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The shuttle bus which has taken people up and down from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR) into Golden will not be running in the near future. President of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Steve Paccagnan, explained that after running the service last year, the resort looked to find partners in the area to work with on the shuttle program. Paccagnan explained that for a number of years the resort had contracted the shuttle through a local provider, which at times had funding partners with the Town of Golden. “With the absence of BC Transit now, that particular opportunity had gone away. Last year we ran a local shuttle which was fully subsidized by the resort,” he said. Paccagnan pointed to a Tourism Transportation Study which was prepared for Golden Area Initiatives. In the report it, “Identified need for a winter tourism shuttle or an opportunity to perhaps work with some local partners on that.” Originally Paccagnan thought that the Town
of Golden or Tourism Golden were potential partners for the shuttle service. In the review it stated, “Given the benefit of the service to the Town of Golden, visitors, and local residents, there is likely a need for additional financial partners in future years to maintain this important service.” Paccagnan said the resort spearheaded a proposal where the resort would pay for most of the costs involved with running the shuttle. “We looked for some partners to come on board. Thus far we have had a formal response from Tourism Golden that it does not fit their goals and objectives,” he said. In a letter to KHMR from Tourism Golden it said, “Tourism Golden will not participate in the proposed Kicking Horse Country Winter Tourism Shuttle Proposal as it does not support the organization’s objectives, and is not included in the 2012-13 budget. However future proposals will be reviewed.” In the letter Tourism Golden also said, “The Board asked me to communicate their decision, and to stress that this decision does not preclude any future proposals with strong supporting evidence that speak directly to the
objectives of Tourism Golden, nor would it preclude Tourism Golden from advertising on the service should it operate this winter.” Paccagnan added that the Town of Golden received the information from the study but, through informal discussions with Town representatives, he does not think they will partner at the present time. Town of Golden Mayor Christina Benty acknowledged that council had received the report but said there was no discussion planned at the present time about the shuttle situation. The resort will explore how to provide the service in the future according to Paccagnan. “I see it as spurring on tourism economic growth and it is a stake in the ground for a young resort community,” he said. “Somehow and someway we will collectively figure it out. It is something we need as a destination area and we are trying to solve the problem. We are not giving up on it but certainly we would like to see some collaborative effort on the solution.” Paccagnan added that having the shuttle bus dropping people off in front of other businesses in the area would only help promote sales in the economic core in Golden.
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Columbia Valley Credit union is delighted to announCe that
Pictured above from left to right are Karen Cotten, member service manager of the Columbia Valley Credit Union; Linley McLean, Executive Director of Golden Women’s Centre; iPad mini winner Jerry Bakken and Sharon Eddy, General Manager of the Credit Union. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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A lucky winner of an iPad mini was named at the Columbia Valley Credit Union as the prize was awarded to Jerry Bakken as part of a campaign to donate pennies in aid of the Golden Women’s Centre. In total $1040.28 was donated at the credit union. Executive director of Golden Women’s Resource Centre, Linley McLean, said this money will go a long way to hep the centre. “This kind of donation would more than cover the expenses of the shelter itself as a space. This is awesome.” She added the funds will be used towards some of the costs at the group’s safe homes and supporting those people who use them. Karen Cotton is the member service manager of the Columbia Valley Credit Union and
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one of the staff who helped organize the fundraiser. “I think it was a great campaign as it brought awareness for the Women’s Centre. It is amazing how pennies can add up to something which is a substantial amount,” she said. Cotton added that right from the start she was hoping to raise $1,000, so to reach the goal was great. This feeling was echoed by McLean who said, “It is amazing how pennies add up. I think I am a little blown away by the number of pennies that came in.” McLean also wanted to thank all of people who took part in the collection. “Thank you to everyone who donated because it takes a lot of people who donate a lot of pennies. We want to thank the credit union as well for organizing this fundraiser on their own. It means a lot to us.”
Province reaches out over PST transition Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Although it is months away, the Province of British Columbia and the BC Chamber of Commerce are encouraging businesses to start preparing now for the transition back to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST). In a recent survey conducted by the BC Chamber of Commerce, in which 907 businesses provincewide took part, it was revealed that 63 per cent of businesses do not feel prepared to make the transition on April, 2013. “There are many PST resources now available that B.C. businesses need to avail themselves of and be made aware of,” said John Winter, president of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “Many new businesses in B.C. have ever collected the PST, and need to be brought up to speed so that consumers are not negatively impacted at the cash register come April.” More than 100,000 business will need to register to collect the PST, and about 30,000 of those are new businesses that have only existed under an HST tax system. They will need to learn to administer the PST in tandem with the GST, and adjust their accounting and administrative systems and prepare to collect a second sales tax. During a recent trip by the Minister of Small Business, Naomi Yamamoto, to Golden, several
small business owners expressed their concern with the additional administrative efforts associated with the return of the PST. The province is already reaching out to businesses to help them prepare for the change. November saw six special seminars covering the general principals of the PST and eTaxBC, and new online service that will make administration of the sales tax easier for businesses. More are currently under development. Several other tools are also being made available. Businesses can book one-on-one consultations with a ministry tax specialist. They can call a toll-free number (1-877-388-4440) to ask questions, or send them to CTBTaxQuestions@gov. bc.ca. Letters were also mailed out to more than 160,000 B.C. businesses in late September advising them how to get the necessary information about the PST. The government has also been working closely with the BC Chamber of Commerce. “There is a tremendous opportunity for Chambers of Commerce to work co-operatively with the provincial government to make sure this knowledge gap is filled,” said Winter. “Together we can ensure that the coming transition is a smooth one.” More information about the transition can be found at www.PSTinBC.ca.
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Town Council Notes: Golden Area Initiatives submits 2013 budget Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net GAI Budget Golden Area Initiatives submitted their budget for the 2013 fiscal year to Golden council on Dec. 4. The total expenses for the year, as well as the sources of the revenue to cover that budget, remain identical to the previous year. GAI has a budget of $397,041, which consists of $143,973 from the Town of Golden, $153,068 from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and $100,000 from the CSRD's Economic Opportunity Fund. Although the total remains the same, the specifics of the budget have shifted significantly from 2012. Payroll has seen a 8.9 per cent decrease, going from $204,000 in 2012 to $181,166. They were
able to reallocate those funds to other areas. Coun. Ron Oszust said, "It's much more than just a hold-theline budget." GAI is also very excited about the 3/4 page ad they have place in the West Jet magazine, featuring the awardwinning Backyard Campaign. BC Climate Action Charter Coun. Keith Hern proposed several resolutions at the regular open council meeting on Dec. 4, involving the town's withdrawal from certain environmental commitments. He proposed that Golden withdraw from the BC Climate Action Charter, the Carbon Neutral Kootenay Project, that the Select Committee on Community-wide Energy and Emissions Reduction be disbanded, and
that no town funds be used to purchase carbon offsets. Hern described these projects as having "no value to Golden." He also recommended that the Golden and District Air Quality Committee be recognized as a community liaison committee, and that the town grant them with $14,000 in 2013 in support of the Woodstove Exchange Program. Mayor Christina Benty recommended that the resolutions be deferred to a later meeting so that staff and councillors had time to research the implications of such a "major policy shift." Council agreed, and deferred the discussion to a later meeting. Rec Plex Boiler One of the two boilers at the Mount 7 Rec
Plex has stopped working, and manager of operations Chris Cochran recommended to council that the town purchase a new one. "It is possible that an attempt can be made to clean and re-start the existing boiler," said Cochran. "But to rely on a single boiler is not a preferred option." The Golden Swimming Pool replaced their boiler this past year, and have already gained significant savings in energy costs. Cochran estimates that a new boiler (at a cost of $10,500) will pay for itself if energy savings before the end of the 12-year warranty. Council voted to purchase the new boiler from Sure Mechanical Solutions. Fuel Supply Contract The Town of Golden's three-year bulk
Golden home receives builders award
fuel supply contract is coming to an end on Dec. 17, and manager of operations Chris Cochran recommended that council extend the contract for one year. Jepson Petroleum Ltd, has been the sup-
plier for the town for the last couple of contracts. After the last contract expired, the town advertised but received only one proposal due to the fact that aren't any other bulk fuel card lock facilities in town.
Jepson has agreed to not increase their profit margin if the contract were be extended for the additional year. Based on the town's consumption in 2012, the contract is valued at approximately $88,900.
Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.
Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Rocky Mountain is proud to announce that Golden's own HR Pacific has been named a finalist for the Georgie Awards. British Columbia's residential construction industry is renowned for the stunning new homes and renovations they create and this year, a home project in Golden caught the attention of Georgie Awards judges. The Georgie Awards, now celebrating their 21st year, are nationally known for recognizing and rewarding excellence and innovation in British Columbia's home building and renovation community. "This year's awards raked in more than 500 entries that feature amazing, brand-new homes and breathtaking home renovations throughout B.C. in a total of 45 categories, showcasing the culture of imagination and ingenuity that just grows stronger in B.C.'s industry each year," said Sharrie Paulsen, executive officer for CHBA-Rockey Mountain. For a stunning contemporary custom home surrounded by trees in an alpine setting, HR Pacific Construction Management Ltd. was chosen as a finalist in the Custom Home Valued Between $1,500,000$3,000,000. "British Columbia's home building and renovation community is constantly raising the bar with the new home
Behind the Wheel Being a Safe Pedestrian at Night
My life is usually mostly rural in character, but I've been visiting Surrey this week as both a driver and a pedestrian. Given the spate of vehicle / pedestrian collisions in the news lately it has been interesting to consider how they happen in light of my unusual surroundings. I think that a large component of the problem is haste with drivers and lack of attention by pedestrians. Here, it seems, everyone is in a hurry. Travel is more often than not done at speeds in excess of the limit and stops are either not done at all or done because one is forced to. Beat the lights, make that turn, get there before the other driver and do what is needed rather than what is proper. As I stood waiting to cross at an uncontrolled marked crosswalk last night a woman pulled up the the stop in front of me prior to turning right. She was already half way through the crosswalk and focused on finding the gap in traffic to her left. The first time she looked right toward me was after she started moving to get into the gap that presented itself.
Pictured is the new kitchen in HR Pacific’s award winning custom home. Photo Submitted and renovation projects they create," says Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA BC) Secretary Treasurer and CHBA Rocky Mountain member Mike Delich. CHBA Rocky Mountain would like to congratulate one of our members David Ratzlaff with HR Pacific Construction Management Ltd for being a Georgie Award finalist. CHBA Rocky Mountain is a voluntary membership made
up of building professionals and related businesses that are committed to industry excellence. Through the association, members have access to technical information as well as specialized education and training courses. CHBA RM also promotes a members' code of ethics that calls for high standards in customer relations and business practices. View all the finalist galleries at www.georgieawards.ca.
Pedestrians often wander right out into traffic without making eye contact with drivers or scanning for traffic as they cross. Add that most of us were in dark clothing and some listening to music instead of their surroundings and it is no wonder that some are struck. It's almost like they are taunting the drivers to see and stop as required. Small wonder that there are problems! The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www. drivesmartbc.ca.
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World tour comes to Golden
Pictured above is Charla Sharp Tomlinson (left) who is the onsite co-ordinator, also known as “Road Warriors,” for the Banff International Film Festival’s World Tour ,and Kicking Horse Culture board member Mandy Cantle. Tomlinson was in town as the tour came to Golden on Dec.7 and was welcomed with a sold out crowd at the Golden Civic Centre who enjoyed films from all over the world. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
Lucky winners announced Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Lions Club has concluded another successful CNIB charity raffle with the support of local residents and businesses. Raffle organizer, Gary Bjarnason, explained that the raffle is held in conjunction with the CNIB Sight First Golf Tournament which is held during the summer. This year around 70 per cent of the tickets were sold which raised about $700. All of the money raised will go to service the blind and legally blind in Golden through the CNIB. “It costs between $7,000 and $8,000 a year to service those people with vision issues in the Golden area,” Bjarnason said. He also wanted to give thanks to the support he has received this year. “The business people in town are good corporate citizens,” he said.
Golden Lions Club raffle organizer, Gary Bjarnason, shows off lucky winning tickets. Darryl Crane/Star Photo “They were donating. They were not worried about the prize. I can’t say enough about the people. Golden is a nice place to live because everybody supports everybody. Everyone steps up to the plate and helps. Whether it is buying a
raffle ticket…the prizes are secondary they are really making a donation.” The winners of the raffle were 1st prizeDianne Brown; 2ndNorm Macdonald; 3-Dereck Ross; 4thThompson and 5thInge Clapperton.
Town of Golden to throw a Christmas party for kids of all ages Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net It’s time for the kids to get into the holiday spirit at the Town of Golden’s Children’s Holiday Party. “We’re just getting all the pieces together, it’s going to be a great afternoon,” said Jordan Petrovics, manager of recreational services for the town.
“There’s going to be some arts and crafts, playing, making Christmas ornaments, and Santa will definitely be making an appearance.” Kids will be able to sit on Santa’s knee and tell him what they want for Christmas. A special thank you to Barrault BrandSource for donating the use of Santa’s chair. Okanagan Regional Library will also be stopping by at 3:30 p.m. for story time with
the kids. The party is being hosted in partnership with the Lions and Leos Clubs of Golden. The partnership was successful in throwing the Kid’s Halloween Party, so they have teamed up again for Christmas. The party will have a broad range of activities for different age groups. The Town is expecting kids all the way up to age 12.
Following the Christmas party, the CUPE Local 2309 Town of Golden Employees will be hosting a free public skate at the Golden Arena. After the party everyone is encourage to join them on the ice. The Children’s Holiday Party is at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on Saturday Dec. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. and the free skate is from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Golden Arena.
A chance to adopt a family in Golden for the Christmas season Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net A local project is helping Golden families have a brighter Christmas this holiday season. For the fourth year, Adopt a Family is collecting donations to give as many families as possible a merry Christmas. “This year we’ve changed it up. It’s going to be by cash donation or gift certificate only,” said Mike Pecora, one of the project’s organizers. In the past, people have been able to donate gifts as well as funds. But this year they are trying to make it easier for
both the donors, and the businesses. “Each of these businesses have the Adopt a Family jar, so you can drop your coins or whatever in there,” said Pecora. So for example, you can come into my business (Elite Nutrition), and drop coins in this jar. When the jars get cracked to find out how much is in there, my store now puts in a gift certificate for that amount. So the money from that jar stays at that business.” The gift certificates will then be divvied up between the families. This year Adopt a Family is hoping to make contributions to eight families. When they first began they helped two, and last year they helped six. It has slowly been getting bigger every year.
“It’s evolved each year to be more user friendly, while also getting out to more and more families,” said Pecora. “Half of the families are picked from the Women’s Centre, and the other half are picked from the Family Centre. The families are completely anonymous. I don’t even know who they are. The only person who finds out is Santa Claus.” Sponsors include EZ Rock, Sobey’s, DJ’s Paper Place. the Fire Pit BBQ Smokehouse, Freenergy, The Golden Star, Overwaitea Foods, Fields, Elite Nutrition, and Rockies Dollar Shop Plus. “We’re keeping it simple, and keeping it local. And we’re hopefully going to make several families have a merry Christmas,” said Pecora.
CUPE Local 2309 Town of Golden Employees invite you to another frEE PUbLiC skaTE 5:30pm-6:45pm saturday December 15th
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RCMP Report: Stolen car crashes near Heather Mountain Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Semi crash On Nov. 30 a semi unit which was travelling east on Highway 1 drove into a ditch near the Golden scales. The back end of the vehicle went through the cab of the truck after detaching during the accident. The trailer just missed the driver who RCMP described as being very lucky to have not been injured. The vehicle was resting up against a hydro pole after the accident. BC Hydro was notified and went to the scene the following morning when a tow truck came to collect the truck and load out of the ditch. Crash in the Pass There was a two vehicle collision at the top of Rogers Pass on Dec. 1. There were no injuries in this accident. Icy roads in Field On Dec. 2 there was a number of collisions near Field. RCMP said the area is well known for getting very slippery during this time of the year. People are reminded to take care when driving in the area with
winter conditions getting worse.
tion is continuing.
Deer shot On Dec. 2 RCMP assisted conservation officers in the initial stages of an illegal shooting of a deer. The animal was left behind after being shot and RCMP seized the deer before they turned it over to conservation who are investigating the incident.
Attack on pop machine A pop machine outside a local business was damaged on Dec. 4. The incident happened overnight and an investigation is continuing. RCMP are looking at video footage from the scene to aid in their investigation.
Male sleeps at school On Dec. 3 there was a report of a male who was lying in a cross walk on 10th Street South. It appeared the male got up off the ground and started to walk towards a local school. When officers arrived on the scene they found the male sleeping in the doorway of a local school. The officers determined the male was heavily intoxicated and arrested him for public intoxication. He was held at the RCMP detachment in Golden until he could care for himself. Vandals hit vehicle There was a report made on Dec. 3 about a vehicle on Elk Road which had its windows smashed out. RCMP have no suspects at the present time but an investiga-
Stolen vehicle linked to car invasions On Dec. 6 there was a report of a single vehicle accident by Heather Mountain. When RCMP arrived on the scene a vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Calgary, was found in a ditch. The passenger in the car was taken to hospital while police found the driver a short distance away from the vehicle. It appeared the driver was attempting to flee the area. The driver was held in custody at the RCMP detachment as the person was found to have a number of outstanding charges. There were a number of vehicles broken into in Golden on the same evening. It appears some of the vehicles which were broken into were also associated with these two individuals. RCMP continue the investigation and expect to lay more charges in these cases.
Public Notice to Dog Owners Annual Dog License Renewals All dogs within the Town of Golden must be licensed; this important and inexpensive system permits us to quickly identify lost or injured animals and get them back to their owners as quickly as possible. Licenses must be renewed every year. Come down to Town Hall before January 31st, 2013 to take advantage of our early payment discount!
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Public Notice Early Utility Payment Discount Discontinued Lani Davis, Laureen Nilsson and Darelyn Hutchinson participated in CBT’s Youth Action Summit in Cranbrook. Photo Submitted
CBT grants support youth Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Basin Trust is making $150,000 available for projects that benefit Basin youth through two granting programs (Columbia Basin Youth Grants and Youth Action Grants). “We confirmed in our 20112015 Youth Initiatives Strategic Plan that we wanted to continue to support a range of opportunities that allow youth to engage with their communities and one another,” said Sabrina Curtis, CBT director of sector initiatives. “These two granting programs will make funds available for more youth projects.” The Columbia Basin Youth Grants (CBYG) funds projects that directly benefit Basin youth ages 12 to 29 for up to $15,000.
Registered non-profit organizations, school districts, First Nations organizations can apply. The next deadline for CBYK is Dec. 17. For application forms and guidelines visit www.cbt.org/cbyg. The Youth Action Grants (YAG) are for youth ages 12 to 19. Youth can apply for up to $3,000 for projects that demonstrate youth-led action with positive outcomes. There will be monthly intakes on the first of every month. For application forms and guidelines on YAG visit www.cbt. org/yag. Applications to both programs are adjudicated by CBT’s Youth Advisory Committee, a group of youth from around the Basin whose involvement further promotes the active engagement of youth in regional decision-making processes.
Your utility bill, should you have an unmetered residential account with us, typically arrives in late January of each year. It includes your annual fee for the utility services fundamental to most municipalities – water, sewer, and curb-side garbage and recycling collection. Utilities are separate from taxes because they are ideally based on cost recovery for the provision of each service. Because these utilities are essential services shared by virtually everyone, best practice suggests that they are managed on a full cost recovery basis. This not only includes annual operational costs and maintenance, but also contributions to reserves to fund replacements of older infrastructure and upgrades where required. Well managed utilities require considerable investment, and most municipalities do not attain full cost recovery. Those that have did so by first identifying full costs, and then over time, gradually increasing fees over many years until full cost recovery has been attained. So if we haven’t been charging the true cost of running utilities (water and sewer in particular), where has the money come from to make up the shortfall? Your property taxes. Gradually, that needs to shift, and we are taking one of many steps needed to do so starting in 2013. For many years we have applied a one month discount to all accounts paid annually prior to March 1st as an incentive for early payment. This was originally introduced many years ago to maintain an adequate cash flow for the Town, but better financial tools and cash management have now eliminated this need. As a result of this discount, Town utilities have actually “lost” approximately $40,000 per year in lost revenue, which has ended up being recovered from property taxes. To address this, Council determined late in 2011 to eliminate the early payment discount beginning in 2013 and amendment bylaws were recently passed giving legal authority to do so. We understand you may have questions or comments about this and will be glad to hear from you. You can reach Town Hall at 250.344.2271, come see us, or start a conversation on our facebook page. Background information can also be found on our website at www.golden.ca.
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It’s all about the money In the middle of December it is not surprising to hear that many people have their minds on their money and their money on their minds. The thing that may surprise you is why this is happening this year. The Christmas season is not an easy one, especially for families who are suffering in these tough - My Way economic times. Luckily there are local By Darryl Crane groups out there, from the food bank to the Adopt a Family program, which gives us all the chance to help out and truly make someone’s Dec. 25 that much more special. After talking to locals who ski, the debate about not having a shuttle bus that goes from town up to the ski resort is starting to pick up. At the end of the day, money is in the middle of this discussion. As the resort looks for partners to run a shuttle, some people are angry because they do not see how a resort can run without the bus that helps people get up and down from the resort. On the other side of that coin, from the town’s perspective, the discussion has to include the cutting of the community bus earlier this year. How would it look if the town representatives take money and invest it into a system for the resort after saying their own system was not deemed viable? Other potential partners are also holding back at the present time, and it is tough to blame them with money being as tight as it is. Local businesses have to be looking towards the start of a new year with hope, but also with the annoyance of switching back to the old Provincial Sales Tax (PST) system. The people got their way and fought a tax system that they didn’t like, but now through time and effort businesses are once again going to have to bear the brunt of this decision. Thinking back on all the cash that went into the first change, to go back has to be frustrating to businesses who have been struggling over the past few years. And perhaps the most expensive part of next year for all of the citizens in British Columbia will be the upcoming provincial election because, whether you like it or not, your tax dollars will be picking up the cost for the NDP, Liberals and others to spend over a month on the campaign trail. In 2005 only 58 per cent of potential voters turned out to cast a ballot and amazingly enough a mere 50 per cent came out in 2009. It is a shame that more people do not get out to have a say in who will run the province. It is embarrassing to think that only half of the people in a province think it is important to take part in their democratic right. Of course this leads back to the start of this article. Money, in the end, can influence many choices. Most people have an idea on how they think their cash should be spent, but fewer and fewer seem to want to take the time to get out and have their voices heard. So in this Christmas season remember to do what you can to brighten a little piece of the world we are in, and think about how much money is going to be tossed around next year for “your” benefit.
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Star EDITORIAL
Message from the Mayor: Looking ahead As we approach the New Year, there are many reasons to look forward with optimism. Golden Area Initiatives will bring a national conference to our town. Called, “Rural Resurgence: Innovative Solutions for the Attraction and Retention of Young Adults” from June 11-14, 2013. The event will bring together a mix of individuals ranging from researchers from a variety of disciplines that have studied interventions, to communities that have piloted innovative pro-
jects and governments that have supported initiatives. The event will be infused with the voices of young adults who will give their opinions on what attracts them to rural areas. It will not be a regular conference, but designed to provide opportunities for sharing and exchange so that everyone leaves with new insights and ideas to address this concern in their own context. The Ministry of Transportation has informed us that a new project was recently approved in our
area as part of the Premier’s announcement at UBCM. This will be the twinning of the Trans Canada Highway east of Donald to Golden. This will compliment the recently upgraded Donald Bridge. The start date and budget will be confirmed in January. When the Columbia River Treaty Provincial Review Team visited a few weeks ago, they made a commitment to organize a meeting with Local Government, BC Hydro and the Ministry of Forests to discuss road access and
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maintenance into the Kinbasket Lake area. Continued on page 7
Golden stories need to be told A few months back my publisher Michele LaPointe had a stroke of genious. She said why don’t we start interviewing some of the older citizens around Golden and share their stories. Golden Moments was born. Since the first article in the series was published in early August, I have had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and speaking with some of the town’s most interesting people. It has quickly become my favourite story to cover at the newspaper. Every time I phone a prospective Golden Moments’ candidate, I hear the same response. “Are you sure you want to talk to me? I don’t have anything interesting to tell you.” Every single one of those people proved themselves wrong. Golden has such a rich history, and it is the people that were here, making the community what it is, that make it rich.
This week I was fortunate enough to sit down with Orm Braisher (story on page 9), for an hour. I could have written 10 stories about Orm’s life, and had quite a bit of trouble trimming it down to less than 600 words. I am honoured to be telling Orm’s, and other Golden Moments’ stories. But I have to be honest, the stories are so much more spe- - Reporter’s View cial when you hear them dirBy Jessica Schwitek ectly from the person. I used to love hearing my grandparents tell tales when I was young, and I hope this is a passtime that doesn’t get lost. We all have a responsibility to hear these stories before they’re lost forever.
POLL OF THE WEEK Do people spend too much money on Christmas?
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Should the Town be supporting a shuttle bus up to the ski hill?
Bruce Chown “I don’t ski, but I think it would be a great idea to keep it going, whoever pays for it.”
Tara Walsh “A lot of the town’s money comes from tourists who come to ski, so I think they should pitch in a little bit.”
Troy Stelmach “I think the town could chip in a bit, but they would need to look at a schedule that would actually work for people.”
Stingers to the morons who think it’s still summer driving.
Stars to the Golden Nordic Club for having awesome ski trails.
Stars to whoever shovelled the snow in front of my place.
Stars to the Wolf’s Den for the great meal on Thursday night.
Stars to the guy who dropped off an afternoon treat at the office. Mmmm nanaimo bars.
Stingers to people who shop for themselves in December and ruin their Christmas presents.
Stingers to the people who left beer bottles on the walking trails and pedestrian bridge.
Stars to my hamburger buddy. I can’t wait to share a hamburger with you again.
Stars to the Golden Fire Department for helping Santa off the float at the Santa Claus Parade. Stingers to the people who annouce how drunk they are while walking home at 2 a.m. Stars to Ron at Classic Touring for going the extra mile. Your patience and kindness was much appreciated. Stingers to Jack Frost for nipping at my nose.
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Town working to bring reliable, high-speed internet to Golden Continued from page 6 The Town of Golden is working with Shaw Telecom G.P. (who bought out NanoFibre Networks), to enter into a new agreement that will bring a much faster and more reliable high speed connection across the Kicking Horse River to the Town office. While the Town is still in confidential negotiations with Shaw, improved service (reduced latency, greater bandwidth) and reliability should be in place by no later than next spring (weather permitting). The Town of Golden is also in the process of finalizing a service delivery agreement with the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (owned by CBT), and has an existing agreement with Davinci Broadband to provide a connection that provides wireless service to customers who don’t have access to high speed fibre (i.e. residents of Area A outside the Town boundary). The wireless service issues experienced by Davinci due to the poor Telus connection will also be addressed once the new high
speed Shaw connection is in place. Golden Area Initiatives and the Town of Golden were selected by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to be one of the 22 municipalities participating in a new local economic development project starting in 2013. In embarking on this local economic development program, staff from Golden Area Initiatives and the Town of Golden will share their advice and best practices to support an improved enabling environment for local economic development in 14 Caribbean, CARICOM-Member countries. In the past few weeks I have met with several of Golden’s major employers including CP, LP and KHMR. Louisiana Pacific (LP), is anticipating further improved North American markets in 2013 which they hope will add to production requirements. In addition, the Golden operation will be focusing on export items for the company. In all they are forecasting a 20 per cent improvement for 2013. Another major employer with 100 million invested
in our community to date is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR). This will be the first full season of ownership with the RCR consortium and pass sales are up. A 24 semi-detached home project is slated to begin in 2013 and presales have already started. Committee appointments have been assigned to various council members. A Mayor’s Standing Finance Committee has been established to review and recommend financial objectives and policies during the deliberations over the five-year financial plan. As well, an Economic Development Service Vision Committee has been created to examine the current vision and delivery model for economic development. As a community, we can look toward 2013 the future with confidence and expectation. On behalf of your dedicated council and hardworking town staff, I would like to take the time to wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a healthy, prosperous New Year. May we all continue to work to enhance the place we are proud to call home.
Democracy means citizens actively participate in decisions As someone who has lived in a part of the world where the government was not chosen democratically, I have a particular perspective on just how precious democracy is. And having seen first-hand how it is to live in a country where citizens cannot make decisions for themselves, I feel passionately that British Columbians must fight every time their opportunity to participate is diminished. Free and fair elections are the most obvious instrument of participation in a democracy, and it is certainly the responsibility of citizens
to vote, but the process between elections cannot be taken for granted. Citizens must continue to engage with their elected representatives, and they must take every opportunity to be involved. But citizen engagement falls on deaf ears without elected representatives who understand their role as servants to the people they represent. It is not acceptable for elected representatives to behave as if their only responsibility is to get the majority of votes on election day. Democracy does not mean hand-
ing over decision-making to a small group of individuals far away from the place where those decisions will have the greatest impact. A democratic system is based on the idea that the best decisions are made by citizens. And my experience as both a Mayor and MLA bears that out. You told me that the HST was not the best thing the government could do to improve the economy. You told me that private river-diversion projects (IPP’s) would put the economic viability of BC Hydro at risk.
And time has proven you right. The HST has been a failure and IPP’s have resulted in massive debt for BC Hydro. Ignoring what the people of British Columbia clearly stated will have long-term negative consequences for all of us. The BC Liberals would not listen. British Columbians are saying clearly that they want a government that respects the role of citizens in decision-making. They want a government that believes the people should have the final say.
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This Week Oldtimers Hockey Sunday 7:15 and 8:45pm, Wed. 9:45pm. Call Russ at 250344-2734. Silvertips Hockey (50+) Every Monday 3:30pm and Friday 2pm. Call Sid 250344-5514. Winter Walking at Mount 7 Rec Plex every Wednesday and Friday from 1 - 2:30pm.
Wed, Dec. 12 Willhorse CD Release Concert at the Golden Civic Centre on Dec. 12 at 7pm. Tickets available at the Art Gallery of Golden, $25 which includes a copy of the CD. Co-ed Badminton at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 7 to 9pm. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Positive Discipline Free parenting education program every Wednesday from 3:15 to 5pm until Dec. 12 at APES. Snacks and childcare provided. Register at the Family Centre, 344-2000. Golden Youth Centre drop in every Wednesday from 3:30 to 9pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening.
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Free Homework Help Program Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:15pm at the Youth Centre. For students in Grades 8 - 12. Certified teacher and snacks included. Drop in. Public Skate every Wednesday, 7 to 8pm at the Golden Arena. Jam Night - OpenMic at the Rockwater. Golden Parent and Tot Play Lets parents and kids from birth to five enjoy preschool type activities. Every
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Thurs, Dec. 13 Men’s drop-in basketball Every Thursday from 8 to 10pm at the Rec Plex. $8 to play. Golden Voice Toastmasters every Thursday 7-8:30pm at COTR Rm 121. New members welcome. For info call Delanee Jmaiff 250-3440652. Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1 to 4pm.Contact 250-3445448. Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Big John Bates clasic rockabilly, funk, soul. Thursday Dec. 13 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests always welcome, annual membership is $25. Aquafit exercise class at The Travelodge from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Drop in rate is $6.50. Food Bank Movie Night at the Rockwater Grill and Bar every Thursday from 8 to 10pm. until April 25, 2013. Free admission when you bring a Food Bank donation. Golden Rockets play Fernie Ghostriders at the Golden Arena at 7:30 pm.
Fri, Dec. 14 CP Holiday Train featuring Doc Walker, coming through Golden at 2:15pm. on Dec. 14. Mother Goose Program Every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30am at the public library. Drop in, snacks included. Pilates Core and More A pilates-based bone building class focusing on posture, core strength, and balance. Fridays until Dec. 21, noon to 1pm at the RecPlex.
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Sign up at COTR. Golden Youth Centre drop in every Friday from 3:30 to 9pm And movie night every Friday from 7 to 9pm. Joni Young’s Art Exhibition/ Season Opener at the Winston Lodge Friday, Dec 14 6pm to 9pm. Bridge Club every Friday from 7 to 10pm at St. Andrews Centre for Peace. Contact 344-5448. Raise the Woof Comedy Tour at Mad Trappers, Friday, Dec. 14 to support the Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association. Tickets $20.
Sat, Dec. 15 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper hosts a karaoke night every Saturday. Public Skate every Saturday, 5:30 to 6:45pm. Children’s Holiday Party The Town of Golden and the Lions are hosting a Christmas party at the Rec Plex on Dec. 15 from 3 to 5pm, followed by a free public skate at 5:30pm. Monthly Service of Praise and Eucharist Saturday, December 15th at 6pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 913 9th St. S.
Sun, Dec. 16 Public Skate at the Golden Arena Sundays from 4:30 to 5:45pm. Helmets are recommended, no pucks or sticks allowed on ice during public skate. Weihnachtsgottesdienst (Christmas Worship in German), Sunday December 16 at 3pm. Tea to follow at Trinity Lutheran Church. 909 9 St. S
Mon, Dec. 17 Co-ed Badminton at the Mount 7 rec plex from 7-8:30pm $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
Drop in Shinny every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30pm. Drop in fee $6.50. Blue Christmas Candlelight Service of Remembering 7pm on December 17 at Golden Pentacostal Church, 717 10th St. S.
Tues, Dec. 18 Pilates Core and More Every Tues until Dec. 21 noon - 1pm at Rec Plex. Sign up at COTR. Join the Cadets. This free program meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30pm. at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18. Aquafit exercise class at the Travelodge from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Drop in rate is $6.50 Free Homework Help Program every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5pm in the Lion’s Den below the library. For students Grades 3-7. Just drop in.
Upcoming Events Doomsday Friday Dec. 21 at 9pm at the Golden Taps Mike the Ripper, Vinyl Ritchie, The Gaff, $10. Christmas Eve Family and Eucharist Service Monday, December 24th at 6pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 913 9th St. S. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Christmas Mass Schedule: December 24, Christmas Eve Family Mass at 8pm. Carol singing at 11:30pm. December 25, Midnight Mass at 12am. December 25, Christmas Day, 11am. January 1, New Years Day, 11am. Golden’s 23rd Annual Christmas Bird Count Dec. 27 for questions contact Ellen Zimmerman 250-348-2228, ellenzim@ uniserve.com.
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Golden Moments: A legacy that has lasted almost a century Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net In 1920 Orm Braisher began his life in the valley he would call home for the next 92 years. "I was born 21 miles up the valley on the bench land. There was only dense forest, my father homesteaded out there," said Braisher. His father left the army after he was injured in France in 1917, and came to the Rockies to homestead on the land that remains in the family today, almost a century later. "The ranch is still there. It will be the biggest ranch now between here and Cranbrook, my son has had it now for 40 years," said Braisher. Being that far out of the main community, Braisher had some tough times growing up. He was eight years old before he made it to school because there was no way to get him there. Then he had to play catch-up. "I had a very able young lady teaching, and I got through school," he said. Even though his family was that far away from Golden, they still felt the warmth of the community. Braisher had a sick younger sister, and the doctor would travel all the way up there to treat her. "It was good of him… He would often come out to deliver babies, and lots of times he wouldn't get any money for it," he said. And when his sister passed away, neighbours would walk for miles to come visit his mother. After going as far with school as he could, Braisher started working on his father's ranch full time at the age of 13. It was hard
work pulling stumps and working the land, but he developed skills that have stayed with him his whole life. "I learned how to fall trees very young, and I did that most of my life, until I had to stop," said Braisher. In his mid forties he was forced to slow down when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. "That ended my work in the bush. That was really a setback. My boys were growing up then, and it was hard on them. They did a lot of work that boys that age shouldn't have to do, but later in life it did them a lot of good. They learned how to do everything, fix anything," said Braisher. Before this setback, Braisher was able to bring an important element to the ranch. Something his wife appreciated very much. "I put my own electricity into the ranch. It took three years, but we got it in in 1960. We put up 21 poles from the valley to the farm… I put in an awful lot of labour, but only a few hundred dollars and we had power," he said. His wife, having been born in New Westminster, was happy to see an end come to her 17 years on the ranch without electricity. "The first thing she did was get an electric washing machine." Braisher now lives at Mountain View Assisted Living, and is grateful to live in such a supportive community. "Very small communities can get pretty childish sometimes. But on the other hand, if a serious thing comes up, they're all there," he said. He spent many hours of his life travelling to Calgary for work, but isn't thrilled to see how much it has grown.
Orm Braisher spent much of his life working on his father’s ranch, a large piece of land that remains in his family today. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo "I dealt in Calgary, all my life really. And I over the prairies," said Braisher. remember when it was 66,000 people there, "Golden is a nice town, just the right size. and you could say hello to people on the Everybody is friendly and neighbourly. streets… It's growing like a weed. There's That's the best part of a small place, the kinno mountains to stop it, it's just sprawling all ship between people."
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A time to sing and dance through the eyes of Golden’s past
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Request for Expressions of Interest in Membership Golden & District Recreation Centre Operations Advisory Committee The CSRD needs two area residents to represent the public on the Operations Advisory Committee for the Arena. The Committee’s purpose is to provide recommendations for the operations of the Arena to the CSRD Board and the Contractor (Town of Golden), as appropriate. The Committee advises the town on its annual capital budget and rates and fees for the Arena. The Committee includes a Town Councillor, the Area ‘A’ Director, a CSRD Manager, a staff person from the Town of Golden and one or two members of the public. Expression of Interest forms are on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca. they can be submitted by mail, fax, or email by January 4th, 2013 to Gary Holte, Manager of Environment and Engineering Services, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1, faxed to (250) 832-8165, or emailed to gholte@csrd.bc.ca.
Request for Statement of Qualifications General Engineering Services Program #2012 – RSOQ-01 - The Town of Golden invites Statements of Qualifications (SOQ’s) for prequalification of Engineering Consulting firms for the provision of ongoing general engineering consulting services for the municipality’s annual operational needs and capital program. The RSOQ document is available free of charge at Town Hall during regular business hours at 810 9th Ave South, Golden, B.C. or may be downloaded from the MERX or BCBid Websites. Proponents Meeting: There will NOT be a proponent’s pre-tender meeting; however, all pretender enquiries are to be directed to the undersigned. Closing Date: January 10, 2013 Closing Time: 2:00 pm MST Closing Location: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave South (proposals will not be opened publicly). All general and technical inquiries can be directed to: Chris Cochran, AScT, Manager of Operations Telephone: 250-344-2271 ext 226 Fax: 250-344-6577 Email: ops@golden.ca Address: 810 9th Ave South, V0H 1H0
take them to Billy. He would preserve them in alcohol. Billy was very kind to us all. He would make repairs to our shoes or rubbers for a very small charge, or no charge at all. He made canvas music stand cases for all members of the band, free of charge. When we were growing up to the dancing age, throughout the winter months, we would hold weekly parties at our homes playing cards and dancing. Some favourite dances were the Virginia Reel, twosteps and waltzes. We would take turns at our homes; the Maxwells, Wenmans, Blysaks, Mrs. John Pratt and the Johnsons. Billy Wenman had one of the Edisonphonographs with the long horn on it. This played cylinder records. He would bring it to wherever the party was being held. In the summer, we would get together for big picnics which other families would join. We would have to walk to wherever we were going as there were no automobiles available until later years. In the spring, after the snow was gone, and in the summer
also, a favourite outing on Sunday afternoon was to walk the railway track east up the Kicking Horse Canyon for several miles. Upon our return we would congregate at the C.P.R. station and watch the arrival of Train Number 4 which, at that time, came in at five p.m. There was always lots of music in our home. Mother played the organ and the accordion or mouth organ. In 1912, the toboggan slide was built from the top of the hill back of the smelter, down past the smelter and over the hump by the smoke stack, and along the railway track for a distance. It was about three quarters of a mile long and was boarded up on both sides. At one time, the last lap was over the railway track towards the Kicking Horse River. This had to be stopped because of the danger involved. I believe boards from the smelter buildings had been used for the slide. I understand that the older Henderson boys and others in their age group exercised their skill and knowledge in building this slide. We used some of the
rails from the smelter to build a track up the side of the hill. Then we would push one of the ore cars to the top. Everyone climbed on for a ride down the hill. Once it jumped the track and Louis Blysak got his leg jammed against a tree. We had to stop this enjoyment also because of the risk. In the winter for skating, we would shovel the snow off the Kicking Horse River, in a large area, for an outdoor skating rink. We had many nice skating parties. Many people from town would come up and join the fun. We would fish in the Kicking Horse River off the old smelter bridges and later off the Kootenay Central Bridge. We caught many trout and whitefish here. We also fished for grayling off the old sawmill wharf on the Columbia River. We would use these as bait for ling cod which we caught further up the Columbia in the evening. The ling cod had nice white meat. They had to be skinned and had just one set of bones down the middle. They were slimy things to catch and handle.
Rotary helps the world Jeff Dolinsky Submitted Name the cause: disaster aid, drilling water wells, redeveloping farmland, educating destitute children, promoting peace, and Rotary has done it. When you have a motto like “Service above Self,” the scope for humanitarian projects is practically limitless. With over 1.2 million Rotarians in more countries than the UN, Rotary’s global network allows for very efficient delivery of help where it is needed. The engine for the club is its membership and the fuel is the donations to the Rotary Foundation. The Foundation spends all it takes in after investing it for
three years. This investment income creates the necessary funds to cover most of the Foundation overhead. This results in one of the most efficient organizations in the world, spending less than 10 per cent on overhead from funds donated to the Foundation . Over $700 million has been spent to date by the Foundation on projects. In Canada, we can leverage donations by multiples of four or more to take the donations to a very high level of impact on any project. Right now, significant funds are being targeted to eradicate polio and since 1985, this program has nearly done its duty with over 97 per cent of districts reporting polio
Jeff Dolinsky Golden Rotary free status. In Golden, we are very proud of the work that Rotary had done here and when we travel, we see the positive results of clubs around the world. If you want to know more about what it takes to be a Rotarian, please call president Greg at 250-439-3995. He’d be happy to let you in on the best club in the world!
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Keeping safe during a holiday season Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Now that the holiday season is here, Town of Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure would like to remind people to have a safe and enjoyable time. McClure shared some helpful tips to residents to ensure accidents do not happen during the season ahead. “One of the things I would like to make sure people are well aware of is that if they are using a live tree, be sure they are well watered,” he said. “Do not leave your lights on for extended periods of time because that actually helps dry out the tree.” McClure added that people should also be sure that they have a water solution to feed their trees to make sure they do not dry out. He advised people to turn off their lights when they are sleeping. “Use them for the display purposes... but when you go to bed do not leave the lights on.” McClure added that if people are using candles
they must ensure they are used in a safe manner. “In this time, because it is getting dark a little quicker and if we do have power outages, please use candles in a safe way so that we do not have any tragedies over the Christmas holidays,” he said. The fire chief also hoped people would be very careful when travelling during the winter season. “Our crew has been going out quite often and I hope people remember that cars behave a little differently when traction has been compromised,” he said. “Please drive safely and give yourself more time to get to that destination. Do not be in the situation where you have to rush to get somewhere.” McClure explained another area that keeps the department busy during the winter months are accidental slip and falls. “Make sure you take your time and walk carefully because of the ice and snow. Make sure your stairs are well looked after and have slip hazards removed.”
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December at APES Vicci Nelson Principal Alexander Park Elementary It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us and that soon we will be into a new year. The Christmas spirit has already begun at Alexander Park, with students being involved in a variety of Christmas literacy, arts and craft, and cooking activities. As always, December promises to be a busy and exciting time around the school. The A.P.E.S.’ Family Christmas “Craftacular” has been set for the morning of Friday, December 14 beginning at 9 a.m. The school wide activities include: a variety of craft activities to choose from, a family school wide walk, a carol sing-a-long in the gym, and a Christmas read. Parents and siblings are invited to come for all or for part of the morning. It promises to be a fun and festive morning. Our annual “Gifts from the Heart” is set for December 18 and is once again sure to be a huge. The children always enjoy “shopping” for just the right gifts for their family and wrapping everything up in festive paper. Thanks to the amazing generosity of parents and staff, children always go home with wonderful recycled gifts for their family, and all the toonies collected will be given to the Golden Food Bank. Each year our goals of providing children the opportunity to experience the joy of giving, while at the same time reducing waste by recycling and reusing items, and raising money for others in greater need, are easily met. Staff and children always welcome the Christmas Break. Holidays are a time for family, friends, celebration, and also a time to get re energized for the winter term at school. From the Alexander Park School staff to all of the A.P.E.S.’ students and their families and to the Golden community, best wishes for a peaceful, healthy and happy holiday season.
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Big John Bates will serenade you with their rustic punk style Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net They recommend you don't let your whisky get out of arm's reach when Big John Bates is playing their classic rockabilly funk at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. With Montana's Brandy Bones on vocals and strings, Big John Bates is championing a sound that makes you feel like you're being serenaded with a rusty hammer. Bones combines gymnastic abilities with beautiful bowing; posing on and slapping the upright bass, even hefting her Hofner over her shoulder and offstage. Her voice ranges from creeping soprano to a scream in a single song. JT Massacre handles the percussion like a champion, his tympani solo is outrageous and the sparks shooting off his grinding wheels are a big part of the show. John Bates brings wild slide and Gretsch guitars while his grown of a baritone darkens the band's vocals. He's also the arranger of this mad rustic symphony and gets his showtime in as well, using a massive pedalboard to propel his stage antics right into the crowd. Big John Bates was voted one of the top three live shows in 20 years of the Halifax Pop Explosion in 2012, with a score of 9.6 out of 10. Their new album is what the band calls "American Noir," their rustic punk style running throughout gives it a tough, western feel. In 2012 they have hit the road in North America, and have triumphantly returned to headline stages across Europe. The songs on Battered Bones and Headless Fowl (both released in 2012) were brough to life by Robert Ferbrache, the man who pioneered the Denver sound in his Absinthe Studios. The tracks were recorded by Todd Simki (Pure, Xavier Rudd) in Vancouver, and Mark Robertson (Legendary
The rockabilly trio Big John Bates is playing a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Thursday Dec. 13. Photo Submitted Shack Shakers) in Nashville. The trio are hitting the stage at the Rockwater on Thurs-
day Dec. 13. To hear more about Big John Bates go to www. bigjohnbates.com.
Funk, hip hop, and dubstep found in DJ Featurecast’s tracks Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden Delicious is bringing you entertainment all month, and next up is DJ Featurecast, playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Friday Dec. 14. Described as Mr. Midas, the United Kingdom's Featurecast has proved himself to be a leader in his field. From DJing to producing, this guy is a juggernaut, tearing down the scene with his impressive catalogue of chart-topping releases. Also know as Lee Mintram, Featurecast hails from the UK's Southcoast, and has had an incredible couple of years churning out one huge track after another. He has released tracks on exceptional labels, such as GoodGroove, Bomb Strikes,
Jalapeno, Catskills, and Funk Weapons. He has also produced some of the biggest party tracks and bootlegs on the scene. Bright Lights Funk, from his mix It's Showtime, cleverly mashes up DJ Die's pounding D&B track Bright Lights, Hampton Hawes' classic 70s funk jam The Web,
and some classic 90s hip hop in the form of Notorious BIG's the FUNK. DJs have to agree, it's not a party unless you have a Featurecast track in the bag. At least that is according the praise he has received from other big players like Krafty Kutz, Norman Jay, DJ Yoda, A Skills, Z-trip
and Craig Charles. Creating his own unique sound by effortlessly slipping between genres accompanied by his amazing pin-point scratching and cutting, Featurecast will be heard playing out funk, breaks, hip hop, dubstep, and drum and bass as long as it's funky. He has already
DJ Featurecast is in Golden for a show on Dec. 14. Photo Submitted
played some of the biggest festivals and venues around the globe from Canada's Shambhala Festival, Germany's Fusion Festival, Serbia's 3p Festi-
val, as well as touring the United States, Australia, Dubai and playing all over Europe. Don't miss him in Golden on Dec. 14. The show starts at 10
p.m., tickets are at the door. Hear some of his tracks at www.myspace. com/featurecast, or featurecast.bandpage. com.
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Pictured directly above is one of the photos which will be on display at the Art Gallery of Golden until Jan. 8. The “Streets of India” show will showcase the photography of Cheryl Goodwin (pictured above left) who spent two months in India. Above right photo courtesy of Cheryl Goodwin. Above left Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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The walls at the Art Gallery of Golden will be covered with a distinctly different flavour as the works of photographer Cheryl Goodwin will be on display until Jan. 8. “Streets of India” is a show dedicated to two months of shooting which occurred in India and will feature stunning photos that show the culture and life of the people in the country. “It is great for sure. I love to share my work. I was there for two months. I wanted to learn about the history, culture and people,” she said. “It was beyond my wildest dreams and expectations. I have been privileged enough to travel around the world.”
Though it took her a long time to go to India, Goodwin explained she knew before leaving, the time was right to finally take the long-awaited journey. “I was ready to see it after hearing so much about how different it was. It surpassed even my grand expectations for how amazing a country it is,” she said. Goodwin also explained the idea behind the show and the photos which will be on display. “The theme is the streets of India. What I have done with that is to basically look in from the street side of the life. There are candid, random photos from all different aspects of life,” she said. “What I found there, over anywhere
else I have been, is the sheer rawness of life. Right from the beauty of life to the rawness of things like a femur bone on a beach. It is chaos but it is really brilliant.” Goodwin explained that when she travels she tries to embrace the culture you go into for all that it is. “It is hard to believe that I was in each of those spots. Sometimes when you take an image you almost have to pinch yourself to realize you were there.” She added that it was easy to get around India partially because the people were spectacular and friendly. “This is seen especially in the shots of the kids showing the exuberance of joy and happiness of you being there to take photos,” she said.
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A raffle for the first run at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Pictured from left to right are Steve Paccagnan, President of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Barb Davies Director of the Golden Food Bank Society and Andy Brown, Social Media Marketing Co-ordinator at KHMR. Darryl Crane/Star Photo Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Mountain
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held a raffle to see who would get the first ride up the gondola in support the Golden Food Bank.
This year the winner was John Stark from Calgary who brought out five of his friends to enjoy
the first run down the mountain this year. In total $1,078 was raised for the food bank.
Barb Davies, Director of the Golden Food Bank Society, stressed how important a donation like this is to the group. “It is very meaningful and significant. I have been working with the events co-ordinator at the resort, and the ski hill has really been showing support for the food bank. It has been a great way to connect with the local community.” On hand for the presentation was President of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Steve Paccagnan. He said the raffle was a great success for many reasons. “It was for the first ride up of the official start of the winter season. It was for the first group of eight to go up in the gondola and make the first tracks. All of the proceeds from that went to the Golden Food Bank,” he said. Overall he was also very happy with the money raised and was thankful to the community and skiers who donated to the effort.
“It is a strong ski community. They are quite charitable and into giving. They are motivated to go skiing and to have the chance to be on the first ride up and make the first tracks is great. How could you not be motivated for such a good cause?” Davies wanted to thank all of the people who took part and organized the raffle. “A big thanks to the
community for all of the support that they give the food bank through Kicking Horse Mountain Resort,” she said. Anyone interested in learning more or volunteering at the Golden Food Bank can call (250) 3442113 or go to www. goldenfoodbank.ca. To learn more about what is happening at the resort go to www.kickinghorsemountainresort.com.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:00 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church Tea fellowship after worship
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A relationship made to help locals learn Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) will be working closely with the Canadian Mental Health Association Kootenays (CMHA), the new lead contractor for Work BC Employment Services in Golden. The CMHA is pro-
viding provincial employment services and has contracted CBAL to provide literacy and learning services to clients. Monica De, the CBAL community literacy co-ordinator, said this was a great way to help people in Golden. “On Mondays from 1-4 p.m. there is a tutor at the Work
BC office who helps people with resumes, cover letters, online job searches and more,” she said. “What we are going to do is on every second Monday of the month we are going to have a free job skills workshop at the Work BC office at 1 p.m. starting on Dec. 10.” The workshop is free and will run from
one to two hours. De explained that the group is also open for residents to make requests for different types of workshops at the Work BC office on 9th Avenue North in Golden. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the services offered call the Work BC office at 250-344-
Law eliminates house arrest for violent crimes Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Amendments which will eliminate conditional sentences for serious and violent crimes, the final component of the Safe Streets and Communities Act, came into force on November 20, 2012. The new amendments makes it so that house arrest should not be available for offenders of serious crimes like sexual assault, kidnapping, and human trafficking. The Criminal Code outlines the circumstances when a conditional sentence can be imposed. The amendments in this component of Safe Streets and Communities Act maintain these conditions and expand the list describing when a conditional sentence is not
available, including: Any offence for which the law prescribes a maximum penalty of 14 years or life imprisonment; Any offence prosecuted by indictment and for which the law prescribes a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment that results in bodily harm, involves the import/export, trafficking or production of drugs or involves the use of a weapon; and, A listed offence prosecuted by indictment and for which the law prescribes a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment – which means that crimes such as theft over $5,000, breaking and entering, and theft of a motor vehicle are now included on the list of indictable offences ineligible for a conditional sentence.
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COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT GET INVOLVED WITH PARKS AND TRAILS PLANNING AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is inviting residents of Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘C’, ‘D’, and ‘E’, who wish to serve on their Community Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, to complete and return an Expression of Interest Form. The Expression of Interest Form and related information is available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca, or by contacting the Environment & Engineering Services Department as listed below. CSRD staff will review all submissions and will schedule meetings with all applicants beginning in January 2013. The Commission will assist the CSRD by ensuring it receives thoughtful and comprehensive advice from a representative group of individuals with local knowledge and interest in the parks and recreation needs of the community. Commissioners are required to meet a minimum of four times per year. Terms are two years in duration, concluding December 31, 2014. Individuals who best satisfy the following requirements will be recommended to the CSRD Board of Directors for appointment: • Interest, leadership and passion for enhancing public enjoyment of parks, trails and green spaces, as well as promoting local stewardship of recreational amenities. • Desire to share knowledge and experience in a range of subjects relevant to community parks and recreation planning, management and development (e.g. parks management and operation, recreational facilities and programming, construction and engineering, environment, youth, seniors, business, geography, education, arts and culture). Please submit a completed Expression of Interest Form by Friday, January 4, 2013 to: Environment & Engineering Services Community Parks and Recreation Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Phone: 250 833-5950 or Toll free: 1 888 248-2773 Fax: 250 832-1083 Email: worksservices@csrd.bc.ca
Residents in Golden joined together on Dec. 6 which was the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. A ceremony was held be in memory of the 14 young women who were murdered in 1989, while studying at l’Ecole Polytechnique. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
A funny tale to tell in aid of Little Mittens Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Raise the Woof Comedy Tour is making its way to Golden on Friday Dec. 14 to support the Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association. Raise the Woof, founded by comedian and producer James Uloth, was born out of the need to help animal shelters, animal rescue groups, and humane societies raise money to cover their various reoccurring costs. With nearly 10 years experience in performing and producing, Uloth brings a fun-filled show with strong branding matched with quality performances by all entertainers in the lineup.So far this year the tour has already travelled all over
Canada and the United States, helping to raise money for local groups in need. For more than two years, Little Mittens has been working hard to help control the ferrel cat population in Golden. They do so my humanely trapping the cats and bringing them to vet clinics where they are tested for diseases, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered. They have been having difficulty housing all of their cats, and were recently granted the use of the municipal dog pound to help. All the proceeds from the show, taking place at the Mad Trapper Pub, will go to the Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association. Tickets are $20, and are James Uloth will be performing at The Mad available at the Mad Trapper Pub Trapper to aid the Little Mittens Animal or Beer Store. Rescue Association. Photo Submitted
Local residents gets up close with nature Harvie and Lil Harris Submitted When the Almberg Road black bear visited our house this summer, I had a young nephew, George Davis, from Grand Forks visiting us. We were looking out our front window when the bear came walking in from the south of us where there’s a vacant lot covered in bush. The bear sensed us watching him through the window as he wandered on past our fenced-on garden. So he stopped and decided to go up around the house to the fountain (the fountain was not running at the time, but had five or six inches of water in the bottom to get a drink). As George and I came to the window Lil took the picture from the front door side window. The bear, unsure of it all, hopped up to the top and got himself a drink.
Pictured above is a black bear which visited the back yard of a local couples home. Photo Submitted
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Golden Rams Atom goalie, Isabella Palumbo, makes a save at a weekend home tournament while former Calgary Flames and NHL Hall of Fame player Lanny McDonald coaches a team from Whitefish, Montana, from the bench. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
Lanny McDonald goes behind the bench at Golden Atom hockey game Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The players and fans at a Golden Minor Hockey Association Atoms home game got a surprise visit when National Hockey League Hall of Fame player Lanny McDonald came to town as a guest coach for a team from Whitefish, Montana. McDonald explained that his grandson, Calder Townsley, was a member of the team. “My grandson was up from Montana and played in Invermere yesterday. We came up last night so we
could play this team today. It was just a little bit of fun with the team.” Even though he has many years of experience on the ice, McDonald is not the regular coach of the team “I am not. I was called guest coach today. It was all about having fun with the kids on both benches,” he said As for his time on the bench the NHL legend, who won a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989, said he had a great time with all of the kids. “It doesn’t get much better than that. When you love the game as much as I do. All I am trying to pass onto
the kids is to just love the game. Whether you win or lose, the friendships are the most important thing,” he said. After the game McDonald signed sticks, jerseys and even a set of goalie pads for the fans and very excited players in attendance. “That’ pretty cool. It hopefully means I have done something right along the way and you just enjoy it.” When asked if he was going to do anymore coaching McDonald simply said, “This is probably the end of my coaching career, but what a way to go. It was a great time.”
A trip to remember for the Golden Nationals hockey team Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net A group of hockey players from Golden have returned home after a successful European tour which was about hockey and friendship. Jim Oseychuk was the captain of the Golden Nationals hockey team that played eight games on the tour. “It was perfect. We had great hospitality from the Europeans. Five of us had done it three years ago but for others they had never been to Europe so it was a real eye opener,” he said. “The hospitality was second to none and the people appreciated us coming to play.” The team ended up with a five and three record with most games being one-goal games, however Oseychuk explained ,once the games ended they were able to get to know the other players. “After the hockey games were over we would go to the restaurants in the rinks. The camaraderie was unbelievable. The people wanted to hear our story and why we were there. We exchanged gifts and gave MVP trophies to those we appreciated.” During one of the games the team faced stiff competition from a team which had a couple of European pro players, one of whom is part of an NHL system. The Zeller Oldies and The Golden Nationals during the team’s European tour. “That was a no contest for us. You would go to make a move Photo Submitted on them and they would be gone,” Oseychuk said laughing.
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The Rotary Club of Golden would like to thank the ABC Restaurant for the free use of the space week after week, the service of setting up the room, the dedication by the staff to look after us, the use of their equipment (projector screen and extension cords), and the Prestige for the free use of the wireless Internet connection.
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Golden Rocket Braeden Allkins fights his way through two Grand Forks Border Bruins players to get to the puck during the Rockets’ 5-2 win on Dec. 8. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
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The Golden Rockets weathered a tough first period to come back and beat the Creston Valley Thunder Cats 6-4 on Friday Dec. 7. The Rockets came strong out of the gate, scoring less than a minute into the game off the stick of Carson George. That was followed by three Thunder Cats' goals from Jesse Collins, Ty Kronewitt, and Brady Ward. Brandon Shirley got the Rockets back in the game with a short-handed goal at 3:25 while teammate, Michael Anderson was in the box for spearing. Creston regained their two-goal lead with two seconds left of the clock, putting the score at 4-2 heading into the second. The Rockets pelted the Cats with shots in the second period, but only slipped one past goaltender Tyler Moffatt on the power play. The scoring continued for the Rockets in the third, getting goals from Keith Wake, and two from Connor Beauchemin. Things may have started out slow for the Golden Rockets when they played at home against the Grand Forks Border Bruins on Saturday Dec. 8, but when the final horn sounded the Rockets pulled away with a 5-2 victory. After playing in Creston the night before, the Rockets seemed to be suffering from the long bus ride home in a first period that saw the team have many give aways and missed chances to score. But even with the missed opportunities, the Rockets got out of the first period with a 1-0 lead after Jacob Bergeron scored.
The lead was short lived after the Rockets got into penalty trouble in the second. The Bruins tied things up on a power play goal three minutes into the period. The Rockets then took back the lead when Carter Cochrane scored a few minutes later. The back and forth period continued as the Bruins scored with a little over a minute left in the period, but the tie would not hold up as less that 50 seconds later Braeden Allkins scored to give the Rockets a 3-2 lead going into the third. The Rockets finally seemed to get their game rolling in the third period when Bergeron netted his second goal of the evening. With a little under nine minutes left, Brandon Shirley put the game out of reach with a short handed marker. Head Coach of the Rockets, Ty Davidson, said the road trip the night before had a physical and mental effect on the players. "We played in Creston last night and it is four and a half hours away. That is a tough test. Coming back home and I know our guys didn't get to bed until 3 a.m.," he said. "The work ethic was there but I think we were mentally asleep a little bit." Davidson also talked about James Price, the latest player the Rockets have picked up. "We got him from Columbia Valley. I basically picked him up as a free agent…He is a good player. He has got some skills. He has really good vision and I really liked what I saw tonight. He had two points tonight and created two goals for us. I am excited about having him in the fold." The Rockets play again on Thursday Dec. 13, against the Fernie Ghostriders.
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Tasty treats and treasures found at Bacchus Books and Cafe Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net There are many different anniversaries being reached at Bacchus Books and Cafe as the building turns 100 years old, the bookstore as it stands turns 10, and the cafe upstairs reaches it sixth year in business. The bookstore and cafe are run by Caleb Moss and Niki Dusseault. Moss explained why he bought the bookstore 10 years ago. “It is romantic. It is eclectic and interesting. It is not like working for a large bureaucracy. You are your own bureaucracy,” he said. “As far as retail stuff goes, I can’t imagine any other place that has as eclectic and interesting a clientele as a new and used book store, other than maybe a new and used bookstore with a cafe.” Moss added that after a few years of being in business he started to look at the idea of the cafe. “It was the perfect storm with my partner Niki and I. She wanted a career change and we found the building worked,” he said. “After running across conceptually similar places that would have food or coffee and books in Victoria, it always stuck with me that it marries itself nicely.” Moss added that it has been nice to be able to run a family business as, “It has been interesting, challenging and never, ever boring.” He went on and said it is because of the people in Golden that businesses like his survive. “Small town retail is difficult in good economic climates and bad economic climates. There is a very small margin for error. You can’t make too many mistakes,” he said. “That has been what kept me in business for the past 10 years. You survive on local support and then, depending where the tourists
economy goes, the extra comes in,” he said. Moss explained that he has spent his life reading but that did not really contribute to his decision to purchase the business. “I have read obsessively since I was little, but I never had aspirations to run a bookstore. They were places like record, tape or CD stores that I would gravitate to when I travelled,” he said. “They are little bastions of friendliness that you can go into. They have the ability to transport you somewhere else and I feel lucky to be in the middle of it.” As much as Moss may run the book side of the business, Dusseault uses her creative side in the cafe. “Niki is passionate about keeping it creative. We both love it and that translates to our clientele,” Moss said. “We do scratch food and homemade soups every day. Everything we cook or bake is done in house,” Dusseault said. She went on and explained her ideas come from a variety of different places. “I have my old standards that I have had for years which I modify. I am fly by the seat of my pants type of gal. I do not like prearranged menus. So every morning I get up it depends on how I feel. People enjoy that, and six years in I am still very interested in what I am doing with the cafe.” Moss wanted to add that he welcomes people coming into the store looking for books for him to find. “What still surprises me is that people don’t realize it is easy and fast and price competitive to order things in. There is an assumption that it is a burden on me or it is too costly because of shipping. It is not. If you are looking for something I can find it. Be it from last week or 1910 I can find it,” he said. People can drop by the store or check out www. Niki Dusseault and Caleb Moss stand in the Cafe, on the upper level of Bacchus Books. Darryl Crane/Star Photo bacchusbooks.ca to learn more about the store.
Golden Sears location is still open and under new ownership
Murray McLaren and his wife Judy stand in the Golden Sears, which he has just taken over. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Sears in Golden may have changed hands recently, but don’t worry, it is here to stay. “It’s been going really well. We’ve had a bit of re-organization, but it’s coming along. People are starting to know we’re here, and that it’s changed hands,” said Murray McLaren. It was two months ago that McLaren decided to purchase the Golden Sears location, after the previous operator of the store had to step back due to illness. “It’s a small town, so we heard about the opportunity by word of mouth,” said McLaren. “Just the name Sears. It’s been around for so long, and it’s so well-established. I thought that you can’t go too wrong with that.” Sears Golden is a home store, carrying various brands in major appli-
ances, mattresses, television and more. But on top of that, it is a way to bypass the pitfalls of online shopping. “We’re also a doorway to thousands of other products because we can order in anything, and the prices are the same right across the country,” said McLaren. Instead of shopping online, or driving to Calgary for some of their major purchases, customers can go into the store to order anything Sears has to offer, and still deal with a live customer representative. It also makes shipping and returns easier, as the store will take of it for you. As an added bonus, ordering in store keeps the money in the community, instead of sending it to Calgary or other larger centres. “Anything ordered through the catalogue or retail usually takes about a week to come in,” said McLaren. Sears has been going through a 2013
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bit of restructuring as of late, including the closure of several stores, but McLaren would like people to know that these changes are not a sign of trouble, but rather a realization that the business model needs to be altered. “They’ve closed a lot of the larger, big department stores. They found that they just weren’t working, not to their advantage. They’re really reinforcing the smaller stores, and supporting them much better,” he said. Although they have closed a few of the bigger locations, they have reopened about 100 new home town stores. “They’re trying to get back to the roots of what Sears used to be.” Sears is still located beside the Golden Bottle Depot on 9th Street South. Go on in and check out what they’ve got, and if you place an order right away it should still make it here in time for Christmas. WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. 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Commercial print company seeking experienced team members. All positions considered; top compensation for top performance. Email: don@RMPrint.com P/T maintenance person wanted at Heather Mnt Lodge. 2 days/wk year round. Contact Dan or Carrie 250-344-7490 Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430 Tim Hortons dba Bolico Holdings Ltd. 1421 Trans Canada Highway, Golden B.C. V0A 1H2 Food Counter Attendant / Production Full time (40 hrs/wk) Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $10.25/Hr + benefits. Fax resume to 250-439-1963 or apply in person.
Trades, Technical HINO CENTRAL Fraser Valley is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Technician (Senior Apprentice or Journeyman) to add to our growing team in Langley. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits in a fully-equipped ultra-modern facility. Visit www.hinocentral.com Apply to: hr@hinocentral.com; fax: 780-6384867.
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NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; email jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.
Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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Sporting Goods Assorted skis, boots, sets, from kids to adult. Call or text 250-344-8147.
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Heavy Duty Machinery
Musical Instruments Alto Saxophone with case, neck sling, music book and reeds $600. 250-344-5010.
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Firewood for sale. Fir, pine, spruce. Phone 250-939-8548.
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town Wanted: Reasonably priced mobile home w/ CSA sticker. To be moved to family farm. Ideally located in the Golden area, priced b/t $0-25000. James 250-290-1020, facebook, jim.t.bodie@gamil.com
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2 Storey house for sale on 1/2 acre lot, Habart Lower Rd. 1900sqft w/dbl carport plus shop in back. Ph.250-344-5706
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 3 & 2bdrm, and 2 bdrm cabin at Creekside apts. Quiet, clean & modern living spaces. Perfect for couples coming to ski! Call Dan @250-344-1435. For rent - 2 and 3 Bdr Mobile Home at Nicholson. $750/mth plus utilities, available now, pets welcome. 250-344-8551. LARGE newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm apt., NS, no pets, no parties, laundry facilities. Walking distance to all amen., DD req. (1-250)344-0780 Rental Units avail. Close to downtown. Call (250)344-8919 Sherri,Highland Property Management Ltd. NP No parties. Twin Rivers - 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113. Two Bdr apt available now. Non smoking. Age 55+ apartment building. Call Laura 250-344-6233.
Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604. FULLY FURNISHED 1 & 2 bdrm suites. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.
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Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.
3 Bdr Home Direct access to Mt 7 trails, just 4 mins. from downtown Golden. 1800 sq. ft, 2 full baths. Deck off kitchen. Brand new approved wood stove with electric backup. Incl F/S/W/D. 1 Pet ok. Huge fenced yard. Avail Jan 1 (possibly Dec 15) $1075/mth. 1 year lease min. Call Mike 250-344-8385. 4 bdrm house, 15 min south on hwy 95. Renovated, wood stove, elec. furnace, fls, w/d, storage space. $850/mo. Call 250-342-7434. 4 bdrm house in Canyon Ridge. Sleeps 10. Fully furnished w/ all amenities including HDVR, internet and utls. $2300/mt, or empty for $1500/mt, for sale $475,000. Call Niki 250-344-1324 or nikileek1@gmail.com.
Duplex for Rent
3 Bdrs up, 2 down. Located in residential area close to everything. Fenced yard, W/D hookup. Call 250-344-5996. Newer 1 Bedroom cabin with loft, sitting on a full basement on an acreage south of Golden. $925/month + utilities. No parties, no illegal activities. Long term, mature, reliable tenants preferred. References and damage deposit required.
3 Bdr Upper & Avail now. 250-344-5075.
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Cars - Domestic 2003 Ford Escape. Driven daily, but needs work. Sell/trade for (furniture, tools, boat, bike?) 250-344-6561 For Sale: 1992 Mazda Pickup B2200 2 WD automatic 182,741 kms. Matching canopy. Winter stud tires, senior owned. Asking $1400. 250-344-8998 LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271
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One week ski vacation at Sun Chaser Villas, Fairmont Hot Springs! Jan 21-28, 2013. Only $599! - no taxes. Call 344-3663 or 2366.
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2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710.
Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710
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Transportation
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One week ski vacation at Sun Chaser Villas, Fairmont Hot Springs! Jan 21-28, 2013. Only $599! - no taxes. Call 344-3663 or 2366.
Newer 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath half duplex with garage, balcony, propane fireplace. Appliances including dishwasher. $1495/month plus utilities. No pets, no parties. Long term mature reliable tenants preferred. Damage Deposit and references required.
Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.
2 bdrm house in town. Very nice. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to all amenities. 250-344-5450.
1579 square foot office w/ 2 entrances located in downtown Golden. Call Rob or Lorne at Columbia Valley Credit Union at 250-344-2282 for lease details. Commercial space - 1700 sq ft. Store front / office & shop / storage space. 250-344-2530 or 250-344-8220.
Duplex / 4 Plex
716 8th St Bsmt Suite 2 bdrms, bright kitchen dining, fireplace in living rm, laundry / storage rm, 1 blk from pedestrian bridge. $750/mth + utls, elec heat DD $375 No pets, mature longer term tenant please. Call 250-344-5508
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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. 250-344-3104.
Off Road Vehicles ATV’S, UTV’s, Dirt Bikes & Golf Buggies. Kamloops Cartsplus. www.cartsplusbc.com 1-888-371-3946. kamloopscartsplus@shawbiz.ca
Snowmobiles 2003 Skidoo Summit 800 151” 7608 kms. Handle bar riser, MBRP can, nice clean stock sled. $2850. 250-344-8479.
Sport Utility Vehicle 1997 Ford Ranger. Stop side, 4 cyl, 5 spd. Red, canopy, good condition. $3200 OBO. 250-344-2140.
Trucks & Vans 2001 Ford F150 4.6L V8 126,000 Kms. Price $4800.00 250-344-4938
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No rest for the Golden Golf Club as they gear up for 2013 Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Snow is starting to cover the golf course, and soon crosscountry skiers will be making their tracks. But the team at the Golden Golf Club already has their sights set on the 2013 golf season. “People don’t really realize how much we do over the winter time,” said Graeme Kreiner, head professional at the club. And since General Manager Patrick Chury has moved on this year, the rest of the management team has been trying to fill the gap. “Everyone is adjusting to their new roles, and it’s working out well so far.” Since the last day of the 2012 golf season, Oct. 14, staff have been putting the course and the club house to rest, as well as starting to review the past year, and looking towards the next one. “As a group we sit down and review the year as a whole, what went well, and what could be improved on. And then we develop some plans for 2013 as far as what we’re going to do to reach our goals,” said Kreiner. “Obviously with it being my first year, it’s nice to have one full golf season under my belt to reflect on what’s happened.” A calendar of events, rates and packages, new merchandise, and promotions have already been set up for the next season. New this year will be a Mixed Night Social once a month. “I know they’ve done this in the past, we’re going to have a mixed night social. We’ll start with just once a month on a Thursday night. It’s just about having fun, we’ll do nine holes, followed by a dinner and mini-social after,” said Kreiner. “Hopefully it will turn into an event that we can do twice a month.” The Golden Golf Club will also be expanding on their Golf-Max cards. This year there will be three options for non-members to get some savings on their green fees. A Golf-Max 9, a Golf-Max 18, and a Golf-Max Plus card will be available, giving golfers free and discounted rates for
The Golden Golf Club has already booked many of its charity tournaments, like the Shriner’s Club tournament pictured above. Star Photo the rounds. “We’re trying to bridge the gap between being a greenfee player, and a member. Hopefully it provides people with a few more options,” said Kreiner. Alberta Days are also coming back next season. Eighteen holes of golf and a power cart is only $50 every Monday (excluding holidays). And don’t worry, it’s not just for Albertans. For all you Golden Golf Club members, it is time to send in your annual dues. The club is offering some incentives
for its members to do that early this year. “We do have an incentive draw with that. There’s two trips to Vegas, some green fees to the River Spirit Golf Club in Calgary, and also some green fees to Copper Point just down the valley. So if you pay your dues before Jan. 21, you’ll be entered for that,” said Kreiner. A calendar of events, new rates, details about the GolfMax Cards, and bookings are all already available on the Golden Golf Club website. Go to www.golfgolden.com for more details.
Testing your home for radon gas could save your family’s lives Greg Baytalan Air Quality Specialist with Interior Health Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in the ground throughout the world. Most homes that are in contact with the ground will contain some amount of radon gas. Radon becomes more of a concern when it reaches high levels. Radon levels vary across the country. According to Health Canada about seven per cent of the Canadian homes have radon levels that may be putting residents at risk. Here in the B.C. Interior we have some “hot spot” areas with high radon levels in approximately 40 per cent of homes. Being heavier than air, radon accumulates in low lying areas like basements. Many houses contain recreation rooms or suites in the basement that are occupied for many hours per day. Radon in combination with tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke can increase the risk substantially. Health Canada estimates that one in three smokers exposed to high radon levels will develop lung cancer. Radon gas is colourless, odourless and tasteless, so the only way to know if the radon levels in your home are high is to conduct testing. The best time to test your home for radon gas is now through April. During the cooler months windows and doors are often closed
and rising warm air in a home draws more radon from the ground. Testing a home is easy and inexpensive. Testing involves placing a small puck-like kit within the lowest area of the home that could be occupied for more than four hours per day. The kit should remain in that location for a minimum of three months and then mailed to a laboratory for results. Just because your neighbours tested their homes and found low results does not mean your home is low too. The test results for your home can be very different. This is because factors beyond the local geology influence the levels within a building. Essentially, radon takes the path of least resistance, and resistance can vary between homes. Radon can enter a home through the foundation, including concrete, and more so through cracks in a foundation or dirt floor such as older crawl spaces. It can also enter a home through the ventilation system. The bottom line is that everyone should test their homes for radon to see if this gas (dubbed as the “silent killer”) is lurking. If elevated radon levels are found, basic measures can be taken to address the problem. Further information on radon can be found on the Health Canada website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/ iyh-vsv/environ/radon-eng.php Test kits are available from BC Lung Association. Give them a call at 1-800-665-LUNG (5864).
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2,860sqft 1.15 acres
4 bdrms 2 baths 2,072sqft 2.26 acres
$349,000 1405-11th Avenue
Land, Buildings & Business
731 Barber Road 1 bath
931sqft
$399,900
72 acres
2 baths
960sqft
1636 Purcell Woods Close
3 bedrooms
3 baths
$795,000 2458 Kettleston Road
3bdrms 2 baths 2,163sqft
40 acres
$169,900 2757 Big Bend Highway
2bdrms
1 bath
800sqft
REDUCED
$209,900
606 - 12th Street
5 bedrooms
.43 acre
4 baths
3,700sqft
$235,000 718 Adolph Johnson Road 5.73 acres
2,727sqft
4bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres
7bdrms
3 baths
5,220sqft
REDUCED
20 acres
3bdrms
3 baths
2,660sqft
1 acres
$1,395,000 1601 Golden Avenue
4 bedrooms 3.5 baths 3,826sqft
151 acres
1 bath
3 bedrooms
3 baths
2,516sqft
2bdrms 2 baths 1,296sqft 2.87 acres
$550,000 3767 Sanborn Road
2bdrms 1 bath 738sqft 97.17 acres
4bdrms 1 bath 2,480sqft
3 baths
2,600sqft
6 bdrms 2 baths 2,480 sqft
143 acres
$199,900
$495,000 2238 Neville Road 80 acres
$199,900 #309 1545 Kicking Horse Trail
2 bedrooms 2 baths 915sqft
$189,900 Lot 6, Dogtooth Close 9,472sqft
$367,000
$239,900 772 Nicholson Frontage Road
3bdrms 2 baths
1,313sqft
REDUCED
.35 acre
4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,064sqft 1.12 acres
$300,000 #21, 1345 Aemmer Way
2 bedrooms
1 bath
$95,000
770sqft
$399,900
Highway #95, South
985 McBeath Road
3.74 acres
2267 Neville Road
4bdrms 2 baths 2,037sqft 5.7acres
$319,900
$275,000
625 Habart Road
40 acres
1 acre
1141 - 10th Avenue Land, Building & Business
$329,000
$1,095,000 + HST 1592 Golden Avenue
$338,600 551 Grey Crescent
$699,000 4057 Highway #95, South
$336,000
3 bedrooms
650sqft
40 acres
1669 Dogtooth Close
$599,000 2975 Allen Road
1 bedroom
$995,000
$264,900
2827 Donald Road
#105, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail
Lot 13, Wellstead Road
2029 Birchlands Road
.6 acre
$179,000
$1,800,000 320 Fisher Road
$499,900 626 Habart Lower Road
NEW
$695,000 1741 Seward Frontage Road
$1,190,000
$385,000 #102, 1420 Palliser Trail
Land & Building
$349,000 Golden Donald Upper Road
160 acres
2 bedrooms
.51 acre
$499,900
1037 - 10th Avenue North
$200,000 2 bdrms
Beard’s Creek Road
NEW
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2204 Holmes Deakin Road
3bdrms 1 bath
1,170sqft
REDUCED
$389,000
523 - 9th Street
3 bedrooms
5.9 acres
3 baths
1,876sqft
$189,000 Lot 2, Campbell Road 2.5 acres
SOLD $317,700 742 Nicholson Road
3bdrms 2.5 baths 2,160sqft
1 acre
$75,000
$311,600 644 Golden Donald Upper Road
3 bedrooms 2 baths 1,736sqft 1.08 acre
Lot 1, Holmes Deakin Road 1.49 acres
$370,000 5265 Ben Hynes Loop Road
3bdrms
2 baths
1,500sqft 67 acres
$249,900 4012 Beard’s Creek Road
4bdrms 1.5 baths 1,668sqft 4 acres