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Vol. 2/Issue 47 Your Weekly Source for News and Events November 25, 2005

ContentsNews 2

Perspective 6

Letters 7

Classifi eds 16

The Upper Columbia

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Re-elected Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky with wife Robinand sons Kyler, left, and Ryder. Photo by Lisa Ede

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SuperSundaycoming

Light-Up Night last Friday was a blazing suc-cess, says Wendy Bennett, chair of the Invermere Business Committee.

“It just continues to grow,” she said. “It’s a great way to get people to think about shopping locally.”

Invermere will have another chance to sup-port local business on Super Sunday, Decem-ber 4th. Super Sunday shopping and special of-fers will be in eff ect from noon to 4 p.m. and the event will begin with a parade at 12:15 p.m. starting at Pothole Park.

Th e parade will fea-ture the Cranbrook Bugle Band, fl oats from local businesses, and Inver-mere’s big red fi re truck carrying Santa Claus. “It’s a great opportunity to meet and see friends,” says Mrs. Bennett.

Th e fl oats will be judged and prizes award-ed. Anyone interested in entering a fl oat, or judg-ing, is asked to call Wen-dy Bennett or Nancy Phair at 347-9974.

Helen Kubian and grandson Adam enjoyed Light-Up Night at Th e Monkey’s Uncle.

Copper Point preparesto Feed the Valley

By Pioneer Staff

Copper Point Golf Course will once again host its free Christmas din-ner called Feed the Valley.

Last year the free Christmas din-ner with all the trimmings and a visit from Santa Claus drew about 400 people, who were asked to make a do-nation to the Valley Food Bank. About $4,000 was raised.

Th is year, it is hoped that the free dinner will double the number of din-ers and the funds raised, said Brian

Schaal, golf pro at the club.Th e event will be held at the Cham-

ber of Commerce banquet room at the crossroads on Sunday, December 4th from 1 to 6 p.m.

A bus will run from Edgewater to Canal Flats to bring people to the event. Call 341-3392 to book a ride.

Some of the suppliers are Fairmont Villas, Quality Bakery, AG Foods and R.K. Heli-Ski.

Everyone is welcome to this fun and worthy event, another great way to enjoy Super Sunday.

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By Adrian BerglesPioneer Staff

In an overwhelming show of support, Invermere Mayor Mark Shmigelsky was re-elected to a third term on Saturday night.

Mr. Shmigelsky captured 744 votes compared to 318 for challenger Brian McLaughlin.

“It feels good,” said Mr. Shmigelsky in an inter-view Sunday morning.

Mr. Shmigelsky was at Angus McToogle’s Pub with supporters on Saturday night when Invermere’s Chief Electoral Offi cer Colleen Goodey called him with the news.

Th e election results made Mr. Shmigelsky’s popu-larity abundantly clear.

“I’m certainly happy, grateful, and proud,” Mr. Shmigelsky said of his re-election.

Th e mayor will have little time to bask in victory. He will be sworn in on December 1st and will con-tinue his work on the issues aff ecting the town.

As a defeated mayoralty candidate Mr. McLaugh-

lin will no longer have a seat on Invermere council.Outside the community hall after his loss on Sat-

urday night, Mr. McLaughlin took one last jab at his opponent.

“It was a question of being average or being the best,” he said of the town’s future.

Still, Mr. McLaughlin was upbeat after his loss. “Nobody died,” he said fl ashing a smile.

Mr. McLaughlin, who admitted to being anxious before the count, says the anxiety passed early in the evening as votes for his opponent quickly piled up. “Once he had a 50-point lead I knew it was gone,” said Mr. McLaughlin. “Th e majority of people didn’t want change at the pace I suggested.”

A total of 1,062 votes were cast in this election compared to only 788 in 2002.

Mayor Shmigelsky, 35, was originally elected to Invermere council in 1993.

Th e two men fought for the mayor’s chair in Invermere once before. In 1999 Mr. Shmigelsky won his fi rst term as mayor, beating Mr. McLaughlin by 11 votes.

Gerry dominates council voteBy Adrian BerglesPioneer Staff

District of Invermere council members Gerry Taft and Bob Campsall see their winning results as public confi dence in their past performance on council.

“It’s defi nitely positive feedback,” says Mr. Taft, 23, who won his second term. “Th e result shows con-fi dence in my experience and hopefully my common sense,” he said.

Mr. Taft’s 790 votes were 150 more than Mr. Campsall, who received the second most votes. His 640 carried him to a fourth term on council.

“I think it’s an affi rmation,” said Mr. Campsall on Sunday. “I’m very pleased.”

Th e two council members enjoy a close working relationship. Both also publicly endorsed Mayor Mark Shmigelsky, who won a third term on Saturday.

“I’m really pleased with the council and Mark’s election,” said Mr. Taft. “I think it was the best pos-sible outcome.”

Sarah Bennett was the third councillor elected with 638 votes. Ray Brydon was fourth with 611

votes.After their election both new councillors expressed

a desire to work co-operatively with council. “I’ve got to work as a team member,” said Mr. Bry-

don after the results were announced. “I think the two new councillors will be good for the municipality.”

Mr. Brydon credited his pro-Jumbo resort devel-opment stance with his election. “Th at had a lot to do with it,” he said. “I’m going to advocate it very much.”

Ms. Bennett, a newcomer to politics, said she will spend the next few months learning how munici-pal politics are done. “I’ll be doing a lot of listening, learning and reading,” she said.

Ms. Bennett said she will study the principle of “smart growth,” in particular. Smart growth is a devel-opment strategy designed to limit urban sprawl.

Unsuccessful candidates for council were Janice Hamp with 485 votes, Leo Kienitz at 357 and Fred Th ode-Hamilton who received 334 votes.

Th e new council will be sworn in on December 1st and will sit for the fi rst time on December 13th.

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Invermere ResidentsThank you for your support at the pollson November 9th.

I think you will fi nd that I am a good listener. I want to hear about your concerns, and also your ideas of how we can work together to improve our com-munity. Council has a large task ahead in dealing with our growth and infrastructure and this will take some time to solve. I look forward to working with Mayor Mark and my fellow council members and helping to make our community a better place to live and work.

Once again, thank you.RAY BRYDON

Thank you to the voters of Area G for your overwhelming support and for the trust invested in me.

Klara Trescher Trescher

RCMP Report• October 31: Police detained four

males outside a local drinking establish-ment after locating the group in posses-sion of a quantity of hashish. Th e four local males, ages 18 to 25 years old, will be summoned to court at a later date as police investigation continues.

• November 4: Police stopped a van near Windermere after report of a possi-ble impaired driver. Th e 38-year-old Ra-dium driver was detained for impaired driving, and provided breath samples of 200 mg percent. He was issued an administrative driving prohibition and will appear in court Dec. 13th.

• November 6: Police stopped a white Chevrolet pickup for erratic driv-ing and detained the driver for impaired driving. Th e 30-year-old Calgary man provided one sample of breath, then re-fused to supply a second sample. He will appear in court on Dec. 13th, charged with impaired driving and failing to provide adequate breath samples.

• November 10: Police stopped a green Chevrolet Cavalier near Fairmont Hot Springs for erratic driving. Inves-tigation found the 20-year-old Sur-rey driver was impaired and in breach of a probation condition of “not to be within one arm’s length of any private motor vehicle unless you are also in the presence of the registered owner of that motor vehicle or have a letter or writ-ten permission from the owner of that vehicle.” He provided breath samples of 140 mg percent and will appear in court on Jan. 17th.

• November 11: Police received report of a residential break, enter and theft in Canal Flats. Th ree fi rearms were stolen. Investigation led to the arrest of a 15-year-old Canal Flats male, and the recovery of the fi rearms. Police continue to look for a 14-year-old suspect.

• November 11: Police received re-port of a fi ght involving 15 to 20 per-sons on 14th Street in Invermere. At-tendance found a large group of local residents targeted and assaulted two out-of-town visitors at a residential house party. Th ree suspects have been identifi ed from the group.

• November 13: Police responded to a rollover accident on the Westside Road, north of Radium. Investigation found an orange Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling north when it lost control on slippery roads, entered the ditch and overturned. Open liquor was located in the vehicle. Th e 36-year-old Invermere male was charged with open liquor and his license suspended for 24 hours.

• November 17: Police received two reports from downtown Invermere businesses of youths trying to fi ght. Po-lice attended to fi nd a group of about 50 youths, some displaying riotous be-haviour, encouraging one female youth to attack a second. Parents had become involved and members of the group were taunting the parents. One male was ar-rested for Breach of the Peace and later released to parents. Police are investigat-ing a 16-year-old Edgewater female for bullying a 14-year-old girl.

A Day in CourtTh e following people were convicted

and sentenced in adult provincial court at Invermere Court House on Novem-ber 22. Presiding was circuit judge D.C. Carlgren.

• Kyle R. Collin pled guilty to one count of break-and-enter, and one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000.

Th e court heard that on July 22, 2005 Invermere RCMP were called to a break-and-enter at Wild Rose Pizza in Radium. Constables Hromadnik and Bryson noticed two males in the restau-rant. Th e court heard that one male was arrested, and Mr. Collin fl ed the scene and was arrested later.

In the second charge, court heard that on June 13, 2005 Prince George RCMP did a licence plate check on a vehicle and found it to be stolen. Th e court heard that Mr. Collin was one of vehicle’s occupants.

He was sentenced to a suspended sentence of 18 months probation on each charge, to be served concurrently.

• Donna T. Wilson pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

Th e court heard that on August 14, 2005 Const. Gareau noticed Ms. Wil-son talking to a man and a woman in the parking lot of J.A. Laird school and heard the words “drugs” and “coke.”

Court heard that Ms. Wilson handed something to the male. Const. Gareau then arrested her. Ms. Wilson had a small amount of marijuana and two plastic packages containing what ap-peared to be cocaine.

Ms. Wilson was sentenced to a $250 fi ne.

• Janice P. McCormick pled guilty to operating a vehicle with over 80 mil-ligrams of alcohol.

Th e court heard Ms. McCormick was spotted on Highway 93/95 weaving in and out of her lane. Her vehicle was stopped by an RCMP offi cer and she was taken to the police station where she blew .16 on a breath test.

She was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition and a $600 fi ne.

• Aubert R.J. Potvin pled guilty to operating a vehicle with over 80 milli-grams of alcohol.

Th e court heard that RCMP were called to a motor vehicle accident in which the driver showed strong signs of impairment. He was taken to the station where he blew .27 on a breath test.

Th e court heard Mr. Potvin had an another alcohol-related conviction this year.

Mr. Potvin was sentenced to 14 days intermittent jail time and an additional one-year driving prohibition.


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Thank YouI would like to whole-heartedly

thank all of you who supported

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Windermere Valley Minor Hockey AssociationPEE WEE GIRLSKlara’s back in Area G


Voters in Area G of the Regional District of East Kootenay elected long-time director Klara Trescher to another term Saturday.

Th is will be the fourth term for Mrs. Trescher.

She gained 230 votes to challenger Eugen Seel’s 50.

In an interview on Sunday Mrs. Trescher expressed her joy. “I’m really happy,” she said of her win.

During her campaign Mrs. Trescher highlighted her belief in restricted development. She says her win is a show of public support for her policies.

“I feel it’s a strong endorsement for the direction I’ve been going.”

On Sunday morning Ms. Trescher’s vanquished opponent Mr. Seel expressed pride in his campaign. “I’m glad there were some people out there who saw things the way I did,” he says.

In his campaign, Mr. Seel endorsed a more open policy on development.

Mr. Seel said the loss doesn’t necessarily mean the end of his political aspirations.

“I’m going to be watching for opportunities,” he said. “I’m 75 but I plan on living for a lot of years yet.”

Voters in Area G also had two referendum ques-tions on their ballot.

Citizens of Edgewater voted 91 for, versus 12 against, in favour of borrowing nearly two million dol-lars to upgrade the town’s water service.

Because of the yes vote, the Edgewater Improve-ment District - a form of limited local government - will be disbanded.

Th e town’s water service will come under the juris-diction of the regional district.

Voters in Brisco and area approved up to $15,000 annually in additional tax to fund the town’s commu-nity hall and cemetery.

Th at vote passed 68 for and 15 against.According to regional district Chief Elections Of-

fi cer Lee-Ann Crane in Cranbrook, 855 voters were eligible to vote in Area G.

Martin victorious in Area FBy Adrian BerglesPioneer Staff

Area F incumbent Martin Cullen received 313 votes in Saturday’s election, compared to Norbert Schab’s 212.

Following the election, Mr. Cullen praised his opponent. “I think Norbert was a very strong candidate,” he said Sunday. “He gave people a clear choice on what they wanted.”

Th e choice was an open policy on development versus belief in restricted development favoured by Mr. Cullen. “Th is is a strong endorsement of our mandate,” said Mr. Cullen.

Pleased with his win, Mr. Cullen says he was

unhappy with voter turnout in Area F where only 525 people of an eligible 1,463 voters cast their bal-lots.

“If people thought: ‘It doesn’t aff ect me,’ they were wrong,” he says.

Th e unsuccessful candidate Mr. Schab said Sunday that he felt great. “Th e people made their decision and I and accept that,” he said.

Mr Schab said he enjoyed good support in his home area, Fairmont.

“I lost by 18 votes there,” he said. “It was Windermere that killed me.”

Mr. Schab said he enjoyed the campaign but said he was disappointed by Mr. Cullen’s decision to begin rezoning of controversial Lot 48 during the campaign.

Lot 48 will be disallowed for development by owners Fairmont Hot Springs Resort after the re-gional district board voted to change the zoning.

Councillor

Bob Campsallsays:

Thank you for your support in the recent

election. Iʼm looking forward to working

effectively and productively with the mayor

and council, for the people of Invermere,

over the next three years.


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Historical Lens

Letters to the EditorLocal trapper Frank Richter poses with his pelts hanging across the front of his cabin, located somewhere in the valley. Th e exact location and date are unknown. Photo courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society.

Notes FromTh e Pioneer

By Elinor FlorencePioneer Publisher

Congratulations to Invermere mayor Mark Shmi-gelsky and his wife Robin, who keeps the home fi res burning and cares for two tots while her husband is out performing his public duties. If Mark is mayor, can she be considered Invermere’s First Lady?

* * *Congratulations as well to area representatives

Klara Trescher and Martin Cullen, as well as Invermere’s new councillors Sarah Bennett and Ray Brydon. And a big thank you to former Invermere councillor JoAnne Willox, who did not run again; and Brian McLaugh-lin, who ran for mayor and lost. He toiled diligently for three long years. He came to council meetings well-prepared. He asked thoughtful questions. He set an example that the rest of our elected representatives can take to heart: good decisions on big issues require lots of homework.

* * *While searching for information on the internet

about the names on our two valley cenotaphs, we came across someone called Mike Wainwright, who is researching his own father’s history. His father and Harold Braathen of Windermere were fl ying in the same bomber on the night they were shot down and Harold was killed. Mike sent Th e Pioneer an old news-paper clipping from his fi les about the Braathen boys – all three brothers served overseas but only Harold did not return. However, Harold was the second Braathen brother to lose his life. Invermere resident Joy Bond recalls that before the war one of Harold’s brothers was riding his bicycle across the frozen Lake Windermere when he fell though the ice and drowned.

* * *Why is the Grey Cup big news almost everywhere

else in Canada? Because this is hockeyville, and there just isn’t room here for another major sport. Th e only football fans in the valley have probably moved here from somewhere else . . . like the head of our local RCMP detachment Sergeant Neil Cross, who will be taking his 12-year-old son Dylan to Vancouver for the Grey Cup game on Sunday. Th e former Saskatch-ewanians are Roughrider fans, naturally.

* * *Closet Coronation Street fans will be pleased to

know that there are others out there, probably more than we know. Angus McToogle’s owner Mike Smith is threatening to host a Coronation Street Night when everyone must dress as their favourite character from the long-running television show: call him if you think this sounds like a good idea. We think the pub should be renamed Th e Rovers Return, just for one night.

Thanks for the shoeboxes!Dear Editor:

Th e citizens of Invermere have once again reached into their pockets to support an arm of the world-wide ministries of Samaritan’s Purse, namely Opera-tion Christmas Child.

Because of your generosity, we had the privilege of sending 345 gift-laden shoeboxes to children of de-veloping countries. Th e many items, from toys and sweets to educational and hygiene products, will be distributed to children who seldom, if ever, receive gifts, or even the necessities of life, which we take for granted.

We especially thank Th e Upper Columbia Pioneer and Adrian Bergles for the informative article which outlined the program and the dates of this campaign.

Th anks also to the following which allowed us to place empty boxes: Home Hardware, Selkirk TV and Ap-pliances, A&W, Canadian Dollar Store, Monkey’s Uncle, Lake Windermere Alliance Church, Valley Christian Assembly, Canadian Martyrs Church, and Windermere Valley Child Care.

We also thank the many individuals who joyfully and generously packed their shoe boxes and brought them to the collection centre. Th anks also to Grey-hound and the staff at Petro-Can who shipped these boxes to Calgary, without cost.

Your generosity will be rewarded by the joyful hands that will reach out to accept your gifts.

Joyce and Lorne Cornelson,Co-ordinators

Reader suggests option for theatreDear Editor:

I was reading with interest about the Toby Th e-atre. I come from Biggar, Saskatchewan, and they went through the same thing. However, the Com-munity Players got behind it, bought the theatre, and made it a success. I don’t know if it is still thriv-

ing or not, but you might like to address this letter to the concerned people in your community, contact the Community Players of Biggar, and see what they did to save and revive it.

Jim McKay,Calgary


Out & AboutTh e Pioneer is pleased to off er this free weekly feature for coming events around the valley.

Please call 341-6299 or Email [email protected] with your events.

• Nov. 26, Christ Church - Bruce McKinnon Jazz Trio, tickets at Dave’s and Stobers.• Month of November - Pynelogs Cafe is taking a “coff ee break” - re-opening December 6.• December Art Sale - unique items for Christmas gifts, 11am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday, Friday night until 8pm. Gift wrapping station. Plan your Christmas shopping at Pynelogs Cultural Centre!

November 11/18/25

• Ballroom dancing, 6:30 to 9:30pm at DTSS gym. Still space, $100/couple. Call Jan, 342-1195.

November 25/26

• Nov. 25, B.C. Outback Final Game, 9:15 to 11:15, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.• Th e Elf ’s BIG 2005 Craft Show Nov. 25 & 26 - lots of variety and great prices! Th e “Elves” Snack Shack is back too! Door prizes! Door donation proceeds do-nated to Th e Verge For Youth Society this year. Friday, 4pm to 8pm or Saturday from 10am to 4pm at the Invermere Community Hall.• Nov. 25 & 26 - Avon Open House, 4836 Stanley Street, Radium, noon to 8pm. Ceramics and stained glass, too.

December 1

• Gymnastics public registration, 3:30 to 8:00pm at the Gymnastics club for ages 18 mths to adult. Winter session - Dec. 5 to Mar. 6. 342-3023

December 2/3

• Dec. 2 & 3, B.C. Outback Tournament, Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.• Annual Snowfl ake Ball, Lions Hall, Dec. 3. Cocktails 6:30, dinner 7:30, dance 9:30. Contact Heather at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, 342-2844.• Dec. 2 & 3, AVON Open House, 4836 Stanley Street, Radium, noon to 8pm. Ceramics and stained glass too.

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MLA says raise was mistakeBy Adrian BerglesPioneer Staff

Local member of the provincial legislative assem-bly Norm Macdonald said last week’s unanimous vote to approve a 15-per-cent wage increase for MLAs was “a huge error.”

On Tuesday the legislation was repealed. Th e Lib-eral government withdrew support after their NDP colleagues changed their minds over the weekend.

Mr. Macdonald said over the weekend he received many emails and telephone calls which he called “uni-versally negative.”

“People looked at it and thought it was a back-room deal, and it’s hard to say it wasn’t,” said Mr. Macdonald on Monday.

Th e bill was introduced by the provincial Liberals at 9 p.m. last Wednesday, Mr. Macdonald said. On Th ursday the bill passed three readings and was made law without debate, something which is highly un-

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the salary from about $75,000 to almost $87,000 for Mr. Macdonald, he said under the rejected legislation,constituencies like this one would have received an ad-ditional $35,000.

He said that money could have been used toward research and funding offi ces in the riding.

“Th e package is something that’s good for the area,” he said.

Quiniscoe housing project approvedBy Pioneer Staff

Rezoning for the proposed Quiniscoe hous-ing project near Mount Nelson Athletic Park was passed by Invermere council Tuesday night.

Th e rezoning bylaw included a restrictive cov-enant that will protect neighbouring homes from having multi-family dwellings right next door. In-stead a buff er zone of single-family homes will be created. Th e project proposes a total of 34 units in a combination of single-family and multi-family buildings.

Neighbours were outspoken in their opposi-tion to the previous bylaw, circulating a petition, writing letters and voicing their objections at two public hearings.

In its fi nal meeting, the current Invermere council voted in favour of the new and altered by-law four to one.

Outgoing councillor Brian McLaughlin was the lone opponent.

Th e next council meeting will introduce new councillors Sarah Bennett and Ray Brydon, replac-ing Mr. McLaughlin and JoAnne Willox.

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A public hearing at the Windermere Community Hall last Monday will help determine the future of a potential 219-acre, 1,500-plus unit resort golf course development adjacent to the Invermere crossroads.

In order for the plan to go ahead, four parcels of land must be rezoned for commercial use, resort use, multi-fam-ily residential and standard residential lots, says Richard Haworth of Stone-field Development Consultants, which is organizing the project on behalf of the owners.

“The intent is to create a resort com-munity,” he says.

Called Panorama Acres, the po-tential resort will be owned by Point Development Incorporated, the same company that owns the Copper Point golf course. It would feature up to 1,375 units in multi-family dwellings, a hotel potentially of 180 units, and up to 55 single-family units on half-acre lots.

According to the plan, water for the resort would be pumped from Lake

Windermere and treated by a private utility on the resort. Sewage from the resort would be treated and sprayed on the course for irrigation.

Mr. Haworth says Panorama Acres will be phase two of the Copper Point golf course. A bridge will be built over the highway to link the two courses.

Many who spoke at the public hear-ing voiced concerns over the potential resort’s sewage system.

“Our concern are the septic fields and the contamination of our water system,” said Gladys Hanson, who lives beside the highway.

Terry Connell, who lives on Swan-sea Road, expressed concerns that area wells could be contaminated. “We all have shallow wells back there,” he said.

Scott Frank, who lives on Timber-mont Road, said he was concerned with the size of the sewer system. “I would like to see a larger one that has the abil-ity to service in the future,” he said “I don’t want to see 10 or 12 small ones.”

Information from the hearing will be considered by the regional district’s board at the rezoning bylaw’s third vote on December 9th.

Marty glad to be homePioneer Staff

Local country singer Marty Bien-gessner travelled to Portland, Oregon to audition for the television show Nashville Star on November 10th, but did not make the final cut after com-peting against about 500 other sing-ers.

He said the competition was not quite as glamorous as he expected. He spent about 45 minutes in a din-gy, smoke-filled room waiting for his turn. After performing on a lighted stage in front of one female and two male judges, Marty spent another 45 minutes waiting before he was told he could leave.

Marty said he was disappointed, but added that many other “phenom-enal” singers were also rejected.

He said he suspects that physical appearance played a role in the selec-

tion process, since the choice didn’t appear to be made on talent alone.

But the good-natured Marty said it was a great experience. He and Monty Arnold, brother of his wife Sandra, took the trip with him and they spent a couple of days having fun before heading home.

Unfortunately he arrived back in Calgary to find his 1992 Dodge Chrysler van had been stolen from a friend’s house. Police have since found the stolen van in Moose Jaw, Sask.

To make matters worse, Marty lost his cell phone on the trip and it hasn’t been returned.

“I’m so glad to be home,” he said. this week.

“I was ready to go into hiding but I played at Angus McToogle’s on Sat-urday night and my friends cheered me up.”

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Th e Last PostBy Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

After seeing our Remembrance Day issue, several readers called to remind us that 11 men from this area died in the Second World War.

Th ere are nine names on the Invermere Cenotaph and three names on the Canal Flats Cenotaph, but Mel-vin Howard’s name appears on both.

Although most of these men no longer have family here, it is important that the community recognizes their supreme sacrifi ce not only on Remem-brance Day but throughout the year.

Here is the list of men who died in the Second World War, with information from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the Windermere Dis-trict Historical Society.

Arbuckle, John Alfred (Jack):Named on the Canal Flats Ceno-

taph. He was a Pilot Offi cer in the RCAF and died on September 12, 1942 at the age of 22 years. He was survived by his parents, J.H.G. and Ellen S. Ar-buckle of Vancouver. He is buried in Runnymeade Memorial, England.

Braathen, N. H. (Harold):Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. He was a Flying Offi cer in the RCAF and in the early hours of July 5, 1944 he was acting as Second Navigator on a Lancaster Bomber when it was shot down by a German Messerschmidt. Six of the eight men on board were killed, including Harold. Th e other two men evaded capture. It is believed he was a school teacher before the war and may have been married. His family lived in Windermere. He is buried in Marissel French National Cemetery.

Docking, John Hamilton (Jack):Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. He was a Rifl eman in the Queen’s Own Rifl es of Canada and died on June 11, 1944 at the age of 22 years, several days after invading France on D-Day. He was survived by his parents Percy G. and Nora Eileen Docking of Invermere. His sister Eileen Tegart still lives here. He is buried in Beny-Sur-Mer Cana-dian War Cemetery, France.

Dunne, James Barry:Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. He was a Pilot Offi cer in an air bomber and died at the age of 23. His parents, James and Eveleen Dunne of Galena, fi rst received word that he was missing in action. Th e date of his death was later confi rmed as January 2, 1944. He is buried in St. Pol, France.

Edwards, P. I.:Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. Th ere is no record of anyone with these initials in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, although there is a

Percy Raymond Edwards listed. If any-one has information about this name, please call us at 341-6299.

Lockwood, Henry Foster:Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. He was a Trooper in the British Columbia Dragoons and was killed in action on August 31, 1944 at the age of 25 years. He was survived by his parents Henry Greenshields Lockwood and Margaret Mary Lockwood, and step-mother Amy Lockwood, of Radium Hot Springs. He is buried in the Mon-tecchio War Cemetery, Italy.

Nicholas, Toby:Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. He was a Private in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. He was killed in action at the age of 31 years, on July 21, 1943. He was survived by parents Dominic and Sophie Nicholas of the Columbia Lake Band, and wife An-gelica and daughter Joan of Cranbrook. His relatives still live in the valley. He is buried in Agira Canadian War Cem-etery, Sicily.

Palmer, Gordon Elmer:Named on the Invermere Ceno-

taph. He was a Corporal in the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. He was killed in action on January 4, 1945. No fam-ily members are listed, but it is believed he was survived by a wife and daughter in Cranbrook. He is buried in Ravenna War Cemetery, Italy.

Pattenal, Donald Heric:Named on the Canal Flats Ceno-

taph. He was a Flight Sergeant in the RCAF, and died on April 30, 1942 at the age of 21 years. He was survived by his parents, Donald and Beatrice Pate-nall of Calgary, formerly of Cranbrook. He is buried in Calgary.

Roberts, Melvin Harry:Named on both the Invermere and

Canal Flats Cenotaphs. He was a War-rant Offi cer in the RCAF and died at the age of 22 years when his aircraft was involved in a mid-air collision over Eng-land on June 24, 1942. He was survived by his parents Neil Melvin Roberts and Edith Roberts, and wife Mavis Roberts of Hamilton, Ont. He is fondly remem-bered by his friend Ray Case, who still lives in Canal Flats. He is buried in Darlington West Cemetery, England. In 1964 a mountain was named after him: Melvin Peak, south of Whiteswan.

Wirth, Fred:Named on the Canal Flats Ceno-

taph. He was a Private in the Canadian Scottish Regiment and was killed in ac-tion at the age of 41 years. He was sur-vived by his parents, Albrecht and Su-sette Wirth of St. Gall, Switzerland. He is buried in the Holten Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands.


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It’s not a soap opera.Th at’s the one thing local fans of the

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“What happens on the show hap-pens in real life,” says 10-year viewer and Invermere librarian Ginny Walker. “It makes you laugh and it makes you cry, all in 30 minutes.”

She is one of several valley residents who feel passionately about the show. Says fellow librarian Liz Robinson: “I resisted watching for many years, but I fi nally gave in because Ginny was so en-thralled. Now I’m hooked, too.”

Th e plot line of the program, which fi rst aired in 1960, revolves around sever-al working-class families in Manchester, England who live on Coronation Street and socialize at Th e Rovers Return Pub.

A recent poll shows Coronation Street, with about 700,000 viewers, is the second-most popular program on CBC-TV after Hockey Night in Cana-da, which draws one million viewers.

Canadian fans were especially de-lighted when the show moved to prime time on CBC. Formerly it was aired only

on Sundays – now it appears four week-nights from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Satellite viewers can catch it even earlier, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

What is so appealing about the pro-gram?

Andy Stuart-Hill, who has been watching with his wife Kelly for about 10 years, says it’s because the show ex-plores real-life situations. “All the cur-rent social issues are brought into the story line. Th e writers don’t shy away from anything.”

Lori Fontaine, who works at Ca-nadian Souvenirs in Radium, says she’s been watching for about fi ve years. She became interested in the program when she fi rst heard the northern English ac-cents and unfamiliar colloquialisms. She started watching and, like other fans, was soon captivated.

“Th e characters are like old friends,” she says.

Mike Smith is perhaps the longest viewer of the show - he started watching at the age of 16 years, on a black-and-white television in Scotland, from the show’s very beginnings.

He has watched it ever since, al-though less often now that he has his own version of Th e Rovers Return. Mike is the owner of Angus McToogle’s com-

munity pub in Invermere.“It’s a slice of genuine life,” he says

about the show. “One only has to look at the characters to see they are real people. Th ey don’t all have pretty teeth like actors from Hollywood.”

Stevie Irons also grew up with the show, since her mother watched it when it fi rst began showing in Canada. She has been a de-voted fan for the past three years. She said it’s fun to dis-cuss the show with other watchers. “All you have to say is: ‘Did you watch it last night?’ and they know you’re talking about Coronation Street,” she said.

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notice in the library asking if anyone had taped the show.

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Andy Stuart-Hill said when he was in England a couple of months ago, the top news of the day was the wedding of characters Ken and Deirdre. “We haven’t seen it yet, but it was the most-watched program in

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Local viewers love Coronation StreetBy Elinor FlorencePioneer Staff

It’s not a soap opera.Th at’s the one thing local fans of the

long-running British television series Coronation Street want to make abso-lutely clear.

“What happens on the show hap-pens in real life,” says 10-year viewer and Invermere librarian Ginny Walker. “It makes you laugh and it makes you cry, all in 30 minutes.”

She is one of several valley residents who feel passionately about the show. Says fellow librarian Liz Robinson: “I resisted watching for many years, but I fi nally gave in because Ginny was so en-thralled. Now I’m hooked, too.”

Th e plot line of the program, which fi rst aired in 1960, revolves around sever-al working-class families in Manchester, England who live on Coronation Street and socialize at Th e Rovers Return Pub.

A recent poll shows Coronation Street, with about 700,000 viewers, is the second-most popular program on CBC-TV after Hockey Night in Cana-da, which draws one million viewers.

Canadian fans were especially de-lighted when the show moved to prime time on CBC. Formerly it was aired only

on Sundays – now it appears four week-nights from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Satellite viewers can catch it even earlier, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

What is so appealing about the pro-gram?

Andy Stuart-Hill, who has been watching with his wife Kelly for about 10 years, says it’s because the show ex-plores real-life situations. “All the cur-rent social issues are brought into the story line. Th e writers don’t shy away from anything.”

Lori Fontaine, who works at Ca-nadian Souvenirs in Radium, says she’s been watching for about fi ve years. She became interested in the program when she fi rst heard the northern English ac-cents and unfamiliar colloquialisms. She started watching and, like other fans, was soon captivated.

“Th e characters are like old friends,” she says.

Mike Smith is perhaps the longest viewer of the show - he started watching at the age of 16 years, on a black-and-white television in Scotland, from the show’s very beginnings.

He has watched it ever since, al-though less often now that he has his own version of Th e Rovers Return. Mike is the owner of Angus McToogle’s com-

munity pub in Invermere.“It’s a slice of genuine life,” he says

about the show. “One only has to look at the characters to see they are real people. Th ey don’t all have pretty teeth like actors from Hollywood.”

Stevie Irons also grew up with the show, since her mother watched it when it fi rst began showing in Canada. She has been a de-voted fan for the past three years. She said it’s fun to dis-cuss the show with other watchers. “All you have to say is: ‘Did you watch it last night?’ and they know you’re talking about Coronation Street,” she said.

Naturally, view-ers don’t like to miss any programs.

It was a bitter blow when both li-brarians Ginny and Liz were away and missed one of the most exciting shows ever: the one in which a murder was committed. And they have never seen that program, in spite of putting up a

notice in the library asking if anyone had taped the show.

And please don’t tell them what hap-pens next. Th e show is airing a full nine months behind in Canada, so English

visitors already know what has ensued.

“I avoid look-ing at the Corona-tion Street websites in case I find out anything I don’t want to know,” says Ginny.

Andy Stuart-Hill said when he was in England a couple of months ago, the top news of the day was the wedding of characters Ken and Deirdre. “We haven’t seen it yet, but it was the most-watched program in

British history.”If you do want more information on

the program, the website is www.corrie.net or you can drop by the library and pick up a couple of books about Coro-nation Street that will fi ll you in on the background.

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Ken BeckerSales Representative

Rockies West RealtyIndependently Owned and Operated5003 Hot Springs RoadFairmont, BC V0B 1L0

Bus: 250-345-0333Fax: 250-345-6353Res: 250-342-3599Cell: 250-342-1161Email: [email protected]

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5003 Hot Springs RoadFairmont, BC V0B 1L0

Bus: 250-345-0333Fax: 250-345-6353Cell: 250-342-1671E-mail: [email protected]

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Taping the Stick

Tape, as we know it today, is quite diff erent from early times. It was mostly a gum-like sticky coating applied to a cloth. White cloth tape was rarely used 100 years ago. Electrician’s tape was in abundance, and was cheap and easy to fi nd. Around 1920, Harry Watson and George Vezina began us-ing this strange-looking tape on their hockey sticks. Some felt it would prolong the life of the blade and prevent injuries from wood splinters. Some believed it strengthened the blade, and others felt it hid the puck on the stick - giving the shooter an advantage over the goalie.

In 1939, “Babe” Slideborg and several other NHL players used tape on the blade, shaft and up-per part of the stick and the practice was accepted.

In the Columbia Valley Oldtimers’ Hockey As-

sociation, we use miles of tape each week: our sticks, our socks, our body injuries from daily life, and some of us even use tape to hold our fi lthy, worn-out equipment together.

One of us even re-rolls his tape after the game and re-uses it next time. How thrifty is that?

Results from Nov 16th:Petro-Canada Killer Tomatoes over Huckleberry Hawks, Lake Auto Mustangs over Warwick Wolves, Dale Christian Mudders over Hi-Heat Batters and Valley Vision Vultures over Inside Edge Black Smoke.

Schedule for Nov 30th:6:45pm Inside Edge Black Smoke vs Huckleberry Hawks8:00pm Warwick Wolves vs Dale Christian Mud-ders9:15pm Valley Vision Vultures vs Lake Auto Mus-tangs10:30pm Petro-Canada Killer Tomatoes vs Hi-Heat BattersResults from “Canal Flats or Bust Tour”Canal Flats All-stars over Huckleberry Hawks.

Reminder: Th is is Election Year:Please get your names into Brent, Harold or Dave as soon as possible if you are willing to run.

Hockey writers Brent Raven and Harold Hazelaar

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Complete Automotive Repairs

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(Beside the Petro Canada Car Wash)

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

Your Compounding PharmacyCome in and browse our giftware.Open Monday - Saturday

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SHOLINDER & MACKAYEXCAVATING Inc.

Septic Systems Installed ~ Pumped ~ RepairedPrefab Cement Tanks Installed

Water Lines Dug InstalledBasements Dug

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Great Selection of:

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Tamara OsborneBrenda McEachern

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Dan EmmsGeneral Manager

P.O. Box 1079Invermere, BCV0A 1K0

Ph: 250.342.1666

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Residential and Commercial Lighting

The Pioneer - Your Weekly Source for News and Events

385 Laurier Street, Invermere, BCPO Box 117, Windermere, BC V0B 2L0email: [email protected]

• POOLS • HOT TUBS

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• Commercial Mirrors • Shower Doors

• Window Repairs

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Telephone: 342-3659Fax: 342-3620

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Cell: (250) 341-1965Fax: (250) 347-6429Email: [email protected]

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Sewer/Drain CleaningSeptic Tank Pumping

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• Reasonable rates - Seniors’ discount• Speedy service - 7 days a week

• A well-maintained septic system should be pumped every 3-5 years• Avoid costly repairs

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HERE TO SERVE YOU

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Proudly Serving the Valley for over 50 years

For competitive prices and prompt service call:342-3268 (plant) 342-6767 (offi ce)

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Residential • Decorative ConcreteFloors, Decks, Patios & Sidewalks

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Dry Cleaning • Laundry • AlterationsRepair • Bachelor Service

Phone: 342-6610 • 507A - 7th Ave., Invermere Associated with Clarica Financial Services Inc. and Clarica Investco Inc.

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Maurice McIlwrick got low to throw this rock dur-ing the Turkey Spiel held last weekend at a bonspiel sponsored by the Invermere and District Curling Club.

Ten teams, including one from Calgary and an-other from Grand Forks, participated in the event which has been gobbling up curlers since 1984.

Turkeys were awarded to winning teams.

Sean Cronin, left, and Morgan Childs, both originally of Invermere, played to about 50 people with their Jazz Quartet at Christ Church Trinity on Tuesday night.

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HOMES FOR SALE

Clean, 14 X 70 Manufac-tured Home, fridge, stove, washer/dryer, located close to Windermere School. $43,000. 342-9646.

SUITES FOR RENT

Sunny one bdrm apartment, suitable for single non-smoker. No pets. $600/mth + one third hydro. Cathy 342-7071, eve-nings 341-3015.

2 bdrm main fl oor suite, Unit #1, 5744 Vermillion Street, Edgewater. Covered veranda entrance, new paint and fl oor-ing throughout, very peace-ful and quiet, propane forced air heat included in rent, N/S, N/P, wanting long-term ten-ant. $650/mth. Jeff (403) 281-0475, Terry (403) 312-4390, or Cathy, 347-2285.

Windermere - 2 bdrm upper level suite, deck, W/D, N/S, N/P, $875/mth, available immediately. 342-3819 or 403-240-0678.

FOR RENT

STEIN APARTMENTS - residential and commercial. 342- 6912.

MOUNTAIN VIEW LODGE, 747 12th Street, Invermere is cur-rently providing OFF-SEASON

rates. Reduced nightly rates, some weekly/monthly (on ap-proval). Clean and aff ordable. Call 342-6618, Nicky or Al.

HOMES FOR RENT

3 bdrms up, one bdrm suite down on one acre in Windermere. Quiet pastoral setting for long term tenants. $900 up, $550 down unfur-nished + utilities. 342-2042.

Brand new 3 bdrm Copper Crown townhouse on 12th Avenue. 2.5 baths, F/P, 5 appli-ances, ensuite w/jacuzzi tub, 3 fl rs, hardwood fl oor. Avail-able now. N/S, N/P, references required, $1250 plus utilities. Call Donna, 341-1177.

Downsizing? Carefree living in secure 2 bdrm, newly reno-vated condo. Ground-level, patio, shared laundry. N/P, N/S, for mature long-term single or couple. Walking distance to town. Available Dec. 1. $875/mth + damage deposit and utilities. Call 342-9035.

VEHICLES FOR SALE

1994 Mercury Topaz GS, one owner, V6 auto, 4 door, maroon w/grey interior. 200,000km,

new tires, front wheel drive, very dependable and econom-ical. Ready for winter, $2190. Call Bob, 341-6018.

1992 Nissan Pathfi nder 4x4, $4200. Call 342-0223 or 342-1034.

1995 Ford Windstar GL Van, immaculate and in good con-dition. Ready to drive away, $2800. 342-4449 or 341-1045.

1999 Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer, 8 seats, excellent condi-

tion, white with grey leather, many extras, surplus to needs. $15,950. 341-3641.

1992 4WD Chevy Blazer, 4-door, automatic, one-time owners. $1400. 347-9822.

SHAREDACCOMMODATION

Female in Windermere, $200/month. 342-5845.

1 bdrm available for rent in December. N/S, N/P, W/D. New home on 13th in Invermere. Available to responsible, quiet female with references, $450/mth. Call Ali at 688-0160.

CAREERS

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAINING, BC - Licensed Employment Agency. NEED A JOB?! RMT Staffi ng Ser-vices - Bring us your resume and we’ll fi nd the Right Job For You! NEED EMPLOYEES?! Headhunt-ers - we fi nd the Right Person For You! Call 342-6011, toll free, 1-888-737-5511, email [email protected], website www.rockymountaintraining.bc.ca,

1006 7th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. WE ARE CUR-RENTLY RECRUITING FOR Sales, Warehouse, Chef and Reserva-tions positions.

HELNA’S STUBE requires an ex-perienced part-time evening

waitress. Call 347-0047.

TNT Cleaning Service now hir-ing for winter season. FT and PT positions available. Com-petitive wages. For more infor-mation call Bonnie, 342-0799 or 688-5190.

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WE WORK AT PLAY!Stone Creek Resorts, an established real estate developer and golf

course operator, is looking to further bolster its resort operations team. We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

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

OFFICE MANAGER-EAGLE RANCH GOLF COURSEEagle Ranch Golf Course is seeking a high energy, ambitious individual to

join our management team. As the Office Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management and operation of the administration office. You will possess excellent communication skills, judgment and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Your background has equipped you with the skill to co-ordinate and prioritize a variety of tasks, from the mundane to the strategic, in a professional manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:• The supervision of all golf course accounting functions including the supervision of the administrative team, the management of accounting data, including inventory control and the establishment and revision of operating procedures.• The completion of all bookkeeping tasks including, but not limited to, balancing daily cash-outs, posting ledger entries, invoice entry and reconciliations.• Performing personnel administrative tasks that include ensuring the compliance with WCB and BC Employment Standards, assisting department managers with personnel management, ensuring adherence to corporate HR policies and standards, preparation of operational manuals and payroll processing.• The management of the POS system including tee sheet management and supervision of tee time reservations staff.

REQUIREMENTS:• Minimum 5 years of experience in an office environment, which included supervisory duties or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.• A thorough understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.• Proven knowledge and ability to use computers and related software with a strong understanding of MS-Excel and MS-Word.• The ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, orally and in writing.• Excellent written skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports, manuals and action plans.• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.• Knowledge of the golf and/or recreational industry would be considered an asset.

This is a full-time, year-round position with medical benefits.

Application Deadline: Friday, December 2

Resumes may be sent confidentially to:

Eagle Ranch Golf CourseAttention Laurie Klassen

RR #3, M-2, C-11, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K3

Email: [email protected]

Stone Creek Resorts thanks all applicants for their interest, however only applicants who are considered for the position will be contacted.

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PART-TIME PARAMEDICS The BRITISH COLUMBIA AMBULANCE in Invermere is interested in hiring additional part-time paramedics.

WE OFFER:• a chance to serve your community in a vital emergency role;• shifts based on personal availability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • valid Occupational First Aid Level 3 or EMR; • class 4 BC Drivers License; • Infant CPR “C”; • grade 12 or equivalent; and • good health and a satisfactory driving record.

For further information and a full application package, please contact:

Peter Hecher, Invermere Unit Chief, 342-6218; or Human Resources Division

BC Ambulance Service1257 Dalhousie Drive

Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5(250) 828-5840 (ph.)(250) 371-5232 (fax)

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OBITUARIES

DAVIS, ISOBEL MARIE, R.N.of Fairmont Hot Springs, BC passed away peacefully in the Invermere District Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with metastasized breast cancer. She was 54 years old, born in Oshawa, Ontario on October 12, 1951. She was brave until the end. Isobel did her Registered Nurse refresher course at the age of 51. She worked at the Invermere Hos-pital and then became a Travel Nurse throughout northern BC. Helping people, friends and family was her reason for life. Isobel’s handicrafts in quilting, beading and sewing showed her patience and talent.

She is survived by her hus-band Tom after 30 years of marriage, their son Jeremy, 26, of Invermere and daughter Sarah Davis, 24 of Calgary, and her favourite dog, “Shaye”. She is also survived by her Mom, Isobel Power of High River, AB, brothers Leonard and Gerald Power of Calgary, sisters Mil-lie Oliver of Pickering, Ontario, Anna Flower of St. Rose Dulac, Manitoba and Marie Jay of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Isobel was predeceased by her father, Gerald James Power of Tor’s Cove, Newfoundland.

There will be no funeral ser-vice by Isobel’s request. There will be a celebration of Isobel’s impressive life on Saturday, November 26 between 3pm and 5pm for friends and family, at 4640 Columere Road, Colu-mere Park. In lieu of fl owers, those wishing to remember Isobel may contribute to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Isobel was a kind and loving Mother, Friend and Nurse who will be missed immeasurably by all who knew her. “Success can-not be counted by an Accoun-tant”. The Davis Family would also like to thank Dr. Louw and

the Invermere Hospital staff for their dedication to Isobel’s relief. We also cannot express enough thanks to the ladies of the Interior Health Homec-are Unit. LeeAnn Farebrother, Vivian Bond RN, Chrissy and Renata RN’s, Georgie, Cheryl, Joan, Chris and Wendy - your care, humour and competence excels. THANK YOU.

HARRISON, FLORENCE “ISABEL”

Passed away at Columbia House in Invermere, BC on November 19, 2005. Isabel was born on September 23, 1915 in New Westminster, BC, youngest daughter to Her-bert and Jane Neville Smith. A surveyor, Mr. Smith came to work in Edgewater. He liked the valley so much that he decided to move his family to Edgewater. There, Isabel met Bill, and they were married on April 26, 1936 in the Anglican Church. Together, they raised six children in a 3-bedroom home (situated on what is now Riverview) in the little town. In 1967 they moved to a house which still exists on 12th Av-enue in Invermere. They also lived near Indian Beach Estates for many years.

Isabel was proud of the work she did. In the early six-ties, she was the Reception-ist at the Medical Clinic (now Amanda Hubbard’s offi ce) for Drs. Martin and Duthie. Some “kids” will remember her as the high school Secretary at DTSS from 1967 to 1978. And, in the midst of that, she helped Bill with the duties of the Al-pine Club of Canada for many years.

In 1978, Bill and Isabel left the Columbia Valley to make their homes in Armstrong, later in Blind Bay and Sorrento. Her secretarial skills continued as she worked in real estate of-fi ces in those areas, until she fi nally retired at the age of 67.

A move to the island, and Dun-can, BC became their home.

A few years after Bill’s death in 1993, Isabel returned to Invermere, living comfortably in her apartment for seven years. She was a resident of Co-lumbia House for the past year, where she celebrated her 90th birthday in September.

She was a member of the Lady Lions and Order of the Eastern Star. Her apple pies (meringue too!) and Yorkshire pudding were among the very best!

She is survived by her lov-ing family - sons Gordon (Fay) Harrison, Invermere, BC, Stan (Peggy) Harrison, Edgewater, BC, Brad Harrison, Vancouver/Golden, BC; daughters Marina (Bob) Savage, Courtenay, BC, Lorraine (Doug) Bolton, Ra-dium BC; grandchildren Greg Dickinson, Trish Bellamy, Sta-cey (Crystal) Harrison, Cherie (Doug) Hagen, Keith (Krystal) Harrison, Michael Savage, Greg (Maria) Savage, Mitch (Mela-nie) Savage, Denise (Rod) Kashuba and Mark Bolton; 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Isabel was predeceased by her infant daughter Jane, daughter Doreen Dickinson, sister Phyllis Thompson, hus-band Bill, and grandson Glenn Harrison.

Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock this afternoon at the Edgewater Community Hall. Internment will follow at the Edgewater Commu-nity Hall. In lieu of fl owers, a donation to Columbia House, c/o Invermere District Hospital, 850 10th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0, would be greatly appreciated.

GODLIEN, LILLIAN (nee BARKLEY)

December 16, 1926 to November 19, 2005

With great sorrow the fam-ily of Lillian Godlien announces

her sudden passing after a brief illness.

She is survived by a son and daughter: Eric (Pat) of Brisco and Carol (Marc) of Omaha; daughter-in-law, Patsy, of Wilmer, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Lillian was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, son, Jerry, and brothers, Lyle and Lynden.

In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 19 - 9th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 2L9.

NOTICES

Windermere Valley Saddle Club Annual General Meeting, Tues-day, November 29, 7:30pm at DTSS. Everyone welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Samuel Moseanko of Chilli-wack is pleased to announce the engagement of his daugh-ter, Donna Okabe, to John Ed-gar of Invermere.

THANK YOU

Thank you friends. The sur-prise was great, but being able to share our 25th anniver-sary with so many wonderful friends made it even more spe-cial. Thanks for a memorable evening. - Grant and Diana

CHEERS &JEERS

CHEERS to George Gray for giving everyone in Fairmont an awesome Christmas Light display!

MISC. FOR SALE

Christmas trees - locally grown, sheared and pruned trees, prices depend on size. On sale December 3, 10 and 17, starting at 10am at Mead-

owland Art Works (across from the Invermere Airport). Call Bob Mitchell at 346-3275, Brisco.

Custom cut rough lumber, dry fi r beams, fence boards, etc. Firewood - fi r, birch or pine - split or unsplit. Top quality hay, grass/alfalfa mix, round or square bales. 346-3247.

Table top 10” saw with metal stand and 4 locking wheels, $175 OBO, 342-9096.

For healthy gift solutions this Christmas, contact your local wellness elves: Deborah Griffi th, 342-3214, www.5pillars.com/creating-health, or Carol Gordon, 341-6114, www.5pillars.com/kias-sociates.

Woodstove, Fisher Grizzly Bear, excellent condition, 8” fl ue, $550. 346-3219.

2000 Polaris SKS700. Very low km’s, great trail and mountain machine, $4500 OBO. 342-7535.

Premium Christmas Trees to your door, $25 to $35. Call to confi rm size and delivery date. Deliveries until December 23. Call Dale at 342-3569.

Dave’s Hot Pepper Jelly at the Big Craft Fair, December 2 & 3!

Electric self-clean range, like new, call Lois, 342-3071.

PUBLIC SERVICE

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meet Thursdays, 7:30-9pm, Invermere Health Unit, 1100 - 10th Street, staff entrance.

ALCOHOLISM SHATTERS LIVES. To help the alcoholic, you have to help yourself fi rst. Al Anon meets 10am Tuesdays at Catholic Church, 1210 9th St, Invermere. For info call Carol at

347-9841.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to the Canadian Cancer Society - drop off at the Pioneer, #8, 1008 8th Avenue, Invermere or mail to Box 868, Invermere. For info call Myrna Verwey, 342-6666.

IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS to Family Resource Centre - drop off at the Pioneer offi ce or mail to Box 868, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. For info call Pat Cope, 342-4242, Mon. to Thurs.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. If alcohol is causing problems in your life, call 342-2424 for info. All meetings at 8pm. Sunday - Shuswap Band Hall; Monday - Invermere Group, Christ Church Trinity; Wednes-day - Windermere Group, Val-ley Christian Assembly Church; Friday - Radium Group, Ra-dium Catholic Church; Satur-day - Invermere First Step, 628 4th Street; Sunday - Columbia Lake Band Hall, off Highway 93/95 south of Windermere. All meetings are open.

CAREERS

Busy offi ce in Invermere seeks full-time permanent Offi ce Clerk. Must be a team player, possess exceptional cus-tomer service skills, be able to work independently and have a strong background in proofreading. Responsibilities include invoicing, customer service and general clerical duties. Requirements: strong understanding of bookkeep-ing procedures, ability to use a computer, internet/e-mail, op-erate all relevant offi ce equip-ment, strong organizational skills and attention to details. Interested candidates should mail resumes by December 9, 2005 to Box 868, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. Only applicants who are considered for the po-sition will be contacted.

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LAKE WINDERMERE ALLIANCE CHURCH Sunday, November 27th • 10:30 am

Worship and Life Instruction. “Th e Amazing Emmanuel - True Hero Worship”. Open Session Sunday School for ages 3 to Grade 3,

during the morning service.Senior Pastor Rev. Dieter Magnus • Associate Pastor Rev. Jared Enns

326 - 10th Avenue, Invermere • 342-9535WINDERMERE VALLEY SHARED MINISTRY

Sunday, November 27th • 8:30 am Edgewater • Worship10:30 am Invermere - Christ Church Trinity • Worship

Rev. Sandy Ferguson • 110 - 7th Avenue, Invermere • 342-6644VALLEY CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

Sunday, 10:00 am • Children’s church during the message part of the service. Children 4 - 12 years. • Sunday, 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting

Senior Pastor Rev. John Cuyler www.vcassembly.comHighway 93/95, 1 km north of Windermere • 342-9511

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCanadian Martyrs Church, Invermere

Saturday, 7:00 pm Mass • Sunday, 9:00 am MassSt. Joseph’s Church, Hwy 93/95 Radium Sunday, 11:00 am MassSt. Anthony’s Church, Canal Flats • Sunday, 4:00 pm MassFather Jose Joaquin • 712 -12th Ave., Invermere • 342-6167

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN MISSION OF INVERMERERegular weekly worship services every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Sr. Pastor Rev. Bryan K. Schinde • Assoc. Pastor Rev. Fraser Coltmanat Christ Church Trinity 110 - 7th Ave., Invermere • 1-866-426-7564

RADIUM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPEvery Sunday 10:00 am

Pastor Wayne and Linda Frater • Radium Seniors’ Hall • 342-6633THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Sunday, 10:00 amPresident J.P. Tremblay, Columbia Valley Branch

5014 Fairway, Fairmont Hot Springs • 1-866-349-5772

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Christmas Bureau Food

Hamper GuideTh e Christmas Bureau of the Columbia Valley

is once again seeking donations of cash and/or food hampers, in order to make Christmas a little nicer for valley residents in need. Th e bureau welcomes dona-tions from companies and groups, as well as generous families and individuals.

Before preparing a hamper, and before Decem-ber 13th, please call Gail at 342-6752, or e-mail her at hghoff @telus.net, to indicate what size family you wish to sponsor. You’ll be issued a number that cor-responds to your recipient.

Deliver your hamper to the Invermere Commu-nity Hall between 8 a.m. and 12 noon on Wednesday, December 21st. Hampers should contain non-perish-able food items only. Cash donations will be accepted to purchase turkeys and other perishable foods.

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Join the Festive feeling in Invermere!Get Involved!!

Be a part of the Parade & line up at Pot Hole Park 12:15 pm.

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SUPER SUNDAY PARADEDecember 4thJOIN US!• Cranbrook Bugle Band• Local Dignitaries • Children Welcome• Businesses • Fire Engine with Santa

Support your Local Businesses

Seasons Greetings

to All from the

Invermere Business

Committee

For more information please call Nancy at 347-9947 or any member of the

Invermere Business Committee

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