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January 25, 2008

Valley

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TESTING THE ICE—Rick Hoar and his fellow Lions Club members will be keeping an eye on the stretch of ice from Fort Point to Athalmer, from now until the ice goes out.

Guess when the ice goes out, and you can win $1,000

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Curlers, ice skaters, hockey players and even ice fishers are all having fun out on Lake Windermere right now.

But in a couple of months it will be drawing to the end of another winter, as the ice will begin to thaw and break, eventually disappearing altogether.

And when the big thaw is actually going to take place is a huge guessing game. Lake Windermere District Lions Club is taking this one stage further by holding an Ice Out Draw 2008.

Lion Rick Hoar explained the raffle was originally held back in the mid-1980s, and then the Invermere Judo Club did it for 10 years, but it hasn’t been done since the mid-1990s.

So the Lions decided to start it up again, and all proceeds will go to Lake Windermere District Lions

Club school scholarship fund, the Citizenship Award and the Dry Grad ceremony for David Thompson Secondary School students.

Lions members will be out selling tickets at various locations around town in the next few weeks, and tickets will also be sold by David Thompson Secondary School grads.

Raffle tickets are $2 each, and the person who is closest to the date and time the ice starts to melt will win $1,000.

Rick Hoar explained the area to be judged stretches from Fort Point in Invermere down to Athalmer Bridge.

“We’ll be checking the lake most days from now until March 15th, then after March 15th we’ll have someone down here every day and night to monitor the lake on a regular basis.

“We’re just going to have some fun with it, and it’s going to be a great way of raising some money as well,” he said.

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January 25, 2008

VALLEY NEWS

Valley bids farewell to friend

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Tributes have been pouring in for a popular and well-loved man who was tragically killed in a house fire two weeks ago.

Derrel Vaughan Cobetto died in an accidental blaze at his home on Pinto Road, Juniper Heights, in the early hours of Saturday January 12th. He was 58 years old.

He will be lovingly missed by his daughter, Juniper Lindquist, sister Linda Cobetto, sister Tina Winzinger and brother, Denis Cobetto.

Derrel was predeceased by his parents, Olga and Walter Cobetto.

Derrel was born in Nordegg, Alberta on October 31st, 1949 and was raised in the Red Deer area.

At the age of 18, he headed west to the slopes of Whistler, where he developed a passion for skiing.

Derrel worked at various jobs in Whistler for five years, prior to moving to Rock Creek, where he also did carpentry and other jobs.

He moved to the Columbia Valley in 1977, where he purchased property in Juniper Heights.

Derrel started a small construction company called Juniper Builders. It wasn’t long before everybody in the valley wanted Derrel’s services as a carpenter, because his work ethic was second to none.

It was well known how fussy he was with his work, and with this he gained master-carpenter status by his peers.

Derrel was much-loved throughout the community and was proud to be a founding member of the Columbia Valley Car Club. Among his many nicknames, one that stuck was the “Wopper” from his gear-head friends.

He was also an avid hunter and horseman and had many successful trips with his good friend Bob Belcher.

Bob described Derrel as a great friend.

“He really enjoyed the back country and the

understand his strength and truth. I will forever carry my father in my heart with love, pride and adoration,” Juniper said.

He had many friends throughout the valley, who have fond memories of a truly great guy who will be sorely missed.

Erron Denby met Derrel in 1978, and they remained friends ever since.

“He was the kind of guy you’d want working for you, because his work ethic was unparalleled, and he was so fussy about everything. He carried on this dedication with his car restoration, and his craftsmanship was the envy of all who met him. And the one thing I always liked about Derrel was that he was brutally honest,” Erron said.

Linda Barkley, a friend of Derrel’s from the Columbia Valley Car Club, remembers him as a happy-go-lucky guy who was always fun to be around.

“Derrel was a real man’s man. He sometimes came across a bit gruff, but he had a heart of gold. Derrel was one of the good guys.

“People here in the valley are going to notice the gap now he’s gone, and a lot of people in Juniper Heights are really going to miss him,” Linda said.

Another friend, Randy Blake, used to work for Derrel in his construction company, Juniper Builders.

“I worked with Derrel for two years, but I’ve known him for 29 years.

“We did a lot of car stuff together, and Derrel was very passionate about his cars.

Derrel Cobetto, pictured here in 2007, is mourned by many.

It definitely won’t be the same in the valley without him,” Randy said. mountains, and he used to go out on fire patrol. He A Celebration of Derrel’s life will be held on Satwas a real keeper of the valley,” Bob said.

Derrel was a good friend to all and was especially urday at 2 p.m. at Windermere Community Hall and proud of his daughter Juniper, 31, who paid her own will continue at the Whitehouse Pub. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the special tribute to her father.

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On January 15th near 1 a.m., two individuals broke the lock on a gas pump at Max Helmer Construction located at 1000 Panorama Drive in Athalmer. Security video caught the theft in progress and police are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the RCMP at (250) 342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Driver nabbed at check stop

On January 15th at about 8:40 p.m., RCMP were conducting a road check on 13th Street at 10th Avenue in Invermere. A Jeep Cherokee was heading west on 13th Street and was stopped at the road check. The driver showed several signs that he had been drinking, and he was required to provide breath samples. He was taken to the detachment office where breath samples were taken and analysed at 110 mg percent.

The male, a 56-year-old Invermere resident, is scheduled to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on April 8th, 2008.

No headlights was tip-off

On January 18th, around 8:30 p.m., while patrolling through Radium, RCMP noticed a brown Ford pickup turn south on to Highway 93/95.

The truck did not have any headlights turned on. The truck was stopped and the driver was directed to provide breath samples. The result was a “Fail” reading.

The driver was escorted to the detachment office where two further samples

of his breath were taken. The samples were analysed at 100 mg percent. The driver, a 32-year-old Radium resident, was issued an Appearance Notice with a first appearance date of March 18th.

Collision results in charges

On January 20th at about 12:30 a.m., RCMP were called to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 just north of Windermere Road in Windermere. The caller told “911” that the one male driver had ran away.

Police attended and located the male, a 32-year-old Invermere man, in a neigbouring yard. He showed signs of alcohol consumption, and was detained for “Impaired Driving.” He was taken to the detachment office to provide breath samples. These were taken and analysed at 150 mg percent. Witnesses report that the “suspect driver” was on the wrong side of the road and collided with the other vehicle. Despite the road condition being slippery and icy, it is believed a sober driver could have avoided crashing. RCMP are still investigating. *** The B.C. Coroner’s Office has confirmed, through dental records analysis, that the body found at the house fire on Pinto Road, Juniper Heights on Saturday, January 12th, was that of Mr. Derrel V. Cobetto. Mr. Cobetto was a wellknown resident of the area who owned the house and property. Mr. Cobetto’s family have been notified. The Coroner’s Office and the Fire Commissioner are continuing their investigations.

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January 25, 2008

New pub proposed in Edgewater

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff A new pub could be coming to Edgewater—if it gets the thumbs-up at a public hearing on Wednesday.

Residents in the community are asked to voice their opinions at the hearing, which will be held at Edgewater Community Centre in Selkirk Avenue on January 30th at 4 p.m.

The application for a liquor licence was made by Bob Stewart and Max Helmer and, if approved, the proposed Bugaboo Pub will have capacity for 110 people, with 80 indoors and 30 on a patio.

The tavern would be located on the corner of Selkirk Avenue and Vermillion Street, and would be open from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. from Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. until midnight on Sunday.

There is a church, a school and a park/playground within a one-kilometre radius; and a grocery store and gas station are across the street.

Edgewater currently doesn’t have a pub, and the

nearest one is the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium, which is obviously a 10-minute drive away for Edgewater residents.

The application states the new pub would be close enough to the community so more people would arrive on foot than by car. And it says there would be a large parking lot available, as well as on-street parking nearby.

Edgewater resident Dawn Bernard said she would welcome a pub in the community.

“It takes five minutes to walk anywhere in Edgewater, so if I can walk to the pub and walk home again that would be awesome. And if I don’t feel like cooking, it would be great to know I could just walk to the pub, rather than driving all the way to Radium. And going for a drink on a Sunday afternoon would be so much more convenient.

“It would also significantly reduce the amount of drinking and driving that goes on between Edgewater and Radium,” Dawn said.

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Andrew McLeod, manager of planning and development services at the Regional District of East Kootenay, said the application for a liquor primary licence was made to convert a new property into a pub with food service.

“The main concerns relate to parking, and the results of the hearing will be forwarded to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, who will take it from there,” Mr. McLeod said.

Bob Stewart explained the pub would also have a café on the side for seniors and youth.

“Max and I both live in Invermere, but I know a lot of people in Edgewater would like a pub. They have no place to go in Edgewater, and they don’t want to drive into Radium or Invermere to go for a drink. And a pub in Edgewater would keep people off the road,” Bob said. Max Helmer was unavailable for comment, as he is currently out of the country.

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PERSPECTIVE

An exile from Flavour Country

Taking life easy

Charlie Cartwright, owner of the Windsor Hotel in Athalmer, relaxes on his front porch in his homemade chair in 1911.

This photo is numbered A43 in the Windermere District Historical Society’s collection. From now on, we will publish the number of each photo, so that if you want to order copies or have more information for the historical society, you can refer to the photograph by number.

By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor As a former smoker hailing from the beautiful ruins of the tobacco capitals of the Piedmont, I am an exile from Flavour Country and know a thing or two about quitting.

Indeed, a trip to Flavour Country, the fictional realm of the Marlboro Man as described in early advertising, is a modern code for a smoke break.

However, the nicotine-stained foothills of Carolina country are no place for a quitter. Tobacco is to Carolina what oil is to Alberta—a dirty export of which the world can’t seem to get enough.

Cigarettes were cheap. Bright leaf and blue mold were household words and you could still smoke in restaurants and bars. But, even in Carolina, a state whose major cities gave names to some of today’s most popular brands—Winston, Salem, Durham—tobacco’s deadly reality began to take hold.

In this week’s installment of the New Year, New You, our weekly series of self-improvement subjects, we take a look at quitting smoking, just in time for the Canadian Cancer Society’s National Non-Smoking Week. For me, it was a healthy fear of death and the incessant nagging of loved ones that inspired me to give up the smoke. As I approached my middle years, the invincibility of youth gave way to the early signs of a long, slow decline.

Coming to terms with my own mortality, I resolved to make the best of the years I had left. Quitting cigarettes, getting in shape and leaving behind the excesses of youth were all part of the program.

However, if you don’t have someone nagging you to quit—or the disappointment in their eyes every time you light up isn’t enough to inspire you to quit— you might have bigger problems.

January 25, 2008

Historical Lens

Photo (A43) courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society, wvmuseum@ cyberlink.bc.ca

Thanks for the skating!

Dear Editor: Every year we look forward to skating on Lake Windermere and we have enjoyed several good skates already this season; but Monday, December 31, 2007 was exceptional in that there were so many folks on the lake.

People were playing hockey, skating, walking, ice-fishing, clearing rinks, everyone was enjoying

the day and having fun.

A big thank you to the guys who cleared a great wide track around the lake and to the District of Invermere works department for supplying logs and benches and tables on the ice at Kinsmen Beach.

Marilyn and Tony Kraayvanger Invermere

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January 25, 2008

LETTERS Snowmobile users must be prepared for the worst

Dear Editor: I read your recent article on a local snowmobiler’s lucky escape from a selftriggered avalanche while high-marking in Paradise Bowl with much interest, and appreciate that the article included information on avalanche forecasting in B. C. and Alberta.

The admirable job that the Canadian Avalanche Centre does in getting out public notices on dangerous conditions in the backcountry is increasingly important as more and more enthusiasts, both sledders and skiers, are heading out in the mountains for their fun in the powder.

What I found was missing from your article was any mention of how prepared these lucky fellows were as they wilfully wandered into the dangerous conditions that exist up there.

Am I to feel sympathetic for them, thinking, “ Well, they’re up there doing what they love to do, and are fully knowledgeable and prepared to deal with the consequences?” Or, “Are these guys foolhardy for being out there risking their own lives, as well as others, by not carrying what should be morally and ethically, if not legally mandatory self-rescue equipment?”

One would hope that the ‘extreme and experienced’ snowmobilers were packing the minimum of avalanche survival gear: a beacon, shovel, and probe, that is generally acknowledged to be essential for helping oneself and any others in close proximity in what amounts to a race against time when there is a complete burial.

Does being ‘experienced’ in the backcountry and ‘no stranger to avalanches’ mean you’ve rolled the dice and survived once or twice already or, that one is knowledgeable and suitably prepared for what nature might throw at you? Clearly the Canadian Avalanche Centre’s warnings of moderate to extreme danger for triggering avalanches

won’t stop everyone from getting out there to enjoy nature in the wintertime, but I think the media reports could mention that the other side of preparedness, other than avoiding dangerous terrain, is to have this minimum of self-rescue gear for each person headed out there to play in the snow.

Sure, a tragedy might still occur despite having all the necessary gear, but it seems like some of these deaths/accidents occur when the hapless skier or sledder has left home without some basic equipment that could save their own life, or that of their buddy, or someone else nearby who gets buried because of the avalanche they triggered. I’m no expert on avalanches, nor backcountry rescue, but I have had the opportunity to enjoy some memorable skiing out there, and so have a healthy respect for what could happen when pristine powder turns into a potentially deadly snow-slide.

I’ve also been a participant in some of the mock scenarios and beacon searches that our local group of volunteer Search and Rescue folks put on every season, and from what I’ve seen digging and probing through avalanche debris, everyone out there would want to have the gear ready and immediately at hand rather than depend on having to call someone in to help who might not arrive in time.

One can only hope that the message from all the latest media attention (both TV and radio as well as national and local papers) that this avalanche season has generated, will give any skiers or snowmobilers who head out to the backcountry a message to take the gear necessary for survival/recovery.

Sadly, and often with tragic consequences, this message appears not to be communicated well to the potential victims.

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January 25, 2008

A Day in Court

Still no New Year’s baby It looks like we’re heading for a new record - the longest delay ever in a New Year’s baby being born at the Invermere District Hospital. The previous record was set in both 1988 and 1989, when the first baby of the year

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Nursing staff say the hospital only deals with 30 to 40 births a year. So sometimes they could go a couple of months without a birth, then they might get three in a row!

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The following people were found guilty in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on Thursday, January 17th.

Presiding was Judge Carlgren.

• Christopher Boulton was given a suspended sentence; a probation order until December 31st, 2008; and a $50 victim surcharge for a charge of assault causing bodily harm in Invermere.

• Michael Hebb was fined $250 with a $37.50 victim surcharge for breaching his probation order, and he was fined $100 plus a $15 victim surcharge for failing to appear in court. *** The following people were found guilty in Adult Criminal Court in Invermere on Monday, January 21st.

Presiding was Judge Carlgren.

• Rene Bourassa was given a oneyear suspended sentence, a one-year probation order and a $50 victim surcharge after pleading guilty to an assault charge.

The court heard that on September 15th, 2007, Mr. Bourassa assaulted his girlfriend after he had been drinking.

Mr. Bourassa had one prior conviction

in 2003 for causing bodily harm by causing criminal negligence.

He told Judge Carlgren he has been voluntarily going to counselling since the incident.

• Cory Stuart was given a 12-month common law peace bond for a charge of assault in Windermere. He agreed to take his medication as described.

• Annette Warbrick was fined $100 and ordered to surrender her driving licence after pleading guilty to dangerously operating a motor vehicle.

The court heard that on November 28th, 2007, Annette Warbrick drove a red pick-up truck into Peacock Designs in Arrow Road, Athalmer.

She rammed the building over a dispute about a water pump which she claimed had not been paid for on the Shuswap Reserve. The building had to be boarded up due to the damage.

Annette Warbrick had a prior conviction in 1990 for driving while impaired.

Judge Carlgren told Warbrick she would have to surrender her licence for at least one year for dangerous driving.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY

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

FIRESPINNERS

MOVIE REVIEW

The annual Fire and Ice Festival, an all-day family event on Saturday, January 26th at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort including snow sculpture, skating, skiing and dining, will conclude with a live fire-spinning show. For info: 1-800-663-4979.

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January 25, 2008

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

Calling all Blushing Brides to the 2008 Expo Allison Ramchuk and Cristina Borgogelli of Tangerine Event Co. are excited to announce the second annual Blushing Bride Wedding Expo. The duo is extending an invitation to brides, grooms their families and wedding parties to attend the 2008 Expo.

Brides and grooms who are planning to get married in the Columbia Valley can benefit from attending by meeting with reputable wedding suppliers and sampling their products and services first-hand.

The organizers say it’s a great way to get inspiration and fresh ideas to jump-start the wedding planning process.

Cristina says, “It’s an easy way for couples to meet qualified professionals and ask questions in person.

By bringing together numerous vendors, couples will experience a wide selection of choice, all under one roof.”

The Expo will also feature a fashion show, door prizes and food sampling. Each guest will receive a gift bag that will include goodies and coupons from vendors along with a copy of the 2008 edition of the Blushing Bride Wedding & Event Directory—a comprehensive listing of wedding service providers from Golden to Cranbrook.

“The show will be a fun and interactive event and takes place two days after Valentine’s Day, perfect for newly-engaged couples,” says Cristina.

The first Expo in 2007 started as a way to show-

case local talented wedding professionals, and continues to be an outlet for both local and Alberta-based brides getting married in the area.

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The Blushing Bride Expo will take place on Saturday February 16th, from noon to 4 p.m. at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort in Invermere. The Expo is open to everyone and tickets can be purchased at the door. For vendor info or to reserve your tickets please contact Allison at (250) 270-0338 or email: info@theblushingbride.ca.

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I haven’t seen a film with Christian Slater in it for a long time. And that was the main reason why I chose this one.

The plot sounded interesting, too.

It all starts when Duke, an Iraq war vet (Brian Geraghty) walks in on a drug deal which has turned nasty, and comes across a bag packed with dirty money.

He looks around the room at the dying bodies scattered everywhere and decides to take it. But Pollen (Christian Slater), who is wounded on the floor, sees him leaving and tells him the money is his.

Duke decides to chance it and take the bag. After a quickie wedding with his girlfriend Amber (Jenna Dewan), they hit the road to start a new life.

But Pollen, a corrupt drug enforcement agent, wants his money back and begins his mission to catch up with Duke and Amber and reclaim his cash.

This is when it really starts getting interesting. Two legit cops realise that Pollen isn’t exactly straight down the line and decide to follow him as well.

But they seem to be more like cops out of a spoof 1970s police show. When they’re staking out Pollen, one of them is often seen playing suduko and asking the other one for clues. Seems a bit unlikely to me, but when I stopped taking

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the film seriously, it became funny.

Fantastic one-liners like, “Something stinks in here, and it’s not my ass” had me laughing out loud. And this is supposed to be a serious action thriller.

I actually mistook Christian Slater for an overweight David Hasselhoff, or The Hoff, as I chose to refer to him. He drives a car a lot like Kitt, and he even has the black leather jacket.

Despite these observations, the film was pretty action-packed. It was definitely edge-of-your-seat stuff, although in some scenes I wondered why Duke made the decisions he did. Like leaving the money behind a bush in the hotel grounds. I’m shouting at the screen “Take the money, take the money!” as his girlfriend Amber is right there in the getaway car, so he could have just thrown it in the back, but oh no, he has to make things more tricky for himself.

But then again, if they’d just got away that easy, it wouldn’t have made for such an exciting film. Without giving too much away, it’s a surprising ending. You know someone is going to get shot but you’re not quite sure who. So that’s exactly why it’s worth watching.

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January 25, 2008

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

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

Toby Theatre • 7:30 pm: January 23-26: The Golden Compass • 7:30 pm: Jan. 29-30, Feb. 1-2 (closed Thursday): Alvin & the Chipmunks

Friday, Jan. 25th-Sunday, Jan. 27th: • Panorama Mountain Villages hosts Bettygohard, a weekend retreat for women with dinner, yoga, photo shoot and two days of skiing. For info: 342-6941.

Saturday, January 26th: • Fire and Ice Festival, annual all-day family event at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Includes snow sculpture, snow snake hunt, skating, skiing and dining. Evening concludes with a live fire-spinning show. For info: 1-800-663-4979.

• Cara Luft had to cancel her appearance on Jan. 23rd. She will now perform at the Hoodoo Lounge & Grill for FREE this Saturday. Everyone welcome.

For info: 345-2166.

• 10:30 am: Fifth Annual Nipika Classic Loppet, at Nipika Mountain Resort. For info: 342-6516 or www.nipika.com.

• 6 pm: Annual Chilli Night hosted by Lake Windermere District Rod & Gun Club, Meeting Room, Invermere Legion. Open to hunters and their families.

• 7:30 pm: Wildsight celebrates 20th anniversary at Pynelogs Cultural Centre with a slide show by nature photographer Brad Hill. Admission free. For info: 341-6898.

• 7:30 pm: Columbia Valley Rockies play Sicamous Eagles at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Monday, January 28th: • Robbie Burns Night at Angus McToogle’s with roast beef, haggis, bagpipes and Celtic music. For info: 341-6868.

• 10:30 am-1:30 pm: Grass Roots Wisdom, a free

workshop for livestock producers about maintaining range, increasing returns and keeping fish and wildlife in the picture; hosted by Nature Conservancy Canada at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort. Guest speaker Lorne Fitch, Alberta provincial riparian specialist.

Lunch and refreshments provided. For info: 3425521 or hillary.page@natureconservancy.ca.

Tuesday, January 29th: • 7:30 p.m. Columbia Valley Food Bank Annual General Meeting at the Family Resource Centre.

Everyone welcome. For info: 342-6488.

• 7:30 pm: Rediscovering David Thompson, presented by Ross MacDonald at high school theatre.

Admission $5; students free. This is the first in a series called Wild Voices - Exploring Our World.

Wednesday, January 30th: • 7 pm: Achieving Resolution in 2008: a seminar by osteopathic practitioner Julie Brown at Valley Fitness Centre. For info: 342-2131.

awareness of domestic violence in our community, and of the various programs and services within our valley that are accessible to victims. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort; there are 198 tickets available at $30 each; raffles and silent auctions during the evening.

For info: 342-5102.

Saturday, February 16th: • Noon-4 pm: Blushing Bride Expo, at Eagle Ranch Golf Resort, showcasing professional services that will make you create your special day. Everyone welcome. Tickets at the door. For info: (250) 2700338.

New Video Releases Tuesday, January 29th: • Bordertown • Feel the Noise • King of California • The Comebacks

• Daddy Day Camp • He Was a Quiet Man • Shake Hands With the Devil • The Invasion

Invermere Library Hours:

• 6 pm: Scrapbooking Crop Night. To register or for more info: 341-6211.

• Tuesday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Thursday: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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• 10:30 am: Toby Creek Nordic Club Skate Loppet at Nipika Mountain Resort; 20, 10, 5 or 2 kilometres long. For info: www.tobycreeknordic.com.

• 8 pm: UFC 81 Breaking Point on our new 50-inch flatscreen TV, in the Sportsman Lounge at Riverside in Fairmont. For info: 1-800-663-4949.

Tuesday & Thursday: 7 - 9 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 2 - 4 pm Saturday: 10 am - 12 pm

Friday, February 1st:

Tuesday, February 5th: • 7:30 pm: Jumbo Creek Conservation Society 13th annual general meeting at the high school. Film “Resorting to Madness” will be shown, detailing the transition of quaint communities to real estate boomtowns. Admission free.

Saturday, February 9th: • Ladies’ Night Out, Chinese New Year’s Dinner, hosted by the Columbia Valley Family Violence Prevention Society to raise funds for the planning, construction and maintenance of a shelter or transition home for victims of or at risk of domestic violence here in the Columbia Valley. We wish to raise

Invermere Thrift Store Hours: • 10 am-4 pm: Thursdays.

• 1-4 pm: Fridays and Saturdays.

Other: • 7:30-10 pm Sundays at the high school, and 8-10 pm Wednesdays at Laird School: Badminton. For info call Audrey at 342-3825.

• 8:30-10 pm Mondays: Men’s Basketball at the high school, $20 for the year, drop-ins welcome.

• 6:30-8:30 pm Tuesdays: Options for Sexual Health, a confidential service offering lower cost birth control methods, counselling, and access to doctors, at the Invermere Health Unit. For info: 342-2362.

• 7 pm-9 pm Thursdays: Second Winds Community Band, DTSS Band Room. All levels of woodwinds, brass, and percussion welcome. For info: 342-0100.

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January 25, 2008

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The Invermere Public Library is always adding new materials to its collection.

If you are interested in reading about travel during these cold winter weeks, there is a large selection of the new edition of Lonely Planet to browse and borrow.

For armchair travellers there are novels in exotic settings and gripping plots.

“Reading gives somewhere to go when we have to stay where we are,” said the American professor and wit Mason Cooley.

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Authors like Tom Clancy, Dan Brown, Carol Shields, to name a few, have excellent recordings of their best-selling books.

As well, there is a variety of DVDs available for an entertaining evening entertainment. Visit our collection; you are sure to find something you’ve wanted to read or hear.

Membership is free to property owners and residents of Invermere and Areas F and G. Where is the library? It is the red brick building located diagonally north from Sobeys, at 201-7th Avenue. For more information, call 342-6464.

At The Library The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards

Saturday, February 9th

Reviewed by Sheila Bonny In The Memory Keeper’s Daughter, Kim Edwards portrays the parallel lives of two families where relationships are warped by a terrible secret and the 1960’s prejudice towards people with disabilities.

Doctor David Henry delivers his own twins, a healthy son, Paul; and a girl, Phoebe, with Down’s syndrome. Thinking to spare his wife, Norah, the pain of raising a child with fragile health and intellectual disability, Henry bids his nurse, Catherine, take his daughter to an institution and tells his wife that the child died at birth. Upon seeing the condi-

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Phoebe grows up surrounded by love, but Catherine struggles to have society accept her daughter as an individual with potential and worries about her future.

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January 25, 2008

25th Annual Bonspiel on the Lake

2008 BONSPIEL ON THE LAKE— Hundreds of curlers descended on Invermere for the 25th Annual Bonspiel on the Lake last weekend, which drew lots of spectators despite the falling snow. Eight local teams made it to the final and the event was a huge success. Pictured, from top left: Curling rocks in the snow, below left: Balls Up Front team, Sheila Hirch, Marilyn Strowger, Clint Strowger, Faye Gallant and Bill Mitschke. Top right: Enjoying burgers—Cassia Riches, Zenarah Gervais, Xavier Gervais and Jade Streicek. Far left: Mike Dubois throws a rock, Below: Laurie, Gerry and Brett Meadows serve up burgers, and left: Bridget Anakin.

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YOUR MONEY

Choose the right mutual fund At last count, there were over 1,800 mutual funds available for purchase in Canada—more if you include the various different versions of the same fund. With so much choice available, how do you know which funds are the right ones for you?

If you don’t know the dozen or so basic categories of mutual funds, it’s a good idea to consult with a professional financial advisor (in fact, that’s always a good idea). If you do have some familiarity, you can ask yourself the following questions to help you whittle down the choices: What exactly does the fund own?

A mutual fund is simply a pool of invested assets collectively owned by its investors, or unitholders. Before you make a purchase decision, you should take a look at that pool and see what you’re actually buying.

You probably won’t be able to assess the quality of individual securities within the portfolio, but you can get an idea of whether the fund’s portfolio clearly reflects its mandate—a written statement of its purpose and limitations.

If the fund calls itself a Canadian equity fund, for example, its portfolio should consist primarily of Canadian equities. Also, if any fund’s portfolio is very similar to one you already own (which can happen in the small Canadian market) there’s probably little value in adding it to your holdings.

Are the fund’s fees in line with its peers?

Professional money management doesn’t come for free. Mutual funds charge management fees that net out of your investment returns—no matter how the fund is performing. The knowledge and skills of an experienced investment manager are often worth paying for, especially for limiting declines when the markets turn down. However, any fund that has higher fees

than other funds with similar mandates should raise suspicion.

How experienced is the manager?

Speaking of management, it’s generally a good idea to put your money with the most experienced and successful managers you can find. That’s not to say there aren’t outstanding rookie managers out there, but long-term performance through good times and bad makes a statement about management quality.

What’s the fund’s turnover rate?

In addition to management fees, investors also pay for the fund’s transaction costs such as trading commissions. The more buying and selling (turnover) that occurs in a fund’s portfolio, the higher the fund’s transaction costs. Turnover can also enlarge the fund’s annual capital gains distributions, which could mean having to pay taxes when investments are held outside an RRSP. Although a frequent trading strategy has worked for some managers, it’s not common and it’s something worth checking before you buy.

How does long-term performance stack up?

Finally, you’ll want to take a close look at the fund’s long-term performance. Annual performance is an important benchmark, of course; but remember that long-term is the operative word. Over the short term, almost any fund can hit a lucky streak and post outstanding returns. It’s considerably harder to do over five, ten, or fifteen years.

Above all, keep in mind that a good investor is not afraid to build first-hand knowledge and not too proud to seek the advice of an investment professional. By reading your fund’s prospectus and doing some basic research, you’ll be in a much better position to discuss a sustainable long-term investment plan with your advisor.

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January 25, 2008

How did YOU quit smoking?

Gloria Maclean, 49, manager of Essentials in Invermere, used to smoke up to a pack a day. She was 13 when she started smoking, and she finally kicked the habit more than 20 years later back in 1993.

“I didn’t want to smoke when I got pregnant, and I decided I had to quit and worked really hard to give up. I still have the odd craving, but I’ve never crumbled,” she said.

Leslie Hecher, 43, who manages the Bargain Shop in Invermere, quit in September, after smoking on and off since she was 18.

“I’d tried to quit before, and I thought it was the right time. I just wanted to do it for the benefit of my health.

I’ve had cravings but I’ve tried cinnamon gum and licorice to keep me off it,” she said.

Karen Wilson, 55, from Invermere, used to smoke close to a pack a day from the age of 19. She stopped 16 years later because she was diagnosed with inflamed bronchial tubes, and could hardly breathe.

“I was told I had the kind of lungs which could develop into emphysema, and I was only 35. So I decided to quit immediately, and I never get any cravings now,” she said.

Monique Burgoyne, 57, who owns Candyland in Invermere, smoked for 10 years before she stopped in 1978.

She was working at Mount Sinai Hospital near Montreal and she saw a lot of people with smoking-related diseases. “I was more of a social smoker, and I’d usually have one after dinner or if I went to a bar. Luckily I just managed to stop by myself,” she said.

Peter Mantyka, 78, of Wilmer, stopped smoking three years ago when he was 75. He had smoked a pack a day for almost 60 years since he was 16.

“I just decided to stop and just used a lot of willpower.

“I didn’t need any gum or patches and now I feel really good,” he said.

Franz Grasegger, 43, of Invermere, started smoking when he was just 12 years old.

He managed to quit for five years aged 30, and then started smoking again for another three years before he finally knocked it on the head aged 38.

“I used to smoke a pack a day. My mind was ready and I’m really happy that I quit.

When I was a kid I thought it was cool to smoke but I later realized it’s not at all,” he said.

Pat Sam, 61, from the Shuswap reserve, has not smoked for 27 years. She started when she was just 14 and stopped at age 32 after smoking a pack a day for 18 years.

“I knew it would be a good idea, and it took me three attempts to do it. It was difficult because I was looking in my husband’s pocket for cigarettes.

The third and final time I quit was on my daughter’s 10th birthday,” she said.

Todd Mitchell, 41, from Windermere, smoked a pack a day for 15 years, before he quit on October 28th, 2005.

He had started smoking aged 19, and decided enough was enough.

“I just used willpower and substituted chewing gum for cigarettes. I didn’t try the patches, it was just a mental thing. And I feel so much better for it now,” he said.

Sandra Kelly, 52, of Invermere, was 50 when she quit on April 1st, 2005.

“I had never smoked more than seven to 10 cigarettes per day. I also quit for five years in the past, and this time I used the patch for six weeks which worked just fine.

“Now it makes me physically sick to see people smoking, so I think I’ve cracked it,” she said.

Dave Raven, 66, of Invermere, lit up his first cigarette when he was just 10 years old. He went on to smoke until the age of 45, when he was smoking two to three packs a day.

“I ended up in hospital two Octobers in a row because I couldn’t breathe. I just decided to quit and went cold turkey. I ate a lot of sunflower seeds to take the cravings away and I’ve not had one for 20 years.”

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January 25, 2008

Help is at hand for the quitters

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Ask anyone who’s quit smoking about how they did it, and they’ll probably say it’s the hardest thing they’ve ever done.

Giving up a habit which has been a part of life for many years takes real will power, and a lot of stamina.

But making that decision to stop is the first important step to becoming smoke-free.

This week marks National NonSmoking Week, and the B.C. and Yukon Division of The Canadian Cancer Society is encouraging British Columbians to speak out in support of initiatives that prevent youth from starting to smoke and protect children from second-hand smoke.

Pharmacist Keith Irwin at Invermere’s Pharmasave says any smoker who is trying to quit must want to quit in the first place, and setting a quit date is very important.

“At the start of the New Year, we al-

Keith Irwin, owner of Pharmasave ways have a lot more people coming in for help and advice with quitting smoking. We’ve had dozens of smokers who are trying to quit coming to us in the first few weeks of January,” Keith explained.

There is a wide range of products to

help people quit smoking, and most are available without prescription.

“We have gums, lozenges, inhalers and patches, as well as different herbal products, which are all designed to reduce cravings,” he said.

“There are also prescription tablets available, which must be prescribed by a doctor. They are also designed to reduce cravings, and are prescribed to people who need to stop because they are suffering from health problems as a result of smoking. I usually advise customers about the products which are available, then it is up to them to choose the products which will be most suitable. Some people think the patches work better than the gum, but other people might prefer the inhaler,” Keith said.

Similar products are available at Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy in Invermere.

Pharmacist Laura Kipp said quite a few people have come through the doors in January, looking for products to help them knock smoking on the head.

“Every January we always get a lot more people asking for products to help them quit smoking. We’ve got a range of

products from gum to patches to herbal preparations,” she said.

“The really big thing is breaking the habit to start with. We can give out over-the-counter remedies, but we can also recommend other pharmaceutical routes as well.”

Laura said the number one thing is not to start smoking in the first place, because it is so difficult to quit. But people have to be determined to quit when they make the decision.

“There are a lot of different resources to help people who are trying to quit, including the smoking helpline and various websites. But anyone who wants to quit has to want to do it for themselves,” Laura said.

Anyone who needs help with quitting smoking can call 1-877-455-2233 or visit www.quitnow.ca or www. quit4life.com.

Interior Health’s Community Respiratory Therapist John Bolger is also available to give help and advice for people who want to quit. For more information call him in Kimberley at (250) 432-2038.

Tips for surviving the first week Nicotine is a powerful addiction. If you have tried to quit, you know how hard it can be. People who are trying to quit smoking go through both physical and psychological withdrawal. Here are some tips for quitting.

• Drink a lot of liquids, especially water.

Try herbal teas or fruit juices. Limit coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol - they can increase your urge to smoke.

• Avoid sugar and fatty food. Try low-calorie foods for snacking - carrots and other vegetables,

sugarless gum, air-popped popcorn, or low-fat cottage cheese. Don’t skip meals.

• Exercise regularly and moderately. Regular exercise helps. Joining an exercise group provides a healthy activity and a new routine.

• Get more sleep. Try to go to sleep earlier and get more rest.

• When cravings hit, do something else immediately, such as talking to someone, getting busy with a task, or taking deep breaths.

• Change your habits. Use a different route to

work, eat breakfast in a different place, or get up from the table right away after eating.

• Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot shower, read a book, or exercise.

• Remind yourself every day why you are quitting: put sticky notes on your fridge or computer.

• Avoid places you connect with smoking.

• To distract yourself, listen to relaxing music or watch a funny movie.

• Rely on your friends, family, and support group for help.

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January 25, 2008

Local cancer society needs your help Submitted by the Canadian Cancer Society Columbia Valley Branch The work of the Canadian Cancer Society is symbolized by the blue and yellow daffodil symbol.

The origins of the national group are as follows. In the early 1930s, physicians were concerned that people with cancer were not seeking medical help until the disease was in an advanced stage. Thus treatment was delayed and the prognosis was poor.

In 1938 the Canadian Medical Association formed a group to encourage patients to visit their doctors earlier for treatment, and in 1946 that group’s name officially became the Canadian Cancer Society.

Focusing mainly on education in the beginning, this expanded over the years to include research, financial and support assistance, prevention and advocating for change in the areas of tobacco, pesticides, healthy food choices and healthy living.

The daffodil symbol began in the early 1940s when the first April campaign was conducted and daffodils were used as table decorations.

Since then, the Cancer Society campaign month has been celebrated with the sale of daffodils each

Cancer facts • 50 percent of cancers can be prevented through healthy living • Tobacco is directly responsible for about 30 percent of all cancer deaths • Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women but lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women • Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men but lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men • In 1947, 25 percent of people diagnosed with cancer survived the disease. By the 1960s, about 33 percent survived.

• Today, about 60 percent of people diagnosed with cancer survive.

spring and, in the year 2000, the society officially adopted that flower as its new corporate identity. The logo symbolizes life, hope, renewal and inspiration.

In the next six months we hope to have the Canadian Cancer Society and its daffodil symbol prominently displayed throughout the Columbia Valley.

The British Columbia/Yukon Division has over 20,000 volunteers working toward this goal.

You can help us by welcoming a canvasser to your door, walking in our Relay for Life, purchasing daffodils at Easter, attending our information seminars or by joining our membership or volunteering for the following events: • Daffodil sales: March 19 to 22 (contact Eileen Fiell at 342-6149) • Door to Door Campaign: April 1 to 15, (contact Sheila Bonny at 342-3112; or Heather Bilodeau at 342-3914) • Pesticide Reduction Forum: April 17 (contact Marion Stotts at 347-9985) • Mammogram Van: April 23 to 29 (contact Doreen Stafford at 345-6605) • Relay for Life – May 31 (contact Casey White at 688-2273 or Shelley Smith at 342-6443).

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January 25, 2008

Town Hall meetings will update rural residents

Volunteers sought The search is on for the Regional District of East Kootenay’s 2008 Volunteers of the Year. The Regional District will be honouring one outstanding volunteer from each of its six Electoral Areas this spring. Nominations are now being accepted. “We recognize the signiďŹ cant contribution that all volunteers make in our rural communities and these awards give us an opportunity to pay special tribute to six individuals who have earned the respect and admiration of their peers through their volunteer eorts,â€? says Board Chair, Greg Deck.

Nominees must be a resident of an Electoral Area and make voluntary contributions to the spirit, culture or people of the community.

Nominations must be submitted by February 29, 2008. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Columbia Valley Regional District oďŹƒce, from the Chairs of the Electoral Area Advisory Commissions and various community associations.

For more information contact Shannon Moskal at 1-888-478-7335.

Residents in Electoral Areas F and G of the Regional District of East Kootenay will have an opportunity to learn about everything from the Columbia Valley Transit to how their tax dollars are being spent during a series of Town Hall Meetings in the next few weeks. “So often we hear people ask about what happens with their taxes,â€? says Electoral Area G Director, Klara Trescher. “These meetings not only review how your tax dollars are being spent, but highlight dierent services or programs that are unique to individual Electoral Areas. It is a good opportunity to get hands on information about what the Regional District is doing and I hope to see a strong turnout at all the meetings.â€?

The Five-Year Financial Plan, recycling, East Kootenay Conservation Program and the Columbia Basin Trust funding and applications procedure, as well as an update from the Greenways Alliance, will be on the agenda for the Area G meetings.

The Town Hall Meetings are scheduled in Elec-

toral Area G (from Invermere boundary north): • 7 p.m. Thursday, February 24 at the Brisco Community Hall. • 7 p.m. Monday, February 25 at the Edgewater Community Hall.

For more information, contact Klara Trescher, Electoral Area G Director, at (250) 346-3265.

The topics to be covered during the meetings in Electoral Area F will include the Five-Year Financial Plan, Jumbo Survey, District Lot 48 Update, Columbia Valley Transit, volunteer awards update, and recycling.

The Town Hall Meetings for Electoral Area F (from Invermere boundary south to Canal Flats, including Panorama): • 7 p.m. Thursday, February 21 at the Windermere Community Hall. • 7 p.m. Monday, February 25 at the Edgewater Community Hall.

Visit the RDEK website for the complete schedule at: www.rdek.bc.ca.

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January 25, 2008

Mom’s Hockey Moments

By Cheryl Bachinski Pioneer Columnist Invermere was treated to some pretty exciting end to end hockey this past weekend, with our Midget Girls hosting a tournament with teams visiting from Port Alberni, Calgary and Strathmore.

The first game had the girls facing off against Port Alberni, pulling off a 1 – 0 win. The lone goal was scored by Devon Brooks, and Alanna Westergaard played another solid game between the pipes, earning her fifth shut-out of the season.

Calgary A was next up. Our girls played a solid game but were unable to get anything by the Calgary goalie, and fell to a 4 – 0 loss. The Strathmore A team provided tough competition for our girls, and a hardfought game was played, but the Invermere team was defeated by a score of 4 – 1.

The final game of the tournament was against Port Alberni, and it proved to be the most exciting game of the weekend. Invermere was down by one goal, and with two minutes left in the third, they pulled their goalie for the extra attacker and Emma Ross managed to sink one in to tie up the game 4 – 4.

They went into a five-minute overtime period, with no one scoring, which forced the shoot-out.

Invermere sadly was defeated in the shoot-out, but played a total 100 percent team effort game from start to finish.

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a tournament January 11th through 13th. Their first game was against Creston, with Invermere posting a win by a score of 9 – 5. Goals were scored by Damon Raven who tapped in two, and singles coming from Eddie Ede, Mitchell Prentice and Levi Konchak. The player of the game went to Sawyer Logan.

The second game saw the boys face off against Sundre. The boys battled hard through a very tough and physical game against some pretty big opponents.

The game ended in a 2 – 2 tie, with both of our goals being scored by Kellan Marchand, and player of the game was awarded to Conrad Marshall.

Third game was against Southland, where the boys fell to a 4 – 3 loss. Invermere goals were scored

by Conrad Marshall, Hunter Ede and Levi Konchak, with player of the game going to Stephen Hawes.

The boys faced Kimberley in the play-off round, where they were victorious by a score of 4 – 3. Conrad Marshall started off the scoring, with other goals coming from Kellan Marchand and Daniel Smith who was up from the Pee Wee C team.

Excellent work, boys!

Thank you to everyone for their contributions to our “Fill Up The Food Bank” drive during Minor Hockey Week.

Upcoming events are the Midget Boys home tournament February 1st thru 3rd and the Pee Wee Teams’ annual Spaghetti Dinner, which is always the perfect place to enjoy dinner out with your family.

I will be sure to provide the details of the dinner in next week’s column.

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January 25, 2008

The top ten reasons why hockey is the best pastime: 10. Hockey is the last remnant of the Roman Coliseum Rulebook without actually having to sit through pro-wrestling.

9. Baseball? Get serious.

8. Real men don’t wear figure skates.

7. Golf? Hmmm. This one’s a toss up. Both sports involve knocking a hard rubber object into a target with a carbon stick while wearing hideous clothing.

6. Cinemas, while somehow just as cold as hockey arenas, just can’t achieve the same enthusiasm levels.

(And it’s pretty hard to do “the wave.”)

5. Better sound effects than even the coolest computers.

4. Boxing is arguably the same sport, but those wimps do it without skates.

3. Just not enough violence in football.

2. Stamp-collecting is for referees.

1. When’s the last time you went to the ballet and

a really good fight broke out?

And finally, just in case you care...Jan. 16 results: Inside Edge obliterated Warwick, Huckleberry’s tied Da ‘Mudders, Kicking Horse tied Valley Vision and Hi Heat beat Petro Can.

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January 25, 2008

Former valley resident working in Vietnam

By Alexis Kraig Warm greetings from Vietnam!

I have been really enjoying reading the Pioneer online. I was born and raised in Spillimacheen, so it is a really a great way to learn about all the local news and community events. I particularly like reading the letters to the editor—especially the recurring Jumbo theme.

Currently, I am living and working in Vietnam. My work placement is made possible through funding from the Canadian International Development Agency. I really would like to share my experience with residents of the valley.

I have spent the last five months working in Vietnam for an aid program sponsored by CARE International.

For the past four years I have studied International Development Studies and Political Science at St. Mary’s University in Nova Scotia and this eightmonth internship placement has completely changed my outlook on development and the future direction of my professional role in this field.

One of my main roles has been collecting Most Significant Change stories. Beneficiaries of aid programs are invited to share what they perceive to be

Talking and listening to them simply amazed me. For them, very small changes had such an impact on their livelihoods. For example, a young farmer reported that learning a new farming technique will ensure a promising future for his children, in which life will be less difficult.

Another young woman was excited to share her experience in participating in the Livelihoods And Rights Club. She told me that attending club activities has made her more confident in daily activities. She said: “For forty years I have used a plough, and Alexis Kraig, right, with some of her Vietnamese friends. now I can use a pen.”

In total we collected 90 stories a significant change in a designated time period.

Thet are asked two simple questions: Thinking back from different beneficiaries. All the stories reported through the last year, describe the most important or different changes; however there was striking similarity significant change that has happened for better or for between the stories—even the smallest activity, such as worse? And why is this the most significant change for teaching people to grow peanuts, has created change which people are able to see in their daily lives. you?

The problems facing today’s world are often dauntThese stories are then collected and shared with ing, but I find great comfort in knowing that simple the various levels of the organization.

Collecting stories entailed making field trips to things like teaching a group of people how to make a poor rural provinces. Our team, consisting of me and monthly budget, or how to build a chicken coup bentwo Vietnamese colleagues, conducted interviews with efits the whole community. This can be something so small, but can make their world a bit better. various people.

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January 25, 2008

Television crew shoots snowmobile segment at Paradise A film crew from the television program Motorhead Traveler came to the valley recently for three days.

While they were visiting, they spent some time shooting footage with Toby Creek Adventures at the old Paradise mine site.

The company was making a documentary about snowmobiling, which will be shown sometime in the next few months.

The season features episodes filmed in Greenland, Iceland and Norway as well as Canada.

Several locals participated in the show. Shown here are Pioneer Office Manager Michele McGrogan, left; Toby Creek Adventures guide Martin Flanagan; TV show host Kevin Cullen; Toby Creek Adventures owner Nicole Barsby and co-owner Scott Barsby; and the TV show’s cameraman Ian Peters.

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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Ken and Catherine Fryatt to amend the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will amend designation of the subject property to accommodate a two-lot residential subdivision. The property is located on Crooked Tree Road in the Lyttle Lake area as shown on the attached map.

The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is considering an application by Robert Stewart and Maximilian Helmer for a liquor primary licence. If approved, the licence will accommodate 110 persons within the proposed pub located at the corner of Selkirk Avenue and Vermillion Street in Edgewater, as shown on the attached map. The RDEK is required to gather the views of the residents in accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.

19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca

Bylaw No. 2030 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 207, 2007 (Lyttle Lake / Fryatt)” will change the designation of Lot 2, District Lot 4596, Kootenay District, Plan 17682 from SH-4, Small Holding Rural (4 Hectare) Zone to SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone.

The public hearing will be held at:

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT, BIRCH ROOM 5225 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont BC MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 11, 2008

19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca

The public hearing will be held at:

EDGEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE 4818 Selkirk Avenue, Edgewater BC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area G and Electoral Area F. If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed licence, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the application and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. 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 11, 2008

26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 25, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS MEMORIAM

CHEERS & JEERS

THANK YOU

CONDO FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR RENT

WANTED

Diane Kebe 1946-1998

CHEERS To all the coordinators and volunteers at the Bonspiel.

Great Ice. Great food. Thanks.

I would like to THANK whoever is responsible for making the skating area in Fairmont Hot Springs, located at the main Fairmont corner. Our family really enjoyed skating there over the Christmas holidays. It has been truly wonderful!!

Two bdrm, two bath luxury condo for long term rent in Sable Ridge Resort, Radium.

Fully furnished and stocked with amenities. Just move in. For pictures of similar unit see www. ownerdirect.com <http://www. ownerdirect.com>, unit #96922. (this is only a one bdrm but it looks the same). Furnished with Penthouse Furnishings, gourmet kitchen, ensuite laundry, 2 queen beds, TV, DVD, fireplace, underground parking, 2 outdoor hotubs, seasonal pool, storage unit. Long term rental. $1295/ month including utilities. Karen 403-283-6662.

Invermere 3 bdrm, wood stove, N/S, N/P, $1200 plus utilities, avail. Feb. 1st, 688-7798.

Secondhand downhill skis, boots size 11 (Euro 42) and poles. Call Rachel, 688-5305.

3 bdrm, 2 bath house for rent in Pineridge Estates. Close to all schools. View of the lake and mountains. $1500/month plus utilities, family preferred, available immediately. Call 780406-6898 or fax 780-406-6897.

MISC. FOR SALE

She had a special way that warmed the hearts of everyone who knew her and the qualities that made her the wonderful person she was have left us all with many beautiful memories…

Ed & Family & Friends Gibson, George R.M. May 4, 1920 – January 25, 1990

CHEERS to the Invermere Fire Department who responded to a call placed by 2 kind gentlemen from the Invermere District who noticed the chimney fire and saved our home on January 16th, 2008 at 8:45 am. Thank you so much and God bless you all for your assistance!

From The Verge Family

Thank you very much.

Bevan and Heather Olson Fairmont

STORAGE

JEERS to “Zack” for stealing mittens off kids hands and making Friday’s Bonspiel no fun.

Teach your owner better, stay on a leash and keep our kids safe, not terrified.

NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 342-3637

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

Love, Your Family

JEERS to the kids with the paintball gun who shot up private property at the Bonspiel Saturday. Grow up.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU

Jumbo Creek Conservation Society annual general meeting, Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at DTSS, 7:30 pm.

We would like to thank the Golden ambulance, RCMP, and Victim Crisis. Thank you to all the people who phone sent flowers, food, firewood, all the people who came to visit and give a hug or two, and all the caring thoughts. Also a big thankyou to the Wilmer girls and Community club for the help of the tea at the memorial service.

Thank-you to all the people who helped with the service. Thankyou to Sue’s daycare parents for being so understanding and making other arrangements.

Thank-you to Shane and Brandy for helping Joe and Ruth with arrangements and just being there for them. Thank you to all our friends and family for being there every step of the way. We are so grateful to live in a small town with such kind caring people. Thank-you so much.

Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come our way Though absent you are very near, Still missed, still loved and ever dear.

Sadly missed, and never forgotten

Columbia Valley Food Bank annual general meeting, at the Family Resource Centre, Tuesday, January 29th , 2008, 7:30 pm.

All interested people welcome.

For more info call 342-6488.

LOST & FOUND FOUND: Car seat base – black & red, near railway bridge turn to Panorama. Call 342-9310, days at Lake Auto Service.

FOUND: A telus cell phone by the Saan store. Call 688-5305.

CHEERS & JEERS JEERS: I would like to thank the person responsible for taking my last $10.00 to my name from out of my truck. I hope you spent it well. D.T.

David and Sue Statham and Family. Joe Cavanagh and Ruth Fast and Family

Office OR Storage 2 units approx. 10’ x 12’ Each $125.00/month 342-0603, 341-5845

SHARED ACCOMMADATION Invermere new 2 bdrm condo, 1 room available, $600.00.

Includes everything, 688-7798.

Roommate wanted to share 2 bdrm walk-out in Black Forest Heights. N/S, N/P, DD, $500/ month, must have references.

Call Cheryl, 250-270-0565.

Roommate wanted 2 rooms upstairs, $450/month, cable, internet, shared kitchen, bath and laundry, 341-1779.

Room for rent in new house in Westside Park. Available Feb 15, $500/month, 688-7787.

SUITE FOR RENT Monthly or weekly units available for working couples or individuals with or without kitchens. Call Motel Bavaria in Radium, 347-9915.

Canal Flats: Brand new condo in Jade Landing. Kitchen, nook, and living room, deck, 2 bdrms & bath upstairs, unfinished basement. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave. N/S, N/P, prefer mature individuals.

Rent is $1000/month plus utilities and damage deposit of $1000. Call owner at 1-403251-5996.

Radium, 2 bdrm condo for rent in CopperhornTown 2 bath, ensuite in master bedroom, brand new, all appliances included, W/D, wood stove in living room. $1100/ month, available immediately, 403-899-1330.

Condo in Black Forrest Village. 6 appliances, $1200 plus utilities, 342-1475.*

HOUSE FOR RENT 4 bdrm, 4 bath house in Windermere, N/S, no pets, long term rental, $1,200/month, plus utilities, references, DD required, 342-6211.

3 bdrm, 2 bath home in Edgewater, references required, $1250/month. Call Ken Becker, 342-1161.

2 bdrm house, $1,200/month, includes cable & all utilities.

Open kitchen, living room/ solarium, w/d, fridge, stove, d/w.

Centrally located in Invermere on 12th Ave. Available Feb. 1st , 250-341-4805, after 6 pm.

HOUSE FOR SALE Edgewater house and garage on .75 acre corner lot. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath, call 250-347-9321.

1975, 14x70 mobile on large well-treed lot in Canal Flats.

Beach and golf course in walking distance. 3 bdrms, 1 bath, covered deck, $140,000.00, 417-5282.

Canal Flats, 2006 Moduline 2 bdrm, upgraded appliances, nonsmoker, N/P, treated deck, shed. Pad rental $225/month, huge yard, beside par 3 The Flats golf Course. $139,900.00, 250349-5439, 250-421-4790.

Spectacular mountain views, 5 acres with an immaculate rancher, $689,000. 347-6301 Radium, 2 bdrm condo for sale in Copperhorn Town. 2 bath, ensuite in master bedroom, brand new, wood stove in living room, 1100 sq ft, $249,900.00, 403-899-1330.

Hay for sale, round bales. Phone Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.

Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine, Fir & Poplar – dry & split order 342-6908.

Top soil, call Elkhorn Ranch at 342-0617.

Pair of good quality leather sofas. Medium brown, rustic look, 77” long. $350.00 each or $600.00/pair. 1960 oak side table, 30” wide x 42-66” long, rectangular, good shape, $300.00. Small wooden table $50.00, 342-3205.

Wooden Maple table with leaf and four chairs, hutch and buffet, $300.00 OBO, 342-0889, 342-1776.

Weider Universal Gym, like new, $375.00. Recumbent exercise bike, $50.00, 347-9399.

Motorized wheel chair, joy stick control, $700.00, call 342-9702 Arbonne International....let BEAUTIFUL YOU out to shine!!!

Arbonne International offers something for everyone!

Cosmetics, skin care, hair care, the ever present anti -aging, sunscreen, and an absolutely fabulous Weight loss and control system!!! I believe in these gorgeous products!!! Call Lori at 250.688.2700 and you can look at the products online at www. arbonne.com

WANTED

Computer desk with hutch, $150.00, 342-8784.

Secondhand skates and snowshoes, size 11. Call Rachel, 688-5305.

Washer & dryer, work great, $300.00 OBO, call 688-7798.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27

January 25, 2008

P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS MISC. FOR SALE Armoires & TVs, $300/pair or $200 for armoire, $100 for TV. Call Kelly, 347-2300, Monday trough Friday, 7am-3pm.

Hay for sale. $3.00 a bale, call 342-6670.

New engine hoist and leveler $175.00. New engine stand $80.00. 4 BF Goodrich Ta’s on Toyota 6 stud, white spoke rims $500.00. Extra set of rims and tires $100.00. Tow bar with lights, new $150.00. Husky 285 chainsaw, old but excellent $300.00, 342-1236.

SNOWMOBILE FOR SALE 2005 Polaris RMK 800, brand new rebuilt motor, bumper to bumper warranty valid until Feb. 24/08. $8,500.00 OBO, 3421527.

VEHICLE FOR SALE

$10,000,000 in vehicle inventory.

Go to

www.cranbrookdodge.com

to view complete inventory.

SERVICES

TOTAL HEATING SYSTEMS HEAT PUMPS FURNACES DUCT WORK 342-1167 Phil’s Carpentry – Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms.

Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time.

Residential cleaning, home 2005 Polaris 900 RMK, 151” checks. Excellent references, track, 1,700 miles, one owner, 20 years experience. Dianne exhaust canister, travel tarp, Peterson, 342-9702 or email $6,800.00. Call Ryan 306-946- dtpeterson@shaw.ca 7063, Panorama.

BUSINESS FOR SALE

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1989 GMC F150 extended cab, locking canopy, V6 engine, very good condition, $800.00. Call 341-1779.

1997 2WD Chevy pick-up, V6, standard, aftermarket wheels and tires, aluminum tool box, lots of accessories, $4,900.00, Scott 347-9399.

1999 Nissan Pathfinder, 188,000 km, runs great, lots of extras, $9,700.00 OBO. Call 342-0530, leave message.

2002 Jeep TJ, 73,000 km, leather interior, hard & soft top, excellent condition. $16,500.00 or take over payments, 341-7081.

2006 GMC 3500 with snow plow & sander. Very low mileage, 688-4848

ANGLZ HAIR AND TANNING STUDIO is for sale. Located in the Windermere Valley in Invermere BC, it’s just 21/2 hours from Calgary. Anglz Hair & Tanning Studio is a well established salon for 10 years with high traffic, full retail and full clientele.

It has 4 stations, a tanning room, manicure/massage room, laundry/bathroom, and a large seating area, 1100 square feet of total space. If you think this is for you, act now before it’s too late! Call Maria, 250-342-3227

CAREERS Residential Care Worker.

Temporary, full time position.

RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent.

Union membership, HEU. See posting, Mt. Nelson Place.

Manager: Donna Jefferson 3423699.

CAREERS

CAREERS

Gas attendants, bowling alley staff and cashier, wanted for f/t and p/t work at the Valley Alley & Lucky Strike Gas Station. Fax resumes to 1-866-719-7927.

Mountain Eye Photography is looking for an image editor/ photographer. Call 342-6941 ext.3887 or info@mtneye.ca for more details.

OFFICE ASSISTANT Busy Property Management company is in need of an office assistant. Duties to include reception, filing, data entry and would require excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Accounts receivable experience would be an asset. This would be a part-time position to start immediately, with the opportunity for full-time for the right person.

Please send resume to Mountain Creek Properties Ltd., Box 249, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 or fax to 250-341-6009.

RETAIL SALES PERSON Fairmont Mountainside Market is looking for a Retail Sales Person. Interested parties can drop off their resumé in person or contact (250) 345-2134.

Grizzly Mountain Grill in Radium

Requires Experienced Cooks and Servers Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453

or send resume to: PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Employment Opportunity Systems Programmer Analyst The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has an opening for a permanent, full-time Systems Programmer Analyst at the Castlegar location. CBT’s Information Technology group manages all aspects of the technology requirements for both CBT and Columbia Power Corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate is passionate about clean, quality code, is an effective communicator, and takes initiative to see projects through from start to nish.

The Systems Programmer Analyst will: analyze current and future systems, functions and • plans for needs, problems and improvements; dene and evaluate different solutions based on • business drivers; dene technical requirements for introducing system • changes; develop new and modify existing web applications; • champion strong development standards, including • test-driven development and system design; and contribute to our ongoing efforts to improve our • development processes.

The position requires strong skills in: database modeling and MS SQL server management; • web based programming languages; and • object oriented concepts.

• For more information about CBT and to get a detailed description of duties, skills, and qualications for this position, visit the CBT website at www.cbt.org or call 1-800-505-8998 or 1-250-365-6633.

Deadline for applications is 4:00 PM PST February 8, 2008.

Interested applicants should forward a detailed resume to: Debra Stewart, Human Resources Coordinator, at Suite 300, 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1G1 or dstewart@cbt.org.

1.800.505.8998

info@cbt.org

www.cbt.org

“Options for Sexual Health” Opportunities in Invermere The clinic is looking to recruit a relief RN Supervisor to work in our clinic which operates once/week from 6:30-8:30 PM. This service provides con¿dential sexually transmissible infection testing, reproductive health education and low cost birth control. Duties would include overseeing clinic operations, including training and supervising of clinic volunteers, counselling women and men around safe sexual practices, and ensuring that lab specimens and paperwork is managed appropriately.

This would be an ongoing position which would initially require a minimum participation of one – two clinics/month and long term – a minimum of one clinic per 6 weeks.

We are also looking for clinic volunteers who have an interest or passion for helping women and men make the best and safest sexual choices for themselves.

Training will be provided, together with a full orientation to clinic operations.

We hope you can join the team!

For further questions or to join the team contact: Crissy Stavrakov – 342-2335 or Carolyn Hawes – 342-2362

28 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

January 25, 2008

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

Apply in person to Invermere Petro-Canada.

Valley Hawk Security is seeking full-time and part-time security guards. Night/day shifts in Invermere and Panorama area.

Call 250-688-4295 or email resume to valleyhawksecurity@ shaw.ca.

Anglz Hair Studio is looking for a full time/part time Hair Stylist. Call Maria, 342-3227.

Beekeeper with minimum 5 years experience in Queen Bee and Honey Bee rearing.

Compensation subject to experience. March to October.

Jubilee Mountain Apiary, Spillimacheen, 250-346-3306.

Part-time bookkeeper needed with QuickBooks experience.

Please call Jason at 270-0270 or fax resume to 1-866-719-7927.

We Work At Play!

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

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

Retail Supervisor-Eagle Ranch Golf Course

We are seeking a proven retail professional with 3 or more years of retail sales and organizational experience, preferably in the clothing or sporting goods industry. Demonstrating a flair for merchandising and providing exceptional customer service; you will be responsible for the day to day operations of our high-end golf shop in a spectacular new golf clubhouse. Exemplary organizational skills, a focus on maximizing profitable sales and the ability to inspire the sales team are required characteristics. This is a year round position.

Tee Time Reservations Agent

We are seeking a responsible, detail-oriented individual to reserve tee times, answer Resort questions, handle fax inquiries and administrative duties. A self motivated candidate with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are a must. This is a full time, seasonal position.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 8, Resumes may be sent to: Eagle Ranch Golf Course RR #3, M-2, C-11 Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 Email: ercareers@eagleranchresort.com Fax: 250-342-2563 If you would like to view this employment opportunity as well as the position description online please visit www.eagleranchresort.com

Fish tale John Nicholas caught this whopper at the south end of Lake Windermere on New Year’s Day, 2008.

“And they say there are no big fish in this lake,” John said. It took him 15 minutes of struggling to pull the fish through the six-inch hole he had chopped in the ice.

Although the Akisknuk Reserve resident has fished around here all his life, he was happy to pull out this 10.5-pound char measuring 28 inches long.

John works in the Yukon as a heavy equipment operator but spends his time off at home in the valley. “I gave the fish to my auntie to cook,” he said.

EARLY MORNING DELIVERY DRIVER required for delivery of the Calgary newspapers. The delivery is for stores and boxes from Radium to Fairmont. Must have a clean driver’s abstract. P/T position, 3 plus hours each morning. Call 1-800-352-8236 or fax resume to 1-403-253-6810.

Calls For Expressions of Interest is seeking a full-time

Owner/Guest Relations Coordinator The successful candidate must have excellent computer and communication skills, experience dealing with the public. They must also be a team player, reliable and eager to learn and expand their role as FCPM grows.

First Aid – Level II

Please email your resume to Carol Porter at carol@fairmontcreek.ca

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is seeking expressions of interest from qualied contractors interested in working with CBT Youth Initiatives on upcoming projects, workshops, and other opportunities.

Candidates will possess experience in Community Youth Development, working with youth, and have a broad knowledge of the Canadian portion of the Columbia Basin.

Closing date for submissions is 3:00 p.m. PST on February 15, 2008.

Inquiries may be directed to:

First Aid, Level II Attendant required.

Construction experience necessary.

General construction duties.

THE PIONEER

Please call Darren at (250) 688-4104 or e-mail resume to darren.still@cardelresorts.com

The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper

Megan Catalano Columbia Basin Trust Suite 300, 445-13th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G1 Phone: 1-800-505-8998 Email: mcatalano@cbt.org

1.800.505.8998

info@cbt.org

www.cbt.org

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 29

January 25, 2008

First entry for the 2008 Travel Photo Contest The 2007 Travel Photo Contest, won by Peter Bartman and Sandi McAllister of Fairmont, was so popular that we decided to extend it for another year.

Our first entry comes from down under. Here the Bowen clan from Windermere—Allison Bowen, Jim Fisher, Maureen Thorpe and Mark Bowen, along with their children Jade and Billy Bowen—throw some shrimp on the barbie in Melbourne, Australia.

Send us a photo of yourself with a copy of The Pioneer, from somewhere outside Western Canada, and be eligible to win a night for two in Calgary and a pair of tickets to a Calgary Flames game, sponsored by Travel World of Invermere. All entries will be published in The Pioneer, but only the names of Columbia Valley residents or second homeowners will be entered in the draw.

Don’t forget to pack your Pioneer!

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF EAST KOOTENAY

19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca

19 – 24th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 3H8 Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 Fax: (250) 489-1287 Email: rdek@rdek.bc.ca

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENT – FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BYLAW AMENDMENT – EDGEWATER

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ltd. to amend the Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the text of the OCP and change the zoning designation of the subject property to accommodate the existing, nonconforming temporary employee housing. The property is located at 5225 Fairmont Resort Road 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 Daniel and Patricia Hassett to amend the Steamboat – Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan and the Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the text of the OCP and change the designations of the subject property to accommodate a two-lot residential subdivision. The property is Lot 7, Block 6, District Lot 348, Kootenay District, Plan 1183, except part included in Plan 10388 located at 5971 Highway 95 in Edgewater as shown on the attached map.

Bylaw No. 2028 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1734, 2004 – Amendment Bylaw No. 12, 2007 (Fairmont / Fairmont Hot Springs Resort)” will amend the text of Section 5.3, Employee Housing Policy.

Bylaw No. 2037 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Steamboat – Jubilee Mountain Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1926, 2006 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2008 (Edgewater / Hassett)” will amend the OCP residential policies and change the designation of the subject property from RR, Rural Resource to LH, Large Holdings.

Bylaw No. 2029 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 206, 2007 (Fairmont / Fairmont Hot Springs Resort)” will change the zoning designation for part of Lot 2, District Lot 138, Kootenay District, Plan NEP19853 except Plan NEP20033 from RES-4, Resort Core Zone to EH-1, Employee Housing Zone.

The public hearing will be held at:

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT, BIRCH ROOM 5225 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont BC MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Bylaw No. 2038 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Upper Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 1992 – Amendment Bylaw No. 208, 2008 (Edgewater / Hassett)” will change the zoning designation of the subject property from A-2, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to SH-3, Small Holding Rural Zone.

The public hearing will be held at:

EDGEWATER COMMUNITY CENTRE 4818 Selkirk Avenue, Edgewater BC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 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.

The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area G and Electoral Area F.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing:

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 11, 2008

• •

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 11, 2008

30 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer

VALLEY NEWS

January 25, 2008

Hockey Tournament proceeds will build a school in Africa

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff

TEAM SEARCH—Nine-year-old Aiden Knuckey gets ready to face off with Ben Duncan, 17, from David Thompson Secondary School, watched by Spela Grasic, 17, in preparation for next month’s “Build a School” tournament.

Photo by Rachel Pinder

Radium Rotary donates funds to Frank’s Rink The Rotary Club of Radium Hot Springs Sunrise listened to Shawn Ottman last November concerning the needs of Frank’s Rink.

This week, Sharlene Scofield, Rotary Club treasurer, presented Shawn with $1,500 to help purchase a tankless water heater for flooding the rink.

Radium Rotary is a small club that raises funds for causes both abroad and at home. This is part of the club’s ongoing motto - Service above Self.

Corrections • The Yoga Mountain Studio offers a variety of classes and is located in downtown Invermere. For more information, see: www.invermereyoga.com.

• Regarding a recent letter to the editor, Ray Crook says Bob Tegart owned the Alpine Ranch, not the Richter Place.

More teams are needed for a hockey tournament due to be held next month to raise money to build a school in Africa.

The “Build a School” hockey tournament has been organized by a group of David Thompson Secondary School students, and will be held on Lake Windermere at Kinsmen Beach on Saturday, February 16th, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Student Spela Grasic, 17, explained the school will be built in Sierra Leone, through the Adopt a Village campaign of Free the Children, the largest network of children helping children through education.

The hockey tournament is the first event of many, and the students hope to raise $10,500 between now and June.

This money will go into building a one-room school house, providing it with classroom supplies, textbooks, trees for the school grounds and a teacher for one year.

Spela said the goal of the campaign is not only to build a school but also to raise awareness of poverty, lack of education, child labour, and child soldiers in developing countries.

After the 11 years of civil war that ended in 2002, Sierra Leone’s 5,866,000 residents are working to rebuild their lives. The school will provide an education for some of the 70 percent of children that are presumed to be without any type of formal education, as well as helping the child soldiers reclaim at least some of their education and lost childhoods.

The District of Invermere has given permission for the hockey tournament to be held on Lake Windermere, and will help to create four rinks for the games to be played.

Spela explained the tournament could go up to 30 teams, but they only have five teams registered at the moment.

“We’re having a hard time getting teams. We can have kids right up to adults in the teams and all levels of abilities, ages, genders, shapes and sizes.

“This event is a great way of bringing the community together. So lace up your skates and bring the family along for a fun-filled afternoon,” she said.

There will also be prizes for the best costume, best goal and the winners.

Teams should register by Friday, February 8th.

For more details contact Spela at 341-1339 or email spelagrasic@hotmail.com.

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January 25, 2008

FAITH

Pray for Christian unity Father James McHugh Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Parish Many people of different cultures and background inhabit our world, each with a different language or dialect.

Perhaps their skin is a different pigmentation, or their physical features are not the same as ours. Does this make them inhuman, or wrong? Does it give us the right to discriminate against them because they are different from us?

As a Roman Catholic priest, I deal with people of many cultures and countries on an almost daily basis.

Sometimes it can be hard to understand others unless we really listen. This is just a fact of the human condition. I think that most people like things to be familiar, not different. What a shame. Usually we are able to speak with one another and thus a bond of friendship can be built if it is desired, but at the very least some trust is formed. It is in this trust that we are able to build unity.

Unity is an important topic of discussion that seems to get a lot of lip service nowadays, but is it seriously worked toward? I have two simple questions for all of us. They are, firstly, did you know that this week, Jan. 18-27, is the week of prayer for Christian unity?

Secondly, how often did you pray for the unity of Christians? It might be something that you have done daily or perhaps you did once or not at all. Christianity is a large topic, and it is a beautiful faith when it is lived properly, according to the Gospel Values. For 2000 years the message of humanity’s Salvation has been preached by the Church, and the call for ongoing conversion has been proclaimed.

When we were baptized we were made adopted

children of God; for Catholics, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the Holy Eucharist as food for our pilgrimage here in this world and to strengthen us in living our Faith. In the Sacrament of Confirmation we are Sealed with the Gifts of the Spirit to live our lives according to the Gospel, in unity with the teachings of the Church. If and when we fail, we are not cast out into Hell, for Christ has given us the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well, to return to a state of Grace, and to reenter a relationship with God and the Community. The Word of God and the Sacraments are not of human origin; Christ instituted them for the salvation of the world, and they are how we build up unity within the Church.

In many ways this week of Prayer for Christian Unity has the potential to serve as a means of building that unity among the Christian communities we live in. Some may not agree with me about the importance of the Sacraments to unity among Christians; others will find the message refreshing. May the Lord bless both peoples. A challenge for all of us might be to listen to what the other is saying. What is our common ground that we can share with each other and work from there? What we need to remember are the questions in the first paragraph about skin colour, languages and cultures and physical features, and translate that into faith practices.

I was at a parishioner’s home last week and they mentioned that they saw a booklet in a store that defamed Pope Benedict XVI and they were quite hurt and angered by this. Things like these books and pamphlets only damage Christian Unity, in my opinion.

Because someone practices their faith differently from you, do you have the right to ridicule that practice or to defame the leaders of the faith? And vice versa. Let us all pray for peace and unity this weekend.

May the blessing of Almighty God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you always.

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