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November 6, 2009

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Two residents of Columbia House celebrated big birthdays this week.

Columbia House’s oldest resident, Ernest Morgan, who turned 101 on November 2nd, spent his birthday celebration doing one of his favourite things: singing hymns with his friends and his wife of 65 years, Dorothy.

Nancy Tegart celebrated her 97th birthday at a tea put on by her caregiver Sharon Wass.

Top: Colleen Wagner presents Ernest with his birthday cake. Bottom: Nancy, right, and her caregiver, Sharon Wass.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3

November 6, 2009

Valley NEWS

Whitetail Lake development withdrawn

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A bylaw to rezone a 3,789-acre property around Whitetail Lake has been withdrawn from consideration by the Regional District of East Kootenay.

The Whitetail Lake Land Corporation cancelled their current application this week, days before the board of directors were due to make a decision on rezoning 24 percent of the massive property.

“The application has been withdrawn,” Andrew McLeod, manager of planning and development services for the regional district, told The Pioneer on Tuesday. “They wanted to make a whole bunch of changes to their application, which they are not able to do with such late notice.”

On Monday, Mr. McLeod said he intended to recommend the regional district board of directors refuse the application.

“The staff recommendation is a professional plan-

ning opinion based on regional district policy and other land-use planning considerations. It was based, in part, in consideration of the consultation undertaken by the regional district,” he said.

That consultation showed that its own Advisory Planning Committee, the Ministry of Forests and Range, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts all had concerns about the application. Only the Village of Canal Flats supported it, having attached conditions to their support.

However, Brian Benson, president of the Whitetail Lake Land Corporation, said that the application as considered by those parties was not up to date.

“We were only recently informed that the bylaw that was currently on the table for the board to vote on was the original application submitted in July,” Mr. Benson said.

“Amendments to the original application were submitted to staff, but did not provide them enough time

to analyze the technical implications of the changes made and report their recommendations to the board.

The actual vote will be postponed until staff has had the opportunity to review the amendments.”

Those amendments are significant, Mr. Benson said, and include donating approximately 1,000 acres or 26 percent of the total land holdings to the B.C. Nature Trust. The size of two lakefront lots was significantly reduced, and the rezoning request for the eastern lakefront lots changed to Small Holding 3 “to prevent further subdivision,” Mr. Benson said. “We sincerely want to do ‘what is right’ for this property and believe that we have demonstrated conscientious and responsible development, based on the sensitivities of the environment, stakeholders and public.”

A new application from the Whitetail Lake Land Corporation will come before the board at a later date, Andrew McLeod said.

“Staff will work with the proponent in the coming weeks on their new application,” he said.

Fire forces closure of Canal Flats sawmill

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff A fire at Tembec’s Canal Flats sawmill on Saturday has resulted in $500,000 worth of damage and a two-week shutdown of operations.

A night watchman found the fire and called emergency services at 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, October 31st.

Nine members of Canal Flats Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call.

“The fire started in the J bar at the sawmill and worked its way into the computer room,” said Kevin Fleming, Canal Flats’ deputy fire chief. The J bar is the area where lumber is sorted.

“When we got there, the room was fully engulfed but we were able to knock out the flames within 30 minutes,” he said.

Fairmont Fire Department were called for backup at 10:30 p.m.

“We sent one engine with crew down to give a hand if it was needed,” said Jim Miller, Fairmont fire chief. “They had the fire under control by the time our guys got there.”

While there was no one inside the building at the time and there were no injuries as a result of the fire, Mr. Fleming said the fire was quite large.

“This was probably the biggest fire we’ve had to fight,” he said.

The fire crew was at the scene until 4 a.m. put-

ting out the fire and starting the long clean-up.

On Monday, November 2nd, Tembec published a press release on its website confirming the fire.

“Initial estimates indicate that the sawmill will be down for approximately two weeks and that the cost to repair fire-related damage will be less than $500,000,” said John Valley, executive vice president of business development and corporate affairs.

Kevin Fleming added: “The fire was restricted to the outside walls of the room but the computers received water damage.

“The main thing is that no one was hurt.”

The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the B.C. Fire Commissioner’s office.

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• On October 28th, the RCMP’s Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of fraud when a cheque was stolen and written for $2,500. The victim in this instance supplied the police with a possible suspect and the complaint is presently being investigated.

• On October 29th, an alert neighbour in Edgewater observed some suspicious activity and prevented a theft of an all-terrain vehicle. As a result, police were contacted. Investigation revealed a nearby house had been broken into and keys for a quad had been taken. The quad was seen being driven in the area and was located hidden in the bush ready for eventual pick-up. The alert neighbour was able to provide police with a good description.

• On October 30th, at 5:30 a.m., Columbia

Valley Detachment members responded to a disturbance at the Invermere Best Western Inn involving a 76-year-old Creston man and a 43-year-old Erickson woman. Both were booked into the same room.

An argument broke out and a fight ensued, causing minor injuries to each. Medical treatment was not necessary. Both refused to indicate to police what had happened. The investigation is continuing to determine if charges will be entertained.

• On October 31st, Police received a complaint of two males pointing a rifle out a two-door sports vehicle on the highway and firing two shots. The complainant believes the males might have been shooting at an animal that was seen in the area.

• On November 1st, at 1:30 p.m., police responded to a distraught 23-year-old man who appeared to drive his vehicle off Toby Creek Road. The man suffered minor head injuries and was taken to hospital.

911 is for emergencies only Submitted by Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac Columbia Valley RCMP Ever call 911 because you had an emergency and the first thing the operator says is, “Is this an emergency or can you hold?” You tell them you can hold. Then you hold, and hold, and finally, out of frustration, you hang up.

I will put you in the operator’s shoes. She/he is stacked with a number of calls and dispatching calls for the police to attend, while other police officers are calling in with requests. The operator picks up another call and the caller wants to report a breakand-enter that happened while they were out and is requested to hold.

Now it’s the operator’s turn to be frustrated with people who don’t understand what the 911 system is all about. People dial 911 even to ask the operator when power will be restored! On weekdays, during regular business hours, if you call the Columbia Valley Detachment, the phone is picked up by one of the staff here in Invermere. After 5 p.m. and on weekends, the phone gets picked up in Kelowna.

The East Kootenay dispatch system for fire, ambulance, and police is located in Kelowna. It used to be in Cranbrook and dealt only with calls from our area. The dispatchers had the luxury of knowing the area and knowing the police officers with whom they were talking.

I had an opportunity to tour the telecommunications room. It was a huge room with computer terminals from wall to wall. Each operator has their own detachment area and many cover more than one. Like all other work places, human resources is a concern. The dispatchers monitor the 911 emer-

gency calls, non-emergency police numbers and handle all the calls from police who call in with requests. With the new computers in police vehicles, members are able to run license plate searches, but old dogs like me prefer to call in plates and names rather than face the dreaded computer.

Regardless, if the call goes to Kelowna, or directly to the detachment, the person taking the call has to prioritize them. Those requiring urgent attention get attention and other matters have to wait. It is similar to working in a busy hospital emergency room. You feel like your emergency is serious enough to be attended immediately. If you are a victim of crime, you feel so violated you want immediate action and attention. For the 12-yearold who saved up his or her money for a bike and has it stolen, you bet, it is an emergency and a priority.

911 was created to help people report an emergency, but it has become too convenient.

In the past, when the dispatch centre got a 911 call, they immediately went into emergency mode, knowing the call involved the possibility of someone’s life in jeopardy, serious injury or a crime in progress. Dispatchers would put everything else on hold to deal with the 911 call. Now, they might put on hold another serious event to deal with something that does not warrant a 911 call. The cycle goes on and on until the 911 system is watered down and becomes ineffective.

I would like the community members in the valley to take some initiative and be part of the solution when it comes to using 911. If it is not life threatening, likely to cause injury or harm, not presently ongoing, it’s best to call the detachment number any time of day at 250-342-9292.

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November 6, 2009

Village to acquire Canal Flats Provincial Park

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff The beach park at Canal Flats may soon be the property of the municipality.

After three years, the village is nearing the end of negotiations with the Ministry of Environment to have the six-hectare Canal Flats Provincial Park transferred to municipal control.

“The village initiated discussion with the province about three years ago about obtaining a transfer from provincial to municipal status,” said Mayor Bruce Woodbury.

Situated on the southeastern shore of Columbia Lake, the park contains picnic tables, washrooms and a boat ramp. It is the lake’s only public boat launch.

“The park was essentially developed through landfill to provide access to the lake,” explained Greg Chin, the Ministry of Environment’s Planning Section Head for the Kootenay Region. “It was done at a time when there was a great need for a beach park. Now it has become more of a community park and the village sees it as an asset. Therefore it makes more sense for them to control it.”

The park was opened in 1981 and was operated by

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Mayor Woodbury explained why it is so valuable to the community.

“As the Canal Flats Provincial Park is currently the only public boat launch and picnic area on Columbia Lake and sees high use throughout the year by residents and visitors, it’s an extremely important asset for the village from both a recreational and economic perspective.”

This summer, the village sold 52 seasonal boat launch passes and 598 day-use passes, as well as 18 seasonal parking passes and 759 day-use parking passes.

Once the village acquires the park, Mayor Woodbury said it hopes to undergo upgrades.

“Various ideas and options have been discussed for potential improvements to the park but no plan has been drawn up as yet,” he said. “Ideas have included: installing power into the park, improving the boat launch and the wharf, installing a concession stand, expanding the parking area, and considering campsites.”

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perspective

A day to remember

November 6, 2009

Historical Lens

By Brian Geis Pioneer Editor I am — we are — fortunate enough to live in more peaceful times. The First World War didn’t end up being the “war to end all wars”, as then U.S. President Woodrow Wilson hoped it would be.

I credit President Wilson for his vision of the League of Nations and its successor, the United Nations, for preventing more of the all-consuming “world wars” that might have drawn me into the fighting.

More importantly, though, I credit the volunteer soldiers of today who continue to endure the sacrifice and hardship of war — at the request of the United Nations — to prevent some of the modern regional conflicts, like the war in Afghanistan, from turning into world wars.

For those of us who never served, it is difficult to imagine the sacrifices and hardships of war, but you don’t have to look too hard to find someone who knows. Start with your own family. Ask your siblings, parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles.

I have family members who served in every major conflict since, and including, the American Revolution. From my ancestor Abner Overfield who, with his brothers Benjamin and Martin, served in General Sullivan’s Expedition, commissioned by General George Washington, to my older brother Captain Randall Geis, in the U.S. Navy at Patuxent River, Maryland, the stories abound. I have six uncles and cousins that served in Vietnam. I remember naively asking — as a child, at Christmas — my mom’s youngest brother Rick whether or not he had seen any action.

“Yeah, a little bit,” he would begrudgingly admit, before launching into the story about how he was the only soldier in the U.S. Army ever to sink his own tank. I learned later he served at Cam Rahn, Chu Lai, Da Nang, Fire Base Baldy and along the DMZ with the First Squad of the First Calvary American Division. Those are stories I will never forget.

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Afghanistan costs too much Dear Editor: I see in the Calgary paper that they are having a food drive for veterans. Well and good, but it seems crazy that they need to have such a program when they are spending $1 million plus per day on the occupation of Iraq/Afghanistan, supposedly, to improve the lifestyle of their citizens. That’s money that could be spent on the well-being of veterans and all of our citizens.

A military exercise that cannot be won because — from the point of view of the Taliban, Al Qaeda and Osama — we are infidels occupying the holy land of Islam. If we stay, to be effective, we must stay for many, many years. All of Canada will need food drives for our citizens.

Incidentally, I am a veteran of WWII. Don Thompson Windermere

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Lack of money for school bus is unacceptable was dated September 18th. I have heard absolutely no response from the Minister to this letter, or to my subsequent letter on October 15th.

The amount of money given to school districts for transportation has not increased since 2002. At the same time, lack of funding to school districts has resulted in closures of numerous rural schools forcing more children to travel greater distances to get to school.

People in this area tell me that providing excellent educational opportunities for our children is a priority. They also tell me that ensuring safe transport for children from rural areas is a basic necessity.

Leaving these children with no way home is simply not acceptable. Bussing some rural children and not others is not acceptable. Causing families to worry that they may find that their bus route is the next to be cut is not acceptable.

It is time for the B.C. Liberal government to properly fund our public education system so that children in rural areas can safely travel to school and home again.

Dear Editor: Since the beginning of the school year, parents of young children in Brisco and Spillimacheen have been fighting for a service that most of us simply take for granted. They have been fighting to have a school bus return their children home at the end of the school day.

These kids take the school bus to Edgewater Elementary each morning, but funding shortfalls at the district level mean that there is no school bus from Edgewater Elementary in the afternoon.

The Columbia Valley Pioneer has covered this story extensively, interviewing parents and representatives from the district. People who read the story of how young mothers are required to pack up their preschool-aged children every afternoon to drive the 60-kilometre round-trip to Edgewater to pick up their son or daughter are shocked. They can’t believe that our school system has come to this.

When I heard about this situation, I wrote two letters to the Minister of Education asking that more money be provided to school districts to ensure that we can transport all rural students safely to and from school. My first letter

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Paying contractors for a grant-funded, full restoration isn’t ridiculous • Determining the structural integrity; • Soliciting input from qualified building movers; Mayor Taft, in your proposal of the “half lodge” • Soliciting input from structural engineers; on top of a washroom, are you comparing that to the • Obtaining grant funding from the Columbia great work done to restore Pynelogs into a functional Basin Trust; community building?

• Writing a grant application that would fully Are you comparing the washrooms for the use of fund the project at no cost to the Invermere taxpayer patrons inside the museum and Pynelogs to an open beyond the donation of land. outdoor public washroom under the half-lodge?

This funding would provide design, management, Are you saying that taking half the original build- accessible interior bathrooms, kitchen area, sidewalks, ing and putting it on a washroom that is accessed by paved parking, landscaping, irrigation, and lighting walking down 200 feet of around the entire original outdoor ramp makes the lodge.

“Mayor Taft: unlike your plan, our building more functional?

In short, it covered project would have paid every supplier all the costs that you and Your plan to combine two completely separate and contractor working on the project.” Councillors Brydon and projects, and do neither —Nick Berzins Campsall conveniently one properly, is ridicufailed to show the public. lous. But then, it has been Mayor Taft: unlike crafted by the same dream team (yourself and Messrs. your plan, our project would have paid every supplier Prosser and Campsall) that had Invermere looking for and contractor working on the project. its water supply in Wilmer, of all places.

The application stated, “The District of Invermere The Heritage Building Society volunteers accom- would not have the money to pursue this project unplished a lot within a short period of time, certainly der any other funding mechanism that did not promore than you accomplished in a year with paid staff. vide 100 percent funding levels.” This is the concept What you called a “waste of time” were significant that Mayor Taft said was “ridiculous.” accomplishments: I appreciate heritage and would prefer to see the • Resurrecting a project that you mishandled for lodge go to a caring recipient (regardless of their loa year; cation) who will restore the original structure, rather Dear Editor:

than have the lodge chopped and placed on a washroom.

And maybe that is what should happen. Maybe the lodge should go to an acreage on the benches for use as a summer bungalow camp, similar to its origin.

I have a challenge to the mayor if he is still committed to his half-baked plan.

Stack your hastily prepared proposal up against improvement of the concession and washrooms at Kinsmen Beach to be an all-season facility in support of the winter and summer lake activities and then let the public decide where they want their tax dollars to go.

Finally, I’ll explain the reference to “ice cream” in my first letter, because I think you are confused. Your survey did not follow the criteria that the town sets for everyone else. It was handed out to people attending one open house and to select solicited people, all who by definition are interested in heritage and the lodge.

Your survey consisted of two questions. “Do you support preservation of heritage buildings?” and, “Do you support preservation of the lodge?” No questions about a “half lodge” and no questions asking, “Will you pay for it with your tax dollars?”

You might as well have asked, “Do you like ice cream?”

Nick Berzins Invermere

The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 9

November 6, 2009

Invermere plans to overhaul fire department

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The Invermere Volunteer Fire Department could be hiring three full-time staff members as early as next year.

Invermere council is considering the implementation of a new fire department strategic plan, which would introduce new policy framework for the department, including hiring a full-time fire chief, fire prevention officer and training officer.

“The Invermere Volunteer Fire Department strategic plan was an important process to undertake. It allowed an independent third party to review current operations, and look at future needs and demands for the department,” said Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft.

At the regular council meeting on October 27th, council voted in favour of considering the plan in the 2010 financial planning process.

The district recently entered into an agreement with the Regional District of East Kootenay to pro-

vide fire suppression service for another 1,000 dwelling units in Invermere and an additional 500 people in contracted areas. The implementation of the plan will occur over the next 10 years and will be reassessed in five years’ time.

According to Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Invermere, council will review specific recommendations in the plan including: increasing reserve contributions to over $250,000 per year; acquiring additional fire-fighting equipment such as an aerial platform truck; seeking a more appropriate location for a new fire hall or expanding the existing one substantially; and hiring a full-time fire chief and creating a full-time position for a fire prevention officer and training officer.

“Historically the fire department has done a very good job with very little financial resources,” Mr. Prosser said.

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apparatus, plus a fire hall. So we get very good bang for our buck on that level but the community is getting to the point where we need to mature somewhat.”

Mayor Taft was responsive to the strategic plan.

“Although the recommendations for the most part make logical sense, because of financial realities not all of them will be followed immediately.

“We will have to continue looking at the external forces and our ability as a community to fund, and implement aspects of the review when appropriate,” he said.

Mayor Taft’s only problem was with the idea of relocating the fire hall to improve response time. He said that the current location of the fire department is central and moving it would only increase response time to one part of the district or another.

“I think we need to work with what we have and try to make that successful,” Mayor Taft said.

Fire Chief Roger Ekman was pleased with the response from council.

“I think it went very well,” he said.

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November 6, 2009

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“There is a surprising amount of work that goes into producing the panLinger for a while and relax on this bench. Salmon and trout also need places to rest – as well as spawning beds and areas suitable Radium’s Sinclair els,” Nick explained. for rearing young fish. This variety of habitats was lost when Sinclair Creek was straightened Creek Greenway really is a “The many tasks inand diked to control flooding. In 2003, a series of multiple objects made fromtrips natural to the walk to remember. clude materials were Last month the 1.5 site, developing a concept placed along the to restore kilometre self-guided inorcreek theme, researching arfish habitat. terpretive walk was anchives in the museum, nounced the winner of a reading publications on silver award from national the area history and geolheritage association Interogy, interviews with the pretation Canada. ‘old-timers’, brainstorm“We were thrilled to ing concepts, then prohear of the award,” said ducing the panels through Dee Conklin, mayor of an iterative design-and-reRadium. fine process.”

Opened in July 2008, Mayor Conklin said the trail runs parallel to that the Greenway is a Sinclair Creek. At five valuable addition to the specially chosen spots WINNER – One of the five panels honoured by Village of Radium Hot along the way, interpretive Interpretation Canada.

Photo submitted. Springs. panels explain the history “Sinclair Creek is very of the creek, including its salmon runs, sluice-boxes specialTaketoa look Radium – having the trail finished and open upstream. Compare this view with the photographs Prior to 2003, this culvert was bad news for Kokanee and irrigation flumes. to thebelow. public has added another element to our ‘walksalmon swimming upstream to spawn. Even if they made the jump into the culvert, they were often swept back out by the The Columbia River Greenways Alliance was aning town’,” she said.

S u b m i t t e d by strong current. To improve fish passage, threevisitors rock nounced the silver winner of Interpretation Canada’s “We want our residents and to park their weirs were built to raise the water level of the outlet annual awards on October 10th. The Greenway came cars and get out and walk about.

We are adding inforpool and reduce water second only to Toronto’s Fort York: A Short History mation about the area tovelocity enhance through thetheir experience and Ko The weirs also and Guide. learn about our history.”culvert. created a sequence of pools Ca and run-outs to provide Whe “When you look at some of the other award winNick thanked Radium council for their foresight. holding, rearing and Kokane spawning areas for the ners, it shows that we are running with the big dogs “Credit goes to the mayor, council and staff in the salmon. on a national level, so to speak,” said Nick Berzins, village for having the vision to know what these greenexecutive director of the Greenways Alliance. ways really mean to the community and for helping to The silver award credits six people for their work make it all happen,” he said. lvin River Greenways Alliance on the Columbia Sinclair Creek Greenway: writer Marla Oliver, The Sinclair CreekA Greenway has four entry boxchief 2874administrative of- points: east of the Canfor Mill log deck; on Forsters artist Jennifer Stone, P.O. Radium ficer Mark Read,invermere, independent bccontractor V0a 1k0 Aina Cern- Landing Road between Columbia and Revelstoke; enoks and, from the Greenways Alliance, chair Ross from the south end of Glacier Drive; and from the MacDonald, and executive director Nick Berzins.

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HOME, FUNNY HOME Artist Roy Mackey has penned a second memoir of comic vignettes about growing up in Dry Gulch. For more on A Fly in the Microwave 2, see Page 14.

Out & About Your Weekly Guide to What’s Happening Around the Columbia Valley Page 13

Wine Makers Dinner • Pynelogs Cultural Centre Wine Makers Dinner at Pynelogs prepared by Terroir.

Featuring Wines from Tin Horn Creek. Sat. Nov. 7th at 6:30 pm. Call Josh for tickets at 270-0489.

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Wednesday November 18th at 7 pm. Tickets at Essentials, One Hour Photo, N’Deco and Smoking Waters.

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

Movie: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Reviewed by Cayla Gabruck This is, by far, the best movie I have seen all year, and seeing as it is November already, that is a pretty bold statement.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, a remake of the 1974 original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, is intriguing, intense and just an all-round great movie – from the plot right down to the tiniest detail.

Denzel Washington plays a New York City subway dispatcher named Walter Garber, a quietly determined man whose ordinary day at the office turns to chaos when a group of armed men hijack a subway train full of people.

The subway attack scheme is headed up by Ryder, played by John Travolta, a domineering, prolific criminal mastermind who seems to have a beef with

the City of New York.

The brutal overtaking of the train is every transituser’s worst nightmare and it is made even worse when Ryder demands $10 million from the city within an hour – threatening to kill one passenger every minute the funds are late.

He places his terms through Walter, whom he soon learns in an interesting twist has been demoted by the city for allegedly accepting a bribe, and develops an attachment to him, citing that they have both been victims of the city.

This one-sided bond causes Walter to become an unknown variable in the heist and hostage negotiations, ultimately leaving the fate of the passengers aboard the subway train in his hands.

The outstanding acting of both Travolta and Washington goes a long way to distinguish this film from

any other action/thriller on the market right now.

Each actor emits their own unique charisma that draws the viewer in, allowing themselves to relate to the plight of each character, a quality that takes this film to the next level.

But I have to say despite Denzel Washington’s stellar job playing the earnestly heroic Walter Garber, the sticking point for me with this film was the performance by John Travolta.

His character, Ryder, showcases qualities that reminded me a lot of his character in Pulp Fiction – which I love. He was mildly-psychotic, joyfully villainous and strangely compelling – just further proving how talented he is.

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

Toby Theatre closed until December 28th Friday, November 6th: • Live music with Fraser and Mike at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

• November 6th-8th: Weekend Spa Getaway at Radium Resort. Package costs $219 and includes yoga, massage, wine tasting, two nights accommodation, Sunday brunch, Hot Springs pool pass and presentations by Heather Von Riesen and Natalie Purschwitz. For info: 1-800-667-6444.

Saturday, November 7th: • 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: 17th Annual Beef-on-a-Bun at Home Hardware. Come out to enjoy beef-on-a-bun, coffee, pop, and socialize with your neighbours. For info: 250-342-6908.

• 6:30 p.m.: 8th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Tickets $35. For info: 250-345-6000.

• 6:30 p.m.: Wine Makers Dinner at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, prepared by Terroir with wines from Tin Horn Creek. For tickets: 250-270-0489.

• 7 p.m.: Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, presentation and dessert at Christ Church Trinity, 110-7th Avenue, Invermere.

Sponsored by Family Resource Centre and Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. Purchase products created by the entrepreneurial women of Afghanistan.

• 7 p.m.: Edgewater author Juanita Rose Violini speaks about her newly published book, Almanac of the Infamous, the Incredible and the Ignored at Radium Seniors Hall.

• 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Fernie, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Red Cross Swimming Lessons start at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort with Dara’s Dolphins. For more info call 250-347-7734.

• Ski Swap, Invermere Community Hall. Drop off used ski equipment and clothing 9-11:30 a.m. Sale noon-3 p.m. Concession. Sponsored by Windermere

Valley Ski Club. For info: 250-342-3819.

• Live music with Oso Simple at Angus McToogle’s Restaurant. For info: 250-341-6868.

Sunday, November 8th: • 11 a.m.: Invermere Half Marathon Relay and 15-kilometre Walking Relay Race for Food Bank.

Departs from Pot Hole Park. Enter a three-person team in the run or walk category. Cost is $2 per person and an open donation to the Food Bank. For info: 250-342-8737.

• 2 p.m.: Mezzo soprano Barbara King performs her classical and popular repertoire at Edgewater Community Hall. She is joined by Invermere a cappella group Unhooked, poetic readings by Sandy Ferguson and bagpiping by Pieter Jansen. For info: 250-347-9668.

• Red Cross Lessons start at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort through Dara’s Dolphins. For info: 250-3477734.

Wednesday, November 11th: • 11 a.m.: Remembrance Day parade in Invermere, followed by beef-on-a-bun at the Invermere Legion for $8. Everyone welcome. Veterans free.

• 3:45 p.m.: Remembrance Day parade in Edgewater, followed by $12 wings and ribs dinner at the Edgewater Legion. For info: 250-347-0044.

Thursday, November 12th: • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Flu shots for those 65 and older, Canal Flats Civic Centre.

• 1-3 p.m.: Seniors Tea with MLA Norm Macdonald at the Best Western Invermere Inn. Light refreshments will be served.

• 7 p.m.: Windermere’s Olympic Torch Relay event’s public meeting at Windermere Community Hall.

All Windermere residents welcome.

Friday, November 13th: • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Beaver Valley, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Mini tradeshow at the Radium Hall, featuring 20 businesses under one roof. Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, November 14th: • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Free Windows 7 Community Information Open House at Moondance Technology

store, #111, 809-7th Avenue, Invermere. Learn about Microsoft’s new operating system and find out if your computer is upgradable. Everyone is welcome – business and residential. For info: 250-342-2833.

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: White Elephant Bake and Craft Sale at Columbia Garden Village. Call ahead to book a table. For info: 250-341-3350.

• 2 p.m.: Columbia Valley Bighorns Football Club play the Kootenay Bowl Championship Game at the Bighorns Field, Invermere, against the Cranbrook Rams. Concession available. $2 admission.

• 6-9 p.m.: ‘Sparkle’ jewellery exhibition at Effusion Art Gallery. Handcrafted jewellery by seven artists.

Door prizes, wine and hors d’oeuvres. A percentage of sales donated to the Family Resource Centre. For info: 250-341-6877.

• 6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament at Edgewater Community Hall. $50 buy-in. For info: Shawn at 250-347-9872 or Larry at 250-347-2126.

• Red Cross Babysitters Course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort through Dara’s Dolphins. For info: 250-347-7734.

Wednesday, November 18th: • 7 p.m.: Foothills Brass Quintet perform at Christ Church Trinity. For info: 250-342-4423.

Thursday, November 19th: • 7 p.m.: Brisco Recreation Commission General Meeting at Brisco Community Hall.

Saturday, November 21st: • 7:30 p.m.: Rockies Hockey team plays Creston, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• Valley Christmas Kickoff event combines both the Christmas parade with Light-Up of Invermere’s downtown stores, plus great shopping specials.

Parade commences at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome to join the parade. For info: 250-342-2844.

• November 21st-22nd and 28th-29th: Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Combo course at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort through Dara’s Dolphins. For info: 250-347-7734.

Monday, November 23rd: • 7 p.m.: Beyond the Holiday Glitter: Ladies’ Night Out at Lake Windermere Alliance Church with guest speaker Carol Millard. Tickets $8. Call 250345-0056 or 250-342-9561.

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November 6, 2009

Mackey pens second book

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Writer, sculptor and funny guy Roy Mackey is back with another book about growing up in the Columbia Valley: A Fly in the Microwave 2 – Fun on the Farm When No One’s Around.

The follow-up to his 2007 debut, A Fly in the Microwave 2 is a collection of semi-fictional short stories about growing up on the family farm in Dry Gulch.

“They are the same sort of stories as the first book,” Roy said. “It’s written from the perspective of a naive nine to 12-year-old boy who’s not that sharp, and kind of Pollyanna.”

Now 51, Roy is a metal sculptor living in Vancouver, but he lived in the Columbia Valley until his early 30s. During the 1970s, he managed the Valley Junk Store behind Petro-Can in Athalmer. When he was growing up, Roy’s dad Charlie worked in construction. There were four kids – two boys and two girls – on the small farm in Dry Gulch.

“After I wrote the book, I realized that I have picked up a lot of creativity from the way things were,” Roy said. “I was stuck in Dry Gulch with not much to play with but coyotes.”

Roy admits the stories are “twisted” to be a little more than the facts, but some of them tell it exactly like it was.

“Some of the nuttiest stories are true,” Roy said.

“The really weird ones are true!”

Like the time Roy blew up the wood stove by adding diesel fuel at 1 a.m. when it was minus 10 degrees outside.

Roy wrote the first book in three months in 2007, after introducing the characters to his artist friends in an e-mail newsletter. “People just loved it and told me I should write a book,” Roy said.

Although it was self-published and barely marketed, A Fly in the Microwave sold 1,000 copies.

“It’s all surprising to me,” Roy said. “I didn’t expect to sell more than 50 copies.”

With the first book under his belt, Roy found that the stories kept coming – so he kept writing.

“It was strange when I was writing these stories to go back and remember things – it was amazing the things that came up,” he said.

After reading the book, people often ask Roy if his brother Ivan – who owns Kool Country Auto Parts in Athalmer – is still talking to him. Thankfully, he is.

“At first, I wasn’t sure if my family would find it funny but everybody thinks it’s hilarious,” Roy said.

“People who know my family can see the stretch marks but they still love it.”

A Fly in the Microwave 2 costs $20. You can buy it at Dave’s Book Bar in Invermere, Kool Country in Athalmer, or online at www.burninggrass.com.

Boy nominated for commendation

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff A Nelson boy who risked his life to save his mother and younger brother has been nominated for a District of Invermere Mayor’s Commendation by the Invermere Fire Department.

On August 17th, eight-year-old Carter Christensen, injured and in shock, climbed from his mother’s car — which had skidded off Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park and rolled down a steep embankment — and climbed 50 feet of incline to summon help.

After reaching the highway, he flagged down a passing truck and led rescuers back to his injured mother, Christine, and his baby brother, Ryder.

“This was an act of personal courage and determination seldom seen even in persons of more advanced years,” wrote Deputy Fire Chief Tom McNeil. “Had it not been for this young man’s efforts, the vehicle would not have been visible to passersby and the arrival of assistance would have been greatly delayed.”

The nomination has now been passed on to the Governor General’s desk in Ottawa and is awaiting a final decision.

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Time to start packing your Christmas hamper Submitted by Sheila Bonny Christmas Bureau Snow in October has us dreaming of Christmas!

Already, the Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley has started planning to ensure everyone from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen has a festive Christmas.

The Christmas Bureau is a non-profit society comprised of community volunteers who organize and distribute food hampers to needy families and angel tree gifts to seniors (65+) and children (0-12). You have the opportunity to enrich your own Christmas spirit by anonymously sponsoring a hamper or angel tree gift.

If your family, group of friends or team of colleagues want to sponsor a hamper, register before December 11th by calling Gail at 250-342-6752 or Helen at 250-342-6789, or by e-mailing Gail at hghoff@ telus.net or Helen at helhardy@cyberlink.bc.ca.

Your contact will provide you with a grocery list appropriate to the size of the family with which you are matched. The list includes staples like canned meat, vegetables, cereal and coffee and suggests treats like cookies, dessert mixes and hot chocolate.

Please adhere closely to the prescribed list, so that families of similar size receive equitable hampers. If your sponsoring group is very large, or exceedingly generous, consider preparing two hampers, rather than making one hamper excessively large. You will also be asked for a small cash donation to enable the Christmas Bureau to issue a grocery store voucher for fresh food, perhaps a turkey. Pack your groceries in small boxes, mark the boxes with the family number assigned to you, and deliver them to the Invermere Community Hall on Friday, December 18th, between 8 a.m. and noon.

In late November, Angel Gift Trees in local stores will provide you the opportunity to donate a gift for a senior or a child. On November 21st, the Bargain Shop will set up an Angel Tree to collect gifts for seniors (65+); on November 30th, as part of their corporate Angels Anonymous Program, the Dairy Queen will decorate a tree to collect gifts for children (0-12).

The Angel Gift Trees are decorated with gift cards specifying the age, gender and gift request of a senior or a child. To participate, choose a gift card from the tree, record your name and telephone number on the bottom part of the card, and leave it in a box in the store. Firmly tape the top portion of the card onto the wrapped gift, and return it to the store by December 11th. Purchases should be kept in the $25-$30 range, so that they are equitable to gifts received by other family members.

If you need a hamper or angel gifts to give your family a happy Christmas, pick up a Christmas Bureau application form at The Family Resource Centre, Columbia Valley Employment Centre, the Invermere

Public Health Unit, the Akisqnuk Health Centre, the Shuswap Band Office or the Canal Flats Headwaters Centre, or telephone 250-342-6762. The deadline for requests is December 9th.

Remember, distribution day is Friday, December 18th. Donors must deliver their hampers to the Invermere Community Hall between 8 a.m. and noon; recipients must pick up their hampers between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Volunteers will not be available for next day pick-up or delivery.

Plan ahead for Christmas, not only by decorating, shopping and baking, but also by sponsoring a hamper or gift to cheer a family facing hardship.

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November 6, 2009

Bids sought to build Invermere rescue truck

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff Invermere Fire Department has officially started the process of acquiring a new road rescue truck.

This week, Fire Chief Roger Ekman said that a request for proposal will be publicized and bids will start coming in to construct a custom-built truck.

“This will show us who is interested in building the truck,” Mr. Ekman said.

Bidding closes on December 31st.

But the Road to Rescue campaign, which has seen the Windermere District Lions Club diligently raise funds for the rescue truck over the last 18 months, is not yet over.

Lions Club member Rick Hoar

said so far they have raised $320,000 to pay for the truck – that’s still $100,000 short of the target.

“We are waiting to hear if we have been successful in two grant applications,” Rick said.

“We will continue with fund-raising events only if those grants don’t come through.”

One grant is through the B.C. Lottery Corporation, the other through Public Safety Canada. Both should be decided by the end of the year.

“I have heard the comment: what if you end up with too much money?”

Rick said. “That’s not an issue. If by chance we ended up with more than we needed, the money would go into a trust to purchase additional equipment for the truck.”

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November 6, 2009

Home Hardware expands with new lumber building

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff There’s something big building at Home Hardware. Fifteen thousand square feet big, in fact.

Last week, construction began on a new lumber building at the Invermere hardware store, in the yard’s northeast corner.

“It will bring all of the lumber that is sitting outside under cover and out of the elements,” said general manager Tony Wagner.

“All of our lumber, drywall, decking and plywood that is currently sitting outside will be brought undercover.”

Right now, the concrete footings are being laid.

Tony said he expects work to be complete by the end of December.

“It will make a big difference to our business, our customers and our staff who will be working in a much better environment,” he said.

The new building, mostly constructed by local trades, will be 21 feet high and contain five levels of lumber in three racks.

“The lumber will be organized by

popularity, so less popular items are higher up,” Tony said.

The design of the building, done by a U.S. company, is rare because the lumber racks will actually hold up the roof.

“There are only a couple of buildings in western Canada like this,” Tony said.

As well as making shopping more comfortable for customers – and the 14 Home Hardware staff who currently work in the lumber yard – the new building will drastically reduce wastage.

“The sun is the worst thing to affect the lumber. It warms one side and that side expands, then the lumber bends,” Tony said.

“The lumber building will protect the timber from sun, rain and snow so we will have less wastage.”

This is Home Hardware’s first expansion since it was established at its crossroads location five years ago.

But the lumber building has long been hoped for.

“Owner Al Miller has been dreaming of this building for 15 years,” Tony said.

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COMMUNITY

Nine-year-old raises $400 for food bank “Everyone thought it was a really good idea because people actually use them,” she said.

One look at an empty box was all it “They are blank inside so you can took to put a young girl in the holiday use them for anything – birthdays, anspirit, nearly five months early! niversaries, anything.”

Nine-year-old Christine Constable, Christine spends a lot of a time a Grade 5 student at J. Alfred Laird Eldrawing and writing and hopes to be a ementary School, took one look inside teacher some day. She also wants to do the empty hamper for the Columbia more fund-raising.

Valley Food Bank and decided to get to “I feel really good that the food work – and raised $400 for the organibank will be able to use this money to zation. give food to people who don’t have it,” “First, I made this huge banner that she said. said ‘support the food bank’,” Christine And the Columbia Valley Food said eagerly. “But I thought, ‘There has Bank couldn’t be more pleased that to be another way to do it.’” they were Christine’s charity of choice.

So the youngster began brainstorm“The food bank is very appreciaing with her father, Greg, the band tive of the donation that Christine has teacher at David Thompson Secondary made to our facility,” said Linda MadSchool, her grandmother, Betty Scho- YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST — Nine-year-old Christine Constable hands over a son, a representative of the food bank. field, and Christine’s caregiver Anne cheque for $400, money she raised, to Linda Madson of the Food Bank.

“The funds raised by Christine will Futa. be used to purchase food for families with an Orca whale, which Christine describes as It wasn’t long before the group came and individuals who are in need of our serup with a brilliant idea. Using artwork Christine cre- “having a Ted Harrison look” and, the second, a beau- vices. ated in Grade 3 at Eileen Madson Primary School, tiful landscape entitled “Starry Night.”

“We admire the maturity, awareness and effort It took only two months for Christine to sell all they made 200 greeting cards and sold them in packs that Christine has demonstrated in coming up with 200 cards. She did most of the work at Christ Church this creative fund-raising plan to assist people in our of four for five dollars.

The cards came with two different designs, one Trinity and the Lake Windermere Alliance Church. local community.”

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff

New doctor accepting patients in Invermere

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff Invermere’s newest doctor has set up shop at the Invermere Medical Clinic and his time slots are already filling up fast with new patients.

Doctor Gareth Mannheimer, 29, and his wife Gina, 27, moved to Invermere last week from Namibia, a small country in southern Africa, and Gareth said he is excited to work and raise a family in a community like Invermere.

“I really have a keen interest in family medicine and will be taking on whoever needs a doctor,” said Dr. Mannheimer.

“I would like to establish a really good familybased practice – treating families from their smallest member to their largest.”

Gareth and Gina first visited the Columbia Valley last November on their honeymoon.

“We just fell in love with the town,” Dr. Mannheimer said. “It has such a strong sense of

community and we enjoy the people here.”

Dr. Mannheimer started his residency in 2007 in Windhoek, Namibia, where he specialized in anesthesia, trauma and family-based medicine. Gina is a physiotherapist and will begin practicing in Invermere as soon as her Canadian physiotherapy licence is approved.

He and Gina, both avid outdoors folk, are looking forward to exploring the Columbia Valley and all it has to offer.

“I really want to learn how to ski,” Dr. Mannheimer said, “and I am determined to skate this year.”

Both Dr. Mannheimer and his wife have said their transition from Namibia to Canada has been surprisingly smooth.

“There is a fantastic community of patients that have been really good to me, as have all the staff here at the clinic,” he said.

For more information or to book an appointment with Dr. Mannheimer, call 250-342-9206.

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November 6, 2009

Invermere and Radium compete for Olympic GamesTown acclaim

By Cayla Gabruck Pioneer Staff The polls are open – as is a world of Olympicsized possibilities for the communities of Radium Hot Springs and Invermere.

On November 1st, the two communities, along with more than 40 other communities across the province in their category, began fighting for the title of GamesTown 2010. “It is not often that an event of this magnitude is so close to home. The Olympic Committees have done an amazing job offering – to all British Columbians – a chance to get involved. What healthier way could there be?� said Dee Conklin, Mayor of Radium. “Pledge to live a healthier lifestyle! It doesn’t cost anything and you can even get your neighbour involved. Walk a block a day – or more!�

The GamesTown 2010 movement is an online competition designed to ramp up excitement for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Each community is responsible for submitting stories, videos and photos illustrating how individuals

and organizations are making a difference in supporting sport, healthy living, environmental sustainability and, of course, the Olympic Games spirit. “Invermere and the people who live here provide a prime example of strong sport/athletic events, active and healthy living, as well as care and attention to the environment,� said Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft. “Invermere definitely meets the criteria for the GamesTown program. We just need to make sure that people go on to the website and prove it to the rest of British Columbia.�

In the Columbia Valley, two communities – Invermere and Radium – are competing against one another in a category for communities with a population up to 5,000.

Also included in this category are Pemberton, Tofino, Sparwood and Nakusp.

As expected, the friendly competition between Invermere and Radium has already begun. “We are not just competing with Invermere, we are competing with every village, town and city in British Columbia,� Ms. Conklin said. “If we get some healthy competition going in the

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Public voting closes on January 4th. Starting January 5th, a celebrity voting panel will begin finalizing their selections for the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners of GamesTown 2010 from the top 10 Viewers’ Choice selections.

The victory of being named GamesTown 2010 will be made even sweeter by the cash prizes that go along with the title.

The grand prize winner will receive $100,000, five pairs of tickets to the Olympic Winter Games events, five pairs of tickets to the Paralympic Winter Games events, a plaque identifying the community as “gold medal winner, GamesTown 2010�, and a visit from one or more 2010 Olympic and/or Paralympic athletes. There are also prizes given out for silver and bronze communities. “People should get involved for two key reasons.

One, we don’t want to be embarrassed by Radium beating us, and two, the community could get extra money for recreation,� Mr. Taft said.

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Harmonized Sales Tax and real estate Many of us are now aware of the incoming Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for the province of B.C. The HST will combine the existing Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) on many goods and services in the province.

While a new tax is never a popular tax, the government of B.C. claims that it will eliminate PST on many goods and services in the production process and instead charge HST to final products consumed by the public.

Current PST An example given by the province is the production of a 2 x 4 piece of lumber.

Currently, the logging contractor who cuts down the trees and hauls it to a mill pays PST on their gas, lubricants, tools, tires and so on. The mill then pays PST on mill equipment, office supplies, power and other input costs.

The 2 x 4 eventually ends up in the hardware store as a finished product and the purchaser of the lumber is then charged PST. New HST In the future, all of the costs spent to mill a tree into a 2 x 4 will be considered an input cost and will be exempt from PST. The final 2 x 4 product will then be subject to

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HST on new homes When it comes to real estate, HST will be applied to new home purchases.

New homes will be considered a final product and buyers of new homes will have to add HST to their final purchase price.

In theory, the cost of building a home should decrease as home builders will be exempt from paying PST on many of their input costs.

Currently, under the GST, new housing is taxed while used housing is not. No housing sales are directly taxed under the PST. The Ministry of Finance states there is currently an average of two percent PST embedded in the cost of new homes from PST charges on construction materials.

Under the HST, there would be no embedded tax but the full 12 percent HST would apply to new housing.

An HST partial rebate on new housing will be provided to purchasers in an amount equal to five percent of the purchase price up to a maximum rebate of $20,000.

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The effects of HST on real estate Initially, one would have to conclude that used homes sold in the market valued over $400,000 would benefit from the implementation of the HST. Why build a new home for $1 million and pay an extra $50,000 in taxes when you could just buy someone else’s $1 million home and pay no additional taxes?

Considering realtor fees are embedded in the cost of buying a used home, it is likely that there will inevitably be little effect on buying a used home versus building a new home.

The only impact of the new HST on real estate will be a higher cost of home construction on houses over $400,000 and more young families will have to re-consider the affordability of building a new home.

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The embedded PST aside, homes under $400,000 will be subject to a tax two percent higher than under the current system. Homes over $400,000 will be taxed at a rate seven percent higher than under the current system, less a flat $20,000 rebate.

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November 6, 2009

Rockies knock off Knights Submitted by Steve Mantyka Columbia Valley Rockies The Columbia Valley Rockies made the pilgrimage to the Okanagan this past weekend and lost 90 to the Chase Chiefs in a blowout on Friday night, then played a little overtime and eked out a 4-3 win in North Okanagan on Saturday night.

Halloween weekend offered a look into the ghosts of this year’s Columbia Valley Rockies. In Chase on Friday, the Rockies came out flat and the Chiefs fired away at Rockies netminder Jeff Magee. Chiefs’ Brock Balson cashed in two goals in the first period to give Chase all they would need on this night. Shots after one period were 24-6, giving the Chiefs a 2-0 lead.

The second period belonged to the Chiefs, Kevin Monfette scoring at 11:37 and David Harrison added two goals for the home team as the Chiefs built a 5-0 lead going into the third.

The Chiefs rattled off four more goals in the third frame to finish their tally at nine. Rockies goalie Jeff Magee stopped 48 of 57 before getting the night off – AP James Leonard closed off the game, with Cam Dagg called up to Merritt.

Final shots were Chiefs 67, Rockies 25 with Chiefs goalie Jordan Byetelaar getting the shutout.

Halloween night and the two cellar-dwelling teams played an uneventful first, Rockies out-shoot-

ing North Okanagan 13-7. The second period saw the Rockies get on the scoreboard on 13:13 on a shorthanded breakaway goal by Darrell Boldon, assist to Julian Fraser. North Okanagan bounced back with two goals of their own at 6:31 on the power play and an even-strength goal at 3:53. The Rockies replied with a power play goal of their own at 2:37, Zack Maclellan from Sean Menton and Kevin Dunlop to knot the game at two, but it was short-lived as the Knights got another power play goal at 1:28 to close the period.

After 40 minutes, it was the Knights 3, Rockies 2 and the shots were in favour of Columbia Valley, 24-23.

The third period seesawed back and forth. Sean Menton tied the game at three with a score at 7:05 from Darrell Boldon and Darcy Rail. Despite the efforts of both teams, we were headed to overtime. The Knights outshot the Rockies 15-11 in the period.

Overtime did not last long, just 1:23 into the extra frame, Briar McNaney from Tye Moses and the Rockies got their second win of the season. McNaney was named the game’s first star, Rockies goalie Jeff Magee was the second star and made the save of the season, a real highlight reel.

The Rockies travelled to Kimberley Tuesday night to take on the Dynos, and host the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday as we begin Movember – check out our website www.rockieshockey.com for more.

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By Harold Hazelaar Pioneer Columnist Every year, we get to watch the development of our rookie class as they learn the ways of OldTimer’s hockey. It provides some good sideline entertainment for us grizzled league veterans who had to learn the ropes at some point.

“Open the dressing room door for us, lend me some sock tape, bring the after-game pops each week, pick up our newly sharpened skates and bring them to the game for us,” and on and on it goes for the rookies.

Watching them fit in on the ice is entertaining as well. These guys just want to contribute and feel important to the team. We begrudgingly give them some ice-time and hope they don’t screw up while they are out there.

Last week, at the end of a shift where the play moved up and down the ice several times, Kris Newman, obviously exhausted, fell on his butt just inside the offensive blueline. The puck had come out of the zone, but Kris’s teammate regained control and was ready for another offensive rush.

I’m not sure if you would describe it as a breast stroke or an ugly attempt at the front crawl, but whatever it was, it was hilarious to watch: a grown man, slithering around on the ice, not worried about what all the spectators saw, just doing his best to keep the

play alive. Good work, Kris. I give you a “9” for “artistic expression.”

Results for October 28th: the Junkies devoured the Wolves, Huckleberry’s ate up Hi Heat, Inside Edge squeezed out a sisterly tie with the Tomatoes, and the Mustangs trampled the Waterboys.

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November 6, 2009

Fairmont lovers offered chance to win big Submitted by Sheenah Rogers Residences at Fairmont Ridge The Residences at Fairmont Ridge in Fairmont Hot Springs is offering vacationers the chance to “share their love� of this majestic resort area and win big at www.Ilovefairmonthotsprings.com.

The heart-felt website is offering over $15,000 in prizes between now and Valentine’s Day. The grand prize will be drawn on the annual day of love, February 14th, 2010. Vacationers are encouraged to upload their favourite photo of Fairmont Hot Springs and have friends and family vote for their photo for a chance to win big: four nights at The Residences at Fairmont Ridge, four ski passes and four passes to the hot springs; 20 rounds of golf, 20 ski passes and 20 passes to the hot springs; 60 rounds of golf, 60 ski passes and 60 passes to the hot springs; and random two-night adventure packs.

“We are challenging all those who live in or visit Fairmont Hot Springs to spread the love,� noted Jason Hardy, Marble Canyon Developments sales and marketing director. Limited-edition “I Love Fairmont Hot Springs� bumper stickers will be available at select businesses throughout the Columbia Valley, including The Residences at Fairmont Ridge show home.

Fairmont Hot Springs has long been enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year. Now, Fairmont lovers — and anyone who has shared a memory in the area — are able to extend their time in Fairmont Hot Springs and experience for themselves the newest and most-talked-about vacation home project in the Columbia Valley, the Residences at Fairmont Ridge.

The Residences at Fairmont Ridge is the first fractional ownership town home project in Fairmont Hot Springs. Located within walking distance to Fairmont’s renowned hot pools and the heart of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, it’s the first to offer fully-titled whole,

quarter or eighth ownership options and is a part of the world’s largest property exchange program, RCI. In addition to the photo contest, the Residences at Fairmont Ridge are offering added value to buyers.

Buy a whole-owned home and get 90 rounds of golf, 90 ski passes and 90 hot springs passes. Buy a quarter fraction and get 60 rounds of golf, 60 ski passes and 60 hot springs passes. Buy an eighth fraction and get 30 rounds of golf, 30 ski passes and 30 hot springs passes.

Tim Tourond Marble Canyon Developments president noted, “We are offering much more than real estate and always have been. We are offering what Fairmont naturally has. We are making it easier for people to experience these amenities and create a family legacy. Marble Canyon operates as a family and thus the creation of a family legacy is important to us.�

For more information visit: www.ILoveFairmontHotSprings.com or www.fairmontridge.ca.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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CHEERS AND JEERS

LOST & FOUND

Annual Arts and Craft Fair at David Thompson Secondary School, Friday, December 11th, 4-8pm and Saturday, December 12th, 10am-3pm. To book a table, call 250-342-9213 ext. 110.

Hate swallowing vitamins?

A Fly in the Microwave 2 Fun on the Farm When No one’s Around Volume 2 is ready Funny stories about the Windermere Valley. $20, Available at Dave’s Book Bar or Kool Country Auto Parts. www.flamingsteel.com

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at the Valley Connection, far end of the Service B.C. building, 625-4th Street, Invermere. The Radium Friendship Group meets at 8 p.m.

Friday at the Catholic Church, east side of Main Street, Radium.

Cheers to Jaidi at Lambert Insurance for the excellent customer service - you go above and beyond. CB

Found Sony chip card at Home Hardware in September, 250342-6908.

Try Youth Juice. Our World Network. www.checkthescene.com Carol Slotta @ 250-342-3853.

s obituary s Genevieve (Jenny) Alpine March 24, 1926 November 1, 2009

Jenny passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on November 1, 2009 and will be loving remembered by her son, Marvin, sister Sabina Cote, brother Wilf Teneese and many close nieces and nephews.

Jenny was a lady who lived life to the fullest. She had a wonderful sense of humour and always had a smile for anyone she met. She enjoyed being with family whether it was a trip to Cranbrook for a day of shopping, Chinese food dinner and a stop at the casino or taking the family out for a Sunday brunch.

In her spare time she liked to work on her beading, needle point and crocheting. She was an avid reader and always had a Calgary Sun crossword on the go.

Jenny was born at the old hospital in Invermere and was raised with her Mom, Dad, brothers, Raymond, Manual, Wilf and sister, Sabina on the Shuswap Reserve. Her Dad Adrian Teneese died of pneumonia when Jenny was eleven years old and her Mom Margaret Teneese moved the family back to the Akisqnuk reserve.

Jenny spent her school years at the St. Eugene’s Residential school in Cranbrook. Her time there was difficult, but she hung on to her language and culture and was very active in teaching others in the community the Ktunaxa language.

After her husband Las Riha died in September 2007, she moved into the Columbia Garden Village. She loved living there and would often invite her family for the buffets. She was very well liked there and she spoke highly of Alison, Margaret and of her “table mates.”

One of her recent biggest highlights was her trip to Hawaii.

It was the first time she had seen a palm tree and enjoyed all the activities and new sights.

s Memoriam s In loving Memory of Peter Mantyka February 15, 1929 – November 10, 2008 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you and whispered “Come to Me”.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

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Shelagh Dehart October 27, 2009

Shelagh Dehart, a pioneer of the Columbia Valley, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2009 with her family at her side in Columbia House, at the age of 99 years old.

She was truly a great lady and is survived by her daughter Dorothy (Barry) of Lower Nicola, B.C., her son Don (Gloria) of Radium, and her daughter-in-law Emelia of Invermere, and a very large family of 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her 6 sisters, her husband Dino in 1933, her grandson Floyd in 1981, and her granddaughter “Little” Dorothy in 1982.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Louw, Dr. Dibb, Dr. Gooch, and the nurses at the Invermere and District Hospital for all their care and support.

A service for Shelagh will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Radium Hot Springs on November 7th at 1:00 pm.

The family will hold a tea at 2:30 pm on this same day in the Edgewater Community Hall. Please come and enjoy our many happy memories of Shelagh and her life.

A celebration of Jenny’s life was held on Thursday, November 1st, 2009 at the Akisqnuk Band Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to our Windermere and District Museum in Shelagh’s name.

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Cheers to the black cow #135 that made it out of the Horsethief Creek after laying in it for at least 2 hours! Way to show those heartless ranchers/ farmers doing the cattle drive down the Horsethief Road. You left her there to die!!! Shame on you! Maybe one of you, standing on the bridge, looking at her and doing nothing, should have been the ones left out there!

Jeers to the environmentally irresponsible renovator who dumped the toilets & cardboard with the household waste.

Cheers to Barry Hawes for being so caring and helpful to the seniors of Invermere.

LOST & FOUND Found young cat, black with white markings in Juniper Heights, 250-270-0877.

Lost pair of gold earrings with small ceramic white Dutch shoes (Holland printed) in or around Valley Fitness Centre Oct. 14th.

Sentimental value, please call 250-341-1917.

storage NEWHOUSE MULTI STORAGE Various sizes available.

Now with climate controlled units.

Call 250-342-3637 STORAGE SPACE – assorted sizes, easy access, immediate availability, long-term or short-term. Deck Properties Warehouse, Industrial Park, 250-342-3166.

You own it, we can store it!

Secure, fenced compounds any size up to one acre. Secure containers available. Would also build building to suit for long term tenant. Zoned heavy industrial. Invermere Industrial Park. Phone 250-342-5297, 250346-3011 or 250-342-2100.

Indoor Heated Cars/Trucks/Boats $100/month, 6 month minimum.

Also 12’ x 12’ space for personal item storage. $100/month, 250-342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

ANNOUNCEMENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 International Student Program

HOMESTAYS NEEDED School District No. 6 (Rocky Mt.) requires host families in Invermere to accommodate International students for David Thompson Secondary School starting January 2010.

Host families provide a family environment with a private bedroom, all meals and food, a study area, transportation assistance and high-speed internet access.

Remuneration of $600.00 per month per child is paid for hosting a student.We need your support now! Homestays are required to submit a criminal records check.

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

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Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

SUITE FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

house FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Financial professional looking for other professionals to share space with. I have a great location with excess room.

Please call 250-270-0270.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS! One or two bdrm bungalows, by the week or month! Call 250-3456365, Fairmont Bungalows.

1 bdrm main level suite. Bright, spacious and clean, D/W, W/ D, N/S, $800/month, utilities included, 250-342-3790.

FOR RENT

Invermere, 3 bdrm house close to DT, N/P, N/S, no partiers, references, 250-342-6803.

FIRST MONTH

Panache Building, Invermere, B.C. Beautiful building near public beach and walking distance to hundreds of condos in Canada’s most perfect fourseason town! 2400 feet on main, with two 1200-foot world-class apartments up. Perfect location for restaurant or retail. For info, call 250-342-5525.

1350 sq.ft. store front property, 7549 Main Street West, Radium, 250-342-6633.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED Accommodation at Panorama Mountain Village for ski instructor this winter season.

Would consider shared. I am a mature, responsible person with own home. Please contact chris@ christopherbutlerfurniture.com, or +44 1450 870786 (Scotland).

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Bedroom available in fully furnished executive level, green minded home, 1 block from the lake and downtown Invermere.

Seeking mature, sporty, green types. $475 includes wireless, W/D, N/S, N/P, DD and references required, 250-342-5937, email icegirl1@telus.net.

SUITE FOR RENT The Sunset Motel is offering discounted daily, weekly or monthly rates. Contact Darren or Heidi, 250-347-0021.

INVERMERE, 2 bdrm basement suite. Separate entry, shared W/ D, close to downtown/beaches/ grocery, N/S, $660/month + utilities, available now. Call Grant, 403-493-1245

CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS. Conveniently located behind Sobey’s within walking distance to downtown. 2 bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, N/P, $750 - $850/month + DD. Utilities not included. Available immediately, 250-342-8781.

Hillcrest furnished apartments, utilities included. 1 bdrm units - $700/month, 2 bdrm units $900/month. 250-341-1182.

Cozy lower level 1 bdrm walkout suite, fully furnished, W/D, all appliances, N/S, N/P. $600/ month + utilities. Available November 15th/30th, 250-3423790.

Clean, bright very affordable bachelor suite close to downtown Invermere, available immediately, 250-342-1617.

Radium, 2 bdrm suite, W/D, D/ W, F/S, $700/month + utilities, 250-342-5129.

Fort Point walk-out basement suite, easy walk to town, 3 bdrm, kitchen, utilities and cable, N/S, N/P, $850/month +$400 DD, available Nov. 1st, 250-342-6752.

2 suites for rent, Black Forest Heights, Invermere. 2 bdrm, 2 bath upper suite, 2 decks, large yard, $1000/month, utilities included, N/S, N/P, available October 1st; 2 bdrm lower walkout, very bright and roomy, $875/month, utilities included, N/S, N/P, available immediately.

Call 250-342-9770.

Upper level 2 bdrm fully furnished. Deck and yard, great view of Rockies and downtown.

Available Nov 15th/30th to April 30th, $900 + utilities, 250-3423790.

Affordable accommodation in Invermere, $550 and up.

Furnished, utilities, phone, cable, and some housekeeping/ laundry service included, 250342-6618.

2 bdrm main floor suite in central Windermere, all appliances, 900/month + util, 403-2392017.

Windermere, 2 bdrm furnished, sunny, private walk-out, 1800 sq.ft. private entrance, big yard, minutes to beach, N/S, N/P, $800, Nov.–May, cable, W/D, utilities included, 250-3426162, lindarod@telus.net.

Windermere, spacious 1 bdrm stand alone apartment. Very private, $700/month includes utilities, 250-342-6018.

2 bdrm furnished, very clean apartment, W/D, reasonable rent to include all utilities, N/P. Available soon, references required. Prefer tenant to help with seasonal yard work in exchange for partial rent. For more info please mail your reply to: Rental, C/O Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, stating your employment status and age.

house FOR RENT Radium duplex, 2 or 4 bdrm, all appliances included, N/S, N/P, new building. Call 403-2576253 or email bradyh@telus.net

Contact

250-342-5914 www.EricRedeker.com “Available Now”

November free with 1 year lease, $1400/month includes utilities, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, large yard, close to schools, N/S, 250-342-0797.

Radium, available immediately, 3 bdrm house, lots of living space, wood stove, N/S, pets negotiable, $900/month + utilities, 250-342-3841.

Available immediately, year round, recently renovated, 2 bdrm mobile home in Windermere, large fenced yard, no pets, $750/month, 250-3425201.

for seasonal or long term rentals or go online at

Invermere, 3 bdrm, 3 bath duplex. Central location, F/S, D/W, W/D, N/S, $1200/month + utilities. Available immediately.

Call DK, 250-342-5935.

Pineridge Drive, Invermere, 3 bdrm, double garage, W/D, N/ S, N/P, $1400 + utilities + DD, references required. Call Don or Susan, 250-342-6908 or 250347-7775.

Older, cozy, furnished, 2 bdrm home in Invermere. Large yard, quiet, but close to all amenities.

No W/D, suitable for 1 to 2 people, utilities included along with reasonable rent, pets okay, references a must, available mid December. For more info write to LANDLORD, PO Box 362, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, stating your employment status and age.

Older home in Edgewater, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appliances, wood/propane heat, pets negotiable, references, $850/ month + utilities + DD, 250347-6453.

Invermere, charming 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, next to Kinsmen Beach, N/S, N/P, available immediately, $1600/month + utilities, references and DD required, 403-246-6680.

Windermere, lovely 1 bdrm home, N/S, pets considered, great yard. $695/month or $825 furnished. Available immediately, 403-851-2043 or 403-619-1540.

Beautiful newer A-frame home in Fairmont, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 fireplaces, large deck, walk-out basement, perfect for a large family, available immediately, $1500/month + utilities, 403239-7037 or 403-836-9701 email cleawhite@shaw.ca Timber Ridge Phase III, 1400 sq.ft. bungalow, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $1300 includes water and propane, private beach, tennis courts, ½ acre lot, N/S, N/P, 403685-3134 or 403-615-3134.

4 bdrm, 2 bath, large rec room, upgraded kitchen and great room, W/D, wood stove, garage, corner lot, large backyard, walking distance to schools, hospital and town. Pets negotiable, avail. immediately, $1600 + utilities. Call Mark 403-803-7306 or Neil, 250-3417084.

condo FOR RENT 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage, N/P, N/S, available October 1st. $1350/month, 250-341-1182.

FREE!!!

PET FRIENDLY CONDO! 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village $1000/month.

Call 250-342-0838.

3 bdrm condo in Pinewood, Radium.

In-suite laundry, underground heated parking, $1200/month, utilities included.

Available immediately, 403875-0214.

Invermere on the lake, new luxury fully furnished condo. 2 bdrm plus den, 2 baths, facing lake, underground parking.

Available immediately. Monthly or long-term. Call 403-5610111.

2 bdrm condo, D/T Invermere, furnished. N/S, N/P, available October 1st, $1000/month, utilities included, 250-341-1182 Radium, Stanley Street, 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, insuite laundry, laminate flooring, fireplace, A/C, 2 underground parking stalls, N/ P, N/S, available November 1st. $1100/month + DD, utilities included, 403-472-8992.

2 BEDROOM FURNISHED CONDO, Black Forest Village. Rent weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, 1.5 baths, garage, patio, 6 appliances. $1000/month, 250-342-1475.

Radium fully furnished townhouse, large windows & deck, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, bungalow style in Eagle Crest Villas. Single car garage, N/S, N/P, references required, 6 month minimum lease, $950 + condo fees + utilities + DD, 403-519-2216, 403-981-1551.

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condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE

Wanted

Radium, 2 bdrm ground floor with patio, all appliances, $950/month includes utilities, available immediately. Call Richard, 250-341-6888 or 403613-6815 (cell).

Akiskinook, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, rec centre, indoor pool/hot tub, 6 appliances, $1075/month + DD, + utilities, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus.net

Pet friendly 2 bdrm townhouse in Black Forest Village, 6 appliances, garage, $900/month + utilities, 250-342-2678.

2 bdrm house in Wilder. Some renos, priced to sell $325,000.

Call 250-342-9446.

Small woodstove for shop or garage, 250-342-3207.

Lake front, Invermere

CONDO FOR SALE OR RENT

Invermere, beautiful condo close to downtown, 3 bdrms, 3 bath, 5 appliances, large storage room and attached garage. Will go fast @ $1150/month + utilities!

Call Kevin for evening showings, 780-982-1140.

New condo, main floor, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, furnished, N/P, N/S, 6 appliances, pool, hot tubs, underground parking stall, $1150/month + DD + utilities, 403-861-0544 or srowell@telus. net

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1045 sq.ft.

Located in Aspen by the Peaks, Radium, fully furnished, ready to move in, N/S, priced to sell.

Contact Edward or Linda Holt, 780-385-1501, 403-346-9676.

Notice VILLAGE OF RADIUM HOT SPRINGS

PRE QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR We are inviting submissions of ‘expressions of interest’ from general contractors for construction of the Radium Hot Springs Fire Hall.

Submissions requirements are available at the Village Office, 4836 Radium Blvd., during normal office hours, or by email from Mark.Read@radiumhotsprings.ca Only those contractors selected will be invited to tender.

The deadline for submissions is Friday November 13th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

DISTRICT OF INVERMERE

Akiskinook Resort 1 bdrm furnished condo, $750/month.

3 bdrm furnished condo $1150/ month. Radium Resort 1 bdrm furnished villa $750/month plus hydro, cable included, N/S, N/P, for all condos, 403-293-5659.

1 bdrm condo near Sobeys, N/ S, N/P, $600/month, 250-3426255.

3 bdrm deluxe, completely, furnished condo in Riverside, Fairmont. Available immediately, $1000/month or $700/week.

780-435-8433.

Radium 2 bdrm condo, main floor, 2 bath, fireplace, a/c, heated parking, N/S, $950 including utilities, 403-3282944 or 403-892-2731(cell).

Residential/Commercial Garbage Collection

2 bdrm, ground floor, F/S, DW, W/D, located within walking distance of shopping, beaches and downtown. $875/month, 250-341-1575.

The District of Invermere invites quotes from qualified companies for Residential/Commercial Garbage Collection during a 5-year period from January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2014 for approximately 1700 residences.

Copies of the contract can be obtained at the municipal office (914 - 8th Avenue) after Wednesday November 4th, 2009 by appointment.

Invermere, new, furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo.

Underground parking, available immediately, long or short term. $1150/month + DD, 403-6501238.

Tel: (250) 342-9281 • Fax: (250) 342-2934

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

Sealed quotes, marked “Residential/Commercial Garbage Collection” will be received by the undersigned up to 12:00 noon, local time, Friday November 27th, 2009.

The District of Invermere reserves the right to waive formalities in any quote, or reject any or all quotes, or accept the quote deemed most favourable in the interest of the municipality. Contact: Brian Nickurak, Manager of Utilities District of Invermere, Box 339, Invermere BC V0A 1K0 250-342-9281 ext 227

FREE RAFTING! Rent our condo in Radium (min. 6 month lease) and get a free whitewater rafting trip for you and 7 of your friends. This street level condo is spacious, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, private balcony, lots of parking, $775/month & hydro. Prefer N/ S, N/P, 250-347-9210, Kootenay River Runners, email info@ raftingtherockies.com.

Radium, Sable Resort. Fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 full bath w/ den, in-suite laundry, deck, BBQ, pool and 2 hot tubs, heated underground parking, N/S, N/ P, $925/month not including utilities. 403-836-9877 (Brent).

VACATION RENTALS Invermere on the lake new luxury, fully furnished condo, 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths, facing lake, underground parking, $650/week, 1 week minimum.

Call 403-561-0111.

Akiskinook, 1 bdrm furnished condo, D/W, gas BBQ, deck, indoor pool, hot tub, squash court, $69/night, 3 night minimum, 403-293-5659.

HOUSE FOR SALE PRICE REDUCTION! RANCH HOUSE Completely renovated house on 2.5 acres located outside of Windermere, in Elkhorn Country Estates, an exclusive private gated community, one of only 11 estates included in phase one. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, security system, working shutters, all services underground, furniture included, recently appraised, $449,000. Call Elkhorn Ranch at 250-342-0617 or 250-3421268.

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

Mobile Home For Sale Fully renovated 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet park. Slate/ hardwood floors throughout, large ensuite off master bdrm with large jet tub, custom slate/ travertine shower, separate laundry room, W/D, central vac, hot water on demand system, all appliances, large lot, beautiful views. Asking $132,500. Please call 250-342-0454.

condo FOR SALE Heron Point, Invermere. ¼ share available. Best unit in the complex. FULLY FURNISHED. Ground floor, walk out to yard.

2 min. walk from both beach and downtown. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pool, hot tub, fitness room, storage. Great view of the lake and the beach, $137,000, 250688-2667.

Brand new 1600 sq.ft. D/T Invermere, 3 bdrm, 2 bath + garage. Reduced to $299,900 + GST, www.cedarwoodglen.com, 250-341-1182.

Bright, sunny 2 bdrm condo, ground level, recently upgraded, located in Invermere, walking distance to shopping, beaches and downtown amenities.

Excellent recreational or rental property. Guest suite and laundry facilities in complex, $250,000. Call 250-341-1575.

mobile home for sale

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE Developing land (Canmore, AB).

Must go quickly.

Ranging from $3K - $12K!

For more details call Charlotte

403.678.5111

Misc. For Sale Top quality Hay, Alfalfa, grass mix, round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch, 250-342-0617.

Quality Top Soil & Manure.

Top Soil $160/dump truck load, $70/pick-up load. Manure $100/pick-up load. Call, 250342-1268.

Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, fir, dry and split. To order call 250-342-6908.

Electrical bedding sand, winter road sand. Pick up or delivery, call 250-347-2130 or 250-3421782 (cell).

Firewood, Fir & Pine, by logging truck load or by pick-up load, 250-346-3247.

Pool table 4’ x 8’ 3 piece slate, excellent condition. Call Rob, 250-342-9833.

Jennair convection wall oven, white. Kitchen Aid compactor, white. 5 drawer legal size filing cabinet, grey (lateral), 36”w x 65”h, 250-342-0279.

Tanning bed, $800. Call Maria, 250-342-3227.

Older model Jennair oven range with down draft. Excellent condition, $250 OBO, 250-3415281.

Set of 4 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-23 studless 215/70 R16, M&S snow tires on steel wheels.

Used for one season (5 months), originally purchased for Saturn Vue SUV, $450, 250-342-3382.

Floor tile - 220 sq.ft. of 21” x 21”, 115 sq.ft. of 13”.x 13”, 115 sq.ft, of 18” x 18” Filled Travertine. Call 250-341-5645.

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Men’s 18 speed road bicycle.

Divinci, 2002, red, 60cm.

Chromoly frame with compact gear and carbon fork and seat post, $500, 250-347-2504.

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

Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Fir firewood, $200/cord. Call 250-342-9480.

Vacuums Parts, repairs & accessories, All makes & models Central Vacuums – sales and installations Bonded & licensed Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net

Queen size oak 4 poster bed, bureaus, armoires, tables, chairs, dressers, all solid maple and in excellent condition, 250341-8033.

VEHICLE FOR SALE 1998 Subaru Legacy AWD, 210,000 km, new transmission.

Motor and body in great condition. Asking $4500 OBO, 250-342-6555.

Great car for winter! 1991 Subaru Legacy GT, 2L turbo, AWD, leather, A/T, A/C, P/S, P/W, P/L, climate control, 17” chrome rims, separate winter tires on rims, 115,000 km, $4900 OBO, 250-342-0450.

Furnace & duct cleaning services using the patented rotobrush system. Call AQUAIR for free estimates, 250-342-5089.

Water treatment & purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners & conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-3425089 Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. Dry in one hour! Call 250-688-0213.

Serving treats to the Valley since 1981

2001 Dodge Ram, 76,000 km, lift kit, air bags, 34” tires, bush guard, roof and fog lights, magnaflow intake and exhaust, excellent condition. Call Stu 250-341-7229.

BUSINESS FOR SALE Complete Roll-off waste business located in the Columbia Valley.

For more info please email gregwhh@telus.net or fax 250342-2675.

A local general contractor is hiring a carpenter and labourer to work at construction sites in the Invermere area. Must have own transportation.

Administrative Coordinator

Please contact Frank at 250-425-5037

We have a position for a part-time (2-3 days per week) Administrative Coordinator in the office of a very busy retail and wholesale Bakery in Invermere, B.C.

Daily duties include routine office tasks such as telephone reception, email and mail correspondence, and computer tasks using Microsoft office package and Simply Accounting. Must be very comfortable in a computerized office environment.

Ongoing duties include weekly, monthly and annual financial tracking and summarizing, bank deposits, staff recruitment and retention, creating brochures and other print promotional and marketing materials using Microsoft Publisher and CorelDraw, and periodic special projects in the interest of improving or expanding Quality Bakery business.

Personal traits must include the ability to work independently and also to work well as a member of the QB team; to multi-task and prioritize; and to work in an organized, timely and efficient manner.

Looking for a job or career?

The Trades Industry Wants You! Check out one of our upcoming sessions to get information on specific trades.

Next information session: Thursday, November 12th, 1:30 p.m.

Columbia Valley Employment Centre 1313 – 7th Avenue South, Invermere

Call Today!

Roy Cimolai, Trades Assistance Program Ph: 250-421-9212 • E-mail: rcimolai@sica.bc.ca Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Position available immediately. Wage to be negotiated.

Apply: By email: to qbakery@telus.net By fax to 250-342-4439 By mail to: Box 519 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

Level II Insurance Agent Invermere, BC

2002 Grand Am GT, silver, 2 door, leather interior, power everything, $5000. Great condition, 250-341-5073.

1977 Chevy Malibu Classic, 105,000 miles, very little rust.

1992 Dodge ¾ ton diesel, standard, great work truck, $7000 for both or $3500 each, 250-341-8033.

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

CARPENTER AND LABOURER

SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

Misc. For Sale

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Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd. provides a full line of general insurance products and services to the Kootenays with locations in Cranbrook, Crawford Bay, Nelson, Trail and soon Invermere.

This position will lead our new Branch in building a team, modeling professionalism, promoting excellent service and fostering teamwork in a community that offers exceptional lifestyle opportunities.

Resumes

If you are a results driven team player interested in growing with an organization with the qualifications below, we would like to hear from you!

By November 13, 2009 to: John Sullivan CEO Suite 100-890 Schofield Hwy. Trail BC V1R 2G9 john.sullivan@kootenayinsurance.ca Fax# 250-368-5283 Kootenay Insurance Services Ltd is owned in equal partnership between East Kootenay Community Credit Union,Kootenay Savings Credit Union and Nelson and District Credit Union.

• Strong communication and leadership skills combined with a high attention to detail and accuracy • A minimum of 3 years experience in general insurance and familiar with ICBC • Minimum Level 2 licence in accordance with the Insurance Council of BC • Strong computer and technical skills We offer a competitive salary and benefit package together with a superior work environment.

www.kootenayinsurance.ca

Panorama Mountain Village is currently recruiting for the following year-round and seasonal positions: Staff Housing Coordinator Chef de Partie – Red Seal Certified Outlet Manager – Great Hall Restaurant Manager Journeyman Plumber Childcare Supervisor Childcare Assistant Supervisor IT Tech Support Manager Quality Assurance Lodging Administrator For seasonal employment and to view all job descriptions, please visit us at

www.panoramaresort.com/jobs and apply on-line.

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services Tile & Slate Installs Custom Steam Rooms, Showers and Floor All work Guarantee Competitive rates.

Call 250-342-0448 T. Holden Holdings, home repairs, renovation designs, drawings, stone work, minor welding, 250-341-8479 or 250347-9629.

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careers

DK Woodworks

Woman trained in Germany at a senior home for the last 9 years is looking for seniors that need assistance in home care, shopping and walks. Fluent in German and Russian and would like to improve my English.

Hourly rates, 250-341-5885 (days), 250-342-9775 (eves).

Spanish Lessons

Simply Accounting advisor.

Simplify your life! Set up and training. Small business for over 30 years, first ½ hour free. Call Margaret, 250-341-1454.

Maintenance Manager

Kitchen refurbishing, furniture repair/refinishing, custom cabinets, mantles, bookcases, benches…etc. for all your woodworking needs 250-688-1335.

CASH! CASH! CASH! We buy houses, any price, any condition.

Quick close. Call 250-344-4890, www.homebuyerbc.com.

Call 250-341-6299 toplace your classified ad.

Personalized, individual, or group lessons, in your home or office. For basic or intermediate students between Dec. 7th and Jan. 29th, flexible schedule and convenient prices. Fluent and certified speaker of South American Spanish. For details email jessicategart@yahoo.ca

careers Farside Inn in Fairmont is accepting applications for experienced servers. Fax resumes to 250-342-8884.

Require person with general construction knowledge and handyman skills for 13 unit residential condo project in Radium, BC. Good knowledge of trades would be an asset. This is an hourly position. Send resume to rw.lemieux@interbaun.com or fax 780-449-6131.

To place your Community Classified call The Pioneer at 250-341-6299 or toll free 1-866-669-9222 classifieds@bccommunitynews.com www.communityclassifieds.ca

Business Opportunities ATTN: Want to Earn More Than Your Boss? Yes! Be your own boss!

Learn to operate a Mini-office outlet from home. Free online training! Go to: www.123phd. com.

Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for At-Home Jobs. Achieve your goal. Work from home!

Start your Medical Transcription training today.

Contact CanScribe at 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com, info@ canscribe.com.

Employment Opportunities

SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA SOBEYS A modern 32,000 sq. ft. store requires Bakery Manager.

Competitive wages and benefits.

Resume, fax 780-849-3839.

Email: sby3124slavelake@ sobeys.com. Attention: Rick.

TRANSMISSION JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN Calgary. Perm-FT, require utility/ transmission experience, W/OT up to $120k/yr, full benefits.

Send resume to LP Human Resources - pattiballard@shaw. ca Fax 403-206-7018.

Employment Opportunities SENIOR SCHEDULER/PLANNER - Calgary. 2/yr FT term, require post secondary, 4 to 7 yrs and electrical/utility experience.

Send resume to LP Human Resources - pattiballard@shaw. ca, Fax: 403-206-7018.

REACH 2.5 MILLION READERS with your ad here! Call 1-866669-9222 MAINTENANCE PLANNER SUBSTATIONS - Calgary. F/T Perm position, requires Technical/ Engineering diploma, 5 yrs experience utility substations & previous planning experience.

Email resume: LP Human Resources - pattiballard@shaw. ca, Fax: 403-206-7018.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER & SPECIALISTS Calgary. 2/yr FT term, require post secondary, 5+ yrs public consultation experience. Send resume: LP Human Resources pattiballard@shaw.ca Fax: 403206-7018.

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Financial Services

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Help Wanted

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DECORATIVE STONE PANELS “EasyROCK” - The Beauty of stone without the mason: Easy Installation: Light Weight: R4.5 Value: Built Green: A-1 Fire rating: 604-248-2062: www. jmcomprock.com.

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Guaranteeing record removal. Call: 1-8-NOWPARDON (1-866-972-7366). www.RemoveYourRecord.com.

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883.

Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult casual conversations1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.

1-877-804-5381(18+).

1st / 2nd / 3rd Mortgages. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. If you own a home, we’ll lend you money. ALPINE CREDITS 1.800.587.2161.

H&H TRAILER SALE. Bow Valley Ford, Canmore, Alberta.

Thousands in discounts. Clearing the lot. Cargos, flatbeds, car haulers, goosenecks, more! 1800-403-0084 ext. 257 or alan_ way@bowvalleyford.com.

Health

Homes For Sale FACTORY PRE-FAB HOMES LIQUIDATION! Save 50%++!!

Canadian Manufacturer Must Sell Pre-Engineered Building Systems. US Builder Bankruptcy. Example: Quality 1036SF CCMC/BCIN Certified Package originally $26,000.00, SACRIFICE $12,975.00!!! Other sizes to 2484SF - FIRST COME! Green-R-Panel: 1-800-8717089. IMMEDIATE/SPRING 2010 DELIVERY AVAILABLE!!

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Real Estate Investor/Developer is buying BC land. Email confidential land info to sendmeinfoplease@ shaw.ca.

Steel Buildings FUTURE STEEL BUILDINGS Durable, Dependable, Preengineered, All-Steel Structures.

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31

November 6, 2009

FAITH

Listen to God’s voice

By Pastor Scott Peterson Valley Christian Assembly I still remember it clearly.

I was a young man attending Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and decided to go home to White Rock, British Columbia, to visit my family for the weekend.

As usual for a college student, I was running on sugar, caffeine, and little sleep.

On the return trip back across the border, I brought my younger brother, Paul, along. He was planning to spend time with me on campus.

Somewhere along Interstate Highway 5, I fell asleep at the wheel. Suddenly, I was frantically awakened by my brother yelling, “SCOTT!” I found myself scraping along the median guardrail which separated the four-lane highway, going full speed. I nervously slowed down my car (a ‘74 Ford Pinto, not exactly a “babe magnet”) and came to a stop. Thankfully, everyone in the vehicle was alright, with the exception of my pride as a driver.

If not for my brother’s voice, I probably would have swerved into traffic and we could have been killed. Besides the obvious lesson about not falling asleep at the wheel, there is another powerful truth to

be learned: listen to the voice that will keep you on the right road in life.

God gave us his “logos”, which is a Greek term that means the written word of God. His word guides us along the road of life, showing us how to live happy, healthy and holy lives. He also gives to every Christian believer a counsellor, who is the Holy Spirit. He is the still, small voice speaking into your heart and conscience, encouraging you to do right instead of wrong.

It is up to us to choose to listen and, then, to obey.

If we do, we will make right choices.

Psalm 23:3 says, “He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Proverbs 3:6 says, “In all your ways acknowledge Him (as your Lord), and He will make your paths straight.” Psalm 37:23 tells us, “The steps of the righteous are ordered by God.” God even orchestrates the circumstances of our lives in order to bring about what is best for us. Isn’t it good to know that there is a God who loves us and cares enough about our life that He will guide us along the right path every day?

Sometimes it is difficult to hear the Lord’s voice, especially when we refuse to listen. However, even followers of Christ can miss God’s voice. This occurs when there are too many things on the schedule and too little time spent in prayer!

I have probably missed more than one call on my cell phone while driving in my car, because my stereo was too loud and I wasn’t listening for the ring tone.

God is still speaking today, and wants very much to have fellowship with you.

The question is, are you listening?

Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held in Edgewater and Invermere

By Sally Waddington Pioneer Staff On Wednesday, November 11th, the nation will stop to pay tribute to all those who served in times of war.

Here in the Columbia Valley, the Royal Canadian Legion has arranged two ceremonies to mark Remembrance Day. In Invermere, veterans and Legion members will form a parade that leaves the Legion building on 13th Street at 10:35 a.m., and moves towards the Cenotaph on 7th Avenue. A ceremony will be held there, before the parade returns to the Legion at 11:35 a.m.

After the parade, a barbecue will be held at the Legion, with beef on a bun for $8. It’s free for veterans.

Later in the day, there will be a parade and ceremony in Edgewater. The parade leaves the Legion at 3:45 p.m. and marches to the cenotaph, where a service will commence at 4 p.m.

After the ceremony, all are welcome at a Wings and Ribs Supper at the Edgewater Legion from 6 p.m. The supper costs $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and children under 12, and is free for children under six.

You can also buy a poppy at various locations around town this week to support the Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Fund.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, November 8th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction.

“How to Shine! – Our Daily Bread.” Pastor Trevor ministering.

K.I.D.S. Church, for children ages 3 to 12, during the service.

7 p.m.: Sing and Celebrate Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 -10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED Sunday 10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere.

Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Wednesday 7 p.m.: Adult Group Life First and third Thursday: Youth Home Group Pastor T. Scott Peterson 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 5 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Canal Flats 7 p.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere Sunday: 9 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Radium Father Jim McHugh 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 250-342-6167 ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE Worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Christ Church Trinity, 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service 7 p.m. Special Praise, Special Prayer and Especially the Love of God Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.

• Relief Society, Noon.

President Barry Pratt • Columbia Valley Branch 5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 250-341-5792

Selkirk TV & Appliance • Kitchenaid • Inglis • Whirlpool • Roper

Panasonic Pioneer Cell Phones Electronics & Service Christian Books, Music & Misc.

1229-7th Ave., Invermere

342-6415

ALL SEASON RETREAT Beautiful 1.89 acres, minutes to Lake Windermere, and Invermere. Quiet and tranquille with a classic 3 1/2 level post and beam home with a great garden.

$515,000 MLS# K165451

• Radium • Invermere • Panorama • Windermere • Fairmont

Call 250-341-6151 or 1-888-341-6155

www.rayfergusonrealty.ca

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DINE, SIP, DELIGHT, SWIRL, SAVOUR, SOAK.

Experience something special in the Mountain Flowers Dining Room at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort!

WEDNESDAYS

Chateaubriand for Two

Flamed at the table by our Chef. $32.50/person. Through December 16th.

THURSDAYS

Theme Buffet Night

An exciting new theme every week! $24.95/person. Through December 17th.

FRIDAYS

Seafood Night

A different selection every week. Priced at fresh market value. Through December 18th.

SATURDAYS

Prime Rib Night

8 oz. prime rib, served with potato, jus and vegetables. $21.95/person. Through December 19th.

For some dates in November, we will interrupt these specials with very special special events!

November 6 & 7 (Friday and Saturday) November 18-21 (Wednesday through Saturday) November 26 & 27 (Thursday and Friday)

For dining reservations, please call 250.345.6015

The Eighth Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival Beaujolais Nouveau served with a table d’hôte special feature American Thanksgiving dinner specials

LAST CHANCE! Early Bird pass prices held over from 2008. Buy before November 15th to enjoy last year’s discount rates.

SKI, SWIM & SOAK

SWIM & SOAK

SKI SEASON1 (SWIM UN

ALL SEASON

TIL APRIL 11)

EARLY BIRD PRICING | AFTER NOV 15

Adult

Senior (65+)

$429 | $479

$329 | $359 Youth (13-17) $329 | $35 9 Child (6-12) $249 | $28 9 Family3

$1019 |

Transferable Parent’s Pass $469 |

$1099

$519

& SOAK SKI, SWIM V 30) (SWIM UNTIL NO 2

ALL SEASON

ING | AFTER NOV 15

EARLY BIRD PRIC

$560 | $609 Adult | $469 Senior (65+) $439 | $469 Youth (13-17) $439 | $379 Child (6-12) $339 Family

1 Enjoy both the ski hill and unlimited hot pools during the ski season.

Expires April 11, 2010.

2 Ski until April 11, 2010 and enjoy unlimited hot pools entry until November 30, 2010.

3 A family is two adults and two youth/children.

GST is not included in above prices.

For details, call 250.345.6000 or visit fairmonthotsprings.com

3

$1345 |

Transferable | Parent’s Pass $615

$1429

$669

EARLY BIRD PRICING | AFTER NOV 15

Adult

$180 | $205

Senior (65+)

$165 |

$180

Youth (13-17) $165 |

$180

Child (6-12)

$125 |

$140

Family3

$485 |

$499

Enjoy unlimited hot pools entry until November 30, 2010.