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Biathlon demo coming to Dawn Mountain ....................................4

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Golden Moments with mountain guide Schiesser..................16

Tim Collins and Billy Neilson are fortunate to be alive after surviving a violent avalanche in the late afternoon on Dec. 29.

The two men were airlifted to hospital the next morning by GADSAR. Photo Submitted

Local skiers survive nasty avalanche at Hope Creek

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Tim Collins and Billy Neilson took all the necessary safety precautions but even that couldn’t save them from the temptation of a great looking run down a backcountry mountain about 100km north of Golden last Sunday. Collins and Neilson, long time friends who have each lived in Golden for the past 12 years have extensive avalanche safety training and noticed some red flags earlier in the day when they tested the conditions around Hope Creek.

Still, they were able to safely complete a couple of runs while following some conservative lines

to avoid potential trouble spots before breaking for lunch, which they shared with friend Dana Kerr and Tim’s brother, Bryan, who were not skiing that day.

It was after lunch that they met up with their friends Dan Munro, Jay Ross and Tom Lopushinsky, all from Calgary, and saw where they had dropped in earlier. It was an area that Collins and Neilson had previously avoided due to avalanche concerns.

The pair deliberated for some time on whether to try the run themselves and discussed how they would ski the terrain and where they would meet up. Kerr and Bryan left the group on snowmobile so they could pick up Neilson and Collins

at the bottom of the run.

The pair weren’t 100 per cent convinced the run was skiable.

“I don’t know about this man,” Collins said as he discussed it with Neilson.

However, with a fresh set of tracks ahead, a growing sense of confidence in the conditions and an urgency to make their rare ski days count, Collins and Neilson decided to drop in despite their uneasy feelings.

Collins went first to see what a lighter load would do on the slope.

“I’m built like a linebacker and [Collins] is built like a placekicker,” Neilson joked.

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Grade 4 students from NES receive their first aid certificates Grade 4 students from Nicholson Elementary School (from left) Keaton Degagne, Storm Gillis, Ella Mills, Tyrel Yost, Andrew Tymchuck, and Finley Gustafson received their first aid certificates before Christmas break from their instructor Donna Williams (right).

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Your 2014 paycheques may be a bit smaller Staff Writer Black Press Medical premiums for all but low-income B.C. residents went up again for 2014.

The B.C. government increased its Medical Services Plan premiums for the fifth straight year, by four per cent across the board. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released its annual survey of tax and other payroll deductions in late December, calculating that MSP premiums in B.C. have risen 28 per cent since 2010.

Effective Jan. 1, the monthly health premium for a single person rose from $66.50 to $69.25. In 2014, families of two pay $125.50, up from $120.50, and families of three or more pay $138.50, up from $133.00.

Many full-time employees have their MSP premiums paid by their employer. People earning $30,000 or less are eligible for reduced premiums on a sliding scale, with premiums eliminated for those earning $22,000 a year or less.

The B.C. government has used the increased MSP revenues to offset the long-term growth of health care costs, which are approaching half of the total provincial budget.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s 2013 budget projected health spending to increase 2.3 per cent in the current fiscal year, 2.7 per cent in the year beginning April 1 and only 2.2 per cent the following year. The government’s critics called that unrealistic after years of increases of more than five per cent.

The CTF reports that Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance payments are also going up for many people, despite a federal government pledge to freeze EI premiums for three years.

In its New Year Tax Changes report, it calculates that maximum EI premiums will go up $23 in 2014, totalling $914 for the year.

The maximum employee Canada Pension Plan deduction, charged to those earning $52,500 or more, goes up $70 to $2,426. Employers match employee CPP payments dollar for dollar.

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Family Literacy Day to be celebrated with magic show on Jan. 25 Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Family Literacy Day is coming up on Jan. 27 and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) in Golden is getting set to celebrate the annual event. The day was created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy in order to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacyrelated activities as a family.

To celebrate the nationwide event, CBAL will be hosting a free magic show at the gym in Lady Grey Elementary School on Jan. 25. CBAL, with some sponsorship help from the Columbia Valley Credit Union, has brought in Richard Young the magician to put on the show. Young has been named one of the top three children’s entertainers in Calgary and his show is aimed at schoolaged children from kindergarten to Grade 9.

“He kind of combines magic, humour and the message of the magic of reading,” Community Literacy Co-ordinator Monica De said. “He’s a lot of fun.”

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for demonstrations and magic merchandise sales, with the show beginning at 6 p.m.. A portion of the proceeds

from Young’s merchandise sales will be donated to CBAL. It’s shaping up to be a busy winter for CBAL. In addition to Family Literacy Day, the organization is continuing to run its one to one children’s reading program. Volunteers for this program spend one hour a week with a student in order to improve their reading skills.

“The impact on these kids is pretty good. It’s always very positive from the teachers, parents and students,” De said.

CBAL is currently looking for more volunteers for this program.

Guys Read is a program for boys in grades 4 to 7 that is set to start this winter. The boys will spend an hour a week with a facilitator in an effort to show them that reading can be fun.

Other programs include Family Dinner Play and Learn, Mother Goose and adult programs such as Women’s Journal Writing Group and Money Skills.

For more information on CBAL and its programs, visit www.cbal.org/golden and to find out how you can get involved as a participant or as a volunteer, contact Monica De at mde@cbal.org or 250-344-2665.

A game of Wheel of Fortune was a part of CBAL’s Family Literacy Day activities in the past.

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Golden’s ‘04 New Year’s baby gets sibling

Nine-year-old Junior Freeman meets his little sister Grace, whom he shares a common bond with as he was the first baby born in Golden 10 years ago while she was the first baby born in 2014 at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

Jennifer Smith Photo Jennifer Smith Black Press Nadine Freeman has been graced with her second New Year’s baby.

With Tylor Peet by her side, Freeman gave birth to Vernon’s first baby of 2014 at 10:32

a.m. Wednesday.

Grace Lynne Freeman-Peet is now the second baby of ‘firsts’ for the family.

“I have two New Year’s babies now,” smiled 33-year-old Freeman at her nineyear-old son Junior.

“Junior, my young-

est, was born on the seventh and he was the New Year’s baby in Golden.”

But Grace’s arrival was a close call, as there were six mothers in labour New Year’s Day. “It’s all luck,” said Peet, 41, who recalls some other parents

being disappointed after learning their baby wasn’t the first of the year.

Grace wasn’t actually expected until Jan. 4, but made an early debut with a natural delivery with no complications.

“She was a threeminute baby,” laughed Peet of the quick delivery.

Despite a couple restless nights beforehand, her parents were thrilled to introduce their baby girl, weighing 7 lbs six ounces and measuring 19.5 inches long.

She is the fifth, and final, child in the combined family consisting of Freeman’s two boys, 12-year-old Josh and nine-year-old Junior, and Peet’s two children, 16-year-old Brooklyn and 13-yearold Braeden.

“She’s so tiny,” said Josh, as he got to meet his little sister for the first time Thursday.

And compared to her boys, weighing 8.4 and 8.9 at birth, Freeman agrees.

Being the first baby of 2014 in Vernon, Grace was adorned with flowers and gifts from the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Auxiliary.

Auxiliary president Kathy Pinder made the traditional presentation, which included a basket (donated by May Correale)

overflowing with hand crafted gifts from knitting and craft groups, giftware from the hospital gift shop, a London Drugs gift certificate and flowers from the Vernon Square Safeway.

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Ask any trucker about the most dangerous stunt pulled by the drivers of cars and pickup trucks and they will immediately complain about drivers who pass, cut in front of the truck and then slow down. Many drivers of light vehicles seem to have no appreciation at all for sharing the road with heavy trucks. Right or wrong, 78 percent of fatalities occur to the small vehicle occupants in a collision.

During training as a collision analyst, I learned that a loaded tractor trailer combination typically has 50 to 60 percent of the braking capacity of a light vehicle. If you stop or slow suddenly in front of one without allowing for this fact it could be the last mistake that you will ever make. Always allow plenty of room and never let a heavy truck follow you too closely.

Another common error committed by light vehicle drivers is traveling in the No Zone. These are areas around the tractor trailer combination where the driver cannot see you and are a dangerous place to be if the truck should turn or change lanes. The rule here is that if you cannot see the driver by looking though his windows or into his mirrors, he cannot see you and you need to move immediately.

Always pay careful attention to brake and signal lights on heavy trucks. They are allowed by law to swing wide if necessary in order to make turns at intersections. If you don’t heed the signal and pull along side you could be squeezed between the truck and the curb. Remember the No Zone?

Following too closely behind heavy trucks severely limits a driver’s view of what is ahead on the highway. During poor weather conditions visibility can be limited even further by spray thrown up by the trailer. If you have to use your wipers in order to keep the following distance you have chosen, chances are that you are too close.

Truck are and always will be a fact of life on our highways. Learning to understand their needs and sharing the road with them will keep you safe.

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Nordic Club bringing in Biathlon demo for first time in Golden Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

The Alberta Biathlon Club is coming to Golden to show local athletes what the sport, which combines cross-country skiing and sharp shooting, is all about.

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In Europe thousands of spectators fill venues to witness biathlon events. Canada hasn't quite gotten on that bandwagon, but the sport is gaining tremendously in popularity.

On Jan. 11, Golden will get a taste of what the hype is all about, when the Alberta Biathlon Club comes to Dawn Mountain for a demo day.

"We (The Golden Nordic Club) have been talking about this for a while, so this will be the first ever biathlon event in Golden," said Troy Hudson, the club's youth programs co-ordinator, and organizer of the event.

The sport is growing exponentially in Alberta, and Canmore has a large club for youth. As of now, any youth in Golden who wants to give the sport a try (which there is currently one) has

to travel to Canmore.

"This doesn't mean that Golden will be starting a biathlon club of our own, we're just sort of testing the waters to see what kind of interest there will be," said Hudson.

"So far people seem to be pretty excited about it."

Biathlon combines the athleticism of a cross-country ski race, with the precision training of sharp shooting. Competitors ski (skate ski) around a route which is broken up by either two or four shooting rounds.

For each shooting round the biathlete must hit five targets, and each missed target must be atoned for, often by skiing a penalty loop.

The event in Golden will consist of demonstrations and trials, followed by a friendly race following the traditional format.

"It's really going to be just for fun. Anything that gets more kids on skis is what

we're after. Having said that though, this event will be open for all ages, so anyone who wants to participate is welcome," said Hudson.

Airat Aitniakov, the program co-ordinator for Alberta Biathlon Club, will be coming with 10 laser rifles, state-of-the art technology for the sport. The rifles are very accurate and safe, making them a great introduction to the sport.

The event can accommodate up to 100 people, and registration will be the on Saturday Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m., before the event starts at 11 a.m. The cost is $15 per person for members.

Non-members will be charged the usual $10 extra for use of the trails.

The money will go to travel costs for the Alberta Biathlon Club, a lunch spread for the event, and any excess funds will go towards the Golden Nordic Club's youth programs.

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Is there a special mentor in your life who has helped guide you or someone you know to meet your athletic goals? This may be your chance to thank them.

Golden residents are invited to help Pacific Western Brewing honour athletic mentors throughout the province.

Pacific Western Brewing (PWB), Official Sponsor of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, has begun the first of four B.C.-wide searches for Hometown Heroes.

Kazuko Komatsu, owner and CEO of PWB, says: “We are honoured to support the goals of the 2015 Canada Winter Games by identifying and supporting athletes and community leaders and mentors who have shown the potential to become Canada’s future ambassadors.”

From now until Jan. 31, PWB is accepting applications in the first of four search rounds. Rounds two, three and four will begin April 1, Sept. 1, 2014 and Jan 1, 2015. In each round of the search a Hometown Hero will be selected from each of four regions – Northern B.C., Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan/Kootenays.

“At least 16 heroes will be selected from all regions of B.C. in four rounds leading up to the Games in February 2015,” said Komatsu.

“Our heroes will be receiving bursaries representing a portion of PWB proceeds from the sale of our fine products. We started this program in 2002 and we have supported many young athletes and other community heroes whose extraordinary endeavours inspire us all.”

Application to the Hometown Heroes program is open to any B.C. resident currently engaged in sports as an athlete or coach, or otherwise excelling in a community mentoring activity. Applicants must be at least 19 years old.

Candidates will demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship; proven interest, ability and passion in the pursuit of their sport; a dedication to their learning with a strong track record of academic success; and, a well-rounded lifestyle including community involvement.

Application forms are available online at http://www. pwbrewing.com. Two letters of recommendation by a non-relative should accompany the application. Email the application to mail@pwbrewing.com.

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RCMP Report: Stolen Alberta car involved in Highway 1 crash Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net On Dec. 29, 2013, Golden RCMP received a report from the International Emergency Response Reporting Centre that they had received a spot beacon activation, that a group of back country sled skiers had been involved in an avalanche near Hope Creek.

Golden and District Search and Rescue responded and were able to reach the two injured parties in the late evening. They stabilized the injured and remained with them through the night. Police would like to thank the dedicated members of the GADSAR, who train regularly and selflessly volunteer their time to respond to situations such as this.

Drunk Driving Golden officers had been conducting licensed establishment checks on Dec. 31 and had spoken with a number of patrons throughout the night. One in

particular had told officers of their intent to take a cab home and they had been consuming alcohol. The same officer later in the morning, saw this person driving a motor vehicle through town. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was confirmed to be the same person who had previously spoke with officers about being sober and not driving home. The driver, impaired by alcohol, was issued a 90 day prohibition from driving and had their vehicle impounded for 30 days.

New Year’s Celebrations Police were out and about for the local New Year’s Eve festivities. There were a number of people out enjoying various venues in and around town, many of which held extended hours. Most people were found to be respectful and responsible partiers and interaction with the police was minimal. Throughout the evening and early morning, officers dealt with three impaired drivers and three liquor offence matters.

Uninsured Vehicles At this time of the year most snowmobiler enthusiasts are out enjoying the backcountry. Sometimes it is how they get there that draws the attention of the locals. Public is reminded that the use of uninsured vehicles on a public access highway is prohibited and subject to a fine of $598.

Highway Collisions Golden officer continue to respond to many motor vehicle collisions on Hwy 1. On one day, an officer dealt with five collisions in a row, with three occurring at the same location where the officer was investigating a collision involving a report stolen vehicle on Dec. 28. Witnesses reported a collision between a Dodge Durango and another vehicle.

The occupants of the Durango, a male and female, sustained minor injuries but quickly hitched a ride from the scene heading east toward the Alberta boarder. When the officer arrived on scene, they quickly determined the vehicle had been reported stolen from Alberta three days earlier. The investigation is ongoing and a potential suspect has surfaced.

Neilson: ‘am I really alive right now?’

Continued from page 1 Collins snagged a rock with his ski on takeoff, causing him to do a somersault before popping back onto his skis and making a few turns down to an area the two had decided was a “safe zone”.

Seeing Collins land hard on the snowpack built up Neilson’s confidence even more and led him to ski an aggressive run onto the slopes.

“Let’s give ‘er,” he thought.

Collins could see his friend begin his run from several hundred metres down the slope.

“I watched Billy drop in and on his second turn, as soon as he landed off his bottom layer…the whole slope gave all at once,” said Collins.

“I landed and I looked forward and I just saw the release or glide part of the avalanche. What surprised me the most was looking downslope and for as far as I could see I could just see the whole thing moving,” Neilson said.

Neilson yelled down to alert his friend, but before Collins could run for cover it was too late.

“It happened so quick, I peeled out then I stopped and hesitated for a second...I was trying to keep my eyes on Billy. Then I looked at the slide and thought ‘this thing is going biblical, it’s going huge’,” Collins said. “I literally got maybe 10 feet as I was heading for a tree line and then it was over.”

Collins and Neilson were helplessly consumed by the powerful slide as it rumbled down the slope. Their struggle for survival was immediate.

“Both of us had the exact same thought, ‘we’re dead’,” Neilson said.

The men described the feeling of being in the avalanche as similar to heading down rapids on the Kicking Horse River with debris flying all around them.

When the avalanche eventually slowed, Collins found himself partially buried with his lower half sticking out above the surface. He knew that he had to fight immediately for the surface or risk having the snow harden and condense around him. Collins started pushing his arms around and managed to get his right arm above the surface.

He took another swipe to get snow away from his mouth before he started screaming to alert Munro, Ross and Lopushinsky who were watching in horror from the top.

Neilson was fully buried. When he felt the debris and snow start slowing down, he started thrashing wildly in an attempt to find the surface. He soon felt air and got the snow away from his face.

“I couldn’t believe I was seeing light and breathing. I thought to myself, ‘as if’, am I really alive right now?” Neilson said.

Despite escaping burial, Neilson and Collins were far from being in the clear. Battered and bruised from their tumble down the mountainside, they continued to call out to their friends for help. Both men were understandably ecstatic to hear that each other had been found and began walking their friends through some basic first aid, as they both have extensive training in that area as well.

Collins owns a satellite communication device

that allowed them to send out S.O.S. signals to rescuers through his phone. However, it was nearly 4 p.m. when the avalanche hit, far too late for Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR) to come out by helicopter that day. GADSAR sent a team on the ground rather than wait for the morning.

With the nearest shelter a few kilometres away, Neilson knew that he was likely to spend the night on the mountain and had his friends make him as warm as possible. Ross skied down to the cabin and brought back as much survival gear as he could in order to help Neilson stay warm through the night while Lopushinsky gathered wood in order to build a fire.

Collins was much closer to shelter, but moving him proved to be precarious and slow at best and his friends failed to get him to the cabin before GADSAR arrived around midnight. At that point the rescue team helped get him to safety with their equipment but it still took several hours. Collins arrived at the cabin around 4 a.m. after 12 hours exposed to the elements.

Rescue that night proved to be impossible for Neilson, who was extremely cold and shaking uncontrollably by the time GADSAR arrived.

Adam Sheriff and Eric Brogno, good friends of both Collins and Neilson, were two of the rescuers on the scene. They brought big heat pads and dry sleeping bags. Neilson had seen Brogno go through a similar situation two years prior. Seeing his friend was a welcome relief.

“Seeing Eric and having him tell me I was going to get through it made me break down and cry,” Neilson said.

GADSAR’s helicopter arrived at 9 a.m. the next morning and brought Neilson and Collins directly to the Golden hospital 18 hours after surviving the avalanche that nearly killed them both.

Collins suffered numerous cuts and bruises along with a fractured heel and was released from hospital on Tuesday morning. Neilson tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee and every ligament in his left knee. He also has a broken fibula and severe frostbite on one of his feet. He remains in hospital and was on his way to Banff for an operation at the time of print.

Most of all, Collins and Neilson feel incredibly grateful for the care they received from all of their friends out on the mountain as well as the GADSAR crew that responded to their calls for help.

“We’d just really like to thank our first party rescuers…they saved our lives,” Neilson said. “Also, the fact that [GADSAR came out in the middle of the night], that was so huge.”

They also hope that their story will be a lesson of caution to other backcountry skiers. No level of training can completely protect you from making the wrong decision.

“We just became complacent. We hadn’t skied with each other all year, we just wanted to go out and have fun...We know our stuff, we knew there was danger but we underestimated the danger and shouldn’t have even put ourselves in that position in the first place,” Neilson said.

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Deadline for emailed project submissions is noon local time Friday February 7, 2014. Late applications are not eligible.

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Walking with wolves Editor,

January is resolution time, which for many means not only cutting the calories, but cutting the budget as well.

It’s time to give our pour little Visas and Mastercards a break after what was probably a strenuous Christmas season.

So with your mind on your money and your - I SURMISE money on your mind, it

By Jessica Schwitek is also important to be paying attention to the Town of Golden’s money (a.k.a. your tax dollars).

There are a few changes in this year’s budget over what council had approved last year.

Changes that may or may not have an effect your taxes.

Coun. Chris Hambruch does a wonderful job of outlining some of the more noteworthy aspects of the 2014 budget in a Letter to the Editor (to the right of the page).

He covers some of the major changes, where the increases are, as well as where the cuts are being made.

The Town is asking for any and all input the community may have.

The budget is not yet set in stone, so this is a great opportunity to have a real influence on public policy.

But this influence can go beyond the specifics of just one year’s budget. 2014 is an election year, and this is also a good opportunity to let current and future councillors know what you want Golden’s priorities to be.

This year’s budget is following a trend to reduce expenditures where possible, and reallocate funds save for the future, such as the Asset Renewal Reserve (the contribution to which has doubled this year).

Even though the budget has increased, none of that money is going into operations - it is all targeted for reserves so that the municipality will be prepared for some major expenditures in the future, such as road and sewer projects.

The new budget also includes two brand new reserve funds for dyke improvements and election costs.

Is this trend of cutting back and saving for the future one you would like to see continue? Is it enough? Does the Town need to cut back more, or maintain all their current services?

This year could very well be a turning point for the way the Town of Golden is operating.

And no surprise, money seems to be the key factor. When is it time to invest, and when is it time to cut back?

By providing feedback on this budget, you may be answering these questions for the long term.

In regards to your story noting the recognition of the Wildlife Centre in Explore Magazine (Golden Star, Dec.25), I would like to share with your readers what you won’t read in the magazine. When you’re walking with the wolves, you’re actually not.

Only two of the animals at the centre are pure wolves, the remainder are wolf-dog hybrids. The wolves are not allowed out of their enclosure according to the Wildlife Regulations. But because the wolf-dogs are

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not considered wildlife, they are not covered by regulation.

I know this because after myself, my wife and our two dogs were attacked by two of the wolf-dogs while we were out for a walk in the Moberly Marsh, I asked the Conservation Officer what he could do about it. Nothing, since they are not wildlife. Since that attack, I’ve heard of two other families that have experienced an attack on their pets by these wolf-dogs while out walking.

I have nothing against wolves in general but to listen to Shelly Black on the CBC (CBC Radio 1, The Current, Jan.2) decrying the bad repu-

2014 Budget This may be of interest to some and should be of interest everyone. A very condensed view of the Town of Golden 2014 budget as it is now at first reading. Changes can still be made. Let us know what you think. I was asked a few days ago about the “controversial” B2B project. It is DEAD. Not being considered at all.

Is there an increase over last year?

Yes - by about $86,000 or two per cent. This money is already targeted to exclusively be placed into an Asset Renewal Reserve. It’s important to note that we have therefore absorbed all ongoing and increasing operational costs into an otherwise zero per cent increase over last year.

What will this mean for my taxes?

It is too early to tell. We don’t know this until we can study the new assessment roll published by BC Assess-

tation they have, that they’re simply misunderstood, is misleading.

I agree with her assessment that the (wild)wolves are more afraid of humans than we are of them, but they can be downright viscious when they see a domestic dog.

And by taking these wolf-dogs for their “walks”, they put at risk anyone who might encounter them. It was clear to me that, once they started their attack, their handler had no control over them.

Steve Mitchell Moberly, BC

ment during the winter. At this point, we are just establishing what we need - how it’s taxed for comes later.

What are the major changes?

In 2014 about $170,000 is headed into an Asset Renewal Reserve - that’s over $85,000 more than last year.

- The elimination of funding to Golden Area Initiatives and staff reductions at Town Hall have reduced overall staffing costs by $234,000.

- An annual $25,000 allocation to a reserve targeted for dyke improvements begins in 2014.

- The annual funding of $60,000 for cultural services provided by Kicking Horse Culture moves from being funded by local taxpayers to the Economic Opportunity Fund - money provided in lieu of taxes through the regional district by BC Hydro.

- The Grant-in-Aid is being allocated to a community co-ordinator position. Several communities use this position.

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POLL OF THE WEEK Do you have a New Year’s resolution this year?

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Golden point of view

Do you think it is worthwhile for the Town to ask for input for this year’s budget?

Helga Veldkamp

Al Macleod

Susan McLaren

“Yeah I think it is, I hope it will be productive.

We can’t aford to misuse any money.”

“I’d say it’s a good opportunity for citizens to participate in democracy. That can’t be a bad thing.”

“Absolutely. The more consultation or reports you get [from the Town] the better. ”

Stingers to Golden.

About seven or eight years ago I moved to what I thought was the nice town of Golden. Now I’d like to rename it to Rumour Town, Gossip Ville or the Two Face City.

Stars to the Frascas for all the fun the kids have had playing shinny on your out-

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

Continued from page 6 Several communities use this position to help support the volunteer sector with great success in garnering more funds into their community for the volunteer/nonprofit sector.

What are the major projects or expenditures?

- We’ll be spending up to $575,000 on components of the RMI Highway 1 Enhancement Project. The total project is worth $1.1 million, which will be spread out over three years.

- Repairs to the dyke near Golden Transfer will happen this spring, estimated at costing $320,000. We are counting on getting 80 per cent of this from the province.

- We’re spending $44,000 on a number of professional condition assessments of the Selkirk Hill roadway. There are indications that the slope is slowly on the move and we must determine how much and what the long term consequences will be.

- We’ve got an election coming in the fall. These cost us upwards of $15,000 every three years, and beginning in 2014 we will also begin annually contributing

door rink.

Stars to T.Y. Hilton for destroying the Chiefs. Better luck next week Stephen, the Octagon will be mine.

Stingers to people who complain the entire gondala ride up the mountain at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Get over yourself dudes.

Stingers to lazy people. In the immortal words of Lord Chesterfield: “Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”

Stars to lamb burgers.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net to a reserve so we needn’t tax the full cost of running one on the year it’s held. Like most municipalities, most of our revenue comes from the provincially imposed property tax system.

- Again, like most municipalities, our staff and general services are a large component of expenditures. Transportation includes most of our public works operations, airport, and fleet costs. Economic Development Services includes our annual CBT Community Funds money for distribution and cultural services deliverables through Kicking Horse Culture.

We want your opinion.

During our public consultation period we want to hear from you. Information sessions will be held. Look to our website at golden.ca, our Facebook page and at Town Hall. Email clerk@golden.ca (please title your email as “Comments on 2014 Budget”). Or write to us at Box 350, Golden B.C., V0A 1H0.

Sincerely, Chris Hambruch Town of Golden Councillor

Private companies have taken over access to BC waterways Who benefits from the BC Liberal Energy Plan?

In my previous two MLA reports I’ve talked about the reasons that your BC Hydro rates are going up. I’ve laid out examples of BC Liberal interference in BC Hydro decisions and the ways that those decisions are now costing you money.

But the question has to be asked: Was it simply incompetence by the BC Liberals, or was there a larger agenda at work?

Too often over the last 12 years we have watched as government actions have allowed the transference of public assets into private hands, and friends and supporters of the BC Liberals have consistently been the beneficiaries.

For decades, British Columbians benefitted greatly from having access to affordable power locally generated

by BC Hydro. And British Columbians benefitted greatly because BC Hydro, which is publicly-owned, contributed hundreds of millions of dollars in dividends to the general revenue of the province. This was an excellent example of

a public asset used for public good.

A very effective energy lobby group was established and they worked closely with government to figure out a way to begin to transfer that public wealth into private hands.

The only way it could be done was for the government to implement a wide range of legislative changes which were laid out in the BC Liberal Energy Plan.

Through legislation, BC Hydro was forbidden from building new power projects, and was mandated to purchase new energy from private power producers, primarily through ‘run-of-river’ projects. Private companies were allowed to ‘stake’ rivers and creeks across British Columbia for only a small fee. And then private companies signed long-term power purchase agreements with BC Hydro at exorbitant rates. These contracts were so lucrative that they provided these companies with enough collateral to raise the capital to build hydro projects on formerly wild rivers and creeks.

In the end, these private companies have taken over

access to our rivers, our water and our land; privatizing a public asset using public money while being protected from market forces through contracts that are now bankrupting our Crown corporation.

And how much money has been made at our expense? How much will this gold rush in British Columbia’s energy sector cost BC Hydro ratepayers?

- MLA Report Estimates for long-term

By Norm Macdonald contracts are as high as $50 billion.

That’s a bill that is going to take ratepayers a very long time to pay off.

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Email or bring in a photo of your baby along with the date and time of birth, weight, and names of parents and any siblings.

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Come and Join us for a FREE “Food Skills for Families” Program

SMART COOKING ON A BUDGET Over six weeks you will learn how to cook healthy, tasty meals on a budget, prepare and eat a meal each week and learn to shop wisely during a visit to the grocery store.

Bring your children and we will Space is limited provide child minding, sign up to 12 participants please register early with a friend or bring the family. to reserve your 6 Saturdays from space.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Sponsored by: February 1st, 2014 to Canadian Diabetes March 8th, 2014 Association, and All food and beverages are Colulmbia Basin Alliance supplied. for Literacy.

Tel 250 344 1032 Please preregister.

Community Kitchen at St. Andrew’s United Church 901 11 Ave S 2.8” x 4”

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, Jan. 8 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.

Christmas Tree Pick Up Jan.8. Green Leaf Tree Services will pick up your decoration-free Christmas tree, along with donations to the Food Bank. Call 250344-0188 or email: info@ greenleaftree.ca.

Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

Thurs, Jan. 9 GR ANT WRITING WORKSHOP ANd TRuST GR ANTS OVERVIEW FREE! Learn how to identify funders, focus your project idea, hit the key elements of a project proposal, set your budget and write clearly. Plus hear an overview of the Trust’s granting programs.

Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

College of the Rockies, Golden Campus RSVP to khamilton@cbt.org. www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

Join us:

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 College of the Rockies.

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.

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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, Jan. 10 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.

Food Fridays at the Golden Legion 6:30-8:30pm.

Golden Rockets vs.

Sicamous Eagles Jan.10 at 7:30pm at the Arena.

JP Maurice & Friends play at the Golden Taps Pub Jan.10.

Curling, Fridays at 7:30pm, 2 spaces available. Call Greg 250-344-0644 for info.

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

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

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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.

Saturday Night Chapel at the Pentecostal Church (717 10th St S) at 7pm from Jan.4 - Apr.5.

Golden Nordic Club presents: Biathlon Demo Day! Jan.11 at 11am, $15 includes practice, race fee, and lunch.

Banquet Hall.

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

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

Badminton at the Mount 7 Rec Plex Mondays 7-8:30pm.

Need your own racket, $7 (or $5 for seniors/students).

Shinny hockey at the Golden Arena Mondays at 9:15pm.

Must be 19+ years old.

Family Dinner Play and Learn, free program for families with children 3-5 starting Monday Jan.13 from 5-7pm in the StrongStart room. Includes dinner, discussion, and activities.

Call 250-439-9665.

Sun, Jan. 12 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.

Mon, Jan. 13 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 250-439-9665.

Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.

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

Tues, Jan. 14 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.

Aquafit at the Travel Lodge Tuesdays&Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Jan.7 - Mar.13.

Curling, Tuesdays at 7:30pm, 3 spaces available. Call Greg 250-344-0644 for info.

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Money Skills, a FREE program to help adults understand concepts of money.

Starts Wednesday Jan.29 from 7-8:30pm. Call 250439-9665 for info.

Food Skills for Families, a free program on healthy cooking on a budget.

Starts Feb.1, 10am-1pm.

Call 344-1032 for more info.

Women’s Journal Writing a FREE 6 week program starts Tuesday Feb.5. Call 250-344-5317 for info.

Payton Desmarais for being a great school leader!

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As 2014 marks BC Assessment’s 40th anniversary, owners of more than 5,000 properties in Golden and the surrounding area can expect to receive their 2014 assessment notices in the next few days.

“Most homes in Golden have declined slightly in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said Rod Ravenstein, Kootenay Region Deputy Assessor. “Most home owners in Golden will see only modest changes depending on location. For example, a typical single family home in Golden that was previously assessed at $282,000, was valued at $269,000 in the summer of 2013.”

Overall, the Town of Golden’s Assessment Roll decreased from $621 million last year to $609 million this year. This value reflects a slight decline due to market movement as well as $5.3 million in growth due to subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

According to BC Assessment the most valuable home in the Golden area (which ranks number five in the Kootenays top valued residential homes) is assessed at $3,312,000, and is located on Thompson Crescent.

The examples below demonstrate local market trends for residential properties by geographic area: Town of Golden & Area 2013 Assessment Roll (valuation date of July 1, 2012) Town of Golden $ 282,000 Highway 95 South $ 238,000 Highway 1 West

$ 226,000 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort $ 850,000 2014 Completed Assessment Roll (valuation date of July 1, 2013) Town of Golden $ 269,000 Highway 95 South $ 238,000 Highway 1 West $ 226,000 Kicking Horse Mountain Resort $ 915,000 In addition, owners of commercial and industrial properties in Golden will see changes in the -5 per cent to 5 per cent range.

“Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Ravenstein.

“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by January 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.”

The Property Assessment Review Panels, independent of BC Assessment, are appointed annually by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, and meet between February 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

The East Kootenay assessment office is located in Cranbrook. Property owners can also contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC (1-866-825-8322) or online by clicking “CONNECT” at www.bcassessment.ca.

Make SMART resolutions this year Andrea Archibald Registered Dietitian It’s that time of year when healthy resolutions quickly become actions as we head ambitiously into the New Year. Creating New Year’s resolutions is an exciting time that allows us to create a destination to the important question---“If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?”

Despite our well-intended healthy resolutions and best efforts, it is unfortunate that they seldom become a permanent change past Jan. 31. We often forget that every worthwhile destination needs a good map to help us get there.

Short term goals are important to help reach our long term goals. For example, a common long term New Year’s goal may be weight loss, a good general direc-

tion—but a big goal to accomplish. It is important to make SMART short term goals that can help us find success and give us confidence along the way. SMART is a quick acronym for goals that are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic and Timeframed.

An example of a SMART goal to help achieve weight loss could include: “I will walk more—by going on a walk three times per week at lunch with a friend for 15 min for the next two weeks.” After two weeks, think about the goal. If we were successful, congratulate ourselves; if we weren’t successful---why not?

From here, we can modify our initial walking goal or create a new SMART goal.

Another example of a short term SMART goal related to weight loss could be to eat out less often by bringing a lunch from home 3 times over the next 1 week. Setting ourselves

up for success helps us to develop permanent healthy lifestyle changes, which are better for our overall health for the years to come.

After we have made SMART goals there are some more tricks available to help us accomplish our goals. A study by clinical psychologist Dr. Gail Matthews (2013) at Dominican University of California found that people were 33 per cent more likely to achieve their goals if they wrote them down, told a friend and sent weekly progress reports to their friend.

Writing down our goals, making a commitment and being accountable can go a long way in helping our resolutions stick. Joining a community group or friends can be a great way to make a commitment and stay accountable.

Have you created a SMART goal for your New Year’s resolution?

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Indie band Bend Sinister starting Western Canada tour in Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s been a busy couple years for Bend Sinister, and now the band is enjoying the fruits of their labour with a Western Canadian tour.

The indie rock band will be in Golden to play a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Jan. 28.

The band has recently finished recording their follow up with two time Grammy Nominated producer Joe Marlett at Signature Sound in San Diego.

Continuing with their penchant for infectious melodies mixed with soaring guitar and crushing B3 organ, the as yet untitled album is slated for release mid February.

At the heart of Bend Sinister sits singer and keyboard player Dan Moxon. His soft spoken and warm demeanor belie the frenetic stage antics and vocal gymnastics that have made him one of the most unforget-

table front men in the Canadian indie scene.

His song writing draws from a wealth of influences and he is as equally at home softly singing over a piano ballad as he is wailing over crushing drums and guitars.

Not to be outshined however, the rest of the band is just as dynamic. If Moxon is the heart, drummer Jason Dana is the gut.

Channeling the best beats of Thin Lizzy and Led Zeppelin, Dana propels the band through their live set like a twin-engine jet.

At the flanks are guitar player Joseph Blood and bassist Matt Rhode. Although often categorized as a “prog” band, the group strives to be more than just guitar solos and technique.

Their debut album, Small Fame, received rave reviews from NOW Magazine, CBC, the Georgia Straight and a slew of other online blogs and print media. They have performed at the Dawson City Music Festi-

Bend Sinister, a Canadian rock band, is playing a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Jan. 28.

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in Vancouver and Live at Squamish. They have toured with and opened up for METRIC,

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A Reel Review: Runner Runner delivers predictable thrills

Justin Timberlake (left) and Ben Affleck star in Runner Runner, a solid crime thriller despite the fact that it won’t win awards for originality.

Regency Enterprises Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Runner, Runner is a crime/ thriller by Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer) and starring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck. The movie, set most-

ly in Costa Rica, received negative reviews from the majority of critics and I’m not really sure why. Runner certainly has its flaws and lacks in originality, but at the end of the day I found it to be good entertainment and well worth seeing at

only 90 minutes.

Richie Furst (Timberlake), formerly of Wall Street, is forced to fund his university tuition by referring other students to online gambling, of which he receives a cut as a recruiter. When the Dean

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tells him he has to stop or be expelled, he gambles away all of his money in an online poker game. The fishy circumstances of how he lost leads him to Costa Rica, where he confronts Ivan Block (Affleck), online gambling kingpin the owner of the site Furst lost on.

Block admits that it was a flaw in his software that cost Furst his money and pays him back all of the money that he is owed. Noticing Furst’s high level of intelligence, Block offers him a lucrative job working for him, which Furst immediately accepts.

Furst lives the high life for a while but not surprisingly things turn sour as some of the shadyness of Block’s business begin to be revealed.

I have to admit, five years ago I would have avoided a film starring Timberlake and Affleck.

Timberlake because so many singers turned actors make me cringe and Affleck because I simply wasn’t a fan of his earlier work. Affleck turned things around for me with roles in The Town and Argo, while Timber-

lake proved his acting chops to be more than serviceable in The Social Network and Friends with Benefits. Both deliver solid and believable all around performances in Runner. Gemma Arterton is also good as the love interest for Timberlake’s character.

I think the problem that many critics might have had with Runner is that nothing about it feels especially fresh or original. I’d have a hard time disagreeing, as the story of young, broke college kid meets smooth talking evil businessman is nothing new. I still see this as a good film overall, however, and well worth checking out if you enjoy the crime thriller genre.

For that reason I’ll give Runner Runner 8 out of 10 dancing hot dogs.

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Famous artist contributes to Golden researcher’s project Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar. net A local wolf activist has gotten some help from an internationally renowned artist to continue her research project.

Sadie Parr has combined an interest in wolves, science, conservation and wildlife artwork for a fundraiser to help advance her continuing wolf research and outreach project in B.C.’s Chilcotin region.

Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman has donated five limited edition prints of wolves, each of which has also been signed by the artist.

Bateman is not only an internationally know painter, but also an avid conservationist.

The prints will be on sale, with the proceeds helping Parr cover the expenses associated with her research.

“I am extremely thankful for the support of Mr. Bateman,

and all the people who participate in the fundraiser,” said Parr.

“These amazing pieces of artwork capture the magic and movement of each wolf portrayed.”

Two prints; New Territory (34 by 23 inches) and Catching the Scent (14 by 11 inches), are ready for sale now. More information can be found at www.justbeings. com.

Parr does conservation outreach through her organiz-

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Researcher and activist Sadie Parr poses with two Robert Bateman prints. The prints, five in total and all signed, were generously donated by the artist to help Parr fundraise for her Chilcotin wolf project, which will continue over the next two years.

Photo Submitted ation “JustBeings”, to help her fundraising efforts for the Chilcotin wolf project.

She has started this project in partnership with the Valhalla Wilderness Society, Friends of Nemaiah Valley, and Xeni Gwet’in community of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation.

Fieldwork will continue this winter and

over the next two years, and travel for each trip is costly, as Parr continues to live in Golden.

Funds also need to be raised to analyze samples of hair and scat that Parr is collecting to help detect and understand the feeding ecology of wolves in the biologically rich ecosystems of the

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A snapshot of what life was like for a family in Donald in 1948

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

I have several people approach me recently asking for more articles on Donald, B.C. Here is an excerpted story, written by Elvin Myers for Golden Memories, regarding his time in Donald, B.C. The space does not allow for the whole story, which is unfortunate because it’s quite good.

In the summer of 1948 Dad got a better job offer from Selkirk Spruce Mills, so we moved to Donald.

He spent the three days in the bunkhouse before we moved. I remember because he told us someone had stolen his shaving lotion and probably drank it.

Again, we lived in a company house. It was located away from the other camp buildings, across the railroad near the river.

The Barr family lived next door. A third house was built a year or so later but it burned down.

I’m not sure exactly when, but I do know it was sold and the snow was deep. I stepped outside the back door to go to the outhouse and saw flames coming out the kitchen window.

The fire got so hot men shoveled snow on the side of our house to keep it from going up too. Apparently Mr. Haines was working on a gas lamp that got away on him.

Selkirk Spruce Mills was operated by an American from Spokane named Brick Chapman. He had a son about my age. His given name was Arno but I always knew him as Chappy.

Another couple of friends I spent a lot of time with during the years I lived in Donald was Bill Tsuchiya and Bob Barr.

The Selkirk Spruce Mills brought many families to the Donald area, including the Myers in 1948.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum Over a decade later Bob was to be the best man at my wedding, but not before we’d traveled a few roads together. First, on our bicycles, and then in those great cars he always drove.

The first was a black 1952 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 in which four young men could easily have lost their lives when it rolled on its top late one Saturday night.

But that was south of Golden and long after Bob and I, and whoever wanted to join us, had some wonderful times in Donald; skiing, fishing, sleigh-riding, and just exploring. We visited the old cemetery and the old town site.

We swam in the Waitabit River and must surely have risked hypothermia.

We fished the Beaver Dam and watched a moose eating lily pads. We skied down the riverbank over a small jump we’d set up and I sprained an ankle.

Gordie Barr stuffed half the kids in camp into his old 1936 Chev and drove up to Reeve’s farm for Halloween treats. I can still see Mr. Warkentine, a teacher we had one year, sitting on the end of our bobsled with a cigar clenched between his teeth.

One kid had to stand by to dig the other’s out when we jumped off the planer roof into the snow.

For a time, Charlie Collins, who lived in Parson, showed full length movies every week in the maintenance shop in Donald.

He charged a small fee, of course. School was part of the grand adventure, too.

How could it have been anything less?

It wasn’t until I completed Grade 9 that I saw the inside of more than one room with fewer than six or seven grades being taught by a single teacher.

The start of the school year on 1951

ushered many changes in my life.

I was starting high school, and it was the first year of many that I had to live away from home to continue my education. Would you believe Mrs. Henderson took me in?

As if she didn’t have kids of her own to look after, being a widow and all. You could never meet a kinder, more tolerant lady.

So it was that for two years, from September to June, I lived in Golden during the week and in Donald on the weekend.

Since we did not own a car, finding rides back and forth was often something of a challenge.

Many of my Friday nights were spent hanging around outside the Big Bend Hotel until the bar closed so I could hitch a ride with whomever. Only once do I remember ending up in the ditch.

Luckily no one was hurt.

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Readers who submit the survey before January 31 will also have their name entered into a draw for a $20 grocery gift card.

The online survey will take about 35 to 40 minutes, erasing the need for readers to spend long periods of time on the phone answering questions.

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Parks Canada has referred the following development permit application to the Advisory Development Board (ADB) for review. The public meeting will be held at the:

Parcs Canada a envoyé la demande de permis d’aménagement suivante à la Commission consultative sur l’aménagement à des fins d’examen. La réunion publique se tiendra à l’endroit suivant :

Parks Canada Administration Building, Harkin Hall 101 Mountain Avenue, Banff, Alberta 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 30th, 2014

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Examen du permis d’aménagement – partie II

Application: Project #13-729:

Demande : No du projet : 13-729 :

Alpine Club of Canada Proposed Construction of Des Poilus Hut Licence of Occupation Yoho National Park of Canada

Persons wishing to comment or make a presentation on the above mentioned application must submit a written request to the Acting Development Officer, Rachel Fernandes-Ubell, at the Lake Louise Visitor Reception Centre or Fax: 403-522-1212, no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled meeting. Requests should include: i) Name and/or client, company, or group of citizens you are representing; and, ii) The agenda item you wish to address (presentations are limited to 5 minutes).

The project proposal can be viewed at the Banff National Park administrative office.

Please forward comments or questions to Rachel Fernandes-Ubell, Acting Development Officer, Parks Canada, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, P.O Box 213 Lake Louise, Alberta, T0L 1E0 Tel: 403-522-1204 or Fax: 403-5221212.

Club Alpin du Canada Projet de construction d’un refuge près du glacier Des Poilus Permis d’occupation Parc national du Canada Yoho

Les personnes qui désirent faire part de leurs commentaires ou présenter un exposé sur ce projet doivent adresser leur demande par écrit à madame Rachel Fernandes-Ubell, agente d’aménagement intérimaire, au Centre d’accueil de Lake Louise, ou l’envoyer par télécopieur au 403-522-1212, au plus tard sept jours avant la date de la réunion. Les demandes doivent préciser : i) le nom de la personne ou du client, de la compagnie ou du groupe représentés; ii) le projet en question (les exposés ne doivent pas durer plus de cinq minutes).

Pour consulter les documents liés à ce projet, rendez-vous au Centre administratif de Parcs Canada à Banff.

Veuillez faire parvenir vos commentaires ou vos questions à Rachel FernandesUbell, agente d’aménagement intérimaire, Parcs Canada, parcs nationaux Banff, Yoho et Kootenay, C.P. 213, Lake Louise (Alberta), T0L 1E0, tél. : 403-522-1204 ou téléc. : 403-522-1212.

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In the youth competition, judge Cyndi SandEveland is an author of juvenile fiction who has has received many award nominations and awards for her most recent works. Bill Metcalfe is a freelance writer who is published regularly in BC media, plus he is a freelance broadcaster for CBC radio. Together, the judges represent a range of how writing touches our everyday lives, and some of the ways in which skillful writing helps us to understand the world more deeply. Each will offer that range of experience in reading the submissions to the competition and in feedback to the winners.

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Golden Moments: Local’s life has been spent in the mountains Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Bernie Schiesser spent his life exploring the mountains in and around Golden, and that hasn’t changed even into his 70s.

Schiesser was born in Creston but moved to Moberly at a very young age. He attended a small school in Moberly before it was closed and the students were sent to Lady Grey in town. Students of all ages were educated at the tiny school at the time. Schiesser had quite the walk to get to class each morning.

“We used to have to walk, probably two and a half kilometres on a bush trail to go to school,” Schiesser laughed.

With limited access to shops and stores in Moberly, when Schiesser’s mother was looking after Bernie and his siblings, the family used to flag down a passing train in order to get a ride into Golden. That was all part of the experience of living outside of town.

Schiesser eventually graduated from Lady Grey near the top of his class and received a scholarship to study at the University of British Columbia. It didn’t take him long to realize that university and big city life was simply not for him.

“One year of going to university and living in the city, that was not my bag. I said ‘I’m not going to go back’,” he said.

Schiesser then held a number of different jobs in a number of different industries. He first took a job as a surveyor for the Rogers Pass portion of Highway 1 before working as a faller at a timber company.

Eventually he also worked ski patrol at Lake Louise and as a seasonal warden for mountain rescue.

In 1964 Schiesser moved to a ski area in the Sierra Nevadas where he worked in avalanche control.

“You’d go up the lift in the morning with probably 30 pounds of dynamite on your back,” he said referring to his duties.

“Then you get out, take out your particular charge, put the ignitor on and throw it into the area in which you wish to trigger.”

His job went smoothly for the most part, but did involve at least one scary incident.

“One foggy day I had thrown a charge right under the lift line and I looked and heard some kid coming up the lift. He’d snuck up to the mid mountain lift to get the deep powder in the morning. The timing was just exact,” Schiesser said.

He screamed at the kid to put his hands over his ears and brace himself for an explosion that never came.

“In two years that was the only charge I ever threw that misfired,” Schiesser smiled.

“Somebody was looking after him.”

In 1965 he moved back to Canada and lived and worked in Banff. He started working as a mountain guide and eventually he started a mountaineering camp for kids along with his friend John Gow. “It was probably the most satisfying thing I’ve ever done…Just being in the mountains with kids and teaching them to love the mountains [was very satisfying],” Schiesser said.

In 1980 Schiesser was given the unique opportunity to take former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed up Mt. Lougheed (named after the premier’s uncle) in celebration of Alberta’s 75th year as a province.

Later, because of his background in the lumber industry, Schiesser was able to win

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Schiesser moved back to the Golden area in 2000 where he still lives with his wife Terry.

He opened up the Campbell Icefield Chalet around that time and remains a

part-owner of the facility today. He still guides up there when guests request his services.

“I love guiding…That’s my retirement and I’m doing what I want to do,” he said.

Spending his retirement in the mountains, where he has spent most of his life, certainly appears to suit Schiesser just fine.

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Mary Ellen Carlson (nee Bush) Mary Ellen Carlson (nee Bush) left this earth on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 4:15 pm to be reunited with her husband Fred.

Ellen was well known for her love of dancing, which she carried on with even after the loss of her husband, travelling often to Cranbrook, Creston, Bonners Ferry & Libby to dance with friends she had known for 30+ years, she even went to Sherwood Park where she danced to her daughters’ cues for Choreographed Ball Room Dancing. Ellen would be seen every Wednesday for the past 12 years at the Farmers Markets where she would be selling the wonderful crafts that she made. She also sold her crafts at the local Christmas Bazaars’. She volunteered with the Golden Seniors Centre often opening for them in the morning. Ellen also spent the past 6 years volunteering at the Golden Food Bank. Whereever Ellen went; she would be greeted with hugs by everyone she knew, which meant so much to her. I know dad greeted her with a hug when she arrived to see him.

Ellen was predeceased by her husband Fred 2001, her parents George “Sunny” 1979 and Jesse Bush 1990, her sister Alva 1984, great grandson Bobbie-Lee 1999 and granddaughter Tammy Lynn 2004. She leaves behind her sons, James, Robert (Leila), Toney (Bev), Don; daughter Mary (Bruce), 7 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

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Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake.

Full time, competitive wages, benefits and signing bonus.

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Professional/ Management An Opprtunity for Hire - Age Friendly Community Plan/Model Funding for this project has been granted by UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities), Seniors’ Housing & Support Initiative The Town of Golden in partnership with College of the Rockies is looking to hire a consultant to create an Age Friendly Community Plan/Model for the Golden Community.

At a recent community visioning session, (September 26, 2013) held at the Golden local seniors centre, the need to support the growth and development of seniors programming was identified as a critical component in our community. Specifically, seniors and area residents spoke to the need to access transportation to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores, and exercising classes, creating a coffee club, providing entertainment and lifelong learning for seniors.

The municipality and the college are responding to a need within the community to determine the immediate needs to support the growth and sustainability of our senior population.

Project Requirements: • Conduct the research required to create an age-friendly community plan/model for the Golden Community. The model must must incorporate incorporate the the following following age-friendly age-friendly components: components: •• outdoor outdoor spaces spaces and and buildings, buildings, transportation, transportation, (including (including traffic traffic safety), safety), housing, housing, respect respect and and inclusion, inclusion, social social participation, participation, communication communication & & information, information, civic civic participation participation & & employment, employment, community community support support & & health health services, services, lifelong lifelong learning. learning.

Candidate Candidate Requirements: Requirements: •Must •Must possess possess aa bachelor bachelor degree degree in in business. business.

•Provide •Provide evidence evidence of of their their research research capability capability and and business business acumen. acumen.

•Must possess strong oral communication, writing, •Must possess strong oral communication, writing, presentation presentation and and technical technical skills skills •Be •Be organized organized and and attention attention to to details details •Work •Work independently independently and and meet meet strict strict timelines timelines •Must be customer service focused.

•Must be customer service focused.

Contract Contract Fees: Fees: The The project project value value is is $19,600.00. $19,600.00. This This includes includes travel travel and and associated associated expenses related to the project.

All those interested in expenses related to the project. All those interested in submitting submitting an an application 17, 20th, 2014 by 4:00pm.

Hard application must must do do so so by: by: Friday, Friday, January December 2013 by 4:00pm. copies and electronic copiescopies will bewill accepted.

Hard copies and electronic be accepted.

Please Please submit submit your your application application to: to: Karen Karen Cathcart, Cathcart, MBA MBA College College of of the the Rockies Rockies Golden Golden Campus Campus 1305 1305 9th 9th Street Street South South Golden, Golden, BC BC V0A V0A 1H0 1H0 250-344-5901 250-344-5901 kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca

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Rentals 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!

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Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

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AERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.

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Blaeberry area, now or future: Person w/ ref’s seeks simple cabin/place on spacious private wooded area.

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FOR RENT 3 Bdrm duplex close to school, W/D, N/S, No pets.

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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., 1 1/2 bath single storey home. F/S. Avail now.

Family preferred. No parties.

Call 250-344-6194. $750+utls.

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.

Office/Retail Office Space for rent. Approx.

350 sq. ft. above Body Quest.

Call 250-344-7876.

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

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Inquire at 250.344.2443.

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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Suites, Lower 2 bdr basement suite. N/S, no parties, no pets. Laundry.

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Rockets tie Rebels Friday, blown out by Leafs on Saturday

Rockets captain Michael Anderson battles with Castlegar forward and former teammate Connor Beachemin during Friday night’s 2-2 tie.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Rockets kicked off their six game home stand with a 2-2 tie against Connor Beauchemin and the Castlegar Rebels Friday night but lost to the Nelson Leafs a night later by a lopsided score of 7-2.

Against the Rebels the first two periods didn’t lack for decent scoring chances but neither team could find the back of the net. The teams traded power play opportunities in the first but neither opportunity

bore any fruit as both goaltender Brian Parsons for the Rockets and Nick Rabbitt for the Rebels stood tall.

David Larouche finally broke through for the home side with a goal just 26 seconds into the third period. Nick McCabe and Bowen Alcock drew assists on the newly formed line.

The lead was short lived. Just 30 seconds later the Rebels responded when Diego Bartlett pushed one past Parsons just moments after the California native had made a big

save to keep the Rockets in front.

Another recently formed trio made a statement of their own for Ty Davidson’s squad when Ian Desrosier beat Rabbitt. Desrosier played on a line with Tanner Watt and Nick Hoobanoff. Davidson was understandably pleased with what he saw from both of these new lines.

“I guess it makes me look good,” Davidson joked. “You’re always trying to mix and match and make your lineup nice and balanced but also as potent as possible, and for us

it worked at least for those two lines tonight.”

The response from the Rebels wasn’t as swift on this occasion, but it was equally as effective. With Cole Mckechney in the penalty box for tripping, the Rebels’ power play scored the tying goal with just under six minutes to play thanks to a blistering shot from defenceman Aaron Brewer.

There were some fantastic opportunities for both sides to get the victory throughout the overtime period including a partial break for Desrosier during the 3 on 3 portion of OT that was turned aside by Rabbitt.

With under a minute remaining in overtime, Davidson unknowingly took a rather significant gamble when he pulled Parsons for an extra attacker with the face-off in the Rebels’ zone. On the surface it seemed like a reasonable move, as both a tie and an overtime loss would give the Rockets a single point. According to KIJHL rules, however, if a team pulls its goalie in overtime, it forfeits its right to an overtime loss should their opponent score into the empty net. Davidson was asked following the game whether he knew what the rule was and wasn’t sure. It was a blunder that didn’t end up costing the Rockets in an otherwise well coached game from Golden’s bench boss.

Rockets netminder Brian Parsons stopped 31 of the 33 shots he faced, which included four saves in overtime to preserve the tie. For the Rebels, Nate Rabbitt made 35 saves on 37 shots including five in the overtime session.

On Saturday the Rockets were outmatched against a Nelson Leafs team that sits 36 points above Golden in the standings. It didn’t take long for the Leafs to show that their record was no fluke, as Jamie Vlanich and Linden Horswill both scored in the game’s opening 15 minutes. Jacob Coehlo cut the lead in half for the Rockets but that was as close as they would come the rest of the night. Horswill scored his second goal of the game nine minutes into the second period and it was all downhill from there. The Leafs scored three more times before the end of the period, including Vlanich’s second of the game to give themselves an extremely comfortable 6-1 cushion after 40 minutes. Michael Anderson made things a little more respectable for the Rockets with a power play goal early in the third, but Vlanich completed the hat trick with just a minute and a half left in the game to complete the 7-2 thrashing.

While Davidson acknowledged that the Leafs represented some extremely difficult competition, he wasn’t entirely pleased with the effort from his team. “[The effort] was very so-so. It’s very frustrating with our group that we can’t seem to string multiple games together. We played a great game last night but tonight, for the greater part of the second period I don’t know where we were,” Davidson said.

The Rockets will be back on the ice Friday night when the Sicamous Eagles come to town, which will be followed by a Saturday night home game against the Fernie Ghostrid-

Former Rocket DeFrias officially a member of the Kamloops Storm Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net With his team struggling and his hometown club in first place, former Rockets captain Brett DeFrias had a decision to make on whether or not to ask for a trade in his final season. It’s a decision that was not an easy one for the Kamloops native.

“This was probably one of the most difficult things I have ever done. I never imagined in my playing time in Golden that this would be how it ends,” DeFrias reflected. “I wish things would have stayed better in Golden so I could have stayed. It was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.”

DeFrias asked Rockets head coach Ty Davidson for a trade to the Kamloops Storm in early December and has been out of action since while awaiting the deal’s completion.

The deal was finally completed on Monday and the Rockets will receive a player to be named later as compensation.

Both DeFrias and Davidson agreed it was a very difficult situation, but one that worked out well for all parties involved and without any hard feelings. “[I have] absolutely no hard feelings or ill will towards Brett,” said Davidson. “I wanted to see Brett play and not have him miss any more games, and I wanted to leave him with good feelings and good thoughts about his time in Golden.”

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“It worked out well. I didn’t want to burn any bridges with Ty or anyone in Golden and neither did he,” DeFrias said.

In the end, DeFrias’ desire to compete for a championship was a determining factor in his request for a trade. The Storm, who have lost just six games in regulation time all season, will certainly give the rearguard an excellent chance to do just that.

“It’s my last year I want to go and win some games and possibly win a championship. I felt like I had to leave Golden in order to do that,” DeFrias said.

DeFrias began his KIJHL career with the Storm but was released at the end of the 2009-2010 season. The Rockets picked him up and reaped the rewards. DeFrias posted 24 goals and 73 assists for 97 points in 167 regular season games as a Rocket and added a goal and three assists in 17 playoff games. He was named captain for the start of the 2012-2013 season, the most successful season in Rockets history.

“It’s a little bit sad. I’m going to miss [Golden] and all the relationships I’ve built with the community, and players, and friends. I consider them family I’ve been there so long,” DeFrias said.

DeFrias, who knows about half of the Storm’s players from his days in Kamloops, hopes to be a solid contributor to their upcoming playoff run.

“I’m going to bring leadership…that’s one of my main attributes along with my hard work and effort. [I’d also] like to put up some points and help out on the scoresheet and be

DeFrias came to the difficult decision last month to ask for a trade to Kamloops. Joel Tansey/Star Photo a solid defenceman out there,” he said.

Despite moving on to Kamloops, DeFrias remains extremely thankful for his time in Golden.

“I just want to thank the community for all they’ve done for me. Thank you for looking out for me and the team and all the best wishes for the rest of the year to the Golden Rockets,” he said.

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3 baths

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3 baths

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5 bedrooms

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3 bdrms

1 bath

1968sqft

3.86 acre

SOLD $259,900

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1,350sqft 1 acre

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3.68 acres

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1,624sqft

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2 baths

1,050sqft

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3bdrms 1 bath 1,250sqft

.54 acres

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2 baths

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3 baths

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