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She washed, folded and sorted the clothing by size. Harry said he could take 10 boxes; Val manThe mystery of the Eileen Madson T-shirt could aged to jam everything be solved. into 11 boxes. Last week, Heather In October, she handMeadows of Invermere ed the boxes to Harry, wrote to The Pioneer that who drove down to Mexishe had visited a family’s co with them. home in a remote area of On December 18th, the Baja, Mexico. There Harry took the boxes to she was astonished to see Alta Vista, along with a young girl wearing a Tenough dolls for every girl shirt from Eileen Madson student, and either a socSchool, Invermere. cer ball or a toy truck for After reading the arthe boys. ticle, Val Macala of Canal He also took flowers Val Macala is now collecting for another shipment. Flats phoned The Pioneer. for the teachers. She believes it was she who “Harry said he wished sent the T-shirt Flordemasia was wearing. I could have been there to see how excited the kids “When I read the article and saw the T-shirt, I were,” Val said. thought, ‘That’s got to be it!’” Val said. “The whole school was excited. We received 30 Val had the idea to send clothing to Mexico after thank-you letters, written in Spanish!” speaking to Harry Brown, her colleague at Tembec’s Harry returns from Mexico in March, and he and pulp mill in Skookumchuk. Val will need some help translating those letters. AnyHarry vacations in the same area of Mexico every one who speaks Spanish and would like to help out year, and he has a contact on the school board there. can contact The Pioneer. This gave Val an idea. She would send gifts for the Val couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the students with Harry on his trip south this winter. photo in The Pioneer of Flordemasia wearing a T-shirt Val bought 60 pencil cases, one for each student at Val had sent only months ago. a school named Alta Vista in the mountains near Puer“What a small world. I can’t believe way down in to Vallarta, Mexico. She filled the pencil cases with Mexico someone recognized the T-shirt,” she said. school supplies, as well as toothbrushes, toothpaste, It’s still a mystery how the T-shirt got from Puerto shampoo and conditioner. Vallarta to the Baja – if it is indeed the same shirt. Then her friend Maria Kloos in the Invermere “My only idea is that maybe Flordemasia has famHealth Care Auxiliary offered to donate clothing from ily in Puerto Vallarta and visited at Christmas,” sugthe thrift store. Val picked up bags and bags of kids’ gest Harry Brown. clothes – including about a dozen Eileen Madson TIf anyone can shed more light, call us at 250-341shirts. 6299. By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff

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Fury felt over Invermere ER upgrade By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Doctors, local politicians and regional politicians are all enraged by the lack of funding for Invermere and District Hospital’s Emergency Room. Changes the provincial government made last October to the capital funding process mean that the Invermere upgrade can now only be authorized at a provincial level. Previously, Interior Health was given a funding envelope by the government, which it used to pay for projects at the top of its priority list. Last year the Invermere Emergency Room reached the top of the priority list for projects costing between $2 million and $5 million. Now, all capital projects – be it health-care services, bridges, or roads – are approved by the centralized Capital Planning Secretariat. The province has not revealed where on that list of capital projects the Invermere E.R. lies. Furious about these changes, three groups have registered their opposition with the province. On January 20th, ten doctors who work in the

emergency room signed a letter they wrote to George Abbott, the Minister of Health Services. In it, they explained the hazards of the E.R.’s existing layout. “The waiting rooms are unable to be monitored visually by the nursing staff and often patients cannot be triaged within a reasonable period of time, due to volume levels,” the letter read. Triage means assessment and prioritization on the basis of need. Dr. Theresa Ross said the letter was brought about “by the frustration of working in the E.R.” “There is overcrowding in the emergency rooms and people are not monitored in the waiting rooms,” Dr. Ross said. “A patient could die because they were unobserved, or we didn’t have enough staff.” On Tuesday night, the District of Invermere council voted to urge the provincial government to reverse its funding decision. “What should have been a health care issue has been turned into a political issue,” said Mayor Gerry Taft. “It’s not too hard to imagine that where the dollars are spent relates to which ridings have the most influence.” The chairs of every regional hospital district within Interior Health have also written to Minister Abbott about the changes.

“We desire assurance that the capital planning priority process will be reasonable, cost-effective, inclusive and timely,” read the letter, dated October 9th, 2008. The upgrade of the Invermere E.R. is expected to cost $4.4 million. Interior Health had previously proposed that $2.34 million would come from the province, $1.76 million from the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District, and $300,000 from donations. However, Mr. Taft said the deadline for the regional hospital district’s contribution is fast approaching – budgeting needs to be completed in February. “If the funding is not announced soon, it won’t meet the deadline for the regional hospital district to come up with its 2009 budget and tax rates,” he said. Allan Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer of Interior Health’s East Kootenay Health Service Area, said that February may be too soon. Global firm Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning is currently working on the design of the E.R. upgrade. The design project has been funded jointly by Interior Health and the regional hospital district. Continued on page 17 . . .

Locals want 13th Avenue speed dropped By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff About 70 residents of Invermere have signed a petition asking council to consider lowering the speed limit on 13th Avenue. The avenue provides access to all three schools before connecting to Westside Road. Residents and frequent users would like to see the speed dropped to 30 kilometres an hour, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, between 10th Street in the north and Stark Drive in the south. There is a currently a school zone in place on part of 13th Avenue, which drops the speed to 30 kilometres an hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days.

The petition was started in November by John and Eileen Fiell, after months of recording traffic volumes on the road. In August and September, John spent almost 40 hours keeping track of the vehicles passing his home. “The only thing we couldn’t track was the speed, but after watching for a while you can pick which cars are going faster than 30 kilometres an hour,” said Eileen Fiell. “I would say about 25 percent of vehicles speed,” she said. Mrs. Fiell can’t believe people could be in such a rush. “Having driven the stretch, it is less than 45 seconds’ difference between going 30 kilometres an hour and 50 kilometres an hour,” she said.

Part of the problem is a lack of signage. “A lot of people don’t know where the school zone ends. There is no sign to tell you, and there’s no sign midway to remind people,” Mrs. Fiell said. The petition was brought to council on Tuesday night. “It was time for the citizens to tell council they are concerned,” Mrs. Fiell said. Council passed a motion to follow up on the concerns. “I suggest council set up a meeting with some of the citizens to hear their concerns and talk about the options,” said Mayor Gerry Taft. “We look forward to meeting with council and trying to determine how the situation can be monitored or modified to improve,” Mrs. Fiell said.

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After nine years, Ken Mallett has stepped down as the director of Valley Voices, a popular community choir that usually performs twice a year to sold-out audiences. He announced his decision at the choir’s regular weekly practice on Monday. This follows his decision last fall to resign as director of Columbia Valley Arts’ Performing Arts Committee, a position he had held for seven years. “I stepped down for personal reasons,” Ken said. “It was time. I had been there for nine years, and it was probably time to step down.” Ken and his wife Terrie, who moved to Windermere from Red Deer, Alberta, in 1999, made the decision with heavy hearts. “It has been a very fulfilling experience,” Ken said. “It was so rewarding because the choir is made up of wonderful people, and the community has been so supportive.” Terrie said the choir will leave a big hole in their lives. “Mondays were the highlight of our week,” she

said. “In fact, I’m not sure how we will live without it.” Chris Evans, the president of Columbia Valley Arts and a member of Valley Voices, said Ken will be sorely missed. “Ken has given a great deal of himself, both to the community and to Columbia Valley Arts. He has made a phenomenal contribution,” Chris said. “But he needs a break,” Chris continued. “It happens all the time in volunteer positions. People work hard and then they need to slow down.” Both Valley Voices and Columbia Valley Arts are now looking for a person or persons to fill Ken’s shoes, although he will continue in the Columbia Valley Arts position until the end of 2009. “It will be a tall challenge to replace him,” Chris said. Paul Carriere, a member of Valley Voices, expressed his respect for Ken’s direction. “I know Ken to be a very talented conductor and a wonderful musician. But more than that: he is great with people and has always made singing in the choir really enjoyable and fun. He will certainly be missed, but I understand his need to step down.”

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Ruth Copeland interim chief in Canal Flats By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff Ruth Copeland was sworn in as interim chief administrator of Canal Flats Tuesday night to oversee village affairs until a permanent replacement for former chief administrative officer Rob Sabine is selected. Mr. Sabine resigned amid controversy at the end of last year. Ms. Copeland will have her work cut out for her following the collapse of the controversial Subdivision and Development Bylaw No. 82, Mr. Sabine’s legacy, which left village development affairs in utter disarray. Bylaw 82, opponents argued, placed unreasonable demands on developers to pay for village infrastructure often driving development costs into the tens of thousands of dollars. Supporters of the legislation contend that the bylaw modernized the village’s development rules and provided funding for much-needed infrastructure. Much of Ms. Copeland’s work and the work of Mr. Sabine’s permanent replacement will deal with reconciling development agreements made under Bylaw 82 with an amended version of the legislation that is still taking shape. Before moving to Fairmont Hot Springs three years ago, Ms. Copeland served for 10 years as chief

New officer moved from Alberta, now lives in Fairmont. administrator of the Village of Beiseker, Alberta, population 800, which lies about 70 kilometres northeast of Calgary on the road to Drumheller. “We were lucky enough to find her in the valley,” Canal Flats Mayor Bruce Woodbury commented, “and find that she was available to assist us with the interim.” Ms. Copeland left municipal affairs, she said, to

help care for her aging parents, both of whom have since passed away. Following her husband Roland Brunelle, a career-long truck driver, to Fairmont Hot Springs to start his second career as a horse trainer, Ms. Copeland went back to work part-time for Rocky Mountain Realty. In Beiseker, the civic-minded couple were deeply involved in the fire department with Mr. Brunelle serving as chief. Ms. Copeland also had a previous career as a paralegal secretary. “So, I’ve been around,” she joked. The opportunity to serve as interim CAO, she said, gives her a few weeks to judge the fit and decide whether or not to apply for the permanent position. “For me, it’s ideal,” she said. “I’m certainly considering it. The staff here are awesome and, really, that’s the biggest part.” Mayor Woodbury said the village has received 10 applications so far and that he expects more before the competition closes on February 13th. Ms. Copeland begged for patience from the public as the village office reorganizes. “Bear with us,” she said. “Sometimes it takes six months to a year for things to turn around in the wake of a key administrator leaving.” Mayor Woodbury said he expects Bylaw 82 will be completely rewritten by the current council.

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If you can, hang onto your job By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher

The Pioneer has published numerous stories in the past few years about the labour shortage in the valley, but it now appears that the reverse will be true. Unemployment is rising here and right across the country. Among the goodies tossed out by the federal government in this week’s budget is an extension to Employment Insurance, from 45 weeks to 50 weeks. That’s good news for people who have been or will be laid off in the coming months; it’s also a little frightening that the government believes it could take them almost one year to find other jobs. Employment Insurance forms part of the social safety net enjoyed by Canadians who have worked a set number of hours in one year before losing a job. It provides a subsistence income until they can find another job, now up to 50 weeks. Currently about 600,000 people in Canada are collecting the benefits. Previously, Canada didn’t discriminate between the person who worked summers at a golf course and then applied, and the worker who put in 30 years at the same company before being laid off. Now, people who have worked in a single job or industry for a long time will receive benefits while being retrained. There’s also a work-sharing plan for financiallyfragile companies, allowing employers to lay off people part-time and giving them benefits for the rest of the week. And there’s extra money in the pot to cover workers whose companies simply go bankrupt. In addition, the government says it wants to provide another $500 million in training for potentially 50,000 people such as self-employed workers, whether or not they qualify for employment insurance. The government is obviously trying to come up with some ways to provide assistance during the expected layoffs. But it all paints a pretty bleak picture for employees. And the burning question is: what happens after your 50 weeks are up?

Early leaders Top left: Dr. F. E. Coy was chairman of Invermere from 1951 to 1956; followed by W. C. Davidson in 1957, top centre; and A. E. Erickson, top right, chairman from 1958 to 1966. Bottom left: M. E. Tunnacliffe, chairman from 19661968 and mayor from 1968 to 1970; bottom right: J. A. Warne, mayor from 1970 to 1972. The photos are part of the collection owned by the District of Invermere.

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Ontario couple praises Pioneer Hello, Readers: We usually go to Texas as “Snowbirds” for the winter. This year our plans were fowled. Not wanting to miss all the ‘fun in the sun’ we chose a short stint at an all-inclusive resort in Dominican Republic. During some of the organized recreational activities, we met two people from your area who were joined by two more persons from your area at the end of the week. If Denis Bergeron, Edie Elias, Laurie Lesmeister and Gord Felker are typical people in and around your community, we are impressed. They were friendly, fun, caring and great ambassadors for your area and your newspaper.

Laurie gave us a copy of your local paper which we read on the way home and we commented to each other about the quality and diversity of the contents. It is neat the way The Columbia Valley Pioneer incorporates local, commercial and world events and obviously encourages participation from the readers. Well done!! It is also wonderful that these four persons were speaking so well of your community, the people and the ongoing activities. This makes us want to visit the area and see for ourselves. Pegi and Bob Hawley Jasper, Ontario

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Invermere councils in history: 1976-1981

These photos belong to the District of Invermere. For the next three weeks, we will publish them with the information provided. Above: 1976 council – rear, H. Burns; George Eacrett; D. G. Pawlyshyn; front, H. J. Willox; H. P. Delesalle; A. R. Miller.

1977 council – rear, George Eacrett; R. Willox; front, Brian Bowron; H. P. Delesalle; A. Miller; H. Burns.

1978 council – rear, Chris Madson; George Eacrett; front, Brian Bowron; H. P. Delesalle; A. R. Miller; Sandy Preston.

1979 council – rear, Tim Strand; Gary Dalke; George Eacrett; front, Chris Madson; H. P. Delesalle; A. R. Miller.

1980 council – rear, Gary Dalke; Chris Madson; George Lucko; front, George Eacrett; H. P. Delesalle; A. R. Miller.

1981 council – rear, George Dalke; John Hetherington; Joseph Conroy; front, George Eacrett; Roy Lake; A. R. Miller.

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Norm Macdonald defends his role Dear Editor: In last week’s paper, the BC Liberal candidate took exception to the following comment concerning private power projects: ‘the local BC Liberal candidate is in favour of a community being left out of the decision-making process’. He claims that this is an unfounded allegation, but I have yet to hear him say that the government should repeal Bill 30, Section 56 which removed local government’s ability to make the decision about whether or not a river-diversion project should go ahead.

The BC Liberal candidate goes on to refer to this community’s concerns about private power projects as half-truths, innuendo and fear mongering. Tell that to the thousands of people in this area who have signed petitions and attended rallies protesting river-diversion projects. I feel strongly that my role as MLA is to represent your views, and to protect your interests. When the rivers of my area are at risk, I speak out. When seniors in my area are not being treated respectfully, I speak out. When government policy threatens jobs in my area, I speak out. This is what I promised I would do

when you elected me in 2005. This BC Liberal candidate is quite happy to spout the views of the Independent Power Producers and the BC Liberals on why you should give up control of your rivers. From 2001 to 2005, the previous Liberal MLA consistently chose Gordon Campbell’s agenda over the people of the Columbia Valley every single time. We don’t need another BC Liberal who feels his job is simply to promote Campbell’s agenda; we need an MLA who will put the interests of this area first. Norm Macdonald, MLA

Grizzly Ridge annexation worth more study Dear Editor: Sleepless In Invermere. The sleepless giant called growth and development is now at our doorstep. I don’t mean all the condos and cottages being built for those seeking our community lifestyle, but the call for Invermere to once again expand its boundary. Now if this was just a lot or two, I would not have much concern. It is “Really Big” this time around! The District of Invermere has signalled they are once again looking seriously at the annexation of the Grizzly Ridge Development lands. This amounts to a size of what Invermere is now in land mass, plus some. Whether it is to become part of Invermere in whole or a portion of it is up to us.

My concern is we take the proper time as residents to look at this in detail at more than one public meeting to arrive at a point where we can direct council the route to take. Some of the facts we will have to wrestle with are the doubling in size, and whether that is right for our community now. Along with any additions always come infrastructure and this is no different. This annexation, if it takes place, means at build-out the requirement of a new water and sewage treatment system costing in the tens of millions, according to a consultant’s report. That’s just one example. If we follow what has been happening around us, the developer would have to build and pay for this. However, it is up to us to ensure that is what will happen. There are countless other questions we need to

ask and get involved with to make sure we advise our councillors appropriately. No, it’s not going to get all done in one meeting and yes, we have to be involved. There has not been another time in the history of Invermere where such a growth in size has been put before us! It is up to us to decide the direction we wish Invermere to take, what it is to look like and who pays for it. We will not get this opportunity again because once the decision has been made – well, you know what I mean. As Jacob Bronowski put it in The Ascent of Man “Every animal leaves traces of what it was; man alone leaves traces of what he created.” So what is our creation? Richard Hoar Invermere

Greenways aiming for world-class trail system Dear Editor: I attended the Ministry of Tourism open house on the Draft Trail Strategy in Cranbrook held on January 15th, 2009. The Draft Trail Strategy and the material used in developing the trail strategy are provided on: http:// www.tca.gov.bc.ca/sites_trails/Initiatives/Prov_Trails_ Strategy/recreation_trails_strategy.htm. Comments on this draft strategy can be submitted directly online and will be received until January 31, 2009. The intent of the strategy is to provide the framework, principles, and guidance necessary to develop a world-class trails system for B.C. The framework tries to establish a clear direction for planning, developing, maintaining, managing, marketing and using an integrated network of trails in our province over the next ten years. The strategy recognizes that education, commu-

nication and collaboration between many interest groups at a local level are required for a sustainable trail system. Why are education, communication and collaboration important? We are fortunate to enjoy an extensive range of recreation trails today. Best estimates put the trails network at about 30,000 kilometres . . . and this number is conservative! Many recreation trails are not authorized and currently there’s no consistent record available to track these trails. The demand for recreation trails is growing from a multitude of user groups as more residents pursue a healthy lifestyle involving outdoor recreation, and tourists recognize B.C. for its natural assets. The Columbia River Greenways Alliance is a non-profit society established in 2000 to develop a network of linear corridors of open natural spaces that maintain the wildlife habitat and recreational legacy of the region and enhance the ecological, economic and community well-being of the Upper Columbia

Valley. “Greenway” is defined as a linear open space established along a corridor, such as a river or railroad right-of-way, and usually developed for non-motorized public use. Greenways provide both recreational opportunities and habitat connectivity. By managing human use, a greenway can help maintain habitat effectiveness. As a non-profit, we rely on memberships, fundraisers, donations and grants to develop greenways from Canal Flats to Donald. Please contact me at nberzins@greenways.ca or 250-342-5760 if you have any comments on the Draft Trail Strategy that you would like to share with The Columbia River Greenways Alliance, or if you would like to donate to the development of greenways within the Columbia Valley. Nick Berzins, Executive Director Columbia River Greenways Alliance

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MP explains how budget impacts riding Editor’s Note: The federal budget was issued on Tuesday. The following column was submitted by Mr. Abbott the same day. For more information on the budget, visit: www. budget.gc.ca. Submitted by MP Jim Abbott Kootenay-Columbia The government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper had unveiled an ambitious, forward-looking budget that will counter the effects of the global recession and help Canadian families preserve their way of life. “Our commitment to low- and middle-income Canadians through targeted tax relief will stimulate our local and national economy,” MP Jim Abbott said after the budget was unveiled in the House of Commons on Tuesday. “Canada’s Economic Action Plan is particularly good for British Columbia and the people of Kootenay Columbia, supporting jobs in the short term while

creating a lasting effect.” He outlined a few of the measures that will directly benefit the people of Kootenay Columbia: • $170 million for forestry over two years; • $225 million to expand broadband Internet service to communities that do not yet have it; • $500 million for an agricultural flexibility program; • $50 million to improve slaughterhouse capacity; • $3 billion worth of tax relief directed at BC businesses and residents; • A temporary Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1,350 for eligible home renovations and alterations; • $400 million over two years to build housing for low-income seniors; • A share of $4.5 billion for road, water and sewer upgrades; • $75 million for infrastructure over two years; • Action to stimulate construction by providing billions to build social housing and enhance energy efficiency; • Action to improve access to financing; • Help vulnerable Canadians by offering funding for training;

• Major improvements to the border crossing at Kingsgate; and • $275.7 million through a $1,000 increase in the Age Credit amount effective in 2009, which will help eligible low- and middle-income seniors by providing them with up to $150 of additional federal income tax relief each year. British Columbia will continue to receive support through major federal transfers in 2009-10, as well, Jim said. “Federal support for provinces and territories is at an all-time high, and it will continue to grow,” he said. This long-term, growing support includes a $75 million increase in the Canada Health Transfer, raising it to $3.2 billion and $1.4 billion through the Canada Social Transfer to helps seniors, the disabled and others. “We are acting to protect the hardest hit people in our society through this multi-year plan that will keep government focused on the real priorities,” Jim said. “We’re committed to protecting the hardest hit with targeted spending in the short term, while creating benefits in the long term.” To read more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan please go to www.budget.gc.ca.

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Nursing students from the College of the Rockies joined many others who came together to participate in an Emergency Exercise last Thursday. Local paramedics responded to a mock accident scene at the Invermere Legion, pictured above, where more than 20 people had been injured in a multiple vehicle accident, some fatally. They were then transported to the

Invermere and District Hospital. Bottom left: Kadie Seel, gets her makeup done for her role as a woman who dies if paramedics don’t reach her upon 15 minutes of their arrival; and Miranda Nichol, bottom right, played the role of a mother suffering from burns frantically searching for her baby named Sarah. Photos by Cayla Gabruck

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

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Out & About Lynne Grillmair’s work entitled Fall Sentinels will be showcased at Columbia Wetlands – Natural Inspirations, a gallery art exhibit in Golden. See Page 16. Photo by Golden Photography Ltd

www.ColumbiaValleyArts.com • CV Arts Website Check out our website for coming events and a printable calendar of our event schedule. What does ART mean to you?

Cinefest@Pynelogs • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Cinefest at Pynelogs Cultural Centre Tuesday, February 17, featuring Breakfast With Scot. Doors open at 6 - Movie at 7. Call (250) 342-4423 or (250) 342-7071 for tickets and more info.

Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 250-342-4423.

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Friday, January 30th: • Local band Infected plays at Copper City Saloon, Invermere.

Saturday, January 31st: • 10:30 a.m.: Toddlers’ program at Radium Public Library. Story-reading and songs. For more: 250347-2434. • The Station Pub & Grill 10th Annual Fishing Derby. Proceeds go to Norm Gagatek. First prize: $500; second prize: $300; third prize: $200. Tickets cost $35 per person; limit of 100 tickets. • 1-4 p.m. Play on Words – A Family Literacy Day Celebration at Invermere Community Hall. Free! Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Windermere Valley, for an afternoon filled with fun activities for the whole family. • 4-6 p.m.: Art exhibit Columbia Wetlands – Natural Inspiration opens at the Art Gallery of Golden. Top studio artists from the Columbia Valley, the Kootenays and Calgary are represented. A reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. and the exhibit runs until March 28th.

Tuesday, February 3rd: • 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.: Open house to discuss Invermere’s boundary expansion to include Grizzly Ridge property on the south end of town, at Invermere Hall. For info, call Director of Development Services Rory Hromadnik at 250-342-9281. • 7 p.m. Prayer Service for World Peace at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere, a non-denominational service of readings, prayers and songs. Everyone welcome.

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Friday, February 13th:

• Avalanche Skills Training Level 1: Intro level course for backcountry, snowboarders, skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. Cost $185. To register: 250-3423210.

• “Out of the Ordinary” exhibition by all gallery artists at Artym Gallery. Opening reception Friday 6-9 p.m. Exhibition lasts until February 26th. • Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz play at Bud’s Bar and Lounge.

Friday, February 6th: • Deadline for booking your Valentine’s Day advertisement in the February 13th issue of the Columbia Valley Pioneer. Send your love to someone in 25 words for $25. Yes, we will accept anonymous love messages. Call us at 250-341-6299 or email upioneer@telus.net. See Page 15 for an example. • Deadline for booking your Women in Business advertisement in our popular annual supplement, to appear Friday, February 13th. Cost is $100 for 100 words and a photograph. We will write the piece and take the photo if requested. Open to any woman who owns and/or operates a business in the Columbia Valley. Call us at 250-341-6299 or email upioneer@ telus.net. • Rockies play against Creston at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, Invermere.

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Saturday, February 14th: • 2-4 p.m. Valentine Tea and Bake Sale at Radium Seniors Hall. Sponsored by Edgewater and Radium Hospital Auxiliary. Cost $5. Door prizes, hamper raffle. For info: 250-347-9493. • 7 p.m.: Caribbean Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion. Dinner and dance tickets $17.50; dinner tickets $12.50; dance tickets $5. For info: 250-3422681. • Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our beloved readers from The Pioneer!

Tuesday, February 17th: • 7 p.m.: Cinefest film called Breakfast With Scot showing at Pynelogs, sponsored by Columbia Valley Arts. Call 250-342-4423 or 250-342-7071 for tickets and info.

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fun Day for Kids at Kinsmen Beach. Free games, including tug-o-war, three-legged races, plus skating and hockey. For info: 250-270-0880. • 7 p.m.: the 70th Anniversary of the Parson Community Hall. Free admission. Bring a snack to share. This is a family dance so there will be no bar.

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• 7 p.m.: The award-winning film Beyond Organic: The Vision of Fairview Gardens shows at the high school theatre. The founder of the gardens, Michael Ableman, will also visit Invermere on February 21st, speaker at a gala dinner to raise funds for the Community Greenhouse. Entry by donation. For info, see Page 19 or call Lin at 250-342-0539. • Deadline for applying to volunteer to help develop a management plan for Lake Windermere. For info: call planner Karen MacLeod at the Regional District of East Kootenay, 1-888-478-7335.

Tuesday, February 10th: • Rockies play against Golden at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, Invermere.

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BONSPIEL BABY – The 26th annual Bonspiel on the Lake was a huge success, with great ice and sunny weather, said organizer Rob Dunn. The bonspiel had four divisions with 64 teams and 256 curlers. All four divisions were won by local teams. The A division was won by the Horning team, composed of skip Rob Dunn, third Perry Horning, Kindry Dalke and Theresa Molto. This is the group’s fourth time as champions in 26 years, a feat rivaled by no one. The B division was won by the Caulkin team, the C division was won by the Holmes team and the D division was won by the Brunner team. Here Jocelyn Brunner of Invermere and her 18-month-old daughter Ireland braved the chilly weather to cheer on her husband Richard. Photo by Cayla Gabruck

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Independent film based on life of Roger Askey By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff A full-length independent feature film directed by an Invermere-born man has the makings to put the Columbia Valley on the map. Colin Askey of Calgary, son of the late Roger Askey and Donna Price, spent seven days with his crew of nine people filming scenes throughout the valley, showcasing breathtaking scenery and featuring local actors. “I love it here,” Colin said. “Coming back here always gives me a feeling of being home.” The film is entitled Roger’s Pass, a quirky, dramatic comedy revolving around a family who is brought together when one of them is diagnosed with cancer. Originally inspired by the dynamics of his own family, Colin said his father’s death from cancer in 2005 played a big part in his decision to write the screenplay. “It had a pretty big effect on me,” he said. “It brought me back to what was important in life.” Colin’s uncle and local musician Gordon Askey plays a part in the film. He said when Colin asked him to participate, he thought it was a great idea. “I didn’t realize how serious and major it was at first,” he said. “But I am very impressed with Colin and his crew. They just go for it out here, shooting

Colin Askey is making the movie about his father, Roger. night and day.” Gordon plays the role of Brian, brother-in-law of Roger, a man who is very supportive of his activist wife Barb. In addition to playing a part in the film, Colin has also chosen to feature a few tunes off Gordon’s CD, called A Senior’s Moment, in the film. All, in all, Gordon said he is very proud of his nephew and is looking forward to seeing the film when it is finished.

“Colin took all of his own life experiences and wrote the script,” he said. “He just used his own personal history and then expanded on the characters.” He also said he thinks his brother Roger would agree. “I think Roger would have been in total support of it and probably still is,” he said. “He’d have gotten a great laugh out of it.” But Gordon is not the only local in the film. You will also see several familiar faces including Gordon’s wife Lynn, dentist Patrick O’Sullivan, his mother Margaret O’Sullivan, and teacher Brian Rogers in the film. Not only does the film showcase local talent, it also shows locations such as the hospital and Pynelogs. “Visually the area brings an enormous amount to the film,” Colin said. “I wanted to embrace winter – yes, it is cold, but it is beautiful.” Describing his film as proudly Canadian, Colin said Roger’s Pass pays homage to Canadiana and small-town life. Following filming, Colin will begin the post-production process and said he would like to take his time editing the film. Once completed, it will make its way around the film festival circuit to be screened in various locations, and – Colin hopes – eventually to theatres. “Hopefully people will finally be able to have something that speaks to them,” he said.

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Art show in Golden celebrates the wetlands By Pioneer Staff In celebration of World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, the environmental group Wildsight and the Art Gallery of Golden will hold a mixed-media art exhibit. The exhibit, entitled Columbia Wetlands – Natural Inspiration, opens January 31st at the Art Gallery of Golden and will feature the work of several artists from the Columbia Valley including Lynne Grillmair of Brisco, Susan Fahrnie of Edgewater, Alice Hale of Invermere, Jill Unger of Invermere and Paula Cravens of Canal Flats. Alice Hale, a potter who will showcase four clay pieces at the exhibit, said that the Columbia wetlands hold particular significance for her.

“It was the first thing I saw when I came to the East Kootenay in 1963,” she said. “It was one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen and I haven’t moved since.” As an artist, many times she drew on the wetlands for inspiration while she and her late husband Dennis, who passed away in 1992, canoed along the Columbia River, sometimes all the way to Golden. “I have a very deep connection to the Columbia Wetlands,” she said. “Wildsight believes that conservation gains are achieved through public education and raising awareness,” said Ellen Zimmerman, program manager for Wildsight. “Artists in all media have a unique vision. The environmental science is very important but art can en-

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENT – BALTAC The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Pedley Heights Development Corp. to amend the Lake Windermere Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will change the designation of the subject properties to accommodate development of pathways and a Community Centre for the Pedley Heights residential development. The subject properties located on Hilltop Road and Highway 93/95 in the Baltac area as shown on the attached map are: • Lot C, District Lot 704 and 705, Kootenay District, Plan NEP83343; and • that part of Lot 3, District Lot 704, Kootenay District, Plan 17738, except Plan NEP83343 Bylaw No. 2120 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2061, 2008 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2009 (Windermere / Pedley Heights Development Corp.)” will change the OCP designation of the properties from R-SF, Residential Low Density and C, Commercial to ORST, Open Space, Recreation and Trails. Bylaw No. 2121 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 226, 2009 (Windermere / Pedley Heights Development Corp.)” will change the zoning designation of the properties from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone and C-2, Service Commercial Zone to P-2, Public Parks and Open Space Zone. A public hearing will be held at: WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL 4726 North Street, Windermere BC MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250.489.0314 or toll free at 1.888.478.7335. Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services January 9, 2009

gage our senses and stir our feelings. We hope that the project will move viewers to a greater understanding, appreciation and stewardship of this natural treasure. It is also an opportunity to support local artists,” she explained. The work in the gallery exhibit is for sale. A limited edition, full-colour, 32-page print catalogue will be available for sale through the gallery. Columbia Wetlands – Natural Inspiration will also be published on the internet at www.kickinghorseculture.ca/agog providing access to the exhibit to visitors from around the world. The show opens on January 31st with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Golden and runs through until March 28. For more information, call Ellen Zimmerman at 250-348-2225.

BOUNDARY EXPANSION GRIZZLY RIDGE PROPERTIES LTD. District of Invermere Council invites the public to an Open House: When: Tuesday, February 3rdd, 2009 From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. ** Look for more information regarding tentative dates of February 26thh, 2009 and March 11thh, 2009 during the same hours** Where: Invermere Community Hall What: The District is requesting public input on the proposal to expand the municipal boundaries to include portions of Grizzly Ridge Properties Ltd. (the former Hofert lands). Why?

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Pioneer launches free advertising campaign to boost purchase of new Rescue Vehicle community than many of us realize, understand the The Columbia Valley lifelong sorrow shared by Pioneer will make a major the survivors,” she said. contribution to the fund“For our family, this is also raising drive for a new a way of commemorating Rescue Vehicle. Daniel’s name.” Starting immediately, To launch The PioThe Pioneer will donate neer’s campaign, Elinor a free half-page colour handed $1,000 to the advertisement to any Lake Windermere District business, group, family Lions Foundation on beor individual who makes half of her family, includa donation of $1,000 or ing husband Heinz Drews more to the Rescue Vehiand daughters Janine cle Campaign in 2009. Drews, Melinda Drews “The amount of sufand Katie Caldwell. fering and heartbreak The free colour advercaused by motor vehicle tisement valued at $405 accidents in this valley is can be provided ready to terrible, and often preprint, or designed by Pioventable,” Elinor said. “A neer staff at the donor’s new rescue vehicle literally request. has the potential to mean Businesses can use the the difference between life space to promote a prodand death.” uct, or charities may wish The fundraising drive to announce an event. is being spearheaded by Individuals can use the Invermere Volunteer the space for any personal Fire Fighters, but the ve- Pioneer Publisher Elinor Florence handed a cheque for $1,000 to Shawn Verge of the Invermere Fire Fighters, who message – for example, hicle will be available to birthday or anniversary was present at her motor vehicle accident in 2001. all other emergency degreetings, or a memorial partments in the valley, to a loved one. financial contribution,” Elinor said. stretching from Spillimacheen to Canal Flats, and The Rescue Vehicle Campaign is being coordinat“This is an effort that is not directed at a particular from the Alberta border to Panorama. segment of society or a special interest group – it is ed by the Lake Windermere District Lions FoundaA new vehicle with state-of-the-art equipment something that could potentially be used to save each tion, meaning that the donor will receive not only a for extracting victims from smashed vehicles will cost and every one of us, including our children, friends half-page ad in The Pioneer, but a charitable tax re$450,000, and will replace two existing older vehicles and neighbours.” ceipt. now in use. To date the campaign has raised $60,000. For information on donating to the campaign, Elinor herself was involved in a head-on collision “Altogether, there are about 26 volunteers in the on January 5th, 2001, that took the life of her 19- contact Tom McNeil of the Firefighters at 250-342valley who willingly make themselves available to rush year-old stepson Daniel Drews, who was a passenger 0392 or Rick Hoar of the Lions Club at 250-342to the scene of accidents. In my opinion this is the in the vehicle. 9482. highest level of dedication, one that should be recogIf you would like more information about the ad“Only the people who have lost a family member nized not only with our gratitude but with our direct in this way, and sadly, there are far more of them in our vertisements, call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299. By Pioneer Staff

. . . Continued from page 3 “We will complete the design phase of the upgrade in early March,” he said. “Then we will have an accurate idea of the costing. We will then await ministry funding. “We hope to have a good approved response before May. “We believe it is an important project and we hope it gets funded,” Mr. Sinclair added.

But Dr. Ross believes the announcement will be politically timed. “We think because there is an election coming up in B.C., they will offer the hospital upgrade as a promise,” she said. Mark McKee, the Liberal candidate for the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding, will be in the hot seat should that promise not come through. “If it is not offered, I will be actively campaigning against the Liberal candidate,” said Dr. Ross.

Mr. Taft also encouraged residents to use their voting power. “I can’t stress how important it is for members of the public to place pressure on politicians to get this funded,” he said. In closing, Mayor Taft let fly at the new funding process. “Having one giant list is stupid,” he said. “It didn’t work in the Soviet Union, and it’s not going to work here.”

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Greenhouse is Lin Steedman’s passion By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff One might say horticulture is in Lin Steedman’s blood. The new Community Greenhouse Educator and Coordinator is one of five family members, including her parents Glenda Wah and Jack Steedman, owners of Winderberry Nursery, who provide the community with beautiful Lin Steedman plants. “Funnily enough, I hated it when I was growing up,” Lin laughed. A born and raised local, Lin graduated from David Thompson Secondary School and after a year off, began her post-secondary education at Mount Royal

College in Calgary. After two years studying kinesiology, Lin decided that she needed to change her career path. She spent a few years travelling and in 2004 applied to the University of British Columbia. In spring 2008, Lin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Global Resource Systems from the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. “It just kind of happened,” Lin said. “It was more of an interest than a career choice.” Following her graduation, Lin returned to the Columbia Valley and began following the progress of the Community Greenhouse. She was thrilled when the job posting of coordinator appeared last fall, and even more thrilled when she was chosen for the

position. “It was a natural fit,” Lin said. “It’s exciting being a part of a project that is so new and leading-edge.” Most of all, Lin said she is excited to have found a

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career that feeds into her passion. Since starting work as the Community Greenhouse Educator and Coordinator, Lin has been busy organizing and planning to get the greenhouse up and growing. Once that happens in mid-March, she will be working full-time on site teaching students and community members the basics of sustainable farming. But her hopes for the greenhouse don’t end there. “Our overall goal is to eventually gain a piece of land to establish an educational farm,” she said. Lin’s passion for horticulture has also taken her in another direction. This summer she and her partner Oliver Egan, originally from Victoria, plan to start a Community Supported Agriculture farm on a piece of land belonging to her parents in Windermere. Other families will buy into the farm as partners, and in return receive boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the summer. For more information on the Community Greenhouse or Lin’s Community Supported Agriculture farm, call her at 250-342-0539.

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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Hala and Magdy El Wakeel to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to allow a secondary suite to be constructed within a single family dwelling. The property is located at 15 – 4879 Carnoustie Place in Fairmont Hot Springs as shown on the attached map.

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Treck and Nancy Wells to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the zoning designation of the subject property to accommodate a two-lot subdivision for rural residential use. The property is located at 4220 Horsethief Road in Wilmer as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2126 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 228, 2009 (Fairmont / El Wakeel)” will change the designation of Strata Lot 15, District Lot 4084, Kootenay District, Plan NES183 from R-1, Single Family Residential Zone to R-1(C), Single Family Residential – Auxiliary Dwelling Unit Zone.

Bylaw No. 2123 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 227, 2009 (Wilmer / Wells)” will change the designation of Lot 1, District Lot 377, Kootenay District, Plan NEP60775 from SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone to SH-2, Small Holding Semi-Rural Zone.

A public hearing will be held at:

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT BIRCH ROOM 5225 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont Hot Springs BC MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009 at 4:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G, and the Village of Canal Flats. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250.489.0314 or toll free at 1.888.478.7335. Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services January 9, 2009

A public hearing will be held at:

WINDERMERE COMMUNITY HALL 4726 North Street. Windermere BC MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area G, Electoral Area F and the District of Invermere. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the Bylaw and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown above; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing. SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250.489.0314 or toll free at 1.888.478.7335. Andrew McLeod, Manager Planning & Development Services January 9, 2009

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Greenhouse gala features renowned organic farmer By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable living are teaming up with David Thompson Secondary School and Eagle Ranch Golf Resort to host Michael Ableman, a renowned farmer, author and photographer, at a gala dinner on February 21st to raise funds for the Community Greenhouse project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really lucky to have him come here,â&#x20AC;? said Lin Steedman, Community Greenhouse Educator and Coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is going to be a really neat evening.â&#x20AC;? Michael Ableman is the award-winning founder and executive director of the Centre for Urban Argiculture at Fairview Gardens, a non-profit organization based on one of the oldest and most diverse organic farms in southern California. Michael farmed at Fairview Gardens from 1981 to 2001. Under his direction it serves as an important community and education centre, hosting up to 5,000 people per year for numerous tours and apprenticeships. Michael has also travelled around the world docu-

menting the traditional systems of agriculture, which have sustained various cultures for thousands of years. He has started food gardens at an AIDS Hospice in Santa Barbara, California; and at a housing project in Watts, California. He has inspired many projects throughout Northern America and the Caribbean. His work has been covered in National Geographic, on National Public Radioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;All Things Considered,â&#x20AC;? Gourmet Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. In preparation for their evening with Michael, the Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens and Centre for Sustainable Living, along with David Thompson Secondary School, will host a film night featuring Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie, Beyond Organic: The Vision of Fairview Gardens. It tells the story of the farm and its long battle to survive in the face of suburban development. The film has won several awards, with outstanding cinematography and narration from Meryl Streep. The film night will be held at the high school theatre, 7 p.m. Monday, February 9th. Entry is a donation to the greenhouse. Tickets to the Gala dinner will be sold at Spring Health Foods, starting the first week of February. For information, call Lin Steedman at 250-342-0539.

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YOUR MONEY

Leaving your business to your heirs Important questions to ask yourself Did you know that family-operated businesses constitute approximately 90 percent of all businesses in Canada? Did you also know that only 30 percent of those businesses survive the transition to the next generation? And a slim 10 percent make it to the third generation? One of the main reasons behind these high failure rates is the lack of succession planning. And that’s unfortunate. A well-formulated plan will ensure that your business operations continue to run smoothly, regardless of who’s next in line to manage it. Here are some questions that will help you understand writing a viable succession plan.

Understand what you want First things first: determine exactly what you want. Here are some questions that will get you started: 1) What are your personal objectives for your business? How involved do you want to be with the business after you sell or pass it on to family? It can be difficult to sell a business and give up control if you are still involved. New owners however, can benefit from the seller’s experience.

2) Are you relying on your business to finance retirement? If so, would that be better served by an outright sale, or by a series of ongoing payments. What are your tax implications of a series of payments versus an outright sale? 3) How important is it for you to provide an income and/or a place to work for family members? 4) What kind of legacy would you like to leave behind in regard to your business? Do you view your business as a financial asset, or is it a way to leave a mark upon the world?

Consider family unity Leaving a business to family is a noble goal. But if family unity is important to you, you’ll want to give some thought as to how you intend to involve the family in the business after you leave. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1) Do you intend to make a family member a successor? If so, how will other family members react to such a move? 2) Is your successor ready to assume control of the business now? Or will you need to groom/train him or her? 3) Do you intend to divide ownership equally among family members? Or only among those involved with the business? 4) How will the family resolve disputes related

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Talk to a qualified financial advisor The assistance of a qualified advisor can be invaluable, especially when it comes to succession planning. Working closely with you, your advisor or accountant can address your current and future economic needs, discuss important financial considerations for your business, look into financing options, secure a potential buyer, and help you formalize your plan.

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January 30, 2009

Old Zone’s favourite quotes By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Here are my favorite hockey quotes from a variety of hockey people. 10. “Guys, I don’t want to tell you halftruths, unless they’re completely accurate.” - coach Alain Vigneault. 9. “Luc Robitaille is a great kid and good player, but ask anybody on the street and they’d probably think Luc Robitaille is a type of salad dressing.” - L.A. Kings owner Bruce McNall on why he brought Wayne Gretzky to Hollywood in 1988. 8. “We only speak two languages here: English and profanity.” - Penguins coach Kevin Constantine on the many languages spoken by his team. 7. “He’s the kind of guy who will stab you in the back right to your face.” - St. Louis Blues superstar Brett Hull on coach Mike Keenan. 6. “We have only one person to blame, and that’s each other.” - New York Rangers defenseman Barry Beck. 5. “I’ve never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body.” - Saku Koivu. 4. “Getting cut in the face is a pain in the butt.” - Calgary Flames’ Theo Fleury. 3. “Wayne came over to the bench one day after

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seeing (Zdeno) Chara, and said ‘That’s why I’m quitting.’” - Rangers coach John Muckler, laughing about Wayne Gretzky’s comment on Ottawa’s 6’9” defenseman Zdeno Chara. 2. “Tell him he’s Wayne Gretzky.” - Oilers coach Ted Green, after Shaun Van Allen suffered a concussion and couldn’t remember who he was. 1. “How would you like it if, at your job, every time you made the slightest mistake a little red light went on over your head and 18,000 people stood up and screamed at you?” - Hall of Fame Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante. And finally, just in case you care . . . January 21st results: Inside Edge edged the Vultures, Lake Auto beat Da’Mudders, Huckleberry’s over Kicking Horse and Petro Can gassed Hi Heat. CVOHA League Standings Team

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Figure skating show a delight to watch More than 150 skaters attended the Kootenay Regional Figure Skating Championships at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena in Invermere last weekend. Skaters from the valley and as far away as Trail, B.C. and Beaver Valley, Alberta travelled to compete in the event. Pictured here is Montanna McIlwain, daughter of Sandy and Roberta McIlwain. She placed seventh in the Junior Bronze 12-and-under freeskate for her performance on Saturday afternoon. The Columbia Valley took away a handful of medals from the event and two skaters, Kirsten Geiger and Leah Newman of Invermere, qualified for the provincials. “Overall the event was quite a success,” said Kelly Geiger, president of the skating club.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY LAKE WINDERMERE MANAGEMENT PLAN Are you passionate and knowledgeable about Lake Windermere? If the answer is YES, then we have a volunteer opportunity for you! The RDEK is seeking volunteers to participate in an advisory group as part of the development of a Lake Management Plan for Lake Windermere. Upon completion, the Lake Management Plan will guide the long term management of the lake and direct local government planning of the lake and foreshore. As a member of the advisory group you will have the opportunity to help design the public consultation process, review draft materials, contribute your expertise and shape the plan. We are looking for up to 9 individuals representing a diverse range of interests and expertise to participate in the advisory group. If you are interested in participating, please submit a letter of interest outlining your reason(s) for volunteering; any affiliation with community groups, organizations and associations; what you feel you could contribute to the group and your contact information (including daytime phone number and email address) by February 9, 2009 to: Regional District of East Kootenay Attn: Karen MacLeod 19 – 24 Avenue South Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 or kmacleod@rdek.bc.ca For further information contact Karen MacLeod, Planner, at 250.489.0313, toll-free at 1.888.478.7335 (RDEK) or kmacleod@rdek.bc.ca.

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January 30, 2009

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HERE TO SERVE YOU HAPPY FEET

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January 30, 2009

HERE TO SERVE YOU • Snow Removal & Sanding • Trucking • Piles & Posts

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P ioneer C lassifieds LOST & FOUND

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COMMERCIAL SPACE Attention Contractors! Secure 20 ft. storage container in fenced yard. Larger lots also available. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-2100 or 250346-3011. Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room. Please call 250-270-0270.

Obituary William Garnet Snider Born November 8, 1932 Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Passed Away ~ January 22, 2009 Vernon, British Columbia Bill passed away January 22, 2009 at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital following a massive heart attack. His wife of 50 years, Kathleen (Kay) along with daughter Colleen were by his side as he peacefully went to Jesus. A beautiful Tea was held to Celebrate his Life at the Enderby Legion Sunday January 25th. Many treasured friends and neighbours came to support his family; all enjoyed good conversation and great food. Bill and Kay moved into Riviera Villas in 2005 after retiring from the lumber industry. He could be found walking the river walk always stopping to talk with the locals. Bill and his buddies attended hockey and ball games cheering the home teams, cruising the roads, and fishing all the good spots. Cherished by so many and sorely missed by his family, Bill is survived by wife Kay, son Michael (Cindy) Snider - Golden, daughters’ Colleen (Ross) Bryant - Armstrong, and Shirley (Harley) Carlier - Bragg Creek, AB. Grandchildren Shawn, Tara, Russell, Colby, Alex and Karen, two great grandchildren Tyler and Matthew. Two sisters Joan (Bill) Rassmussen and Edythe (Cameron) Moore. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the North Okanagan Minor Hockey Association, Box 116 Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0. Memorial service will be held in the spring in Brisco, time and date to be announced.

Invermere Fantastic Location! Will lease or share space with compatible tenant. Busy intersection, excellent parking, private decks facing south overlooking Lake Windermere & the Rocky Mountains, newly renovated. Consultants, therapists, doctors, dentists, accountants, architects, food & bev? Many options. Contact Bonnie-Lou, 250342-6899 or email escape@ sunsationsdayspa.com or www. sunsationsdayspa.com Offices for rent in a Family Practice Medical Clinic. 2 suites available, each consists of 2 examination rooms and 1 office. Facilities and waiting room shared with other tenants. Ideal location for any health related practitioners such as massage therapists, counsellors, dietitians, chiropractors, laser therapists, acupuncturists, etc. For more information please call Gail, 250-342-9206 ext. 208 weekdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION D/T Invermere fully furnished bdrm in large home, available immediately. Call 250-3428651. Furnished room in Westside Park, available immediately. Call 250-688-7787. Furnished room in Radium. Internet, TV room, large yard, good people, $450/month, 250347-6877.

SUITE FOR RENT One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month, (250) 3456365 Fairmont Bungalows. Affordable accommodation in Radium. $425.00 and up. Call 250-341-7022. Radium, bright, clean, 2 bdrm walk-out, large covered patio, extra parking, 9’ ceilings, infloor heating, laundry, cable, N/S, N/P, $1100.00 + DD and 1/3 hydro. Available Feb. 1st , 250-342-5159 Invermere, 13th Ave., 3 bdrm main floor, bright, clean, $1175.00 all inclusive, 250-2700788, available Feb. 1st . Invermere, must see, 1 bdrm, large, bright upper suite. Half block walk to beach and downtown, own entrance & parking, very private upper deck with amazing lake views. $800.00, all utilities included, 250-342-1167. Brightly coloured, happy 2 bdrm upper level seeking same quality in occupants. Gorgeous mountain view highly enjoyable from back deck. Live in town but feel like you’re out of town (Invermere that is). 2 bdrm (one big with ensuite, one small), spacious living, dining, kitchen, mudroom/laundry/ guest bathroom. N/S, $1200.00 including heat, water, hyrdo and wireless internet. Best for a couple. Additional $200.00 for extra person, pet or furnished. First and last payment by postdated cheque, references. Call Sarah, 250-341-1083.

Newer daylight walk-out suite. Compact 1 bdrm for quiet person, N/S, N/P, $695/month. Available Feb. 1st or 15th , 250342-4416. Invermere, 2 bdrm apartment, $850.00 including utilities, 250341-5534.

house FOR RENT EXCELLENT LOCATION. Very nice Invermere home on quiet cul-de-sac, walking distance to Kinsman Beach and Downtown, 3 bdrm up, 2 down, large private backyard, wood and electric heat. Dishwasher, Stove, Fridge, W/D included. Available Feb 1st, $1600.00 + util. 250-270-0270

Edgewater, newly, completely renovated, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, full basement, large deck, $1250/ month, available immediately, 250-342-5332. 4 bdrm, 2 bath home on large lot, quiet street in Invermere, N/S, pets negotiable, $1600/ month, includes utilities, 780573-4330.

condo FOR RENT 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den condo in Radium. Granite, counter tops, fireplace, hardwood floors, top floor, wrap around balcony, newly furnished, short or longterm. Call 403-861-7754.

4 bdrm, 2 bath house in Canal Flats. Partially furnished, W/D, pets neg. $1000.00 + utilities + DD, available Feb 1st . Call Casey, 250-349-7511.

3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, 1600 sq. ft. townhome in downtown Invermere for rent, W/garage, $1350/month. Call 250-3411182.

Radium 2 storey home, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, N/P, N/S, large patio, fireplace, patio furniture, BBQ. Available immediately. 1st , $1200/month + util, 1403-560-3677. For pictures ecosierragolf@gmail.com

Walk everywhere! Downtown location, new 3 bdrm, 2 bath apt. style condo, N/S, N/P, 6 appliances, upgrades throughout, large private deck w/storage. A MUST SEE! $1400.00 + DD, references required. Ideal for professional couple, 403-457-4037 or 250342-6366.

Small house in Windermere, available Feb. 1st . Call 250342-3422. 5 bdrm bungalow in Windermere, available now through June 30th . Call 250342-3630 (home), 403-3899499 (cell).

Sable Ridge, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/ den, fireplace, A/C, granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, $1195/month includes utilities, 403-256-0694 or 403650-5503.

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January 30, 2009

P ioneer C lassifieds condo FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

ACREAGES/LOTS FOR SALE

Misc. for Sale

ATV FOR SALE

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Black Forest Heights, 2 bdrm furnished & unfurnished condos, was $1200.00, now $1100.00 + utilities + DD, N/S, N/P, 250342-1475.

HERITAGE RANCH HOUSE

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. 250-3425367.

Very good table saw with long extension table, $1500.00 new, selling for $550.00. Large Husqvarna snow blower, electric start engine, used only 4 hours, $1600.00 new, selling for $900.00. Air compressor, $15.00, 250-341-3540.

2007 Honda TRX500 Rubicon, GPS, winch, 35 hours, $9500.00. Call Peter, 250-342-0665.

Light & Heavy Auto Towing Business for sale. We have 2 large 30 ton tow & recovery units, 1- 3 ton tow recovery unit, all related towing & recovery equipment. Have served in the Columbia Valley for 13 years. Interested parties only, please call 250-342-9551.

975 sq. ft. 2 bdrm apartment in Radium. 2 underground parking stalls, $950/month, all inclusive, 403-613-6815, Richard. 2 bdrm condo near Sobeys. N/ S, N/P, $900.00. Call 250-3426255 2 bdrm, 2 bath in Radium, The Peaks, end unit, 2nd floor, 7 appliances, A/C, hot tub, swimming pool, underground parking, N/P, N/S. Available immediately, $1150.00 including utilities. Discount for long-term lease, 403-801-4356. Studio apartment in Panorama, $800/month, includes utilities, 250-270-0821.

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

www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now” Rockies West Realty Independently Owned & Operated

completely renovated 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, all furniture included, $485,000.00. Phone Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250-342-1268.

condo FOR SALE Must sell! Condo in Sable Ridge, 2 bdrm, 2 bath w/den, fireplace, A/C, granite, pool, 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, 403-256-0694 or 403-6505503.

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Subdivision? We can help Phone 250-347-6361 Email fairco@shaw.ca

Kicking Horse Mountain Phil’s Carpentry – Everything Resort, Golden Wood stove for sale. Call 250- from roofs to decks, completion www.adlerdevelopment.ca 250-344-8447 billy@adlerdevelopment.ca

Misc. for Sale Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales $160/bale. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617. 1988 Royal 3 horse angle haul trailer. Big tack room in front, $3500.00 OBO, 250-342-7005 or 250-341-1032.

3 Bdrm mobile home, new chimney and woodstove, 12’ x 14’ addition. Eager to sell, Majestic elk head, huge rack, $39,900.00. Call Ken, 250-341- much below cost, $1500.00. Call 3365 (home), 250-342-0300 Bob, 403-861-2309. (work). WHY RENT? Trailer for sale, #15 Juniper Heights, 3 bdrm, $35,000.000. Call 250-3426813.

Hollow core, 6 panel doors, 2 x 28 inch, 2 x 30 inch, 1 x 32 inch, $30.00 each, 250-342-1384.

Services

Firewood, dried Fir and Fir/Pine mix. Cut split and delivered. $275/cord, $150/half cord. Murray or Karen, 250-3425118.

Condo for sale

341-8356. Great used sports gear at Sportuccino’s, across from Liquor Store. Consign your old gear and make money too.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1992 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 3.9 L, V6, lots of Kms, canopy, $2500.00, 250-688-8008. 2004 Dodge Caravan. Excellent condition, well maintained, must see, $5200.00 OBO, 250341-6154. 2005 Subaru Forester, AWD, A/C, moon roof, heated seats, under warranty, silver, excellent condition, 93,000 km, $19,900.00, 250-342-1762.

of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 cell or 250-342-8474 home. Not on valley time.

COLUMBIA VALLEY ROCKIES are looking for odd jobs or part-time work. Call the coach @ 250-688-1515. Hauling, yard work, no job too big or too small! Flooring Installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250347-9192 or 250-341-1235. Tile and slate, 20 years experience, fully insured. Call 250-341-8587.

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#411 (1/4 Share A), 2049 Summit Drive, Panorama Panorama fractional ownership in the LOOKOUT TOWNHOMES. This 1,181 sq. foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom luxury townhome comes fully furnished and includes upgraded finishing on 2 levels. No GST!!! Don’t delay to take advantage of the LOWEST PRICED 3 bedroom unit at the Lookout!! DRASTICALLY REDUCED TO WELL BELOW COST

Steve Williams

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Independently Owned and Operated

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

Anglz Hair & Tanning Studio located in the Windermere Valley in Invermere B.C., just 2 ½ hours from Calgary. Anglz Hair and Tanning Studio is a well established salon for 14 years, a busy salon with high traffic, full retail and full clientele. There are 4 stations, a tanning room, manicure/pedicure/waxing room, laundry/bathroom, and large seating area. Total of 1100 sq. ft. of space. Staff are willing to stay on. Serious inquiries only. Maria, 250-342-3227.

CAREERS Store Clerks Needed Must be enthusiastic and enjoy people. $13/hour, store discounts and advancement opportunities. Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada. Housekeeper required. Fulltime, part-time at Fairmont Bungalows. Call 250-345-6365, fax 250-345-6348, or email bungalows@shaw.ca 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.

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Valley girls make the cut Seven local girls will represent Invermere on the U16 female Kootenay hockey team. They are: Sawyer Ellingboe, top row, second from left; Alanna Westergaard, top row, sixth from the right; Gracy Jones, top row, fifth from the right; Lily Smith, bottom row, far left; Holly Nikirk, bottom row, fourth from the left; Kiana Strand, bottom row, fifth from left; and Haley McDonald, bottom row, far right.

P ioneer C lassifieds Mountain Creek Properties Ltd.

CAREERS Eagle Canada Inc. Seismic Company based in Calgary, AB is currently seeking the following for its 2007-2008 winter season: Line Truck Drivers, Line Helpers, Shooters/Blasters. Excellent physical condition, meals & hotel included, valid Class 5 drivers license is a must, DRUG TESTING is required. Up to $5000.00/month. Please send your resume with references and phone numbers to rsmith@ eaglegeo.ab.ca.

BEST PIZZA IN TOWN! See our ad on page 10.

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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. 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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STRATA MANAGER

Busy property management company in Invermere requires a licensed, experienced Strata Manager with a thorough knowledge of all relevant BC legislation and well developed problem solving skills. Must be a team player with excellent administration, management and communication skills, and be procient in MS Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Spectra Property Management software would be an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and an Extended Health Plan is included in the benets package. Please send resume, along with salary expectations, to Strata Manager, PO Box 249, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or fax to 250-342-2029.

WISH PROGRAM SUPPORT WORKER Family Resource Centre

Duties: The Women’s Information and Safe Homes support worker is part of a team of casual staff that agrees to carry a cellular phone and serve scheduled on-call duty for the Safe Homes Program. Support workers are on call on week days and evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. When called out, the support worker provides a condential emergency service for the provision of temporary, safe and supportive accommodation for women and their children who have experienced or who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Support workers will provide transportation, information, support and, when appropriate, follow-up support for women. Application process and deadline: Submit a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Resource Centre, Box 2289, Invermere, B.C., V0A 1K0, by 4:00 p.m., Feb. 5, 2009.

Employment Resources for the Valley 1313 – 7th Ave • 250.341.6889 • cvec@cyberlink.bc.ca The Government of Canada has contributed funding for this initiative.

The Akisqnuk First Nation, near Windermere, B.C., seeks an experienced and skilled

ACCOUNTANT The accountant is responsible for the day-to-day management of accounting affairs; performance of all duties in accordance with Akisqnuk First Nation policies, standards, and procedures; maintenance of condentiality of all matters regarding the Akisqnuk First Nation; thorough consultation with management on the administration of annual nancial budgets; maintenance of accounting systems including payroll, GST remittances, WCB, Receiver General, benets plan, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger systems; ensuring all nancial and accounting records are accurate; management of accounting software; coordination of a year-end audit package; and preparation of month and year-end nancial reports. The successful candidate will have relevant education and/or experience. Please apply with a resume to Adrian Bergles, Akisqnuk First Nation, #3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, B.C. V0B 2L2. A competitive salary and benets package is offered. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 6, 2009.

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January 30, 2009

New coach, new attitude for Rockies By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley Rockies are starting February with a new coach, a good work ethic and high hopes for the remainder of the season. The Rockies laid off head coach and general manager Darren Naylor last Thursday, and the club’s president Al Miller said the team is already experiencing positive changes. “We are starting a new page,” he said. “The team had a whole new attitude heading out on that bus last Friday. That is why we did so well against Nelson.” Under new management, the Rockies held their

own against league leaders the Nelson Leafs last weekend and Al said that he expects that fans will see more positive gains as the team finishes off the season. Coach Naylor was on the tail end of a two-year contract when he was let go by the Columbia Valley Rockies board of directors. “The quality of coaching, in our eyes, was not there. It was time for a change,” Al explained. “The most positive part of the whole thing is the commitment of volunteers coming on board to make this happen.” Those volunteers include new head coach Rob Rice, general manager and former Rockies goalie T.J. Belanger, bus driver J. C. Alacoque and former

players Brett Moen and Kevin Losey. “Our job is to raise these boys from where they are and develop them,” Al said. “It is incredibly important that we made this change to get someone in there to teach skills and take these boys to the next level.” According to Al, the players are happy with their new coaching staff and are working hard to win back their chance at a playoff spot. The Rockies will play their next home game on Friday, February 6th at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena and Al is encouraging the community to come out and support the team. “The combination of the new coaching staff and a big audience will make a huge difference to them.”

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30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 30, 2009

Rockies coach fired: Rice, Belanger step up By John Helm Columbia Valley Rockies

It’s been a busy week for the Columbia Valley Rockies including four games and a coaching change. That’s right, head coach and General Manager Darren Naylor has been let go. In his place are Rob Rice and T.J. Belanger. They, along with remaining assistant coach Brett Moen, will take the helm for the Rockies for the rest of the season. Forward Patrick Klatt left the team a few days before the move and Chase Steele has chosen to head home with former coach Naylor. Back to the on ice action. On January 19th the Rockies welcomed the Revelstoke Grizzlies for a make-up game. Revelstoke jumped out to a 2-0 with goals only a dozen seconds apart. Then Reid Mitchell showed great smarts, taking the puck into the slot and outwaiting the goalie before snapping home the 2-1 goal. Revelstoke scored again and led 3-1 after the first period. The second, however, proved to be one of the Rockies’ best periods of the

year. They scored five goals in the stanza including four in a row. It was 6-4 after two, but Revelstoke refused to quit. Columbia Valley would, however, hang on to win their first game 7-6 since November. It was the highest scoring output for the club this season. Garrett Griffith had a goal and three helpers for player of the game. The next night the Rockies headed to Golden to face the pesky Rockets. It was another entertaining hockey game where the Rockies stayed close in the first two periods before the home side took over in the third. Pommels opened the scoring for Golden in the first and Bjorkman scored on the power play for the Rockies at 4:48 of the third. The Rockets would break the 1-1 tie on a goal by Herlein – it was the first of three unanswered with the last coming into the empty net. Rockies lost 4-1. Anderson stopped 43 to help keep the club in it. Friday the 23rd the Rockies boarded the team bus at 9:30 a.m. bound for Nelson to take on the league’s best Leafs. It was the first game for coach Rice, who also stepped in to help out during the recent coach’s suspension. The young Rockies looked re-energized and came out flying against top competition. They battled through adversity after Nelson scored three straight in the second closing the

gap from 4-1 to 4-3. But the Leafs scored a tide turning goal with just half a second left in period 2. The teams each had a goal in the third – final score Nelson 6, Rockies 4. Saturday the 24th was hockey night in Castlegar. The Rebels were able to hit both posts on an early four-minute power play, but couldn’t get one by Anderson. The kill sparked the Rockies offense as Travis Cech came out of the box to open the scoring a few shifts later. Columbia Valley held the lead after the first by that one-nothing score. The second was a tight checking frame. With under a minute to go Castlegar converted on the power play. Score 1-1 after two. In the third the Rebels came out guns blazing – they made it 2-1 before adding three more in 36 seconds – one coming off an unimaginable bounce off the stanchion. Ondzick made what looked like a safe clearing play up the board, the puck went right off the divider and onto the stick of a Rebel who snapped the puck through a surprised Anderson. A final few minutes did little to avenge a 6-1 thrashing. The Rockies are back on the road this weekend for games in Spokane and Beaver Valley. The next home games are February 6th and 10th against Creston and Golden.

Snow Scene: there’s magic in those skis! Submitted by Kathleen Wilker Windermere Valley Ski Club Is there magic in their skis? Are these young athletes made of something special? Nope, they are just some of the ordinary youth of the valley. With excellent coaching and skill development, these exceptional local Windermere Valley Ski Club athletes are making an impact in the BC Alpine Teck-sponsored Kootenay Zone Race Series. Panorama Mountain Village was the site of one of the first races of the season on January 10th and 11th. The race for 130 ski racers, aged 11 to 14 from B.C. and Alberta, was hosted by the Windermere Valley Ski Club. Moderate temperatures and great snow conditions made it a fun weekend. Coaches, parents, volunteers and, of course, the racers themselves all agreed the race was a great success. Stephen Bagan and Martin Grasic of Windermere Valley Ski Club made several trips to the podium in the K2 boys division (age 13 and 14) with Bagan capturing gold in the two slalom events. Grasic was right behind him with silver in one race and bronze in the other. In the K2 boys Giant Slalom, Bagan and Grasic took first and second once again. Barbara Jenkinson picked up silver and bronze medals in K2 girls slalom races. Julia Halwa took

home a sixth place ribbon in a slalom race. In the K2 girls Giant Slalom races, all four local girls placed well: Ellen Wilker, fifth and seventh, Barbara Jenkinson eighth and ninth, Julia Halwa 12th and 13th, Julia Stiz eighth and 11th. In the K1 girls division (age 11 and 12), 11year-old Courtney Hoffos was consistent with a sixth and two eighth-place finishes in the slalom events, and two seventh and one ninth-place finish in the Giant Slalom events. In the K1 boys, racers Nathan McGrath, Devin Dutcher, and Jakob Koell who are in their first year of racing all had solid top 15 finishes in both the Slalom and Giant Slalom events, with McGrath securing eighth in the Kombi, and Koell a 10th in the Giant Slalom. Local skier Keegan Sharp skiing with Team Panorama grabbed the gold in all K1 boys slalom events. Some of our younger local racers were on hand to serve as “forerunners” for the race courses. Cameron Brush, Balance Paagman, Finley Spiegl, and Jed Sharp made several runs down the course. Grinning from ear to ear, these young athletes were the real winners of the races. Jason Smith of Teck Corporation was on hand to distribute the medals and ribbons. Teck is one of the main sponsors of the Juvenile Alpine Race

Series and is proud to point out that the gold, silver and bronze medals are made with zinc from Trail. Windermere Valley Ski Club K1 and K2 racers recently returned from Kimberley where they attended a “speed” training camp, in other words training and racing Super G fast and straight. These young athletes reached speeds of 75-90 kmh. The race on Sunday saw more medals and impressive top 10 finishes for the athletes. This Saturday, the Windermere Valley Ski Club is hosting a race for all of the Nancy Greene participants in the valley from Fairmont and Panorama with the Helen Bavin race; come out to cheer on these little ski racers. They love the glory of passing through the finish line. Windermere Valley Ski Club would like to thank all the parents, and community volunteers who help to make our events so successful. We also appreciate the ongoing support we receive from Panorama Resort. The club is thrilled to be able to continue the legacy begun so many years ago when the club was formed. Check out Alpine Canada at www.canski.org for up-to-date results of Windermere Valley Ski Club sponsored skier Ben Thompson and former member Nick Brush, who are both racing in Europe on the international circuit.

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January 30, 2009

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FAITH

Looking for a savior By Pastor Scott Peterson Valley Christian Assembly The inauguration of America’s first African American president, Barack Obama, held special significance for me, as I am an American/Canadian dual citizen, transplanted from Washington State seven months ago. It was surprising to me that so many Canadians got involved in the excitement, travelling across the border in order to take part in the historic event. It would seem that millions of people are looking to President Obama as the individual who can save us from our financial problems, our environmental predicaments, and our international proliferations. As America is refortified, Canada will reap the benefits. Finally, the country can get back on track with stability and prosperity, right? Well, time will tell. David Gregory, newly-appointed host of “Meet the Press” commented that on the day George and Laura Bush left the White House and flew over Washington one last time, the send-off from Americans watching on the street was mixed. Some waved goodbye with respect and sincerity, while others were rude and vulgar. People in North America have been tired of the war in Iraq for some time, and many blame the current financial crisis entirely on the Bush administra-

tion and the Republican party. But wait a minute, wasn’t there a Democratic Senate helping to govern U.S. affairs during much of the time Bush was in office? Wasn’t the lack of regulation for Wall Street taking place while Clinton was in office as well? I think what we need to understand is this; the challenges we face today were not created by any one man, nor will they be solved by any one man. It was a collection of greed, mismanagement, and poor decisions which helped create this mess, and it will take time, wisdom, and unified leadership to get us out. Is Obama the one who can save us from our worst fears being realized? The answer is no, only the providence of God can. For those of you who hitch your wagon to powerful world leaders rather than God, I have some news for you; even President Obama acknowledges Jesus Christ (the true Messiah/Saviour) as the Lord of his life. I’m not saying all of his policies line up with scripture, but I am saying that he depends upon the wisdom and direction of God in his life. James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” America’s new president quoted a passage from I Corinthians 13 in his inaugural address, which states, “When I was a child, I talked like a child. When I became a man, I put away childish things”. Chapter 1 of this same book states, “He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” Isn’t it time you put your hope in the true saviour of the world?

Correction In last week’s Pioneer, it was reported that Brian Panebianco, who pled guilty and was sentenced for possession for the purpose of trafficking, was found with 13 baggies, each containing roughly one ounce of cocaine. In fact, he was found with 13 baggies containing roughly one gram of cocaine in each.

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