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Julian Hudson skies through a hoop at Dawn Mountain during the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cup on Sunday Jan. 20. See more pictures on page 18.

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House burns down in the Blaeberry Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

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On Jan. 16 at approximately 5 p.m. the Golden/Field RCMP responded to a house fire in the Blaeberry area.

When the RCMP arrived on the scene they found the house was already completely engulfed in flames.

The location of the home is in an area where there is no fire protection services so

there were no fire departments were on the scene.

“Unfortunately it burned to the ground,” said Golden/Field RCMP Sgt. Troy Durand.

Durand explained that after the investigation into the cause of the fire, it was determined that it began in the chimney of the structure.

The family of five, which included three children, was not injured in the house fire.

They were moved into a local hotel after the

structure burned down.

Even though the building, which was described as a cabin on stilts, burned to the ground there was no other damage to anything else on the property or any other houses in the area.

The news of the fire led to a social media campaign to help the family. According to information on the site, a great deal of things have been donated by local people to help the family out.

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A good morning for networking 7-Eleven remains open Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce hosted “A Good Morning” Business Networking event at the Visitor’s Centre on Jan. 18. The next one will take place on Feb. 15 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the centre, with coffee and muffins.

Everyone is welcome.

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Behind the Wheel When to Replace a Broken Windshield Recently I was coming back from the ski hill and got a rock chip in my windshield that has started to crack and spider. I know there is a violation ticket that may be written for a cracked windshield. I plan on getting it changed in the spring after the roads are swept because I don’t really want to spend $200 dollars to have a windshield changed on the chance it may get hit with another rock.

This reader is correct, there are a number of ways for police to deal with a broken windshield ranging from a notice and order to repair to a ticket or even an order removing the vehicle from the roadway if the damage is serious enough. Since about 80% of the information that you need comes from your eyes, being able to see properly is a must.

So, when is a windshield damaged sufficiently to require replacement?

There are regulations that describe damage that is considered to be vision obstructing. Conditions include a crack over 300 mm long in any part, more than 2 cracks over 150 mm long in any one piece of glass, stone or shot injuries more than 40 mm in diameter, two or more stone or shot injuries over 20 mm in diameter in any one piece of glass and broken glass showing sharp edge.

I understand the balance of risk to the budget against the risk of replacing the windshield only to have it damaged again. Being able to see is important but you must also take into account that the glass is a structural component of the vehicle these days and also plays a part in body integrity and proper air bag deployment. Failing to replace it when needed could have significant consequences.

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It has been a few months of worry for Golden’s late-night snackers, but they can rest easy now that 7-Eleven Canada has reached an agreement with their landlords here in Golden.

It was announced in late October, 2012, that the Golden location of 7-Eleven, located on the corner of 9th Avenue North and 10th Avenue North, would be closing.

The parties were unable to reach a leasing agreement, and staff members were notified of the closure, which was expected to occur sometime in January, 2013.

On Jan. 19, 7-Eleven Canada officially announced that a leasing agreement had been reached, and that the doors would remain open.

“We’re excited to announce that our 7-Eleven store in Golden is here to stay,” said Laurie Smith, communications manager for 7-Eleven Canada.

“After lengthy negotiations, we are thrilled to be able to renew our lease for the next 10 years as of February 1. Our employees have been informed, so we now want to share our good news with our loyal guests.”

When the closure was announced, officials with the company insisted that they were determined to stay in the community, and that they would begin searching for a new location in Golden. Fortunately they did not have to do that.

“It’s a significant event for us as we have been in the Golden community for 25 years, and this is a popular store,” said Smith.

The Golden location of the chain employs 12 people, who will no longer have to look for a new job.

7-Eleven is the only location in the downtown area where customers can get food late, and often has long line-ups when the bars close.

“We have very much appreciated the community support we have received recently, and over the past few decades. We look forward to continuing to provide quality convenience to the Golden community for many more years to come.”

Women’s centre turning Valentine’s Day into more inclusive occasion Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

into an occasion to celebrate not just romantic love, but all kinds of love,” said Wegelin.

In the six weeks that the centre is hosting the A new grant from the Girls Action Founda- Girlz Group, they will be talking about what tion is allowing the Golden Women’s Resource they see in their community, what stands out Centre to get the most out of V-Day. for them, and what they love here in Golden.

The centre’s Girlz Group winter session Then, with the support of EZ Rock, the cenprogram participants will tre is going to be making be using that grant for announcements “There’s a lot of pressure service some special activities surwith the girls. rounding National Day of on young girls to be in “We’re hoping that the Action, which is on Feb. outcome of this is that the a relationship at that girls will feel more con14.

“Girls Action Foundanected with their comtime.” tion is an organization said Wegelin.

— Sarah Wegelin — munity,” that empowers programs “And hopefully the comlike ours,” said Sarah Wegmunity will feel inspired elin, special projects coby what the girls say.” ordinator with the Golden Women’s Resource Registration for the winter session of Girlz Centre. “It’s a small grant, but every little bit Group, which is for girls in Grades 5 to 7, is helps. We’re very grateful to them for this.” the last week of January. The session lasts six The centre is taking Valentines Day, Nation- weeks. al Day of Action, and turning it into a more “We are fundraising right now to keep the inclusive occasion where girls across Canada program going. We have cards for sale, which will be celebrating the communities in which the girls have made,” said Wegelin. they live.

“We’re selling them for $5 a bundle at the “There’s a lot of pressure on young girls to centre. They’re really cute, and we had them be in a relationship at that time. And not just printed at DJ’s, so they’re very professional young girls, even friends my own age get down looking, and for all sorts of occasions.” on themselves. So we wanted to spin V-Day The centre is located on 9th Avenue North.

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Questions raised about BC Liberal fundraiser on Alberta soil “I think it is very questionable judgement on behalf of the Liberal candidate here.”

Norm Macdonald — Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA

“I was not there to represent or attempt to represent Albertans.”

Doug Clovechok — BC Liberal candidate Columbia River-Revelstoke Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net A BC Liberal fundraiser for a MLA hopeful in Calgary has raised questions over where candidates are drawing support in the upcoming elections in British Columbia.

The event was a fundraiser for Doug Clovechok, who has received the nomination to be the Liberal candidate in Columbia River-Revelstoke riding.

“I think the fundraiser went really well. There were well over 100 people there, all very senior business Calgarians.

And there were also companies from British Columbia, people from Vancouver that represent companies. There were home owners there from Golden and throughout the Columbia Valley,” Clovechok said.

“What I can tell you is that the message that not only I tried to purvey, but also Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines, and Sport Minister, Bill Bennett, is that British Columbians have way more in common with Albertans than we do differences.”

Clovechok went on to explain that he went to Calgary as a representative of the people of B.C. “Our election will be fought and won in British Columbia, with British Columbians, and I was there

to represent British Columbia. We not only recognized how important Alberta is to our economy in Columbia RiverRevelstoke, but I really wanted to reinforce how much we appreciate them and their investments in our stores from Kimberley to Revelstoke.

That message really seemed to resonate with them. When a group of people organize an event like this for you…

I think it says very positive things about what you are doing in relationship to getting elected.”

NDP MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, Norm Macdonald, saw the fundraiser as an odd choice for the candidate.

“I think it is very questionable judgement on behalf of the Liberal candidate here. The things that I do is that I raise monies locally from residents that give you their $100 or $200. I depend primarily on volunteers and I try and make sure that I spend the money really wisely,” Macdonald said.

Macdonald went on and said that if Clovechok was raising money in Calgary then it comes with a certain level of expectation from those people who organized the event and those in attendance.

“If someone is paying for your campaign, then they have

an expectation. It is one thing if it is a resident who chips in $100. They basically expect you to do a good job. But if you are going into Calgary, what is the case you are making for them giving you money? If the suggestion is that these are Albertans that want to be treated properly in British Columbia, well, the things Albertans complain to me about are things the BC Liberals have imposed on this area. They are not things that we chose to do. Given the opportunity we rejected them but it is the high price of gas, look at what the BC Liberals have done to make gasoline more expensive here. The HST, so that Albertans are paying extra on their lift passes, their golf passes, their rental equipment, their meals,” he said.

Clovechok did not see things this way.

“Absolutely not.

Parties raise money all over the place.

There are companies in Toronto that do business with people in B.C. There are companies in Calgary that do business with B.C. More importantly there are people in Saskatchewan and Alberta who are our neighbours and pay taxes. So I do not think so,” he said.

He added that he had read that the NDP said they raise money in Alberta and

across the country.

“I am honestly very surprised by it. When these gentlemen approached us to do the fundraiser in Calgary we thought that it was a great opportunity. Obviously the premier was aware of it. We went to her and spoke to her and the party to make sure it was in the guidelines that were expected.

They were incredibly supportive,” he said.

As for the amount of attention the fundraiser has received across Canada, Clovechok said he thought it spoke volumes to the work his team was doing in the riding to get elected, and also it showed how much interest that Canada has in the upcoming election in B.C. “I went to Calgary for two reasons. The first reason was to represent British Columbia in my riding to Albertans. To tell them how important they are to our economy and how much we appreciate their investments,” he said. “I was not there to represent or attempt to represent Albertans. On the other hand we have Albertans who are our neighbours and second home owners who pay taxes. I have heard from multitudes of Albertans since I have started this initiative that don’t feel they have a representative voice in Victoria.

Yet they are tax payers. Obviously my job is to represent British Columbians and not Albertans. But I think it is only fair when we have people who are paying taxes in our communities and contributing to our economies, that if they have issues they should be able to approach the MLA,” Clovechok said.

Macdonald said that in his experience the BC Liberals spend four to five times the amount that he has in his campaigns, and it has not worked for them.

“What is the pitch to people outside the province to fund a campaign in Golden?

It is a very odd way to approach politics,”

he said. “I know the candidate is very new to the province and really has no experience in getting elected. I think he is going to find there is going to be a degree of discomfort from people who are going to ask for support. In the Kootenays, you can’t just use money to win a campaign. That is not the key element in campaigning here.”

As for the fact that two ministers were also at the event, Macdonald said he saw this as one more way the current government is sending a message about the proposed Enbridge pipeline.

“Most people do not find Premier Clark’s position on Enbridge credible.

This reinforces that idea.

What is your pitch to get oil money from a group that supports the Enbridge pipeline if you are against it? It raises more questions than it answers,” Macdonald said.

Clovechok said the BC Liberals have not said no to the pipeline at this point and time.

“The BC Liberals are the party who have not said no to the Northern Gateway Pipeline. We have five very serious and straight forward conditions,” Clovechok said. “The NDP have

said no to the Northern Gateway Pipeline. We are the party that has left the door open.” He added, “We have to be open to investment and take care of British Columbia.

Whether it is pipelines or other developments, we have to make sure they make sense for British Columbians.”

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Idle No More movement gathers for rally on streets of Golden Jo Mary Crowchild-Fletcher Chelsea Langan Submitted On Dec. 21, a group of Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals of Golden got together to rally and support Idle No More.

This movement was started by four Saskatchewan women in late November to protest against Bill C-45, which passed on Dec. 4, 2012.

This bill not only affects First Nations, but all Canadians; the bill gives away the rights of land and resources of Canada.

This means, the government can over use the land that belongs to the people of Canada and we may not get any share or benefits.

We are hoping to bring awareness to the actions of the movement and government; feel free to learn more at idlenomore.ca

Several locals were involved with the Idle No More movement held a rally in Golden in December.

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Invermere Dialysis Unit closed permanently by Interior Health Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Invermere Dialysis Unit that was temporarily closed will not be re-opened and Columbia River Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald is concerned over how this will effect people in the riding.

“I think that this is a service that is not available in Golden. It may only affect a small number of people who may need the service. At present, they would have to go to Invermere which is a bit of an inconvenience but certainly nothing compared to going to Cranbrook,” he said.

Macdonald explained he has talked to people who are worried about having to cover greater distances to receive their treatments.

“We have heard from numerous residents who have been affected by this closure”, said Macdonald. “Many people in this area will be forced to travel vast distances for dialysis services a number of times every week. It’s simply not acceptable for even more services to be removed from this area.”

Macdonald added that even though he was not sure of the number of people who were using the service, the fact was it should be provided.

“You never know who is going to have to use the service and what we are seeing is we are losing services. What it would do is force people to move out of these areas and into places that have these services.”

Macdonald added that it is tough for the provincial government to say there is no money for this when he sees obvious examples of waste.

“At the same time that the BC Liberals

are choosing to spend $15 million on tax payer-funded partisan ads, they are telling local residents that there is no money to provide dialysis services to residents of Golden and the Columbia Valley,” said Macdonald.

Paula James is the regional director for the Renal Program in Interior Health. She said the process was not something that just happened, and was based on the sustainability of the program.

“After discussions about the sustainability of the unit (in Invermere) with limited patient volumes and ongoing staffing challenges, Interior Health made the decision to permanently close the Invermere dialysis Unit effective immediately, last Friday (Jan.11).”

James said that Interior Health also did projections for renal patients, which added more reasons for the decision.

“We have had challenges over the last number of years with maintaining the number of patients and being that it was the only unit in B.C. of its kind operated with one nurse, it had been challenging to provide the human resources for that,” she said. “It has been challenging for the staff member, and for the patients as well in regards to the up and down of it being open and not open.”

James went on and said that this type of service is a specialty service.

“An effective alternative to facility hemodialysis is patients having independent home dialysis. So the thing with renal disease is that it is a chronic kidney disease and it is life threatening. Patients need to be dialyzed, but we also want them to have a quality of life as well. This home treatment is a viable option for the majority of

our patients,” she said. “We have quite a data base system in our province for renal patients through the B.C. provincial renal association. We look at the province, and in our case our health authority, and look at the number of pre-dialysis patients, and see if there is going to be growth over the next few years. In that area there is a lack of growth. It is not only today but we don’t see in the next five years the growth of renal patients to support it staying open.”

According to James there are no patients for this service in Golden. “If that changed and there was a patient in Golden, or wherever, they would look at where it would be best to go. If you look at it like an I.C.U. service, it is a specialty service. You can’t have a specialty service everywhere…we have to ensure that we are providing quality care to the patient.”

One person in Golden who did receive treatment in the past at the unit in Invermere is Rick Page.

After moving to Golden, Page was diagnosed with kidney failure, which means he had to drive back and forth to Invermere , three times a week, for more than a year to receive treatment.

Page said he was surprised to hear the facility was closing.

“The number of patients go up and down…I guess the number of patients declined to the point where Interior Health was not going to run the show anymore. This was kind of unusual because there is usually some discussion or debate with this kind of thing. But they didn’t do that,” Page said. “It was a ridiculous thing to do.”

Page also said he though the nurse who worked in the facility needed more support

over the time he was at the facility, which was very important to him and his life.

“If it hadn’t have been available in Invermere I would have had to move, which is a big issue. My wife and I are retired. We would have had to move, and there is no way around it because you either have dialyse or you die,” he said.

Page explained that even the drive to Invermere and back was tough on both him and his wife.

He said that after receiving treatment his wife would have to drive them home after.

“It was a hardship on both of us and it would be even worse to go to Cranbrook. It would be a great hardship,” he said.

Donna Page, who said she was a nurse for 40 years, also wanted to share her view on the decision that was made to close the facility.

She felt it was on the government to make sure everyone was receiving equal care which she believes is not happening.

“All of a sudden people in Golden and Invermere have become second class citizens,” she said.

Macdonald said he felt this was just one more way services are being cut back in smaller areas.

“There is no question that over the past 10 years we have one service after another removed from not only Golden but also rural communities in particular. They have centralized again and again to the detriment of our community,” he said.

James said there are full renal programs in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Trail where the initial testing has always been, and that telehealth has also been added to help people through this system and receive treatment.

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RCMP Report: Charges laid in child pornography case in Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net This week Golden RCMP members responded to 29 local files.

Computers seized in search On Oct. 29, 2012, Golden RCMP started a joint investigation with Delta P.D. and the Integrated Child Exploitation (ICE) Team out of Vancouver.

The investigation was looking at child pornography in the Golden area and on Jan. 13, 2013 the Golden RCMP executed a search warrant on a local residence and seized a computer. Since the execution of the search warrant, charges have been laid against a local man.

Currently the male has been charged with “Make Available Child Pornography” and “Possession of Child Pornography. The first charge of Make Available

Child Pornography was explained by local RCMP as someone who distributes child pornography through the internet.

Golden RCMP was informed of the case after the Delta P.D. came across information on the case which was then forwarded to Golden. RCMP in Golden worked with ICE on the case due to the complicated nature of the investigation.

The case is currently before the courts and the male involved is out on bail.

Party time, not so excellent RCMP were called to a house party when a noise complaint was called into the detachment. The RCMP responded to the house in question and informed the people at the gathering of the complaint. The party shut down, and RCMP are ask people to remember to respect those people who live near them when having parties at their houses.

Two detained in spirited fight RCMP were called to a disturbance in the Spirit Square area of downtown at approximately 2:30 a.m.

Upon arriving at the scene RCMP found two men involved in a fight. RCMP took the two men into custody until they were sober.

Second time’s a cold night On Jan. 16, and for the second week in a row, the RCMP and Golden and District Search and Rescue were involved in helping a person stuck in the backcountry on a snowmobile.

The local person involved turned out to be the same person who needed help the week before. This time the man and his friend were forced to spend a night in the backcountry as search and rescue had to wait until morning to get out to help the people involved.

People are reminded to take great care when going into the backcountry on snowmobiles.

Town council to start meeting in the afternoon once a month

David Allen CAO Town of Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden has changed the

time for one of its two council meetings a month, according to Town of Golden Chief Administrative Officer, David Allen.

The scheduling of the meetings has changed to include one evening and one afternoon meeting per month.

“It is the first and third Tuesday of every month, like they have been in the past. The first meeting of the month will be at 7 p.m. in the evening.

The next meeting will be at 1:15 p.m. in the afternoon,” Allen said.

Allen explained that the decision was

made at the end of last year.

“I think it was made in early December. I believe it was the Dec. 4 meeting where it was made.”

Part of the reason for changing the time of the meeting was to hopefully give more people the chance to come out and attend.

“I think the feeling was there was not a great deal of attendance at the evening meetings.

There might be some people who would be inclined to come in the afternoon.

By offering a choice between afternoon and evening meet-

ings that might get a broader spectrum of participation,” Allen said.

Allen added that he has seen this type of decision made in different towns.

“I know there have been other communities which have staggered their meetings. The other thing

In an effort to encourage Canadians to file their personal income tax returns online, the Canadian Revenue Agency has made a couple changes to this year’s filing system.

They have discontinued their free Telefile service, which allowed people with basic returns to file by entering their tax information over the phone, and will no longer be mailing out tax packages.

According to a statement made by agency spokesperson Noel Carisse, there were approximately 1.3 million unused packages mailed out in 2011.

Canadians will still be able to file their tax returns on paper, but they will have to download the forms from the Canada Revenue website, or pick up a copy at Canada Post or Service Canada outlets.

Of the 27,131,174 returns assessed from February 2012 to January 2013, 9,666,543 were filed by paper, that is 35 per cent.

Only one per cent, 321,033, used the Telefile service. The remaining returns were filed via the internet, which the agency is hoping that my making the electronic processes easier and more accessible, it will increase electronic filing, reduce the compliance burden to Canadians, and cut processing costs. Carrisse said it costs four times more to process a paper return than an electronic return.

Electronic methods include Efile, where authorized service providers (registered tax preparers), for a fee, will prepare and send your tax return. There is also Netfile, where tax returns can be sent directly to the Canadian Revenue Agency online using the available free certified software packages.

In the past, Netfile was accessed by individual access codes that were mailed out, but the the agency would like people to use their social insurance numbers and birth dates instead.

More information regarding methods of filing can be found at www.cra-arc.gc.ca.

ing was it would provide equal opportunity. I can imagine, for people who are working during the day, they can come to the evening meetings,” he said.

“But others who work shift work, like at LP or CP Rail, would not be able to come to an evening meeting.

Seniors may be more inclined to come out in the afternoon as well...It is hard to know but we will see what happens.”

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that has happened is the committee of the whole meetings, that have happened in the past, once a month, no longer formally meet,” he said.

Allen also felt this new afternoon meeting would be fairer to the residents in Golden.

“I think the feel-

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Invitation to Tender (Bid) 14th Street Lift Station Construction The Town of Golden is inviting bids for construction of the work, which in general terms, will consist of the following and be implemented through a Stipulated Bid Price Contract: • Removal of and replacement of the existing 14th Street sewage lift station.

• Temporary bypass pumping of sewage around the lift station site.

• Installation of an owner supplied fiberglass lift station complete with owner supplied pumps, valves and all other components of the station.

• Connections to the existing gravity sewer and sewage forcemain.

• Installation and connection of an owner supplied electrical Kiosk and internal components.

• Installation and connection of an owner supplied backup generator.

• Installation of owner supplied communication equipment.

The successful Bidder will be required to enter into a CCDC 2 (2008) Stipulated Price Contract.

Sealed bids clearly marked “TOWN OF GOLDEN – 14TH STREET LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION” will be received prior to January 30th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., local time, at the following address and location: Address: Attention:

Town of Golden, 810 S. 9th Avenue, PO Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Chris Cochran, Manager of Operations

Bid Documents and reference material for this contract will only be distributed electronically in digital format (pdf format) through the tendering website at: www.merx.com (Private Tenders tab) Electronic Documents include: • Contract Front End, Specifications and Appendices • Issued for Bid Drawings • Non Bid Information • Any Addenda

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Star EDITORIAL

The problems money causes Money in the Columbia Valley has been in the news, both locally and across the country, for different reasons this week.

On one side, the final amount of funding has been found to complete the kitchen at the Golden Civic Centre. The project, which has seen a number of volunteers, local politicians, and - My Way groups come togethBy Darryl Crane er, is the final piece to finish off the multi-year development.

For some people the topic of money in the Civic Centre has been a sore spot. As the cost of the project continued to go up, questions were asked about why that was happening.

Of course, most of the money for the centre came from a series of grants, and even some donations, with the local tax payers only making a relatively small contribution.

Now that the CSRD has decided, based at least partially on the recommendation from the Golden Town Council, to release the final $60,000, it seems likely that those people who supported the project will celebrate, while those who felt it has cost too much already, will once again complain.

This chapter of history will come to an end when the kitchen goes in, and even more events will hopefully come to the area.

But it is doubtful that people on either side will meet in the middle with their opinions.

The source of funds has also caused a cross-Canada stir as a Liberal MLA hopeful was invited to Calgary to have a fundraiser.

The immediate response was a tad predictable as the finger pointing started. If fundraising happens in oil country, then what does that say about the party who went there?

The Liberal answer was that the candidate was representing the people of B.C. at the evening.

For well over a year we, the people, have been in the middle of a campaign for an upcoming election.

Money coming from fundraisers, in some cases, and taxes in other forms, has been spent. The arguments on how ethical this move was, not only for the candidate, but also the senior ministers who were in attendance, is going to be answered by each individual person. Some people might not care where the money spent came from, and would prefer this method over using our tax money.

For those people who see this as a way to make friends with the oil barons to the east is just one more reason on top of a pile of reasons of why the political system in this province does not function as well as it could. In both cases the money involved seems to be a side issue to something in which people have already made their minds.

Whether it is about a centre that has cost too much, or which way to vote in the next election, people in most cases are just looking for another reason to complain about what they do or do not like.

Dual Citizens Dear Editor: Some of our neighbors who pay taxes in our constituency, spend money in local businesses, contributing to the overall success of our economy won’t be able to vote in the May provincial election. They want to have a voice in Victoria.

That is why BC Liberal candidate, Doug Clovechok, finds it very gratifying that not only permanent B.C. constituents feel he is that voice but is pleased that many residents who are “dual citizens” feel the same way.

Recently Doug was invited to a fundraiser in Calgary supported by people who spend a lot of time in

Cosway group is grateful Dear Editor.

The members of the Cosway Island Camp Society are taking the opportunity to provide acknowledgment and gratitude for the help we have been given on a very important issue we have been working on over the past nine months.

This past spring the members of the Cosway Island Camp Society were given eviction notices from the Ministry of Lands Forests and Resource Operations on our Site at the Bush Harbor on the Kinbasket Lake. These notices came as a big surprise to our local group of members as we have been on this site for the past 31 years paying property taxes every year and

our region and have homes and significant investments in our Province.

Our neighbors’ stepping up says good things about Doug Clovechok’s candidacy.

Like the many individual BC donors that contribute to our campaign we want to thank others who are taking action to ensure that our campaign will succeed.

It is through such effort that our volunteers know they will have the resources they need to win.

To all who support us we say thank you!

Todd Mitchell President/ Fundraising Chair BC Liberal Party CRR 814

we have been unofficial stewards of the harbor; the eyes and ears of the area.

We initially brought up our situation with Gary Habart, Area A Director, who has put us in touch with Doug Clovechok, the BC Liberal Candidate for this area, who with Gary Habart came out to the Harbor to look at the site and meet with our Society members.

We are all aware that the Kinbasket Lake area was promised to the Local people as a recreation area.

For us now to be asked to vacate is going in the wrong direction.

We together with any others who are interested are willing to work towards the rights of locals to use this incredible asset.

We want to thank Gary and Doug, who have a keen interest in everyone’s use of the backcountry, for

getting us in touch with the decision makers in an attempt to find a solution. With the assistance of Doug and Gary we are hoping to have a face-to-face meeting with Minister Steve Thomson the next time he is in the area to explain the issue to him personally and what a successful solution would look like from our perspective.

This ongoing issue has been very stressful on our society members and we are very thankful for Doug and Gary’s help as we continue to work with them towards a successful conclusion of this issue. We are confident that the efforts already accomplished will result in many more years of enjoying this great asset, which is the Kinbasket Lake Reservoir.

Cosway Island Camp Society

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Should outdoor enthusiasts who get lost in the backcountry have to pay for their rescue?

Stars to awesome, thoughtful Goldenites who shovel driveways for their gimpy neighbours (on 10th Street South, near LGES - you know who you are!)

Liz Lyding

Erinn Smith

Paul Mills

“Ya, they’re taking their own risk.

That’s exactly why they go out there, to take a risk. So if you do get lost, chances are you’ll have to pay for it.”

“I think so, yes. If you’re going to go out and do those activities there’s always a risk.

There needs to be funds for that, and I think it’s their responsibility.”

“I think it depends, maybe on how far out they are. But they know they’re risking their life, so I think they should pay something.”

A star to anyone who came to my aid on Sunday Dec. 30 when I fell by my truck and was knocked unconscious in front of the Petro Station.

My sincere thanks, from an injured Ontario Transport Driver.

A necklace full of stars to our mayor for being such a sharing person.

A snowplow full of stars

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to the Town of Golden’s road crew for the great job they do of clearing our roads and sidewalks.

A star to our beautiful mayor who always takes the high road.

A museum full of stars to Colleen Palumbo for the interesting articles she writes in the Golden Star about our local history.

People like Len Oszust should have many stars for the many hours he put into organizing practices, tournaments, coaching, and travel arrangements for the GSS Sr. Boys Basketball team so they could have a season this year. We need more people like that!

A column full of stars to The Golden Star newspaper for the emphasis they have put in their articles on both local people and businesses.

A room full of STINGERS to the people who take their garbage to the St. Paul’s Thrift Store, rather than to the dump.

Shame on you!

A book full of stars to our Golden Library staff for their helpfulness, friendliness, and “novel” ideas.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

BC Liberals are working hard for health care units Dear Editor,

I read with concern a press release issued by the NDP on January 17 regarding the closure of health care units and services in our riding. This claim does not represent the true facts.

Decisions regarding the cessation of any medical service do not lie with government but with Health Care management officials and are made with greatest of consideration.

The management of health care service delivery was put into the hands of professionally trained experts by the BC Liberal government many years ago simply because politicians have no business in the business of

making health care management decisions.

This system has worked well and continues to be responsive to ever changing health care needs.

Today BC has the best health outcomes in Canada in many key categories like joint replacement, cardiac and cancer care resulting in the healthiest people in Canada.

This management model continues to ensure precious health care dollars are used in a way that brings the greatest return to British Columbian patients and their families.

The truthful fact is that total spending on health care in this province has increased by 92 per cent since 2001 from $9.4 billion to $18 billion this year

and funding for Health Authorities will be increased by $1.1 billion over the next three years.

That said there are still cost pressures, which is why the health authorities and government are working to streamline services, increase health promotions and find savings and efficiencies to improve health care for today and tomorrow.

The BC Liberals take you and your families’ health care issues very seriously and we continue to work hard to ensure that BC’s health care system is sustainable so it will be there for our children and our grandchildren.

Doug Clovechok Radium

Lady Grey and Field Elementary schools start a busy new year Ian Robinson Lady Grey and Field Elementary Principal

We are off to a busy start in 2013. Our grade 4/5/6 classes are currently skating on Tuesdays. In the meantime our Grade 6/ 7s are cross-country skiing.

Laurie MacDougall has started Grade 7 boys basketball after school while Ms. Hein and Ms. Sinclair-Hobbs are running badminton after school on Fridays.

Thanks to Judy Kardash and her team, our Hot Lunch program will start up again this Friday.

A big thank you goes out to our staff, community volunteers and parents who make these activities a reality.

Our Movement 4 Learning (M-4-L), daily physical activity, continues to go strong at the beginning of each day. Staff are noticing a big improvement in the fitness level of most students. A continued thank you to Nicki Macintosh, (Shape Up Fitness), for leading our workouts on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

The Grade 4 and 7 students are also doing their Foundation Skills Assessment (FSAs) from Jan. 14th until February 22nd . The early assessment dates allow us to use the data for our next year’s School Growth Plan which must be submitted by

July 15th. Results and booklets will be sent out to parents by the end of March.

At lunch we are offering many clubs and activities from card clubs, wrestling, dance, crafts, circus arts, street hockey to skipping. Our next Spirit Day, on Thursday, Jan. 31, is pajama day. We also have a cultural performance on Wednesday Jan. 30th at 1:30 by Red Sky. In closing I would like to thank our Parent Advisory Council for all the hard work they do to make our school the best it can be. A reminder that our next PAC meeting is at 7:00 PM on Monday, Feb. 4th in our library.

Field Elementary News We’ve had quite a quiet month at Field School so far. However, we’re starting cross country ski lessons soon which is great with all the snow we have up here.

Next week we’re having “Kid’s Pick Day’ where the children get to decide what we do that day. Needless to say in involves gym, centres, movies and P.J.s! We’re joining the preschoolers in town for some outdoor activities next week, so the quiet times are coming to an end!

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema Presents: Django Unchained starting Friday Jan.25 to Thursday Jan.31 at 7pm.

This Week Oldtimers Hockey Sunday 7:15 and 8:45pm, Wednesday 9:45pm. Call Russ at 250-344-2734.

Silvertips Hockey (50+) Every Monday 3:30pm and Friday 2pm. Call Sid 250344-5514.

Pilates Core and More Tuesday and Friday, Jan. 8 - June 14, 12-1pm. at the Rec Plex. Please bring own mat. All levels welcome.

Sign up at the College of the Rockies.

Wed, Jan. 23 Co-ed Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex from 7 to 9pm.

Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Snowed In Comedy Tour at the Rockwater Jan.23 8-11pm $15.

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

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

Jam Night - OpenMic at the Rockwater.

Free Homework Help at the GSS Library 3:30-5pm for high school students. Drop in.

Golden Parent and Tot Play Lets parents and kids from birth to five enjoy preschool type activities. Every Wednesday at the Rec Plex from 10:30am to noon.

AW Cardinal at the Winston Lodge Jan. 23, 10pm12:30am contact info@ winstonlodge.com for more details.

Thurs, Jan. 24 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Golden Voice Toastmasters every Thursday 7-8:30pm at COTR Rm 121. New members welcome. For info call Delanee Jmaiff 250-344-0652.

Men’s drop-in basketball Every Thursday from 8 to

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10pm at the Rec Plex. $8 Free Homework Help at the Youth Centre 3:30-5pm grades 4-7. Snacks included. Drop in.

Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1 to 4pm. Contact 250-3445448.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Thursday 20% off all services, call 344-5766.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays from 7:30 to 9pm 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 6:30pm. Drop in rate is $6.50.

Food Bank Movie Night at the Rockwater Grill and Bar every Thursday from 8 to 10pm until Apr.25, 2013.

Free admission when you bring a Food Bank donation.

Fri, Jan. 25 Winter Walking at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 1-2:30pm.

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

Drop in, snacks included.

The Travelling Mabels at the Civic Centre Friday, Jan. 25.

Golden Youth Centre drop in every Friday from 3:30 to 9pm and movie night every Friday from 7 to 9pm.

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

Contact 250-344-5448.

Parent and Tot Skate 10am to 11:15am at the Arena.

Public Skate 11:30am to 2pm at the Arena.

Soup Day Jan. 25 at the Golden Seniors Centre 11:30am-1pm $5 per person.

Sat, Jan. 26 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Saturday night.

Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

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Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

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

Taste Washington Winemakers dinner at the Eagle’s Eye on Jan.26.

Free Food Skills for Families Jan.19-Mar.23 10-1pm. 6 week program teaches how to cook healthy on a budget. Call 250-344-6117 to register.

Snow King’s Playhouse (Workshop) Jan. 26, 4-8pm.

Beside Whitetooth Bistro.

Multi-denominational Service held at the Pentecostal church on 10th St. S. every Saturday evening at 7pm through winter.

Sun, Jan. 27 Public Skate at the Golden Arena Sundays 4:30 5:45pm. Helmets recommended, no pucks or sticks allowed during public skate.

Junior Climbing Club at Dogtooth Climbing Gym 12:30-2pm. Booking is recommended 250-344-6444.

Family Literacy Day Jan. 27, 3:30pm at Kicking Horse Movie Theater. Free for families with children of all ages!

Snow King’s Playhouse (Workshop) Jan. 27, 1-4pm.

Beside Whitetooth Bistro.

Mon, Jan.28 Co-ed Badminton at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 7-8:30pm $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Drop in Shinny every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30pm. Drop in fee $6.50.

Winter Walking at the Mount 7 Rec Plex 1-2:30pm.

Rockwater Bar & Grill Music Bingo every Monday night.

Tues, Jan. 29 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.

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

John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

Rockwater Bar & Grill Kareoke every Tuesday night.

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Wilhorse Jan. 30 at the Rockwater.

Snow King’s Playhouse (Workshop) Jan. 30, 12-5pm. Beside Whitetooth Bistro.

The Golden Film Festival Jan.31 - Feb.2 2013.

Thursday Jan.31, 7pm to 11pm. Friday Feb.1, 7pm to 11pm. Saturday Feb.2, 7am to 11pm.

Matt the Alien Warrior Music Feb.1 at the Rockwater Rockets Game Feb.1 7:30pm vs. Spokane Braves at the Golden Arena.

SuperBowl Mania at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Feb. 3, 2-10pm.

Grief and Loss Support Group every Monday starting Feb.4 7:30-9pm held at The Pentecostal Church 717 10th St S. Free Women’s Journal Writing Group. Tuesdays star ting Feb.5-Mar.26 1-2:30pm or 6:45-8:15pm.

To register call 250-3445317.

David Braid at Golden Civic Centre on Feb.5.

Buckman Coe at Taps on Feb.6.

Ready, Set Early Years Fair and Family Dance at APES Feb.6 4:30-6:45pm, free!

For info contact Shelley Zajsek 250-439-9324.

Delhi 2 Dublin at Rockwater Grill and Bar Feb.8. Tickets $15 at Plain Wayne and Jane.

Golden and District Search and Rescue AGM and elections Feb.7, @ 7:30pm, 210 Fisher Road, (Golden Airport)All welcome.

Golden Curling Club Annual Bonspeil Feb.8,9,10. For info call 250-344-0644.

Interview Skills Feb.11 How to Market Yourself. To register call 250-344-5413.

Kalei Robertson for being a pleasure to teach. She gives 100% to everything she does at school!

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Golden Moments: Feeling lucky for the life they lead Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

“At that time I ran a square-dancing club. I picked her brother up and said that he might as well being his sister along too. And away it went. We dated for three years after that,” he said.

Helen explained that she had just come to the area from the Prairies, and had only been here a month when the couple started dating. Eventually they would be married at the giant mascot mine because that is where Helen’s family lived.

“We were the only ones to ever get married up there,” Ray said.

“We were married in a superintendents house.”

“All of the miners were there.

They had a town site up there with about 30 homes. It was like one big family then.”

Tress explained that after they got married they spent many years living in different camps in the bush. At different times he worked on the Trans Canada Highway, and then took the trailer in the bush for seven years until their oldest child started going to school.

“There would be nine feet of snow pack and we were 80 miles out in the backcountry. We moved to Field and also spent a winter under the glaciers in the Blaeberry,” he said.

Helen said there was no indoor plumbing but being out there with her children was wonderful.

Ray Tress was born in a log cabin in Brisco almost 80 years ago, and for the most part has never found a reason to leave the Columbia Valley.

Growing up with eight brothers and sisters, Tress enjoyed a childhood that included sharing with his identical twin brother Roy. “It had its advantages and disadvantages. We always had to wear a name tag on us because no one could tell us apart. Teachers couldn’t tell us apart,” he said.

“Our mother had to embroider our names on the back of our sweaters so the teachers knew who we were.”

Tress said the two brothers did have to understand sharing from a very young age.

“We had fun, but there were ups and downs because you were always sharing. Everyone else got a bicycle but we had to share one,” he said.

He also said there wasn’t much in Brisco back in that time, and after three years his family moved to Parson where he would spend a great deal of his childhood on the family farm.

“I worked at the family saw mill until I was 21 and then I got married,” he said.

Tress met Helen after he became friends with her brother.

“It didn’t really bother us. We made our own entertainment. I would take the kids out tobogganing,” Helen said.

The family moved into Golden in 1962 when there were only 500 people in town. Helen stayed in Golden while Ray went back in to the camps to work over a number of years. Ray would eventually start driving a logging truck which he would do until the late 1980s, and he never had to leave the valley because he always had a great deal of work to do.

“I never wanted to leave. I went to Fort St. John for two months but that was it,” he said.

Even though Ray is semi-retired he still helps out with other family businesses and his museum.

“It is a private museum filled with tractors and buggies. I always collected and it just added up. I kept getting more stuff and putting more in. Then one day a couple of guys stopped in from Seattle and said it was Ray’s Museum. We have many people from all over the world stop in and take pictures. They come in and a couple of hours later they are still there,” he said.

Some of the family’s grandchildren have also caught the bug of looking after and collecting tractors, which have also become birthday presents.

“It has done a lot for the boys and they have learned to drive the

Helen and Ray Tress have lived a happy life in towns and the backcountry of the Columbia Valley.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo tractors and repair them,” Helen said.

The couple had five children and over the years a number of grand and great-grand children have joined the family.

Something they enjoy is when the family gets together and goes out camping as a large group.

“On the 24th of May every year, about 45 of us get together,” Helen said.

The family would go water skiing, though neither Helen or Ray

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 The Golden Star

Air Quality in Golden: Wood burning stoves used properly Annette Luttermann Golden and District Air Quality Committee Golden residents live in a gorgeous mountain valley.

Unfortunately this also means that air pollutants can accumulate where we live, especially during the winter when temperature inversions trap cold, calm air in the valley bottom. In a series of articles over the next several weeks, we will explore air quality issues affecting Golden and Area A, and offer actions that individuals in our community can take to help clear the air we breathe.

Wood smoke is one important contributor to poor air quality in Golden in winter. With access to plentiful sources of firewood, many of us burn wood to heat our homes. However, when wood is burned inefficiently it produces excess smoke – indoors and out.

Smoke is unburned fuel. This means less heat is being generated, and more wood is burned than necessary.

Wood smoke creates air pollution that is hazardous to everyone’s health, particularly children, the elderly and those

with heart and lung disease.

The haze created by excessive smoke also makes the community unattractive and can make outdoor activities unpleasant or even impossible for some residents and visitors.

What can de done?

When you have a good hot fire burning in your wood stove, there should be no visible smoke coming from your chimney. Smoke is a sign that the fire is starved for oxygen, the wood is too moist to burn efficiently, and/or the chimney has inadequate draw.

One step is to ensure your firewood is properly dried with less than 20 per cent moisture, and stored to keep it dry. You can borrow a moisture meter from the Golden and District Air Quality Committee. Local retailers also offer clean burning fire logs made from waste wood. Only burn firewood – never burn garbage or wood treated in any way.

Keeping your chimney clean will also ensure the best draw and help prevent chimney fires.

A local chimney sweep can provide service and advice.

Older wood stoves cannot

burn as efficiently as newer models that are CSA/EPA certified. Higher efficiency stoves can burn up to 1/3 less wood for the same amount of heat and reduce emissions up to 90 per cent - but only if burned properly. If you replace your old stove you benefit yourself and your whole community.

Money back when you exchange your stove!

Take advantage of the incentives while they last! The Golden and District Air Quality Committee can currently offer a limited number of rebates. Golden residents are eligible for a $250 rebate funded by the BC Lung Association. CSRD Area A residents can apply for the $250 rebate and an additional $500 provided by the Regional District. Residents must first contact a local WETT certified installer such as Parky’s or Kardash. Your old stove must be removed and destroyed and a new certified wood stove or other low emission heating appliance installed. This process must be verified by the installer who will complete the rebate application.

For more information about

Image submitted by the Golden and District Air Quality Committee the wood stove exchange rebates, air quality issues, or to find out how to join the Golden and District Air Quality Committee, please see www.golden-

airquality.ca.

Check back in upcoming issues of the Golden Star for more in a series on air quality in Golden from the Golden and District Air Quality Committee.

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Ad cost is $20 for your baby’s colour photo, name and birth details.

To book your ad, call the paper at 250 344-5251. Deadline for submissions is January 25, 2013.

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A chance to relive some of the memories found in the Stars

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Looking back through the Golden Stars stored in the vault at the Golden Museum is a time consuming but rewarding task.

It lets me personally; relive moments that were meaningful from my childhood while sharing with you the history of the area. In this particular article I am sharing directly from the columns of the Golden Star, some of the key information our collective built heritage from 50 years ago.

With the completion of the TransCanada Highway in 1962 more travelers that ever were passing through the area and by 1963 entrepreneurs starting planning and building.

The Golden Star – May 2, 1963.

Saturday, May 4th is Opening Day for two Golden ventures, the new Medical Clinic Building and Gene’s Broasted Chicken, both choosing this day to start operations.

Gene’s Broasted Chicken will be offering take out service of fried chicken, broasted potatoes, salad and buns. This new business is located at the Kicking Horse Texaco Service on the TransCanada Highway.

The Medical Clinic Building is a new structure erected on River Street across

Golden BC

from the Golden General Hospital.

Built by Burnham Construction Ltd. for Dr. Lapp, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Trott, it is a one-storey brick building measuring 72 X 51 feet and will contain examination rooms, consultation rooms and lobby.

The Golden Star – May 23, 1963.

Another business started in Golden last week with the opening of the Rondo Inn

by John Anderson.

Rondo Inn, which is located in the former clinic building, has been renovated

by Mr. Anderson and fitted to supply the requisites of the traveling public.

Accommodation at the Inn will be for overnight visitors only and the rooms will not be rented on a monthly basis.

The Golden Star – June 27, 1963.

Modern Motel Opened. The A.R.L. Motel, new 40 unit two-storey structure on Tenth Avenue East opened for business of Wednesday.

Attractively faced with stone, the motel is a frame and block building.

The 40 units are modern in every respect and complete with wall to wall carpeting, telephone and television.

The motel is U-shaped with offstreet parking in the square. To the right of the square is the office and living quarters of the owners, A.E. Wescott, R. Gould, and L. Paulini.

The Golden Star – June 27, 1963.

Drive-In Opens Monday. The Alpine Drive-In Theatre (one mile east on the TransCanada and

Downtown Golden, BC. The Golden Cleaners and Laundromat is the second building from the right.

Photo credit: Golden Museum opposite the Standard Service Station on the hill) will open with a pre-opening Sunday Midnight Show. “Black Sunday.”

This is a horror drama and therefore adult entertainment. Gates will open at 11:00 p.m. and the show will start at 12:01 a.m.

The Drive-In Theatre will be managed

by Steve Zaharachuk and the projectionist will be Walter Schildknecht.

The Golden Star – August 22, 1963.

A branch of the Bank of Montreal was opened in Golden last week when Geo. E. Marrs, chairman of the Village Council, cut a ribbon at the doorway of the bank at 10 o’clock on Mon-

day. Temporary quarters were obtained in the building formerly housing the offices of Triangle Motors at 412-6th Ave E. and the bank officially opened Monday morning.

The Golden Star – August 29, 1963.

Another new business was opened unofficially last week when the Sportsman Motel began renting units. Bill Machuk of Radium Junction is owner-manager.

Located off the Trans-Canada Highway near Kicking Horse Texaco Service, the new motel has 32 units. All have wall-to-wall carpentry and shower and bath with electrically heated water. Each unit has thermostatically controlled heating

and features the new electric ceiling heat.

The Golden Star – Oct. 17, 1963.

The Laundromat owned by Golden Cleaners was opened this week and will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Located in a onestorey building erected next door to the Golden Cleaners dry cleaning plant, the new Laundromat is equipped with RCA Whirlpool washers which feature a full thirty minute cycle.

The Golden Star – Oct. 14, 1963.

The Golden Arms Motor Hotel will be officially opened on Friday, Oct 24th when Jim Chabot, MLS for Columbia will declare the new

50 unit establishment opened. Situated near the C.P.R. depot, the hotel is built adjacent to the historical site formerly known as “The Cache.”

The Golden Star – Nov. 14, 1963.

The Alexander Park Elementary School opens its doors to 80 children enrolled in Grades one to five inclusive for the first time on Monday Nov. 18th.

The children attending this school, with the exception of a couple of families, all live on the east side of Highway 95.

The Golden Star – Nov. 21, 1963.

Tuesday, November 12th was opening day for Golden’s newest business, Golden Bil-

liards. It is owned and operated by Mr. Charlie Lewis, formerly of Ponoka, Alberta, who will reside in Golden.

The building is of cement block construction and is equipped with eight new National billiards tables, and is one of the finest billiard halls in Western Canada.

The Golden Star – Dec. 5, 1963.

Sacred Heart parish hall is practically completed and will be officially opened on Sunday, Dec. 29th by his Excellency, Bishop W.E. Doyle of Nicholson.

A single storey construction, the new hall will house living quarters at the rear as well as the large hall which will be used for parish functions.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 The Golden Star

Commissioned fabric banner unveiled at Golden church Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net It was so big, the artist hadn’t actually seen the whole project until she unveiled it at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Karen Brodie (Archibald) created a 14-foot fabric banner, which was commissioned by a church in Arvada,

Colorado.

“They gave me three ideas for the piece,” said Brodie, who has been making fabric art for 20 years. “One was elements of nature, one was inclusive, and one was rejoice. But I didn’t realize they were separate ideas, so I actually combined all those ideas into one. It worked out perfect though, because it really gave

me some parameters.”

It took Brodie 129 hours of labour to complete the project, which she designed in October. She has been working on it ever since, and decided she wanted to invite some friends out to the church to see her unveil the piece.

“I just have a table I work on, that is about 4 by 8 feet of plywood.

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The banner was very rolled up throughout the process, and that is partly why I wanted to come (to the church) because I needed to see it myself,” she said.

“Other than rolled out on my living room carpet, I hadn’t seen the whole thing.”

In her 20 years with this medium, Brodie has made countless treasures, some of which hang in St. Paul’s Anglican Church today.

In fact, this banner is not even the largest piece she has ever made, although it is the tallest. She has made a few that were shorter by a couple feet, but they were much wider.

This project however, was a little bit different than what she has done in the past.

“I normally only work in natural fibres, but there’s a skylight in this church in Colorado, so for the first time I had to consider the fading element. So it’s all solid colours and synthetic materials,” she said.

The multi-coloured banner brings together elements of nature, such as young saplings, old growth, bodies of water, as well as blossoms of spring and leaves of fall. It also has the inclusiveness of the whole world, enveloped in open arms.

“I started with the idea of the world, and then there are arms around the world, which brings in the idea of inclusiveness.

It’s like holding the world,” said Brodie.

With this project, as with others, Brodie had to be conscious of the colour schemes in the commissioning church. She was given carpet and fabric samples, but since the banner will remain in the church all year, she also had to incorporate all seasonal colours.

“I always try to make

Karen Brodie Archibald stands with her 14-foot fabric banner, which was commissioned by a church in Colorado. It was so big, she had to bring it to the St. Paul’s Anglican Church to unveil it, as she couldn’t spread it out in her own home.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo sure there’s a large palette. If it’s green, then I make sure there’s lots of greens so that it doesn’t matter if it’s exact,” said Brodie.

The church in Colorado found Brodie through her website,

as many of her clients do. So the first time they see the banner in person will be when Brodie rolls it up and mails it to Colorado.

It may seem nerveracking sending such a valuable item

through the mail, but Brodie insists she has much experience with it, and has never had a problem.

To see other examples of Brodie’s work, go to www. brodiedesigns.com.

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Vaudevillian theatrics part of Blackberry Wood show Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net They have been called Vancouver’s vaudevillian answer to the dance movement, and Golden is fortunate enough to have Blackberry Wood coming back to perform for a third time.

A band with a flair for the theatrics, Blackberry Wood manages to combine alternative, gypsy, country, circus, and early 20th century music, with a stage performance you won’t soon forget.

“We like to put on a good visual show,” said Kris Wood, guitarist, lead singer, song writer, and originating band member.

Although still a rock show, a Blackberry Wood concert can feel more like a cabaret as they often take to the stage with up to nine band members, all decked out in vaudevillian costumes.

“Our music has a 1910s, 1920s feel, but there are so many elements in there like ska, hip hop, blues and punk.

We really mix it up, so I think our music is still very accessible to all sorts of music fans,” said Wood.

“It’s such a strange mix with our shows,” said Blackberry Wood saxophone player Jennifer Charters. “We really like to get people to dance, and we’ll have five-year-olds and 80-year-olds up there dancing at our shows. It’s great.”

The band has been to Golden twice in the past, once playing a pub show, and also taking part in Kicking Horse Culture’s Summer Kicks series in the Spirit Square.

“Golden is such a cool place to play, we’re really excited to be coming back,” said Wood.

Blackberry Wood has more than 400 shows under their belt both in Canada and the United Kingdom and appearances at dozens of festivals including Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury, England, Frostbite Festival in Whitehorse, Robson Valley Music Festival and the Arts Wells Festival.

But whether playing a massive festival, or a more intimate bar show, Blackberry Wood enjoys the performance.

And on their new album, Strong Man vs Russian Bears,

Vancouver band Blackberry Wood is coming to Golden to play at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Jan. 29.

Photo Submitted the band tried to capture the raw energy of those live performances.

“We wanted to make something that people can take home from our shows and have it really remind them of what they saw. We’re really proud of our live show, we really wanted to try and capture it,” said Charters.

The record, released in the fall of 2012, has been very well received, and has even been climbing local charts around British Columbia.

Blackberry Wood is playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Jan. 29. To learn more about the band, go to www. blackberrywood.ca.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 The Golden Star

Make your mask or lantern at the Snow King Playhouse Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Snow King’s Masque Parade is always a fun event to watch, but it is a whole different experience to participate.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to come out to the Snow King Playhouse, on 9th Avenue North, to make a lantern, mask, or puppet.

“One big difference here in the workshop will be the public space. People who are coming in to make a lantern or a simple mask will be in one spot, and on the other side will be people who are working on larger projects,” said Joyce deBoer, who has been volunteering with the festival since the beginning.

She, and several other volunteers, can be found on hand at the playhouse during their public hours to lend a hand.

All the materials required will be there for anyone to make a lantern (which will line the pathway along the Kicking Horse River), or a mask, which you can make to wear as a spectator, or to participate in the parade.

You can make whatever you like, whether it fits into the theme of Life is a Carnival or not, organizers only ask that if you are planning a big project and want to be part of the festival, that you commit to a dress rehearsal.

“If we know the main components that are there it helps. We can do it on the fly, but it’s stressful and you don’t want to miss anybody. So if we have a dress

rehearsal, just so we know the simple things like who goes on after whom, then things will run a lot smoother,” said deBoer.

“It’s great anyway. I know it always turns out well, but it could be just a little bit better.”

DeBoer also recommends that participants are working together, like a group of friends or a family, that they consider making multiples.

“What is very effective in other festivals is multiples of the same.

If you see three or more of anything the same, like a deck of cards, it’s way more powerful than one,” she said.

“Last year there were these very tall birds that came in. And what the magic of that was that it was a flock of them… It was magical.”

The birds were made by Golden Secondary School students with a backpack, a pair of skis and poles, some paper and glue.

“Those birds were really effective, and they only took 20 minutes each to make,” said deBoer.

“So it goes to show that you don’t have to spend hours and hours here to make something special.”

The hours at the playhouse are every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Anyone who is working on a larger project, and needs time in the playhouse that does not fit into the public hours, than talk to deBoer about setting up another time to use the space.

(Above) The Playhouse Volunteers show off some of the creations for the Snow King Masque Parade.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo (Left) A flock of birds, made at the Playhouse, parade through the Spirit Square at last year’s festival. Star Photo

Leather masks at art gallery great for Snow King events Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Snow King’s Masque Parade is coming back to town again this February, and what better way to get ready than for the Art Gallery of Golden to host an exhibit of fantastical and playful leather masks, created by Pam Williamson.

Williamson has worked in different mediums of art for most of her life, but only started working on the leather masks about four years ago.

“I did some painting on sets for a benefit and in return a friend showed me how to make the masks,” she said.

Williamson explained that she is constantly coming up with different inspirations for her masks.

“That is the nice thing about the mask making. It doesn’t matter what I am interested in, I can go off and work on it,” she said.

She explained that leather is an interesting medium for her to work in because it will do anything an artists wants it to do as long as it is treated right.

“It is awesome because if I can dream it,

I can make it. It doesn’t matter how much I get into it, I always want to get into it more,” she said.

Williamson said it has been great to have the Art Gallery of Golden in town to support her and other artists in the area.

“The art gallery means so much to artists in this neck of the woods. We don’t have an awful lot of outlets and it’s wonderful to have an outlet as sophisticated as this art gallery is.”

When asked which mask jumped out to her as one she really liked, Williamson explained, it is always the last one she has made.

“It is fun to watch people change personalities when they put a mask on. Costuming is one of those things that allows you to go in a direction that you would normally never take,” she said.

All masks are for sale at the art gallery so people can pick one out for the upcoming Masque Costume Ball on Friday, Feb. 15.

Williamson’s exhibit was made possible in part by support from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.

A collection of leather masks, made by Pam Williamson, are on display at the Art Gallery of Golden. They are also for sale, and a perfect item for the Snow King festival.

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The Gentlemen’s Club of Golden is hosting the Golden Film Festival for a second year.

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Cathy Kenzie of Petcurean (a pet food company) was all smiles after Copper and her owner Michelle Polack found her during an avalanche safety practice at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

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Charities benefit grants program Ryan Watmough, Executive Director Golden & District Community Foundation The Golden & District Community Foundation has decided to support two community projects in its eleventh annual round of grants.

The largest grant was made to Golden Community Resources Society as they work to bring Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Community Economic Development (CED) certificate course to Golden in the spring.

SFU defines CED as a field of study that “explicitly combines social and economic development to increase community control, build self‐reliance, restore ecological integrity and create meaningful employment.”

According to SFU’s CED website, the program is “comprised of eight, intensive two-day courses for community leaders to explore, with peers, the models and methods for building sustainable, local, robust economies. Tackle real world problems with experienced practitioners to guide you.” The course is designed to help participants, “build networks with others committed to community economic development, acquire a new language to communicate your ideas across multiple fields; focus your learning on issues and opportunities in your own community; integrate your experience throughout the program; [and] expand the range of tools and methods used.”

The GCRS’ grant application states,“This project addresses our community’s struggling economy by building the capacity of local leaders through a locally hosted Simon Fraser University CED certificate course; with bursaries available to ensure that local participants can attend. By making the CED expertise available in Golden, local leaders can learn together, raise the level of CED discussion and integrate CED into existing and future initiatives.”

This $73,000 project is one of the largest projects supported by the GDCF. It is expected that by hosting this course, the community can better address local issues identified in the 2011 Golden & Area A’s Vital Signs Report; 2) strengthen local organizations with participation from several locals; and 3) bring in specialized CED experts to our community to teach courses and provide advice on addressing community challenges.

While a boom to the local community, it is expected that participants will come from afar to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Financially, this grant and project will eliminate the very costly travel expenses traditionally absorbed by locals travelling to Vancouver, Nelson or Alberta for this course. GCRS expects that those individuals involved with government, non profits, co-ops, credit unions and socially responsible businesses will find the information particularly useful. Anyone interested in the course and bursary opportunities, should contact Connie Barlow at GCRS at 250-344-2311 or “mailto:cbarlow. gcrs@gmail.com” cbarlow.gcrs@gmail.com.

The second grant was made to the Golden & District Historical Society (GDHS) and awarded from the interest earned on the Cecil & Edel Parson Memorial Fund. The GDHS is currently working to better weatherize the Golden Museum.

Following the call for proposals in October, there were funding requests for $21,684.47. The volunteer Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) thoroughly reviewed the 4 applications and then deliberated together.

These two grants were made possible by the many GDCF donors that have contributed to the collection of Community Grants Program endowment funds.

To make a donation to one of 17 endowment funds, or learn how your family or business can start your own, please visit www.goldencommunityfoundation.ca.

The Gentlemen got their feet wet last year, hosting the Golden Film Festival for the first time. They have brought it back this year, and it is going to be even bigger and better.

The annual festival, started by camera operator and editor Cliff Markham, and taken over by the Gentlemen’s Leisure Club of Golden last year, is taking place at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on Saturday Feb. 2.

This great community event features foreign, Canadian, and even local films that showcase a wide array of themes. Last year there was everything from art films, comedic shorts, full length documentaries, and enough extreme sports films to keep the Golden crowd happy.

Awards were handed out for Feature Length, Gentlemen’s Choice, Medium Length, Youth Film, and Short.

This year the Gentlemen have teamed up with Golden Area Initiatives to present a new category for the local movie makers - The Pure Golden Award.

This new category is all about Golden, B.C. The Gentlemen have asked film makers to let them know why they love Golden in 90 seconds.

The first place winner will receive a $500 cash prize.

Tickets for the festival are $10, and are available at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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Chilly times in Golden

Riki Routley does her best to keep a little friend warm at the Golden Arena.

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Golden and District Search and Rescue Annual General Meeting and elections February 7, 2013 @ 7:30pm 210 Fisher Road, (Golden Airport) All welcome Get 3 friends and have a great time

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The Stamp Club in Golden will be having a meeting at 3 p.m., Jan. 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Golden District Minor Hockey Association together with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 122 and Columbia Basin Trust would like to announce two FREE programs YOUTH SHINNY 12-18 year olds Wednesdays 8:30-9:30 Skates, gloves, helmets and sticks mandatory LUNCH HOUR PROGRAM with Coach Ty Davidson Grades 2-7 Mondays and Thursdays 12:15-12:45 Skates, gloves, helmets and sticks mandatory Parents are responsible for transportation and supervision during the entire practice

Ron Tabbert sbmitted After collecting stamps from the country of Andorra for 40 years, and planning a trip there this spring, imagine my surprise to find Golden has an Andorran exchange student.

In more ways than one, stamps can lead you to learn exciting and interesting things. Several small countries in Europe have taken advantage of that and issue stamps for collectors almost as a national industry.

It’s almost ironic that a country can have only a few thousand citizens, or consist of only 500 acres and still have a full vote at the United Nations. Many Pacific islands come to mind, but Europe has five such countries. These socalled microstates are sovereign countries with less than 200 square miles land area.

Monaco is so small the whole country can be shown on a postage stamp. It’s population of around 32,000 live on 481 acres of land. San Marino, which is completely surrounded by Italy, has about 25,000 people and covers less than 25 square miles in land area. Liechtenstein, covering 61.6 square miles, has about 32,000 people. Finally, Vatican City is larger in land mass -109 square miles, but has less than 1000 people.

One might want to include Luxembourg but it is considerably bigger with about 1000 square miles and over 476,000 population.

Issuing stamps for collectors is one of their “industries.”

Finally, back to Andorra. This country nestled in the Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France is 180 square miles in area, about half the size of New York City. The population is 86,165. These mountains provide Andorra one of its main industries – skiing.

Very much as mountains make Calgary a more likely journey for Goldenites than Kelowna, the mountains make Andorra a natural, self-defined physical nation. Only one road enters through an eastern pass from France, and another through a valley south to Spain. And a dead end road branching off to the northwestern valley makes this Y-shaped

highway the main access to the whole country.

Andorra has a unique postal history, and it is related to its political history. It is the last of the “March states” created by Charlemagne in the 800s to keep the Moors from France.

The country has been, for the most part, semiindependent ever since. Its borders were officially established in 1278.

Though it’s called a principality, it has never had a prince of its own. Since the thirteenth century feudal system, the co-rulers of Andorra have been the head of the French State, the President, and the Bishop of Seu d’Urgell (a Spanish border town). In 1993, a parliamentary co-principality was set up, and the heads of state are generally honorary positions today. The country is actually governed by a Council of 24.

Both France and Spain provide postal services for Andorra. “Principality of Andorra” stamps are issued by the Spanish, and also by the French. Until only two years ago, mail was carried free within the country. Stamps were only needed to foreign addresses. This, of course, made used Andorran stamps fairly rare. Collectors paid more for used stamps than for new ones.

Despite its small size, Andorra has many monuments, legends, historical and cultural events to use as subjects for its stamps. Personally, I like the issues portraying religious art from its churches, and the churches, castles and other historical buildings. Almost every year a stamp shows a classic car or motorcycle from those two museums in the country.

My thanks to Alex, Golden’s Andorran exchange student, for the interesting and informative conversation about his homeland. Stamps can lead us to many interesting experiences, and hopefully, even a visit to the country they come from.

We’ll have an Andorran collection for “show and tell” at the Golden Stamp Club’s meeting, 3 p.m., Jan. 27, at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Everyone is welcome to come and sell, trade, swap or just chat and “show and tell” over a cup of coffee. Questions? Call Ron at 3445939, relich@uniserve.com.

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Racers of all levels will be in Golden to take part in the Huckleberry Loppet.

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A great day for skiing and more at the Huckleberry Loppet Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

Registration for the 17th Annual Huckleberry Loppet, being held this year on Feb. 10, is now open.

Anyone interested in signing up for the loppet can do so online at www.zone4.ca, www.goldennordicclub. ca, or fill out a registration form at Dawn Mt. Chalet any time before Feb. 8.

The event is great for skiers of all levels according to Youth Program Co-ordinator for the Golden Nordic Club, Joan Dolinsky.

“It is a family event. It is for everybody and there are many families who come out to ski in it,” she said. “The youngest person who takes part is usually the fouryear-olds, but there are also moms who carry around their kids in their chariots.”

Over the years the event has garnered many partici-

pants from the area and further away.

“It is going to be the same as in past years where we have a whole bunch of different distances for people to ski and it is a really inclusive event,” she said. “We encourage all of the skiers in the community to come out.”

This is the biggest event of the season for the club.

All children who come out receive a raku medallion that is made locally.

“We serve a big chilli lunch afterwards with homemade cookies. It is a really fun event.”

Dolinsky thanked all of the local businesses who have stepped up to help provide prizes for the event again this year.

Normally around 100 people come out for the event and take part in the skiing and relaxing at the Nordic Centre.

“Races go from one kilometre up to 30 kilometres

for the more experienced athletes. Skiers can come and take part in the recreational or competitive classes at the event,” she said.

As for how it has felt watching the event grow over the years, Dolinsky explained it has been fun to see.

“It has been awesome. It is nice to see more and more people come every year. There are a lot of out of town skiers coming because it is a nice course we have.

In some loppets you just ski around smaller loops several times, where as in this one we have a long beautiful loop,” she said.

She added, “The nice thing as well, the last couple of the years, is having the chalet where everyone can relax and eat in.”

People interested in learning more about the event of the Nordic Club, can check out the Noric Club website at www.goldennordicclub.ca or call Dolinsky at 250-344-0017.

Thunder Cats claw their way to a victory over Golden Rockets Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Rockets took the Creston Valley Thunder Cats to overtime, but could not pull out the win in Friday night action in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

The Cats came out fast in the first and

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had a lead before the four minute mark of the period. The Rockets tied things up on the power play when Carter Cochrane scored.

The teams traded two more goals and went into the first intermission tied at two.

Even though the Rockets outshot the Cats in the second period, they could

not grab a lead. The Thunder Cats, on the other hand, scored two goals in the period to take what looked like a commanding lead over the team from Golden. The Rockets did not give up on the game and came back in the third period to tie things up on goals from Connor Beauchemin and Cochrane.

This sent the game into overtime.

Rockets forward Felix Larouche took a penalty for tripping in the extra period that came back to hurt the Rockets. Andrew Hodder netted the winning goal for the Cats with a little over two minutes left in the overtime period.

The Rockets next home game will be held on Feb. 1 when Spokane comes to town.

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Curling Bonspiel Sophomore Rocket tops

rookie year point total Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

Curlers have fun at last year’s bonspiel, which is taking place this year on Feb. 8 to 10. The weekend includes curling, dinner, and entertainment.

Call Greg at 250-344-2644 to register your team.

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Second year Golden Rockets forward Carson George is working hard to be a solid player at both ends of the ice this year.

One of the big changes on the team this year, according to George, is the team's ability to pick up points on any given night.

"We have the ability to win some games, even if we don't play well,” he said, thinking about certain games where the team had to fight to come back “We come back, work hard, and play well, both offensively and defensively, as a team.”

This year George has already topped his point total for last season with a focus, not only on scoring, but also being a set-up man.

"It has been OK, although I haven't scored as much as I wanted.

I have been working on the two-way game ever since I was made a centre. Playing more defensively has to be there," he said. "It has been a little bit of a tough transition but it is getting better."

As for the team George believes that they have come together as a group.

Carson George Golden Rockets "It is a pretty tight-knit group. It has been nice. Winning is always fun," he said. "I want to win a championship."

George has also been appreciative of the support people in Golden have been giving the team this year.

"It is really cool. there is a good atmosphere here with the fans and us winning. It is really nice to see."

Fun for all at nordic Chocolate Chip Cookie Race Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net It was a day full of snow, smiles, and some chocolate chip cookies at the Golden Nordic Club’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Race at Dawn Mountain.

Cross country skiers big and small came out for a day of fun competition. They were skiing through hoops, throwing balls into buckets, passing rubber chickens back and forth as they skied down the track, racing and playing hockey on their skis.

Skiers from the club’s Jack Rabbits program, the FUNdamentals and Learning to Train programs, and the S’Cool Ski program came out to participate.

Parents and volunteers helped make the event a success, helping run events and baking cookies.

The next event for the Golden Nordic Club is their Moonlight Ski on Saturday Jan. 26, at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre.

The event is free, but donations are welcome.

To keep up to date on Golden’s nordic events, go to goldennordicclub.ca.

(Above) Hayden Tataryn gets a little pick-me-up from his dad. (Above right) Molly Caldwell skis carefully down the track with coffee cups. (Below right) Anna Willox takes a swing during the nordic hockey game.

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Naturopathic doctor finds a new home in Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The town of Golden has a new naturopathic doctor, now able to help people with a wide variety of issues or questions local residents may have.

Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel recently moved to Golden from Whitby, Ontario with her husband Joachim Strobel, and opened Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic.

Buckley-Strobel came to Golden with her husband when he started a new job at Canadian Timberframes.

“The classic answer is always, part lifestyle, part work. My husband was offered a job at Canadian Timberframes,” she said. “We like the pedestrian lifestyle. We like to be able to walk everywhere.”

She has been a naturopathic doctor since 2004 and was in practice in Ontario for eight years.

“I always wanted to be a doctor. I knew from high school, or even before, that I was going to be a doctor. I wanted to be a doctor that wasn’t rushed and would be able to take the time and listen to my clients. I wouldn’t want to tell my clients to do something unless I was willing to do it myself,” she said.

She added people really need to be heard and she takes the time with her patients.

“It is nice to have that freedom to take the time I want with my patients. I want people to know that options are a good thing. Myself, as a naturopathic doctor, I do not take a confrontational attitude. It is not us verses them. I have been lucky to meet some of the doctors in Golden and they seem open minded. It is about what is best for the client. I always tell people it is about looking for what works for you.”

In B.C. she will have prescribing rights which she thinks is a great thing for her clients.

“We need pharmaceuticals.

I am a big proponent that we need all options open to us,” she said.

As for what a naturopathic doctor does, Buckley-Strobel explained there are many different things she can do.

“The book answer is a naturopathic doctor is a primary care practitioner who generally uses non-pharmaceutical remedies.

We do things like acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy. We are looking for gentler ways to treat the body,” she said. “What makes a naturopathic doctor unique is that we have such a wide range.

We have so many tools in our tool box so that not everyone who walks in gets a standard protocol. They get something that is customized for them.”

Buckley-Strobel added that she feels it is important to find out what is causing issues for her patients as part of the healing process.

“Very much it is about treating the cause though not all symptoms have the same cause,” she said.

One area of her work that the doctor feels people do not realize she does is acupuncture.

“Every time people hear I do acupuncture as a naturopathic doctor their eyes light up. That is one thing that people don’t realize about naturopathic doctors who are trained in Canada.”

Buckley-Strobel added that acupuncture can be used for many different reasons.

“Most people think of acupuncture for pain management and that is true at its basic level. Acupuncture in Chinese medicine is a whole system of medicine. People with digestive concerns, women’s issues, headaches and just about anything can be treated with an acupuncture protocol.”

Another treatment she uses is hydrotherapy which is a water therapy.

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Pictured above is Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel who recently opened Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic in Golden.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo water. Some of us might think saunas and hot tubs. But it is about working with the physiology of the body and changing the circulation based on what temperature of water you are using,” she said.

“I took an advanced hydrotherapy course in Bad Wörishofen, Germany... home of the founder of hydrotherapy, Father Sebastian Kneipp.

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part of what I do. Most recently I took a course on K-taping (the bright Blue and Pink tape seen on many Olympians in the last Olympics). Currently I’m working on a Sports Medicine Acupuncture certificate.”

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To learn more feel free to call 250-344-4983 or email erikabuckleyND@aquavitalis.ca or you can also go to her website at www.aquavitalis.ca

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Garth Benson

It is with deep sadness that the family of Garth Benson announces his passing at the Golden and District Hospital on January 17, 2013 at the age of 78 years.

A celebration of Life service for Garth will be held on Wednesday January 23, 2013 at 2:00pm from the Golden Senior's Centre. A reception will follow the service allowing family and friends to continue sharing memories.

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of Melvin Richardt March 14, 1945 January 20, 2005 Those whom we love go out of sight, But never out of mind; They are cherished in the hearts Of those they leave behind.

Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days; Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories he left behind.

Always loved and always missed, Pat and Laura

In Memory of George Cameron

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Do not stand at my grave and weep: I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there; I did not die.

Margret Cameron, Merv Cameron, Myrna Garner, Dolly Moyer & Family

Obituaries

Obituaries

Wilfred Hugo (Wilf) Schuck Wilfred Hugo (Wilf) Schuck passed away at his residence in Spillimacheen on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at the age of 64 years. A graveside service was held at the Galena Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, January 20th.

Pallbearers were Jason Schuck, Gill Schuck, Marvin Malberg, Troy Schuck, Randy Gottler and Al Head.

Wilf was born in Cranbrook, B.C. on May 19, 1948 and had been a resident of Spillimacheen since 1980. He was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and ¿shing.

Wilf was predeceased by his parents and one brother David. He is survived by his son Darren (Kayla) of Edgewater; granddaughter Shayna; three siblings: George (Lynda) Schuck of Parson, Shirley (Gunnar) Malberg of Parson and Brian (Anne) Schuck of Donald as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Doreen Margaret Brown

Mrs. Doreen Margaret Brown passed away at the Golden and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at the age of 77 years.

A service of Christian Burial was held from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Golden on Monday afternoon, January 21st, 2013 with Father Cecil Nunez celebrant. Interment of the cremated remains followed in the family plot of the Golden Community Cemetery.

Doreen was born in Cranbrook, B.C on September 29, 1935 and had been a resident of Golden since 1960. She was predeceased by her parents; one brother Pat, one son Tim in October 2011 and by her son-in-law Bryan Englehart in April 2011. Doreen is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Owen of Golden; two children: Janice Englehart of Golden and Robert (Betty-Lou) Brown of Kimberley; seven grandchildren: Shawn, Andrew, Jason, Kayla, Alexander, Samara and Cameron; five great grandchildren: Lacey, Samantha, Hunter, Keaton and Hayden; brothers: Harry (Nanette) Kenelly, Jim (Delphine) Kenelly and sisterin-law, Donna Kenelly all of Cranbrook.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Doreen’s obituary notice at www. hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013 The Golden Golden Star Star Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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Golden Rams grab silver at home tournament

The Golden Rams Bantam hockey team finished second in a home tournament held at the Golden Arena between Jan. 17 and 19. (Pictured top left) Jake Gudjonson buries a goal against the Cochrane team. The Golden players not only crashed the net as seen in a near miss (above left), but also showed their skills from the point, like team captain, Brendan Sime-Vivian (above right).

Darryl Crane/Star Photo

Final funds for Civic Centre kitchen have now been found Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Civic Centre took a big step towards getting a kitchen when the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) added the final piece of the financial pie.

Previously the project was given a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust.

Recently the Town of Golden Council put forward a request for to the Area A Director to help get the additional $60,000 from the Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF).

At the Jan. 17 meeting the CSRD, with the concurrence of the Town of Golden and the Electoral Area ‘A’ Director, the board approved funding from the Golden and Area ‘A’ Economic Opportunity Fund to the Town of Golden in an amount up to $60,000 for the Golden Civic Centre Kitchen Project.

Garry Habart is the Area ‘A’ representative at the CSRD. “Golden felt this was a good idea and we just supported them,” he said. “This funding came through the payment in lieu of taxes through BC Hydro to all areas. It is payment to the area for the effect the hydro dam has had on the area.”

Habart added he hoped this would be an economic benefit for Golden.

“It should be a pretty nice kitchen. Personally we are hoping that by having the

kitchen there they can bring in more revenue to the town. By being able to sponsor more events I would imagine it would help out the town. If we have people coming to town it helps out our area.”

Mayor of the Town of Golden, Christina Benty, also sees the new kitchen as added value to an already successful facility.

“It is absolutely fantastic. We are thrilled that the funding has come through and we are looking forward to seeing that project completed for the community,” she said. “This was the final piece of the puzzle left unfunded.

“It is going to benefit not only caterers with kitchen facilities, but also caterers without kitchen facilities. What it will do is to continue to expand as an economic driver in the community because the more events you can host there and the more capacity you have, the better it is going to be.”

Habart also said that the project has been a long one, but time was needed to make the right decision.

“People in our area work there as well.

I am not too involved in the Civic Centre.

There are pros and cons and not everybody loves the Civic Centre, but a lot of people do. It is a kind of a balance we are trying to work out,” he said.

Director of Kicking Horse Culture, Bill Usher, was happy to see the final step to completing the kitchen completed.

“The area where the kitchen was is wait-

After months of discussion and years of work the Golden Civic Centre is one step closer to having a completed kitchen. Darryl Crane/Star Photo ing to be developed,” he said. “Now with this final vote by the CSRD we will figure out a way to move forward.”

He also added a thank you for the final

funding.

“Kudos to the mayor and the regional directors for leading this through to finally having an agreement,” he said.

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Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 The Golden Star

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