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Taking aim The Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Celebrity Turkey Shoot, held on October 5th at the rifle range, was a huge success.

The event was attended by more than 50 people, with 36 registered competitors.

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Valley NEWS

Invermere to build $50,000 kennel

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The District of Invermere plans to approve construction of a municipal dog kennel this week.

Two weeks ago a contractor gave district staff an estimate of $50,000 to construct a 400-square-foot kennel in the public works yard in Athalmer.

During a Monday meeting of the committee of the whole, four councillors present said they supported the construction, after Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser outlined the building plans.

“In the years when we have the money to do it, then let’s do it,” said Bob Campsall.

“It’s pretty important. A lot of dogs are running around at the moment,” said Sarah Bennett.

“For any municipal building, we’re going to pay significantly,” said Gerry Taft, who is running for

mayor in the November 15th elections.

“The cost of building in this area is high and the number of contractors is limited. Fifty thousand dollars is not that much money if you look at it as a 20year window.”

Ray Brydon agreed, adding, “The lack of a kennel has been a hassle for the last three years.

“Dog catching is a safety problem. When dogs are seized we need a place they can be kept until they are returned to their owners.”

Invermere has never had a pound because previous dog control officers have agreed to house stray dogs on their own property.

The last dog control officers resigned on August 11th; since then Bylaw Officer Wolfgang Pollmann has been dealing with cursory dog control issues.

Mr. Pollmann has said he will take on the position of dog control officer permanently if Invermere has a

kennel where he can accommodate dogs short-term.

“I am perfectly willing to do the job but we have to have all our ducks in a row,” Mr. Pollmann said.

“Step one if you’re offering dog control is that you need to have a pound.

“I’m not taking the dogs to my own home to mix with my own dogs.”

Mr. Prosser said that the district has been seeking a price for the kennel’s construction for longer than a year.

“It has been difficult to get a price because many builders didn’t want to take on so small a project. Now we have a contractor interested,” he said.

He explained that services to the building – such as water, electricity, air-conditioning and heating – would take the total cost up to around $75,000.

The money is available to the district through surplus funding from the 2008 budget.

Revelstoke mayor wants MLA’s job

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff After six years serving as mayor of Revelstoke, Mark McKee has been sworn in as the Liberal candidate for the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding in the provincial election on May 12th, 2009.

Mark McKee Mr. McKee will take on the New Democrat candidate and serving MLA Norm Macdonald.

Mr. McKee said this riding would benefit by having a Member of Legislative Assembly who is part of government. “It’s time to get the focus out and into the rest of the province,” Mr. McKee said.

“A representative in government can help do that.”

If elected, Mr. McKee said he will pay close attention to the riding’s resources and plans to enhance the forestry industry in the area.

Jumbo Glacier Resort is also a key issue. He said it is unfortunate that indecision in the matter is dividing the community, but he does believe the resort should go ahead.

“This project has successfully gone through one approval process after another, and it is time this project had a decison made and I feel it should be approved,” he said.

He went on to say his top priority is to sustain the environment. “You can’t do business without helping the environment,” he said.

Mr. McKee moved to Revelstoke 31 years ago with his wife Pat, with a dream of owning his own business. He began working as a manager in a clothing store called Style Trend; his dream came true when he purchased the store in November 1981. Today, he still owns Style Trend, along with two other companies – Kaos, a clothing store; and a

Telus Mobility store. The couple has two children: Shannon, 23, and Siobhan, 21.

Mr. McKee spent nine years as a Revelstoke councillor before moving into the mayor’s chair. He said he helped make many changes in the area, including playing a key role in getting the sale and approval of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. He is a member of Revelstoke for a Safe Trans-Canada Highway, a group lobbying to upgrade the highway between the Alberta border and Cache Creek.

“I like it when things are getting done,” he said, “And I want to take that attitude to the region.”

Along with 15 years of municipal experience, Mr. McKee is also an avid volunteer, having served on the board that built the Railway Museum in Revelstoke, the Revelstoke Forestry and Energy Corporations, and played a key role in creating the Kokanee Glacier Challenge, which is now one of the biggest baseball tournaments in B.C. To contact Mr. McKee, email him at markmckee@telus.net.

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On October 2nd at about 11:40 p.m, RCMP saw a brown Chevrolet truck drive straight through an opposite direction turning lane on Laurier Street in Athalmer, then sway side to side, crossing the dividing lines four times. The vehicle then drove through an intersection, narrowly missing the traffic control post.

RCMP stopped the vehicle on 10th Street in Invermere. The driver, a 28-year-old Radium man, had a strong odour of liquor on his breath and his eyes were extremely bloodshot. The driver told police that he’d had three beers over the course of the night.

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Sydney-Anne walking on the sunny side of life

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff As she prepares for Thanksgiving dinner in her new home, Sydney-Anne Porter of Invermere reflects on how much her life has changed in the past 18 months.

The owner of AG Valley Foods has a new husband, a new daughter-in-law, a new baby grandson, and a new home.

On May 8th, 2007 – just a few days before her 50th birthday – a fire destroyed her house in Tunnacliffe Heights, leaving herself, her two sons Greg and Eric, and Eric’s wife Sarah homeless.

Motivated by something she read in her horoscope many years ago, “Things do not happen to you, they happen for you,” Sydney-Anne held a family meeting the day after the fire and proceeded to lead her entire family through the healing process.

Her first challenge was to acknowledge that she had accidentally caused the fire, by putting a cigarette butt into a planter on her deck.

The Columbia Valley immediately rallied to support their friends in need.

“Instead of feeling like victims, the community helped us feel like the beneficiaries of much love,” she said.

“Realizing that things are nothing – that was a good lesson.

“When you have no possessions, when you only have the clothes on your back, you realize what is really important to you – and that is your family and your friends.”

Within days, Sydney-Anne and her family were staying at a timeshare donated by friends in Fairmont Hot Springs.

Meanwhile, Bob and Sandra Kelly, the owners of Lochend in the Valley, offered the entire family a place to live for six weeks, in an empty house on their development on 10th Avenue.

Sydney-Anne, Greg, Eric and Sarah, who was pregnant, moved into what they now fondly refer to as “the white house.”

As the time approached for them to move again, local realtor Daniel Zurgilgen helped Sydney-Anne find a place to stay.

It was Sarah who suggested the two sons purchase homes from Bob and Sandra Kelly in the Lochend development.

Finding comfort in the fact that they had watched the homes at Lochend being built, that is exactly what they did.

Sydney-Anne also thought about purchasing a townhouse in the Lochend development, but Eric and Greg disagreed.

“They said, ‘Ma, we need to have one family home that we can all fit into,’” she said. “‘We need to have one place where we can get together for family dinners and other functions and not be crowded.’”

And so it was decided.

The first townhouse was ready for Eric and Sarah just in time for them to bring home their baby boy, Connor Larsen, born two months premature on September 22nd, 2007.

“When I walked into that intensive care unit and saw that little guy for the first time – he was amazingly healthy, he was very tall and very skinny – he looked like a little fighter and I just fell in love,” Sydney-Anne said.

Connor was only the first addition to the family.

On January 8th of this year Sydney-Anne was married to long-time friend David Arnt of Washington, who is currently in the process of immigrating to Canada.

Shortly after the ceremony, the couple began to contemplate rebuilding Sydney-Anne’s home on the existing site but ran into some difficulties because most builders were too busy.

“So Bob Kelly said, ‘You know what, maybe I should be the family builder’,” Sydney-Anne said.

In early March, just after Sydney-Anne and her new husband returned from a honeymoon cruise, work began on her home.

“I was very intimidated by the process of actually having to rebuild this house,” she said. “It actually became a lot of fun.”

As the house began to take shape, Sydney-Anne began to fall in love with her new home.

“At the end of the day, I would just go in and walk around and I felt at home there,” she said. “There wasn’t a piece of furniture, the plumbing wasn’t even finished but I felt at home there.”

By August 28th the house, with its exterior painted a beautiful bright blue, was officially ready to move into.

“It was like we had this wonderful year, with hiccups, and we never felt like something was missing,” she said. “But when we walked in there it went ‘click.’”

Today, just over a month after she moved in, Sydney-Anne said she has a lot to be thankful for.

“The fire stimulated a lot of change in our life,” she said.

“The birth of my grandson Connor was the first change, and in January I got married to David and then in August my son Greg got married to Diane.

“It’s like sometimes they will burn sections of forest to promote new growth. Well, it’s almost like that fire promoted growth in our family.”

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A lot to be thankful for

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By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher Here are just some of the things I’m thankful for, now and always: I’m grateful to our veterans for sacrificing themselves so that we may live in a democracy.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to vote in our municipal, provincial and federal elections instead of having somebody point a machine gun at me and tell me who’s going to run my country.

I’m grateful that we live in a place where there are no hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes or other natural disasters. I can cope with the cold weather.

I’m grateful that we have a free press and that nobody will come into my office and smash up our printing equipment with axes because they don’t like what we write (although a few people may be tempted).

I’m grateful to have a refrigerator full of nourishing food, and never, ever to experience the heartbreak of seeing my children crying with hunger.

I’m grateful that when my daughter broke her foot on Saturday, she was able to receive prompt medical attention, a cast and a prescription for painkillers – all covered by public health insurance.

I’m grateful that I can walk around with my face uncovered by a burka, and enjoy the same rights and freedoms as men.

I’m grateful to live in Canada, where our banks are regulated and I don’t have to worry about losing my house or all my savings in a stock market crash.

I’m grateful for my Canadian passport, that allows me to travel anywhere in the world I want to go.

I’m grateful that my blood pressure is normal, I can still run around the block, I still have my own teeth and haven’t yet experienced any major illnesses.

I’m grateful, as always, for the short but precious time we are able to enjoy on this earth with our good friends and dear family members.

October 10, 2008

Historical Lens

Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society

Keep politics out of contest Dear Editor: As an avid reader of the Pioneer on the Road section, I enjoy seeing the delighted faces of local travelers in many parts of our world.

However, I was disappointed to see a photo submission of a local couple at the Jumbo Glacier Blockade. Life in the Columbia Valley has been permeated with the ongoing Jumbo debate for years, and it has created division within our close-

knit community. Not only is this not a true ‘travel’ photo, but an inappropriate attempt for additional media coverage.

Let’s keep the travel feature focused on the positive side of exploring the wonders of the world outside the valley, and not used as a soapbox to further promote personal political agendas.

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Stop whining: get out and VOTE! Dear Editor:

a community need to go register, go to the polls, and VOTE. I don’t care who you vote for, just do it.

Vote NDP or Conservative or Green – it doesn’t matter as long as there is enough of an upset in all provinces to make them realize we are serious and concerned enough to make a true statement: we are watching you and are NOT willing to let you make us a socialist or a communist. We are a democratic country and will remain so!

And if this election becomes another “Joe Who” disaster, that doesn’t matter either.

If it happens two or three times then the powers-that-be will know Canadians are finally fed up and unwilling to take what they shovel up!

It’s the main reason more people immigrate to Canada: the freedom to register as a citizen and vote!

Thank you for letting me say my piece. Now get out, vote and say yours.

Otherwise, quit whining!

I’ve lived in this valley on and off since 1971 and always come back here because it’s God’s country.

Nowhere else have I found the true meaning of the foundations of this country, all in one area.

Unfortunately, in the last eight years, it seems with all the money and development that many are losing their ability to reason instead of finding solutions.

So here comes the perfect answer to all your complaints, including: • Jumbo, miscommunication and red tape; • Gas prices, carbon tax, public transportation; • Employees, where from and accommodations; • Forest and mill workers – now what?

Vote! You have no right to complain if you sit at home and don’t vote.

If only 45 percent of the population votes, the government thinks that the other 55 percent are happy with Diana Mercer the way things are. We as a nation and Fairmont

Windermere resident worried about pollution Dear Editor: If you ask valley residents what they consider to be our valley’s most valuable resource, you get many varied answers: • The forest (logging) • The wetlands (very unique) • The lake (recreation) • Fish and wildlife (hunting and sightseeing) • The community ( knowing your neighbour) • The most important: our valley’s children . . . that’s a given to most valley residents.

That makes me ask . . . Why is the Regional District of East Kootenay even considering rezoning the area

around the Windermere Elementary School to industrial? Bylaw No. 2064 will allow industry to discharge airborne contaminates over the school and playground. The air shed in this area is, as we know, prone to inversions that can last for long periods of time.

Other communities throughout the world are moving in the opposite direction, protecting their most valuable resource.

Note: Bylaw No. 2064 is being discussed on Monday, October 20th at 7 p.m. at the Windermere Community Hall.

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New public hearing for Kicking Horse Coffee

By Elinor Florence Pioneer Staff The owners of Kicking Horse Coffee have been granted a second public hearing into their proposed new business expansion in Windermere.

The public hearing will be held at the Windermere Community Hall at 7 p.m., Monday, October 20th.

Earlier this year Leo Johnson and his partner Elana Rosenfeld approached the Regional District of East Kootenay for permission to rezone five acres of land they own at the corner of the highway and North Street, on the eastern edge of Windermere.

The owners, who currently operate a coffee roasting facility and coffee shop located on Shuswap lands near Home Hardware at the Invermere crossroads, want to allow for possible construction of a new warehouse and administration building in Windermere, including a day care centre for employees.

But a public hearing into the Bylaw 2064 amendment held on June 23rd drew a mixed reaction from about 70 people in attendance, with some residents expressing concern about the odour of roasting coffee, and increased traffic.

Mostly, residents were worried that the property would be rezoned from Rural Residential to Light Industrial and then sold and used for some other pur-

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At their July 4th meeting, the regional district board decided to allow the owners an extension of their rezoning application, in order to discuss some of the concerns with the local residents.

That has now been done, according to Kathleen Wilker of Focus Corporation, who represented Kicking Horse at the regional district board’s regular monthly meeting on October 3rd.

She said the company had researched a multitude of similar businesses through B.C. and Alberta, located adjacent or close to residential areas, with various zoning including home-based, commercial and industrial.

“We then concluded that the Light Industrial zone is still the best fit for the uses intended, which is the manufacturing and production of teas and coffees and the additional child care facility as an accessory use.”

As for future uses, the owners are proposing to register a building covenant to restrict the property from being used for a truck transport business, a motor vehicle shop, a recreational vehicle or boat rental business, a machine shop, a crematorium, a taxidermy business or a bulk fuel dealership.

Ms. Wilker said this covenant does not rule out the possibility of coffee roasting on site, since the owners want to keep their options open.

“We trust the intent of this covenant will satisfy the concerns of potential unwanted uses on the site but does not disallow the roasting of coffee on the site,” she said.

Concerning odour, she said their research found only one complaint was ever received about the odour of roasting coffee near a residential area, concerning a business called Bean Around the World in suburban Vancouver.

That complaint was resolved with the addition of an afterburner to the roasting facility, she said.

She said Kicking Horse Coffee currently has an afterburner at its present location.

“If Kicking Horse Coffee did expand the roasting portion of the business to the Windermere property, they would install an afterburner there as well,” she said.

In response to a question from Canal Flats director Ute Juras about traffic, Ms. Wilker said there would be a maximum of four trucks per day – eight trips in and out in total.

An information package will be mailed to all residents around the proposed site in Windermere.

Residents are also being asked to drop by Kicking Horse Coffee to see and smell the production of their specialty teas and coffees, especially during full-production mode.

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Out & About King of Canadian comedy Lorne Elliott is performing for Columbia Valley Arts on October 21st. For more, see Page 12.

Gord Askey & Friends Concert • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Saturday October 11 at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Call for more information (250) 342-4423.

Lorne Elliot • Christ Church Trinity October 21 at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets at Pynelogs and Essentials.

What does ART Cinefest@Pynelogs • Pynelogs Cultural Centre mean to you? Young at Heart, October 28 – 7 pm at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.

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Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS

At the Library Beijing Confidential: A Tale of Comrades Lost and Found,

by Jan Wong Reviewed by Sheila Bonny Beijing Confidential is the tale of Canadian journalist Jan Wong’s personal quest for reconciliation and her description of a city journeying from communism to capitalism.

In 1973, as an idealistic Maoist, Jan Wong studied at Beijing University. When a stranger, Yin Luoyi, asked her how to get to North America, Wong naively reported Yin to the university authorities. Years later, fully

aware of the injustices of the Cultural Revolution and the massacre at Tiananmen Square, Wong’s conscience weighed heavily with the betrayal.

Beijing Confidential is the story of a 28-day trip Wong, her husband and sons took to Beijing. Wong’s purpose was to find Yin and ask her forgiveness.

As she documents her personal quest, Wong describes how “Beijing has reinvented itself in ways that leave it unrecognizable – physically, culturally and emotionally.” Wong’s former Red Guard classmates now live in luxurious high-rise condos, drive Jettas and choose to be housewives.

Review: You Don't Mess With The Zohan with his nemesis, famed terrorist The Phantom. Keep an eye out for cameos

by Henry Winkler, Chris Rock, Dave Matthews and George Takei. And, as always in Sandler movies, Rob Schneider takes his turn as a vengeful cab driver.

The film is written by Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, Anchorman), but the script heavyweight is not at his best.

Still, diehard Sandler fans will find laughs in this irreverent take on Middle Eastern culture.

Reviewed by Sally Waddington Adam Sandler pushes the limits in this risqué frat-boy comedy.

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October 10, 2008

Music • visual arts • dining • Bar Scene • entertainment • performance ARTS • Customer Appreciation Day at the Skookum Inn. Fill up your tank for 10 cents per litre less at the pump.

Door prizes, 649 tickets, etc. For info: 250-342-6293.

• 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Brisco Community Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info, call Nancy at 250-342-3655.

• 5:30 p.m.: Ski season is on the way! Ski conditioning classes available for six weeks at Valley Fitness Centre.

Members $15. Non-members $35. Pre-registration is required.

• Teen Week at Valley Fitness Centre begins today until October 25th. Weight and cardio training with Brandon Bloom. Introduction to step class, team games and prizes! Cost $15 to join, includes one-month membership.

Thursday, October 16th:

Tuesday, October 21st:

• 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Windermere Community Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax.

For info, call Nancy at 250-342-3655.

• 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Fairmont Fire Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info, call Nancy at 250-342-3655.

• 9 a.m.- noon: Joanne Taylor is giving a free presentation on the Legal Aspects of Caregiving at the Invermere Hospital board room. The presentation will provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions. For registration call 250-342-2363.

• 7:30 p.m.: Lorne Elliott of CBC’s “Madly Off in All Directions” will perform an all-Canadian music and theatre comedy presented by Columbia Valley Arts.

Tickets are available at One-Hour Photo, Essentials and Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere, at Trims & Treasures in Fairmont, and at N’Deco in Radium for $20 and $10 (students).

Wednesday, October 15th:

Out & About Please call 250-341-6299 or Email us at upioneer@telus.net to enter your event in our FREE listings.

Toby Theatre • 7:30 p.m. October 8-11: Mamma Mia! • 7:30 p.m. October 15-18: The Women • Closed Sundays-Tuesdays.

Friday, October 10th: • 2:30-4 p.m.: The 15th Annual Seniors Meet Seniors Harvest Tea at David Thompson Secondary School. Join the students at David Thompson for complimentary tea, coffee, delicious food, great conversation and music.

Please call Faith Saunders at 250-342-9213 ext. 110.

Saturday, October 11th: • Bavin Glassworks 20th Anniversary and 14th Annual Collectors Show at their studio near the Invermere crossroads. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Glass blowing demos. 3 p.m.: Anniversary cake cutting and pizza. 5 p.m.: door prize draws. Open Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more info call 250-342-6816 or visit: www.bavinglass.com.

• 8 p.m.: Growling Old Men concert at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre featuring original and acoustic music.

Tickets are $20 and are available at Dave’s Book Bar. • David Abelson exhibition at the Effusion Art Gallery and Glass Studio. Reception from 2-5 p.m. Runs from October 11th-19th. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Sunday, October 12th: • 27th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration at Fort Steele.

Activities from noon-4 p.m. Reserve your Thanksgiving dinner at the International Hotel: 250-420-7158.

Tuesday, October 14th: • Vote today for your federal Member of Parliament.

• 7:30 p.m.: Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club Annual General Meeting at Angus McToogle’s. New members welcome. Election of new board members.

Friday, October 17th: • Windermere Valley Shared Ministry is having their Annual Garage Sale on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, October 18th, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you would like to make a donation to the sale, please contact Christ Church Trinity at 250-342-6644.

Saturday, October 18th: • 7 p.m.: Matt Brouwer Band coming to the Cranbrook Alliance Church. Tickets to see this Grammy awardwinning Christian singer-songwriter are available at Selkirk TV in Invermere, 250-342-6415, or Cranbrook Alliance Church, 250-489-4704. Cost is $12 in advance, or $15 at the door.

Monday, October 20th: • 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: The Chronic Self-Management Program is running at The Royal Canadian Legion.

This two-hour workshop will meet once a week for six consecutive weeks. The program is free of charge and regular attendance is required. For more information call Sylvia at 250-342-6559 or Joan at 250-342-8303.

• 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: The Canadian International Development Agency and the International Department of the College of the Rockies are holding a Fair Trade Day at Kicking Horse Coffee Café in Invermere. This exciting event is a one-day presentation that gives Kootenay residents the opportunity to learn about fair trade products and will feature workshops, keynote speakers, free movie presentations, a Fairly Local Gala Banquet, other social functions and a trade fair. For more information, contact Jeff Cooper at 250-4892751 ext. 3578 or go to www.cotr.ca/fairchange.com.

Wednesday, October 22nd: • 7-9 p.m.: The East Kootenay Conservation Program is holding an open house at the Radium Seniors’ Hall to explain the proposed new environmental tax. For info, call Nancy at 250-342-3655.

Other: • 10-11 a.m. every Monday: the Tennis Club of Invermere is hosting Ladies Tennis. Intermediate and Advanced levels only. Beginners welcome at the regular sessions on Saturdays. For info: 250-342-9082.

• 9 a.m.: Every Saturday, run free! Group trail runs.

Meet at Crazy Soles. All abilities welcome!

• 6:30-8:30 pm: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering lower cost birth control methods, counselling, and access to doctors, will run every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 250-342-2362.

• 10 a.m.: The Red Hat-Foxy Red Bonnets of Invermere meet at Tim Hortons for coffee. If you would like to join, call Denise at 688-0198.

Elevate Your Dining Experience Call (877) 877-3889 or (250) 342-0562 for reservations or visit our website www.eagleranchresort.com

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October 10, 2008

Comedy king returns Submitted by Columbia Valley Arts

Cliff Hanger Dining Room Grizz Country Lounge Enjoy your meal in the dining room overlooking the Hot Springs mineral pool.

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Lorne Elliott opens the Columbia Valley Arts concert series on Tuesday, October 21st, at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church Trinity.

He is a relentlessly literate and eloquent commentator, whose delivery and timing will keep us all rolling in laughter. His trademark flop-mop of hair, rubber face, quick wit, genuine humour and philosophy of seeing the audience essentially as a kitchen full of friends have seen him touted as Canada’s king of comedy, touring throughout the country to packed houses and enthusiastic fans.

He is known internationally for his 11-season CBC Radio show, Madly Off in All Directions, and is an accomplished playwright. He started performing in 1974 as a folk musician in eastern Canada, simultaneously writing fiction, songs and monologues.

The outcome? A very special show of comedy and music. Lorne is an accomplished musician and a clever and inspired lyricist. He’s a seasoned practitioner of a friendly, self-deprecating, over-the-fence blend of standup and physical comedy. Within seconds of strolling out onto the stage, he’ll have us all in stitches while strumming and speed-singing his first song of the evening. And that’ll be it – we’re hooked into an evening of infectious rollicking good fun.

Columbia Valley Arts is very pleased to have finally landed one of Canada’s great comedic treasures. We are really lucky!

So get those tickets early for his show – again, Tuesday, October 21st at Christ Church Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, students for $10, at Essentials, Invermere One Hour Photo, and Pynelogs in Invermere; Trims & Treasures in Fairmont; N’Deco in Radium.

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UFC 90 – Silva vs. Cote Tuesday, October 28th – Comedy Night

Vic Alejandro and Lori Ferguson-Ford Friday, October 31st – Halloween Bash Prizes for Scariest, Funniest & Overall Best Dressed – $100 Prize

DJ Fedski & DJ Friendly Fire Saturday, November 8th, From Prague

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Friday, November 14th, Rage Against the Machine Cover Band

Killing In The Name Of

Saturday, November 22nd

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October 10, 2008

Abelson’s dreamscape fantasies subject of art show at Effusion Submitted by Effusion Art Gallery Visitors to the Effusion Art Gallery have been given a glimpse of the imaginative world of David Abelson, with several of his works already on display.

Starting October 11th, patrons will be able to immerse themselves even further in Abelson’s fantastic dreamscape as an exhibition of his work gets underway.

Though the artist uses seemingly ordinary subjects for his work – hockey, jazz, cityscapes, homes, and people – his delightfully creative perspective turns the ordinary into extraordinary.

While Abelson frequently works with oil on canvas, his wood bas relief work is guaranteed to turn heads. Whatever medium he’s working in, Abelson uses a rich blend of colours akin to expressionism, and strives to depict dreams and magical fantasies.

He describes his work as “collages of overlapping worlds swirling into one.”

Abelson’s paintings and wood reliefs have been popular features at Effusion since the gallery opened in May of this year.

Born in Ottawa, Abelson now operates out of a studio in Montreal. His work has been featured in galleries in Europe and North America, and has been the subject of more than a dozen exhibitions. His development as an artist was aided by a scholarship from the Greenshield Foundation in 1981 to paint at the prestigious Paris American Academy.

In 1984, he received a grant from the Scandinavian Foundation to paint in Gotland, Sweden.

David Abelson’s exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery will begin with a reception on Saturday, October 11th from 2-5 pm, and will continue until October 19th.

The Pioneer office is closed on Friday, October 10th and open for business on Monday, October 13th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

All Seniors of the Columbia Valley

are invited to The 15th Annual Seniors Meet Seniors Harvest Tea at David T hompson Secondary School Friday, October 10th 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join the students at DTSS for tea and coffee, delicious food, great conversation and music.

Please call Faith Saunders at DTSS 250-342-9213 ext 110 This event is complimentary to Seniors.

Snowball

The Church Window by David Abelson.

to Sous-Chef Drewski!

Saturday & Sunday

Hoodoo-Style Thanksgiving Buffet Monday

Turducken Dinner 1 KM south of Fairmont at the Hoodoos 250-345-2166

David Abelson Exhibition October 11th – 19th Reception Saturday, October 11th 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Effusion Art Gallery and Glass Studio Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Monday to Saturday

12:00 noon. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

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October 10, 2008

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NEW SHOE STORE – A big change in downtown Invermere was the end of Penner Family Footwear, when longtime owners Vic and Lil Penner moved to Salmon Arm this fall, and the transformation to a new store called Summit Shoes. Here a new decorative front goes up on the main street location, now owned by Richard and Jocelyn Brunner.

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Weight and Cardio Training with Brandon Bloom, Introduction to Step class, Team Games and prizes!

Bavin Glassworks’

20th Anniversary 14th Annual Collectors Show Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – Glassblowing Demos 3:00 p.m. – Anniversary cake cutting and pizza 5:00 p.m. – Door prize draws

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October 10, 2008

‘Potato Palooza’ event coming to valley Submitted by Heather Bilodeau and Bill Swan Hands up if you know that 2008 has been designated the Year of the Potato by the United Nations.

Well, it’s true – 2008 is the United Nations Year of the spud, that root vegetable that promotes hardiness and complements the harvest.

On Saturday, November 15th, the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living is hosting a toast to the tater and a celebration of the near-complete Greenhouse Project.

This event is a small token of gratitude for the labour and money, sweat and support that more than 200 members of the community and mostly local businesses and organizations have poured into the building of the Greenhouse Project.

“This is what community is all about,” says board member Brendan Donahue. “It’s as if we took a vision and fertilized it with the big efforts of a small town.”

The Potato Palooza is shaping up to be one of those down-home memorable gatherings that everyone will want to attend. Jack and Glenda Steedman have offered their Winderberry greenhouses for the

shindig hoedown and volunteers are busy staging the location.

A broad range of events is anticipated for the Palooza – a word coined by Bill Swan.

“It’s a simple salute to the spud and a chance to pay humble homage to the many people and organizations that have made the greenhouse happen,” said the long-time tuber enthusiast and project leader.

All the entertainment is homegrown, starting with the wily wit of Bill Cropper as the Master of Ceremonies.

A familiar lineup of favorite local musicians is being rallied together by Brian Rogers. There will be background blues, dance sets and at least one original potato ballad.

Alison Bell, Chef Instructor at David Thompson Secondary School, has gathered local culinary artists to provide a sampling of their potato soup creations.

Alison is especially grateful for the volunteer efforts that have contributed to the Greenhouse Project.

She sees this as a genuine opportunity “to celebrate the opening of the Community Greenhouse and applaud the volunteers who seeded their support for

present food and agricultural issues that affect us all.”

David Zehnder, Executive Director of the organization, thinks it is a great opportunity to “kick up your heels.” Maureen Thorpe and Joanne Bragg are coordinating the volunteers and arranging ticket sales to accommodate up to 200.

For those that like to “show” (Bill already has his costume), there will be a juried best “All Dressed” Potato Association Costume Contest and a Potato Photo Competition. Bill also encourages people to bring their very own Mr. Potato Head for display. For those who like to “tell” there will be a Potato Poetry contest.

Lin Steedman wants to see as many people as there are potato varieties (several hundred) enter the potato relay. She promises that there will be about 100 pounds of prizes for these events.

Lin has just accepted the position of Community Greenhouse Coordinator.

If you haven’t ventured behind the high school to see how far the Community Greenhouse Project has come, go and see what a committed community can do when inspired by a vision.

For information, call Heather at 250-342-3914.

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October 10, 2008

Conservation officers hunt for elk killer Submitted by Patrick McHarg Conservation Officer On October 6th between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., a person or persons unknown shot and killed a bull elk in a hay field immediately north of the confluence of Josef Road and Highway 95, north of the community of Spillimacheen.

Immediately after the animal was shot, a vehicle was heard to quickly exit the area. The animal was abandoned and there was no attempt to retrieve it and salvage the meat.

The field is one of many which has

been posted by the owner as no hunting or trespassing, and the signage is clearly marked on numerous fence posts parallelling the highway at that location.

We are asking the help of the public to contact the Conservation Officer Service at 1-877-952-7277. Please report any known information or observations made during this time frame and at this location that may assist us in discovering the subjects responsible.

Of course, any and all information supplied will be kept in strict confidence. Please assist us in protecting your resources.

Paws for a Cause

Have something to say? – Letters to the editor can be e-mailed to upioneer@telus.net

The Paws for a Cause Walk for the Animals on September 14th saw Ilona Boburczak, centre, of Invermere take home first prize for both Invermere and the East Kootenays after raising $4,450.25 for the B.C. SPCA. Candace Ivanco-Boutot, left, was the Invermere walk coordinator, and Gwen Baril, right, coordinated the walk for the East Kootenay Region.

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October 10, 2008

Pioneer Briefs Coats for Kids drive begins Julie and Dano Saunders are looking for winter apparel for ALL ages, clean and in good condition.

This would include warm winter coats, gloves, mitts, scarves, hats and toques for all ages, and snow suits for children or teens only.

If you are in need of some winter coats or know someone that is, please come into Mom’s Upholstery, across from Rona in Athalmer.

Starting October 28th, we hope to have a selection of winter items ready for the Halloween cold!

As this is our home business we cannot guarantee always being at our shop, but we are aiming to have distribution days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try walking in anytime Monday to Saturday or call first to make sure we can assist you.

Drop-off boxes are also located at CIBC, Invermere Liquor Store, Sears, and Kootenay Savings.

Contact Julie or Dano at Mom’s Upholstery at 250-342-3166 or cell 250-342-1342; or Bev Deck at 250342-3166.

– Submitted by Mom’s Upholstery

Operation Christmas Child begins As Christmas approaches, our thoughts turn to gift-giving. In the past years the generous folk of Invermere and the valley have participated in Operation Christmas Child, an arm of Samaritan’s Purse.

Since 1993 over 7.5 million shoebox gifts have been given to children worldwide who otherwise would not receive a gift of any kind.

Last year locally 360 shoeboxes were packed and shipped. The boxes contained toys, candy and practical items such as toiletries, clothing and school supplies.

If you wish to participate you may pick up empty shoeboxes and information brochures at Home Hardware, Invermere Christian Supplies, A&W Restaurant, Great Canadian Dollar Store and Monkey’s Uncle in Invermere; Mountainside Market in Radium; and

Pip’s General Store in Edgewater. Boxes and brochures are also available at Lake Windermere Alliance Church, Canadian Martyrs’ Catholic Church, Valley Christian Assembly and Radium Christian Fellowship.

The drop-off location for this region is Lake Windermere Alliance Church.

Dates and times are November 24th to 29th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more info, contact Frank and Gertie Friesen at 250-347-9874.

– Submitted by Operation Christmas Child

Rotary kiosk at high school paid for by Bill Cole fund A new kiosk at David Thompson Secondary School highlighting the youth programs offered by the Rotary Club of Invermere is on display for students at the school.

The kiosk was set up as part of the Bill Cole Memorial Fund and features a DVD highlighting Rotary youth programs, such as the youth exchange program.

Mr. Cole was a highly regarded Rotarian who passed away two years ago.

He had a passion for youth.

“He had a soft spot for the youth programs,” said Rotarian Yvonne Redeker. “We wanted to centre the fund on something relating to those projects.”

The Rotary Club of Invermere approached the school about setting up a booth just over a year ago.

The DVD was filmed, and edited

by David Thompson student Emma Milligen as a credit course and volunteer project, and the artwork around it was painted by Winny Tsai, an exchange student from Taiwan who was sponsored by the Rotary Club.

The DVD provides information on year-long student exchanges, short-term exchanges, and the adventures program, which is a variety of Rotary-run camps covering a range of vocations including art, music, forestry, citizenship, world affairs, film and technology.

The Rotary Club hopes that the kiosk will evolve to be more interactive and include touch-screen displays.

Students are able to apply for exchanges this fall, and information is available at the kiosk.

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Oct. 14 Learn to Sew Oct. 14 Intro to Excel

Oct. 24 Canadian Firearms Safety

Oct. 18 Fall Floral Design Oct. 20 Simply Accounting

Oct. 25 Pet First Aid

Oct. 20 Red Cross Child First Aid & CPR

Oct. 27 Script It! Oct. 27 Advanced Quickbooks

Oct. 21 Intro to MS Office

Oct. 27 Women & Wrenches

Oct. 23 55 Alive - Driver Refresher

Oct. 29 Homeopathy - Cold & Flu

Oct. 23 Smart Investor Series

Oct. 30 Writing Your Will

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Fair Change: Fair Trade & Climate Change in the Rockies - A regional conference exploring local solutions to global challenges. - Oct. 20th.

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October 10, 2008

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Pioneer Briefs Medical equipment available at little cost Debilitating illness, major surgery or unexpected injury can throw your life into chaos and finances into disarray.

That’s why the Canadian Red Cross have services like the Medical Equipment Loan Service.

Operating out of the Invermere and District Hospital, the Loan Service is run by five volunteers, all former nurses, who can arrange for various medical equipment to be borrowed short-term.

Equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, canes, raised toilet seats and bath seats is available to loan for up to three months.

Renting one of these items from a medical equipment company can cost up to $225 for the three-month period.

But when you loan from the Red Cross, only a donation is required – as much as you can afford.

All donations go towards the purchase and repair of equipment at the Invermere branch. And if, after three months, you find you still need the item, an extension can be arranged.

The Red Cross volunteers will be on hand when you pick up the item with written step-by-step instructions on how to use it.

To find out more, contact coordinator Audrey Thornton at 250-342-6788.

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A heartfelt THANKS to all who have supported making this dream come true. Hope to see you on Saturday.

The Pioneer Double the circulation, double the advertising power of any other local newspaper!

With the flu season just around the corner, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for the November launch of this year’s influenza vaccination campaign. Last year, close to 150,000 flu shots were provided free of charge to those at risk of complications from the flu.

The flu is highly contagious and can cause severe complications for those with heart, lung, and other health problems. Flu vaccinations are a safe way to reduce your chances of getting the flu and to reduce the severity of symptoms if you do get it. The flu shot is free for: • people 65 years and older, and their caregivers/household contacts; • children and adults with chronic health conditions, and their household contacts;

• children and adolescents (six months to 18 years) with conditions treated with acetylsalicylic acid, and their household contacts; • healthy children aged six to 23 months; • household contacts and caregivers of infants aged zero to 23 months; • pregnant women who will be in their third trimester during influenza season, and their household contacts; • residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities; and • health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza to those at high risk.

For more information call your local Public Health office, visit www.interiorhealth.ca or call the B.C. NurseLine toll-free at 1-866-215-4700.

Wetlands get financial boost from Columbia Basin Trust Columbia Basin Trust is providing $60,000 over the next three years to support the Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partners, a group that manages the wetlands as a single system, irrespective of ownership or jurisdiction, and takes a proactive stance in dealing with issues as they arise.

The partnership of 35 groups and agencies includes all of the federal and provincial agencies concerned with the wetlands, all of the local non-governmental organizations with an interest in the river and wetlands, the local First Nations, industry representatives from the tourism and forest sectors, and representatives from each of the communities along the wetlands.

“The challenge is to protect the wetlands as the surrounding area experiences huge increases in human traffic, tourism, and recreation,” said Klara Trescher, Director for Area G, Regional District of East Kootenay. “This support will assist the group in their efforts to bring a balanced perspective to the management of an extremely valuable natural resource.”

The Columbia Wetlands’ 150-kilometre system is one of the largest wetland complexes in the world, stretching from Invermere in the south, to Golden in the north along the Upper Columbia River, and is recognized as a wetland of international importance.

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October 10, 2008

Two sushi locations slated

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Fubuki Sushi will open in not one, but two valley locations in the coming months.

The sushi restaurant was originally planned to open later this month at the Chisel Peak complex on 10th Avenue in Invermere.

However, according to business owner Patrick Hasburgh, that location fell through.

Now arrangements are underway to open a restaurant in Panorama on December 1st.

It will operate throughout the ski season, and close for the summer on March 31st, 2009.

A second restaurant will open in downtown Invermere in May 2009, although Patrick has chosen not to announce the exact location just yet.

Fubuki Sushi is the result of a partnership between Panorama residents Patrick and Cheri Hasburgh, and

Continued from Page 4 . . .

Cement spilled on highway On October 3rd at approximately 9:50 a.m., near Windermere, while dealing with a previous traffic violation, an RCMP member saw a white cement mixer truck travelling southbound on Highway 93/95, dumping cement onto the roadway.

The officer stopped the cement truck and spoke with the driver, who was unaware that his

local fund

Japanese sushi chef Haru Watanabe.

The Canadian immigrant used to live in Invermere, but moved to Banff to work in a sushi restaurant there.

After striking up a friendship with Haru, Patrick suggested they open the business together.

Haru agreed, and has recently made the shift back to the Columbia Valley.

“We are very excited,” Patrick said. “Haru has moved here, and has moved into his new apartment.”

They are focusing on the Panorama location right now.

“We’re working away, getting started, buying equipment – and fishing!” Patrick said.

A former television producer, Patrick was the cocreator of The A-Team and 21 Jump Street before moving to Panorama in 2005. On October 27th, he will begin teaching a course on scriptwriting at College of the Rockies’ Invermere campus. truck was set on full discharge and emptying cement onto the highway.

At that time another officer stopped by and he had noted that there was cement covering the entire southbound lane of Highway 93/95 for about one kilometre.

A provincial violation ticket (which carries a penalty of $598) was issued to the cement truck driver for failing to stop and secure cargo.

The Department of Highways was notified.

RCMP remained on scene to direct traffic until the clean-up was completed.

©2008 NIGEL FINNEY

On November 15th, voters in the Columbia Valley will be asked the following question: “Are you in favor of the Regional District of East Kootenay adopting Bylaw No. 2083 to: • Establish the “Columbia Valley Local Conservation Fund Service” within Electoral Areas F and G, the District of Invermere, Village of Radium Hot Springs, and Village of Canal Flats; and,

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Hunh? Could you please repeat the question?

What the RDEK really wants to ask is whether you’re willing to have about $20 of additional property tax put towards a dedicated conservation fund for the Upper Columbia. But the RDEK can’t ask whether you’ll commit about $20 because legally, they can only define the total amount of funds that can be collected in a year ($230,000).

All parcels will be taxed at the same rate, regardless of assessed value. The amount is about $20 – a small price to pay to help conserve clean water, wildlife and open space from Canal Flats to Brisco.

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If you’re like most Canadians, you’re probably not in the habit of going to the store and asking to see the most expensive items. More likely you read the weekly flyer and look for the bargains. That’s not a whole lot different from the way you should approach investing. During periods of market volatility, opportunities can arise to purchase strong, well-managed companies with a bright future at artificially low prices. Although speculation is not a wise thing, especially for the amateur investor, an opportunity for long-term value investing can be very worthwhile.

2. You will probably buy more equities

Even if you’re retired and you rely on your portfolio for income, you still need a portion of your portfolio invested in equities to keep growing your assets and make them last longer. Many experts recommend holding at least 10 to 20 percent in equities at all times, even for the most conservative investors. So if you know you’ll be investing in equities for several years to come, the little “valleys” that come with nor-

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3. Market volatility is a reminder of risk

Whenever the stock market experiences a longrunning bull market, some investors can lose their perspective on risk. However painful it may be, market volatility helps remind investors about the importance of understanding one’s risk tolerance. Market volatility is a natural pause button for your portfolio, allowing you to analyze your current mix of investments and compare it to your ideal mix. Rarely is it a good idea to sell an investment as a knee-jerk reaction to a downturn, but rebalancing a portfolio according to plan can improve risk-adjusted returns in the long run.

4. Bear markets make us reevaluate

Perhaps most importantly, market volatility forces us to think about what we’re really doing when we invest. The end goal of investing isn’t swinging for the fences. Instead, we save and invest to accomplish significant life goals: higher education for our children, secure retirement for ourselves, and good care in our final years. These goals never change, regardless of what the market does in the next three, six or even 12 months.

Market volatility makes it a little easier to temper our ambition. And that’s a good thing.

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Hockey Talk

By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies The Rockies found themselves down 3-0 in a hurry on Friday night, and the usually steady netminder Ty Gullickson found himself benched after just 12 minutes.

After being stymied in the middle period, the Rockies dominated the third, out-shooting the Dynamiters 16-8. Despite Columbia Valley twice cutting the lead to a one-goal game and Warren Leslie coming ever so close to tying the score, hitting the post in the late going, Kimberley was able to hold off the Rockies.

The home team added an empty netter to win their second game of the season 5-3.

The Rockies got goals from Brett Bjorkman, Mike Onzick and a power-play marker from Jason Diehl in a losing effort. The boys came out flat, and oddly enough, were 0-4 on Friday. However, the Rockies continued their Saturday dominance by taking care of the then 7-2 Spokane Chiefs.

Columbia Valley were missing several players in the contest, but Brett Bjorkman continued his assault on the league’s leaderboard. The Rockies’ assistant captain put up five points over the weekend, including two goals on Saturday night. Mattias Schmitt added his third goal of the season, converting really the easiest goal a player can get, depositing a Pat Klatt rebound into a yawning cage to open the scoring.

Again the Rockies controlled the third period, outshooting Spokane 18-7. Brett Bjorkman was the player of the game, with Brandon Anderson taking home the second star after another rock-solid performance.

Brent McQueen found his first dance partner of the season in Bret Chisholm, a Spokane veteran with 293 penalty minutes in 34 games last season. McQueen tattooed the Braves defenceman with several right hands, before tossing his opponent to the ice and getting first crack at hot water in the dressing room.

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Rockies veteran and hometown boy Reid Mitchell now leads the league with 15 assists. He and Brett Bjorkman are among the top four in KIJHL scoring.

The Rockies move back over .500 to 5 and 4 and look for revenge on Tuesday, October 7th, at Eddie Mountain against the Kimberley Dynamiters. The Rockies will welcome back forward Tyler Spaan, who has finally served his six-game suspension.

The team is excited to have Spaan back in the line-up as the injury list remains lengthy. David Sabey skated in the warm-up against Spokane but didn’t play because of his lower body ailment. Darryl Boldon, a Calgary product, will begin physiotherapy this week and will miss at least a month. Terry Helgason is practising again and should be back in a week or two, while Chase Steele is projected to return mid-month from a broken foot. Cody Lund missed time this weekend with the flu, but should be back in action versus Kimberley. Rob Hutchinson went home to Calgary as he’s also ill, and missed both games this weekend.

The Rockies’ next game in Fernie on Friday, October 10th will be audio-broadcast live on KIJHL.com at 7:30 pm. The Rockies return home to play the firstplace Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday.

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Open Houses : Local Conservation Fund 7:00 to 9:00 pm Wednesday October 15 Brisco Community Hall

Tuesday October 21 Fairmont Fire Hall

Thursday October 16 Windermere Community Hall

Wednesday October 22 Radium Seniors Centre

Local conservation funds are dedicated funds for conservation projects. The East Kootenay Conservation Program (EKCP) has proposed three themes for a Local Conservation Fund in the Columbia Valley: watershed conservation, wildlife conservation and open space conservation. Voting yes means you support an additional tax of $20 per parcel being directed to support the health of this land. It’s a small investment with a big payoff: many places in the world have already lost the ecological treasures and quality of life that we still enjoy.

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WIFE WANTED

Panache Interiors is closing our showroom and downsizing to another location. With current large design projects in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver etc. we simply do not have time to run our retail store, Stafng is also an issue. We will continue to operate as usual, but concentrating on Interior Design. To this end, we are selling off all our oor samples of high end furniture, lighting, accessories etc. This is our ONCE IN A LIFETIME sale, with ALL items 50% to 80% off, below cost pricing! When this product was at retail prices, it is what YOUR WIFE WANTED! Large or small, your community deserves a champion in Ottawa!

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We will be active in creating solutions for you and your family with affordable childcare and housing, accessible public healthcare and services for the seniors who have built Canada. We will put resources to work for you!

Saturday, October 4th

Cranbrook All Candidates Debate at the Keystone Theatre

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They turned copper into gold A team from Rundle College in Calgary came to compete in the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce’s sixth annual Turn Copper Into Gold Golf Tournament at The Ridge at Copper Point. From left: Wayne Schneider, principal; David Hauk, superintendent/headmaster; Rod Conklin of Radium, founder; and Doug Hodgins, treasurer.

The tournament was held on September 30th, at The Ridge at Copper Point.

Chamber of Commerce president Al Miller and Copper Point Golf Club’s president and managing partner, Ron Mason wel-

comed the 139 enthusiastic golfers. Ron told the audience that Copper Point has been proud to partner with the Chamber over the past five years, wherein approximately $150,000 has been raised. He then announced that Copper Point would be extending this partnership for an additional five years. Al thanked Ron for Copper Point’s previous five years of partnership, and said that the Chamber looks forward to working with Copper Point for the next five years. The tournament raised more than $40,000 for the chamber.

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Teens wear their hearts on their sleeves On Wednesday, October 1st, students at David Thompson Secondary School showed they condemn bullying by wearing pink.

The Sea of Pink is an anti-bullying initiative started in 2007 by two Nova Scotia teens, David Shepherd and Travis Price.

The boys stood up for a fellow student when he was victimized by bullies for wearing a pink T-shirt.

The movement took off and since then schools across Canada have shown their true colours by wearing pink in protest. In fact, Nova Scotia now has a province-wide Stand Up Against Bullying Day on September 17th.

A federal general election is taking place on October 14, 2008.

For information on where and when to vote, check your voter information card.

It tells you where and when to vote. You’ll get through the voting process more quickly if you have it with you.

New identification rules to vote

If you haven’t received this card, you are probably not on the voters list. To register, all you need to do is go to your polling station on election day, where you must prove your identity and address.

For the list of acceptable pieces of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, please see the pamphlet you received by mail from Elections Canada or visit www.elections.ca and click on “Voter Identification at the Polls”.

When you vote, you must prove your identity and address.

To vote, you must: • be a Canadian citizen • be at least 18 years old on election day • prove your identity and address

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Steaming along Harkening back to the old days, when the weekly train was the valley’s only contact with the outside world, a steam-powered train rolled through the valley on Tuesday.

The pride of the CP fleet, a 1930-built Hudson steam locomotive, pulled a set of comfortable day coaches and glass-roofed observation cars from Golden to Cranbrook, allowing guests a magnificent view of the mountains.

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Left: Ryan and Pat Bavin. Above: this inukshuk is made of glass –not stone.

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Glass artists celebrate milestones

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Pat and Ryan Bavin certainly have their glasses half full.

The father and son glass artists are approaching their 20th anniversary of working together, their 14th annual Collectors Show, and their first exhibition in a high-end Calgary gallery.

This weekend Bavin Glassworks is holding its renowned Collectors Show, where the public can see art being made in the glass kilns and be part of the celebrations, with cake cutting and door prizes.

Each year the Collectors Show has a theme, and this year it is Inuit art.

“I am a collector and advocate of Inuit art and culture,” said Pat. “We have been building projects since April with Inuit art as the inspiration.”

This inspiration has led to three key projects that will be on show and for sale over the weekend.

The men have completed a series of inukshuks, made from glass but callibrated to look like stone.

Three varieties of traditional inukshuks were used as the models, plans were drawn, and the glass “stones” were created to suit.

Local woodworker Jack Steedman is collaborating with the Bavins on another Inuit inspired piece.

Ryan has created a glass sculpture of a caribou swimming – complete with fine, thin antlers.

The sculpture is laid in a wooden box handmade

by Jack and underlit for best effect.

Lastly, former Kootenay School of the Arts teacher Andrew Raney has created a traditional metal drying rack that features metal fish bones, fishing tools and glass fish sculptures added by the Bavins.

The art show will be held at the studio on Athalmer Road in Invermere from Saturday, October 11th to Monday October 13th.

Pat Bavin, 59, has been creating glass art since 1981. He and wife Bonnie were in the clothing industry before they decided to focus on their art full-time.

When Ryan was just 15, he and his father opened their first studio and store in Windermere.

“At first the novelty for me was just that I was allowed to play with fire,” Ryan joked.

“The process drew me in,” he added. “Once I started, there was so much to learn. Everyday you learn something new.”

In 2001, Pat said the business “was at the point where we either had to shut down or expand.” They moved premises to the current location on Athalmer Road – opposite the Eagle Ranch turnoff – and haven’t looked back since.

Now there are 45 artists who show work at Bavin Glassworks. They hold regular glass-blowing demonstrations, and there is usually a glass artist working at the kiln where customers can watch.

Often school classes have field trips to the studio, and Pat and Ryan will explain the uniqueness and delicacy required to work with glass.

“Glass has an unbelievable memory,” Pat said.

“That’s how you put shape into it. So if you make a mistake, it’s difficult to get rid of.”

He quickly added that mistakes are not necessarily negative.

“We want to get the message across that if you make a mistake, appreciate it and learn from it. If you get halfway through something and mess it up, then you have the freedom to explore. It’s through exploration that you develop.”

Now the Bavins have reached a new milestone.

They were approached last year by curator and, bizarrely, fish biologist Rod Green of Masters Gallery, Calgary. Rod’s idea was for the Bavins to put together an exhibition of western Canadian fish species – except they are made out of glass.

Since April, Ryan has acted as “gaffer” – that is, master – on the creation of 26 unbelievably lifelike glass fish. They are so realistic, you expect them to start flapping.

Each piece has taken at least five hours to bring forth from the block of glass, to mold and grind and polish into a biologically accurate representation of the species itself.

The fish will be mounted on a piece of river rock and driftwood in such a way that it can still move – “swim” if you like.

The art will be on show at Masters Gallery from November 6 to 8. The Bavins will continue creating the fish for their Invermere studio later this year.

Bavin Glassworks’ cabin gallery will also be open at Panorama Mountain Village this winter. Visit www. bavinglass.com for full details of this weekend’s 14th Annual Collectors Show, including demonstration times.

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Pioneer staff share their Thanksgiving recipes Turnips Revisited

Turkey Chili

Submitted by Elinor Florence

Submitted by Dave Sutherland

Back in 1982, five generations of women from one farm family from the Peace River area published their own cookbook called Home on the Range. I interviewed one of them, Nancy Millar of Calgary, for a newspaper article I was writing and she presented me with a copy of the cookbook.

Over the past 26 years I have used this cookbook faithfully, since it honours not only our country’s pioneer background but uses many local ingredients that we can grow in Western Canada.

This is a nice change from the regular Thanksgiving Day menu and a lean alternative to the usual beef chili. Serve it up with a pan of warm cornbread on the side and you can’t go wrong.

Ingredients: 1 medium-sized turnip 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 apples, pared and sliced 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Method: Peel the turnip; cook until tender. Drain. Mash with a masher and add the one tablespoon of butter. Set aside.

Mix together the one-half cup brown sugar and cinnamon. Peel the apples and toss with the sugar and cinnamon.

Mix the flour, the remaining one-third brown sugar and the two tablespoons of butter together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Grease a casserole dish. Put one-third turnip mixture on the bottom. Layer with one-half the apple mixture. Repeat the layers ending with a turnip layer. Over all, sprinkle the crumb mixture.

Bake in 350ºF oven for about an hour, until the apples are tender and the mixture is cooked through.

Auntie E’s Pavlova Submitted by Sally Waddington Since this will be my first Thanksgiving dinner, I’ve chosen to explain a classic Australian Christmas dessert. My great-aunt Enid is renowned in family circles for her pavlova, a meringue cake named after Russian dancer Anna Pavlova. It is the subject of fierce rivalry

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey 1 large onion 3 cloves garlic Salt and pepper Cumin Oregano Chile powder 1 can of tomato sauce 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 cup water, chicken broth, or beer 2 cans of beans 1 can of corn Method: Chop the onion and garlic and sauté with the ground turkey.

When the turkey is evenly cooked, add salt and pepper to taste, plus one-half teaspoon cumin, a pinch of oregano, and two tablespoons of chile powder.

Cook for a minute or two and then add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water, broth, or beer.

Simmer for half an hour, adjust the seasoning to taste, then add the beans and corn.

Simmer for another half hour and serve.

Garnish with your favourite shredded cheese, a little parsley and a dollop of sour cream.

between New Zealanders and Australians (what isn’t, really?) as to which country came up with it first. “Pav” is served cold – Christmas being one of the warmest days of the year down under – and topped with tropical fruits and berries.

Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1 cup sugar (caster if possible) 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method: Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually add sugar, beat a little more, then add vinegar and vanilla and beat until very stiff.

Line an oven tray with baking paper or greaseproof paper.

Pile onto plate and bake at 280ºF for 60 minutes.

When cool, top with whipped cream and decorate with fruits such as kiwi fruit, strawberries, blueberries or passionfruit.

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Pioneer staff share their Thanksgiving recipes Pumpkin Cheesecake Submitted by Michele McGrogan I found this recipe in a magazine years ago and made it for my family at a big Thanksgiving dinner in Calgary. It looked so beautiful, everyone agreed I must have way too much time on my hands.

Ingredients: 3/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1½ cups canned pumpkin 3 eggs at room temperature 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 packages (250 g each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Topping: Melt two squares of Baker’s semi-sweet chocolate over hot water. Pour chocolate into small plastic bag. Poke a small hole in bottom of bag and squeeze to drizzle chocolate in random pattern over cheesescake. Place whole pecans around sides of cheesecake and in circle on top of cake. Serves 10 to 12.

Submitted by Zephyr Rawbon This heart-warming recipe, passed along by a family friend, is one of my favourites. It’s great for leftover turkey on the day after Thanksgiving. You can also buy a package of stir-fry chicken and use that instead for a year-round treat that is delicious and filling.

Submitted by Samantha Commons Every year my family and I incorporate a traditional English dinner with the Canadian Thanksgiving dinner. As a born and raised Yorkshire lass, I find that no Thanksgiving would be complete without my mum’s Yorkshire Puddings.

Ingredients: 1 cup of flour 1 cup of milk 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon of salt Oil

Method: Crust: Heat oven to 350ºF. Combine first three ingredients and press onto bottom of a nine-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.

Filling: Whisk together pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, and spices.

Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and cornstarch.

Blend in pumpkin mixture. Pour over crust.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until centre is just set.

Remove from oven and run knife around rim of pan.

Cool thoroughly at room temperature.

Refrigerate overnight.

Turkey and Corn Soup

Mum’s Homemade Yorkshire Puddings

Makes about 15 Yorkshire puddings.

(Usually you serve two or three Yorkshire puddings per person) Method: Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF. Pour the flour, milk, eggs and salt into a mixing bowl and mix the ingredients together with a whisk to form a batter.

Let the batter stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

Put 1/2 teaspoon of oil into each of the muffin cups. Place the muffin trays in the oven until the oil is very hot.

Fill the muffin cups just over half way with the batter.

Place the muffin trays into the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the Yorkshire puddings are golden-brown and puffy.

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons chicken stock powder 3.5 cups boiling water 1 cup chopped cooked turkey 2 cans of cream-style sweet corn 2 teaspoons cornflour A little cold water 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Sprinkle of pepper Add stock powder to boiling water in a large

soup pot. Add turkey and canned corn or any other vegetables you wish. Stir well.

Cover the pot and cook on high for six minutes, stirring once.

Mix cornflour and cold water in a cup until smooth.

Stir into soup. Stir well and cover the pot again. Bring to boil on high for 1.5 to two minutes.

Stir in parsley and pepper.

Serve.

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Columbia Basin Trust donates $140,000 to literacy From left: Betty Knight, Regional Program Manager for Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy; Neil Muth, President of Columbia Basin Trust; Ali Wassing, Executive Director for the Alliance; Greg Deck, Director of the Trust Board; and Kim Roberts, Community Literacy Coordinator for the Alliance in Kimberley.

At Blarchmont Elementary in Kimberley, Mr. Muth and Mr. Deck presented Alliance representatives with a cheque for $140,000, part of the $200,000 commitment the trust has made to support literacy development. The Columbia Basin Trust has given the Alliance for Literacy more than $1.6 million over 10 years.

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BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 342-3031 PHONE: 347-9350 FAX: 342-6945 FAX: 347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

Luminescence “Bringing out your inner glow” Certied Practitioner

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Specialists Truck Mounted System • Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Dean Hubman

RR3, 4874 Ridge Cres.

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3

Certified Technician

342-3052

Radium Plumbing & Maintenance Specializing in hot water tanks and large variety of plumbing repairs.

OPEN 24-7

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Your Secret Weapon for Quality Construction Construction Supervisor

Maxime Perrin Tel: 250.688.3232 Fax: 250.347.6031

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Julie Parent

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4261 Stoddart Rd. Invermere, BC V0a1K5

House Mouse Carefree Cottages Inc. House Checking to Protect Your Property • • •

Take the worry out of second-home ownership Peace of mind while you are away from the cottage is priceless Lower the risk for your insurance provider and you could lower your cost. Ask your agent.

Call today and get us checking your property Ph: 250-341-6091 • Cell: 250-688-5260 info@housemousebc.ca • www.housemousebc.ca

250.341.5889

250.688.3334

“TEMPORARY WORK AGENCY” The Columbia Valley’s Manpower Solution Centre #7 – 1008, 8th Avenue, Invermere (right next to the Pioneer)

250-342-3478

READY MIX CONCRETE Concrete Pump • Sand & Gravel Heavy Equipment Rentals • Crane Service Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:

342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (office)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU NEW

Septic Tank Pumping Portable Toilet Rentals

www.valleysolutions.ca • valleysolutions@shaw.ca

WE ARE YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION FOR: • Weekend Supplies • House Checking • Beverage Re-Stocking • Kitchen Re-Stocking • Clean-up • Handyman Chores • Complications • Details

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• EXCAVATING ROAD BUILDING BASEMENTS LANDSCAPING • STEEP SLOPE • DUMP TRUCK • SEPTIC INSTALLATION

• Complete sewer/drain repair • Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount • Speedy service - 7 days a week • A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years • Avoid costly repairs

• Drinking Water Systems • Water Softeners • Whole House or Specialised Filtration Call (250) 342-5089

Bruce Dehart 347-9803 or 342-5357

385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

COLUMBIA LAKE EXCAVATING LTD

PHONE: 250-421-0123 or 403-975-7245 FAX-250-349-5568

Sewer/Drain Cleaning

DCS Plumbing & Heating • Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks 24 hour emergency service

341-8501

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Specializing in ALL types of stone!

• Residential • Commercial • Jesse Vader – Ken Johnson Call:

250.349.5564 We aren’t the cheapest, JUST THE BEST!

• Certified Septic Planning and Permits • Subdivision Planning and Consulting • Ecoflo Biofilter • Peatlands Community Systems

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Jordan Ukass, LAT 4865 Floyd Road Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

(250)347-6361 • fairco@shaw.ca • www.ptenv.com

Invermere Dry Cleaners Ltd. Dry Cleaning • Laundry • Alterations Repair • Bachelor Service

Phone: 342-6610 • 507A - 7th Ave., Invermere

Landscape Architecture

250-688-0757

Call NOW:

688-0213

• Carpets dry in about 1 hour!

• 100% guaranteed!

• Low Moisture • No Steam • No Sticky Residue • Upholstery • Area Rugs • Wood & Tile Floors • Vehicle Interiors • Free Estimates See more online at www.heavensbest.ca

LAMBERT-KIPP PHARMACY LTD. J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Your Compounding Pharmacy Come in and browse our giftware

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 1301 - 7th Avenue, Invermere

342-6612

For all your hairstyling needs please call

250-342-7264

• Locally Owned and Operated • Guaranteed Workmanship • Free Estimates Our Specialties…

• Paving • Patching • Seal Coating • Saw Cutting • Grading • Site Prep • Road Building • Power Sweeping • Consulting • Project Management “Serving the Columbia Valley” RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL

• Driveways • Parking Lots

CALL 250-341-5895 or 1-888-342-7284

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HERE TO SERVE YOU RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ Repaired Prefab Cement Tanks Installed Water Lines Dug Installed Basements Dug

GAS â&#x20AC;˘ PROPANE â&#x20AC;˘ DIESEL Freight & Passenger Depot

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

WINDERMERE 342-6805

(250) 347-9726

NEW AND USED ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILES AND ATVS REPAIRS, PARTS, SALES, WARRANTY, FINANCING

â&#x20AC;˘ Topsoil â&#x20AC;˘ Sand â&#x20AC;˘ Gravel VJ (Butch) Bishop

250-342-5047 1-888-357-4449

Bellows Forge & Iron Works Ornamental steel Hand forged home accents Welding and mobile services

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

Owner/Operator

4846 Holland Creek Ridge Rd. Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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D&D POOLS and SPAS Commercial and Residential Installation - Maintenance - Repairs Duane Huether

250-341-POOL (7665)

342-5419

Darren Ross

250-341-SPAS (7727)

8931 Hwy 93/95 RR#2 Invermere, BC V0A 1K2 poolman-911@hotmail.com

Deep Connective Tissue/Fascia Bodywork Structural Balance

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Jean-Luc Cortat CertiďŹ ed Hellerwork Practitioner @ Renaissance Wellness Centre Box 185 / 505 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 â&#x20AC;˘ 342-2535

Jeff Watson

Telephone: 342-3659

Serving the Valley for over 11 years â&#x20AC;˘ #3, 109 Industrial Road #2, Invermere

FOR ALL YOUR RENTAL NEEDS! Phone 250-688-0946

Tampers ~ Skid Steer ~ Mini Hoe ~ Aerators ~ Material Handler ~ Scaffolding ~ Power Washers ~ and lots more!

HIGHWAY 93/95 WINDERMERE (Next to the Skookum Inn)

Telephone (250) 342-4426

The Driveway & Patching Specialists â&#x20AC;˘ Protective Coatings

DO YOU WANT YOUR DRIVEWAY PAVED? Call Now!

We also do concrete!

NO JOB TOO BIG, NO JOB TOO SMALL

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WE DO IT RIGHT! Over 24 Yrs. Experience Owner Operated Financing Available

TOLL FREE 1-888-670-0066 Free Estimates

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Serving Invermere and the Columbia Valley

Specializing in Custom Drapery, Blinds, Shutters & Flooring Residential & Commercial Interiors

HEAT PUMPS

Brenda E. Werbisky, C.I.D., Interior Designer

Sales and Service

For appointment call

(403) 861-8782

brenda@soledecornmore.com

Call today 250.342.1167

Complete Automotive Repairs

(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone:

342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

Dunlop Contracting All Your Excavating, Hauling, Landscaping Needs • POOLS • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • FIREPLACES • BBQ’S • HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmere, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

(250) 342-7100 (250) 342-7103

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Bruce Dunlop Cell: (250) 342-1793 Home: (250) 342-9081 E-mail: dunmal@telus.net

Hi - Heat

P.O. Box 863, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

INSULATING LTD.

At Spring Health Foods, Saturdays

(Since 1988)

Parkside Place, Invermere, BC Phone: (250) 342-2552

Touch for Health Techniques

Energy Balancing • Wellness Patterning • Sensitivity Indication

relaxing • energizing massage Your Guide: Shizu E. M. Futa, TFH Level 2 touchingtranquility@yahoo.ca

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Window Cleaning FULLY INSURED

FREE ESTIMATES

Jim & Donna Detta Canal Flats, BC • Ph: 250-349-7546

DIRTY BLINDS? Now taking bookings for cleaning and repairs!

VERTICAL, VENETIANS, AND MORE COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL Call Doug or Cathy Cowan

345-2164

Box 75 Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0

Donna Hazelaar

PHONE: 342-7260 FAX: 342-8358 4328

TOLL FREE 1-888-650-HEAT

WWW.HIHEATINSULATING.COM

• Machine Blown Walls & Attics • WallBar Insulation System • Friction Fit Batts • Commercial & Residential • Free Local Estimates PO BOX 323 WINDERMERE, BC V0B 2L0 EMAIL: SALES@HIHEATINSULATING.COM

Quality Hand-crafted Steel • Structural Steel • Welding • Fabricating & Machining • Custom railings and ornamental iron #117 Industrial Rd. #2, Invermere, BC Ph: 250-342-9926 • Fax 250-341-3956 e-mail: txn@telus.net

SERVING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Call 341-6299 to discuss your advertising needs.

N E W S PA P E R

www.columbiavalleypioneer.com • E-mail: upioneer@telus.net

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P ioneer C lassifieds CHEERS & JEERS

obituary

notice

garage sale

shared accommodation

SUITE FOR RENT

CHEERS: to everyone who donated equipment and money to the Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan Services in Invermere!

Vernita Lynde passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2008 in the compassionate care of the staff at Columbia House in Invermere. We, the family invite Mum’s friends to join us for a graveside service at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 11th at All Saints Church in Edgewater, B.C., to be followed by a tea at the Edgewater Legion.

Vehicle to be sold under the Warehousemen’s Lien Act by D. Clowers dba Club Towing.

1998 Ford F-150, 2 WD. Vin # 2FTZX1765WCA11564. Date of sale: October 17th, 2008. Time of sale: 5:00 pm local time Place of sale: 341-4th Avenue, Athalmer, BC. Name of debtor: D. Clowers dba Club Towing.

Amount of debt: $1,143.39.

Fall clearance sale of yard, patio, & garden items: garden arbors, Dutch windmills, wishing wells, dog houses, novelty baskets, planters. October 11, 12, 13, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. HENRI’S WOODWORKS #29 Westside Road, 1 km. North of Toby Bridge on road to Wilmer.

Private room, personal phone line w/voicemail, full cable, all utilities, in-room high-speed internet port and laundry access. Includes access to shared computers, pool table, $550/ month + $250 DD, N/S, N/P, Invermere, 250-342-4811.

Bright spacious 2 bdrm, Fairmont. N/S, N/P, includes utilities and wireless, $1100.00.

Call/text 250-270-0710.

Available November.

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Memorial for Bill McKay Saturday, October 11th at 3:00 pm at Windermere Hall.

Celebration of life to follow at Rob & Sylvia’s Snyder Road, Brisco.

Saturday, October 11th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, 1210 – 10th Street, Invermere.

Cheers: to Mrs. K. for reclaiming our shortcut from the weeds (with one wrist in a cast, yet!).

It is a real service to all of us who walk, cycle and push strollers along the path from the Wilder Sub cul-de-sac to the corner of 8th Ave and 15th Street.

JEERS: to the men in Invermere who used the “F” word in public on 2 separate occasions. There are young impressionable ears and older respectable ears listening! Keep it at home!

ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the labour shortage in the Columbia Valley, please be advised that Trims and Treasures Esthetics Studio will be closing its doors forever on October 11th, 2008. A very special “Thank You” to all of our customers for the last 3 wonderful years of business. We will miss you all very much. If you are interested in leasing this space or have any questions, please email France at info@trimsandtreasures. ca. Gift certificates must be redeemed by the above date.

France & Staff.

Looking to sell your grownout-of kids’ stuff? I am organizing a kids’and baby items sale at the Invermere Community Hall this spring. Tables will be available on a first-come basis.

Call Carmen at 250-342-0783 for more information.

To borrow Red Cross Medical Equipment, please phone our volunteers: Audrey – 250-342-6788 Ev – 250-342-9284 Olga – 250-342-6177 Margaret – 250-342-3308 Jenny – 250-342-9822 or 250-342-6494.

2121 Pinetree Place, Invermere, Saturday, Oct. 11th. Many items, Halloween costumes, lots of stuff, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

MEMORIAM In Memory of our Dad John Jones aka Jack Not a single day goes by that we don’t think of you.

A funny thought or antic, a story old or new.

We miss you Dad and want to say In our hearts you’ll forever stay.

And though you may be gone from here Our hearts still feel you near The snow is coming down the mountain The air is turning cold The trees are all aflame Brilliant yellow, red & gold Your favourite time of guiding Is slowly going by.

We remember you up on Sparky With that sparkle in your eye.

It’s horribly hard to let you go Knowing we can’t just stop for a chat; Yet we feel you’re free and smiling In the new place that you’re at.

So Dad, dear Dad our hearts reach out A mix of loss & grief And look toward that future time When we again will meet.

Written with Love Wayne & Sharrie Jones

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637 Secure indoor storage for vehicles and boats. Available November 1st, $100/month, 12 month minimum, 24/7 access, 250-342-0603, 250-341-5845.

commercial for lease 864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $656.25/month, includes GST. Available Sept. 1st, 2008. Call 250-342-3637.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. 1550 sq ft, elegant improvements, high-visibility location in Athalmer. Available June 15. $1,400/month includes property taxes, heat/cooling and utilities.

Call 250-342-3637 for details and to view.

shared accommodation Shared accommodation in Windermere for female. Room, private bath/shower, shared kitchen/livingroom. $475.00, hydro, cable, internet included, 250-342-5845.

Canal Flats, furnished room for rent, new home, fully equipped, N/P, first and last month rent, available Nov. 15th, $700/ month, includes utilities. Call to view 250-270-0273.

Roommate wanted to share 3 bdrm townhouse in Radium. $375/month includes laundry, hydro, high speed internet.

Available Nov. 1st, 250-3477787.

SUITE FOR RENT CONTRACTORS: Self contained cabins by the week or month.

(250) 345-6365 Fairmont Bungalows.

Affordable accommodation in Radium. $425.00 and up. Call 250-341-7022.

Walk-in lower level, suite, full amenities.

Nov. 1st – May 1st. includes utilities, 6605.

furnished Available $650.00 250-342-

Bright 1 bdrm furnished, upstairs suite. Parking, private beach, $750/month + DD, no partiers, N/P. Columere Park, 250-345-6524.

1 bdrm basement suite, W/D, cable TV, N/S, N/P, references required, $850/month, includes utilities, 250-342-6234.

Invermere, 2 bedroom walkout suite, N/S, N/P. Recently renovated, available November 1. $950/month + dd + 1/2 hydro, includes satellite, W/D. 250-342-7614.

2 bdrms, main level, own living room, dining room, entrance.

Shared kitchen and laundry, fully furnished, cable, internet & utilities included. Couple preferred, cat lovers, $575.00 ea, 250-342-8651.

HOUSE FOR RENT Executive home a must see!

New custom home in Radium, 2200 sq. ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, loft, den, media room, large stone fireplace, huge sunning kitchen, covered deck, double garage, complete with storage shelves and work surfaces, N/S, pets negotiable. Available Nov. 1st, $1800/month. Call Jesse, 250688-0061.

Windermere 4 bdrm, 3 bath, beautiful condition, lake view, fully furnished, $1500/month + utilities. Available Oct 1st – June 15th, 250-342-2135.

Edgewater, brand new 4 bdrm, 2 full baths, $1500/month, available immediately. Call Kerry at 250-270-0545.

Invermere 3 bdrm house located in The Highlands, across from Copper Point golf course. N/P, N/S, available immediately, $1250/month + utilities, 250342-9770.

3 bdrm house for rent in Fairmont. 6 appliances, 2 bath, N/P, N/S, double car garage, $1200/month plus DD, includes utilities. Furnishings available, 1-888-227-2024.

FOR RENT Contact

250-342-5914 for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

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P ioneer C lassifieds HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

house for sale

Secluded cabin near Columbia Lake, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, $900/ month plus utilities, 250-3454030.

2 bdrm, 2 bath condo in Pinewood, Radium. Top floor, corner unit, fireplace. $1100/ month, includes util, avail. Oct. 1st, 403-560-5603.

Price reduced for home on 1.16 acres with panoramic Rocky Mountain & Columbia Lake view.

Lake access & private moorage, par 3 golf course nearby. See welist.com # 37505, Fairmont, 250-345-6226.

New home on Columbia Lake, 1800 sq.ft, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 5 appliances, $1700/month plus utilities. Must be N/S and N/P. References required. 250-3472422.

CONDO FOR RENT

Invermere, 2 blocks from D/T, bright 2 bdrm, fully furnished, w/balcony, mountain views, available immediately, $995.00 + DD, includes all utilities and cable, shared W/D, 403-7307691.

Lakefront Invermere, NEW condo, main floor, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, 6 appliances, rec centre, underground parking stall, $1785/month + DD, utilities included. Available Dec. 1, 403861-0544 or srowell@telus.net.

New 2 bdrm 3rd floor unfurnished condo in D/T Radium.

N/S, N/P, A/C,W/D, 6 month lease. $1050.00/month +$600.00 DD. References required. Please contact Danette, 780-986-4228 or 780-299-3413.

2 bdrm apartment, Invermere, N/S, N/P, close to everything, partially furnished, $900/ month, includes utilities and cable. Available Oct. 1st, 250341-6287.

Canal Flats condo, Jade Landing Development, 2+1 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 appliances, partially finished basement, 8 minutes to Fairmont, $900/month + utilities. Available November 1.

Contact Mike, 403- 804-6937.

Furnished 1 & 2 bdrm + den units at Sable Resort, Radium.

Rent begins at $1150/month.

Email tschamotta@gmail.com or call 403-399-5311.

Invermere townhouse for rent.

3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 2 fireplaces, 5 appliances, $1400.00 + util, N/S, N/P. Available Nov. 1st, 403-703-0930.

Radium Resort, 1 bdrm condo, fully furnished, indoor pool, hot tub, $850/month + hydro, includes cable, N/S, N/P, allwest@shaw.ca, 403-2935659.

Akiskinook, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, rec centre-indoor pool/hot tub, 6 appliances, $1250/month + DD, utilities included. Available Oct 19th, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net.

New D/T Invermere townhouse in Purcell Point. 1150 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 2.5 bath, slate, hardwood, garage, all appliances included.

N/P, N/S, $1200/month + DD + util. Available Nov. 1st, 403615-7640.

Luxury fully furnished condo in downtown Invermere, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Hot tub, gym, cable & hydro included. $1400/month.

W/D, DW, N/S, N/P. Available Oct. to May, 250- 688-0244.

house for sale

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th 2:00 pm -4:00 pm 1610-2nd Ave Beautiful Fort Point location 4 bdrms, 3 baths.

HERITAGE RANCH HOUSE, completely renovated 2600 sq. ft. house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase I. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, fully furnished.

Phone Elkhorn Ranch at 250342-0617 or 250-342-1268.

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 1733 Windermere Loop Rd. 4 bdrm walkout bungalow Call 250-342-9249.

condo for sale Affordable 2 bdrm condo in downtown Invermere. $159,900.00. Call 250-3411182.

New Black Forest townhouse, 975 sq. ft., 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, single garage, 5 appliances, $205,000.00, no PST, 250-3425641.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

Spectacular Private Gated Acreage One of only 10 prestigious 3 plus acre estate lots in this private community. On a hill with 360 degree mountain views, minutes from Windermere beach. See welist.com Invermere. 250342-5367.

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

8 acres of hay meadow.

Beautiful mountain view with great building opportunity.

Near Wilmer, Toby Hill Road, $450,000.00. Call 250-3422802.

Adjoining C1 lots in Tretheway Beach subdivision, Windermere.

2 @ 60’ x100’, 1 @ 105’ x 100’.

Private beach, park, playground, marina and boat stall. Will sell all or part, 250-342-7111.

Interested in 5 acres on the Toby Benches?

Beautiful mountain views 5 minutes from D/T Invermere, 10 minutes from Panorama. Call 250-342-1186.

RESORT PROPERTIES FOR SALE Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca TIME SHARES FREE Fairmont time share. Call 250-342-0838.

WANTED Wanted, RV car dolly, 3600 lb. capacity, wired and working brakes, BC certified. Call 250342-3838, leave message.

pets Shih-Tzu puppies for sale, ready to go October 20th, 1st shots, $400.00 each. Call 250-3426249.

misc. for sale

misc. for sale

Top soil, screened, $180/dump truck load, unscreened, $100/ dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250342-0617.

2004 Kona Stuff, great shape, $700.00. Long box truck topper, contractor special (plywood back window), $200.00, 250341-1967.

Manure, well-aged. Will load, $100.00 per pick-up load. Phone Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Snowmobile loading ramp $500.00 OBO. Tool box, fits regular pick-up, black, 2 sides open, $200.00 OBO, 250-3427219.

Top quality hay, alfalfa, grass mix, round bales $140/bale. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

1994 Kit Companion 27’ 5th wheel, fully loaded, must go before winter, $9000.00 OBO. 1990 Nissan Maxima, $1500.00 OBO. Hoover upright vacuum, $80.00 OBO. Evenings, 250349-7532.

Hay for sale, north of Radium.

Small squares weighing 50-60 lbs. Asking $1.50/bale, 403380-6458.

Office equipment & supplies: oak lateral filing cabinets, oak shelf, bookcases, printers, and a variety of office supplies. Selling all as a package for $500.00. For a detailed list call 250-342-6811 or email mchabot@telus.net.

Single and double glider chairs with oak finish. Dark green upholstery. Excellent condition.

Asking $450.00 for set, 250345-2177.

Casio Privia electric piano, fullsized keys, $150.00, 250-3420776.

Dining room suite, large table, hutch, six chairs, good condition, $300.00, 250-345-0356.

misc. for sale

Set of women’s left hand golf clubs, with bag, $125.00. Call 250-342-0838.

Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, fir & poplar – dry & split. To order call 250-342-6908.

Lovely maternity outfits now at Reflections. Sizes 8-14, 250342-7060

HENRI’S WOODWORKS fall clearance sale of yard, patio, & garden items: garden arbors, Dutch windmills, wishing wells, dog houses, novelty baskets, planters. October 11, 12, 13, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. #29 Westside Road, 1 km. North of Toby Bridge on road to Wilmer.

2 bone coloured porcelain sinks w/brass taps, $50.00 ea. 4’ ceiling fan w/4 lights, $35.00.

2-8’ light bars, brass, $25.00 ea. Various quality brass towel bars and robe hooks. 36” Sharp carousel convection microwave oven, $70.00, 250-342-6421.

SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE Mint 2006 M7 Arctic Cat with a D & D 900 kit, 153” track.

Professionally maintained, $8000.00, 250-341-7333.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1979 Volvo black 4 door, automatic, 264 GLE, 2.7, 80,292 km. Priced to sell, 250-3429636.

1992 Plymouth Voyager van, AWD, V6, auto, up-dated A/C, built-in child seats, cruise, tilt, power locks, non-smoker, $1500.00 firm, 250-342-8821.

2002 Silverado 1500HD crew cab 4x4. Must sell! 160,000 km, canopy, spray-in box liner, loaded except leather, $16,300.00, 250-341-5187.

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services

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1998 Volvo V70 wagon, 265,000 km, $8500.00. Well-maintained, 250-347-9845.

Kirk & Karen Davis @ Krystal Klear Window Cleaning are ready to sparkle up their regular customers’ windows for the fall season. We are also taking new clients for residential snowplowing. 250-342-0450.

Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca.

Cribbing Carpenters and Construction Labourer required immediately for F/T or P/T. 250342-1341 or 250-688-2927.

Housekeeper, must be reliable, references required, 1 or 2 days/ week. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 250-342-0617, Windermere.

WANTED on-site handyman to coordinate project/exchange for rent. First phase to upgrade 3 – 2 bdrm cottages in remote setting near Radium. Call 780485-5166, fax 780-485-5140.

Zoom Boom driver required for afternoon shift. In and around construction site warehouse.

Wage negotiable, Invermere.

Call Kim, 250-688-8355.

General Labourers required for day shift. In and around construction site warehouse. $17/hour, Invermere. Call Kim, 250-688-8355.

Journeyman plumber, 3rd or 4th year apprentice plumber needed. Must have residential experience. Please contact 250342-3461

2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 4 dr, power steering, power brakes, air, cruise, tilt, CD, auto, 96,000 km, excellent condition, 35-40 MPG, $5500.00. Phone 250342-6873.

2001 Sunfire GT, 2 door, new brakes, tires, battery. Power s te e r i n g / w i n d ow s / l o c k s, keyless entry, cruise, CD, A/C, alarm, standard - hydrolic clutch, approx. 120,000 km, 1 owner, excellent condition, well maintenanced (incl. reg. oil changes). Asking $6000.00 OBO, 250-270-9022.

2004 Nissan Murano SE, $19,900.00. Incredible value, must sell ASAP. Price slashed from $24,900.00. One owner, fully loaded, sun roof, A/C, AWD, 18” wheels. Call Ross, 250-3425247.

MUST SELL NEED CASH! 1996 Lincoln Continental, 120,000 miles, extra clean, with winter tires, $4200.00, 250-341-5411.

services Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

COMPLETE BACKHOE SERVICES Large hoe pack Highly experienced operator Competitive rates TFW CONTRACTING 250-342-2686 CUSTOM SAWMILLING bandsaw mill in stock old growth fir Delivery available.

TFW CONTRACTING 250-342-2686

Are you going away for the winter? Home and property security checks for insurance purposes are available (weekly or monthly). Call Maid 2 Shine Services @ 250-341-1478 or email maid2shine@shaw.ca.

Piet’s Carpentry, 35 years experience. Specializing in decks and small renovations. Call 250341-8271, email pwjansen@ telus.net.

ODD JOBS ENT HAULING Garbage, brush and construction disposal. Mulch deliveries.

Dale Hunt @ 250-342-3569

careers Store Clerks needed. Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities.

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Construction Worker required, reliable. Must have vehicle. Call Patty at 250-341-3225.

Valley Hawk Security is seeking a full-time security guard.

Basic Security Training 1&2 required. Please email resume to valleyhawksecurity@shaw.ca or call 250-688-4295.

Helna’s Stube is looking for year around part-time evening server. Receive benefits & bonus. Please call 250-3470047 or send resume to mail@ helnas.com.

Pool/Spa Service and MaintenanceTechnician required by a large established local business. A full time position is available for a friendly, responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. Preference will be made for a candidate with knowledge of pool/spa maintenance/repair; however training will be provided to the right applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License. Please send resume with references to Diamond Heating and Spas, fax: 250-342-7103, mail to Box 86, Athalmer, BC, V0A 1A0, email: info@diamondheatingandspas. com.

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Your expertise is highly valued & rewarded here Committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship, safety and community service, Canfor is one of Canada’s largest integrated forest products companies. Along with highly competitive compensation/benefits packages, our employees enjoy skills-enrichment and career development opportunities that come with working in a major organization with progressive employment policies and practices. Our sawmill operation in Radium is currently looking for the following safety-conscious team players:

Scaler We will rely on you to ensure that the timber is properly piece-scaled in a consistent, complete, accurate and timely fashion as per Ministry of Forests and company standards. You will also oversee the timely submission of scale returns as required by the BC Forest Service and, for added interest and variety, will assist with non-scaling-related functions.

You have an active BC metric scaling licence, ideally supplemented by some years’ experience in production scaling. A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and the physical ability to work in all weather conditions are required. Closing date: October 24, 2008.

Please forward your résumé and cover letter to: Darren Tamelin Fax: 250.347.9211 Email: darren.tamelin@canfor.com

Electrician You’re a team player with a strong commitment to safe work habits and a BC or IP TQ, or you are a 4th year apprentice. Several years’ experience in an industrial setting would be an asset. Closing date: October 24, 2008.

Please forward your résumé and cover letter to: Laura Curnow Fax: 250.347.9630 Email: laura.curnow@canfor.com

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

For those not already living in Radium, this small community is set in spectacular alpine scenery on the “warm side” of the Rockies and is Canada’s best mountain getaway village with unlimited outdoor activities, fine dining, golfing, skiing and world-famous natural hot spring pools. Beach and water sports are a short 20-minute drive away at Lake Windermere.

Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Radium We thank everyone for their interest in Canfor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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P ioneer C lassifieds careers Helna’s Stube is looking for permanent part/time evening kitchen help. We offer benefits & bonus. Please call 250-3470047 or send resume to mail@ helnas.com.

Diversified excavation company seeking apprentice heavy equipment operator/labourer.

Must be physically fit and possess a positive attitude. Must have own transportation. Wage DOE and certifications. Willing to train. Fax resume to 250-3498227 or email fairmontseptic@ hotmail.com.

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Full-time administrative leader is desired for our busy office team in Radium Hot Springs. Must have good people skills, work well in a team setting, have good skill set for both Simply Accounting and an understanding of strata management needs. Must be able to multi-task, and assume responsibilities and leadership of staff. Contact David at 250-347-6900 or fax resume to 250-3476394.

LEAD HOUSEKEEPING POSITION Fairmont Creek Property Management Supervisory and housekeeping experience required. If you are organized – detail oriented – and have some computer knowledge we’d love to talk to you.

Competitive wages and benefits available. Interested?

Contact Sue Parkinson at 1-250-345-6116 or email your resume to sue@fairmontcreek.ca

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please forward your resume to julie@highcountryproperties.com or fax to 250 342-0294.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR Working closely with the Housekeeping Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring high quality standards in housekeeping and laundry operations.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational, supervisory, guest relations and computer skills.

Additional responsibilities include back-up housekeeping functions, acting as Housekeeping Manager in the Manager’s absence, and liaising with the Lodge front desk.

Fairmont Hot Springs offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all resort amenities.

Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of: David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com or call 250.345.6004

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The Village of Canal Flats is looking for an

ARENA WORKER Duties include ice making, janitorial and maintenance.

The successful applicant must be self-motivated and an independent worker. Effective communication skills and working with the public is an asset. This is winter/ seasonal part-time employment, up to 40 hours per week, weekends and evenings Please send resumes to the address above before October 24th, 2008.

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Do you enjoy a exible work schedule managing your own agenda during the day or evening, Monday to Friday or weekends? If so, High Country Properties has the perfect job for you. Earn $15.00/hr cleaning privately owned vacation homes and condos in the Windermere Valley and at Panorama. If you have your own vehicle and enjoy a exible schedule,

Box 159, 8853 Grainger Rd., Canal Flats, B.C. V0B 1B0 Phone: 250-349-5462 Fax: 250-349-5460 village@canalflats.ca

HOMESTAYS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY AND FOR JANUARY School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate international students from Korea and Germany starting immediately and for January 2009 for weeks, months to a full school year. Host families provide a private bedroom, three meals a day, a study area, transportation assistance, high speed internet access and a friendly supportive, caring home environment. Remuneration of $600 per student per month is paid. We need your support now!

Homes needed for students arrriving now and in January.

Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check.

If interested please contact Lori Sluth (Homestay Coordinator Invermere) at 250-346-3377.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kootenay Rockies Regional Economic Alliance (KRREA) KRREA A is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to lead and manage a growing organization that spearheads region-wide economic development initiatives designed to strengthen the region’s economic capacity, diversity and business advantage. The Executive Director position requires leadership, management, business experience and a vision to articulate and direct regional economic development. For details visit www.krrea.org.

An initial one year employment contract package will be negotiated, commensurate with experience and capabilities.

Please email your resume, three references and a cover letter by Thursday October 16th, 2008 to info@krrea.org or send by mail to: KRREA Executive Director, 110A Slater Rd NW, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5C8.

For the Bargain Hunter In All of Us

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is now accepting applications for the position of:

LIFEGUARDS This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of guests at our natural hot pools complex. Junior and Senior Lifeguard positions are available. NLS Certification is required. Full-time or part-time.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.

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Interested applicants should forward their resume with references to: David Sheedy: e-mail hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004

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Lakers come out strong in home tourney The David Thompson Secondary School senior boys’ soccer team, pictured here against the Golden Eagles, ended their home tourney with a 1-2 record but dominated on the field throughout the games, said coach Scott Sauermann.

Clockwise from top left: Beau Blakley, Adam Elwakeel, Adam Elwakeel, Jarred Livingston Ryan Wagner.

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Photos by Cayla Gabruck

CALLING ALL KIDS Features Include: • Classes for all age groups • (Grades 1 – 8) • Sacramental preparation • Small Group discussions • Q & A with the Pastor

Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Parish Tel: 250-342-6167

The Faith First Club Parents of Young people from Grade one to Grade eight, Canadian Martyrs parish is offering Christian Education and Sacramental Preparation for children.

Everyone is welcome.

The Faith First Club will begin October 20th at 3:30 p.m. Please call the Parish office to register and for times.

Located one block West of the Hospital, right across from the Lions Park in Invermere.

RCIA RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS RCIA is the group faith sharing process by which an adult person may enter the Catholic Church. The main purpose of this process is not, however to convert but to inform all people what it means to be Catholic: Some may choose to become Catholic, or to renew their lapsed practice of the faith. Others may decide they are not able to accept the teaching of the Church, either is acceptable. There is no pressure either way.

October – May Weekly for about 2 hours/week First class October 14th 1 block West of the hospital in Invermere across from Lions Park.

Who instructs this course?

Fr. James McHugh.

Pastor of Canadian Martyrs Parish and St.Anthony’s Parish in Canal Flats Cost: Free Materials are provided to participants.

Space is limited so please call early to register.

Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Parish Tel: 250-342-6167

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Welcome to Invermere, Pastor Trevor Hagan

By Trevor Hagan Lake Windermere Alliance Church I’ve heard it said that a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.

Although our journey was only about 900 kilometres, it started the same way . . . with the first step.

Hi, I am Pastor Trevor Hagan, the new pastor of Lake Windermere Alliance Church. My family and I took that first step this past summer through an invitation to come and share our lives and ministry to the people of the church and the community here.

It is wonderful to be back in the mountains and enjoy the incredible beauty and majesty of God’s great creation.

My wife Lisa and I have served the Lord together in ministry since 1990, first as the youth pastor in Revelstoke, then in Nanaimo.

Next we filled the associate pastor position in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and finally as the senior pastor of Milden Alliance Church in Milden, Saskatchewan.

Lisa and I have three children – Rebekah, Jacob and Rachel – who have transitioned very well into both David Thompson and J. Alfred Laird schools.

We are unpacked and getting settled here in Invermere and looking forward to a long stay.

We are looking forward to getting to know the Lake Windermere Alliance Church congregation and the people in our new community.

We have already been warmly welcomed by church and community alike and are thankful for the hands extended to us during our time of transition.

When I think of a journey, I can’t help but think of the Apostle Paul, who travelled to many destinations to tell the story of Jesus the saviour and to encourage churches and church leaders.

In one encouragement to the church at Thessalonica, Paul remembered the church people to be people who lived by faith in the living God, people who were known by love, and were a voice of hope in Jesus (1 Thessalonians 1:3).

These encouraging words have gripped my life in such a way that I want people to say of me one day, “He was a man who lived by faith. He is known by love and he was a voice of hope in our community.”

If I can come close to being that kind of man, I believe that I will have served my God and my community well.

So here we go, starting on another journey. We look forward to meeting you along the way.

Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED October 12th: 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Word.

Children’s Church provided during the message.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Adult and Children’s Programs Pastor T. Scott Peterson • 4814 Highway 93/95, • 250-342-9511 • www.vcassembly.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father Jim McHugh • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Worship service Sunday 10 a.m.

7 p.m. Evening service the first and third Sunday of the month, Brisco Community Church.

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 • 4-7553-Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

• Relief Society, Noon.

President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-345-0079

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Copper Point raises $5,000 for Norm The Ridge at Copper Point raised an astonishing $5,000 to aid the family of Norm Gagatek, a local businessman and volunteer firefighter who suffered from a stroke in July.

The Ridge gave up the course on October 6th and opened it to the public for a minimum donation of $15 per round, with all proceeds going to the family.

Brian Schaal, general manager at Copper Point, said the day brought out 122 players, filling up the tee sheet from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“It worked out perfectly. It was one of the nicest days of the week and it was great to see the community get out and support Norm,” he said.

Lake Windermere Alliance Church October 12th (Thanksgiving Sunday): 10:30 a.m. Worship and life instruction. “Giving Thanks.” Pastor Trevor ministering.

Sunday School, pre-school to Grade 7, during service.

7 p.m. “Sing and Celebrate” For sermons online: www.sermon.net/lwac Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 250-342-9535

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