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January 27, 2006

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

Contents News

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Perspective

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Road to Gold

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Classifieds

Valley Pioneer Page 8

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The magic dragons

5 Battling Brett

12 Check out the Pioneer’s new look.

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Dorothy Brown, 87, left, with daughter Barbara Dalke, tried snorkeling for the first time last year in Hawaii.

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Cold weather arrived in the nick of time to secure our Bonspiel on the Lake. Here Nancy Wilfley takes her best shot.

Radium rink wins bonspeil

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The ghosts of Scottish pioneers were smiling after 248 curlers from 62 teams took to the ice of Lake Windermere last weekend for the annual Bonspiel on the Lake.

The event, which has run in Invermere for the past 24 years and is advertised as the world’s only outdoor bonspiel, is a throwback to curling’s early days. The sport was played outdoors for nearly 400 years until the game was moved indoors around 1900.

This year’s lake bonspiel removed all the precision and grace of the indoor game and re-introduced the cracked ice, divots and luck that were a staple of the game played by those early Scots.

Throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday the air around Kinsmen Beach was full of laughter, skips barking instructions, and even the thumping and thwacking of a few old-fashioned corn brooms, not seen at curling rinks since the 1970s.

Many of the curlers adopted tactics of self-preservation when curling on the rugged outdoor ice. Some even took running starts out of the hack, or slid at an angle to avoid ice which had become pitted.

Volunteers cleared the snow and mapped out eight sheets of ice on the expansive lake surface. A string of lights lined the sheets and made curling at night possible with the Rocky Mountains visible in the distance.

Beside the rink a temporary kitchen and mess hall was set up by the Meadows family of Invermere.

The Meadows have run the kitchen on the lake since the second bonspiel over 20 years ago. Only warm weather last January, which forced the event indoors, kept the Meadows from their job serving hot dogs and hamburgers at the bonspiel.

A wood stove inside the portable building provided heat as the scent of smoke permeated the air.

Signs informed customers that any profit the Meadows made would go to Mount Nelson Athletic Park.

Behind the mess hall, many cars were parked on the ice about 30 feet from the shore. One group of tailgate partiers spent most of the weekend centered around a portable fire pit made out of a cylinder from a clothes washer welded to an old car wheel.

Invermere’s Olympic curler Christine Keshen even played a few games on Saturday. Christine, who filled in on boyfriend Mike DuBois’s team, had early difficulty figuring out the inconsistent ice but she learnt quickly and made a terrific raise shot in the second end of the team’s Saturday afternoon game.

“She’s a good curler, but she doesn’t know the key lake shots like the F-bomb or the train wreck,” quipped teammate Ryan Murton.

This year’s bonspiel was won by Radium’s Donald Jumaga rink. His team was made up of his two daughters Kari Jumaga and Tanis Wareham. Tanis’s husband Trevor played third.

The Jumaga rink have been regulars at the lakespiel for the last 13 years. “It’s our lucky 13,” said Donald who was impressed with this year’s bonspiel. “Out of 13 years, this was probably the best year yet.”

Second cougar snared in Invermere Conservation officers in Invermere have captured and killed the second cougar in town in less than two months.

Unlike the cougar that plagued Invermere throughout last summer, this one was discovered only a couple of days before it was killed.

“We got a call a couple of days ago,” said conservation officer Richard Hoar.

Mr. Hoar said the male cougar had been seen around Carol and John Dobson’s place near the Toby Creek. It had taken some chickens and killed a sheep at the Dobson place.

“When they start killing domestic stock, you’ve got a problem,” said Mr. Hoar.

The dead sheep ultimately led to the swift capture of the cougar.

After the sheep was killed, the cat was scared off by the Dobsons. Conservation officers later moved the dead sheep away from the home and set up the snare, confident the cat would come back. It did return and was shot not far from the Dobson home.

Invermere’s resident cougar was killed on December 7th. Mr. Hoar said the two cats may have been a pair, “but we’re not 100-percent sure.”

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Abbott finally joins ruling party in Ottawa

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Kootenay-Columbia member of Parliament Jim Abbott is finally a member of the Canadian government.

The Conservative was elected to represent the riding for the fifth time on Monday night. This time was different; for the first time Mr. Abbott’s party will govern the country.

“It’s pretty exciting,” said Mr. Abbott, 63, from his office in Cranbrook on Tuesday morning. “I find it gratifying in that you just persevere and you know something is right.”

He captured 22,171 votes, more than 54 percent of the total number cast. Brent Bush of the NDP received 10,559 votes, Liberal Jhim Burwell received 5,443 votes and Clements Verhoeven of the Green Party won 2,490 votes.

Mr. Abbott said he watched the election with his supporters at a Cranbrook hotel. “It was a good feeling and we’re prepared to work with what the people of Canada have given us.”

What the Canadian people gave the Conservatives on Monday night was a slim minority government with 124 seats. Despite the narrow win, Mr. Abbott said he is confident that his government, led by Stephen Harper who will become Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, will be more effective than the Liberal gov-

ernment that was defeated.

“I think it has the potential to be difficult,” he said. “But I have confidence in Stephen Harper’s ability to get things done.”

Mr. Abbott said his party will have to gain support from other parties in carrying out policy - for example, the scrapping of the national gun registry. “That’s going to be a very interesting challenge,” he said.

Mr. Harper said the Conservatives could work with NDP leader Jack Layton and even Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe on some issues. Mr. Abbott refused to speculate whether he might be named to the new cabinet. “That’s completely up to the leader,” he said, although he admitted he would like to be in the government’s inner circle. Mr. Abbott said the Conservative caucus would meet in the next ten days.

Locally, he said his priorities will continue to be: bringing an end to the softwood lumber dispute and lobbying the department of international trade to make avalanche safety equipment more readily available to constituents.

After winning over half of the popular vote, Mr. Abbott said he has a deep respect for those who opposed him in the riding.

“We all made a very heavy commitment, individually and collectively, to be available to people during the campaign,” he said.

“Over 45 per cent of people in the riding didn’t vote for me, and it’s my job to represent them.”

Democracy in action Grades 5 and 6 students at J.A. Laird held their own mock election on Monday. Pictured here from left to right are the four party leaders: Martin Grasic, Athletics Party; Kaylie Wojnar, Social-Nadians Party; Lily Smith, Academics Party; and Charlotte Dibb, O-ZONE Party. The Athletics party won the election by promising more sports at school.

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January 27, 2006

PERSPECTIVE Historical Lens

These two “swing bridges” operated in Athalmer during the riverboat era. The hinged bridges swung to one side to allow boats to pass between the Columbia River and Lake Windermere. The photo was taken in 1913, when Athalmer was settled with stores and houses while Invermere, seen in the background, was little more than an empty hilltop.

Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society.

Ten ways to battle the January blahs

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher 1. Every time a ray of sun breaks through the clouds, grab your coat and run outside. Soak it up: Vitamin D is good for you.

2. Stroll through Artym Gallery and admire the art work: their vivid colours will chase away the gloom.

3. Brew up a strong cup of Kick Ass coffee. Roasted right here in the valley, coffee doesn’t get any fresher than this.

4. Drop in to the “user-friendly” Valley Fitness Centre. For a few dollars, try out the machines or take a class in easy stretching or yoga. All ages and shapes welcome.

5. Go for a soak in the hot pools. We are doubly fortunate in the valley to have two great hot springs nearby - most Canadians don’t have any.

6. Instead of cocooning in front of the television, hear some beautiful music played at Christ Church Trinity on Sunday afternoon when “Symphonie of the Kootenays” comes to the valley.

7. In memory of the great Scottish poet Robbie Burns, who was born 247 years ago, order a shot of Scotch whiskey at one of the local pubs.

8. Drop in to the Invermere Public Library and check out their new books, especially those set in tropical climates. You can borrow movies and tapes, too.

9. Take your dog for a walk on the lake before the ice melts and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains. Or offer to take someone else’s dog.

10. Book a massage to work out the kinks. There are several excellent massage therapists in the valley.

‘Poll’ may have swayed vote Congratulations from Dear Editor: “Abbott will win: Pioneer Poll” read the headline in the Friday issue before the Monday election. While you were correct, I found the headline completely unsupported when I realized this conclusion was drawn from a mere 24 decided voters!

It is widely acknowledged that polls influence voting and I expect this report was no exception. Opinion polls published in newspapers almost always come with their confidence interval or margin for error, typically reported as plus or minus a small percentage 19 times out of 20.

Because of the very small number of people polled, confidence intervals for the results in your poll would overlap one another, which means you had no support to draw the conclu-

sion you did.

Furthermore, such error margins assume you have taken a random sample of individuals in the riding, which is clearly not the case when you only speak to residents of one town in such a large riding.

Calling this an “unofficial” poll is not a sufficient disclaimer given your headline. Reporting opinions is fine, but calling it a poll and overextending the results to make a prediction about the election result is not.

If you are going to do a poll, please do a thorough one and report your confidence interval. The candidates and your readers deserve more responsible journalism.

Cam Gillies Windermere

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I am writing to congratulate you and your staff on producing such a fine newspaper as the Upper Columbia Pioneer.

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I enjoyed reading every page. I also enjoy the ‘paste-up” that is done for the newspaper. Very fine and artistic work!

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I congratulate you all on such an excellent production! I look forward to reading more editions as I travel up the Columbia Valley in the future.

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Dragon boats supported

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff District of Invermere council voted unanimously to support the second annual Columbia Valley Dragon Boat Racing Festival Tuesday.

A Fort Point homeowner had written a letter opposing the way the festival was organized and the use of Taynton Bay, the lake area adjoining Kinsmen Beach.

Council’s endorsement came after event organizers agreed to change the practice schedule. This year some practices during the week leading up to the event will be held in the mornings rather than the evenings.

Brent Bullen, a financier from Calgary, wrote an open letter to council on January 17th, 2006 in which he expressed concern. “I remain deeply concerned over the event,” read the letter. “Its demands on the lake conflict with the boating and lakeshore community.”

Among points raised in Mr. Bullin’s letter were the amount of time dragon boaters spent on the lake practicing, profanities yelled between boats, and “reckless” driving of watercraft associated with the event.

In response to the letter, Pat Cope of Invermere’s Family Resource Centre, a non-profit group which organizes the event as a fundraiser, solicited letters of support. Fourteen business and civic leaders wrote to Invermere mayor and council in support of the event.

At Tuesday’s meeting Mrs. Cope herself defended the dragon boat festival. She said more than 2000 people were expected to participate, either directly and indirectly. “Our plan is to return 100 percent of profits into the non-profit sector in the Columbia Valley,” she said.

Mrs. Cope told council that this year she intends to give the district a monthly update about the event, inform all area residents well beforehand, advertise in both local newspapers, and mount an event website by the end of February.

After the meting, Mr. Bullen said he was satisfied with council’s response to his concern. “I think they’ve come up with a pretty respectable solution,” he said.

Mr. Bullen said he was unhappy that last year’s practise schedule was poorly communicated to area homeowners, many of whom use the protected bay for wakeboarding.

What’s that buzzing sound in my ears?

Kelly Wright of Edgewater was helping his girlfriend Sharon Campbell move out of her home in Invermere this summer when he discovered that his helmet, which was stored in her shed, had been used for a wasp nest.

“There must have been 300 or 400 wasps buzzing around,” he said.

Fortunately Kelly wasn’t stung.

He sprayed the wasps and was about to throw away his helmet, but Sharon persuaded him to keep it for a souvenir.

The wasp nest filled the helmet completely and the wasps even enjoyed munching on the lining.

Sharon Campbell, who has lived in the stucco house across the road from the Invermere high school since she was 11 years old, has now sold the house and moved to Edgewater.

The retired couple say they are enjoying the countryside.

“I guess I’ll have to get a new helmet,” said Kelly, who wears a helmet when he goes riding on his all-terrain vehicle.

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January 27 • Deadline for nominations for Rotary Club’s citizen of the Year. Mail letter to Box 877, Invermere, V0A 1K0. For info contact any Rotary member.

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• 6 p.m. Windermere District Rod and Gun Club, Chilli Night, antlers scored, Invermere Legion.

• Windermere Valley Saddle Club Social Saturday, January 28th at 5:30 pm at Edgewater Community Hall. $5 each or $10 for a family. Bring pot luck and a “pirate” gift. Everyone welcome.

January 29 • 1 pm, Home game, Rockies vs. Creston.

• 2 pm, Symphonie of the Kootenays performing Mozart’s Symphony #39 and his Requiem at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets from Dave’s Book Bar, Stober’s and Pynelogs.

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February 2 • Windermere Valley Minor Ball AGM. 7 pm Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena mezzanine. Call Kim 342-7166.

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• Adult Indoor Soccer - Tuesdays, 8:30-10pm, high school gym. $2 drop-in fee. Use college entrance.

• Lake Windermere Rod and Gun Club - archery every Wednesday at 7pm, Invermere Community Hall.

• Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Education Centre at Panorama. Interpretive program, hot chocolate, small bonfire. 1-877-377-WOLF. • Fridays, 11am-noon, adult skating at the arena.

• Senior Men’s Hockey League (55 and over), Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:15am to 10:45am.

• Fridays noon-1 pm, parent/tot skating at the arena.

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By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Debbie Thompson was at home in Canal Flats on December 21st when she made a ghastly discovery.

Debbie was upstairs in her home when she detected the foul odour of raw sewage seeping up from the basement. When the semi-retired grandmother went downstairs, she found three-quarters of her basement was covered in 1.5 inches of sewage that had backed up through village pipes. “I looked downstairs and my carpet was floating,” said Debbie.

Undaunted by the toxic gloop that lined her basement floor, Debbie and daughter Shelley immediately went to work cleaning up the mess.

Fortunately the Thompsons have insurance. The repair bill “has been in the thousands,” said Debbie’s husband Bob. The basement floor had to be stripped to the concrete and the lower four feet of panelboard removed in order to sterilize the basement. All the Thompsons’ furniture had to be removed, but surprisingly the family stayed in their home the whole time.

“The smell was gone pretty quickly after the sterilization was done,” said Bob. With a $500 deductible and a 15-per cent rise of the family’s insurance premium the accident will end

Notes from Canal Flats First aiders to become certified The Canal Flats first aiders, who are well known in the community, will now become certified Emergency Medical Responders.

The five volunteers have extensive first aid training through the Tembec Sawmill in Canal Flats. However, their occupational training isn’t recognized by the B.C. Ambulance Service. Currently a 911 call in Canal Flats will yield an ambulance from Invermere.

The team agreed to be certified last year but backed out because the training offered was inferior to the skills the men already possessed. The village had committed $2,500 last year to train the men. The first aiders will be invited to a council meeting to discuss funding for their certification.

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up costing the Thompsons about $1000.

At Monday night’s village council meeting, a contrite mayor John Tilley apologized for the accident.

But Mr. Thompson, who does not carry a grudge, was happy with how the village dealt with the overflow.

“I called John and he had people on it that day,” said Bob. The problem was caused by a blockage of one of the town’s sewage pumps and the failure of two sewer systems. Ideally, a backup sewer pump should pick up the slack for the clogged pump. “That switch failed to operate,” said Canal Flats Chief Administrative officer Bruce Woodbury. As well, a separate alarm system is supposed to alert officials to problems with the sewer.

That system failed as well.

Because the backup pump failed to kick in and no alarm was triggered, sewage collected in a reservoir until it was forced back through the pipes into the Thompson home. “At least we know where the sewer’s low point is,” joked Mr. Woodbury to council on Monday.

Mr. Woodbury said the village has no legal obligation to foot the Thompson’s bill, but they may pay anyway.

“As much as our bylaws say we don’t have a legal obligation, we may have a moral obligation,” he said. cold temperatures. The 257-acre resort will be onethird the size of Panorama, he said.

If the resort’s master plan is approved, Jumbo’s developers will either seek rezoning within the Regional District of East Kootenay or seek to create a municipality at Jumbo. As Canal Flats mayor John Tilley sits on the regional district’s board, his support will be important to the developer if rezoning is sought.

Village takes over road contract Council passed a motion Monday to take over responsibility from the provincial Ministry of Transport for maintaining its own roads.

The village will receive $185,000 over the next three years, money budgeted by the ministry for maintaining roads. The current contract with Mainroad East Contracting expires in September.

Now it is up to the village to negotiate with a contractor to provide street clearing and hole patching.

Village staff and council are confident a contractor can be hired for less than the money promised. Any surplus funds will be kept by the village.

Two public meetings in town Two public hearings will be held on Tuesday February 21st, 6 p.m. at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

Owners of Canal Flats Foods are purchasing part of the land behind the Home Hardware and intend to build a new store with a gas station. Current zoning permits a food shop but not a gas outlet.

The second hearing will be held regarding a rezoning application for property at 8966 Shaughnessy Street. Owner Lance Elliott would like to rezone about five acres of land for single family residential use. Mr. Elliott intends to subdivide the parcel into four lots.

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Christine’s cross-continent curling commute spent two days checking out Pinerolo, a little village about 30 kilometres from Torino where the curling Christine Keshen’s schedule is competition will be held. “It’s a cute hectic as she prepares for her trip to little Italian village,” said Christine, the Olympics in Torino, Italy two “with great shopping.” weeks from now.

Christine said the trip was a But that didn’t stop her from bonding experience and the team coming home to Invermere to do a got to tour the rink where they little curling on Lake Windermere hope to win the gold medal in a few last weekend. weeks.

“I had such a blast,” said ChrisShe said the rink itself is quite tine, who filled in Saturday on boysmall. “If you imagine the Invermere friend Mike DuBois’s team. “Mike hockey arena with stands all the way always puts in a team.” around it, that’s the size,” she said.

At first Mike didn’t want ChrisBack in Calgary the team spent tine to play for fear she’d throw off this week practising during the day her game on the unpredictable lake and attending Olympic send-off ice. On Saturday, however, the team functions at night. “There’s basicalneeded a spare and Olympian Chrisly something going on every night,” tine was waiting at the ready. said Christine.

“It was kind of funny going from On Monday the team will leave Christine, right, with corn broom, and her boyfirend Mike DuBois, sweep for teammate the best ice in the world to the crazifor Kamloops to defend their title at Bridget Anakin at the Bonspiel on Lake Windermere last weekend. est ice in the world,” said Christine. the Strauss Canada Cup. On FebIn spite of Christine’s best shots, ruary 5th they’ll return to Calgary of the biggest in the world. Christine’s team didn’t the DuBois rink didn’t win the tournament. perform as well as she hoped, but they did get to play and two days later they’ll leave for the Olympics.

Christine got into Invermere last Friday after re- some of the teams they’ll face at the Olympics. “We Christine said she enjoys the pressures associated tuning from a whirlwind trip to Switzerland and Italy gained some awesome insight on the other teams,” with being a professional curler and an Olympic athto curl and to scope out the curling venue at the up- said Christine. lete. coming Olympics.

“That’s my life normally. I’m used to being busy,” Immediately after the tournament wrapped up In Switzerland, the Kleibrink Rink played in the - which was won by Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg - it she said.

Damen Cup, a women’s bonspiel Christine calls one was off to Italy for Christine and her teammates. They “Now it’s just more exciting.”

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Tegart Hereford Ranch. Barb Smith’s parents were moneyed people, owners of a silk mill. Dorothy’s mother took her Dorothy Brown’s husband Paddy to England for a visit when she was five died 25 years ago, but she still feels sad years old. One thing she didn’t like was on the anniversary of his death. that children were not allowed to eat Today 87-year-old Dorothy is brim- with their parents but had to dine with ming with memories, not just of her two the nanny in the nursery. Her paternal husbands and nine children, but of the grandparents owned Smith Breweries of rich history of the Edgewater area.

Macclesfield, near Manchester.

Dorothy’s parents, Barb and Eric Dorothy’s father built a one-roomed Smith, came to the valley in 1914. log schoolhouse on the ranch near They farmed at Luxor, known now as McAulay Creek in 1927. Six-year-old Spur Valley. In Dorothy did May 1916 they not have far to were flooded walk. In Februout and moved ary 1928 a dead into Invermere, cow contamiwhere her fanated the water ther worked in the creek and at the experifour children mental farm became serilocated where ously ill with the hospital typhoid. The now stands. In dread disease fact, they lived generally had a within a block high death rate, of the old hosbut they all surpital on 10th vived.

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Barb Dorothy Smith walked and her brothover to the hospital to deliver her baby er Ted used to ride six miles each way girl in 1918, calling her Dorothy after to Radium to take swimming lessons her sister Dorothy Lee, Nancy Tegart’s from Mrs. Blakley and Old Doc Coy. mother.

Mrs. Coy, who was always “dressed to With three young children, Dor- the hilt,” led their girl guide troop and othy’s parents purchased the 360-acre would have the girls over to pull taffy.

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UNLOADING PIPES IN EDGEWATER - The riverboat Nowitka is shown unloading pipes to be used in Edgewater’s water system, sometime prior to 1920.

The photograph was published in a book called Paddlewheels on the Frontier by Art Downs, 1971. row a boat to an island, walk up the over backwards on his hands. When we shore and then get into a second boat went to a dance he would say to me: and row the rest of the way across. She “Shall we take a walk?” Of course, he would join Dorothy and Peggy Hall, would dance, and he danced well. But whose parents owned a car and would he never liked it.” drive them in to Invermere. Ellen also For many years Dorothy cooked rowed her siblings to school by boat. every summer for alpine groups. It was In the 1920s, the U5 Ranch was a hard work but she enjoyed hiking and popular stopping place for many peo- Paddy encouraged her to go, saying it ple. Eric Smith was the agent for Dunn was good for her to get away. He was and Bradstreet, and Barbara spoke five happy to stay home and care for the languages. Many immigrants got their children. start in the country with help from the Dorothy remembers one time in Smiths.

1969 when she was 51. She’d had a hard Dorothy and her first husband day of trekking into a camp with an George Annis occupied the old school- Iowa University group. By the time she house as their first home. It burned arrived, her lips and face were severely down in 1938 and sunburned. It was excruGeorge went off to war. ciating standing over a ‘He didn’t like By the time it was over, fire to cook. so was their marriage.

Two of the trekkers, taking a life, so I one a doctor, took turns George, who was the father of Dorothy’s three holding a cold wet cloth children, later married over her face as she fried had to kill the Helen Young who bethe chops. Dorothy still came Helen Annis. exchanges Christmas chickens!’

Dorothy’s second cards with many of the husband James Brown people she met from left Belfast, Ireland and came straight to those hikes.

Parson to work at the mill. UndoubtNowadays this lady is still very acably because of his brogue, everyone tive in her community. She is involved called him Paddy. He, too, went off to with the Legion, seniors and church war, but was discharged early due to an and takes great pleasure in attending injury. When he returned he went to Windermere District Historical Society work at Edgewater Sawmill. meetings.

When asked to describe Paddy, Thirty years ago Dorothy inherited Dorothy said laughingly: “He was a her grandmother’s beautiful turquoise very loving man, so good to the kids. and diamond ring. Her grandfather had He didn’t like taking a life so I had to gone to Ceylon and India to buy silk, kill the chickens! We lived on a farm and when he returned to England he and in the fall, a neighbour had to come brought it as an anniversary gift to his and do our butchering . . . one thing wife. we didn’t have in common: I loved to Dorothy wears the ring with pride dance and he didn’t. His mother was a and it stands as a fitting symbol of the ballet dancer and taught him to stand full circle of her life.

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January 20, 2006

The Old Zone

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Harold Hazelaar is writing his column from the beach in Venezuela.

Here is a Spanish language tidbit: “Hola” means hello, “ciao”, pronounced chow, means see-you {temporary), and “adios” means goodbye (permanent).

Finally, after a couple of very forgettable weeks here in South America, we had the time to enjoy ourselves beside the pool and the beach.

Once again the overwhelming urge to stay here hits me. It’s probably -20 at home, why would I want to endure that?

After deciding that +30 is much better, a couple of new questions pop into my head: “Could we possibly survive here? Would I miss the cold?

What about hockey?”

“Yes, yes, and what about it?” are the answers.

“OK, no one will miss me at work, I can email

these stories from here, (there is already a good picture of me on file) and why not teach ball hockey to the locals?”

A few more Cervezas and I am sure I can figure out how to make a hockey stick. Balls are not a problem. Coconuts for goal posts, what else? Absolutely nothing else needed!!

Teaching English will keep the lifestyle going, while the satisfaction of spreading the enjoyment of “Canada’s Game” makes me proud to be Canadian!! Adios!

Results from Jan 18: Valley Vision Vultures tied Huckleberry Hawks, Petro-Canada Killer Tomatoes over Dale Christian Mudders, Warwick Wolves over Inside Edge Black Smoke and Lake Auto Mustangs tied Hi-Heat Batters.

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Thomas and Rosie Salzbrenner are leaving the valley for Hundred Mile House in northern B.C. The couple has made many friends in the valley through their businesses, Small World Pet Kennel and T.S. Salzbrenner Construction. At one time they also owned the Lakeside Pub. They moved here from Germany 16 years ago and have four children, two of The Blind whom will beCall moving with them.Guy! Rosie said the family decided to relocate when Interior World they found 342 their 4406“dream property” with a log home, a creek and plenty of room for their horses.

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January 27, 2006

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS IN MEMORY In loving memory of George R.M. Gibson: May 4, 1920-January 25, 1990.

We do not need a special day to bring you to mind; the days we do not think of you are very hard to find.

Always remembered, your family.

NOTICES REMEMBER: Smart Growth Workshop sponsored by Lions and Kinsmen, 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, DTSS. Guest speaker. Free to all.

REMINDER: Michif language workshop, Ramada Hotel, Golden, B.C. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

January 28th. Elections for North Local, Kootenay Region Métis Association. For info contact Mike Paradis at (250) 342-6359 or par342@telus.net.

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January 27, 2006

Canal Flats boy plays for the Rockies Nipika loppet first of three races

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff

By Adrian Bergles Pioneer Staff Three straight weeks of cross-country ski races in the Columbia Valley began with the Nipika Loppet at the Nipika Mountain Resort last weekend.

The resort’s ski trails came alive with the swooshing sound of moving cross-country skis and the huffing and puffing of frosty breath at the third annual event, which attracted 240 skiers of all abilities, from adults who completed 30 kilometres, to children competing in a two-kilometre race.

A loppet is also referred to as a cross-country ski marathon. Nipika’s version is a classic event, the racers sliding in groomed tracks.

Event proceeds of $6,000 went to Gudrun Pflueger, an Austrian immigrant and world-class cross-country skier who worked at the Nipika Resort for years and is suffering from brain cancer.

Former Nagano 1998 Olympian Robin McKeever of Calgary set a new 30-kilometre course record at Nipika with a winning time of 1:38:29.

That beat the previous course record by 14 minutes, said Nipika owner Lyle Wilson, himself a former Olympic coach.

Next weekend the annual Huckleberry Loppet will be held in Golden, and February 5th the 12th annual Panorama Loppet will go at the Beckie Scott Nordic Centre at Panorama.

Brett Bjorkman is carving a path to the pros playing for his hometown team, the Columbia Valley Rockies.

The native of Canal Flats is in his second year with the team.

So far this season the right wing, who stands 6’1” and weighs 170 pounds, has nine goals and 11 assists in 41 games.

Brett, the son of Dana and Dave, has been attracting attention with his play. Last season he was named most valuable player of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League all-star game, and this season he has been called up to play games with the Quesnel Millionaires of the Junior A British Columbia Hockey League, a step up from the Junior B Rockies.

“Growing up I was a Rockies Fan,” said Brett, 17, a Grade 12 student at David Thompson Secondary School. At age 15, Brett, who his teammates call “Bjorks,” tried out for the team and was cut.

The next season he was back and earned a coveted spot on the team.

Brett Bjorkman, aged 17.

Brett’s goal is to one day become a professional player and his determination will no doubt help him on his way. Brett wants to make the step to the major junior Western Hockey League. “It’s kind of a dream,” he said.

Last August Brett attended camp with the Vancouver Giants.

His tryout with the team was unsuccessful, but Brett says he will take another shot at major junior, most likely with the Kamloops Blazers, a team that expressed an

interest in him one year ago.

Brett said his coach and general manager with the Rockies, Matt Hughes, has helped him get his name out to other leagues. “He’s a good guy,” said Brett. “He tries to help guys advance.”

Brett says speed is his main attribute, but he isn’t afraid to get into the odd fight on the ice. “It really motivates your team,” he said.

Lately Brett has been staying away from the rough stuff.

“It kinda messes up your game,” he said. “It’s hard to score when you’re just skating around waiting for that slash that pushes you over the line.”

Brett said the Rockies, who are currently in fourth place in the Eddie Mountain Division, have a good chance to go far when the playoffs begin in late February. “It’s pretty much just a catch-up game here in the last bit to try and get up to second,” he said. “We’re getting a lot better with our work ethic - we just need to build our intensity.”

Look in the Out and About section of The Pioneer for all the Rockies home games.

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS SERVICES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Bookkeeping services, payroll, financial statements, GST/PST reporting. Blue Ox Business Services, 341-5421

TRADES Avion Construction Ltd., construction managers and general contractor for the Black Forest Village Townhome complex located at the crossroads in Invermere, BC, is currently seeking to hear from all local trades interested in participating in this exciting new project. Avion Construction Ltd. would prefer to work with local resources as much as possible. Please call Steve Gutsche at 250-341-1965 for details. Construction of phase 1 to commence in February 2006.

office administration, accountant/bookkeeper, chefs, reservations and housekeeping.

H & R BLOCK requires a receptionist 2 to 3 days a week from Feb. 1 to April 30. Contact Elaine at 342-3626.

Looking for a live-in nanny for 3 young children, please call 3450177 for more information.

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CAREERS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, B.C Licensed Employment Agency.

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Apply on-line at www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca Phone 342-6011 or 1-888-737-5511.

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR 6 linemen, 1 fibre optic splicing tech, 20 labourers, 1 upholsterer,

SKI FREE ALL WINTER Wildfire Grill is now hiring for the position of BREAKFAST COOK. Accommodations available.

We provide industry leading wages and you will love the way we treat our people.

Apply in person at the Wildfire Grill at Panorama Village or fax 250-341-4159 or email play@resortrestaurants.ca

We Work At Play!

Stone Creek Resorts, an established real estate developer and golf course operator, is looking to further bolster its resort operations team. We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Stone Creek’s resorts – SilverTip Resort in Canmore, Alberta and Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere, BC - include world-class golf courses, rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, and highly sought after recreational real estate in Western Canada’s hottest markets. These resorts will also encompass premier hotels and state of the art conference facilities.

Our approach to resort development and operations is simple – we strive to provide the ultimate guest experience - which means hiring and retaining employees who strive for excellence in all that they do. We are looking for team players with a ‘can do’ attitude to contribute positively to our continued growth. Our ideal candidates will possess characteristics that reflect our corporate values of caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit and financial responsibility.

Executive Chef-Eagle Ranch Golf Resort An experienced Executive Chef with a talent for creativity and artistry, you will work with the Eagle Ranch team to fulfill the vision of a 5-star dining experience in all areas of the resort. Culinary expertise, strong organizational skills and an aptitude for budgeting and cost controls are required. You display innovation in menu planning and food presentation. Your calm and professional demeanor motivates and inspires your team to consistently provide an exceptional product. Through years of experience, you are able to implement best practices in the kitchen, including proper care and safe use of equipment and impeccable cleanliness and sanitation. A Red Seal certification is required. Wine knowledge is considered an asset.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 10 Resumes may be sent confidentially to: Eagle Ranch Golf Resort Attention: Kathy Tyson RR #3, M-2, C-11, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 Email: ktyson@eagleranchresort.com For detailed information, visit www.stonecreekproperties.com Stone Creek Resorts thanks all applicants for their interest, however only applicants who are considered for the position will be contacted.

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January 27, 2006

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New coordinator for Success by 6 The Windermere Valley Early Childhood Development Team has hired Nicole Pawluk to be the new team coordinator with funding received through Success By 6.

Team members of the team include professionals who provide early childhood services, and parents of young children.

Success By 6 is an early childhood development initiative dedicated to providing all children with a good start in life.

It helps to ensure that children ages 0 to 6 develop the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical skills they need as they enter school.

Over the next six months, Ms. Pawlak plans to

raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development, help parents connect with appropriate early childhood services, provide parents with early childhood information and support, conduct community inventories and host parent focus groups to develop a profile of what early childhood assets are present locally and what is needed.

For more information about early childhood services in the valley or if you would like to join the team, she will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 1 p.m. in her office at Valley Connections in Invermere (beside the Family Resource Centre). Please call her at 342-4242 or email: wvecd@telus.net.

panachesuites.com The RDEK encourages residents in Electoral Areas F & G to attend one of the upcoming Town Hall Meetings:

Monday, February 6, 2006—7:00pm Edgewater Legion Hall � Wednesday, February 15, 2006—7:00pm Brisco Community Hall � Tuesday, February 21, 2006—7:00pm Windermere Community Hall � Monday, February 27, 2006—7:00pm Fairmont Resort, Pine Room Topics: 5-Year Financial Plan, Columbia Valley Landfill, Health Connections: Transit Update Emergency Planning, Broadband, Disposal of Used Oil and Tires, Community Parks (Fairmont only), Edgewater Transfer of Services (Edgewater only) Dry Gulch Water System (Area G only) Get updated on RDEK programs in your area and find out how your tax dollars are being spent!

For more information, contact Kerstin Renner at 1-888-478-7335.

Dog Owners in Electoral Areas F & G

It is a requirement under the Regional District of East Kootenay Dog Control Bylaw that you must have your dog licenced.

2006 Dog Licence Costs Spayed or Neutered — Unspayed or Unneutered — Pit Bull Terriers or Cross Breeds —

$10.00 $30.00 $1,000.00

(includes Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier)

Proof of spaying/neutering is required - either by bringing in your old licence for renewals or by providing a letter from a veterinarian for new licences. Dog Control is actively enforced in Electoral Areas F and G. For more information or to obtain a 2006 licence for your dog, please contact the Columbia Valley RDEK office or Dog Control Officer Sam Fiddler at 347-9793.

RDEK Columbia Valley Office 4956 Athalmer Road, Invermere BC Phone: 342-0063

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, January 29th, 10:30 a.m.

Worship and Life Instruction.

Stewardship - It’s a Matter of Trust “Trust - The Key to Successful Living”. Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 3, during the morning service.

Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY Sunday, January 29th • 10:30 a.m.

Invermere - Christ Church Trinity. Worship & Sunday School.

Rev. Sandy Ferguson 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10:00 am Children’s church during the message part of the service.

Children 4 - 12 years. • Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler www.vcassembly.com Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Saturday, 7:00 p.m. Mass • Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Mass

St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass

St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats

Sunday, 4:00 p.m. Mass Father Jose Joaquin 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services Sunday at 1:30 pm held this week at the Toby Theatre Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman at Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday 10:00 am Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Sunday, 10:00 am President J.P. Tremblay Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs 1-866-349-5772

HERE TO SERVE YOU Bennett Construction Growing with the Tradition of Quality

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January 27, 2006

FINANCIAL

Spread your savings around for maximum returns The old adage “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” continues to ring true today, and even more so when considering your investment portfolio.

The key to investment success lies in asset allocation, which means spreading investments out among three main asset classes - cash, fixed income, and equities.

A portfolio that includes a diversified mix of asset classes may generate higher potential returns, which at the same time, effectively manages risk.

The purpose of spreading your holdings among assets is to offset the negative impact a particular investment may have on your portfolio.

There are no guarantees when it comes to investing, but having the right mix of investments provides an element of stability that will help you reach your long-range

financial goals. When considering your investment portfolio, here are a few things to keep in mind: • Know yourself. Evaluate your investment goals and tolerance towards risk and time horizons. This will help you determine how to diversify your portfolio according to your specific needs.

• Mix it up. You should hold a variety of cash, fixed-income and equities within your portfolio. Mutual funds are an investment vehicle many investors should consider because their mix of holdings offers inherent diversification.

• Have a solid base. Canada is home to some of the most profitable and solid global companies. A Canadian equity mutual fund can provide a solid base for many investors to build their portfolio.

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• Play 20 questions. Financial planners are generally available at your local bank branch and can help determine your individual investment profile.

While the information here can only give you a general flavour for certain trends to keep in mind, a planner can recommend a strategic portfolio with particular investments and discuss your diversification needs, allocate your investments, and answer all of your investment questions.

It’s up to you where your money goes. Be sure to take into consideration all of the options and financial advice you have available to you.

After all, there is no such thing as a sure thing, so make sure you are well informed and prepared.

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