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Avalanche claims life of German heli-skier By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff An afternoon avalanche claimed the life of a 34-yearold skier and swept up three others in its path during a heli-skiing trip in the Purcell Mountains west of Radium Hot Springs on Monday, February 18th. Gotz-Thilo Ries of Karlsehie, Germany, was skiing with a group of friends south of Jumbo Mountain when the avalanche struck sometime after 2 p.m. The deluge was classified as a two out of a possible five on the Canadian Avalanche Scale. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and

friends of the deceased,” said Rod Gibbons, operations manager at Invermere’s RK Heliski, who took the skiers on the excursion. “It is an absolute tragedy; there is no other way to describe it.” The 150 metre-wide avalanche occurred on a backcountry run known as Perogie and swept a path 300 metres down the mountain, enveloping the four German friends skiing together. Two of the skiers were partially buried, with one suffering minor injuries, while another two were fully buried under an estimated 1.2 metres of snow. All skiers were wearing transceiver beacons and were found within 10 metres of each other, Mr. Gibbons added.

“The rescue went just like clockwork, for whatever that is worth,” he said. Mr. Gibbons arrived on site, along with four members of the Panorama Mountain Village Ski Patrol, within 12 minutes of receiving the distress call. Three of the skiers were conscious when found and were dug out by ski patrol members and RK Heliski personnel, who used search transceivers, avalanche probes and snow shovels to help locate and free the men. The fourth man was dug out and found to be unconscious. . . . Continued on page 8

Woman struck and killed by train in Athalmer By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff A 50-year-old Invermere woman was killed as a result of being struck by a train while trying to cross the tracks with a friend near 4th Avenue and Borden Street in Athalmer just before 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20th. The victim was heading from one friend’s home to another home when she tried to cross the tracks in front of an approaching train, which was estimated to be traveling at close to 60 kilometres per hour. That speed limit is enforced by CPR for trains traveling through residential areas, said Cpl. Grant Simpson of the Columbia Valley RCMP. “The victim was just clipped,” he added. “It appeared as though she thought she had enough room to allow the train to go by, but a portion of the locomotive actually just clipped her.” The Invermere woman’s companion, who tripped

before she was able to cross the tracks, did not witness the death of her friend. After the impact, the locomotive came to a stop. “She had fallen and was kind of face down and didn’t see what happened and couldn’t find her friend,” Cpl. Simpson explained. “The girl who was with the victim ran up to the locomotive and asked, “Did you hit somebody?” because she couldn’t find her friend.” Members of the Columbia Valley detachment, CPR police and Invermere Fire Rescue attended the scene, but did not begin emergency resuscitation procedures because it was clear that the victim had succumbed to her injuries. The victim has adult children and a large extended family in the area, Cpl. Simpson said. “I can imagine the impact [on the community] is going to be fairly significant,” he said. “Hopefully, we can take something from this and treat it as a learning experience and

hopefully the public will realize the dangers involved with trying to cross the tracks.” The Columbia Valley detachment, CPR police and the BC Coroners Service are currently investigating the accident. Alcohol was believed to be a factor. “There is an ongoing investigation at this point — just some loose ends to tie up,” said Cpl. Simpson. “As far as we are concerned, it is pretty straightforward.” The last train-related death in the area claimed the life of respected Invermere doctor Johnson Albert Rose, who was tragically killed while trying to cross over a coupled train stopped near 4th Avenue and Laurier Street in Invermere. The train suddenly lurched forward, knocking Dr. Rose underneath. “The community must realize the dangers involved in trying to cross any railway track; whether you can see a train or not, there are other inherent dangers as well,” Cpl. Simpson warned.

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• On February 18th at 3:45 p.m., the Columbia Valley RCMP detachment was advised of a fatal avalanche accident that occurred east of Jumbo Mountain. Three males were caught in an avalanche described as 150 meters wide, that ran down the mountain approximately 300 metres. One male was killed in the avalanche. (Editor’s note: See our story titled ‘Avalanche claims life of German heli-skier’ on page 3 for more on this incident.) • On February 16th at 1:53 p.m. Columbia Valley detachment members attended to a disturbance at a residence in the 2400 block of the Kootenay #3 Road. A 23-year-old female from Penticton was causing damage in the house. Initial police attendance calmed the situation down. Detachment members had to return to the residence. The woman, who was intoxicated, continued to damage property and was arrested for mischief and lodged in cells until sober. She was released with no charges. • On February 16th, detachment members responded to a possible overdose of a 28-year-old female from Calgary. She advised that she had smoked an item that clearly stated “not for human consumption.” The woman then became sick and began vomiting. The victim refused treatment and was with a friend. The remainder of the item smoked was seized and will be sent to the laboratory to be analyzed. • On February 15th at 2:18 a.m., Columbia Valley detachment members attended to a two-vehicle accident on Toby Creek Road, two kilometres east of Panorama Drive. A 53-year-old woman driving westbound in a 2006 Nissan lost control while rounding a curve in poor road conditions. She entered the eastbound lane and collided with a 2002 Jeep driven by a 47-year-old male from Invermere. Both vehicles received moderate damage. The driver and passenger of the Nissan were taken to Invermere and District Hospital with minor injuries. • On February 18th, Columbia Valley detachment members received a complaint from a male who advised that he had lost his bank card. When he checked his bank account, he learned that a withdrawal had been made. Police were provided with a possible suspect and

are continuing the investigation. Timely reminder Last year, a reporter from Alberta was about to embark on an overnight hike with an individual researching the legend of Bigfoot. The reporter was to do a story on the man, who in the past went into the backcountry largely unprepared for long stays. The question put to me by the reporter was, “What is the backcountry like in our area?” He wanted some information before he made his decision. The unfortunate avalanche death this week reminded me of my conversation with this person. I told him that the backcountry is a coiled up rattlesnake ready to pounce at any time. The only difference between a coiled up rattlesnake and the backcountry, is that the rattlesnake plays fair and will give you some warning when you are about to make a mistake by sounding off his rattler. The snake is telling you to back off because you’re too close for his comfort. If you heed that warning you avoid some severe pain or loss of life. Our back country does not play fair and the only warning or rattling that you hear that your life is at risk is your own knowledge, experience, observations and preparation, should it strike out at you. A trained person (also stupid) can pick up a rattlesnake without getting bit, but they just need to make one mistake. The same goes for those who go into the backcountry with all the knowledge, experience, powers of observation and preparation. The backcountry just needs you to make one mistake. In regards to an avalanche, Mother Nature takes control and no mistake is required. The conditions just dictate it’s time to let her go — that’s the backcountry for you. At the end of my conversation with the reporter I didn’t know what his decision would be. It was clear this fellow did not know much of the backcountry, so I asked him for the names of his next of kin. I give him credit for at least making some inquiries. That is why I am thankful and appreciate our Search and Rescue volunteers, ski patrol and those experts who assist us with backcountry rescue calls.

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Nicholson’s smile remembered By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff The Columbia Valley has lost a beacon of goodwill and friendship. John Norman Nicholson, the oldest senior in the province supported by Community Living BC, passed away from pneumonia at the age of 92 on Thursday, January 31st. “John’s longevity is surely a reflection of his being embraced by his community, the supports he received and his feeling of being included, which are key factors to a good quality of life for all people,” said Jennifer Terwood, the Kootenay Region manager of Community Living BC. John’s life story is a success for the community living concept, in which developmentally delayed adults are encouraged to live and work in the community, rather than staying in relative isolation. “For the first time we have a larger population of people with developmental disabilities aging in the community, and living longer,” she said. A resident at Mount Nelson Place care facility since 1988, Mr. Nicholson was born with an educational disability, but is remembered as a man with emotional intelligence far above average and a A LASTING LEGACY— John Nicholson, who passed away on January 31st, is being remembered for his zest for life and loving nature. legacy we can all learn from. Photo submitted “John touched the lives of many people with his vibrant smile and great sense Westminster’s Woodlands School, a facility documented of humor,” said Donna Jefferson, manager of Mt. Nelson in a 2001 administrative review by former B.C. OmPlace. “He was a good friend to many and a valued mem- budsman Dulcie McCallum as being a centre of systember of our community. He can teach us all to be kind atic violence and abuse. and to love one another.” From 1959 to 1972, John and Allen would live Born on November 27th, 1920, to parents Albert at the Tranquille facility outside of Kamloops. Deand Vera Nicholson in the community of Swamp Point spite sharing rough addresses in their earlier years, the in northern B.C., John spent much of his life in institu- brothers would eventually find peace in their new mountions with his younger brother, Allan, who also shares his tain home of Invermere. brother’s educational disability. The two lived together from 1933 to 1959 at New Continued on page 28 . . .

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February 22, 2013

Historical Lens

Budget impacts the valley By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

Living the dream in the Columbia Valley makes it easy to ignore the fact that our lives can be greatly affected by decisions made in Victoria. Buried amidst the deluge of news in the valley this week is the unveiling of the latest provincial budget on Tuesday, February 19th. At least one issue that’s made headlines lately — the slated closure and removal of Invermere’s community dialysis unit — is directly affected by the decisions made within the Legislature building. Provincial political buffs in the Columbia Valley won’t be surprised to learn that the balanced budget presented on Tuesday required the government to dig deep into services to find the means to balance the ledger. The budget is a result in part from planned cuts to front-line health care spending, as well as a four per cent increase in Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums set to start next January. Last year, the government announced it would make a $234 million cut in health spending for this fiscal year. Despite a one per cent increase in corporate taxes this April that will bring the provincial rate up to 11 per cent by 2015-2016, the province will bring in more MSP revenues than the total amount paid in corporate taxes. That’s a very strange situation. With the aging baby boomer population in the province and across North America — and most definitely here in the valley — there’s no getting around the fact that health costs in B.C. are the biggest slice of the budget pie, and are set to take up a bigger slice each year. Balanced budgets are great, but not if they are built on the backs of patients who need and have come to rely on a strong healthcare system. I imagine a better solution to provincial budget woes could be dreamed up in less than the time it takes to drive to Cranbrook, receive dialysis treatment, and drive back to Invermere.

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Dialysis closure removes local lifeline Dear Editor: I am responding to the recent closure of the dialysis unit at the Invermere and District Hospital. Cheers to the people who oppose this move; my family has also been affected by this closure. At 84 years of age, my mother was diagnosed with kidney failure and requires dialysis. With the temporary closure of the dialysis unit here last summer, we had to make the trip to Cranbrook for dialysis treatment three times a week. The cost, inconvenience and mental anguish was devastating for my parents. We were hoping that the closure was temporary and that Interior Health would resolve their staffing issues so the unit could re-open. Clearly that has not been the case; my parents were forced to leave their home in Invermere permanently.

What about the people who have vacation homes here who require special treatment? Has any thought been given to their situation? Clearly they will not be able to enjoy their recreation property. I am appalled that Interior Health has authorized the removal and relocation of the equipment that our community raised the funds for. The citizens of Invermere and the Women’s Hospital Auxillary work very hard to help fund such equipment. Apparently these efforts are all in vain! Why should we make the trip to Cranbrook when we already have the unit and equipment in place. Interior Health needs to resolve the staffing issue here and give us back our dialysis unit. Judy Miller Invermere

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Irked by animal activism Dear Editor: Kudos to Cranbrook council for rejecting the squeaky wheel, the Invermere Deer Protection Society. The recent decision to approve the deer cull is a bitter pill to the sometimes violent and vocal animal rights activists who have been drawn to this issue. The society’s campaign has morphed from wanting to be involved in local discussions two years ago to inviting the animal rights world to bear down on the Kootenays. The Animal Alliance of Canada staged a protest on the highway in Cranbrook on Sunday, February 17th, waving placards decrying the city’s decision to proceed with a deer cull. Liz White, a fulltime staff member of the Toronto-based group, was front and centre, along with deer protection society president Devin Kazakoff. For all their pontificating and posturing, only five people, two of whom don’t live in Cranbrook, showed up to protest. They have no support. What galls most people, myself included, is that these activists will not accept that domesticated deer present a clear and present danger to people and pets. My experience as a conservation officer in the Kootenays, until I retired recently, gives me the background to weigh in on the dangers of domesticated deer. I attended numerous interactions between deer, dogs and humans in Kimberley and Cranbrook, and have seen the cuts and bruises left on dog owners who tried to break up a fight between their dog and a deer. I have witnessed the desperation in the dog owners eyes as they watched the

last bit of life eke out of their pet after a deer stomped it into the ground. I intervened in a deer bearing down on a young girl with her dog on a leash. If I hadn’t driven over the curb and cut the deer off, there would have been serious injuries to the dog and likely to the girl. When you add in the damage to landscapes and gardens, the situation is compounded by the financial loss to homeowners. The deer protection society’s solution is to chase them out of town with dogs or just leave them alone. Deer should not be herded with dogs; it’s like pushing water uphill. Deer will usually bolt right into oncoming traffic resulting in more damage and the deer being killed. I’ve chased many cougars and bears out of schoolyards and back alleys of towns in the Kootenays. If you don’t like the cull, hunting, trapping, resource extraction and all other things that are not on your ethical list, move from the Kootenays and find like-minded people who protest the things that make your life better. If you choose to stay in the Kootenays and want to live in harmony with nature, that’s quite all right, but don’t force your ideology on the rest of us. To the protestors, petitioners and dozen or so members of the deer protection society, get over it, move on and try to do something productive for the community beyond waving signs and stomping your feet. That only makes you a far greater nuisance than the deer. Paul Visentin Cranbrook Member, Kootenay ThinkTwice Letters continued on page 18 . . .

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Movie Review: Fun Size Reviewed by Dan Walton When I saw that this movie was directed by Josh Schwartz, I had a tough prejudice to overcome; this is the guy who directed the OC and Gossip Girl. But it wasn’t long before I found myself enjoying Fun Size. It was similar to Superbad, except Fun Size focuses on two girls rather than two boys. And Nickelodeon made it, so the adults themes were much more mild. The movie opens by introducing Wren, a high school senior with good values. She feels as though her family is weirder than most families, which is exemplified by her widowed mom who’s dating a boy toy, and her eight year-old brother, Albert, who acts like a free spirit. The movie spans the course of one day — Halloween.

Wren gets stuck babysitting her little brother who she’s now responsible for chaperoning during trick or treating. After taking her brother out, Wren and her friend have plans on going to a big party. But when trick or treating goes awry and Albert accepts free candy and a car ride from a convenient store clerk he just met named Fuzzy, Wren and her friends put off their party plans to search for Albert. Luckily, Albert was in good hands with his Fuzzy - the convenience store clerk just wanted a partner in crime for a toilet paper prank. After toilet papering Fuzzy’s ex girlfriend, Albert has a wild time at a night club before pulling a prank on a white trash guy with a mullet (played by John-

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Submissions must be received by the Monday prior to publication. We may only run an entry for two weeks prior to the event. Please limit your submission to 30 words. Priority is given to one-off events, so weekly events may run rarely. Toby Theatre • February 22nd - 23rd: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.

Friday, February 22nd • 10:30 a.m.: Preschool story time at the Invermere Public Library. • 12 p.m.: Soup lunch hosted by Edgewater Seniors at the Edgewater Legion. Soup, bun and dessert for $6. For more info call Joyce at 250-347-9388. • 7 p.m.: Sledding with the Summit Youth Centre. Get dressed and come play outside with us. • 7 p.m.: Local Legends Charity Night at the T-Bar & Grill at Panorama Mountain Resort in support of “Mountain of Hope” charity group. There will be a live auction, DJ Will C, and Chris Skinner as the MC. Call 250-341-3055 for more details. • 10 p.m.: Denim on Denim & Her Public Girls’ Night Party with Mary’s Gunns performing at Bud’s Bar. Tickets are $10.

Saturday, February 23rd • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: “Drawing with Trudy”. at Radium Public Library. All ages of children are welcome. • 5: 30 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Rod and Gun Club Banquet and Dance. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner features fine wild cuisine and beef. Dance starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out. • 7 p.m.: Movie Night at the Summit Youth Centre. Invite a friend, everyone welcome! • 10 p.m.: Broken Down Suitcase plays at the Station

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Pub. No cover charge. • Pink Shirt Day. Wear pink to promote and support anti-bullying. • 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Public Library. Bus ride provided. • 6 p.m.: Baking Night at the Summit Youth Centre. • Karaoke night at the Jackpine Pub, Panorama Mountain Resort. For more info, contact Jamie Hurschler at 250-341-4194 or jamie.hurschler@panoramaresort.com.

Thursday, February 28th • Play pool and hang out with your friends at the Summit Youth Centre.

Friday, March 1st • 10:30 a.m.: Preschool story time at the Invermere Public Library. • 6:00 p.m.: Crepes Night at the Summit Youth Centre. New opening hours on Fridays 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. • 7 p.m.: Fresh Fridays at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, open mic, all ages welcome. • My Best Life Mountain Retreat for women begins at Copper Point Resort. Wine and food pairing with candlelit yoga and inspirational films. Call 250-341-5331 for information.

Saturday, March 2nd • My Best Life Mountain Retreat for women at Copper Point Resort. The retreat features various yoga, exercise, and nutrition sessions, along with diary writing and workshops. Call 250-341-5331 for information. • 6:00 p.m.: Wall climbing with the Summit Youth Centre.

and Sunday. • 6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at the Invermere Seniors’ Hall, $2/person, every Monday. Visitors welcome. • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: East Kootenay Brain Injury Support Group meets at the Family Resource Centre, every Monday. For information call 250-344-5674. • 9:30 p.m.: Open mic night every Thursday at the Hoodoo Grill. For more information, please call 250345-2166 or visit their website at www.hoodooville. ca/Hoodoo_Grill . • 6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: The 3066 Invermere Army Cadets runs every Monday night at our local Legion # 71. Contact Second Lt. Megan McConnell at 250409-4455 for information. • Invermere Badminton Club: Wednesdays at JA Laird gym from 7-9 p.m. Sundays at DTSS from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Anyone interested can contact Colin Sherk at csherk@telus.net. Everyone is welcome. Children should be accompanied by parents. • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: OPT clinic at the Invermere Health Unit, 850-10th Avenue. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing. • Seniors’ Day at the Invermere Library. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Join us for tea and goodies. Community bus transportation provided from Lakeview Manor and Columbia Garden Village. • 4:30 p.m.: Yoga Thrive- Yoga for Cancer Survivors and Support People. Copper Point Resort. New 7-week session starts March 6th. Runs every Wednesday. Call Jan Klimek at 250-342-1195. • 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: CBAL Baby Goose program for parents and babies up to 18 months at Eileen Madson Primary. Email kandruschuk@cbal.org for more information.

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Other • 1:30 p.m.: Radium Seniors’ Carpet Bowling, Radium Senior’s Hall. • 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Public indoor rock climbing at J.A. Laird School, $5 drop-in. Every Friday, Saturday

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for backup, as protest organizer Bob Campsall went outside to calm down the crowd. Two additional police cars arrived, though no arrests were made. The new municipality encompasses more than Key staff members at the Village of Radium Hot Springs will soon be filling double roles by also working 6,000 hectares in the Jumbo Mountain area located 55 for the new Jumbo Glacier mountain resort municipality. kilometres west of Invermere, where a world-class ski reAgainst a backdrop of more than 100 anti-Jumbo sort is slated to be built on a 104-hectare resort base. protesters from across the Kootenays chanting outside The development would include 5,500 bed units, and Radium’s village offices, the municipality’s inaugural has faced intense opposition in the region over the 22meeting on Tuesday, February 19th solidified several year history of the proposed project. The decision to establish a new municipality in the area, which as yet has aspects of how Jumbo Glacier will work. All meetings will be held at the Radium office on no buildings and no population, was made last November. To keep costs down, the council will earn lowerthe third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., a time that’s convenient for both Radium staff and Jumbo’s council, than-average remuneration. Mayor Greg Deck will be consisting of Mayor Greg Deck and councillors Nancy paid $7,500 for each full year, while the two councillors Hugunin and Steve Ostrander. All three were sworn in will earn just $5,000 per year. “You guys are on the bottom of the barrel as far as by Radium chief administrative officer Mark Read to being paid,” noted temporary administrator Phil Taylor, commence the meeting. “Are you sure you want to who will be replaced by Mr. Read within months. “Our constituent load is going to be relatively light,” do this?” he wryly asked Mr. Ostrander, as protesters began quipped Mr. Deck in response. Elderly Shuswap Band chief Paul Sam opened the pounding on the building’s doors and windows council meeting with a prayer, and remarked he had in time with a slogan of never seen a grizzly bear in the Jumbo area in his life. “When you say Jumbo Wild, it’s fine, but what has “Save democracy”. At that point, Co- wild ever done for us?” he said. About two dozen protesters were brought to Ralumbia Valley RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac, dium by Nelson’s West Kootenay EcoSociety, who on who was in the room, called Monday, February 18th filed an application for a judicial review of the Jumbo municipality on Among the protesters was valley resident Doug constitutional grounds. Anakin (left), a bobsled team gold medallist in To see a longer version of this story, the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. go to www.columbiavalleypioneer.com . By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

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Red carpet rolled out for interior designer “People would come through the store and asked me to do their home — they loved everything in the store. So I An Invermere interior designer has started that way,” she said. It was only a accepted her invitation to a film industry matter of time before clients requested event most viewers can only experience her service out of the valley. through their television screen. Working near the Alberta border, Panache Mrs. Nairn often Interiors owner finds herself travel“I work with European furnitures and Pam Nairn and ing to Calgary for her husband John fabrics; I import everything myself.” long-term projwill be taking their ects. Her business Pam Nairn, orchestra seats at has taken her to interior designer The Oscars on Vancouver, and as Sunday, February far away as Palm 24th, after being Springs, California invited as guests of a new film museum and Phoenix, Arizona. being established in Hollywood. Pam’s inWithin the Columbia Valley, she has terior design experience led to her being worked on many private residences in involved in decorating the new facility. Invermere and Panorama, and the “It’s 100,00 square feet, and they’re Panache Interiors building stands out in turning it into a state-of-the-art museum Invermere as a vibrant red building near of motion pictures,and they’ve asked me to James Chabot Provincial Park. Mrs. Nairn’s work on it,” Mrs. Nairn told The Pioneer. services are most sought after for her The museum will be inside a heri- speciality — French and European designs. tage building in Hollywood, where “I work with European furnitures Nairn’s expertise will aid in restoring the and fabrics; I import everything myself.” building, though she admits to some Log cabin-style designs are also uncertainty about the German architect’s commonly requested, but regardless of overall plan for the building. the client’s vision, Mrs. Nairn enjoys Having learned the business by work challenging herself with new and unfaexperience, Nairn says her services began miliar designs. Along with her Hollywod after she attracted attention while project, she will be keeping busy this year operating a small fabric store. with interior design in the Calgary area. By Dan Walton Pioneer Staff

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February 22, 2013

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How much do advisors cost? There is a lot of talk in the media these days about the cost of financial advice. Some people believe that it costs more to deal with one financial advisor than another. While this can be true in some cases, the cost of dealing with financial advisors often has much more to do with the account types and product choices used than your individual financial advisor. Investment Fees There are two main types of investments that a financial advisor will use: mutual funds and individual securities. Many clients mistakenly believe that mutual funds are free because they do not have to pay fees directly out of pocket. In fact, mutual funds charge annual fees, which are paid as a flat percentage of assets in the fund, usually around one to 2.5 per cent, regardless of performance or market conditions. This is true of every mutual fund at every firm in Canada. Securities that trade on the stock or bond markets have fees associated with buying and selling that are paid directly from the client’s investment account to the advisor’s firm. In all cases, the fees paid on investments do not go entirely to the advisor. Fees go towards covering the trading, legal, compliance and other costs borne by the advisor’s firm and/or the mutual fund company, as well as compensating the advisor for reviewing and servicing the client’s account.

Account Fees There are two main types of accounts: regular and fee-based. Fee-based accounts are those in which an investor pays a flat fee as a percentage of the assets in their account, usually between 0.5 and 2 per cent. The investor then receives a certain number of free stock or bond trades per year. Because the advisor and their firm are being compensated annually on all the assets, people with fee-based accounts may buy F-class mutual funds, which have a reduced management fee. Fee-based accounts are a relatively new concept in Canada. While they make sense for people who do a lot of trading, they can be very expensive for conservative, buyand-hold investors. By comparison, regular accounts do not charge a flat fee on assets. Instead, people pay a fee only when they trade a stock or bond. If an investor buys mutual funds, regular fund fees apply. Advisor Fees There are several ways a financial advisor may get paid, including salary, commission, direct fees or a combination of these types of payments. These methods vary depending on where the advisor works and the kind of product they use. To decide which type of advisor is most suitable, a person should start by considering the type of investments they want to use. If a person wants to buy only mutual

funds, they can do so through almost any type of financial advisor. Portfolios containing mutual funds alone are best suited to people with modest amounts of money or limited investment knowledge. Those who want to use sophisticated investments such as stocks or bonds as well as mutual funds must deal with a licensed investment advisor. This is an important distinction in the financial services industry, as investment advisors are subject to higher levels of education, regulation and compliance than mutual fund salespeople. Final thoughts While the ways that people pay fees on investments might vary, there is little distinction between the amounts of fees paid, regardless of which kind of advisor is used. Furthermore, it’s important to keep in mind that no matter the type of advisor, investment management and advice are not free. Even when the client does not pay a fee directly, the cost of the product they buy will include the cost of commission paid to their advisor or a contribution to their salary, or both. Probably a far more important factor when choosing a financial advisor is service rather than fees. It’s of the utmost importance that people deal with someone they like and trust, who is open to discussion about fees and gives professional, consistent service. After all, a person’s relationship with their financial advisor is often one of the most important professional relationships they will have.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15

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outstanding design, one assumes. In her interview with Randle Siddeley, Heather discovered a passionate man with a deep love for his While some people work. After a youth spent working for his father, an claim to be the authority interior designer, he migrated to “exterior design” on a given subject, others through his love for plants. The main difference bedo not have to. For some tween the two disciplines, he points out, is the scale of talented people, this stathe outdoor canvas. tus is assigned to them by “With gardens, you have to wait months – sometimes virtue of their work. years — to see whether the effect you planned has been In the United Kingachieved,” he explains in the introduction to the book. dom, where gardening is a “The other problem is that a garden is always changing.” greater obsession than hockey is here in Canada, there Randle may have been in the business for over a genare many authorities on the subject of horticulture. The eration, but that does not mean that he’s set in his ways. monthly magazine published by the Royal Horticultural Every design assignment that he takes on provides an opSociety is called The Garden. What other country could portunity to create a landscape that suits the desires and make such a simple and bold statement? lifestyles of his client. More accurately, he states that each With a history that goes back to the earliest “plant design incorporates the people who use them and the expeditions” about 400 years ago, the pastime and the natural landscape that surrounds them. vocation of gardening stands out in the United Kingdom This is the nut of his success, in my estimation: a as a trademark for the island state. Others have tried to determined effort to control nature while respecting it. catch up, but none ever will. Not in our lifetime anyway. There is a delicate balance between the ambitions of With this background in a garden designer to create somemind, there is no surprise at the thing that suits the client to a T, title of a new, hard cover coffee with the appropriate nod to the table book from the UK called, natural surroundings of the place. you guessed it, Garden by RanLord Kenilworth is a dle Siddeley, also known as Lord hereditary title. While there is no Kenilworth. He was in Ontario doubt that he inherited a considrecently for a book launch where erable measure of creative talent he took some time to sit and from his parents, he can take discuss his new book with my full credit for putting together a daughter Heather, a graduate in team of professionals who have Landscape Architecture at the helped him fulfill his ambition as University of Guelph. one of the great garden designers The book is a compendium of of our time. his work over the last 37 years. As Last word goes to Heather’s an international garden designer grandfather, the late John Farintosh, for clients with means, he has a “design builder” for a few decades most definitely made a significant after the Second World War, who mark in his field. He is, for inwas fond of saying “money does not stance, the only garden designer buy good taste.” that I am aware of, who was flown GREEN TRANQUILITY — A BritGarden is evidence that the ish garden is pictured in this still by helicopter over a client’s propopposite can also be true, when erty just to get a bird’s eye view image from Garden by Randle Siddeley. the design process is in the hands Image submitted of great talent. of it. All the better to create an By Mark Cullen Pioneer Columnist

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February 22, 2013

Winterfest wonderland Despite the snow, Radium’s Winterfest showed the true warmth of the Columbia Valley community on Saturday, February 16th. Pictured, clockwise, from top left: Patricia Goldring of Calgary has the captive audience of her son Sam Goldring, 4, while toboganning; Marco Chiodo, 7,

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Chamber champions business benefits By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff Monday, February 18th marks the beginning of this year’s Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C., an event meant to bring awareness to the important work these organizations do to stimulate local economies, promote their communities, and engage in multi-level advocacy to the benefit of the entire province. It means something for the Upper Columbia Valley as well. By tapping into the connections enabled by Chambers of Commerce in B.C. and across the country, local businesses can be a part of the most prestigious and influential business organization in Canada. Whether running a small business alone, or employing dozens of workers in an emerging enterprise, the small and medium sized businesses of the Columbia Valley can enjoy the networking opportunities enabled by being a Chamber member. The valley currently has 802 businesses between Spillamacheen and Canal Flats, of

which 280 are Chamber members. “A chamber is the voice of business in the community and the stronger our numbers, the stronger our voice,” explained the Columbia Valley chamber’s executive director, Susan Clovechok. “The more members that get involved and participate, whether it is on a task force, committee or as a director on our board, the better we are able to represent business. When we approach a government representing over 35 per cent of businesses throughout the community, we have a better chance of being heard than one lone business.” With its recently released report, the Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2013, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has identified the main factors which are holding back Canada’s economic progress and ability to compete globally. In the valley over the past week, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce has been looking for local answers to work force questions. On Tuesday, February 19th, the Chamber hosted a roundtable discussion to

generate ideas on how to tackle this regional issue, and came up with new avenues to address the skills shortages some businesses are facing. Mrs. Clovechok sits on the Kootenay Workforce Roundtable, which represents the Columbia Valley and chamber members, and is now developing a regional Workforce Training Plan. But it’s not all about getting down to business — the Columbia Valley chamber is a strong believer in mixing business with pleasure through socials held throughout the year. On Thursday, February 21st, the Chamber held a mixer at Arrowhead Brewing, a local craft beer producer that’s emerged as a recent business success story in the valley. Chambers of Commerce in B.C. support businesses through benefit programs, services and education. Being community-based means that Chambers are funded entirely by their members, events and sponsorship. To learn more about the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, contact executive director Susan Clovechok at 250-342-2844, or email her at susan@cvchamber.ca .

Seminar to help businesses avoid looking foolish on PST By Kristian Rasmussen Pioneer Staff While the day may be heralded for goofy tricks and laughs at others’ expenses, the return of the provincial sales tax (PST) scheduled for April 1st is no joke. The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the provincial government, has organized a seminar aimed at helping individuals and businesses re-adjust to the exit of the Harmonized Sales Tax and the re-introduction of the PST at the Lions Hall on Thursday, February 28th.

“It is just about getting people’s attention back to the PST, that it is coming back April 1st, and there is a definite tax change,” said David Longman, project director of PST re-implementation. “We want to give them some highlights about the tax change and make sure that they are aware that if they sell taxable goods or services they have to register again for the tax because their old registration will not apply.” The Columbia Valley seminar is one of close to 100 that the provincial government has organized to ease individuals and businesses into the re-introduction of the PST before Monday, April 1st. The

seminars are designed mainly to target small to medium businesses because after the PST left the province three years prior, more than 30,000 new businesses have sprung up, Mr. Longman added. “Many of these businesses don’t have a history in PST at all and people have also forgotten how the PST applied. We want to make sure that individuals know the basics and know where they can get information.” The seminar is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lions Hall. For more information on the PST, please visit www.gov.bc.ca/pst .

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Remembering a local visionary Dear Editor: Chinese New Year 2013 has come and gone, and with it, the opportunity to once again raise awareness and funds to support the women’s shelter in the Columbia Valley. Debbie Neault had a vision, to build a women’s shelter so that the women in the Columbia Valley would not have to leave their friends and family when fleeing domestic violence. Chinese New Year became her way to have a good time while raising both awareness and funds to that end. And raise funds she did to the amount of $73,000 before she became ill. Debbie started the Columbia Valley Family Violence Prevention Society (CVFVPS) to gain charitable status and to increase the awareness of how domestic violence affects the commu-

nity as a whole. Even before Debbie became ill, it was apparent that more than a building was necessary. The shelter would need money to maintain a staff and programs to help women in the shelter. It was at this time that we began to negotiate with the Family Resource Centre (FRC) as they were (and still are) providing safe homes and women’s programming. Before Debbie died,the CVFVPS and the FRC came to an agreement. In 2011 and 2012, the Family Resource Centre carried on the Chinese New Year event, but no one could replace Deb’s energy and ability to network in this community, and these events fell short of the previous years. This year, we were faced with finding a new venue and a new way to have a good time and raise both awareness and funds.

Have you seen the ads with the B.C. Lions football team player telling us that domestic violence is not just a women’s issue but a community issue? This led me to cheer, though I don’t watch much football. I felt this new understanding is a great breakthrough for all of us and that men should be included in the Chinese New Year event to again raise awareness and funds to help us put an end to domestic violence in the Columbia Valley. I had hoped that these changes would be seen as a necessary change to help us fulfill Debbie’s vision of a women’s shelter in the Columbia Valley. I cannot think of a more honourable or respectful way to remember my good friend Debbie Neault. Susan Claus Board Member, Invermere Family Resource Centre

Smart meters impact ‘like adding a kazoo to a brass band’ Dear Editor: I am not sure why people are so upset about smart meters. It seems as though every time there is a new piece of technology introduced, the Luddites come out of the woodwork telling us that our rights are being infringed upon or that we are going to suffer from some kind of medical ailment from its implementation. Yet hundreds of years later, we are still here. First of all, there is no law I know of that says you have to get your power from BC Hydro. I know of dozens of people in this area who choose to live

off the grid and either generate their own power or go without. If you don’t want a smart meter, there is your choice. Second, smart meters pose no verifiable health risks. Smart meters produce low levels (less than one watt) of non-ionizing radiation a few times a day. Even if it were a thousand times a day for one second at a time, it is still transmitting only 1 per cent of the time. Third, non-ionizing radiation has been with us before recorded history. The atmospheric process generates non-ionizing radiation through the thousands of lightning strikes every second — you can hear it on your radio

as static. The sun sends down roughly 1,000 watts of non-ionizing radiation per square meter to the Earth’s surface. Finally, there are the many manmade sources of non-ionizing radiation we have lived with for over a century now: radio towers emitting up to 50,000 watts (The CKIR 870 tower is in a field next to Peter’s Hill and uses 5,000 watts), microwaves in our homes in the five watt range, plus numerous amateur radios, infrared heaters, and even flashlights! A smart meter, wi-fi network, or cell phone is the equivalent of adding a kazoo to a brass band! That’s not to say that non-ionizing

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On alcohol and authors Editor’s note: this is the second of a two-part series that began on February 8th. By Andrew Watt, Pioneer Columnist

author of Crime and Punishment and other great tomes, drew from many influences but surprisingly, alcohol was hardly among them. Again, poor old Fyodor was not completely unfamiliar with the occasional sip of brandy but his talent did not suffer from overindulgence in any form. He did spend time in a Siberian penal colony but it was for “the political crime of reading out a radical letter”, certainly not for a charge of driving under the influence or public drunkenness. Despite having been constantly beaten by his mother as a child, Ivan Turgenev appears to have avoided alcohol completely. The only addictions I could uncover on this legend were to a certain lady of the opera and a lifelong, profound sympathy for his fellow man. Clearly, my attempt to correlate alcohol abuse and its woeful impact on writers has failed to hold up here at all, in 19th century Russia, as it did when I surveyed the American literary scene in round one of this campaign. Surely there must be at least one universally respected Russian great whose life’s work was compromised by the bottle. Enter Lolita author Vladimir Nabokov. He didn’t produce his work in the 19th century, mind you, but he surely qualifies as a Russian literary legend. I sharpened my pencil, poured myself another gin-ricky and — once again, no dice. His passion for writing was only disrupted by travelling around the world to collect rare butterflies.

Due to the fact that I possess very little formal education, I tend to rely heavily on clichés, stereotypes and generalities. Like most reasonably dumb people, I have a personalized vision of the world and as such, expect everyone else to get in line and behave accordingly. So when I set my sights on the theme of alcohol and the Russian writer, I automatically assumed that those brooding masters of pessimism would provide a staggering amount of material. Alas, after arming myself with a volume on 19th century Russian novelists, a No. 2 pencil and a tall gin-ricky, I quickly discovered that our literary comrades were in fact, mostly sober. Leo Tolstoy, for one, evidently did sip from the flask on the occasional cold morning, whilst waiting for the train. As a young man, he was a notorious womanizer and for years owed gambling debts heavier than Luciano Pavarotti after a five-hour lunch. But as time went on and his talent grew stronger, Tolstoy sobered up and settled down. He eventually joined the army (to escape said debts), got married (for forty-eight years) and fathered thirteen children. Thirteen. Maybe he didn’t have the time to drink. My favourite 19th century literary giant, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the Dostoyevsky sketch courtesy of www.johnryanrecabar.wordpress.com

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Alcoholics Anonymous. If alcohol is causing problems or conflict in your life, AA can help. All meetings are at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 250-342-2424. Columbia United AA, Invermere: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday (closed), and Wednesday at the BC Service Building, South End – 624 4th St., Invermere. Radium Friendship Group: Friday at the Catholic Church, East Side of Main St. With the exception of Tuesday, all meetings are open.

A giant cheers to Larry from Canterbury Flowers for the beautiful Valentine’s Day roses! Thanks from The Pioneer and Echo girls, and Kristian.

Cheers to Dr. Louw for the muffins!

Cheers to my boyfriend Glen. You are a wonderful, romantic, and amazing man. Happy Valentine’s day. Love Ann.

Cheers to Vernon, John and Margo for the delicious food they serve at Fairmont Hot Springs Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour. Absolutely delicious food. Keep up the good work. Radium’s loss is Fairmont’s gain.

A huge cheers to Fire Vixen Tattoo’s for holding “Puppy Love 2” and raising $3600 for the Global Animal Lovers! All of you have done such an amazing thing for the animals that the GALS bring in!

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call 250-3428255. Narcotics Anonymous meeting now available. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Call 250-342-1071 for more info.

Cheers to my wonderful dad for the flowers at work! AD. Four cheers to Bear, Cougar, Coyote and Wolf. Without your dedication, ungulates everywhere would be mangy and overpopulated. A heartfelt thanks to predation and natural selection! Cheers to the Family Resource Centre. Thank you for providing essential services to our most vulnerable community members. You can look forward to our continuing support, through events such as the Chinese New Year Gala. Cheers to the many friends and acquaintances for your warm regards. And yes, agreed, there really are 100 different ways a half page could have been articulated.

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Elizabeth Paauw passed away suddenly at the Brentwood Care Center on February 5, 2013 at the age of 89. Elizabeth was born in North Holland, but immigrated to Canada in 1952 and was a long-time resident of Radium Hot Springs, B.C., where she and husband, John, built and operated theArrow Motel. They retired in 1979 and moved to Calgary in 1995. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband John Paauw in 2002, son-in-law Bruno Marti, and by her parents and 4 siblings of Spierdijk, North Holland. She is survived by 5 children: Teresa (Denver) DeWitt of Beaverlodge, AB, George Paauw of Sugar Land, Texas, Veronica Paauw of Kimberley, B.C., Michael Paauw of Calgary, AB, and Juliana Paauw (Bruce Minty) of Gatineau, Quebec, and 6 grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews in Holland. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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Cheers to the woman in the Post Office last Saturday who loaned a dollar to a stranger. The offering was greatly appreciated as the money order was for a job! There are great people out there in our town. I will pay it forward. Cheers to the Lambert Insurance Ladies. You guys know what you’re doing! In and out in less than 10 minutes. Thank You! Cheers to Anita and Milt for introducing us to the valley and making it an awesome first year! Cheers to Kristian! We really love your dedication, hard work and oversight that goes into The Pioneer every week. Your efforts are not going unnoticed! Cheers to my golf clubs. Every morning I wake up they are a few inches closer to the door. Cheers and a million bouquets of flowers to not only our favorite, but also the best florists in town. Each week you impress us more with your talent and creativity. Not only are you always a pleasure to deal with but your flowers are always impeccable. We appreciate you so much! Thanks for the alwaysfabulous job! From The Koffee Kweens.

Cheers to whom it may concern. Thank you for the short lifts and for helping me across the street. The laughs, the smiles and the tease! Dorothy Wageningen. Cheers and thank you from the bottom of my heart to the top of yours! Canterbury Flowers, you are so fabulous to price your flowers on Valentine’s Day a little more reasonably for school kids coming in to buy for ‘special people’ in their lives, and extending your offering to me! You have a heart as solid as gold and as bright as the sun. A big bear-hug cheers to my neighbours Matt and Donna for keeping my van cleared of snow for me all winter. Your gracious thoughtfulness has been truly appreciated. You are both my heroes. Bless You. Jeers to the man in the blue truck who was in such a hurry on a Sunday. You nearly plowed into my husband, our dog and me, while we were trying to get out of the way. Cheers to Chrisanna and Julie for stopping to help me when I hit ice! Very much appreciated. Thank you both!

Cheers to the mild winter. I love walking around in short sleeves in February!

Jeers to the cable TV company that had our service out for 10 hours. Where is the rebate on our bill?

Jeers to dog owners who leave their dogs unchained outside and allow them to wander off.

Cheers to the idea of restoring Radium Hot Springs Lodge instead of demolishing it this year. The lodge has so many powerful memories in the hearts of those who have visited the springs for decades. It should be declared a heritage building. In fact, it makes sense to operate the lodge together with the pools as part of the same experience.

Jeers to the Invermere business owners who choose to employ outof-towners. What about the locals who have to sit jobless all winter? Eventually all the locals will have moved away to find jobs, and then what?

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Cheers to Lizzie for the fabulous cupcakes! Cheers to my husband for his TLC! A huge cheers to Margaret Porcina for your letter to The Pioneer (Feb. 15). You speak for many of us! Thank you! Cheers to our amazing parents who have spent a lot of time to ensure that the ice on Frank’s Rink is perfect for our students. We are cheering loudly for Tim, Chris, Dan, James and anyone else who has helped! Thank you so much. Your efforts to support school skating are really appreciated by all of us! Jeers to people who jeer our hockey referees. It is a thankless job. They put up with being yelled at, called names, and being sworn at. Shame on you people! Why be so critical? They do their job because they love the game. A giant cheers to the wonderful artists at Fire Vixen Tattoos for the incredibly generous donation of their time and talent to a great cause! Also to Station Pub for the delicious barbeque and to everyone who donated scrumptious baking! Cheers to the referees. Keep up the good work! Cheers to the Hoodoo Gas Station for staying strong and not be coerced into price gouging. Jeers to the new dog on 10th Ave, Time to invest in a leash or put up a fence! Cheers to that Rasmussen! Your great photos light up the pages of newspapers in the valley!

Jeers to Parks Canada for handing over our natural hot springs to the private sector. How can you forget that the hot springs are the only reason why our first national park was ever created? Shame on you! A massive cheers to spring. We can’t wait for fly fishing season and all the gardening that we have planned for the best time of the year. You have been long missed, but not forgotten. KR and Binnies.

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Windermere: Upper Hilltop Road. 1-bdrm walkout basement suite. $675/month, utilities included. 250-342-3790.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 D.D., N/P. 1-866-222-0325. Invermere: furnished room for rent in Westside Park. Available immediately. Call 250-688-7787. Are you retired? Looking to downsize but not ready for a senior’s facility? Here’s a great opportunity in a large spacious home. Call 250-341-7711 for information. Invermere: roommate needed to share large, 3-bdrm house on the lake. Fully furnished. 587-2276609. Roommate wanted to share large, beautiful home in Pineridge. Own private entrance and living space with garage parking. $800/month, all included. Call Tiffany at 250342-0732 or 250-342-8885.

SUITE FOR RENT CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS! Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard. Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long-term preferred, N/P. Utilities not included. $750/month. Available immediately. 250-2700729. Invermere: brand new 2-bdrm, 1-bath, fully-furnished basement suite with private entrance. 6 appliances, N/P, N/S. $1,100/ month, utilities included. $550 D.D. References required. Available immediately. 250-342-7323. Black Forest: 2-bdrm upper-suite for rent. Very bright and roomy, large yard, 2 bathrooms, nonsmoking. Available March 1. $950/ month includes utilities. 250-3421305.

Invermere: affordable 1-bdrm and 2-bdrm apartments. $600 - $800/ month. Includes all utilities. 250341-1182. Suites available in Radium Motel. Low, low, low rates. Daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Kitchenette units available. Call 250-347-9915. Brand new large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in downtown Invermere. Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, $750/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403874-0483. 3-storey beautiful home near Windermere beach. 1-bdrm, 1-bath. With fireplace and woodstove, garden, W/D, N/S, N/P. $500/month, utilities included. 250-341-1100. Rural Invermere: bright, clean, 2-bdrm lower-level suite. 950 sq. ft. W/D, N/S, large property, dog friendly. $800/month + 1/3 hydro. Includes wi-fi and propane heat. 250-409-4029 or bgulevich@ gmail.com . Invermere Suite for Rent. 2-bdrm, 1-bath. Available immediately. N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D. $750/month + utilities. Please call Juliana at Mountain Creek Properties. 250341-6003. Heron Point: beautiful, 3-bdrm, 2-bath apartment. Ground-floor, lake-side view, furnished. All appliances, fitness room, pool, hot tub. Very close to beach and downtown. N/P, N/S. $1,450/ month. References please. Call 250-342-3790.

HOUSE FOR RENT Invermere: 3-bdrm house close to hospital and downtown. Quiet location suitable for families. Available immediately until May 2013. $1,200/month. 250-3423790.

February 22, 2013

HOUSE FOR RENT

FOR RENT INVERMERE 2 bedroom,1.5 bathroom townhouse in Blackforest Village. $895 + utilities. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Westside Park family home. Close to schools, $1,300 + utilities. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, newer family home, fenced yard. $1,200 + utilities. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Lake Windermere Pointe Condo. $1,300 + utilities. 2 bedroom,1 bathroom, furnished Hillcrest apartments from $750 + utilities. 1 bedroom,1 bathroom, furnished apartment. $700 + utilities.

RADIUM

2 bedroom + den, 2 bathroom Sable Ridge Condo, furnished and equipped $1,000 + utilities.

PANORAMA

Furnished condos in Horsethief & Toby Creek Lodges. Available from April 15th.

www.gdpm.ca or call Ben Green at 250-688-0362 for more info.

Windermere: newer 2-bdrm, 2-bath with garage on 11 acres. $1,000/month. Mark, 403-5190252. Westridge: 5-bdrm, 3-bath, large deck, fenced yard, double garage. F/S, microwave. N/S, N/P. $1,500/ month + utilities. 604-935-7519. 3-bdrm, semi-detached home with carport in Invermere close to all schools. Available immediately. N/S, pets negotiable. $850/month + utilities. Call Joan at 250-3427517 to view. Invermere: 2-bdrm house for rent. New propane furnace and wood stove. W/D, fenced yard and great location. $1,000/month. 250-3415427.

HOUSE FOR RENT

CONDO FOR RENT

HOMES FOR SALE

Windermere: 1-bdrm house. Cozy and clean, $700/month + utilities. 250-342-3790.

Radium: 2-bdrm, 2-bath, 6 appliances, fireplace, balcony, underground parking and storage locker. $900/month, utilities included. N/S, N/P. Phone 780-5548150 or 780-929-5458 or email schedlerhome@hotmail.com.

Newly renovated 3,000 sq. ft. home for sale in downtown Invermere, just blocks from the beach. 4-bdrm, 2-bath. Open-concept living, older home, zoned R2. Asking $299,000. Why rent when you can own for $1,400/month? Call 250-342-5148.

CONDO FOR RENT

CONDO FOR SALE

FOR RENT INVERMERE

Lake Windermere Pointe starting at $800/month for unfurnished; $1,250 and up for furnished. Pool, underground parking, elevator and much more.

DUTCH CREEK

RENTED

3 bedroom Cottage with developed basement, large double car garage. $1000./per month plus utilities

RADIUM

Radium Resort – Furnished 2 bedroom condo at $1,100/month plus utilities. The Pinewood in Radium, 2 bedroom. $900./per month , utilities included.

Condo for Sale by Owner Only $169,000 no taxes 1 bedroom plus den, 1 full bathroom, large kitchen, fireplace, air conditioning, underground parkade, heated pool and 2 hot tubs, playground and patio. Excellent condition in the Peaks Willow, walking distance to main street Radium.

Contact Sherry at 250-342-5855 HOUSE FOR SALE

RENTED

FAIRMONT SOUTH

Luxury two bedroom furnished home at Spirits Reach. Call for information.

Eric Redeker 250-342-5914

Rockies West Realty Independently Owned and Operated

492 Highway 93/95, Invermere, BC

FirstChoiceRentals.ca

Akiskinook Resort: 1-bdrm condo, fully furnished, 6-appliances, equipped indoor pool and hot tub. $675/month includes cable. 403281-3991. Invermere: 2-bdrm, 2-bath furnished condo. Close to downtown. N/S, N/P, references. No partiers. $1,025/month, utilities included. 403-978-4559 or 403251-4556.

Canal Flats: 2-bdrm, 1.5-bath condo with in-suite laundry.

1757 Fort Point Close Wonderful 3-bdrm, 3-bath executive home. F/P, garage, A/C, lake access. $1,350/month + utilities. April 1st. 250-342-6577.

1,000 sq. ft. of beautiful, comfortable, living space in quiet neighbourhood. $700/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call 403-873-8158 or e-mail canalcondo@live.ca . Serious inquiries only.

Rustic, cozy 2-bdrm furnished cabin. No W/D, large private yard with storage shed. Pets OK. Suitable for one or two adults. 10 minute walk to downtown. $825/ month includes cable and utilities, available soon. 250-342-9636.

2-bdrm, 2-full bath, in Radium. Access to pool and hot tub. Underground parking. $950/month including utilities, N/S, small pets negotiable. Available immediately. 250-270-0377.

Kim Collens

Representative

toll free: 1.877.342.3427 cell: 250.342.1671

kim@rockieswest.com www.kimcollens.com

Recipe Of The Week SUPER CHOCOLATE CAKE

1 cup Sugar 3 tablespoons Butter, softened 1 Egg, beaten ½ cup Cocoa and boiling water to make 1 cup liquid

½ teaspoon Baking Soda ½ cup boiling Water 1 cup Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Cream together sugar and butter; add egg and cocoa liquid. Mix soda and boiling water. Add this, flour and baking powder and mix well. Pour into a greased 9” square pan (the batter will be thin). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. You can double this recipe and bake in a 9 x 13” pan or Bundt pan for 40 to 50 minutes. See all my recipes at recipes.kimcollens.com

Home Of The Week Great Value in Terravista!

Upgraded 2 bedroom town home comfortably sleeps six. Just a short stroll to the private beach and marina this home is ready to enjoy for Summer 2013! . ®

$298,000

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Just a reminder… The classified deadline is 12 noon Tuesday.

February 22, 2013

HOMES FOR SALE

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SERVICES

3 bedroom plus den, 3 bathrooms. New upgraded interior, all new appliances, double garage. Walk to schools, hospital, downtown and beach. $439,900. 250-347-2406. 3 bedroom plus den, 3 bathrooms. Comes with basement, finished throughout. Double garage, access to amenities centre. $469,900. 250-347-2406.

FIREWOOD Fir firewood, split and delivered $200/cord. 250-342-5413.

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2003 YELLOW MAZDA 5 4 door car, 148,000 kms, excellent condition. Asking $4,000 OBO.

2002 GREEN PONTIAC MONTANA 200,000 kms, good running condition needs some work. Asking $2,000 OBO.

Contact Ang at 250-341-5216

2005 Ford Escape V6 XLT. Good condition, remote starter and winter tires. $8,500. 250-2700683.

FITNESS CLASSICAL ASHTANGA YOGA CLASSES Taught in the tradition of Grand Master Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. Private and group classes available. 250-341-1434.

SERVICES Home Building and Renos Chuck Newhouse Builders 250-342-3637 chucknew@telus.net . Dryer Vent and Furnace Cleaning & inspections. Call AQUAIR today! 250-342-5089. Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089. Valley Framing & Contracting. Everything from roofs and decks to major renovations. Contact Will at 250-342-7517.

photography studio & custom art framing

kimberleyrae.ca ...look for the red door behind the Invermere Dry Cleaners!

250-342-5102 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Environmentally friendly products. Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca . Shannon’s Blinds & Designs “Amazing service! I shopped around and it was the best price. Shannon selected the perfect product and I love my new blinds. Thank you Shannon!“ - Leslie Shannon’s Blinds & Designs 250-342-5749 Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time

HELP WANTED Ichi Resources Ltd. is seeking experienced logging equipment operators and logging truck drivers for work in Radium Hot Springs / Canal Flats area. Please send resume by email to ichiresources@ gmail.com or fax to 778-479-2088. Black Forest Restaurant is hiring. Cook, $12 - $14 per hour. 40 hours per week. Email resumes to careers@blackforestrestaurant.com or drop off resumes between noon and 5 p.m.

HELP WANTED ALL DOLLED UP is looking for a motivated, reliable, and detailed-oriented person to join our team. Must be certified in manicures/pedicures and/or gel nails. Certified in Body Sugaring a bonus. Thursdays to Saturdays immediately and full time in the summer. Contact Carmen at iwantajob@getalldolledup.ca. Have Fun and Earn Extra Income. What’s better than extra money? FREE JEWELLERY! As a Silpada Representative selling Sterling Silver Jewellery, you can earn 30% commission on your sales, expensepaid trips and free jewellery. Why not get paid to party for a living? Call 341-5956 and start your jewellery business now. An established Invermere forestry consulting company is expanding and looking for qualified staff to start immediately. Senior and introductory field positions are available. Those with experience and education in forestry are preferred but not required. Both seasonal and permanent positions with competitive salary and benefits are available. The work is outdoors and requires a high level of physical fitness. Send resumes or inquiries to greg.dubois@telus.net . WAA Construction looking for labourer to run excavator, skid steer, bob cat and dump truck. Must have Class 3, preferably Class 1. Email resume to kimole@shaw. ca .

Please email classified ads to info@cv-pioneer.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

QI GONG QiGong is an exercise regime using gentle movement with breath and focus to move energy through our bodies. This practice promotes fitness, good health, healing and well being. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No experience is necessary. Beginner classes begin February 4th and are ongoing. For Information contact Betty Newton Cell or text 250-342-5736 or newtonhome@shaw.ca

Look up to a higher standard with our classiﬁed ads.

Pioneer Classifieds

Bighorn Meadows Resort is currently seeking energetic, service orientated

FRONT DESK AGENT to join our dynamic team of professionals. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package, a great work environment and an opportunity to develop with our young and growing company. We are committed to extraordinary service and building our reputation as the premiere luxury resort in the Columbia Valley. Located in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, our resort is centered at the heart of the Springs of Radium Golf Course. Interested applicants for the following positions please forward your confidential resume to: guestservicesmanager@bighornmeadows.com or call 250-347-2991

JOIN THE TEAM AT RADIUM RESORT! Radium Resort offers accommodation with over 100 guest rooms including condominiums and villas and is the proud home of The Springs and The Resort Golf Courses. Employees of Radium Resort are team oriented and have a genuine desire to provide outstanding guest service in a progressive work environment. Work and play at one of Canada’s premier resorts, while enjoying a Rocky Mountain lifestyle. We are currently accepting applications for the following upcoming full and part-time positions:

N E W S PA P E R

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• Accounting Clerk • Room & Laundry Attendants • Front Desk Supervisor & Agents • Night Audit • Reservations Agent • Head Chef • Cook • Server • Outside Guest Services Attendant • Pro Shop Attendant Please submit resumes to info@radiumresort.com 250.347.9311

RadiumResort.com

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

Front Desk Manager Responsible for managing the Front Desk department, establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with Resort guests, and ensuring the highest standard of service and the best possible guest experience is maintained. Responsibilities include: • Overseeing all Front Desk operations including reservations, switchboard and seasonal guest services. • Training and supervising the Front Desk team. • Forecasting room nights, yield management and recommending room rates. • Developing, implementing and monitoring an annual budget and business plan. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: • Experience in Front Desk management. • Extensive knowledge of Front Desk and guest service policies, procedures and standards. • Communication and computer expertise, ideally in Maestro. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive benefit package with access to all resort amenities. Interested? Please forward your resume with references to the attention of David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616, or call 250.345.6004.

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Fairmont Creek Property Rentals

HOUSEKEEPERS Full-time/Part-time

Need enthusiastic, experienced cleaners. Attention to detail, the ability to work in a high paced environment. Send your resume to #2, 4992 Fairmont Frontage Rd. Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C. V0B 1L1

1-877-646-5890 info@fairmontcreek.ca www.fairmontcreek.ca

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Windermere Zone is now accepting applications for the following Special Education Assistant position: David Thompson Secondary School – Temporary, part-time (28.65 hrs/wk), effective March 4, 2013 to March 15, 2013 or the return of the incumbent. This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440. General SEA duties, assistance for students with behavioral concerns; sharing duties with other SEA’s to support special needs students. Applicants must have training in Autism and Related Disorders Practical Skills course (Provincial Outreach Program and Related Disorders) or the equivalent, and experience in dealing with students with ADHD. The successful applicant will work with a low incident student with specialized needs, including toileting. If you are interested in these positions, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 to: Ms. Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

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February 22, 2013

Local cougar sightings prompt warning By Greg Amos Pioneer Staff

the time a conservation officer responded. The deer carcass was removed to prevent further feeding in the area. The local conservaThe Columbia Valley is tion officer service is urging cougar country, said conservavigilance for valley residents, tion officer Greg Kruger, who’s after two cougars were found reminding the public to stay taking their prey within urban neighbourhoods and sticking CARNIVOROUS KITTEN — This cougar fled alert. The current abundance from a backyard in Timber Ridge on February 13th, of ungulates in the valley around to enjoy their meal. means more cougars may be Responding to a Wednes- after it was spotted eating a deer carcass. Photo by Greg Kruger expected to come into urban day, February 13th report of areas in pursuit of easy food, a cougar bedded down in the backyard of a residence in Timber Heights, a local he added. The public is being asked to bring domestic animals conservation officer on the scene shortly after 9 a.m. found the cougar still in the backyard, and was able to in at night as roaming pets are easy prey for cougars, get a picture of the predator as it fled. Shortly after, a to keep children close at hand, and to report all cougar search of the area revealed a cougar had killed a deer, sightings through the provincial Report All Poachers fed heavily upon it and partially buried the carcass, and Polluters (RAPP) number, 1-877-952-7277. “We’re hoping the cats go away,” Kruger added. which has since been removed. Timber Heights is a part of the Timber Ridge development located along The two recent sightings follow a Thursday, January 17th observation, when conservation ofthe Copper Point Golf Course east of Invermere. Just two days later, on Friday, February 15th at ficers received a report of a cougar killing a bighorn 7:52 p.m., the Invermere Conservation Officer Ser- sheep in the driveway of a motel along Highway vice received another report of a cougar feeding on a 93 leading into Kootenay National Park. In the deer carcass, this time in the 100 block of 12th Av- interest of public safety, the carcass was promptly enue in Invermere. The cougar had already left by removed from the area.

Six cell towers slated for national park By Pioneer Staff Parks Canada is considering Telus’ proposal to install six cell phone service towers throughout Kootenay National Park, providing coverage over about 80 kilometres. “Construction will be a year and a half from now at the earliest,” explained Parks Canada’s Trevor Kin-

ley at the Radium Hot Springs council meeting on Wednesday, February 13th. “Telus has got a preliminary proposal in and Parks Canada will review that proposal and go through the environmental assessment process.” The service towers could cost between $800,000 to $2 million per tower. The full version of this story can be found online at www.columbiavalleypioneer.com .

JOB FAIR

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:00am to 11:00am at The Lodge 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Ski Area Chalet

It’s never too early to think about your summer job. Are you reliable and service-oriented? Even if you are a high school student, we want to speak to you. We will be taking applications and conducting interviews for our Spring and Summer 2013 season on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Positions available include:

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Greenskeepers Night Waterers Golf Shop Attendants Golf Guest Services Equipment Technician Beverage Cart Attendants Grounds Maintenance

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Room Attendants RV Park Attendants Laundry Attendants Base Camp Attendants Guest Services Agents Kids Adventure Camp Coordinator

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Servers Hostesses Cooks Food & Beverage Supervisors Dishwashers Baristas Lifeguards

Resumes may be sent in advance to David Sheedy: hr@fhsr.com, fax 250.345.6616. Or, simply bring it along with you.

February 22, 2013

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Valley Churches

FAITH

Preparing for a new beginning By Laura Hermakin Reverend, Christ Church Trinity It’s the beginning of Lent, which traditionally is a time of preparation for baptism. At Easter, we rejoice in new life that is beginning or revitalizing. Baptism is extremely important because it’s when our service to God begins, and things can take place beyond our sight. In baptism, you’re adopted by God as God’s child and you become an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven. You’re named and titled; you become Christian, a child of God. You’re also made a priest of God, as you’re charged with spreading the good news of God’s love to everyone, living your life in accordance with the example of Jesus, and becoming a beacon of light in the darkness of the world. And you join Christ in his death: not a physical one, but a spiritual death. After your spiritual death, you’re resurrected as a new person. We are called to serve the needs of our communities — to help the poor, heal the sick, and comfort the griev-

ing. Baptism is not the be-all, end-all of Christianity; it’s only the first step. It’s our responsibility to learn from Jesus — it’s our responsibility to create a strong relationship with Christ. If you are baptized as an adult, the full responsibilities to learn and grow are yours, but if baptized as an infant or child, the responsibilities lie with all who stood witness as everybody who witnesses also shares in that responsibility and accountability. Attending weekly worship is important for Christians because it allows us to refresh our souls, bask in God’s love, and hear God’s word. Praying regularly is important, as this is the cornerstone of our relationship with Christ. It is communication, and communication is the foundation on which all relationships are built. As Christians grow, so does our ability to converse with God. Jesus knows from firsthand experience how difficult life can be and we don’t need to explain to him how it feels when we are challenged, allowing us more time talking about our specific challenges and how to overcome them. As we embark upon another Lenten journey, let’s take on the example of Christ, face temptations, and focus our eyes on the promise of what is to come. To prepare our hearts, minds, and bodies for the promise of the resurrection, let’s use the gifts that he has given us to support one another, our churches, and our communities!

Painting under public pressure Professional artist David Zimmerman demonstrates painting techniques for art enthusiasts on Saturday, February 16th during a special presentation at the Effusion Art Gallery in Invermere.

LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, February 24th, 10:30 a.m. “The Easter Experience: what if what happened then changes everything now? Dismissed by the soldiers”. Lord’s Supper will be served “K.I.D.S.” Church provided for children age 3 to Grade 1 and Grade 2 to Grade 5 during the morning service. Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:30 a.m. God’s Breakfast Club for Children and Youth 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere February 24th 7 p.m.: Lenten Quiet Prayer Service at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Reverend Laura Hermakin 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 www.wvsm.ca VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided. Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Saturday: 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs’ Church in Invermere. Sunday: 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium. Father Gabriel • 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 Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service • Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • Relief Society, 11:15 a.m. President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

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28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer . . . ‘Smile remembered’ from page 5 After living at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre until 1989, which was then a facility for the developmentally delayed, John and Allen would get the stability they craved at Mount Nelson Place later that year. “John finally had his own bedroom,” Ms. Jefferson added. “His walls were adorned with wolf pictures and keepsakes that he collected over the years. He spent hours in his room doodling and cutting out papers and Allan and him would sit side-by-side watching sports or the news together.” With a new home and support from dedicated staff came new adventures and opportunities. John developed a love for sports and was talented at bowling, Ms. Jefferson said. “He would often walk to the baseball diamonds or watch the local hockey games,” she said. “John bowled right up to his 90s; he had an incredibly strong throw

February 22, 2013 and always had a consistent score.” Although he loved recreation, John was also instilled with a strong work ethic and sense of community pride. The local man worked at the Achievement Centre in Athalmer, where he assisted at the greenhouse and used his creative skills to participate in woodworking projects. During the mid 1980s, John took on more responsibility by accepting a position as a courier, delivering documents for the Invermere & District Hospital. “He took great pride in this position,” Ms. Jefferson stated. “The ladies in the hospital office always made a fuss over John, buying him chocolates for each birthday. Just recently, they shared with me that John reminded them weeks ahead that his birthday was fast approaching.” Always a ladies’ man, the Invermere local was known for his chivalrous attitude. “He was such a gentleman; every time we went out he was out there holding the door for all the gals,”

she said. John was also keen to cultivate spiritually. He was proud of his Christian faith and would rarely miss Sunday service at Valley Christian Assembly. “He loved the music and the church people,” said Ms. Jefferson. “He was a member of their family and they always treated him very kindly and he embraced them.” A memorial service was held for John at Valley Christian Assembly on Saturday, February 4th. He is survived by his brother Allan, who continues to keep his legacy of warmth and positivity alive. “It was the most intimate little service with about 40 people and nobody wanted to get up and talk, but all of a sudden this little group of people started talking,” she added. “There were 15 people at the end of the service who mentioned some little thing they remembered about Johnny. His smile was brought up in every conversation to remember the kind of wonderful person that he was.”

. . . ‘On alcohol and authors’ from page 19 A little off-topic now, at least geographically, I bring up the late, great Christopher Hitchens, who passed away on December 15th, 2011. The Hitch had a soft spot for Johnny Walker Black Label scotch whiskey, strong cigarettes and fierce arguments. His peers often wondered how he

could debate long into the night and write so prolifically after several tumblers of the gold. I hold no answer to that query, but I do know he loved the way that the light shone when burning the candle from both ends. On alcohol and authors, Mr. Hitchens is one great man who should not be forgotten.

TOWN HALL MEETING FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

Andrew Watt is the owner of Bishop`s Book Cafe in Fairmont Hot Springs. His experience includes, but is not limited to: amateur ship’s cook , pub manager, grape picker, retail investor, tutor, volunteer, and book store owner. He is a professional at nothing but does try. Really.

THE HOT SPRINGS ARE A CORNERSTONE OF OUR COMMUNITY, A PART OF OUR HERITAGE AND A WAY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE FROM JASPER, HINTON, GRAND CACHE, EDSON, EDMONTON AND OTHER SURROUNDING AREAS. PRIVATIZATION WILL MEAN INCREASED RATES OR DECREASED STANDARDS OF SERVICE BECAUSE PRIVATE COMPANIES MUST TURN A PROFIT. HOW WILL THIS AFFECT OUR LOCAL ECONOMY?

JOIN US TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE SALE OF OUR HOT SPRINGS

FEBRUARY 28, 7:00 P.M. / RADIUM SENIORS HALL, 4863 STANLEY STREET VISIT WWW.DONTSELLOURHOTSPRINGS.CA FOR MORE INFORMATION. Pioneer & Echo Ad.indd 1

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