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Thank You At the end of October 2011 I had major surgery and would like to thank the many people who eased the way. First of all thanks to my wife for thinking I might have a problem and sending me to the doctor. Many thanks to Dr. Subzwari who tested me and had us off to the Cranbrook hospital in short order where my first problems were discovered. Thanks to the lab technicians at Golden, and the staff and volunteers at the East Kootenay General hospital. Next go sincere thanks to Dr. Lefevre, Dr. Ellett, their teams and the nurses in I.C.U. at Kelowna General Hospital for twenty four hour care which saved my life. Dr. Drysdale gets my thanks for taking thirty two pieces of “ hardware” out of my skull, Dr. Starke for on-going advice and care, Dr. Wilson and Nurse Mc Carron for checking me over when I got too ambitious in my recovery. A number of friends and relatives really came through for me. Bill Smith, my neighbour, for driving us to Kelowna, making me soup, keeping an eye on me and later accompanying me on walks. Son Bryn for coming from Victoria to give encouragement and company for my wife Penny. Son John for bringing us home from Kelowna, and his wife Angie for the casserole, my grandsons for their get well cards, custom made of course. John Dawes for taking me to Kelowna for my check up, and his wife Pat for cookies and visits. Don McTighe for the firewood and concern. Doreen Kelly and Muriel Lotosky for pastries.Steve and Linda Conway for chocolates. The Titus family for the delicious preserves, and Krista and Eric Sander for equally delicious preserves and beverages. A number of people visited me in hospital and kept Penny company. Diane Quinn, Brian and Kathy Fichter and Dave Canfield. My recovery would not have gone as smoothly if not for my wife Penny and our good and conscientious staff at Tru Hardware. Thanks to all the people who asked about me and wished me well. Thanks again to everyone. John Shapperd Tru Hardware, Golden

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 The Golden Star

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Salons having a combined grand opening Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Hair stylist Cari Wilson, and esthetician Bayla Lunny have decided to share an office space, giving their clients a one-stop shopping experience for all their beauty treatments. Essence Esthetic Studio and Vivid Hair Studio, formerly home-based businesses, are now located together at 917 10th Ave. N. “We just thought it would be a good idea to bring it together, because I would send people to her, and she would send people to me, so we figured it would be easier if we just worked in the same building,” said Wilson. “We were trying to wait until we got everything finished before we did a grand opening, it’s like a never-ending project here.” Both Wilson and Lunny have been operating out of their home since 2010. Both are mothers and were looking for a flexible working environment. “A lot of my old clients from when I was in town would say, ‘if you were in town I’d still come to you, but I don’t want to drive to the Blaeberry.’ So that was my big reason for moving into town,” said Wilson. “Some people don’t like to go

to the house in general, they’re more comfortable in a shop,” said Lunny. The shop has officially been open since Jan. 8, but the girls will be hosting a grand opening on March 16. “A lot of people don’t realize that we’ve moved to town yet. I thought everyone knew by now,” said Wilson. Both stores have seen an increase in walk-in customers, but they think it will improve even more once the word gets out. “I think once we do the grand opening and have a bit more advertising, people will actually know that we’re here,” said Lunny. Their grand opening is from 3 to 9 p.m. on March 16. “We’re going to have lots of door prizes. We’re going to do specials, like if you book that day you’ll get 15 per cent off, stuff like that,” said Wilson. There will also be music and catering. Vivid Hair and Essence Esthetic are also teaming up to offer special packages for anyone who may be interested in a different experience. “We did our first Little Princess Package a few weeks ago. We rented out the salon for two hours, and we had eight little girls in for a party. We did their nails

Cari Wilson, left, and Bayla Lunny stand in the lobby of their new shared space for Vivid Hair Studio and Essence Esthetic Studio. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo and their hair, we put in curls and little tiaras. And they just loved it,” said Lunny

“They looked so cute. That was a lot of fun. So we’re going to try to do more packages like that.”

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Dawn and a d Randy Baun are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their son

Justin Reynold to Jayne Marie

daughter of Carol & Bryan Noble of Barons, AB W Wedding to take place in Golden, BC on April 02, 2012

Golden Fiddle Camp sponsored by Li Jigeurs Mechif featuring Award Winning Instructors March 19 & 20 10 am - 5 pm each day

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Concert & Family Dance Gordon Stobbe

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Guitar Lessons with Golden’s very own Carl Trinkwon (teaching guitar to accompany ﬁddling) Thank you to Columbia Basin Trust & Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for this wonderful opportunity.