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Dancers from the Stages School of Dance were among the evening entertainment at the 10th Annual Starlight Soiree on Dec. 3. See more photos from the annual Women’s Resource Centre event on page 11.

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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net For the third year running, the Kicking Horse River created an ice jam in the Town of Golden, with this year’s situation far milder than the one that hit the town late last fall.

On Nov. 28 and 29, the Town of Golden again experienced a significant ice-flow from the Kicking Horse River. Ground and aerial assessments have confirmed all ice is holding well within the dike walls, river flow is steady, and there are no immediate threats to the existing dike infrastructure.

Authorities from the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program, the Town of Golden, Ministry of Transportation, Emergency Management BC, RCMP, Golden Fire Department, and Golden & District Search & Rescue were all aware of the situation and monitored the river in partnership throughout the last week.

Mayor Ron Oszust said the situation is favourable compared to last year’s ice jam that flooded the basements of several businesses downtown and threatened the home of Gould’s Island resident Julia Cundliffe.

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Golden Hospice Society memorial tree seeing positive response After only three days, 60 individuals had already purchased a light on the Hospice Society’s Memorial Tree of Lights in remembrance of a fallen loved one. The tree, which is located in the building next to The Golden Star, will be lit on Dec. 15 and the lighting will be accompanied by music and some words of remembrance. The building remains open daily from 1 to 4 p.m. for individuals to drop in and purchase a light.

From left: Judy Doyle, Nola Dusevic and Julia Cundliffe.

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Council Notes: 2016 schedule chosen, international running event discussed Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Council decides its 2016 schedule, appointments With the end of 2015 drawing near, Town Council approved its 2016 meeting schedule as well as its appointments to committees and the acting mayor schedule.

The meeting schedule will look much like it did this year, with two meetings per month, except for July and August, with the first being a night meeting and the second being an afternoon meeting.

Council also decided to keep much of the same committee appointments as it had in 2015, believing that continuity was important to maximize efficiency.

“One year, you’re just kind of getting into it and then you’re moving on to something else,” said Mayor Ron Oszust.

Resort Development Strategy ratified Council acknowledged and ratified the 2015-2017 Resort Development Strategy (RDS) that was developed by local tourism stakeholders and approved by the Province.

Under the framework of the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), Council is given little say in what projects are going to be pursued.

“The Province under this framework has always determined that it is tourism stakeholders in the community that determine what the projects are going to be, with council essentially holding the final card from a technical sense,” said Town CAO Jon Wilsgard.

“We have permission to agree,” added Mayor Oszust.

Golden became B.C.’s second RMI community in 2006 and has received $4.5 million towards tourism-related projects since then.

“It’s a windfall of money, it’s done some amazing things for us in the past number of years,” Wilsgard said.

Coun. Barlow appointed to Mountain Running Championship committee Council discussed Magi Scallion’s presentation at their Nov. 17 meeting, eventually appointing Coun. Connie Barlow to be the liaison for the potential Mountain Running Championships bid.

Golden has been virtually assured to receive the championships should it submit a bid, which is due by the fall of 2016.

“It is a big venture,” Oszust said, recalling that the event’s budget would be in the range of $300,000 to $400,000.

It is unclear how involved the Town would be should the bid go forward, but according to Wilsgard only a limited amount of assistance could be provided under the current budgeting regime.

The Town could be there at the staff level for logistics and permitting, he said, but anything more than that type of assistance would overwhelm under current parameters.

There was a brief discussion whether the bid could be supported under the Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF) but it was agreed that this would be a part of a larger discussion in the future based on reports from Coun.

Barlow.

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Local boarder rescued after five hours buried in the snow

Trevor Hamre, pictured above with his wife Kuljit and their son Bruenor, was buried for five hours at KHMR before being rescued.

Photos Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net On opening day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in 2014, Trevor Hamre got into some trouble on a treed run between Bubbly and Euphoria.

The incident foreshadowed a much greater ordeal, one that could have cost him his life under different circumstances.

The Day Because of that experience, Hamre was determined to avoid the area - it’s a run that he calls one of his favourites and a secret shared among locals - but perfect opening day conditions can make even the most experienced boarders and skiers make decisions they might otherwise avoid.

In 2014, Hamre got his board stuck under

a log.

In 2015, his entire body found an empty pocket deep in the snow, his head completely buried and his legs and board above him.

Trapped After completing a pair of top to bottom runs through Bowl Over, Hamre decided he’d go for one last lap, this time into Crystal Bowl. It was around 11 o’clock and he was riding alone, aiming to be home with his wife, Kuljit Jaswal, and their three year-old son Bruenor, by lunch time.

Partway down the run, Hamre’s board hit an underlying log and he went airborne.

“I cartwheeled forward into the snow and instead of hitting the top level of snow... it was just lightly covered,” he recalled.

Multiple trees had

fallen sideways, causing a build up of snow on the tree branches.

“When I hit the snow, it didn’t have any resistance. I went straight into this hole and slid right under two logs,” Hamre said.

His face smashed against one log and he quickly tasted blood, but his situation was far more severe than that.

Initially, it was a struggle just to breathe.

“I was fully buried over my head. I was literally pulling snow out of my mouth,” he said.

“I got pretty frantic, moved the snow off my face and it kept falling on my face, falling in my mouth.”

Fortunately the trees were perpendicular to his chest and head and there was empty space to his right and left.

“I dug out my legs with my hands until I got to a point where I could see light along my left leg, and then I knew I had air. I really calmed down after that,” Hamre said.

Pinned under the logs, with snow crashing down to his stomach, chest and face every time he moved his board, Hamre soon realized there was nothing he could do to get himself out.

Buried again After about 30 minutes of being trapped, Hamre had to fight for his life once again when a skier or snowboarder - oblivious to the situation happening a few feet

below - sprayed snow into the hole, covering Hamre’s face with snow for the second time.

“Probably a foot and a half of snow fell into the hole and that was another really frantic moment,” he said.

He managed to remove the snow once again. By this time the empty space beside him was full and packed in with snow.

“For the rest of the day it was a big struggle on whether to even try to get out, because I was bringing more snow down near my face every time,” Hamre said.

The wait

For the next several hours all Hamre could do was wait, hope, and scream for help, his situation becoming increasingly desperate as the afternoon wore on.

“Every three breaths I screamed, for five hours,” he said.

“My head was six feet under and I didn’t think anybody could hear me…I knew it was so muffled that it would have to be somebody really close.”

Having worked at the resort for five years, he also knew that ski patrollers wouldn’t sweep the area at the end of the day and that few skiers and snowboarders would be taking this run, which is inbounds but not particularly well travelled.

“The only people that would have been in there are expert local skiers,” Hamre said.

He shivered, partly from fear and partly from the cold.

Acceptance “My plan was to stay alive as long as I could but I really accepted that I wasn’t probably going to make it…I thought I was dead.”

Hamre thought about a lot of things while he was trapped.

He thought about his family and wished that he had been teaching Bruenor how to ski that morning. He also reflected on life itself.

He thought about “that whole community versus individual dichotomy.

From skiing on my own to enjoying life on my own versus with others. That went through my head constantly.”

He thought that it would be a reaffirming action one way or the other, whether he saved himself or whether someone else saved him. If somebody else saved him, it would show him that he needed community and family in his life even more than he already believed.

Rescue At 4 p.m, just as his wife Kuljit Jaswal was preparing to call the resort and alert them of her overdue husband, Hamre was rescued.

A Kicking Horse employee (who declined to be interviewed for this story) was snowboarding past when he stopped for a break and Hamre’s cries were, at long last, heard.

“I just kept yelling and then he responded…I was so happy. I was elated.”

Ski patrollers were quickly called to the

scene and after half an hour of digging, Hamre was finally free.

Reflection

Hamre recognizes just how fortunate he is to have survived his ordeal and expressed his full gratitude for all who were involved in his rescue.

“In the end, I’m so happy. I was just so blessed. I didn’t despair in the hole, I had my wits about me. I didn’t cry. I was pretty accepting.”

The tears did flow later that day when Hamre was finally able to make it home to his family.

“That was pretty emotional,” he recalled.

As for snowboard-

ing, Hamre says his experience won’t deter him but it will make him take extra precautions, especially when thinking about skiing in trees.

He hopes that his tale will serve as a caution to the rest of the skiing and snowboarding community.

“I just hope that people wear whistles, take cellphones, ride with buddies, these are the things that I did wrong,” Hamre said.

In the immediate future, Hamre says he plans to spend some time with his son at the resort and teach him how to ski.

“I’ll probably spend the whole weekend on the bunny hill, but I’m okay with that,” he laughed.

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Unless you are the only vehicle on the highway (and one cannot ever be entirely certain of that) you are one piece in a two dimensional puzzle that must fit in with all the other pieces. Put simply, before you do something, you must consider how that will affect you and all the others around you before you do it. If your intended action will negatively impact on someone else, you must not do it. How often do you see the road users around you relying on chance to keep everyone safe?

The example that prompted me to write this occurred in traffic a couple of days ago. It was raining and dark as I drove home from work. The roadway was 3 lanes wide and the right lane that I was using is often almost empty when I approach a red light at the intersection. The driver in the center lane was traveling slightly over the speed limit as he passed by me and noted that my lane was lightly used. If he changed lanes into it he would be a few cars further ahead when the light turned green.

What this driver failed to take into account is that I was following another vehicle at a reasonable distance already. There was room for his vehicle to fit in, so he didn’t hesitate to signal and change lanes.

His second error compounded the first as he immediately braked after moving into my lane. I was paying attention, it wasn’t slippery and he didn’t decelerate so quickly that I was beyond the point of no return and could not avoid a collision.

This type of behaviour is a common complaint from drivers of heavy commercial vehicles. It is even more dangerous because of hidden components that you might not consider. Loaded heavy trucks have as little as half of the braking capacity of a light vehicle and will do a lot more damage to you in a collision. Drivers should be well aware of the consequences of entering the No Zone around large commercial vehicles.

Would you be surprised to learn that statistically the driver is the least reliable part of a vehicle?

Actions like the incident I’ve related here show that drivers are either unwilling or unable to fully take into account how their choices will affect others. Please, take a few seconds more to follow the see, think, do method outlined in Learn to Drive Smart, our provincial driving manual.

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RCMP Report: Semi-truck driver under influence of heroin Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Multiple Collisions Local police responded to 15 collisions this week, including one hit and run.

No major injuries were reported in any of the collisions, of which 13 occurred on the TransCanada Highway.

Hit and Run Police are asking anyone with information regarding a hit and run at the Tim Horton’s, on November 28, contact them after the owner noticed denting in both the driver and rear passenger side door.

The vehicle, a Ford Taurus, was parked in the original Tim Horton’s lot from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Local police can be reached at 250-344-2221 or you can report anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Disturbance at Motel On November 30

just after 1 a.m., the Golden-Field RCMP was called to a local motel after a disturbance was reported at one of the rooms.

Upon arrival police were advised that a mother and her adult son had been travelling together to help one move when they decided that they no longer wanted to stay with one another or travel together.

Arrangements were made for one of them to stay at another hotel for the night, and the other booked a bus ticket to get to their destination.

Stuck Snowmobilers The Golden-Field RCMP was called during the evening of November 29 after a group failed to return to their vehicle after snowmobiling in Silent Pass, near Parson.

Golden and District Search & Rescue (GADSAR) was immediately notified and a search was arranged for the following morning at first light. GADSAR

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members were able to locate the group of three the following day, who were flown back to their vehicle.

“The group indicated they had become stranded when two of their snowmobiles got stuck,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokesperson for the Golden-Field RCMP. Just over 24 hours later, GADSAR was called once again to rescue members from the same group, who advised that they were again unable to get out and would need a helicopter to rescue them.

GADSAR responded and two people were flown by helicopter back to Golden.

No injuries were reported in either of the rescues.

Fire in the Hills Local police and fire crews spent several hours trying to gain access to a fire that could be seen burning in the hills above the A&W Restaurant on December 1.

“We received multiple calls that a fire could be seen from in town,” says Cst. Lainchbury. Emergency crews were eventually able to determine that the fire was a controlled burn and no emergency assistance was required.

Dine and Dash Police are continuing to investigate after it was alleged that a male and female ordered $51.00 of food from a local restaurant, and then attempted to charge the meal to a room at an adjoining hotel before driving away without paying.

“The pair was not staying at the hotel and as a result we are looking to review surveillance video to identify the two,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

Dumpster Diving Police were called during the evening of

December 2 after witnesses observed two males taking items from behind a local grocery store.

“The caller believed that the two were in the process of stealing items from the store,” says Cst. Lainchbury.

After a short investigation police were able to locate the two males and confirmed that the two had been taking expired items out of the dumpster.

Drunk Lodged in Cells A male from Revelstoke was taken to cells on November 3 after a local gas station reported that the male was intoxicated and repeatedly falling down while waiting for a bus.

The male was arrested and released without charges once sober.

Squatter at Hotel Police were called to a local hotel on December 4 after staff advised that arrangements had been made for a guest to pay for his room the following day, but he had failed to do so and was refusing to leave.

After a brief conversation with police the male decided to leave and is no longer welcome back on the property.

Out-of-bounds Skiers On December 4, the Golden-Field RCMP was advised that two skiers may be in need of assistance, after hiking in to Rudy’s bowl, an area out of bounds from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

A third party called police after learning that a call had been placed from one of the skiers who sounded as though in distress, and that the two were unaccounted for.

“GADSAR was immediately notified, and was already aware of the incident,” said

Cst. Lainchbury.

The two were located minutes later and did not require any further emergency assistance.

Intoxicated in Public A 51 year-old male from Golden was arrested for being intoxicated in public on December 4 after staff at a local drinking establishment escorted him out for being too intoxicated.

“Police were in the area at the time and allege that the male then entered another establishment at which point he was arrested,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The male was also issued a Violation Ticket for $115.

Abandoned Vehicle Police were called on December 5 after staff at the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort noted a vehicle parked in the parking lot for several days without moving.

“Staff became concerned that the occupants may have become lost while skiing and in need of assistance,” says Cst. Lainchbury.

Police were able to track down the owner of the vehicle who was staying at the hotel with friends.

“We would ask that if you are going to leave your car unattended at the hill that you either notify KHMR, hotel staff, or leave a note on your vehicle.

This prevents search and rescue crews from being called out when they are not actually required.”

Semi Driver on Drugs A semi driver passing through town caught the attention of police after calling to say that someone had been following him since Abbotsford on December 5.

“Police responded and spoke with the male who appeared

to be either suffering from mental health issues or was under the influence of drugs,” says Cst. Lainchbury.

The male was brought to the hospital to be assessed at which point he admitted to police that he had been using heroin.

The male was issued a driving suspension for driving while impaired by drugs, and then refused to provide police with any information regarding him being followed.

The driver’s company was notified that the driver was no longer able to drive and sent another driver to pick up the tractor trailer unit.

Passed out at Library A local male spent the evening in police custody after a report was received that he was passed out by the library.

Police responded and found the male heavily intoxicated to the point where he could not stand on his own. The 22 yearold male was released in the morning once sober.

Skis Stolen at Lodge Police are asking anyone with information regarding three sets of skis being stolen out of the Palliser Lodge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on December 4 or 5 to please contact them.

“The three sets were left in an unlocked storage locker overnight and when the owner returned to collect his ski’s in the morning they were gone,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

The skis are described as a pair of Men’s Black/Orange Rossignol RPM, a rare set of Men’s Black/Gold Ogasaka Neo-Flex, and a set of Women’s White/ Orange Rossignol Bandit B3’s.

Traffic Services Local police including traffic and Integrated Road Safety Unit officers were out in full force for the recent National Impaired Driving Enforcement day on December 4.

Several road checks were conducted throughout the night and resulted in one driver losing his license for 90 days under the Immediate Roadside Prohibition after police allege he failed two roadside alcohol screening device tests.

His vehicle was also impounded for 30 days.

Holiday Counterattack While attitudes toward drinking and driving have changed considerably over the years, 86 lives are still lost every year in British Columbia., representing more than a quarter of all car crash fatalities.* That’s why the provincial government, police and ICBC are urging drivers to plan ahead and make smart decisions to get home safely this holiday season.

Starting this week CounterAttack roadchecks will be set up by police across the province to keep impaired drivers off our roads throughout December.

ICBC is helping to prevent impaired driving this December with an education campaign, funding for CounterAttack roadchecks and promotion of designated drivers with businesses, sports facilities and community groups.

“Impaired driving enforcement remains a priority to the Golden-Field RCMP Detachment, and we will be participating in the CounterAttack program throughout the holiday season,” says Cpl. Betty Watson, Acting Detachment Commander. in Golden.

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Blast From Golden’s Past

Next year the Golden Star will turn 125 years old.

In the year leading up to our big celebration, we will be reprinting interesting stories that were published throughout Golden’s history.

Your Community Newspaper Since 1891

Golden Emerges from Big Appropriation asked for dike- Oct. 12, 1916 Flood - June 29, 1916 Many Herculean Tasks Confronted Railroad Officials and Workmen Like a duck out for a swim Golden has risen to the surface, shaken the water from its eyes and is doing business at the same old stand just as though it had not been the recipient for three days of some 150,000 second feet of water that refused to remain in the channels and went wandering all over the southwest portion of the town While the damage throughout the valley has been marked, Golden suffered but a miner proportion, this being confined mostly to the loss of gardens, general inconvenience and the damage to the railroad and traffic bridge.

One of the most vital effects of the flood has been the shutdown of the C.R.L. mill, which was forced to cease operations last Friday through the Columbia encroaching upon the yards, and is still idle pending a recession of the waters.

At the rate the Columbia is receding it is hoped to have the mill running again within a few days.

Characteristic of all periods of excitement rumors flew thick and fast on Thursday last, among them being one to the effect that the Kootenay had cut into the Columbia and that the long C.R.L. railroad bridge over Cabin creek had gone out. It now develops that a pier of the bridge was undermined but that the bridge held and can soon be repaired. Overflow at the Canyon Creek bridge has precluded operations in that vicinity.

Through the Golden Board of Trade R. F. Green, Esq., M.P., has been asked to obtain an appropriation from the Dominion government for making repairs to existing dykes and extending them a reasonable distance westward along both banks of the Kicking Horse, in order to prevent a recurrence of floods.

It has also been suggested to the government that, if the internment camp is to be removed from Field, it be located at Golden and the aliens be employed on this work.

In reply, Mr. Green said he had had the Resident Engineer make a report; but at the same time pointed out that the Dominion government did not do work on streams that were not navigable. However, he though it possible to persuade them to do something for protection of the townsite which the government owns. In conclusion he promised to take the question up when at Ottawa and would do his best to persuade the government to meet

Warm weather is helpful

Last week’s ice jam was milder than in previous years.

Star Photo Continued from page 1 the diking infrastructure. Water is present“This year’s situa- ly flowing well within tion is comparable to dike walls with a subthe 2013 ice jam, with stantial amount of less volume and lim- water moving through ited frazil ice,” stat- the secondary chaned Mayor Ron Oszust. nel around Gould’s “This event is much Island.” more favorable to the “The trailing edge 2014 event as the larger (of the jam) is not chucks of ice are easier even up to the College for heavy equipment to whereas it went around move if the water and the bend and into the ice threaten the top of canyon last year,” said

Town CAO Jon Wilsgard.

Warming temperatures towards the end of last week helped alleviate the situation significantly.

“It allows the water to really gnaw through the ice (and) create channels,” Wilsgard said.

Public safety is a priority and people are encouraged 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 Golden Emergency Operations centre has been activated to a level 1 capacity and the regional dike inspector has visited the area. *With files from the Town of Golden

the wishes of the people here.

On October 3 a wire was sent to Mr. Green to the effect that if it was the intention to move the internment camp from Field that it be brought here and the services of the aliens used to

dyke the land owned in Golden by the Dominion Government.

The reply to this request was that if the camp is to be moved from Field Mr. Green would do his best to bring it to Golden.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2015 The Golden Star

Not-so-Harmless Comments

Area Report: Participate in Area A’s future

The first week of December every year, Canadians from coast to coast take a moment to remember one of the most senseless tragedies to ever strike our nation...the massacre at l’École Polytechnique de Montreal.

Justice Minister Susan Anton issued a statement saying, “Here in - I SURMISE British Columbia, we

By Jessica Schwitek must work together to end violence against women, and our government is committed to doing just that.”

No doubt it’s a simple pat on the Liberals’ own backs, but she hit the nail on the head when she said we must all work together.

No disenfranchised psychopath begins with a public shooting. Whether it’s at a church, movie theatre or school. Whether it’s over gender, race or religion.

The belief that one group of people is better than another, and that violence against anyone is OK, starts young and festers over time.

That is not a problem any level of government can fix on its own. It’s a societal problem. It’s all of our problems, and it needs to be addressed by all of us.

As much as I would love to say that these prejudices to not exist in Canada, I’d be fooling myself.

They’re everywhere. They’re often the smallest things. A racist expression meant as a joke, a crude comment to a woman on the street that she’s supposed to brush off as boys being boys, or even worse, take as a compliment.

Most of these things seem harmless, and we go about our day to day lives. But when these acts and comments seep into the mind of a young impressionable, possibly disturbed person...well we’ve all seen the results.

A man murdered 14 women at a university in Montreal because they had no business taking up spots in a class that should be going to men.

Nine people are murdered in a church in Charleston by a man trying to ignite a race war and put “his” people back on top.

Only two months ago an assailant killed a professor and eight students at a college in Oregon after asking each one of them if he or she was Christian.

These little seemingly-harmless comments degrading our fellow human beings are so common that most of us don’t even notice them. But if we keep allowing them to continue we will keep seeing more and more stories like these on the news.

And that doesn’t even touch on the effect to the recipients of these comments. They probably laugh it off in the moment, but sometimes it’s these commonplace little jabs that get stuck in your subconscious, and stay with you forever.

It has been a year since I was elected as the Area A Director and it has be an enlightening, inspiring and at times, puzzling experience. I realize that more work needs to be done to provide a framework for understanding local government - - how it works, how it impacts our daily lives, and why we need to pay attention.

I ran in the municipal election to be your Area A Director with the promise and the commitment to engage the residents, listen to their needs and help move their concerns forward. The highlight of my year has been the community consultation process. I heard from numerous residents throughout this process and I am thankful to all those who participated. As well, many residents chose not to participate in the public meetings but told me they would prefer to speak with me one –on-one.

I recognize that there is a large split in the residents – some who do not want any change and others who want help with specific things. For example, from the meetings to date people have told me they want to see to see our economy grow, more jobs for our young fam- Area A Report ilies to live here, a strong tourism sector and a safe environment for our children and fam- By Karen Cathcart ilies. They want some specific action on issues such as creek beds, fire protection, speed limit monitoring, mosquito control program, improvements along with recreation enhancements through more green spaces, boat launches, parks and playgrounds. It is a difficult balance to try to provide these things and still respect the desires of others who want the status quo. By working together we will get there.

I have repeatedly heard that people do not want bylaws and zoning. However, for some changes to happen, some zoning and/or bylaws may be required. The staff at the CSRD initiated the Good Neighbour Policy for the board’s consideration because they were receiving complaints of unsightly premises. It is something that bothers many residents and they want to see some tools to deal with the problem. This issue exists because there is no requirement for people to maintain their premises. I heard from many residents who feel the good neighbor system is clearly not working. Without some regulations, I am helpless to act. If this is truly an important issue – then I will leave it for the residents to decide.

As an elected official, I accept that I am not going to make everyone happy and that decisions I make will satisfy some and frustrate others. I ran because I love this community and I felt I had a contribution to make. Please join me in helping us build a strong community, more jobs and a better future for our children.

In the coming weeks Area A residents will have access to a survey created specifically around the data and conversations conducted over the past 7 months. This is your opportunity to state your preference on what you would like to see happen in Area A. This is your opportunity to participate in Area A’s future!

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Have you made an effort to do your Christmas shopping locally?

Stars to Calgary Costco for selling gas at 35 cents per litre less than Golden.

That’s a lot of profit to forgo!

Lisa Carlson

Brad Lorriman

Shane Lehmann

“Absolutely. I always shop locally. I’ve been doing it for years.”

“I haven’t even started but I usually shop here.”

“I actually haven’t started but when I do it will be local.”

Stars to all the generous citizens who packed 239 Shoe Box Gifts for children in desperate areas of the world. You will bring joy to them this Christmas.

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Stingers to winter colds! Go away!

Stars to Trina, Gale & the kids for the beautiful centerpiece for Mountain View.

that purchased Purdy’s from the skating club. Thank You for your support.

Stars to Lynette & Megan for their hours of help with packing cartons!

A truck load of STARS to Ken & Staff at Golden Transfer for delivering the cartons of Shoe Box gifts to Operation Christmas Child in Calgary.

A Chocolate Box of Stars to everyone

Stingers to those not shoveling their walks.

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Nicholson students get ready for upcoming Christmas concert Lois Ehman Principal of NES November has flown by with the students of Nicholson busy working and busy with leadership activities. Every student is now involved in a leadership team and they have been planning events and running assemblies, greet-

ing guests and shelving books. The leadership groups are as vast as the students’ ideas!

To “sharpen the saw” the students have been skating three times this month and will continue into December. The toboggan hill is now open on the school grounds and plans for skiing are in the works. Friday morning we

have our school walks, which not only adds to our variety of physical activity, but also to our sense of school community. Together is better!

To get ourselves into the Christmas spirit, we held our annual Christmas letter writing day last Friday. It is a wonderful thing to have the parents come out and help their children send cards and

letters to loved ones that they might not see over the holidays. This was followed by a family soup lunch. Thank you to all the parents for making this a positive experience.

Our Christmas Concert will be held Friday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m..

Family and friends from the Nicholson community are invited to attend.

Local Christmas shopping benefits the entire community Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Submitted Make your holiday dollars benefit an entire community!

The holiday season is filled with hustle, bustle, parties, functions and a social calendar that is spinning out of control. So why top off this entire flurry with a big city trip that sucks away yet another one of those days you really don’t have time for? A day filled with fighting for a parking spot, pushing through crowds at the shopping complexes and then end the day with a drive home on winter roads. For most of us this ruins the spirit of what the holidays are all about.

“If you are looking to break out of this holiday groove and have a Happy Holiday Season, the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce has some great tips on how you can save time, find those great unique gifts and make your community have the best Christmas ever!” says Ruth Hamilton, manager of the Kicking Horse

Country Chamber of Commerce. “It’s simple, think inside the community and Keep it Local this holiday season.”

Consider giving a practical gift! Everyone we know needs a haircut, an oil change or enjoys a dinner out.

You may have someone on your list that could use a massage, a membership at the gym, a yoga or coffee punch card. Treat Mom to a pedicure or a manicure. Give the kids movie passes or a video rental. What about kick starting that home renovation with a gift certificate for paint?

The Gift of Kicking Horse Country! Treat your loved ones to a holiday in Kicking Horse Country, send them on a horseback ride, to the Grizzly Bear Refuge, on a snowmobile tour, give them ski or snowshoe rental packages or treat them to a whitewater rafting trip this summer. Give your friends and family from outside of town a visit they can’t refuse! Give a gift in the name of a family member to a Not for Profit.

Arts Culture & More: If a fancy wrapped gift is really

what you have in mind, swing into our art galleries, bookstore, and boutique shops. The mountain town charm will likely have you in and out the door with a smile on your face and gifts that are wrapped and ready to be placed under the tree.

Don’t just fill the stockings, fill your boots with hundreds of stocking stuffer ideas from all our value stores.

Trinkets, gadgets and more, you know those friendly clerks have plenty more.

If you can’t find what you are looking for: Just ask, as our business community is a great team. If they don’t have what you want, they will find it or point you down the street to the folks who can meet your needs.

The best part of all: come Christmas morning when we share all these great gifts with our family and friends.

Not only has your local purchase put smiles on the faces of the friend or family member who has received your gift, it has helped provide, a healthy and vibrant life for our wonderful community by investing our dollars at home.

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This Week

Bargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

Injury Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:458pm) and Thursday 7:158:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am and Tuesdays from 1-3pm.

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Wed, Dec. 9

Mayor’s Mingle Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Civic Centre from 4-6pm.

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250344-3001 for more info.

Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 3442000 for info.

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

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12:30 - 1:30pm Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex.

Bring your own racket.

Golden Women’s Resource Centre “Words in Motion and Silence” Sign Language with Brenda Managh. 5:307pm. Contact Elina for more info and to register mtnwomyn@uniserve.com or 250-344-5317.

Let’s Do Lunch Networking on Dec. 9 from 12-1pm at the Island Restaurant.

Computers for Seniors on Dec. 9 from 1-3pm at the College of the Rockies.

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Staying Alive with KHMR Mountain Safety at the Seniors Centre on Dec. 10 at 6:30pm. Learn about avalanche safety.

Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:309:30pm at the Rec Plex.

Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm.

250-344-5448.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room.

New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

A.A Meetings 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 3:45-5:30pm.

Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.

Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7pm at College of the Rockies.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Fri, Dec. 11

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Friday Dec. 11 @ 7:30pm at the Civic Centre A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:307:30pm.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.

Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.

Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Snacks are included.

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

Grab a Granny and Go every Friday from 10-11am at Durand Manor..

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Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Friday at 5:30pm.

Christmas Candlelight Service on Dec. 11 at 7pm at the Chapel of Hindman Howers Funeral Home.

Attend their annual remembrance of those lost.

Sat, Dec. 12

14th Annual Live Nativity Carol Sing & Potluck Supper Saturday, Dec. 12 at 5pm at the Parson Community Hall. Presented

by Columbia Valley Bible Fellowship. For more info call 250-348-2059.

UFC at Omega Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7pm. Aldo vs.

Mcgregor $10 cover.

Royal Canadian Legion Christmas Dinner Dec. 12.

Ltd tickets, must have ticket before Dec 9. $15/plate.

A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.

Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Saturday at 5:30pm.

Sun, Dec. 13

Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

Mon, Dec. 14

Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.

N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin every Monday from 5-8pm.

Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.

Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.

Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.

Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 344-

6492 for more info.

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

Bring your own racket.

Tues, Dec. 15

A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm.

Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).

Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor.

T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Upcoming Events CP Holiday Train on Dec. 15 at 9:30pm in the CP Parking Lot featuring Jim Cuddy.

Memorial Tree of Lights the Hospice Society will light the tree on Dec. 15 at 7:30pm in the Dusevic Building. Buy a light in memory of a loved on for $10.

Skate with Santa on Dec. 20 at 4:30pm at the arena as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.

Open House Christmas Party at the Legion on Dec. 23. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Eve Service at the Catholic Church at 8pm on Dec. 24. Midnight Mass.

Christmas Day Service word out!on atGet the the Catholic Church Dec. 25 at 11am.

Full Moon Ski on Dec. 28 at 8pm at the Blaeberry River. Hosted by the Nordic Club.

New Year Service at the Catholic Church on Jan. 1 at 11am.

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Humanities class gathered at Island to review ROCKS Iris Trask Principal of GSS Just before the holidays…student voice at Golden Secondary/Golden Alternate We used to have a ‘Pizza with the Principals’ Student Focus Group’ in an attempt to hear from students about various issues in our school.

This worked fairly well for several years with students volunteering to be a part of this group, and meetings occurring about 8 times throughout the school year. As numbers started to dwindle in the last year or so, we decided to change our approach.

This year, we are inviting specific classes to a ‘Lunch with the Principals’ Student Focus Group. Earlier this fall, we began by inviting the Grade 10-12 Leadership Class. We boarded a school bus and headed to the Island for lunch and a group activity involving the questions “What is going well for you at school?” “What could be improved?” and “What ideas do you have for ways we could improve?” The opportunity to have these structured discussions in an informal way over lunch worked very well and the feedback from the students was positive.

Last Wednesday, we invited the Grade 8 Humanities class to lunch, again at the Island.

Our focus this time involved a review of our code of conduct, ROCKS (R=Respectful, O=Organized, C=Cooperative, K=kind and S=Safe). Because the elementary schools are embracing the Leader in Me, and the community is promoting Steven Covey’s ‘Seven Habits for Highly Effective People’ (see below), we wondered how these incoming ‘Leader in Me’ grade eight students saw the connection between the habits they are familiar with and our ROCKS. We wondered in particular about three questions: Does ROCKS connect with the 7 Habits? Does ROCKS focus enough on learning and leadership? Should ROCKS become something else, and if so, what?

In small groups, the students worked collaboratively to discuss these questions and write their responses on chart paper. As small groups moved from table to table, they were able to add and refine ideas to each other’s work.

The end result was a lot of great thinking about these three questions and excellent feedback for us! The morning concluded with a round of ‘Photo Booth’ pictures in the area the Island has set up for this holiday fun.

Our plan is to invite 2-3 more classes to lunch this year, as this has proven to be a valuable way to have conversations with students in a relaxed, but focused setting. It is important to us to hear the voice of students as they are the reason we have schools!

At this time, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and happy 2016!

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Habit One: Be Proactive Habit Two: Begin with the End in Mind Habit Three: Put First Things First Habit Five: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Habit Six: Synergize Habit Seven: Sharpen the Saw Reference: http://www.quickmba.com/ mgmt/7hab/

Some students from Golden Secondary School’s humanities put on some accessories at the photo booth set up at the Island Restaurant last Wednesday.

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Evelyn Dusevic reads the names of the winners of the Golden Bakery’s raffle in celebration of their 45th anniversary, alongside her daughter-in-law Nola.

Norma Brown and Jack Adams were the winners, and each won tickets to see a production of Dirty Dancing in Calgary.

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Holiday Train brings singer Jim Cuddy Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden will get a special evening performance from Canada’s own Jim Cuddy on Tuesday Dec. 15 when the annual CP Holiday Train rolls into town.

Every year, CP’s Holiday Trains travel through dozens of communities, raising food and cash donations for North American food banks. The Golden Food Bank will be the recipient of any and all donations made in Golden.

Last year CP also gave a $10,000 cheque to support our local food bank.

“CP’s train of lights provides a platform to speak about the needs of North American food banks. This is why we are challenging all our event attendees to reach

Jim Cuddy will be returning to perform in Golden on the CP Holiday Train on Dec. 15 at 9:30 p.m. in the CP Parking Lot across from 7/Eleven.

Star Photo into their cupboards and donate quality nutritious food items to help raise food for those who need it most this holiday season,” said Katharine

Schmidt, Executive Director, Food Banks Canada.

The performance, which includes Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and songstress Kel-

ly Prescott, will be at 9:30 p.m. on the evening of Dec. 15.

The event is free, but donations to the Golden Food Bank are encouraged.

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Soiree Dazzles with Live Entertainment and Woman of the Year

(Above photo) Mineko Beleyme is presented with a gift basket by the women’s centre’s Linley McLean for being awarded Woman of the Year. (Right photo) The Parson Jazz Cooperative was among the performers at the fundraising event.

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The Net Result: Too much drama, not enough comedy in Valhalla Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s a fairly common comedy trope to have a main character return home to a dysfunctional, wacky family after a long time away.

When it’s executed well, it can make for some cheap laughs and an entertaining film. When it’s done poorly, however, it can be a cliched struggle. See you in Valhalla falls somewhere in between.

Sarah Hyland of Modern Family fame plays the lead role, returning to visit her family after several years away. What’s slightly different about this film is that her two siblings are also returning after a lengthy absence, the family having gone their separate ways to escape their absentee father.

The film opens with Johana (Hyland) discovering that her quirky brother has died from a drug overdose under unusual circumstances. Stunned, she returns home for the first time in what appears to be several years along with her new boyfriend Pete.

When she arrives, she is re-introduced to her father, his nurse, and her gay brother, Barry. Soon, her oldest brother Don arrives on the scene, and chaos ensues when the family gets into a heat-

ed argument at the dinner table. Skeletons are dragged out of the closet as each sibling attacks each other and their father about their checkered past.

Almost lost in the chaos is the death of Marcus, their youngest sibling. Marcus had gone on a journey of self-discovery to northern Europe, returning with an intense love for Viking-culture and mythology.

After his girlfriend relapsed and overdosed on drugs, Marcus fell into a downward spiral and eventually experienced the same fate.

Despite the loss of their brother, the family has a tough time coming together and continues to fight, eventually leading to an argument that nearly does irreparable harm.

Johana stays at or near the centre of the dysfunction, and has to deal with her own personal demons in her return to her hometown. The audience soon learns the circumstances that led to her departure, but only Johana knows the full story.

This dramedy suffers from a distinct lack of comedy. Its comic relief characters, namely Pete, Barry’s boyfriend and their father’s nurse, fail miserably to deliver much needed laughter. They all have quirks and idiosyncrasies that

Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland (centre) stars in See you in Valhalla.

Tarnol Group Pictures appear to be done with laughs in mind, but it never evolves beyond the eye-roll stage.

See you in Valhalla has some decent dramatic moments and might have been

better served with less “comic relief”.

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Always popular Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net One of Kicking Horse Culture’s most popular events returns to Golden on Dec. 11 as the Banff Mountain Film Festival rolls into town on what’s become an extensive worldwide tour.

The festival tour, which visits over 400 communities in 35 countries, offers a selection of the year’s best short

films dealing with mountain culture.

“It shows nothing but the highlights of amazing films that feature extreme action sequences, inspiring environmental commentary, and narratives of amazing adventures in exotic cultures and far-off lands,” said KHC Director Bill Usher.

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The show is attractive viewing for local audiences for a number of reasons and it’s proven to be popular across all age groups.

The films are mostly chosen by Paul Price, who works for the festival and acts as one of its “Road Warriors” or festival presenters who travel the world and gain insight into which films are playing well for audiences.

“People have such a great appetite for wanting to see the tour of films come through and we have such a range of different kinds of people who are coming…from a younger crowd to an older crowd. Some who want to see the extreme adventure stuff and some who want to see something with a little more social content to it…so we just mix it up,” Usher said.

Certain films are also picked with the

Builder, a film about making mountain biking trails, will be among the movies featured at the Golden screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Photo Submitted Golden audience in It’s a discerning audi- that will be shown on a climbing flick feamind. ence, they know what Friday are The Rocky turing a journey “Our folks will know they are seeing,” Ush- Mountains Traverse, a through the Fitz Trawhat good moun- er said. film featuring para- verse and Builder, tain biking is, or what “Our folks want the gliders Will Gadd a short film about good climbing is or authentic stuff.” and Gavin McGlurg, building mountain what good skiing is.

Among the films A Line Across the Sky, bike trails.

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Three local artists (from left, Suzanne Cooper, Jan Kotyk and Tracy Mihajic) put on an art show and holiday mingle last year. This year’s event will take place on the evening of Dec. 11.

Star Photo Joel Tansey Kotyk said. reporter@thegoldenstar.net Mihajic, who will also be supplying the music for the evening, will be selling a selection of hats, After a successful evening a year ago, three local kids clothes, and other items. artists are set to host Golden Christmas shoppers “It’s all stuff that she makes by hand herself,” once again on Dec. 11 at the Youth Centre.

Kotyk said.

Jan Kotyk, Tracey Mihajic and Suzanne CoopAs for Kotyk, he’ll have a variety of art for sale. er will have their handcrafted art and goods for “I’ll have paintings…mostly acrylic and then sale during a night of socializing and refresh- I’m going to have some (framed) photographs,” ments in the lead up to the holidays. he said, adding that he’ll also have cards and Cooper will have a range of pottery for sale, prints of one of his pieces. with items that fall outside of what’s typically Items range from small, in the $5-$20 range expected in the craft. right up to bigger ticket items for a couple hun“She kind of jazzes it up a bit, she had every- dred, so Kotyk says there will be a little something from…bottles to earrings to fun drink thing for every kind of shopper, and part of the cups…she had ornaments as well (last year),” proceeds will go back to the Youth Centre.

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Rockets win comeback overtime thriller against former coach Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s been a brutally difficult season for the Golden Rockets, but for one night on Saturday, they were able to celebrate a massive win over ex-coach Ty Davidson and the Sicamous Eagles.

Golden trailed 5-2 with under seven minutes to play in the third and appeared to be headed for another disappointing home effort in a season that’s given them little cause for celebration.

That’s when Carter Vouri managed to give the team a bit of hope when he notched his first goal of the season.

Still, it appeared to be a lost cause until the Eagles got into some penalty trouble and the Rockets’ suddenly impressive power play got to work.

With Eagles defenceman Nicholas Cuglietta in the box for roughing and Rockets netminder Brody Nelson on the bench to give Golden a two-man advantage, hometown rookie Jake Gudjonson scored his sixth goal of the season with 54 seconds on the clock to cut the Eagles’ lead to just a single goal.

Cuglietta was penal-

ized again with 30 seconds left, giving the Rockets the opportunity they needed to send the 127 fans at the Plywood Palace into a frenzy.

Kyle Rosolowski was the hero this time, tying the game with just 17 seconds on the clock, it was a second power play goal for Golden on a night where their attack with the man advantage looked infinitely better than it has through much of the season.

“It’s been a focus that we’ve had week after week. Every Thursday we try and do nothing but power play time,” said head coach Jason Stephens.

With all of the momentum on their side, a Rockets OT win seemed inevitable and Rosolowski wasted little time, giving Golden the win with under a minute gone in the extra period. It was the Rockets’ third goal in a two minute span.

“We still have 30 minutes of that game that we should have played better, but the boys responded in the third and they played really well…fortunately for us Sicamous took a couple of untimely penalties,” Stephens said.

“To win in overtime like that is huge for our boys, especially at

home.”

Head coach Jason Stephens says his club had a great week of practice, but it certainly didn’t show early on.

Goals from Ian Jarvis, Tyler Collens and Cameron Flinton spotted the Eagles a 3-0 lead before the opening frame was even half over. Stephens called a timeout and appeared to read the riot act to his club in what was easily the typically mellow head coach’s most animated moment behind the Rockets’ bench this season.

“Even in the room before the game, all the energy felt right…and they came out and there was just nothing there.

It was like they didn’t even show up. I felt they needed a bit of a kick in the pants to get them going,” he said.

The timeout seemed to work, as the Rockets responded with a goal late in the first from Mathew Thiessen and another early in the second from Andrew Dunn.

The Eagles bounced back a few minutes later when former Rocket Alex Astasiewicz completed a beautiful stretch pass to William Mizuik, who went in alone and beat netmind-

Rockets forward Terix Fischer-Kobes celebrates the Rockets’ tying goal with just seconds remaining in the third period on Friday night. Golden completed the miraculous comeback with an OT win.

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The play looked to be offside, at least from the Rockets’ vantage point, but it held nonetheless.

The Eagles added a power play goal with just under nine minutes to

go in the third to set up the Rockets’ late game heroics.

Davidson says it was a strange feeling to be coaching at the Golden Arena as a member of the opposition.

“I have a lot of fond memories here. It was fun coming back. Too bad we didn’t get the win but we gave the fans a really good game,” he said.

The Rockets failed

to build on Friday’s win and were blanked 3-0 by the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday. Golden remains a very distant fifth in the difficult Eddie Mountain Division.

Next generation of GSS Eagles hoops stars off to good start GSS Basketball Submitted The Golden Secondary Senior Boys Basketball team kicked off their 2015-2016 Season with a convincing 96-45 win over the Mt. Baker Wild this past Friday in Cranbrook BC. The win pitted the “AA” Eagles from Golden against a much larger school in the “AAAA” Wild. The Golden boys dominated from start to finish behind inspired play from their senior co-captains Kiran Gosal and Meva Dhami. John Oszust made it a trio of Eagles feasting on the Wild with outstanding 3 pt. shooting and newcomers Pau Masco and Ben Wiegert “manning the paint” with great play on the defensive boards.

This year’s Senior Boys team follows in the footsteps of great back to

back seasons by the Sr. Eagles of Golden who reached the Provincial Championships in each of the past 2 years.

A record for Senior Boys Basketball at GSS which has a very rich history in basketball excellence.

This year’s squad sees only 3 returning players and of those only two Grade 12 seniors. However, optimism abounds in the Eagles’ nest in the potential that exists in this young squad.

“You know I’ve coached for 20 years and been around a lot of teams in that time and in this young squad I see a lot of really good things. Yes we lack experience but we have athleticism, and the kids are all very committed to getting better. Each practice we see improvement and I’m really hopeful that we reach our potential as the season progresses. Its process and our schedule

has us playing a lot of very good teams in B.C. and Alberta and we just have to stay positive and I believe things will work out for us,” said head coach Kindy Gosal. “I am very happy with our leadership group and on a squad like this that is so young that’s key. Our returning players have gone through the wars on the hardwood together and they lead by their actions. That makes my job a lot easier.”

Golden’s next games take them to the Canmore Crusaders Tournament this upcoming weekend.

It’s a tournament they won last year and the cross hairs are firmly on the Eagles’ chest.

“We welcome that,” said Gosal.

“Good teams accept that and use it Following the graduation of several seniors, there to their advantage so we are happy are plenty of new faces on the senior boys’ basto have other teams circle the dates ketball team at GSS. Photo Submitted when they play us.

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- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

It is that time of year again when the Golden & District Historical Society must successfully express to local(Town

of Golden) and Regional(Columbia Shuswap Regional District) governments, the value of the museum to the community, in the hopes that they will continue to support the museum financially from year to year.

We hope that you, the public, recognize our value as well and that if given the opportunity you will let local and regional government representatives know how you feel.

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gone on in the last year at our quiet corner.

We completed a renovation to the Brisco Schoolhouse, replacing the end gables on the buildings which, at 95 years of age had reached life’s end. The Brisco Schoolhouse is used every summer for the Summer Camp for Kids program which allows kids from our area to attend a summer camp focused on the preservation of old ways of doing things that can be used today.

In 2015 the Golden Museum was successful in receiving grant monies from BC Gaming in the amount of $9,000 ($4,000 for Exhibit Creation and $5,000 for Summer Camp), and from Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for several projects: Digitization of the Golden Star ($10,000), First Crossing Exhibit - Donald BC Its Rise

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and Fall ($2,000), Forgotten Souls Exhibit at the Golden Cemetery ($4,000), Shingle the Gables - Schoolhouse Renovation ($1,450).

We were also successful in our application to the Federal Government for Employment Grants to hire Summer Students to run our various programs ($15,300).

One of the great projects that we completed in 2015 was “Bearers of Tradition.” This exhibit has a large video component. Twenty elders from the community were interviewed about various experiences in the area. A photo session with each was recorded and an exhibit was built around that.

A public event was held to show the movie with a great turnout. The seniors all felt like rock stars and we had the opportunity to collect their memories for the future.

The museum hosted two separate but equally successful fundraising events in 2015, an online auction and a Fall Faire. With your continued support we hope to make these annual events. The online auction was a new event for us in 2015 and was quite successful but you can help us make it more successful by considering a donation to the 2016 auction. Do you create something, paint, woodwork, craft? Do you have a service that you could offer like

The logging trucks shown took the Brisco Schoolhouse apart to move it to its location at the Golden Museum.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum back hoe, gravel haul, welding? Please consider starting a project for the museum’s auction fundraiser. We’d really appreciate it!

In 2017 it’s the 150th anniversary of Canada and the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Golden. The museum would love to work with other community organizations to come up with a plan to celebrate that milestone by hosting a Homecoming Festival that will bring families and individuals back to Golden for a weekend of celebration. This will be an opportunity for everyone to come together to celebrate our common heritage and build our pride as Canadians.

The Golden & District Historical Society has been in con-

stant operation since 1969, making it the oldest non-profit organization in Golden that is not religion based.

We have been very successful in drawing from small pots of money both from our area and from the Federal Government but these grants cannot be used to pay the hydro bill or insurance or wages. Until 2008 the museum was only open during the summer months and it was recognized that all the grant writing took place in the winter months and therefore it was necessary to have a year round employee to take advantage of those opportunities.

In 2007 the society raised $1,345.00 in grants and subsidies as a result of only being open six months. In 2008, with

someone to write the grants the society raised $26,321.00.

In 2009, $64,617.00; 2010, $106,977; 2011, $29,851; 2012, $72,776; 2013, $43,142 and in 2014, $53,458.

In 7 years, that’s $367,142.00 above and beyond the $54,000 we receive annually from local government.

Using other funding agencies we have either met or surpassed the annual grant that we receive from local government and we continue to work hard to keep up the museum and grounds using all the grants and subsidies that we can find.

If you would like more information on the Golden & District Historical Society, send us an email at museum. golden@gmail.com or drop in at the museum.

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A – Hosting a guest with food allergies can be just as stressful as attending a party when you have food allergies. It’s always a good idea to clarify specifics about the allergy. In this case, find out if it is a wheat allergy or does she have trouble with all gluten containing grains. Let her know about the menu upfront and ask her for options you can serve that will make the party more enjoyable for her. She will appreciate it and it will make your job of menu planning a lot easier. When she arrives, let her know up front which foods may be unsafe for her to eat. Keep recipes and ingredients lists handy in case she needs to double check anything.

Some general tips for hosting guests with food allergies: • If sending formal invites, make sure to include the line “Please let me - Dr. Erika Buckley-Strobel Ask Dr. Erika know if you have any food allergies or restrictions.” This opens up the conversation and can help you plan ahead.

• If invites are more casual, don’t be afraid to ask your guest what they can and can’t eat. By including them in the planning process it will take the stress off both you and them, allowing you both to enjoy the festivities.

• Potlucks are great because people will generally bring what they can eat, but it is always a good idea as the host to be familiar with everything that is on the table in case a guest has questions.

• Find out if your guest’s allergies are anaphylactic or life-threatening and if so, do they carry an epi-pen. From a first aid perspective it is always good to be ready for any eventuality.

• Plan for some gluten-free (rice crackers) and dairy free (hummus) options as these are common intolerances. Include a veggie tray and fruit tray as these are usually safe options for everyone.

Do you have any health questions for Dr. Erika? Email them to the editor (editor@thegoldenstar. net) and watch for an answer in an upcoming column.

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Golden Faith Column: Advent is upon us Christine Muise Anglican Priest for the United Church We are nearing Christmas. As I write this the season of Advent has begun; the time of year when we prepare to celebrate the arrival of the Christ child into the world. This event actually happened a few thousand years ago; so we are not really preparing for Jesus to enter into our lives. Preparing for a Saviour does not look like what we do in Western Society in preparation for the magical date of December 25; unless buying your children toys, knitting your partner’s socks, opening a calendar that has chocolate ninja turtles in it, going to parades with candy canes and parties filled with overconsumption actually brings us closer to God and to the knowledge that there are deep cracks and holes in our world and we need help to become whole again!

The season of Advent is a time of adventure; it is a time of seeking and thoughtful reflection. The people of Israel were crying out, lamenting, and hoping for someone to come and save them from the forces of political power that was known as the Roman Empire. They were calling out for hope, peace, love and joy; to have the freedom to live their faith. Taking a moment out of our busy lives preparing for our notions of what we expect at Christmas and turning our attention to the original needs of our Judaic cousins might open our hearts to the bigger picture that God wants each of us to catch a glimpse of.

The people of Israel hoped for a mighty Saviour and received a vulnerable infant. They hoped for powerful forces to fight back against Roman occupation and received a powerless infant. They hoped for peace, love and joy and while Christians know that Jesus embodied all of these traits and hopes; we are fully aware that the powers in the world brutally and viciously removed his human life from this earth.

Some of us may wonder where that brings us this day. Are we waiting for the second coming of Christ? And if Christ were to return, where, how and when will he come? Maybe he would come as a Syrian Refugee; there is the saying that “God works in unexpected ways!” You see the preparation of Christmas has very little to do with nicely lit houses and fancy decorations, it has very little to do with your capacity to cook a delicious turkey (although much appreciated by loved ones), and it has everything to do with what is going on inside your heart, mind, body and soul. If we return to the simple themes of the four weeks that mark Advent: hope, peace, love and joy; and if we consider how to increase these thing in our lives and most importantly, in our broken, wounded and hurting world then we may be closer to seeing through the eyes of a compassionate and loving God. We may see that violence, poverty, bigotry, greed, selfishness, bullying, xenophobia (fear of other) has no place. Returning violence for greater violence only creates more suffering. More suffering only creates a greater divide in the human family.

The fact that Western culture calls themselves ‘civilized’ when our consumption is at the expense of ‘uncivilized’ others and our lifestyle and freedoms come at the expense of ‘uncivilized’ others, actually shows how far we have fallen from the wholeness, love and compassion we were created for and called to ‘recreate’.

Christmas for Christians ought to be a time to cry out for justice, healing and peace. It is a time to show love without borders. It is a time to seek reconciliation with those who feel abandoned, broken and alone in our immediate lives and throughout the world. There is no place in God’s compassion for retaliation. There is no place on God’s precious and hurting planet where we should be shedding one another’s blood. That is not the world that God created for all of humanity! As I move through Advent, I will pray for the healing of nations, peoples and hearts freed from suffering.

Starhoroscopes

Dec. 9 to Dec. 15

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a conversation takes you to a place you did not expect. Now that it’s out in the open, you may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Don’t hesitate to express yourself.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have a knack for avoiding complex issues that pop up this week. But this will only last so long, and before long you will have to face some hard decisions.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, though you usually lean toward being practical, you may find yourself on an unexpected journey this week that highlights your spontaneous side.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 It can be frightening to reveal your deepest feelings, Scorpio. However, when a friend comes to you bearing his or her soul, you may have to dig deep and share your own experiences.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You have several different ways to express your creativity this week, Gemini; you simply have to find the outlet that works best for you right now. Experiment with different options.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Health goals become more pressing as various issues weigh on your mind, Sagittarius.

Work with a doctor to develop a plan for moving forward in a healthy way.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, although you may want to swoop in and help a friend in need, give this person the space he or she needs right now. In the long run, this approach will prove more helpful.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be catching glimpses of what is around the corner, but you’re not ready to take the first step in that direction. This will happen soon enough.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You have a chance to push limits and boundaries this week, Leo. Take every opportunity that comes your way to try something new. You never know what you will discover.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Your moods are fluctuating regularly, Aquarius. Voice your feelings and it will help you address any insecurities or other issues that are on your mind.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may not be able to escape all of your daily responsibilities right now, but you can certainly daydream some of them away. Take this chance to clear your mind.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 It may seem like you’re working on jobs for others, but behind it all, you’re actually working on yourself, Pisces.

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In Memoriam

As I sit in heaven In Loving Memory Of And watch you everyday I try to let you know with signs I never went away I hear you when you’re laughing And watch you as you sleep I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep I see you wish the days away Begging to have me home So I try to send you signs So you know you are not alone Don’t feel guilty that you have Life that was denised to me October 1989 Heaven is truly beautiful December 2012 Just you wait and see Love, So live your life, laugh again The Family Enjoy yourself, be free Your Beaner Then I know with every breath you take and Your Bro You’ll be taking one for me …

Christine Howe

Obituaries

Obituaries

Frederick Charles Jones

1946 - 2015 Fred was born in Calgary, AB. After his schooling was finished he found a career in telecommunications. His work took him to BC in places like Prince George and Terrace. He met Agnes in Terrace and they were married there in 1970. In 1972 they moved to Golden, BC with daughter Gena. Fred was very involved with the TWU (Telecommunications Workers Union) and the Royal Canadian Legion.

He spent 2 terms as president of the Legion and served on the board at Durand Manor. Fred and his family moved to Vernon, BC in 1992 where he continued to work for the phone company. On retirement in 2006, he moved to Armstrong where he spent many happy times building things for and spending time with grandsons and visiting with neighbours and friends. Fred is survived by his wife Agnes; daughters: Gena (Stuart) and Dawn (Darren); grandsons: Darryl and Joey Fidler; and his sister Kathy Jones in Arrowwood, AB. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

Ruth Robson

January 20, 1919 - May 28, 2015 Ruth passed away peacefully in her daughter’s arms at Pinegrove Place Care Home where she lived for the past 13 years. Ruth was predeceaseed by her husband, Fred, in 1995, and is survived by her children, >ynda and Jim. Ruth and Fred lived in 'olden from 19ϲ8 unƟl 1995. Ruth moved to Richmond, B.C. in 1997 to be with her daughter unƟl she passed away. Mum will be in our hearts forever.

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

STEEL BUILDING sale.

“Really big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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Plumbing FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry N/S, and no parties. Resident Mngr on site 250-439-1967.

Twin Rivers Apts - 2 Bdr apt.

Looking for mature responsible tenants.No parties, N/S. No pets. References required.

Now accepting applications.

250-344-8113.

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Misc for Rent AFFORDABLE RENTAL OPPORTUNITY - GOLDEN CMHA Kootenays has Modified Wheel Chair Units, 1, 2 and 3 bdr units avail. for rent.

Sites well-maintained, large green space, patio, carport, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, new flooring, new paint. No cats/dogs & No Smoking.

More info call 250-426-5269.

1 bdr $626, 2 bdr $739, 3bdr 862 per month. *BC Housing application form and proof of income required

Homes for Rent 1 Bdr house in town furnished.

No pets. Avail.Immd. Call 3441599.

2 Bdr house in Nicholson, furnished, $1,000/mth, plus util. Propane + elect. Avail. mid Nov. NS, NP. DD and references required.

Large fenced yard and garden, 2 bathrooms w/ showers. 250344-2335 or 250-344-0130.

Small Renovated Older House Downtown Golden For Rent Furnished and may be suitable for up to 4 people. No parties, mature, reliable tenants preferred. Must have good references.$1,050.00/month+utilities.

Telephone:250-344-6710

Office/Retail GREAT RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE IN PERFECT LOCATION!!!

Retail space for rent between Kicking Horse Embroidery and the Golden Star Avail.Immed. 1800 sq ft. Call Darren 250-344-1065 or 250344-2928.

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Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell)

Storage

By Virtue of the Repairman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Fountain Tire Ltd. we will dispose of goods, namely: (1)1999 Ford F150 debtor (Cody Chapman) to recover $2650.58 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale Dec. 11, 2015. Unit is currently being stored at Fountain Tire (Golden) Ltd. Contact 250-344-5577 for further information 821 11th Ave N. Golden, BC

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Hauling

Hauling Box 600 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 DHHL@telus.net 250-344-6784

Local Logging Contractor looking for Logging Trucks wanted in the logging opportunity for this winter season Golden area. contact in the B.C. Golden area. Please Please contact 250-344-8101 250-344-6784.

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Misc. for Sale Moving Sale/Garage Sale Sat & Sun Dec 5&6 10-4 Furniture, household & yard items, books, bikes etc.

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Santa Claus parade comes full circle for one local family Brian Weir of BNW Contracting noticed an interesting coincidence in a Santa Claus parade photo that ran in our Dec. 2 issue.

The above photo features Weir’s four year old granddaughter Katelyn Svendsen in 2015. Below is Christine, Katelyn’s mother, in the very same truck during the 1982 Santa Claus parade. The truck is a 1925 White. Star Photo/Photo Submitted

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$129,900

$239,900 609 - 11th Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

2,308sqft

#203, 521 - 8th Avenue

1 bedroom

1 bath

3 bedrooms

1 bath

1,210sqft

1425 Granite Drive

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

405 Riverglen Drive 3 baths

2,450sqft

4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

1 bath

4 bdrms 2 baths 2,400sqft 1.86 acres

5 bdrms

2 baths

3,032 sqft

5bdrms 2.5 baths 2,180sqft .54 acre

5bdrms 2 baths 3,956sqft

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

2,682sqft

3.7 acres

2 bedrooms 2 baths

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,350sqft 1 acre

3 bedrooms

3 baths

3,068sqft

2,702sqft

1445 Granite Drive

4 bedrooms

2 baths

3,152sqft

$299,000 3360 Highway #95, South

2bdrms 1 bath 960sqft 22.58 acres

$408,000 2483 Seward Road

3 bdrms 3 baths 2,160sqft

8.5 acres

$269,900 1398 Harley Road

1 bedroom

$1,125,000 1640 Purcell Woods Circle

2 bedrooms

1&2 1/2 baths

2,432sqft

$279,000 #18, 1333 Aemmer Way

2 bedrooms

1 bath

770sqft

1 bath

813sqft

$364,900 606 - 10th Street

3 bedrooms

$429,000 520 - 12th Street

5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,618sqft

$589,999

$229,900 554 Day Road

4500sqft

#204, 521 - 8th Avenue

$495,600

$442,300 867 Barber Road

$875,000 1638 Purcell Woods

60 acres

4.5 baths

1401 Granite Drive

$565,000

$289,900 802 Nicholson Frontage Road

813sqft

2328 Holmes Deakin Road

$492,300 2010 McMurdo Road

2,032sqft

#201, 521 - 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms

$599,900 1741 Seward Frontage Road

11 bedrooms

$185,000

$362,900 5 bedrooms

587sqft

Dan Veselic Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435 (250) 344-1435

$174,900

$795,000 1001 - 10th Avenue

$869,900

$225,000 522 - 10th Street

Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451

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1508 Poplar Street 3 baths

3,770sqft

1415 Deere Ridge Road

5 bedrooms

4 baths

3bdrms 2 baths 1,627sqft 1.75 acres

801 - 13th Street

3 bedrooms

3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft

.35 acre

1 bedroom

450sqft

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

6.13 acres

$569,900 2416 Campbell Road

5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres

$229,300 857 MacAllister Road

2bdrms 1 bath 744sqft

$229,900 #101, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

960sqft

$339,000

$159,900 3377 Highway #95, South 2bdrms 1 bath 952sqft 2.41 acres

1 bath

2196 Ashby Lane

$199,900 773 Canyon Creek Road

3,510sqft

$226,300

$379,500 1590 Adolph Johnson Road

1,480sqft

$549,000

$487,000 4 bedrooms

2 baths

1.64 acres

$925,000 1669 Dogtooth Close

3 bedrooms

2 1/2 baths

2,516sqft

RURAL ACREAGES Lot 2, Kettleston Road................................ 11.17 acres................................................................$189,900 Lot 3, Kettleston Road................................ 11.17 acres................................................................$199,900 Highway #95 South...................................... 40 acres...................................................................$209,000 Lot 1 Blaeberry Road.................................. 4.94 acres........................................................ $179,900 Blaeberry Valley Estates....................... 2 acreages available.........................from $118,300 to $195,300 Cromac Ridge........................................ 4 acreages available .......................from $210,000 to $260,000 646 Lower Habart Rd................................... 4.8 acres............................................................... $399,000 1286 Horse Creek Road................................ 1.03 acres......................................................... $75,000 2166A Blaeberry Road ................................. 38.6 acres...................................................... $369,000 Lot 1, Homes Deakin Road........................... 2.4 acres........................................................ $99,000

LS2, Thomas Road....................................... 24.91 acres................................................................$190,000

$669,000 509 Main Street

Land & Building Fully Rented

$1,900,000 1401, 1405 Trans Canada Highway Land, Building & Business

$410,000 1208 Station Avenue Land & Building

$950,000 528 - 9th Avenue

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