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The Columbia

October 26, 2007

Valley

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

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October 26, 2007

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VALLEY NEWS

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He can barely get his long legs inside, but David Pacey says he loves his new Smart Car anyway.

David Pacey of Radium wins new Smart Car By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staﬀ Standing six feet tall, and weighing in at 205 lbs, David Pacey is not the most likely Smart car owner. But after scooping a brand new $30,000 Smart car in a prize draw at a conference in Ontario, he says there is plenty of room behind the wheel. Mr Pacey, who owns Radium Vacation Rentals, said he had never really won anything before, and his hands were shaking when his name was read out. He was at a business conference with his wife Margaret Slack, when his luck changed for the better. “At the end of the conference everyone’s names were thrown into a hat and it knocked me over when they called out my name. My hands were shaking for about an hour afterwards,’ he said. Mr. Pacey went to the Mercedes dealership where he signed over ownership. He said he has to pay $2,500 to get the car delivered to Calgary by train, and then by truck from Calgary to Radium. This also included paying for rustprooﬁng and putting on snow tires. But, luckily this money will be paid back to him by the federal government as a thank you for driving an environmentally friendly car. “I found out I’m entitled to $2,000 from the federal government as an environmental rebate, so thank

you very much to the Conservative government. All I have to do is register on line once I’ve registered the car. “But I’ve decided to donate $2,500 to charity as a thank you, although I haven’t decided which one yet,” David said. The little three-cylinder Smart car will take a bit of getting used to, as David normally drives an eightcylinder truck. But he says he is looking forward to doing his bit for the environment. “It does 70 miles to the gallon, so I’ll be waving to the people at the gas station when I go by. “I won’t be able to carry people in the back and it has a very small trunk, but it goes like stink. “I’m actually looking forward to down-sizing, and interestingly enough, my wife and I were planning on getting a smaller vehicle just a couple of months ago, so the timing is perfect. “There is one other Smart car in Radium, so we’ve been telling our friends that once our car arrives we’ll have the largest concentration of Smart cars per capita in the valley. “And if we go away somewhere and need to take more stuﬀ with us, we’ve still got our Pathﬁnder which has a lot more room,” David said. He is expecting the Smart car to arrive by the end of the month, and is looking forward to getting in the driving seat.

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October 26, 2007

VALLEY NEWS LUCKY DRIVERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The driver of a logging truck that overturned and spilled its load along Highway 95 just south of Edgewater on Wednesday morning looks back on the wreckage. According to RCMP, a deer ran into the path of the southbound truck in the pre-dawn darkness. The truck left logs spread along the highway and came to rest across both lanes, blocking traďŹ&#x192;c in both directions for several hours.

Photos by Dave Sutherland

Panorama World Cup and Light-Up join forces By Brian Geis Pioneer StaďŹ&#x20AC; With only a month to go, Paul Christy, chair of the Invermere Business Committee, appeared before council Tuesday night seeking permission to stage the biggest, and brightest light-up festival Invermere has ever seen - an event he hopes will be broadcast around the world. Light Up is Invermere Business Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual winter festival, at which time the Christmas lights that adorn Main Street are ďŹ rst turned on and Santa Claus makes his ďŹ rst appearance. Downtown shops stay open late, hosting special sales to kick oďŹ&#x20AC; the Christmas shopping season. This year, Mr. Christy explained, the Invermere Business Committee is teaming up with Panorama

Mountain Resort to stage a joint festival that will also celebrate Panoramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hosting of two World Cup Ski Events events the same weekend, Nov. 24-25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re combining the two events to create one big festival,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Christy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is an international sporting event in our backyard and millions of people around the world will be looking at Invermere.â&#x20AC;? Panorama Mountain Resort, he said, will draw the entire community of skiers, spectators and media from around the world to downtown Invermere on Saturday night for medal presentations for that dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events. Panoramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new director of Director of Sales and Marketing, Eric Whittle, said the scope of next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multi-million-dollar Telus World Cup events are bigger than Panorama, and the entire val-

ley needs to get involved to make it a success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite exciting,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The scope of the event demands that we treat it this way. The best place for us to do that is to bring it into town.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Christy said the Invermere Business Committee will block oďŹ&#x20AC; Main Street between 10th and 13th Streets. The area in between will be transformed into a festival ground that will centre around a stage in front of the Toby Theatre. Features will include open ďŹ re pits, live entertainment, a parade of athletes, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grotto at Toadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hole Cafe and will conclude with a ďŹ reworks show. Mr. Whittle said an entourage of 400-500 people including international media will be shuttled in for the event.

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October 26, 2007

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Please watch for deer

By Staﬀ-Sergeant Doug Pack Columbia Valley RCMP • October 17: Around 1 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP received a report that two youths in the Wilder subdivision of Invermere were shining ﬂashlights into vehicles. One youth had a backpack. Police attended and located the pair of young people. One had run away from a foster home. While dealing with the police, they admitted to stealing change from cars. RCMP conducted further investigation and determined that the two had stolen monies, a lighter, pocket knives and a collection of adult magazines from vehicles in the area. The Ministry of Children and Families took the pair to their respective guardians. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, alternative measures were taken in lieu of charges in this instance. • October 20: A citizen reported to the RCMP that his vehicle was entered while parked unattended and unlocked in Invermere, and a full set of golf clubs including irons, woods and golf bag were stolen. This incident is believed to have occurred sometime around Oct. 13th. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Over the past week, Columbia Valley RCMP investigated six motor vehicle crashes involving deer. It is that time of year, and motorists are again reminded to watch for wildlife, especially at dawn, dusk and at night.

Have a safe Halloween

On the subject of keeping a watchful eye, Hallowe’en is soon to be upon us. Here are some helpful tips for everyone: 1. Motorists are asked to be mindful of the “ghost, goblins and ghoulies” who come out that night and share the roads. Please slow down and expect the unexpected. 2. Trick or Treaters: Go with a parent, or friend. Don’t go alone. See and Be Seen - wear something reﬂective, carry a ﬂashlight so you can see where your feet are going. Wait until your parents check your treats. 3. Parents/Guardians: Always check your child’s treats before allowing them to enjoy them. Unpackaged or opened products should be thrown out, unless you know exactly where they came from and who gave them to your child. Let’s make this Hallowe’en a safe one for everyone.

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October 26, 2007

New Privy Councillor Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay-Columbia, has been appointed as a Privy Councillor. “I am pleased to appoint Jim Abbott as a Privy Councillor for his many years of service to the country,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “He has served his constituents and his country with dedication and commitment.” Since his election 14 years ago, Jim Abbott has served Parliament in many areas. Asia Paciﬁc issues are of particular interest to Mr. Abbott. He is currently Chairman of Canada Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group. There are now seven Privy Councillors for B.C. including Chuck Strahl, David Emerson, Gary Lunn, Stockwell Day, Jay Hill and John Reynolds. Since 1867, Mr. Abbott is only the second Privy Councillor appointed from the Kootenays.“This was an extremely proud moment in my political life and I was delighted to have my family join me as witness to my Privy Council oath,” he said. Here Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General, watch as MP Jim Abbott completes the Privy Council oath at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Photo by Eric Jolin

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PERSPECTIVE

Vote yes to bus service

October 26, 2007

Historical Lens

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher The lack of public transit in the Columbia Valley is an inconvenience for many residents, and a downright handicap for others. Senior drivers who aren’t comfortable heading out on the highway, especially in winter, and seniors who are no longer able to drive at all will make good use of a bus that will travel up and down the valley twice every day. Parents of teenagers who aren’t happy about their kids driving around the valley to visit the hot pool, go bowling or visit their friends will also be able to use those magic words: “Take the bus.” And everyone in the valley who is struggling with the high cost of living, including families who are working to pay their rent and make ends meet by licencing just one vehicle, will also find the bus service a boon. There’s a safety issue, too — drivers who have lost their licences, and you see them every week in court, often continue to drive because they feel they have no alternative to get around the valley. These offending drivers will no longer be able to ask the judge for leniency because they need their vehicles. Now the judge can say: “Take the bus.” The proposed bus service will make a nice little loop from from Invermere to Radium to Edgewater twice a day, and from Invermere to Fairmont to Canal Flats twice a day. The bus will also run around Invermere between the hospital and local shops. Once again, we remind readers to vote on the bus service, and the broadband issue, on the same ballot. Only residents of Areas F and G are allowed to vote, and that does not include residents of Radium, Invermere or Canal Flats, which have already signed on in favour of the project. The voting takes place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 27th. This is not to be confused with the Jumbo survey in Area F, which is a different matter altogether.

TEAMWORK—This group shot shows what appears to be a ball team, maybe soccer. The man in the front row, fourth from left, is holding a ball. The notes attached indicate that the man in the back row with his arms folded is C. Edwards and the man in the front row wearing the white shirt and vest is Rev. Alex McKinnon, a Presbyterian minister who lived in the valley around 1891. Photo courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

Drunk driving laws too lenient Dear Editor: I grew up in the wonderful town of Invermere and take great pleasure in reading your newspaper online. It was with disapointment however, to read the RCMP report in the October 19th issue. A concerned citizen reported that a vehicle lost control on a gravel road. The “investigation,” and I use that term loosely, reports that oh, well, he was just “playing around” and despite other complaints of poor driving habits, and a smell of liquor on his breath, was only issued a 12-hour suspension because he was a “new driver” and has No Alcohol as a condition of his driving privileges.

What a joke . . . What is the next article you are going to publish under the RCMP Report? A young driver kills a family who were returning home from a Christmas concert? A young driver kills a child who was walking home from school? It is not just Invermere that has these crap laws, it’s everywhere, and it is getting out of control. It gives a new meaning to the word “helplessness” to the citizens of every community. I wonder how the people who initially reported this driver feels . . . probably like “why did we even bother?” Carol Hoﬀert Leduc, AB

The Columbia Valley

P IONEER is independently owned and operated and is published weekly by Abel Creek Publishing Inc. Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone (250) 341-6299 · Fax (250) 341-6229 Email: upioneer@ telus.net · www.columbiavalleypioneer.com The material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. The opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are not necessarily those of the publisher or staﬀ of The Columbia Valley Pioneer. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind is limited to the amount paid for by the advertiser for that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for the advertisement.

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October 26, 2007

LETTERS Size matters Dear Editor: Jumbo critics, such as Nory Esteban, deliberately attempt to distort the size of the proposed resort by using adjectives such as MEGA. In fact, Jumbo Glacier Resort is designed to have the smallest possible ecological footprint. At build-out, in 20-30 years, the resort will have only a handful of permanent residents just like Panorama has now after 40 years. This table demonstrates how compact JGR will be at build-out, compared

to some well-known sites. There are two things about Jumbo Glacier Resort that are MEGA: the MEGA SNOW and the MEGA SKIING! Please call and drop by our Project Information Oﬃce at the Timber Rock Business Centre by the Invermere Airport for Facts, not Fiction, on the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort (250342-1052). Grant Costello, Vice-President Glacier Resorts Ltd. Invermere

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October 26, 2007

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Halloween party planned for kids at Invermere hall Children are in for a treat this Halloween as a special themed party is being held to mark the occasion in Invermere. The Invermere Business Committee is hosting the family event at the Invermere Community Hall on Wednesday October 31 from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. It will be open for children aged 12 and under, and parents of younger children are welcome to stay to join in the fun. Invermere Business Committee chairman Paul Christy explained that admission will be free, but people should bring a donation for the food bank at the community hall. “There will be games, activities, goody bags and lots of fun stuﬀ,” Paul said.

The Invermere Business Committee is a non-proﬁt, volunteer group and is funded by the District of Invermere. The committee organizes many events in the community, including Valley Appreciation Day and Canada Day. Paul added that the Halloween party would be a new event for the committee. “This is deﬁnitely something that the town could use. Halloween doesn’t seem to be as fun as it used to be, and with all the concerns about bears in the town, having a party at the community hall seems like the safest bet,” he said. Paul owns Monkey’s Uncle Toy and Gift Co. and his wife owns Rainbow Donkey Kids’ Clothing.

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Encore

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS MOVIE REVIEW

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FASHION SHOW

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HAMM IT UP! Ken Hamm, shown here, appears with Bruce Everett at Pynelogs Cultural Centre on November 9th.

Out & About Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley PAGE 11

Ken Hamm & Bruce Everett · Pynelogs

Ken Hamm & Bruce Everett in concert at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Friday November 9th.

Cinefest · Toby Theatre · Waitress

Monday November 19th at 7 pm. Sponsored by Harrison McKay Communications.

What does ART mean to you?

Pynelogs Cultural Centre • Gallery & Gift Shop closed

for the winter season. Open for functions, ticket sales, rentals and concerts. Office hours: 11 – 4 pm Monday to Friday. Call 342-4423.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.

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October 26, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

Movie Review: Home of the Brave

Reviewed by Brian Geis

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Home of the Brave is an hilarious drama about four Iraq war vets who go mad as monkeys on motorbikes after getting back to the world. One humanitarian mission away from returning to their day jobs, a unit of reserves get ambushed by Iraqis (convincingly portrayed by Mo ro c c a n s ) and shot full of holes like a Swiss cheese. Stateside, the quartet of liberators fall to pieces with nightmares of shooting, explosions, shiftylooking Arabs and whatnot. Jessica Biel shines as, in my opinion, the best-looking cast member (also starring Samuel L. Jackson and 50 Cent) and wields a rubber prosthetic hand as if it were an extension of her own arm. The squishy rubber hand looks just like the one Woody Harrelson's character wore in the sublime Farrelly Brothers' classic, Kingpin. Director Irwin Winkler (The Net) was, literally, "munsoned" at the box ofﬁce when an insensitive and unsophisticated movie-going public chose to patronize this ﬁlm to the tune of a paltry $43,753. Come on, the rubber hand probably cost that much! I mean, they used

Gone Hollywood’s

TOP FIVE OF THE WEEK Last Week’s Top 5 Rentals

New Releases October 23

New Releases October 30

1 2 3 4 5

Transformers Rain Over Me Evan Almighty Grindhouse - Planet Terror Mighty Heart

Hostel Part II Home of the Brave Fido Rise: Blood Hunter Meet the Robinsons

Spider Man 3 Jackie Chan’s The Myth Day Watch (foreign) Captivity The Wendell Baker Story

real film cameras and everything. Although the original theatrical release was timed for Oscar consideration, the movie was passed over for consideration by the Academy. However, it was honoured with a Golden Globe award for Best Original Song, a ditty penned by Sheryl Crow. Boom mike operator Tom Taylor (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Episode 5.4) turns in some of his best work yet, but only an enlightened film critic— like myself and, maybe, Carla Meyer of the Sacramento Bee—can truly appreciate such craft work and artistry. So, don't bother trying to make comparisons. Although it falls short of my favourite film about former soldiers dealing with the mental fall-out of the ravages of war—1977's Heroes starring Henry Winkler—Home of the Brave comes in a close second.

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October 26, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS Friday, November 2nd:

Out & About Please call 341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre CLOSED October 23rd - November 28th

• Deadline for applications: The C.V. Community Foundation is accepting Fall 2007 Grant applications from registered charities which support projects that enhance the quality of life of residents of the Columbia Valley. Guidelines and application forms at Smith, Green & Andruschuk, 1229 - 7th Avenue, Invermere. For info: Jenny Richardson, 3429822/6494, e-mail: ggjrichardson@hotmail.com, mail: c/o C.V. Community Foundation, Box 991, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. • 9 pm: Regional District of East Kootenay monthly general meeting, Cranbrook.

Friday, November 2nd:

Friday, October 26th: • 2 pm - 4 pm: 1st distribution day for the “Coats for Families” program, Family Resource Centre. Other distribution days are every Friday in November, 2 pm - 4 pm. Drop oﬀ boxes are at CIBC, Liquor Store, Sears, Canal Flats Family Foods, Pip’s Store, Mom’s Upholstery, Fairmont Resort. • 6:30 pm: Fall Supper, sponsored by Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere Community Hall. Tickets: C.V. Trading, Fairmont Goldsmith, Dave’s Book Bar. Adults $13; children under 12, $6; children under four, free.

• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Nelson Leafs, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. • 7 pm: Laws of Spirit Circle, The Law of Surrender. Based on Dan Millman’s book, this circle, facilitated by Maria Kliavkoﬀ, explores The Laws of Spirit month-by-month. For info: 347-2110, or visit www. mkfacilitations.com. • Strand’s presents Mariah Mennie, with special guests. $5 cover charge, reservations recommended. For info: 342-6344.

Saturday, October 27th :

• 2 pm: Christine Jimmy’s 88th Birthday with potluck dinner, St. Mary’s Catholic Independent School. For info: 1-250-426-6698. • 6th Annual Wine Festival, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 150 wines, ﬁnger food, music, door prizes. Tickets $29 each with local identiﬁcation; $39 each if you are not a local; at Dave’s Book Bar and the Resort. For info: 345-6311. • 6:30 pm: “Puttin’ On The Glitz”, Ladies night out and fashion show for breast cancer. Held at the Radium Resort, tickets $30 available at Details by JoAnne, or Essentials.

• Head Banger Tour: See the Bighorns up close and personal. Sponsored by the Radium Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. Cost $49 plus GST. Three more tours oﬀered on November 4, 10 and 17. For info: 1-888-347-9331.

Sunday, October 28th : • 7 pm: Qi Gong at Riverside Recreation Centre, $10 drop-in fee. For info: Jeannine/George, 270-0368.

Wednesday, October 31st: • 1 pm: Hallowe’en Dance, Invermere Hall, with live music by the Kimberley Senior Band. Thursday, November 1st - Sunday, November 4th : • 4 pm - 9 pm Thursday & Friday; 10 am - 5 pm Saturday & Sunday: C.V. Swim Club presents a Certiﬁed Swim Coach Course/NCCP 1 Skills Course, Radium Pools. $165 plus manual, for info: Nicci Mellis, 347-9562.

Saturday, November 3rd:

Tuesday, November 6th : • 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Revelstoke Grizzlies, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Wednesday, November 7th: • 6:30 pm: Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM, Lion’s Hall. RSVP to 342-2844 by 4:30 pm, November 6, 2007.

Tuesday, November 13th: • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Thai Days, Invermere Community Hall. Sample Thai food, dance & music, games, crafts, for free. For info: 1-800-668-5522.

Thursday, November15th: • 9 am-4:30 pm: East Kootenay Conservation Program AGM & Workshop, held at Eagle Ranch. Registration deadline October 30th. For more info and registration package: ekcp@cyberlink.bc.ca, or Nancy at 342-3655.

Friday, November 16th : • 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Kimberley Dynamiters, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Saturday, November 24th : • 10 am - 12 pm: Scrappy-Do’s Christmas card making workshop. $20, for info: 342-7238.

New Video Releases Tuesday, October 25th: • Captivity • In The Land Of Women • Spider-Man 3 • The Wendell Baker Story

• Convicted • License To Wed • Talk To Me • The Tripper

Other: • Lake Windermere District Lions Club Think Tank Project deadline December 31st, 2007. Please mail projects to Lake Windermere District Lions Club, Box 213, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. • Photography Contest: Winning photo will be on the cover of the 2008 Blushing Bride Wedding & Event Directory, and all other promotional material for the Expo. Submit photo (max 2), to BlushingBrideDirectory@ hotmail.com, or Box 563, Windermere, BC, V0B 2L0. For info: Tangerine Event Co., 250-270-0338.

Invermere Library Hours: • Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours: • 10 am-4 pm: Thursdays. • 1-4 pm: Fridays and Saturdays.

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October 26, 2007

MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS

POPPY DRIVE KICKS OFF - Poppy sales will be in full swing around the valley as the ﬁrst poppy was pinned on dignitaries in three communities. Left: Invermere Royal Canadian Legion Branch 73 president Pat Cope pins a poppy on Mayor Mark Shmigelsky. Centre: Vi Wittman, President of the Edgewater Legion Branch 199 pins a poppy

on Gerry Wilkie, former chairman of the Edgewater Improvement District. Right: Pat Cope visited Canal Flats to pin a poppy on Deputy Mayor Walter Woodske. Mrs. Cope urged everyone to give generously to the Poppy Fund, which beneﬁts veterans and their dependents in the valley.

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• Games • Activities • Prizes • Goody Bags • Scares Prizes for best costumes (kids & adults) Admission is free with a donation to the food bank Brought to you by the Invermere Business Committee

NEW SHIPMENT HAS ARRIVED FROM SCOTLAND Quality antique furniture and collectibles from Canada, Europe and Asia. Architectural items for home & garden. We are open Wednesday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm Invermere Industrial Park (just off the road to Panorama)

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October 26, 2007

Ladies, here’s a chance to wear your best outfit! By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Get ready to strut your stuff and get into your glitziest outfit next weekend, at a charity fashion show set to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. The event has been organised by Invermere’s fashion stores Details by JoAnne and Essentials, and there will be heaps of prizes on offer. It will be held at Radium Resort on Saturday, November 3, starting with cocktails at 6.30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and are available in advance from either store until Wednesday, October 31. JoAnne Willox, owner of Details, explained that the show would feature all the new lines for fall and the holiday season. “There will be prizes awarded for

the glitziest guest, along with five awesome door prizes including gift certificates to spend at both stores, golf for two at Radium Resort and blown glass from Bavin Glass. “We decided to raise money for Breast Cancer Research because it truly affects a lot of women in the valley,” JoAnne said. Carrie Rickards, owner of Essentials, explained that the pair teamed up in May this year to hold a summer fashion show, and they have another one in the pipeline for next April. “We both felt that breast cancer research would be a great cause. “It affects so many people one way or another, and there’s always lots of support but never enough. “We hope that lots of people from across the valley come along to support the event and make it a real success. It should be a wonderful evening,” Carrie said.

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YOUR MONEY

Control your debt in four steps Over the last decade, Canada has become addicted to debt. According to a March 2004 report issued by Statistics Canada, for every $100 in disposable income, Canadian households owed an average of $102.90 in debt including consumer credit and mortgages. With the rise in the housing market over the past few years, this situation has not necessarily improved as people turned to the equity in their homes to finance their overspending. Obviously, owing more than your income is rarely a good way to achieve financial independence. So if you find yourself having difficulty staying ahead of your bills, take heart. There are ways to reduce your debt and take back control of your finances. Here are four simple steps to help get you started. 1. Assess your situation The first step to getting out of debt is to assess your current situation. Answer the following questions for yourself: What debts do I owe? When are they due? At what rate of interest? After you’ve compiled a catalogue of your obligations, ask yourself how much you can reasonably put toward each of those debts each month. Writing this information down will put your situation into perspective, and provide you with a roadmap for regaining control of your finances. Sitting down with a financial planner to help you through this stage is highly recommended. 2. Control spending It’s hard to reduce your debt without setting limits on your spending. Give yourself a specific amount of money to spend each week on essentials as well as miscellaneous expenses. Withdraw this amount in cash at the beginning of the week—do not use credit cards! Once you’ve spent your miscellaneous allowance, you’re done for the week. This “get tough” approach

to spending money on non-essentials will slowly wean you off credit for things you don’t need. 3. Track your spending To prevent yourself from sliding into debt again, you must understand how you got into trouble in the first place. You can do this by tracking your expenses for a specific time period—say, one month. Keep a small notepad with you and make a note of every dollar that leaves your wallet. Once you see how you’re spending your money, you’ll be in a better position to create a budget and later change spending habits and trim unnecessary expenses. You may be surprised on the amount spent on non-essential household items. 4. Consider a consolidation loan If your debts are substantial, consider a consolidation loan. By lumping smaller debts into a single, large debt, you can keep better track of your progress. More importantly, consolidation loans are often available at lower rates of interest than credit cards and other loans. That could help you shave months off your payment schedule. Consolidation loans rolled into a mortgage against your home is not an effective to control spending. The interest is not tax-deductible; there is often no incentive to pay off debt quickly; and borrowing against the equity in your home is a fast track to eroding personal net worth. Staying debt-free over the long term Understand that financial freedom isn’t a one-time event. Rather, it is an ongoing process that requires patience and discipline. In the end, whether you’re successful or not at reducing your debt depends largely on making a lifelong commitment to being responsible with your money.

Market Action S&P/TSX Composite Index Dow Jones Industrial Average Nikkei Oil (New York) Gold (New York) Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)

As of October 22, 2007

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October 26, 2007

AUTUMN GOLF SALE

Eyes on the ball Grades 9 and 10 students battled it out against schools from Kimberley, Golden, Sparwood and Cranbrook in a two-day volleyball tournament last weekend. The first boys’ team coached by Greg Anderson came out on top overall, while the second boys’ team placed fifth. The two girls’ teams finished in third and fourth place. “Sometimes the players get a bit nervous playing in front of their parents but they all did really well,” said girls’ coach Lea Ann Anderson. From left to right: Paul Brown, Connor Williams and Tanner Ellingboe watch the ball. The next home game is set for November 23.

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October 26, 2007

Catholic church welcomes new priest to valley Father McHugh says he is already feeling right at home in the valley. Father Jim McHugh got a “I love Invermere and fantastic welcome to Invermere I’ve had a fantastic welcome when he held his ﬁrst service at so far,” he said. the Catholic Church of Cana“There was a great atdian Martyrs. tendance on ThanksgivIt was standing room only ing weekend, with about in church, as a packed con150 people at church in gregation welcomed him to Invermere, 100 in Radium the parish over Thanksgiving and about 15 in Canal Flats. weekend. I hope we can get a total of Father McHugh, 41, came 300 people across all the to Invermere from Nelson, churches on a regular basis, where he has spent the past not just on public holidays. two years at Cathedral Mary Father McHugh said his Immaculate. Previous to that, hope is to get more families he spent six years in the St. and young people coming Paul diocese at Fort McMur- Father Jim McHugh moved here from Nelson. back to church. ray, in northern Alberta. “In these modern times, He has replaced Father Jose people come to church for Mari Joaquin, who has moved to Creston. baptism of their children and then we never see them Father McHugh holds services at two other church- again,” he said. es within the Canadian Martyrs Parish - St. Joseph “People don’t realise that when they bring their Church in Radium and St. Anthony’s Mission in Ca- children to be baptised they are making a promise to nal Flats. bring them up in the Christian faith.” The parish has an education program, with both When he’s not in church, Father McHugh has alpreparation and religious education courses available. ready been encouraged to get involved in recreational There are also adult workshops including an ecu- activities in his spare time, although he confessed he is menical prayer and Bible study group and ministry a reluctant skier. training. “I haven’t skied in about 30 years, but I’ve been Members of the parish are also encouraged to get told that one of my parishioners will probably get me involved in various activities within the community, involved. They’ve also got me on the bowling team at such as the food bank, hospital/home visits and pot Valley Alley, so I’ve got plenty to keep me busy. luck suppers. “I’m just going to take one day at a time,” he said.

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October 26, 2007

Plan calls for 4% tax hike By Brian Geis Pioneer Staﬀ

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Invermere Council got its ﬁrst look at the municipality’s 2008-2012 Financial Plan this week, which calls for a four-percent increase in taxes. Councillor Gerry Taft heralded the plan as wellbalanced, noting that it puts some money in reserve while moving forward on some capital projects. “There is a tax increase, but it’s not exorbitant,” he said. “It’s a well-balanced plan. It covers a lot and sort of spreads the money around. We’re trying to plan for the future and do some things right now. I’m really happy with it.” Invermere Chief Administrator Chris Prosser, who presented the plan Tuesday night to Invermere council, said a public consultation process is planned for November and that he hopes the plan can be adopted in early December. By doing so, he said, the municipality can get the jump on the spring construction rush. The four-percent increase in taxes, he said, would equate to a $37.28 increase in municipal taxes for a taxpayer whose assessment did not change.

The increase, he said, would generate an additional $94,000 of revenue for Invermere. Other councillors echoed Mr. Taft’s sentiments, “This is an extremely responsible and well-thoughtout plan,” Councillor Bob Campsall commented. “It’s good to see our values reflected in the plan,” said Councillor Sarah Bennett. Councillor Brydon said paving work is being scheduled to follow other capital improvements—like the water main construction along Sixth Street—to keep from having to do the work twice. Some initiatives covered in the plan include: • A curbside recycling program, fall yard debris clean-up and funding for a curbside hazardous waste and electronic waste clean-up • Core funding for Columbia Valley Arts Council • Double the funding for firefighter training • Potential for an increase in bylaw enforcement • Lease of a new plow truck • Funds for Lake Windermere protection efforts • $240,000 in reserve • $225,350 in general capital projects, including a new sign at Windermere Cemetery, capital for the fire department, $76,000 for parks and recreation and $100,000 in projects to be determined by council.

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October 26, 2007

By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist

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So we are lucky to have nine team sponsors who provide the jerseys in our league. I have spent the past week or so trying to ﬁgure out why someone or some business would want to sponsor a team in an OldTimers league. Here are my Top Ten reasons (drum roll, please): 10. Might be the tax write-oﬀ. 9. Might be the excellent venue our league is for advertising. 8. Might be because they get mentioned in the newspaper each week. 7. Might be because they get a jersey so they can feel like one of the guys. 6. Might be because they love hockey. 5. Might be because they don’t know how to say NO. 4. Might be they are hoping for an invitation to our windup party. 3. Might be so they can get into the dressing room whenever they like (not so great for the Hi Heat Hustlers!!) 2. Might be so they can buy their way into playing in the league. 1. Might be there is absolutely no good reason to sponsor us!

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And, ﬁnally, just in case you care . . . Oct. 17 results: Warwick over Hi Heat, Kicking Horse over Radium Petro-Can, Lake Auto over Dale Christian Mudders and Valley Vision over Inside Edge. P.S. My thanks to Peppi’s Pizza, my column sponsor, who has been sponsoring my ramblings since day one! CVOHA League Standings Team

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Fall/Winter Hours of Operation Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fish & Chips Friday $1195 • Watch for other weekly specials. Location: The Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch, 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail (From Hwy 93/95, turn at traﬃc lights. Entrance is on the right. From Invermere, turn left on Eagle Ranch Trail, oﬀ Athalmer Road)

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20 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 26, 2007

THE VIEW FROM KUPOL - A vast treeless tundra of rolling hills stretches for thousands of kilometres, and in winter the temperature can drop to minus 60.

From Russia with love By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Spending two weeks at a remote mining camp in Russia isn’t everyone’s idea of a holiday - but I felt privileged to be allowed to accompany my husband on one of his frequent trips to the Kupol Gold Mine in Far Eastern Russia. He works for Orocon Inc. of Vancouver, an engineering/construction company contracted by the mine’s owner, Kinross Gold Corporation of Toronto, to assemble a mining operation in this remote region, farther east than Siberia, adjacent to the Arctic Ocean. The Russians have known about this extremely high deposit of gold for many decades. With funds and technology provided by Kinross, it is now finally possible to extract the gold and a partnership was formed with the Russian government to build the mine. Currently there are 650 people on site, including 100 Russian women and 70 Chukchis, the aboriginals who live in this largely uninhabited tundra. Most workers are Russian, but there are about 100 skilled tradespeople from Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Portugal. My husband Heinz Drews is a subcontractor for Orocon who works from his Invermere office, managing the electrical department. He’s about three years into this massive four-year project, which began when the first group of Canadian guys were flown into the wilderness by helicopter and dropped,

along with their Arctic tents and survival gear, to begin construction. Since then massive amounts of equipment have been sent from North America in container ships, up the west coast, through the Bering Sea and around the top of Russia, and then trucked on an ice road for hundreds of kilometres. That’s pretty much the same route we took - flying from Cranbrook to Vancouver to Seattle to Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. From there it was just two hours across the Bering Sea to the tiny Russian seaport of Anadyr, and then another two hours to the mine itself in a Russian aircraft with just 12 seats. Once we arrived, we found the accommodations almost luxurious. In fact, the Canadians I spoke with said it was the best camp they’ve ever seen, nicer than anything in Fort McMurray. The staff enjoys video games and movies, library, pool hall, fully-equipped fitness centre, gymnasium and laundry service. The food is excellent, although the menu suffers from a lack of fresh fruit and vegetables depending on when the “food chopper” arrives. With gold at $760 an ounce, the big push is on now towards the grand opening next summer, when Kupol will fire up the assembly line at last and pour that long-awaited first gold bar. Orocon’s construction job will be finished, but Kupol will contribute to the economy and employ hundreds of Russians for years to come.

Our Russian aircraft ﬂew us to the mine from the town of Anadyr.

Canadian-built trailers provide sleeping and recreational facilities for 650 people.

Heinz Drews of Invermere with the huge mill that rotates and crushes the ore.

October 26, 2007

The Columbia Valley Pioneer â&#x20AC;˘ 21 Left: Kupol, meaning pyramid, is the natural rock formation after which the mine is named. Just below Kupol, heavy equipment is scraping the ore from the surface and stockpiling it so that gold can be extracted. Below, Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence at the mouth of the underground mine, with the latest Pioneer. Below left: Wesley Coulson of Invermere, warehouse superintendent; below centre: carpentry foreman Stacy Jobs of Invermere (in white helmet) with a Russian coworker; below right: Colin Mackay of Invermere, construction engineer. The three local men are working seven-and-three - thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven weeks at the mine, and three weeks back home in Invermere. Photos by Elinor Florence

22 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 26, 2007

Kudos to Dale Wilker

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Dear Editor: Re: Solar House – October 12th Pioneer: Kudos to Dale Wilker for providing an example of green technology use. It is unfortunate that the elected officials in Invermere and the Regional District of East Kootney are not showing similar vision by raising the standards of construction in this area, as well as lobbying the BC government to do likewise. With so much building going on across western Canada, people in the construction trades are so busy that most of them cannot be bothered to take the time to learn about new technologies. It is extremely difficult to find trades people here who are willing to take on building projects which incorporate energy saving technologies far less advanced than those Dale Wilker is using. To overcome this problem, we need our politicians to show leadership and “raise the bar” so that all

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October 26, 2007

A day in court The following individuals were sentenced in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on October 22, 2007, with the Honourable Judge D.C. Carlgren presiding. • Shane E. Clark was ﬁned $1,300, a $195 victim surcharge and prohibited from driving for one year on a charge of failure or refusal to provide a breath sample for analysis. The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in an alley behind a 7-Eleven store in Revelstoke. Mr. Clark said he refused to provide a breath sample after police took too long to take it, and he worried that his levels of alcohol in his bloodstream might have increased in the interim. • William L. Hegan was ﬁned $650 and prohibited from driving for one year on a charge of operating a vehicle with more than 80 mg of alcohol in the bloodstream. Noting two prior convictions, the judge said, it might be the last time the 75-year-old gets to drive.

• James S. McGhee was fined $200 and a victim surcharge of $30 on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. The court heard that police found five grams of marijuana in his possession during a routine traffic stop. • Linda P. Michel was fined $1,500 and prohibited from driving for three years on a charge of operating a vehicle or vessel with more than 80 mg of alcohol in the bloodstream. The following individuals were sentenced in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on September 18, 2007. • Stephan J. Gervais was fined $700, a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from driving for one year on a charge of operating a vehicle with more than 80 mg of alcohol in the bloodstream • Daniel G. Gray was fined $500, a $75 victim surcharge, prohibited from driving for one year and 15 days in jail on a charge of driving while prohibited.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY 19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering a revised application by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd. to amend the Fairmont Area Of¿cial Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the text and change the OCP and zoning designations of properties located on Highway 93/95 and Wills Road in the Fairmont area to accommodate proposed development of residential lots, commercial use, and recreational facilities. The subject properties, as shown on the attached maps, are: ~ Part of Lot 1, District Lot 53, Kootenay District Plan 6104; ~ Part of District Lot 138 Kootenay District; ~ Lot 1, District Lot 138 Kootenay District Plan 18183; Bylaw No. 2008 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 10, 2007 (Fairmont / Fairmont Hot Springs Resort).” Bylaw No. 2009 is cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 202, 2007 (Fairmont / Fairmont Hot Springs Resort).” A public hearing will be held at:

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT BIRCH ROOM 5225 Fairmont Resort Road Fairmont BC MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 at 7:00 pm

This will be the second public hearing for these Bylaws. The applicant has revised the application based on comments raised at the ¿rst hearing. The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F and the Village of Canal Flats.

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If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: ~ inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK of¿ce in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; ~ mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or ~ present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250 489-0314 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335. Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services October 5, 2007

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24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 26, 2007

KOOTENAY BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher It’s always an honour to receive an award for doing what you do best - operating a successful business. Kootenay Business Magazine based in Cranbrook recognized that fact 10 years ago by creating their Best of Business Awards, which has grown to the point where this year’s Best of Business issue is the biggest the magazine has ever seen. The awards recognize businesses in both the East and West Kootenays. They are a “reader’s choice” selection, since nomination forms are sent to all area businesses and then returned and the votes compiled to pick the winners. Since Columbia Valley businesses are competing against businesses throughout the East Kootenays including Cranbrook, being selected for an award is a real achievement. There is some stiﬀ competition out there from many larger and older businesses in centres with a larger population than ours.

The awards are ranked on four levels: Platinum being ﬁrst, followed by Gold, then Silver, then Bronze. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Dairy Queen and Lordco Auto Parts were the three local businesses that achieved Platinum, and for that we salute them. Five local businesses achieved Gold status: Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Artym Gallery, Four Winds Tailoring & Upholstery, Monkey’s Uncle, and Kootenay River Runners. Nine local businesses achieved Silver: Te Papa Nui Antiques, Spruce Grove Resort in Fairmont, Harrison McKay Communications, Toby Theatre, East Kootenay Exterminators, Majestic U-Brew, the Radium Hot Springs Pool, Gerry’s Gelati and the Columbia Valley Pioneer. Of course we at the Columbia Valley Pioneer were thrilled when we were elevated from a Bronze Award last year to a Silver Award this year. And another ﬁve businesses were awarded the Bronze status: Fairmont Goldsmith, Essentials Department Store, Panorama Mountain Village, Saan

Kootenay Getaway resort

Jewellery store

Store, and Your Private Connection. Several of these businesses are multiple winners, having won Best of Business Awards for several consecutive years. And it wouldn’t be right to ignore some of our business friends to the south. On Page 26 you will ﬁnd advertisements from a number of Kimberley and Cranbrook businesses who advertise with The Pioneer. We think there must be a correlation between receiving a Best of Business Award and choosing to advertise in our newspaper, which has been very well-received by those communities. The Pioneer is available at the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce, Black Bear Books & Video in Kimberly, Mary’s Kitchen Restaurant in Kimberley, Pages Emporium in Cranbrook, and Lotus Books in Cranbrook. And of course, you can access The Pioneer anywhere in the world by downloading it from our website at: www.columbiavalleypioneer.com. Our congratulations to all of our fellow winners!

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October 26, 2007

You will see this handsome certificate hanging in The Pioneer’s office, as well as similar award certificates being displayed in many East Kootenay businesses!

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26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

October 26, 2007

KOOTENAY BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations

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October 26, 2007

High school kids contribute to community Leadership class hosts presentation The leadership class at the local high school is inviting everyone to a Wildsight Community Presentation. This is a fun-ďŹ lled evening where the David Thompson Secondary School Leadership Class will present what they did on their ďŹ ve days of camping and hiking with a program called Wildsight. This is a program that oďŹ&#x20AC;ers educational opportunities outside the classroom and in the environment. As well, there will be a quick update on the new greenhouse project being built at the school.

The event takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, November 5th, at the high school theatre. There is no cost, but the leadership class will be accepting donations for the greenhouse and the school recycling program. If you have any questions, please call Spela at 341-1339.

Poinsettia ďŹ&#x201A;owers available Poinsettias are available for $11 as a fundraiser for the David Thompson Secondary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth

Action Team to raise funds for a conference they wish to attend. The team works towards providing healthy life choices for the youth of the community. The ďŹ&#x201A;owers are in a 6.5-inch pot and are about 15 to 17 inches in height. The delivery will be the ďŹ rst week of December. Is anyone interested in purchasing ďŹ&#x201A;owers? Please call Karen Sharp at 347-6455 before November 7th. The funds would be needed in advance by cash or cheque payable to â&#x20AC;&#x153;DTSSâ&#x20AC;? with a note on the memo line â&#x20AC;&#x153;YAT fundraiser.â&#x20AC;?

Aboriginal youth ages 15-24 are invited to take part in

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Great Selection of:

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October 26, 2007

LETTERS

Taxes: more permanent than death

Dear Editor:

The time grows closer when we can exercise our right to vote on the proposed broadband installation and long-term borrowing to pay for it. I have followed the saga from the ﬁrst “information meeting” to the present. I would like to share these observations. At the ﬁrst meeting, it was inferred that the broadband backbone would be installed at no cost to the ratepayers of the district and would be of invaluable service to the health and education sectors. The fact is, much of the costs were quietly added to our property taxes and the health and education sectors are not very interested in the technology. Then the RDEK proposed the continuation of the project by borrowing money on a 25-year term to extend the construction into all areas of each district. When it appeared

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that many property owners were opposed to paying for such a long time for a service already in place for many of them, an Alternative Approval Process was put in place as required. The results set off a debate within our communities that resulted in many heated words. I have read letters that have accused opponents of “ignorance” and “selfishness.” I have read other letters that indicated that the installation would single-handedly solve the problems of pollution and a very slick (and expensive) mail-out indicating that the installation would create “vitality” in our communities that is not presently existing and help our children, etc. I certainly could be wrong, but it appears to me that there are very wellfunded special interest group(s) and companies that stand to profit from the installation. The incredibly high rate of change in the information and commu-

Mark Strang Fairmont Hot Springs

Small tax increase buys peace of mind

Dear Editor:

Rabbit ears? Using rabbit ears for broadband connections seems cruel and messy. Vote for the broadband initiative. Reinvestment of our growing tax base to our own good is important. Infrastructure improvements should not be denied our smaller communities, from Wasa to Spilli, that will never receive fibre any other way because they do not represent viable market share. Do work with your local government to improve your water and sewer: even though it will be partially paid for with my taxes, it is in the best interest of our community. Stop comparing broadband to existing communications infrastructure: it is like comparing a highway to the cars that travel on it. It is also time that people stop throwing out harebrained alternate schemes at the eleventh hour as petty distractions to a well-researched offer from RDEK. Many alternates were already put forward, and replied to, on the RDEK website. Do better research. Using rabbit ears and recycling 1968 microwave towers was put forward ten years ago and still suffer from the same line-of-sight problems, reliability, maintenance, and high-energy cost issues that cause all radio type systems to be replaced with hard wire systems except for short distance, temporary or portable applications. Try wikipedia.org. Type “fiber to the premises” then go to deployment history to see the progress of fibre broadband world-wide over the last two years. On Oct. 27, wear your best pair of Playboy bunny ears if you must, but vote for the things that are best for all the members of our community.

If the RDEK fibre-optic project were voted down, we won’t be the ones choosing an alternative. A “for profit” service provider will decide which areas are profitable to service and what technology they will use. It will most likely be “wireless” (Wi-Fi), because it’s cheap. The new wireless standard “WiMax” may very well be as good as it’s ever going to get for wireless technology. Here is a quote: “WiMAX” should be able to handle up to 70 megabits per second under optimum conditions.” Let’s compare it to this quote on fibre optics. “For a point to point link, the capacity of a single fiber optic cable is greater than the entire capacity of the radio spectrum . . . any cost advantage wireless might have in the backbone is, except in fairly unusual cases, dwarfed by fibre optic cable’s quality advantage.” Here’s another quote: “Fibre optics has numerous advantages over any other technology. Fibre optics has almost an unlimited capability to transmit data with the bandwidth of a single strand of fibre approaching one terabit (1,000,000,000,000) per second. There is exceptionally low loss in transmission, immunity to electronic interference, and it does not emit electromagnetic radiation.” Wireless technology (Wi-Fi) has issues, such as being prone to atmospheric and electronic interference. Proximity to the tower influences speed, as does the number of users and its not as secure. Another issue is “wireless” (Wi-Fi) operates using electromagnetic radiation, notably in the “microwave” region (from about 2.5 GHz up to 66 GHz for WiMax). In a “wireless” network every computer on the network becomes a microwave radio station as it transmits and receives data. Can you tell me, positively, that long-term ex-

Bruce Zwiers, Edgewater

nication industry indicates that land-based broadband delivery is already becoming yesterday’s technology. By the time the project is paid for, the technology, I believe, will be obsolete. There is an old saying “the only thing sure in life is death and taxes and the only thing more permanent than death is a temporary tax.” For taxpayers that have already paid for the installation of cable and communication infrastructure, it is a bitter pill if we now not only have to have our communities and yards physically dug up, but have to pay and pay for others. The RDEK is treating the project as a “done deal” which makes me suspicious as to the validity of the democratic process.

posure to microwaves is safe? Here are a few quotes: (1) “The president of Canada’s Lakehead University, Fred Gilbert, has banned the use of WiFi on campus because he’s worried about health concerns. Likening the impact to second-hand smoke, he believes in 30 to 40 years you’ll start seeing the problems Wi-Fi caused. He based his decision on scientific literature that indicates the potential for “some fairly significant” health consequences.” (2) “A group of Illinois parents sued their local school to stop them from offering Wi-Fi, their filing claiming there’s “substantial and growing body of scientific literature studying and outlining the serious health risks that exposure to low intensity, but high radio frequency (“RF”) poses to human beings, particularly children.” (3) “Jorg-Rudiger Sack, a computer science professor at Carleton University, says he agrees there is not enough information on potential long-term effects to say unequivocally that wireless is safe. In fact, the long-term effects of such technologies, when combined with other sources, have not been studied.” After many pro and con articles, I see a legitimate concern, especially for the young. Perhaps the short range (200 feet) low-power occasional use stuff may not be an issue but if you’re blanketing an area with high-power microwaves (WiMax has a range of about 30 miles) on a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week basis, I’d be concerned. Fibre-optics does not emit electromagnetic radiation. Is a small tax increase, for a vastly superior, positively safe technology, worth your peace of mind? Please get out and vote! Bryan Stawychny Edgewater

October 26, 2007

LETTERS

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33

Broadband is a golden opportunity Dear Editor: I attended an informational meeting in Fairmont to better inform everyone about broadband service and the Columbia Valley Transit Service. We wanted more info so we could vote feeling that we knew as much as we could about the systems. In Fairmont, few other people took the time to attend. Thank you to the people from the RDEK that came to Fairmont and the other locations to update us and explain the systems to us. I hope there was a better turn out at the other locations as there was a lot of valuable information and knowledgeable people that will help quell some of the rumours. I believe these are both valuable services and deserve our support. The broadband network will be one of the most advanced networks in North America and be able to provide a wide range of services far beyond just high speed internet. Broadband is also the least understood. The RDEK is mandated to provide the WORST CASE SCENARIO to the taxpayer ($0.43 per $1000 of assessment). From what I learned, this is not going to happen. To begin with, the RDEK will not be

going out to borrow the full amount immediately as the system will take time to build therefore they will only borrow as is needed as the project proceeds. This will keep the cost down until complete build-out and by then there is a strong probability there will be income from some of the service providers interested. At the time of the meeting there are already five different providers interested in renting space on the network and it isn’t even built yet. The RDEK is pursuing a Federal/Provincial infrastructure grant of $2 million which will immediately reduce the tax cost on approval. As the network grows and more people get online and buy services—whether that is high-speed internet, video-on-demand, VOIP, home security, video-conferencing, music downloading, telecommuting (working from home online) or other services that will be provided in the future—the tax cost will come down. The tax could even be eliminated in time. Possible personal savings may be realized from grouping new services (i.e., phone bill, cable TV, Internet services). These savings may offset or even exceed the tax levy. Fibre optic cable has unlimited capacity coupled with reliable service. Both cable and wireless have limited capacity, the more users, the slower and more

unreliable it gets. If you look at the changes in telecommunications, television, computer systems and all things electronic, wouldn’t you want to have the capacity to upgrade to whatever comes our way? Fibre optics has huge room to grow without being obsolete. Having the ﬁbre optics capacity would mean all you need to change would be the electronic device in your home. This is a golden opportunity for a relatively small population to have access to an excellent system that would not likely be built by a private company any time soon. We are fortunate to have a local government that is pro-active. These technical advances will greatly enhance our schools, businesses, health care facilities and homes. Please realize that this will also provide a large sector of your community with access to services not previously available. We do not all have the ability to connect to high-speed and cable as previous letters have suggested. Lack of knowledge or rumour is NOT a reason to vote against it. Please vote after making an informed decision. Doug Cowan Fairmont Hot Springs

Broadband is not a panacea Dear Editor: Residents of RDEK Areas F & G are being asked to vote on the Broadband Local Access Project in a referendum on October 27, 2007. This issue is incredibly divisive—pitting one area of the regional district against other areas. This is particularly so when all of the major urban districts Invermere, Radium, Kimberly, Cranbrook, etc., have opted out of the project. It seems that RDEK is attempting to create an elephant where a few strategically placed mice might suffice! Much of Area F is more than adequately served by commercial high speed service providers, Telus or Shaw, and by the Akisqnuk and Canal Flats wireless service. Both Telus and Shaw are continuing to invest and improve their fibre-optic network through the Valley. The download speeds are equivalent to those offered in major urban areas in Canada and meet the needs of the vast majority of the residents served. Parts of Area’s C, E, and G residents are still reliant on dial-up Internet service however much of these areas are very sparsely populated. All of these areas however have access to full service telephone and digital TV services through landlines or satellite service. Most of Area F was also on dial-up service until three years ago. A private or community service provider

will come forward with high-speed Internet service. Satellite internet service is already being offered to the community through ads in the local media. Is the Canal Flats wireless network not an alternative solution for many of these communities? The current bylaw proposal, if successful, would result in the residents of the one higher-density area— Area F, that does not require additional broadband service—underwriting much of the cost of a service for Area C, E and G. It also happens that Area F has the highest tax assessment levels, a fact that I am sure has not gone unnoticed by the proponents of this project. In addition many of the landowners are seasonal residents and are unable to have a vote on the tax grab in this decision. If this “last mile” project was being amortized over all of the residents and urban communities comprising RDEK it would be more equitable and supportable. The current proposal is entirely inequitable and is not made more equitable by the results of a referendum based on an uneven playing field. This proposal will result in significantly increased property taxes to many residents in Area F. Utilities in Canada, the U.S. and the western world, are financed on a cost of service basis. That is, the client pays a single hook up charge (water, hydro, cable, telephone, etc.) and then a consumption tariff.

The resident is not required to pay for the entire system particularly if he is not going to use the service. He always has the option not to hook up to discretionary services such as TV, Cable. The utility domain of rural districts and small communities is water and sewer, not discretionary broadband service. I challenge RDEK to look at the myriad of alternative solutions for the specific communities lacking adequate Internet service. There are many options that are far less costly than a $25 million plus system that will likely be quickly redundant. Satellite based systems serve many smaller communities across Canada. Look for the appropriate solution for the specific communities. Broadband is not a panacea for our rural areas. High-tech businesses are not going to establish themselves in this region because of broadband. They always locate near major centres of learning and technology where the communication technology evolves. We are not going to be a “centre of excellence” in the modern parlance because of broadband. Leave it to the private sector or community-private partnerships to provide this type of service. User pay services are the norm in our society. One size does not fit all. Cameron Berry Windermere

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October 26, 2007

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OBITUARY NICHOLAS “BUBBA” PAUL SAM Bubba passed away on September 24, 2007 in his 46th year, at East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, British Columbia, after a brief illness. He was born on July 9, 1961 in Brewster, Washington. He is survived by his loving parents, father Chief Paul Sam and mother Alice Sam, brothers, Dean Martin, John “Tiger” Martin (Leslie) and Gordon Martin. Bubba will be dearly missed by his children Candace, Dominique, and Nicholas Jr. He will be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and one greatnephew. He is predeceased by Gramma Jack, Uncle Fly, Uncle AJ and Aunt Clara Jack. A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, September 29 at the Catholic Church of Canadian Martyrs, Invermere, British Columbia. Interment followed at the Shuswap Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1400 -522, University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2R5. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service Condolences for the family may be left at www.mcphersonfh.com

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Quantity of barn wood for sale, offers call 342-9465. 16’ camper trailer, great condition, asking $1000.00, call 342-5714. FREE! 14 x 22 foot shed for immediate removal. Call Richard at 341-5290 for more info and location.

VEHICLE WANTED WANTED: CHEAP secondhand car needed by end of October, good runaround, excellent fuel economy, $1,000-$2,000. Call Rachel at 341-6299.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1990 Chev P/U C2500 2 WD 350 auto, P/S, P/B, with topper tool cabinet & racks, Ideal service truck. Will sell truck and tool box, separate. $5,500.00 OBO, 342-9918, 342-5220. 1993 GMC Safari cargo van. Well maintained, summer and winter tires, 136,000 km. Asking $2,500.00 OBO. Call Jamie or Kathy, 347-7747. 1998 Mercury Sable, winter and summer tires, good running condition, $4000.00 OBO, 346-3275.

1994 Ford F-150 4x4 with metal tool box for dry storage. Good condition, $3,400.00, call 3420433. 1995 Jeep YJ, lift package, hard and soft top, excellent condition, $6,500.00, 347-6376. 1998 Chev 1500 Silverado Z71, 4x4 extended cab, trailer package, mint condition, $12,900.00, Fairmont, 3454034. 1998 Stealth, green Ford Crown Victoria, ex-RCMP ghost car, new winter tires, new brakes, 177, 000 km. Open market value $6,000.00. On sale for one week only, $4,500.00, call 342-6954. 2000 Ford Explorer Limited, 8 cyl, all leather interior, power everything, running boards, wood grain trim, back-up sensor, universal garage door opener, driver information centre, fog lights, keyless entry, memory seats, trailer hitch & electrical. Am/fm stereo, cassette, CD, roof rack. Exceptional condition, dealer serviced. 128,000 km. $11,500.00 – cash deal only, 342-9436.

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REQUEST FOR TENDER

REQUEST FOR TENDER Kootenay Savings Credit Union is inviting sealed bids to be received at the office of Facilities Manager 300 - 1199 Cedar Avenue, Trail B.C., V1R 4B8 Up to and including 2:00PM local time, November 1st, 2007, for the following work: Project: Location:

Construction of new branch facilities for Kootenay Savings Radium, BC

Plans are available at SICA. Additional Notes:

We supply part and service FOR ALL MAKES of: • snowmobiles • motorcycles • quads

A bid bond for 30 days of $100,000.00. A performance bond of 50% performance on Labour and Materials. A mandatory site visit will become required for all bidders for Tuesday, October 23rd, if bidder feedback by October 16th deems it of value. Bids are to be valid for a 30 day period. Bidders to be aware that a permit is in place for the foundation and it is necessary to start site work within 10 days of formalizing the contract. Bids will be opened privately. No information on a formal decision will be issued with respect to the bids until the Owner and the Consultants have reviewed in detail all of the bids received. Kootenay Savings reserves the right to accept or reject all or any Tenders and to accept the Tender in total or in part, or to accept the Tender which it deems most favourable in the interest of Kootenay Savings. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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October 26, 2007

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS

CAREERS Dusk Construction, a local framing company, is currently seeking framers and labourers. We offer excellent wages and benefit package. Please fax resume to 250-345-2191 or email to kmose@shaw.ca STORE CLERKS needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities. Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada. Outgoing responsible people required for in-store and yard employment. Come to Rona (Ace Hardware) with resume. 410 Borden Street, Invermere. Full / part – time positions available at Horsethief Creek Pub / Radium Liquor Store. Apply in person, or by fax 347-9987, or email horsethiefcreekpub@ telus.net. Receptionist/stenographer for busy office in Invermere. Excellent multi-line telephone skills desired, good keyboarding and computer skills, eye for detail, work well with the public. Monday – Friday days. Benefits, full and/or part-time available. Email dega@telus.net or fax 347-9243. Residential Care Worker. Temporary, full time position. RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent. Union membership, HEU. See posting, Mt. Nelson Place. Manager: Donna Jefferson 3423699.

SPOT THE DEALS Pioneer Classieds

Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.

Strata Manager

Busy property management company in Invermere requires a licensed, experienced Strata Manager with a thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation and well developed problem solving skills. Must be a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills and be procient with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Spectra Property Management software would be an asset. Please send resume along with salary expectations to PO Box 21, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 • fax to 250-341-6009 e-mail: info@mountaincreek.ca

Lakeview Meadows Community Association

Assistant Manager Lakeview Meadows Community Association is seeking a qualified individual to assist with maintenance and administration to keep the Community Association grounds, amenities, beach, and recreation centre. This is a permanent part-time position. Guaranteed 64 hours work per month with a flexible schedule. Experience/Requirements: • Preferred experience with pools, mechanical heating and ventilation equipment • Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge • Should be proficient in the use of computers • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Please forward a current resume directly to the Community Association Manager at E-mail: jimlakeviewmeadows@shaw.ca

Fax: (250) 342-3815

Are you a CHEERLEADER and a COACH? The exciting job of Relay For Life Coordinator will appeal especially to those who: • are interested in working part-time, seek contract work or are semi-retired/retired • are individuals/companies specializing in event management • are seeking an inspiring life experience • enjoy working with volunteers in a team environment • are looking for a chance to make a positive impact in the fight against cancer with your community!

Relay For Life Coordinator

ur Winning Team in O Employer of Choice for the Kootenays

A Golden Opportunity Golden Life Management is looking for the right people to join our Columbia Garden Village team as

Community Manager This exciting, hands-on position will be responsible for all aspects of housing and hospitality service provision within the seniors community at Columbia Garden Village in Invermere. The successful candidate will have current knowledge of Assisted Living and Supported Housing and the ability to create an inviting home that includes the greater community. Golden Life Management offers a competitive wage and benefits package, lots of opportunity for advancement as well as the ability to transfer to other sites within the Kootenays. If you have excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, can provide leadership to staff, are organized and can monitor an operating budget, we’d like to speak with you. We invite qualified applicants to send a resume stating qualifications and experience along with three current references to: Golden Life Management 1800 Willowbrook Drive Cranbrook, BC V1C 7H9 Fax 250.489.2673 Or e-mail Careers@goldenlife.ca

Let’s Make Cancer History.

Real Living for the Really Grown Up

• Columbia Valley

This is a paid temporary 500 hour contract position starting Nov. 13/07 (earlier if possible) and will be up to 9 months duration. Training to take place Nov. 16-18th in Cranbrook. As a Relay For Life Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a dedicated volunteer leadership committee. You will assist the volunteer team with planning and implementing the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life 2008 event in the Columbia Valley. You are: • skilled at supporting volunteer teams, an excellent communicator, a motivator, enthusiastic, innovative, open-minded, and flexible You: • embrace challenges and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment • have experience in working with volunteers, planning fundraising events and are proficient in Windows XP programs. Must have: • a flexible schedule (nights and weekends), reliable vehicle (some travel required), and a computer Join our mission as a member of a dynamic Kootenay Region team and work for a distinguished organization. View the job description at www.cancer.ca (select the BC/Yukon link; About Us; Careers). Please send your resume package with references by NOVEMBER 2, 2007 to: Helen Bobbitt, Revenue Development Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6. Email: hbobbitt@bc.cancer.ca; Fax: 250-364-0430. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Cancer Society. The Canadian Cancer Society provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons.

www.cancer.ca

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October 26, 2007

Valley flu clinics planned to beat the bug Battling the flu is an inevitable part of winter, but a new series of clinics are being held next month to help those most in need. The clinics will be offering flu shots at Invermere Community Hall, Edgewater Legion and Canal Flats Medical Centre in early November. They are available for free for people aged 65 and over; children and adults with chronic health conditions; health care workers and emergency responders; healthy children aged six to 23 months; pregnant women in their third trimester; and residents of nursing homes and their caregivers. The clinics will be held on November 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Invermere Community Hall; November 6 from 10 a.m. until noon at Edgewater Legion and November 14 from 10:45 a.m. until 12:15

p.m. at Canal Flats Medical Centre. The flu is a highly contagious infection which 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. The Invermere Public Health Unit points out the flu shot is safe and effective and one misconception that the shot itself can cause the flu is untrue. The vaccine contains killed or inactive flu viruses that cannot cause infection. Some of the side effects can include mild redness and soreness in the injection area, and occasionally a person may have “flu-like” symptoms for a couple of days. This is due to the immune system building up antibodies to the flu virus. Side effects are sometimes felt after the initial flu shot, but are less likely with subsequent shots.

Another misconception is that getting a flu shot will weaken your immune system. This is also untrue. We are exposed to many foreign bodies every day. Our immune system can handle many foreign antigens at once. The flu vaccine exposes our bodies to about four to 10 antigens, whereas a case of strep throat exposes our bodies to about five times that many. Getting the flu will have a much greater effect on weakening the immune system than taking the vaccine. The three strains of flu in this year’s vaccine are the A-Hiroshima or A-Wisconsin and the B-Malaysia-like virus anti-gens. Flu shots should be booked in advance through your local health unit. For more information, call 342-2360.

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS Grizzly Mountain Grill NOW HIRING Do you want to make a diﬀerence in your community? Assist new families by giving them the information they need when they need it? Work well independently and like to work from your own home? This position could be for you. Don’t wait, apply today. Car and computer with current e-mail address essential. Send resume to: tmeuwissen@welcomewagon.ca

in O

in Radium

Full-time General Labourer

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers

Cardel Resorts seeks to hire a full-time general labourer for current projects. Wages negotiable. General construction experience desired. E-mail resumés to darren.still@cardelresorts.com

Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453

or send resume to: PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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For the Bargain Hunter In All of Us

ur Winning Team Employer of Choice for the Kootenays

A Golden Opportunity Golden Life Management is looking for the right people to join our Columbia Garden Village team as

Kitchen Help/Server We are seeking kitchen staff for our growing team. Positions and shifts to suit your Columbia Valley lifestyle. No early mornings and no late nights. Golden Life Management offers a competitive wage and benefits package, lots of opportunity for advancement as well as the ability to transfer to other sites within the Kootenays. We invite qualified applicants to send current resumé stating qualifications and experience along with current references to:

Golden Life Management 1800 Willowbrook Drive Cranbrook, BC V1C 7H9 Fax 250.489.2673 or e-mail careers@goldenlife.ca

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October 26, 2007

Invermere Kyokushin Karate Classes Kids Tues 6-7 p.m. • Adults Tues & Thurs 7-9 p.m. at Kicking Horse Coﬀee Studio Call Doug at 347-9048 or Jeremiah at 342-8862

DAY CARE OPENS - Jared Enns and his wife Rebecca, who is director of the new Sonshine Children’s Centre, welcomed visitors for a slice of cake and a coﬀee at the centre’s grand opening celebration on Sunday. Gloria Barck, who previously owned the house, did the honours by cutting the ribbon, and Invermere mayor Mark Shmigelsky was also on hand to say a few words, along with Pat Cope, executive director at the Family Resource Centre. The centre is a community initiative of Lake Windermere Alliance Church, and oﬀers a whole range of child care programs.

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For professional management of your strata corporation or rental property, overseen by a CertiÀed Property Manager®, please contact Bill Weissig CPM®, CPRPM, CLO, SMA, CRES. Our property managers are licensed under the Real Estate Services Act of B.C. For more information regarding their extensive qualications and experience, please visit our web site at http://www.mountaincreek.ca. Phone: 250-341-6003

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39

October 26, 2007

FAITH

“If ” is half of “life” By Rev. Jared Enns Lake Windermere Alliance Church As the current golf season draws to a close, and I recognize that I didn’t get to play as much as I would have liked to this year, the term that comes to mind is “Mulligans. The infamous term in golf, for those like me, that comes into play when you hit one of those shots that you just wish you could do over again… You know, the topped my ball, out of bounds, in the water, rolled into the bunker, stuck behind a tree kind of shot that won’t do anything to help your score. In a friendly game the usual set is one for each nine holes, and if you play the video golf version you can arrange the settings to have as many as you want… Staples has produced a product that for them is a symbol of the simplicity in finding the answers to business life, the “Big Easy Button.” When you’re in an office jam you push the button and the answers will just be there. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a “Do-Over Button” that functioned as a “Mulligan” for life? How many times have we wished to have a conversation over again, or done something differently, or acted differently and if we could go back and change it our lives would be so much better… or at least more peaceful… The phrase that sticks with me is that “IF is half of LIFE.” I know for myself that making “WHAT IF” statements will not change what has already happened,

and really has no benefit other than to help me make a different decision in a similar situation in the future. Sometimes you can get so stuck on what took place in the past that you can’t let go of it, and it actually prevents you from moving forward. Hanging onto what could have been leads to holding grudges, complacency, indecision and the inability to be functional. In a sense living the “IF” does swallow up half of your life… Letting go of what might have been and looking forward to the potential of what could be is not an easy step. Life would be so much easier if we had a “Magic 8 Ball.” Maybe you remember that toy as a child and asking a question then shaking the ball and waiting for an answer to appear. To have that information at our disposal now would be of tremendous benefit, but it would also rob us of one of the most important parts of life . . . FAITH. With the answer to tomorrow in front of us the aspect of faith would be removed. Faith is sometimes spelled R-I-S-K, because it is a decision to move forward without knowing exactly what tomorrow is going to bring or where it will take you . . . For some, tomorrow is no worry at all because they have faith in God and know that He is more than capable to handle what tomorrow will bring. All “Mulligans”, “Easy Buttons” and “Magic 8 Balls” aside, the only true guarantee with regards to tomorrow is to place your trust in God. He took care of yesterday, is looking after today and will be present tomorrow, and He wants you to put your faith and trust in Him. We only have the opportunity to go through life once, and then we have to answer for our actions during this life (Hebrews 9:27-28). You can “IF” your way through “LIFE,” or you can LIVE your life in FAITH.

Valley Churches LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 28 Celebration Sunday Theme: “Family” Paster Jared Enns ministering. Communion will be served. Sunday School, age 3 to Grade 7 during morning service. 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535 WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY 8:30 a.m. Sunday, October 28 Edgewater - All Saints 10:30 a.m. Invermere – Christ Church Trinity Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY 10 a.m. Sunday Children’s Church during the message part of the service. Sunday 7 p.m. 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 • Father Jim McHugh Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats Saturday 4 p.m. Mass 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m. Noon Sunday: Relief Society President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079

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Fabulous opportunity. 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm Aurora Townhome. Skiing, hiking, biking or swimming in summer. Walk to all of the amenities that Panorama has to offer and only minutes to Invermere. MLS#K166091

Fantastic building lot with no time commitment and no GST! Building restrictions are in place to ensure a beautiful neighbourhood for you. Close to Panorama Mountain Resort and minutes to Invermere. MLS#K166092

Family home in Radium Hot Springs. Close to parks, golf, shopping and dining. Large 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home features ensuite bath in master bedroom. 2 car garage and sundeck. Open living area. Call to view today! MLS#166143

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Large lot with outstanding lake views in Windermere. Short stroll to the beach. Room to spread out and build your cottage. Rare opportunity – act now! MLS#166162

Quiet cul de sac, no GST, and great value are all found in this lot. Miles of trails at your back door, ski area only 25 minutes away, as well as a choice of golf courses. Call now for your tour. MLS#166186

The true craftsmanship of Quiniscoe Homes lends a classic, older feel to the neighbourhood. Modern technology, wonderful views, central to schools and walking distance to the downtown core. The lots are ready to go! MLS#165849

$499,000

$177,900

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Welcome To Lakeview Meadows

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Builder available to start now and have you in by next summer. How does the mid $700’s sound for Lakeview Meadows? Call now for this great ﬂat, treed lot, just a stone’s throw from the cart path to Copper Point. MLS#165431

Beautiful cottage located in Spur Valley. Situated on a private wooded lot, this 3 bedroom home features a good-sized deck and large garage/workshop. A rural paradise. MLS#165287

$204,000

$459,500

Fully ﬁnished on 3 ﬂoors, open living area with vaulted ceiling and new stainless steel appliances. Large rec room and walk out basement. Amenities and convenience make it the perfect year round cottage. MLS#165178

Amazing Lakeview Acreage!

Approx 7.5 acre property is close to Invermere, away from it all. Subdivision in process on Coy Road, with outstanding Lake Windermere and Rocky Mountain views. Beautiful property with new road, well,and a choice of building sites. MLS#164705

$1,195,000

$639,000 Lake Access

Lake views on Peddley Road. Beautiful home features open plan with lots of windows to take in the lake and mountain scenery. Private lake access and buoy in place. Three bedroom, 2.5 bath home is the perfect getaway. MLS#166135

$899,500