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Special Olympian Shelly Poland is bringing home a gold medal this week from the International Special Olympics in South Korea.

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It was less than five years ago Golden’s Shelly Poland strapped on a pair of cross country skis for the first time. And this week she is returning home from South Korea with a gold medal from the International Special Olympics.

“I’m looking forward to seeing her, she’s going to be super excited when she gets back.

She’s worked so hard for everything that she’s received,” said Ned Johnson, Golden’s Special Olympics co-ordinator.

Johnson, although not a certified coach, has been cross-country skiing with Poland since the beginning of her journey half a decade ago.

“I just love to cross country ski. And with her, it’s just a matter of going through the basics. She’s great, and she’s improved so much. Five years ago, she had never been on cross-country skis before. The progression has been unbelievable,” he said. “It’s the highlight of my day every time I go out with her.”

Special Olympics has a four-year cycle, with athletes first competing in regionals, provincials, nationals, and then internationals. Poland com-

peted in two events, a 500-metre, and a one-kilometre race, for which she won a gold medal.

“She’s been telling me for the last two months that she’s going to win. But at the same time I wanted her to understand that she’s going there to have a good time, meet new people, and see really neat places she’s never been to. She agreed with that, and said that she’s excited to go, and that if she didn’t win it was OK,” said Johnson.

Poland has been vigilant about her training this year, so it is no surprise that she is coming home with this result.

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Valentine’s Special: Finding their own path in life Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net After meeting in Golden, Curtis and Kathy Thorne have gone from a dating couple to a happy family.

Curtis is originally from Vauxhall, Alberta and first came to Golden when he was playing music in a band.

“I used to come here and play all the time, so when I got off the road I decided to move to Golden,” he said. “I was working here and met Kathy who owned the rafting company I worked for when I first moved here.”

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work, but it would take some time before they would go on a first date.

“We went on a hike to Gorman Lake just for something to do, and had a great day on the mountains,” he said.

Kathy explained the pair went on their first date to the Kicking Horse Grill which they now own and is called The Wolf’s Den. Curtis explained (with a smile) Kathy was quiet, cute and was not overly pushy when they met.

The couple admitted they were opposites when the first met.

“We were definitely opposites,” Kathy said. “He was fun to be around and entertaining.”

“I am loud and always the first person you hear anywhere,” he said.

After dating for a few years the couple got married and have had two sons (Carter and Hunter).

“Things change

Pictured above are Kathy and Curtis Thorne whose lives changed when they met in Golden. Darryl Crane/Star Photo and you grow up. You let go of some of the independence that you like to have and become parents,” Curtis said.

Kathy added even though they do not do as much as they used to as a couple, they do get the chance to spend time together in different ways as a family.

Having multiple businesses has also changed their relationship according to Kathy.

“Now that we have a second business, things have gotten busy for Curt on his end because he has to be at both places.

At home it is busy for me because I am the one who is at home or running the kids to

activities.”

The couple admitted they did not see things going the way they have when they first met.

“Back then I was just a musician and a raft guide. I didn’t have anything solid like I do now. We have come a long way together in this town,” Curtis said.

Highway information session coming Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden will be hosting a public information session regarding the improvements, and the $650 million investment in the Trans Canada Highway between the Alberta border and Kamloops.

The government’s commitment to invest $650 million over 10 years into highway 1 between Kamloops and the provincial border was announced by Premier Christy Clark on Sept. 28, 2012 in an address to the Union of B.C. Municipalities.

A public engagement process will help shape the government’s investment. This future work will build on the more than $700-million invested in Highway 1 improvements since 2001, including two projects that significantly impacted Golden - the Kicking Horse Canyon Project, and the new Donald Bridge.

The government is offering a variety of methods for the public and stakeholders to be

involved, including online engagement, stakeholder meetings and six public information sessions, including the one in Golden.

“Widening the remainder of the Trans Canada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta border is critical for supporting goods movement, trade and tourism, and growing our economy. By engaging local communities and other stockholders, we’ll be able to modify and improve the projects already under development and prioritize additional work going forward,” said Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

As part of the engagement process, the public will have the opportunity to learn more about projects currently under development.

The Highway 1 Kamloops to Alberta FourLaning Program is expected to create 3,300 direct jobs over the next 10 years.

The Golden public information session will be on Wednesday Feb. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre.

Ball drop in support of Cops for Kids Mike Hull submitted

The Golden Rockets and the Rotary Club of Golden are teaming up to raise funds for Cops for Kids through an exciting 50/50 event that will be held during the Rockets play-off game on February 23.

Tickets for hundreds of numbered balls will be on sale for $5 each leading up to and during the game.

At the intermission, all the balls will be dropped on the ice and a special guest will be randomly selecting the winning ball, with half of the proceeds going towards Cops for Kids and the other half heading into the pocket of one lucky winner.

In roughly two years, Cops for Kids has supported the community of Golden with over $25,000 in assistance to nine local children as well

as large portion of the funding for the new pediatric crib at the Golden Hospital.

The ongoing support of the community and events such as the upcoming ball drop have been critical to these efforts and Cops for Kids hopes this fun event will help to raise more funds for future children in need.

Tickets for the balls will be available around town leading up to the event and during the game on Feb. 23.

Those interested in purchasing a ticket can also do so by contacting Cst. Mike Hull or Cst. Amber Brunner at the Golden/Field RCMP Detachment, or by emailing goldencopsforkids@gmail. com.

Ticket holders do not have to be present at the draw but everyone is encouraged to come out to the game to support Cops for Kids and the Golden Rockets during their exciting play-off run!

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Questions to be answered about Highway 1 improvements Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Recent announcements by the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Mary Polak, about proposed plans to widen the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta border, are being seen

by Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald as little more than a bid to garner votes in the upcoming election.

On Sept. 28, 2012, Premier Christy Clark announced the government’s commitment to invest $650 million over 10 years into Highway 1 between Kamloops and the Alberta border.

Minister Polak recently stated, “Widening the remainder of the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops to the Alberta border is critical for supporting goods movement, trade and tourism, and growing our economy. By engaging local communities and other stakeholders, we’ll be able to modify and improve the projects already under development and prioritize additional work going forward.”

Macdonald sees this as more promises, which have not been lived up to in the past.

“I think that anybody who lives around here and drives on the roads saw the signs they put up before the 2009 election. They promised fourlaning from the Alberta border to Kamloops. Unless there is money to spend, and they are actually going to do something, the idea of putting up

more signs seems rather silly,” Macdonald said.

He went on and explained he sees this as nothing more than a pre-election gambit for the BC Liberals.

“Unless there is money to spend, and they are actually going to do something, the idea of putting up signs seems rather silly.”

— Norm Macdonald — Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA “It did not work in 2009 and I don’t think it will work now,” he said.

A public engagement process that will include both public and stakeholders meetings, will be happening over the next month. The meeting in Golden, which is more of an information session, is currently set to happen on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre.

Macdonald said that nothing is going to happen with this project until the federal government gets involved and starts discussions, which he hopes will happen sooner rather than later.

He also said that in his opinion the government is “out of reality” if they think a ploy like this will win people over. He added that a large sum of

money will have to be spent just on upgrades on the highway, and this will include work on bridges and projects in the canyon east of Golden.

“There has to be that investment to replace bridges,” he said. “The one project that we are waiting for here in the Kicking Horse is a sum greater than that.”

Macdonald added that people are tired of hearing announcements that do not come with a set plan in place for the completion of the project.

Minister of Environment, Terry Lake, said that this project is one of great importance for the government.

“A safe, reliable Trans-Canada Highway is a priority for government, it’s vital for communities along the corridor, and it’s extremely important to the economy of the province as a whole. I encourage people to come out to these Highway 1 open houses to learn more about plans under development and to offer their input on planned and future Highway 1 upgrades.”

Macdonald said that some work has been completed on the highway, but nothing so far that would lead him to believe the four-lane highway is close for the people in the area.

“I do want to say there has been some really good work done over the last decade. People know that we have made some real progress and we have another project that is going on. But we are a long way from any plan that is going to take us with twinning from Alberta to Kamloops,” he said.

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items you are paying HST for, and will soon be PST exempt?

Most consumer items and services will remain the same through the transition, while others , which were previously PST exempt, will be again.

Most household items have been, and will continue to be taxed 12 per cent, however books, magazines, newspapers and cer-

On April 1 British Columbia will be reverting back to the old PST system. The government has put considerable time into making sure businesses are prepared for the transition, but what will this mean for consumers?

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tain school supplies are returning to their PST exemption, dropping to five per cent.

Basic groceries (such as dairy, meat, vegetables and canned goods), have always been, and will continue to be 100 per cent tax exempt. Other food, such as snack foods and dine-out meals, which have been charged 12 per cent for the past two years, will return to

Public Notice

Community Engagement: Kamloops to Alberta Four-Laning Program February 7 to March 1, 2013 The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting communities, stakeholders and the public to participate in community engagement and public information sessions for the Highway 1 Kamloops to Alberta Four‑Laning Program.

Help shape the government’s $650 million investment over the next 10 years to improve the safety, reliability and movement of people and goods along the Trans‑Canada Highway.

You will have the opportunity to learn more about projects currently under development and provide input as the ministry moves ahead with plans to widen more sections of this important trade corridor to four lanes.

We Want to Hear from You - Get Involved Today PARTICIPATE ONLINE The community engagement will take place between February 7 and March 1, 2013. The deadline for feedback is March 1.

Visit bchwy1.ca to learn how you can get involved: • Attend a Public Information Session • Read our Online Discussion Guide • Complete an Online Feedback Form • Sign-up to receive ongoing updates

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PST exemption.

Alcohol, on the other hand, will see an increase with the return to the PST. Prior to the HST, there was five per cent GST and 10 per cent PST charged on all alcoholic beverages. With the HST it went down to 12 per cent, and on April 1 it will return to 15 per cent.

Residential energy costs may go down a bit, as electricity and propane will be charged GST only. For the past two years residents have been paying 12 per cent, but may have been eligible for the provincial energy credit or rebate of the seven per cent provincial portion of the HST. Taxi fares, bicycles, hair cuts, fitness training, massage therapy services, over-thecounter medicines (prescription medications have always, and will continue to be completely tax exempt), vitamins and supplements, feminine hygiene products, veterinary services, wedding planning

and funeral services, first aid kits, and smoke detectors are all dropping back down to the five per cent GST. Cultural and sports lessons will see a big drop. On the old tax system music, dance, gymnastics, and sports lessons were 100 per cent tax free, but have been taxed 12 per cent on the HST system. On April 1 they will be tax free again.

Tobacco products will also experience an adjustment. Cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco will return to their PST exemption, however to offset the loss of the provincial portion of the HST, tobacco tax rates will be adjusted to generally keep the overall tax on tobacco constant.

Nicotine replacement products, however, will go down by seven per cent.

To see a complete itemized list of taxable consumer item and services, go to http://www.pstinbc.ca/media/2013_ GST_PST_List_WEB_ Dec2012.pdf.

Tireless work ethic helped Poland succeed

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Shuswap Market News Salmon Arm Observer Salmon Arm Lake Shore News Sicamous Eagle Valley News Continued from page 1 Revelstoke Times Review Golden Star it upon herself to make sure she kept She took Kamloops This up with all herWeek workouts, and has been running

and doing weight training every day since August.

“She’s worked really hard, she really deserves it,” said Johnson. “Five years ago, she had never been on cross-country skis before. The progression has been unbelievable.”

Poland’s family has also had a great deal to do with her success. Her mother and stepfather have been with her every step of the way, even taking up skiing themselves so they could do it with her.

They have also put in considerable time to make sure Poland made it to all the training sessions, and have accompanied her to South Korea.

“Her family is unbelievable. They are so supportive,” said Johnson.

Special Olympics in Golden is always looking for more volunteers to help athletes like Poland reach their goals. Right now they are short on board members.

“Hopefully there are some people out there who are interested in getting involved. It’s not a huge time commitment, sometimes we have only three athletes, depending on the time of year,” said Johnson.

Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Johnson at njohnson@innovationbuilding. com.

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RCMP report: Fire destroys home Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden RCMP responded to 43 files this week.

Fire destroys house in Blaeberry An early morning residential fire on Blaeberry School Road has destroyed a house. Golden RCMP were called at 4:45 a.m. on Feb. 5 about a fire in the Blaeberry area.

When the RCMP arrived at the scene the house was already fully engulfed.

RCMP officials said a family of four, that included two children, all escaped the house without injury, however the structure was completely destroyed. An investigation into the incident is still continuing, but RCMP officials did say there is nothing suspicious about the fire at the present time.

No riding on field of dreams Feb. 1 The local bylaw officer caught some young individuals driving their snow machines on the soccer fields on Selkirk Hill. The officer reported the incident to the RCMP. People are reminded they are not permitted to drive these types of machines on the soccer or softball fields because they have the potential of destroying or damaging the turf.

Spirited fight Feb. 8 At approximately 2:18 a.m. RCMP officers were doing a patrol through Spirit Square when they observed two males fighting. The officers broke up the fight, but one participant would not leave the area. The male continued to challenge the other participant in the scuffle as he was attempting to leave. Officers charged the male who would not leave with “Causing a Disturbance While Fighting.” He was taken to the RCMP detachment and put in a cell for the night.

No place to crash RCMP responded to a possible break and enter in progress on the 500 block of 6th Street. The house in question is currently under renovation so there was no one staying there. RCMP found a person who was passing through the Golden area, and had nowhere to sleep, in the structure. The individual made the decision to try and camp out in the house for the evening, but was informed by officers that it was trespassing. The individual left the property without incident.

Drunk in public Feb. 3 At 1:30 a.m. RCMP arrested a male for being drunk in public. The male was observed urinating on the wall of a local pub and was taken into custody.

Vehicle hit and run RCMP responded to two incidents of vehicular hit and runs. The first incident happened on Main Street and the other occurred on 14th Street. The incident on 14th Street happened on Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. while the incident on Main Street happened at midnight on Feb. 1. RCMP are still investigating and are asking the public to contact them if they witnessed either incident.

Handle with care Feb. 5 At 2:02 a.m. RCMP officers arrested a male outside the Mad Trapper Pub. The male was passed out in the driver’s seat of the vehicle that was running at the time. The male was charged with “Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle.”

RCMP explained that a person is considered in care and control of a vehicle if they are in a position where they can make it move.

Parking issues The RCMP chased down the owners of five abandoned vehicles at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The vehicles were parked in the day parking lot and were left there over night. RCMP were notified about the vehicles and had to find all of the owners of the vehicles.

Drivers are asked to pay attention to where they are permitted park over night at the resort.

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Hired Equipment Registration Rocky Mountain District

The Rocky Mountain District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Selkirk Service Area for the fiscal year 2013/2014, which begins April 1, 2013. This area includes Perry River east to Golden and south to Brisco on Highway 95 (not including Glacier National Park), and Revelstoke north to Mica Creek and south to Trout Lake on Highway 23.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Revelstoke will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February.

Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2012, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list.

Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Register through the Rocky Mountain District Office at: 555 Victoria Road, Revelstoke, B.C. You can also phone 250 837-8400 or send a fax to 250 837-9407 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

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Time to have another good morning Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to host “A Good Morning” network meeting at the British Columbia Visitor centre on Feb. 15.

The event, that will run from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., is a great way for people to meet, according to chamber of commerce manager Ruth Hamilton.

“Good Morning Networking meetings are casual group meetings to bring people together to encourage, build and help grow their organizations in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.”

Hamilton added she thinks there are many benefits to the gatherings.

“New businesses can learn from those who have had relat-

ed experiences in the past. Group members benefit by making contacts with individuals who can help them by providing information or referrals. These referrals are of high quality because these individuals have a good experience with this business,” she said.

Hamilton added the last meeting was a great success, that the chamber is looking to build off of.

“The event connects people to people. At the last meeting we had new and established business owners, managers and directors of not-for-profit organizations, that got to know each other and exchanged ideas. From the last meeting I made contact with someone who was able to help me through a computer issue I was having at the time.”

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Star EDITORIAL

We all rule the roost

Response to stinger

Since when did it become so taboo to have an opinion?

This has been a topic of conversation for quite a number of discussions I have been in over the past week.

One of the things that has come from these candid chats in Golden is the feeling that if you do not agree with someone, then that auto- My Way matically makes you

By Darryl Crane wrong in their eyes.

This is an interesting perspective to take from any person, whether they are in a rationally thinking state of mind or not.

Every day we are put in places where we have to make decisions based on many different factors.

Should I eat those gummy candies? How much money can I spend? Is doing the laundry something that must be done today, or can I wait until tomorrow?

In most cases these choices will only affect one person. But there comes a time where you can take an opinion and turn it into something which involves a greater cause. With all greater causes people usually will have different feelings about what the best choice should be.

And that is one of the best parts of living in a country like Canada.

If you so desire, you can voice your opinions at meetings, in the media, or online. That is your right, and one I see every week. I think this is what helps make the system better in the long run because one thing is for sure about all human beings, none of us are perfect.

Things have to be discussed, and people should not have to agree with everything another person has said. Great ideas are worked on, flushed out, reworked, discussed, debated, considered and finally decided on, in what will hopefully be an idea that benefits all the people involved. But still, even after all the debates and discussions, only time will tell if a plan has really worked out.

It is the same whether you are talking politics, shopping for food, making a trade in the NHL, or deciding who to vote for.

One thing is for sure, and that is no one has the right to bully or intimidate you out of your beliefs.

Some of the most memorable discussions I have ever been involved in or witnessed, have been between two people, on completely different ends of the ideologies, who may disagree, but treat each other with respect.

Passion for your beliefs is a great thing to have.

People need to have passion to make a change for a better tomorrow, but what can never be lost is the point that we can all get along without seeing eye to eye.

So moving forward in 2013 I encourage people to continue to stand their ground and have their beliefs, because nothing gets accomplished when only one person thinks that they have the right to rule the roost.

In the Golden Star last week, there was a stinger “to the Councillor and his unprofessional behaviour towards a staff member in a meeting that even caught the attention of our MP”.

Some people have asked if this relates to me and I can only state that my behaviour has always been exemplary.

The meeting I think the stinger is referring to was the regular open council meeting on Jan. 22.

At that meeting Mr. Love the manager of strategic initiatives for the town gave a presentation on the Climate Action Charter stating that the issues were very complex.

After he was finished I began my

Response to MLA hopeful Thank you for running the letters and story on our Liberal MLA hopeful, Doug Clovechok, over the last few issues. It’s good to know our options in the upcoming B.C. election.

The first letter I read was enlightening. I was quite taken aback with his response to Mr. Macdonald (Norm Macdonald, MLA) regarding the importance of honesty. He seemed to be insinuating that Mr. Macdonald was not telling the truth, asking “we’re supposed to take his word for it?”

First, in regards to the increase in Hydro rates and then again in regards to the increase in MSP

speech relating to my proposal to withdraw from the Climate Action Charter. I commenced by stating the issues were in fact not complex but quite simple.

Mr. Love, unable to contain himself roared across the council chamber “Are you calling me a liar?”

The council chamber fell silent as I looked toward Mr. Allen, his boss, and the mayor. After a short pause Mr. Allen asked Mr. Love to refrain and Mr. Love withdrew his comments.

I then completed my presentation without interruption.

That evening I received a phone call from the mayor apologizing for the incident and informing me that she had told Mr. Allen that she thought Mr. Loves’ behaviour was

unacceptable.

At the council meeting on Feb. 5, Mr. Allen indicated that he had received a letter of apology from Mr. Love that he then proceeded to read aloud.

As far as I am concerned the apology has been accepted, the incident is over and in subsequent meetings Mr. Love and I have treated each other cordially.

To the author of the stinger I would ask that he/she does not distort the truth and hide behind the anonymity of the stinger.

If you want to make inflammatory comments at least have the courage to sign your name.

premiums. Perhaps he didn’t look closely at his last Hydro bill, mine had a notice advising they would be seeking an 11.2 per cent increase in rates. And my MSP premiums have risen some 24 per cent in the last three years. He didn’t mention that ICBC is also asking for an 11 per cent plus increase in their rates. I would agree with Mr. Macdonald that these increases are “dramatic.”

His second letter admonished Mr. Macdonald for not listing his accomplishments as MLA. He then goes on to list his, “Worked with...” and “Continue to work with...” a bunch of his friends in the Liberal party. The only “accomplishment” actually noted, “presenting Premier Clark.” I suspect he won’t be

doing that after May. And his closing comment, “and I’m not even your MLA, yet,” was simply arrogant.

And of course the latest story regarding his fundraising efforts in Calgary. While I won’t begrudge him going after campaign dollars wherever he can find them, generally people and businesses give donations to political parties with the expectation that they will receive future considerations. I do have to wonder, in the off chance that he actually becomes our MLA, will Mr. Clovechok be acting in the interest of residents of this valley or his Calgary business friends.

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Steve Mitchell Moberly, B.C.

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Golden point of view Do you care that the PST is coming back to B.C. soon?

Stars to Richard at Overwaitea for getting in the mud and getting my car keys for me.

Stingers to all the businesses in Golden who don’t clean their windows.

Wayne Clark

Kyle Wilson

Barb Wollf

“That’s been a bone of contention with me, when they just decided. I like it when people have a voice... I think the Liberals are trying to kiss our butts.”

“Yeah, I think it will be good.

Hopefully some things will be cheaper.”

“No, not really. I think some things will be more expensive, and I’m on a fixed income.”

Stars to the guy who gave me the free pizza at the hockey arena.

Stingers to concerts that don’t start when they say they’re going to start.

Two Fridays ago I couldn’t see the stars. But a few

Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.

Climate Charter debated In your story “BC Climate Action Charter Debated” last week Mr. Love is quoted as saying “Municipalities and regional districts are required to be carbon neutral only if they are signatories to the climate action charter.”

Actually the climate action charter is a voluntary document. It does not create legal requirements. Clause 9 of the Charter specifically says that it has “no legal effect”.

So if Mr. Love intended to suggest that there is some legal requirement for the Town of Golden to achieve carbon neutrality that is incorrect.

Golden does not need to be a signatory to the climate action charter to improve its air quality and working through the climate action charter is not the best way of achieving lower carbon emissions locally.

Golden plans to purchase carbon offsets in 2013. However, in Golden the poor air quality is related to the emission of particulate matter and not the emission of carbon dioxide. It is known that certain forms of particulate, including those emitted in Golden, can cause serious health problems.

The purchase of carbon offsets means that Golden taxpayers are sending payments to the Pacific Carbon Trust because we are not meeting some theoretical carbon neutrality target. Sending money to the Trust does nothing to address the real problem in Golden, the problem of particulate emissions.

The Pacific Carbon Trust is really just a vehicle to transfer money from taxpayers to industry. Virtually all the payments into the Pacific Carbon Trust come from schools, hospitals, municipalities and the like – in other words, from the taxpayer.

Janne Arlt, Principal Nicholson Elementary Despite the winter weather, we are not hibernating at Nicholson! We’re keeping busy with all kind of activities and programs.

Grade 4 and 7 students are doing Foundation Skills Assessments this month. These are provincial tests of reading, writing and numeracy. Results will be sent home to parents in early April.

Soon our Nicky Boppers skipping club will start up under the guidance of Mrs. Donna Williams. This Friday, some of the senior members of the club will begin their coaching responsibilities by hosting some workshops for students. There will be a morning workshop for Kindergarten to Gr. 3 students and an afternoon one for Gr. 4 to 7. It will be an opportunity to introduce the new Can-Skip program that is being incor-

of them made sure I was going home. Thanks again.

Stingers to high speed drivers who don’t have enough sense to slow down.

Stars to the novice hockey team for putting on a great show at home.

Stingers to people who do not know how good they actually have it.

Stars to Kicking Horse Culture for the great shows at the Civic

Centre.

Stingers to all of the people who feel the need to litter for absolutely no reason.

Stars to the person who gave me popcorn.

Stingers to referees who missed so many calls this weekend.

Stars to the hard working staff and council that we have in Golden.

Stars to the great weather we have had lately.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net Money is then paid out of the Trust to companies - Encana, La Farge, Canfor - for supposed reductions those companies have achieved in greenhouse gas emissions or for projects they have undertaken to improve their carbon footprint.

This model is not an effective strategy for dealing with carbon reduction in Golden. The way to deal with greenhouse gas emissions at the municipal level is for the Town to reduce its fuel consumption by being more careful about the operation of motor vehicles, examining the amount of travel undertaken, and by promoting the wood stove exchange program.

Purchasing carbon offsets really boils down to allowing ourselves to emit more greenhouse gasses that we should, while paying someone else money because they reduced emissions elsewhere.

The proposal of the Air Quality Com-

porated into Nicky Boppers this year. The students learn specific skills and tricks to advance through levels and earn badges. Parents are welcome to come to these workshops to observe or participate!

This month is also the start up of a lunchtime soccer tournament for primary students. Mr. Halvorson’s Gr. 4/5 students are taking on the roles of coaches and referees for this program.

At Nicholson, all students are on House Teams, and the end of January marked the halfway point in the year, so the team with the most points enjoyed a bowling party last Friday at Down Memory Lanes Bowling Alley. The Diddy Kongs were the winners. All team points are set back to zero and the competition is on for the end of year reward! There are myriad ways for students to earn House Team points: reading at home, working well in class, being responsible, helping others, being kind, etc.

mittee and Councillor Hern to spend the funds that would be diverted to the Pacific Carbon Trust on our own wood stove exchange program makes far more sense that the policy of the current Town administration to send our tax dollars to Vancouver for redistribution to industry.

The Town office is devoting considerable staff time to the climate action charter. This expenditure is unnecessary and wasteful in the current economic climate when we have a longstanding and highly qualified Air Quality Committee in place which has specific expertise in the area.

The Town can achieve better results for our environment by keeping tax dollars at home and addressing our own air quality issues.

Bruce F. Fairley Golden

Last week, on February 7th, our Kindergarten to Grade 2 students celebrated the Hundredth Day of school with a variety of activities. The kindergarten class had a goal of collecting 100 items for the Golden Food Bank. All students were invited to help them reach their goal and they collected 162 items!

Of course, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and a chance to share good wishes with friends. Classes are focusing on kindness and friendship skills all this month because February 27 is Pink Shirt Day. This is a movement that originated in Nova Scotia 5 years ago, in support of a boy who was bullied, and went global. It’s an opportunity for us to remind ourselves that everyone deserves respect and the freedom to be themselves. When bullying occurs, take a stand to be part of the solution. To show support, wear pink on February 27!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Events & Entertainment Calendar ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS CKCA is hosting FREE workshops for individuals or groups in the Canadian Columbia Basin who are interested in applying for CBT’s arts, culture and heritage funding.

Golden: Sat. March 2, 9 – 11 a.m.

Location: Civic Centre, Board Rm, 810 -10th Ave. S.

Invermere: Sat. March 2, 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Location: College of the Rockies, Rm 112, 1535 - 14th St

Cranbrook: Sun. March 3, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Location: College of the Rockies, Rm 232, 2700 College Way Administered and managed by: P.O. Box 103, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P7 1.877.505.7355 wkrac@telus.net www.basinculture.com

The Advisor provides FREE professional business counselling and in-depth business assessment services for established businesses in the Columbia Basin on issues such as: • Financial Management • Human Resources Management • Marketing, Sales and Distribution Strategies • Inventory Control

250.427.2783 wjnixon@xplornet.com www.cbt.org/bba Funded by Columbia Basin Trust Managed by Steele O’Neil

Will Nixon

provides BBA program services to businesses in the East Kootenay region.

Will brings solid business management experience to the program in retail, food service and small business ownership, and has successfully supported businesses in all sectors of the region’s economy.

The BBA Team has a combined forty years in supporting businesses to achieve their full potential.

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Golden Cinema Presents: Identity Thief starting Friday Feb.15-Thursday Feb.21 at 7pm.

Kids Club *Free Movie* Saturday Feb.16 3pm Toy Story.

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 Tuesdays and Fridays, 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.

Cleansing Yoga at the Golden Yoga Centre. 6:307:45am Feb.11-15 $60.

Contact Monique 250-3447260/monique3@davincibb.net to reserve a spot.

Wed, Feb. 13 Co-ed Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex 7-9pm. $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

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

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

Jam Night 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. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am-noon.

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

Men’s drop-in basketball

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Thursdays from 8-10pm 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 1-4pm. Contact 250-3445448.

The Golden Rockets vs Fernie Ghostriders Feb.14 7:30pm at the Arena.

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

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Aquafit exercise class at The Travelodge from 5:306:30pm. Drop in rate is $6.50.

Food Bank Movie Night at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Thursdays from 8-10pm until Apr.25, 2013. Free admission with Food Bank donation.

Fri, Feb. 15 Winter Walking at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 1-2:30pm.

Mother Goose Program Fridays from 10:30-11:30am at the public library. Drop in, snacks included.

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

Bridge Club Fridays, 7-10pm at St. Andrews Centre for Peace. Contact 250-3445448.

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

Adult Skate 12-1:45pm at the Arena.

Masque Costume Ball featuring the Boom Booms at the Golden Civic Centre Friday Feb.15 at 7:30pm.

Sat, Feb. 16 Karaoke Trapper night.

Snow Parade

Night at The Mad every Saturday King’s Masque at Spirit Square

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Saturday Feb.16 at 7pm.

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

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

License to Kiss Valentine’s Party at the Rockwater. DJ Mihajic Touch performing.

AB Family Day Weekend at KHMR Feb.16-18 Western Theme. www.kickinghorseresort.com for details.

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

Free Food Skills for Families Jan.19-Mar.23 10-1pm.

Teaches how to cook healthy on a budget. Call 250-3446117 to register.

Multi-denominational Service at the Pentecostal church on 10th St. S. Saturday evenings, 7pm through winter.

The Golden Rockets vs Penticton Lakers Feb.16 at 7:30pm at the Arena.

Indoor Soccer at Mount 7 RecPlex Mondays 8:309:30pm until June 24.

Tues, Feb. 19 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.

Genealogy Tips for Beginners at the Golden Museum Feb.19 1-4pm.

Free!

Contact Colleen Palumbo 250-344-5169.

John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

Free Women’s Journal Writing Group. Tuesdays Feb.5-Mar.26 1-2:30pm or 6:45-8:15pm. To register call 250-344-5317.

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Sun, Feb. 17 Curry Dinner Fundraiser Fundraiser for injured skier Jon Groulx at Jita’s Cafe from 5-9pm. Minimum $20 donation.

Public Skate 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.

Mon, Feb. 18 Co-ed Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex, 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.

Grief and Loss Support Group every Monday starting Feb.4 until March 25.

7:30-9pm held at The Pentecostal Church 717 10th St. S.

Upcoming Events

NobleThiefs play at the Rockwater Grill and Bar, Friday Feb. 22.

Rotary Gala Fundraiser Saturday Feb.23 at the Golden Civic Centre 5:30pm, dinner at 7pm, tickets $50.

GKHAT Race at KHMR Sunday Feb.24 9am-12pm.

FREE Women’s Journal Writing Group Tuesday Feb. 26 1-2:30pm or 6:458:15pm. Free childcare and writing materials are available. To register call 250344-5317.

Brown Bag Lunch Series - The Return of the PST. Wednesday Feb.27 12-2pm at College of the Rockies.

To pre-register call 250-3445901.

Rita Chiarelli Band Thursday Mar.7 at the Golden Civic Centre.

Taste of BC Mar.9 at Eagle’s Eye Restaurant at KHMR, 6-11pm.

First Annual 9-1-1 Emergency Service Ball Saturday, April 6 at Emerald Lake Lodge in Field. Tickets $75ea. Available at RCMP Detatchment, or the Fire Hall.

Alice Bresky always has a smile and she is working very hard in Grade 3.

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Golden Moments: Watching the subtle changes in Golden over the years Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Julia Cundliffe was born in Golden and raised on a farm in Moberly.

“We basically lived off the land. My dad was off in the war and mom was a teacher,” she said.

Cundliffe shared her view on how things were in the area when she was growing up.

“We had friends and neighbours who helped whenever there was a need. I went to the Moberly school for one year. It was a one-room school that went up to Grade 8 I think.”

Going to school in a small one-room school house was an interesting experience for Cundliffe.

“I remember bawling going to school because in those days you didn’t have the nice wonderful boots with felt liners. We had rubber boots with multiple pairs of knitted socks. We would ski through a trail that we had to go to the school,” she said. “You would get to school and the ink well would be frozen because there was just a wood stove in there. The neighbour boy would come up to start a fire in the morning and get everything unthawed.”

Cundliffe went on and said the little school was used as a community building where people would gather for group lunches and the occasional party.

“That is where my sister met her husband at those little dances there,” she said.

After her first year of school near her home, Cundliffe then started taking the bus to come to school in Golden.

“It was exciting in a way. We were riding on a bus and getting to know the other kids,” she said. “It was nice because it was a change. In Moberly there were only two of us in Grade 1.”

After graduating from school, Cundliffe went to work at the hospital as a nurse’s aide.

“That is my one regret, is that I never took my nurses training. I loved doing it, and it was silly for me not to do it, but I met a guy and got married,” she said.

Over the years Cundliffe ran a couple of different newspapers in Golden, which led to challenges that were not always what you would expect.

“We once had a fire in our building. It was in the front part of the building and we were not there. It destroyed a lot of stuff and we only missed one issue.

We did one issue out of a bedroom,”she said.

Even though she loved working in the newspaper business, a twist of fate would lead her in another direction.

After selling her newspaper she opened a shop that dealt with sewing and knitting.

She got her brother to build a log building and moved her store into it when it was moved onto her property.

Cundliffe has seen Golden grow and change gradually over the years.

“People come who haven’t seen Golden for a long time and say Golden has changed. I guess because when you are here you don’t see the subtle changes as much,” she said.

Cundliffe pointed to how businesses have expanded out of the downtown core to include more of the town.

“Otherwise it has stayed pretty small. It has not grown like some communities have. This is good and bad. It has kept this really nice, small town feeling, but it has been hard on businesses because they are dependent on the locals to support them for most of the year.”

As for being retired, Cundliffe does not see that ever happening.

“When do you retire? I just say changing focus. To some people retiring is going home and watching TV. That is not me. I enjoy hiking, skiing, volunteering and cats.”

Cundliffe also enjoys getting out and seeing the world.

“I have enjoyed travelling in many parts of the world including Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, England, South America, the United States. the Caribbean, and my next trip is Iceland in September,” she Julia Cundliffe has spent her life watching Golden grow into what it is today. Darryl Crane/Star Photo said.

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The life and times of Columbia Valley pioneer Claus Nicholson The following information was written by Rhonda Nickolson for 2000 Golden Memories: Actually I received my first introduction as a Warden’s wife, while Claus Nicholson was working for the Federal Government as a temporary Forestry officer in 1924. I was unable to go to Leanchoil at that time as I was pregnant with our first child, Gwendoline.

The next summer I took the train to Leanchoil station (there was no highway then) where Claus was waiting for me with two horses. I had never been on a horse in my life and didn’t know how to get on a horse’s back. While Claus held the baby, Mr. Patterson, the C.P.R. operator, and two other men hoisted me on the horse’s back.

We rode along the railway track until we reached the banks of the Kicking Horse R. Claus said, “Just lift your feet from the stirrups, so you won’t get wet.” By the time I got to the other side of the river, I was wet to the neck, as the horse had to swim at times.

This would be about the end of June when the river was high.

We stayed with Claus for two weeks then returned to the farm we were renting at the time (Alfano’s). Our daughter, Beda, was born on April 5, 1925. I went back to Leanchoil with Claus that summer. This time I had to carry the two month old baby while Claus took Gwen on his horse.

The time spent at the cabin (where today the Park Warden’s house was built after Claus retired) was quite pleasant.

Claus would ferry visitors across the river on horseback until the highway between Golden and Field was built. A bush road was also built from the highway to the cabin (about two miles). We spent a period each summer at the cabin while Claus was in the Forestry service.

In January 1931, he applied for the position as Park Warden at Leanchoil. He received the appointment in August so we

night. Claus I dug a pit and lined it with hot rocks.

The pan with the dough was set in the pit and covered with a blanket. It was nicely risen by the time I was able to attend to it. One had to get the bread out of the way before - Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo starting supper as the stove was so small.

I stayed as cook for ten days, but Mr. Barnes was becoming anxious about the children, as this was September and heavy snowstorms could come at this time so the girls and I went back to Golden. The first fall we were at the Warden’s cabin, a bear came. We tried to scare it off, but it was very persistent so Claus had to shoot it. Claus had to keep the trails in good condition, seal the guns of those travelling through the park, watch for poachers, prevent forPhoto shows Claus Nicholson with a pack train, taken between 1914 and est fires, and to fight them if they did occur.

1917.

Photo Courtesy of the Golden Museum In all this, he was most conscientious.

In 1940, I was going down to the watermoved to the warden’s house on the Kick- with the choice language. He was very con- hole for water, when I saw lightning strike ing Horse Highway. Gwen had attended cerned for the safety of my children who up the Beaverfoot Valley. This fire spread the Lady Grey School in Golden, and Beda were three and five years old. We finally thirteen miles in one night and was a terriwas ready to start school, so we enrolled arrived at the campsite and our tents were fying sight to behold. Claus gathered a crew them in the B.C. Correspondence School. pitched. My cook stove was a small one that to keep it from crossing the river into the They did their Sunday School lessons and could be packed on a horse. park. He was worried about Charlie LawGirl Guide Work by post.

The table was made of two pieces of can- rence who had a cabin in this area. HowWhile Claus was with the Forestry, a crew vas stitched together to encase slats so it ever, the fire swept around this, leaving the of timber cruisers came in to do some tim- could be rolled for packing. Posts were cabin safe. The fire did flare up again on ber cruising under the leadership of Mr. driven into the ground and the canvas Labour Day. Barnes. Their cook left them so Mr. Barnes thrown over them. Mattress and springs Claus also built a road to Ice River. He suggested I cook for them until they could were spruce boughs and were quite com- kept in touch with members of the Alpine get a male cook. It meant a horseback ride fortable. Sleeping bags were not common Club when they camped in the Park. He of about twenty miles, to the Reserve, under then; but Claus made one by pinning eider- retired in August 1951. We moved to Vanthe leadership of a well-known guide, Char- downs together with a flannelette sheet couver where he died on September 4, lie Lawrence. On the way one of the pack- inside.

1967. horses threw its pack. The air turned blue I had to make bread so would set it at

Healthy cooking program in Golden promotes a budget friendly lifestyle Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

A family food program is bringing together family cooks who want to learn more about heathy eating on any budget.

The “Cooking on a Smart Budget” is a food skills for families program developed by the Canadian Diabetes Association, according to the program facilitator Donna Attewell.

“They are the primary push behind the program.

They provide the food and the books,” Attewell said.

Another group helping fund the program is the Columbia Basin Alliance

for Literacy (CBAL) The program combines discussions about things like primary food groups and mindful eating, while also giving participants the chance to cook.

“It is to help you understand what you really need in a meal to make it healthy and not to have too much sugar and fat in your diet.

We have talked about how food can be like medicine, especially from a diabetic stand point. It is about how to have a good meal from any stand point,” she said.

It is also about making people aware and pay attention to what they eat.

“From a new generation, where both parents

are working makes it even more difficult. I think when people stop buying so much processed or fast food they will notice they have more energy and feel better,”she said.

The program has child minding which allows the participants to bring their children to the event and have them looked after until it is time to try out the food.

“They (the children) are here for the three hours and then they come up to eat with us,” Attewell said.

“It is one of our pilot rejects which is free to our participants. We are hoping to offer more programs in the future with many different

Participants were all smiles at a Cooking on a Smart Budget class.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo aspects of cooking.” pants’ interaction. build friendship. People An extra side benefit of “I actually think it is good are comfortable talking the program has been the for that because it is inter- about saving money and social nature of the partici- generational and helps eating good food.”

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A jazzy night of piano music David Braid had many great things to say about Golden when he performed at the Golden Civic Centre on Feb. 5. The next event coming up on the Kicking Horse Culture Live Kicks series is the Masque Costume Ball starring The Boom Booms on Feb 15. People should also remember the Snow King’s Masque Parade will be held in Spirit Square on Feb. 16. For more information check out www.kickinghorseculture. ca.

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DJ Skratch Bastid is playing a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Saturday Feb. 23.

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East coast DJ set to rock Rockwater Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net One of Montreal’s most sought-after DJs is making his way out west for a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Having rocked the bar many times, Skratch Bastid is now ready to raise the stakes. In 2012 Bastid became one of the industry’s most in-demand talents, both as a DJ and a respected producer, but don’t think it happened overnight.

From his humble beginnings a decade ago as a teenager in Halifax, pumping out mixtapes from his bedroom and earning a loyal following, he slowly spread his skills first at DJ competitions, and now around Canada and the world as a widely recognized go-to guy for party rocking.

He is increasingly recognized for his comfort and versatility in different styles — hip hop, funk, disco, club, rock, and just about every other genre that will make you dance — more

and more people are getting hip to his style.

Touring city to city with a relentless drive, he’s wowed crowds from coast to coast in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil and all over Europe as he averages close to 200 shows a year.

As a producer, he takes that experience from the stage and lays it down on hard-hitting original music music with a wide range of sounds.

The formula earned him a Juno nomination as Producer of the Year for his work with Buck 65, which he lost to Joni Mitchell.

In the past few years he landed in Toronto, after five fruitful years in Montreal, bringing a new flavour to the city and making his first mark with a big bang.

Tickets are $10 in advance, available at the Rockwater or Plain Wayne and Jane, or $15 at the door To hear some of Skratch Bastid’s work, go to www.skratchbastid.com.

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License to Kiss Golden Delicious and DJ Tracy Mihajic, also known as Mihajic Touch, are hosting the annual License to Kiss party at the Rockwater Grill and Bar to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday Feb. 16. Girls get in free before 11 p.m., otherwise cover is $7. DJ OMH Girl is also performing. Check back in the future for upcoming Golden Delicious events including Australian funk act Slynk, coming in March. Find out more on the Golden Delicious Facebook page.

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Striking their way through a fun weekend

Bowlers from eight different alleys came to Golden for a tournament held on Feb. 9-10 at Down Memory Lanes. Pictured above are some of the local five-pin talent who represented Golden on the weekend.

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Golden Rockets grab six points during weekend homestand Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Rockets pulled out a perfect weekend with three wins on home ice in Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) action.

The weekend started out with a Friday night affair against division rivals the Kimberley Dynamiters.

The Rockets came out of the gate strong against Kimberley after looking sluggish in the first period of recent games.

Bobby Kashuba scored the first goal of the night on a set up from Keith Wake and Michael Anderson.

Kashuba would continue his strong play when he set up Rockets leading scorer Connor Beauchemin to give the team a 2-0 lead heading into the second period.

The Rockets netted their third goal of the night on a power play when Shane Rutherford scored his fifth goal of the season.

Wake and Kashuba connected again before the end of the period to give the Rockets an insurmountable lead.

With the game out of reach heading into the third period, the game went from skill to very physical.

Kashuba completed his Gordie Howe hat trick when he got into a fight against Darren Martin, a little over four minutes into the final period.

This was followed up less than 30 seconds later as Rockets enforcer Marc Lepine squared off against

Aaron Shubert in a one-sided scrap.

The Golden Rockets then doubled up the Creston Valley Thunder Cats with an 8-4 victory on Saturday night.

Both teams played tight in their own zones in the first period and only combined for 14 shots. Braeden Allkins started out the scoring with 6:26 left in the first period to give the Rockets a 1-0 lead.

Creston came out strong in the second period and took the lead after two goals by Jaymes Veitch and Tyler Akeroyd. However the lead was short lived as the Rockets tied things up 18 seconds later when James Price scored his seventh goal as a Rocket.

The Thunder Cats would once again grab the lead late in the period, but again it was not going to be held for long. After Matti Jmaeff scored for the Cats, Carter Cochrane scored 25 seconds later on a Rockets’ power play to tie things up heading into the third.

The Rockets came out and took the lead 29 seconds into the final period when Josh Jewell scored on a set up from Allkins.

The game stayed close until Carson George and Price scored a little more than two minutes apart.

The Cats would not roll over though and their persistence paid off with a second goal of the night from Jmaeff.

After the Cats pulled their goalie, Blake Roney scored an empty-net goal which he then followed up with a second empty-net tally when the Rockets were short handed in the final minute.

It was a big night on the score sheet for some of the Rockets players.

Jewell and Allkins had a goal and three assists each, while Blake Roney had two goals and an assist.

The final game of the weekend was a rare Sunday afternoon affair against the Osoyoos Coyotes.

Both teams played solid defence in the game and only managed one goal a piece heading into the third period.

Midway through the final period Ian Desrosier nabbed a short-handed goal to give the Rockets the lead. The back and forth play continued as the period continued. The Coyotes tied up the game only to have Rockets forward Jacob Bergeron score to retake the lead 35 seconds later. But the Coyotes would not go away and tied things up once again sending the game into overtime.

The first overtime did not settle anything and it seemed as if the game was heading for a shootout until Keith Wake broke away from the rest of the players on the ice and scored with only 21 seconds left in the second overtime period.

Ty Davidson said he was very happy with the way the team played on the weekend.

“I never complain about three wins. We played very well this week and battled hard. We relinquished the lead a couple of times (against the Coyotes) which you never want to do. But credit to us, we didn’t crumble and we got right back on the horse and started going again,” he said.

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Novice hockey players from British Columbia and Alberta were in Golden to take part in a tournament on Feb 9-10. Golden Ram Lucas Pfisterer puts in a great effort to get the puck away from a player from Canal Flats.

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GKHAT gets ready for home event Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Local skiers will be welcoming competitors from other ski clubs to the slopes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort when the Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team hosts a ski race on Feb. 24.

President of the Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team, Mark Baxendale, said that last year 60 competitors attended the event.

Baxendale added that the home squad has been working very hard this season when preparing for their competitive races.

“We started gate training on Jan. 5 of this year.

We concentrated on the tactical and technical sides of gate training this year. As a result it has helped focus the kids and gave them structure during weekend training,” he said. “The kids seem to have caught the bug for racing.”

Recently 27 of the athletes went to Revelstoke

for a competition, which was the most that have ever participated in an away race. This was followed by 10 more athletes going to the Panorama ski resort to compete in another competition.

“There is almost a demand from the kids to go to the races,” Baxendale said.

With the big local races set to happen, the group is looking for volunteers to help out with different aspects of the race.

“We have some positions available. From starters and finish course marshals, to helpers. More hands make light work, so the more people we can get to help would be great to have,” he said.

Baxendale added that he hopes local people will come up to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to cheer on the skiers.

“Bring your cow bells and any other noise makers you want to bring,” he said.

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Baxendale at mark@can-brit.com

Home grown talent serves the Rockets well Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

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Ian Desrosier is enjoying his first full season playing for the Golden Rockets, who he watched growing up as a minor hockey player in Golden.

“It has been going pretty good and I have been playing quite a bit lately. It has been working out well,” he said. “I think more defensively, because that is where my focus should be on the ice.”

As for why he feels the team has shown improvement this year, Desrosier feels it is all about communication.

“The team has been playing well. I think we are playing as a team and less as individuals. There has been more communication on the ice as well, which is always good.”

Desrosier added, being at home is inspirational for him.

“I have lived in Golden all of my life. I was always watching the Rockets when I was growing up and wanted to play here when I got older.”

Going into the playoffs Desrosier has high hopes for what the team can achieve.

“I hope we go far. I hope I can contribute throughout the playoffs and keep playing my game.

Ian Desrosier Golden Rockets I am going to work hard not to be a hazard on the ice,” he said laughing.

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Skiers will get the chance to have fun in fresh powder by day and relax at the Heather Mountain Lodge at night when they take a trip with Great Canadian Heli-Skiing.

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25-years-old and only getting better at Great Canadian Heli-Skiing Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Great Canadian Heli-Skiing is celebrating its 25 anniversary this year and for the past 13 years owners, Greg and Maaike Porter, have been giving guests some of the best skiing experiences you can find in the world.

“My wife and I were living in Mississauga and running a small business before this. We decided we wanted to live in small town B.C. We came out looking and found Great Canadian Heli-Skiing and Heather Mountain Lodge. The experience that was provided there was something that was interesting to us,” Porter said. “We thought we could really take our small business skills that we had gained and apply it to this one.”

Since purchasing the company Porter said the adventure has only continued for him.

“I love skiing and snowboarding. So does my wife, so this has been pretty natural to tie into this.”

He said that small business is also a passion of his, and he feels it is important in this type of business.

Porter added that the scenery itself was a key to making the jump to British Columbia from Ontario.

“Compared to somewhere like Mississauga, where if you want to recreate you have to get in your car and fight traffic for three hours. Then you get somewhere that is packed with people and you climb and paddle.

That does not even mention the 45 minutes you have to travel to commute to work everyday. It was really a decision where you want to come to a place where you can work and play in your backyard,” he said.

Porter said the great part of the area is that every time people go out they have the chance to experience something different.

“It is an experience where we are looking after customers who are looking for something unique. Many

people who come to the area are looking for something in the mountains and away from the hustle and bustle of it all,” he said.

When asked to describe the heli-skiing in the area Porter said it was some of the best in the world.

“People travel from Australia, China, Germany, the United Kingdom and many other places just to come to this area for the powder snow. When you think about how far people are willing to come and travel to get here, it is the best description for how lucky we are,” he said. “It really is world-class, and there is nothing like this in the world. The consistency of the snow, the terrain we have and the peaks that we have. Along with the security we have with our operations in B.C. and in Canada for heli-skiing is something the world knows about,” he said.

Porter also explained the difference that people will notice when they go heli-skiing.

“I think the difference from resort skiing is just the wilderness component of it. I sometimes really enjoy when I am at the back of a group, so I can wait a moment and be able to sit on top of the world. The scale and size is huge. You become small in this vast landscape and I think it is discovered by people when they are there,” he said. “The hook is, of course, fresh snow and skiing fresh lines that are untracked. I think every person that skis dreams of skiing those fresh tracks, and that is something we provide.”

As for what else the company can offer for its customers, Porter said everything from the lodge, which is located at the east gate of Glacier National Park, to the slopes, is there for a full, fun experience.

“The lodge was built in 1996. It is interesting for guests and locals who come out there during the summer. During the summer, from the middle of June to the middle of September, we open up the doors for

anyone who is travelling by, and we have our restaurant which is open for dinners,” he said.

It is also a popular destination for wedding ceremonies and big family style dinners .

“I love people and enjoy having dinner with my guests at the lodge during the winter. They bring interesting stories with them from all over the world,” he said.

Going forward Porter has plans for a bigger and better future for the company and the people who come to play in the snow.

“I am excited about the future. Olson Construction and Canadian Timber Frames built two new private cabins with extraordinary views of the glaciated peaks of Glacier National Park, which are perfect for a luxurious upgrade for our winter guests or a romantic getaway during the summer.”

Porter also wanted to thank the hard-working staff who have helped him over the years running the business.

“I mentioned the highlight of the past 13 years has been to meet guests from around the world, pursuing their passion for skiing and dreaming up ideas and delivering them with our management team, Deane Pickering (office manager), Rob Dalinghaus (guiding operations manager), Greg Golovach (head guide), Carrie and Dan Bracko (lodge managers). “ One extra piece of information Porter spoke about was that Great Canadian Heli-Skiing has been a pioneer in “boutique heli-skiing.”

“By offering exclusively small groups of four per guide and also pioneering ‘unlimited vertical’ where all your heli-skiing is included, no extra charges for extra runs or vertical,” he said.

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As part of the operations team you will work in the delivery of our day of rafting to our clients. Driving clients from our office to our rafting departure point. You will also be asked to help with the loading and unloading of gear for the clients. Perks include lots of time outdoors, complimentary rafting and a positive work environment.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Cards of Thanks

A huge thank you to Cherrilyn, Larry, Neil, Jeanette and Brian for helping us the night of the fire. Another huge thank you to Brian McKay, Rusty and Lynn for getting us a hotel room until we found a place. To Morgan Jmaiff for helping us get things we needed, that we lost. Thank you Golden for all the donations of clothes, canned goods, etc. We all appreciated the help from all of you. Some of you we know and some of you were complete strangers. We thank you all for your help and support.

Love the Magnusson family.

Felice Marie Corneau July 28, 1959 February 12, 2012

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Those we love are never lost, and she was very loved.

Missing you now & always Shawna & Mickey

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Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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We are seeking a dependable couple who will work independently throughout the year and have skills in the maintenance and repair of electrical and plumbing systems; carpentry and/or construction experience; and a mechanical aptitude. Experience in a similar role would be an asset. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience and includes living accommodation. Please direct any questions to Tracy at tklassen1@hotmail.com.

Resumes, along with a cover letter, can be emailed to the above or mailed to: Paradise Lake Resort c/o 24560 - 58A Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1G9. The deadline for receipt of applications is Feb. 28, 2013.

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Sides are now available by reservation also. Call Leo at 250-3444779 and he will be happy to answer any questions you have and put your order together. Thank you very much for supporting our family farm. leo@leodowney.com http://leodowney.com/rockymountain-buffalo-ranch/

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR HMC Services Inc., a British Columbia Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor is presenting an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to become involved in the Road and Bridge Maintenance Industry in British Columbia, as a Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS) in the Golden area.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the QAS is a critical and dynamic role responsible for ensuring adherence to the quality management system while offering ongoing operational support to ensure operational, safety and quality objectives are achieved.

This is a terrific opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable industry while enjoying the quality of life offered in Golden. Full details of the positions can be found at:

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Trade Apprentice Bridgeworker Company Description: HMC Services Inc. has an opening for a Trade Apprentice Bridgeworker based out of Golden.

Requirements: Grade 12 education, physically fit and able to perform heavy physical labour, safety conscious, willingness to work outdoors in all weather, and must not be afraid of heights. Some travel may be required. Some shiftwork may be required. A valid BC Driver’s license with a positive driving record and the ability to obtain a Class 1 with air endorsement when required. Heavy equipment operation and experience would be considered an asset.

This is a terrific opportunity for a candidate who posesses the aptitude to learn and develop the skills and abilities of the Bridgework/Pile driver trade and to build a long-term career in a stable industry while enjoying the quality of life offered in Golden. Full details of the positions can be found at: http://www.hmcservices.ca/employmentopportunities.html

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1, 2, and 3 bdrm apts for rent avail Mar 1. Visit goldenrentals.weebly.com or call/txt 250-439-1128 for more info.

2 bdrm mobile home at Nicholson. Pets welcome.

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LARGE newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm apt., NS, no pets, no parties, laundry facilities.

Walking distance to all amen., DD req. (1-250)344-0780 ROSEWOOD Apts.

1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College.

Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water.

Laundry facilities & security entrance. Avail. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250-344-8113 Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets.

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3 Bedroom and 3 FULL Bathrooms Townhouse/Duplex in Radium Hotsprings Hardwood floors on main level, 6 appliances, fire place, small deck off dining room, landscaped for minimal maintenance, undeveloped basement that can be used for storage or kids play area/den. Available Immediately. $990 per month plus utilities. Call 403-9994093 or email s.couture@shaw.ca

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Betty Anne Demuth, also known as Betty Ann Demuth, formerly of 876 Canyon Creek Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H2 Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Betty Anne Demuth, also know as Betty Ann Demuth, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, Billy Joe Demuth, c/o Ewan & McKenzie, Barristers and Solicitors, Box 429, 515 9th Avenue North, Golden, British Columbia on or before March 13, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: The estate of Allan William Ottoson, deceased, formerly of 606 -12th Street South, Golden, B.C.

Re: The estate of Phyllis Higgs Ottoson, deceased, formerly of 606 -12th Street South, Golden, B.C.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Allan William Ottoson are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the administratrix, Vicki Loader, c/o Graves & Russell, Barristers and Solicitors, 218 – 8055 Anderson Road, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 1S2, on or before 28 March 2013, after which date the administratrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the administratrix then has notice.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Phyllis Higgs Ottoson are hereEy notiÀed under section of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executrices, Dorothy Lynn Ottoson and Vicki Louane Loader, c/o Graves & Russell, Barristers and Solicitors, 21 ² 0 Anderson Road, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 1S2, on or before 2 0arch 201 , after Zhich date the executrices Zill distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executrices then has notice.

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Winter funday

Golden filmmaker Steve Crowe is receiving high praise for his submissions in this year’s Golden Film Festival, including the documentary Wisdom from Wounds.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo Josh Caldwell, with teacher Caren Nagao, races in a potato sack during the Alexander Park Elementary winter fun day. Special thanks to MacDonald’s for donating the hot chocolate.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Behind the Wheel “Bright” Pedestrians At the beginning of last December I wrote about my experiences as a pedestrian at night in the lower mainland of BC and how dangerous it can be. This time I’m going to admire my neighbour who goes out in all weather to walk her dogs. When it’s dark she wears a white LED headlight with a reflective vest and she puts a red LED light on the collar of each dog. There’s no mistaking them as they walk along the road edge!

Reflective material, whether it be a vest, an armband or even trim on your clothing is the first step toward becoming a bright pedestrian. No batteries are required and these reflectors don’t break, leaving you unprotected. Not stylish you say? I would rather be in one piece rather than in style.

Bright LED arm bands are an inexpensive purchase these days.

Wrap one around your right upper arm, or better still, both upper arms and you are ready to face the dark as a bright pedestrian.

Switching them to blink tends to draw the eye of other road users making you more visible and more likely to be yielded to or passed by at a safe distance.

There are other styles of LED strips available to fit many recreational needs. Bicycles, baby strollers, dog collars and leashes, even in the visors of runner’s caps are examples of these versatile lights. There really is no need to go unseen at night, be a “bright” pedestrian.

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

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Local filmmaker leaves impression at 2013 Golden Film Festival Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net What started with a wedding gift has grown into a fulfilling hobby, and a second job.

“For my wedding gift I got a video camera.

So I started messing around, and the first film I made got me into the Banff Film Festival. It was of a kid falling off his bike, and everyone loves kids falling off bikes,” said Golden filmmaker Steve Crowe. “So after getting recognition like that right away, I got really engaged in it.”

That was back in 2003 that his first film garnered modest success on the festival circuit.

Ten years later he has only grown as a filmmaker and artist.

His submissions at this year’s Golden Film Festival earned him high praise from the judges, and especially the crowd.

His short film, Golden Moments, won second place in Golden Area Initiatives Pure Golden category, and his documentary Wisdom from Wounds was a definite fan favourite.

The 24-minute documentary, Crowe’s longest work to date, recounts the story of a group of guys who got caught in an avalanche.

“Those guys told such an amazing story… I just had to add to it with video. But I thought the story needed telling. And at that point in my life, when I was doing short action videos, I was looking for more of a story and a bigger production, just to see if I was capable of pulling it off,” said Crowe.

The shorter the better has always been Crowe’s motto, but at this point in his artis-

tic evolution he feels he has the confidence and skills to hold an audience’s attention for longer.

“I wanted to take that next step, and I was really happy with how it turned out. I think the guys were really happy with how it turned out as well.”

Crowe finds it very fulfilling working on his own projects, such as Wisdom from Wounds, but has also managed to use his talent to supplement his income.

He has become the go-to guy for Tourism Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for promotional materials, as well as backcountry condition and video updates.

“It’s more of a jobby for me, a hobby job,” said Crowe.

It is likely to remain that way, at least for the time being. Crowe has plans to expand on his filmmaking projects, but does not expect it to become a full time career.

“I really want to stay in Golden, and to me that is a higher priority than expanding my filmmaking capabilities. If I want to move further in the industry I would probably have to leave Golden too frequently,” he said.

Crowe has a young family, and has no intention of leaving the place that has inspired him for so long.

“I really appreciate the support that Golden’s given me. People are stoked on what I produce, and the only reason I produce what I do is because I’m stoked on Golden.”

All of Crowe’s films, including Wisdom from Wounds and Golden Moments, are available online on his Youtube channel http://www. youtube.com/briefly7.

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Bodhi Relph, a kindergarten student with Alexander Park Elementary School, makes a lantern for the upcoming Snow King Festival. Relph’s kindergarten class goes to Mountain View Assisted Living every Wednesday to do different activities with the residents.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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APES program brings generations together Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Alexander Park Elementary School has started a special program this year to bring together different generations.

Intergenerational Classroom Play brings kindergarten students, and residents at Mountain View Assisted Living together once a week.

“This is the first year I’ve done it… It’s been done in Invermere before,” said kindergarten teacher Sandra Beckett. “The kids really enjoy it.

It’s been really good for both groups. It’s been one of the nicest things I’ve done in many years of teaching.”

Every Wednesday afternoon the students make their way over to Mountain View, either on foot in warmer weather, or on the bus. They come inside and take off their coats and boots in the special room that Mountain View has now put aside for them. Then they go into the common room and find their friends.

“We will often do celebrations. We had

Santa come at Christmas time, and we had a Halloween party where we dressed up.

We also do things like colouring, puzzles, and if we’re doing an activity at the school we’ll bring it here,” said Beckett.

“The residents really seem to look forward to it every week as well.

We have regulars that are here every week, when we arrive they’re sitting here waiting.”

When the program began in the fall, the students had to learn that behaviour that is acceptable at home and at school may not be appropriate at Mountain View.

“We really talked about how your behaviour has to be different here than at school.

There were a couple issues there early on, but we worked through it. The kids are quite respectful when they come in,” said Beckett.

In a town the size of Golden, it is no surprise that some of the residents and students are related. There is one great grandfather, great grandson pairing, and next year one of the resident’s granddaughters will be in kindergarten,

so Beckett is making sure she will be in that class.

Both the school and Mountain View are

enthusiastic about keeping the program going next year.

“I give lots of credit to the staff here at

Mountain View…

They’ve really put the extra effort into this program,” said Beckett.

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$589,600 4 bedrooms

3.7 acres

1,500sqft 67 acres

$419,900 1513 Cedar Street

5 bedrooms

3.5 baths

3,630sqft

SOLD

$319,900 3bdrm

1 bedroom

3,600sqft

$349,300 4 bedrooms

3 bedrooms

$289,900 708 8th Street

3 baths

1610 Gareb Road

#60 Golden Mobile Home Park

8 Lots Available

4 bdrms

$229,000 509 - 5th Street

from $103,200 to $131,200 Bear’s Paw Heights

1,805sqft

151 acres

$72,300

$365,000 1402 Birch Crescent

3 baths

965 Oster Road

$599,000

$599,300 3 bedrooms

$559,900

$309,000

2975 Allen Road

$95,000

$89,000

4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms

Petra Musick Dan Veselic (250) 344-1476 (250) 344-1435

Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435

1216 Alexander Drive

1,805sqft

3 bedroom

#62 Golden Mobile Home Park

$169,900 #101, 521 - 8th Avenue

3 baths

$59,900

$317,700 742 Nicholson Road

2,840sqft

716 - 8th Avenue

3 bedrooms

NEW

$309,000

$235,900

$200,000 2 bdrms

NEW 4 bedrooms

910 - 12th Street

4 bedrooms

2,430sqft

1 bedroom 1.5 baths 1,050sqft

$360,000

$339,900 4 bedrooms

$195,900 #15, 2924 Kicking Horse Road

1216 Alexander Drive

.4 acre

$495,000 2238 Neville Road 80 acres

2,970sqft

576 Habart Road

775sqft

Flec Demmon Marlon Marlon Chambers Bob Bob Tegart Tegart Flec Demmon Chambers (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321 (250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3,768sqft

$244,900 1210 - 12th Street

3 bedrooms 2 baths 2,104sqft

$378,900 3071 Tegart Road

5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,060sqft .66 acre

$429,900 1305 Stoney Lane

3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 2,700sqft

$349,900 1309 Stoney Lane

3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,536sqft