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PHOTO BY PAT MORROW Local residents recently joined CANFOR professional foresters and biologists on a field trip along Horsethief Creek to learn more about current forest harvesting practices and the company's development plans in the region. Members of the Public Advisory Group for the Invermere Timber Supply Area, Wildsight and other interested individuals looked at recently logged areas, as well as examples of older cut-blocks that had retained wildlife tree patches or other tree cover to help maintain wildlife habitat.
Deer cull, new centre favoured in referendum STEVE HUBRECHT steve@invermerevalleyecho.com
Invermere residents made clear their majority support for a new community centre and for culling deer as a means to control the urban deer population, according to unofficial results in last weekend's referendum on both topics.
Asked whether or not they support the district borrowing up to $5.6 million to fund a new community centre, 749 residents voted yes and 245 voted no. Asked if they support a deer cull as a tool for urban deer management, 729 voted yes and 259 voted no. Invermere mayor Gerry Taft said he was somewhat surprised by the large margin with which Invermere residents voted in support of the deer cull, since there was so much controversy over the issue.
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“It was hard to tell what the real feeling of residents was, so it's great to know. It helps inform council,” he said. “Some of the people opposed (to the deer cull) will not be happy and probably won't give up, but I hope this removes some of the controversy and outside attention. Hopefully it means people in Invermere have decided and that's the end of the story.” CONTINUES TO PAGE A3
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GREG AMOS/VALLEY ECHO PHOTO In what's become a Hallowe'en tradition, an RCMP werewolf (played by Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac) handed out candy to youngsters on their way to school on the morning of Thursday, October 31st. Michelle Lopez and her daughter Kirsten Baddas, 5, who came to school as a lion that day, were happy to stop for some candy just before the school bell rang at Eileen Madson Primary school.
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Invermere Public library Board The Regional District of East Kootenay is receiving applications for one person to represent Electoral Area G on the Invermere Public Library Board. To be considered for the position, an applicant must be a resident or elector of Electoral Area G and cannot be an employee of the RDEK or Library Board. The term of this volunteer position will run from January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2015.
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Page Three Province cracks down on workplace bullying DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
Workplace bullying can lead to injury, illness, and death, according to WorkSafeBC. As a result, the provincial workers' compensation board has implemented a new policy that requires all B.C. workplaces to introduce proactive anti-bullying measures. The policy came into effect on Friday, November 1st, and has been implemented to help employers, workers and supervisors better understand their obligations relating to bullying and harassment. The change further supports the legislative changes made in July of 2012, when employees became eligible to receive compensation through WorkSafeBC if they can prove that a mental disorder is being suffered from as a result of bullying or harassment at work. Since coming into effect over one year ago, there have been approximately 2,000 claims in the province, said Robyn Durling, spokesperson for both WorkSafeBC and BullyFreeBC. A new website, worksafebc.com, offers videos which clearly define bullying and harassment for employees, and there are checklists to help employers understand the requirements of the policy. "I would like to see more education going towards general practitioners who I think will be on the frontline when people get fed up with being bullied at work and want to go to their doctor and say they need stress leave – practitioners need to know about the new legal framework that's in place,” said Mr. Durling.
He said that the problem does not affect rural areas more or less than urban, a point that Pat Cope from the Family Resource Centre in Invermere agreed with. "I think it affects individuals in all communities," she said. "I think raising awareness always drives changes, I would hope that change will be made where it needs to be." A quarter of the harassment claims in B.C. came from the health care sector, said Mr. Durling, followed by the transportation industry, with the food, retail and tourism sector coming in at number three. One reason those sectors yielded such high numbers is because they are large-scale industries, he explained. The recent change requires employers to ensure that their staff are informed of their workplace rights in respect to bullying and harassment. "It also requires employers to investigate complaints of this kind," explained Mr. Durling. "It requires employers to take affirmative steps to make sure that their employees know their rights, to train supervisors about what bullying and harassment are, and to make sure supervisors don't engage in those." He explained how bullying can be misrepresented, "It's not always yelling and shouting at people — one of the ways people bully others is by ignoring and isolating them. A lot of times it's making somebody not feeling like a part of the team." He hopes to see WorkSafeBC effectively deliver the information through the province, and admits that he hasn't noticed a whole lot of publicity around the issue. Also, general practitioners in the province will need to adapt to treat these problems, he said.
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It takes a big heart to dedicate your birthday toward something you believe in. Upon turning 14, Aubrey, a Calgary resident whose parents own a second home in Invermere, asked friends and family for donations to
help with the cost of a new rescue and adoption centre at ICAN. "We love Aubrey — she's been volunteering for three years now. I think it's absolutely amazing," said Lana Banham, president and cofounder of ICAN. "She put a wish on Canadahelps.org, and her goal was to raise $1,400 for her 14th birthday."
After the month-long “Aubrey's Wish” campaign, Aubrey's ambitious goal more than tripled, for a total of $4,375. "It's good for young kids to know that this is an option for them if they want," said Ms. Banham. "It's always great to see kids be so compassionate and giving, regardless of the charity."
seem to be any organized opposition, but you never really know, so we're really happy with the result.” The district will now work on getting input from the comA deer cull is unlikely in 2014 since the district simply munity and various user groups to help refine the basic doesn't have any money in its budget for it, said Mr. Taft, concept of the new community centre, as well as figure out who should be hired to build it and secure adding the district will be asking the Province firm pricing for it. for financial support if it were to carry out a “We're hoping design and consultation will deer cull in the future. start in the new year,” said Mayor Taft, noting “Obviously we're disappointed with the that demolition of the old David Thompson results, but more than 250 people voted no Secondary School building — the site of the and we think that's a decent number,” said new community centre — will probably also Invermere Deer Protection Society president begin at the same time. “The goal is to start Devin Kazakoff, adding he thought the vote construction (of the new centre) in 2015. We would be much closer to a 50-50 split. want to go ahead quite quickly; we're hoping “We are surprised that 700 people came out this doesn't get bogged down in years and to vote for culling, but at the same time it's years of planning.” encouraging that at least 26 percent of people Council was grateful for the turnout in the don't agree with culling,” said Mr. Kazakoff. referendum, he said, adding that, at almost A new community centre for Invermere has generated much less controversy — Mayor PHOTO BY GREG AMOS 1,000 people (keeping in mind that many residents eligible to vote may not be in InTaft said he was still glad to see that the ma- Mike Helmer of Invermere vermere during the November shoulder seajority of residents want it. casts his vote at the District “It's really positive,” he said of the vote's re- of Invermere's referendum on son), it represented roughly 50 percent of eligible voters. sults on the community centre. “There didn't Saturday, November 2nd. 'DEER CULL, NEW CENTRE' FROM PAGE A1
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Liquor may soon be in B.C. grocery stores DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
Grocery stores in B.C. may soon have the opportunity to increase their inventory, as the provincial government ponders relaxing the current regulations. A website was created by the province and launched in September to gauge opinions on allowing grocery stores the option to sell beer and wine on site. It was visited over 75,000 times and had more than 4,000 comments posted. Reviewing the liquor policy is a three-stage consultation process. The first phase began in the summer,
when the province met with stakeholders and industry professionals, as well as police, First Nations and local governments. The website launch was part of the project's second phase, which sought consultation from the public. The third phase will see Parliamentary Secretary John Yap work the findings into a report before it's submitted to Attorney General Suzanne Anton on Monday, November 25th. The report will be made public and is expected to address several issues. "Many liquor industry associations, local governments, citizens and interest groups — in both rural and urban communities — expressed interest in a liquor review," said Mr. Yap. "The
last comprehensive review was completed in 1999, and some of B.C.’s current laws go back decades." He said that in addition to allowing beer and wine to be sold in grocery stores, other popular ideas were pitched, such as allowing farmers' markets to sell craft beer and wine, and allowing parents to bring their children to a pub or a legion for lunch. "In concert with industry and citizens, we are looking to make common-sense changes that reflect current lifestyles in a way that achieves a responsible balance between greater consumer convenience, growing our economy and protecting public health and safety in B.C.,” said Mr. Yap.
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Winter hockey action in full force The Eddie Mountain division of the Kootenay Conference is currently the tightest division in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League with just eight points separating first from fifth place. The Columbia Valley Rockies are in the thick of it, sitting five points behind the division leading Creston Valley Thunder Cats. The schedule is a huge factor for the Rockies, with a total of eight home games this month and only two away. Only three of the remaining six games are against teams in our division. The Sicamous Eagles are in town on Friday (November 8th) for the lone game this week. Come out to see the Thunder Cats in action on Saturday, November 16th and see the squad from Spokane in a rare Sunday afternoon game on the 17th. Game time that Sunday will be 1 p.m. Congratulations to #12 Doan Smith on being named the Player of the Month for October. The 18-year-old scored eight goals and added six assists in the month, earning him the award. Smith is hard on the heels of team leader Ryan Henderson with a total of 21 points to Hendy's 22. The team was hit hard by the injury bug the past couple of weeks. At one time, there were eight players sidelined for various reasons. A bench that short is bound to run into some late game difficulties but the Rockies have played hard each and every outing. Three of those players were back for last weekend's games
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and it sounds like at least one more could be back for this Friday night. The One-on-One Reading Program is set to begin soon so many of the Rockies will be headed back to elementary school to read and listen to primary students. This is a great interactive program for the players as well as the students. Some of the Rockies have also got to know some of their younger fans by helping out with skating classes at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena during the week. It is Movember... so those aren't shadows you are seeing on those teen-aged upper lips! Yes, the boys are doing their bit again this year and growing their best mustaches. Some of the them have had quite a head start, though. Have a look at #28 Adam Pulliam — a lot of men will be eating their hearts out. The clock has fallen back and the nights are getting longer (and colder)... so we hope to see even more people spending their evenings at the Eddie supporting the Rockies. You'll see some exciting hockey, maybe win a program prize or yell loud enough to get a box of TimBits! It's a chance to shoot to win a vehicle, ski passes, game passes or maybe win the 50/50 draw. It's a great way to spend a winter evening... see you there! Marilyn Berry writes bi-weekly about the Columbia Valley Rockies Junior B boys' hockey team. She can be reached at maberry 7@yahoo.com.
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The Women’s Resource Centre will be collecting gently used coats for families in the CV. Please bring in clean laundered coats in good condition only. Drop off begins November 1st – 15th Pick up begins November 18th – 22nd from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Invermere Legion (alternative arrangements can be made if necessary) Drop off locations: Women’s Resource Centre, 926-7th Ave LL Frater Landing – Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fairmont Mountainside Market, Radium Mountainside Market and AG Valley Foods, Invermere. Pick up 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Invermere Legion, For more information please call The Women’s Resource Centre at 250-341-3963.
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If there is one lesson the Invermere Deer Protection Society (IDPS) should learn from last week's referendum, it's that the majority of Invermere residents believe there is a deer overpopulation within district boundaries. From the outset, the IDPS has insisted this is not the case, an argument that now falls on deaf ears. No matter what the personal belief, democracy rules. By giving mayor and council the green light to use a cull as a deer management tool when the time comes, the majority has spoken. And let's face it. This majority isn't a sinister bunch out to destroy animals for the sheer fun of it. In this group, we have concerned parents, pet owners and, yes, even animal rights activists who don't think wildlife belong in an urban setting. While gardeners fretting about their flowers may seem frivolous to some, there are at least several reasons in support of a cull that aren't. But District of Invermere mayor Gerry Taft has said there is no money in the 2014 budget for a deer cull, so this particular tool may not be applied until 2015. In the meantime, the problem — perceived or otherwise — won't be going away. And the situation overall is the subject of some scrutiny. In a CBC interview with Mayor Taft following the release of the unofficial referendum results, the radio host announced that many communities are closely watching developments in Invermere for clues on how to deal with their own urban deer populations. Earlier this year, the district announced funding was available for a deer relocation program, or a study on alternative means of deer population control such as birth control or hazing — as long as the project or program had the permission of the provincial government. To date, there have been a few inquiries but no follow through and the offer still stands. So while the course of action approved by the majority is temporarily on hold due to budgetary constrains, non-lethal opportunities still remain on the table. And just because a majority has approved a cull doesn't mean these residents aren't open to other methods and/or solutions. But the point has been made that there is a problem and something has to be done about it.
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MLA Report — Norm Macdonald
Local residents participate in Columbia River Treaty discussions As you know, the role of an opposition MLA focuses on pointing out the failures of government and offering an alternative course of action that would better meet the needs of the people of British Columbia. Two years ago, I raised concerns about our preparedness for the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty, 2014 being the first opportunity for either side to indicate a desire to re-open negotiations. There was a strong sense amongst MLAs from the Kootenays that we were not as prepared as a province and a region as we needed to be. As representatives of this area, we asked government to make a number of specific commitments that would improve our readiness should a renegotiation of the Treaty
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be required. We asked government to develop a framework that would include authentic consultation with Columbia River Basin communities, significant government resources towards preparation for negotiations, and a commitment to ensure that the specific interests of the Basin region would be fully considered in preparing a negotiating position. Based on these requests from MLAs and other area elected representatives, significant action has been taken. The Columbia Basin Trust took the lead in providing information to Basin residents to aid consultation, a committee of local government representatives was formed specifically to consult with Basin residents, and the provincial government brought ministry re-
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Word on the Street
What's your reaction to the results of Invermere's referendum ?
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lack of coverage criticized Dear Editor, How many do you have working at our two newspapers? Nine? You find it important to inform us about a grizzly hit by someone in the fog while he was cleaning up a road-killed deer. You inform us about the Jumbo debate and the deer cull, et cetera, but how about the two local fellows who've perished at Sam's Folly Lake? Not important enough? We heard about it at the coffee shop and in the police report. Not reporting is an insult to their families. Shame on you. Gunner Jorgenson Invermere Editor's note: The Valley Echo is aware of the incident (which appeared as a police item in The Pioneer's RCMP report) and has been in contact with the families. We believe reporting on this tragedy before the families have a chance to grieve would be a bigger insult. 'MLA REPORT' FROM PAGE A7
But participating in this process over the last two years has been encouraging, and I will continue to work with government to ensure that the issues that have been highlighted will receive the attention they need. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia RiverRevelstoke. He can be reached by email at norm. macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca or by phone at 1-866870-4188.
Off The Record — Steve Hubrecht
Remembering all the wars fought On Remembrance Day, Canadians will rightfully take the time to pay respect to those who gave their lives fighting in the two world wars, the Korean War and in service in Afghanistan. These brave men and women and their sacrifices deserve never to be forgotten. But, sadly, there are others who gave similar service and should merit similar respect, but who increasingly are in danger of fading into obscurity. Canadian veterans of the Boer War, which occurred more than a century ago, are sometimes forgotten during Remembrance Day. Here in Invermere, there was once a plaque in the cenotaph park honouring the six East Kootenay soldiers killed in that war; however, the plaque has gone missing. Although the war was long ago and none are left who experienced it, it is sad to think the plaque is likely sitting somewhere in a box instead of on proper, dignified display in a fitting civic space. The Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion (or Mac Paps) in the Spanish Civil War (1937-1939) was comprised mainly of Canadians who volunteered to help the democratically elected Spanish government fight against the Hitler- and Mussolini-backed fascist rebellion led by Spanish general Francisco Franco. More than 1,500 Canadians served for the Republican (Spanish government) side in the Spanish Civil War and at least 400 lost their lives or went missing there. However, respecting the veterans of this conflict remains controversial, even to this day. The elected Spanish government was left-leaning and, although not communist, received support from the Soviet
Union, which tainted the Republican cause with a socialist smear in the minds of some. Then-prime minister Mackenzie King and the Canadian government quickly made it illegal to enlist in the Spanish Civil War, possibly because of the leftist associations, but also possibly as a vote-getting technique. As a result, when the Mac Paps came home, they were not honoured in any way — indeed they were treated with suspicion, tracked by the RCMP, had difficulty enlisting in subsequent military services and are not included in the Book of Remembrance in the Peace Tower. It was only in 2001 that they were finally honoured with a monument in Ottawa. All this seems shameful given that the Mac Paps fought against the same Nazi and same fascist Italian forces that Canada would officially fight in the Second World War just a few short years later. And the socialist smear? It was the same Soviets backing the Republicans that Canada and other Allies joined forces with a few years later in the Second World War. Also deserving of equal honour on Remembrance Day should be the more than 100 Canadians who have lost their lives while on United Nations or NATO peacekeeping missions around the world. These men and women quite literally uphold the peace — something that merits special recognition. So, next Monday, be sure to take a moment of silence to remember those who have sacrificed their lives overseas — all of them. Steve Hubrecht is a reporter for The Valley Echo and can be reached at steve@invermerevalleyecho.com
Blast Off — Hayley Wilson and Kate Atkinson
How to keep your hearty meals healthy The mornings are darker and colder, the evenings are getting shorter, and the cauliflower and make a great low-calorie addition to stews, or can be a change larches are changing into their golden colours. There’s no denying it; autumn is of pace from the potato. Their slightly sweet flavour makes them a good choice here, and with that comes a natural instinct to prepare heartier meals. But don’t let for steaming or roasting. During the winter months when sun exposure is limthat become an excuse to fall behind on your healthy habits! ited, rutabagas are a fantastic ally against common colds and flus due to their This is a great time to boost your nutrition and add variety to your menu by high amounts of Vitamin C. taking advantage of fresh, seasonal foods. Here are three to 3— Apples are available year-round but are at their peak include: this time of year. With so many varieties, you really can’t make “There's no denying it; autumn 1 — Pumpkin is packed with nutritional benefits. High in a bad choice. Health benefits range from fighting Alzheimer’s fibre, rich in potassium, and an excellent source of Vitamin to detoxifying your liver with tons of other benefits in beis here, and with that comes A, this gourd is much more than just a Halloween decoratween. High in antioxidants and high in fibre, apples are an a natural instinct to prepare tion. Try it in soups, as a roasted side dish, or in baking to easy, portable snack that packs a healthy punch! heartier meals.” add moist texture. Once you’ve scooped the pumpkin, make Interested in recipes or how to include more veggies sure you keep those seeds! Research shows that they can and fruit into your diet? Set up a FREE consult and fitness help lower cholesterol, are high in magnesium and antioxiassessment with one of Fitness 4 Life’s certified Personal dants, and can increase prostate health due to their high zinc content. They’re Trainers. Call Kate 250-688-0221 or Hayley 250-688-0024 to schedule yours also a good source of heart healthy mono-unsaturated fats as well as fibre. today. www.fitness4life.tv 2 — While not much of a looker, rutabagas are high in potassium, calcium, Hayley (250-688-0024) and Kate (250-688-0221) are certified personal trainers with and fibre. They are a member of the cruciferous veggies alongside broccoli and Fitness 4 Life. Visit their website at www.fitness4life.tv for current rates and specials.
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Send your events to production@invermerevalleyecho.com WED NOVEMBER 6 •Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m. •Catholic Women's League meeting, 7 p.m. at Columbia Garden Village. All women welcome. THURS NOVEMBER 7 •Film presentation of Requiem for a Glacier, an orchestral performance on Farnham glacier. Free in the big gallery at the Langham Cultural Centre, Kaslo, until November 24th. Open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm. 40 minute loop film. •Youth board meeting at the Summit Youth Centre, 4 - 5:30 p.m., then the Summit will be open from 5:30 - 9 p.m. •Power Smart Pizza Dinner at the Prestige Inn, Radium Hot Springs, 5:30 p.m. Join us for free pizza and learn about how you can start saving on your home energy bills and consumption. BC Hydro, Greenman Sustainable Solutions, Wood Waste 2 Rural Heat and the East Kootenay Energy Diet will be on hand to tell you about local initiatives and expertise that are available to help you improve the energy efficiency of your home. Kids activities will be available. FRI NOVEMBER 8 •Pool Tournament at the Summit Youth Centre, starting at 8 p.m. Centre open from 5:30 - 11 p.m. SAT NOVEMBER 9 •Fall Bazaar at the Windermere Community Hall, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Table rental $25, limited space. Contact Gracie at 341-1548 or gboake@hotmail.com for more information or to rent a table. •Andrew Kiss & Jewelry exhibition at Artym Gallery, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Show continues until November 17th. Visit www.artymgallery.com. •Man hunt night at the Summit Youth Centre, starting at 8 p.m. Centre open from 4:30 - 10 p.m. MON NOVEMBER 11 •Remembrance Day services in Canal Flats, 10 a.m. •Remembrance Day formal march to Invermere's Cenotaph park, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Services begin in Cenotaph park at 11 a.m., re-
ception to follow at the Legion, 12 p.m. •Edgewater Remembrance Day services, including a formal march to the Cenotaph park beginning at 3:30 p.m. Services begin at 4 p.m.
cier Peaks Gymnastics building, 250-342-5321 •Public Indoor Rock Climbing, Laird School, 5-8 p.m., $5. •Invermere Badminton Club meets, 7:30 - 10 p.m. at the DTSS gym.
TUES NOVEMBER 12 •The Lake Windermere Players AGM. 2nd floor common room, Lakeview Manor, 7 p.m. •Cinefest presents Cas & Dylan, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 7 p.m. Canadian film about two companions driving from Winnipeg to B.C. Tickets at the door for $10. Cash bar and light refreshments available. All ages showing. •The Summit Youth Centre will be closed.
EVERY 2nd SUNDAY •LW Alliance Church Sing and Celebrate, 7 p.m. For more information call Clarence Stauffer, 250-342-9580.
THURS NOVEMBER 14 •Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre, 3:30 - 9 p.m. FRI NOVEMBER 15 •Summit Youth Centre dance at the Community Hall, 7 - 11 p.m. Open to youth ages 1218. Tickets $7, on sale at the Summit or at DTSS. For more information, email Magali at summit.centre@gmail.com. SAT NOVEMBER 16 •Craft and home business sale at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Crafts, baking, jewelry, Avon, and more. Lunch available. For more information, call 250-349-5447.
1st & 3rd MONDAY •Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, 7 p.m. EVERY MONDAY •EK Brain Injury Support Group, 1-3 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Info: 250-344-5674. •Gentle drop-in carpet bowling, 1:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors' Centre. •Ladies Motorcycle Born to Ride. Tim Horton’s, 5:15 p.m. Call 341-5646 for more info. •Cadets, 6:30-9 p.m. for boys and girls, ages 12-17. Cost: FREE (includes uniform). Info: Megan McConnell at 250-409-4455. •Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 p.m., Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person. Visitors welcome. •Ultimate Frisbee at J.A. Laird School field. Free, for all ages, and beginners welcome. Call 250-270-0346. 1st TUESDAY •Columbia Valley MS Support Group meet and greet. 7 - 8 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity.
MON NOVEMBER 18 • WV Saddle Club AGM and dinner. 6 p.m. at the Rocky River Grill. Call Lisa for more info: 250-341-3983.
1st & 3rd TUESDAY •OPT clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Inv. Health Unit. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.
FRI NOVEMBER 22 •ICAN dinner and Raise the Woof Comedy Show at Invermere Community Hall to raise money for a new rescue and adoption centre. 6 - 11 p.m. MC Dave McGrath, dinner by Anne Riches, live auctions by Tex Lortscher. Doors open 6:00 p.m., dinner 7:00 p.m., followed by a stand up comedy show. Ages 19+. Tickets $50 at The Book Bar, ICAN, Invermere Vet Hospital, Fairmont Gift Shop, Furry Companions. For info call 250-341-7888.
EVERY TUESDAY •Cubs (8-10 year olds) and Beavers (5-7 year olds), J.A. Laird, 6 - 7 p.m.
EVERY SUNDAY •Drop-in roller skating, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., $5, Gla-
•Shuswap Bingo at the Shuswap Indian Band Office downstairs, doors open at 5:30 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. 2nd & 4th WED •Seniors' Day at the Invermere Library, 1:15 2:15 p.m. Bus provided. EVERY WEDNESDAY •Yoga THRIVE - Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People. Copper Point Resort at 4:30 p.m. Call Jan Klimek at 250-342-1195 •Invermere Badminton
Echo file photo November 2008 — Home Hardware owners Lucy and Al Miller served up beef on a bun along with help from Sue Steel (far left) and Don Miller (right). The day has become a popular annual tradition in the valley.
A look back through The Valley Echo's archives over the last 50 years NICOLE TRIGG nicole@invermerevalleyecho.com
10 years ago (2003): On October 28th, the Columbia Valley Arts Council announced that plans were afoot to raise $167,000 for renovation of the Pynelogs Cultural Centre and that it wanted to find a way to construct a $1.5 million to $2.5 million community cultural performance centre beside Pynelogs. Pynelogs "has to be brought up to current code," said then CV Arts president Cam Berry. "It is 89 years old and it's got a lot of problems." On November 5th, 2003, the Canal Flats Incorporation referendum process began with advance voting on the question: "Are you in favour of the incorporation of Canal Flats as a municipality?" 15 years ago (1998): Despite strong community opposition, including that of the Area F director, the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors voted in favour of a Turnagain Developments Ltd. zoning bylaw that would allow
a 44-unit cluster development in Windermere. Opponents to the project felt the density was too high and feared it would lead to Windermere's incorporation while project supporters felt the cluster development was a step in the right direction away from "Kelowna sprawl" and towards contained development. 20 years ago (1993): The school board was seeking answers to why David Thompson Secondary School students' 1993 provincial exam marks were lower than the provincial average. A teachers' committee found part of the problem occurred because academic success was not a student priority, as demonstrated by a poll that listed students' main reason for coming to school was "to meet with their friends." With an estimated roughly 25 per cent of students away on any given day, chronic absenteeism was another problem, the committee found. And Grade 12 students averaged only about 1.5 hours of homework per night, though three was recommended. 25 years ago (1988): Two bylaws that will allow Panorama Resort to develop an 18-hole golf course received second reading by the RDEK board of directors. Then-pres-
ident of Panorama Resort, Mus Hadade, told the board that the golf course would be an economic plus for both the resort and the valley. The cost of developing the course was estimated to be $4 million and 2,000 Panorama property owners had expressed their support for the project, said Mr. Hadade. 30 years ago (1983): A striking DTSS teacher on picket duty at the high school was struck by a pickup truck in an incident of strike bitterness. The teacher, although shaken up, was not badly hurt. RCMP were investigating with charges pending. 40 years ago (1973): An offshoot of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters — the Harlem Clowns — actually played the DTSS gymnasium in November while on tour. Owner Al Pullins coined the name "Clownball" to describe his team's style of play. The Clowns played straight basketball mixed with comedy routines and spontaneous humour. The article advancing the big event described the Harlem Clowns as "Masters of the Game… combining razzle-dazzle ball handling, precision pass patterns, trick shooting, fancy dribbling and comedy to make theirs the most entertaining show in the business."
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REMEMBRANCE DAY We Shall Keep the Faith by Moira Michael, November 1918
Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields, Sleep sweet - to rise anew! We caught the torch you threw And holding high, we keep the Faith With All who died. We cherish, too, the poppy red That grows on fields where valour led; It seems to signal to the skies That blood of heroes never dies, But lends a lustre to the red Of the flower that blooms above the dead In Flanders Fields. And now the Torch and Poppy Red We wear in honour of our dead. Fear not that ye have died for naught; We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought In Flanders Fields.
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2013 Remembrace Day messages DAVID WILKS
NORM MACDONALD
MP Kootenay Columbia
MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke
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anada’s Veterans have served this country with distinction. Their willingness to defend democracy, freedom and the rule of law, sets them apart as the very best our country has to offer. This Remembrance Day, I hope you will join me in commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of Veterans who fought in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, on peacekeeping missions and in Afghanistan. I will have the honour of attending Remembrance Day ceremonies in Sparwood this year. I would especially like to recognize my son M\Cpl. Matthew Wilks (1CER) for his contributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan. He served in Afghanistan from November 2010 to July 2011 and will be joining me in Sparwood on November 11th. During Veterans Week I will be travelling throughout the constituency and on November 12th I will be speaking with students in Sparwood. Our Government was proud to designate 2013 the Year of the Korean War Veteran. We proudly remember the heroes of the Korean War and their brave fight to uphold freedom, democracy and the rule of law. In summer 2013, our Government participated in ceremonies across Canada marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the first annual Korean War Veterans Day, a national day of recognition enshrined in law by our Government. We also recently unveiled a new Canadian monument in the Republic of Korea dedicated to the Canadians Armed Forces personnel who fought during the war. And finally, to the men and women of our Armed Forces: on behalf of myself, my family, and the residents of Kootenay Columbia, we thank you for your service. Your determination in the face of adversity will never be forgotten and we are forever in their debt. Honour and remember Veterans. Each year, Canada marks Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11. This year, the campaign challenges you to “Show You Remember.” Through the use of advertising and social media networks, Veterans Affairs Canada is encouraging Canadians to participate in remembrance activities online and in person with their family, friends and community. Using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, Canadians can show they remember by posting photos, videos and messages using the hashtags #ShowYouRemember and #ShowYourThanks. Lest we forget.
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n November 11th we will gather to honor those who sacrificed themselves to safeguard our freedoms and our rights. The years have passed since Canada was involved in a major war but there are still those who have served far from home, and to them, we give our thanks. I remember a veteran speaking to a school some years ago. As a survivor of the second world war, he committed, over the course of his remaining years, to keep faith with those who did not return. He did this by keeping the memory of those who gave up their lives and by making sure future generations understand that their freedom and their prosperity was earned through the lives of the people he knew as friends and comrades. The continuing large turnouts to Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country speaks to the fact that Canadians remember and honour our veterans and their families. Let it not be just on Remembrance Day, but throughout the year, both in our words and in our actions.
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Lest we forget: Boer War remembered cine Hat and Fort Steele. So popular was this new regiment that in five days he had recruited 537 officers and men as well as 599 horses. Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel B. Special to The Valley Echo Steele (better known as Sam Steele) of the North West Mounted Police (or NWMP, known these days as the Mounties) was given command of the regiment. During Remembrance Day ceremonies, Canadians across the country will soon This is the same Sam Steele, who was the superintendent in charge of the 75 honour those who left their homes to fight in wars across the globe. NWMP and was sent in 1887 to an East Kootenay settlement then called Galbraith Many are familiar with the sacrifices made by veterans of the two world wars, the Ferry to resolve a land dispute between the Ktunaxa First Nation and some newKorean War and most recently by Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. But there are comers. After resolving the dispute the name of Galbraith Ferry was changed to also Canadian citizens who lost their lives while serving in less well-known cam- Fort Steele in his honour. paigns, including the Boer War (also known as the South African War). A legacy of the regiment was that General Kitchener was astonished at the size of According to University of Ryerson historian Peter Vronsky, Canada's Veterans Af- the newly arrived Canadian soldiers. Sam Steele is said to have replied " My apolofairs website used to say Remembrance Day commemorates Canadians who died in gies sir, I combed all of Canada and these are the smallest I could find". Another service from the South African War (in the late 1800s and early 1900s) up to current legacy of the official kit was the huge popularity of the distinctive Stetson campaign missions, but now some Veterans Affairs webpages have omitted the Boer War. hats worn by all Canadians serving in Africa. After seeing Canadian troops in this “This a further erosion of our historical memory of sacrifices that should never be attire at the Relief of Mafeking, British officer Robert Baden-Powell ordered 10,000 forgotten, no matter how long ago they might have been made,” wrote Mr. Vronsky of the hats for his own troops. in an opinion piece in the Globe and Mail on Remembrance Day last year. Canadian troops distinguished themselves in nine Boer War battles. Their tenacThe Boer War claimed the lives of six East Kootenay residents, likely recruited at ity, stamina and initiative seemed especially suited to the Afrikaner's unorthodox Fort Steele. guerrilla tactics. Four Canadians received the Victoria Cross, 19 the Distinguished On November 11th, 114 years ago a complement of 41 officers, 1,010 men and Order and 17 the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Canada's senior nursing sister, seven horses were onboard the SS Sardinian, a converted cattle ship, bound for Georgia Pope, was awarded the Royal Red Cross. southern Africa. They left Quebec City on October the 30th, 1899 and arrived i n Lest we forget there was a plaque at the Invermere cenotaph park Cape Town, South Africa on November 29th, 1899. Their job was to join to honor the approximately six soldiers from the East Kootenay the British troops battling the Afrikaner republics — the Transvaal and the who were killed in the Boer war. This plaque disappeared when the Orange Free State. By the time, Britain had prevailed in the Boer War (or park was redone some 10 years ago. Anglo-Boer War) on May 31st, 1902, Canada had sent 7,638 troops and 12 The Pioneer contacted district council members and local Lenurses and had paid dearly for its first involvement in a foreign gion members, but nobody could say for sure where the plaque war. On the front 284 Canadians died in battle or of sickhas gone. ness or injuries and 252 were injured. Of the Canadians Local legion member and veteran Joe who died in South Africa 261 were buried there. Fuller recalled the plaque, although he Of particular interest and importance to western too said he's uncertain where it may be. Canada is the Lord Strathcona Horse regiment. This “I was on council for 10 years and it regiment was one of the last in the British Empire to was there then,” said Mr. Fuller. be created and sponsored by a private individual, If anyone has any information reDonald A. Smith, Lord Strathcona. He enlisted garding this monument or knows any only skilled horsemen and recruited in western names that were on it please contact Canada at centers such as Calgary, Edmonton, me at gibsondp@gmail.com. PHOTO SUBMITTED Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, Pincher Creek, Medi- Officers of the Strathcona Horse, a Canadian unit in the Boer War. — With files from Steve Hubrecht
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Local students discover their passion for history — it's incredible.” In our area, there were an estimateditor@invermerevalleyecho.com ed 100 men who left the Columbia Valley to fight in World War One or Remembrance Day is taking on a came to the Valley for the first time special meaning this year to Grade after the war, Ms. Weller said. 12 students in a special World War “There were medals, and actual I-themed class at David Thompson battle maps,” he added. “One thing Secondary School. I was hoping to find were some uniStudents in the Century Projforms, but there aren't any in the ect 12 class are immersing themmuseum. Alex believes — she's read selves in Canada's role in the First in letters and accounts — that a lot World War on the one hundredth of the guys that came back from the anniversary of the year the Great First Word War threw their uniforms War broke out, 1914 — and they're in the river or in the lake; they never finding how significant a role local wanted to see them again, because veterans played in the many brutal of the horror of what they'd experibattles in Europe, before they head enced during those years.” to the former front lines in France “The interesting thing about those and Belgium next March. uniforms is they're so small; guys “I am very pleased to see the were physically smaller back then,' considerable interest my students Mr. Kopp also noted. “It's really interare demonstrating while studying PHOTO BY GREG AMOS esting — the standard height to ena war fought a century ago,” ex- Victoria Mailo works on the Battle of Vimy Ridge, one of Canada’s most significant fights in World War I. Victoria said ter the war in August,1914 was 5’8”; plained social studies teacher Wer- she finds the battle really interesting, and will present it within the class soon. She and her classmates will each speak within three months the requirener Kopp, who's teaching the class. about a specifc photo from a Word War I battle during the Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 8th. ment dropped to 5’3”, because there David Thompson Secondary gradwere so many casualties, the British uate Alex Weller, who now holds a history degree, has been assisting the students in government needed replacements,” he said. finding the local angles through the Windermere Valley Museum. Earlier in September, the museum brought a number of First World War era objects “She's a direct link to that resource, which honestly, I didn't even know existed,” and documents to the school. While looking at those items, the students were ensaid Mr. Kopp. “I didn't know how much material they had there. There are letters, gaged to the degree that “for an hour, you could've heard a pin drop in there,” he said. diaries, local newspapers that were published at the time — it's unbelievable. They provide insights about the war as well as the lake, the town, the change of seasons CONTINUES TO PAGE A14
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A student's testimonial about wartime lessons learned MADISON PROSSER Grade 12 DTSS Student
In 1914, the world was gearing up for an event that would catastrophically change its face forever. The trenches that cut deep into the earth would leave scars on the countryside just as the bullets did on the soldiers. The atrocities witnessed would mar the memories of millions. The lives lost would leave hollow spaces in the hearts of loved ones. Ultimately, World War One would be seen as a turning point in modern history and the effects of the devastation it caused would be felt for decades to come. “The Century Project” at DTSS provides students with two courses to learn about and remember this tragic milestone through studying the history and reading literature from and about the war. I chose to take these courses in my grade twelve year because I believe that paying tribute to what happened and who was a part of it is absolutely crucial. With no remaining World War One veterans, it’s up to me and my age group to preserve the knowledge of this historical event and pass it down to future generations. If we dismiss the importance of the war, in another hundred years no one will know the first thing about it. For me, learning about World War One is protecting the past and ensuring that the stories of the valiant soldiers who fought for our freedoms are still shared for another century. However, learning about World War One holds one other significance as well. A good number of men who enlisted were around the same age as I am now. Boys as young as sixteen were sent blindly overseas into a battle they could never have imagined. To picture what they
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
~Laurence Binyon, For the Fallen
bers off a page is not would’ve gone through particularly relevant, is something that does because it all happened not come easily. While so far away and so long we are sitting in school waiting for the bell, they ago. But, when you’re standing in a once acwould’ve been sitting in tive trench and looking the cold, muddy trenchout at what was once No es waiting for their next Man’s Land, everything command. It’s hard to believe that they had is thrown back into perthe courage to do what spective. I will be putting myself in the shoes they did, and even of that sixteen year old harder to believe the sacrifices their families recruit who sat in the mud writing a letter to had to make. It is so imhis mother -- the same portant to learn about letter that she would the war so we can continue to appreciate how PHOTO BY WERNER KOPP keep with the telegraph lucky we truly are and Grade 12 DTSS students are learning to understand and appreciate Canathat told her she’d never be able to hug her son recognize our troops for dian war veterans through The Century Project. again. their extreme bravery. Along with the courses, my classmates and I have also Those who fought in the war felt that they should be been given the opportunity to go on a “Battlefields Tour” taught to forget; I feel that we should be taught to rememin Belgium and France. We will be visiting various bat- ber. They tried, for good reason, to leave what they saw tlefields and museums in Europe that are pertinent to behind them, but my objective through these courses World War One. This is an amazing chance for us to ap- and this trip is to recall, respect and retell the stories of ply our knowledge we have gained through these classes. our heroic veterans. So, on behalf of my class, I would like to invite all of you Going to Belgium and France will bring the war to life in a way that projects, notes and documentaries cannot. We to hear a little about what we are learning at a short prewill be solidifying our knowledge with tangible evidence; sentation we will be giving at the Legion’s Remembrance Day Open House on November 11th at 1 p.m. a method of learning that is simply incomparable. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I look forWhen studying the war, it’s sometimes easy to disregard the gravity that comes with the statistics. Reading num- ward to seeing you there.
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“I allocated half the period for this activity, but it took nearly the entire hour. It was impressive, and quite rare, to see that level of student engagement.” Mr. Kopp too is highly engaged in the course — he took the opportunity on the school's most recent professional development day on Friday, October 25th to visit the War Museum of Calgary. The two-semester course, an initiative that combines English 12 and Communications 12 has been providing students with vivid and meaningful insights into the causes, features and effects of this global conflict. The School District #6 board unanimously approved the unique course concept at a meeting last November. “I didn't know how totally terrible it was, with mud everywhere and people drowning,” said Grade 12 student Jonah Neville when The Pioneer visited the classroom to observe the students at work on Monday, October 28th. Each student was researching a specific World War I battle, most of which involved Canadian troops. Jonah was hard at work researching the Battle
of Passchendaele, which lasted from August through November in 1917. He and his classmates have begun presenting their findings to each other, after looking through books, websites, and primary documents – things that were written at the time, such as diaries or letters — to learn about each battle. During the school's Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 8th, each student in the class will speak about a specific war image. Later, they'll do a half-hour presentation at the Invermere Legion after the official Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11th (during the Legion lunch). That will provide an opportunity for interested community members to meet the students, as well as provide details about their Spring Break battlefield tour. Before that time, there are plans to run the students through a mock World War I boot camp, in order to make the experience a little more real. More than 650,000 Canadian men and women served in World War I; Canada's last veteran of that war, John Babcock, died in February 2010. Canada's total casualties were 67,000 killed and 173,000 wounded, meaning 39 per cent of those who fought became casualties.
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The Artym Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition featuring the original paintings of Andrew Kiss, as well as original jewelry. The show opens Saturday, November 9th; painter Andrew Kiss and jewelry artist Bayot Heer will be at the gallery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the opening. Everyone is welcome to come down to the gallery and experience their original paintings and jewelry first hand. With over 40 years of professional painting under his belt, Andrew Kiss is one of the most experienced Artym Gallery painters. His sense of light and contrast is striking and the intensity of his highly detailed works has created many followers of his art over the years. This show is an opportunity for collectors of Andrew's work to not only meet the man, but to experience the way he creates one of his paintings — he will be doing a demonstration on Saturday at the gallery, from start to (hopefully!) finish. For this show, Andrew has also donated an original painting to be given away as a door prize — for every Andrew Kiss paint“With over 40 years of ing sold at the show (up to Novempainting professionally ber 17th), you can enter to win this beautiful piece. under his belt, Andrew Originally well-known for his wildKiss is one of the most life paintings, Andrew has focused experienced Artym on painting original landscapes for the last decade or more. He has also Gallery painters. ” illustrated several children's books. His landscapes are often of local scenes, as he has great affinity for the mountains and other wild places in Alberta and B.C. Our area is among the most striking and beautiful in the world; Mr. Kiss captures it on canvas so that collectors from all over the world can enjoy a small piece of the mountains. In this show, Andrew Kiss hearkens back to his roots a bit, and has included several paintings of small animals (including squirrels and chipmunks!) in addition to his always breathtaking landscapes. While Andrew's incredible paintings adorn the walls, there will also be another kind of adornment featured at this show; with five highlyskilled jewelry artists, most of whom are European-trained, there will be no shortage of beautiful and unique pieces to admire. The jewellers select special and unusual coloured gems from all over the world and use them to create one-of-a-kind pieces in gold of all colours that are as pleasurable to wear as they are to look at. Award-winning jeweller Bayot Heer will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the jewelry, the gold or the gemstones used. If you can't make it into the Artym on November 9th for the show opening, the exhibition will continue until November 17th, and, as always, the entire exhibition will be online at www.artymgallery. com. Come enjoy the last show at Artym before the holiday season descends upon us — who knows? You might find the perfect gift for that special someone!
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Rockies drop two at home, extend losing streak to six DAN WALTON dan@invermerevalleyecho.com
The Columbia Valley Rockies were unable to earn any points in the standings last weekend, but the scores were close thanks to newcomer goalie Conrad MacMillan who started both Friday (November 1st) and Saturday (November 2nd) nights. MacMillan is filling in for Brody Nelson who is recovering from a concussion. "I look for consistency and I saw that he really turned a corner on Friday, and I thought that if he brought that same effort on Saturday he'd give us a chance to win, which he did," said Rockies head coach Wade Dubielewicz. On Friday, the Fernie Ghostriders were in Columbia Valley after crushing the Rockies one week earlier with a score of 8-4. But their high score wasn't
dan walton/valley echo photo Rockies forward Doan Smith (#12) races for the puck against the Fernie Ghostriders during Saturday (November 2nd) night's home game at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere.
with a power play goal. Assists came from Doan Smith and Adam Pulliam. The Rockies entered the third period with one goal less than their opponents, and saw that deficit double when the Ghostriders scored after 2:15 of play. As the rest of the final period ticked away, the Rockies brought themselves back within one when Ryan Henderson scored on the power Oldtimer Hockey Standings play with 59 seconds to go. Regular Season MacMillan was yanked so the Rockies could play with Team GP W L T PTS. an extra attacker, but Fernie Inside Edge 8 6 2 0 12 was able to ensure their win Radium Petrowith a goal on the empty 8 5 2 1 11 Canada net. The final score was 4-2, with MacMillan blocking 25 Warwick Interiors 8 4 3 1 9 of 28 shots faced. Huckleberry’s 8 4 4 0 8 On Saturday, the RockArrowhead ies were back at the Eddie 8 4 4 0 8 Brewsky’s Mountain Memorial Arena Hi-Heat 8 3 5 0 6 for the first of their only two matchups against the Aquair 8 2 4 2 6 Chase Heat during the regKicking Horse Coffee 8 2 6 0 4 ular season.
a repeat theme this time around, as the first period saw no goals scored. Fernie, however, was first onto the board midway through the second. Just under four minutes reKIJHL Standings mained in the middle period when Kootenay Conference - Eddie Mountain Division Mitchell Rosko, on his first game Team GP W L T PTS. back from injury, tied the game Creston Valley Thundercats
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The Heat turned the heat on late in the first, scoring two goals in the final four minutes of the period. In the second, Ryan Henderson was helped by Kyle Pouncy and Doan Smith to score and bring the Rockies within one. Along with very few penalties, there were no more goals during the remainer of the game, resulting in Chase winning with a frugal score of 2-1. MacMillan stopped 29 out of 31 shots. "When your team's battling that many injuries — we had seven to nine regulars out — you really have to play a simple hockey game, and we weren't willing to do that," Mr. Dubielewicz said. The Rockies' single game this coming weekend is against the Sicamous Eagles, who will be in Invermere on Friday, November 8th at 7:30 p.m. for their only visit to the valley this season. Sicamous is well-coached with a strong recruiting team, said Mr. Dubielewicz. "They're a competitive and top edge team in the KIJHL every year," he said.
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NHL Hockey Pool Standings Rank 1 2 3 T4 T4 T6 T6 T6 9 T10 T10 T10 13 14 T15 T15 T15 T15 T19 T19 T19 T22 T22 24 T25 T25 T25 T25 T29 T29 T31 T31 T31 T31 T31 T36 T36 38 T39 T39 T41 T41 T41 T44 T44 T44 T47 T47 T47 T50 T50
Team Puff Pastry Kosty 27 Pullz 28 Ivy Lawson 23 2 Craiger Double-Duece Kogging 2 Ken Reid Lis Dave’s Laffers Magic Mitch 25 2 Liam 10 2 MN1 Mags57 Plum 24 Dicks Pix 2 King Chris “The Zach Attacks” 2 Van Fan Cotton Swab 4 Dirty Doan 12 an 2 Kimmer Crew Slut Westside Dan Love the B’s Toucan 01 Flames Suck 2 Professor 05 2 Kappdaddy26 PMD 2 Troll 6 Harley Dace 58 2 JHaley11 3 Jagar 20 Stick63 2 G Rohrick 15 2 B.the.B.B.B. 3 Paige 13 3 Rockies 3 Jake 2 2 Aces N Eights DR19 Hair Haven 2 The Boyz Snakitov13 3 Go Habs Go 2 Brodes 2 Pouncy’s Pals 3 3 Jye 3
Total 261 259 257 254 254 247 247 247 246 245 245 245 244 243 242 242 242 242 241 241 241 240 240 239 238 238 238 238 236 236 234 234 234 234 234 233 233 232 231 231 230 230 230 229 229 229 228 228 228 227 227
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GM 13 9 15 29 28 18 10 33 20 8 16 24 13 14 7 12 36 8 15 16 22 30 15 13 24 17 15 15 28 14 36 22 13 23 30 17 23 33 14 23 15 24 17 31 34 17 28 12 39 31 23
P/G 0.91 0.88 0.86 0.91 0.91 0.86 0.85 0.89 0.85 0.82 0.86 0.88 0.85 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.88 0.83 0.84 0.81 0.84 0.88 0.81 0.82 0.82 0.84 0.82 0.81 0.84 0.81 0.83 0.83 0.81 0.84 0.85 0.80 0.82 0.83 0.80 0.82 0.78 0.81 0.82 0.83 0.85 0.81 0.82 0.79 0.88 0.84 0.82
Rank T50 53 T54 T54 T54 57 T58 T58 T58 T61 T61 T61 T64 T64 66 T67 T67 T67 T67 71 T72 T72 T74 T74 T74 T74 T74 T79 T79 T81 T81 T81 84 T85 T85 T85 88 89 T90 T90 T92 T92 T94 T94 T96 T96 98 99 T100 T100 102
Team Nicole 2 Heidi 3 Rockies super fan 2 R’s Rockets Zman 3 Snake53 3 Cian 3 ACF Harley 10 Nelson 30 2 MM88 2 Ryann 7 4 Long Rock 3 Injured reserve 16 2 Naho Rubicon 2 Major Snipes 3 Rockies 18 Yolo Swagins 2 Nelly 2 RC31 2 Badtothe Boone 22 3 Brennan Skeeter 31 Chick Magnet 2 Dumpandpump 15 Bergeeo 7 3 Dusty 21 Dylan 4 3 lil’b 2 The Goalie Guy 3 Hossa 81 2 LBO 3 Rock 50 2 Love the B’s 2 3 David Brennan’s Compe 2 Nick Bolin 3 Schlittsy06 4 Ashley Furniture 2 Dooley 2 Ninja Chicken 2 Hendy 17 3 Joaks 16 3 Old Rock Hunter 11 4 N4Cer 2 Matt Cable Riley 14 3 Braden 5 2 Connor K 3 J. Pike 3
Total 227 226 224 224 224 223 222 222 222 221 221 221 220 220 219 218 218 218 218 217 216 216 215 215 215 215 215 214 214 212 212 212 211 210 210 210 209 207 206 206 205 205 201 201 198 198 197 192 189 189 181
LW 48 57 45 48 44 39 44 50 55 43 47 43 41 50 41 54 42 52 58 43 47 41 42 46 49 44 43 29 39 29 40 37 38 38 50 39 46 42 28 38 41 43 32 46 33 51 43 39 40 35 41
GM 26 43 22 24 35 24 40 24 38 25 26 32 30 12 48 33 21 32 43 37 23 41 35 22 34 40 23 42 37 35 35 20 26 41 50 30 41 44 39 32 39 53 34 49 42 44 25 43 48 52 57
P/G 0.82 0.85 0.80 0.80 0.84 0.79 0.83 0.78 0.81 0.81 0.78 0.82 0.81 0.76 0.83 0.79 0.75 0.79 0.82 0.81 0.78 0.81 0.79 0.77 0.80 0.81 0.77 0.81 0.79 0.79 0.79 0.75 0.76 0.80 0.79 0.77 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.79 0.82 0.73 0.79 0.76 0.76 0.69 0.74 0.73 0.73 0.75
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Horoscope First Week of November
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ARIES Don’t race ahead to get the early advantage this week, Aries. Practice patience in all that you do this week, and you may find greater success.
CANCER Cancer, your career takes an unexpected turn that leads you in an exciting new direction. But these changes may take a few weeks or even months to fully develop.
TAURUS Taurus, there is a high level of uncertainty in your life right now, so it is best to take a conservative approach regarding your finances. Take big decisions seriously.
LEO Leo, you may have your sights set on an exotic vacation, but you just don’t have the money to make it happen right now. Save for your dream getaway or take a quick jaunt to recharge.
GEMINI Keep your options open, as things look promising this week, Gemini. Many things will catch your eye, but you will have to make some tough decisions.
VIRGO You may prefer clearly defined relationships, but this week someone comes into your life who you just can’t read. This person makes a lasting impression.
LIBRA Libra, although your vision for the future is grand, you may not know how to execute your rise to success right now. Find a mentor who can show you the ropes. SCORPIO Scorpio, you may not have the time to be a shoulder to cry on this week, but a trusted confidante will need your assistance. Take the time out for this special friend. SAGITTARIUS You are not in complete control of your feelings this week, Sagittarius. Make a concerted effort to control your emotions when conflict arises.
CAPRICORN Capricorn, surprises are coming your way. Though you may want to control the situation, you have to sit back and let the chips fall where they may. AQUARIUS Aquarius, don’t allow daydreaming to distract you from the tasks at hand. Distractions will only derail your plans, so do your best to keep them at a minimum. PISCES Pisces, an ongoing issue must be addressed this week. Proscratination will only delay the inevitable, so tackle this issue head-on.
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Changing perspective As human beings, we are strange creatures. Sometimes, we have short attention-spans and tend to forget things, while at others we have our eyes fixed firmly on the future. That’s the reason we forget the mistakes of our politicians. It’s why we do strange, even illegal, things in politics or business. It’s why people make silly moves for what turns out to be small gains, then get caught, destroying everything. Part of the problem is that we are so easily distracted. There are too many options available to us, and that splits the focus of our concentration. However, I think more important is the overemphasis we put on individual perception, and the belief every person’s perceptions are equal. As long as we fail to exercise discrimination in our choices, we are sure to remain confused. Some choices are better than others. In addition, we can change the perspective we have of the world around us, and not focus so much on the small things we perceive. Those two moves will give us stability and the ability to make our way into the future with more secure footing. It will give our decisions, in our finances and our lives, more solidity and at least the potential for accuracy. These two changes also help make room for us to put our values to the test of guiding our decisions. Look at an important fact: no one now in power anywhere in the world will be in power in 30 to 35 years. In the meantime, our perspective on the world will have changed. If we change perspective, we ask deeper questions and begin to think in terms of what really counts. We have a chance to make better decisions. Right now, we accommodate our short-term thinking and therefore we create short-term solutions and suffer the consequences in every aspect of life. We need new, bigger, thinking — outside-the-boxthinking — in order to equip us to make better deci-
sions. Education makes a difference. It enables us to think larger and better thoughts. It can, therefore, help us make more correct decisions in our lives. But we need to use the new knowledge it gives us. Perceptions — or short-term orientation — create short-term solutions. But if that gives way to perspectives - long-term orientation - we have a chance to examine our beliefs and plans, and create an environment that provides a base for our actions. Important among these plans are those dealing with our money and what it brings into the lives of our families. We all want to use whatever money we have to provide what our families want and need. That’s why I so often say plans should begin with what is important to us and our family. Know the path to follow, then only do the things that really count. It’s hard to do. Integrity has always been difficult, no matter when. The world has always changed, and we have had little choice about events in those moments. We can, however, choose our own behavior. The truth is, we are capable of much more than we have shown. We grow — up and out, yes. But we also can grow larger as the world impinges on us. We become more capable than we ever knew we could be, if we are willing participants. Change always happens in irregular bursts, but it does happen. It’s enhanced by shifts in our way of seeing the world. As we change our perspectives on our world, we also see a different role for us. How we behave, in every aspect of our lives, is the product of living out that role in that world. If we are particularly lucky, we are never faced with the challenge of our own integrity. Most of us aren’t that lucky. We make mistakes, and we experience the consequences of those mistakes. It’s not a battle, but it is a daily challenge. We live in that challenge, in our personal and family lives, our financial lives and our work lives.
We have a term for a change of perspective. We say we feel like a new person. You could say we have the opportunity to grow into ourselves as we grow up and older. We drop the behaviors that belong to the old perspective. That’s the reason for our business — we help people see themselves and the world from a different viewpoint than the old one. That includes the entire human being, in all aspects of life, including how they plan their lives and their financial future. That’s what we enjoy doing. Call us or stop in. We will work with you to find the right questions and then to answer them.
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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Brent Frederickson, a.k.a. Brent Fredrickson, deceased, formerly of Radium Hot Springs, BC, died on January 18, 2011. Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Brent Frederickson under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, c/o MacDonald Thomas, Box 2400, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0 on or before November 29, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.
CHURCH SERVICES DIRECTORY ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship Services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman Pastor Rev. David Morton 1-866-426-7564
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 250-342-6644 100-7th Avenue, Invermere www.wvsm.ca Reverend Laura Hermakin
Sunday, November 10th 9:30 a.m. Bacon, Friends & Faith (All Ages Welcome) 10:30 a.m. Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.
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CANADIAN MARTYRS CATHOLIC CHURCH Roman Catholic Parish Pastor: Father Gabriel 250-342-6167 Invermere 250-344-6328 Golden Confession: 1/2 hour before Mass Canadian Martyrs’ Church 712 - 12 Ave, Invermere Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church Highway 93-95, Radium Hot Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish 808 - 11 Street, Golden Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 10 a.m. St. Anthony’s Mission Corner of Luck and Dunn, Canal Flats
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RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP For more information call 250-342-6633 or 250-347-6334 Loving God, Loving People #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Sundays at 10 a.m. Bible Studies #4 - 7553 Main Street W, Radium Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Kids’ Church Edgewater Hall Thursday 6:30 p.m.
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Sunday, November 10th 10:30 a.m. Worship And Life Instruction, “GOD Is ….. Immutable” … Pastor Trevor ministering.
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Hwy. 93/95 1 km north of Windermere Pastor: Murray Wittke Sunday Service 10 a.m. Worship & Word Kid’s Church Provided
“K.I.D.S.” Church, for children Age 3 to Grade 1; and Grades Call the office at 250-342-9511 for more information. 2-5, during the Morning Service. www.valleychristianonline.com 7:00 p.m. “SING and CELEBRATE” … at Sharing Truth L.W.A.C. Join us for an evening Showing Love of singing hymns of the faith; Following the Spirit food; and fellowship!
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Welcome to the driver’s seat
…they can be rugged on a work site and luxurious for all occupants.
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A big part of the RAM brand success has been built on the sturdy and macho exterior styling.
ZACK SPENCER
Rounding up and riding the RAM range 2014 RAM Roundup The full-size truck market is big business for automakers and a big deal for the businesses and people who depend on them. For almost five decades the Ford F-150 has been the best selling truck, with little chance they will lose that crown in the near future. What has been happening, over the last few years, is a strong shift from General Motors to RAM in terms of establishing the second best selling truck brand. The rise in RAM popularity can be traced back to a few key changes over the last several years, from muscular styling to class-leading interiors, a refined ride, plus engine and transmission advancements. I drove the 2014 RAM model range recently, on a beautiful fall day, just outside of Toronto. The “RAM Roundup” was a great opportunity to get my hands on these new trucks well before they arrive at BC dealerships. Looks A big part of the RAM brand success has been built on the sturdy and macho exterior styling. Front and centre is a grille that was enlarged, but better integrated, for the 2013 model year. Depending on the trim the grille finish can be chrome, painted or with a different insert. This feature is one RAM owners love so, in this case, larger
is better. Behind the grille are “active shutters” that close at higher speeds to help send the wind around the vehicle to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The same idea was also behind the longer side step, which helps reduce buffeting down the side of the trucks. One option that I find fascinating, and would seriously consider, is the $1500 air suspension that can be lowered for easier entry into the RAM or loading into the bed. Plus this system automatically lowers over 100km/h to also reduce aerodynamic drag. At lower speeds and for off-road duties, the air suspension can be raised for better ground clearance. Having had a chance to drive several RAM trucks with this feature I notice the already smooth ride is even better and the cabin is further insulated from vibration. Inside In the past trucks were typically used for work. Today, trucks have grown in popularity because they can be rugged on a work site and luxurious for all occupants. Having driven the Ford and new GM trucks recently, I can easily say that RAM still has the lead in interior design and finish with the Chevrolet and GMC right behind. (Ford is looking dated but look for an all-new F-150 in 2015). The centre console can be equipped with an 8.3-inch Uconnect communications and entertainment screen. In addition, there is a large
7-inch screen behind the steering wheel for fully customizable instant information readouts. The dash and seats can be trimmed in leather typically found in luxury cars not long ago.
for gasoline truck buyers but RAM hopes this 429 lb.-ft. engine will attract more buyers.
Verdict As competitive as the car business is, the truck side is Drive The biggest It takes dynamite nuclear. Truck buyers take their trucks very change for 2014 includes to get a loyal truck seriously and the people the first diesel engine building them do too. It found in a light duty 1500 owner to change takes dynamite to get pickup truck. This is an Ital- brands but RAM a loyal truck owner to ian designed engine that has done a good change brands but RAM has been used extensively has done a good job of in Europe in Jeep products job of blasting the blasting the competition. like the Grand Cherokee. competition. Most of this success has With 420 lb.-ft. or torque, been thanks to constant this new “EcoDiesel” has Zack Spencer improvements instead of the same output as Ford’s waiting years to update Ecoboost but not the same their rigs. With a new diesel engine in towing capacity. Rated at 9200 lbs. this the 1500 to an all-new gasoline engine truck will be perfect for buyers who in the heavy-duty trucks, matched to want impressive fuel economy and sophisticated transmissions, improved good towing capacity; a balance of suspensions and cabins, it is no wonder usability and thriftiness. This engine has that RAM is on an upward swing. not been rated yet for fuel economy but thanks to a standard 8-speed automatThe Lowdown Power: 3.6L V6, ic transmission; this new EcoDiesel is 3.0L V6 turbo diesel, 5.7L V8. 6.4L V8 going to get better numbers than the and 6.7L diesel already class-leading gasoline V6 RAM. Price range: $19,995-$36,495 base Look for the new EcoDiesel RAMs prices. The diesel option adds around arriving in January of 2014. On the $4,500 heavy duty side there is also an all-new engine in the form of a 6.4L Hemi V8. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca The old 5.7L was not a perfect match
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Mauve Friday is Coming. Black Friday will never be the same.
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Hip ' n' happenin' This past weekend, the Columbia Valley once again proved itself as a fun-filled, actionpacked destination for visitors and locals alike. Clockwise from top: Invermere Home Hardware was buzzing with hungry customers on Saturday, November 2nd for the store's popular "Beef-On-A-Bun" Customer Appreciation Day lunch (Photo by Dan Walton); A crowd of costumed scavengers, including Brook Morreau (left) and Josh Wall as Buzz and Woody from the blockbuster animated movie Toy Story, enjoyed an evening of Halloween revelry at the first-ever Eerie Scavenger Hunt run by the Station Pub on Thursday October 31st (Photo by Steve Hubrecht); The 12th annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort on Saturday, November 2nd was a huge success. Invermere residents Holly and Ed Jones were among over 400 festival-goers who were treated to 161 wines from 44 wineries across B.C. (Photo by Lindsay McPherson); The gymnasium at David Thompson Secondary School was in full use as the school hosted high school volleyball teams from around the Kootenays for a tournament on Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd (Photo by Dan Walton); The sounds of Mozart, Brahms and more were delivered by the expert fingers of The Bergmann Piano Duo (Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann) at Christ Church Trinity the evening of November 2nd (Photo by Nicole Trigg).