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REVELING IN RADIUM — New Year’s Eve activities in Radium Hot Springs were a mix of business and pleasure, as family-friendly sledding and fireworks were interspersed with a presentation on Radium’s new branding. Clockwise from left: Radium chief financial officer Karen Sharp offers Calgary’s Morgan Pierce, 12, a cup of hot chocolate after sledding in Radium’s Legend’s Field; fireworks ensued at the Springs Golf Course in the evening; marketer Chris Fields described the village’s new branding approach. Photos by Greg Amos

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to all the volunteers who made the Smoking Water Coffee Companies 5th annual “Santa in Fairmont” a huge success. • Dave Dupont (Santa) • Brian McKersie (Sleigh ride conductor) • Kim Sanderson and Josh Estabrooks (Photos with Santa) • The Smoking Water Coﬀee Co. Staﬀ (Santa’s helpers) • Glacier Rafting for being generous neighbours • Musicians; Franz Grasegger, Dwayne Diakiw, Pat Hess, George Blisner, Stacey Decosse, Bud Decosse • The Great Canadian Dollar store for their contribution towards the gifts. • And to all those who assisted with and or attended this great event.

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Peace and love are behind Radium Hot Springs’ ambitious plan to pursue a 15 per cent increase in its permanent resident population, with sights set squarely on the target market of those aged 40 to 65. The village launched into 2013 with a festive New Year’s Eve event on Monday, December 31st at Legend’s Park. After activities including family sledding and pick-up hockey, a brief presentation was held at the Community Seniors Hall to illustrate how the late 1960sthemed branding can translate into a more vibrant village. “We don’t want an empty Disneyland of a resort community that goes dead at night,” said brand strategist Chris Fields of Calgary’s Twist Marketing, who are undertaking the branding for the village. About 50 people took in the presentation. Since much of B.C. can boast natural beauty, the challenge for Radium is to be different, said Mr. Fields. The campaign uses slogans such as “Peace Out” and “Get

A Peace” in advertising being deployed across B.C., while the catch-phrase “Wonder Land” is also being applied to Radium Hot Springs. The advertising “borrows gently with some inspiring fonts and colours from the 1960s,” said Mr. Fields, who explained that “gut connection” will appeal on a subliminal level to former hippies and current baby boomers. The goals being pursued under the branding — the first such marketing exercise in the village’s 22-year history — are a result of a community survey held two years ago as part of the official community plan process. The survey drew about 330 responses, and identified a few other targets the village aims to reach: bringing its total population to 1,600 people, having 50 part-time residents become full-time community members, and developing a better tool to assess housing affordability in Radium. Within B.C., only Whistler has a higher percentage of non-resident property owners, said Mr. Fields, who noted Calgarians own 70 per cent of Radium Hot Spings’ recreational properties.

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New record for Christmas bird count By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff An intrepid group of citizen scientists skipped the Boxing Day sales to flex their ornithology skills during the Columbia Valley’s 35th annual Christmas Bird Count. “We had around 15 participants and 2,043 individual birds counted, including 44 different species,” said Larry Halverson, event organizer. Although the flock of participants was thin this year, a record number of 1,033 mallards and 12 great blue herons were counted in a single day. A couple of rare visitors to the valley also made their presence known: a rusty blackbird and green-winged teal were spotted, which have only been observed three times in the 35-year history of the count. “The wetlands are a great area for migrants, and in the winter, where there is still open water, it is a great way to see water fowl that are still hanging around,” said Cam Gillies, event organizer. The Christmas Bird Count originally began as a tradition known as the Christmas Side Hunt, which took place throughout North America. Citizens would choose a location and compete over who could shoot

the most birds. Concerned with the effect the hunt was having on bird populations, ornithologist Frank Chapman suggested that residents view birds through binoculars, rather than the sights of a gun. The first Christmas Bird Count took place in 1900, with communities from Toronto to California participating. In the first year, bird counters recorded close to 90 species and a new tradition was born. Although the Christmas Bird Count is over for this year, modern birders looking to soar into the world of ornithology may have to do a little bit of homework before pulling on their gumboots and heading out into the marshes, Mr. Gillies added. A basic understanding of bird identification and behaviour can help citizen scientists discover a new winged world in 2013. “The most common birds that people will likely encounter are feeders like chickadees, red-breasted nuthatches, ravens and bohemian waxwings in big numbers and flocks,” Mr. Gillies added. “Every count we get something new that we haven’t seen before, which is interesting, seeing things show up that you don’t expect.

CHRISTMAS CHICK — A Mountain Chickadee, common to the Columbia Valley, is pictured in her natural habitat. Photo by Larry Halverson

Toby Benches dog survives trapline encounter By Greg Amos, Pioneer Staff A local dog is lucky to be alive after surviving a Christmas Day encounter with a Lake Enid area trap meant to capture wolves. Kodie, a six-year-old medium sized mix of black lab, border collie, and retriever, has a strong neck to thank for emerging relatively unscathed from a steel Conibear trap that’s designed to close on an animal’s head with lethal force. After going missing at about 1:30 p.m., Kodie was trapped by the device for nearly 24 hours. “Quite often, he’ll just ramble about and sniff things out,” said Kodie’s owner, Margaret Radermacher, who lives on the Toby Benches and runs Rancho Relaxo Dog Boarding. “He’ll always come home; he C

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knows the land up there very well.” Margaret was out for a walk just off the Bruce Creek Forest Service Road with her dogs Kodie and Elek, and some dogs she was boarding at the time. After the walk, the unleashed Kodie didn’t return home. When he still hadn’t arrived that evening, Margaret and her husband Gary searched the area the next morning, and with the help of their dog Elek, found Kodie. “I had to do a double take, because I thought ‘This can’t be happening’,” said Margaret. “I saw my dog just lying there, with his neck in a trap. Then I saw him move, and I thought ‘He’s still alive’”. She and her husband Gary then tried to get Kodie out of the trap, but the spring-loaded steel trap proved too strong. With the help of a neighbour, Kodie was

freed and taken to veterinarian Mark Zehnder by 11:15 a.m. on Boxing Day. Kodie had only bruises to show for his struggle. There could be broken vertebrae, but there was no spinal cord damage, said Margaret. The legally-registered trapline is run by the Rad family, who have been trapping in the Horsethief and Toby Creek areas for generations. “It’s all traplines here, running every possible direction,” said Nolan Rad, 78, who’s passed the family tradition on to his sons. Though it’s not required to mark every trapline, during the winter trapping season that usually runs from late November through February, the family tries to mark the traplines wherever possible, said Mr. Rad.

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Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 44 calls for service over the past week. A few of the more noteworthy calls are highlighted below. In addition to these incidents, there were many more complaints police attended, involving alcohol-related offences, fights/assaults, noisy parties, erratic/ impaired drivers, disturbances, mischief and vandalism. Shehovac vs. Bighorn On December 21st at approximately 10:20 p.m. complainant Marko Shehovac reported being in an motor vehicle accident while driving northbound on Highway 93/95 at Radium Hill, Radium Hot Springs. While minding his own business and sipping on a fresh, hot Tim Hortons coffee, out of nowhere a Bighorn sheep had the audacity to step out in the direction of travel of Mr. Shehovac’s green 2005 GMC Sierra, which resulted in the driver striking the posterior end of the sheep. The resulting impact caused the truck to sustain significant front end damage. After this impact the sheep looked back over its shoulder, smirked, puffed out its chest, and ran proudly off into the forested woods. Constable Tim Harper and Corporal Grant Simpson attended, observing a rattled Shehovac, who had flagged down a passerby, given them directions, and sent them into the woods to find the sheep that had created such a catastrophic blemish on his beloved truck. The last bystander report received was that the sheep was southbound laughing and grinning from horn to horn. Luckily Mr. Shehovac escaped injury, as did his coffee. His vehicle was determined drivable by the mechanically inclined corporal, who tidied up the front end to make it somewhat roadworthy. Cst. Harper explained the process to Mr. Shehovac of the steps needing to be taken next when someone is involved in a collision. He was provided a file number for insurance purposes. Cpl. Simpson and Cst. Harper ensured Mr. Shehovac was not too shaken up to continue driving and determined it was not necessary to call his wife to collect him. Photos were taken as proof and the sheep will live another day! As for the truck, once repaired, it will eventually make it back to the roadways, although nowhere near as rugged as it once was. Sheep = 1 / Shehovac = 0 • On December 27th, at approximately 1 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP members conducted snowboard patrols at the Panorama Mountain Village. While on the View of 1000 Peaks run, police observed two men lying in the snow on the side of the run. It appeared that they were smoking marijuana. Police approached the men, detected the odour of marijuana, and identified themselves to the pair as police officers, arresting them for the offence. A search of the men found 1.5 joints, which were seized. The pair were cooperative and admitted that their actions weren’t smart or safe. Police reported the incident to ski patrol. The members exercised their officer discretion and decided not to pursue charges, this time.

• On December 30th at approximately 2:09 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a speeding 2007 Ford Ranger at 12th Avenue and 2nd Street, Invermere. The driver admitted to having consumed three beers during the evening. A slight smell of liquor emanating from the vehicle led the investigating officer to demand a breath test. The breath sample result in a ‘warn’ being blown. As a second breath sample could not be obtained, police gave the driver a 24 hour driving prohibition and seized his driver’s licence. • On December 30th, police were called to a complaint of mischief at the Canada Post Office in Invermere. The complainant indicated that the bottom window of the front door was damaged. The shape of the cracks clearly showed that something had hit the glass near the centre. Police could not find any sign of the object used to break the glass. There were no other signs of damage or forced entry. • On December 30th, officers were dispatched to an alarm complaint in Fairmont Hot Springs. The initial complaint was of a one-hit front door alarm. Dispatch could not reach the property owner or the key holder. Once on scene, police cleared the residence. Nothing seemed out of place other then the front door being ajar, however the investigators noticed footprints going around the building and noted that the person who left them had been checking every door. The alarm company and key holder were alerted and the front door secured before police departed. • On December 31st, a local man phoned the RCMP to report he’d found some stolen snowmobiles and a trailer. Police attended and found a black 2008 Ski-Doo XP 800 along with a silver 2002 Yamaha Mountain Max 600 with trailer in a field just off of Westside Road. The complainant told members that he was on the way to go sledding, when he noticed the stolen property and called the owners. The owner was already on scene when police arrived. Both sleds had the ignition tampered with and the Yamaha had damage to the front, sides and rear light. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP. • On December 31st, a Cranbrook woman reported that her vehicle was vandalized in the parking lot of the Boutique Motel, Invermere. The vandalism occurred sometime overnight on December 28th. Damage included smashed tail lights, a broken headlight, dents to the back end of the vehicle and the sun roof, a smashed driver’s side window and snapped off rear view mirror. The vehicle is a black 2008 Cadillac CTS4. The approximate repair cost is $2,000. Police continue to investigate. • On January 1st at 01:29 a.m., police were dispatched to a fireworks complaint. The complainant reported people on Lake Windermere shooting fireworks at each other. Members met the individuals walking off the lake. Officers began speaking to a heavily intoxicated man with an open beer in one hand and carrying three more. He was advised drinking in public is a provincial statute offence and told to pour out the beer. He argued. Police offered several opportunities to pour out the liquor, but the man refused and then took a drink from the open can. Huge mistake! He was arrested for causing a disturbance and being intoxicated in a public place, and placed in cells overnight. He was released the next day with a violation ticket.

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Cooper rides into memory By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff A man who forged trails into the Columbia Valley as deep as the lines of his weathered skin passed away on December 28th at the age of 88. Albert Bernard Cooper is being remembered by his friends as a trailblazer of uncompromising character and one of the last in a line of old guard adventurers who helped to shape the Columbia Valley. “He is basically the last of that era who lived in a time before the big changes came to the valley,” said John Niddrie, a close friend of Albert’s. “He was quite the icon, quite the man and a pretty incredible guy.” Born in 1924 to Swedish and English parents in the community of Moberly, near Golden, Albert moved with his family to Windermere in 1937, where they operated a dairy farm for close to 20 years. “Albert had stories about catching wild horses here as a kid,” Mr. Niddrie added. “The mountains were his backyard.” Albert’s thirst for adventure started at a young age. At 16, he began working as a horse wrangler for outfitter Walter Nixon, who organized trips in the Simpson River area of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. Albert purchased the business from Mr. Nixon’s widow after his boss and mentor passed away in 1952. Running the business until 1996, the guide outfitter helped to introduce hundreds of people to the backcountry he loved, picking up invaluable skills along the way. “He was a fantastic braider and would braid all these horse halters and horse-related equipment,” Mr. Niddrie added. “When Panorama first started up he actually would fix the rope tow when it broke because he could put the rope back together so there weren’t any knots in it. He would end up with a free ski pass for the season!” In addition to his skills in braiding, Albert’s ability as a guide helped save the life of a hunter in the Simpson River area during the early 1990s. American hunter Jim Craig shot and killed a bighorn sheep while on a hunting trip. As he was retrieving his prize, a grizzly bear attacked him. His hunting partner shot the grizzly before it was able to deal a fatal blow, but Mr. Craig was in dire need of medical attention. Back at the hunting party base camp, Albert immediately saddled up a horse and went for help. “He knew that trail inside and out and backwards in the middle of the night,” said Nolan Rad, a friend of

Albert’s. “He just rode out to the Simpson monument on the highway, grabbed his truck, went into Radium, got the RCMP and they got a helicopter out and picked up Jim and took him into the hospital.” Although his actions likely helped save Mr. Craig’s life, the hunting guide was modest about his good deed. “Albert was a very private man,” Mr. Rad added. “What he had tucked in between his ears he didn’t let too many people know about. There will be a lot of people who will miss him.” Albert owned and maintained an 80-acre ranch on the Toby Benches and worked hard to conserve the environment that he loved. One of his proudest achievements came in the early 1960s. The provincial and federal governments of the time negotiated an agreement to allow a logging road to travel through Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, beginning at the Simpson Monument, Mr. Niddrie said. “They pretty much had everything approved and Albert heard about it. It was his pressure on the provincial minister that had it shut down. It was shortly after that they extended the boundary of Mount Assiniboine park.” Albert’s hard work and dedication to conservation, primarily relating to defending the habitats of bighorn sheep, earned him the Living Legend award from the international wild sheep and goat protection group, Grand Slam Club / Ovis. “A l b e r t enjoyed the wilderness Albert part of our Bernard valley, the seCooper renity of it, the beauty of it and the people,” said Bill DuBois, a lifelong friend of Albert’s. “I think that his interest in preserving the wild sheep will be his legacy. I am sorry to see him gone. He will be a lost friend to many.”

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Historical Lens

Reporting at the scene By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

One of the few things that puts a dent in the constant dialogue in The Pioneer’s newsroom are four long dashes of high-pitched noise from our police scanner. When we hear it, we listen closely. Other times, it’s an alert reader who will phone in a tip to tell us about unfolding incidents. Rarely, we are lucky enough to simply be in the right place to cover breaking news. Take our intrepid reporter Kate Irwin, for example. When a neighbour knocked on her door, the ash raining down from the sky over Fairmont Hot Springs on the morning of Saturday, December 22nd was her first clue that something was amiss. Within minutes, she was at the scene of the raging fire that incinerated the Columbia Eagle condos, where she overheard a bystander ponder aloud where the media was. Right here, quipped Ms. Irwin. There’s an old adage in the newspaper world that claims “if it bleeds, it leads.” Fortunately, The Pioneer doesn’t subscribe to this sensationalist philosophy. We’re an independent weekly newspaper with a mission statement built around serving the community. In most cases, we try to keep the reading light and conversational — but when serious incidents occur, we take seriously our duty to report accurately on what has happened and dispel rumours that occur. So why do we cover traffic accidents, house fires and the like? Not everyone appreciates a reporter showing up on the scene with a camera in hand and questions to ask. But there is merit in covering these sometimes disturbing scenes, especially when a newspaper takes the time to understand what happened, and how various agencies are working to keep it from happening again. We also see firsthand the stalwart efforts of local protective services at work, whether it be firefighters responding to accidents, paramedics attending to patients, or police keeping neighbourhoods safe from animals and humans alike. These citizens do great work, and we want to be sure to shed light on their efforts.

Cooking in the great outdoors In this image, dated circa 1920, Mrs. A. M. Chisholm (Maud), sister of Jim and Ed Stoddart, holds up what appears to be a pie baked over a fire at a rustic backcountry hunting camp somewhere in the Columbia Valley. If you have any more information on this or any other Historical Lens photograph, email us at info@cv-pioneer.com .

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Reader informs on Historical Lens subject Dear Editor: My mother (Audrey Whetham) and I (her son David), would like to comment about the picture showing Bev Harris in the December 28th edition of The Pioneer. Audrey is Bev’s younger sister, and what we weren’t sure of is his status as an American citizen. Bev, along with a couple of his other sisters (Mary

and Pat), were born in Manitoba, before the family moved to Calgary. We do know that Bev is certainly a Canadian citizen. After graduating from high school, Bev moved to Chicago, and then New York, to study Commercial Art. After New York, he them moved to Windermere with his wife, but we aren’t sure of the date. David Whetham, Port Moody

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MLA fires back about Jumbo Dear Editor: I would like to respond to a letter printed in the December 21st, 2012 edition of the Columbia Valley Pioneer that suggested that I am ill informed in regards to the creation of the Jumbo Mountain Resort Municipality, the handing over of 6,000 hectares of publicly-owned land to a group of BC Liberal insiders. My position on the creation of a real estate development in the Jumbo Valley is consistent with the majority view of the people I represent as MLA for Columbia River - Revelstoke. The majority of residents hold that view because they believe that a resort in the Jumbo Valley does not make economic or environmental sense. I represent that view, and I represent it vigorously. Immediately following the announcement that the BC Liberals had created a resort municipality and appointed a mayor and council in an area that had not a single resident, I received 77 emails from constituents. 75 of those emails were from people who thought this was a very poor idea.

And recently I attended a Rod and Gun Club meeting where we discussed this issue, and not a single attendee thought that giving away 6,000 hectares for a resort was a good idea. Not one. So I represent that view. Just like I represented the majority view on HST. And when you had the opportunity to make your opinion clear on HST, 66 per cent of you rejected the BC Liberals’ attempt to force this tax on you. In the upcoming election in May, residents will get their opportunity to make their opinion clear on Jumbo. The BC Liberal candidate has chosen to stake his candidacy on his support for and connection to Jumbo Glacier Resort. People will decide whether they support the giveaway of this land to a handful of BC Liberal supporters, or whether they want decisions on the landbase to be made in the best interest of British Columbians. I’m very happy to be the candidate who stands with the majority of citizens in this area who believe that this land giveaway is the wrong direction to take. Norm Macdonald, MLA

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Former councillor commended By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A long-time local conservationist who served five terms with District of Invermere council has been honoured by the Queen for his services to the community. Bob Campsall, who came to the valley as a teacher in 1962, is the fifth valley resident to receive the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Mr. Campsall was surprised with his medal by MLA Norm Macdonald at a meeting of the Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club at the end of December. “I felt honoured, delighted and embarrassed,” Mr. Campsall said, describing the moment he was called up in front of his peers to be presented the award. “I was really surprised and very humbled when I discovered I would be receiving this honour.” The passionate environmentalist, who was born and raised in Cranbrook, has spent most of his life volunteering with conservation-related groups including 40 years with the local Rod and Gun Club, plus involvement in the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society and Wildsight. After training for his Bachelor of Education and Master of Education degrees on the west coast, Mr. Campsall found himself yearning for the beloved mountains he had grown up climbing. After making his way back to the local area, he spent 35 years teaching at schools up and down the valley. “What’s really important is not what we do for any clubs or organizations, it’s the work we do with children,” he explained. “I have always loved working with young people, helping them grow up to be healthy and happy individuals.” After three-and-a-half decades as a teacher, vice-principal and principal, Mr. Campsall retired and won a seat on council in Invermere. He served as a councillor for 15 years. “It was a very satisfying experience,” Mr. Campsall said. “It made me understand that being in local government is a lot more complicated than most believe and you do a lot more work than most people believe.” The sprightly retiree is proud to have helped shape

QUEEN’S HONOUR — Bob Campsall, a former councillor for the District of Invermere, is the valley’s latest recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, for significant contributions to his community. Photo by Kate Irwin the development of Invermere during his time on council, he reported. “I’ve done nothing heroic, just being here and being a part of it and trying to make this a better place,” he explained. “There are many, many people in this valley who have done as much as I have and who deserve recognition as well.” A total of 60,000 Diamond Jubilee Medals will be awarded across the nation in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. Other locals already honoured include Windermere’s Anne Picton, Radium’s Phyllis Jackson and local RCMP officers Marko Shehovac and Grant Simpson.

Resort funds flow into valley

By Pioneer Staff

A total of $301,942 in tourism funding came as an early Christmas gift to the Columbia Valley, as this year’s Resort Municipality Initiative grants for Radium and Invermere were unveiled on December 18th. Invermere and Panorama, who partner in the initiative, received $186,410 to go towards beach improvements, the ski resort’s shuttle service and new visitor signage, while the $115,532 given to Radium Hot Springs will allow the village to continue developing local events and festivals, work on beautification projects and build sidewalk connections to the hot springs pools.

“Invermere on the Lake is one of the best locations in B.C. for winter and summer tourism and the province’s Resort Municipality Initiative allows us to promote and continually improve our community,” said Invermere/Panorama Destination Marketing Organization executive director Ken Wilder. “Invermere looks forward to partnering with the province to grow our community tourism economy.” Program funds are provided through the Hotel Tax collected across B.C. The 14 communities that participate in the program are Fernie, Golden, Harrison Hot Springs, Invermere, Kimberley, Osoyoos, Radium Hot Springs, Revelstoke, Rossland, Sun Peaks, Tofino, Ucluelet, Valemount and Whistler.

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Movie Review: Looper

Reviewed by Kate Irwin Don’t see Looper alone. Not due to any particular scare factor, but because this mind-bending time travel movie definitely requires a friend to unravel the plot with once the viewing experience ends. “I don’t want to talk about this time travel s---,” Bruce Willis’ character informs Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s near the outset. “Because if we start, we’re going to be here all day, making diagrams with straws.” You’d do well to heed this advice. With time travel paradoxes all over the place, Looper is definitely a film to enjoy in the moment, and then furiously debate until your head spins after the DVD’s back in its case. Fortunately the movie skims the physics and philosophy of time travel, and focuses on the use and abuse of it. In 2074, time travel is invented and immediately

made illegal. By that point, with all the modern tracking technology, it has become almost impossible to kill someone and secretly dispose of the body. So crime bosses turn to time travel to carry out their misdeeds. Targets from 2074 are sent back in time 30 years to be killed by “loopers”, hired guns paid well in silver to murder whoever appears before them. To tie up loose ends, when crime bosses want to end a looper’s contract they send their future self back to them to be dispatched, known as “closing the loop”. Joe Simmons (Gordon-Levitt) is one such looper, living the high life in 2044. But when his future self, Old Joe (Willis), appears on Joe’s kill mat one day, unsurprisingly the old fella is none too eager to have his loop closed. He escapes, and Joe is tasked with hunting down his future self and killing him. Neat concept. Doubly neat because while Joe relent-

lessly pursues him, Old Joe can’t kill his attacker, otherwise he’ll blink out of existence. Though many questions are raised throughout, probably the first on a viewer’s lips will be, “What the heck happened to Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s face?” Fear not, the young star hasn’t undergone a face-shattering accident requiring extensive reconstructive surgery; the filmmakers just slapped a lot of makeup on to make him look like Bruce Willis. The effect is disconcerting — as if Gordon-Levitt is operating a Bruce Willis marionette puppet from within. However, the film’s worth seeing, and perhaps going back and seeing again to untangle the logic knots.

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maining, and can be purchased from Inside Edge, Kicking Horse Cafe and Lusti’s Mountain Outfitters. Films begin at 6 p.m.

• 4 p.m.: Registration begins for Curling Bonspiel on the Lake at the Invermere Curling Rink. Curling begins at Kinsmen Beach after teams register. Curling Bonspiel tournament runs from January 18th-20th. For more information, please contact the Invermere curling club at 250-342-3315 or by e-mail at invermerecurlingclub@shaw.ca .

Friday, January 11th • Painting From The Heart watercolour classes at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Series of five classes on consecutive Fridays For more information, please contact Pynelogs Cultural Centre at 250-342-4423. • Columbia Valley Rockies battle Kimberley Dynamiters at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $8 for adults and $5 for juniors and seniors.

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• January 4th-5th, 10th-12th, 7:30 p.m.: Skyfall.

• 7 p.m.: The Summit Youth Centre is going to the Rockies’ hockey game. Group leaves the Summit Youth Centre at 7 p.m. All youth are welcome. To arrange attendance in advance, please call 250-342-3033 or e-mail summit.centre@gmail.com . • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies square off against Fernie at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets are available at the door: $8 for adults, $5 for juniors and seniors.

Friday, January 4th • 6 p.m.: The Summit Youth Centre is going to Radium Hot Springs, leaving the Summit Youth Centre at 6 p.m. All youth are welcome, call or email in advance if you are planning to attend. 250-342-3033 or summit.centre@gmail.com . • 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies face off against Golden at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets are available at the door: $8 for adults, $5 for juniors and seniors.

Saturday, January 5th • 7:30 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Rockies go head to head with Golden Rockets at the Golden & District Centennial Arena. Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $8 for adults and $5 for juniors and seniors.

Tuesday, January 15th • 11:45- 1:15 p.m.: The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce presents their general meeting with a local government update from the Regional District of East Kootenay. For more information, please contact Susan Clovechok at 250-342-2844.

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• 12 p.m.: Federal MP David Wilks will be making a speech announcing considerable federal support for renovations at the Windermere Community Hall. • 5 p.m.: Doors open for the Banff Film Festival at the Invermere Community Hall. The event features a series of short films including Crossing the Ice — a documentary about the first unsupported adventure to the South Pole; Earnest Five — a film exploring the wisdom of an elderly mountaineer; Gimp Monkeys — a documentary about the world of para-climbers; and Unicorn Sashimi — a documentary focusing on powder skiing. Tickets are $25, with only a couple re

• 6 p.m.: The Summit Youth Centre is holding an information meeting for any youth who may be interested in being on the Summit Youth Centre’s Youth Board.

Friday, January 18th • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Invermere Snowflake Festival at Kinsmen Beach. Taste of the Valley menu sampling from local restaurants, curling, hockey, skating, food, games, fireworks and more. For more information, please call the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce at 250342-2844.

Saturday, January 19th • 1:30 p.m.: The Summit Youth Centre group leaves Invermere for a snowshoeing excursion at Panorama Mountain Village. Snow shoes are provided. To register in advance, please call 250-342-3033 or e-mail summit.centre@gmail.com .

Wednesday, January 23rd • 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Scrap booking with the Summit Youth Centre at Scrapper’s Cove. To register in advance, please call 250-342-3033 or e-mail summit. centre@gmail.com .

Saturday, January 26th • 7:30 p.m.: The Summit youth Centre is going on an “Almost Full Moon Walk.” Leaving the Centre at 7:40 pm. A phone call or e-mail in advance is appreciated to let us know if you can attend 342-3033 or summit. centre@gmail.com .

Thursday, January 31st • 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce presents their general meeting with a community policing update from the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment. For more information, please contact Susan Clovechok at 250-342-2844.

Thursdays • 9:30 p.m.: Open mic night at the Hoodoo Grill, Fairmont Hot Springs. For more information, please call 250- 345-2166 or visit their website: www. hoodooville.ca/Hoodoo_Grill/

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Veteran — Mickey Maione’s 1964 Gibson CO Classic guitar was repaired to playing condition with the help of a grant from the Steamboat Mountain Music Society. Photo submitted by Fraser Smith.

Grants keep local music coming

By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff The Steamboat Mountain Music Society strummed the heart strings of the community after they announced $700 in funding grants aimed at preserving the valley music scene at their annual general meeting on November 16th. Edgewater musician Mickey Maione received $400 to have his treasured 1964 Gibson CO Classic guitar repaired by local luthier Fraser Smith. The guitar, which was made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and purchased by Mickey in 1978 has a soft, mellow and beautiful sound, Mickey added. “When I got it, it looked like somebody used a railway spike for a pick,” he said. “There was some strut work and structural stuff that it needed. It has all been done.” The restoration work required Fraser Smith to log close to 10 hours into repairing cracks, braces and the headstock. Although Fraser has worked on over 100 guitars, the Gibson represented some significant challenges. “It was the dirtiest guitar I have ever seen,” he added. “I had to splinter two pieces off the headstock to get them glued on properly. It was pretty bad.” Despite the rejuvenation performed by Fraser, the guitar is still not likely to

fetch much resale value due to the years of wear and tear — a fact that does not seem to bother its owner. “It is not in any kind of condition where it would be worth any money and that is not what it is about,” Fraser added. “He loves the sound of that guitar and it is now going to give him many more years of good service.” With so many deserving musicians in the Columbia Valley, it was tough singling out individuals for grants, added Larry Newman Steamboat Mountain Music Society program director. “Mickey is an institution among guitar players here,” Larry added. “He is one of the best in the valley. He is not a rich man and the guitar was in dire need. If we had not done the repairs within a few months the guitar would have probably fallen apart.” In addition to the $400 grant awarded to Mickey, guitar prodigy Eli Beingessner, 18, also received $350 to put toward the production of his second CD, which he is currently working on. “Eli is a young guy in the valley,” Larry added. “He is one of the greatest growing talents I have ever seen. He plays the guitar, but he also plays the piano and is a singer and also a great entertainer. It is money well spent.”

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New links for Pioneer By Pioneer Staff A new wave of online advertising has arrived at The Pioneer. While the online version of the newspaper has long been a popular virtual read for valley residents and visitors alike, it’s now set to be a boon for advertisers, as hyperlinks to an advertiser’s website are now available directly from the online .pdf file. “Rather than have to write down the website address or mistype it, a reader will be able to get directly to the website that is of interest to them with one click,” explained Pioneer salesperson Dean Midyette. “With the hyperlink option, we’re able to offer something that is very inexpensive and yet gives our advertisers the online presence they want.” While many community newspapers including The Pioneer continue to offer the option of online banner advertising on their website, many have not seen significant interest from advertisers willing to pay for that kind of exposure, said Mr. Midyette. But with valley businesses having launched new websites in recent years,

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advertisers are looking for ways to drive traffic to those sites. “By reaching a broader base of advertisers we are able to bring the cost in at a very reasonable number and give them the online presence,” he added. The hyperlinks may prove effective at reaching a larger market in the winter, he noted. “The online readership has enjoyed regular growth over the past few years, and our online readership is higher in the winter time than in the summer time because a lot of our local retired people have places down south and want to get up every Friday morning to browse the paper and keep up on what is going on,” said Mr. Midyette. The hyperlink option will cost $7 per week for a newspaper display ad and $5 per week for a business directory and “Here To Serve You” ad. The most affordable advertising now offered at The Pioneer is about $160 per month. Banner ads on the website cost $900 per month. For more information, call Mr. Midyette at 250-341-6299.

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Financial gimmicks to avoid this year Better financial literacy is a valuable asset, and learning to spot gimmicks or sales tactics in the investment industry is important. Here are a few tips to help. Rate riser guaranteed investment certificates Over the past few years, many people have felt frustrated by falling interest rates. That is why, to the yieldstarved guaranteed investment certificate investor, a rate riser guaranteed investment certificate can seem particularly attractive. Rate riser guaranteed investment certificates offer an interest rate which starts low, but escalates each year, usually for a term of three to five years. The problem with rate riser guaranteed investment certificates is that many investors fail to understand the concept of effective yield, which is the average smoothed rate of return over a particular time period. For example, in today’s low interest rate environment, it is not uncommon for a five year rate riser guaranteed investment certificate to offer one per cent in the first year, rising to almost five per cent in the final year. Sounds good right? It can come as a surprise that when averaged over the five year period, the effective yield of a rate riser guaranteed investment certificate is often lower than that of a traditional five-year guaranteed investment certificate. When deciding if a rate riser guaranteed investment certificate is a good investment, never pay attention to the fiveyear rate. Instead, only consider the effective yield. How does it compare to a regular guaranteed in-

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Whiteway organizers chase Guinness world record dream While the cross-country ski tracks can be set using a snowmobile, the smooth surface needed for skating can only be created when the ice is thick enough to support a The Lake Windermere Whiteway is up and running full-size pickup truck and plough. Mr. Kitching is waitfor 2013 and coordinators are convinced that the recre- ing until the ice reaches 12 inches in thickness to add in ation facility will become a world record holder before the Whiteway’s usual skate-ski lane and ice skating path. the season is out. “I’ve been here 15 years and have never seen this lack The Whiteway, which received national media atten- of ice before,” he said. “I’ve been surprised how slowly tion last winter, is close to being named the world’s larg- the season has started. Fortunately we did get some coldest maintained ice surface, said Brad Kitching, the man er snaps over Christmas.” responsible for grooming the facility. The Whiteway is a 19-kilometre loop that stretches “I think we technically could’ve had the record last around the shoreline between Invermere and Windyear except for the lack ermere. Like the local of heated washrooms,” Greenways trails, which he explained. “We have “We have the width and the length ... now all we need is connect communities to get the Guinness record people out here to confirm it.” the width and the length by land, the aim of the ... now all we need is to Whiteway is to connect Brad Kitching, get the Guinness record communities via the froLake Windermere Whiteway Coordinator people out here to conzen lake, Mr. Kitching firm it.” explained. It has been a slow “We’ve talked about start to the winter season for potential lake users, with maybe extending the track as far as Rushmere this year, the first setting of cross-country ski tracks on the White- going beyond Larch Point [on the lake’s western shore],” way completed on Monday, December 31st. In years he said. “The course is always a little different, I try to gone by, the Whiteway has been fully open by this time steer around the community rinks, so the route is a bit of year, with tracks set as early as mid-December. like a snowflake — unique every year.” Even now, the facility is not fully open, with only Other potential upgrades for the Whiteway for the classic cross-country ski tracks currently available for 2013 include the purchase or rental of a new rotary use. The skate-ski and ice skating tracks will come once broom grooming system, to allow Mr. Kitching to create the ice is thicker, Mr. Kitching explained. smoother ice surfaces than ever before. “We didn’t have enough ice to set any tracks until More information on the Lake Windermere WhiteMonday,” he said. “I’ve drilled three to four hundred way, plus a map of its trails, can be found on the Toby holes in the last few days to check the thickness.” Creek Nordic Ski Club website: www.tobycreeknordic.ca . By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff

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PIONEER ON THE ROAD

Tenacious trekkers The final entries are in for the 2012 Pioneer on the Road Travel Photo Contest, with the highest number of submissions ever received during the contest’s duration. Almost 200 eager travellers took The Pioneer with them on their vacation in 2012, sending us snaps from across the globe. Pictured, opposite page, clockwise from top left: Lindsay Wiekenkamp, Pamela Hart, Kim and Shirley Frocklage and Helen Metcalfe at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada; Bentley Godlien lounges by the poolside at Legoland Resort in Carlsbad, California; Catrina Trozzo and her sister visit Cuba; Andy Stuart-Hill rounds Cape Horn in Chile, the southernmost tip of South America; Quintynn, Wyatt, Taylor, Kendyl, Trystan and Pamela Hart outside Orleans Arena, Las Vegas. This page, clockwise from top left: Janice Marshall and Diane Harder take in the scenic view at Urquhart Castle, Scotland; Bernice Spiry, Angela Rad Minn, Darla Rad Spiry, Jeanine Clowers, Jim Detta and Tom Spiry (left to right, back row to front row) at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; Ken and Bonnie McMillan of Columbia Ridge attend the opening night of Shania Twain’s ‘Still the One’ show at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas; the Trask family, along with Maureen Croft-Steen, and past valley teacher Dave Beaudin with wife Melanie and their children Brooke and Beaudy at Clearwater Beach, Tampa Bay, Florida. To see the winning entry for the 2012 Travel Contest, see page 26.

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DISTRICT OF INVERMERE 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

WINTER OPERATIONS The District of Invermere would like to remind everyone to take extra care while travelling during the winter season. The District of Invermere strives to maintain municipal streets and sidewalks in as safe as possible condition. During the winter season however, Snow & Ice Control services are not intended to eliminate all hazardous conditions on District streets or sidewalks at all times. They are intended to assist vehicles and pedestrians that are properly equipped for winter travelling. It is expected that under normal winter conditions, there will be situations when the immediate demand for Snow & Ice Control services will exceed the available resources. In order to maximize the benefits of operations, Snow & Ice Control staff shall conduct operations according to the priorities determined by emergency requirements and traffic volumes listed in the Snow and Ice Control policy. Snow and Ice Control Operations will be available on a 24 hour a day basis, 7 days a week during the winter season. Residential and commercial driveway entrances and sidewalks are the responsibility of the owner to be cleared of windrowed snow and ice to the degree that the mobility of vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall not be compromised. We remind all residents that it is unlawful to pile, throw or shovel snow onto District roads or rights of ways when clearing snow. Here’s how you can help... • •

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Be a good neighbour. Clear snow and ice from sidewalks as soon as possible after a snowfall to ensure that they are safe for all residents. Lend a hand to those who may not be physically able to shovel. Do not park on the street during a snowstorm or while snow clearing operations are underway. Parked cars make plowing difficult, and sometimes impossible. With your help, winter maintenance crews can plow snow faster and more efficiently and you will reduce the chances of having to dig your car out of a snow drift. Please make sure that your car is parked within your driveway. Please do not let it extend onto the street or sidewalk. Keep children safe - don’t let them play in snow piles, or build snow forts in the snow banks at the side of the road. Snow plows have no place to push the snow except to the curb or shoulder of the road. Sometimes this happens just after you have finished shoveling. We appreciate this can be frustrating; however, we ask for your cooperation in clearing this snow without placing it on the roadway. If you hire a private contractor to clear your driveway, make sure the contractor does not push snow into the traveled portion of the roadway, or fill in sidewalks. Pile snow on the right side of your driveway (when facing the road) if possible when shoveling. This helps reduce the amount of snow created by the snowplow at the end of your driveway. Remove snow from around fire hydrants on or near your property to enable quick access by emergency personnel if the need arises. Do not place your garbage cans on top of snow banks. If possible place them on your driveway near the edge of the road. The District apologizes for any inconveniences caused by snow removaloperations. For further information, please telephone the municipal oﬃce at 250- 342-9281.

The District of Invermere thanks you for your co-operation!

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Veggie vehicle unveiled By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff A local restaurateur is using some culinary creativity to hit the road in 2013. Eric Vanderkruk, owner of Invermere’s A & W has enlisted the services of Cleanline Automotive to convert his 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI station wagon to run primarily on recycled vegetable oil. “I am getting my fuel from my deep fryers because I have an unlimited supply,” Mr. Vanderkruk said. “I thought, ‘I have got all this oil that is just being carted away and I am not getting anything for it. My wife works in Cranbrook, so she is putting on a lot of miles.’ It was a perfect scenario for us to make the conversion.” The new system begins with a heated vegetable oil fuel tank, which sits underneath the spare tire compartment in the trunk of the car and is fed to the engine via a dedicated heated fuel line. “This is a beautifully made tank — it really is a piece of art,” he added. “It fits right into the compartment and the spare tire fits inside it and you can’t even tell it’s sitting there.” Vegetable oil is much thicker than the diesel the car is designed to run off and therefore must remain at a warm temperature to avoid entering a gum-like state. In order for the vehicle to operate properly the engine must be warmed up to 70 C with diePRODUCTIVE PRODUCE — Aaron Van der Kemp displays the sel fuel first, which arrives from the stock tank. trunk tank of the 2005 Jetta TDI that he has spent the past three days Once the Jetta has reached operating converting to run primarily on vegetable oil. temperature, the driver flips a thermostatical Photo by Kristian Rasmussen ly-controlled switch and the car’s engine begins receiving vegetable fuel through a sepaAaron has been working on the Jetta conversion for rate fuel line from the tank in the trunk. In order to reduce the chances of veggie oil gum- close to three days over the holidays and has big hopes ming up the engine after use, the driver must also use for the future of eco-friendly vehicles in the valley. “When I start it up on veggie oil it will be pretty diesel fuel to purge the tank. rewarding,” he added. “If you are looking at a conver“As far as I know there won’t be any harmful emissions,” he said. “We will be using a little bit of diesel to sion, you can get the oil from restaurants with deep fryers. As far as I know they have to pay waste disposal start and shut down the car, but that’s it.” The fuel economy of the eco-friendly Jetta will not fees for the oil anyways.” With an unlimited supply of oil at his disposal albe the only unique feature to the vehicle. “I am told that when it is running it will smell like ready, Eric is currently building his own fueling and what you have been cooking,” Eric said. “It might smell filtering station at home, which will be comprised of a 40 gallon drum and fuel pump. The biggest issue facing like A & W onion rings or A & W Chicken.” Eric’s mechanic, Aaron Van der Kemp of Cleanline reliability is sediment buildup in the oil. Eric’s oil will be Automotive, has a different prediction on what the sig- filtered up to eight times before it fuels his vehicle. Conversions costs range from $1,500 for a simple nature scent of the new veggie-mobile will be. “It won’t smell like diesel exhaust, but it won’t smell setup all the way to $5,000 for an advanced computlike french fries either,” he added. “It will probably smell erized option. “It is something that has interested me for quite like the fryer oil hasn’t been changed for six months because you are burning it, but it won’t be any worse than some time and is just one of those ways to be a little more sensitive to our environment,” Eric added. the diesel that the car is designed to run on.”

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Radium embarks on budget process By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff A focus on economic development and branding is at the heart of Radium Hot Springsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2013 budget, which contemplates operational spending of $2.7 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a financially conservative budget that stays the course while continuing to focus on economic development,â&#x20AC;? said chief financial officer Karen Sharp. As in the past, Radiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget is focused on maintaining a high level of service at the most reasonable cost possible. Budget discussions will get underway in one month from now, but until those discussions begin, no municipal tax rate change will be contemplated. Any ne w tax rates wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be approved until March or April, explained Mrs. Sharp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dollar increase in taxes will depend on several factors; it will depend on the other regulatory organizations as well as the valuation of the home itself and if the village decides on a rate change,â&#x20AC;? she said. The village is expected to complete its official com-

munity plan early this year, which will affect the shape of future budgets in Radium, as well as providing direction to the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s branding effort. Last year, Radium spent $30,000 on branding costs, and will be spending more in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year was the first time weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d raised taxes in close to five years,â&#x20AC;? noted Mayor Dee Conklin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate because we have such a high residential tax base compared to commercial.â&#x20AC;? The re-start of the Canfor mill and planer in late 2012 is unlikely to spur changes to the industrial assessment tax rate, said Mayor Conklin. In 2012, the rate was $25.0368 per thousand dollars of assessed value. According to a 2011 comparison conducted by local government information website CivicInfo, Radiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial tax rate was among the middle of 16 similar sized communities (all of which have less than 1,000 people) in B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canfor realize they have a exceptionally good rate with us,â&#x20AC;? said Conklin, who noted the company has paid its taxes without delay while their properties in Radium

sat dormant over the last three years. Council plans to look into the longevity of its existing infrastructure agreements with the forest products company. While the capital spending plan is far from finalized, just $502,000 is budgeted so far, meaning no major projects are pending for Radium over the coming construction season. The capital work will include road work, sidewalk repair or replacement, building a single workshop for the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public works department, and trail maintenance in Sinclair Creek and the Elk Park Ranch area. A preliminary budget will be available in February, which Radium residents can provide their feedback on by sending email to Mrs. Sharp at karen.sharp@radiumhotsprings.ca , or by calling the village at 250-3476455. Once itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available, the preliminary budget will be advertised and posted on the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.radiumhotsprings.ca . Taxpayers need not worry about the village incurring a deficit, as municipalities in British Columbia are prohibited from budgeting for a surplus or deficit.

Young valley hockey star to feature on reality TV By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A young Invermere hockey player is getting ready to make his television debut on new sporting reality series Hit The Ice. Robert-Tye (RT) Rice, an 18-year-old hockey enthusiast whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spent most of his life on skates, is one of 20 young players featuring in the 13-part series, which begins on Thursday, January 10th. RT and 19 other up-and-coming Aboriginal

hockey players spent two weeks last summer at an intensive training skills camp in Quebec, before a final game in front of scouts from U.S. universities and the Canadian Hockey League. The television show, following the ups and downs of their training, will air on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network over the next three months. RT was selected to take part when show scouts saw him playing in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship in Saskatoon in April 2012. During the intensive two-week camp, the

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Pioneer Classifieds ANNOUNCEMENT

WINDERMERE RESIDENTS PLEASE COME to the Windermere Community Hall January 6th, at noon.

David Wilks, MP, will announce considerable federal support for hall renovations. Come and hear what the WCA has planned.

s obituary s DOBSON, GERTRUDA “TRUDY” HILDE

August 28, 1924 - December 25, 2012 Trudy Dobson of Edmonton passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years. Trudy will be lovingly remembered by her husband Rick of 64 years; son John (Carol); daughter-in-law Sylvia; granddaughter Jennifer (Ryan), great grandsons Tyler and Jared; granddaughter Sarah (Kevin), great granddaughters Calleigh and Lauren. She was predeceased by her son Herb in 2012. No service will be held by the wishes of Trudy. To send condolences visit: www.fostermcgarvey. com . Foster & McGarvey Funeral Home, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton, AB • (780) 428-6666

ALBERT BERNARD COOPER November 13, 1924 - December 28, 2012.

Albert passed away peacefully at Invermere Hospital at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his wife Bunny, brothers Henry & Victor, sisters Elsie & May, and is survived by sister Celia. Albert was one of six children born to Harry and Hilda Cooper in Moberly, B.C. In 1937 the Cooper family moved to Windermere where they farmed until 1954. Albert was a man of many talents and professions, but his greatest love was Guide Outfitting that began when he was sixteen and continued into his late 70s. Albert had a unique and endearing personality, an incredible way with horses, and fantastic knowledge of wildlife. His piercing blue eyes always showed appreciation of a good conversation or story. Always a hardworking outdoorsman, he continued to live at home, Horsethief Ranch on Toby Benches, until the last few days of his life. In 2000, a special dedication was made in Albert’s honour with the unveiling of the large Radium Bighorn bronze statute ‘Heading for Radium‘. Albert, being a very modest man, was deeply moved to receive such recognition in the valley he grew to know so well. Albert will be dearly missed by all his nieces and nephews and by the many people who were fortunate enough to have known him. He was truly a great man who loved life to the fullest. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (closed), and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Cheers to the Secret Santa for goodies and gift left in my doorway. ~ Carly.

Jeers to the customers who don’t tip their servers! Shame on you. It’s a hard job pretending to like you!

Cheers to the man I saw last week at 10th and 13th stop his car to help the elderly lady cross the slippery street.

Cheers to Cliff Koski. Thanks for all your help with our floor. It is much appreciated. ~ The Killer Rollbots.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255. Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m. and dinner as always from 5 9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

thank you Once again, many thanks to everyone for their overwhelming support in donations to Wilmer’s Christmas Eve fireworks. Kootenay Coffee Works for their donation of hot chocolate, everyone for the firewood contribution, Pat Hemmelgarn for canvassing, and Pat and Shawn Murray for overseeing it all. They did a fantastic job as always. Happy New Year everyone!

LOST AND FOUND Found in Windermere: black cat. Provide details to identify/ claim. Tanya: 250 270 9449 or tanyadeleeuw65@gmail.com .

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s In Memoriam s In Memoriam

Margaret Rasmussen

September 2, 1933 - January 1, 2012 You’ve just walked on ahead of me And I’ve got to understand You must release the ones you love And let go of their hand I try and cope the best I can But I’m missing you so much If I could only see you And once more feel your touch Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me Don’t worry, I’ll be fine But now and then I swear I feel Your hand slip into mine. With our deepest love and fond memories (Cherished always and loved forever) Eric, Thora and Reid

Cheers to all of the community members and church members who kindly donated a gift to the Columbia House residents. Christmas was much brighter due to your donations. ~ MF. Jeers to the tree poacher on Toby Hill Road who felled a 40-foot tree, just to top it and leave the rest on the road for others to drive around. Merry Christmas. Cheers to The Artym Gallery for freeing Rusty the Moose. He looks fabulous without the fence! Cheers to Karen at the DOI for her unsolicited act of kindness for a person in need this Christmas. More true Christmas spirit in the valley. With neighbours like Karen, we are privileged to live here. Cheers to Leslie Adams of Norm Macdonald’s office for going all the way and more to help a lady in need this Christmas. Her advice and support made all the difference. Cheers to RCMP Sergeant Marko for his relentless support of community causes. He is truly Santa’s best elf, dyed hair and all. We are fortunate to have him at the helm. Cheers to Tammy, Santa and the other volunteers who provided free pictures with Santa. Hopefully it’s bigger and better next year! Jeers to habanero hot sauce. Why do you hate me when I love you so? Can we still be friends? My chicken will never be the same.

A heartfelt cheer goes out to Anne Futa for her dedication, care and support for our family and community! You will always be part of our success stories ~ Anne. Cheers to Jo in the deli from Sobeys for being a joy to be around. Jeers to the department of highways for the horrible job on maintaining our roads. It’s time to boot the men out from behind the steering wheel and give the job to a woman! They wouldn’t just drive around and show off a load of gravel, they would actually use it! Jeers to employers who wait until the last minute, or not at all, to tell you Christmas is screwed. I hope yours was good. Cheers to all the volunteers and organizers of the First Annual Radium Feastival. The food was amazing, the volunteers were cheery and it felt just like Christmas with friends and family. Thank you! Jeers to the R.C.M.P. How can you gain respect when you act like thugs? Cheers and a huge thank you to the person who shoveled our driveway while we were out of town over Christmas. We really appreciate it, thank you. Jeers to ski race coaches who don’t wear helmets! What kind of a role model is that for those kids? Cheers to Norma and staff at Columbia House for the beautiful home-style Christmas dinner for the residents.

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Cheers to Andrew Watt for his well-written article on Oscar Wilde. Wilde is an constant inspiration of literary acceptance post-mortem, as are most literary geniuses. There’s hope for me yet.

Jeers to the “locals” who choose to drink in establishments in town and have a sense of entitlement, are arrogant, obnoxious, loud, violent, name drop, won’t pay cover for amazing live shows, threaten staff with serious violence, intimidate, won’t pay tabs, bully people, are disrespectful, steal and jeopardize local business by blatantly breaking the law! Call yourself local, but you should be ashamed! Where I was brought up, you earn respect. Staff should not feel scared in their workplace just because you’re “local”.

Cheers to Shawn Murray, The Hemmelgarn family and all of their elves for the best Christmas Eve fireworks display yet!

For lease: newly renovated, beautiful office spaces. Street level. From 250 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft., air-conditioned. Available immediately. Panache Building across from the A&W. Call 250-3425805.

Invermere: brand new 2-bdrm, 1-bath, fully-furnished basement suite with private entrance. 6 appliances, N/P, N/S. $1,100/ month, utilities included. $625 D.D. References required. Available immediately. 250-342-7323.

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shared accommodation

Beautiful, 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment. Must be seen! 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 5 appliances, N/S, N/P. $1,000/month + hydro and utilities. References required. Available immediately. Email panacheinteriors@telus.net or 250342-5805.

A loud Ho-Ho-Ho cheer to all the volunteers who helped make the first ever Radium Feastival a success. Special thanks to Dee Conklin for all her hard work, Ricoh and his team for the awesome food and a big Christmas hug to Sue from the La Cabina Restaurant for donating her restaurant to hold the event. Great food and great company; a good time was had by all. Cheers to Linda from The Dollar Store. You paid it forward by helping my 5-year old daughter purchase Christmas presents. Your kindness and generosity spread the Christmas spirit in our house, and undoubtedly to the rest of your customers that day. You are a true example of the wonderful people that live in our great town. Thank you. Jeers to whoever is responsible for keeping sidewalks clear of ice and snow around the hospital. Trudging about in a wheelchair with little wheels on the front was an ugly chore just to go a block. Jeers to the Mayans. I have an outstanding bar tab from December 20th that I wasn’t expecting to have to pay. Go back to prediction school!

Cheers to Chris & Erin of Kootenay Coffee Works for supplying the hot chocolate for the Christmas Eve fireworks in Wilmer. Thank you! Jeers to the Invermere Deer Protection Society again! You do not speak for most of the residents of Invermere. You are losing more and more credibility by assuming you know what I want! Cheers to the local merchants who made Christmas shopping a positive experience this year, Canadian Tire and Red Apple for going above and beyond with service, and Tim Hortons for the smiles and random cup of kindness. You made us glad we shopped local! Jeers to people who yell at the children who run and scream in the hallways at the Windermere Pointe condos. Double jeers to the parents: being respectful of others is something you need to teach your kids.

for lease

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Prime Shop Space in Industrial Park

Cheers to Rick at OK Tire for helping me with my truck door right before Christmas. Your help is much appreciated. Cheers to Paul from RDEK for coming out to assess our water problem on Christmas Eve day, and again on Boxing Day to do necessary repairs on the water main. Thank you for promptly doing this repair in our emergency situation. You rock! ~ From all the tenants in Williams Manufactured Homes Park in Windermere. Cheers to the wonderful ski patrol at Panorama for your fantastic assistance on Sunday afternoon, and to the two young boys on skis dressed in green who were so eager to help us on Millennium. Cheers to the one guy out of ten people who offered assistance as he skied by. Jeers to the other nine. Jeers to the guy who leaves his Harley Davidson out in snow. You don’t deserve it. Jeers to Cindy Lou and your family too. Jeers to your neighbours for singing with you. Your singing was terrible on last Christmas Day. I did not understand a word you did say. To the people of Whoville, please do stay away! ~ Mr. G.

storage

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE

Various sizes available. Now with climate-controlled units. Call 250-342-3637. STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park: 250-342-3166.

•1,800 sq. ft. of very functional space. • Potential for many different uses. • Available January 1st. $900/month plus utilities, triple net costs and hst. Call Gerry, 250-341-1202.

COMMERCIAL SPACE For lease: 1,200 sq. ft. finished office space. Available immediately. Call Scott at 250-342-5758.

Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, Internet and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325. Invermere: furnished room for rent in Westside Park. Available immediately. Call 250-688-7787. Downtown Invermere by the Lake: groovy 4+ bedroom, 3-bath home, fully furnished. Very healthminded roomies looking for two more to share a cozy cottage. Master bedroom for 1 person, $550. Bunkroom available for 1 person, $450. N/S, N/P. Damage deposit required, utilities included. Phone or text 250-342-5937.

suite for rent CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month. Available immediately. 250-2700729. 2-bdrm, 2-bath near Kinsmen beach. Walk to downtown. Fully furnished, 6 appliances, $1,000/ month includes utilities. N/S, N/P. 250-342-8787. Radium: modern 2-bdrm, lowerlevel suite. W/D, D/W. $850/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790. 2-bdrm (upper floor) deluxe apartment. Available immediately for long-term rental in Canal Flats. Newly renovated, fridge, stove, W/D, perfect for couples or 2 roommates, N/P, N/S. $650/month + utilities + D.D. Call after 6 p.m. 250-342-3345.

Large, renovated 2-bdrm suite close to schools. Large yard, insuite laundry. $650/month + utilities. 18thstrental@gmail.com. Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road. 1-bdrm walkout basement suite. $675/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790. Bright, clean, bachelor suite available immediately. Furnished and fully self-contained with small fridge, stove, full bthrm and laundry. Private entrance. On Panorama bus route and walking distance to town. $450/month. Call 250-342-1597.

RADIUM

2 bedroom + den, 2 bathroom Sable Ridge Condo. Furnished and equipped. $1,000 + utilities.

FAIRMONT

Beautiful executive home. Spectacular views and creek in back yard. $1,500 + utilities.

WINDERMERE

1 bedroom + den Akiskinook Resort Condo. Seasonal rental, furnished and equipped. $750 includes utilities.

INVERMERE

3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Westside Park family home, close to schools. $1,300 + utilities. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom townhouse, Blackforest Village. $895 + utilities. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom duplex, Blackforest Heights. $1,000 + utilities.

SEASONAL

Fully furnished and equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condos in Lake Windermere Pointe and Heron Point from $1,250 inclusive.

www.gdpm.ca or call Ben Green at 250-688-0362 for more info.

Invermere: 3-bdrm house close to hospital and downtown. Quiet location suitable for families. Available immediately until May 2013. $1,200/month. 250-3423790.

Invermere: furnished bachelor suite for rent. Close to downtown. Quiet, responsible tenant. $550/month, everything included. 250-3421690.

Invermere: 4-bdrm, 2-bath newer home. Very clean and bright. W/D, dishwasher. 1,500 sq. ft. Big yard, very close to schools. Pets negotiable. $1,200 month, utilities not included. Available January 1st. 250-342-1063.

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condo for rent

Townhouse for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 250-341-1182.

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5bath condo with in-suite laundry. 1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca . Serious inquiries only.

Windermere: 1-bdrm house. Cozy and clean, $750/month + utilities. 250-342-3790. Windermere: newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath with garage on 11 acres. $1,000/month. Mark, 403-5190252.

Radium: Pinewood condo available immediately. 2-bdrm, 2 full bath, fireplace, underground parking. N/P, N/S. $900/month includes utilities. 403-690-3166.

Radium: 3-bdrm, spacious house. N/P, N/S. $850/month + utilities. Available immediately. For more info call 250-347-9915.

2-bdrm condo near Sobeys. N/S, N/P, with washer and dryer. Quiet folks only need apply. $700/month. 250-342-6255.

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condo for sale

misc. for sale

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Large 1-brdm, fully furnished on golf course in Radium. Very quiet and private. $775/month, includes heat, hydro, cable, Internet. N/S. Phone 250-427-4997.

Ski to your door, fully furnished 1-bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, BC, $115,000 firm. Call 250-3426858 after 6 p.m.

Moving sale. Bedroom suite: bed frame, dresser, armoire, 2 side tables: $300. Sklar Peppler sofa and loveseat: $250. Tile coffee table: $50. Desk: $150. 2 single beds and frame with box spring mattress and metal frame: $150/single or $250/ pair. 250-341-1454.

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Home Building and Renos

Guitar lessons. Available most evenings and weekends. Call Emily at 250-409-4104.

Pinewood: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, unfurnished in Radium. AC, W/D and underground parking. N/S, N/P. $800/month, includes utilities. Available immediately. 403-2853417.

homes for sale

misc. for sale Hay and greenfeed, round bales. $30 - $80/bale depending on quality. Elkhorn Ranch, 250-3420617. Local, free-range, natural, gourmet Berkshire pork for sale. Government inspected. Cut, wrapped and ready for your freezer. Hams, roasts, sausages, bacon and more! Call 250-347-6868.

Manufactured mobile home situated at #2 Green Acres Mobile Home Park. 8628 Eacrett Road, Radium. 250342-6007 for details.

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

Kim Collens

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kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week MEXICAN BRUNCH BAKE

3 cups frozen Hash Browns 1 cup frozen/canned Corn 1 can Black Beans, rinsed 1 Red Pepper, finely chopped 1 small Onion, finely chopped 2½ cups Habanero Heat Shredded Cheese

8 Eggs 1 ¼ cups Milk 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper ¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped

Combine first 5 ingredients in 9 x 13 inch greased baking dish; top with cheese. Whisk remaining ingredients until blended; pour over hash brown mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Heat oven to 350 degrees and bake casserole, uncovered, 55 – 60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes; serve with salsa. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week

firewood Fir firewood, split and delivered $200/cord. 250-342-5413.

vehicles for sale 2004 Cavalier. 2-door, black, 5-speed. 185,000 kms, alloy rims, winter tires, 2 extra rims with tires. Great commuter, 40+ MPG. $3,500 O.B.O. 250-341-8578. 2008 Mazda B4000 truck with 4x4. Low mileage, only 43,000 kms. Automatic, 6-cylinder, loaded. $13,900. 250-341-5971.

fitness

BIKINI BOOTCAMP STARTS JANUARY 8th GET BEACH READY FOR SPRING BREAK! 30 minutes of bodyweight resistance training to tone, 15 Minutes of HIIT to burn calories & boost metabolism. All fitness levels welcome Tuesday & Thursday at 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Only $129 for 8 weeks Must pre-register (12 people, max) www.fitness4life.tv. Hayley: 250-688-0024 Kate: 250-688-0221.

Personal Training in your home. No equipment required. FREE fitness assessments and consults. www.fitness4life.tv Hayley: 250-688-0024 Kate: 250-688-0221 Small Group Fitness also available.

ZUMBA FITNESS

TRY A NEW EXERCISE REGIME FOR THE NEW YEAR! ZUMBA TONING! Enjoy a great cardio and toning workout with a Latin flavour. Classes start Monday, January 7th, 2013 and continue through to June! All classes start at 5:30 p.m. at J.A. Laird School gymnasium, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. Enjoy unlimited classes for only $50/ month or $10 drop-in. For more information or class times, please contact Julie Parent at 250-3415474. Email her at japarent@telus. net. Web site: www.julieparent. zumba.com or check her out on Facebook at Zumba Fitness – Julie Parent.

services CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING

Most experienced. Best price, period! Gift Certificates Available 250-342-5102

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Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net . Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net . Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089. Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089. Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . Buy a Gift Certificate & Receive 20% Off “Amazing service! I shopped around and it was the best price. Shannon selected the perfect product and I love my new blinds. Thank you Shannon!“ ~ Leslie Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 Expires December 21. Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time

Have you purchased a Mac computer and need a tutor to learn the basics? Making the move to a Mac can be an intimidating experience. I will show you the basics and show you how to get more value from your system. Basic tutoring session, $30/hour. Call Emily at 250-409-4104.

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Have Fun and Earn Extra Income. What’s better than extra money? FREE JEWELLERY! As a Silpada representative selling sterling silver jewellery, you can earn 30% commission on your sales, expensepaid trips and free jewellery. Why not get paid to party for a living? Call 341-5956 and start your jewellery business now.

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PERMANENT, PART-TIME RETAIL POSITION AVAILABLE Starting the beginning of February

• Chinese exercises to promote healing, fitness and anti-aging • Practices of moving meditation to promote good health and well-being. • Classes are ongoing and beginners are welcome. • Ask about the new year schedule and register.

We are looking for a person who has fantastic communication skills, is self-motivated and has good computer skills. Please drop off your resume in person at the gallery or email to info@effusionartgallery.com. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

For more information please contact: Betty Newton 250-342-6343 or newtonhome@shaw.ca

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Winter driving myths, busted UNDER THE HOOD

By Steph Van de Kemp

Here in the Great White North, the roads are curvy, the wildlife plentiful and the mountains… mountainous. Some of us look pretty tough, armed with our Thule racks and chunky tires, ready to battle winter. All those sporty-chic upgrades are great, but being equipped with the right information is key. Let’s bust a few common winter driving myths, so you can be tough, smart and safe.

Myth #1: Winter tires are a waste of money Goodyear introduced the first tire labeled “allseason” in 1977. The idea was great: no more hassle of seasonal tire changeover. True, all-season tires are fine in warmer months. Unfortunately, they perform poorly in winter conditions. All-season tires are much like all-terrain skis. A set of all around skis will get you by, but you lack buoyancy in powder and performance on hard pack. Your decision to settle for one set of skis might be the difference between

mediocre and epic. There are two main factors that set winter tires apart. First, the rubber compound in winter tires is designed to stay soft in cold temperatures, allowing the tire to grip the road. With all-season tires, the rubber becomes hard when cold, sacrificing traction. Secondly, the tread design of a winter tire is designed with little grooves called “sipes”, which enable the tire to flex and essentially squeeze against the road’s surface, improving grip. Here’s a little secret: having two sets of tires is not double the expense. You end up with twice the number of tires, but purchase new ones half as often. Myth #2: Idling is the best way to warm my engine Until the late 1980s, fuel delivery was regulated by a carburetor, which required a warm-up period before driving. Today, cars are fuel-injected. When your car is cold, the computer tells injectors to send more fuel into the engine. Technically, it’s not about warming up the vehicle, it’s about getting the oil circulating (which takes about 30 seconds). Your car “warms up” faster if you just drive it! Plus, long warm-ups waste fuel and generate unnecessary emissions. For really cold days, consider installing a block heater, which warms up the coolant and engine block. Studies show that the use of a block heater at -20 C can improve fuel economy by up to 10 per cent.

Myth #3: I can stop quicker with ABS brakes This is a dangerous misconception. Typically, a sliding situation occurs on gravel, slush, ice or snow (do we drive on anything else around here?). In these conditions, drivers should actually plan for a longer stopping distance with the anti-lock braking system (ABS) than with conventional brakes. With ABS, the wheels continue to rotate as opposed to locking up, so stopping will take longer. When you hit the brakes and the computer recognizes the vehicle is sliding, ABS kicks in and rapidly pulses the brakes on and off. The pulses are much faster than the rate at which you could physically push and release the pedal, and they prevent the wheels from locking up. This means the driver can maintain steering control and hopefully avoid a collision. If your ABS light is on, it is likely an indication that the system has been deactivated due to a malfunction. This does not mean your brakes have failed, it simply means you have no ABS. In this case, visit your friendly, licensed technician as soon as possible to have the issue diagnosed. Stephanie and Aaron Van de Kemp are co-owners of Invermere’s Cleanline Automotive, an earth-friendly, full-service auto maintenance and repair service.

Contest winners announced By Pioneer Staff

Christmas comrades Recent sales of Christmas ornaments from the Effusion Art Gallery resulted in $2,700 being raised for the Invermere Family Resource Centre. Pictured, left to right: Pat Cope, Invermere Family Resource Centre’s executive director, and Daryl DaCosta, from Effusion Art Gallery, pose in front of a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments created by artists at the gallery. Photo by Greg Amos

The winners of the annual Pioneer on the Road Travel Photo Contest for 2012 have been selected and the victorious duo can now be revealed as Lyle and Dianne Wilson, from Invermere. The active duo, owners and operators of Nipika Mountain Resort, snapped their winning photograph while on holiday in the remote Burren National Park in Ireland toward the end of April 2012. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were in Ire-

land to take a horse riding trek across beautiful County Clare. The pair win two tickets to a Calgary Flames game, plus one night’s accommodation in Calgary, courtesy of Invermere Travel World. It was a bumper year for entries to the travel contest, with almost 175 individuals and groups submitting their snaps. To enter the 2013 contest, take a photo with The Pioneer while on your travels and email your photos to info@ cv-pioneer.com or drop by our office to have your image scanned.

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FAITH

Starting afresh By Pastor Wayne Frater Radium Christian Fellowship Church Here we are at another New Year. 2012 is gone, and 2013 is only a few days old. I believe God wants to do something fresh in our lives. “But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland,” Isaiah 43:18-19, New Living Translation. I know we have all made mistakes in the past, but I believe that the Lord is telling us here, that He would like to do something new and fresh. God loves us and is willing to deliver us from all our past mistakes. No matter what wrong choices we have made He will forgive us if we ask Him to, and He wants us to move forward. He wants to give us a fresh start, what better time than the beginning of a new year to decide to give God a chance, to work change in our lives? I believe that He

wants to, He is simply waiting for us to ask Him to do it. Let’s make 2013 the year that we have a fresh start in life. In Isaiah 43:18, God is telling us to put behind us all the mistakes of the past, and in verse 19, He is telling us that He wants to do something new — in fact it says that he has already begun. He is telling us that He will make a way, through Jesus. Jesus is the author of eternal salvation, the light of the morning, the restorer of our soul, the dayspring from on high, the strength to the poor, the great physician, the finisher of our faith, the lifter of our head, the word of life, the bread of life, and the gift of God. For Jesus is our fresh start. For Jesus is the way in the wilderness. For Jesus is the river in our dry desert place. This is our moment: this is our season. Do you want this fresh start in your life? It is really quite simple. Get your life right with Jesus: get in His presence, confess your sin, and accept His forgiveness. God has already begun this fresh start; all we have to do is accept it. “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. “For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved,” Romans 10:9-10, New Living Translation.

Valley Churches

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, January 6th, 10:30 a.m. Worship and Life Instruction “I am: The Light of the world,” Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S.” Church provided for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 2 to Grade 5 during the morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 9 a.m. Worship at All Saint’s Edgewater 9:30 a.m. God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service • Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

Valiant volunteers make holiday season brighter The Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley’s 17th annual hamper drive distributed 259 hampers to families and individuals, helping an estimated 800 people to have a nice Christmas dinner. More than 30 volunteers helped to finalize and distribute the care packages, which include food and modest gifts for children. Pictured, top: the volunteer crew take a well-earned breather after three days of packing hampers at the Invermere Community Hall. Photo by Kate Irwin

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

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