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Members of the Amuse Troupe take a break from warming up before a Candle Light Cabaret show held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Golden on Nov. 17. Performers took to the stage in front of a sold out audience for the entertaining evening.

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Small Business a focus on Minister’s tour Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

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Considering that 98 per cent of all businesses in British Columbia are small business, Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Small Business, has a very big job.

She was in Golden on Wednesday Nov. 14 as part of her tour of B.C., talking and getting feedback about the state of small business in the province. The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce hosted at Let’s Talk Small Business event at the Island Restaurant to open up the dialogue.

Yamamoto, who has been a business

owner as well as the chair of the BC Chamber of Commerce, wanted to hear specific problems that small business owners are having. “We have made a lot of progress in reducing red tape... but we don’t want to take our foot off the pedal. We have a lot of work to do,� she said.

Previous feedback has revealed that 69 per cent of business owners identify high property tax as their biggest expense, and biggest barrier to expanding. However, with the responsibilities of municipal governments increasing, it doesn’t look like that is something that will change.

When it comes to red tape, the biggest problem (identified by both Yamamoto and several attendees at the event) is the reintroduction of the PST when the HST is scrapped in April. “It’s the stupidest tax,� said Yamamoto, citing the various exemptions and regulations that make the PST an accounting nightmare.

The referendum on the HST stated that the tax structure would go back to the previous system, so all the red tape associated with the PST is also coming back. “That’s not to say that we won’t make changes after the PST comes back in

though,� she said.

Even with the tax changes, which Yamamoto worries will be a headache for business owners and investors, B.C. is thriving when in comes to attracting investment. B.C. is also incurring debt at a much slower rate than Alberta and Ontario.

In other words, even though some businesses are struggling, and changes still need to be made, Yamamoto was very optimistic about the future of the province.

She still wants feedback, however, which can be made at bcsmallbizaccord.ca.

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The family of Paul Hambruch will be accepting Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at a Rotary Club of Golden meeting on Nov. 22.

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Macdonald. “I will be presenting the award to Ingrid at the Rotary. He loved the organization and was very active in it,� said Macdonald. “I knew Paul going back to my time on Golden council as mayor.

He was always very active in the community and of course even well beyond the work we would do together. He was on many other organizations.�

Macdonald said the award is something truly special for the families as well as the recipients. “The Diamond Jubilee is about a lifetime of service. It is about long standing service and I think the decision to share the Diamond Jubilee with people and communities has been a great idea. The Governor General has done a tremendous job organizing people in communities and certainly Paul represented that idea of long standing service to the community that clearly he loved,� he said. “This is something that I know he would have appreciated. It was in the works a long time ago and with his passing Ingrid and his family will be accepting.�

Chris Hambruch (Paul’s son) will also be at the presentation and feels it is something his father would have been very grateful for. “I am

Pictured above is Paul Hambruch. Hambruch’s family will be accepting his Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from MLA Norm Macdonald this week.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo sure he would have been very touched by it. Very appreciative for all that he has done,� he said.

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Discussions surrounding the Columbia River Treaty will be returning to the Golden Civic Centre on Nov. 21.

The evening event is a chance to join the Columbia River Treaty Review team at a community consultation workshop hosted by the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee. Presentations and discussions begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. During the event there will be a number of workshop topics which will include the Columbia River Treaty Local Government Committee, a look at basin interests and agency responses, reports on studies and U.S. interests and potential impact of key treaty options on Basin interests.

The workshops are free and there is no registration required.

Deb Kozak is the Chair of the Local Governments Committee for the Columbia River Treaty along with being a city councillor in Nelson B.C. “This is a very important opportunity for people across the basin to come out and listen to what the province has prepared in terms of studies and scenarios moving forward on the treaty. It is also a rare opportunity for the province to hear from the people of the basin and get that feedback once they have talked about the studies,�

Kozak said.

The feeling of how important these meetings are is also shared by Town of Golden Mayor Christina Benty who will be giving a presentation at the event. “I know that they are coming to do their presentations and hearing from the residents again,� Benty said. “It is very important that as many people as pos-

sible come out, hear what the province has to say and respond to it.�

Kozak said the first meetings were a success and gave people the chance to learn more about what is happening with the treaty. “There was a tremendous amount of information given to the province and the local governments committee. It is now compiled and is now an opportunity for us to bring that information back and tell people what we have discovered and also to give more in depth information on the studies around the socio-economic impacts, environment impacts and those kinds of things.�

Benty felt the treaty has had significant impact on all basin communities. “When it was entered in to there was very little consultation at that time. It is crucial that residents use this opportunity to participate during this go round,� she said. “A number of things have changed since the original treaty and I think it is important that residents have their view point heard. Our job at the local government committee is to help the residents to get information.

That’s why Columbia Basin trust and the local governments committee are sponsoring the educational sessions in the communities.

Benty also hopes to see more young people coming out to the event because it is their future which could be affected by the upcoming decisions. “I think it is very important for young people to come out because there is a lot of awareness of the treaty from the people who have lived here for a long time. They saw how the treaty impacted communities around the basin. It is important for young people to become educated because they are experiencing the ramifications of the treaty.�

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Looking to the future while learning from the past for Bear Aware Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Bear Aware Program is finished for the season, and co-ordinator Sadie Parr presented a review of the year’s challenges and progress to the Town of Golden council. “The mandate of Bear Aware is to reduce human/bear conflicts in communities through education, innovation and co-operation,� said Parr. “Our community really is surrounded by some of the best bear country out there. So we are an island of attractants, surrounded by some great

habitat for bears. And I think that the Bear Aware program here will always have its work cut out for it.�

There have been a high number of bear sighting calls (105) this year in Golden, the most since 2008, but Parr says that is not necessarily a bad thing. “All of our sightings this year, or at least 90 per cent of them, are actually in the periphery. We are having way fewer bear sightings reported to us in the interior of the community,� she said. “There have definitely been a lot of sightings this year, but they have been restricted to the fringes.�

This is Parr’s second year in the position, and she is now starting to recognize the trends in the community. One positive trend is the reduction of garbage as an attractant. Comparing data collected between 2006 and 2008, with data collected between 2009 and 2011, showed that bear sighting related to garbage had almost disappeared.

The town bylaw, requiring home owners to place their garbage curbside for collection no earlier than 6 a.m. on the day of pickup, has a very high rate of compliance, between 96 and 99 per cent. “As the garbage is becoming less of an attractant, we are seeing a little more (fruit tree and berry) issues. So once we

take care of one attractant, another one can crop up,� said Parr. “We will always be having to deal with something, because bears will continue to move through this valley.�

There have been new initiatives this year to help reduce the amount of ripe fruit lying around, including the Apple Press Days which used

an apple press donated to Bear Aware by one of the volunteers.

Parr hopes that in the future Golden will have some sort of fruit gleaning initiative. As locally grown food and gardening becomes more popular, steps need to be taken to reduce the risk.

Parr also spent a lot of time this year focusing on education and out-

reach. Precautions are important, but residents still need to know what to do when there is a bear sighting. “You can take all the precautions, but there are still going to be bears walking through this area because there’s a lot of natural resources for bears and it’s a good place for them to be,� she said.

Town supports GAI Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Golden Area Initiatives (GAI) requested a letter of support from the Town of Golden council for the town’s participation in a joint Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) program. “One of the projects that they work on through their international department, is to reach out to communities all over the world to do best practices and do some comparative work,� said Suzanne McCrimmon, manager of community economic development with Golden Area Initiatives. “Two years ago, when I first came to Golden, there was a project that was going over to Asia... We made it through the application process, but our community was too small for the size of the project that was going over.�

McCrimmon kept her relationship with FCM over the years, and was made aware of another project six weeks ago. GAI sent in an application, and Golden was accepted to be part of a new project being launched in the Caribbean.

It is a $22-million project, that is funded completely

by CIDA. Golden is one of 22 municipalities chosen to participate. “What this means is, it is a project over five years, funded by CIDA. The Town of Golden and GAI will be chosen at some point to take its expertise and work on specific projects,� said McCrimmon.

The first one will either be at the end of November and first two weeks of December, or early January and February. It is set up as sort of an exchange program, so staff will go there to share expertise at some point, and staff from the Caribbean will come here. “One of the things they were especially attracted to was the asset management tool that the town uses,� said McCrimmon.

GAI requested a letter of support, saying that they are willing to spare the staff time it will require to be part of this project. “The only thing that it will cost the municipality is staff time. You’ll never go longer than three weeks,� said McCrimmon.

Town staff and council were generally flattered that Golden had been chosen, but Coun. Keith Hern expressed concern over committing so much staff time. “We’re constantly told that the staff don’t have any spare time. I would hate to think that this would result in hiring new staff to fill the jobs while staff are away,� said Hern.

Mayor Christina Benty noted that staff do factor in Zingers (unplanned events) into their schedules, and she felt that this was a positive and worthwhile zinger to be a part of.

Council voted in favour of sending a letter of support by a vote of 5-1 (Hern opposed).

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Overwaitea gets into the Christmas spirit one bag at a time Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Overwaitea Foods in Golden is once again stepping up to help out the Golden Food Bank.

Customers have been able to sponsor the donation of a bag of food items which are needed at the food bank

heading into the Christmas season.

Barb Davies is the Director of the Golden Food Bank who explained how the fundraiser had started.

“Ryan Nesbitt (Assistant Store Manager Overwaitea) and I had connected and he asked me what types of food

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we were running low on,” Davies said. “Each of the food hampers are filled with things we need. It is great for us because the food bank is in need of food right now.

So far over 200 bags have been sponsored

by Overwaitea customers who have been generously supporting the project according to Nesbitt “I am hoping over the next couple of weeks to have between 300- 400 bags,” he said.

Nesbitt also said a great deal of the credit for the success of these and other fundraising events at the store should go to the cashiers.

“They do all the work.

It doesn’t matter what type of community

event we do here, the cashiers do the work.

They are the ones who ask the customers for their support and they are very good at it. They make these projects a success,” he said.

Nesbitt also wanted to thank the customers who have generously made donations.

“The community is unbelievable as well, at showing support for these kind of fundraisers,” Nesbitt added.

Davies added her thanks to the people who have given so much to the food bank.

“This is the busiest time of the year with the Christmas season. Overwaitea is also donating two dollars cash with each bag. This will gives us some dollars to hold us over through the

Pictured from left to right are Linda Grant, Director of the Golden Food Bank, Barb Davies and Assistant Store Manager Overwaitea, Ryan Nesbitt.

Darryl Crane/ Star Photo holiday season,” Davies said. “We are always overwhelmed by the

community support. It is unbelievable. This is very important. Our

numbers are already increasing in traffic at the food bank.

Multi-year funding for snowmobile trail grooming Golden Star Staff reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden and the Golden Snowmobile Trail Society (GSTS) have signed a historic five-year $225,000 Contribution Agreement. This agreement guarantees $45,000 in annual funding for the grooming of popular winter snowmobile trails in the area.

The funds, which are sourced from the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) annual allocation to the Town of Golden, will cover approximately 40 per cent of the annual grooming costs.

As a part of the Agreement, the society will provide annual visitation statistics for each of the trail systems they groom including Quartz Creek, Gorman Lake, Silent Pass, and eventually the near complete West Bench Trail.

“The RMI funding is bringing much-needed, financial stability to the snowmobile grooming process. With its insertion in to the GSTS

budget, we have been able to secure a contractor for 176 grooming runs, on 3 different trails throughout the 2012/13 season,” said president of GSTS Aaron Berlusconi. “This year, locals and tourists alike will enjoy a reliably smooth trail product that should continue to solidify Golden as one of the top snowmobile destinations in Western Canada.”

Mayor Christina Benty also sees this agreement as being beneficial for the Town.

“I am very pleased the Town of Golden has been able to provide assistance to a mainstay public tourism activity in our area through the RMI Program. Supporting tourism in our community through this program is one of council’s current strategic priorities; maintaining world-class groomed trails in our region will ensure Golden continues to be viewed as a fabulous mountain snowmobiling destination”, Benty said.

The 5-year contribution agreement is one of 11 distinct projects in the Town of Golden’s Resort Development Strategy.

Celebrating what Restorative Justice offers Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The theme for Restorative Justice Week 2012,

which is being held between November 18-25, is “Diverse Needs; Unique Responses”.

This theme was chosen because it recognizes

Public Notice

Keep Lanes and Alleys Clear The winter operations season is close at hand and cleared alleys and lanes are critical to perform these services and ensure public safety.

Permitting debris or equipment to accumulate and parking unlicensed vehicles on public lanes, alleys and boulevards is an offence under Traffic Regulation Bylaw 966 of the Town of Golden, as well as parking any vehicle in such as way that it obstructs snow removal or emergency vehicles. Uninsured vehicles are a liability to all other drivers and vehicles obstructing snow removal present safety hazards during winter conditions.

Work crews are now surveying all streets and lanes in the municipality for compliance.

Vehicles meeting these conditions may be towed at the owner’s expense and residents having debris accumulations adjacent to their properties in lanes and alleys may be charged.

The Town of Golden thanks you for your co-operation in this matter. Have a look at our Snow Clearing Policy on our website. Go to www.golden.ca; click on View and then Bylaws and you’ll find it amongst our other policies. Give us a call if you have any questions.

that restorative justice addresses the various needs of people impacted by crime and conflict that are created when a person has been harmed or treated unfairly.

A restorative justice process is one in which the parties with a stake in the resolution of a harmful occurrence are supported and voluntarily participate in a discussion of the circumstances surrounding what has happened.

Mickey Balas is the Coordinator of the Golden Community Restorative Justice Program and has been with the group for many years.

“I originally got involved because I was on the community liaison committee with the RCMP. The Staff Sergeant needed a co-ordinator and asked me, so I decided to take the position.”

Balas took part in a justice institute training ses-

sion in Golden which helped her become qualified to be a member of the group.

Golden has the second oldest restorative justice program in British Columbia according to Balas who has many reasons why she thinks this program can help people in different ways.

“It is healthy for the community and if you care about your community you want to know that these type of issues are being dealt with in a respectful way,” she said. “It is restorative and punitive. It brings the victim and the offender to a point of feeling good about themselves again.”

Balas said bringing both the offender and victim back to a good place is vital because people need to be able to repair themselves in these situations.

She added that she has seen situations where people started a media-

tion without being able to look at each other and by the end they were hugging each other.

“I thought about how powerful this is,” she said.

Balas also felt that she does not see where time in a courtroom can lead to anyone healing like they do through the Restorative Justice system.

Golden RCMP Sgt. Troy Durand believes the program is a great benefit for all of those people who become involved with it. “It is a very valued program. What it is designed for works very well. It brings the victim and offender together and lets the accused listen to how what happened effected the victim,” he said. “You never get to feel this in court.”

Anyone interested in learning more about what the group does can contact Balas through the RCMP in Golden.

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Golden Star Movember Watch 2012 Check back each week to see the progress (or mo-gress) of these four Movember Contenders. Mo-gress after two weeks...

Down hydro lines A report was made on Nov. 10 that hydro lines were down on the Trans Canada Highway approximately 4 kilometres West of Golden. According to the complainant a fire had started as a result of the lines being down.

BC Hydro was at the scene within 30 minutes. The small fire was put out and traffic was impeded for a short time on the highway.

Disconnected calls There were four disconnected 911 calls. RCMP once again remind people that if they make an accidental call to 911 and the dispatcher calls back, they should take the call and explain it was a mistake.

Vehicle stolen On Nov. 15 there was a report of an abandoned vehicle on Kicking Horse Drive beside the river. RCMP found a vehicle on the river bank. The RCMP went to the home of the owner of the vehicle, who informed them it had been stolen. The vehicle had sustained damage and the air bags had been deployed at some point.

The RCMP are looking for any information about the incident.

Family disturbance On Nov. 16 RCMP were called out to a family disturbance. At this time no one has been arrested in the argument between the parents and their children.

Missing person found The RCMP received a report of a missing person who was travelling to Lethbridge, Alberta. After a short investigation the RCMP found the person who was on their way to the expected destination.

False alarms The RCMP attended four businesses which had false alarms go off during the week.

Cat in a tree RCMP were called about a cat which was trapped in a tree. Officers went to the house and attempted to help the caller with this issue. However the RCMP would like to point out that this is not an emergency and residents

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Single vehicle accident Golden/Field RCMP attended a single vehicle accident on Nov. 12.

The incident occurred West of Golden when a pickup truck left the highway and ended up on its roof in an area with many trees. There were no injuries reported because of the accident.

Get up, Stand up

It was another great turnout as Kicking Horse Culture presented “Marley”, documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley at the Golden Cinema. Pictured above are Christine Bernier, Brody Morris and Mandy Cantle. The next film to be shown as part of Film Kicks will be “Stories We Tell” on Jan. 17. To keep up to date on what is happening with the series check out www.kickinghorseculture.ca.

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Behind the Wheel Stopping to Parallel Park

A reader is curious about etiquette when someone has stopped in the traffic lane to back into a parallel parking space.

This is an instance that is not specifically covered in the Motor Vehicle Act. In the event of an collision, it may be the fault of either driver depending on the circumstances.

The driver that intends to park should signal to the right in advance of the parking space. Traffic following must not be following closer than is prudent, so there should be room to back up when the driver who is parking stops. Be careful in backing up, because following traffic may not have stopped, or stopped right behind. Move into the parking space, and if there is a curb, you must be within 30 cm. with the right side of the vehicle when you stop.

Vehicles approaching from behind may pass the parking vehicle on the left only if the pass can be made in safety.

Beware that the front end of the parking vehicle may swing out when it backs up.

Courtesy and caution will be the best guide in this circumstance. It would be wise to stop and wait if the person in front of you is parallel parking. It costs only seconds and you would appreciate a driver that did the same while you parked!

The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.

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The war is lost The time has come to realize that the battle against marijuana as an illegal drug is never going to be won.

People who smoke the drug always seem to be able to find a way to smoke whenever they get the urge.

Those who grow the drugs find a way to grow what they want and as long as it is illegal the nasty underworld will be in a battle with the police who have to spend their time fighting a war which will not end.

By Darryl Crane Recently during the United States election both Washington and Colorado have taken moves to legalize recreational use of marijuana.

In Canada there have been times where it looked as if the days of recreational use being legal might just be around the corner. At other times the crack down from law makers has taken the punishments to the extreme.

People do not like being told what they can or cannot do. If the desire to consume something is high enough then people will always find a way to get around the rules.

Throughout the days of prohibition certain realities came to light.

Booze was being served. Money was being made. Criminals stepped up to fill a gap created by the government who caved in to religious pressures. Once again one person or group telling everyone else what they could not do. The lessons which could have been learned by how governments mishandled this tough topic, could have been used when debating what has been done with the marijuana issue.

The years where prohibition, especially in the U.S., led to a gangland era of smuggling.

This can still be seen today only it has taken on a more violent form where drugs are involved.

People have to deal with a different kind of gang to get what they want.

The streets control the drugs, which can lead to battles and in some cases deaths.

Both alcohol and cigarettes are legal and both can cause physical problems. Yet they are still sold to anyone who is old enough to purchase them.

A similar set up could be used when dealing with marijuana.

Taking control on what is being sold could be a great benefit.

Having the chance to make sure something is as safe as possible while putting the criminal element who sells it out of the market seems like a good plan.

People who do not use the drug are not suddenly just going to start smoking because it is legal and those who do smoke would rather buy it legally than take the risk of being held accountable in a court of law.

Again it has to be said, the time has come to take a new approach on how to make sure people know what they are putting in their bodies.

The so called war on drugs has been a failure if for no other reason than the numbers of those people who still go out and use different drugs.

Billions of dollars have been spent trying to stop people from using drugs and it does not seem to have gotten society any further ahead.

When you look at all the time spent in law enforcement when dealing with this one drug it would be better for everyone if they spent their time dealing with much more serious issues than having to be constantly on the search for who has a joint. All the government has to do is look to the past to see a better way to deal with an issue that will never go away and start to take a new approach on the marijuana issue.

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Rural residents in Donald, Blaeberry and Moberly who pick up their television signals from CAATS (Columbia Area A Television Society) have likely been dismayed to see their four TV channels vanish to only one (CFCN-CTV, Calgary) recently. Well, Global-Vancouver is back up and running (disruption courtesy of power failures last week), and the TV Society is pleased to announce that the Knowledge Network and newly restored CBC-Vancouver (lost last July when the CBC cancelled its small community broadcast system across Canada) are now broadcasting with a Digital Signal. “Over-the-air” (as opposed to cable or satellite) means picking up your television channels through a rooftop antenna; rabbit ears give pretty shoddy reception in a mountainous environment and are not recommended.

Please ensure there are no large trees between your antenna and the TV tower.

So what special equipment does the viewer need at home to pick up these digital signals? A flat screen digital-ready television, hooked up to your antenna the same way as before. To receive your new digital signals press the “Menu” button on the remote; select Set-Up; select Antenna - Air, Digital and Standard Auto Tune or Auto Scan. Wait until the process is complete, at which time the TV displays the last seen program. Digital programs will be displayed as e.g. 12.1, 12.2 etc. Once the scan is complete simply toggle Channel Up or Down to locate these

To all the inconsiderate pot smokers I am allergic to marijuana. Rare but true. If you come into my store, after having smoked a joint or have it in your purse or wallet and I smell it, I will have a reactive asthma attack.

Do you know what they are like? Not being able to breathe, feeling your throat close off, crouching every time you try to take a breath, pain in your chest and ribs that lasts for a couple of days, having to take medication every four hours just to get rid of the tightness in your chest?

After an asthma attack, it brings your lungs’ tolerance down, so that all of a sudden other scents are irritating them. And every time you are exposed to the allergen that caused the attack, it make you more susceptible.

To make matters worse, the last person that caused me to have an attack did so when my son was in the store. Imagine what was going through his head. His mother could hardly breathe

channels. Your two analogue signals will still come in on Channels 8 and 10 in Donald, and on 2 and 4 in Moberly/Blaeberry.

Any disruption or addition of services requires a repeat of the routine.

The conversion of the two channels to digital at our Donald tower site mark the beginning of a process to turn our entire rural broadcasting system into a digital system. Next year, Parson/ Campbell Road/Nicholson will undergo a similar conversion, and eventually all rural TV signals will go digital. Rural taxpayers will be happy to note that these costs are covered by existing Replacement Reserve Funds, and no tax increases to the TV Society will be required.

Owners of older tube-type televisions are unable to receive digital channels. You will have to buy a flat screen digital televison; fortunately, they can be had at the new local electronics store, and elsewhere of course, starting at $150. A digital-to-analogue converter box ($70) COULD make your old TV pick up digital signals, but from my point of view that defeats the purpose of receiving a sharper picture quality and then losing it on your old tube television. This same electronics store is also able to order you rooftop antennas ranging from $50-150. Be sure to ask for a VHF-only antenna.

If you have any questions, please call 250-344-8577. Happy viewing.

Sincerely, Ron van Vugt CAATS because some person ignored the sign on the door and came in anyway. He was angry, scared and confused as to why someone would have that little consideration for another person.

Do you go into the schools with peanuts, even though there are signs warning you about the allergy? Why, when it is illegal to do so, do you drive to my store and then enter it, even when I have signs up? How dare you?!?! You leave me gasping for breath, having to buy medication so I can serve you, in some cases having to lose hours of work to go to the hospital, just to watch you drive away without a care in the world! Have some respect for the people in this community. If you must smoke that crap, stay at home! Do not subject us to that stench!

For those of you who smoke pot and do have that consideration of not coming in the store, or have told other people not to, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. My children thank you too!

M. Riki Routley Golden

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Golden point of view Should marijuana be legalized?

Chris Hambruch

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“Personally I think they should remove the criminal element and market it legally”

“At least decriminalize it. Let the government make some money off of it ”

“No I don’t think it should be legalized.”

STARS to the many people participating in the Kraft Food For Families campaign raising money for the Food Bank.

Stars to friends who buy beer for their friends.

those tasty Christmas chocolates in the office.

Stars to people getting in the spirit of the season.

Stars to the great games the Golden Rockets have been playing. Keep it up!

Stingers to people who feel the need to throw their litter on the ground.

Stingers to the weather.

I have had enough of the rain, bring on the snow so I can go skiing.

Stars to whoever puts the xmas lights on the little tree beside hwy 95 near Lou’s Feed Store. It really makes my day.

Stars to Down Memory Lanes for throwing an awesome birthday party at a great price.

Stingers to people who don’t help others.

Stingers to me because I can’t resist eating all

Stars to everybody for being so nice lately here in Golden.

Stingers to people who always talk about being open minded but in reality they are always the most closed minded people you know.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

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The time has come to pay it forward

Pennies from heaven A big thank you to our community The Pennies from Heaven campaign was a huge success – together we raised $3500 in support of the Golden Food Bank!!! Thank you to the many businesses that supported this initiative in their store front and at events throughout the months.

The Golden Food Bank would like to thank all of the businesses who stepped up to take part in the fundraiser. They would also like to to say thank you to all of the people who collected their pennies and donated them to aid the food bank.

Correction In last weeks newspaper an error was made as Golden Hospice was referred to as the Kicking Horse Hospice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Halloween has passed, Remembrance Day has been respectfully observed.

It’s that time of year when for many people, as in the Sport Chek commercial recently filmed in our community, thoughts turn to when we get to indulge in our favourite winter pass times, and…..begin the Holiday shopping season.

This is also a time of year of extreme anxiety for small business owners.

Will these important few weeks achieve enough sales to see them through the January/February doldrums? While this is the likely season for promoting a culture of “Shop Local”, it’s a theme that is critical year long.

Shopping Local is about more than where dollars are spent, Shopping Local is about strengthening a community.

Shopping Local forges bonds, creates connections, and instills pride and loyalty, in both con-

sumers and merchants alike.

Shopping Local got my international exchange student his ski helmet and instant gratification last year from Brent’s Board Shop, when Brent and Deb price matched a price he found online.

Shopping Local resulted in the extreme act of kindness from Caleb at Bacchus Books, when he located a book I had requested that was out of print, in a shop in Victoria while he was there on a conference, bringing it back for me.

Shopping Local for a music CD at Off the Wall resulted in getting an instant replacement when it cracked in half the first time out of the case.

No waiting for a lengthy replacement process of having to mail something back to a multinational online shopping giant.

Many Golden merchants offer locals discounts and price matching. Not just at the Holiday season, but all year round. Ask your

favourite store to price match, or if they will give you a local’s discount, I assure you, they will if they can.

And if they do, thank them and spread the word.

Merchants communicate with your community; don’t assume that everyone knows what you carry or what your offers are, whether you have been in business 20 years, or 20 days engage the community.

So I challenge you, yes YOU Golden, Shop Local.

Shop Local to build relationships, and connections. Shop Local to strengthen our community, strengthen our economy.

Shop local to support friends and neighbors. Shop Local because this is your home and you care.

I also challenge Golden to share shining examples of the benefits of shopping local.

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It will give you that warm fuzzy feeling that this Season is all about, Peace on Earth and good will to all.

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Powderwatch.com is looking for a volunteer to join our team and host a blog on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

The blog content can be creative and fun. It should provide some information on snow conditions from time to time but the format is really open to the inspirations of the contributor. The only requirements are that you have a passion for skiing or snowboarding, you enjoy writing, you love skiing powder, you get out two or three times a week, and you feel good about sharing your experiences with the general public.

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (Part 2) Friday Nov. 16th - Thursday Nov. 22 at 7 pm. Matinees at 3 pm. on Saturday.

Skyfall Friday Nov. 23 - Thursday Nov. 29 at 7 pm.

This Week Joni Young Impressions of Golden at the Art Galler y of Golden from Nov. 2 through Nov. 27.

Oldtimers Hockey Sunday 7:15 and 8:45 pm, Wed. 9:45 pm. Call Russ at 250-3442734.

Silvertips Hockey (50+) Ever y Monday 3:30 pm and Friday 2 pm. Call Sid 250-344-5514.

Winter Walking at Mount 7 Rec Plex ever y Wednesday and Friday from 1 - 2 pm.

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH PROJECTS COLUMBIA BASIN YOUTH GRANTS Applications and new guidelines can be found at www.cbt.org/cbyg. Deadline is December 17, 2012.

YOUTH ACTION GRANTS Funds for youth-led projects available; visit www.cbt.org/yag. Deadline the first of every month.

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BC CONSERVATIVE PARTY YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE NOMINEES FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER REVELSTOKE RIDING: TERRY RYSZ AND EARL OLSON Upper level of the Island restaurant on Friday evening: DATE: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2012 TIME: 6:00PM

Mountain Prana Run Club Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm at Spirit Square, and Saturdays at 8:30 am at Nicholson School. For more info contact hollietatar yn@ gmail.com.

Wed, Nov. 21 Co-ed Badminton at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 7 to 9 pm. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Positive Discipline Free parenting education program every Wednesday from 3:15 to 5 pm until Dec. 12 at APES. Snacks and childcare provided for children. Register at the Family Centre, 3442000.

Golden Youth Centre Drop in every Wednesday from 3:30 to 9 pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening.

Free Homework Help Program every Wednesday from 3:45 to 5:15 pm at the Youth Centre.

For students in grades 8 - 12.

Certified teacher and snacks included. Drop in.

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bir th to five enjoy preschool type activities. Ever y Wednesday at the Rec Plex from 10:30 am to noon.

Public Skate Ever y Wednesday, 7 to 8 pm at the Golden Arena.

Jam Night - OpenMic at the Rockwater.

Thurs, Nov. 22 Men’s drop-in basketball Every Thursday from 8 to 10 pm at the Rec Plex. $8 to play.

Golden Voice Toastmasters ever y Thursday 7-8:30 pm @ COTR Rm 121. New members welcome. For info call Delanee Jmaiff 344-0652.

Starlight Soiree The Golden Women’s Resource Centre fundraising event will be held at the Rec Plex on Nov. 22 at 6:30 pm. Tickets available at the Moon River Gift Gallery and the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.

Bridge Club Ever y Thursday at the Seniors Centre from 1 to 4 pm.Contact 250-344-3448.

Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Meets on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests always welcome, annual membership is $25.

Aquafit exercise class At The Travelodge from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Drop in rate is $6.50.

Fri, Nov. 23 Winter Walking Program Every Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Rec Plex starting on Nov. 9.

ing class focusing on posture, core strength, fracture prevention and balance. Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 21, noon to 1 pm at the RecPlex.

Sign up at COTR. Golden Youth Centre Drop in every Friday from 3:30 to 9 pm And movie night every Friday from 7 to 9 pm.

Bridge Club Every Friday from 7 to 10 pm at St. Andrews Centre for Peace.

Contact 250-344-3448.

Soup Day at the Seniors Centre Fri Nov. 23 11:30am - 1 pm.

Soup, coffee or tea, bun, and dessert $5 / person, kids 3 and under free!

Sat, Nov. 24

Alpha Yaya Diallo Tue Nov. 27th 7:30 pm (doors at 7) $25 Golden Civic Centre.

Wine and Cheese Mingle at The Youth Tuesday Nov. 27th from 5-7 pm.

Pilates Core and More Every Tues and Fri Nov. 7th to Dec. 21st noon - 1 pm at RecPlex.

Sign up st COTR. Join the Cadets This free program meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.

Tom Fun Orchestra at the Rockwater 9 pm - 11 pm, Nov. 27.

Karaoke Night The Mad Trapper hosts a karaoke night every Saturday.

Aquafit exercise class At the Travelodge from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Drop in rate is $6.50.

Tea & Bake Sale Sat Nov. 24th 1-4 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church 909 - 9th St S.

Free Homework Help Program Every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 pm in the Lion’s Den below the library. For students Grades 3 to 7. Just drop in.

Dawn Mountain Cross Country Ski Race Nov. 24 and 25 9 am - 3 pm.

Public Skate Every Saturday, 5:30 to 6:45 pm.

DJ Mike the Ripper at the Rockwater.

Sun, Nov. 25 Public Skate at the Golden Arena Every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45 pm. Come skate with family or friends. Helmets are recommended, no pucks or sticks allowed on ice during public skate.

Dawn Mountain Cross Country Ski Race Nov. 24 and 25 9 am - 3 pm.

Mon, Nov. 26

Mother Goose Program Every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the public library.

Drop in, snacks included.

Co-ed Badminton at the Mount 7 rec plex from 7-8:30 pm $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Devilsplender with D. Trevlon Band at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Friday, Nov. 23.

Drop in Shinny Bring your friends for a good old game of hockey.

Every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 pm, Drop in fee $6.50.

Pilates Core and More A pilates-based bone build-

Tues, Nov. 27

Upcoming Events Vault Grand Opening at the Golden Museum, 1302-11th Ave. S. on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 pm.

Kyprios & The Chaperones at the Rockwater Fri Nov. 30.

Mountains - the Sacred and the Profane with Pat and Baiba Morrow. Fri Nov. 30th 7:30 pm (doors at 7) Golden Civic Centre. Tickets at the Art Gallery of Golden. $15 Adults, $5 students.

Photos With Santa at the Funky Dog Spa Dec. 1st 9-4 $10 donation with proceeds going to The Spotted Dog Rescue.

Banff Mountain Film Fest World Tour Dec. 7 at the Golden Civic Centre.

The British Columbians Sat Dec. 8 at the Rockwater.

Golden’s 23rd Annual Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27th for questions contact Ellen Zimmerman 250-348-2228, ellenzim@uniserve.com

Kolby Van Halen for always working hard in class and taking pride in his work.

Stop in by Nov. 28, 2012 to receive your small blizzard t t

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Golden Moments: A lifetime spent in a valley he loves town to see the train, and it just went zipping on through Golden. The Queen never even showed her face. “That was a big thing for me at that time. I hadn’t seen a passenger train with all the coaches. Back in those days Harrogate was a long ways off.�

Brock finished up school in Golden, after a few years at the high school in Parson, and started working with his father back in Harrogate. “We cut ties for the CPR. So I loaded a lot of ties I tell ya,� he said. After a while, he and his father bought a truck, and was able to make a special delivery for a business in Golden. “I hauled a baking oven all the way from Marysville to Golden for the bakery. I asked Joe (Dusevic, owner of the bakery) the other day if that bake oven was still there, and he said ‘ya.’�

Brock feels very fortunate to have lived his life in this community. He has many great stories, and even more great friends. He has very fond memories of sitting up at A&W with his friend Sid Feuz, chatting about life. “I can’t remember names, but I recognize faces. And people are always stopping me on the street to say ‘hey Jack.’ It’s a wonderful feeling that I have so many friends around that know me. I really appreciate Golden,� he said. “I love this valley, that’s one thing I Jack Brock took a long road to making a home in Golden and he would not have it any other way.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo do love.�

Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net He spent almost every day of his life in the Columbia Valley, and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jack Brock, born in Harrogate in 1933, comes from a true valley family. His mother was born here, and his father moved to the area from Ontario in 1909 before buying a farm in Harrogate in 1928.

Brock had four siblings who started out their schooling in Harrogate. “In Harrogate, I had to start school at five years old to keep the school open. They needed seven students, so I was the seventh student,� said Brock. “I was failed by my teacher in Harrogate... My dad didn’t agree, he thought I had done better than that.

So we moved to Golden.�

Brock started out at the “little school.� It took him three days before the teacher decided to pass him onto the next grade. He would sometimes run into former classmates around town, and they would ask him why he wasn’t in school anymore. He would say ‘oh, I’m going to the big school now.’ “But I have to say, I was in town before that. In 1939 the King and Queen came through Golden,� said Brock. “I was just a little boy, and I couldn’t wait for the day. It was very exciting for us. So we came into

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Special events coming up at the Golden Youth Centre The Golden Youth Centre is in the storefront space in the Patlar Building, formerly the Crooked Antler.

Youth are welcomed to drop by to learn more about what the centre offers and upcoming events which the Youth Centre will be involved with organizing or being a part of.

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The long and interesting history of the Matheson family

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

The story of the Alex

Matheson family as told my members of his family to the authors of Golden Memories.

Copies of 2000 Golden Memories can be purchased at the Golden Museum.

In the spring of 1906 Alex Matheson and his brother-in-law, Robert McBeath, arrived in Canada from Dornich, Scotland.

They were follow-

ing Douglas and Sam McBeath who has immigrated to Canada while Alex Mathieson proceeded to Calgary where he found work in his own trade as a tailor.

Within a short period he read in a Calgary newspaper of sulky races being run in the town of Golden.

In his words, he thought that a town sponsoring races would be “a sporty little place” and a prob-

Alex and Elizabeth; Marion, Thomas and twin sister Helen, then Ellen and Ann. Alex experienced the loss of his business by fire on three separate occasions. Twice he rebuilt to start again but on the third occasion he made the decision to move to Vancouver where once again he built up his own business. His store was for many years a meeting place for Goldenites visiting Vancouver.

He also homesteaded near Nicholson and had many tales to tell of transporting pigs, etc. by canoe from Golden to the homestead as well as furniture by horse and cart.

The land was, of course, cleared with hand tools.

The log house still stands.

Recreation included hunting, fishing and soccer.

On one occasion on a hunting trip with Captain Bert Blyth and Tim Sargood, they bagged two grizzlies. There were trophies in his den for many years.

He played soccer until after his forty-first birthday and continued to enjoy this sport as a spectator for another fortyfive years.

Always a sports enthusiast he was an active mem-

ber of the Golden Soccer Team and competed with spirited rivalry against their opponents in Field.

Active sports gave way with the years to gardening.

However, up to his eighty-eighth birthday he could be found every spring at Spanish Banks with his nets cast for smelt fishing.

The fireplace was a focal point for family gatherings children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Until the year he died the fireplace logs were gathered and split by him, often with help from grandchildren near :his home by Spanish Banks.

In June 1916, Alex (already a veteran of

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Taking a hold of early learning in Golden The Early Learning Care Stakeholder Action Group (ELCSAG) has been working hard this past year to keep the wheels in motion for the development of an Early Learning Care Hub. They presented their progress and needs to the town council at a delegation during a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Nov. 13.

“These types of projects have been developed around the province, and they have had powerful and positive ripple effects throughout the communities. So that’s our end goal,” said Joanne McCullough, member of ELCSAG and director of the Early Childhood Development Coalition.

Ninety per cent of a child’s brain develops by age six, and an Early Learning Care Hub would be a way to balance the inequity of early childhood care in the community.

“In Canada, a child is born in the hospital, and can literally disappear for the first five years. Then they arrive in kindergarten,” said McCoullough. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair

broken men.”

ELCSAG has hired two champions, who are still under contract, to create a business plan which will be ready in January of 2013. They are currently working with the school district to find a location, and two possible spots are being looked at right now.

“Our goal is to open it... but once the building is in place, the Golden Community Resources Society will take it over,” said McCoullough.

ELCSAG, run by volunteers, is working on getting funding from the Columbia Basin Trust to hire a co-ordinator to get the facility opened.

They are also applying for a $5,000 Grant in Aid from the Town of Golden, as well as one of equal value from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

ELCSAG also requested that the town work with them on creating a Community Charter for Children and Families.

“This is something that’s been done around the province, and it allows communities to see early childhood development as they make their policies,” said McCullough.

Council will have further discussion regarding this initiative at a later meeting.

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iety of films that can be a part of the evening.

“There is really good film making. There is some great content and stories which comes with some of the films. The selection is beyond just someone flying down a mountain and you get to see what people are experiencing.”

Tickets for the event are on sale at the Art Gallery of Golden and for information on this or any other Kicking Horse Culture event check out the group’s website at www.kickinghorseculture.ca. You can also check out the Kicking Horse Culture Facebook page.

The Bra Lady Is Coming to Size You Up

Are you tired of feeling saggy, lumpy, pinched or strained? Well you’re not alone. As you’ve probably seen on Oprah or read in women’s magazines, over 80 per cent of all women wear the wrong size bra.

Here’s where Barb Chapman, the Bra Lady, comes in.

Chapman is coming to GOLDEN ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH to outfit you with the best possible bra for your body. Chapman said she will be seeing clients on a oneon-one basis, explaining the benefits of good bras and measuring their bodies properly.

“Most women just want to find a good-fitting bra that’s not uncomfortable,” Chapman said. “What they don’t realize is that a good support bra is also important for blood circulation and enhanced lymph drainage.”

Chapman has over 200 bra sizes available for ordering, ranging from 30AA to 52KK. It’s likely that you’ll fit somewhere between those sizes.

She offers these questions for women to ask themselves: • Do you have a drawer full of bras but none that fit comfortably?

• Does your bust line “bounce” when you walk while wearing your “everyday” bra?

• Do you overflow the cup of your bra?

• Do your bra straps slip off your shoulders or dig into your shoulders leaving red and painful marks?

• Does your bra ride up in the back because you tighten the straps to give you added support?

• Have you ever begun an exercise class only to drop out because your breasts ached from lack of support while jumping or running?

If you answer yes to any of these you are in need of a new bra, and a custom one could be the way to go.

As part of Kicking Horse Culture Live Kicks series the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be stopping in Golden on Dec.. 7.

The evening of film will be hosted at the Golden Civic Centre and will bring many of the best films from the festival to town.

The World Tour spans the globe, reaching over 280,000 audience members through more than 700 screenings in approximately 390 locations in 35 countries all around the globe.

The organizations in each tour location do their part in helping to choose a program that reflects the interests of their community.

Director of Kicking Horse Culture, Bill Usher, is excited to once again have Golden be a part of the world tour.

“As always I get to see what all those people who are much fitter and much more adventurous than I am are doing with their lives. I get to vicariously travel around the world and fly off the top of mountaintops.

I think it is a hoot,” Usher said.

One of the reasons Usher said this event is so much fun is because of the great var-

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the Boer War where he served with the Seaforth Highlanders) enlisted in Calgary with the 191st Overseas Battalion CEF and served overseas until peace was declared.

The family moved to Vancouver in 1921. Alex Jr. continued to work in the Golden area for many years. Marion and her husband (Alex Speirs) returned to Golden in the 1930’s and for a few years managed the Queen’s Hotel.

Alex was a member of the Golden I.O.O.P. Lodge until his death in 1967.

He was predeceased by his wife in 1965.

Helen and Ellen died in infancy. Marion died in 1968 and Alex Jr. in 1979.

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The attached photo is of Matheson’s Gentleman Outfitter store which was located at the north east end of the Golden bridge.

Photo from the Golden Museum

able location for his own tailoring business.

And so within a few weeks he had travelled to Golden where once again he found work in his own trade, this time with Mr. Tom. Later he opened his own Men’s Furnishings store that was to include a flourishing custom tailoring business.

In the fall of 1906 he was joined by his wife, Elizabeth; his three children, Alex Jr., Elizabeth, and Isabella; as well as his mother-in-law, Elizabeth McBeath, and her two children, Marion (Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, later Mrs. John Watson) and Annie (Mrs. Hedley Dartt).

Thus the Mattieson family settled in Golden, the original plan to immigrate to San Francisco having been forgotten owing to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.

They had a quick introduction to Canadian winters when the temperature that year dropped to sixty degrees below zero.

The three McBeath brothers later joined their mother and sisters.

Alex Mattieson and his family lived in Golden for the next fifteen years.

In those years five more children were born to

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A shoppers delight

Mark McIntyre is making his way across Canada in his gitch to raise awareness for below-the-waist cancer research.

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Braving the cold for cancer awareness Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

Long time friends Judy Aldrop and Grace Hanson take a break from selling and shopping at the Christmas Craft Fair held on Nov. 17.

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Mark McIntyre is a testicular cancer survivor who is doing a unique fundraiser for below-the-waist cancer research in his gitch.

McIntyre is hitchhiking all the way to the Stanfield’s factory in Truro, Nova Scotia, in support of men everywhere.

If he makes it in 21 days, Stanfield’s will give $20,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society for below-the-waist cancer research.

“I had a personal experience with testicular cancer. I am now fortunate to be cancer free and want to spread

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awareness about early detection in men’s below the waist cancers,” McIntyre said. “I worked with the great folks at Stanfields two years ago on a project called ‘the guy at home in his underwear’. We raised over $50,000 dollars. Stanfields wanted to do something again and we decided to take it outside.”

So far the project has been going very well for McIntyre.

“It has been a whirlwind. The media and the people of Canada have jumped on the bandwagon and are supporting me and my stanfields 100 percent. Smiles..hugs.. tears..honks..rides and donation after donation!”

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A summit to remember

A stellar gathering of African music and dance’s finest come together for Alpha Yaya Diallo’s West African Summit who will be playing at the Golden Civic Centre on Nov. 27.

Photo Submitted Wil Mimnaugh will be in Golden playing a live show on Dec 29.

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Country punk hits the stage Golden Star Staff reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Rockwater Grill and Bar will be hosting an evening with the country punk sound of Wil Mimnaugh on Dec 29.

Mimnaugh was born to parents who were both musically proficient. On Friday nights he would sit and listen while his parents played and sung along to the old crooners and guitar legends.

This childhood, listening to Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins and Hank Williams, led to Mimnaugh blending his love of “old school country” with new diverse punk and alternative rock.

In 2002, Mimnaugh’s first album titled ‘Both Hands’ independently sold over 6000 copies.

The result was a touring schedule that allowed Wil to perform over 300 shows in one year and earned him 4 nominations at the 2005 WCMA’s including Producer and Entertainer of the Year.

For Mimnaugh’s sophomore and

first major label release (EMI) titled ‘By December’ he collaborated with some Canadian legends.

Mimnaugh worked with Dave MacKinnon (FemBots), 54-40’ s Neil Osborne and Broken Social Scene’s Jason Collett.

Mimnaugh spent the first part of 2011 writing and recording his fourth album ‘Heart of Mine’ which he produced with then drummer and producer, Jason Cook.

With four albums under his belt and a fifth on the horizon, Wil does not plan on slowing down. He says “I feel very fortunate that my music is starting to find its way through avenues such as television and film. I thoroughly enjoy the process of making the music to imagery – when I feel a strong connection to the visuals it is ‘that much’ more enjoyable. I’ve always been an illustrator and for me, composing music this way feels right. I was never a reader-I love watching film; maybe this is my way of contributing to something I love.”

The Tom Fun Orchestra will be playing live at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Tuesday Nov. 27.

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A fun night out at the Rockwater Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Tom Fun Orchestra, a Canadian indie rock ensemble from Cape Breton, will be tearing up the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Tuesday Nov. 27.

The unusual orchestra features a unique combination of electric and acoustic instruments, including violin, banjo, accordion, trumpet, double bass, electric guitars and drums. Since the band’s conception in 2005, having been brought together by founding member, singer-songwriter Ian MacDougall, they have racked up an impressive amount of accomplishments.

They have toured around Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia, and their widely popular debut release, You Will Land with a Thud, helped them win two East Coast Music Awards and two Music Nova

Scotia Awards.

Having been compared to mega acts like the Clash, Tom Waits, the Pogues, the Arcade Fire and Broken Social Scene, the Tom Fun Orchestra just released their follow-up album, ‘Earthworm Heart’, last month.

The release features 14 new tracks recorded at Soundpark Studios, and was produced and mixed by Jamie Foulds and Albert Lionais. The album is a departure from the Celtic sound heard in ‘You Will Land with a Thud’, and sees the band take a much more stripped down, rock-oriented approach.

Although still featured, the banjos and fiddles stepped back and made room for more guitars.

Currently on a cross-Canada tour that began in Fredericton on Oct. 18, they will play 30 dates while they move towards British Columbia and back again. For more information, go to www.tomfun.ca.

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A run across Canada to help stop violence against children Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net A powerful journey from one end of the nation to the other made a stop in Golden to spread the word about the harmful environments some Canadian children are being raised in.

Susane Johnson’s run across Canada, entitled A Journey Across Canada to Stop Violence Against Children, is aimed at reducing all forms of harm against children, including physical, fitness, nutritional, health and bullying.

“My journey began with the death of my mom,” said Johnson, who began her run in Nova Scotia on July 15.

Johnson started to turn to ultra running more and more to deal with the emotional stress of her mom’s death.

“I wanted to share that with children, so I went to my child’s school and said I wanted to do a running club there,” she said.

“I decided I would run across Canada in memory of my mom, to stop violence against children”.

Running with no crew, and only the supplies she can fit in her small pack, Johnson set out across Canada.

When she arrived in Golden, she was very disappointed by the reception she received.

A local woman had offered to help Johnson with her stay in Golden, as well as her journey through the Roger’s Pass. But Johnson said that

when her plans changed, and she was ill and unable to run, this women “dropped” her.

“This experience in Golden has me a bit confused,” she said. A second woman in town also offered to help Johnson, and once again she was left hanging.

Although very discouraged by her original experience here in Golden, Johnson says she has met some wonderful and helpful people as a result, and is glad for the way things turned out.

At every stop on her journey, Johnson finds a local organization or family in need. And all donations made to her cause from that location, will stay in the community.

In Golden, she decided that the Golden Women’s Resource Centre is where she would like the donations to go.

“There’s some people in there who need a lot of help,” said Johnson.

She request that people donate directly to the women’s centre, or through her Paypal account, which keeps track of where the money comes from.

“All the money donated through my Paypal account stays in the community it came from,” said Johnson.

To learn more about her journey, or to donate through the Paypal account, go to www.facebook.com/pages/ajourney-across-canada-to-stoppingviolence-against-children.

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Grandola will be playing a live show in Golden on Nov. 30 at The Golden Taps.

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Grandola set to play at Golden Taps Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Grandola will be playing a show at the Golden Taps on Nov. 30 with the band taking the stage at 9 p.m.

Based out of Calgary, Alberta, Grandola has been compared to pop’s ugly stepchild. Combining four-part harmony with guitar, melodic keys, drums and smouldering bass the four piece band delivers manic, unbridled masterpieces of sound. Band member Scott Bernier recently explained how the group came together.

“Me and Teal, the guitar player,

started working together. He trained me at my current job cooking breakfast and then we found out we had a common love of music. He was already jamming with our piano player Luke and it just all came together,” he said.

The band said that over the past two years they have worked hard to get their music out in their home base of Calgary and beyond. “We are trying to expand throughout Alberta and Canada” said Teal Tainio. “It has been nice so far. We have been playing places like Red Deer and Edmonton. We are trying to do a radius touring plan to accom-

modate our fan base,” This will be the first time the group has played a Golden show.

“We are really excited. Our base player Justin played in a band ages ago that played in Golden. He was the one who said we should play the area because the people are chilled and love Rock and Roll,” Bernier said.

The live show is the true pay off for the band.

“That is number one. Anyone can sell your music but if you do not do your live show top notch then there is no real point of doing it,” Bernier said.

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Golden Rockets players and staff are pictured on the ice at the Golden Arena along with family members who were in town to be a part of the Golden Rockets annual family weekend. Players treated their families to two big wins on the weekend. To see more photos from the weekend check out The Golden Star website and Facebook pages online.

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Rockets burn Leafs and cool off Steam on family weekend Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It was a great weekend for the families of Golden Rockets players to come to town as the team won two exciting home games in front of large crowds at the Golden Arena.

The Summerland Steam were up first for the Rockets on a Friday night battle.

It took over a period for the Golden Rockets to score against the Summerland Steam but when they did the flood gates opened.

The teams combined for 29 shots in the first period but only one goal. Steam forward Dylan Burton scored after a clearing attempt

by Rockets goalie Cole Henson was grabbed and quickly shot in the back of the net.

The Steam scored two more quick goals at the start of the second period which put an end to Henson’s night.

The goalie change seemed to spark the Rockets who scored less than a minute after the switch and started their comeback.

Ian Desrosier scored his first goal of the season and then Rockets rookie Josh Jewell brought the team back to within one with just over 15 minutes left in the second.

The Rockets fourth line continued their strong play as Brett

Hanna tied things up and Braeden Allkins put the Rockets out front before the end of the period. The team took control of the game midway through the third period with goals from Blake Roney and a second goal from Hanna which made the final score 6-3.

James Leonard, who came in for Henson in the second period, did not allow any goals against the Steam.

Rockets head coach Ty Davidson was happy with the way the Rockets played against the Steam.

“The first period I didn’t mind. I know we came out down by one but we were not 100 per cent sharp. It was almost like we needed to get down 3-0. I needed to change a goalie and then we woke up. As soon as we woke up you can see the result,” he said.

“Anytime you put up 52 shots against an opponent in a 60 minute game, you are doing something right.”

Next up for the Rockets were the Neil Murdoch Division leading, Nelson Leafs who were riding an 11-game winning streak heading into their game in Golden.

Both teams played a tight first twenty minutes and the score was tied at 0-0 heading into the second period. Midway through the second, the Leafs got on the board when Bryce Nielsen scored.

However, the lead was short lived as the Rockets came back to

score two quick goals from veterans Bret DeFrais and Connor Beauchemin.

With the score 2-1, it seemed the Rockets were on the way to a victory until Carson Willans tied things up with a little over six minutes left in the third period. The teams came out flying in overtime with both squads having scoring chances in the extra frame.

Double overtime seemed like and inevitability until Rockets forward Jacob Bergeron knocked home the winning goal with less than a second left on the clock.

Rockets head coach Ty Davidson was very pleased with the effort of the players on both nights.

“When you are playing a team that has won 11 in a row and you beat them...It is a very satisfying win,” he said. “A win like this could be a really defining moment in a year. We did really well tonight. We battled hard and it could have been easy to have the wheels fall off when they scored the tying goal but we pressed ahead.”

He went on to say the win was extra special with so many family members of the players in the arena.

“We had two big wins (this weekend) and for all the families to be here it was a great weekend and an absolute success. You could not have written a better ending,” Davidson said.

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Fountain fun

Golden Rockets players Connor Beauchemin and Michael Anderson show off raffle tickets which are on sale to support the team.

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Golden Rockets hold $9,000 raffle Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

The fountain in Spirit Square became a hockey rink for local children this week. Pictured above are Bliss Ricard, Tyler Burns and Logan Tataryn.

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The Golden Rockets are currently selling tickets for a draw which will see one lucky winner walk away with $9,000 and season tickets for next year.

The team is holding an annual raffle which will aid in the Rockets efforts, both on and off the ice.

According to the team’s Treasurer, Nancy Dupuis, the raffle is one of the most important fundraisers for the team. “It helps us raise the money needed for the team

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to successfully run.”

The second prize for the raffle are season tickets for the 2013-2014 season.

Tickets are being sold by the players, players parents or Rockets board members with the draw being held on December 20.

Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can also do so at the Rockets home games where they will be on sale.

“It could be an extra Christmas bonus for someone,” Dupuis said.

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New programs for shinny hockey Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Shinny hockey has a home at the Golden arena and this year younger players will have a chance to play as well.

Jordan Petrovics is the Manager of Recreational Services for the Town of Golden. Petrovics explained that traditionally the Town of Golden has run its shinny hockey program for the 19 plus crowd.

Players who are 19 or older can still come out twice a week on Monday starting at 9:30 p.m. and Thursday starting at 9:15 p.m. until Christmas.

“It is an active program.

It allows people who can’t play in a regular league the chance to go out and play when they feel like it,” Petrovics said.

New this year is a program started by Golden Minor Hockey.

“With financial support from the Columbia Basin Trust, he is excited to announce the introduction of its Shinny Program. The primary aim of this initiative is to provide the youth of Golden between the ages of 5 and 18 the opportunity to play hockey in a less formal setting,” said President of Golden Minor Hockey, Brad Cable The shinny program will have three different sessions two days a week, all held at the Golden Arena.

Youth between the ages of five-eight are invited to join us on Sundays

Skiers are getting ready to head back to the slopes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

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Ski season returns to KHMR Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

Mario, Owen and Bryden Mastroianni have been enjoying a new shinny hockey time for younger hockey players in Golden.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo from 2:30-3:15. Boys and girls aged nine-12 will also play on Sundays from 3:15-4:00. Teens aged 13-18 will have the opportunity to play on Wednesday nights from 8:30-9:30.

The program is open to all youth of Golden and Area A, and is absolutely free until the end of December.

“The social benefits of this program include exercise and activity

for our youth in a quasiteam like setting. Sport teams traditionally provide community spirit not only to youth but to adults alike,” Cable said.

“Golden Minor Hockey is looking at different avenues to recruit new players as well enticing past players to once again play hockey. The “Shinny Program” will provide an excellent opportunity for our youth to come out and try the game for the

first time, or help ignite the flame of our past players to get involved once again. If players feel that they want to take their hockey development to the next level, we will be more than happy to provide information on our regular program at these sessions.”

For further information, feel free to contact Brad Cable at 344-0305 or by email at hockey@ goldenhockey.com.

Staying solid between the pipes Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net James Leonard has had a very successful return to playing for the Golden Rockets in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL).

Leonard was a part of the Rockets team in 2010-2011when he won 18 games for the team.

“It has been good coming back.

Even though it may not have been what I had planned on happening this year, I am happy I am here now and have a place to play,” he said.

So far this season many of the Rockets players have attributed the teams success to having goalies they are confident in playing for the team.

“It has been good so far. I have been pretty hot out of the gate. I had a few games I would like back but that is going to happen. You can always make up for them later down the road,” he said.

Currently Leonard has a goals

against average of less than three and has made timely saves to help the Rockets pick up some important victories.

“I think it is confidence. Once we got going we picked it up and did really well,” he said.

He also said that as a goalie you have to be ready for whatever gets thrown at you in the KIJHL. “It is part of being a goalie. You have to be prepared to take 25 or 30 shots in a period and other times you have to be ready for five,” he said.

Compared to his previous time with the Rockets, Leonard said the team is much different than it was in the past.

“The difference between two years ago and now is big. The defence now is a lot stronger than it was two years ago. We had a lot of rookies then and everyone this year is returning. It has been nice to have guys who are confident in their own game out there in front of me,” he said.

As for the rest of the season there

James Leonard Golden Rockets is only one thing on the Rockets back stop’s mind.

“I just want to lead this team to a championship and continue my career on from there.”

Mother Nature is doing her best to help get the slopes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort ready for winter skiing according to Matt Mosteller, vice-president of Marketing and Sales for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is ‘Kicking Off’ winter in style, with a celebration of snow, fun and community.

The Winter Kick Off will host a variety of events and activities throughout the weekend of December 8 and 9.

Events during the weekend will include Live DJ’s and Bands, the first round of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Junior Rail Jam series and a return of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort/Golden Community Day. “The idea came from Kicking Horse team and 3 key elements,” said Mosteller. “ We wanted to start a major event to kick off winter and bring media awareness, drive lodging bookings and tourism benefits for community. We also wanted to create great family experiences and events to entertain all ages. We also wanted to create community goodwill as a core part of our community committment.”

Mosteller added that it is unbelievable to be so close to the start of another season.

“We are all so passionate about skiing and snowboarding that this time of year is like being a kid in a candy store!”

As for why both skiers and non-skiers should come up to the resort on this weekend, Mosteller explained, “There is so much to do. From a variety of music, kids events and activities, besides the incredible ski and snowboard experience-something for everyone With snow falling he also feels this is a great sign for a good season on the slopes.

“Unbelievable, as of now we have had approx 156 cm of snow and the alpine is incredible - such a great snowy start ! Known for reliable and epic snow it really gets not only us excited about skiing and riding but it is so important to those looking to book a ski vacation as great snow is key, and we have the best,” he said.

For more information check out the kicking Horse Mountain Resort website online.

Referee Clinic

OFFICIATING New officials over 12 years of age as of December 31 LEVEL 1-2 Sunday, December 9, at 9am in the back of the arena upstairs meeting room.

All officials MUST complete the online Pre-Task and bring their certificate to the clinic. If you do not have your certificate you will not be allowed entrance into the clinic. You should register for your clinic first then you can use your EHockey username and password to login to the Pre-Task.

Click on "Start Course" and select the appropriate pre-task. The course does not need to be done all at once; but must be completed before the start of the clinic. Completion of the Online Pre-Task does not mean you are registered for the clinic you still need to complete the online registration to attend the clinic.

Note: Users will need to create their own separate ELearning accounts using a different email address for the username than what any other family members may have used. If a separate ELearning account is not made the person attempting to complete the Pre-Task will not be able to generate their own certificate. New ELearning accounts can be made by using this link: https://dev.hockeycanada.ca/AccountLogin.aspx?

ReturnUrl=%2fCCProcessing%2 and then select "Register" and complete all steps to create the ELearning account.

All officials over 18 years if age MUST complete a criminal record check at the local RCMP detachment.

All clinics promoted by GDMHA are fully reimbursement. Provide your receipt and a copy of your course completion certificate to GDMHA executive for reimbursement. Call 250-439-7003 if you have any questions.

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Shopfest Shoppers were out at the Early Bird Christmas Show in Golden to see what vendors had for sale. Pictured far left is Jeanette Jackson who was selling Scentsy products while Kennedy Hilderbrad and Ambrosia Lavoie (directly left) were also enjoying the weekend.

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NOTICE Dr. R.W. Wilson, pediatrician at the Golden Medical Clinic, will be taking a leave of absence starting January 2013, probably for one year.

Dr. Wilson anticipates doing some follow up clinics in Golden to try and transition through until visiting clinics can be arranged with other pediatric consultants.

Families can make arrangements through their family physician to see Dr. Wilson at his new location in Kelowna, where he will be working during his leave, or be referred to a pediatrician elsewhere.

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It’s Cold and Flu Season - Bolster Your Defenses Simone Jennings Community Nutritionist with Interior Health A strong immune system is the body’s best defense against colds and flu.

Good nutrition is key to building your body’s defenses.

Help fight common bugs by filling your diet with healthy foods.

Load up on fruits and vegetables.

They contain powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which will build up your immune system to help fight off illness.

Choose brightly coloured or dark green fruits and veggies for the most antioxidants.

digestive flora by eating foods that naturally contain good bacteria and/or by taking a probiotic supplement.

Probiotics can be found naturally in fermented foods such as yogurt, buttermilk, miso, tempeh, and fresh sauerkraut.

Vitamin D is also thought to play an important role in strengthening the immune system.

Health Canada recommends 200-600 IU per day depending on age.

Some other national health organizations recommend higher doses.

For instance the Canadian Cancer Society recommends 1000 IU per day for adults during the fall and winter

months.

Dietary sources of vitamin D include milk, fortified soy beverage, salmon, tuna, sardines and egg yolks.

Talk to your health care provider to learn if you are getting enough Vitamin D. Of course nutrition is only part of the solution. Exercise is also a powerful way to bolster your immune system.

Among the many benefits of exercise is stress reduction.

Stress takes a significant toll on our immune system so it’s important to take time for yourself.

Get out for a brisk walk, bike ride, take part in yoga, or any physical activity that you enjoy!

2012 sees more bears sighted in Golden Sadie Parr Golden Bear Aware Coordinator 2012 saw the most bear sightings reported through the RAPP line for Golden and area since 2008.

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There were more than 100 calls in total, most reporting bear sightings associated with residential garbage or fruit trees.

Another four calls were associated with livestock or chickens outside of Golden town limits.

Birdfeeders, berry bushes, beehives, grain and oil accounted for the remaining attractants associated with bear sightings.

Although these attractants are minimal in town, there are a few individuals who still have not made changes to remove or manage wildlife attractants, resulting in bears still accessing these items (and ultimately- being destroyed because of it).

Golden is blessed with rich wildlife and wilderness areas in close proximity to town.

Bears and other wildlife species use several natural travel corridors that come through

areas of Nicholson and the Blaeberry as well as Golden. Bears do not recognize boundaries but follow food.

When homeowners leave attractants available for bears they essentially bait bears into human settlements.

During fall bears prepare for hibernation by eating three times as much as they do in the summer. In the fall, bears need up to 20,000 calories per day (about 300 apples) to gain enough weight to get through the winter.

Hibernation is an important survival strategy for bears in British Columbia where their main foods - green vegetation, berries, salmon and insects - are not available in winter.

With only about six months to build up fat reserves for hibernation, black bears must eat a great deal of food.

They are particularly attracted to foods that are abundant and high

in protein and energy and that they can get with little effort.

There were black bear sightings reported in Golden through the RAPP line this October associated with birdseed, fruit trees and garbage.

All of these items are highly rewarding for bears trying to fatten up. However, this leads bears to stay around areas where people are living, and often these bears are destroyed for being potentially dangerous to people as encounters and proximity increases.

In 2012 there was were four bears destroyed in Golden by the end of October after accessessing unsecured garbage and fruit. In areas surrounding Golden there were several black bears destroyed after they accessed unmanaged attractants.

Bear Aware strives to help educate people in an effort to increase our

understanding of these creatures and to encourage people to practice safe and responsible habits which can help to ensure that wild bears remain a sustainable part of our future, and that human safety is realized.

Bear Aware gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust, a regional corporation created to deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits for residents of the Columbia Basin.

Bear Aware would also like to thank its sponsors: the B.C. Conservation Foundation, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, and the Town of Golden.

Call 1-877-952-7277 to report a bear sighting in a residential area, property damage or wildlife conflict.

To learn more about managing attractants, visit www.bearaware. bc.ca.

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Wholesale Warehouse expands heading into second year Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It has been a great first year for Cheryl Beech who is the Owner of the Wholesale Warehouse in Golden. The store which started a year ago, has been doing so well that it recently went through an expansion.

“It has been really good. People seem to like what we have been doing here,” Beech said.

She also explained it has been fun seeing new people coming in as customers over the past year.

“I was scared at first because I have never done anything like this, but the numbers increased every month and things have been great.”

Beech admitted that the hours have been long, but it is all worth it at the end of the day.

She also said the expansion had to happen so they could keep up with the shopper’s interests.

“We just needed to carry bigger stuff and the original set up was too small,” Beech said. “Stuff was going out the door faster than it was being brought in. To bring in more products we had to open it up.”

So far people have responded to having a larger store in a positive manner.

“They love it. They keep saying to stock it up more and I will,” she said. “We are looking at bringing in more furniture and larger items.”

Beech said she is grateful for all of the support she has seen from people over the past year.

“I want to say thanks to everyone for the support they have shown,” she said.

Pictured above is the Owner of the Wholesale Warehouse in Golden, Cheryl Beech.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo

A more environmentally friendly way to paint at Golden Installations Ltd. Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden Installations Ltd. is excited to announce that they have purchased a new paint tinting machine which will allow them to offer Benjamin Moores complete line of the new Gennex paints. This new environmentally friendly paint contains zero volatile organic compounds (VOC) and is virtually odourless. Aura paint is probably the most easily recognized name in the gennex line. Benjamin Moore states, “Aura is quite simply the finest paint we’ve ever made, offering the most advanced way to bring colour to life.”

According to Golden Installations staff member, Wendy Wilson, the new machine is completely computerized unlike

the older style machine that they had been using was completely manual.

“We used to have to count the number of pumps to disperse the paint. With this one we key in what is needed, push a button and it does it all by itself. This is beneficial for the customers because it is far more accurate since it is computer controlled.”

Wilson said. “We can control it down to the smallest amount of a drop. It would have been difficult to have that kind of accuracy with the older model.”

She also said the new paints will be easier for customers to use.

“You will have better spreadability, colour retention, it will last longer and also be more scrubbable,” Wilson said.

There will be 240 new colours which people will be able to purchase at the

Wendy Wilson stands next to a new paint tinting machine at Golden Installations Ltd. Darryl Crane/Star Photo store.

“The colours will be much richer and intense,” she said. “This is the next

step up. We are finding all of the oil based paints are literally becoming phased out. Very soon you will not

be able to buy oil based paints.”

Customers are welcomed to come in and

learn more about the colours offered and the new technology from staff members at the store.

“We’re going to be holding seminars at the store in the spring for customers,” Wilson said.

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Cards of Thanks Thanks to the Doctors and staff at the hospital for taking such good care of our dad.

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The children of Bill & Lynn Williams would like to thank Dr. Starke, Dr. Kate McCarroll, and all the nurses and staff at the hospital and clinic for your compassion and kindness to our parents over the years.

We appreciate the help and care given to our parents by the home support workers, friends, and family in the past few years.

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LETSON, Roberta Jean (nee Brock) - of Guelph, passed

away peacefully at The Ellington, with her family at her side, on Friday, November 16th, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Ken Letson (2006) . Loved mother of Bob (Diane) Letson of Guelph, Dianne (Tony) Rovers of Owen Sound and Judy (Doug) Kennedy of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Kimberley, Chrissy, Mike, Jacquie, Stephen, Stephanie, Geri, Sheri, Robin, Tim and Tammy. Great grandmother of Matthew, Katie, Michael, Matteo, Nicolo, Leo, Benedict, Thomas, Elizabeth, Rachel, Emily Anthony, Erick, Cameron, Kirstin, Kaleigh, Scott, Kaedence, Owen, Amy, Sarah, Liam, Clara, Hunter, Ethan, Jacob, Ethan, new baby Rovers to arrive in February, and the late Olivia. Cremation has taken place.

Friends will be received one hour prior to the memorial service which will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph on Wednesday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army, 1320 Gordon Street, Guelph, ON, N1L 1H3 would be appreciated.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIBERcurrently seeks logging contractors for stump-to-dump and phase logging/road building in the Kootenays. Various contract opportunities exist in the Golden, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and Cranbrook/Kimberly areas (Rocky Mountain and surrounding forest districts). Please contact 250-688-1651 or email: rockymountainďŹ ber@gmail.com for details.

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William (Bill) Williams

William (Bill) Williams passed away at the Golden District General Hospital on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the age of 87 years.

A funeral service was held from the Golden Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon, November 17th with Pastor Richard Campeau officiating. Interment followed in the family plot of the Golden Community Cemetery.

Pallbearers were: Bill Williams, Charles Poland, Charles Robson, Nick Exley, Steven Klakowich and Jonathan Larwill.

Bill was born at home in Radville, Saskatchewan, the 5th of 12 children born to Jack and Della Williams. He grew up working on the local farms, until he moved to Trail, B.C., later joining the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry in late 1949. He proudly served his country in Korea and returned to Chase, B.C. in 1952.

He met and married the love of his life Lynn Cottrell while working as a faller. They moved out to a small farm and started their family. In 1963 they moved to Golden, B.C. Bill continued to work in the logging industry until retiring at 62 years old. He soon opened Mt. Echo Sales and Services out of his home. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes at the local club and crib at the Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center. He enjoyed gardening and gathering firewood with his family up until his last year.

Bill is survived by his son Bob (Vivian) and daughter Sandra (Ron Johnston); grandchildren Kimberly (Charlie), Bill (Michele), Charles and Brenda (Nick); great grandchildren, Sydnie, Elijah, Mason and Keegan; brothers Lorne, Arnold, Gordon and Doug; sister Fern; brother-in-law Roger as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 58 years Lynn, his parents, grandson Steven, sisters Dorothy, Della and Evelyn and brothers Bud, Earl and Allen.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obituary at: www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Golden Baptist Church Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund, 1343 Pine Drive, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H1 Arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden

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48” commrcl propane grill 2 burners 2 ovens Garlinds.

Free to come pick up. Can call Big Bend Cafe 7am-2pm 250344-6111.

4 Nitto winter tires on rims 205/60 R15 5hole Subaru pattern. $375. call 250-3447221.

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz Free standing Kingsman propane fireplace - 30,000 BTU output. Comes w/ direct vent chimney parts. In perfect condition; used 10 hours. $1000 OBO 250-344-2190.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Misc For Sale.

Pellets, specialty lumber, chop saw, 5 kw generator. Moberly Wood Products 250-344-5119.

Queen and doubl mattresses, assrtd furniture for sale at Mary’s Motel 3 Bdrm trailer for sale/rent.

250-344-3090, 250-344-8179.

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Rentals Acreage Grazing /Farm land available for lease. Approx. 200 acres south of Golden on Highway 95. Telephone 250-344-6710.

Apt/Condo for Rent For rent - 2 Bdr Mobile Home at Nicholson. $750/mth plus utilities, available now, pets welcome. 250-344-8551.

Rental Units avail. Close to downtown. Call (250)344-8919 Sherri,Highland Property Management Ltd. NP No parties.

Twin Rivers - 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113.

Duplex for Rent 3 Bdrs up, 2 down.

Located in residential area close to everything.

Fenced yard, W/D hookup.

Call 250-344-5996.

For Rent - 716 8th Street Main floor 3 Bdr, 1 1/2 Bath, f/p in living rm, laundry rm downstairs, electric heat, carport, mature tenant, no pets. $1100/mth, DD $600.

Call 250-344-5508 Newer 1 Bedroom cabin with loft, sitting on a full basement on an acreage south of Golden. $925/month + utilities.

No parties, no illegal activities.

Long term, mature, reliable tenants preferred. References and damage deposit required.

Please telephone 250-344-6710.

Shared accmd looking for 1 mature NS roommate to share a very clean house in Nicholson w/ 1 person. No pets. DD and refs reqd. $400 +utls. Call 250-344-7847.

Storage S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units.

250-344-3104.

Suites, Lower 2 Bdr. basement suite. No pets, no parties, N/S. Laundry facilities. Can be furnished.

Internet + sat. tv.

250-344-0604 3 bdrm basement walkout for rent. $1000/month pool table bar style kitchen close to info centre, ref’s req’d. Call for details 780-712-7019.

716 8th St Bsmt Suite 2 bdrms, bright kitchen dining, fireplace in living rm, laundry / storage rm, 1 blk from pedestrian bridge. $750/mth + utls, elec heat DD $375 No pets, mature longer term tenant please. Call 250-344-5508 Great spacious bright 1 Bdr basement suite. Fully furnished, separate entrance.

Full kitchen with large eating area, big living area with large windows & beautiful views of river and mountains. Minutes to town. Parking, laundry. $700 incl utils. and TV. DD required. N/S, No pets. 1-250826-1696.

Townhouses

Nice clean bright and cheery 2 bdrm home in Nicholson.

Many upgrades,open concept,w/d,fridge,stove,gas fireplace, large private yard w/ fruit trees & flower beds, garden,lots of parking. Well maintained.This is a nice place to live, must see to appreciate. $820/mth+utl Avl now. Ref’s Req’d. Call 250-272-0486.

Small cabin on Blaeberry River, Now - May 1st $750+DD. includes furniture & utls NP NS. 250-344-2114.

3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane fireplace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

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For rent 3 bdrm townhouse with yard, 1.5 baths NS NP W/D avail Nov 15. $950/mn Call 250-341-1092.

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Cars - Domestic 2003 Ford Escape. Driven daily, but needs work. Sell/trade for (furniture, tools, boat, bike?) 250-344-6561 2005 Dodge Caravan; Fully Loaded; Low Mileage. $8000 OBO. 250-344-5133

Cars - Sports & Imports Auto For Sale: 2005 Toyota Echo - auto tran, new winter tires, great gas mileage, fantastic car hard to let go but moving. $5000. Info: khdowney33@gmail.com

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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) AMENDMENT An application for an interior expansion and capacity increase has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from River House Tavern located at 506 8th Avenue North in Golden.

3 Bdr Upper & Avail now.

250-344-5075.

For Rent: 4 bdrm mobile home. Large yard + shed.

Wood + oil heat. 2 miles Upper Donald Rd. $600/month 250344-3081.

Homes for Rent 2 Bedroom house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95, south of Golden. $825/month plus utilities. No parties, no illegal activities. Long term mature reliable tenants preferred.

References and Damage Deposit required. Please telephone 250-344-6710.

2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required.

Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

3 Bdr., 1 1/2 bath single storey home. F/S. Avail Dec.1 $850/mth + utilities & DD. Family preferred. No parties.

Call 250-344-6194.

3 bdr, 2 bath home in the Blaeberry. High speed internet & Sat TV available. Wood & electric heat, large yard, room for horses & dogs. Seasonal or long term. $850/mth.

Available now. 250-344-5888.

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. Also 1 Bdr suite. No pets. Avail now.

Call 344-1599 or 344-1828 3 bdrm home in town, wood heat, w/d, LOTS of storage, shop. Avail immd. $1200/mo + utls. 250-344-8990.

The current licensed hours are noon to 2:00 am Monday to Sunday. The proposed interior capacity will increase from 46 to 58.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1.) Writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Licensing Analyst LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 OR 2.) By email:

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PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before December 31st 2012. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government of¿cials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

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Golden Women’s Resource Centre prepares for a Starlight Soiree Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Women’s Resource Centre is putting together a night of great memories at the annual Starlight Soiree fundraising event. This year the event will be held on Nov. 22 at the Mount 7 Recplex. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the event starting at

7 p.m. The gala evening is a fundraiser for the Golden Women’s Resource Centre which has many local entertainers, food challenges, silent and loonie auctions.

There will also be a woman of the year draw which happens at the event.

The food challenge part of the event gives local restaurants the chance to show their creative side.

“This is a chance to present a new signature dish or something creative in the form of an appetizer or finger food. Restaurants compete for best tasting, best display and best overall,” she said.

Tickets are $20 before and $25 at the door (if you bring a donaion item for the food bank then the price will be $20 at the door.)

Tickets can be purchased at The Moon River Gift Gallery and the Golden Women’s Centre.

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to the office at 3 p.m. on the day of the parade and set up so we can start cooking for about 5 p.m.,” said Falkins staff member Chantelle Lacasse.

Lacasse explained that the money raised will go to help fund the building of a school while also helping to do renovations on another school in Nicaragua.

Each year two staff members from Falkins are chosen from the different branches to be a part of the group to have a hands on experience.

All monies raised, go to help in the cost of building houses or in this case a school.

The business is also holding two separate raffles to help raise funds.

One is on a basket and the other is a jelly bean count.

Both raffles will run until the second week in January and people can either take part at the parade or drop by the Falkins Insurance office on 9th Ave. N. Lacasse would like to thank Overwaitea and Sobeys who are donating the food and drinks for the barbecue.

The Santa Claus Parade in Golden will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, starting at 5 p.m.

However people can come put early to the event and spend a fun afternoon in the downtown core.

A Golden Shop Local Holiday Extravaganza’ event will also be happening on the afternoon.

People are welcome to come and while they are waiting for Santa and a great barbecue they will also be also to do some downtown shopping.

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Santa Claus gets ready to make a special stop in Golden The Santa Claus Parade in Golden will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, starting at 5 p.m.

“We will have 9th Street closed to traffic starting at 3 p.m. to facilitate the parade. For the safety and the enjoyment of the parade, we ask that everyone refrain from parking on 9th Ave N. from Sobeys to the Golden Dollar Store during this time,” said the Manager of the Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce, Ruth Hamilton.

Since it will be the wintertime there will be firepit warming stations to take the chill off.

They will be located in the Post Office Square, the Credit Union Plaza and Kumsheem Park.

During the event there will be several fundraising barbecues and hot chocolate stands run-

ning.

If you are interested in having a float in the parade you can go to the chamber website at www. goldenchmber. bc.ca to download registration forms or drop in the chamber office at 500 10th Ave. N. “Young and old, every-

one loves a parade! Kick off the Holiday Season on Saturday Dec. 1 by enjoying fabulous savings, warm up around a fire with friends and end the day by watching jolly old St. Nick make his way through Golden,” said Hamilton.

Come early as there

will be a full day of great shopping as stores will open their doors to help people get the perfect gift for Christmas and much more.

“Mark your calendar for ‘A Golden Shop Local - Holiday Extravaganza’ on Saturday, December 1. This

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INTERNET, WE GIVE YOU Keeping busy at school MORE! Santa Claus could be popping up at this years shopping Extravaganza and Christmas Parade.

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Janne Arlt Principal Nicholson Elementary Hallowe’en is over, Christmas is coming, and classes are busy with all kinds of activities.

Volleyball practices for Gr. 5 to 7 are happening with Mr. McCarthy on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime. Some teams are being formed to travel to Edgewater for some games later in November.

The skating program is underway on Wednesdays. Classes will each skate 4 times.

Help with tying skates at the arena is always appreciated.

Our newest lunch club is the Wrestling Club on Wednesdays with Mr. McCarthy. Gr. 4 to 7 boys have an opportunity to learn some skills in the sport of wrestling.

Mrs. Hein, our Aboriginal Support Worker, continues to offer Aboriginal craft projects for different age groups on Mondays and Wednesdays at lunch time. One recent project was the making of corn husk dolls.

Every morning of the week before school, Mrs. Williams can be found in the Learning Club ready to help with homework.

Any student can drop by for a healthy snack before they go out to play, or munch on something as they work.

Our buddy reading program is up and running again this year. On Monday afternoons you can find pairs of students all over the school, practicing their reading skills together.

Older buddies can tell you what they have noticed about their younger buddies’ progress in reading.

It won’t be long until our annual Christmas Card & Letter Writing Day. On Friday, November 30 from 10:45 to 11:50, family members are invited to come and join the students in writing Christmas letters and cards.

They are put in envelopes, addressed and stamped, so that students can take them to the mailbox right away. It’s a great way for students and others to use their writing skills and send season’s greetings to friends and relatives out of town! Join us!

Our Christmas Sharing Assembly will be on Tuesday, December 18 at 1:30 pm. Parents, grandparents, friends and family members are welcome to come!

Our Parent Advisory Committee continues to provide tremendous support to the school.

They are working on a school cookbook project to raise money and these should be available soon – in time to purchase as Christmas gifts!

The PAC is always looking for ways to make our school a better place, from the hot lunch program to buying equipment and supplies for the school or providing funds for special events and presentations, plus everything in between!

All parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings.

Dates and times are in the newsletter each month.

First report cards of the year go home on Friday, December 7. We encourage parents to contact us with any questions or concerns; please don’t hesitate to call the school at any time if you would like to discuss your child’s progress.

is a perfect occasion to shop at home, experience the jovial vibe of Golden and enjoy some complementary festive cheer. Head out to the shops early on December 1 to take in the many all day in-store specials and unique free giveaways,” Hamilton said.

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RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

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1604 Purcell Woods Close 3 bedrooms

3.5 baths

2,662sqft

$161,9000 1 bath

724sqft

Lot 2, Forde Station Road

2410 Trans Canada Hwy # 1

2.76 acres

7.76 acres

5 bedrooms

2 baths

3 bedrooms

2 baths

3 bedrooms

1.5 baths

2 baths

2 baths

2,696sqft

4 bedrooms

2 baths

1,600sqft

1 bedroom

1 bath

560sqft

$339,900 3 bedrooms

1,480sqft

$229,600

5bdrms 3 baths 3,024sqft 1.15 acres

5 bedrooms 1 bath 1,620sqft .42 acre

5 bedrooms

3.5 baths

4 bedrooms

from $299,900 to $399,900 2 Lots Available

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606 - 12th Street 5 bedrooms

4 baths

3 baths

2 bedrooms

2,448sqft

2 baths

915sqft

4 bedrooms

3 baths

12,443sqft

2,430sqft

$359,500 1421 Birch Crescent 5 bedrooms

$319,600 1435 Birch Crescent 4 bedrooms

3 baths

from $49,500 to $93,500

2,460sqft

$195,000

2.5 baths

2,328sqft

$174,900 #23, Parkland Gardens 3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,152sqft

$219,900

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Golden Donald Upper Road

2393 Kettleston Road

9 Sold 4 Pending 12 Lots Available

9.48 Acres

9.76 acres

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#55, 1290 Haesler BB 3,700sqft

$595,000

$179,900

1113 - 11th Street 3,630sqft

2,884sqft

1437 Granite Drive

#303, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

$339,900

$429,900

2.5 baths

SOLD

545 Day Road

1513 Cedar Street

3 baths

2,123sqft

$258,600

$279,000 5 bedrooms

3 baths

1314 Pine Drive 3 bedrooms

1206 9th Stree

SOLD

$334,900

2.4 acres

7 acres

1.5 baths

4 bedrooms

$42,900

1217 - 11th Street

1224 Horse Creek Road

$165,000

$199,900

1,536sqft

3 bedrooms

$99,900

$365,000 1402 Birch Crescent

2 baths

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1359 Black Bear Drive

1539 Campbell Road

3 bedrooms

2,112sqft

38 acres

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2,700sqft

2.5 baths

$329,900

1,032sqft

.289 acre

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2 bedrooms

$389,000 4 bedrooms

3 bedrooms

#74 Kicking Horse Village MHP

SOLD 1333 Pine Drive

1.5 baths

4 bedrooms

990 Highway #95, South

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3,094sqft

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1026 King Crescent 1 bath

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$265,000

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1,373sqft

3 baths

#58 Kicking Horse Village MHP

$429,000 3 bedrooms

6 bedrooms

$149,900

$19,900

1,213sqft

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901 - 11th Street

2,480 sqft

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2 bedrooms

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$237,000

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$149,900

915-12th Street

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2,000sqft

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