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6 • The Columbia Valley Pioneer December 22, 2006 PERSPECTIVE Christian By Elinor Florence Pioneer Publisher example Two valley congregations are setting an example of what it means to be Christian. Back in the 1970s, the Anglican and United churches of Canada discussed amalgamation. Talks broke down at the highest levels, but in the meantime, the local Anglican and United churchgoers decided to go ahead and pool their resources. Th ey hired one minister and took turns attending the United Church (now the location of the downtown Interior World) and the Anglican Church, a log building where the new church now stands on 7th Avenue. Several years ago they went one step farther and built a new shared church. Th is decision was not made without a wrench to both congregations - the Anglicans because they were losing their historic log church altogether, and the Uniteds because they were seeing their historic church converted to a furniture store. To do them credit, both congregations made the leap. Th e Windermere Valley Shared Ministry is now under one roof. One Sunday there is an Anglican service, the following Sunday is a United service. Th e Windermere Valley Shared Ministry also rotates its ministers - an Anglican minister serves the congregation for four years, and is then replaced by a United minister for the following four years. Even more embracing is that the new church is also used for a third denomination. Pastor Fraser Coltman drives from Cranbrook to conduct Lutheran services every Sunday afternoon in Christ Church Trinity. In these days of religious strife, it’s wonderful to see how folks of diff erent faiths are prepared to respect and honour each other’s beliefs. All of our community’s churches are healthy and active, and even if you don’t call yourself a Christian you might enjoy visiting one of their beautiful and moving services this Christmas season. Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men. The Columbia Valley PIONEER is independently owned and operated and is published weekly by Abel Creek Publishing Inc. Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th is independently owned and operated and is published weekly by Abel Creek Publishing Inc. Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone (250) 341-6299 · Fax (250) 341-6229 Email: upioneer@telus.net · www.columbiavalleypioneer.com Th e material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. Th e opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are not necessarily those of the publisher or staff of Th e Columbia Valley Pioneer. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the newspaper’s responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind is limited to the amount paid for by the advertiser for that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for the advertisement. Elinor Florence Publisher Brian Geis Reporter Dave Sutherland Advertising Sales Bob Friesen Advertising Sales Historical Lens Th e log church called Christ Church Anglican stood in Invermere until just a few years ago, on the site of the new Christ Church Trinity, owned by both the Anglican and United Churches who operate here as the Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. Th is photo was taken in 1924. Photo courtesy of the Windermere District Historical Society Our 2006 Gift Guide Our staff put their heads together to come up with our annual Gift Guide for well-known valley residents. Merry Christmas! • Greg Deck, owner of new broadband venture - a diet rich in fi bre • Brian Nickurak, District of Invermere Public Works Administrator - a wand for witching water • Ron Mason, general manager of Copper Point Golf Course - new golf clubs and some time off so he can actually use them • Hank Swartout, entrepreneur and second homeowner - more time to spend in the valley • Mark Shmigelsky, Mayor of Invermere - a horse for his new acreage so he can play rancher • Gerry Taft, Invermere councillor - spurs and a cowboy hat so he can get along with the ranchers • Sarah Bennett, Invermere councillor - a pair of Groucho Marx glasses and moustache so she can get along with the old boys’ club • Bob Campsall, Invermere councillor - a set of scuba gear so he can survive when global warming puts the valley under water • Don Palmer, Invermere businessman - a copy of the B.C. Building Code • Garry Hamilton, Invermere businessman - a copy of War and Peace to fi ll all his spare time while awaiting his trial • Christine Keshen, Olympic bronze medallist and model - a 24-month curling calendar • Harrison McKay, entrepreneur - staff housing for all his new minions • Rose Bard, head of Invermere hospital - a lifetime supply of Vitamin C • Dee Conklin, Chamber of Commerce president - the title of Miss Print 2007 Zephyr Rawbon Graphic Designer Sarah Turk Offi ce Manager
December 22, 2006 Dear Editor: LETTERS Charity about more What is the measure of a charitable person? Is charity simply about money and business, or is it much simpler? Christmas is a time of the year when we feel warmed by the outpouring around us and truly long to get on board and give. Of course, one cannot watch the television without seeing all of the humanitarian commercials displaying the sad faces of starvation or the horrible realities of violence, disease, and the awful plight of many nations. I wonder if my grandmother saw these same faces as I have. Did my grandparents feel the longing to win a million just to be able to help all those causes around the world? Unlikely. Of course, they gave to the church, the food bank, and offered their smiles and love to anyone who happened to cross their path. Is that type of charity long gone? Is the simple, blissfully ignorant charity of those days no longer enough in our global neighbourhood? Dear Editor: than just money If we give when we can, both by serving our community and through donating money or goods, is it enough? If we pray for those who hunger in far away places, is it enough? If, when we hear through the grapevine of someone who needs a sofa, baby clothes, or just a cup of coffee with a friend, and we act, is that enough? Is the definition of charity so completely altered, that these kindnesses are no longer adequate types of goodness in our crazy world? A kind word is just as powerful as a grocery bag of food, a warm hug is as loving as a cure for cancer, and a helping hand is as kind as a fat cheque. Let us make this year’s season of giving truly that, without feeling that we haven’t given enough, because we likely have given more than we know. Charity in its truest sense is supposedly the key to heaven, and, if we remember its basic truth, certainly it is the key to heaven on earth. M. Stetsko Radium Ray Crook recalls rare bird shooting I would like to congratulate the Thorntons for the Rufous-sided Towhee photo. It was of interest to me as sometime in May 1953, collectors from the National Museum of Canada shot one of these beautiful birds on property I owned in Kootenay Park. At the time a Mrs. Sadie Briars, wife of the park warden at Kootenay Crossing, was helping my mother to get our rental cabins ready for the summer season when we heard the sharp crack of a .22-calibre gun. Just a bit south of our camp, a car was parked, a coming out of the bush towards it were two men, one with a rifle. This was unusual to see in a National Park, but was soon explained when they drove up and told us who they were. They showed us the little bird they had shot and told us it was a rare specimen. Now, to the three of us, the killing of a songbird was a shocking act and Sadie said to them: If it’s so rare, why did you shoot it?” A fair question, but they were collectors just doing their job, and quite elated at bagging a species that was not seen very often. Ray Crook Invermere Here We Grow Again! The Columbia Valley Pioneer • 7 Quality antique furniture and collectibles from Canada, Europe and Asia. Architectural items for home & garden. Merry Christmas to Everyone! We will be open December 24 th until 5 p.m. Regular Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) would like to invite you to a Christmas Open House at our new Invermere Offi ce on December 8, 2006. We will be open between Christmas and New Year’s. Come and enjoy some holiday baking and refreshments, meet with NCC staff , and learn more about our work in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Drop in anytime between 3:00pm and 7:00pm. We’re located on the second fl oor of Frater Landing (next to Interior World) Invermere Industrial Park (just off the road to Panorama) Special thanks to all the local individuals and businesses who helped with supplies, equipment, labour including: Kicking Horse Coff ee Interior World CXL Construction Tel. 342-0707 Quasar Western Electric Invermere Home Hardware Warwick Interiors Email: klein@nucleus.com www.tepapanui.com Emi, Hillary, Eva, Mark, Erin, Ania, Grahame, Trevor, Karl and Pat, Arnie, Gary, Dave, Cathi, Leo,
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