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The Upper

November 18, 2004

Columbia

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

Contents News

2

Perspective

4

Youth

6

Sports

12

Business

14

Churches

15

Action at the Arena pg. 13

Light-Up

2 Meet Bob

11 Whiplash

14

Brody Nelson of Invermere, after a hard fought game on the weekend.

Photo by Lisa Ede

2 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

VALLEY

November 18, 2004

Town needs more parks, MLA told

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Invermere town council made a passionate plea to MLA Wendy McMahon Monday to preserve Lot 4616 as parkland.

Preserving the last piece of public lakeview property in town limits was just one of the town’s economic priorities presented to the province in a special meeting, but it sparked the most discussion.

Councillor Brian McLaughlin led the way by appealing to the province for assistance.

“We are land-locked, surrounded by private land. How can the province help us to maintain the character of our community?”

Mayor Mark Shmigelsky pointed out that Invermere has only 0.5 percent parkland, compared with Fernie at 10 percent.

And there’s no room to grow. Mr. Shmigelsky referred to the Hofert property, 3200 acres of privately-held land that borders the town to the west and the south.

“People don’t realize that this is not public property. On any given day you can see a dozen people walking dogs or biking along the trail beside Toby Creek. Even the Sea-to-Ski Summit race takes place there.

“I can’t express enough the importance of public land within town boundaries.”

Councillor Bob Campsall then took his turn. “If you look at the map you will see huge private holdings extending all the way back to the foot of the mountain past the Zehnder ranch,” he said.

“Even on the other side of the lake there is not one bit of public land left except Windermere Beach. It is critical to obtain Lot 4616.”

Councillor Gerry Taft made an economic argument for preserving the property as parkland. “This area relies

almost exclusively on tourism and recreation. If we fill everything up with houses, we’ll have nothing left to offer,” he said.

Councillor McLaughlin concluded the discussion by telling the MLA that the town does not need assistance in attracting more real estate development. “They are coming and they will come,” he said.

Mrs. McMahon attended the meeting with Jack Bennetto of the provincial Ministry of Transportation in Cranbrook, and Diana Brooks, representing the provincial Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development. She did not make any promises but told council they had done a good job of presenting their views.

The remaining items on the council’s bid for provincial assistance were as follows: • A portion of Crown land in Athalmer, where the town would like to build a Wetlands Interpretive Centre with the First Nations and the province.

• Reduction of the Provincial Sales Tax in this area.

• Purchase of the Government Agent’s Building.

• A boat launch at James Chabot Provincial Park, so people will stop launching their boats in the wetlands area near the bridge.

• Broadband Internet Service. The town has been asked to contribute financially, yet it won’t be available in town for another five to seven years.

• New signs at entrance points to Invermere, referring to the 2010 Olympic Games.

• A new train station, to encourage railway tours to stop here.

• A new conference centre, in partnership with private industry and the province.

• More provincial workshops and seminars in town.

• Provincial government services kept within town limits.

Kick up your feet!

Lights a little brighter The town of Invermere has new Christmas street decorations. “The old ones lasted 28 years, and we got them used from Kimberly,” said JoAnne Willox, the unofficial Christmas representative on town council. “I think we got our money’s worth.”

The town was forced to give up the old lights for safety reasons because they were short-circuiting.

The town’s lights will be turned on at 6:30 p.m. Friday for Light-Up Night, when residents as usual gather around the Russian olive in Cenotaph Park.

If children want free glow sticks, they should arrive by 6:15 p.m.

After Santa arrives in the Fire Truck, he will adjourn to the lobby of the Best Western Invermere Inn where he will be glad to visit with children.

Downtown merchants will be open for business until 9 p.m.

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NEWS

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 3

RCMP need help in drug battle

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The RCMP is appealing to the community to help them in the battle against illegal drugs.

“We are asking anyone who has information to come forward and talk to us,” said Corporal Dale Morgan, acting head of the Invermere detachment.

“Everyone assumes we are the first to know, when often we are the last,” he says.

“Even if we do hear gossip or rumours, we must have information of a quality that is high enough to request a search warrant before we can enter private property.”

In order to get a warrant, the police must have first-hand evidence of a drug trafficking sale or a grow operation.

First-hand means the witness must have seen the evidence with his own eyes, or heard the evidence with

his own ears.

Although the police need firstThe RCMP then takes the infor- hand information to obtain a warrant, mation, together with the circum- he said even second-hand information stances, and sends it to a judge or is welcome because it helps increase justice of the peace somewhere in the police awareness. province, requesting a warrant to enHe said people don’t talk because ter the premises. there is a certain amount of fear and Sometimes the request is refused, intimidation. “People are afraid of behe says, because the ing labelled a rat or a judge does not think fink,” he said. the information is The person can sufficient. be assured of ano“We can go back nymity if they use the and forth with the Crimestoppers hotjudge a few times and - Corporal Dale Morgan line because they do we might be successnot have to give their ful, but by then time has run out and name. Or they can become a police there is nothing to find,” he says. informant whose name is never reThe rules for searching a person or leased. “It works very well all over the a vehicle are also extremely stringent, province,” he said. he said, and can be performed only if But he said there is too much there is good evidence of wrongdo- tolerance of drug use because people ing. don’t want to get involved.

“It boils down to pride in our Another problem is that the person with first hand information is probably community,” he said. “Don’t sit back and accept it. Stand up and get insomeone who is using drugs, he says.

“Take some responsibility for your town.”

Police sergeant named Sergeant Neil Cross, 37, has been named head of the local Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment.

He will take up his new position in January.

Born and raised in Regina, Sergeant Cross married his wife Shannon after completing his training and the couple spent the next 11 years in Dawson Creek, B.C. Sergeant Cross was then transferred to Salmo where he has been for the past 2.5 years. The couple has two children: Dylan, 11; and Rachel, 8.

He told The Pioneer in an interview that he is looking forward to the challenges of administering a the

larger detachment, in a community that routinely sees an influx of people during peak seasons.

He has not identified any particular goals yet, but he said the RCMP relies on the public to inform them as to the policing priorities.

“If it is drugs, for example, then we will target drugs. That’s an important issue because drug money ultimately goes towards funding organized crime, and drug abuse leads to a deteriorating community.”

Sergeant Cross enjoys skiing, quadding, snowmobiling and dirt biking. He also belongs to the Salmo Lions Club.

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volved, take some responsibility for your town.”

He said the RCMP is taking steps to protect youth from drug use through the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program.

A trained instructor visited Canal Flats, Edgewater and Invermere schools once a week for 10 weeks to teach kids about peer pressure and alternatives to drinking and drugs. With the trained instructors, the RCMP hopes to hit every elementary school in the valley in the new years.

“Then all we can do is hope that the message is being reinforced at home,” he said.

Meanwhile, MLA Wendy McMahon said she supports the efforts of the RCMP and she is considering a round-table discussion about drugs in the community.

“I want to hear from the public,” she said.

If you are interested, please call her Invermere office at 342-2700.

4 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

November 18, 2004

PIONEER PERSPECTIVE I’d rather walk than take the elevator

By Bob Ede The difference between a fear and a debilitating phobia is that you can live with fear. A phobia, on the other hand, dictates how you live your life.

So with this definition in mind, I suppose my fear of elevators is precisely that, a fear.

When I’m in a city and staying at a hotel, I will ask for a room on the seventh floor or below so I can take the stairs. I find that the fourth floor is ideal, just a nice workout, and I can reach this level as fast as my kids who take the elevator.

My children love the elevator. A few years ago we went to Calgary and stayed at a motel with just two floors and only stairs. The kids felt cheated.

Since then, if we plan a trip to stay somewhere, they insist, it must have an elevator.

I remember staying at a really nice hotel. Fountain out front, fancy restaurant, bar and about twenty-one floors. I checked in and although they were near capacity, I was lucky enough to get a room on the sixth level. The elevator was “down the hall to the left.” I went down the hall but kept going until I came to the door marked “STAIRS.” You can imagine my discontent when I found the door locked. A hotel employee seeing me despondently shimmying the door handle explained that the stairway doors only open in an emergency. This did not sound favourable for a few reasons. But I knew my fear didn’t constitute an emergency, so I went back down the hall and waited until the elevator was empty and made the six-story trip.

So, it was with mixed emotions when I read about the space elevator

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on the internet. The space elevator is an idea being studied by The Institute for Scientific Research and Nasa, in the United States. Presumably, a compartment would travel almost 100,000 kilometers into space along a strong ribbon made of something called nanatubes.

If it sounds like I’m making this up, think again. The article stated the technology to build such a contraption is already upon us, and that it would be cheaper than many other space projects. United States President Bush has said that he wants to recommit his country to space travel.

That the technology is already available is promising, but could also be the reason it is never built. Space exploration is about discovering new science, and discovering new science is done, many times, for elusive reasons. The Soviet Union and the United States had a race during the 1960’s to put a man on the moon. Was the race about space exploration or was it about developing powerful rockets, that could be used to deliver nuclear bombs to the other side of the world?

It is many people’s dream, including my own, to travel into space and look down at our beautiful planet.

Such a device, as the space elevator may make space tourism a reality.

The thought of this being feasible for mankind is wonderful . . . But, on second thought . . . standing there, trying not to look at the other elevator occupants, while some guy talks too loud on a cell phone and an orchestral version of “Hey Jude,” plays over and over again, and the guy who made you hold the door while he got on wants to get off at the stratosphere, and that woman’s perfume . . . Well, maybe I’ll wait until they build the stairs!

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: What is in a word? Where is the line that separates the meaning of the noun ‘opinion’ from the adjective ‘opinionated’? When does a half cup full of tolerance for ‘conscientious objectors’ turns into a half-empty cup of distain for ‘draft resisters’? What I do know is that the opinion piece on draft resisters in last week’s Pioneer crossed that line for me.

I would like to ask the writer of that piece why she felt it was necessary for her to belittle one group to try and make her point about war veterans.

How did she conclude that the estimated 50,000 to 100,000 Americans that left during the Viet Nam war were ‘young kids . . . too frightened to fight . . .’ or that they just got carried away in that ‘anti-war craze’?

Why was it necessary for the author to assume that because I may want to show some respect for a segment of society (conscientious objectors) that I believe contributed immensely to our society, that somehow I am now disabusing all those who may have taken a different point of view? By saying that I believe conscientious objectors have a valid place in society does not mean I am saying those who were not conscientious objectors were fools.

I am of the era that she is talking about. My family and I spent a lot of time in northern New York State where we had many family friends. I turned 18 in 1967 and had I been an American I would have been drafted and sent to an unjust war. The war was unjust and the methods used by the draft boards were unjust. Why is it that I and my friends would have gone to war and not our contemporary George Bush Junior? Because George Bush Senior had enough money and power to keep the future president of the United States from being sent to Viet Nam. Meanwhile, neither my family nor our friends had the money or the connections needed to enter into American universities to get a deferral. Most of my friends passed the draft board exam. Some came to Canada, some went to war, some came back in body bags, some came back to simply die in industrial accidents. Though you may not be from that particular era, it isn’t hard to look at the history to find that young men drafted and sent to Viet Nam had a disproportionate representation of blacks and poor whites.

I am sometimes flabbergasted by a society that objects to a monument for conscientious objectors, but seems to embrace the erecting of a bronze Sasquatch carrying a case of Kokanee Beer.

Brian Mc Laughlin, Invermere Dear Editor: I enjoy reading your paper and usually find at least one article in each issue that I thoroughly enjoy. The October 28th issue was the best overall for my enjoyment. The articles about Pynelogs, Lady Bruce, Children’s Writer, Nancy Tegart and writing for Reader’s Digest were extremely interesting and informative. My favorite article was about Sandra Kelly, as I have been reading Harlequin and Silhouette romances for 35 plus years. I have approximately 10,000 books in my collection with three books autographed by their authors. Please continue the great articles as someone will always enjoy them and I will continue to forward articles from this great paper to my friends and family for their entertainment.

Norma Hastewell, Invermere Dear Editor: I would like to tell you how much your newspaper is appreciated.

The article about Jessie Lockhart on October 14th was great, and so was the message from Bob Pearce. Thanks to the advertisers who are supporting the publication of The Pioneer.

Ray Crook, Invermere

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 5

November 18, 2004

Christmas is coming Invermere Fire-Rescue safety tips for Christmas lighting

Invermere Fire-Rescue responded to one chimney fire on November 8. Four members attended a live burn with our mutual aid partners, Windermere Fire Department, on November 7.

Danny MacKenzie, Norm Gagatek and Shawn Verge became five-year members this year. The group now has 26 trained volunteers.

Now that Christmas is approaching, Invermere Fire-Rescue wants to advise: • Test all your smoke alarms THIS WEEK. • Use only Christmas lights that have been tested and labelled for outdoor use.

• Turn off the power before working on outdoor wiring.

• Keep electrical connctions off the ground and clear of metal objects.

• Use insulated tape, not metal nails or tacks, to hold outdoor lights in place.

• Don’t tape the cords either over, under or along metal eaves troughs.

• Run cords above ground, away from puddles and snow.

• Tape all plug connctions with plastic electrical tape to make them watertight.

• To prevent moisture from getting into the bulbs, they should face the ground.

• When using spotlights or floodlights, make sure they are for outdoors.

Be an angel and help the Christmas Bureau

Family Resource Centre donation can provide emotional support This Christmas, you can help change someone’s life.

Pat Cope, Executive Director of the Family Resource Centre, says a $30 donation will buy an hour of counselling for a child, an individual or a family in need of emotional support.

The local resource centre is assisted but not fully funded by the provincial government. For example, the Men Alive program, offering personal counselling for men dealing with grief, anger and healthy relationships with their families, does not receive provincial support.

Many other programs offered by the resource centre’s 16 staff members receive some funding, but the centre also relies heavily on donations.

“It costs about $75 an hour to have your car fixed,” says Mrs. Cope. “For the same amount of money you can contribute more than two hours of support for a person in emotional crisis. That can make a difference in someone’s life.”

This Christmas, please don’t forget the people in our community who are having a difficult time coping with grief, going through a divorce or recovering from an abusive relationship.

Consider making your own donation, or make a donation in someone else’s name as a Christmas gift. A tax-deductible receipt will be issued.

Here are a few of the ways your donation will be used: • Marriage counselling, to help a couple resolve conflicts • Individual counselling for people who are depressed or suicidal • Teach parenting skills to young mothers with new babies • Provide an advocate for someone who can’t afford a divorce lawyer • Help poor families find jobs and housing in the community • Provide emotional support to victims of crime or traffic accidents • Provide therapy to children who have been abused • Provide a 24-hour safe home for women and children fleeing from violence • Mediate conflicts between teenagers and parents • Provide educational toys for young children through the Tadpole Toy Library • Offer cooking sessions for parents and kids through Gloria’s Family Kitchen • Teach life skills such as budgeting and career choices • Provide bulk groceries through the Good Food Co-op • Offer a resource library of books, audios and videos.

The Angel Gift Tree, to be put up and decorated in Stober’s Department Store, allows you to buy a gift for someone who might not receive one.

Gift cards with the gender, age and gift request of someone in our community are tied to the branches of the tree.

You may choose a gift card you would like to sponsor and take it to the cashier, who will record your name. Buy a gift as close as possible to the suggestion on the gift card, for a price ranging from $20 to $25.

Wrap your gift, put your gift tag on the parcel and return it to the cashier.

The angel gift tree is sponsored by the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau.

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6 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

Noveber 18, 2004

YOUTH KIDS SPEAK

What do you like about being on a hockey team?

“Passing the puck and being a goalie.”

Stephen Bagan J A Laird

“You get to play games, learn how to skate and scoring goals.”

Aidan Knuckey Eileen Madson

“Playing on the ice and having a good time.”

Alanna Westergaard J A Laird

“Scoring goals and being a goalie.”

Alex Matheson J A Laird

Wanted: high school dress code

By Kelsie Ede With fashion quickly evolving, so is the way students are dressing at DTSS. It has become abundantly noticeable that the dress code at the school needs to change. Many students and teachers at DTSS are becoming offended by outfits worn by various students and others are complaining of being distracted by these wardrobes. The obvious need for a new dress code is seen by most but what changes are needed?

The dress code that is currently written in the DTSS agenda book includes an explanation of what is expected of the students, the main point being that every student should come to school dressed in neat attire. Although the dress code may be laid out quite simply for the students, the code is seen as fairly outdated. For instance, in the dress code it states,”...ragged cut-off jeans or short shorts... are not permissible.” I certainly can’t remember the last time I saw someone wearing cut-off jeans to school since the 90’s. Another change that needs to be made is where it states, “school clothing should reflect a business-like appearance.” It is highly unlikely any students at David Thompson is going to come to

school dressed as if they were going to work.

There are also many things that should be added to the dress code if the school wants to eliminate many of the distractions and complaints caused by many of the students’ attire. Many students and teachers agree that it would be reasonable to include a rule stating that revealing clothing should not be worn by students, this including low-cut shirts and low-rise jeans. A new rule such as this would eliminate many of the distractions people are having to deal with and would also get rid of many people feeling offended by selective outfits of the students.

Another possible change to the dress code that many feel is necessary is that students should not be allowed to have their undergarments exposed. At DTSS now, it is very common to see students with their underwear hanging out of their clothes, girls and boys included. It has become an obvious distraction and many students are offended by this.

The greatest challenge in changing the dress code is not going to be creating it, but rather enforcing it. Currently, the dress code is rarely enforced and many students do not follow it. Many students feel that it is their right to wear whatever they wish.

Since there is no evidence that shows the way students dress directly affects the way they learn, many students agrue that they should be allowed to dress however they please. Also, in enforcing a new dress code reasonable punishments will have to be instituted and followed through with, which may be a large challenge.

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Playing house A Ginger House Building Workshop will be held at Quality Bakery in Invermere for children ages six to 12.

Four separate one-hour workshops will be held: 10 a.m. on November 27, November 27, December 4 and December 11 at 2 pm.

The workshop will be taught by Quality Inn bakers Becky Gilhula, Adam McLaughlin and Sabina Anderson.

The cost of each workshop is $10, including all supplies and refreshments for the kids.

At the end of the session, the children will have a completed gingerbread house to take home.

Please register at Quality Bakery soon as the workshops are expected to be popular.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 7

November 18, 2004

Local Cadet corps growing

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff There’s a new activity for kids in the valley – one that takes them camping, teaches them leadership skills and lets them wear a snappy individually-fitted dark green uniform.

And it’s all free, paid for by the federal government – everything from uniforms and food to transportation and camping supplies.

The new Army Cadet Corps is catching on with young teens, attracting about one new member every week.

“I started with three kids at the beginning of September and now I’m up to 12,” says Cadet Corps Instructor Rick Dendy of Edgewater.

“I’ve got kids who are counting the days until their 12th birthdays so they can join.”

It’s a trend that’s growing right across Canada.

According to a recent issue of The National Post, seven new units started this year and enrollment across Canada stands at 55,000.

Mr. Dendy got involved when he started driving his daughter all the way to Cranbrook once a week to let her attend the corps there. “I realized what a great thing it was for the kids,” he said.

A Parks Canada mechanic, Mr. Dendy spent about six months going through the necessary steps to become an instructor – first he had to join the Canadian Forces as a reserve officer, complete with medical and interview. Then he took special training as a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer, followed by more courses in bushcraft, human rights and marksmanship.

Debbie Fenton said since her 12-year-old son Ian joined the Cadets, she can see an improvement in his self-esteem. “When they put on that uniform, they stand a little straighter and there’s a gleam in their eyes,” she said.

Her ten-year-old son Ward wants to join as soon as he’s old enough.

Ms. Fenton said the cadets provides credit towards high school graduation, and will also fund a portion of a university degree.

The cadet corps is open for young people aged 12 to 18. So far it’s the 12-to 14-year-olds who are most interested, said Mr. Dendy, about evenly split between boys and girls.

For more information, call him at 347-9508 nights, or 347-6630 days, or you may drop in to the Invermere Community Centre any Tuesday between 7 and 9 p.m. to see what it’s all about.

Ceremony held at J. A. Laird Remembrance Day ceremonies were held November 10th at local schools.

Here music teacher Bruce Childs and Mariah Konchak play for the large crowd at J.A. Laird. They were accompanied by the lovely singing voices of the students.

Special guest speakers included Malcolm Hughes and RCMP Corporal Dale Morgan.

The ceremony was coordinated by student teacher Mark Matsalla, who did an incredible dramatic piece with a large number of students, all of whom are involved in the drama club.

Cadets Jessie Porter of Invermere, left, and Matt Smith of Fairmont Hot Springs paraded on Remembrance Day with the local cadet corps.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Old High School being demolished

The old high school building across from IGA is slated for demolition.

The building will be torn down, except for the day care centre at the east end of the building.

School District No. 6 and the town of Invermere will split the costs of the demolition 50-50. The cost of the demolition will be $206,400 plus GST. The town will be on the hook for $103,000 for their half, plus about $20,000 for finishing off the part of the building that will remain standing.

The reason the cost is so high is because the building contains asbestos and special precautions must be taken to contain the asbestos.

The contractor is Tri City Contracting of Vernon.

The building will be demolished by the end of the year.

Permission given to street vendor

A downtown street vendor has received permission from council to operate his kiosk for the next three years.

Gordon Fraser, who sells items he purchases in southeast Asia directly in front of the Bank of Montreal, asked that council give him a commitment for sidewalk occupancy on that spot for the three years so that he won’t have to plan his business on a year-to-year basis.

“The sidewalk vendors are adding some life and sparkle to the downtown area,” said Councillor Bob Campsall.

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November 18, 2004

Columbia Basin Trust provide grants

The Columbia Basin Trust provided $3.86 million in grants to projects and services in the Columbia Basin during the 2003-2004 year. Among the grant recipients are the following: $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $8,000 $5,851 $5,000 $5,000 $4,000 $2,750 $2,740 $2,500 $1,750 $1,268 $1,250 $1,250 $500 $500

Columbia Valley Arts Council, for the restoration of Pynelogs Osprey Communications, for “Bighorn in Our Backyard” Project Columbia River Greenways Alliance Columbia River Greenways Alliance, for Interpretive Tour Columbia Lake Band, for Akisqnuk Rediscovery Camp Columbia Lake Band, for Social Cultural Facilities Erin Love of Invermere, Youth Community Service Award Brisco Community Hall heating system Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival Windermere Valley Youth Centre Society, The Summit Café Canal Flats First Aid Association, for First Response Unit and Shelter Judy Smith, Lake Windermere Players Canal Flats Park Upgrades Land Conservancy of B.C., Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens Columbia Valley Arts Council, Performing Arts Committee Travel Fairmont Volunteer Fire Protection Society, for Air Chisel Invermere Family Resource Centre, for Good Food Cooperative Kurt Reichel, Root of the River CD David Thompson Secondary School, Student Leadership Conference Columbia Lake Treaty Council, Aboriginal Workshop

Russell Krasnuik appointed chairman

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Russell Krasnuik is the chairman of the new Conrad Kain Committee, organized by the Windermere Valley Historical Society.

The committee will examine ways to honour this valley pioneer and mountain guide before 2009, the 100th anniversary of his arrival in Canada.

If you would like to join the committee or have an idea to contribute, please contact Mr. Krasnuik at 347-6465 or Arnor Larson at 342-7252, or the historical society at 342-9434.

Congratulations sent to political candidates

The District of Invermere will write letters to provincial political candidates congratulating them on their successful nominations.

Our current MLA Wendy McMahon has been nominated to represent the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding for the Liberal party, and Norm Macdonald of Golden has been nominated to represent the New Democrat Party.

To be politically correct, Invermere council passed a motion saying that congratulations will be sent to all candidates of all parties if there are any others nominated before the May 2005 provincial election.

District applies for Abel Creek grant

The District of Invermere has applied for a $90,000 grant to perform some much-needed work on restoring Abel Creek. The application was made to the Living Rivers Trust Fund, a branch of the provincial department of Water, Land and Air Protection. The District offered to contribute $5,000 worth of labour to the project.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 9

FOOD

Christmas hamper list The next time you shop for groceries, begin gathering your items for a Christmas food hamper to donate to a needy family.

Last year there were 125 applications to the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley Christmas Bureau for hampers, and only 90 sponsors.

Volunteers were scrambling at the last minute to buy groceries for another 35 hampers.

Groups or individuals are encouraged to put together their own hamper, but cash donations are

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Here are the guidelines for families of different sizes. If you decide to prepare a hamper, please call Gail Hoffman at 342-6752 before December 6 and she will assign a number.

Pack your hampers in small cardboard boxes and bring them to the Invermere Community Centre from 8 a.m. to noon on Dec. 15th.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 11

November 18, 2004

Counting cows in Africa

By Lisa M. Rohrick Remember those captivating storybooks that followed the lives of the fictitious Dick and Jane, and their dog Spot?

“See Dick. See Dick run. Dick and Jane are running. Spot is chasing Dick and Jane.” The plot was riveting!

I feel like I’m back in elementary school, only this time it’s a living Dick and Jane book. And I’m the author!

I’ve now been back in Africa for three months, am more or less settled into my house, and am officially into language learning. I am studying Fulfulde (pronounced “full-full-day”), the language of the Western Fulani people of Niger, West Africa. When I’m not memorizing grammar rules Lisa is a missionary in Africa. and vocabulary, I’m seeking out victims on whom I can practice my new words.

I just came inside after a deep and intellectual discussion with a man who was fixing his bicycle in front of my house.

I started with the greetings, at which I’m getting quite comfortable. “Good afternoon. How is your household? And the children? And the cows? And your health? And your work? And your tiredness? And the heat?” The answer to each question is, “There are no problems,” whether there are problems or not. It’s not unlike our, “How are you?” “Fine, thank you,” even when things are far from fine!

The greetings behind us, we were free to start into a real conversation.

“You are working,” I observed.

The man responded with a chuckle, “Yes, I am working.” He continued to explain, likely telling me what he was doing, but I didn’t understand a word. I just nodded and repeated, “You are working.”

Gaining confidence, I branched into more complicated sentences. “I am also working. My job now is studying Fulfulde.” I had his attention! Chances are he’s never seen a white person trying to speak his language before. For the next hour he forgot about his bicycle and became my private tutor.

Here’s where Dick and Jane entered the picture. Only their names have been changed. They are now “Boubacar and Fati” (very common Fulani names). And Spot has been replaced by the family cow.

“Fati is also working,” I offered. “She is working inside. She is dusting. Boubacar is also working. He is working outside. He is milking the cow.”

I had introduced an important topic. Cattle are central to Fulani culture.

Traditionally the Fulani are nomadic cattle herders. Many have settled in cities and have learned other trades, but nearly every family still has at least one cow. And so, because cattle are important to the Fulani, I am learning cattle vocabulary.

My informal language lesson continued and I learned the numbers from one to twenty. And what did I practice counting? Cows, of course! They were walking down the road, and since they were in my “classroom,” they became part of the lesson!

I live in the city of Niamey. It’s the capital of Niger, but in no way resembles Ottawa! The other day when I opened my gate, I was met by a camel enjoying his breakfast of weeds. Next to the taxis, the vehicles I see most often on my street are wooden carts pulled by donkeys, often loaded to the sky with hay.

Last night on the way to a friend’s house, I had to stop and wait for a large herd of cattle to cross the road. (It reminded me of Westside Road where I grew up!

Who would have thought that dodging cattle while cycling to DTSS would be preparation for living in Africa?)

While I was counting cows, my language informant finished the repair job on his bicycle and it was time to move on. I thanked him for his help. I didn’t understand his answer, but I got the impression he was happy to help me “hear” his language. Another person I had thanked for giving me some words gave me his response in French (Niger’s official language). “Thank you for walking the Fulani road.”

That about sums up my life these days—“walking the Fulani road” with Boubacar, Fati and the family cow!

Meet your neighbour Bob Page 1. When did you move to Invermere?

2000.

2. Favourite local event to attend?

The Big Band Dance which is put on by the David Thompson Secondary School Stage Band.

3. Cabernet or Chardonnay?

Cabernet

Bob Page, along with his wife Peggy, owns Majestic U-Brew in Invermere. He has twin boys, Wil4. Favourite sport and why? liam and Thomas, who attend The CFL - because it is Canadian. DTSS. 5. Pretend I gave you $1000 to spend in the valley - where would you spend it?

I would cater a supper for the Seniors.

6. What do you think of The Pioneer?

It is a pioneer adventure, for a paper, by people with perspective.

TEMBEC ENVIRONMENTAL FUND Application for Funding

Tembec Industries Inc. is accepting applications for funding under its Environmental Fund.

Principles and Guidelines The Tembec Environmental Fund may be used only to: • Invest in the creation or improvement of the environment and wildlife habits, with a view to incoming economic, social and cultural benefits to the East Kootenay Region.

• Invest in the purchase or development that will enhance the environment as well as its enjoyment and appreciation by the community.

Applications are available from the front desk at Tembecʼs office at 220 Cranbrook Street North, in Cranbrook, and area offices in Canal Flats, Elko, Parson, and Sparwood.

Complete applications should be sent to: Tembec Environmental Fund Forest Resource Management Group P.O. Box 4600, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4J7 Attention: Murray Vogt CMA Closing date for applications is January 31, 2005

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November 18, 2004

SPORTS

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O Come All Ye Faithful

The Old Zone

The alarm clock rings. I stretch a little but not too much. I would hate to pull a muscle before the big game. I slowly walk to the shower. In the shower I begin to wash my body, faster and faster I go, loosening my muscles and sharpening my reflexes. After my shower and breakfast I walk to work. I dodge puddles and fake-out trees because I know I will have to do this tonight at some crucial point in the game.

When I get to work the boss starts chirping at me. I pretend he’s the Ref and I’m all over him like a fat kid on a smartie. All day at work I can’t help but focus on tonight. I think of the perfect pass, the perfect shot and even the perfect save, oh what a day. After work I slowly make my way home, focusing and reacting to every noise. The time has come, I pack my hockey bag and make my way toward the door. My family runs toward me like a pack of sixteen-year-old girls at a Backstreet Boys concert.

I enter the rink, the cold brisk air heightens my excitement. I enter the dressing room and begin to change. Everyone is silent; we all know what must

be done.

As the game begins, it starts to unfold just like I dreamt about it this morning. Passing, shooting, body contact, oh what a game. I feel like General McCarthy leading his troops into battle. Before you know it the game is over. That’s it, thats all, oh no we MUST play some more. The dressing room is vibrant and full of joy and smiles. We are all very happy - however, we can’t celebrate too much. There’s another battle ahead of us seven days from tonight.

Results from Nov 10: Jansen over White, Bourcier tied Julien, Mason over Raven and Fillatre over Dearin.

Julien over Canal Flats Allstars and Raven plays Canal Flats Allstars Nov 22 at 8 p.m.

(To clarify: Nov. 4th’s artilce was a little fib. There is no Feb 30th and CBC isn’t coming to town for Oldtimers hockey. Guess we should have saved that one for April Fool’s Day!)

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Finding the skis to fit your style

By Wil Comrie Technical Director Panorama School of Skiing Shorter, longer fatter, thinner, more side cut or less. Hmmmm. Who would have thought that trying to buy ski equipment would be so tough. Let’s go shopping.

The first tip I have is if you don’t have shaped skis . . . GET SOME. Ski technology today comes in all shapes and sizes and you have to narrow it down to the pair that will work for you. All of the major ski companies have great equipment for all types of skiers.

Being that the majority of skiers around here will probably be skiing at Panorama, I would suggest an all-mountain carving ski. These ski types are dominating the market and feature a good side cut and a nice even flex, but don’t kid yourself - these skis are usually quite stiff. This allows the skier to have better edge contact on the snow and ice.

For those of you who like to put more adventure into your skiing, there is a category just for you: free

ride. These are the go-anywhere do-anything type.

This ski type features a wider waist, shovel and tail.

This allows the skier to have some flotation while hitting the steep and deep and are great in the crud.

The fatter the ski, the more flotation you’ll get.

So if you tend to stick to the “front side” of the mountain choose the leaner in this category. But if you seek the big mountain powder experience on a regular basis, take the fatties.

The choice of ski length has always been a big decision. The easiest way to figure it out is as follows.

You should choose a ski length from the ground to somewhere between the top of your forehead and the tip of your chin.

If you are a more cautious green and blue run skier, stick with skis that are at or below the nose. If you rip it up and ski all over the mountain than it’s the nose to the top of the forehead for you.

For some really great in-store help you can visit the Syndicate Board Shop in Athalmer.

Please email questions to: wilcom@telus.net.

(Wil also owns a D.J. service in the valley.)

November 18, 2004

The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 13

SPORTS

Action at the Arena Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena Calendar:

All times and events subject to change or cancellation.

General Public Skating (All Ages) Adult Public Skating Parents and Tots Shinny, Full Gear

$2 $2 Free $2

Sundays, 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Fridays, 11 a.m. to Noon Fridays, 2:15-3 p.m.

Fridays, 1-2 p.m.

Minor Hockey Practices Figure Skating Adult Fun Hockey League Oldtimers, 35 and up Senior Men, 55 and up Junior B Practices Recreational Ladies’ Hockey Competitive Ladies’ Hockey Prac.

Weekdays Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Sunday Evenings Wednesday Evenings Tuesday and Friday Mornings Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Sunday Afternoons Thursday Nights

Come out and watch the Atoms play this weekend in a home tournament.

ON THE WEEKEND:

Junior curling looking for kids

Friday, November 19: 7:30

Rockies vs. Fernie (Jr. B)

Saturday, November 20: All Day

Atom Home Tournament

Sunday, November 21: All Day

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Local kids are welcome to participate in Junior Curling at the Invermere Curling Club. The junior program is open to ages Grades 4 to 12.

Junior Curling Coordinator Darin Underhill says he’s hoping to get enough curlers to start a league, and he needs 32 participants to make up eight teams. The group meets every Wednesday from 3:45 to 5 p.m If you would like more information, please call him at 342-3611.

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BUSINESS

Have truck, will deliver

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff Unexpected company? Had a few drinks? Too tired to cook?

Call local teenager Scoty Flowitt, an enterprising young man who has started his own delivery business.

Whiplash Deliveries will deliver groceries, pizza, movies and whatever else will fit into his Toyota Tacoma.

The 18-year-old started his business last summer and found there was a demand for his services. So he bought a truck and started handing out flyers.

He conceived the idea, he said, in his Career and Personal Planning class at David Thompson Secondary School.

“I had to do a project where I dreamed up a business,” he said. “I liked the idea so much I decided to see if it would work.”

Scoty is signed up with both pizza outlets in town, and he’ll also return overdue movies. “I can’t take them out for you, but I can return them on time so you won’t pay late charges,” he says.

Scoty’s rates vary depending on the location, but within Invermere he charges $5 ranging all the way up to Panorama, which costs $17. “I know that sounds like a lot, but it’s half an hour each way,” he points out.

Although he has a day job working construction, Scoty is available on his cell phone at 3421656 from 6 to 11 p.m. every evening, and he has a friend to cover for him if he’s not available.

The most unusual delivery he’s made so far? “A lady called me from Calgary and asked me to buy two copies of a book from Dave’s Book Bar, and deliver one to each of her friends. She paid me the next time she came out to Invermere.”

Scoty is already planning future expansion, delivering over longer distances as far as Calgary.

And he’ll also start delivering cigarettes and liquor - just as soon as he’s old enough to buy them.

November 18, 2004

Good luck, Madonna Madonna Young, who has been selling advertising for The Pioneer since September, is leaving to pursue her other businesses.

She owns R.C. Heating and Gas Fitting together with her husband Chad Young, and also owns and operates a second home-based business called Cleaning Divas.

Born in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Madonna met her husband when she was visiting her sister in the armed forces and Chad was also stationed in Chilliwack, B.C. The couple married 13 years ago and returned to the valley, where Chad was born and raised, to start the heating business with Chad’s father.

Madonna and Chad have two children – son Conrad, 11; and daughter Shae, 9. The children are involved in sports and music lessons.

“Our house has a revolving door,” she says.

Madonna said she really enjoyed meeting local business owners. “I would like to thank everybody for being so kind and helpful.”

And she wishes The Pioneer all the best.

“I love the design of the paper and I enjoy reading the stories. I think it will really do a lot for the valley and bring people closer together.”

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 15

FAITH

Valley Churches

Friendship

all things that I have heard from my Father (God) I have made known to you.”

If you want a true friend, one who would stick beside you through every storm in life, get to know

By Wayne Frater Jesus.

Pastor, Radium As I was working on this, the words from an Christian Fellowship old hymn kept going through my mind, maybe you know it, and haven’t sung it for a while, go ahead With Remembrance and sing it.

Day just past, and with Christmas only a little over a month away, I What a friend we have in Jesus, find myself thinking All our sins and griefs to bear! about family, friends What a privilege to carry, and the people I have everything to God in prayer! known over the past O what peace we often forfeit, fifty plus years.

O what needless pain we b ear, I was born and raised in Invermere as was my All because we do not carry everything dad. I, like my dad before me, have lived my whole to God in prayer! life here, and to this point I see no reason to move on. I see the valley as alive and growing, and I see it Have we trials and temptations? as an exciting place to live and work. Why would I Is there trouble anywhere? want to move, since most of my family and many of We should never be discouraged, my friends live here? take it to the Lord in prayer.

Today I would like to spend a couple of minutes Can we find a friend so faithful who and talk about friendship. will all our sorrows share?

Friendship: what does it mean to you? We all Jesus knows our every weakness, have friends - sometimes they are true to us, and take it to the Lord in prayer. sometimes they let us down. But that is life.

Friends are important, true friends are hard to Are we weak and heavy-laden, come by, however it says in Prov. 18:24 “there is a cumbered with a load of care? friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

Precious Saviour, still our refuge, God created us to know the blessings of friendtake it to the Lord in prayer. ship, God created us to have close fellowship and a Do they friends despise, forsake thee? personal relationship with him.

Take it to the Lord in prayer; We can all have that relationship, that fellowIn His arms He’ll take and shield thee, ship, that friendship with God. thou wilt find a solace there.

Many people know that there is a God, many people know about God, but not everybody knows God. Don’t just sing it for the sake of singing, take To get to know God, you have to get to know Je- time and study the meaning of what is being said. sus. Jesus himself said in John 15:15 “No longer do Need a friend, need somebody to talk to, got I call you servants, for a servant does not know what some questions, we at Radium Christian Fellowship his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for would be glad to sit down and talk with you.

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Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning Service Sunday, November 28th First Sunday of Advent Join us for this Advent - “The Christmas Touch.”

10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction. “Touch Your Neighbours.”

Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning Service Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535

WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY Christ Church Trinity 10:15 am Every Sunday All Saints, Edgewater 8:30 am 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays Rev. Michael Rice 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday, 10:00 am Celebration Service Childrens’ church during the message part of the service.

Children 4 - 12 years.

Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday, 7:00 pm Mass Sunday, 9:00 am Mass

St. Joseph’s Church, Radium Sunday, 11:00 am Mass

St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats

Sunday, 4:00 pm Mass Father Jose Joaquin 1210 - 9th Street, Invermere • 342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE

Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm Senior Pastor Rev. Bryan K. Schindel Associate Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman at Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere • 1-866-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Every Sunday 10:00 am Sunday, November 21st Arlo Johnson from Prince George will be sharing.

Sunday, November 28th Partnering for Success, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:16 Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633

CLASSIFIEDS Phone: 341-6299 Fax: 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net Classified Deadline: Mondays 4:00 pm

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HOUSE FOR RENT WILMER. 2 1/2 bedroom, 2 bath house. $800 per month including utilities. Call 342-6904 for appointment to view.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE New appliance parts for stoves, dishwashers, dryers and washing machines. 1869 13th Avenue or phone 342-6187.

Two Yorkville Elite EX100 P.A. Speakers, professional quality. $1800 O.B.O. Kurt 342-3258.

HELP WANTED Journeyman electrician preferably with experience in service work and/or 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Call 342-9918 or 3423838 evenings.

AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE 2003 GMC 2500, 6 litre, 4 x 4, auto, crew cab, full load with a transmission brake, on-star, leather interior. 342-5091.

1998 Chev. Cavalier Z24. Black. 124,000 km. New tires, loaded with sunroof. In need of a great new owner. $7500 O.B.O. 342-8933.

1997 Ford Escort, white, excellent condition. 145,000 km. Has extra tires, automatic, $7000 O.B.O. 342-9636 1991 Hyundai Sonota, 4 dr., auto, good tires & battery, new plugs & stereo, beige.

Very dependable & economical. $1950 O.B.O. (250) 342-6094 or 342-5632.

CLASSIFIEDS SELL!

NOTICES CRAFT SALE. Columbia Ridge Hall (approx. 13 km. south of Fairmont - left side).

November 27, 9 am - 2 pm.

THE BIG “ELF” CRAFT SHOW. Friday, November 26 - 4 pm to 8 pm. and Saturday, November 27 - 10 am to 4 pm.

Invermere Hall. Loads of door prizes!!! Admission by donation to The Verge For Youth Society.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT To Nadine and Peter Hale on November 8, 2004, a baby girl, Kate Morva. The proud and delighted grandparents are Jeanette and Les Atwell of Kelowna and Alice Hale of Invermere.

16 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

November 18, 2004

Invermere Office: 250-342-6505

www.ReMaxInvermere.com Quiet, Clean & Comfortable

Looking for prime property in a spectacular setting?

Then consider the stunning Invermere Valley.

Country Acreage

In the Heart Of Windermere

This property is the perfect small acreage getaway. Enjoy 4.02 acres, zoned SH-3 with a 3 bedroom warm country home. Great business opportunity far enough away yet close enough as well. New well and septic system. The opportunities are endless. Call today for a viewing. MLS#107025 $229,900.00

The time couldnʼt be better to get into the valley real estate market. This level 66ʼ x 120ʼ building lot holds endless possibilities. Only a short stroll to the public beach and unique shops. With no building commitment or building scheme the choices are yours. MLS#107202 $126,000.00

Room to Grow

Mountain Getaway

It Does Exist!

This well designed home has a bright, open floor plan, fully finished on all levels. Enjoy 4 BR and 3 BTR, a cozy family room, and lower level walk-out.

Double attached garage and nicely landscaped yard with beautiful mountain views from the deck. Close to beach, shops and schools. MLS#106321 $325,000.00

Toby Creek is outside your backdoor. After a great day of skiing, hiking or golf enjoy a game of pool in front of the fireplace. This rustic log home is in the best location at Panorama just steps to the platter lift. The size and value of this home make it an incredible opportunity. Comes furnished, too. MLS#103970 $438,000.00

A Timber Ridge phase one vacant lot. Enjoy beach access, marina, tennis courts and more. All part of the Timber Ridge Experience on Lake Windermere. Build your dream home or cottage in one of the valleyʼs most desirable communities.

Hurry, this one wonʼt be around for long. MLS#106172 $259,000.00

You Can Have it All!

A Reflection of Your Good Taste

This mobile home in Canal Flats has an immaculate yard and is as neat as a pin.

Sitting on a 60x150 foot fenced lot, this 3 BR home has large living areas, an open country kitchen with built-in appliances and a wood stove. Mountain views and serenity in one package! MLS#107112 $119,900.00

Enjoy a vacation getaway in Invermereʼs newest development, Heron Point. This beautifully finished, 2 BR, 2 BTR unit with mountain views is just steps to the private complex pool. Minutes to Kinsmen Beach and downtown Invermere.

Enjoy easy living or invest in a proven revenue producer. MLS#106237 $219,900.00 +gst

A great vacation getaway or rental opportunity. This condo in desirable “Ridge 1” at Fairmont Mountainside, offers 3 BR and 2 BR, loft, vaulted ceilings, a large open kitchen and living room with a wood fireplace. This proven revenue producer is the condo you have always wanted to own. MLS#107142 $289,900.00

Builder’s Beauty Comfort, quality and attention to detail. A large treed lot for your quiet enjoyment located on quiet Wilder Loop

Road. Walk-out basement, vaulted ceilings, fireplace with stone and wood mantle, timber accents, wood railings on stairs and loft. Buy it now and choose your own hardwoods and carpet. MLS#104474 $358,000.00 +gst

Two Bedroom Condo

Renovated Toby two bedroom condo has room for the family. Clean and bright and on the sunny side of the building, this unit gets you in on Panoramaʼs phenomenal resort success at rock bottom prices. Enjoy skiing in the winter, golfing in the summer, adventure at your fingertips. MLS#104519 $120,000.00 +gst

A Very Special Place

Creekside Gardens, Windermere This magnificent 4.34 acre property creates a sense of peace and tranquility. Mountain water flows into the pond and waterfall beside the Oriental Garden. Beautifully landscaped settings with breathtaking mountain views and gardens designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, surround this intriguing 1868 sf home with 5 BR & 3.5 BTR. MLS#107168

$1,250,000.00