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The Upper

October 7, 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

Boardwalk Opening Page 15

Music Review 12 Sports

13

Business

14

New Home

2 Profile

8 Food

9

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

2 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

October 7, 2004

VALLEY

Downtown won’t be the same without Home Hardware

With Mt. Nelson in the background, Al Miller stands at the construction site of the new Home Hardware David Vaugeois, the Calgary commercial developer who became the official owner last week, said he will remodel the exterior with four separate entrances and an alpine-style rock-trimmed facade.

“I’ll start the renovations as soon as I take possession on February 1st,” he said. “I’m still finishing the exterior design, but I’ll start looking for tenants soon.”

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

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The face of downtown will change drastically when Home Hardware packs up shop and moves to the crossroads.

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

160 acres located across the river at Parson. Two homes with access to the Columbia River Wetlands, large hay fields, treed hillsides, gardens, fruit trees and various outbuildings.

Spectacular mountain views. $

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

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

The only piece of Home Hardware that remains unsold so far is the building supply centre. contiued on page 3

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contiued from page 2 Home Hardware’s move will mean good news and bad news for Invermere residents. The bad news is that people will no longer be able to drop into the old store downtown to pick up their nuts and bolts, chat with the staff and meet friends. The good news is that they can still do all these things if they’re willing to take a few extra minutes to drive out to the new store.

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

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

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

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

NEWS

land under a 95-year lease from the Shuswap Band.

And the contractors, many of whom are working up and down the valley, will have more storage, loading areas and their own entrance. “This business has always served the whole valley, not just Invermere,” Mr. Miller said. “It will be more convenient for the out-of-town customers.”

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

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

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

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

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Marvin Tunnacliffe bought the hardware store as well, and in 1959 they moved both businesses to the new location on 13th Street, where it was renamed Invermere Hardware and Building Supplies.

After the partners retired, Mr. Osterloh’s son-in-law Peter McIsaac and business partner Don Pawlyshyn took over management and in 1981 the business became part of the Home Hardware chain.

It wasn’t until 1988 that Allen and Lucy Miller arrived from Ontario where Allen had been employed in Home Hardware stores for 16 years.

He worked as the local manager of building supplies until 1993, when the Millers purchased the business. They brought Allen’s brother Don Miller and his wife Sue to help manage the new store, making it a real family business.

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

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

Park will be a tough sell, says MLA

program is open to eligible applicants

By Elinor Florence including municipalities and commuPioneer Staff A petition bearing 367 signatures nity organizations. “The regulations asking the provincial government to are in place to give everyone the same dedicate a parcel of Crown land in opportunity,” she said.

According to the wording of the Invermere for a public park was presented to MLA Wendy McMahon last policy, Crown land is available “for week in her local office. uses that support the community, soBuzz Harmsworth, area resident cial and economic goals of the provand former District councillor who ince.” presented the petition, Mrs. McMahon said she would now said support for the park, located on the discuss the issue with south edge of town Bill Barisoff, the Minadjacent to Westside ister of Water, Land Road, has been very and Air Protection. strong. “The last thing Since this is a commupeople want to see up nity issue, she also ofthere is more houses.” fered to work with the There are two ways District to help them to obtain Crown land move their application from the province: to forward. purchase the land, or But she warned to request it as a gift. that it will be a long Earlier the District shot. “Other commuapproached the provnities in the province ince asking to buy the MLA Wendy McMahan have requested gifts of property but was told it would cost Crown land,” she said. “But the govfair market value. In 2003 the prop- ernment’s mandate is to determine erty was assessed at $238,000 by the what’s best for everyone in the provB.C. Assessment Office. In 2004 the ince.” assessed value, mainly because of the Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, who atnew road access, jumped to $618,000. tended the meeting along with CounFair market value might be higher. cillor Bob Campsall, was also given a The second method is to apply copy of the petition. He pointed out for a “free Crown grant” under a new that the District still has the option of policy entitled Community and In- refusing to rezone the property, even stitutional Use of Crown Land. Mrs. if it is purchased privately. The parcel McMahon explained that the pro- is zoned Parkland in the District’s Ofgram approved by Cabinet in April ficial Community Plan and cannot be 2004 incorporates a standard proce- rezoned without a public hearing and dure for disposing of Crown land. The the consent of council.

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

Meanwhile, the petition will conAt the August 24th council meet- tinue to circulate to give more resiing when the matter was first raised, dents a chance to sign. Copies are at the Mayor and council expressed their the Invermere Veterinary Hospital in public support for preserving this Athalmer, The Monkey’s Uncle and Gerry’s Gelati. Additional signatures property as Parkland.

Anyone who wishes to learn more will be presented to both the MLA about the proposed park is welcome and the District of Invermere office to attend the next council meeting at before Oct. 12.

View of Mt. Swansea from the proposed park

Name that park

Organizers hopeful that some way will be found to preserve a parcel of undeveloped Crown land in Invermere for a public park are asking for name suggestions.

Ideas so far are as follows: • Ben Abel Park (after the early settler who lived nearby) • Harmsworth Park (after resident Buzz Harmsworth, who first suggested the idea) • Wendy McMahon Park (if she can get it away from the province) • Shooting Stars Park (after the alpine

wildflower native to this area) • Pioneer Park (dedicated to all the original settlers in this valley) • Charlotte Small Park (after David Thompson’s wife) • (Your Name Here) if you’re willing to buy the acreage and donate it to the town.

Please send your suggestions to The Upper Columbia Pioneer. Call 341-6299; or mail us at Box 868, Invermere V0A 1K0; or Email: upioneer @telus.net.

4 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

October 7, 2004

PIONEER

Sooner than later

HISTORICAL LENS

Well, it had to happen. Last week we were contacted

by a Cranbrook advertising newspaper that covers the entire Kootenays. The fellow told us that they have a circulation of 30-some-odd thousand, with surveys saying that 2.4 persons read each copy, cover to cover, and it is loved by all. He just wanted to let us know that they are BIG! Oh, and by the way, keep your little paper out of our racks.

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

We found this funny, considering this was the first time since we started that we have received anything other than positive comments.

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

They made a point, that is certain. One problem we Downtown Invermere, circa 1920 Historical Fisher photo from the Ede Collection had, is with each copy being read by 2 point whatever persons. We, and I’m sure we’re not the only ones, get about 10 copies a week thrown on our doorstep. Each copy gets read, at our house, on average, by 0 persons.

The Pioneer is distributed to many businesses own specific funds as a memorial or focus This wonderful valley has never been throughout the valley. Where they choose to display it, on a particular or family interest. They can nicer than these last few weeks. Bright we assume, is up to them. They are independent busibe donor-advised. sunshine and warm temperatures have nesses, as are we, and free to make choices regarding how The Foundation is young and eager to created smiling faces and magnified the they do business. grow. The more volunteer members and fall feeling of Thanksgiving. What a great We, at The Pioneer, sincerely thank the businesses for more current or estate donations there are, place to live and spend time. displaying our publication. We are also grateful to all of the more time and money available to supFour years ago, a group of valley resithe readers and advertisers that have phoned, emailed or dents got together to form an organizaport and improve our valley way of life, stopped us in the street to wish us well. You have been an tion. Who and what is the Columbia Valpermanently, beyond our own lifetime. inspiration and it makes us proud to serve you. ley Community Foundation? Why does To remain healthy the Windermere/ Our hope is to provide the people of the area with it exist?

Columbia Valley needs your attention. To not only new advertising options, but also informative, The WHO is anyone who loves the remain effective we, the Foundation, need entertaining articles and photos unique to life in the UpColumbia Valley and wants to do some- By Bruce McLaughlin your feedback, your opinion. per Columbia Valley. We also want to provide a forum thing to keep and enhance what makes it a place of inWith the funds available so far the Foundation has for the many voices of the area, and we always welcome ternational acclaim. For example, the very first donor helped pre-school child reading, building improvements submissions. was Billy Hay of Calgary, who has owned recreational by the Arts Council, community centre improvements If this small community newspaper misplaces the property here for over 30 years. in Brisco and Canal Flats, fire-fighting equipment in odd copy of an advertising giant bulging with Walmart The WHAT is an organization that is permanent, Fairmont, various literacy improvement projects, Big or Superstore flyers, well . . . so be it. beyond any one lifetime, that focuses on a total view of Brothers and Sisters, the Wings over the Rockies chilvalley life, that helps people give back to the valley they dren’s festival and the Columbia Wetlands information love and get some break on income taxes. Its goal is to program, to name a few of the grants. maintain and enhance the things that make this place Let the Pioneer or the Columbia Valley Community Take time this weekend to give thanks for all one of outstanding lifestyles, worldwide.

Foundation know how you would prioritize the followthat we are so fortunate to have.

Maintain and enhance means to create, encourage, ing three factors as to your reasons for being in the WinFor the beautiful area that we call home. enable and protect what is valuable to the people, the dermere/Columbia Valley: For the food on our tables and the friends by wildlife and the environment that surround us.

• Personal relationships and community facilities. our side.

Here’s how Community Foundations, like those • The number and quality of recreational activities.

Remember the less fortunate, who endure in Calgary and Vancouver work: individuals and busi• The weather, scenery and convenient location. hunger, sickness and violence, in our community nesses donate funds. They are endowed, which means We all know that things don’t happen just by themand around the world, and resolve to help people the money is invested permanently so that it is always selves. We also know that it requires time and effort to and make the world a better place. available to produce earnings. Only the earnings are make a difference. If you are curious, philanthropic or Be thankful for the health and happiness of spent. The money is used for worthy projects that oc- volunteer-minded, a community foundation might offer our children. For the sun in their hair and love in cur between the boundaries of Spillmacheen and Canal you a rewarding pastime. their eyes, and pray that peace remains throughFlats. The communities of Fairmont, Windermere, InBruce McLaughlin, Chair, Columbia Valley Comout their days. vermere, Panorama, Radium, Edgewater and Brisco are munity Foundation (http://www.valleyfoundation.ca) or Happy Thanksgiving. all included. Within the Foundation you can set up your write to: Box 991, Invermere, V0A 1K0.

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The Upper Columbia Pioneer • 5

PERSPECTIVE

Make your views known to Council

So here are some of the reasons you don’t attend council meetings or public hearings: • You don’t know what’s coming up because the paid announcements in the newspaper consist of obscure sketches and tiny print which are impossible to decipher • You don’t want to Opinion by be the only person sitElinor Florence ting in the audience • Some of the subject matter is dead boring • You have a life, including sports, hobbies, service clubs and kids with homework • You voted for our councillors with complete faith that they would do a good job and you are content to leave the decisions in their hands.

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

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

We are a quiet, gentle people here in this valley.

Most of us mind our own business, prefer to keep a low profile and don’t like to speak our minds in public for fear of making bad friends with our neighbors.

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

the people who make the rules.

Take the recent public hearing where council asked us - all 3,000 of us who live in Invermere - what we thought about a condo development near the beach in Athalmer. Nineteen people spoke at the hearing.

Fifteen were in favour of the condos. Council did the democratic thing and agreed with the majority.

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

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

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

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

But there are some other tough issues to consider when the population of the town doubles or triples: How will this affect our doctors and our hospital?

How will the RCMP handle the increase in crime and traffic accidents? Do we have enough fire trucks?

What will happen to Westside Road when another

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

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

Councillors have been asking for more public input. Their telephone numbers are in the book. Councillor Brian McLaughlin goes to council chambers every other Monday afternoon so people can talk with him in person.

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

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

But just so council doesn’t get off the hook: • Councillors, instead of publishing only the bare minimum legal descriptions when it comes to rezoning and new bylaws, how about springing for some public service announcements that people can actually understand?

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

The Pioneer welcomes your opions. Call 341-6299.

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October 7, 2004

YOUTH KIDS SPEAK What are you thankful for?

“School.”

Shae Young J A Laird

“My cats and my friends.”

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“Everything” Jesse Tomalty J A Laird

“My family and friends.”

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

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

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October 7, 2004

18,000 lbs. of apples were picked and delivered on Sunday to valley residents.

DTSS Band Holds Fundraiser

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

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

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

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Every student in the conference was billited out with gracious families who fed them every day.

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

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

Thanks DTSS . . . it was awesome!

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October 7, 2004

ARTIST PROFILE

Leslie Rowe - Israelson

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

And perhaps most important: twins.

Leslie and her identical twin sister Melanie share a mutual creative energy.

Every piece Leslie does has some part of her sister in it; the two women study each other’s work and are inspired by it.

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

“I love her more than the planet,” says Leslie.

The highlight of their education was training at the world-famous Pilchuck Glass school near Seattle. So accomplished did the twins become that they now travel to Seattle every spring to teach other students from around the globe.

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

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

The couple has two children: John, a freestyle skier in Whistler; and Katie, Leslie and her husband Jerry honeymooned in Invermere 25 years ago, and who travels and works at home. always knew they wanted to live here. The chance came five years ago when Leslie’s work can be found at the Canada House Gallery in Banff; or at the Jerry, who works for Parks Canada, was offered a new position.

Village Arts Co-op in Invermere. Leslie is a member of the board of directors at Village Arts and arranges the beautiful displays of work by 56 other artists.

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GARDENING

NOTES ON THE SEASON

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From seeds to weeds

particularly true with cherry tomatoes with many splitting and falling from the vine. Many volunteer tomato plants can be expected in May or June of he gardening season is nearing next year. an end. October will see us harvesting the last of our Beans also did well and were harvested into vegetables and cleaning up. Although September September. The trick was keeping the bushes upwas wet and rainy it was also mild at night compared right and the beans from getting mildewed on the to the last few years. This allowed many gardens to ground. continue to produce throughout September.

Large carrots were also reported in many garVine ripened tomatoes were plentiful this year dens. In the past I have followed all the rules redue to the last frost. The rain however caused many garding this vegetable. Double dug the soil before to split if not picked before fully ripe. This was planting, put down boards between rows for walking, as to not compress the soil. This year I did nothing special and have produced large tasty roots with very few deformed oddities (such as inset Mr. & Mrs. Carrot) Celery was large and tender as where the leeks, again, I believe from the cooler weather in late August and September. Red cabbage was large and tightly wrapped, although cabbage can stay out in the garden well into October, keep an eye out for deer as this is one of there favorite vegetables.

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

By Bob Ede

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

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

While doing your fall garden clean up consider leaving some plants to go to seed. The birds will appreciate your dry sunflowers and they are sure to drop a few as they attack the heads and you will never have to buy sunflower seeds to plant again.

Early spring will see them popping up all over your garden and you can move them to wherever you want.

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

While cleaning up remember that all vegetation including leaves can be composted. Untill next time, happy gardening.

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October 7, 2004

It is Flu Time Again Flu – the flu is a highly contagious infection of the nose, throat and lungs. It can mimic the cold with some symptoms, but others are much more serious. In cases of children, the elderly, those with a compromised immune system, it can be LIFE THREATENING. It is a serious illness and every year about 1,400 people in B.C. die of the FLU OR PNEUMONIA. Sometimes people ask themselves if they should get the Flu shot. There are many misconceptions out there regarding this vaccination that may prevent some valley residents from getting their shot.

One misconception is that the shot itself can cause the FLU. Untrue – The vaccine used contains killed or inactive flu viruses that cannot cause infection. Some of the side effects can include mild redness and soreness in the area. The shot was given, and occasionally a person may have “Flu-Like” Symptoms for a couple of days. This is one’s immune system building up antibodies to the influenza virus. The side effects are sometimes experienced following the initial vaccine, but are seldom experienced in consecutive years.

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

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

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

The three strains of Flu that NACI is recommending this year are the A-NEW CALEDONIA strain, the A-WYOMING and the B-JIANGSU strains.

High risk groups are strongly encouraged to get their flu shot.

• Persons over 65 years • Adults and children with chronic health conditions or suppressed immune systems.

• Children, 6 months – 23 months of age Even if you are a picture of robust health, you can pass on the flu virus to those less able to fight it off. If you are in frequent contact with an at risk person, it is strongly advised to get your flu shot.

If you don’t qualify, the flu vaccine can be purchased for $20.00/dose. Paid flu will be available at all clinics.

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

We ask that children be brought to the health unit for flu shots and if you cannot make the clinic times, please phone the health unit for an appointment.

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

Flu Clinics In Your Community Invermere Community Hall Thursday, October 28th (10:00 - 3:00 - walk in) Edgewater Legion Tuesday, November 2nd (9:30-11:00 - walk in) Canal Flats Medical Clinic Thursday, November 4th (10:00-12:30 pm) Please bring your BC Health Care Card, and wear a short-sleeved shirt.

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

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Seniors greet seniors

George and Fern Ogelstone attend the tea held at DTSS.

Members of the DTSS cook training and the leadership class put on the Seniors Greet Seniors afternoon tea on Friday, October 1st. Approximately 60 seniors came to the DTSS cafeteria to enjoy an afternoon of tea, sandwiches and a variety of desserts. This event has been put on in passed years, and has been successful every time. It is a nice gesture on the students behalf and is greatly appreciated by everyone who attends.

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Cheers & Jeers

☺ Cheers to Mrs. Picton for the Welcome Wagon visit. The visit was very informative and was well presented. Thanks! LE

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

☹ Jeers to all the deer eating our vegetable gardens. LF ☺ Cheers to any gardener willing to pursue this issue with the District. LF

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Deadline for applications: October 29/04.

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MUSIC REVIEW

“Joyful Rebellion” gets five stars

By Matt and Scott

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

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average MC; he has proved on his debut album EXIT ( Astralwerks 2002 ) that being a singer, rhymer and a producer allows him to showcase his many talents.

Following his formula of success he continues to use instrument-driven arrangements and traditional hiphop samples. It was De La Soul who proclaimed that their music/message/careers ‘might blow up – but... won’t go pop’, but for K-os the latter part of that statement is in danger of being might be reversed.

His new album Joyful Rebellion highlights his unique message of spirituality and positivity. He also is desperate to represent hip-hop as a whole, or what he refers to as the ‘Four Elements’, including the emcee, DJ, breakdancer and graphiti artist working together to create a distinct ecosystem in our culture.

His mission is to inform those who will listen regarding the ‘universal truths’ and self-discovery, rather than the trappings of success (bucks, booty and bling) like so many other of his rapping cohorts.

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

He has definitely grown into the self-styled musical prophet, poised to ‘battle wackness’, and incite a revolution, even within the confined realm of hiphop. Armed only with his mini-scale guitar, and his patented ‘Revolution Strut’, as seen in his “Crabbuckit” video, he definitely wears his influences on the sleeves of his military-style fatigue jacket. He credits the Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul as his primary sources; but it becomes evident

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

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

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

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SPORTS The

Old Zone

I have only been part of this league for five years now and in this short period.

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

Volleyball tourney held in Golden

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

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

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

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Rockies Game Schedule Friday, October 8

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Saturday, October 9 Kimberley at CV Rockies

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Friday, October 15

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Community enjoys climbing wall The J A Laird Climbing Wall is up and running for the season. The Laird school is the first elementary school in BC to have a climbing wall. It is run by volunteers and we are extremely lucky to have Herb Weller, a teacher at Laird, donate hours upon hours of his free time to run the climbing wall. Herb says, “Indoor climbing walls are extremely safe and there has been no reports of any injuries.” Volunteers are always in demand and they are always looking for people to be trained as belayers (you don’t have to climb yourself ). All levels of climbers are welcome, from beginner to expert. The hours of operation are: Fridays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Saturdays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sundays 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Special events like birthday parties and field trips can also be arranged. Drop-in fees are $5.00/person and $4.00/person for equipment rental. Yearly unlimited climbing passes are also available for children, students, adults and families at great rates. All proceeds from the climbing wall go towards buying new equipment. For more information, please contact Herb Weller at 342-9413.

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

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

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

I have done many things in my life. I have been a waitress, cleaner, secretary, student, councillor, instructor and manager. I have worked in banks, hotels, service agencies, elite offices and my tiny home office. Some jobs I took to pay the bills; others to gain valuable experience; still others because I just liked them. I have also been known to take on several jobs at one time. I have had short job stints and worked at yet others for years. I have worked full-time, part-time, contracted time and sometimes when I feel like it. Who, then, am I? (Believe me, this is a question I often ask myself!)

Well, let’s give this a try. If I take away the job titles I can define what I have done and what I do.

There are a number of themes that run through each of the positions that then help me define who I am. I organize (things, people, jobs, group activities), and create (documents, training sessions, functional work places). I learn, I listen, I teach, I advise, and I get people out of different predicaments, and I hope to leave knowing that I have made a difference to a place or a person.

Take a look at your own work history and try

to define what it is you do. Then take a look at why you do the things you do. Are you drawn to jobs that are physically active or passive? Do you like to be surrounded by people or do you prefer to work alone? Do you like to follow an established work schedule or do you need to control your daily activities? Does the job you are doing now fit who you are as a person?

I have seen chambermaids complete their difficult tasks with flair, councillors who seem always to have just the right words to acknowledge another’s pain and chefs whose creations reflect their tremendous artistic talents. They feel good about what they do, in part because they are able to do what is natural to them. They are not exceptions in or of themselves. But, from outside themselves, they have received the message that their role is a crucial part of the whole; that they are trusted, they are respected and they are appreciated. They are given ownership of their jobs and take full responsibility for the outcomes, even when mistakes are made.

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

October 7, 2004

FAITH

Giving Thanks

By Fraser Coltman St. Peter’s Lutheran Mission of Invermere GIVING THANKS...TO WHOM?

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

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

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

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

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

Now thank we all our God With hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, In whom his world rejoices, Who from our mothers’ arms Has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love And still is ours today.

Martin Rinckart 1586-1649

Dragonfly Boardwalk Opens in Invermere

Marla Oliver speaks to a group of young students.

The Columbia River Greenways held an informal opening ceremony, October 5th, to announce the completion of the James Chabot Dragonfly Boardwalk at James Chabot Provincial Park in Invermere.

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

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

For further information on the Dragonfly Boardwalk contact Ross MacDonald at 342-5069.

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Box 1020, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Itʼs Thanksgiving – and itʼs easy to give thanks daily, when you are lucky enough to live, work and play, in one of the most beautiful valleys on earth!

Thanks to all of our valued clients – old and new friends met this year, for the opportunity to help make you one of our neighbours, too.

Have a Happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

Jan Klimek

jan@rockymtnrealty.com

Cell: 342-1195

Fairmont Hot Springs (250) 345-4000

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Sunday, October 10th - Thanksgiving 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “World Relief ” Sunday. Communion will be served.

Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning Service Sunday, October 17th 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “The Heart at the Centre”.

Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning Service Sunday, October 24th 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “The Heart Restored”.

Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 7 during the Morning Service Sunday, October 31st 10:30 am Worship and Life Instruction “The Heart’s Path”.

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 St. Peter’s, Windermere 7:30 pm 1st Sunday (May - Oct.) Brisco United, Brisco 8:30 am 2nd Sunday (April - Sept.)

Rev. Michael Rice 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644

VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 10:00 am Celebration Service

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 pm Mass

St. Joseph’s Church, Radium

Sunday, 11:00 am

St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats

Mass

Sunday, 7:00 pm Mass Father Jose Joaquin 1210 - 9th Street, Invermere • 342-6167

16 • The Upper Columbia Pioneer

Oct. 7, 2004

Invermere Office: 250-342-6505

Happy Thanksgiving www.ReMaxInvermere.com

Hard to Find . . .

Great Location

Lot 34 Upper Lakeview Road. Living at itʼs best,this lot has amazing views in all directions, only minutes to ”Copper Point Golf Course” and adjacent to Lake View Meadows. With private water and sewer system and a great neighborhood. If golf is your bag.....donʼt miss this opportunity! Call Today. MLS#102437 $90,000.00

Looking for prime property in a spectacular setting?

Then consider the stunning Invermere Valley.

Lake and mountain views, a private yard with mature trees and over 1700 sq ft of living space make this walk-out bungalow a sure winner! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, with refinished flooring, painting, plumbing, and electrical is bright, comfortable and inviting. MLS#105185 $239,000.00

Rare Acreage in Windermere

Lot 5 Noltner Road. This private 11.16 acre parcel in Windermere has stunning views of the valley. Several water springs on the property and the potential to subdivide in two lots at the top end of the acreage. Conveniently located within a short drive to Invermere, must be seen to be appreciated. MLS#105518 $340,000.00

Great Investment Opportunity

Recreational Retreat

Use your Imagination!

1683 Sinclair Avenue. This Windermere home is within walking distance to all amenities. Great basement suite potential for that extra income. Awesome mountain views and a large 66x120 foot lot. Bring your boat, this property comes with transferable mooring rights in Hidden Bay. MLS# 105672 $249,900.00

Unit 124-4835 Radium Boulevard. This Radium Riverstone town home is a great recreational retreat with revenue potential. Fully furnished and equipped with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this nearly new home is close to golf, shopping and the hot pools. A great time to invest! MLS# 106500 $169,900.00

1673 Sinclair Avenue. Surrounded by artisans, this property has the potential for commercial, residential and recreational uses. Located on a large lot, enjoy a big new deck with lake and mountain views, separate entrance to a full basement, double garage with poured slab. MLS# 105712 $379,000.00

Chalet Near Paradise!

The Quaint Cottaget

Wildwood at Panorama

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

4686 Ash Street. This cute, well kept home in Windermere is close to the beach with all itʼs amenities. Beautiful mature trees. Enjoy summer living at itʼs best as a part of the community with itʼs private beach and boat launch. Minutes from the water in one of the Columbia Valleyʼs most sought after areas. MLS# 104817 $249,000.00

Lot 8 Wildwood. The cream of Panoramaʼs lots. This raised building site offers views of Greywolf golf course, the slopes and a stunning view of the Purcells. Just steps away form skiing, hiking and biking with the trail at the rear. The opportunity of a lifetime, and below market price, too! MLS# New $199,000.00+gst

Hidden Get-a-way

Cozy Chalet

4358 Ashton Road. Looking for that private little getaway? This well maintained 2 BR cottage is nestled in the trees at Spur Valley. Featuring wood detailing, large windows, a sundeck and storage shed. This private treed lot is only minutes to golf, skiing, fishing & hiking. MLS# 106510

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

$169,000.00

$439,000.00