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Twenty-five trapped after overloading elevator ..................................19 Michele LaPointe (right), publisher of The Golden Star, holds up a current issue of the newspaper. Colleen Palumbo (left) executive director of the Golden Museum, holds up the very first copy of the paper from 1891, when it was called the Golden Era. Palumbo is currently digitizing all of the Golden Star’s archives to maintain Golden’s history forever. Joel Tansey/Star Photo
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Big Bend highway project continues to move slowly From the April 13, 1934 issue of The Golden Star It is difficult to realize that almost five years have passed since the official statement was issued which launched the Big Bend road project. The road was to have been finished at the end of 1932, almost two years ago. Inactivity of the provincial government during recent years suspended the undertaking in maid air like Mahomet’s coffin. Failure to give attention to maintenance work
has left portions of the existing highway in a similar condition. It was November 4, 1929, that Hon. Charles Stewart, then minister of the Interior at Ottawa, issued the official statement which launched the project. The Dominon government undertook its share of the agreement with vigour with the result that the section from Canoe River to Donald is almost completed and probably would have been finished by the specified
time had it not become apparent that the province was lagging far behind on the schedule mapped out as its share. At this date Mr. Stewart’s announcement makes interesting reading as it gives reasons for selecting this route as part of the TransCanada Highway system and the details of the agreement between the province and the federal government. The statement follows: “The Hon. Charles Stewart, Minister of the Interior, announ-
ces that he has just completed by exchange of telegrams arrangements with the British Columbia government for the construction of the Big Bend Highway, which will join Revelstoke with Golden. The proposed highway will form the last link in the western section of a trans-Canada motor route. When completed it will throw open a direct way through all Canadian territory from Winnipeg to Vancouver and provide at last the long-looked-for
artery of communication between the prairies and the coast. “Two years ago the Dominion government opened a link from Lake Louise in Banff National Park across the Kicking Horse Pass via Yoho Park to connect with the provincial Kicking Horse Canyon road from Golden. About the same time the province of British Columbia completed the scenic highway up the Fraser Valley and as far as Revelstoke, British Columbia. There
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remained only the barrier of the Selkirks between the east and west but this was a formidable barrier, involving engineering difficulties of many kinds. “An additional feature of the new road is that from Boat Encampment at the Big Bend there is an easy route for a connecting highway via Canoe River and Mount Robson and Jasper National Park to Jasper, which is already linked with Edmonton by the Edmonton-Jasper highway to establish a second through route from the prairies. “From the scenic point of view this through route from Calgary to Vancouver, which has been the dream of enthusiastic motorists for a number of years and which will now become an actuality, will be one of the most spectacular on this or any other continent for the hole of its 750 miles it will pass through mountain scenery of the highest order within sight of snowfields and glaciers and all the other charms of a truly alpine world. On the east it will traverse the Banff and Yoho National Parks with easy side extensions to Kootenay and Wateron; will touch the great resorts of Banff, Lake Louise, Field and the Yoho Valley; will traverse the thrilling Kicking Horse Canyon. On the west it follows the spectacular Fraser Canyon route built in part along the famous old Caribou trail to the gold fields, admittedly one of the finest and thrilling routes in the west. The Big Bend section will pass through a region rich in history and romance. Here went David Thompson, Ross Cox, Gabriel Franchere, Simon Fraser and many other pioneers over coming through with incredible hardships the difficult passage of the river to the sea. “The route must mean much to the development and prosperity of the west. It will not only provide a direct route for the people of the prairie to the sea level climate of the coast but it will bring Banff and Lake Louise and the National Parks within easy reach of the people
of Vancouver and the Pacific coast and must tend greatly to increase tourist traffic from California and other Western States. “As is well known this travel is already fast becoming an economic factor in the west. Last year 161,808 cars entered British Columbia from across the border, an increase of nearly 20,000 over the previous year. Motor cars entering the National Parks in the Central Rockies totalled nearly 50,000 in 1928, a number which has largely been increased this year. With the opening of the new road, Canada will be able to offer a scenic route which, considering its length and the unique character of the scenery throughout, will be unrivalled in attractions and which should serve to bring in an increasing stream of motorists from all parts of the continent. “The association of the Dominion government in this highway is due to the fact that there appeared to be only two possible routes by which a connection could be made between the existing roads on the east and west sides of the Selkirk Mountains. One route was through the Big Bend and the other was through Glacier National Park. From the dominion’s standpoint, there were many serious objections to the Glacier Park route being used, mainly because of the high altitudes to be traversed, the very short season that the high passes would permit of its being open and the excessive cost of maintenance and the danger on account of the snow slides and avalanches that are characteristic of that part of the mountains. “It was estimated that a highway through Glacier National Park would cost about $850,000, and as there was the utmost necessity for a connecting link between the east and west, the Dominion undertook to cooperate to the extent of $850,000 with the province in the development of the Big Bend route, which was, clearly the only really feasible route.”
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Resort possibilities discussed, potential for large ski hill project From the January 21, 1981 issue of The Golden Star What started out as a plan for a first-class 18 hole golf course may soon be on the bring of changing to a major year-round resort complex which Roger Ross says might see the local population swell to 25,000. Ross, president of the Golden District Golf and Country Club, says in a letter recently sent to the approximately 250 members that the final decision to be made by the members, probably early this spring, will depend on several factors including the availability of land (both public and private), maximum skier per day potential of the ski mountain, desire of the residents, financial visibility and provincial government pressure. The golf club had suited emphasis to a ski hill just before Christmas, but within the past month the scope of the project has taken on major proportions. The reason, says Ross, is financial. If the resort complex is to be eligible for a joint federal and provincial tourist Industry Development Subsidiary Agreement grant, it has to be a destination resort and one which is viable. Nobody is yet willing to say what a minimum size is to be viable. The club’s immediate concern is to gauge the suitability of the Whitetooth mountain for all-round skiing. Ted Farwell, a ski hill appraiser from Boulder, Colorado, has been retained by the club’s consultant, Lombard North.
He was in town a couple of weeks ago to look over the hill, but poor weather killed those plans. He’ll be back in March. His assessment is not expected until April. A major amount of work was done investigating Whitetooth prospects in the 1970s by the Society of Golden Skiers. They hired Mel Borgersen and Associates to do a site evaluation. The society’s aims were more modest than developing a destination resort, and within those limits the consultants said, “…the site had excellent terrain for a local ski area. Properly planned and developed, we believe it has appeal as a regional area.” The provincial government’s ski hill advisor at the time was Al Raine and he advised against the government funding and so the project died. Many feel Raine had conflicting interests with the project. Borgensen’s report said the project did not appear financially feasible at the time but added it could be in the future. It recommended more work be done on cost estimates, market analysis, financial projections and said the cost of the access road could not be assumed by the ski area. If the decision is to go big, Ross says private capital would be needed to fund the ski resort. No matter what, he continues, the plans for the Holt Creek development, i.e., everything but the ski hill, will
go ahead and will be owned and operated by the Golf Club. With the new possibilities, he adds, construction will be delayed at least a year. The club has secured an agreement to purchase the necessary property from California interests. Already the scope of the project is causing soul searching within the club, says Ross. Many wonder whether Golden wants to expand to the 25,000 size being mentioned. Others worry that the momentum for the Holt Creek development will be lost. As partial compensation, the executive has decided it will try to get a driving range built, and site and other factors are now under investigation. Though both government officials and consultants have advised Ross a major complex is feasible, the Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing has yet to receive official notice the club is considering a ski hill. Claire Eraut, executive assistant to minister Jim Chabot, says the only thing that the minister has been asked to consider and to provide funding for is the golf course project. Eraut says that he personally feels the club should at this stage proceed only with the golf course development and leave the ski hill for a future step. Asked whether his personal opinion would interfere with his role as advisor to the minister, he replied it would be awkward wearing two hats.
New Ski hill on horizon for Golden in Whitetooth area From the February 26, 1986 issue of The Golden Star
Enthusiasm has been ignited over a proposed ski hill for Golden, and in two days the Whitetooth Ski Society gained 200 new members, as of Feb. 20. Whitetooth Ski Society is currently developing Phase 1 of a ski hill site from a concept originally recommended by Farwell and Associates consulting firm, said Mike McKnight, society president. The proposed $1.3
million project could be partially funded by a $400,000 B.C. Lottery Fund grant. The grant was applied for and O.K.’d in 1983, however, validation of the monies will have to be confirmed. McKnight said plans for the ski hill are not conclusive, there was a variety of approaches and ideas to many aspects of developing the Whitetooth area. He added plans are tentative and many points are open for discussion. Merle McKnight, Society member, stressed plans are to
develop a family oriented winter recreation area. The Whitetooth site is about four miles west of Golden in the Cedar Creek drainage. About three miles of road needs to be constructed into the site. Whitetooth is also a complementary location to the new golf course. In a 1981 feasiblity report it was determined the area had 537 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical rise of 3,780 feet. There is more natural snowfall each season than either Lake
Louise or Panorama. An average ski season should cover 140 days from mid-November to mid-April. The ski hill would have family affordable rates, McKnight said plans are to make the operation self-supporting. But, although operating costs can be handled it is the capital costs that will be the killer, he noted. Aside from lottery money, regional district and town taxes would be needed to cover capital costs. Capital expenses include: a double chair lift with a 1,000 ski-
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Whitetooth Ski Society directors have each taken on the task of gathering in-depth information about a particular aspect of the ski hill project. Information will be taken to the general membership for feedback. A questionnaire is
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After delays, Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge ready for completion
John Dawes, owner of IGA, tightens a nut as Chris Loesch, “one of the lonesome Timber Framers left, holds it steady on Oct. 21. From the October 24, 2001 issue of The Golden Star Ok, this time it’s for real.
The bridge is done. The crane is booked. The abutments are abutted. Barring any - dare it be said - unforeseen delays,
the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge will be spanning the gap Wednesday Oct. 24. As the Star goes to press, the
crane is arriving on the south side of the Kicking Horse River and is being assembled. Due to the size of the crane, it must be moved in parts and put together on location. Tuesday was to see further preparation and positioning of the crane, readying it for today’s big hoist. From dawn to dusk on Wednesday, the crane will pick up the huge wooden structure, situated on the north side of the river, and place it down on temporary footings in the river. The crane will then be driven across the Hwy. 95 Kicking Horse Bridge and relocated to the south side of the river, where it will again lift the bridge and set it in its final location. “Everyone is encouraged to come down and watch,” said Jennie Hill, project co-ordinator for the Golden Economic Development Office. However, for safety purposes, she asks that people please stay behind the barricades. The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge was completed mid-September but because it missed its window to be placed across the river by Sept. 15 - due
to high water levels - plans had to be changed. After some minor delays, approval from the proper provincial ministries was granted to have the bridge put in place in late October during low water levels and before the river freezes for the winter. The last remaining hurdle is to get approval from the Ministry of Highways to drive the crane from the north side of the river to the south during the bridge installation process, which was expected by Wednesday. Approximately 70 timber framers and an impressive number of local volunteers joined forces to build the $450,000 bridge in late August and early September of this year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 15 upon completion of the bridge, which currently rests on 8th Avenue behind the Dogtooth River Cafe. Another ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the bridge’s installation is planned for Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend, said Hill.
A lame grizzly bear shot and killed in the Blaeberry area From the January 7, 1981 issue of The Golden Star A three legged grizzly bear that was harassing homes in the Blaeberry area for over a week was finally tracked down and shot in the early
hours of December 28. The bear, at this time not known to be lame, was first reported hanging around Ben Adama’s property on the Blaeberry School road on December 19. Conservation Officer Bud Pratt notified and
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attempted to locate the bear but it did not return until after Pratt had left. Roy Robinson reported the bear was on his property several times during the night and ate the dog food on the porch. He was alerted to the bear’s presence by his dog’s barking and the dog food dish being scalped along the porch at the same time. “There was a very high smell, something awful,” said Robinson. “You could smell the bear coming around long before you knew it was there.” Looking out the window Robinson could see that there was something wrong with one of his legs. “That’s when I really began to worry,” he said. “A wounded bear can be very dangerous and he didn’t seem to be afraid of humans or dogs.” Several other residents in the area had seen tracks of the bear on their property or knew it had spent the night on their porch. Robinson attempted to track the bear down and once sent it up into the bush behind Battens property. Rob-
inson notified Chris Schaap to help him and they followed the tracks around the area and figured the bear was using the Adama property as its headquarters. “The bear only appeared at night and tracks were seen as far north as Donald,” said Robinson. After Roy and Chris decided the bear was hanging out at Adama’s, they attained permission from Adama to shoot the bear on his property. Roy said an old resident dog that lived on the property for some time alerted them the bear was around by his bark. “He had a different bark for coyotes and people and this bark was a more serious bark.” No one was staying at the Adama place at the time so they knew it was a safe place to take the bear, around 9 p.m. on the 27th of December. Roy said that there have been a few problems around with black bears getting into garbage and around houses and not being scared away. This grizzly bear did not seem to be afraid of humans
or dogs. We will probably need to build steel sheds to keep garbage in, especially in a poor season such as this one where berries were low. Roy and Chris went over to the property and waited for the bear to appear. At 2:30 in the morning the dog started acting up again and the bear came out f rom behind the barn heading for the house. “You could see where the bear had packed the ground where the cats had a burrow under the house,” said Chris. Chris added, “The dog was barking and nipping at the bear’s heels and fought harder the closer the bear got to the house. The bear had to sit down in order to swat at the dog because he only had one front leg.” Robinson thought they would smell the high odour of the bear as before but that it wasn’t there now. He felt then perhaps the bear was carrying around a bad leg that he subsequently lost in the bush. Chris had a good aim on the bear and shot it, then fired several more shots to make sure. When they went
over to examine the bear, “it’s front left leg was off at the elbow and there was a gapping open wound,” said Robinson. Roy and Chris went home at this point and left the bear there until morning. “We slept peacefully that night knowing the bear wouldn’t bother us anymore,” said Robinson. When they returned in the morning someone had taken the bear’s lower jaw and some of the claws were missing. Robinson phoned the Chief Conservation Officer in Cranbrook because Pratt was on holidays. “The Officer told us the bear was not justified in being shot and to go ahead and skin it but leave the evidence of one leg being missing for Pratt,” said Roy. Roy and Chris skinned the bear leaving the head and paws behind because half of it was missing. There was no way to tell the true age of the bear with the lower jaw missing. Chris took the pelt home and left the carcus for Pratt. Pratt confiscated the hide from Schaap and
said it would be up to the department in Victoria to decide what to do. Consequently Schaap was not charged but an order of confiscation would be sent. “The hide would be sent to Victoria headquarters. From there it may go up for auction or museums may apply for it,” said McCabe, the Regional Conservation Officer in Nelson. Pratt was notified on his return and was very angry at the way the bear was skinned saying “it was a mess and not worth salvaging with the head and paws missing.” Pratt refused comment on a statement Schaap made that “Pratt threatened to charge me with shooting the bear out of season.” Pratt stated that the bear was a medium sized male about 2 to 6 years old with its front left paw missing and a well healed stump probably lost several years ago. Robinson stated, “The leg was missing up on the elbow and an open wound was present.”
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Durand officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony From the July 15, 1981 issue of The Golden Star The ribbon was cut on the official opening of the Henry M. Durand Manor last Saturday as about 150 people and dignitaries looked on under partially sunny skies. The sod was first turned for the project in April, 1980. Construction problems had caused a four month delay to the opening which received another slight pause while somebody went scurrying for scissors so society president Walter Bell and Esther Bradshaw could perform the ceremonies. Mayor Walter Zazulak kicked off proceedings with his words of welcome to the audience and assembled guests of honour. Rev. Steve Johnson, chairman of the Golden Minesterial Association, offered a prayer of dedication. A ceremonial key was then passed from Henry Muller, president of Raymond Enterprises, general contractor of the project, to architect Vince Strother of Paul Smith Associates, and from him to Mr. Bell. Following the ribbon cutting the various guests of honour offered their congratulations and best wishes to the Society. The guests included local MP Syd Parker, local MLA and Minister of Lands, Parks and Housing Jim Chabot, George Lucko, Lions Club Zone chairman; Terry Stephens, from Canada mortgage and Housing Corporation and Bud Sept, president of the B.C. Health Association. A plaque commemorating the opening was unveiled just inside the main doors and then the guests of honour were led on a tour of the Manor by recently trained attendants who will be looking after the residents once the facility is in full operation. The dignitaries were followed by members of the public who were invited to sign the guest book and help themselves to refreshments in the lounge and dining room. Final cost of the facility finished at $1,144,008, the original estimate price, according to Manor administrator Chuck Collins, though contract delays meant another $43,000 in extra interest payments on the original Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation mortgage. Because of cost sharing arrangements with the federal and provincial governments Collins says the Society will only pay a part of those extra costs and they will be borne by the residue of funding provided by the estate of Henry M. Durand. The intermediate care facility boasts 28 single rooms self-contained in every respect except eating facilities. There are some adjoining rooms for couples and other rooms specially equipped for residents in wheel chairs. Meals will be provided in the main dining and refreshments and snacks will be available for residents and their visitors. There is also a large lounge with a fireplace and a TV, a smaller lounge, a craftgames room, hairdressing salon, laundry area and a sewing room. Cost to the resident is $8.50 per day, though Collins says the federal and provincial governments will subsidize the total cost which he estimates at $24 per day per resident.
Christmas Tree Al Oeming was in Golden last week speaking to children about endangered wildlife and showing them his cheetah Tawana. From the Feb. 27, 1991 issue of The Golden Star
Ice Carnival in Golden was a tremendously success event From the February 19, 1948 issue of The Golden Star The teaching staff of the Golden school wishes to thank most heartily the citizens of Golden for their generous support of the Queen candidates and for their fine turnout on Friday evening. Audrey Sime was crowned Carnival Queen, having received a high total of 333 votes. She was attended by two other candidates, Theresa Lotosky, 193 votes, and Shirley Keenleyside, 161 votes. The girls were attractively attired in white, and were attended by Joan Lockard as crown-bearer. For energy, sportsmanship and mutual cooperation, the candidates are to be highly commended.
Special thanks are due to the multitude of persons and organizations who gave so willing of time, effort and equipment; to the Board of Trade and the Go Getters sponsors of Queen Candidates Audrey Sime and Shirley Keenleyside; to Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Keenleyside for making the Queen’s crown; to Mr. Bird and Jack Estey for providing broadcast equipment; to Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Nicholson for judging the costumes; to Mr. Coles for poster making; to Mr. King for aiding in the crowning ceremony; to the fore and aft sections of the elephant; to the “figure skater” for his brief performance, and to all those who contributed recording music for skating and dancing.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015 The Golden Star
Are the unmarried men of Golden doing their duty? January 13, 1917
The Golden Star will turn 125 years old in March, 2016. This is quite a feat, considering the first successful newspaper in North America went into production less than 200 years ago. Although the Golden Star has undergone many chanMichele LaPointe ges throughout the S TAR P UBLISHER years, one thing has remained consistent: The Star has recorded and preserved Golden’s official history for future generations. A recent editorial written in the Denver Post says newspapers are the first draft of history and our most thorough, reliable look into the past. Just recently, Brian Weir noticed a picture that was published of his truck in the Santa Claus parade where his four-year-old granddaughter Katelyn sat, waving from the passenger seat. A photo of Katelyn’s mother with the very same truck was taken in the 1982 Santa Claus parade, 33 years earlier. I guess it is true, history does repeat itself, even in a small town. It has now been almost four years that I have been publisher at the Star, and I am proud to say the Star reaches over 90 per cent of households in Golden. The people in Golden care, and are interested in what is happening in their backyard. Every Wednesday morning, without fail, a steady stream of people arrive as soon as we open our door to be the first to pick up their paper. There are even a few who have discovered it gets delivered on Tuesday evening and now knock on the door the night before. This year, Colleen Palumbo, executive director of the Golden Museum, has taken on a huge task. She is digitizing all of the Golden Star’s archives. This is not only a huge task, but a very important one. Thanks to Colleen, Golden’s history will be maintained forever. Small town newspapers are still alive and well in British Columbia. Our mission at the Golden Star is to report on all local issues and only local issues. If it didn’t happen in Golden, we don’t publish it. We are a community newspaper that is actively involved in our community. We work for you, the people of Golden, so if you have an event or have something interesting that you would like to share, please drop by the office or give us a call. It is also important that we thank all our loyal advertisers. You have been a huge support in bringing the news to our readers. By advertising in your local paper you are engaging people in our community to shop local. Working at the newspaper has personally given me many opportunities to meet new people quickly and become involved in a community I would have never had the chance to get to know otherwise. I am grateful and happy to call Golden home.
Editor, The Golden Star: It seems to me that only a very very small proportion of those who have no ties in Golden have gone or offered their services for the war. There are young men walking our streets daily with their hands in their pockets saying, “Aren’t times hard. I can’t get anything to do at all. I really don’t believe the mill is going to run.” Now young men, some of you are as fit as fiddles; you don’t know what sickness is and Dr. Taylor would be proud to pass your bodies as being perfectly sound. You are not doing your duty. You already know of the cruelties and hardships which our prisoners are undergoing at Doberitz. If you don’t know them here are a few facts that are vouched for by a noted American: “The English prisoners are given all the dirty work, cleaning out lavatories, etc. One loaf of black bread per day for three men, a plate of soup each man mid-day and a cup of tea or coffee at night.” The American says this is their sole ration. To get to Doberitz they were crowded into cattle trucks covered with fresh manure three inches deep and the stench was asphyxiating, being boxed up with no ventilation for 30 hours with no food and no chance of attending to purposes of nature, etc. Now young men are you going to strutt these streets any longer, complaining about hard times, because it is your duty, not only to your dear mothers and fathers who raised you but your duty to dear old England that you should offer your services for the Empire. Don’t thing of yourselves at all in this matter; don’t think of those you are leaving behind. It is a glorious death to die for one’s country when such barbarians as the Huns are at our doorstep. Are you any better than our English aristocracy who have given their fortunes and lands up to respond to the bugle call? No, you are not, so I once again ask you to deny yourself of your liberty in Canada and take yourself whither your conscience leads you. Yours truly, Pro Bona Patria
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Do you believe that preserving old newspapers is a good way to maintain a community’s history? ... From 1997 A beer glass full of stingers to a local businessman who is always yelling at his wife and staff in front of customers. Have some class.
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Stars to Mrs. Virk for tracing and cutting out 250 letters for me. Thanks! A stinger to myself for not waiting for the oncoming bicycle on the Nicholson Bridge. A star to the gentleman who shared his bridge with me.
Stars to Bob Soles and Charlene Durning for the use of their vehicles while my car was on the brink. A stinger to the creep who stole our baby swans from out house at 6108th St. You must really be hard up. Stars full of thank-you’s to the lovely ladies in our Post Office who unflinchingly dealt so efficiently and kindly with the heap of inadequately addressed letters I left
for them. A camper full of stars to Diana Z. for returning the long-lost picnic table. Thanks very much. A skateboard full of stars to the bylaw officer who is working hard to enforce the Skateboarding Bylaw in the downtown core. A huge Stinger to the person who ran over our cat on 11th St. and left it there for our children to find.
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Referendum needed to decide Edelweiss fate
To the Editor,
February 27, 1991
Writer unhappy with drastic changes to French Immersion I am writing regarding the Sept. 14th board decision to eliminate early French immersion programming in Golden and replace it with a middle immersion model. For those who did not attend the board meeting, your school trustees had difficulty answering two key questions: What are the top five issues with early French immersion and how will a middle immersion mod- el address those same issues. When a board of publically elected representatives is unable to satisfactorily explain a rationale for a decision, especially one that concerns chil- dren, they have failed the trust we have placed in them as guardians of our children’s education. I have not given up on our early French immersion program and I have not given up on our trustees. At the board meeting of Sept. 14th, I saw our trustees, people of integrity, shocked and perhaps ashamed by their own inability to answer questions from the public. I won- der if a few of our board members went home that evening questioning whether they had made this vital and controversial decision prematurely and failed to give the question of French language programming in Golden the due diligence it deserves. Since this process began in February 2010, Golden Parents for French’s current president, Laurie Dalzell, has asked for collaboration. I am currently working with trustees encouraging them to table a motion to rescind their decision at the next board meeting and to give this issue the time and consideration it deserves. At the board meeting, Paul Carrier, district superintendent, spoke about how a Grade 4 start to French Immersion, coupled with a “French Experience” program for all primary students, would guarantee fairness of access to French immersion programming and equality for all students. I think Paul Carriere is confusing equality for all with mediocrity for all. As Nathalie Callede Degas stated so eloquently at the Sept. 14th board meeting: when you strive for mediocrity, you open the door to the private sector. If the private sector steps in to offer the high calibre programming that our school board is no longer willing to offer, you are guaranteeing access to bearly French immersion only for the privileged. Golden Parents for French has been accused of lobbying only for their own children. I am not fighting this decision for my children alone; my children would have access to the private French schooling initia- tives already gaining momentum in our town. I am concerned about access for all. Early French immer- sion must continue to be offered as a program of choice, to all students in the Golden zone, via our public school system. That is the only sure way to guarantee fairness of access and equality to all students. Instead of eliminating early French immersion in the Golden zone, I would like to see our trustees create a policy of inclusiveness and accessibility for our early immer- sion programming, policy that embodies the Canadian vision of social equality. I would be thrilled to collaborate with them on the cre- ation and implementation of such a policy. Sincerely, Cat Gibbs Parent, Teacher, Concerned Citizen Golden, B.C.
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Dear Editor: I have been reading with some concern, the correspondence in your paper about Edelweiss School; at present East Kootenay Community College. It seems the Golden School Board requires the building to house French Immersion classes and relocate the Resource Centre. I find it hard to believe that a new $10 million high school is being built with no provision made to include the Resource Centre. I would presume that bus service will be needed for the children attending French Immersion, since it would not be safe for young children (Primary to Grade 4) to walk to the Edelweiss location. East Kootenay Community College just upgraded Edelweiss to suit its needs and now it must move and Edelweiss must be changed to suit the school requirements. Edelweiss will only accommodate 75 students and then prefab units will have to be brought in. All these changes are done with great cost to the tax payers and I wonder how long these changes will be satisfactory. Perhaps what we really need is a referendum to determine how the tax payers feel. Syd Fuez Golden
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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: Star Wars the Force Awakens (3D) Opening Thursday Dec. 17 at 7pm. Matinee on Jan. 1-3 at 3pm.
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Bargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Injur y Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:45-8pm) and Thursday 7:15-8:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am and Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392.
Wed, Dec. 31
Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info. Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:158:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info. Public Skate every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the Golden Arena. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12:30 - 1:30pm Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket. Golden Women’s Resource Centre “Words in Motion and Silence” Sign Language with Brenda Managh. 5:30-7pm. Contact Elina for more info and to register mtnwomyn@ uniserve.com or 250344-5317.
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Thurs, Dec. 31 Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25. Puck and Stick Practice 1-2pm every Thursday. Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday. A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday 3:45-5:30pm. Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7pm at College of the Rockies. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 3448392 to register. New Year’s Eve events at KHMR include fireworks, live music and a torch parade. All happening in the plaza at 7pm. New Year Service at the Catholic Church on Jan. 1 at 11am. New Year’s Eve Potluck Dinner at the Seniors Centre at 6pm. New Year’s Eve Gala at the Golden Civic Centre from 8pm to 2am. Tickets available at Elite Nutrition. New Year’s Eve with Delhi2Dublin at the Rockwater. Starts at 8pm. New Year’s Eve at Peaks featuring the Wild Romantics and Gibson Block. From 9pm to 2am. Tickets are $30 at the door. Golden Delicious Presents New Year’s 2016 featuring Buckman Coe among others at the .
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Sat, Jan. 2
A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am12pm for all school aged children. Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Saturday at 5:30pm. Parson Jazz Cooperative at the Winston Lodge at 5pm on Jan. 2.
Sun, Jan. 3 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Public Skate at the Golden Arena every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45pm. Sunday Funday every Sunday at 10pm at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. No cover.
Mon, Jan. 4
Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. Art Guild Painting at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 10:30am3pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm. N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm. Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School. Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm. Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm. Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-
8:15pm (adults). Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info. Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket. Golden Nordic Club Youth Programs kick off at Dawn Mountain on Jan. 4.
Tues, Jan. 5 A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm. Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults). Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor. T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 3448392 to register.
Upcoming Events Golden Senior s Caregivers Support Group Meeting on Jan. 6 in the Hospital Board Room at 6:30pm. Bottle Drive on Jan. 9 to support all 3 elementary school PACs. Free Community Ski Day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Jan. GetFree the lift word out! 10. ticket for all residents of Golden and Area A, with proof of residency. Motus O 25th Anniversary featuring Alice at the Civic Centre on Jan. 23 at 7:30pm. Do you have a community event coming up? Let us know and we’ll put it in our Community Events Calendar. 250-344-5251.
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Wishing you Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year from the Tetrault Family! Mountainside Gardens We would like to extend our Sincere Gratitude and Appreciation to the Community of Golden for accepting us and giving us a place for our family and our businesses to thrive. We are entering our 10th year of business with Mountainside Gardens and this would not be possible with out the enormous support we have had from our community. As we enter in to our 2nd year of business with “Golden Child Daycare” and the “Golden Dojo”, we cannot help but be thankful for the blessings that have come our way. Our family and our employees pledge to ensure that the Quality of Service and Products this community has come to expect from us continues and that we will always seek to better ourselves and what we offer. We wish everyone a Safe and Wonderful Holiday Season and May your New Years Dreams All Come True!
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River’s course moves north of highway after slide A camper is floating in the flood near the Kicking Horse Campground in Yoho on Aug. 26, 1988.
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From the Aug. 30, 1988 issue of The Golden Star Tons of mud and
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gravel slid into the Kicking Horse River from a chute on the northeast shoulder
of Mount Stephen east of Field in Yoho National Park early on Friday, Aug. 26,
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flooding the Kicking Horse Campground and portions of the Trans Canada Highway. The slide also undermined a portion of the CP mainline that crosses the lower portion of the chute in a shed. The debris dammed the river at a point just below the bridge east of Field. The slide and resulting river diversion brought both rail and highway traffic to a halt as Parks Canada and CP crews went to work cleaning up the mess. The river’s new course lay north of the highway. The turn-off to the Kicking Horse Campground, Yoho Valley and Takakkaw Falls was completely flooded. Campers were trapped on the far side of the water until Friday afternoon. Heavy equipment was put to work by clearing the blockage to allow the river to resume its normal course while more equipment was at work stabilizing the slope over which the CP main line ran. Work continued over the weekend on the Yoho road.
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Hockey club reorganizes, feasibility of playing hockey discussed From the December 6, 1929 issue of The Golden Star On Thursday evening of last week a meeting was held in the High School to discuss the feasibility of playing hockey this winter. A full representation of public school, high school and town boys were present, and all were strongly in favour of hockey.
Messrs. King and Buckham, members of the rink committee, were present and said that, to encourage athletics, the committee would provide the initial ice provided the boys would clear off the snow and pay for the upkeep for the rest of the winter. The boys agreed unanimously to this proposal. An executive composed of the following members
was elected: President J.E. Hamilton; secretary, L.E. Wells; representative of public school, George langlands; representative of high school, James Russell, and representative of town boys Roy Gould. Fees for the hockey will be the skating ticket plus one dollar, payable the second night the rink is open. Let us all boost for this healthful sport.
Doug Barrault reaches the big leagues with North Stars From the December 9th, 1992 issue of The Golden Star It is the dream of virtually every Canadian youngster, at one time or another, to envision themselves donning the jersey of a professional National Hockey League club and playing alongside, and against, the stars and superstars of the league; or perhaps developing into a bonafide star themselves. For most of us, this dream gets sidetracked for a myriad of reasons; but the next best thing is to witness the progression of a son, friend or acquaintance following the path to the big leagues with determination and success. Which is why each and every Goldenite is excited, and very proud, of the accomplishments of native son Doug Barrault. On Sunday Nov. 29 the dream took one more step closer to coming a reality, as doug received word at his home in Kalamazoo, Michigan that the Minnesota North Stars were calling him up to the parent club for a short stint. That news quickly became the chief topic of conversation throughout the entire Columbia Valley, as young and old alike began commenting on his many attributes, along with checking the television listings to see when the next North Stars game would be telecast. A product of the “Columbia” Minor Hock-
ey system, Doug initially began his hockey career in Golden, where he progressed through to the PeeWee level. He then moved to Bantam in Invermere in 1985, where he enjoyed a very productive season, which caught the eye of the KIJHL’s Columbia Valley Rockies. Doug played one year for the Rockies (1986-87) when he played 37 games and recorded 11 goals and 21 assists. Rockies Manager Eddie Mountain remarks,” you could tell even then that his hockey career would go far. He had the correct attitude.” Once again, his work ethic and dedication earned him a tryout with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League, who liked what they saw and offered him a spot on the club. As it turned out, his stay with Brandon was short-lived, and he quickly found himself within the confines of the Lethbridge Arena where he began a three-year sting with the Hurricanes and quickly impressed all who came to watch. In his final year of major junior in 199091, Doug was traded to Seattle where he enjoyed his most productive season. In 61 games he gave good evidence of becoming a very strong, balanced hockey player as he hit 42 goals along with 42 assists in a banner year. He was selected to the WHL’s second AllStar squad that season and in the summer’s NHL entry draft was chosen in the 8th round
(155th overall) by the Minnesota North Stars, who assigned him to the Kalamazoo Wings of the International Hockey League. Last season with the Wings could best be described as an adjustment year. While the stats were down, the dedication and effort were as strong as ever. Thus far this season, Doug is “coming into his own” in the league, currently sitting second in team scoring with 9 goals and 12 assists (as of Dec. 4). It was an extremely eventful final days of November for Doug and wife Veronica. On Saturday, Nov. 28 they celebrated the birth of their first child, Jordan Douglas in Kalamazoo. On Sunday, the call came from Minnesota to join the North Stars in New York, however, while he hooked up with the squad, he arrived too late to get pencilled into the lineup. On Tuesday Dec. 1, a part of the dream came alive when Doug hit the ice with the North Stars in a game against the Ottawa Senators and by all accounts performed well. Kalamazoo Wings PR Director Steve Doherty states that “everyone throughout the league is quite impressed with Doug’s play thus far this season. He is a real gentleman in every sense of the word, which is a tribute to his discipline, his parents and upbringing and to his community. Golden should be very proud!” And we are definitely proud. There is no
Golden native Doug Barrault played his first game in the NHL in Dec. of 1992. lack of moral support for Doug, and his family, as he continues in his endeavours to realize his dream. The entire Columbia Valley joins together in wishing this fine young man all the best in the future.
Curtis McKenzie fulfills NHL dream with first game for Dallas
Curtis McKenzie in his first NHL game for the Dallas Stars. From the Oct. 22, 2014 issue of the Golden Star When Curtis McKenzie got a phone call from Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff last week, he was left speechless. The call being one every pro hockey player dreams of, to
tell McKenzie that he would be suiting up for his first NHL game, Oct. 18 against the Philadelphia Flyers. “I think I was a bit speechless at first. I don’t even know what I said back to him I was so excited,” McKenzie recalled. McKenzie had been called up to the Stars early last week as a result of an injury to forward Valeri Nichushkin, but was a scratch for Dallas’ games against the Blue Jackets and Penguins before getting the call against Philadelphia. Naturally, McKenzie says he felt pretty nervous during the game, which he played in front of friends and family who made the last-minute trip south to Dallas. “I was probably a little nervous during the game, a little jumpy. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t,” he said. McKenzie was in the lineup for several of the Stars’ preseason games and was one of the team’s final cuts at the end of training camp. He says that experience prepared him well for the real thing. A friendly initiation at the hands of his veteran teammates also helped him calm his nerves during the pregame skate. “We were going out for pre-game warmups and (Trev-
or) Daley took my helmet off and said I’ve got to start updating my profile pictures without a helmet. So we went out and the guys said that I might as well lead them out for pre-game warmups…I go flying out on the ice and the rest of the team just stopped. I was stuck out there for two laps by myself,” he said, laughing. “It took a lot of the pressure and nerves away from me and kept me loose.” “They got me pretty good.” When the night was through, McKenzie had seen just under 12 minutes of ice time across 18 shifts while posting a shot on goal, two takeaways and four hits, which led the team. It was a strong debut in what was ultimately a losing cause, as the Stars lost 6-5 in overtime. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect going into the game,” he said. “I got a lot more ice than I thought, it was tough losing the game but other than that it was a pretty good experience.” As is the case with most players as they are breaking into the league, McKenzie’s playing situation is a fluid one and he isn’t sure how long his stay in Dallas will last. The Stars hosted the Vancouver Canucks last night, but at press time it wasn’t known whether he would be in the lineup.
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Rockets triumph in first home opener with dominant 11-3 win
Golden mayor Fred Demmon and Christopher Finnie, who at four years of age is the youngest player in the Golden Minor Hockey Association, drop the puck to start the Golden Rockets home opener against the Elk Valley Raiders. From the October 9, 1991 issue of the The Golden Star Sunday, before a crowd of 400 people, the Golden Rockets demonstrated that discipline and good coaching pay off. The Rockets defeated the Elk Valley Raiders 11-3 in a game that saw
more than 77 minutes in penalties handed out to the Raiders and only 33 minutes to the Rockets. “I’m pleased with the outcome of the game,” said head coach Don Steinhauer, “but not with the other team’s tactics. We kept cool. I hope the discipline and focus continue. We’ll seek winning hockey games if
it does. The score was 4-1 for Golden by the end of the first period; 5-2 by the end of the second and the Rockets scored six unanswered goals in the third period. Bob Allison, one of the Rockets’ managers, said there’s little doubt that the team’s discipline was a
major factor in the final outcome. “They (the Raiders) ran into penalty trouble in the third period. It’s a credit to the coaching that we played a disciplined game. I thought it was a good game.” Allison was impressed with the play of Jora Dhami, who scored four goals in the Sunday game
and scored another four in the Rockets’ season opener, also against the Raiders, in Sparwood. The Rockets won the opener 8-6. “Jora may be a player to watch if he keeps going the way he’s going. I don’t think it’s realistic that he’ll score four goals every game. But he’s one player on the team. He got help from the play,” he said. Speed was also a factor in the game. The Raiders had some players that were much bigger than the Rockets, but Allison said the Rockets showed that they were there to play hockey by concentrating on the play and not getting dragged into chippy tactics. “We’ve got some speed. If these guys stick to playing hockey then they don’t have to be intimidated by anyone.” He said the two wins are a morale booster for the team and it faces some tough competition this weekend on a road trip against Beaver Valley and Nelson. Ed Beddome, the team’s other manager, was also impressed with the discipline of the team. “It was a really disciplined game, considering how the penalties got out of hand. That’s why the score turned out the way it did. That’s the kind of hockey we’re trying to produce here. We’re not saying we can’t cope with that kind of play, but it’s not what we’re trying to do.” Troy Theibert and Derrick Waterstreet had two goals each in the game. Todd Merritt, Sean Temrick and Joe Marbeito scored as well.
Local golfers aiming to set world record for longest golf hole From the Sept. 26, 1984 issue of The Golden Star A Golden foursome tee off for a world record early Saturday morning. They will be attempting to play the longest hole of golf ever. Muzzy Greco, Lil Dewar, Roger Ross and Mike Ross will head for the green in Golden from the tee box in Parson, a hole covering 20.25 miles. The golfers will walk the entire hole, hitting the ball in rotation. Successful completion of the hole will be sent to the Guiness Book of World Records. Currently there is no established record for the longest hole of golf played. The golfers face a gruelling endurance test. To give as much aid as possible, a motor home will be travelling with the golfers. In the home will be a doctor
and Rae Wilson of Big R radio flashing reports to the radio station. Also accompanying the foursome will be independent judges to ensure an accurate record of the feat is kept and a golf judge to rule on scoring matters. There will also be ball spotters and flagmen on the hole. To involve the entire community, a lottery has been organized based on the number of strokes needed to complete the hole. For a $2 ticket, a person buys one guess. If the guess is the closest to the actual score, the person wins $200. If the person guesses the exact score, the prize is doubled to $400. The 2+2+2 lottery tickets are on sale throughout Golden. So far guesses have ranged from 350 to 1,500. As the foursome golf the 20 miles, people are invited to the rodeo grounds
for a Golfing Fair Day. There will be numerous forms of entertainment and concession stands. The afternoon’s activities will include a barbecue starting at 5 p.m. The plans will be for the golfers to join in the barbecue. Following the barbecue, a dance featuring Newbuck starts at 9 p.m. at the Golden Curling Club. Tickets are $7. You must have an advance ticket to get into the dance. All the proceeds from the day will be given to the Golden Golf Club. The club is approaching the final stages of construction on the course and money is needed. Despite delays, the club is hoping the course can be played next fall.
Hang gliding a sport with plenty of potential in Golden area From the February 27, 1990, issue of The Golden Star A Calgary hang gliding pilot believes Golden will receive a lot of attention from world class hang gliders as a result of two records set here last summer. Steward Midwinter, who set a world record for speed over a 100km out and return course, believes more Canadian and international pilots will want to come to Golden this summer as the result of his record and another rec-
ord set by Vancouver pilot Jean-Clause Hauchercorne. “I wouldn’t be at all surprised if more records are set in Golden,” said Midwinter in an interview from Calgary. He said that although his record isn’t considered the most prestigious in hang gliding it is important to him personally. “Open distance speeds tend to get the most attention, but to me that’s like swimming down a river. It doesn’t require as much skill as an out and return.” What attracts pilots to Golden, accord-
ing to Midwinter, is the unbroken wall of mountains from Mount 7 to Brisco. “That’s because thermals are created by heat bouncing off the rocks. You can fly along concentrating on your speed and know you can regain altitude at any time by getting close to the rock surface.” Midwinter isn’t surprised at the interest in Golden by some residents in turning the area into a world-class hang gliding centre. There has been some concern expressed at the shortage of space on the mountain top, but Midwinter doesn’t
think that’s the greatest problem. “Their great impediment is that pilots can only take off one at a time. If the whole bluff could be used, by trimming back some of the trees, the competition would improve because more could take off at the same time.” He said whorl also has to be done in securing a specific landing area. “Without the continued support of the community of Golden and the co-operation of landowners this sport couldn’t take place and records couldn’t be set.”
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Agriculture minister takes a trip through the valley in 1912 This is part one of a three part series of a Trip through the Columbia Valley. I’m always amazed to learn how others view the beautiful valley that we are so privileged to live in, and yes once in awhile I do tend to go off on people who fail to see how well we have maintained this piece of paradise. When they come in and immediately deterthat we haven’t put the love - Turning Back the Pages - mine and care back into the land that By Colleen Palumbo they feel we should, I’m left to wonder how they think we managed to keep it so beautiful for so long. It doesn’t seem to me that you need to be overly educated, which most of the people in the valley were not, to understand that if you want harvest the forest and have your children have the same opportunity, you need to be good stewards by planting trees to replace the ones that you’ve taken, or at least selectively log. If you fish the last of the fish from the rivers or lakes, or kill the last of the deer and elk, you will go hungry. We’ve had our moments of stupidity but mostly we have been good stewards and it’s nice to know that even back in the teen years of the last century, out-of-towner’s saw that we were doing a good job. The following report was prepared by W.E. Scott, Deputy Minister of Agriculture for British Columbia, after his trip through the Columbia Valley from Cranbrook to Golden by automobile in 1912. I will also add my own notes along the way. Before endeavoring to deal with the country included in the 82 miles from Golden to Windermere, a short description of the hub of the Northeast Kootenay, to which
all roads lead, might be acceptable. The town of Golden, the logical commercial capital of the great and rich area included in the Columbia valley, has a population of 1,200 with an additional tributary population of 2,500. By its geographical position it commands the trade of an immense area. Here is located the large and modern mill of the Columbia River Lumber Company, employing some 600 men directly adjacent to the town, The town is old, established and enjoys the advantages that tend to make it what it really is, a thoroughly up-to-date western town, soon to become a prosperous city by virtue of her splendid natural resources and the wealth of country tributary to this town. Golden has public and high schools, a well-equipped hospital, four first class hotels, four churches, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist and Roman Catholic; lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows and Orangemen, an opera house and picture theatre, government buildings and customs house, a score of creditable business houses, a live and bustling board of trade and other public institutions, and its residential district comprises numerous fine private residences. Leaving Golden, over the Golden-Cranbrook government road, the first ranch reached is that of the Vachon Brothers, a well-developed and highly cultivated property on which improvements are constantly being made. (My note: Henry Vachon was considered quite the inventor having been responsible for the new and improved sled brake, the Common Sense Horse Shoe, a railroad coupler, a lace up boot attachment, an automatic rope clam and a bottle that would only be used once. The Vachon property is now part of the rodeo grounds and Henry died in the Golden Hospital in 1914, not long after this article was written.) Travelling along the winding road at a fairly high elevation the Yates ranch, of which J.P. Kallman is in charge, is reached. Here strawberry pickers were busily engaged preparing the fruit for market, while the tree
George McDermot’s store - where Higher Ground is today. Golden Museum Photo fruits were ripening. Small fruits along net the growers over $1,000 annually, strawberries and red and black currants growing to perfection. The next farm passed is that of G.B. McDermot, an old timer newspaper man, who threw down the pen to engage in this more lucrative occupation. Mr. McDermot’s property is located on both sides of the road, that across the highway from his orchard and residence producing three crops of alfalfa annually. His orchard is one of the best of the Golden end of the road. A fine residence is located on the property and an irrigation system has been installed. Large crops of hay are grown on this property. The next ranch in order is that of Charles Nicholson, upon which is to be located the provincial government demonstration orchard. Mr. Nicholson has a highly improved farm, which is very productive.
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you’d hate to find yourself suddenly in debt. 2. Factor in income tax When you receive your bonus it’s going to be significantly smaller than what your manager quoted because of incometax deductions. And, if your bonus is bigger than your regular paycheque, it may be taxed at a higher rate. The good news is you may have some of that tax returned to you after you file your income tax return in
the spring. 3. Top up your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) Most Canadians with an RRSP have plenty of extra contribution room. So directing some of your bonus toward your RRSP is a great decision, and should also yield a higher tax refund next spring. Some workplaces arrange bonuses so that if an employee contributes to his or her RRSP, income tax is not deducted and
the entire bonus gets invested. If your company offers this choice, it’s a great option to take advantage of. 4. Contribute to a taxfree savings account In 2013 and 2014, you can invest up to $5,500 per year in a TFSA, where your future investment income and capital gains won’t be taxed. 5. Pay off debt If you’ve got outstanding debt, whether it’s high-interestrate credit card debt
or lower-interest-rate student loans, decreasing your debt is always a good idea. Remember, you don’t have to direct your entire bonus to one area. You can divide it up and designate a certain percentage towards each of your financial priorities. Reserving a certain percentage for “fun money” can be a good idea, too. This financial column was sponsored by Shannon Hood, Sun Life Financial.
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Faith Column: Time for personal evaluation Peace, the elusive Peace. This time of year is commonly a time given to personal evaluation. As we come to the last days of 2015 the world population is generally challenged to evaluate the status of its individual and collective progress. The review also brings to light the fact that we have finished another year in our finite length of life. A major part of this important equation is the status of our personal peace. I need to ask the question did the 'being' of my life in 2015 promote a life of peace? As I mentally construct and pen these thoughts I am overwhelmed with the reality that I exist in one of the most geographically awesome and beautifully - Ralph Kirchhofer majestic places on earth. This multiplier adds an exceptional influence to my Columbia Valley Bible Fellowship equation. What a privilege! Unfortunately, we need to add to the equation the factor of the instability of this world's humanity and its effect on civilization and us. It does require our attention and response. I fully acknowledge the fact that I am eternally blessed to live in the Columbia Valley and need to share this dream of peace it affords. We are also reminded that in the middle of this 2015 year end time of assessment coupled with the planning for 2016 there is a birthday celebration going on. And it has been happening for over 2000 years in much of the world and it is for the birth of the Son of God, Christ (mas). I must acknowledge I find it quite profound, even astonishing, that mankind continues to be confronted with this particular birthday! Consider this- it is all about the ever lasting peace Christ brings as a gift to all of humanity. At this point we need to pause to gain our intellectual compass. We need to realize the man made peace we seek in life is elusive and fleeting, 'here today and gone tomorrow' versus the now and forever peace we receive as a gift, free of charge, when we accept by faith that God the Father gave His Son to pay with His life's blood the penalty for our sin. It's an individual choice. I have chosen the equation that equals an eternal life of peace. How about you? Have you received God's Gift of Peace? “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” Isaiah 26:3 Author: “ the Prince of Peace ” Isaiah 9:6
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are familiar with the expression, “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” This week you have bitten off a project that is just too much to chew. Enlist some help.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Some can see straight past your protective facade, Libra. So why not take it off and simply let others see the real you? You won’t be disappointed, and neither will they.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are on a roll, and now it is only a matter of maintaining momentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down this week.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Now is not a time to drag your feet, Scorpio. You have a full slate of tasks to tackle, and it seems like the hours will slip away quickly. Recharge and refocus.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may not know where your path is taking you, but you are fully aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare for the unknown that lies ahead.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you never shy away from a challenge, but you also know when to pick your battles. If something arises this week that seems a waste of time, pass it by.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Learning from your mistakes can help you to grow, Cancer. Accept a challenge presented to you this week, even if it scares you. You may find it’s not so challenging after all.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, when a past conflict pops up this week, push it aside. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you rather than problems from the past.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, many opportunities are within reach, but you are just not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Pisces when you get a spare moment.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish something, Aquarius. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to set a goal in your sights to get things done.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, no one will know what you’re like deep inside unless you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give everything away, but let some information slip out.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let that person make his or her own mistakes. Be patient.
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RCMP Report: Overloaded elevator gets stuck, traps passengers Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Overloaded Elevator The Golden-Field RCMP and BC Ambulance were called to the Palliser Lodge on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort December 20 after it was reported that approximately 25 people were trapped in an elevator. “The group was aware that they had overloaded the elevator to more than three times its capacity, but decided to try using it anyway,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokesperson for the Golden-Field RCMP. “The group spent a short time in the elevator before staff from the hotel were able to get them out.” No injuries were reported. Parking Dispute Police were called to a condo unit on December 20 to mediate a dispute between neighbours over parking. “This is one of several ongoing issues between the two neighbours,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The two
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agreed to keep the peace for the time being and no further calls have been received. Collision in Parking Lot Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed a collision in the Overwaitea parking lot on December 18 contact them after receiving a report of a hit and run. “The collision is believed to have occurred sometime between 6 and 9:15 p.m., and involved a Kia Soul,” said Cst. Lainchbury. The Golden-Field RCMP can be reached at 250-3442221 or callers can call anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Collision with Moose A 40 year-old male from North Vancouver was lucky to walk away without any reported injuries after his vehicle collided with a moose on Highway 1 approximately 70 kms west of Golden on Christmas Eve. The vehicle sustained significant damaged and is believed to be a total loss.
Scuffle in Parking Lot Police were called on December 23 after a motorist reported being pushed in the parking lot of a local restaurant just off of Highway 1. “The caller and witnesses indicated that another motorist had pushed the complainant several times,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “An argument is believed to have ensued between the two drivers after the one accused the other of hitting her vehicle with her car door. The suspect then drove off before police could arrive.” Police will be following up with the other driver, believed to be from Revelstoke, to issue her a warning in relation to the incident. Abandoned Vehicles Local police have been busy over the past several weeks dealing with several complaints of abandoned vehicles. “We would like to remind vehicle owners that they must maintain proper insurance and registration if they are going to leave their vehicles parked
on public roadways or parking lots,” says Cst. Lainchbury. “Any vehicle that is reported as abandoned will be flagged by police and may be towed at the owner’s expense after 72 hours.” Brawl at Bar The Golden-Field RCMP was called to a local drinking establishment on December 24 after staff reported that there was a fight between a group of patrons. “The call received indicated that there were approximately 15 people involved in a fight,” said Cst. Lainchbury. Police arrived shortly after however all parties involved had separated or departed. No injuries were reported to police as a result of the fight, and police will not be investigating the incident any further. Christmas Eve Accidents Local emergency crews including police, fire and ambulance, were busy responding to collisions on Highway 1 on Christmas
Eve. A total of five collisions were reported on December 24 and included: - a collision between two semis on Highway 1, approximately 10 km’s east of Field. BC Ambulance transported a 47 year-old male from Calgary to the Golden & District General Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The cause of the collision is still being investigated; however police believe that one of the vehicles crossed over the center line in to oncoming traffic. - a report of a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 near Quartz Creek. A 41 year-old male from Vancouver was transported to the Golden Hospital to be assessed after reporting that he had rolled his vehicle two times before coming to a stop in the ditch. No charges are expected as a result of the collision. - a two vehicle collision near the Donald bridge. None of the occupants in either vehicle reported any injuries. Road condi-
tions and speed are believed to be a contributing factor and one driver was issued a Violation Ticket for Speed Relative to Conditions. - two separate single vehicle rollovers on Highway 1 approximately 25 kms east of Golden in Yoho National Park. The driver in the first inci-
dent was a 47 year-old male and was transported by BC Ambulance to the Golden Hospital for assessment. The second incident occurred in the exact same location just moments after the first incident. The 50 year-old driver from Calgary was also transported to Golden Hospital for assessment.
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