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December 16, 2011 Vol. 8/Issue 50

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 1 December 16, 2011

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PLAYING FOR A GOOD CAUSE — Pioneer staffers tap into their playful side while setting up for the first annual Pioneer Holiday Toy Drive, which raised money for local families in need of a little holiday help. Left to right: publisher Rose-Marie Regitnig, office assistant Gayle Engstrom, editor Kelsey Verboom, saleswoman Kathy Sutherland, graphic designers Emily Rawbon and Shawn Wernig, reporter and special publications editor Kate Irwin, and roving reporter Joshua Estabrooks.

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With a little help from generous valley families, The Pioneer hosted its first-ever Holiday Toy Drive with great success.

After collecting gently used toy donations, Pioneer staff spent the afternoon before the December 10th sale transforming the office until it looked a little more like Santa’s workshop than a newspaper office. The next day, bargain finders shopped for toys and donated

an amount of their choice to a collection box.

In total, The Pioneer raised $296.77, all of which was used to buy toys for seven individuals from the local Angel Tree.

Leftover toys were donated to the Invermere Thrift Shop, which benefits the Invermere Healthcare Auxiliary.

A big thank-you to everyone who donated items and money to such worthwhile cause.

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Valley NEWS

Invermere ski star needs your help to keep racing

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Local ski racer, Benjamin Thomsen, is making his mark on the World Cup circuit this winter as he tackles his first season with the Canadian Men’s Alpine Team.

But just because he wears the Team Canada colours, it does not mean an easy ride for the up-and-coming racer and he’s seeking the valley’s support to help keep his dreams within reach.

The Columbia Valley’s newest Team Canada recruit, who is currently racing in Italy, has had a solid start to the season in his first four races, hovering close to the elusive top-30 finishes he craves, and achieving a 27th place finish on the Super-G course at Lake Louise.

But with $15,000 in team fees to pay and numerous racing-related expenses, the determined Invermere local also knows when to ask for help.

“Being a young skier in Canada is not easy,” Ben explained, shortly after touching down in Europe. “We don’t

have a big enough budget for everyone to get a free ride so those outside a certain world ranking have to pay.

“But no matter the challenges, you have to find a way to overcome them. Hopefully my fundraiser will help.”

On December 30th, Ben and his family will host a fundraising event in the Great Hall at Panorama, with a silent and live auctions offering everything from ski and golf getaways to autographed race bibs, plus appetizers, door prizes, drinks and the chance to socialize with Ben and his ski racing teammate Manuel Osborne-Paradis.

“People should come out to help support Canada’s amateur athletes who represent all of us Canadians on the world stage of alpine skiing,” said Shelley Thomsen, Ben’s mother. “Ben is excited to be able to share his time with all the ski fans, parents, ski racers and community members ... We see it as being a very fun evening.”

Tickets for Ben’s fundraiser are being sold at $25 each from Lusti’s Mountain Outfitters, Inside Edge and Syndicate Boardshop. Those unable to attend can also visit Ben’s website, www.benjaminthomsen.com to donate.

POETRY IN MOTION — Invermere’s rising star of the World Cup alpine ski circuit, Ben Thomsen, will host a fundraiser on December 30th to help support his racing career.

Photo and cover photo of Ben by Malcolm Carmichael (www.carmichaelphoto.com)

Manny training locally for return to World Cup circuit

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff Catching an edge and hurtling feet-first into a fence at 120 kilometres per hour, breaking a leg, tearing a ligament and bruising ribs along the way, might be enough to convince most skiers to give up the sport. But relentlessly upbeat valley local and Team Canada member, Manuel Osborne-Paradis, who did just that in France at the start of 2011, takes more of a Zen-like approach.

“These kind of things happen — it’s the equivalent of falling on Showoff — it was just a really inopportune time to catch an edge,” said the 27-year-old.

“It’s inevitable that you’re going to injure yourself when you crash at the speed I did in Chamonix.”

After joining the punishing World Cup racing circuit in 2005, taking time for himself had been the last thing on Manny’s mind, “but it’s been good to have time to better myself and see the big picture,” he explained cheerfully of his long recuperation period.

“I’ve been able to dot the i’s and cross the t’s where my family life is concerned ... I’ve never had the time to simplify my life a bit and concentrate properly on my technical skiing.”

Now well on his way to recovery, and hoping to reenter the World Cup circuit sometime in the New Year, Manny is back on skis after healing from the crash and another injury received this summer when he was accidentally dragged behind a bus in Calgary.

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“I’ve been skiing really well and I’m getting back up to the stage of being able to win a race,” he explained. “It’s been great being at Panorama. Over the years I’ve come back and trained there lots before major results — the resort is really pro-racing and has been so positive with helping us out.”

“In fact, through the whole recovery process and my career the entire valley supported me in many, many ways. It’s a really great place with great people.”

To date, Manny has had nine podium finishes in World Cup Races, including three victories, and has twice represented his country at the Winter Olympics.

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• During the past year the detachment has received numerous complaints of someone trespassing on property at night. At times complaints involved someone looking into windows. The area that seemed to receive a number of repeated complaints is the 1000 block of 17th street and 7th Avenue, Invermere. A 19-year-old male suspect who resides in the same area has been charged recently with break-and-enter after a female was assaulted.

The female victim was able to fend off the male, who ran from the scene. The male has been charged and will be appearing in Invermere Provincial Court. The suspect in the break-and-enter has conditions involving a curfew that will be monitored by the police.

• On December 10th, police investigated a complaint of threats and harassment involving phone texts.

Police intervened to caution the suspect involved. Further investigation revealed the text messages involving threats escalated. A 32-year-old female has been charged with uttering threats and harassment.

• On December 10th, Columbia Valley Detachment members received a complaint of a possible impaired driver. A Chevrolet pickup was located near Black Forest Trail. The driver, a 27-year-old male from Invermere, displayed signs of being impaired and was given an ASD demand, which he failed. Due to recent changes in legislation, the driver was brought forward to a breath instrument and blew well above the legal limit. He is charged with impaired driving and driving over .08.

Snow machine patrols to increase: now that the ice is here to stay on the lake you can expect to see members of the detachment out doing snow machine patrols on the lake, as well as local trails.

Seeking interpreters: last year Columbia Valley RCMP members investigated an accident where the driver spoke very little English. After making a few calls to friends in the area, we identified an interpreter who was able to assist the police. I believe that it is important for the detachment to reach out into the community and make a request for volunteers who are willing to be called upon

to assist in emergency interpretations. If you speak a second language and are prepared to assist when called, it would be appreciated if you contact me at the detachment. I presently have five names of local people who speak German, Ukranian, Punjabi, Thai and Swiss. More is better.

Young and Naughty I refer to small-time policing as Andy of Mayberry policing. You probably have to be 50+ to understand the Andy of Mayberry thing.

Years ago I worked at Rossland Detachment, which was a small community with four RCMP officers. Very pro-police. We got to know the community very well and of course they got to know the four of us.

I joined the Masonic Lodge while stationed in Rossland. That’s pretty much all I can tell you of this fraternity, or else.

There’s a business that’s located in Vancouver called Young & Naughty that is operated by two men. They are Masons themselves and they sell a great deal of Masonic regalia. One guy is Mr. Young and the other fellow is Mr. Naughty; hence the company name Young & Naughty.

I’m unsure of the spelling but it comes out Naughty. For all I know it could be Knotty. But, Naughty is Knotty regardless how it sounds.

So, off I go in uniform to the Andy of Mayberry-type post office to get my package I ordered from this business.

Obviously the people working at the post office were just waiting for me to arrive. One person yells out, “Marko, your package from Young and Naughty came in.” Yells to the back, “That Young and Naughty package back there for Marko? From the back room, “Yes, Marko’s package from Young and Naughty is here. Can you bring that package for Marko from Young and Naughty up front?”

Now they have everyone’s attention in the post office. I explain loud enough for people to hear that it’s the name of the company that deals in Masonic regalia.

All I get back is, “Marko, we’re all adults here.”

I’m serious, I tell them. In the name of the law I ordered everyone to stand fast and I opened up the package. The next time I bought something from Young and Naughty was in person while I was in Vancouver.

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December 16, 2011

Sexual assault occurs right here, right now

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff Several local organizations are banding together to speak up about an often taboo subject, but one that occurs more frequently right here in the Columbia Valley than most would like to think.

Sexual violence towards both children and adults happens regularly in our area, at a rate likely even higher than official reports reflect. Because sexual abuse is often perceived by its victims as embarrassing or private, cases of sexualized violence commonly go unreported.

In 2011, Columbia Valley RCMP dealt with five cases of sexual interference, which is the sexualized assault of a child, as well as five cases of sexual assault, which represent sexualized violence committed against a youth or adult, said Donna Power of the RCMP’s Victim Services.

“Sexualized violence is a form of power over another, whether they be a child or an adult,” she said. “This form of crime has nothing to do with whether we live in the country or the city.”

Val Forshaw, counsellor at the Family Resource Centre’s Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, said the 6.25-hour-per-week program is always fully booked by people who have experienced sexual abuse.

“It does occur in the Columbia Valley and many children, youth and families have experienced the shock,

trauma and negative impacts of sexual abuse.”

In most cases of sexual abuse, victims know their perpetrator, Ms. Power said. Males are usually the perpetrators, and females are usually the victims, although young boys are victimized at much higher rates than male youth or men, and more often than not, their victimizers are also men.

According to Statistics Canada, only one in ten sexual assaults is reported to police. The same trend likely occurs in the Columbia Valley, for a variety of reasons.

“Several factors influence whether a child/youth feels safe enough to share their frightening experience,” Ms. Forshaw said. “An abuser may threaten or bribe a child to keep the secret. Adults in a child’s life may not recognize the emotional or behavioural signs that often indicate a child is being sexually abused.”

Victims often avoid speaking of their experience because they feel ashamed or blame themselves for what happened, or are scared of engaging in the justice system for fear of being blamed, Ms. Powers added. In addition, trauma, alcohol, or drugs may interfere with a victim’s memory, which may complicate proceedings.

Another contributing factor to the likely lack of reported cases is the constantly churning gossip wheel in small towns. “In small communities most parents want to protect their sons or daughters from public disclosures of personal situations and thus choose to keep their per-

sonal experiences private,” Ms. Forshaw said.

Openly talking about sexual assault within families, schools and the communities can help potential victims be more aware and therefore less vulnerable, Ms. Power said.

“Talking about these matters helps us to identify the dynamics of this kind of violence in our own lives or those of our children early on,” she added.

The founder of one budding local organization is working tirelessly to eliminate the “taboo” of talking about sexual violence. Invermere’s Janet Watson has been busy developing Shine Thru, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault that has recently gained the endorsement of KootenayColumbia MP David Wilks and Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft, among others.

Shine Thru has been developing their clothing line (sold at the Valley Fitness Centre) and planning a number of speaking engagements to increase local awareness.

One such event will be happening this January 26th at the Rocky River Grill at 6:30 p.m. The event will host a panel of professionals who deal with sexualized violence cases in all capacities, and is meant to be an educational session to break the trend of not talking about sexual assault.

“People don’t always know that sexual assault happens here in quite a substantial volume. Come to the forum, and get the hard facts.” Ms. Watson said.

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perspective

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Historical Lens

Never too young to learn In this image, taken sometime during the early 1900s, a young William Taynton (who went by the name Sinclair Taynton), poses with his rifle and dog in the snow outside a small cabin. Sinclair was the son of Jack and Lydia Taynton.

If you have any more information or memories about this photo, e-mail us at news@cv-pioneer.com.

By Kelsey Verboom Pioneer Staff With all the talk of shopping local this Christmas season, there is a sometimes-forgotten twist to the concept. Instead of limiting yourself to buying readymade gifts from our valley’s wonderful local merchants, there is a whole other realm of possibility in purchasing local materials to hand-make presents.

I decided to embrace that concept this year, and have been pleasantly surprised by the results (although it is yet to be determined if the recipients of my creations feel the same way).

Crafting my own gifts actually taught me a few new skills, which was something I didn’t expect.

Having not sewn since my Grade 8 sewing class at David Thompson Secondary School (during which, as I’m sure Ms. McLeod will attest, I managed to sew one pyjama pant leg on upside down, pockets shut), I tentatively bought a few swaths of fabric from Essentials and loaded up my family’s clunking, lima bean yellow sewing machine, which my mom received as her graduation gift.

Painstakingly following an online tutorial word for word, I stitched my gifts with the utmost care and attention. Proud as a button (groan), I tied off my final stitch and gazed at my creation. A sewing basket’s worth of expletives filled the kitchen as I realized I had accidentally skipped over the step that read, “IMPORTANT: be sure to leave a sizeable gap in order to turn the fabric right side out.” Evidently I strayed from my own “word for word” rule, and had sewn my project shut, inside out.

Several tries later, I had a fairly polished looking creation. Despite my sewing roadblocks, I felt really proud and much more fulfilled than if I had bought the same gift. I highly recommend tapping into your creative side and giving homemade gifting a whirl.

For those crafty souls out there, time is ticking for the chance to enter The Pioneer’s ULTIMATE Holiday Contest (see page 23). Get creating!

Photo A1237 courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society

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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7

December 16, 2011

LETTERS Religion and politics don’t mix Dear Editor: As I observe the Durban Conference on Climate go down in flames partly due to the positive leadership of the our Canadian government, it would seem like cause for celebration. But before climate skeptics erupt into an End Zone dance, take a look around and see how politics rule science on a local level.

The religion of man-made climate change permeates almost every grant request or direction our government goes.

From Carbon Tax to solar subsidies, backcountry policy to halting pipeline construction — all decisions based on the false premise that our climate is changing because of C02.

In the 60s and 70s it was all about the earth dangerously cooling. The left quickly realized the man-made warming concept encompasses many of its long sought ideals. Low or no development, slower growth, more government regula-

tion, North-South redistribution.

Less C02 meant doing less of what a capitalistic society does the best, which is to create wealth through consumption.

To retreat to the emission levels many environmentalists want means quite a different world than what we enjoy today.

As many of the delegates boarded their plane for Durban, they touted Zero man-made emission. They would spell disaster for our way of life.

It seems to me that creating wealth give us the means to combat the obstacles confronting families and communities. A tough winter is always easier when there is a little squirreled away. I hope the newly elected politicians will do what they can to keep taxes down and make it inviting for businesses coming to the valley.

Religion is a personal thing and should be avoided in politics.

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Charitable donors need more information Dear Editor: We are officially residents of Alberta but spend six months of the year in the valley. With Christmas and winter upon us, we feel it appropriate that a portion of our charitable donations go to organizations in the valley.

When it comes to contributing we strive to not just donate but to donate well. This means that we do a bit of research.

One source of information is CanadaHelps. A search of its website (www. canadahelps.org) reveals that 25 registered charities exist for Invermere. This is up from one a year ago.

On the positive side, this displays initiative by the charities to broaden their search for funds. On the downside, only one of the 25 has provided a mission statement, a description of its activities or even the name of contact who might provide information.

Only a small amount of effort is required to post the additional detail that those of us who are selective in our giving seek. Even a link to a website would be helpful. Such information might even generate more revenue.

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Public reminded to not mess with road kill “Unfortunately, of the ones that go missing, we don’t get the DNA or the age class or any of the data because they disappear. By the time the call goes in to the conIt is always a tragedy when a wild animal is hit servation officers or the RCMP to collect the animal it’s on the highway, but sometimes through that tragedy gone,” he said. valuable information is gained by studying the recently There is a protocol and a process that occurs when deceased creature. an animal-vehicle collision occurs, and conservation ofThe provincial government has contracts with a ficer, Greg Kruger, said he wants to remind the public number of local residents who are tasked with doing that there a few things they should and should not do if the compulsory inspections for certain animals that are such an incident happens. legally hunted or killed by First and foremost, vehicles, but sometimes by if the animal is still alive, “Call if you hit it. Call if you see it. the time those individuals the public is urged to call And call if you see someone taking a dead arrive to remove the hit anithe Conservation Officer animal without permission.” mal, members of the public Service (1-877-952-7277) have either swooped in and so they can attend and deGreg Kruger, hacked off the trophy parts, termine if the animal needs Conservation Officer or taken the whole thing. to be humanely put down.

On Tuesday, DecemIf the animal is killed as ber 6th, between 5 and 6 a result of the collision, p.m. Radium Hot Springs resident, Kent Kebe, who is the Conservation Officers Service should be contacted one of those individuals who holds a contract with the immediately so they can engage those responsible for doprovince, received a call that a Bighorn sheep had been ing the compulsory inspections. hit just outside of town. He said he attended the scene It is unlawful to take or have in your possession and retrieved the animal, but was informed later on any animal, or animal parts, that is hit on the road, that some individuals with flashlights were seen milling Mr. Kruger said. There are permits one can apply for about the scene, possibly looking to take the animal for in certain situations, but fines for being caught in the themselves. wrong can run anywhere from $230 to $10,000 and jail Mr. Kebe, who said he knows how valuable a mount- time if the offence warrants a court appearance. ed Bighorn can be, believes there are people in the area “Call if you hit it. Call if you see it. And call if you who profit from taking these animals, but explained that see someone taking a dead animal without permission,” in doing so they deprive the province from collecting he said. “If it is an animal such as a moose or an elk, and valuable data that helps develop policies and procedures the meat is still salvageable, we will do our best to get the to ensure the continuation of the species. meat to our local food bank.”

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff

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Donate an Angel gift for a child (0-12) at Dairy Queen or a gift for a child (0-12) or senior (65+) at The Bargain! Shop (8th Ave. & 13th St. location) by Friday, December 16th.

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Applicants, pick up hampers and gifts on Tuesday, December 20th, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Remember, if you are unable to come to the Community Hall, write a note to authorize someone else to pick up your hamper. Volunteers will not be available for next day pick up.

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Agricultural Plan draft expected by 2013

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff A new steering committee has been formed to help guide the creation of an Agricultural Plan for the East Kootenay region, a draft of which is expected to be completed by early 2013.

The 10-member volunteer group, made up of local ranchers, producers, farmers and business owners, includes representation from each of the five East Kootenay electoral areas. The volunteers will work together with Regional District staff and elected officials to develop the terms of reference for the plan, which is designed to be a comprehensive guide to agriculturerelated issues for the entire region.

“Having a steering committee in place is of critical importance in this process,” said Karen MacLeod, Regional District Planner. “These individuals are directly involved in agriculture in our area and will provide us with technical advice

and input in addition to liaising with the agricultural community.”

The group includes Columbia Valley representatives Eric Rasmussen, of the Invermere Deer Committee; Lin Steedman, of Edible Acres; Dave Zehnder, ranch owner; and Paul Galbraith, of the East Kootenay Conservation Program.

The driving force behind the Agricultural Plan has been the Windermere District Farmer’s Institute, who received unanimous Regional District support when they went before the board in January with their suggestion.

Since then, $20,000 in funding has been secured from the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. for a land use inventory, which was carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture over the summer. Ministry staff are currently compiling the data to present to the new steering committee.

The next step is to hire a consultant to assist with the drafting of the plan.

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In brief: meeting minutes Radium Hot Springs council, December 7th

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• Village staff gave council an update on the progress of a Recreation Program Grant application (which will be submitted by the end of December) towards improvements and additions to the recreational facilities at the Radium ball park, and eventually the community hall.

The application is for a two-phase project worth an estimated $1 million. The first phase of the application deals with recreational equipment, like the addition of a bocce ball and lawn bowling area, a water/ice slide, and new playground equipment. The second phase includes upgrades to the community centre to make the space more rental-friendly to local groups, a deck area, and a town square area for markets, concerts, and speeches.

• The Village of Radium Hot Springs is coordinating an Adopt a Radium Tree program to beautify the trees lining the highway through the town. For $120, a business or individual can adopt a tree, which will be strung with solar lights. Or, $40 will purchase one string of lights. The lights are intended to remain lit at night all year long. For more info, contact the village office at 250-347-6455.

• Council officially adopted their Carbon Neutral Action Plan, which commits the village to be carbon neutral in its own operations by 2012, and to continue to operate as carbon-friendly as possible.

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• Invermere’s mayor and RDEK director, Gerry Taft, is undertaking a new role with the regional district after being appointed Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.

After the 15 board members were sworn in for their three-year term at the December 13th meeting, the board appointed Area C director Rob Gay as chair and voted between three candidates for the role of Vice Chair: Area F director Wendy Booth; Area A director Mike Sosnowski; and Mr. Taft. Invermere’s mayor was chosen with seven votes to Booth’s six and Sosnowski’s two.

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• Council carried a motion to submit a grant application under the Community Recreation Program to continue developing bike paths, walkways and amenity features that were identified in the Active Transportation Plan conducted by the District of Invermere.

The pathway program is modular, said Mayor Gerry Taft, meaning that they will be applying for the entire 9 kilometres of trails in key areas for a total project cost of $688,350, but if not all of the money is available, parts of the overall project could still be completed.

• District staff submitted a request for approval to begin contract negotiations with WHL Construction Ltd. for the Kinsmen Beach Washroom and Concession Building Project.

Council discussed a number of aspects of the project, including the decision to not pursue green certification due to the high cost of consultants, the pros and cons of winter construction, and working incentives and penalties into the contract to ensure it is completed before high summer tourism season begins. Council carried a motion to begin the contract negotiations, with the total cost of the project not to exceed $553,900.

• A lengthy discussion was sparked regarding water use and community sports after council received a request for direction from staff regarding a water bill that was to be sent to the Columbia Valley Bighorns Football Team.

Previous council had a temporary arrangement with the Bighorns that waived the cost of the water they used to irrigate the private property they play and practise on. The agreement was for one year, and since that timeline had passed, staff were about to send out a bill for the 2010 year in the amount of approximately $1,281. Council discussed the importance of the team to the community, and all of the good work they have done, and carried a motion to contribute up to $1,500 to the team for the next five years to help cover the costs of the water used on the field.

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What’s Happening in the Columbia Valley

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

SUGAR AND SPICE Hailey Barck, 6, enjoys some festive cookie decorating at Smoking Water Coffee Company’s fourth annual Santa in Fairmont event on Sunday, December 11th. Along with tasty sweet treats, visitors had the chance to enjoy live Christmas music and wagon rides with Santa through the snow-covered village.

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

Movie Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes Reviewed by Joshua Estabrooks I didn’t know what to expect when I popped Rise of the Planet of the Apes into my DVD player. I am a huge fan of the original series, but I read that the film was considered a reboot, not a remake. The difference, I learned, is that unlike a remake, which tries to maintain the historical continuity of a previous film, a reboot takes the story and re-imagines it, creating a standalone work based loosely on the premise of the original.

With that understood, I was able to watch without being overly critical, and I was pleasantly surprised at most aspects of this film.

Using plot points from the previous films, the reboot goes something like this: a scientist (James Franco) develops a drug that makes chimpanzees super-smart.

Something goes wrong at the lab, and he saves a baby

chimp and continues his research at home.

The chimp, Caesar, played by Andy Serkis and a whole lot of computer animation, grows to maturity, and after an incident with their neighbour is put in a compound with other primates. The chimp “wardens” mistreat the animals, so Caesar leads an uprising, with the help of a high-powered version of the intelligence drug, and creates an army out of his fellow inmates.

Lab monkeys and jail monkeys unite and escape to the forests outside San Francisco, setting the stage for however many sequels the franchise plans to put out.

The special effects were impressive throughout, with the exception of a few close-ups of the clearly computer generated monkeys, which I found jolted me out of the moment a little. The acting was as good as can be expected from a technologically saturated science fiction movie.

The addition of John Lithgow as Franco’s Alzheimer’s

afflicted father was a real treat, and I may have squealed with delight when the line, “Get your stinking paws off of me you damn dirty ape,” was used, paying respects to the original 1968 film.

All in all it was a great film for both die-hard fans who aren’t expecting an accurate remake, or those new to the franchise, as it is being billed as the beginning of a new series of films. My only complaint would be that it took three-quarters of the movie to get to the uprising, which, depending on who you were cheering for (I was obviously cheering for the apes) was a bit too long to wait for the epic action promised by the trailers.

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Sunday, December 18th:

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Toby Theatre The Toby Theatre will only be open for one movie per month this winter. Next movie: • December 26th - 30th, 7:30 p.m.: Puss in Boots For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, December 16th: • Opening day for downhill skiing and boarding at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: 250-3456000 or www.fairmonthotsprings.com.

• 7 p.m.: Acoustic sounds of Bob Benvenuti at Elements Grill at Copper Point Resort. No admission fee, accepting donations to the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Saturday, December 17th: • 9 a.m.: Classic Learn to Ski Clinic by Toby Creek Nordic Club at Nipika Mountain Resort. A oneday technique improvement for classic skiing.

Free of charge to Nordic Club members, $30 for non-members. For info and registration: www. tobycreeknordic.ca/event/classic-learn-ski-clinic or e-mail events@tobycreeknordic.ca.

• 10 a.m. - 12 noon: Free photo with Santa Claus at the Santa Cabin on the grounds of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For info: 250-345-5990.

• 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Free hot chocolate at Brewer’s Christmas Market in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

• 5:30 p.m.: Christmas potluck and Santa visit at Brisco and District Community Hall. Christmas Carols by Kootenay Legends, Mel and Sharon Hynes. Admission by donation.

• 7:30 p.m.: Columbia Valley Rockies versus Fernie Ghostriders at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

• 9 a.m.: Skate Ski Learn to Ski Clinic by Toby Creek Nordic Club at Nipika Mountain Resort. A one-day technique improvement for classic skiing.

Free of charge to Nordic Club members, $30 for non-members. For info and registration: www. tobycreeknordic.ca/event/classic-learn-ski-clinic or e-mail events@tobycreeknordic.ca.

• 4 - 6 p.m.: Children’s Christmas Party at the Radium Fire Hall. Fun, games, singing and Santa.

For info: 250-342-1608.

• 5 p.m.: 11th annual Food Bank Benefit Concert at Lakeside Pub. Live, local musical talent in exchange for money or food donation to the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Get a seat early.

Community Hall. Short presentation by Regional District of East Kootenay Staff at 5 p.m.

Friday, December 30th: • 7:30 p.m.: Classic fundraiser and silent auction for Benjamin Thomsen, Canadian Alpine Downhill Skier, at The Great Hall at Panorama Mountain Village. Door prizes, appetizer and spirits. Tickets $25 per person, for sale at Lusti’s Mountain Outfitters, Inside Edge Sports and Syndicate Boardshop.

Saturday, December 31st: • 9 p.m.: Blast into 2012 with Panorama Mountain Village’s fireworks display. For info: www. panoramaresort.com.

Friday, December 23rd: • 7 p.m.: Acoustic sounds of Bob Benvenuti at Elements Grill at Copper Point Resort. No admission fee, accepting donations to the Columbia Valley Food Bank.

Saturday, December 24th: • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Free Hot Springs entry with a food bank donation at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

For info: 250-345-6070.

• 2 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service “The highest Christmas Eve Service in Canada” by Lake Windermere Alliance Church at Panorama Summit.

• 5:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area.

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• 8 p.m.: Christmas Eve Fireworks in Conrad Kain Park, Wilmer. Bonfires and hot chocolate. For info: 250-342-9470.

• 8:15 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service at The Great Hall at Panorama Mountain Village by Windermere Alliance Church.

Monday, December 26th: • Official Opening of Whiteway on Lake Windermere. For info: www.tobycreeknordic.ca.

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What many people don’t know is that The Pioneer partners with Invermere’s Artym Gallery, and artist of choice, and photographer Ryan Bavin to produce beautiful, high-quality prints of the chosen painting on the Map Book cover, which are for sale at the downtown Artym Gallery.

“It feels wonderful that we can contribute to these charities and show our support for the community in our own way,” said Columbia Valley Pioneer publisher, Rose-Marie Regitnig. “The glicées of Map Book covers from seven years ago are still generating money, which is just fantastic.”

Since 2005, the Map Book has raised more than $25,000 for local organizations such as the Family Resource Centre, the Historical Society, the Invermere Library, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 - Invermere Branch, the Invermere Fire Department, the East Kootenay Foundation for Health, and ICAN. For more information about this project, contact The Pioneer at 250-341-6299, or Artym Gallery at 250-342-7566.

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“I do it because I love it and it makes me happy.”

Mikayla Cameron’s reasons for loving gymnastics are pretty straightforward.

Like many other local kids, 7-year-old Mikayla is part of the Columbia Valley Gymnastics club. Unlike most, Mikayla has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which causes her to sometimes suffer from swollen and sore joints. Participating in gymnastics helps her keep moving and limber.

But try to point that out to Mikayla, and she’s adamant that in the gym, she’s not a fraction different than the rest of the kids running around and practising somersaults.

“I just like the tricks,” she said. “I also like jumping on my trampoline. One time my friend came over and we stayed out on it until the middle of the night.”

Mikayla’s main goal in gymnastics is to be able to do a flip and land it.

She works toward her goal once a week along with 30 other valley children at the former school gymnasium in Radium. The room is full of equipment ready for gymnastics action, including mats, beams, bars, springboards and a tumbling trampoline.

The kids are coached by Bridget McDermott and Erin Chandler, who have both participated in competitive gymnastics.

“Gymnastics gives you skills that are a great base for carrying on into other areas of athletics,” Ms. McDermott said. “There’s something for everyone. The gymnastics program is a great way for young kids to burn some energy and have some indoor fun during the winter. It is also a challenging and interesting sport for older kids to try. It can be a real confidence-builder.”

The club’s organizers fundraise for the program and gym equipment, and are also supported by the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives Program, the

Attention Families with preschool age children in the Windermere Valley: WHAT? To Get the Drop in Play Group running again WHERE? Invermere Community Hall WHEN? Wednesday mornings WHY? To get out and socialize, for everyone’s sanity – especially in the winter months WHO? Windermere Valley Families HOW? The Wednesday morning Drop-in Play Group needs a new host.

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NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE BEAMING — Invermere’s Mikayla Cameron practises her moves on the balance beam.

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Columbia Valley Community Foundation and the Province of British Columbia.

The club is preparing to spring in to 2012 with a line-up of classes that includes parent-tot classes for little ones and a full recreational gymnastics program for school-aged children.

Columbia Valley Gymnastics is currently taking registrations for their January 2012 program. For more information about the program schedule and registration, contact columbiavalleygymnastics@yahoo.ca.

Please note that The Pioneer office will be closed from Saturday, December 24th until Sunday, January 1st. Opening 8:30 a.m., January 2nd.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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New art contest to brush pond hockey ice

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff A brand-new art contest will be gliding its way into the Columbia Valley this winter, as the Columbia Valley Arts Council and the B.C. Pond Hockey series team up to establish the first-ever Center Ice Art Contest.

The contest will coincide with the B.C. Pond Hockey tournament, set to take place on Lake Windermere from February 3-5.

The contest will include both two-dimensional visual art as well as video submissions, said CV Arts Manager of the Pynelogs Cultural Centre, Jamie Scheffer.

All of the submissions will be featured on the B.C. Pond Hockey Series’ website, where there will be an opportunity for the public to cast their votes for their favourite piece. The winning submission in the two-dimensional category, based on the public vote, will be featured as the B.C. Pond Hockey logo next year, said Ms. Scheffer, adding that it will be a great way for an artist to spread the word about their work.

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“We’d love to have some art out on the ice and do ice painting or sculptures in the future. There’s a whole lot of potential as we move forward with developing more winter recreation on the lake,” Ms. Scheffer said.

Submissions are due on January 13th, and should follow a local winter theme. For more information call 250342-4423 or visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com.

“The contest is open to the whole community. We’re hoping for all kinds of submissions,” Ms. Scheffer said.

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS

Recipes

Cranberry Christmas Crunch

Dry Ingredients: 1 box Crispix cereal 3 cups whole almonds 3 cups whole pecans 3 cups dried cranberries

Wet Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup corn syrup 2 tbsp vanilla

In large roasting pan mix together dry ingredients and put aside. Preheat oven to 250 F. In saucepan mix all wet ingredients and cook on medium heat, stirring often until mix is well blended. Pour over dry ingredients and bake for 1 hr, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread out on wax paper.

This recipe is very easy and super delicious. It’s one of the Kashuba family favorites! Very addictive!

- Submitted by Krystle Chasse Canal Flats

Red and Green Asparagus In a Blanket

An appetizer with festive colours.

• Take two sprigs of asparagus and wrap them in a bacon strip.

• Sprinkle black pepper on bacon.

• Bake at 420 F for approximately 7-10 minutes each side, or until desired temperature is reached.

Dipping sauce: Mix some canned cranberry sauce, olive oil and a crushed garlic clove.

- Submitted by Brigitte Perreault High Country Properties

Christmas Morning Strata My fav from Christmas because its the first bite of a day full of amazing food....

3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 cups chopped zucchini 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham or Canadian bacon 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 cups chopped red pepper 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 12 eggs 4 cups cubed day-old bread 3 cups shredded old cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, ham, onions, green peppers and garlic in oil until vegetables are tender. Drain and pat dry; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in eggs. Stir in the bread, cheese, salt, pepper and vegetable mixture.

Pour into two greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Can be made ahead the night before, refrigerated, and baked in the morning.

- Submitted by Kim Sanderson Invermere

Whipped Shortbread Cookies

1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup icing sugar 12 marachino cherries

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine butter, flour, sugar, and beat on high for 10 minutes. Drop from spoon onto cookie sheets. Decorate with marachino cherries. Bake for approximately 17 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Makes 36 cookies.

- Submitted by Anne Picton Windermere

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Red Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash, Cranberries and Pecan A perfect, side dish bursting with color, flavor and nutrients. This is also a great “stuffing” substitute if you have a gluten-free or vegetarian dinner guest.

1 cup red quinoa 1 small/med butternut squash, peeled and diced 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped 1/2 of a medium red onion, diced fine 1 clove of garlic, minced Extra Virgin Olive oil Pure maple syrup, to taste Sea salt A sprinkle of ginger, to taste 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste *using organic ingredients will truly make the difference in the dish!!

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Cook the red quinoa in the same way you would rice. First rinse well, add quinoa and water or vegetable stock with a pinch of salt in a pot with a well fitted lid, bring to boil, reduce heat to low, simmer for approx 15min, let sit then fluff. Using a 1:2 ratio of 1 cup red quinoa to 2 cups water/stock.

In a medium roasting pan add the butternut squash, cranberries, onion and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, to coat. Add a teaspoon or two of pure maple syrup. Sprinkle with sea salt, and ginger. Toss everything together. Roast in the top half of the oven until the squash is tender- about 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a skillet and lightly toast the pecans, till fragrant.

In a large warmed serving bowl, toss in the cooked quinoa and the roasted butternut mixture. Add in the toasted pecans and chopped parsley. Taste test and adjust seasoning. Drizzle with some olive oil, serve warm.

- Submitted by Sarah Bourke Circle Health Foods

December 16, 2011

Chocolate Almond Bark with Fruit This one’s a favourite of mine that is simple, heart-healthy, festive, and tastes great.

8 oz. Semi-sweet bakers chocolate 4 oz. Bitter-sweet bakers chocolate 1 ½ cups dried fruit of your choice (Dried cherries, cranberries and apricots are really nice) 1 1/3 cups almonds, chopped, toasted, and divided

Line a 9”x13” rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. In a large bowl, melt chocolate over boiling water, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup almonds to melted chocolate, stir to combine.

Pour chocolate onto baking sheet and spread with a spatula until there is a smooth even layer. While still wet, sprinkle fruit and remaining almonds on top, pressing down slightly to embed into the chocolate. Place in refrigerator or outside in winter, until cool.

Once set, break chocolate into uneven pieces and serve. Store in the refrigerator for longer periods of time.

*You may alter the type and combination of chocolate (for a total of 12 oz.) depending on your taste preferences.

- Submitted by Laura Bidinger District of Invermere Payroll

Anne’s Florentines 3/4 cup sultana raisins 2 cups crushed cornflakes 1/4 cup mixed nuts 1/2 cup chopped glace cherries 2/3 cup condensed milk 90 grams chocolate, melted

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT CHOCOLATE, mix well.

Drop dessert spoonsful onto cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes.

Leave on cookie sheet for 15 minutes.

Spread bases with melted chocolate.

- Submitted by Anne Picton Windermere

Lemon Bisque 4 tablespoons melted butter 2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs 1 can evaporated milk, chilled 1 large package lemon Jello 1 cup boiling water ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice Mix melted butter and Graham Cracker crumbs and spread ¾ of the mixture into a 11x13 inch pan. Dissolve Jello in boiling water, add lemon juice and sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Allow to cool slightly, until Jello starts to thicken and then whip until foamy. Beat chilled evaporated milk until stiff. Combine mixtures and pour over Graham Cracker base. Top with remaining crumbs and chill until set.

- Submitted by The Szott family Fairmont Goldsmiths, Invermere

Swedish Christmas Meatballs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs ¾ cup milk 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 lbs ground meat, (50% beef and 50% pork) 3 egg yolks 1 grated yellow onion 3/4 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp salt 3/4 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp white pepper Butter for browning Mix breadcrumbs, milk and cream thoroughly and let sit for 10 minutes. Mix in the ground meat, egg yolks and the grated onion.

Add paprika, salt, allspice and white pepper.

Shape meatballs (this recipe makes about 45 meatballs). Use a tablespoon to measure the right amount.

Fry batches of meatballs in butter, keeping the pan in motion to keep the balls rounded.

Serve with Swedish Lingonberry sauce (available at specialty stores or IKEA) or a Cranberry sauce.

Meatballs can be made in advance, kept cold and reheated.

- Submitted by Gloria Barck Columbia Gardens, Invermere

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Brunsli Swiss Chocolate Christmas Cookie (gluten-free) 500g / 4 ½ cups finely-ground almonds 400g / 2 cups granulated sugar 200g / 1 cup icing sugar 5g / 1 teaspoon cinnamon Lemon rind from half a lemon 4 egg whites, room temperature 100g bar of Lindt dark chocolate Blend together all ingredients except egg whites and chocolate. Once blended add egg whites and stir. Melt chocolate over a double boiler until slightly above body temperature (around 100 F).

Add chocolate to the mix and stir until incorporated. It will be a stiff dough.

Spread granulated sugar on table and roll out dough to 10 mm thickness, using sugar on top to prevent sticking (do not use flour). Cut with cookie cutter and place on a baking sheet lined with silicon paper. Leave to dry for four hours and then bake at 390 F for about 7 minutes.

The cookies should not take on colour.

Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!

- Submitted by Peter Banga, Quality Bakery

Krystle’s Cranberry Sauce Cranberry sauce 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 tsp orange zest (optional) 2 cinnamon sticks (optional) Wash cranberries and set aside. Heat sugar and water. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.

Stir in cranberries, orange zest and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil, and continue boiling for 5 minutes or until the cranberries have popped.

Remove cinnamon sticks. Let cool and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

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Sample the wine to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the wine again. To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.

Turn on the electric mixerer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it’s best to make sure the wine is still OK. Try another cup...just in case.

Turn off the mixer thingy. Break 2 eggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.

Pick the frigging fruit up off floor. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the wine to check for tonsisticity.

Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something.

Check the wine. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table.

Add a spoon of sugar, or some fink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.

Don’t forget to beat off the turner.

Finally, throw the bowl through the window.

Finish the wine and wipe counter with the cat.

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From the pots and pans of politicians . . .

The Harper Family “Berry-Smart” Smoothie I always enjoy making a healthy breakfast to start the day off right. Like most families on the go, we love smoothies. This tasty treat is also ideal after a morning workout or an afternoon hike.

Add the following ingredients to a blender:

David Wilks’ Cheese Balls 16oz cream cheese (softened) 8oz old or aged cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp of chopped green pepper 3 Tbsp of chopped onion 1 Tbsp of Worchestershire Sauce 2 tsp of lemon juice 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 small low-fat or no-fat peach yoghurt 1 tsp of ground flax 1/2 banana (put the other half in the freezer for the next day) 1/2 cup of skim milk* 1 cup frozen berries *Feel free to substitute soy milk and seasonal and/or over-ripe fruit.

From our family to yours, enjoy!

Coating: Chopped pecans Chopped chives Parsley

- Submitted by Laureen Harper Wife of Prime Minister Stephen Harper

- Submitted by David Wilks MP, Kootenay-Columbia

*Editor’s note: The Pioneer requested a recipe from the Prime Minister’s office, and received this recipe with the reply: “While not strictly a holiday recipe, this is a genuine Laureen Harper recipe that is used at 24 Sussex, and smoothies are good all times of year.”

French Silk Chocolate Pie 3/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup soft butter 1 square bitter chocolate, melted and cooled 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs Cooled pie shell Thoroughly cream sugar and butter. Blend chocolate and vanilla into mixture. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes after each egg.

Turn into cooled pie shell and chill for 2 hours.

If desired, top with whipped cream.

- Submitted by Gerry Wilkie Area G Director Regional District of East Kootenay

Combine all ingredients, except coating.

Mix with electric mixer. Chill until workable.

Roll into a ball. Roll in coating mix. Use as spread. Can be kept in refrigerator for 1 week.

Booth’s Peanut Butter Cookies Here is the recipe for my grandmother’s peanut butter cookies: 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup of peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 well-beaten egg 1 1/4 cup of flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla Cream together shortening and peanut butter. Add sugar and mix well, then add the egg. Combine flour and baking soda, stir into mixture. Add vanilla.

Form into balls and press down with a fork dipped in white sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes or until done. Watch as cookies can burn easily. Bake at 350 F. - Submitted by Wendy Booth Area F Director Regional District of East Kootenay

Garlic-Marinated Black Olives Attesting to the simplicity of tapas, a handful of marinated olives is often ample accompaniment to a glass of Tempranillo or Pinot Noir.

Marinated to piquant perfection, these olives are far from ordinary. To fully develop the flavor of garlic in the recipe, it is best to allow the olives to marinate for at least several days before serving.

1 cup (8 oz) black olives 2 dried red chiles 12 cloves garlic, minced Red vinegar, as required Dash of lemon juice Lightly crush the olives, without breaking them, and pour into a glass jar with a lid, discarding any oil produced. Add the dried chiles and garlic, lightly shaking the jar to ensure equal distribution. Pour in enough red wine vinegar so that the jar’s contents are entirely submerged.

Add a dash of lemon juice, seal the jar, and store at room temperature for several days, shaking the jar occasionally. Makes 8 oz.

Serve the marinated olives with a glass of Tempranillo or Pinot Noir.

- Submitted by Dee Conklin Mayor, Village of Radium Hot Springs

German Butter Cookies 350 g / 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter 180 g / 1 cup sugar 4 egg yolks 500 g / 2 cups flour Lemon juice to taste Make a well with the flour. Add sugar, egg yolk and lemon juice and combine. Add butter.

Knead until dough is formed. Wrap in plastic wrap and cool for at least an hour.

Roll out dough and cut out with different shapes. Brush with egg yolk and bake at 350 F for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown.

- Submitted by Ute Juras Mayor, Village of Canal Flats

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December 16, 2011

Norm’s Fudge Christmas Wreath

Gerry’s Ginger Cookies

1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts

Combine sweetened milk and chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water.

Stir until chocolate melts and mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and walnuts. Allow to cool until mixture starts to set, about 20 minutes.

Line a pie plate with foil and spoon mixture in small mounds to form a ring 2” wide.

Decorate with nuts or candied cherries. Refrigerate until set.

- Submitted by Norm Macdonald MLA, Columbia River – Revelstoke

Recipe for Disaster

1 1/2 cups of butter 2 1/3 cups of sugar 1/2 cup (or a bit more) molasses 2 eggs (Cream above ingredients together) 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons ground ginger 4 to 5 cups of flour

1 part denial 2 parts ‘tax shift’ A dash of arrogance 1.6 billion heaping cups (or bucks) of Federal influence Method: Stir quickly, let sit for one year, then implement across the board without amendments.

Mix all ingredients together. Roll in sugar.

Bake at 375 F for 16 minutes. Yields 18 decentsized cookies.

- Submitted by Gerry Taft Mayor, District of Invermere

Presentation: Deny, avoid, ‘educate’, ‘consult’, vote, and then very, very slowly remove, perhaps.

Yield: An unhappy province, economic hardship, and at least one new premier.

- Submitted by Gerry Taft Mayor, District of Invermere

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ALL LIT UP — Wilmer’s historic Delphine Lodge glows against the darkness of a crisp winter night.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks

Family ties strengthen Wilmer’s wonderous light displays

By Joshua Estabrooks Pioneer Staff There is a warm glow in the mountains this Christmas season, and for those with a sense of adventure and a desire to experience the spirit of the season first-hand, heading to Wilmer to check out the famous Christmas light displays is a must during the holidays.

Many residents of Wilmer string up collections of bright bulbs each Christmas season, setting the tiny hamlet aglow.

Longtime Wilmer resident, Shawn Murray, has been decorating his house since he purchased it in 2001. Before that, he would help his father decorate his house, which is where he first learned the value of using the holiday tradition to help spread some Christmas cheer.

Shawn’s Uncle Ron started a friendly competition many years ago with his other family members who live nearby, which has helped establish Wilmer as a Christmas light destination for residents and tourists alike.

Shawn’s house is not hard to find. Just look for the brightest property in the little community, the one with 6,600 light bulbs shimmering in the cold night air and 11,200 watts of candy cane swirls emanating from the roof.

For Shawn, this is what Christmas is all about. He said it usually takes him four eight-hour days to put the lights up, and that’s with the assistance of his two children, 14-year-old Dustin and 12-year-old Alisha.

He adds a few more lights to his collection every year, but what he really wants to get into now is sequencing the display so he can choreograph it to music, which he feels would look pretty cool.

“I like doing it every year. You get a charge out of it and everybody gets to see it. Last year was the first year we did the roof, and I just thought candy cane stripes would be cool,” Shawn said.

Known throughout the community as Griswold, after the famous Chevy Chase character on National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Shawn said he has

had to improvise at times to distribute his power consumption evenly so as not to kick any breakers. His payment schedule with BC Hydro is the same every month due to his payment plan, but he knows the bulk of his power costs come in December.

“I am ahead of the game on my power bill the whole year and then when I get into December my usage goes right up. I have some LEDs and some old style lights. LEDs are pretty expensive so I have to switch over bit by bit.”

Shawn, a former employee of Radium’s sawmill, owns and operates S.O.R.S. Construction. He also hosts the Christmas fireworks display for the community of Wilmer each year, and said he looks forward to coming home from work every day and plugging in the lights on his house.

“I just like doing it. People drive around the neighbourhood and look at all the lights. It’s just my way of spreading some Christmas cheer to my friends and family.”

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December 16, 2011

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MURRAY FAMILY TRADITION — The Murray family has been happily spreading Christmas cheer through the elaborate light displays on their homes for many years. What started as a friendly family competition has turned into a tourist attraction for residents and visitors, as many Christmas travelers drive through the community to look at the wonderful light displays. Pictured above are the front and back views of Shawn Murray’s home, and Shawn with his daughter, Alisha, after putting the finishing touches on this year’s display, which uses more than 6,600 individual lights.

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Winter is here!

For all your snow removal needs...

RDEK Holiday Hours COLUMBIA VALLEY LANDFILL December 20-23 9:00am-6:00pm December 24 9:00am-3:30pm December 25 Closed December 26 9:00am-6:00pm December 27-30 9:00am-6:00pm December 31 9:00am-3:30pm January 1 Closed All other days, the Landfill will be open 9:00am to 6:00pm.

December 20-23 December 24-27 December 28-30 December 31 January 1-2 January 3

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December 16, 2011

Valley leaders officially swear in

Newly-elected government officials for the Columbia Valley swore their oaths of allegiance last week, ushering in a new set of councils, mayors, and regional directors.

Pictured, opposite page, top to bottom, in order of left to right: Village of Radium Hot Springs Mayor Dee Conklin with Councillors Clara Reinhardt, Ron Verboom, Todd Logan, and Karen Larsen; District of Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft with Councillors Greg Anderson, Justin Atterbury, Paul Den-

chuk, and Spring Hawes; Village of Canal Flats Councillor Marie Delorme, Mayor Ute Juras, Councillors Evence Blanchard, Gilbert Delorme, and Paul Marcil; local Regional District of East Kootenay elected officials. Back row: Area F Director Wendy Booth, Area G Director Gerry Wilkie. Front row: Village of Radium Hot Springs Mayor Dee Conklin, District of Invermere Mayor Gerry Taft, and Village of Canal Flats Mayor Ute Juras.

Photos by Pioneer Staff

LAKE WINDERMERE MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Open House

Please join us on December 29th for our Lake Windermere Management Plan Implementation Open House.

This Open House is an additional opportunity to review the information that was presented at our Open Houses on August 3 and September 20. It will follow a similar format and will include the same information as the previous Open Houses.

Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street, Windermere BC Thursday, December 29, 2011 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

There will be a short presentation by RDEK Staff at 5:00 pm The Open Houses are the first step in the public consultation process and we would like you to be involved. You can help to identify issues and opportunities by telling us what you want and don’t want to see on the lake and along the foreshore. Information will be provided on: • • •

Current foreshore development regulations Recommendations from the Lake Windermere Management Plan Surface Water Zoning Information

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Village of Radium Hot Springs

Grant in Aid Applications The Village of Radium Hot Springs is welcoming applications for municipal grants in aid to community groups for endeavors, events or programs for the 2012 budget year. Applicants should pick up a guide to assist them in preparing a complete application. The deadline for applications will be January 27th, 2012. Guides may be obtained from the Village office, 4836 Radium Blvd. during office hours.

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

RDEK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Liquor Primary Licence Windermere The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is considering an application

by Rohit at Copper Point Resort Ltd. for a liquor primary licence and an amendment to their existing food primary licence. If approved, the licences will accommodate food and beverage service for a 70 seat establishment with hours of operation from 9:00 am to 2:00 am seven days per week. The subject properties are Strata Lots 3, 4, 32 and 61, District Lot 9001, Kootenay District, Plan EPS383 located at 760 Cooper Road in the Windermere area as shown on the attached map.

The RDEK is required to gather the views of residents in accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. The public hearing will be held at: Windermere Community Hall 4726 North Street Windermere BC Monday, December 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area F, Electoral Area G and the District of Invermere.

If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed licence, you may prior to the hearing: • inspect the application and supporting information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; • mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or • present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.

• Submissions cannot be accepted after the public hearing.

All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, contact Jean Terpsma, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0314 or toll free at 1-888-478-7335

Foreshore & Aquatic Development Permit Areas Information How to get involved in the process

For further information, please contact Karen MacLeod, Planner, at 250-489-0313, toll free at 1-888-478-7335 or email lakewindermere@rdek.bc.ca.

The Open House will be hosted by the RDEK.

R EG IO NAL D ISTRIC T OF EA ST KOOTENAY

Main Office Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Columbia Valley Office Phone: 250-342-0063 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

19 - 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Phone: 250-489-2791 Toll Free: 1-888-478-7335 Email: info@rdek.bc.ca Website: www.rdek.bc.ca

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Mountain & Valley Shuttle Service It’s FREE, it’s DAILY, and it’s EASY! Mountain & Valley Shuttle Timetable Departure Time

Location

From

8:40 am

PAN

Adventure Centre

9:05, 9:10, 9:13, 9:15, 9:20 am

INV

Dairy Queen, Sobeys, JA Laird, Invermere Inn/CIBC, AG Valley Foods

10:05 am

PAN

Ski Tip Lodge

11:30,11:35,11:37,11:40, 11:42 am

INV

Dairy Queen, Sobeys, JA Laird, Invermere Inn/CIBC, AG Valley Foods

12:15 pm

PAN

Ski Tip Lodge

12:40,12:45,12:48,12:50, 12:52 pm

INV

Dairy Queen, Sobeys, JA Laird, Invermere Inn/CIBC, AG Valley Foods

4:10 pm

PAN

Ski Tip Lodge

4:35, 4:40, 4:45, 4:50, 4:52 pm

INV

Dairy Queen, Sobeys, JA Laird, Invermere Inn/CIBC, AG Valley Foods

5:40, 5:42, 5:43, 5:45, 5:47 pm

INV

Dairy Queen, Sobeys, JA Laird, Invermere Inn/CIBC, AG Valley Foods

6:20 pm

PAN

Ski Tip Lodge (except Tuesdays)

9:00, 9:05, 9:10, 9:12 pm

INV

Sobeys, Strands, Invermere Inn/ CIBC, AG Valley Foods

9:45, 9:48 pm

PAN

Ski Tip Lodge, Central Check-In

Please note: All times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

PANORAMA

ICE OFF — The Windermere Valley Novice Hockey Team snagged themselves a championship trophy after going undefeated in last weekend’s Smyth Family Novice Hockey Tournament in Banff.

Photo submitted

Young Rockies romp to victory

By Kate Irwin Pioneer Staff The Windermere Valley Novice Rockies hockey team is celebrating success after a conclusive quadruplet of victories at last weekend’s Smyth Family Novice Hockey Tournament saw them walk away with the championship trophy.

The 16-strong team of seven and eight-year-olds headed to Banff on Saturday, December 10th, playing three qualifying games before making it to the championships on Sunday.

In the finals, Invermere’s young Rockies trounced the Cochrane Bulldogs 17-3, while showing wonderful sportsmanship to their opponents, said coach Al Neal.

“The kids were really classy about their win, it was really nice to see,” he said. “I was so impressed by their

teamwork and not just on the ice ... Teamwork is something we had been working on in practices, so to see that all come together made me really proud.”

In their first game, the Invermere Novice Team faced the Cochrane Bulldogs for the first time, achieving a 6-3 win. By the second game, against the Cochrane Sharks, the Rockies picked up the pace; passing, skating and shooting their way to a convincing 12-1 victory.

In the final game of the round robin, Invermere outplayed their host team from Banff, winning 14-3.

“Over the weekend every player contributed significantly on the ice and to the positive attitude surrounding this team,” Mr. Neal added. “Invermere was very well represented by the Rockies team.”

The team was presented with a trophy and medals by Jim Smyth, father of Edmonton Oilers’, Ryan Smyth.

INVERMERE Dairy Queen

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Quaint town relaxed and authentic with shops, great restaurants, cafes, galleries, lake skating and more…

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For all your travel needs.

Lake Windermere Point

Lake Windermere

Sobey’s

13th Ave.

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A special thank you to Pat and Baiba Morrow for their outstanding presentation

AG Valley Foods

the Sacred and the Profane

Gerry’s Gelati

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Invermere Boutique Hotel Peppi’s Pizza Strands

7th

10th St.

Bud’s Birchwood

13th St.

Copper City Invermere Inn

CIBC McToogle’s

To Kinsmen Beach Skate the Lake Whiteway

invermerepanorama.com

at the J.C.C.S. Annual General Meeting on November 28th. Special thanks also to Beckie Scott for donating the Olympic jackets for door prizes. Approximately 150 people attended the AGM, a new record for the society.

TRAVEL TAKE ALONGS Samsonite Luggage – NO HST Travel Essentials Great Christmas Gifts Come in for coffee and cookies on December 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. #3, 755 – 13th Street, Invermere 250-342-6978

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HERE TO SERVE YOU Affordable rates for all budgets • No job is too small!

My Girlfriend’s Closet A unique shopping experience

■ Lockout Service ■ Lake Recovery ■ 24 Hour Towing ■ Prompt Service

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Teresa Rogal Shopping Specialist, PhD

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Natural Stone • Porcelain • Cork

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• Quality Work • Interior Finishing • Railings • Fireplace Mantles • Cabinet Installation • Home Renovations Kevin Mayer • Basement Development

Hand picked clothing and accessories.

Gifts, lingerie and naughty bits.

Sizes XS to XL. Book a private or group appointment.

Gift certificates available.

New Construction Renovations • Commercial

TOM US T

Quality Craftsmanship Client Satisfaction • Professional

Cory Breau, OWNER 250.341.2078 xtcustomtile@gmail.com

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Also offering FREE year-round pickup of unwanted vehicles

Industrial ~ Commercial ~ Residential • Garage Doors • Passage Doors • Truck Doors • Sun Rooms • Patio Covers • Vinyl Decking • Aluminum Railings • Gutters • Siding • Soffit • Facia • Window Capping • Renovations

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250-342-6700 • universaldoorsandexteriors@shawbiz.ca

warbrick@shaw.ca • Cell: 250-342-5851

• Furnaces • Heat Pumps • Fireplaces • Full Heating and Ventilation Systems

“Serving the Columbia Valley”

Call for your FREE consultation and estimate

250-342-1355

After Hours Call: 250-342-3830 Email: tayntonbay@hotmail.com

SHOLINDER & MACKAY EXCAVATING Inc.

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

WINDERMERE 250-342-6805

ROSS‛S POOLS & SPAS Commercial – Residential Installation – Maintenance – Repairs

• Gel & Acrylic Nails • Coloured Gel • Nail Art Call Judy ~ 250-341-5245 • Days, Evenings, Weekends

RADIUM HOT SPRINGS ESSO Automotive Repairs 7 days a week

GAS • PROPANE • DIESEL

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Freight & Passenger Depot

Cell: 250-341-7727 • Fax: 250-347-6363 • poolman-911@hotmail.com VJ (Butch) Bishop Owner/Operator

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

7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

(250) 347-9726 • Excavators • Mini-Excavators • Bobcats • Dump Trucks • Water Trucks • Compaction Equipment • Snow Plow • Sanding Equipment • Crane Truck • Mobile Pressure Washing & Steam Cleaning • Underground Services • Site Prep & Demolition • Road Building • Land Clearing • Controlled Burning • Rock Walls • Rip Rap • Top Soil • Sand & Gravel

CONTRACT OR HOURLY MACHINE RENTALS AVAILABLE

Renovating?

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Interior World

HERE TO SERVE YOU window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

Wood Blinds Hourly or

Patryk Jagiello STAIN/LACQUER/PAINT INTERIOR/EXTERIOR

Interior World

patco_dev@shaw.ca

(250) 270-0345 (403) 870-7558

Your search for quality and dependability ends with us.

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

in Calgary since 2002 in Invermere since 2004

Dean Hubman

Toll Free: 877-342-3052

Certified Technician

Patco Developments Ltd.

Invermere, BC V0A 1K3 odysseyrestoration@telus.net

250-342-3052

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

J. Douglas Kipp, B. Sc. (Pharm.)

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

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

250-342-6612

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BOX 2228 BOX 459 742 - 13th STREET 7553 MAIN STREET INVERMERE, BC. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS, BC V0A 1K0 V0A 1M0 PHONE: 250-342-3031 PHONE: 250-347-9350 FAX: 250-342-6945 FAX: 250-347-6350 Email: info@invermereinsurance.com • Toll Free: 1-866-342-3031

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(Owner/Operator)

250-342-5800

Same great team, same great service.

window fashions

Radium Hot Springs Esso Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 250-347-9726 7507 Main St. West, Radium Hot Springs

Need Blinds?

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Personal & Corporate • Free local delivery

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406 Trevor Hayward

250-342-9310 Interior World

Home-based customized gift basket business.

Specially created for everyone on your Chrismtas list.

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TopLake Quality Auto Services

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Contract Rates Available

CVCC Contractor/ Trade Builder of the Year 2008

Residential, Commercial Electric Furnace and Hot Water Tank Repair and Service For All Your Electrical Needs invermereelectric@gmail.com

Interior World

window fashions

Call Bill Cropper (250) 342 4406

1710 10th Avenue – Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

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HTH Contracting Ltd. 250-341-5603

New Construction

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Building

Renovating

Finishing

Framing

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• Renovations Inside & Out • Custom Decks • Design & Build • Finish Carpentry • Doors & Window Replacement Experts

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For competitive prices and prompt service, call: 250-342-3268 (plant) 250-342-6767 (office)

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HERE TO SERVE YOU • • • •

FAIRMONT RIDGE RENOVATION

Doors Windows Flooring Painting/ Interior/Exterior • Kitchen Renovations

250-342-5682

• Bathroom Renovations • Additions • Decks • Finish Carpentry • Basement Renovations

5077 FAIRMONT RESORT RD., FAIRMONT BC EMAIL: fairmontridge@telus.net

• FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • AIR CONDITIONING • FIREPLACES • HOT TUBS • CHEMICALS • SERVICE & MAINTENANCE • GAS FITTING 385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BC Phone: PO Box 86, Athalmer, BC V0A 1A0 email: info@diamondheatingandspas.com Fax:

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

www.diamondheatingandspas.com

Residential

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Commercial

• Trusses • Engineered Floors • Wall Panels

Ken Johnson

Tel: 250.341.6075 Fax: 250.341.3427 Email: info@duskbuildingsystems.com www.duskbuildingsystems.com

250.341.5427

250.349.5564

DCS Plumbing & Heating

Cranbrook Pest Control We use the most successful products available.

Environmentally-friendly integrated pest management.

Ask about our maintenance programs ALL WORK PEST QUESTIONS? Visit our website:

• Plumbing, Repair and Installation • Drain Lines • Hot Water Tanks

GUARANTEED

24 hour emergency service

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• NEW SEWER • CAMERA •

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Fully Insured & WCB Covered

250.270.0821 Invermere • Panorama

Complete Automotive Repairs (Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

Phone: 250-342-6614 • www.autowyze.com

You name it!

I’ll take care of it!

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP for all home maintenance from raking your lawn to renovating your entire house.

Complete sewer/drain repairs • Reasonable rates – Seniors’ discount • Speedy service – 7 days a week

A well maintained septic system should be pumped every 2-3 years Avoid costly repairs

Bruce Dehart 250.347.9803 or 250.342.5357 FREE ESTIMATES

Chimney and Eavestrough Cleaning and Repair Specialists

or 250-270-0318 Kari&&John JohnMason Mason250-270-0821 Kari Invermere • Panorama

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Box 1020 • Invermere B.C. V0A 1K0 • www.cabincare.ca

• Property Maintenance • Mini Excavator • Landscaping & Design • Trucking • Residential/Commercial • Skidsteer Services

www.cranbrookpestcontrol.com

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• Weekly Home Checks • Full Yard Services • Maintenance Services • Renovations • Window Cleaning • Chimney Sweep • Seal Driveways • Pressure Washer Services • Clean Rain Gutters

Snow Removal And Sanding / Parking Lot Sweeping

1320 Industrial Road #3 Box 159, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

• Pruning and Removal of All Trees and Shrubs • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured & WCB Covered

OVER

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EXPERIENCE

Now offering snow removal for your decks, driveways, sidewalks and small parking lots.

Please call Steve ~ a real local you can trust! 250-342-1791 • Ready Mix Concrete • Commercial concrete sealer • Concrete Pumping retarder for exposed • Over 50 colours available aggregate and in stock • DELIVERED ON TIME • Concrete stamps for rent at a fair price • Full range of coloured release • Full range of sand and agents for stamping gravel products.

Phone: 250-342-6452 • 250-342-3773 • Cell: 250-270-9444 All products are available at 9120, Hwy 93/95 which is five kilometres north of Tim Hortons

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Your Local

COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE

Professionals

Paul Glassford Sales Consultant $FMM t

Cell: (250) 342-7415 Office: (250) 341-6044 braven@cyberlink.bc.ca

www.teamraven.ca

Wende Brash Broker/Owner

RE/MAX Invermere

Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Fairmont and Radium Hot Springs

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Bernie Raven

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Glenn Pomeroy

Independently Owned and Operated 1022B - 7th Avenue, Box 459 Invermere BC V0A 1K0 E-mail: wendebrash@telus.net Fax: 250-342-9611

MaxWell Realty Invermere 926-7th Avenue, Invermere, BC

Office: 250-342-6505 • Cell: 250-342-1300

Cell: (250) 270-0666 Office: (250) 341-6044 Fax: (250) 341-6046

glennpomeroy@shaw.ca

HERE TO SERVE YOU From Framing to Finishing

RENOVATIONS 1422 12A Avenue, Invermere B.C.

attheshop@live.ca

THE WATER & AIR COMPANY

Serving The Valley for over 15 Years

THE WATER YOU DRINK – Reverse Osmosis, Whole House Filtration, UV Disinfection & Softeners THE AIR YOU BREATHE – Furnace & Duct Cleaning Call (250) 342-5089 385 Laurier Street Invermere, BC V0A 1K0

250-341-5096

VACATION HOMES REQUIRED TO MEET OUR GUEST DEMANDS. Are you happy with the care, attention and number of rentals your current vacation home management company is offering you? Allow us to introduce you to our “Boutique� Vacation Rental Management services that produce results.

Call or visit online

Al Tallman

LICENSED

PH: 1-888-711-ESCAPE (3722) • WEB: www.cobblestonecreek.ca

Call Al at

250-341-7022

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

INTERIOR FINISHING - REPAIRS - PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR - KITCHENS, BATHS & BASEMENTS - FURNITURE REPAIRS

We Do It All!

DWM Snow Plowing

David

Plowing & Sanding Reasonable Rates Fax: 250-347-9913 E-mail: peaksmgr@nanonow.ca

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE

N E W S PA P E R

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Please note that the Pioneer office will be closed from Saturday, December 24th until Sunday January 1st. Opening 8:30 a.m. January 2nd.

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Pioneer Classifieds s in Memoriam s Robbie Daniels 1965-2004

Rob you are missed beyond words.

You were loved so much. Rest in peace, Hon. Always, Mom, Dad, Brenda-Linda, Willie and Danny.

s obituary s Kathleen Walters

February 10, 1946 - December 8, 2011 Kathleen will be sadly remembered by Brian, her husband of 42 years; sons Wayne (Louise) of Canal Flats, Lee (Anita) of Tata Creek; sisters Elaine (Shaun), Sheila (Barry) in the UL; grandchildren Mackenzie and Mia; and extended family Nikki and Chris.

Special thanks to Dr. Walsh, Invermere Home Support Team, Columbia House and the Doctors and Nurses of the Invermere and District Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Kathleen’s memory to the: Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 12013 Stn BRM B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 2L3.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

Rosemarie Just 1933-2011 It is with great sorrow that the family of Rosemarie Just announces her passing on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia at 78 years of age.

Rosemarie was born on May 18th, 1933 in Berlin, Germany. She had a zest for life, she loved the outdoors, the mountains, swimming, and skiing. Rosemarie was always smiling and full of laughter. She lovingly put up with all the things her husband and son put her through, including enduring long trips on the back of a motorbike.

She was always the “Happy Camper.” We will miss her dearly.

Rosemarie is survived by her husband Helmut “Hely”, her son Gordon and his wife Allison.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

• • • •

Phone: 250-341-6299 Fax: 250-341-6229 Email: info@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

ANNOUNCEMENT

thank you

cheers & jeers

cheers & jeers

Alcoholics Anonymous. Open to all. Regular meetings of the Columbia Valley A.A. are held at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the 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. Call 250-342-2424 for more info.

We would like to thank all those who attended our celebration for Mark. Your love and support totally overwhelmed us! Our little valley definitely has huge hearts, and it will help us through this difficult time! The Leppingtons

Cheers to the kind ladies who helped a senior citizen back on his feet after he had fallen in front of the Book Bar. Your care and concern are really appreciated.

Cheers to everyone who generously donated to The Pioneer’s first annual Holiday Toy Drive, both with toys and money. It was a great success!

Cheers to Sobeys for sponsoring the Laird Turkey Lunch once again. Your continued support of this event is greatly appreciated. Cheers to the Quality Bakery for cooking the turkeys . . . all eight of them!

Cheers to Ken Mitchell. Every time I have a shower, turn on the tap or use the water, I thank you so much!

From, a Timber Ridge resident.

Al-Anon. Are you concerned about or affected by someone else’s drinking? If so, please join us. Al-Anon meets EVERY Monday in Invermere at 7:15 p.m. at the Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 712 – 12th Ave (behind the Invermere hospital). For information, please call Carol at 250-347-9841.

Windy Café . . . is now open for lunch from 11:30-2:30 and dinner as always from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy 10% off all orders.

Attention families with preschool aged children in the Windermere Valley: What: To get the drop in playgroup running again! Where: Invermere Community Hall. When: Wednesday mornings. Why: To get out and socialize for everyone’s sanity – especially in the winter months! Who: Windermere Valley Families. How: The Wednesday morning drop-in Play Group needs a new host. For more information please call Lisa Lehr 250-341-3952.

thank you Thank-you to Dr. Louw and the nursing staff on duty the evening of November 22nd. Your fast response in caring for Gracie was amazing.

You all went above and beyond.

Also, thank you to the Calgary Children’s Hospital for the support during our stay. Thank you to family, friends, and the community for your prayers, support and caring. Gracie is doing great! Kevin, Sarah, Sierra, Brydon and Gracie.

cheers & jeers Cheers to Fairmont Mountainside Market for donating the food for our Christmas Feast. WES staff, students, and hot lunch helpers.

Cheers to the staff at the Village Office and the plumber who came to fix our water problem on 14th Street. You guys are good and fast!

Cheers to George & Shayne Gray who put up the Christmas display in Fairmont every year.

Jeers to the continuing high gas price. Why is everyone else low, but we do not get a break? What is the reason?

Cheers to the community members who supported the Columbia Valley RCMP in their quest to raise money for prostate cancer! Some very generous donations were received and greatly appreciated. CHEERS as well to everyone else who participated in Movember for their own cause and have continued into December. Thank You! Jeers to businesses that don’t use local contractors. It is ridiculous when we have knowledgeable and capable people out of work here!

Cheers to all of the merry elves who helped organize another wonderful turkey lunch for the students and staff at Laird School. Potato peelers, turkey carvers, decorators, servers, clean-up crew and everyone in between, your help was greatly appreciated! Lunch was so delicious. Merry Christmas!

Cheers to Kevin, Rick, and Wayne at OK Tire who gave excellent and fast service at the spur of the moment.

Thank you!

Jeers to my wife . . .

Cheers to The Pioneer for their costfree obits for locals. One less worry in difficult times!

Jeers to the young man on main street! It is a miracle you, your car and everyone else in your path remained unscathed. A reminder that Invermere is idle-free and emergency brake-friendly. From, a shocked & dismayed citizen.

Cheers to the pub owner who I have witnessed many, many times either have a staff member drive patrons home from his establishment or personally taking the time to drive patrons at no cost other than his own. During this season, let us remember, “Judge not, that ye be not judged.”

We all make mistakes; it’s how we resolve our predicaments that shapes who we are.

Cheers to Doug Kipp for all the kind things he does to help many people here in the valley. His acts of kindness extend over several years. Thank you Doug and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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 250-3425297, 250-346-3011 or 250-3422100.

for lease

Prime Airport Hangar Sites

FOR LEASE Flexible design • Flexible storage Year-round access Limited availability. Call now!

250.345.6129

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COMMERCIAL SPACE

SUITE FOR RENT

Rent/sell: approx. 2,400 sq. ft. between Home Renovation Centre and Fitz Flooring. For more information please call Lorne at 250-270-0102.

Invermere: large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite with separate entrance. Appliances shared, W/D, central location, 2 blocks to D/T, school, and hospital. 3 blocks to groceries & beach. Pets OK, N/S, available now. $625/month + utilities. Call Grant 403-493-1245.

864 sq. ft. warehouse space with loading dock, unheated, $625/ month. Available immediately. Call 250-342-3637.

For lease: approx. 3,000 sq. ft. 5037th Ave, below Gone Hollywood and Valley Spas and Beside Back Door Wine Cellar. Overhead door/heated. $5.00/per sq. ft. triple net. Call 250342-0603 or 250-341-5845.

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Private room with cable, phone, laundry access, Internet, and all utilities included, $400/month + $200 DD, N/P, 250-342-4020.

Share with one other, in large 3-bdrm house on the lake in Invermere. Furnished, own bath, all appliances. $500/month, cable, Internet and utilities included. 250342-1791.

Furnished room with balcony in 2-bdrm apartment. Close to D/T, laundry, and Internet. $350/month including all utilities. 250-3412002.

SUITE FOR RENT CARRIAGE COURT APARTMENTS is under new management!

Conveniently located behind Sobeys within walking distance to downtown. 2-bdrm townhouse units, outside entrance. Sliding glass doors open onto balcony, overlooking private courtyard.

Fireplace and W/D included in each unit. Long term preferred, NP. Utilities not included. $850/month.

Available immediately. 250-2700729.

Myth: One big ad will make a big impression.

Reality: The same money invested in a regular series of small ads will yield bigger results. Call Kathy at 250-341-6299 to find out more.

N E W S PA P E R

2-bdrm apartments, D/T Invermere, clean, quiet units, parking, walk to everything, Start at $775/month, N/S, references required, D/W, W/D hookups. Call Dennis: 250-3426912.

Beautiful 1,200 sq. ft. luxury apartment 2 bdrms, 2 baths, 5 appliances must be seen. N/S, N/P. $1,200/month + hydro. References required. Available immediately.

Email panacheinteriors@telus.net or 250-342-5805.

Large, clean, furnished 1-bdrm suite with shared laundry room.

Available now. $725/month utilities and cable included + DD. Call 250-342-9404.

2-bdrm apartment (upper floor) in Canal Flats. Available immediately. $550/month + utilities + DD. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-3345 after 6 p.m.

Kinsmen Beach, fully furnished, 1-bdrm suite for rent. Cozy, clean, bright, quiet with laundry, $500/ month + 1/3 hydro. No partiers, N/P, N/S. Call 403-688.1972 or 250342-0008.

Brand new large, bright, 2-bdrm basement suite in D/T Invermere.

Private entrance and enclosed patio, all new appliances, N/S, $800/month + utilities, available immediately. 403-874-0483.

Low, low rates — daily, weekly, monthly. Motel Bavaria in Radium Hot Springs. Please call 250-3479915.

1-bdrm apartment in 12 unit building. In D/T Invermere, parking, easy walk to D/T, amenities, no stairs, on-site Laundromat. $579/ month + Hydro, N/S, references required. Please call Sharon: 250688-1365.

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SUITE FOR RENT

Radium: Bright, new, walkout 1-bdrm basement suite. Partially furnished, W/D in suite, full kitchen, wireless Internet, N/S, N/P. Available January 1, 2012. $700/ month including utilities, furniture rental. Call 250-341-1454 or email timberstoneservices@gmail.com.

Fairmont Hot Springs: 1-bdrm, 1-bath, ground floor in T/H style suite for $650/month available starting January 1st. Ceramic tile and laminate flooring, very clean, separate entrance, private deck.

Full kitchen with 4 appliances, bay windows in dining area, walk in closet in bdrm, large bathroom and in-suite laundry. Looking for a F/T quiet tenant. Cable, high speed Internet, and water all included in rent. Call or text for info 780-9450508 or call 250-688-1575 for viewing.

Radium: Bachelor – 1-bdrm – 2-bdrm fully furnished units.

1-3 bdrm unfurnished apt. Rent includes heat, hydro, cable, and parking. DD required. N/S, pets possible. Call Joan at 250-3427517 for more information and availability.

Fairmont: 2-bdrm, 1-bath suite.

W/D, fully furnished, excellent location, N/P, N/S. $850/month including utilities (wireless Internet, water & cable included).

Call 250-270-0043.

Sublet Windermere December 15th or January 1st to April 30th.

Fully furnished 2 bdrm. Internet.

Views. 5 min to lake, 10 min to Invermere/Fairmont. N/S, N/P. 2 local ski hills, 3 more nearby.

Ski, skate on Lake Whiteway.

References. $650/month + utilities. Reverse Snowbirds? 250342-5561. Cmacc47@gmail.com.

Walkout, bright 1-bdrm-basement suite for rent in Wilder subdivision near Kinsmen Beach. Private location, N/S, N/P. $600/month includes utilities. 403-862-4957.

SUITE FOR RENT

HOmes FOR RENT

HOmes FOR RENT

1-bdrm suite + den/office, grand level, bright and airy.

Quiet neighborhood, adults only.

5-appliances, N/S, N/P. $800/ month + utilities. 250-342-7096.

3-bdrm, 1-bath home for rent in D/T Invermere with nice yard, N/S, N/P. Available immediately. $1,350/month + utilities. Call 250341-1182.

2-bdrm trailer on 7 acres north of Edgewater. Contact Margaret 250347-9779.

2-bdrm (upper floor) deluxe apartment. Available January 1st for long-term rental in Canal Flats. Newly renovated, fridge, stove, W/D, perfect for couples or 2 roommates, N/P, N/S. Call after 6 p.m. 250-342-3345.

Wilmer: 2-bdrm log home, large fenced yard and, detached workshops, perfect for couple for 2 singles. Small pets welcome.

Some furnishings. Wood heat on main + basement oil furnace and W/D. $900/month. Available immediately. Call to submit application with references. Ed English 250-342-1194 or Jan Klimek 250-342-1195. janklimek@ shaw.ca. edenglish@shaw.ca.

D/T Invermere 2-bdrm. Main level. $950/month including utilities.

Available now. 250-688-1224.

Large 2-bdrm basement suite in Invermere. Private entrance. Very close to D/T and schools. W/D, fridge and stove. $775/month + utilities. Available now! Call 250688-1105.

HOmes FOR RENT

FOR RENT

INVERMERE: Lake Windermere Pointe starting at $1,100 per/month. Pool, underground parking, elevator and much more.

WESTSIDE PARK: 2 homes available at $1,400 per/month plus utilities.

WILDER SUBDIVISION: 2 bdrm. basement suite, furnished at $1,250 per/month including utilities.

WINDERMERE: Furnished 2 bdrm. cottage. Nice yard! $900/month plus utilities. Available immediately.

RADIUM: 4 bdrm. home, unfurnished long-term, no pets or smoking at $1,350/month plus utilities.

CANAL FLATS: Newer 2 bdrm. furnished townhome $850/month plus utilities.

Contact Dave or Eric

250-342-4040

www.FirstChoiceRentals.ca

3-bdrm home in quiet Wilder subdivision with garage, close to D/T, lake and schools, N/S, N/P. $1,000/month + utilities. Available January 1st, 2012. Call 250-3422052.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! 2-3 bdrm Mobile home in Wilmer with fenced yard, fire pit, wood stove and propane furnace. Child/cat welcome. No dogs. $650/month.

Please call 250-342-8377 after 6 p.m.

D/T furnished, immaculate 4-bdrm house for rent. A/C, W/D, fully developed basement. N/S. Available January 1st. $1,375/ month + utilities. Contact Linda or Gordon at 289-795-4000, 289-7954107.

For the latest rentals available please visit jennyb.ca.

Jenny Bueckert-Maxwell Realty Invermere. info@jennyb.ca or call 250-342-5711.

INVERMERE: 5-bdrm, 4-baths, 4,000 sq. ft., all appliances, A/C, double garage, 2 decks, view of lake, walking distance to school and town, N/S. $1,800/month + utilities. Available immediately.

403-609-0870.

T/H for rent at Cedarwood Glen Estates. 3-bdrm, 1.5 baths, garage. $1,200/month + utilities. N/S, N/P. Available January 1st. 250-3411182.

Fairmont, Dutch Creek: 4-bdrm + den cabin. Very quiet, treed location on the creek. Furnished.

Large recreation room, wood F/P, fire pit. $950/month + utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362.

Kijiji.ca Ad ID 334162421.

Invermere: 2-bdrm, 1-bath duplex with yard. Storage space, unfurnished or furnished. Laundry, wood F/P. $850/month + utilities.

Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-6880362. Kijiji.ca AD ID 334173208.

2-bdrm house in Athalmer.

Available January 1st. $700/month + utilities. 250-342-6813.

3-bdrm house in Windermere.

Includes all appliances. Wood, electric, and propane heat. 1629 Woodlane East. Available January 1st. $1,150/month + utilities + DD. 250-689-1041 or 250-498-6298.

T/H in Radium Hot Springs for rent offering 1st month free with 1 year lease! 3 bdrm, 3 full bath, 6 appliances including W/D, F/P. $995/month + utilities.

Please call 403-220-1423 or email s.couture@shaw.ca.

1-bdrm house for rent in Wilmer. $750/month + utilities. Available immediately. Call Janel at 780-4596475.

Beautiful 2-bdrm house in the Wilder subdivision in Invermere.

Fridge, stove, W/D. $975/month including heat and hydro. Available immediately. Call 250-688-1105.

condo FOR RENT 2-bdrm, 2-bath unfurnished condo for rent in the Pinewood in Radium.

A/C, W/D, and underground parking, N/S, N/P and availability immediately. $700/month includes utilities. Call 403-285-3417.

Invermere: Beautiful condo close to D/T. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 5-appliances, large storage room and attached garage! Will go fast at $1,100/ month + utilities. Call Kevin for evening showing at 780-982-1140.

2-bdrm T/H for rent in Edgewater.

Large deck and yard, updated with new appliances and lots of storage. $700/month + utilities. 250-3418775.

Invermere: 2 blocks from D/T, fully furnished, 2 levels, 2-bdrm, 2-baths and carport. $1,000/ month includes utilities. N/S, N/P, no partiers, references required.

Call 403-978-4559.

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condo FOR RENT

condo FOR RENT

Windermere Lakeview Meadows

Radium: 2-bdrm, 1-bath villa.

Furnished or unfurnished. Garage and storage space. Awesome deck and view. $950/month + utilities.

Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-6880362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 334167597.

Spacious luxury, 3-bdrm, 2-½-bath, 2 storey, premium finishing, large decks, bright, open views, major appliances, elevator access, secured underground double parking and storage, recreation centre w/ indoor pools, fitness, games rooms, private beach, boat dock, sports courts, playgrounds. N/S, N/P, DD, references, $1,800/ month, includes Heat/AC, + basic utilities. Rent to own options.

Avail. Sept. 1st. 250-688-0512.

2-bdrm, 2-bath, 2nd floor 1,045 sq. ft. furnished condo in quiet and well maintained building in Radium. Appliances include fridge, stove, microwave, D/W and insuite W/D, all like new. A/C, large balcony (8’ x 13’) with propane hook up to the building for BBQ. Secure underground parking with storage cage. N/S. Pets negotiable. $1,100/month utilities included.

DD and references required. See Kijiji (Cranbrook) ID333406882.

Available January 15th. To view call Heather: 604-354-6163.

Hillcrest Apartments have 2-bdrms, for $800/month and 1-bdrms, fully furnished, for $600/month including utilities, TV and Internet.

250-341-1182.

2-bdrm, 2-bath at The Peaks. End unit, underground parking. W/D. $900/month including all utilities.

403-801-4356.

1-bdrm + den in Radium on main floor. F/P, patio, in-suite laundry, underground parking. 850 sq. ft. $775/month including all utilities.

403-816-6007.

1-bdrm + den, 1-bath unfurnished condo at The Peaks in Radium with hot tub access. $750/month includes utilities. Call Ben Green, Green Door Property Management at 250-688-0362. Kijiji.ca Ad ID 334168711.

2-bdrm condo, $700/month. N/S, N/P. Call 250-342-6255.

homes for sale

Mountain Home For Sale www.newbuildinglinks.com

Quaint 1,100 sq. ft. home for sale in Edgewater. Close to elementary school and river. Large 80 ft. x 200 ft. lot with mature trees.

Excellent access with both side and back alleys. Fully renovated and new electrical. For full details and pictures visit www.propertyguys. com ID#266210. 250-409-9130.

House for sale by owner in Windermere. 3 bdrms, 2 baths.

Close to schools and shopping. To view call 250-689-1040 or 250498-6298.

condo for sale Ski to your door, fully furnished 1 bdrm condo, F/P, deck, heated parking, swimming pool, and hot tubs. Tamarack Lodge, Panorama, B.C. $115,000 firm. Call 250-3426858 after 6 p.m.

Downtown living in a 2-bdrm, 2-bath condo. 1,300 sq. ft. $249,000. Call 250-342-0554 or 250-342-5919.

wanted Do you have a cheesy old velvet painting gathering dust in your basement? Well how would you like to contribute that old gaudy piece to one of the fastest growing velvet painting collections in the valley? Nothing is too old or too small, if you have one you’d like to get rid of, please give Josh a call at 250-341-6299.

Single, professional person seeking 2-4-bdrm home in Invermere for L/T rental. Preferably D/T. Dbl. garage or better with large yard.

Need for Jan. 1st or Feb. 1st. Call 250-342-1167.

misc. for sale

HUGE BLOWOUT SALE 2216 Westside Park Ave

Fri. Dec 16 2:00 pm to 6:00pm Sat. Dec 17 10:00 am to 2:00pm In stock Inventory on sale Discount & taxes Included 1 item = 10% off 2 items= 20% off 3 items =30% 0ff 4 items = 40% off 5 items= 50% off (basket items not included)

Julie St.Amand Cell: 250-688-5564 www.my.tupperware.ca/JulieStAmand

Hot tub rentals. Week or weekend rates. Valley Spas: 250-342-3922.

302V8 + 3SPEED TRANSMISSION MODIFIED MOTOR too many extras to list. Best offer. 250-4099130.

700R Chevy Transmission custom built originally paid $3,000.

Best offer. 250-409-9130.

Firewood! Birch, Larch, Fir and Pine cut, split, delivered. ½ cords and full cords. Prices starting at $150. Call 250-688-0143. Or visit www.horizonridgeranch.com.

Support Rockies Hockey! Pine, Fir, dry and split. To order call 250342-6908.

Top quality Hay and Straw, alfalfa/grass round bales. Call Elkhorn Ranch. 250-342-0617.

Woodmizer LT 40 HD Sawmill CAT diesel with 12 ft. BEDX, 1043 hours, great machine. $21,000 O.B.O. Call 250-341-8424.

vehicles for sale 1986 CHEVY ½ TON, no motor, LOTS OF ACCESSORIES. Best offer.

MUST GO! 250-341-7393.

1989 Jeep Cherokee 4x4, 4.0 litre, 6 cylinder, runs well, well maintained, lots of new parts. $1,500 O.B.O. 250-688-1048.

services Dryer vent and furnace cleaning and inspections. Call AQUAIR today!

250-342-5089.

services

services

services

Renew & Restore Professional tile and grout cleaning, re-grouting, repair and sealing of tile, grout, slate, and stone. Commercial and residential. 35 years experience.

New installations also available.

250-341-5645 refreshtile@yahoo.ca.

Columbia Valley Handy Help!

Executive Typing Services, Over 20 years word processing experience. Resumes, manuals, data entry, and more. Accurate and fast! 250-270-0254.

Tile & Slate Installs Journeyman tile setter. 30+ years experience. Custom steam rooms, showers, floors, and cultured stone.

All work guaranteed.

Competitive rates.

Call 250-341-5645.

Phil’s Carpentry. Everything from roofs to decks, completion of basement and bathrooms. Phone 250-341-8033 (cell) – 24/7. Not on valley time.

Vacuums Parts, repairs and accessories.

All makes and models.

Central Vacuums – sales and installations.

Bonded and licensed.

Fine Homeservices 250-342-9207, fhs@telus.net Water treatment and purification, includes drinking water systems, softeners and conditioners, iron filters. Call AQUAIR, 250-342-5089.

Heaven’s Best Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

Environmentally friendly products.

Dry in 1 hour! Call 250-688-0213 or visit www.heavensbest.ca.

“Shannon goes above and beyond, with her impeccable, superb, excellent and speedy service!!!

Thanks so much,” Lorna Dyson and Darrel Anderson.

Shannon’s Blinds and Designs 250-342-5749 shannonsblinds@yahoo.ca “Covering the Valley – One Window At A Time” LBO Autobody Your Fender Bender Mender and The Valley Shine Shop Keep your vehicle free of salt and road grime — have it detailed.

Basic–deluxe packages available.

Drop in for a free estimate on paint and body work at #35 109 Industrial Rd #2, 250-342-9696.

30 years experience in rental property management and maintenance.

SERVICES AVAILABLE: Small handyman projects, repairs and maintenance, snow shoveling, bookkeeping, Internet and computer skills assistance, cleaning, painting, lawn mowing, gardening, house watching, elder assistance, errands, dog walking and pet care, yard cleanup, local delivery, temporary help.

No job too small.

Very reasonable fees, or by donation.

(20% of proceeds donated to a local charity of your choice.)

Phone: John (250) 347-9877 Cell: (250) 342-1585 for info.

Flooring installations, lino, carpet, laminate and hardwood. 30 years experience. Call 250-347-9192 or 250-341-1235.

Red Rock Contracting Masonry work, river rock walls, glass blocks, etc. Tile and slate, installations, interlocking paving stones, retaining wall systems, repairs, etc. For estimates, call 250341-6869.

Invermere Sharpening Carbide and steel sharpening services. Carbide saw re-tipping, saw blades, router bits, planer knives, hole saws, ice auger blades, knives, scissors and much more.

250-341-5447. 345 Blair St., Athalmer.

Local Website Design

Designer seeking new clients, specializing in small to medium websites, blogs or portfolios. Initial meeting and quotes are free. www. eggplantstudios.ca.

vehicles for sale

Christmas Special!

2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Silver, Stow and Go Seats, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows, Air, fully loaded.

25,000 kms., excellent condition.

$

16,900

Call Ivan at 250-342-1700 or 250-342-4400

Recreational vehicles

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

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New equipment keeps Edgewater skiing Kim Baines, of the Columbia Valley Nordic Club, is all smiles as he gets ready to take the club’s recently purchased snowmobile out for a spin. The group received $5,000 from the Kootenay Savings Community Foundation, and a $5,159 grant in aid from the Regional District of East Kootenay.

The funds from the regional district were used to purchase a new groomer, and the funds from Kootenay Savings were used to purchase the snowmobile.

The club maintains the cross country skiing trails in the Edgewater area, and reminds users that their fees are what allows them to continue to maintain them.

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services

help wanted

Barb J. Smith, CGA

Foundations Family Child Care “Building strong foundations in children as the bases of learning thought their entire lives”. Open Monday to Friday and some Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Full time, part time and drop in spaces available. Please contact Tanya.

Phone 250-341-3224. Email: foundationsfamilychildcare@ yahoo.ca.

Web: http:// foundationsfamilychildcare.webs. com.

Are you looking for a small P/T job (4 hours/week)? Do you enjoy history? Do you like working with the public? Do you like working with children? Do you work well with others? Do you like preparing displays? The job is Curator of the Windermere Valley Museum ($15/ per hour). Please send resume by January 15th to: W.D.H.S. Box 2315 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0.

has a position available for an

help wanted Part-time job, Full-time income potential. It’s true, work as much or as little as you like. Earn 30% commission as an independent representative selling sterling silver jewellery. Along with earning trips and free jewellery, being an independent representative is also a fun way to earn some extra money. Call me to find out how 250-341-5956.

Balance Bobcat is seeking hardworking, self-motivated, reliable person who enjoys working outdoors for snow removal.

Starting wage is $15/per hour.

Please call 250-270-0318. DID WE MENTION HARD WORKING? ?

Hairstylist, experienced, reliable, honest, P/T or F/T. Prefer with some clientele. Send resume to info@ blissbeads.ca or drop off at Bliss Hair and Esthetics.

F/T or P/T Heavy Duty Mechanic, Class 1 with Air an asset but not necessary. Heavy equipment experience an asset but not necessary. Fax 250-341-6006.

Class 1 truck driver, must be experienced with clean driver’s abstract. Fax 250-341-6006.

Peppi’s is now hiring for P/T staff. Must be available to work weekends. Please forward a resume to p.fuel@yahoo.ca. Attention: Tim/ Laura.

Nurse (RCA) Needed immediately for home care.

Schedule 4 days on 4 days off rotation beginning in January. Day shifts only (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.). Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Light housework involved. Wage negotiable with experience.

Please call 250-688-0106 to set up an interview or send resume to jcjservices@live.ca.

Accounting Technician The successful candidate will need: • exceptional bookkeeping, • be able to communicate well payroll and file preparation skills with clients and fellow staff • experience with Excel and Word members • be highly organized • exposure to Caseware account• a self starter ing software and the prepara• a desire to be part of a great tion of personal and corporate team income tax would be an asset.

This position presently is available part-time (20-25 hours per week) with the possibility of additional hours during our peak season. A competitive wage rate and benefit package is available to the successful candidate.

Please submit your resume, including references, in confidence to bjsacct@telus.net or drop off at our office located at 1022A – 7th Ave, Invermere, B.C.

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE Please note that The Pioneer office will be closed from Saturday, December 24th until Sunday, January 1st. Opening 8:30 a.m., January 2nd.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Panorama Mountain Village is hiring.

Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic – Full-time/Year Round Wage: $26.00-$30.00 per hour Here’s your chance to join our team and work in the gorgeous East Kootenay region of British Columbia. In this role you will conduct Preventative Maintenance Inspections and conduct repairs in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications. You will troubleshoot and follow guidelines and standards on all our equipment. Repairs and maintenance of our Snowcat fleet is the highest priority of the position. Other equipment includes trucks, snowmobiles, ATV’s and heavy equipment. You will provide our equipment operators with a safe and efficiently operating vehicle at a responsible cost.

Essential Functions: • Must be able to read and interpret hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic system schematics.

• Must be knowledgeable and show a proficient ability to troubleshoot and work with and repair electrical systems, hydrostatic drive systems, hydraulic systems, and light truck equipment.

Experience/Requirements: • High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification.

• Minimum 2 years experience maintaining and repairing Snowcats/ groomers within the ski industry

• • •

Automotive experience.

Small engine experience Must have knowledge and expertise in the following areas: hydraulics, electrical, electrical over hydraulics, gas and diesel engine systems, computerized engine control systems, drive train, welding, fuel systems, air systems, and schematic drawings.

Special Skills/Equipment: • Must possess the ability to operate all types of equipment.

• Must possess a valid Driver’s Licence.

Must have a rollaway box and tools to perform major PMIs and repairs on fleet.

To view the full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please visit; www.panoramaresort.com/employment or contact Adam Hopper at adam.hopper@panoramaresort.com N E W S PA P E R

Full-time, Year-round positions receive a comprehensive benefit and RRSP plan

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CanAdian Pacific Holiday Train

Holiday Train whistles through Radium

Photos by Kate Irwin

A crowd of 500 people greeted the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train when it rolled to a stop in Radium on Tuesday, December 13th, bringing music from folk musician, Valdy, and a special visit from Santa Claus.

The Food Bank fundraiser netted the Columbia Valley branch a $1,500 cheque and a large pile of food donations from the crowd.

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Supporting the Whiteway AG Valley Foods owner, Sydney-Anne Porter, and her sons, Eric and Greg Lapointe, present Invermere Business Committee Chair and Invermere councillor, Justin Atterbury, with a $2,000 cheque in support of the Whiteway’s campaign to establish itself as the world’s longest skating rink.

“We feel this is an investment in our future,” Ms. Porter. said .“Developing the Whiteway will benefit everyone in the valley.”

Individuals and businesses can take part by sponsoring a specific length of the ice surface. Founding sponsors can purchase a kilometre of track for $2,000, 500 metres for $1,000 or 250 metres for $250. They will also be recognized on a permanent plaque located at Kinsmen Beach. Members of the general public can “own” a metre of the Whiteway for $2. For more information: www.cvchamber.ca.

Photo by Joshua Estabrooks 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

Announcements

Business Opportunities

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Employment Opportunities INDEPENDENT ELECTRIC & Controls Ltd. Hiring immediately - Western Canada locations: Electrical/Instrumentation; Journeyman/Apprentices.

Oilfield/Industrial experience an asset. Standard safety tickets required. Email resume: careers@iecgroup.ca referencing Job#CAJIJE003.

Employment Opportunities

HARWOOD FORD SALES needs Licensed Automotive Technicians, 1 ´ hours from Calgary, Alberta, New Millenium Ford Dealership, state-of-theart technical equipment. 14 service bays, unlimited flat rate hours, in the heart of oil country. Send resume Joel Nichols, Fax 403-362-2921.

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December 16, 2011

FAITH

Multiple meanings of Christmas

By Father Jim McHugh Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church Christmas is many things to different people; for some it is a time of joy and love, a time to spend with loved ones whom we haven’t seen in some while.

For others it may be a time to play with children and watch the magic of Christmas unfold in their eyes and squeals as they destroy the careful wrappings mom and dad have spent hours on to get at the presents contained therein.

For some it is a time of memories of husbands, wives, children, or parents with whom they will spend no more Christmases because they are no longer with them.

Indeed, Christmas is different things for different people, but it is at the same time eternally the same for

everyone!

Despite the temptation to buy into the popular — entirely secular — mindset that Christmas requires many expensive gifts to prove our love for people, the truth is that it is not about what we give to others or what they give to us. Christmas is entirely about what God the Father has given to all of us!

In the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity — the birth of Jesus ­­— God willed that we should be saved from our sins; that in the Person of Jesus, Son of Mary and Son of God, humankind would be united with God and that through Him, become the adopted children of the Father. Christmas is about the gift of Salvation.

This doesn’t negate gift giving at Christmas, but it should open our eyes to what is behind the presents we give and receive. I would invite you to be aware of those around our communities who have suffered this past year with various struggles, and in some way let them know that the love of God, and the gift of Christ, is for them too, especially in this time of joy and love.

Merry Christmas from me and from Canadian Martyrs Roman Catholic Parish.

Valley Churches

Lake Windermere Alliance Church Sunday, December 18th, 10:30 a.m.: Worship and Life Instruction, “Mary? In Stained Glass?”...Pastor Trevor ministering. “K.I.D.S” Church, for ages 3 - to Grade 1; and Grade 2 to Grade 5, during the Morning Service.

Pastor Trevor Hagan • 326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-9535 • www.lakewindermerealliance.org Windermere Valley Shared Ministry ANGLICAN-UNITED 9:00 a.m.: Worship at All Saint’s, Edgewater.

10:30 a.m.: Worship at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere Interim Priest In Charge, Katherine Hough 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere 250-342-6644 • www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com Valley Christian Assembly Sunday, 10 a.m.: Worship and Word Kids’ Church provided.

Pastor Murray Wittke 4814 Highway 93/95, Windermere 250-342-9511 • www.valleychristianonline.com Roman Catholic Church Saturday: 4:30 p.m. at St.Anthony’s, Canal Flats. Father John Kellogg Saturday: 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 James 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 Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564 Radium Christian Fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. Worship service Thursday 7 p.m. Fun Night Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • 250-342-6633 No. 4, 7553 Main St. Radium • 250-347-9937 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Worship Service, Sunday, 10 a.m. • 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

250-342-6415

You can remember someone special with your gift to the Canadian Cancer Society

High Country Christmas During the holidays the Invermere Business Committee, a branch of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a window decorating contest for 30 local businesses. Until December 19th, the committee will judge and select a festive display to be featured in The Pioneer each week. The grand prize winner will be announced in the December 30th paper, just in time to ring in the New Year. This week’s featured window can be found at High Country Properties, located on 7th Avenue in downtown Invermere, where their use of window paint and tastefully hung icicle lights create a winter wonderland of a display.

Photo by Kate Irwin

To donate In Memory or In Honour: www.cancer.ca | 250-426-8916 or call toll-free 1-800-656-6426 or mail to: P. O. Box 102 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Please include: Your name an address for tax receipt Name of the person being remembered Name and address to send card to

Let’s Make Cancer History

www.cancer.ca

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December 16, 2011

The Magic of Christmas FREE Hot Springs entry with a food bank donation on Christmas Day!

FREE Santa’s Cabin December 17 10:00am–12:00 Noon Visit Santa at his magical cabin located on the grounds of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Get a free photo with Santa Claus and a cookie and hot chocolate treat!

10:00am–6:00pm

New Year’s Eve Gala

Brewer’s Christmas Market Beautiful Christmas gifts and treats. We’ll do your Holiday Baking for you too! FREE hot chocolate every Saturday. 12 Days of Christmas Sale starts December 20. Open daily from 11:30am to 5:00pm.*

December 31 Grand buffet, DJ and dancing, glass of bubbly at midnight and a New Year’s Eve fireworks display!

Tickets on sale now: $69* *Plus tax and gratuity

*Closed on Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Our annual Christmas Eve tradition. Starts at 5:30pm at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area.

Santa Claus Brunch December 18 10:00am–12:00 Noon Bring your family to meet Santa and make sure you bring your camera!

Show your Brunch receipt at the Hot Springs for free same-day entry.

250.345.6070 fairmonthotsprings.com