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The Columbia
November 30, 2007
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November 30, 2007
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HOLOCAUST HEROES—Casey Scheffer, left, pictured here with Dr. Ruth Tenenholz, middle, and his wife Toni,
was honoured in Calgary. The Scheffer family saved the lives of Dr. Tenenholz’s parents during the Holocaust.
Scheffer family honoured
By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Staff
It was an emotion-packed event when Casey and
Toni Scheffer of Invermere travelled to Calgary last
week, where Casey’s parents posthumously received a
special award from an organization called the Commission for the Designation of the Righteous.
Cornelus and Hendrijke Scheffer hid a young Jewish couple in their home in a small town in Holland
for two years during the Second World War, risking
their own lives as well as those of their six children.
Their oldest son Casey was also involved in the
rescue of the Prins couple, since he brought them to
the house on his bicycle. A young man in his early 20s
at the time, Casey said only the three older Scheffer
children even knew that the Prins couple was hiding
in their home. The younger children were never told
in case they accidentally revealed the family’s secret,
he said.
David and Betje Prins hid in the Scheffer household from May 1943 to May 1945, when the war
ended. They lived in two rooms which were always
kept locked, and had a secret compartment in the wall
where they hid when the German soldiers searched the
premises. Their two young daughters were also hidden
in other homes by Dutch neighbours.
After the war, the Prins couple went on to have
two more daughters. One of them. Dr. Ruth Samuel
Tenenholtz, was born in 1946 and now lives in Israel.
She was instrumental in having the Scheffer family recognized for their extraordinary heroism. They received
an extremely rare and prestigious award naming them
members of the “Righteous Among the Nations.”
Dr. Tenenholtz flew to Calgary last week, where
she was united with Casey and other members of the
Scheffer family, all of whom emigrated to Canada in
1951. Between 200 and 300 people attended the ceremony. Also in attendance was Alberta premier Ed
Stelmach, and representatives from both the Dutch
and Israeli consulates.
“Dr. Ruth Tenenholtz gave a very emotional
speech about the efforts of Casey’s parents,” said his
wife Tony. “By the end of her speech, there was not
one dry eye in the whole house.”
Members of the Scheffer family in attendance
included three of Casey’s four children—Jami, Peter
and Arnold, all from Invermere—and several grandchildren. Dozens of Scheffers attended the event,
including four nephews who came all the way from
Whitehorse to hear about the heroism of their grandparents.
The Scheffers were the subject of a Calgary Sun
article, as well as an item on Global TV, Toni said.
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 3
November 30, 2007
VALLEY NEWS
Invermere, Cardel agree on prices
for non-market housing on 15th Avenue
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
District of Invermere Council approved an ammendment to its official community plan to allow increased density for Cardel Resorts West 15th development, after agreeing to price controls on 39 of the 138
housing units the project will comprise.
According to District of Invermere Chief Administrator Chris Prosser, the 39 price-controlled units
will range from $189,000 to $300,000 per unit, based
on the size and configuration.
Council members applauded Cardel Resorts for
leading the way and helping Invermere address an ongoing shortage of attainable housing for working-class
families.
“I’d like to thank Cardel,” Councillor Ray Brydon
commented, “for coming forward with this proposal
and stepping up to the plate. It’s exciting.”
The proposal dovetails with Invermere’s effort
to establish a public housing authority and housing
agreements that will determine the criteria by which
the homes can be bought and sold.
Mr. Prosser said the prices—which will be limited
to cost-of-living increases and a percentage point to
be determined by the housing authority—represent a
worst-case scenario and could decrease.
“Costs have continued to increase and the developer has had little luck securing long-term pricing
from contractors,” he said. “Reductions in price may
be achieved by seeking funding from B.C. Housing,
the provincial and federal governments, partnerships
with local contractors and, potentially, charitable tax
receipts.”
Councillor Gerry Taft said he agrees with the concept, but is concerned that the homes will still be unattainable by the market segment they are designed to
help.
“It’s a huge commitment,” he said. “I am concerned—not convinced—that these prices are above
the market rate in this area.”
Mr. Prosser said council can still nix the deal if the
final prices don’t meet the needs of the target market.
“It’s that median type of income we’re trying to
address,” he said. “If we don’t reach the prices we want,
staff will come back with a recommendation to repeal
this bylaw.”
District of Invermere Councillor Bob Campsall
said the bylaw might not be perfect but establishes an
inventory of homes the proposed housing authority
can use to get the ball rolling.
“We’re finding our way here,” he said. “We’re doing our best to keep those prices down. The real value
here are the future transactions. I think it’s a good
move on our part.”
Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky agreed. “These
are still big numbers to a lot of us and we look at them
and raise our eyebrows,” he said. “There’s still a way
to go and we look forward to working with Cardel in
moving forward.”
Cardel’s West 15th development is proposed for
lots on Invermere’s west side, between 14th and 15th
Avenues, not far from Westside Park.
District recruiting public advisors
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
Are you feeling shut out of the planning process
and want to get involved? Now is your chance. The
District of Invermere is recruiting members of the
public to serve on two new committees, an Advisory
Planning Committee and Advisory Design Panel.
District of Invermere Chief Administrative Officer Chris Prosser said move is a response to a desire within the community for more opportunities
to participate.
“Through ongoing surveying and focus group
research,” he told Invermere council on Tuesday
night, “the community has identified a desire to
participate within the community development
process. This is a tool to engage the public in the
decisions of council.”
The district, he said, has engaged ad hoc committees to deal with specific issues, but the introduction of the new committee and panel will provide a diverse opinion of the issues that arise within
the community.
“I think it will be interesting to see who steps
up to the plate,” Invermere Councillor Sarah Bennett commented.
Five members are being sought for each committee. The Advisory Planning Committee will
review planning issues as requested by council and
staff. The role of the Design Review Panel is to advise council on the design merits of development
permit applications.
In other communities facing such rapid growth,
Mr. Prosser commented, the creation of these committees has provided a unique educational opportunity for residents and staff as well, and are very
useful when focused on specific issues.
Both committees, Mr. Prosser said, will be expected to adhere to tight time schedules. “We do
have a level of service we have to maintain,” he said.
Council, he said, reserves the right to disband the
committees at any time.
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RCMP Report
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• Nov. 22: At about 11:50 p.m.,
RCMP observed a pick-up truck pulling out of the Horsethief Pub parking
lot in Radium. After following the truck
for a short distance, the officer observed
the truck swerving side to side. At this
point, the police officer pulled the truck
over and checked the female driver, who
told police she had drunk “two beer.”
The officer made a road-side demand
for breath samples and the “approved
screening device” registered a “Fail.”
This was followed with the what is commonly referred to as the “breathalyzer
demand,” and the driver was escorted to
the detachment office to provide breath
samples. Two samples were taken and
analyzed at 160 mg per cent and 150
mg percent. RCMP are recommending charges of “impaired driving” and
“drive over 80 mg percent” against the
Invermere resident. She is scheduled to
appear in court in February.
• Nov. 22: At 5:58 a.m., RCMP
were called to a report of a red truck
having been involved in a crash on
Windermere Loop Road. When RCMP
arrived on scene, there was nobody
around the truck. Police later learned
that a snowmobile was overturned up
the road. A search of the area revealed a
total of two snowmobiles, a trailer and
the pickup. RCMP spoke with the owners of the vehicle and the snowmobiles,
and it seems that they were stolen from
two different properties overnight. Police are continuing their investigation.
Anyone with information on this crime
is asked to contact the RCMP at (250)
342-9292 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS).
• Nov. 22: At around 5:50 p.m.,
RCMP were called to a house in Athalmer because the occupant had apparently
made threats to another person. The
caller said that the offender was high
on drugs. Police could not locate the
suspect until two hours later when he
returned to the house. RCMP arrested
a 38-year-old Invermere man without
incident for Breach of Probation. He is
scheduled to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on January 21, 2008.
• Nov. 24: At around 1:30 a.m.,
RCMP stopped a white Pontiac Sunfire
speeding southbound on Hwy 93/95.
The driver, a 21-year-old Calgary man,
showed signs of alcohol impairment
and the “approved screening device”
demand was given, and the resulting
breath sample registered a “fail” on the
instrument. The driver was then read
the breath demand and taken back to
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 5
November 30, 2007
Eileen Madson
parents targeted in
anti-idling campaign
By Brian Geis
Pioneer Staff
The District of Invermere is targeting the parents of K-3 students at Eileen
Madson Primary School who drive their
children to school, in an effort to reduce
traffic and lower greenhouse gas emissions within the district.
District council approved a $9,600
Union of British Columbia Municipalities grant application to the Community Health Promotion Fund to establish
a Walking School Bus and Anti-Idling
pilot project.
“In its simplest terms,” Invermere
Councillor Sarah Bennett said, “this is
parents walking their kids to school. It’s
just a matter of establishing good habits.”
According to Invermere Chief Administrator Chris Prosser, traffic before
and after school is getting increasingly
worse as a result of increasingly limited
bus routes, the busy schedules of parents and the fact that all three school
in Invermere are within 500 metres of
each other.
Students are continuing to be driven to school, he said, and the results
include traffic congestion, a decrease in
air quality at the schools, a decreasing
level of daily physical activity among
students and immeasurable negative
health effects associated with inhalation
of vehicle emissions.
The Idle Free Walking School Bus
has two parts. Firstly, parents coordi-
nate to share the daily responsibilities
of walking along a “walking bus route”
and picking up children along the way.
The Walking School Bus has scheduled
stops, just like a regular school bus,
where it picks up “riders” as it makes its
way to the schools.
Secondly, the “Idle Free” education
component of the project ensures that
when the students arrive at school, by
foot or by vehicle, the cars, buses and
other vehicles parked at the school
have their engines turned off instead of
idling.
This part of the pilot project involves “Idle Free Zone” street signage
and bumper stickers, the distribution of
educational brochures and presentations
at the schools throughout the year.
The objectives of the program are
to improve student health by increasing the number of students walking to
school in 2008 and to reduce the number of students being driven to school
and the total idling time for vehicles at
schools in 2008.
Mr. Prosser said the project was a
result of an ideas competition among
district managers.
Although the funding is a one-time,
first-year grant, Mr. Prosser noted, the
project should require little, if any, financial investment and only in-kind
support to ensure it continues beyond
the first year.
“I’d like to see something like this
last four or five years. It’s a great initiative,” Mayor Mark Shmigelsky said.
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PERSPECTIVE
November 30, 2007
Historical Lens
Make local shops
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By Elinor Florence
Pioneer Publisher
Shopping local requires a firm commitment to
supporting valley businesses, one that we heartily endorse.
The ease of shopping over the internet, plus the
lure of Calgary shopping malls, are factors in many
shopping plans this season. Those huge malls provide
a wide selection of merchandise not found here, and
price is sometimes, although not always, a factor.
Having said that, it is incumbent upon us as valley supporters to give the local retailers our best shot
before heading to the bright lights.
As the business community grows throughout the
valley, each year sees a bigger and better selection of
goods. A few years ago we did not have a toy store,
an art gallery, two pharmacies, and four bargain stores
- to name but a few.
The valley has two well-stocked hardware stores
and three furniture stores. It has several shops offering
beautiful women’s clothing that attract shoppers from
Calgary here, rather than the other way around.
Most of all, what the valley can offer is service and
convenience. It’s so easy to shop here, without driving
through the park in bad weather, searching for a parking spot, and then battling the crowds. Factor in the
cost of gas and parking and you’re probably better off
financially to stay home.
Don’t even think about trying to find somebody to
wait on you in a Calgary store, since Alberta is plagued
with a labour shortage that has affected service in every business. Plan to spend 90 minutes trying to get
served in a Calgary restaurant. Such is not the case
here, where shoppers can be waited on immediately
and receive friendly and courteous service.
Now that stores in Invermere are opening late on
Friday evenings, there are even more opportunities to
shop in an intimate and stress-free setting.
Go to Calgary if you must, but first make a thorough browse through our valley businesses. You might
just save yourself a trip.
This unidentified man is aiming a gun outside Billy Dempster’s cabin, located along Toby Creek above the Jumbo fork.
The year is unknown. The source of the photo is M. Laird.
Photo courtesy of Windermere District Historical Society
Tasers not the problem
Dear Editor:
Thank you for a thoughtful letter regarding the
use of tasers. I agree that a moratorium on their use
is not appropriate at this time. As for the rest of
your editorial, I think that your myopic view has
caused you to miss the point entirely!
The inexcusable use of the taser in this particular instance was only the final act in a litany of
shameful conduct by our uncivil servants. Each one
of the people involved forgot that they are there to
serve the public to the best of their ability. They are
there to show courtesy and compassion, not indifference. As for the police, they should be forced to
remove “To Serve and Protect” as false advertising.
There are far too many instances of police brutality, including the use of tasers, to make it anything but an epidemic. Statistics show that 80 per
cent of all instances of taser use (Canada) involve
compliance issues rather than the reduction of danger to the officer and public. It has become a matter
of “do as you are told or I will taser you.” In other
words, one more police bullying tactic.
Again, I agree that there should not be a moratorium on tasers, they are not the problem. Police
attitudes towards those that they serve is the problem. There should be moratoriums on police brutality, police investigating police, police coverups, and
convicted criminals working as police officers.
Would it have been so difficult for the RCMP
to spend ten minutes trying to calm the gentleman
down, rather than taking 23 seconds to taser him?
Would that not have been the “decent” thing to do?
Unfortunately, that is the attitude of police today.
Michael Meehan, Invermere
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7
November 30, 2007
Lake Windermere Resort
no Coeur d’Alene Resort
Dear Editor:
Re: “Developer gathers input on
new lakeside resort.”
If Doug McIntosh seriously believes
his Lake Windermere Resort scheme
has anything even remotely in common
with the Coeur d’Alene Resort, then
our community is in serious trouble,
particularly if he is given permission to
pursue the development as proposed.
Coeur d’Alene Resort was built in
the 1980s as a destination resort hotel
on one of the larger freshwater lakes in
the Pacific Northwest (more than three
times the size of Lake Windermere).
When it opened in 1986, it was serviced
by a small city of 20,000 with a network
of streets and boulevards providing multiple points of access and egress.
By comparison, what Mr. McIntosh
proposes is more apartment-style condos constructed in high-rise style, like
his adjacent Lake Windermere Pointe
development. And like that project,
these units will most often be marketed as short-term rentals by their own-
ers. A marina, like the one that is the
focal point of Coeur d’Alene Resort, is
a physical impossibility anywhere on
Lake Windermere, and any significant
increase in boat traffic on this small lake
is environmentally unsustainable.
Plus, Mr. McIntosh is not the only
developer who wants to build a Coeur
d’Alene Resort at the north end of the
lake. Stoneset’s Vista Del Lago (formerly Octagon Waterside) proposes a
144-room hotel, 570 condominiums
and 45,000 square feet of commercial
space just across the bay. And all of this
is supposed to be serviced by a village of
3,000 that is accessed by a single road.
Neither of these proposals contains even an ounce of the vision and
devotion to community exhibited by
Duane Hagadone when he developed
the Coeur d’Alene Resort. If allowed to
proceed, this town will be an unliveable
mess for the next decade.
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Invermere
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The new dance class being held at the Debbie Seel Centre is not affiliated
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conducts four classes each week: Youth Beginner Judo at 6 p.m. Monday; Junior/Adult Beginner to Advanced Judo at 7 p.m. Monday; Women’s Judo at
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November 30, 2007
World Cup races thrill spectators at Panorama
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
Hundreds of bell-ringing spectators braved the
cold to soak up the excitement of last weekend’s Telus
World Cup at Panorama Mountain Village.
The atmosphere was electric as local valley residents watched the cream of international athletes and
media descend on their home mountain.
Maple leaves decorated many supporters’ faces
and frantic flag-wearers were also out in force at the
finishing line.
Unfortunately, Canada did not fare too well
against its mostly European competitors, but that did
not deter many people from cheering every athlete on
with a vengeance, whatever their nationality.
Cries of “Austria, Austria” could be heard in the
crowd on Sunday as last season’s World Cup Slalom
champion Marlies Schild of Austria clinched the Telus
Panorama Slalom race, making her victorious in six of
her last seven World Cup Slalom races.
Marlies Schild, who was the leader after the opening run, won in a two-run combined time of 1:39:95
(one minute and 39.95 seconds). She was followed
by Sarka Zahrobska of the Czech Republic in second
place and Croatian Ana Jelusic in third, as two days of
exciting World Cup racing wrapped up at Panorama
Mountain Village.
Six members of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team
all finished the first run, but were not fast enough to
qualify in the top 30 on Sunday. They were Emily Brydon, Emilie Desforges, Anna Goodman, Megan Ryley,
Kate Ryley and Eve Routhier.
Anna Goodman, from Pointe Claire, Quebec, finished Sunday’s first run in 35th place to be the top
Canadian.
“I was definitely hoping to be in the Top 30 today, I mean I was close but hopefully next time,” said
Goodman, competing in just the sixth World Cup
Slalom of her career.
“We have a young team with a lot of work to do.
But we have to keep pushing each other and some day
we will get to where we want to be,” she added.
As for the other Canadian results in Sunday’s first
run, Megan Ryley (Toronto) was 50th, while Emily
Brydon (Fernie), who used the event as training for
Super Combined races later this year, was 51st. Eve
Routhier (Sherbrooke) ended up 53rd, Emilie Desforges (Montréal) finished 57th and Kate Ryley was
60th.
Saturday’s Giant Slalom race was won by Denise
Karbon of Italy, who clinched the title with a combined time of 2:42:71, followed by Austrian Elizabeth
Goergl in second and Manuela Moelgg of Italy in
third place.
Sunday’s Slalom champion Marlies Child was
placed fourth out of the 70 women who competed in
the Giant Slalom races on Saturday.
The Giant Slalom combined both Hay Fever and
Old Timer runs, with the fastest 30 going through to
the second run.
Again, six Canadian Alpine Ski Team members:
Emily Brydon, Britt Janyk, Gail Kelly, Emilie Desforges, Marie-Pier Prefontaine and Invermere favourite Christina Lustenberger competed in the first run.
But none of the Canadian ladies were fast enough
to qualify and Christina, unfortunately, crashed and
did not finish the first run.
Women’s team head coach Marjan Cernigoj said
they were hoping to learn from the experience in Panorama and get better each race.
“We put a lot of young girls in for the experience.
We did not have high expectations. Anna Goodman
is our best slalom skier at the moment and I think we
saw really good skiing from her.”
The Canadian Women’s team is now in Lake Louise for the Bombardier Lake Louise World Cup.
They began their training on Wednesday, with the
Downhill and Super G races scheduled for the weekend.
The Downhill is on Saturday and the Super G is
on Sunday. Both races start at 11:30 a.m.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE
COLUMBIA VALLEY
MUSIC • VISUAL ARTS • DINING • BAR SCENE • ENTERTAINMENT • PERFORMANCE ARTS
MOVIE REVIEW
PAGE 10
HOEDOWN
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Out &
About
Alice Hale and Doris Penner sang with the Valley Voices Community Choir at the Light Up Event.
Valley Voices has two public concerts planned for December 6 and 7.
Photo by Brian Geis
Valley Voices Concert · Christ Church Trinity
Valley Voices Christmas Concert at Christ Church Trinity on
Dec 6th & 7th at 7:30 pm. Tickets at Dave’s, Essentials & Pynelogs.
What does ART
mean to you?
Pynelogs Cultural Centre • Gallery & Gift Shop closed for
the winter season. Open for functions, ticket sales, rentals and concerts.
Office hours: 11 – 4 pm Monday to Friday. For ticket sales and all other
info please call 342-4423 .
Visit columbiavalleyarts.com for our current events calendar, or call 342-4423.
Your Weekly Guide
to
What’s Happening
Around the
Columbia Valley
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November 30, 2007
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At the Library
Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones
Reviewed by Sheila Bonny
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Matilda, a 13-year old girl enduring
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Mr. Pip.
Matilda’s village is
trapped between jungle
rebels and suspicious government troops.
Both
groups, power-drunk, machete-wielding and gun-totting men, threaten to rape
women, torch villages and
butcher opponents. The
economy has collapsed under a blockade, and teachers and medical
personnel have fled to the mainland.
Mr. Watts, an elderly eccentric and
the only white man remaining on the
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As a pie genius, Jenna creates a new
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lieu of a regular curriculum, Mr. Watts
reads from Charles Dickens’ novel,
Great Expectations. Regular school
days provide a sense of security, as well
as an imaginative escape from the terror
of the children’s lives.
However, the study of
Great Expectations has an
unexpected malignant result.
Matilda becomes so obsessed
with Pip, the protagonist
of Great Expectations, that
she prints the name of her
imaginary friend in the sand
on the beach. Discovering
that shrine, the soldiers believe the village is harboring a rebel named Pip. The
consequences are beyond
imagination.
Jones’ novel is a gripping testament
to the resilience of youth in the face of
hardship and to the life-altering power
of literature.
New Releases November 27
1 Waitress
2 Hot Rod
3 Whisper
4 The Namesake
5 Bratz
New Releases December 4
1 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
2 Superbad
3 The Nanny Diaries
4 Loves Unending Legacy
5 Arctic Tale
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Sunday, December 2nd:
• 12:30 pm: Super Sunday Santa Claus Parade in
Invermere. Stores open for Christmas shopping.
• 1-6 pm: Free Christmas dinner at Copper Point
Golf Club. Bring an item for the Food Bank.
Out & About
Please call 341-6299
or Email us at [email protected]
to enter your event in our FREE listings.
Monday, December 3rd:
• Ladies’ Night Out, Lake Windermere Alliance
Church. Guest Brenda Peters. For info: 347-7750.
Toby Theatre
• 7:30 pm, Dec. 5-8: Dan in Real Life
• 7:30 pm, Dec. 12-15: Martian Child
Tuesday, December 4th:
• 7 pm: Windermere Valley Snowmobile Society
meets at NAPA in Invermere.
Friday, November 30th:
• 2-4 pm: Last distribution day for Coats for Families,
Family Resource Centre, Invermere.
• 4-8 pm: 14th original Christmas Craft Sale, Invermere
Hall. Admission $1, proceeds to Windermere Valley
Child Care Society. For info: 342-1475.
• 6:30 pm: Radium Christian Fellowship’s Christmas
celebration, Radium Resort. Dinner specials, music
door prizes. Tickets $20 each. For info: 342-6359.
Saturday, December 1st:
• 9 am-2 pm: Third annual arts, crafts, produce
and rummage sale at the high school to support the
Greenhouse Project. Table rentals $25 each. For info:
Joanne Bragg at 342-9213, ext. 143.
• 9 am-noon: Books Are Fun - Annual Christmas Sale,
hundreds of books and gifts at the Valley Christian
Assembly, across from the Skookum Inn.
• 10am-4pm: 14th original Christmas Craft Sale,
Invermere Hall. Admission $1. For info: 342-1475.
• 10 am-2 pm: Christmas Craft Fair and Lunch,
Edgewater Community Hall. Crafters who want
tables, call Phyllis at 347-9673.
• 10 am: Christmas Stories and Crafts for Preschoolers,
Radium Public Library.
• 10 am: Grand opening, Syndicate Boardshop, in
former Reddi-Mart location, Athalmer. Free draws
and giveaways all day.
• Noon-2 pm: Skate with Santa, Eddie Mountain
Memorial Arena. Free hot dogs for kids 12 and under.
Sponsored by Sobeys.
• 7 pm: Snowflake Ball, hosted by Columbia Valley
Chamber of Commerce at the Lions Hall. Live band,
hot buffet, door prizes. Call 342-2844 to reserve.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Revelstoke
Grizzlies, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
Wednesday, December 5th:
• 7 pm: Lake Windermere Rowing Club, Annual
General Meeting, Quiniscoe Board Room, 906B8th Avenue, Invermere. All members and interested
persons welcome., For info: 342-6494.
• 7:30 pm: Valley Voices Community Choir Christmas
Concert, Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $12 adults,
$5 students, $2 for children under six, at Dave’s Book
Bar, Essentials, and Trims & Treasures in Fairmont.
Saturday, December 8th :
• 10 am-noon, 1-3 pm: Visit Santa at the Prestige
Inn in Radium. Admission by donation. Bring your
own camera. Fundraiser for Columbia Valley Family
Violence Prevention Society.
• Noon-8 pm: Doreen’s Avon Open House, 4836
Stanley Street, Radium.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Princeton Posse,
Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
Thursday, December 13th:
• 7 pm: David Thompson Secondary School band
concert. Silver collection at the door.
Friday, December 14th :
• 6:30 pm: Anne & Terry’s Food Extravaganza at the
Lions’ Hall. Sample our Christmas goodies and load
up your freezer with baking, casseroles and more.
Tickets $35 each, with $10 towards buying a family
Christmas. Tickets are limited. Call 688-5071.
• 7-9 pm: Pharmasave in Invermere hosts Ladies’ Night,
with free gifts to the first 50 ladies, demonstrations,
refreshments, door prizes. For info: 342-8877.
• 7:30 pm: Valley Voices Community Choir Christmas
Concert, Christ Church Trinity. Tickets $12 adults,
$5 students, $2 for children under six, at Dave’s Book
Bar, Essentials, and Trims & Treasures in Fairmont.
• 4 pm: Wings Over the Rockies annual general meeting,
followed by regular board meeting, at Pynelogs Centre.
• 5:30 pm: Invermere Rotary Club presents the Dinner
for Seniors, Invermere Inn. To register, call 342-4242.
• 6:45 pm: CPR Holiday Train arrives in Radium.
Entertainment by Wide Mouth Mason and Melanie
Doan. Bring food item or cash for the food bank.
• Today is the deadline for donating food items or
cash towards the Christmas Bureau’s food hampers.
To donate an Angel Tree gift, visit the children’s Angel
Tree at Dairy Queen or the adult and teen Angel
Tree at Dave’s Book Bar. For info: Gail, 342-6752
or Helen, 342-6789. If you are making up your own
hamper, drop it off at the Invermere Community
Hall from 8 am to noon on December 19th.
Friday, December 7th :
Saturday, December 15th :
• 9 am: Regional District of East Kootenay monthly
general meeting, Cranbrook.
• 10 am-noon, 1-3 pm: Visit Santa at the Prestige
Inn. Admission by donation. Bring your own camera.
Fundraiser for Columbia Valley Family Violence
Prevention Society.
• Noon-8 pm: Doreen’s Avon Open House, 4836
Stanley Street, Radium.
• 7 pm: Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club open house at
Columbia Cycle sports store. Free ski tuning/waxing
demos and advice, ski lesson registration, early season
membership discounts. For info: 341-1737.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Chase Chiefs,
Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
• 7:30 pm: Rockies Hockey Team plays Sicamous
Eagles, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.
Thursday, December 6th:
Sunday, December 16th :
• 2 pm: Children’s Christmas Party, Windermere
Community Hall. Santa, free goodie bags, and hot
chocolate.
Wednesday, December 19th :
• Christmas Hamper distribution day. Donors must
deliver their hampers to the Invermere Community Hall
from 8 am to noon; recipients may pick up hampers
from 3 pm to 7 pm.
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Did you put in your request for a hamper
by calling 342-6752 or 342-6789?
Did you donate a child’s angel gift at
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at Dave’s Book Bar?
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to 342-6752 or email [email protected]?
Sponsors, please remember to drop your
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at the Invermere Community Hall
between 8 a.m. and 12 noon.
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December 19th from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
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November 30, 2007
Partners work to protect
Lake Windermere
of boat count data – in which we counted up to 225
boats on our 1,600-hectare lake. The program has also
hosted the annual Shoreline Cleanup and collected alLake Windermere is located at the headwaters most three-quarters of a tonne of garbage from the
of the upper Columbia River system. Internation- lake’s shoreline. We have reached close to 600 people
ally regarded as one the last intact wetlands systems at our annual Water Wonders Workshops and present
in North America, the biologically diverse Columbia the program and discuss measures to ensure a healthy
Wetlands form the headwaters of the Columbia River, lake to community associations and at various comthe largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from munity events.
Wildsight is a member of the East Kootenay ConNorth America. The Columbia Wetlands are over 180
kilometers in length and chosen as a Ramsar wetland servation Program, a local partnership of over 40 conservation, industry and
of international siggovernment organizanificance in 2005. Lake
tions dedicated to conWindermere and the surserving natural areas for
rounding wetlands, along
Kootenay communities.
with the Columbia River
In a recent survey consystem, are the primary
ducted by the program,
source of fresh water to
residents noted they are
over 15 million people.
most concerned about
Wildsight’s
Lake
safety of drinking water,
Windermere Project is
loss/extinction of wildlife
a partnership of governspecies, and air quality.
ment agencies, First NaThe Lake Windermere
tions, organizations and
Project is an ideal exlocal citizens that has
ample of people working
been building commuVolunteer Brian Nickurak sampling water last April.
together to protect the
nity value, respect and
ecological integrity of the
understanding of Lake
Windermere since 2005. Wildsight developed the area’s most valuable water resource.
The results match those derived from a recent survey
program in response to growing public demand for
an ongoing, comprehensive water stewardship initia- conducted by the Regional District of East Kootenay
tive that would engage government and the public to as a tool for creation of the Lake Windermere Area
protect and enhance both the lake and surrounding Official Community Plan. Watershed protection is
the priority planning issue identified by area residents.
upland water quality.
The Lake Windermere Project, along with close The Lake Windermere Project increases awareness by
to 50 volunteers, has collected two and a half years of encouraging participation of residents to protect Lake
scientifically sound water quality data and three years Windermere.
By Heather Leschied
Lake Windermere Project
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November 30, 2007
YOUR MONEY
Four very good reasons
to love market volatility
No doubt about it, equity markets have been volatile lately. The Canadian stock markets have already
had two corrections of double-digit proportions this
year and we still have a month to go. But is that a
reason to sell your stock portfolio and stash your cash
under the mattress?
Absolutely not. As painful as market volatility can
be, there are some very good reasons to love it. Yes,
that’s right: love it. Contrary to popular belief, not everything about market volatility is bad. Allow us to
explain:
Bear markets are big sales
If you’re like most Canadians, you’re probably not
in the habit of going to the store and asking to see the
most expensive items. More likely you read the weekly
flyer and look for the bargains. That’s not a whole lot
different from the way you should approach investing. During periods of market volatility, opportunities
can arise to purchase strong, well-managed companies
with a bright future at artificially low prices. Although
speculation is not a wise thing, especially for the amateur investor, an opportunity for long-term value investing can be very worthwhile.
You’re probably not finished buying equities
Even if you’re retired and you rely on your portfolio for income, you still need a portion of your portfolio invested in equities to keep growing your assets
and make them last longer. Many experts recommend
holding at least 10-20% in equities at all times, even
for the most conservative investors. So, if you know
you’ll be investing in equities for several years to come,
the little ‘valleys’ that come with normal volatility rep-
resent important buying opportunities for you. In
fact, buying good companies at their most reasonable
prices is a strategy used by many mutual fund managers. That’s why a good mutual fund may be a wise
purchase after a mild market correction (as opposed to
the onset of recession or other major downward trend
in the economic cycle).
Market volatility reminds investors about risk
Whenever the stock market experiences a longrunning bull market, some investors can lose their
perspective on risk. However painful it may be, market volatility helps remind investors about the importance of understanding one’s risk tolerance. Market
volatility is a natural pause button for your portfolio,
allowing you to analyze your current mix of investments and compare it to your ideal mix. Rarely is it a
good idea to sell an investment as a knee-jerk reaction
to a downturn, but rebalancing a portfolio according
to plan can improve risk-adjusted returns in the long
run.
Bear markets help us focus on what matters
Perhaps most important, market volatility forces
us to think about what we’re really doing when we
invest. The end goal of investing isn’t swinging for the
fences. Instead, we save and invest to accomplish significant life goals: higher education for our children,
secure retirement for ourselves, and good care in our
final years. These goals never change, regardless of
what the market does in the next three, six, or even
twelve months. Market volatility makes it a little easier
to temper our ambition. And that’s a good thing.
Market Action
S&P/TSX Composite Index
Dow Jones Industrial Average
Nikkei
Oil (New York)
Gold (New York)
Canadian Dollar (in US dollars)
As of November 26, 2007
13,321
12,743
15,135
$97.70
$778.00
$1.0089
Weekly Gain/Loss
-252.95
-214.71
93.21
3.06
48.50
-0.0066
YTD
3.20%
2.25%
-12.61%
60.04%
21.56%
20.57%
Most people review their Investment portfolio regularly!
When was the last time you reviewed your Life Insurance Portfolio?
In our ever changing world it is
important that your
insurance is reviewed
constantly to ensure that it
is the best and most
appropriate coverage
available.
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truly independent Life
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For a complimentary review
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Jason Elford has been a wealth management specialist in Calgary for more than 9 years. Now a full time resident of Invermere,
Jason recently joined the Berkshire office with Brendan Donahue.
Jason Elford
Certified Financial Planner
Insurance Advisor
712 - 10th Street, Invermere
Phone: 342-5052
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 15
November 30, 2007
Judo jottings
By Hermann Mauthner
Invermere Judo Club
Time goes by quick when it is
fun, and that is what we had on several weekends recently.
On Oct. 27 and 28, Mr. Bruce
Kamstra from Prince George came as
a guest instructor. Very technical newasa, groundwork, involving holddowns, armbars and strangleholds
were shown and practised. Later on
tachi-wasa, throwing techniques,
were reviewed. Most participants
were advanced athletes from our club
as well as from Fernie, Cranbrook,
Kimberley and Creston. Bruce is a
very experienced athlete, coach and
instructor and had only recently returned from coaching the Canadian
judo team on a medal-winning European tour. It was great fun for all, and
the instructions were well-received.
Good news came with a phone
call from Chris Wass. Chris took
the kata exam, had all the points
required, and was promoted to shodan, first-degree black belt. Chris
took the grading exam in St. John’s,
Newfoundland, where he is attending university. Our congratulations
go out to Chris and we look forward
to seeing him at Christmas break.
Then came the weekend of Nov.
17 and 18 with Mr. John Huntley, a
seventh dan black belt, as guest instructor. The course was directed towards advanced athletes, coaches and
instructors. New training methods
and practices, as now being applied in
Europe, were shown. A lot of smiles
accompanied those lessons. More serious faces appeared when it came to
self-defence practices. Again, all was
well-received and attended from all
the clubs of the East Kootenay.
On Dec. 1st, the annual
Invermere Judo Tournament will be
held at the high school gym, starting
at 9:30 a.m. Come and cheer on our
young athletes. Till then, see you on
the tatame.
Nordic pole walking
comes to valley
Nordic Pole Walking is one of the
fastest growing sports in the country,
and Michelle Taylor, owner of Columbia Valley Life Sports, will be introducing pole walking clinics this January.
“Upon entering my fourth year
coaching the running clinics in the
valley, I thought Nordic Pole walking
clinics could be the perfect fit,” says
Michelle. “There are many people who
prefer walking to running for various
reasons. Now I can provide the opportunity for people to get together and
enjoy the benefits of pole walking in a
positive, social atmosphere.”
Many doctors agree that Urban Poling is one of the safest and most effective
forms of exercise because it burns up to
46 percent more calories than walking
alone, according to Mandi Shintani,
owner of Urban Poling Inc. of Vancouver. “Whether you’re a senior with arthritis or an Olympic athlete, you will
get something from this exercise.”
Starting in January, private group
sessions can be booked where par-
ticipants receive a detailed program to
meet objectives from nature hikes to
completing marathons. Groups can also
be held in neighboring towns.
“This may provide a better service
so participants aren’t always having to
travel into Invermere,” says Michelle.
Weekend residents can take advantage
of private group sessions when they are
here in the valley.
A punch pass program will be available for participants interested in Nordic Pole walking, running and spring
and summer cycling and swimming.
“Over the past year, the running
and triathlon clinics has been a constant
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across from Pot Hole Park. Christmas
gift packages available! For more information contact Michelle at 342-8737
or [email protected].
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November 30, 2007
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18 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 19
November 30, 2007
Light Up event drew hundreds
for a magical evening
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
Hundreds of people flocked to shop and soak up
the World Cup atmosphere in Invermere on Saturday
night for a bumper Light Up event.
Crowds of people wrapped up warm and joined
the throngs huddled together in the streets under the
Christmas lights.
It was a truly magical atmosphere, as the snow fell
and created a white blanket across the town.
Stallholders selling hot treats jostled for position
beside toasty bonfires, which drew many chilly revellers for some welcome warmth.
Light Up was a unique event this year, as the town
shared its celebration of the season with World Cup
skiiers and international media on Saturday night.
It was a truly spectacular evening, which included
a parade of athletes, athlete bib draw, followed by a
tree lighting ceremony and an impressive display of
fireworks to cap off the celebrations.
A mix of locals and visitors took advantage of the
bargains and special offers at participating businesses
and made a head start on their Christmas shopping.
Seventh Avenue was closed from the bank intersection to Lake Auto, and a stage was set up alongside
the Toby Theatre where everyone gathered round to
watch the entertainment.
Various street performers walked through the
crowds, some up high on stilts, and people also enjoyed free hot chocolate and cookies.
Santa made a special appearance, and children
were able to give him their Christmas wish list in his
den at the Toad’s Hole cafe, beside Tiffany’s Thredz.
There was a dress-up contest for anyone who
wanted to join in with the fun, with an old-fashioned
Dickens Christmas theme.
Tiffany’s Thredz won the prize for best dressed
business, and Invermere couple Shirley and Claude
Campbell scooped the prize for best dressed family.
Paul Christy, chairman of Invermere Business
Committee, said Light Up was a huge success.
“It went very well and we certainly had a busy
night. It was an amazing turnout, and I’d say there
was definitely close to 1,000 people throughout the
evening.
“I think the World Cup certainly helped bring
a lot more people into town, and it brought a lot of
excitement and more of a street festival atmosphere. A
lot of locals came out to support it, but I also heard
a lot of different accents as well which was neat,” he
said.
Donna McKay, advertising coordinator at Tiffany’s Thredz, said she was really pleased that they’d won
the best dressed competition.
“It was a lot of fun. We had a lot of people coming
in throughout the night and I think the whole event
was really well organised and a big success,” she said.
The Artym Gallery also had a great response to
their new show “The Local Perspective,” featuring local
artists Pat Bavin, Denise Lemaster and Mark Sharp.
Deanna Berrington, sales assistant at the gallery,
said the night went very well.
“It was fabulous. We were so busy and we had a
really great turnout to the exhibition,” she said.
Business was also brisk at Interior World, where
sale items were flying off the shelves like hotcakes.
Owner Pat Conway said several hundred people
came into the store on Light Up night.
“It was a huge success and we had a steady amount
of customers in the store throughout the evening,
which was great,” she said.
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November 30, 2007
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This annual event will feature the
Santa Claus parade from 12:30 p.m.,
which leaves from outside AG Foods
and will head down Seventh Avenue to
the Bank of Montreal and the CIBC
corner.
Paul Christy, chairman of Invermere
Business Committee, explained that
the highlight of the parade will be the
Cranbrook Girls Bugle Band.
“They come up every year and
they’re fantastic to watch.
“Santa Claus will be riding Old Red
from the Fire Department, and there
will be lots of different floats representing many businesses in the valley.
“There will also be lots of great sales
at various businesses in town and it will
be an excellent day for Christmas shop-
ping,” Mr. Christy said.
Shops will be open from noon until
4 p.m., and there will be plenty of bargains and special offers to be snapped
up.
The Invermere Business Committee and David Thompson Secondary
School have also teamed up to organise
a buddy shopping service for children,
based at Invermere Inn from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Paul Christy , who owns Monkey’s
Uncle toy store in Seventh Avenue, explained that pupils from the high school
will be on hand to take younger children shopping, to give their parents a
break and allow them to pick up some
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This is Invermere’s seventh annual
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November 30, 2007
Hayfever Hoedown heats up heliplex
opening giant slalom race at the start of the 2007/08
season in Solden, Austria raised $800; a “giclee” computer-regenerated painting donated by Mark Sharp,
technical director of Alpine Canada, fetched $600; a
A staggering $10,000 was raised at Windermere
heli-ski trip for two donated by RK Heliski and VIP
Valley Ski Club’s Hayfever Hoedown World Cup ParPasses for the World Cup weekend went for $700, and
ty last Friday, which has been hailed a huge success.
Westjet tickets to fly anyThe Race Organizwhere in Canada fetched
ing Committee of World
$900.
Cup events at Panorama
Mighty Joe Young
Mountain Village gave
and his band provided
the go-ahead for the ski
the entertainment, after
club to host the mara few mechanical glitches
quee party on the Friday
with his truck.
evening of World Cup
Ben Sillem, ski club
weekend, at Chopper’s
president, said the event
Landing Restaurant at
was a phenomenal sucRK Heliplex.
cess.
Almost 200 people
“It was absolutely
had a fantastic night, beamazing, and we’ve had
fore the excitement and
nothing but positive
anticipation of two days
feedback,” he said.
of watching the best Ryan Bavin in a helmet signed by the top male
Panorama billing coordinator Colleen Shaw and marketing coordi“Overall, we’ve raised
women ski racers in the skiers, which brought $800 at auction.
nator Hayley Wilson with Robin Campbell, cook at RK Heliski.
$10,000 for the club
world in action on our
which is great news. The
home mountain.
proceeds of the majority
There was also a speof the funds will go exclusively to coaching and procial appearance from the female Canadian Alpine Ski for the ski racing enthusiast.
graming costs, which will help subsidise parental conTh
e
highest
bid
of
the
night
was
for
a
giant
cowTeam, who donned stetsons as part of the Western
bell, donated by Richard Kanan of the Invermere tributions over the season. This will make a substantial
theme.
difference to costs.
The folks at RK Heliski put together a first rate Dental Clinic, which raised a colossal $1,550.
“The night was great fun and I think everybody
A hand-carved bench donated by an anonymous
menu for all the guests, and everyone received a complimentary cheering bell to use during the two days member of the ski club fetched $1,250; a ski helmet really enjoyed themselves. I just hope we can do somesigned by the top 15 male skiers in the world at the thing like this again in the future,” he said.
of racing.
And the Calgary Stampede promotional team
were also on hand to make sure everyone had a great
time, along with plenty of bell ringing encouragement
from mascot Harry the Horse.
There was also a small live auction with around 10
substantial items, which were great collectors’ items
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Pioneer Staff
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November 30, 2007
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Laird raises funds for 23 wheelchairs
Charlotte Dibb, Ashley Hecher, Amber Cole,
Liam O’Sullivan and Xavier Knuckey were the lucky
ones from the leadership group who had their names
drawn out of a hat to give the presentation.
They also enjoyed a pizza lunch and were accompanied by special education assistants Jenny Hoffos
and Paige Ukass.
Amber Cole told Rotarians the leadership group
decided to call their project “Change for Chairs,” and
they asked each class to bring $1 or more to donate.
Each student who brought in a $1 could then colour
in part of a chair on a chart to show their donation.
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
Students at J. A. Laird School have done an outstanding job in raising $2,530 for the Wheelchair
Foundation Canada.
This will buy an amazing 23 wheelchairs for children, teenagers and adults worldwide who desperately
need a wheelchair, but have no way of being able to
afford one.
Five Grade 7 students from the school gave a presentation to the Invermere Rotary Club last Thursday,
and told Rotarians how they’d raised the money.
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Continued from previous page . . .
“We set the challenge for all the
classes to buy at least one wheelchair.
Then some families decided to buy a
wheelchair as well,” she said.
Xavier Knuckey explained the
leadership group chose the Wheelchair
Foundation Canada because all the
money raised goes to buying wheelchairs.
“It gives families with hurt or disabled members such joy,” he said.
It costs $220 to buy each wheelchair, and each donation of $110 is
combined with funds provided by the
Wheelchair Foundation USA specifically for that purpose; to deliver a wheelchair until these combined funds have
been exhausted.
Ashley Hecher said when she realized they’d raised enough money to buy
23 wheelchairs she felt really proud.
Invermere Rotary Club had already
presented a plaque to the school in recognition of their efforts.
Yvonne Redeker, Invermere Rotary
Club president, said Laird School has
done an amazing job.
“They have done really well to raise
this much money, which will change
the lives of 23 people who are in need
of a wheelchair,” she said.
Rotarians decided it would be a
great idea to match the money raised by
Laird School, so a motion was put forward which will come up for discussion
on Monday, December 3rd.
Since March 2001, Rotary Clubs
and Districts across Canada have sponsored tens of thousands of wheelchairs
in more than 100 countries, and have
taken part in hands-on World Community Service projects around the globe.
Rotarians were also instrumental in
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It is estimated that more than 100
million people with physical disabilities
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24 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
Raes support Community Foundation
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
Husband and wife team Donna and Dave
Rae firmly believe in giving back to the community.
The couple, who own the new Spirits Reach
development in Fairmont, wanted to make a difference to the youth in the valley, and first got
involved with the Columbia Valley Community
Foundation back in 2002.
They went along to an inaugural meeting organised through one of the first directors, Marla
Lucas, and found they really liked the foundation’s concept and ideas.
Dave explained he agreed with the notion of
supporting multiple local charities with perpetual
funds.
“The funds we give last forever, they are not a oneshot donation. It seemed like a good opportunity to
give something back to the community where we live
and work,” he said.
Donna and Dave give a financial donation to the
foundation every year, and they decided to set up their
own fund dedicated to children and youth projects in
September 2002.
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from the fund to deserving charities in consultation
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is invested, and the interest from the investment gets distributed in the form of grants to a
number of non-profit organizations.
“For us, our financial gift is a gift that keeps
on giving and giving. Generations from now,
our financial gift will still be giving to the community,” she said.
Many valley organizations have benefited
from the fund, including the Summit Youth
Centre and the Gymnastics Association.
Donna explained that there’s lots of flexibility, and
anyone can donate to the foundation. It doesn’t matter
if it’s $10 or $100,000, because every little bit helps.
“Non-profit organizations work hard. They have
dedicated, caring people, and they are doing good
things in the community, and we feel that we can be a
part of these projects by giving,” she said.
“Many community members own their own business like us. Giving to the foundation is also a way of
saying “thank you” from our business to our community,” Donna said.
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November 30, 2007
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Legion President Pat Cope hands a cheque for $1469.82 to Sergeant Bennet Oaks, of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets Two Platoon, Invermere. Officer cadet Megan McConnell is on his left, with Second Lieutenant Rick Dendy and
Royal Canadian Legion cadet liaison officer Howie Williams on his right. Back: Master Corporal Jordan Dendy; Corporal Justin Lynch; Corporal Elisha Jimmy; Trooper Pierre Jimmy; Cadet Ricki Nelson and cadet Stephen Chrona.
Legion donates cash to cadets
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
Cadets across the valley got a huge boost this
week, thanks to a $1469.82 donation from the Royal
Canadian Legion.
Royal Canadian Army Cadets Two Platoon
Invermere received the cheque on behalf of the Fort
Steele Company, which incorporates all three cadet corps in the Kootenays—Invermere, Fernie and
Cranbrook. The cadet corps had to get together because there weren’t enough numbers to operate independently; Invermere has just nine cadets, while
Cranbrook has 16 cadets and Fernie has nine.
All three cadet corps train together periodically
during the month, and platoon commander Rick
Dendy explained the money from the Royal Canadian
Legion would be used towards transportation costs.
“I’m tickled. It’s going to be a huge help for us.
There has been a decline in numbers but the positive
thing is we’re on the move,” Mr. Dendy said.
Every two weeks the cadets travel to Cranbrook
for mandatory training, and this weekend they’re
heading out for outdoor activities including building
shelters and snowshoeing.
Anyone aged 12 to 19 can join the cadets. As well
as making new friends and having lots of fun, they
can learn bush skills, marksmanship, drill, citizenship,
leadership, public speaking, and physical fitness.
Mr. Dendy explained that joining the cadets isn’t
a recruiting tool for the Canadian forces. “We are an
adventure-based youth organization. We will provide
information about the forces if cadets ask, but we
don’t promote joining the services as a career. However, if cadets do later go on to join the services, their
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For more information about joining the cadets
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26 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
Mom’s Hockey Moments
By Cheryl Bachinski
Pioneer Columnist
Wow! This past weekend, the Pee
Wee teams played host to an exciting line up of games. Teams visited
us from Calgary, Golden, Cochrane,
Kimberly and Creston. The tournament opened with a match up between our Pee Wee “C” team facing
Springbank’s Tier 6 team. Our boys
fell to a one-sided loss, but never quit
trying.
Our Pee Wee “A” team took on
Kimberley, decisively winning by a
score of 11 – 3, thanks to solid work
between the pipes by Brody Nelson.
Damon Raven contributed with a hat
trick of goals and a hat trick in the
“sin bin.” Colin Ross tapped in two
goals.
The Pee Wee “C” team was back
on the ice Saturday to face the Cochrane Rockies. Jordan Bachinski,
our goalie, faced a lot of rubber in
this game. The shots were 58 – 15
for Cochrane, Jordan was very busy!
Despite being plummeted with shots,
we fell to just a 9 – 5 defeat. It was
an extremely exciting game, lots of
checking and some fast end to end
skating. Tristan Hart had a hat trick,
and the other goals came from Alexis
Westergaard and Jordan Messerli. Despite the loss, our boys played a solid
game against a very fast skating team.
Well done!
The “A” team faced off against
Creston in a league game. It was a
tightly-played game, pretty evenly
matched as far as shots go, 30 – 28 for
Invermere. Creston’s goalie was tough
to beat, and we fell to a 5 – 3 loss.
Colin Ross had a two goal game with
Kellan Marchant adding one more
for Invermere. I must award a “cheering” award to Jeff Konchak, his voice
could be heard cheering on both of
our teams, all through the weekend. It
is amazing that he still has a voice; he
is an awesome support to the teams,
cheering from the first game to the
last. Thanks, Jeff!
Sunday’s games had the “C” team
Fairmont Lions
give generously
to charities
facing Glen Lake. Glen Lake has a
strong offensive team, and a good
portion of the game was played in our
end. Jordan faced a lot of shots and
had lots of traffic in his crease. Glen
Lake won the game by a score of 10 –
3, with our goals coming from Tristan
Hart, Justin Byers and Daniel Smith.
A solid game was played by Jake
Persson who is enjoying his first year
of organized hockey, and is always
giving it his all. His family was in the
stands cheering him on, with air horn
in hand.
The tournament wrapped up with
the “A” team matching up against
McKnight. The game got a bit wild,
with referee Wallace Ross busy putting four McKnight players in the
penalty box at one time, and throwing out their coach, too.
Despite the extended power play,
we could not get anything past their
goalie, and the game ended in a 2 – 2
draw.
Thanks to Kelly Tomalty for the
wonderful prize baskets!
The Fairmont and District Lions
started their Christmas giving early. At
the Nov. 13th meeting, the members
voted for the following monetary gifts:
• Columbia Valley Chistmas Bureau,
$1,200
• Columbia Valley Food Bank, $1,200
Camp Winfield for Disabled Children,
$2,250
• Family Resource Centre, Invermere,
$2,200
The members hope these donations will help keep the Christmas spirit
throughout the year. Previous meetings
saw donations of $3,700 given out, the
largest of that being to the Fairmont and
District Citizens on Patrol. This is a dedicated group of local men and women
keeping Fairmont and district just a little
safer place to live.
Congratulations to the Fairmont
and District Lions for continuing the
true spirit of Lionism.
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 27
November 30, 2007
The Old Zone
By Harold Hazelaar
Pioneer Columnist
A Day
in Court
CVOHA League Standings
Top ten signs that a new teammate of yours might be a
rookie . . .
10. He wonders when “Nap Time” is.
9. He volunteers to be “BEER GUY.”
8. He likes “Road Trips to Canal Flats” because that
means travelling via bus.
7. Everyone mispronounces his last name and he won’t
say anything about it.
6. He thinks regular season games have an “awfully high
intensity level.”
5. He laughs at the stories about Rookie Initiation.
4. He keeps asking: ”Who’s that guy that whistles all the
time?”
3. He actually follows curfew.
2. He freezes up every time he’s interviewed for the
Old Zone and says, “Uhhhhhh.....mmmmmmmm.....uhhhhh.....”
1. He keeps asking “CAN I DRIVE THE ZAMBONI ?
CAN I ? HUH? CAN I, PLEASE?”
And finally, just in case you care...
Nov. 21 results: Lake Auto over Valley Vision, Huckleberry’s over Petro-Can, Inside Edge over Kicking Horse, and
Warwick over Da’ Mudders.
Team
W L T Points
Warwick Wolves
8
1
0
17
Huckleberry Hawks
7
2
1
15
Lake Auto Mustangs
6
3
1
13
Hi Heat Hustlers
5
3
1
11
Radium Petro-Can Killer Tomatoes 4
5
1
9
Valley Vision Vultures
4
6
0
8
Inside Edge Black Smoke
4
6
0
8
Kicking Horse Coffee
2
7
1
5
Dale Christian Mudders
1
8
1
3
The following people were found
guilty in Adult Criminal Court in
Invermere on Tuesday, November
27th.
Presiding was Judge D.C. Carlgren.
• Roy Webb was fined $500 for
driving while prohibited in Canal
Flats.
Mr. Webb, 64, lost his job as a
result and was forced to retire, so he
is not entitled to his pension until he
turns 65. Judge Carlgren suspended
his driving licence for six months.
• Doris Hefti was sentenced to
pay a $100 peace bond and ordered
to have no contact with complainants
Fern Harrison and Gordon Faulkner
for a period of nine months.
She was in court on two charges of
assault with a weapon, and Judge Carlgren ordered her to report to a probation officer within 48 hours.
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November 30, 2007
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November 30, 2007
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November 30, 2007
RCMP Report
Continued from Page 4
the detachment. Two samples of breath were analyzed
at 130 mg percent and 120 mg percent. The man was
issued a 24-hour driver’s licence suspension, a 90-day
automatic driving prohibition and was released from
custody with an Appearance Notice. He is scheduled
to appear in Invermere Provincial Court on Jan. 21.
• Nov. 25: At 1:33 a.m., RCMP suspended one
man’s driver’s licence for 24 hours on the belief that his
ability was impaired by drugs. A 29-year-old Wycliffe
resident was stopped at a roadcheck in Invermere. He
showed signs of impairment and admitted to police
that he had smoked marijuana about an hour before.
The man was issued the driving suspension, which under current law, is the only recourse the police have
for impaired driving due to drugs, unless the driver
was involved in a crash and a warrant to obtain blood
samples has been authorized by a justice.
• This past weekend’s Telus World Cup ski race
posed no problems for police. Crowds at Panorama
Mountain for the two days, and “Light Up” event in
downtown Invermere were pleasant, festive and extremely supportive.
The local detachment was able to boost its numbers by having some extra officers brought in for the
ski race itself, which allowed local officers to focus on
the remainder of the valley. East Kootenay Traffic Services coincided a traffic awareness/enforcement campaign with this World Cup weekend as well.
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 31
November 30, 2007
Candlelight vigil to be held
at Kinsmen Beach December 6th
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
People across the valley are invited to join a candlelight vigil to honour and commemorate the 14 young
women killed in Montreal on December 6, 1989.
December 6 is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women,
and everyone is welcome to show their support during
the vigil, which begins at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere
at 7 p.m.
As part of their commitment to end violence
against women and children, Columbia Valley Women’s Information & Safe Homes, a program of the
Family Resource Centre, would like to encourage as
many people as possible to pay their respects on this
day of remembrance.
Joyce Rhodda, Safe Homes program coordinator,
explained why the event was so important.
“We should commemorate not only the young
female students who dared to dream a professional
dream, but as well the memory of all women, young
and old, who have died as a result of violence.
“We would also like our community to be mindful of and show their support to all the women and
girls who have experienced violence or are currently
facing violence.
“Why do we all need to be involved? Violence
against women affects everyone, not just women, but
men and children as well and is very much a societal
issue,” she said.
“We can all contribute to making our society a
healthy and safe place by supporting anti-violence
work in our communities, our work sites and our
homes.”
Joyce would like to encourage people in the community to take part by displaying red roses and/or
wearing red clothing on this day to show their support.
Men may also show their support in speaking out
against men’s violence towards women by wearing a
white ribbon. There will be several places in the valley
where they can be picked up for free, and they will be
provided by the White Ribbon Campaign.
There are also Commemoration Day events
planned to mark this day.
On the evening of December 13, educator and
speaker Jackson Katz will be in Invermere to speak to
community members on the topic of gender violence.
And on December 14, he will give a gender violence awareness presentation to Grade 10-12 students
at David Thompson Secondary School.
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32 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
2007 Telus World Cup Panorama
November 30, 2007
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 33
2007 Light Up Invermere Fest
CELEBRATIONS—Last
weekend’s Telus World Cup
races at Panorama and
Invermere’s annual Light
Up event delighted young
and old alike. Some of the
world’s fastest women converged at Panorama for two
internationally televised
World Cup events and then
trucked into Invermere to
help Light Up Invermere.
It was an event that even
Santa himself wouldn’t
miss!
Photos by Brian Geis
34 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STORAGE
General Meeting for Windermere
Valley Snowmobile Society on
Tuesday December 4, 2007 at
NAPA.
Invermere, up to 1,000 square
feet. 40% off commercial rates.
Call Stan, 341-3134.
Have A Real Tree Christmas!
Doreen’s Avon Open House
Noon – 8:00 pm
Nov. 23 & 24
Dec. 7 & 8
4836 Stanley St. Radium
BOOKS ARE FUN annual
Christmas sale. Hundreds of gifts
and books for all ages. Saturday,
December 1st, 9 a.m. to noon at
Valley Christian Assembly, across
from the Skookum Inn.
LOST & FOUND
LOST: Cat in Fort Point area.
Large black & white, very shy,
342-9289.
FOUND: Jacket near recycling
containers in downtown
Invermere, call 342-6506.
NOTICE
Vehicle to be sold by D. Clowers
dba Club Towing. Location of
sale: 455 – Borden Street,
Athalmer,
B.C.
(Storage
Compound). Date of sale:
December 21st, 2007. Time
of sale: 5:00 pm. Vehicle to
be sold under the Warehouse
Lien Act for Towing & Storage
costs owed to D. Clowers dba
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information please phone
403-861-5656.
1 bdrm apt condo in small
quiet complex in Radium. Fully
furnished, parking, use of W/D.
N/S, N/P. References. Available
immediately. $700.00/month
+ Hydro. Call (403) 281-0923.
HOUSE FOR RENT
3 bdrm, 2 baths, house for rent
in Pineridge Estates. Close to
all schools, view of lake and
mountains, $1600.00/month
plus utilities. Prefer family, N/S,
N/P, available Nov. 15, 2007. Call
780-406-6898, fax requests to
780-406-6897.
2 bdrm, 1.5 bath townhouse in
Blackforest Village. 6 appliances
plus a/c and central vac. N/S,
N/P, no partiers, Available Dec.
15 or Jan. 1. $1225 plus utilities
and $600 security deposit, 3420783.
Valley’s Edge Resort in Edgewater
Only minutes from Radium Hot Springs,
Seasonal Rental, Furnished, References
required, No pets, No smoking.
$1,100/month plus utilities.
Luxurious living at the Riverside
Golfcourse in Fairmont Hot Springs
3 bdrm., furnished, seasonal, no pets,
no smoking: $1,800/month plus utilities.
Table Top Christmas Trees
$20.00. Proceeds to Keira Neal
and her family. Available at
Home Hardware parking lot on
Super Sunday.
Queen sized box spring and
mattress, like new, $150.00, 27”
RCA Television, $75. 345-4575.
$10,000,000
in vehicle inventory.
Go to
www.cranbrookdodge.com
to view complete
inventory.
MOVING SALE, bikes, BBQ,
Filter Queen vacuum, cedar
trim windows, screen tents and
more. All must go! 345-0054.
Call Eric Redeker
Rocky Mountain Realty • 342-5914
www.ericredeker.com
Windermere – 2 bdrm furnished
house with fridge, stove,
dishwasher, W/D, fireplace,
satellite, heated garage. NS,
N/P, $1,100.00. Available
immediately. 342-0020.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Mobile Home for Sale in
Edgewater. Large lot, 2 decks,
close to school, $265,000.00,
780-728-0121.
MISC. FOR SALE
Hay for sale, round bales. Phone
Elkhorn Ranch 342-0617.
Support “Rockies” Hockey. Pine,
Fir & Poplar – dry & split order
342-6908.
Pneumatic hardwood flooring,
Stapler – Prime, used once,
$500.00 OBO, 250-342-5220
Used hot tub for sale $2,500.00.
Call 341-7665 or 341-7727.
Tanning bed $1,950.00, mint
condition. Need to go. Offers,
688-7798.
2 is enough! All baby stuff for
sale, Graco stroller with car seat,
high char, Bumbo seat, and
more, 347-7747.
VEHICLE FOR SALE
1996 GMC Sierra Z71 off road
4x4 extended cab with 3rd
door, fully loaded, matching
canopy, 226,000 km, excellent
condition, very well maintained,
$8,900.00, 342-6573.
2002 Jeep Liberty
Limited Edition
V6, fully loaded,
4x4, 85,000 kms
$16,500
250-432-5211
REAL ESTATE
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 35
November 30, 2007
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
VEHICLE FOR SALE
CAREERS
WANTED: 2003-4-5 Chev or
GMC extended cab step side.
Call Doug at 780-983-8764.
Outgoing responsible people
required for in-store and yard
employment. Come to Rona
(Ace Hardware) with resume.
410 Borden Street, Invermere.
1998 Chev 1500 Silverado
Z71, 4x4 extended cab, trailer
package, mint condition,
$12,900.00, Fairmont, 3454034.
1998 Pontiac Grand Am, low
kms, great condition. Moving
must sell, $5000 OBO. Call 3450054.
2002 4x4 Jimmy, excellent
condition, 116,000 kms,
$12,000.00, 347-6881.
2003 Ford Expedition, Eddie
Bower 4x4, 87,000 km,
fully loaded, includes extended
warranty, immaculate condition.
Asking $23,900.00, 342-6900.
SERVICES
TOTAL
HEATING
SYSTEMS
Heat Pumps Furnaces
Duct work
342-1167
Phil’s Carpentry – Everything
from roofs to decks, completion
of basement and bathrooms.
Phone 341-8033 cell or 3428474 home. Not on valley time.
Behind in your taxes? Bring me
your shoe boxes! I specialize in
contractors. Call Stephanie 3421254.
CAREERS
Store Clerks needed. Must be
enthusiastic and enjoy people.
$13/hour, store discounts and
advancement opportunities.
Apply in person to Invermere
Petro-Canada.
Residential Care Worker.
Temporary, full time position.
RCA or PCA or HSW or equivalent.
Union membership, HEU. See
posting, Mt. Nelson Place.
Manager: Donna Jefferson 3423699.
Dining room servers and kitchen
help required. Competitive
wages and benefits. Great
benefit package and work
schedule. Call 489.0667.
Trims and Treasures
Esthetics Studio
Is looking to expand its already
amazing team of professionals!
We are looking for an energetic,
self motivated Stylist to start
immediately. Health benefits
available. Stop by and ask for
France or email resume to info@
trimsandtreasures.ca
Delivery
driver
wanted,
Invermere/Radium area. Must
have own vehicle, van preferred.
Monday to Friday. Please call
Dacota Freight Service, 250426-3808.
Derkson Plumbing & Heating
requires a journeyman plumber,
for The Resort @ Copper Point
immediately. Experience in
new housing and condo work,
call Steve, 250-342-1449,
or email resume to ssousa@
derksengroup.com.
SONSHINE CHILDREN’S CENTRE
is looking for a Casual Employee
with their Early Childhood
Education (ECE) Degree. Please
call 342-9535
SONSHINE CHILDREN’S CENTRE is
looking for a “Responsible Adult”
for Out-of-school programming.
Please contact 342-9535
Employment Resources for the Valley
1313 – 7th Ave • 250.341.6889 • [email protected]
The Government of Canada has
contributed funding for this initiative.
Grizzly Mountain Grill
in Radium
Requires Experienced
Cooks and Servers
Call 342-1666 Fax: 341-3453
or send resume to:
PO Box 1079, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
Do you want to grow? Both personally and professionally?
Come to Invermere, BC and join our amazing team.
Just because we are small, it doesn’t mean we think small.
Invermere, BC – the place with room to grow!
VACANCIES FOR ALL
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
RNs, Support Services, Lab Techs, LPNs, Care
Aids and Clerical positions
INVERMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL
INVERMERE, BC
Full-time, part-time & casual positions
We invite you to phone or apply online at www.roomtogrowbc.ca or
submit a detailed resume, in confidence to:
Human Resources Recruitment Services
1212 Second St. N.
Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6
Phone: 250-420-2442
Fax: 250-420-2425
E-mail: [email protected]
Room to grow.
FIREPLACE INSTALLER, SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Required by a large established local business. A full
time position is available for a responsible, self-motivated individual with a professional appearance. A suitable
candidate should have knowledge of B.C. Installation
Codes as well as service and maintenance of fireplaces,
however training may be provided to the right
applicant. Must have a valid BC Driver’s License.
Please fax resume with references to:
Diamond Heating and Spas
FAX: 342-7103
Mail to: Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0
Email: [email protected]
Whether you are buying or selling,
the classifieds are a great medium
to sell or purchase the home of
your dreams.
Call today!
341-6299
At the FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT
in the Beautiful BC Rockies is now accepting
applications for the positions of:
ESTHETICIANS
We are seeking energetic, health-conscious professionals,
who are committed to creating unsurpassable guest
experiences in the midst of the Rocky Mountains natural
beauty and tranquility. A full service spa menu of
specialty treatments within a comfortable, tranquil
environment, provide the perfect working experience!
Both full time and part time opportunities are available
in our busy Resort Spa.
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort offers a competitive salary
and benefit package with access to all Resort amenities.
Staff accommodation is available.
Interested applicants please forward their resume
with references to the attention of:
David Sheedy: [email protected]
Or Call 250.345.6004
THE PIONEER
The valley’s only locally owned, locally operated newspaper
36 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
Tax increases out of line
Dear Editor:
In response to Richard Hoar. Hear,
Hear! Well Done! Give us more of your
insight!
To keep you even more occupied in
your retirement, consider this: We get
a tax increase EVERY year, most of us
just don’t pay attention. Taxes are calculated on two factors: The assessed value
of the property and the mill rate set by
council.
Since 2003, property values and assessments have been rising by as much
as 25 percent in a single year. I would
suspect that the average increase has
been about 20 percent. That means
that, if Council did nothing, revenues
would increase by 20 percent annually.
To their credit, Council has reduced the
mil rate each year since 2002. However,
only in 2006 did the reduction nearly
approximate the increase in assessment.
Assuming a 20 percent annual assessment increase, I suggest that your
taxes have increased as follows:
2004 - 13.55%
2005 - 11.20%
2006 - 2.06%
2006 - 11.87%
Personally, I don’t recall being informed of any of these increases, do
you? I think we are about to experience
much more than a four percent increase.
A four percent increase on top of a ten
percent assessment increase amounts to
a 14 percent tax increase.
I wonder if the higher taxes are
causing Council members to abandon
the District for the lower taxes outside
the boundaries?
Michael Meehan
Invermere
READY TO CLEAN YOUR CARPETS—Heaven’s Best Canada Inc., recently named
“Franchise of the Year” by Franchise50.com, has established its carpet and upholstery
cleaning franchise in the Columbia Valley, serving Invermere, Radium, Fairmont, Canal Flats, Edgewater and Cranbrook. Owners Wayne and Sherri Jones, pictured above,
are excited to offer a new image in carpet cleaning. “Our unique products and cleaning
system ensure our customers receive the absolute best in quality, and our service is second
to none,” says Sherri.
P IONEER C LASSIFIEDS
Sales & Marketing
Manager
The Resort at Copper Point is opening August 2008 in Windermere, BC!
Become part of the team that will open and develop this stunning new 203 room condo-hotel. This
exceptional property will have complete 4 star amenities including a fine dining room, energetic and
vibrant sports lounge, richly appointed cigar lounge, wine cellar, luxurious spa, fully equipped fitness
center, indoor and outdoor pools and full conference and banquet facilities.
Situated on the new 18 hole golf course, “The Ridge” and right next door to 18 holes at Copper Point
Golf, this luxurious property complements the area’s natural splendour.
Primary responsibilities;
•
Develop and execute the Sales and Marketing plan for The Resort, its outlets and each
sales channel.
•
Manage all marketing, graphic design and advertising needs.
•
Establish and grow key accounts and manage the sales relationship.
•
Drive strategies for market mix, pricing, direct sales and on-line sales.
•
Manage a strong sales effort through direct sales and an onsite call center team focused
on FIT, Group, conference and banquet sales.
•
Responsible for sales, revenue and yield strategies, its implementations and results for
FIT and Group business
COACHES and/or
HEAD COACH
Columbia Valley Gymnastics Club seeking Head Coach for
gymnastics programs – including preschool, recreational,
LEAP and competitive programs.
Employment to commence January 2008.
Please forward resumes to:
Cheryl Maybuck
President of Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association
RR #3 1024 Swansea Road, Invermere, BC V0A 1K3
250-342-2048
Qualifications;
•
A minimum of 3 years in a Sales & Marketing role in the hospitality industry, preferably a
resort environment.
•
Degree or diploma in business administration or related field, specializing in Sales &
Marketing or comparable work experience.
•
Familiar with key business segments and markets and have an exceptional sales record.
The individual needs to thrive in a results oriented team environment and have a proven ability to
lead others in a positive, respectful and engaging manner.
Interested applicants may submit their resume to:
The Resort at Copper Point
PO Box 960, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
or email [email protected]
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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 37
November 30, 2007
Volunteering is Norma Hastewell’s life
By Rachel Pinder
Pioneer Staff
When Norma Hastewell retired after a busy career, the last thing on her
mind was putting her feet up.
In fact, she did completely the opposite.
Sitting around reading or knitting
did not even register on her radar, as she
decided to offer her services to not one,
not even two, but five organizations as
a volunteer.
Norma is secretary of the Invermere
Seniors; first vice-president of East
Kootenay Regional Seniors; treasurer
for the Senior Citizens Association of
B.C.; secretary of the Canada Cancer
Society (Columbia Valley branch); and
secretary/treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion.
And she also finds time to help out
with the Historical Society, as well as
being a member of both the Quilters
Guild and the Windermere Valley Museum, as well as volunteering with her
husband Kemp for Windermere Valley
Ski Club.
In fact, just last weekend she was
helping to set up at Panorama for the
Telus World Cup on Friday, then she
hot-footed it over to the Royal Canadian
Legion on Saturday to serve hot chocolate for the Light-Up event, before she
headed back to Panorama on Sunday to
help with the final clean-up.
Norma says she simply loves volunteering, and couldn’t imagine doing
anything else.
“I just enjoy helping people, and I
especially like volunteering with the seniors, as sometimes I think they’re forgotten people. I just like having lots to
keep me busy,” she said.
Norma is also a keen crocheter, and
she donated an afghan she made to Relay for Life earlier this year, which took
her six weeks to make. She is also working on another afghan which she plans
to give to 16-month-old cancer survivor
Keira Neal, once it is finished.
Norma says she is going to volunteer for all her chosen organizations for
Norma Hastewell decided to forego putting her feet up during retirement, and instead
keeps herself busy with a huge variety of voluntary work across the Columbia Valley.
another two years, before she decides
which one she wants to focus on.
The Canada Cancer Society is particularly close to her heart, as her family has unfortunately been touched by
cancer.
“My family is full of cancer. My father passed away just after Christmas in
2005 from pancreatic and liver cancer.
And I was 15 when I lost a cousin to
leukemia. All my Dad’s siblings have
passed away from cancer and my mum’s
sister is a cancer survivor. I’ve also got
three cousins with cancer,” she said.
“I do my bit by helping to collect
postage stamps for the Cancer Society,
and we raised $16,000 across the valley
last year,” she said.
Before moving to the valley, Norma
had already notched up 27 years of volunteering in Prince George.
In 2001, which was the Year of the
Volunteer, Norma was nominated by
her colleagues at the provincial government in Prince George, and actually
ended up winning the top Gold Award.
The award honoured “Excellence as
a constant and long-time volunteer who,
despite health problems has supported
numerous organizations such as the
Canada Cancer Society, Operation Red
Nose for the University of B.C., SPCA,
Samaritan’s Purse Program, Christmas
hampers for the needy and the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43 (Prince George).”
Norma is very modest about her
dedication to volunteering.
“I volunteered for the legion in
Prince George. I did a lot of catering
and just whatever else needed to be
done,” she said.
I F YOU’RE LOCAL , YOU
The Columbia Valley Pioneer
Before she retired, Norma worked
all across Canada, from New Brunswick, where she grew up, to British Columbia.
She started working life with the
federal government and then worked
for National Defence for a number of
years. She also spent two winters working in the Northern Territories for Indian Affairs and Northern Development,
where she taught office skills to a couple
of aboriginal girls.
Norma then moved to Ottawa
where she took the minutes for deportation hearings at Kingston Penitentiary.
She married Kemp Hastewell in
1971, and then moved to Vancouver,
where they spent four and a half years.
During that time, Norma worked
at the Surrey Manpower office until she
became pregnant with her daughter Pamela, who was born in 1972.
The family then moved to Prince
George in 1976, where they lived for
25 years, before heading to Invermere.
Norma spent two and a half years working in Golden until she retired in March
2004.
Her husband Kemp is now also retired, and works three days a week at
Panorama. He also volunteers for the
Windermere Valley Ski Club and Alpine Canada, and Norma often joins
him to help out.
As well as helping make sure all the
volunteers at last weekend’s World Cup
had their lunches ready and looking after their personal belongings, Norma
also joined Kemp by helping with the
timing for the C2 Summit Adventure
races up at Panorama three years ago.
So now the World Cup and LightUp events are out of the way, surely
Norma will be taking a break?
Well, having a rest is certainly the
last thing on Norma’s mind, as she is
busily preparing for the Invermere Seniors Christmas dinner on Tuesday, December 4th, as well as cooking up some
jelly for the door prizes.
There surely is no end to Norma’s
talents, and it’s great to have a true gem
like her with us in the valley.
GET IT !
38 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer
November 30, 2007
PIONEER ON THE ROAD
The latest submissions from our well-read and welltravelled readers, pictured here are, top left, Millie Van’t
Padje (right) and her mother Benita Van Son at Chichen
Itza on the Mayan Riviera, Mexico; top right, Bob and
Norma Piche at Machu Picchu in Peru; left, Adele Trask
of Invermere (left) travelled to eight countries with her
parents John and Maureen Steen of Blind Bay in September, pictured here in front of St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow; Above left, Darryl Stettler and Erin Finch, owners
of Your Private Connection, in Cuba with their daugh-
ter Alayna; and, above right, Logan and Tyler Powell of
Windermere at Disneyland on Halloween, in front of a
giant pumpkin carving of Mickey Mouse.
Remember that December 31, 2007 is the deadline
for sending or bringing us your travel photos.
A draw will be made for two nights at the Fantasyland Hotel in West Edmonton Mall, courtesy of Travel
World in Invermere. All photos will be published, but
only Columbia Valley residents or homeowners will be
eligible to win.
The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 39
November 30, 2007
Valley Churches
FAITH
Who was the first Christian?
Rev. Sandy Ferguson
Windermere Valley
Shared Ministry
As we approach the
season of Advent, I believe this is an important
question for us to explore,
as we prepare to celebrate
the birth of Christ Jesus,
the beginning of the life
of God amongst us.
Some might believe
that it was the followers of Jesus, such as Peter, who
joined his ministry in the Galilee, sharing in his vision
of the Kingdom of God that is to come or, maybe,
those who were healed by Jesus, as they shared in his
miracles.
Yet, I am not sure if these folks at this point were
Christian. They witnessed the wonder of Jesus to be
sure, and they had shared in the life of Jesus, but they
had not yet shared in the mystery of the Cross and the
Empty Tomb.
For the first Christian to be revealed, we have to
go to Golgotha, where Jesus endures the horror of the
cross. On that accursed place, Jesus is sentenced to
death, condemned as an enemy of the Roman Empire
and its allies. He is not alone; two criminals are also
being crucified. And, in the words of Karl Barth, one
of the great theologians of the 20th century, Jesus and
one of these criminals form the first Christian community. It is so, because this criminal understands that he
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is in the presence of the son of God, and confesses his
wrongdoing, and, then, places his faith in Jesus that
he will be saved. And Jesus responds that this bandit
will join him in Paradise.
In the shadow of the cross, the first Christian
community was created, because it is at that time we
encounter the moment when Jesus reveals he is truly
the Son of God, the One who is willing to endure suffering and death so the Kingdom of God is revealed
amongst us. And this moment is first shared with a
criminal, a fact that we Christians should always remember when we become overly impressed with ourselves. As shepherds, representatives of the poor and
the marginalized of the world were the first to witness
his birth, it is only fitting that a convicted criminal
would share in the moment when, through the cross,
Jesus changed the world.
It isn’t the mighty and powerful of this world to
whom Jesus initially reveals the Kingdom of God. No,
it is those who the world considers to be the least who
are called by God to be witnesses to the Good News
that, in the eyes of God, all of humanity are worthy of
His love, a gift given freely and without condition.
And so, in the glitter of Christmas, when we search
for its true meaning, I believe that it is to be found at
the cross, where a criminal recognizes that he is in the
presence of the Son of God, and opens himself to the
healing presence of grace.
And, in the midst of death and despair, healing
takes place, and the Kingdom of God is revealed, as
the first Christian witness to the world his faith in
Christ Jesus.
Did you know?
Based on a recent regional
poll, the top three things
people are most
concerned about are:
LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sunday, Dec. 2nd, First Sunday of Advent, 10:30 a.m.,
Worship and Life Instruction: “Greet Others with Expressions
of God’s Love” with Pastor Jared Enns ministering.
Sunday School, age 3 to Grade 7, during morning service.
For sermons online: www.sermonplayer.com/lwac
326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535
WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY
Communion Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 8:30 a.m. - Edgewater - All Saints
10:30 a.m. - Invermere - Christ Church Trinity
featuring Valley Voices Choir followed by a soup lunch!
Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644
www.wvsm.info or www.christchurchtrinity.com
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
10 a.m. Sunday: Children’s Church
during the message part of the service.
7 p.m., Sunday: Prayer Meeting
Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler • www.vcassembly.com
Highway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Canadian Martyrs Church, Invermere • Father Jim McHugh
Saturday 7 p.m. Mass • Sunday 9 a.m. Mass
St. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday 11 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday 4 p.m.
712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167
ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERE
Regular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere
Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltman • 1-866-426-7564
RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Every Sunday 10 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.
Every Wednesday 7 p.m., Bible Study
Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS
Sunday Service, 10 a.m. • Sunday School, 11 a.m.
Noon Sunday: Relief Society
President Grant Watkins • Columbia Valley Branch
5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 345-0079
Invermere Christian Supplies
Invermere Christian
Supplies
www.invermerechristiansupplies.com
1229-7th Ave., Invermere
• Safety of
drinking water
• Loss/extinction of
wildlife species
• Air quality
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November 30, 2007
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Invermere
Toll Free: 1-888-258-9911
Independently Owned and Operated
250-342-6505
Wende Brash
342-1300
Bernie Raven
342-7415
Ed English
342-1194
Two Bedroom Loft
Jan Klimek
342-1195
Furnished two bedroom loft that will fit everyone in this Horsethief Lodge townhome at Panorama resort. This unit has been well maintained and kept up to date
by the owner. The new vision has been paid in full which makes for very good
value. MLS#K166703
$299,000+GST
John McCarthy
342-1758
Andy Smith
342-1709
Bryan Hookenson
341-1266
Mountain Views and Privacy
Mountain views, privacy, a quiet cul de sac, no GST, and great value are all found in this
lot in CastleRock Estates. You will enjoy this wonderful, maturing resort community, with
miles of trails at your back door. To have fun and play, all you need are the house plans
and you are off to the races. Call now for your tour. MLS#K166186
Rob Rice
341-5935
Deborah-Kim Rice
342-5935
Paul Glassford
341-1395
Jill Hall
688-5675
Great Home with a Suite
New stone exterior, open and bright main floor featuring full ensuite, 3 bedrooms
and over 1,600 sq feet. Don’t forget the covered balcony for those warm summer
evenings. MLS#K165824
$449,000
$177,900
Get a Little Extra
Carpenter’s Lane
Opportunity Knocks
With this north facing top floor unit there are picturesque mountain views from all
the windows and 2 decks. Take it all in from your leather chair! Feel the country
charm in the high end pieces of wood furnishings that have been chosen for this
condo. MLS#K165867
The true craftsmanship of Quiniscoe Homes lends a classic, older feel to the neighbourhood. With the best of modern technology, wonderful views, central to schools
and walking distance to the downtown core. The lots are ready to go, so come put
your name on one! MLS#K165854
Well looked after 2 bedroom ½ duplex with covered deck overlooking a private
garden area. One floor living with single attached garage. MLS#K165822
$349,000
$149,900+GST
$250,000
Prime Lot in Lakeview Meadows
Top Floor Executive Suite
Jade Landing Phase 4
Must start building Nov 2007, with approved plans and builder available to start
immediately. This is an opportunity to have a new custom-built, alpine-themed
home ready for spring of 2008. Stone, granite and timbers. Wow! MLS#K165430
Top floor executive suite overlooking the pool and courtyard. You won’t want to
miss this one. It is the only 2 bedroom with den on the inside available. Brand new
and vacant. The finishing is first class. MLS#K165493
Two bedroom main level floor plan with full bath; 2 bedrooms plus full bath, laundry and roomy, daylight rec room on the basement level. The answer for affordable,
maintenance-free living in Canal Flats on south Columbia Lake. Close to provincial
beach park and the only public boat launch on Columbia Lake. MLS#K165673
$229,000
$328,000
$199,000+GST
Family Home in Radium
Eagles Nest Estates
Large kitchen with oak cabinets is perfect for the
cook in the family. Pellet stove in the living room to
keep the winter chill away. One bedroom suite with
separate entrance is great for extra revenue. Landscaped yard with fruit trees and covered sundeck.
Double detached garage and garden shed for all of
your outdoor projects. Within walking distance to all
Radium amenities. MLS#K165781
Columbia Lake is the place to be for lake access
and beautiful westerly water and mountain views.
Boat launch is steps away at the provincial beach
park. Ranch style home has a fully finished walkout
daylight basement level on the lake side. Open living spaces on the main level flow from cozy living room with fireplace, large cook’s kitchen with
elegant dining room to family room. All with views
of the lake! MLS#165991
$575,000
$739,000