair; nice, clean condition, $170. Four or-gange upholstered bar stools, $10 each, 342-6439.

Acrylic shelves for slot wall, 2 stainless steel units suitable for restaurant, casual chair, other miscellaneous items, 342-9636.

GRANT’S FOODS on 8th Ave-nue, Invermere, now has Rocky Mountain Buff alo in stock.

Steaks, roasts and ground buf-falo available, 342-7308.

Norco Eliminator, 20” kids mountain bike, 10 speeds with a comfortable suspension fork, clean, great shape. $125 Phone Hunter 342-2862

Display fridge with glass door, inside light, adjustable shelv-ing, $200 OBO, call 342-4422.

Kenmore washer and dryer. Super capacity, three years old. Awesome shape! $700 for both. Phone 342-0305.

Gently used queen size Halcy-on airbed. Paid $1900, asking $600. Phone 347-9165.

WANTED

Wanting to buy Archie’s Comic Books, cash paid. The Book Cel-lar (behind Thredz). 1-5 pm, Tues. - Sat.

OBITUARY

Yolanda Bush (Wenger) September 25, 1927 to

April 23rd, 2005.Yolanda passed away Satur-day April 23rd in Cranbrook Extended Care Unit. She was predeceased by her Mother Freda Wenger and Father Chris Wenger, brothers Herb and Sepp, step-brother Christian Wenger, grandson Brian Bark-ley. She is survived by husband Norman. Her son Cliff Barkley (Linda) grandaughters Tia (Pat), Christine (Tony), great grandaughters Victoria, Gina sister Honey Allan. Brother Othmar, step-sister Erica, step-brother John and many neph-ews and nieces.A tea will be held in celebration of her life on May 7th, 2005 at Cliff and Linda’s from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 9326 Kimpton Road, Juniper Heights.

Phone: 341-6299Fax: 341-6229

Email: [email protected] ed Deadline:Tuesdays 4:00 pm

All classifi ed ads must be prepaid by cash or

cheque unless client has a billing account set up.

Rates: First Week:

$6.50 for 15 words (15¢ for each

additional word)Additional Weeks: $4.50 for 15 words

(15¢ for each additional word)

All prices subject to GST.

Please read your ad carefully the fi rst day it comes out to ensure the information is correct. If you should fi nd an error, please let us know immediately by calling 341-6299. Th e Upper Colum-bia Pioneer is not responsible for errors appearing beyond the fi rst insertion. Th e newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors of any kind is limited to the amount paid for that advertise-ment. We reserve the right to censor, re-classify, revise, edit or reject any ad not meeting our advertising standards.

KD Word Processing:

Accurate and effi cient ser-vices. Over 12 years of expe-rience in resume and cover letter consulting, manuals, manuscripts, business let-ters. Call Kathy, 342-2175.

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CAREERSHELP WANTED

WARWICK INTERIORS requires the following:• Clerk/Bookkeeper:Applicant will possess excel-lent clerical and computer skills, capable of managing general office duties, accounts receivable, accounts payable and general administration duties. This is a full-time per-manent position, salary com-mensurate with experience and qualifications.• Carpenter’s Helper required to work in a modern cabinet manufacturing shop. Must be physically fit, able to operate machinery and be willing to learn. Apprenticeship plan is available. A progressive salary scale is in effect.• Sales Clerk required in the paint and flooring depart-ments. Must have excellent customer relations, com-munication skills and good

telephone manner. Although experience would be an asset, the ability and willingness to learn will definitely be con-sidered. Weekend work will be required. Salary is negotiable. Apply to:Warwick InteriorsBox 2673, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0Call 342-6264. Fax: 342-3546.

ROCKYTOP MAINTENANCE • We require people in the fol-lowing areas: forming and framing, drywall and taping, for an intense six week job. Only committed workers need apply. Call 342-0211. Email: [email protected].• Requires “Holmes on Homes” kind of reno guy to work from foundation to finish. Will pay top dollar. Fax resume 342-0245 or email [email protected].

MAKE THE CONNECTION!!!

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR: • Targeted Wage Subsidy • Skills Development Employment Benefits • Self Employment Program • Job Creation Partnership

*Programs have eligibility requirements

Connect with us at:

1313 7th Ave Invermere (Above the Thrift Store)

341-6889

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative.

HELNA’S STUBE is looking for experienced servers and kitch-en help/dishwasher. Medical plan available. Please call 347-0047.

ROCK WORKS LANDSCAPE is now hiring labourers full-time and part-time. Self motivated, hard-working, basic construc-tion knowledge an asset. Call Ray at 342-5676.

GONE HOLLYWOOD - Part-time clerk/cashier for busy video store, must be energetic and a good “people person,” able to work nights and weekend shifts. Must be bondable. Send

resume to Box 2800, Inver-mere, B.C. V0A 1K0.

CHEERS & JEERSCheers to the people who pick-up garbage on the side of the road.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING INSTITUTE. Resumes wanted! We are looking for individuals to fill the positions of Assistant Manager - Retail and Financial Comptroller for two Columbia Valley businesses. If you are interested, please submit your resume to Rocky Mountain Staffing Services, 1006-7th Av-enue, Invermere; Fax 342-6377 or Email: [email protected].

By Louise PlatielInvermere Veterinary Hospital

Pets and their owners benefit from all elements of touch. A well-groomed pet receives more attention, is physi-cally more comfortable, and is more accustomed to handling, which is im-portant to the way humans and ani-mals relate.

As an added benefit, studies show

that cuddling your animal reduces stress,and can even lower blood pres-sure.

The main ele-ments of grooming are care for the coat, nails and feet, ears, and eyes. Although it is easiest to build trust and acceptance by starting young, over time even old-er animals can begin to enjoy this time together. Accomplish this by doing a little each day, and always ending on a positive note.

Animals with long hair develop tangles and mats, which create skin sores. Regular brushing is your best defense. This should be systematic and gentle. Have a small, pointed pair of scissors ready. Brush around mats and clip tangles to avoid tugging on your pet’s delicate skin. Matted areas are often stuck to the skin, so trim them

back, then break them apart by slip-ping the bot-tom half of the scissors into the mat and cutting up, away from the animal. For thick coats, brush again in

reverse.Trimming nails makes animals

and their owners quite nervous. Fre-quent handling of the feet helps ease this process. Familiarize your pet to nail clippers by simply tapping the nails, then praising. Next, clip one or two nails each day, gradually working up to a complete trim over time. Hold the paw with the pad facing up. Slice small slivers off the nail. Dead areas are crumbly and brittle. Stop where the center of the nail is spongier. This thicker section contains the “quick”,

and is visible in white nails as a pink area. Cutting the quick is both pain-ful and bloody, and will confirm your animal’s fears, so stop early if unsure. Finally, check between the pads for foreign objects, and trim the hair flush with the pad to avoid matting.

Clean the ears regularly with ear cleaning solution and gauze. Wrap the gauze around your finger and moisten, then thoroughly wipe inside. You can-not puncture the eardrum with this method; however, use caution if you require a cotton swab, as in this case it would be possible to do damage. Eyes should be wiped regularly with a warm, damp cloth, to prevent and eliminate the build up of crust. Finally, reward your pet with lots of affection. This is the best part of grooming!

Questions? Write in to the Pio-neer and ask a Vet, Groomer, or Dental Technician!

Don’t forget to pet your petsLOOKING FOR A HOME:

One neutered male, three-year-old,

short-haired gray-and-white cat.

One neutered male, two-year-old,

black and white cat.Border Collie Cross Puppies.

Call the hospital at 342-7007.

HELP WANTEDEnergetic, self motivated individual able to work independently, with attention to detail in our Vehicle Prep. Department.

Full time with flexibility and benefit package. Starting wage $10.00 per hour.

Requirements: Valid B.C. Drivers Licence and desire to work in

a busy team environment.

Apply at:Lake Auto

342-9310 ask for Marion or Harald

LAKE AUTOLAKE AUTO

Traffic controlnow mandatory

By the Columbia Valley Towing Association

At this time the Columbia Valley Towing As-sociation would like to let the motoring public know of some of the rules that the operators of the towing companies must follow for the safety of the motoring public travelling on our highways.

It may well be that a lot of the public do not know that when a recovery of any size vehicle is

being done on any and all highways, it is the re-sponsibility of the towing firm on the scene to en-sure the safety and safe passage of the motoring public. We, as towing operators, must supply traf-fic control personnel at almost every scene.

Traffic Control Personnel must have a valid licence issued in B.C., take the course and the examination. Any scene that is obstructing traf-fic flow must be signed and have traffic control personnel on the scene for public safety. In most cases, the owner of the vehicle will not have to pay for this as it is covered by your insurance as long as you have full insurance coverage. The reason for this information is that a lot of people do not realize that when a recovery unit must block any

part of the highway, it is our responsibility to keep everyone involved safe - including us.

This is now law in this province. Note that if you have a mishap, you - the driver of that ve-hicle - may have to pay for traffic control person-nel which will be on your recovery/towing invoice unless your insurance company is involved. If you have any safety concerns with a recovery being done on any highway, call the RCMP.

If you have any questions in regards to public safety and how we do our job with your safety in mind, feel free to give the Towing Association a call at 342-9551. We will try and answer all your questions of concern.

Thank you and have a safe spring. Buckle up!


Your VOTE Is Not

FOR SALEGordon Campbellʼs Liberals want to buy your vote.

Wendy McMahon is one of his sales reps.This is what they sold us in the past:

Sales pitch 2001:* We will not sell BC Rail

*We will not sell BC Hydro*We will not rip up collective agreements

*We will increase long term care beds*We will protect the quality of heath care

*We will protect education funding

What they delivered:Provincially:

*leased B.C. Rail for 1000 years*privatized B.C Hydro customer services

*gutted HEU collective agreement*113 schools closed

*Larger classes at every level*Over 2500 teaching positions lost

*Reduced support for special needs students*Reduced learning assistance, counseling, teaching assistant and librarian services

Locally:*7 out of 27 schools closed

*59.8 (24%) fewer teachers - School District #6

Now we have a new Sales Pitch for 2005:We will not sell ICBC

We will increase long term care bedsWe will protect the quality of health care

We will protect education funding

The only return date for this product is May 17th Authorized by the WDTA ~ Andrea Dunlop, [341-6884] ~ Registered sponsor


The Council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Mr. Fritz Kobza to amend the Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan and Upper Columbia Valley and Zoning Bylaws. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone the property. The subject property is Lot 2, District Lot 110, Kootenay District, Plan 8444 located at 8840 Shaughnessy Street in Canal Flats.

Bylaw No. 20 cited as “Village of Canal Flats – Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan Bylaw, 1981 – Amendment Bylaw No. 20, 2005 (Kobza)” will change the land use designation of the property from R Future Residential to RR Resort Recreation and R1 Low Density Residential.

Bylaw No. 21 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 21, 2005 (Kobza)” will rezone the property from SH-1 Small Holdings Residential to R-1 Single Family Residential and RES-2 Resort Recreation.

The public hearing will be held at: Canal Flats Civic Centre 8909 Dunn Street Canal Flats, B.C. Monday, May 2nd, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the hearing:

• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday• mail, fax or email written submission to the addresses/numbers shown above; or• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING

All written submission are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Pro-tection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information contact the Village of Canal Flats office.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEBYLAW AMENDMENTS

CANAL FLATS

The council of the Village of Canal Flats is considering an application by Mr. Hoesing to amend the Canal Flats Official Settlement and Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaws. If approved, the amendments will change the land use designation and rezone the property. The subject property is Lot 7, Block 5, District Lot 110, Kootenay District, Plan 1708 located at 4957 Burns Avenue in Canal Flats.

Bylaw No. 28 cited as “Village of Canal Flats – Canal Flats Official Settlement Plan Bylaw, 1981 – Amendment Bylaw No, 28, 2005 (Hoesing)” will change the land use designation of the property from P1 Institutional to TC Town Centre Commercial and R1 Low Density Residential and also establish a Temporary Commercial Use Area for tourist accommodation purposes.

Bylaw No. 29 cited as “Village of Canal Flats Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 29, 2005 (Hoesing)” will rezone the property from P1 Public Institutional to C-1 Community Commercial and R-1 Single Family Residential. The bylaw will also amend the definition of hostel and add hostel as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone. The bylaw will also add library as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone.

The public hearing will be held at: Canal Flats Civic Centre 8909 Dunn Street Canal Flats, B.C. Monday, May 2nd, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may, prior to the hearing:

• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the Village Office in Canal Flats from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday• mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more informa-tion contact the Village of Canal Flats office.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICEBYLAW AMENDMENTS

CANAL FLATS

• RCMP detained a male for driv-ing while impaired after an altercation outside the Copper City Saloon earli-er in the evening of April 23. The male subject attended the detachement where he provided two samples of his breath both 180 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood; over double the legal limit. The male will appear in Invermere court at a later date.

• RCMP received a report of two motorcycles (dirt bikes) stolen from a shed in Windermere on April 23. If you have any information on this theft please contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

• RCMP attended a two-vehi-cle motor vehicle accident eight km north of Radium on April 23. The southbound vehicle travelled into the northbound lane causing a head on collision. One male was seriously in-jured and taken to hospital. Police are continuing their investigation.

• Police received report of an at-tempted break and enter to a main-tenance shop at Eagle Ranch Golf

Course on April 18. No entry was gained; however, the culprit(s) en-tered an equipment tent and took a golf cart. The cart was later located on Stoddart Creek road with no damage.

• Columbia Valley RCMP stopped an Invermere resident speeding in Kootenay National Park on April 17. Police investigation found the driver to be unlicenced. As a result, the male’s vehicle was impounded for thirty days.

• A Panorama man received a 24-hour driving suspension on April 17 after being stopped in a police road-check. The man entered the road-check and upon speaking to officers, it was determined that his abilities were slightly impaired by alcohol.

• Canyon RV resort in Radium had the front entrance sign damaged by unknown persons on April 14. The suspect(s) smashed out the lights caus-ing hundereds of dollars in damage. Anyone having information on this vandalism is asked to call the RCMP or contact Crime Stoppers.

Invermere mayor wantsto show the premier

the beauty of Lot 4616By Pioneer Staff

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky is deter-mined to drag B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell up to the top of Lot 4616 and show him the view.

He asked council to support him in writing a letter to Mr. Campbell to ask him to stop here for just 15 min-utes whil he’s on the campaign trail.

“I’ll drive him to his bus myself, even if it means getting a speeding ticket,” the mayor said.

His goal is to show Mr. Campbell what an incredible piece of parkland will be lost if the parcel on the edge of Invermere is sold to developers.

“As a former mayor of Vancouver, I’m going to ask him to think about what this valley will look like in a few years and imagine what Stanley Park would look like if it were covered with apartment buildings,” he said.

Councillor Bob Campsall had a query about the wording of the letter.

“Does this mean if he won’t talk about Lot 4616, we don’t want him?” he asked jokingly.

However, council agreed to go ahead and write the letter.

Council is running out of options since they have been turned down for a free Crown grant and MLA Wendy McMahon has indicated that she can-not convince the province to hand over the valuable piece of property.

RCMP Report


LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, May 1st

10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction“Faith Th at Won’t Quit”.

Sunday School for ages 3 up to and including Grade 7 during the morning service.

Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRYSunday, May 1st

8:30 am Edgewater - All Saints Church - Communion10:15 am Invermere - Christ Church Trinity -

Communion & Sunday SchoolRev. Michael Rice • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLYSunday, 10:00 am Celebration Service

Children’s church during the message part of the service. Children 4 - 12 years.

Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer MeetingSenior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com

Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCanadian Martyrs Church, Invermere

Saturday, 7:00 pm Mass • Sunday, 9:00 am MassSt. Joseph’s Church, Radium • Sunday, 11:00 am Mass

St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday, 4:00 pm MassFather Jose Joaquin • 1210 - 9th Street, Invermere • 342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERERegular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Senior Pastor Rev. Bryan K. Schindel Associate Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman

at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere • 1-866-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPEvery Sunday 10:00 am Sunday, May 1st

A Relationship of Love - 1 John 3:16, John 14:21Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633

Valley Churches

Pleiades Massage & SpaCoy’s RanchBare Hands Day SpaMr. KleanPamper Yourself SpaSpur Valley Golf ResortWindermere Valley Golf CourseCanadian Forest ProductsSkandia Concrete/ Kootenay PavingDominion Creek Gold Ltd.Max Helmer Construction Ltd.Sholinder & MacKay Sand & Gravel Ltd.Dr. Pat O’SullivanInvermere Family ChiropracticEagle Ranch Golf ResortWayne Shaw and CompanyThe Dollar StoreDr. Mark MoneoThe Book CellarDr. Richard KananTouch of DutchColumbia Valley Contractors & E.K.C.C.The SilvertipsThe CV RockiesKootenay GoatsRob D. Harvey & Company Inc.Kool Kountry Auto PartsEverett Frater EnterprisesPatty’s Greenhouse & Market GardensMonkey’s Uncle Toy StoreBlue Dog CaféLordco Auto PartsFairmont GoldsmithInvermere Christian SuppliesTiffany’s ThredzPharmasaveReflections Consignment StoreGerry’s GelatiMike the BarberSunsations Day Spa

A’s LandscapingLawnscape - Jim FraserSelkirk BeveragesBrendan DonahueRadium ResortThe Springs Golf CourseGunnersSmith & AndruschukThunderhill RanchSholinder & MacKay ExcavatingFairmont Resort PropertiesBruce Dehart EnterpriseEdgewater Sand & GravelGreg JoppInvermere Physiotherapy ClinicPeacock Designs & PromotionRay and Jan BrydonD & S PlumbingWinderberry NurseryChristine at CutlooseSuperior PropaneCanwest PropaneRocky Mountain CranesGreywolf Golf CourseDigitsK5 MechanicalHigh Country PropertiesBighorn MeadowsJohn Davidson Charity GolfMickey’s Auto BodyRockworks LandscapeRogerRemax - Wende BrashRemax - Bernie RavenGerry HopeCKIR RadioCollege of the RockiesTex’s High Country AuctionsDon DeputanColumbia View HomesCentury Aluminum ProductsHD Enterprises

Columbia Valley Rockies

4th Annual AuctionA BIG

Thank You TO ALL OUR DONORS:

Wildsight nominated for awardWildsight, formerly called the East Kootenay

Conservation Society, has been nominated for a 2005 Canadian Environment Award.

It is one of three fi nalists and the only Commu-nity Awards fi nalist from Western Canada.

Th e society has 800 members with branches in Kimberley/Cranbrook, Elk Valley, Creston, Inver-mere and Golden.

Th e group partners with national and interna-tional conservation organizations, government, and industry to identify and protect habitat critical to species such as mountain caribou, grizzly bears, mi-gratory birds, and native trout.

Th e other two fi nalists in this category are con-servation groups from Montreal and Peterborough, Ontario.

Th e Canadian Environment Awards 2005 is a partnership between the Government of Canada and Canadian Geographic Enterprises, and is also supported by 14 Canadian corporations.

Cancer society thanks volunteersTh e Canadian Cancer Society thanks about 70

dedicated volunteers who went door-to-door from Brisco to Canal Flats. As usual, the donors were very generous and the money collected will further eff orts to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of the life for those living with cancer.

Th e mammography unit will be in the valley from May 5th to May 10th at the following loca-tions:

May 5, 6, and 7: Radium Seniors Hall, 4863 Stanley Street, Radium Hot Springs

May 9 & 10: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, Highway 93-95

For an appointment, call toll-free: 1-800-663-9203. You can also obtain an appointment at a dif-ferent location. Just ask when you call.

Rockies Auction a successTh e Columbia Valley Rockies Club raised over

$10,000 at last Saturday’s Auction held in the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

It is one of the major fund-raisers put on by the hockey club to help cover the team’s operating expenses. “Close to 100 people attended with 50 people bidding. Most of the bidding went at face value, which is pretty good” says Raymond Brydon, treasurer of the hockey club. He said 20 volunteers also took part in the event.

Items ranged from loads of gravel, to golf pass-es, to massage gift certifi cates to bales of hay. A 14-night resort package in Hawaii was one of the most attractive items and also their largest single priced piece sold at $1,100. “Th at was a real steal,” said Mr. Brydon.

Th e Rockies Hockey Club will continue their fund-raising events throughout the year with the Classic Car Raffl e starting May 20th and the annual Bull Riding event on June 17th.

Sports Swap raises funds for school

Th e fi rst annual Sports Equipment Swap held Saturday April 23rd went very well. according to event coordinator Joanne Bragg.

“We will defi nitely be doing it again next April,” says Joanne. About $1,100 was raised with over 300 items for sale.

Many summer sport items such as bikes, golf clubs and clothing were popular. A clothing dis-tributor from Banff brought several samples of golf wear. Even a vintage outdoor boat motor went for $200. Admissions to the sport swap and a food con-cession also helped to raise funds.

Th e sports swap will accept camping gear and children’s toys in next year’s sale. Winter sport equip-ment will not be available, as it did not sell.

Six teachers and 20 students from various sport teams ran the event. Over 60 people attended.

Invermere hands out annual grantsTh e following Local Government Assistance

grants were awarded at this week’s meeting of Inver-mere town council:

• Windermere District Historical Society, $1500 for conservation of artifacts

• Columbia Valley Citizens on Patrol, $800 for crime prevention

• Columbia Valley Tourism, in kind to a maxi-mum of $5000 for interim funding/marketing plan

• Valley Fitness Centre, $1000 for operating costs

• Columbia Valley Rockies Hockey Club, $1500 for purchase of bus

• Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association, $1000 for expansion and program development

• Kinsmen Club, $1000 for fi reworks• Columbia Valley Recreation Society, $12,500

for grooming of ball fi elds• Summit Youth Centre, $5000 plus use of the

community hall.• Th e only discussion centred around the grant

to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. It was agreed to write separate cheques - one for $10,000 to assist in funding the Tourist Informa-tion Centre, and another for $5000 to the Inver-mere Business Committee, which plans events for the specifi c benefi t of the town.

Council members said they wanted to ensure that some funds were set aside for the benefi t of their own community, since the Visitor Informa-tion Centre serves the whole valley. Invermere is the only municipality that provides fi nancial assistance to the centre.

Rotary rebuilding school in Sri LankaTh e Rotary Club of Invermere has been given

funds from two separate events, held to raise money for tsunami relief. Th e Winter Lantern Festival at Windermere raised almost $600 and the benefi t concert at the Invermere Community Centre raised $3400.

Th e money will be used to rebuild a school in Sri Lanka. By directing the funds through a Rotary Club in Sri Lanka there will be no administration costs and all money will go towards the school.

Called Mankerny Roman Catholic Tamil Mis-sionary School, it has classes from Grades 1 to 10with 490 students and 12 teachers.

Total cost of rebuilding is estimated at $640,000 U.S. Th e Rotary Club is assuring donors that no contribution is too small. If you would like to assist with this worthy project, please direct your funds towards the Rotary Club here in Invermere and it will be forwarded directly to Sri Lanka.

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Lights, Camera, Action!Barry Casson of the Victoria Motion Picture School was in Invermere last week conducting a workshop for the College of the Rockies on Film Production. He had ten students registered, each of whom was given a job: director, assistant director, camera-man, focus puller, actor. etc. Th en the group used some pages from a script to fi lm a rough cut. For this class they used Good Will Hunting. Mr. Casson takes the work back to Victoria, does a fi nish edit and sends a video copy back to the stu-dents. Everyone who took the class received a certifi cate of completion and a $500 voucher for any classes they may take at the Victoria Film School.

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Fort Point Lake View

Rest your eyes on the incredible lake and mountain views from this luxurious quality home. Fully developed featuring a large open foyer, wet bar, rec room, 2 fi replaces, AC, 2 furnaces and room to spare. A prime area in Invermere sur-rounded by lake on 3 sides, with 5 view decks! MLS#109851

$749,000.00

Comfortable Family StyleComfortable Family Style

This 3 bedroom Terra Vista unit is very close to the beach in a quiet location at the north side of the complex; with privacy and really good access to the water. Enjoy the sunny, south facing patio and deck. Lots of built-ins in the living area for books, games, and entertainment systems. MLS#109860

$355,000.00

Secluded Acreage

Looking for space and privacy? This acreage located between Radium and Inver-mere is sloped and terraced with some great view building areas. Bring your horses too! This partially treed acreage already has water license in place. Must be seen to be appreciated! MLS#109887

$240,000.00

Spectacular ViewsSpectacular

Soak up the lake and mountain views and enjoy the warm summer evenings on your covered deck. This fully furnished condo is just a few minutes stroll to downtown Invermere and Kinsmen Beach. A good revenue producer or for your personal use. MLS#109843

$349,900.00

Invermere Premier Location

This beautiful home offers views of Lake Windermere from front and back. Sitting on the highest, hottest portion of Fort Point, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed. Walking distance to everything, move in for summer fun. MLS#109857

$489,000.00

Run Away From the City...

. . . To this very private cottage featuring 3 BR and 3 BTR. This is the perfect place to retreat and enjoy the quiet location. Close to the private beach, with mountain views and large landscaped lot offering space for family and friends. Complete with vaulted ceilings, open fl oorplan and bright living spaces. MLS#109888

$499,000.00

Roomy,Ready &Reasonable

This affordable 1/2 duplex offers all of this and more. Located on a quiet street in a cul-de-sac location. The home and property have been very well maintained and cared for. Offering bright open living spaces, new laminate fl oors, fenced yard, beautiful landscaping, carport and no stairs.MLS#107685

$179,000.00

Wildlife Paradise – WaterfrontThis small acreage is part of the Columbia River Wetlands and is just minutes to Invermere. A beautiful location with privacy and fantastic views. Crown land surrounds you; just hop in your canoe at the waters edge & explore the wetlands. Enjoy watching wildlife from your own unique paradise. If you are looking for a distinctive location then this is it. MLS#109889

$1,100,000.00

The Sunny Side

This one bedroom unit in the Toby Creek Lodge is in great condition. You will enjoy sitting outside on your balcony on the sunny side while also enjoying the indoors which comes mostly furnished. The buyer to assume New Vision assessment payments of $153.61/month. Compare with other ski resorts and you won t̓ believe the value! MLS#108999

$103,000.00+gst

Riverview North

Love to golf? Then spend your days in Riverside. This .18 acre lot is fully serviced and offers mountain views from every corner. Enjoy a Charter Golf Membership, a $15,000 value. This lot is priced to sell, so call quickly if Fairmont Riverside is your desire! MLS#106794

$79,000.00+gst

A Very Special PlaceCreekside Gardens, Windermere

This magnifi cent 4.34 acre property creates a sense of peace and tranquility. Mountain water fl ows into the pond and waterfall beside the Oriental Garden. Beautifully landscaped settings with breathtaking mountain views and gardens designed to attract hummingbirds and butterfl ies surround this intriguing 1868 sf home with 5 BR & 3.5 BTR. MLS#107168 $1,250,000.00

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