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Holiday Train arrives in Golden

Golden mourns loss of former mayor Scott ....................................2

■ ARTS & CULTURE:

Cowpunchers performing at Rockwater ..................................9

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GSS basketball team hosts tourney in Jan. ..................................17

■ COMMUNITY:

A group of performers entertained the crowd that turned out to welcome the CP Holiday Train on Thursday night. The Holiday Train has been making trips across Canada since 1999. The train collected donation for the Golden Food Bank, totally $7,500 in food and cash donations.

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Town provides update on Kicking Horse ice jam Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Town hosting kids Christmas party ..................................23

The Kicking Horse River gave the town a bit of a scare last week.

In response to the Kicking Horse River ice jam that formed on Monday Dec. 9 at approximately 5 p.m. the Town requested a professional assessment of the situation. A river survey and report was provided on by the Water Stewardship Officer from the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources Operations, following an air and land based survey conducted on Dec. 13.

The report states that the river remains in stable condition.

Water flow presently has no constrictions and continues to flow under the ice and through the side channel at Gould’s Island.

No immediate threats to Highway 95 Bridge or topping of the

dyke have been identified. Water levels have dropped approximately one metre since the peak of the event on Monday and warmer temperatures will alleviate the situation by allowing the water to create more channels and lessen the creation of more ice up river.

“We will continue to monitor the ice jam on the Kicking Horse River and an action plan is ready if the situation escalates” states Mayor Christina Benty. “Public safety remains a priority. Everyone is asked to keep a safe distance from the Kicking Horse River as sudden movements of ice and materials within the river are very possible and unpredictable.”

The buildup of ice in this event is slightly smaller than the documented events that happened in 2005 and 2006.

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Golden Farmers’ Market Presents:

The 2013 Christmas Farmers’ Market 45+ vendors will be there with great last minute gift ideas!

Saturday December 21st 11am - 5pm Mount 7 Rec Plex

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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net If you look around Golden, you can see the mark this former mayor left on the community.

Walter “Red” Scott passed away on Dec. 10, leaving behind his wife, Caroline, and two daughters, Debbie and Cindy.

Aside from a extensive family legacy, which includes six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Red was actively involved in the opening of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and the creation of Golden’s trademark Pedestrian Bridge during his terms in public office (one term an town councillor and one as mayor).

After moving to Golden in 1969, Red and Caroline had no intention of staying for long, but soon found they loved the community.

“Dad really did love it here,” said Debbie. “He couldn’t walk down the street without saying ‘hi’ to everyone… I used to wonder how so many people knew my dad, then I realized he was just saying ‘hello’ to everyone. That’s just who he was.”

Described as an especially happy person with nothing bad to say about anyone, Red was thrilled to be in public office making the community he loved better.

Coming from quite humble beginnings, his time in office was the prime of his life, and he was always determined to make sure

Walter “Red” Scott stands on the Pedestrian Bridge that he was instrumental in bringing to Golden during his time as mayor.

Star Archive Photo (2001) the people had their say.

People would come into the shoe store downtown, which he owned with Caroline, and talk politics all day. And there was plenty to talk about, considering two of Golden’s biggest projects occurred during his time in office; the Pedestrian Bridge and the formation of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

The latter even landed Red on the cover of the Calgary Herald right next to Mel Gibson.

His work, however, was never about the accolades.

He believed in those projects, and was determined to show off just how special Golden was, and why he fell in love with it.

Red was involved in many aspects of the community, aside from politics. He curled, golfed, played softball, was a Kinsman, drove the Golden Rockets bus, and helped out wherever he could.

Ever the family man, Red would take his daughters fishing whenever he could (much to their dismay), while Caroline maintained the home.

“They were such a great balance, mom and dad,” said Cindy.

“My kids always remarked on how he was always holding mom’s hand, and how affectionate they were.

They provided such an amazing example for the family.”

Red will be missed by countless members of the community for his service, dedication, and friendship. Anyone wishing to pay their respects is welcome to attend a celebration of life at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on Friday Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

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Golden recipient of ‘seniors-friendly’ grant Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar. net Golden is one of 26 communities throughout the province who will be receiving an Age-Friendly BC grant in 2014 to support a variety of projects designed to help older adults stay mobile, physically active and healthy.

“This year communities were encouraged to consider projects that complemented three provincial priorities for seniors: elder abuse prevention, dementia care and nonmedical home support,” said Terry Lake, health minister. “Each approved project reflects the vision of an agefriendly British Col-

umbia, in which older people are supported to live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

Golden applied for the grant just before the deadline after Coun. Connie Barlow brought the opportunity to the attention of council.

Specific examples of approved 2014 Agefriendly BC grants include: elder abuse and “train the trainer” workshops in Tumbler Ridge to raise awareness about how to recognize and respond to elder abuse; Pemberton’s “Seniors Interacting Through Art” program aimed at assisting seniors to communicate and express themselves more fully; and Invermere’s companion program designed to

match seniors with volunteers who will assist with everyday living activities such as shovelling the sidewalk and grocery delivery.

The intention when applying for the grant was to use the funds to create an age-friendly plan for the community, focussing on one or more of the following components: transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, social participation, communication, health services, or outdoor spaces and buildings.

“Seniors helped build our province and are the cornerstone of families and communities,” said Linda Larson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors. “The Agefriendly Commun-

ity Planning and Project Grant program reflects our work with local governments, Union of British Columbia Municipalities and other partners to achieve a vision where people of all ages and abilities feel included and valued in their communities.”

Applications for the 2014 round of agefriendly grants were reviewed by a committee of staff from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Ministry of Health. Sixteen out of the 26 communities approved to receive a grant had not received funding under the program between 2009 and 2013. Close to $500,000 will be awarded to this year’s successful grant applicants.

Ministry opened discussion on strategy Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net A dialogue has been opened between the Early Learning and Care Stakeholder Action Group (ELCSAG) in Golden, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding the town’s early learning hub.

In the past provincial election, the BC Liberals announced a strategy to improve access to childcare and support the early years, a strategy that would include a $32-million commitment in funding for childcare spaces.

This announcement came as a nice surprise to ELCSAG, who had already been working towards an early learning and care hub in the community.

“It was my understanding that priority for these funds would be given to communities who are underserved with childcare spaces, which we are, and for projects that are being built on school grounds,” said Joanne McCullough, ELCSAG coordinator.

The plans for Golden’s early learning hub have it being built onto Alexander Park Elementary

School.

“When the Liberals made this announcement, we kind of realized this could be the opportunity we were waiting for,” said McCullough.

The strategy, along with the funds, are in the early planning stages with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. But McCullough was surprised and encouraged when the ministry contacted ELCSAG to discuss the project via video conference.

“We’ve now entered into a dialogue with them, and we’re really encouraged by that,” she said.

Golden’s early learning hub got onto the ministry’s radar after the Golden Mayor and Council used some of their time with the Premier at the UBCM conference to discuss the project.

No timeline has been given as to when these funds will become available, but ELCSAG remains very determined to make this project a reality.

“We’re very thankful to the ministry for their interest in our project, as well as for their interest in early learning,” said McCullough. “Our team is very committed to this project, and we will make this happen.”

Pool saw increase in visitors this year Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Manager of Recreational Services Jordan Petrovics presented statistical findings from this summer at the pool during Town Council’s Dec. 3 meeting. Among the most important findings were an increase in the overall number of visitors.

Just under 10,000 people visited the pool this past summer, up about 2,300 visitors from the same period last year. Changes this past summer that spurred the improvement included an extended hour of lane swimming on the weekends, lead-

ing to an uptick of 533 visits over the course of the summer for those sessions. The pool also saw increases for its aquafit program, with a 50 per cent jump in 2013 compared to 2012.

The pool’s bread and butter remains its Red Cross swimming program. Through the program, lessons are available for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. This past summer, the program had over 800 students who were led by a team of instructors. Private lessons were also offered, as demand increased for one on one programs and lessons.

Data from surveys shows that

the dedicated users of the pool continue to be pleased with the facility. Seventy per cent of those surveyed said their usage of the pool was either daily or multiple times per week, while 94 per cent of those surveyed said that they would recommend the facility to others.

“In all my marketing work I’ve done in the past, this is such a huge number for us,” said Petrovics. “The people who come to our facility are talking about our facility in a positive manner and they’re helping bring more people to our facility.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

The Age-friendly Community Planning and Project Grant program is a partnership between the Government of British Columbia and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. To date, agefriendly grants have funded over 200 projects in over 120 B.C. communities helping to keep seniors active, healthy and independent.

Golden has been given $19,600 to complete the age-friendly plan.

Adam Romano Happy 30th Birthday - you have hardly changed at all!

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Police are often faced with a GLP participant who has taken on the responsibility of designated driver and exceeds their passenger restriction with a collection of intoxicated people of many ages that are not family. The justification used is that if the passenger limit was obeyed then some or all of these passengers would be impaired drivers instead.

Occasionally the GLP driver has also consumed alcohol, contrary to another restriction on their licence.

If the GLP driver has consumed, that is the end of the trip for all involved. The resulting suspension ends the designated driving and finds an unhappy group of people at the roadside trying to get home or to the next party. If not, some of the passengers will have to relinquish their seats in order for the others to proceed. Another unhappy group results.

While being a designated driver is a thoughtful gesture on the part of the GLP driver, these situations highlight the lack of thought that went into the plans, or lack of them, for the evening. More often than not the GLP driver and their passengers are not yet old enough to consume alcohol legally, so they should not be in this position. Hello parents, you also have a stake in this. There are better solutions than what is being attempted here.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 The Golden Star

2014 Travel Planner now available Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net Tourism Golden has released its 2014 Travel Planner and Manager Joanne Sweeting believes it is an improvement upon the successful planners that have been produced in the past.

Upgrades for this year include additional pages for the wedding industry (which now has six pages of photos and information) and a new trip planning tool that is available

online at www.tourismgolden.com/ planner.

“People can create an itinerary, if they see a hotel, they can click ‘add to my trip’ and it goes into a holding place. Then they can go to that and they can allocate it on a per day basis, so that they can create a full and very detailed itinerary,” Sweeting said.

“We are trying to get people beyond the stage of dreaming and surfing the website, and put it into reality by planning it.”

St. Andrew’s United Church & Centre for Peace Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

Rev. Christine Muise officiating.

7 p.m. Tuesday December 24th, 2013.

Celebrate the birth of Jesus.

All are welcome!

Another area that Tourism Golden has tried to improve is with its key events page, which gives potential tourists a specific reason to come into town.

Sweeting sees this as a good way to bring in more first time visitors.

“When you look at [the events] page, you start to see Golden as an event destination,” said Sweeting.

“What I see in the future is that we start to build on that. The more we can facilitate professional event organizations holding their events here, the more [tourists] we will get.”

One key event this year will be the Singletrack 6 Mountain Bike Race. Golden will host two of the six stages for the July race and will be the only community to hold multiple stages.

According to Sweeting, this will help to

further showcase Golden as a great biking destination, which will ensure repeat visitors from both participants and organizers of the race.

Eighty thousand copies of the Planner have been printed, with heavy distribution in the Bow Valley especially. In order to compete with destinations such as Banff and Jasper, Sweeting believes it is important to highlight how unique Golden is even compared to those two.

With six national parks, three mountain ranges and two historic rivers in the area, there is no denying that Golden has a lot to offer tourists.

“The other [nearby destinations], they have elements of those things, but they don’t have them all in one place,” Sweeting said.

Helping the youth centre

Marlene Cibulka with the Columbia Valley Credit Union, hands a cheque to Patrick O’Neill with the Golden Youth Centre to help with the centre’s programs.

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Ice jams are nothing new: CAO Wilsgard On the highway!

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An ice flow event on Dec. 9 created an ice jam along the Kicking Horse River near the Highway 95 bridge. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation.

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No actions were taking to mitigate the risks in 2006 event however; in 2005 heavy equipment was deployed to manage the ice buildup. Presently the emergency management program has heavy equipment on standby for deployment if the situation escalates.

“There is no question that ice jams in the Kicking Horse through town are both dramatic and concerning”, said CAO Jon Wilsgard, “but they are nothing new,

we have dealt with them before, and it’s a consequence of where we live. Now it’s our job to watch the river over the winter and make sure that water keeps flowing”.

Authorities from the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program, the Town of Golden, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, HMC Services and the RCMP will continue to monitor the river in partnership.

Additional updates will be provided from the Town as the situation changes.

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Nicholson graduates D.A.R.E.

RCMP Report: Cocaine trafficker sentenced Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Drinking and driving

The Grade 5 students from Nicholson Elementary School celebrated as they completed the D.A.R.E. (drug and alcohol resistance education) program, taught by Const. Nicki-Jo Wolfram of the Golden RCMP. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Nomination open for Order of British Columbia Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The B.C. government is calling for nominations to the Order of British Columbia, the highest honour the Province can give to one of its citizens for excellence and outstanding achievement.

The nomination process was brought to the public’s attention at Town Council’s Dec. 3 meeting by Coun.

Chris Hambruch.

“I just wanted to bring to the attention of the community that these awards exist…I know from looking into it from previous years that there are deserving people from around the community that would qual-

ify,” he said.

“We have a lot of people that work tirelessly behind the scenes without much notoriety.”

Anyone is welcome to nominate an individual for appointment to the Order of British Columbia. After receiving a nomination, an independent Advisory Council, chaired by the Chief Justice of B.C. will consider that individual for the honour.

Nomination forms are available by calling the Honours and Awards Secretariat in Victory at 250-387-1616, or online at www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca. Nominations must be received by Mar. 7, 2014 to be considered for this year. Nominations that are received after that date will be considered for 2015.

The Golden/Field RCMP had multiple drinking and driving incidents over the past week.

On Dec. 6, at 1 a.m., a vehicle was pulled over on 9th Street South, near the Mad Trapper. The driver, who was an Ontario resident, was issued a 90-day IRP suspension. Another vehicle was pulled over at 2 a.m. The driver’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and got a 90-day license suspension.

On the same day at 11:30 p.m. a Parson resident was pulled over, and was also issued a 30-day impoundment and a 90-day suspension of the license.

On Dec. 8 at 3:30 a.m. another Parson resident was pulled over, and was determined to be impaired. The driver’s license was suspended.

The RCMP responded to a collision in which a semi ran into another semi near the Husky Station on the highway on Dec. 10. One driver was intoxicated, and was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. Coincidentally, the driver was expected to appear in court the following day as a witness for another impaired driving charge.

On Dec. 7, the Golden RCMP participated in a nationwide counterattack initiative and had check stops moving around from several locations between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Police are asking residents to please be responsible this holiday season, and plan ahead for a safe ride home.

Domestic violence On Dec. 12 police responded to a call about a fight. It turned out to be a case of domestic violence. One person was arrested and released with a future court date.

Noisy party Police responded to a noise complaint at a home on 11th Street South. The residents were asked to turn down the music, and they complied.

Cocaine trafficking A local young adult was charged with trafficking cocaine in court last week. He has been sentenced to four months in a correction facility in Kamloops.

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Keep the roads safe I went up to the RCMP detachment last Friday for our regular weekly meeting for the RCMP Report, and walked away feeling a little uneasy about being on the roads.

Not only were there multiple drunk driving incidents to report, but the scanner was also going nuts with an acci- I SURMISE dent on the Trans CanBy Jessica Schwitek ada Highway.

Most of you will have heard of the multiple vehicle accident that had the highway closed for hours.

One person was airlifted to hospital by BC Air Ambulance and nine others were treated and transported to hospital by ground ambulance.

It’s probably starting to sound like a broken record at this point, but it’s time to slow down on the roads.

But more importantly, it’s time to stop driving home after you’ve been drinking.

In 2010, it was estimated that 2,541 individuals were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Canada. MADD Canada estimates that at a minimum 1,082 of these fatalities were impairment-related.

In MADD Canada’s opinion, the 1,082 figure is a conservative estimate, due to the under-reporting that results from the inability to conduct alcohol tests on surviving impaired drivers and from the need to rely on police reports.

The impaired driving rate in Canada generally declined from the mid-1980s to 2006, when it reached its lowest point in over 25 years, at 234 incidents per 100,000 population (according to Stats Canada), but the number is still too high.

Police reported 121 incidents of impaired driving causing death in 2011, and also reported a further 839 incidents of impaired driving causing bodily harm in 2011.

In July 2008, Criminal Code provisions came into force allowing police to perform compulsory roadside analyses and assessments of drivers suspected of drug impairment. In 2011, 1,886 incidents of drug-impaired driving were reported by police, 157 more than the previous year.

The RCMP in Golden participated in a nationwide counterattack initiative on Dec. 7, and had four drinking and driving incidents (not including those who went through the counterattack checkstops) in a one-week period.

According to Sgt. Troy Durand, this number of incidents is in the normal range for Golden.

I know this is the Christmas party season, but please plan for a safe ride home, or to walk if you live in town.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013 The Golden Star

Golden Airport

certify spotters for the military searches. Our local pilots have serviced on searches from the foothills to Pemberton and Cranbrook to Valemont. Their mountain experience is invaluable to the safety of these searches.

There are no other options between Banff and Revelstoke for emergency landing sites other than Golden.

We have serious mountain passes West, East and North.

These can become impassible at very short notice and for a transient pilot the only option is to land here.

With the ski hill becoming popular there are sometimes skiers who charter or bring their own planes here to enjoy our town.

The backcountry lodges in our area are a huge client base for the local helicopter companies which fly several thousand guests each year to lodge destinations.

Our airport is capable of landing small jets and most medium turboprops which are used on occasion by some businesses.

It is the base for a sky-diving operation and occasionally for para-sailing.

There has been several charter airplane operations based here which have served the public. Unfortunately due to the current financial ebb there are none currently operating here. The airport derives some income from most of these industries. These clients and industries also provide income and business for many other local services.

In short, the local airport is an important asset to our town.

To the editor Last week’s questionnaire exposed the fact that many of the locals are not aware of the function and importance of the Golden airport. Golden is privileged to have developed a runway and other facilities which many other towns would be proud to have. It is vital for many local uses - it is the base for two helicopter companies which service us with five or more machines. These are vital for firefighting, fire surveillance, forestry and the forest industry.

It is also vital for mountain rescue (Golden has 3 Parks Canada certified mountain rescue helicopter pilots of note), road rescue and wilderness rescue (i.e.: lost snowmobilers, skiers). Frequently, they ferry emergencies to Calgary.

It is also a base where a medivac plane from Kelowna can ferry emergency patients to Kelowna to our regional hospital.

Several times a year, a search and rescue buffalo (a large twin turboprop) comes here for rescue training with some experienced locals.

Golden is in the centre of some of the most challenging mountainous terrain in Canada for flying and it is the main route for across the mountains flights due to its proximity to the Highway. We have a small group of local pilot, navigators and spotters with support crew who work with CASARA (Canadian Air Search and Rescue Association). They train several times a year for searches and to

Smart Meters Editor, Hi folks, I need your help. For some time now I’ve been bothered by a series of events that I have no answer to.

Please try to fill in the blanks for me.

A few years ago governments

Bernie Schiesser Golden

around the world began announcing a ‘roll out’ of so called ‘smart meters.’

We began to be told that Prime Ministers and yes, even Presidents were tossing billions of dollars on the table to encourage utilities to begin replacing analog hydro meters with radiating transmitters. Why in unison I asked myself? Why worldwide?

Then I began to search for studies

that these governments had made to ensure this ‘smart meter’ campaign had passed cost/benefit analysis.

Then I began to search for studies that these governments had made to ensure all aspects of possible human health affects by these transmitters had been studied and they were subsequently ruled as safe.

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POLL OF THE WEEK Do you still enjoy the outdoors during cold snaps such as the most recent one?

Yes 57.1%

No 42.9%

This week’s poll question: Were you concerned about the ice jam near the bridge last week? log onto www.thegoldenstar.net to make your vote count DISCLAIMER: This web poll is informal, not scientific. It reflects opinions of site visitors who voluntarily participate. Results may not represent the opinions of the public as a whole. Black Press is not responsible for the statistical accuracy of opinions expressed here.

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Golden point of view

Were you concerned about the ice jam near the bridge last week?

Stars to the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary for the beautiful Christmas dinner (with all the trimmings) they prepared for the seniors at the Seniors Centre.

Wayne Miller

Bruce Chown

“Yeah I believe we should have a new bridge, then we wouldn’t have to worry about stuff like that.”

“No, not at all.

It was beautiful seeing the colour of the water around the island.

It was cool.”

Zachary & Jacquie Farnsworth “Yes, we were a little worried it would affect the bridge.”

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

Continued from page 6 Then I began to search for documentation showing that security would not be an issue.

Guess what my friends?

The only study I was able to find that truly existed came from our friends in Germany. Yes, finally a country that cared enough about it’s people to do a cost/ analysis study by Deloit and Touche. Low and behold they reported back to the German Government and showed documented evidence that the ‘smart meter’ campaign made no economic sense for its’ cit-

izens.

Now I ask you Premier. I ask you Greg. I ask you Minister Bennett. Where is your documented proof that the ‘smart meter’ campaign does make economic sense for the citizens of B.C.?

Where is your documented proof that your citizens health safety is guaranteed with the use of the radiating transmitter?

Germany cared enough about its’ citizens. Why didn’t BC, Bill,Premier and Greg?

Most sincerely yours, Brian Olynek

Stars to HMC for their speedy and efficient response to slippery conditions near Parson. Much appreciated!

Stingers to owners,

managers and staff who park in prime parking spots all day and leave their “customers” to park further away.

Downtown wouldn’t be so crowded if they parked behind and let their “customers” (some of who are handicap or have small children) have the convenience.

Stars to Legendz Diner for the great

customer appreciation night. You guys rock!

Stars to Bones, feel better soon little buddy.

Stingers to the couple who was fighting in the early hours of the morning outside of my apartment.

You’re right buddy, if she loved you she wouldn’t say that to you.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

Holiday Train success Letter to the editor, The Golden Food Band would like to extend a huge thank you to CP Rail, all of the schools in Golden and Nicholson and this amazingly generous community for making this year’s Holiday Train such a success.

We are especially grateful to Sherri Murell and Shannon Altrogge from our local CP Rail office for making the CP Holiday Train Food Drive possible. Their initiative demonstrated true community spirit and will make a big difference to our clients during this Christmas season.

Local CP Rail staff generously donated 30 Holiday Train tickets for Radium to Golden for the school class that collected the most food. The results completely exceeded our expectations. An estimated $7,500 worth of food (approximately 3,500 items) was donated from all the schools combined plus some cash donations.

Many many thanks to all our students for meeting the challenge. Congratulations to Ms. Chaluck’s Grade 4/5 class from Lady Grey Elementary School who collected 718 non-perishable items to win the grand prize. We hope you enjoyed the train ride.

We would like to thank all those who volunteered their time to round up the donations and transport them back to the food bank where our shelves are now filled in time for the Christmas season. Thanks also to all those businesses who provided support in many other ways. We couldn’t have done it without you.

At the Golden Food Bank, the directors, staff and volunteers are all committed to ensuring that nobody in Golden or Area A need ever go hungry. Efforts like this demonstrate community support which provides valuable encouragement for everybody here.

Thank you Golden!

Mandy Cantle Chair, Golden Food Bank Society

Government interference in Hydro direct cause of rate increases In my last MLA report concerning the increase in BC Hydro rates, I stated that the decisions that have been most costly to the financial well-being of this Crown corporation have been made by the BC Liberal Premier and cabinet. Two of these decisions that I would like to discuss further are long-term energy purchase agreements with private power producers and the installation of smart meters.

BC Hydro has long operated on the ‘buy or produce low, and sell a bit higher’ concept. Using this model, BC Hydro was able ensure that the power needs of British Columbians were met, and the rates for power were kept very reasonable for individual ratepayers, businesses, institutions and industry. Much of the economic success of the province has been aided by this fact; our rates for power were amongst the lowest in the country.

But with the advent of the BC Liberal Energy Plan in 2006, the government imposed a new concept on BC

Hydro: buy high, sell low. And with this new model, we watched BC Hydro go from being a highly profitable, dividend-bearing Crown corporation to being saddled with debt. So much damage in such a short amount of time.

The BC Liberal government forced BC Hydro to sign long-term energy purchase agreements with private power producers at rates that were far above the market. And they were forced to buy this power even though it was surplus to the needs of the province. As a result, the market rate for this surplus power was very low. Even the most profitable company can only sustain this kind of loss for so long.

The second example of government interference that is now costing you money was Premier Gordon Campbell’s decision that every analog BC Hydro meter would be replaced by a smart meter. Aside from all the concerns that have been raised about the safe-

ty or appropriateness of smart meters, from the very first moment it was clear that there was no business plan to ensure this expenditure made sense. There was no proof that the $1 billion cost would be recovered, nor that any benefit would be accrued to ratepayers, the environment or the economy.

There is a price to be - MLA Report paid for these bad deciBy Norm Macdonald sions. And who ultimately pays that bill? You do. This is Part 2 in a three-part series of articles on BC Hydro.

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Visit us at www.thegoldenstar.net Thank you to the Town Council of Golden for supporting the Golden Light Horse Club with Grant&Aid. This helped us with the Canteen Reno Ground Maintenance Project in the 2013 nk season. Many thanks to Kardash Tha ! u yo Plumbing who gave us discounts to help with this project, thank you for all the extra help!

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District The CSRD Office in Salmon Arm will be closed from Wednesday, DECEMBER 25, 2013 until 9 a.m. on Thursday, JANUARY 2, 2013.

Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca 781 Marine Park Dr. NE Salmon Arm • PO Box 978 V1E 4P1 250-832-8194 Toll Free 1-888-248-2773

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: Frozen (3D) starting Friday Dec 20th @ 7pm, Saturday 21st @ 1pm & 7pm, Sunday 22nd @3pm & 7pm, Monday 23rd @ 7pm, Christmas Eve @ 3pm, Boxing Day @ 7pm.

This Week A.P.E.S.After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11.

To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program bir th-5years.

Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tue&Thur 8:45-11:45am.

Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324.

Gale Berndt presents Mountain Waters at the Art Gallery from Dec.6-Jan.15.

Wed, Dec. 18 Jam night at the Rockwater.

Parent and Tot Play lets parents and kids from birthfive enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30amnoon.

Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex.

Adults $7, students/seniors $5. Need your own racket.

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

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Wednesdays 1-2pm.

Golden Nordic Club Open House for Tourism and Service providers Dec.18 from 1-4pm. RSVP for rentals and lessons to blooma07@gmail.com.

Skate with Santa Dec.18 from 7-8pm at the Arena.

Mayors Holiday Mingle Dec.18 4-7pm at the Civic Centre.

Thurs, Dec. 19 Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Men’s drop-in basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8.

Bridge Club every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-344-5448.

Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the

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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.

A.A Meetings in Golden Thursdays at the Family Centre 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 3:45-5:30pm.

Shinny hockey at the Arena every Thursday at 8pm. 19+ years old.

Fri, Dec. 20 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

A.A Meetings in Golden Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin every Friday from 3:307:30pm.

Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks included, just drop in!

Public Skate at the Arena every Friday 12-1pm.

Parent and Tot skate at the Arena Fridays 10-11am.

Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.

Bridge Club every Friday at the Centre for Peace in St. Andrew’s Church, 7pm.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Fridays 1-2pm.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250-9190757 for more info.

Christmas Dinner at The Legion Dec.20 from 6:308pm.

Golden Rockets vs.

Kimberley Dynamiters Dec.20, 7:30pm at the Arena.

Sat, Dec. 21 Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

Free drop-in, contact 250-

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344-6516.

Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

A.A Meetings in Golden Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Public Skate at the Arena every Saturday 5:306:45pm.

Magic The Gathering Free Tournament Fridays 4-6:30pm&6:30-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

Christmas Farmers’ Market Dec.21 from 11am-5pm at the Rec Plex.

“The Story of Christmas” 7pm, Dec.21 at the Golden Baptist Church. Admission is by donation to the food bank.

Children’s Holiday Party Dec.21 at the Civic Centre from 3-5pm.

Sun, Dec. 22 Sunday Howl open mic night at the Wolf’s Den every Sunday from 4-8pm. All ages welcome.

Public Skate at the Arena every Sunday 4:30-5:45pm.

Documentary & Discussions Sundays at Bizarre Entertainment from 6-9pm.

Admission by $5 donation, or 2 non-perishable items to the food bank.

The Nutcracker Dec.22 at the Golden Cinema 12pm. $15 adults, $10 children.

Mon, Dec. 23 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.

Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Lutheran Church.

Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-344-6043.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Monday 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-3445766.

Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in

APES Free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-4399665 if interested.

Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.

The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Mondays 1-2pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.

Badminton at the Rec Plex Mondays 7-8:30pm. Need your own racket, $7 (or $5 for seniors/students).

Shinny hockey at the Arena Mondays at 9:15pm. Must be 19+ years old.

Tues, Dec. 24 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am. Call 250344-5413 to register.

John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm @ Bizarre Entertainment (Free) A.A Meetings in Golden Tuesdays at the United Church 901 - 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Parent and Tot skate at the Arena Tuesdays 10-11am.

Volleyball Tuesdays at the Rec Plex 7-8:30pm $5 drop in.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.

St. Andrew’s United Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec.24 at 7pm.

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Boxing Day Dance Party at the Rockwater Grill&Bar Dec.26 starting at 9:30pm.

24th Annual Christmas Bird Count Dec.27. Call 250348-2225 for more info.

New Years Eve Dance Party at the Rockwater Grill&Bar Dec.31 from 8pm-4am.

Tickets $35 at door, $25 in advance.

Eric Larocque, Wolf & Wizard & Willhorse play at the Golden Taps Pub Dec.31. Tickets are $20.

Olivia White for working hard and sticking to it!

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Christmas Concert at GSS Cowpunchers coming through Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

The Dukes of Saxony (from left, Craig Turner, Colby Dunphy, Owen Campeau and retired music teacher Doug Orr) perform at the Dec. 11 Christmas Concert at Golden Secondary School.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Calgary collective Cowpuncher will be performing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Friday Dec. 20.

Audiences have long known that Cowpuncher offer up one of the most energetic parties around. Now the five-piece Cal- Cowpuncher will be performing at the gary-based band Rockwater on Dec. 20. has released Ghost Photo Submitted Notes, its third full- length album, and have big plans to spread the word.

Formed as a loose collective in 2009, Cowpuncher began under the guidance of singer/guitarist Matt Olah, who wanted a vehicle for his country-flavoured rock songs. Despite its revolving door membership, the group quickly gained a reputation for its sweaty, uninhibited live shows, impressing triedand-true rockers, folkies, and metalheads alike.

After releasing 2010’s Brown Album and 2011’s Call Me When You’re Single, the band pared down its membership from seven to five players, to what they call their “Commando Unit,” a tighter, leaner version. With the permanent line-up poached from a wide array of local bands, Ghost Notes represents a new sense of focus and commitment — a clearer vision, more thoughtful songwriting, and a keen determination to take on audiences from far and wide.

To hear more go to wepunchcows.com.

A Reel Review: Elysium offers more than your typical sci-fi flick Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net There is nothing original about a film set in a dystopian future. From V for Vendetta right through to The Hunger Games, this is a subject matter that has been tackled numerous times in recent years. Like those two films, however, Elysium brings its own uniqueness to the table which makes it well worth checking out.

In 2154, a deteriorating and barely inhabitable Earth becomes the home of the poor and Elysium, which is located a few hundred kilometres from Earth and resembles the nicest Club Med you’ve ever seen, becomes the home for the rich.

Not only is Elysium beautiful, but its citizens also have access to Med-Bays, a chamber like compartment that cures patients of seemingly any disease.

Max Da Costa (Matt Damon) is a former criminal who works at an assembly line for a military weapons company. After a workplace accident where he is exposed to extreme levels of radiation he is given five days to live by a robotic doctor who lacks any sort of bedside manner.

Max quickly realizes that his only chance at survival is Elysium’s sick bays. He contacts Spider, a known smuggler, who agrees

to help Max only if he steals valuable information from John Caryle, the CEO of the weapons company where Max works. Spider also implants Max with a device that gives him super-human strength and speed and stores data.

Later, Max’s journey to Elysium is further complicated when he realizes that his childhood friend, Frey, has a daughter who is in desperate need of the Med Bays as well.

Elysium might seem like your basic science fiction story, but for me, it shows it is a lot deeper than that. Without knowing the specific intent of writer/director Neil Blomkamp (District 9), Elysium appears to be a fantastic commentary on the U.S. healthcare system, as well as the gaps that exist between the rich and the poor.

In many ways, this is John Q set in the distant future, where the wealthy have access to the very best medical care and the rest of the population if left to fend for themselves.

In addition to a surprisingly strong story, this film has some excellent special effects and some fine acting performances from Damon and Jodie Foster, who plays the Secretary of Defense for Elysium.

I don’t think that Elysium is perfect by any stretch of the imagination. There is definitely room for further character develop-

Matt Damon stars as Max Da Costa in Elysium, a blockbuster that offers both thrills and political commentary.

TriStar Pictures ment, and it still feels like there is some more depth to Damon’s character that simply goes unexplored. Having said that, this is still a quality film that doesn’t disappoint.

For those reasons, I’ll give Elysium 8 dancing hot dogs.

Elysium is now available to rent or own at Kicking Horse Movies.

The Nutcracker

Sunday, December 22 @ Noon Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Adult/Seniors Tickets $15 • Children (13 & Under) $10 Merry Christmas from Stuart, Trish & Scott

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Girlz Group reaches 20 young women

What does it really cost to shop out of town?

Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Submitted Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce manager Ruth Hamilton estimates what costs to go on a shopping trip to Calgary, versus shopping in town.

A family trip out of town on Saturday

The Golden Women’s Resource Centre, thanks to the support from the Columbia Basin Trust, has been able to deliver their Girlz Group program in 2013, including three sessions under the theme of Leadership and Belonging 4 Girls. They were able to reach out to more than 20 young women in Grades 5-7 to empower them to become leaders and involved community members.

They hope to run a new series in 2014.

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Santa touring town on fire truck Christmas Eve Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Fire Department will be spreading some joy on Christmas Eve as they chauffeur Santa Claus around town.

They are starting at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 24, and will continue until they cover the entire town.

If special arrangements need to be made to accommodate a child that can’t make it to the street please call the fire department and arrange that prior to Christmas Eve. The fire trucks will have their lights flashing and when they come down the street they will sound their horns and sirens to alert people that they are coming down that street.

Please be ready to meet the fire truck at the corner as they do have a lot of area to cover.

Dragging the family out of bed, driving to Calgary in a snow storm cost ($50.00) Stopping in Canmore for breakfast ($50.00) Fighting traffic through Calgary (no monetary value = High Stress) Driving around the parking lot four times to find a parking (no monetary value = High Stress) Getting in the car to drive across Calgary to Costco (no monetary value = High Stress) Stopping for lunch ($60.00) Standing in line ups everywhere you go (no monetary value = High Stress) Buying more then you need ($200.00) Eating Dinner Out ($112.00) Driving back home in the dark on icy roads ($50.00) Total cost before purchases ($522.00) (If staying over night add 30 per cent more) Staying home on Saturday morning Sleeping in late and catching up on your sleep (no monetary value = Priceless) Having breakfast with your family ($15.00 = Priceless) Catching up on your emails (no monetary value = Priceless) Driving to town ($10.00 = Priceless) Parking the car downtown and walking everywhere (no monetary value = Priceless) Running into an old friend and stopping for lunch ($40.00 = Priceless) The clerk knowing your name and asking about your brother (no monetary value = Priceless) Never standing in line (no monetary value = Priceless) Driving home in traffic free Golden ($10.00 = Priceless) Having time to go for a cross country ski or to the gym (no monetary value = Priceless) Eating dinner at home with friends & family ($50.00 = Priceless) Having time to send a Christmas card & note to Aunt Ethel (no monetary value = Priceless) Total cost before purchases, with negative stress value – Priceless $125.00

Santa stopped for a photo with a local family during his trip around town on the fire truck last year.

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Free disposal for Christmas lights!

If you’re putting up new LED Christmas lights this year, the regional district doesn’t want you to throw your old light strings in the garbage because they can be recycled.

“Last year’s Christmas light recycling program was the first in our District, and we collected hundreds of light strings” said Carmen Fennell, Waste Reduction Facilitator with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

“That’s a huge amount of material that was repurposed into new product, instead of taking up space in our landfill.”

Fennell said you don’t have to remove the bulbs from the strings before recycling, and power cords are also accepted as part of the program.

“Recycling your old light strings instead of tossing them out makes sense, environmentally and financially. By upgrading your lights, you’ll be saving energy and money on your electricity bill, as LED (light emitting diode) lights use up to 95 per cent less energy than regular Christmas lights and last at least ten times longer,” said Fennell.

“Plus,” she added, “LED lights produce very little heat, so they reduce the risk of fire, which is essential for your family’s safety.”

Old light strings returned for recycling are part of the LightRecycle program managed by Product Care. The lights are baled and exported for processing and the copper is recovered for new use in wiring and plumbing.

As Golden has no permanent drop off depot, lights may be brought to the Golden Landfill until January 15th. For more information, go to the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca, or contact the office at 250-833-5950/1-888-248-2773.

Disposal Fees set to change in 2014 In 2014, the CSRD intends to review the Solid Waste Management Plan, the document which guides decisions related to garbage and recycling. Key items that will be examined during the plan review include: - a review of how we are doing; - changes to the fee structure to fund landfill closure and program costs; - food waste diversion programs; - enforcement strategies to help change behaviours; and - new ideas for increasing waste diversion.

The previous Solid Waste Management Plan was completed in 2009. Public input will be sought throughout this process and CSRD staff look forward to working with users of disposal facilities.

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DID YOU KNOW: Every person in Canada will throw away an average of 110 lbs of garbage this holiday season.

This is according to Zero Waste Canada, a non-profit organization that promotes solid waste solutions that eliminate the use of landfills and waste-to-energy plants. Zero Waste Canada has some suggested ways to change your habits this Christmas to give the planet a gift by reducing the amount of waste you generate.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District

• Buy local

What was in your Trash?

Waste characterization is the process of examining waste and separating it into over 60 categories.

Waste Managers must take into account the overall composition of waste generated in the region in order to design effective waste reduction strategies, and to assess

the effectiveness of the current solid waste planning. This summer, TRI Environmental Consulting conducted waste characterization studies at all four of the CSRD Landfill locations.

The 2013 study provides an update from the previous study that was completed at the Salmon Arm landfill

Christmas trees not allowed in Garbage Christmas trees are not accepted as garbage! By recycling your Christmas tree, you are reducing the amount of waste that has to be buried in the landfill. You are also supplying organic material that can be added to the composting program which will begin in 2014. “Live Christmas trees, free of decorations and tinsel, will be accepted at all landfills and transfer stations from December 27th until January 15th” says Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell. “The trees are kept separate from the regular garbage, so that they can be chipped, and added to the organics pile and turned into compost”.

Composting operations for yard and garden wastes are scheduled to begin in partnership with Louisiana Pacific in the spring of 2014, and once the material is finished the composting process, it will be made available for distribution to the public. “Its

great to see such a large amount of material turned into a useful product that will help enhance our soils, that would have otherwise been buried and wasted in a landfill”. For more information contact the Waste Reduction Facilitator at 1-888-2482773.

New Items Banned from Garbage in 2006.

Findings indicate that for the Golden Landfill (which receives waste from the Parson Transfer Station), compostable organics comprise the largest portion of the waste at 34%.

Plastic and paper were the second and third largest categories at 18% and 17% respectively. Collectively, over 2/3 of the waste buried in the Golden Landfill is made up of organics and paper. “When you look at the overall categories, many of them have recycling options available and shouldn’t be in the garbage at all” says Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Nostrand. “We can do our best to educate about separating yard waste from the garbage, putting paper in the recycling cart, and taking electronics to the Bottle Depot, but sometimes monetary penalties are the only way to get people to change their behaviors”. The reports are available on the CSRD website.

The CSRD has a brand new website!

The site is a more user friendly site, with the addition of interactive mapping.

Visit www.csrd.bc.ca to explore our new site and tell us what you think!

association set up by the major producers and retailers of electronics to provide recycling programs for unwanted electronics. In August of 2013, ERPA expanded its list of acceptable items to include electronic toys. So in addition to televisions, computers, printers, audio video equipment, medical devices etc, toys such as remote control vehicles, electronic musical toys, interactive plush toys and children’s learning computers may now be dropped off at the Golden Bottle Depot.

In addition to the extensive list of items already banned from the garbage, two new items have been recently added.

Switch the ‘Stat is a stewardship program focused on recovering and recycling thermostats that are no longer in use. They accept mercury-containing, electronic and mechanical thermostats and ensure that all the components, especially the mercury, are kept out of the waste stream. Switching to newer and more energy-efficient programmable thermostats and responsibly disposing of older mercury-containing thermostats reduces energy consumption,

• Seek gifts with less packaging • Send electronic greeting cards • Make a shopping list and stick to the budget to avoid impulse purchases • Wrap presents in reused paper or gift bags • Give a gift of time-a gift certificate to take a friend or loved one to dinner, or a movie • Plan Christmas meal menus to only buy what you need, and buy local when possible

greenhouse gas emissions, and prevents mercury from contaminating our air, soil, and water.

Home owners wishing to recycle their old thermostat can drop them off with the site attendant at CSRD landfills and transfer stations free of charge during regular hours of operations.

Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility

Stop Trashing our Back Yard The Larch Hills Nordic Race Team was out in full force this fall to partner with the CSRD in an illegal dumpsite clean up effort on the 110 Road near Canoe.

“This site was cleaned up a couple years ago” says Facilities Superintendant Isaac Walker. “But with the amount of trash still left behind and the amount of new garbage being thrown there, it needed another sweep”. The race team, comprised of almost 80 young skiers from the age of 8 to 18, made quick work of the site, combining the clean up with a team practice. Over 4 tonnes of garbage was hauled away to be properly disposed of. “It is totally disgusting to see what people are doing with their trash” said one parent who stayed to help the team. “I had no idea it was this bad”.

Want to be In the Loop?

The CSRD has an Illegal Dumping Bylaw which gives the ability to fine those who dump garbage in the bush. If you do witness an offense, contact the CSRD or the Ministry of Environment RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca

781 Marine Park Dr. NE Salmon Arm • PO Box 978 V1E 4P1 • 250-833-5950 Toll Free 1-888-248-2773

Email recycling@csrd.bc.ca and request to be placed on our email distribution list to receive updates on upcoming events, new programs and initiatives, etc.

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Free disposal for Christmas lights!

If you’re putting up new LED Christmas lights this year, the regional district doesn’t want you to throw your old light strings in the garbage because they can be recycled.

“Last year’s Christmas light recycling program was the first in our District, and we collected hundreds of light strings” said Carmen Fennell, Waste Reduction Facilitator with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

“That’s a huge amount of material that was repurposed into new product, instead of taking up space in our landfill.”

Fennell said you don’t have to remove the bulbs from the strings before recycling, and power cords are also accepted as part of the program.

“Recycling your old light strings instead of tossing them out makes sense, environmentally and financially. By upgrading your lights, you’ll be saving energy and money on your electricity bill, as LED (light emitting diode) lights use up to 95 per cent less energy than regular Christmas lights and last at least ten times longer,” said Fennell.

“Plus,” she added, “LED lights produce very little heat, so they reduce the risk of fire, which is essential for your family’s safety.”

Old light strings returned for recycling are part of the LightRecycle program managed by Product Care. The lights are baled and exported for processing and the copper is recovered for new use in wiring and plumbing.

As Golden has no permanent drop off depot, lights may be brought to the Golden Landfill until January 15th. For more information, go to the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca, or contact the office at 250-833-5950/1-888-248-2773.

Disposal Fees set to change in 2014 In 2014, the CSRD intends to review the Solid Waste Management Plan, the document which guides decisions related to garbage and recycling. Key items that will be examined during the plan review include: - a review of how we are doing; - changes to the fee structure to fund landfill closure and program costs; - food waste diversion programs; - enforcement strategies to help change behaviours; and - new ideas for increasing waste diversion.

The previous Solid Waste Management Plan was completed in 2009. Public input will be sought throughout this process and CSRD staff look forward to working with users of disposal facilities.

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DID YOU KNOW: Every person in Canada will throw away an average of 110 lbs of garbage this holiday season.

This is according to Zero Waste Canada, a non-profit organization that promotes solid waste solutions that eliminate the use of landfills and waste-to-energy plants. Zero Waste Canada has some suggested ways to change your habits this Christmas to give the planet a gift by reducing the amount of waste you generate.

Columbia Shuswap Regional District

• Buy local

What was in your Trash?

Waste characterization is the process of examining waste and separating it into over 60 categories.

Waste Managers must take into account the overall composition of waste generated in the region in order to design effective waste reduction strategies, and to assess

the effectiveness of the current solid waste planning. This summer, TRI Environmental Consulting conducted waste characterization studies at all four of the CSRD Landfill locations.

The 2013 study provides an update from the previous study that was completed at the Salmon Arm landfill

Christmas trees not allowed in Garbage Christmas trees are not accepted as garbage! By recycling your Christmas tree, you are reducing the amount of waste that has to be buried in the landfill. You are also supplying organic material that can be added to the composting program which will begin in 2014. “Live Christmas trees, free of decorations and tinsel, will be accepted at all landfills and transfer stations from December 27th until January 15th” says Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell. “The trees are kept separate from the regular garbage, so that they can be chipped, and added to the organics pile and turned into compost”.

Composting operations for yard and garden wastes are scheduled to begin in partnership with Louisiana Pacific in the spring of 2014, and once the material is finished the composting process, it will be made available for distribution to the public. “Its

great to see such a large amount of material turned into a useful product that will help enhance our soils, that would have otherwise been buried and wasted in a landfill”. For more information contact the Waste Reduction Facilitator at 1-888-2482773.

New Items Banned from Garbage in 2006.

Findings indicate that for the Golden Landfill (which receives waste from the Parson Transfer Station), compostable organics comprise the largest portion of the waste at 34%.

Plastic and paper were the second and third largest categories at 18% and 17% respectively. Collectively, over 2/3 of the waste buried in the Golden Landfill is made up of organics and paper. “When you look at the overall categories, many of them have recycling options available and shouldn’t be in the garbage at all” says Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Nostrand. “We can do our best to educate about separating yard waste from the garbage, putting paper in the recycling cart, and taking electronics to the Bottle Depot, but sometimes monetary penalties are the only way to get people to change their behaviors”. The reports are available on the CSRD website.

The CSRD has a brand new website!

The site is a more user friendly site, with the addition of interactive mapping.

Visit www.csrd.bc.ca to explore our new site and tell us what you think!

association set up by the major producers and retailers of electronics to provide recycling programs for unwanted electronics. In August of 2013, ERPA expanded its list of acceptable items to include electronic toys. So in addition to televisions, computers, printers, audio video equipment, medical devices etc, toys such as remote control vehicles, electronic musical toys, interactive plush toys and children’s learning computers may now be dropped off at the Golden Bottle Depot.

In addition to the extensive list of items already banned from the garbage, two new items have been recently added.

Switch the ‘Stat is a stewardship program focused on recovering and recycling thermostats that are no longer in use. They accept mercury-containing, electronic and mechanical thermostats and ensure that all the components, especially the mercury, are kept out of the waste stream. Switching to newer and more energy-efficient programmable thermostats and responsibly disposing of older mercury-containing thermostats reduces energy consumption,

• Seek gifts with less packaging • Send electronic greeting cards • Make a shopping list and stick to the budget to avoid impulse purchases • Wrap presents in reused paper or gift bags • Give a gift of time-a gift certificate to take a friend or loved one to dinner, or a movie • Plan Christmas meal menus to only buy what you need, and buy local when possible

greenhouse gas emissions, and prevents mercury from contaminating our air, soil, and water.

Home owners wishing to recycle their old thermostat can drop them off with the site attendant at CSRD landfills and transfer stations free of charge during regular hours of operations.

Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility

Stop Trashing our Back Yard The Larch Hills Nordic Race Team was out in full force this fall to partner with the CSRD in an illegal dumpsite clean up effort on the 110 Road near Canoe.

“This site was cleaned up a couple years ago” says Facilities Superintendant Isaac Walker. “But with the amount of trash still left behind and the amount of new garbage being thrown there, it needed another sweep”. The race team, comprised of almost 80 young skiers from the age of 8 to 18, made quick work of the site, combining the clean up with a team practice. Over 4 tonnes of garbage was hauled away to be properly disposed of. “It is totally disgusting to see what people are doing with their trash” said one parent who stayed to help the team. “I had no idea it was this bad”.

Want to be In the Loop?

The CSRD has an Illegal Dumping Bylaw which gives the ability to fine those who dump garbage in the bush. If you do witness an offense, contact the CSRD or the Ministry of Environment RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

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Dear Santa, How do your elves make all of the toys? I would also like to know how your reindeers fly?

I will be leaving you a plate of cookies and a glass of milk under the fire place at my house.

Can I please have a Monster High makeup box and a doll house please?

Hope you have a good flight!

Love, Charlotte

Dear Santa, Where do your elves sleep? How do you fly with your reindeers? How do you carry all those presents? How come the fire doesn’t burn you when you go down the chimney? How do you see people, even when they’re sleeping?

I am going to leave you 3 chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk. I am going to leave your reindeers 2 carrots each. I have a very big table so I’ll leave it there.

Can I please have my own car to pick up my friends, with a microphone in it and everything in it?

I like you Santa.

Love, Jemma Dear Santa, How do you make your reindeer fly?

How do you go down the chimney and don’t get burned? How do you make toys?

I am going to leave chocolate chip cookies and milk on my kitchen counter. I am going to leave milk for the reindeer too.

Can I please have some Lego Chima?

Can I please have the Spiderman Hand?

Love, Sylas Dear Santa, What’s your French name? I like you.

I like you giving out presents. I want to know where you live?

I will draw hearts on a paper for you.

On Christmas Day I’m going to leave a Christmas Bell for your reindeers.

I want a robot and a soldier. I want a real airplane.

Love, Jacob R. Dear Santa, I am five years old. How do you carry all of the presents in your bag? Could you please tell me what you will be doing after the Holidays?

I will leave you some chocolate chip cookies and a glass of chocolate milk and a bag of candy.

Can I please have a fire truck Transformer as well as the one that flies? I would also like a little scooter.

Your friend, Eric

Dear Santa, I like Santa because I like him to bring presents. I wish I could go to the North Pole to see him. Do you live in a house?

Merry Christmas Santa. I am going to leave cookies and milk for you. I will leave it in front of our Christmas tree. I like the reindeers and I will leave them carrots.

I will like a phone for Christmas.

Goodbye Santa.

Love, Hayden Dear Santa, I want to know if you have a family?

Where is your real house? Do you have a factory to make the toys? How do your reindeer fly?

I am going to leave some chocolate chip cookies and a glass of milk for you. I will leave it beside the Christmas tree.

I always wanted one of those cool robots. I please want to have one.

Merry Christmas Santa.

Love, Landon Dear Santa, I wonder about your elves and how they help you? How do your reindeers fly? I think you’re cool. I like you. I want to know about you? How do you see if the kids are being bad?

I am going to leave you gingerbread cookies and milk. I will leave it where I always do, by the TV. Can I please have a Harvey the Train?

Love, Hudson Dear Santa, I would like to know where you live?

Where do your reindeers sleep?

I am going to leave you peanut butter cookies and chocolate milk on top of the TV stand. Mommy, my sisters and I made the cookies together.

I want a Monster High toy.

I like you Santa and your elves too.

Love, Alanis

Dear Santa, I wonder where your elves work? How do you make all the toys? Where is your real house? Do you have a lot of helpers?

I think I’m going to leave some chocolate chip cookies and some pink milk for you. I think I’m going to leave one bell for one of the reindeers. I will leave it all on the little brown table in the corner.

Can I please have a disco ball like Mrs. Finnie’s? Can I please have a fairy and Ken? Can I please have a princess too?

Love, Sierra

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Dear Santa, How do you make toys? How do you make your reindeer fly? Thanks for sending one of your elves to me. He stays very still and is watching me.

I am going to leave you some chocolate chip cookies and some chocolate milk. I will put it by the door, on the floor, on a plate.

Can I ask for a Spy Kit that all the spies have, so I can play with it?

Love, Jacob F. Dear Santa, How are you? I was wondering how you can find us? How can your reindeer fly? How do you elves make stuff?

I am going to leave you orange cupcakes and milk. I am going to put them under the chimney. We are going to be away for Christmas.

Can I please have some Lego for Christmas.

Love, Juliana Dear Santa, I like you. I would like to know how your Reindeers fly and how you find out what all the kids want for gifts?

Can you tell me please, where do you get your magic?

I will be leaving you a plate of cookies under the Christmas tree. I will be leaving carrots for your reindeers and wish you a great trip!

Please Santa, I would like it if you bring me a Yo-yo and a toy guy.

Thank You Santa, Love, Declan Dear Santa, I’m wondering how you slide down the chimney? How do you get back up? How come you don’t get burned if there is a fire there? How do you make your reindeers fly?

I will put chocolate chip cookies on the rail by the fireplace for you and milk too. I will leave some salad for the reindeers.

Can I have something for Christmas?

Love, Mason Dear Santa, How do you not get burned when you go down the chimney? Where do you find Rudolf? Are all of the reindeers nice to Rudolf? Where do you get the sleigh and how does it fly? Does your sleigh have a lot of buttons?

I will make you chocolate chips for you and all of your reindeers. I will leave it beside the chimney so you can find it.

What do you like for Christmas? I always wanted a transformer that transforms into everything I like.

Love, Malcom

Mrs. Finnie’s Kindergarten Class Alexander Park Elementary Dear Santa, I like you bringing new toys. How do your reindeer fly? How do you make toys?

I am going to leave the reindeer special cookies and I’m going to leave Santa chocolate milk and brownies.

I am going to leave it on the kitchen table.

Can I please have Lego Chima and can you please bring a new cup for my mom with Santa on it?

I love you Santa, you are very nice.

Love, Zachery Dear Santa, Where do you live? What are you favourite games?

I will leave some special pancakes and cookies for you in our kitchen. I hope you have a long vacation after Christmas.

Could you please bring me a race car, Lego train and a Playmobil train?

Your friend, Hans Dear Santa, I like Santa Claus. He is so much fun.

I like the reindeers so much. I like the elves. I want to know how the elves make toys? I wonder if you bring me a present that I will like?

I am going to leave a batch of chocolate chip cookies and flowers for you. I like to give the reindeers a carrot. I am going to leave the cookies and carrots in front of my door.

I want a doll that walks and talks.

You’re my best friend.

Love, Amena

Dear Santa, Do you have elves? Do you like cookies because I really want to give out cookies to you? I wonder if you like your elves? Do you have bags for your presents or do you put them in the back of your sleigh? I am curious of you have anything nice for girls?

I am going to leave a carrot out for the reindeer and for Santa, you can have come cookies that are shaped like a heart, snowman and a reindeer. I will leave it on the coffee table downstairs.

Please can I have a dolly house but not a Barbie one? Can I have a pig stuffy too?

Thank you so much for my presents.

I really love you so much. Goodbye Santa.

Love, Tegan

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In the last month the students have been busy rehearsing for their Christmas concert, which will take place Thursday, December 19 at 1:30 p.m.. Families and the community are welcome to attend to enjoy and support all the hard work and talent these students have.

On behalf of all the staff and students of Nicholson Elementary, we wish all the families and the community a very Merry Christmas!

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Senior Boys Basketball team returns from invitational tourney Senior Boys Basketball Team Submitted The Golden Senior Boys Basketball team started their season off in Calgary, Alberta at Father Lacombe Secondary participating in the 16 team “District Four Invitational”.

While golden is a AA sized school the Golden squad battled hard against some of the best AAAA sized schools in Alberta.

“Being invited to play at a prestigious tournament is an honour for our program and getting to play against some of the best basketball talent in Canada was a great experience” said head coach Kindy Gosal.

Golden’s first game pitted them against the eventual tournament winner Archbishop O’leary who are the second ranked AAAA team in Alberta.

“That was jumping right into the fire for us starting out our season against them but after an initial slow start our guys did find their form.” said Gosal.

Golden ended up losing their first game. In its second game Golden was matched up against the number fiveranked team in Alberta Calgary’s Bishop O’Byrne. Golden was again on the losing end. Golden’s last game of the tournament was against Central Memorial High. The Golden squad lead start to finish beating their Calgary Rivals by a large margin.

“A great weekend of basketball for us. Lots of fun, lots of learning. Great way to start the season,” said Gosal.

The Senior boys did not leave Calgary empty handed, Gage Chernoff was the recipient of a $1,000 post-secondary scholarship courtesy of the “Big Give Project” from Cal-

The Senior Boys Basketball team were recently at District Four Invitational tournament in Calgary to start off their season.

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Riel Belanger received a free one week basketball camp at the University of Calgary and Saje Gosal was awarded Second team All Star for his performance on the court

during the tournament.

The Senior Boys will host a home tournament on January 24 and 25 in Golden and would love to see the community out to support the team.

Rockets continue to struggle on the road after three losses Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It was a disappointing weekend for the Rockets, who were coming off a three game stretch that saw the club accumulate five out of a possible six points heading into this week’s action. The modest hot streak is firmly in their rearview mirror now, however, after they lost three games in three nights on the road to a pair of top teams.

The weekend started off on a positive note when Braeden Allkins broke the ice against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats with a second period goal from Cole Mckechney.

It was all downhill from there, however, as the Cats stormed ahead with six unanswered goals to go up 6-1.

Bowen Alcock scored for the Rockets with just 25 seconds left making the score a bit more respectable for the visitors.

Next up for the Rockets was a date with the Nelson Leafs, owners of a sparkling 24-4-1-3 record, good enough for second place in the entire KIJHL. The task at hand for the Rockets was enormous, and it showed early as the Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the time the game was 35 minutes old.

Matt McMath gave the Rockets some life with a power play marker towards the end of the second,

but Jamie Vlanich scored his third of the game to put an end to any hopes of a third period comeback. Vlanich added his fourth in the third period, capping off the 5-1 win for the Leafs. With the four goals, Vlanich, who also added an assist in the game, is now the fourth highest scorer in the league with 56 points in just 25 games. His linemate Travis Wellman had four assists of his own, giving him 59 points in 34 games, good enough for second in the league.

It was back to Creston on Sunday for the Rockets’ final game of their weekend road trip. A tired Rockets squad allowed the Thunder Cats to get off to a quick 2-0 lead. The Rockets didn’t let the game get out of hand, and Ian Desrosier gave Golden some momentum heading into the second when he scored with just nine seconds left in the opening frame. There was no scoring in the second until Allkins lit the lamp with just 2:42 left to tie the game at 2 heading into the third.

The goal was Allkins’ fifth marker in his past six games.

The Thunder Cats went up again in the third when Justin Post missed the iron and instead found the back of the net. Jacob Coehlo quickly responded for the Rockets with his second goal of the season, but that’s when Creston Valley took

Rockets forward David Barbour blocks a shot in Saturday night’s contest against the Nelson Leafs. The Rockets fell 5-1 to the Leafs, part of three losses over the weekend.

Kristen Hildebrand/Nelson Star over for good. The Cats scored three goals in the span of two and a half minutes to sink the Rockets’ ship for good and send them home with zero points to show for their efforts over the weekend. The final score was 6-3.

Despite the losses, there was

some good news for the Rockets.

The Columbia Valley Rockies also lost to the Thunder Cats on Saturday night, giving them six straight losses and still without a win in December. The Rockies are currently holding down the final playoff spot in the Eddie Mountain Div-

ision and sit just five points clear of last place Golden.

The Rockets have two games left before their holiday break. They’ll battle the Kimberley Dynamiters at home on Friday night, before making the trip to Kimberley on Saturday to complete the home and home.

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Golden soldiers prepare for journey over seas in Cranbrook, 1915

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Following is a report from the local boys as they make their way through the various stages of preparation to leave for overseas during in the First World War. LETTER FROM ONE OF THE BOYS IN THE 54TH - From the Golden Star - July 3, 1915: Well, we are in camp and practically settled down again. We left Golden for Wasa, and took an automobile into Cranbrook, arriving there at about 7 o’clock in the evening.

The first job was to hunt up the recruiting officer, who was easy to find as nearly every other man you met was a soldier, and they

would direct you to his office.

After we see the recruiting officer, we were sent to the Royal Hotel, which was our home while in the city.

Next morning we were taken out and initiated into the “awkward squad.”

After we learnt our right hand from our left, (and incidentally a few other things) we were given squad drill and son on up to Battalion drill, which we are doing now.

Well I can say that for the size of the town of Cranbrook cannot be beaten for hospitality and entertaining of the recruits whole there.

Nearly every evening was taken up with a banquet, dance, convert, garden party or some other kind of amusement. The Wednesday before we left, the citizens tendered us a grand smoker.

There are a good many of the boys who would gladly give up their last nickel to help that patriotic town.

Friday afternoon we left on the one o’clock

train for our new home and the station platform was crowded with friends and relatives to see the boys off and wish them a safe return. The boys from Fernie were on the same train, when we got to Nelson we had a special boat and special train the rest of the way.

We journeyed down the Kootenay Lake on the S.S. “Kuskanook,” when we arrived at Nelson we picked up the Nelson detachment. A large and enthusiastic assemblage were there to greet us and gave us three thrilling cheers as the train pulled out.

Jimmy Crook, who was in Nelson visiting his sister before leaving for France, was the first man we saw when we arrived there.

At west Robson we transferred onto the boat Bonnington, where the Rossland and Grand Forks boys were waiting for us.

Started up the lake as soon as we were all on board and arrived at Arrowhead at 8 o’clock in the morning, where we were pleased to see

The above photo shows some of the boys during basic training. Bill Wenman is kneeling to the right. Photo from the William Wenman Jr. Collection, copyright Karen Flewin.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum our old friend Constable Frank Gallagher.

We all were presented with a package of cigarettes by the ladies of that generous little town. After picking up the Revelstoke boys at that place, we proceeded

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to Vernon by a special train. Arriving in Vernon at 4:30 pm., and marched up to camp where we were greeted by the Kamloops and Cariboo boys who had arrived shortly ahead of us. The camp is very well laid out on a hill overlooking the town

and the 54th Kootenay Battalion is situated between the 47th Battalion and the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

We are well equipped with waterworks and excellent drainage. The camp is surrounded with elec-

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All the boys are fine and in excellent spirit and have great confidence of returning to Golden after they receive the Kaiser’s scalp.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a great man...

Walter (Red) Scott passed away December 10, 2013 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Caroline, daughters Cindy & Kelvin Tucker, Debbie & Mike LaFontaine. Grandchildren & great grandchildren Riley & Koreena, Hendryx & Max Tucker, Jessie & Michelle & Avalee Tucker, Genevieve & Curt Smith, Jordan & Karolina LaFontaine & Devan LaFontaine. James & Christie, Summer & London Jackson.

He will be greatly missed by numerous Family Members and Friends.

We would be honoured to have you join us in a Celebration of Life gathering December 20, 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

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DEGRAZIO, Joseph

August 21st, 1933 – December 5th, 2013 Joe passed away suddenly at home in Kelowna on December 5th, 2013 with his wife Molly close by. Joe was born and raised in Golden, BC to Vincenzo and Maria Degrazio. He was the last of eleven children- as he frequently said “the Caboose”. He is survived by his wife Molly as well as many nieces and nephews. Joe enjoyed Hockey, snowmobiling, fishing, camping and warm temperatures. During his working years he was employed by Northern Freight Ways, Canadian Propane, Byers Transport and the Town of Golden. Those wishing to remember Joe may make a donation to their favorite charity. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, clicking on stories and typing in Joseph Degrazio.

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Del Johnson

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It is with sadness that the family of Delbert Johnson announces his passing on December 14th 2013, at the age of 76, after a courageous battle against cancer.

Del was born in Invermere BC on March 31st 1937 to Emil and Margaret Johnson. Del resided on the family farm in Edgewater with his mom, dad and sister Anne until 1958, when he married the love of his life Lil Malberg. Del and Lil celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on November 8th, 2013.

Del and Lil lived in Edgewater where they started their family when Donna was born in January 1961, and Darrell in December of the same year. They moved to Golden in 1965 where Sherry was born in 1967 to complete the family. The family moved to Nicholson in 1973, where Del and Lil have resided ever since.

In Del’s teenage years he worked for a guiding and hunting outfitter. Del then worked various jobs until settling into the forest and trucking industry. He was still working and enjoying it in December 2012.

Del touched many lives through his involvement with the Golden Light Horse Club and as a driving force with the Golden Rodeo . Over the years he volunteered whenever needed with many groups and organizations.

Family was extremely important to Del and he was so proud of his children and grandchildren’s accomplishments. When his great granddaughter Paislee was born in October 2012 he could not have been happier.

He had the biggest smile every time he talked about her.

Del was predeceased by his parents Emil and Margaret Johnson and his sister Anne. He leaves behind his wife Lil of 55 years, his children Donna Lawrence (Mark), Darrell Johnson (Wanda), and Sherry Gottler (Rene), his beloved grandchildren Traci (Rob), and Craig, Jordan (Alysha) and Dallas, Larisa and Zara and his great granddaughter Paislee as well as many other family and friends.

A celebration for Del will be held on January 4th 2014 at 2:00pm at the Golden Rec Plex. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Golden Hospital Auxillary.

C/0 946 Jacob Road Golden BC V0A 1H2.

The family wishes to thank everyone for all their support.

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We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our Golden Operation. Main duties would include; service, tank placement, crane truck operation, plant maintenance, inspections, piping and appliance installations.

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for responding, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Full time(40hrs/wk)/Shift work Nights/Days/Early Mornings/Weekends Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years $12.55/hr + benefits Apply in Person: 1421 Frontage Rd, Golden, BC, V0A 1H2 or Fax resume to 250 439-1963

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fun environment please email your resume to mmcgregor@calgasinc.com or fax in confidence to management at (250) 344.5823.

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY A PART TIME BULK FUEL DELIVERY DRIVER Golden, B.C. • • • • • • • •

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Current drivers abstract Minimum 3 years mountain winter driving experience Previous propane and bulk fuel delivery experience preferred A positive attitude A commitment to safety Excellent customer service Above average Team Player Cal-Gas Inc. offers a competitive wage along witK a compreKensive bene¿t plan. If you are interested in this career opportunity please fax your resume and current drivers abstract to 250-344-5823.

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Mountain View Assisted Living Position: Cook/MSW Casual Position Summary Reporting to the Site Manager, manages food preparation & service to ensure that special dietary needs and standards for dietary care are consistently met or exceeded. Determines inventory needs through menu planning, then sources and purchases appropriate, high Tuality products that ¿t Zithin speci¿ed budgets. Cleaning duties as assigned. .ey 5esSonsiEilities 4ualiÀFations • )ood Safe Certi¿cate • Ability to plan, organize and direct the delivery of food serviced • Desire to ZorN Zith seniors • Customer service oriented • Must be prepared to respond to emergency situations • Must have ZorNing NnoZledge of special diets Please submit your letter of interest and resume to: 7ricia %oZness, Site Manager, Mountain 9ieZ Assisted /iving 750 8th Avenue, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0 triciaboZness#uniserve.com Fax: 250-344-7962 Closing Date: December 30, 2013

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

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Office/studio for rent: $350.00/month (excld. GST).

200 SF, on ground floor, hydro/heating/ air conditioning/wi-fi/ parking/waste disposal incld, private washroom, no smoking, no pets, avail Nov.1.

Inquire at 250.344.2443.

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remaxgolden.com Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 5.26 Acres Water, Power Private Paved Road, Mountain View awyler@xplornet.com 403-702-1622

2 Bdr bsmt suite 1116 12 St. Newly renovated. W/D, F/S. No pets, no parties.

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2 bdr house. N/S, no parties, no pets. Avail Dec 1. Sat. tv, utls, all incl. $1100/mth. 250439-1055. 403-497-9303(cell)

Apt/Condo for Rent 1 - 2 bdrm, 1 - 3 bdrm mobile home at Anderson Rd. Pets welcome. 250-344-8551.

Rosewood apts 1309 12th St S utls incld. Close to amenities. Laundry facls, security entrance. No pets, parties, or smoking. 250-3448113.

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town!

250-344-8113.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties.

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

Bachelor suite fully furnished avail. Jan 1 all inclsv $650 inclds: heat, sat tv, internet.

250-439-9935(c) 344-5188 (h).

FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

Commercial/ Industrial Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

Cottages / Cabins 2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden.

Secluded acreage. N/S. Refs req. $750/mo.

403-461-4090, 403 286-3391.

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250-344-5626.

2 bdrm basement suite w/ kitchenette, utls incld with satellite and wifi, furnished.

Close to downtown in Alexander Park $700/month.

403-760-5004.

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

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

Telephone 250-344-6710.

2 large bdrm mobile home for rent on top of hill $750/mnth.

2/3 bdrm duplex for rent completely new! Mature tenants (families pref’d) and refs req’d. Call 250-344-5996.

3 Bdr Home Direct access to Mt 7 trails, just 4 mins. from downtown Golden. 1800 sq. ft, 2 full baths. Deck off kitchen. New floors. Brand new approved wood stove with electric backup.

Newly painted.

Incl F/S/W/D. 1 Pet ok. Huge fenced yard. 1 yr min lease.

Avail Jan.1 $1175/mth.

Call Mike 250-344-8385.

3 bdrm 2 bath totally reno’d mobile home in King Acres.

Large fenced yard, garden, greenhouse. All appliances incld. Propane heat, central air. No cats please, small dog ok. $1500/mnth, DD req’d, avail. Feb. 1. 250-344-7641.

Newer 1 bdrm cabin w/ loft sitting on full basement on acreage South of Golden $950/month plus utls. No parties, no illegal activities.

Long term mature reliable tenants preferred. References and DD req’d. 250-344-6710.

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HOURS OF SALE FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENSE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria B.C. from Kicking Horse Adventures Ltd., operating the Kicking Horse Saloon, located at 1593 Cache Close, Golden, B.C. to: Change the hours of sale to 11:00 AM and 2:00 AM (Monday to Friday) and 9:00 AM and 2:00 AM (Saturday and Sunday).

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

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The current licensed hours are between 11:00 AM and 1:00 AM (Monday to Friday) and 9:00 AM and 1:00 AM (Saturday and Sunday).

There are no proposed changes to the capacity.

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Townhouses 4 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane fireplace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

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

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2007 Toyota Yaris 200,000 kms Runs excellent!

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Residents and owners of businesses located within a 1/2 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by 1) Writing to:

THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Case Manager LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria B.C. V8W 9J8 OR 2) By e-mail: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before January 18, 2014. Please notethat your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government of¿cials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Reference Number: LPGOLIPMP20132019 Applicant: Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. Contact: Scott King, RPF 800 9th Avenue North V0A-1H0 (Phone Number: 250-344-8827) Notice is given that a draft Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to control noxious weeds along road right of ways and both herbaceous and woody vegetation competing with natural and planted conifers using the principles of integrated pest management.

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other methods are to include the use of large caliper stock, timely reforestation, tea bag fertilizer, microsite planting, obstacle planting, brush avoidance, (motor) manual brushing, Brush Mat establishment.

The pesticides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include:

Trade Name Vision

Active Ingredient Glyphosate

Application Rate (kg active ingredient/ha) 0.1 - 2.5 Rate per hectare will be determined based on the number of stems and range of diameters to be treated using the ratio 0.5ml to 1.0ml of solution (30% release, 70% oil) per cm diameter to be treated

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Application Method backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle hack and squirt backpack applicator, boom sprayer, power hose/nozzle, spray bottle, modified brush saw or basal bark treatments backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle

The pest management activities are to be carried out within the Golden Timber Supply Area. The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from March 2014-March 2019. A draft copy of the Pest Management Plan document with maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined at the address listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about the proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of publication of this notice.

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Full docket at kids Christmas party Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Town’s recreation department is getting set to present its annual children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 21 from 3-5 p.m. The party, which will take place at the Civic Centre, is geared for kids up to the age of 12, although kids of all ages are certainly welcome. Of course, one special visitor will most certainly be the highlight for most.

“The Leo’s (Club) has some good connections with the man up North, so he’s planning on making an appearance for pictures and some treats,” said Manager of Recreational Services Jordan Petrovics.

In addition to the visit from Santa, the Amuse Troupe are planning to lead a children’s orchestra. Kids will have a chance to make their own noise makers and drums from an arts and crafts station. A pair of conductors will then lead the kids through a couple of musical performances.

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“We actually tested this event concept with our New Year’s Eve party last year, and it went over really well. So we’re looking forward to growing it and making it even bigger and better for this Christmas party,” said Petrovics.

Face painting and other crafts will also be on the docket.

There will be plenty of other activities for families to enjoy over the holidays. Families will have a chance to skate with Santa on Dec. 18 and the Town has scheduled some additional public skates, including skates on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. “We’re excited to be doing some extra skates down at the arena and get some people out to enjoy the facility over the holiday season,” said Petrovics.

“It’s great to make the facility open for the public and get people out there having some fun.”

A full holiday schedule is available from the Town’s website at www.golden.ca/Departments/Recreation-Services.aspx

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3 bdrms 3 baths 2,500sqft 5.28 acres

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$545,000 730 Nicholson Road

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$349,000 1312 - 11th Street

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$223,000 4088 Highway #95 South

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$539,000 4905 Castledale Heights

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1,984sqft

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$274,600

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2 baths

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ACREAGES Blaeberry Valley Estates 625 Golden Donald Upper Road Lot 2, Golden Donald Upper Road Wiseman Road 1556 Adolph Johnson Road Lot 1, Castledale Heights Lot 2, Campbell Road 2393 Kettleston Road Kootenay Ridge 4151 Thomas Road Black Bear Drive 2238 Neville Road 576 Habart Road 3362 Highway #95, South Lot 2, Cromac Ridge Road Highway #95 South

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Our hearts are with all the great people we’ve had the privilege to work with this past year.

We feel proud to serve and be a part of this wonderfulcommunity.

Merry Christmas and many thanks!