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A TREE OF LIGHT - Remembering loved ones at Christmas

Golden Hospice Society raises funds All proceeds will be directed towards the support of clients and their families.

More than 200 lights on the Golden Hospice Society’s Memorial Tree of Lights. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful community response and support.

The winners of the draw were: Christmas Angel: Toby Boucher Needlepoint picture: Helen Tress The tree will remain lit through the Christmas holiday.

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Permit construction values in Golden hit seven-year high in 2015 Submitted by the Town of Golden

Building permit construction values in Golden are resulting in one of the good news stories of the year for the municipality.

To date, the Town of Golden has issued 57 building permits with a construction value of over $8.7 million. By year-end, that number is projected to exceed $9.3 million with the upcoming Durand Manor addition.

Some of the noteworthy projects that contributed to the increase include the craft brewery, the Alexander Park Elementary School Early Learning and Care addition, the façade upgrade to the Tim Hortons main store, the Golden and District Hospital’s Airborne Isolation Room and a timber frame addition which rebranded the Range to the Bear’s Den restaurant. “2015 is shaping up to be the best year for building in Golden since 2008,â€? says Mayor Ron Oszust. “This is great news for our community and shows that Golden has rebounded and continues to have the confidence of several economic sectors including homeowners in its growth potential.â€?

Golden saw strong increases in the residential, commercial and government alterations, with

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By far the most significant project in 2015 was Phase 1 of the craft brewery, with a construction value of $2.6 million. “The brewery is the first new building in Golden’s downtown core in nearly 30 years and it

is truly a great project which can have substantial potential benefits for the area,� says Armstrong. “As a resort town, a craft brewery can assist in marketing and promoting the region. Furthermore, the owners are planning to conduct tours, which will add tourism value to the area. From an economic development perspective the craft brewery will employ people directly and create numerous economic spinoffs.�

The Development Services Department would like to thank the public, the development community and contractors for their patience during this busy year as it worked to keep

processes timely and efficient for them. “With the increasing intensity of development activity, several pro-active planning initiatives have been placed on hold indefinitely. This is a great story for everyone and it’s also a classic small town staff capacity issue,� says Jon Wilsgard, Town of Golden CAO. “When development comes knocking, it takes precedence till we can hopefully get back to our future-thinking projects.�

For more information on building permits in Golden, contact the Development Services Department at Town Hall or visit the Departments section on our website, www.golden.ca.

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The Early Learning and Care Centre

For program details, registration info, or to join our waitlist, please contact:

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phone: (250) 344-0546 email: elccresponse@gmail.com Golden Community Resources Society Licensed Child Care Programs is in the process of applying for a child care license with Community Care Interior Health Licensing. The new Early Learning and Care Centre will house two Multi-Age Child Care programs, a Preschool program, and After School care. The anticipated opening date is March 1st, 2016.

The Early Learning and Care Centre will be a licensed community child care centre, staffed by qualified Early Childhood Educators. The centre will provide spaces for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children.

Our approach will be grounded in all things natural and organic; encouraging children to be exactly who they are.

Einstein once stated that “play is the highest form of research.� The playbased and child-directed process at our centre is the perfect way to get that process of lifelong learning happening. It’s also instilling a foundation of serious curiosity that could last it’s lucky participants a lifetime.

Golden Community Resources Society Licensed Child Care Programs is in the process of applying for a child care license with Community Care Interior Health Licensing. The new Early Learning and Care Centre will house two Multi-Age Child Care programs for children of various ages and a Preschool program for children 30 months to School Age. The anticipated opening date is March 1st, 2016. For program details, registration info, or to join our waitlist, please contact Shelly Wadden, ELCC Project Manager, by phone: (250) 344-0546 or by email: elccresponse@gmail.com.

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BUDGET 2016 CHAPTER 1: Council targets funds for reserves, infrastructure renewal, grant hopes Submitted by the Town of Golden A responsible budget, providing funding for renewal of Town assets and maintaining your levels of services are a few of the top priorities in the Town of Golden’s proposed 2016-2020 budget.

Find out more about these items, the budget process and why community engagement is so important! Residents are encouraged to attend the 2016-2020 Financial Plan Open-House on Tuesday, January 19th at the Golden Civic Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“We have a responsibility to renew our existing assets in the most fiscally responsible manner possible. This budget reflects that while also focusing on maintaining the existing services taxpayers expect.”

At the December 15th Regular Open Council meeting, Mayor and Council passed the first reading of the proposed five-year financial plan.

Council is targeting a five-per-cent budget increase for 2016. While above the historic 2.0 per-cent increase, the municipality not only needs to keep up with inflation, but begin to seriously address the need to start saving for future renewal projects. While maintaining essential service levels, this budget includes more money going into reserves for infrastructure renewal and meeting anticipated large scale grant opportunities.

“We have a responsibility to renew our existing assets in the most fiscally responsible manner possible. This budget reflects that while also focusing on maintaining the existing services taxpayers expect,” says Mayor Ron Oszust.

“Public consultation presents an opportunity for residents to voice concerns or recommendations to the Town prior to the budget being approved.”

Official budget planning started in August, 2015 at a staff level and in early September, 2015 it began to be debated by the Standing Committee of Finance (SCOF).

SCOF includes the Mayor and all members of Council and is the meeting format used for budget planning. It is set up to focus on the budget

Town of Golden Council - pictured from left to right (back row) Councillor Leslie Adams, Councillor Caleb Moss, Mayor Ron Oszust, Councillor Eddie Legian, Chief Administrative Office Jon Wilsgard, (front row) Councillor Connie Barlow, Councillor Chris Hambruch, Councillor Bruce Fairley. process and leave Regular Open Council meetings for day-to-day, ongoing Town business.

After 19 hours in meetings to date, Council has now come up with a proposed five-year financial plan. This budget acts like a roadmap for how money will be spent in the coming years.

The budget is set by bylaw requiring three readings and a period of time for public consultation. First reading was given on December 15 and now it is time for the community to provide constructive feedback on what is being proposed.

“Going forward, we must identify our infrastructure and service delivery needs while maintaining the public’s trust and confidence

that their tax dollars are being spent wisely,” says Mayor Ron Oszust. “Doing so also means we need to contribute to our community’s well-being, through responsible taxation.”

The municipality uses an open house a forum to discuss the budget and the various services provided. Staff from all departments will be on hand to explain existing services, and upcoming projects. The event is a forum for face-to-face conversations about issues that are important to everyone.

“This is a chance for the community to learn about the different services Golden offers and what the Council’s direction is for 2016 and beyond, by asking questions and providing us

feedback,” says CAO Jon Wilsgard.

Being a good citizen is about being involved!

On January 19, Town Council and Staff encourage you to get involved and drop by the Civic Centre between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The event is open to everyone and free to attend. Savoury snacks will also be provided!

Stay tuned for Chapter 2 of Budget 2016. The Town of Golden is committed to bringing you the whole budget story in four chapters throughout the public consultation process. Look for our weekly news releases in the local newspapers and on our website, www.golden.ca. You can also view the proposed financial plan by visiting our website.

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The Christmas Plate Janet Crandall-Swaffield Publisher

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Craft Faire a showcase opportunity for all ages Emme Abbs, aged 11 and friend Elisha Assaf, aged 12, sell their handmade crafts at the faire this year. Abbs’ specialty is sewing. She says it took her a week to prepare the baby blankets of many colours she sold at her booth. She said she felt nervous about possibly not getting everything done in time. As a young crafter who sold her work for the first time at the faire, Emme says, if she doesn’t sell all of her creations, she will branch out and try online.

Elisha’s specialty craft is baking. She offers vegan cupcakes and chocolatey cornflake chips at the shared booth. She says she loves to bake. “It’s really fun being in the kitchen baking and being around sweet stuff,� Elisha explains.

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The older I get, the more I appreciate the memories of my childhood. I suppose that’s a true sign of my age.

As children, I believe many of the special moments we experience when we’re young, form the basis of our cherished memories, things we hold dear in our hearts to cling to as we age. Carefree days spent with close friends, favorite teachers from early years, and so on. And Christmas memories can be some of the most precious memories of all.

I imagine a teacher’s heart is full of the many, many students they teach year after year. Memories of good students, and perhaps some of the notso-good students as well.

Many years ago, I was a young student of Mrs. Jenny ten Haaft. She was one the main piano teachers of the day, and she was a fairly strict teacher as I recall. “Sit up straight, hands in position, eyes on your music,� all of that sort of thing.

I was a dreadful student, always a “As much as I was good excuse on the tip of my tongue delighted with the for why I hadn’t practiced my scales regularly through the week. Wednesday Christmas plate, it afternoon would roll around and I would was more than just realize once again that it was time for my lesson. a treat to her.

Playing the piano was fun, but It was a display of practicing over and over, well, I think I was just too lazy to put in the effort. her affection for us, Don’t get me wrong, Mrs. ten Haaft her students. was lovely and cared very much for her students. And she was very talented, I think we were always playing the organ for Sunday a big part morning church services and many other special occasions. of her world ...�

Each year at Christmas, she would put together a gift for each student. I remember it clearly like it was yesterday, it was always a highlight of the holiday season for me.

It started with a white Chinet plate, a paper plate, yes, but strong enough to hold a bunch of treats. The plate was then filled with all manner of Christmas candy, chocolate, a candy cane, some home-made Christmas cookies, and a Christmas orange. Full to overflowing, it was then covered with clear wrap or tinfoil, whatever she had on hand.

I remember one year I got to go upstairs into her kitchen to give a hand finishing up the plates and bringing them all downstairs to be given to each student as they came for their lesson that last week before Christmas. It was like entering Santa’s workshop, very exciting.

As much as I was delighted with the Christmas plate, it was more than just a treat to her. It was a display of her affection for us, her students. I think we were a big part of her world, but it wasn’t until years later I would have a true appreciation for it.

Merry Christmas Mrs ten Haaft, wherever you are.

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Revitalized kids experience at Kicking Horse this winter Submitted by Matt Mostellar Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Golden, BC – Since opening in 2011 the Learning Centre at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has combined the Winter Sports School and the daycare, becoming a ski hub fostering a positive family environment.

“As well as Skating on the newly expanding rink near the warming hut, a magic carpet and skills park for kids to practice perfecting those skiing/snowboarding skills early.�

This season, the Learning Centre will offer a variety of family new and revitalized activities including Tubing on our new disco themed track, with the added lights and new location tubing will now be offered as a night activity as well as during the day.

As well as Skating on the newly expanding rink (be sure to check the games on ice schedule for organized family fun) near the warming hut (and of course) a magic carpet and skills park for kids to practice perfecting those skiing/snowboarding skills early.

Another new and exciting activity operating out of the resort this year will be daily kids snowmobile tours with the Rocky Mountain Riders. Keep an eye on Kicking Horse Mountain Resorts’ website, Facebook and Twitter for updates!

Annual Christmas Photo and Book Sale

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Dear Grace: The three secrets of Christmas

Your sixth Christmas is just days away, and our home is crackling with excitement.

With your brother Anthony, you are counting down the sleeps, safe in the knowledge that you’ve made it onto Santa’s list of wellbehaved children. You have entered that stage of childhood for which the holidays are tailor made. You cannot conceive of the state of things as this trying year grinds to a close. You can’t imagine the enormous sense of good fortune your mom and I feel as we prepare for another happy Christmas filled with gift-wrapped indulgences. And that is as

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Roller skates and a whoopee cushion are at the top of your wish list this year. We have joked about one of the elves slipping the cushion under Santa’s behind before he takes off on Christmas Eve. You laugh out loud at this; in that contagious way of yours that makes everyone glad to be with you.

Today we visited my family for the first of what will be an eventful 10 days of celebrations. It made me think of your late grandmother, your namesake. Eileen Grace would have turned 69 this Wednesday. You remind me of her in ways I expect to spend the rest of my life describing to you.

But this note is not about the past, or even the present. It is about Christmases yet to come, as Charles Dickens described them.

It is about what 45 holiday seasons have taught me and what I want you and Anthony to understand about what really makes the holidays bright.

Three things.

First, be generous. Always remember that generosity comes in many forms. Be generous with your time. Be generous with the attention you pay those you love. Be generous with the affection you offer those who deserve your

love. If you have the means to spend money on people you care about, be generous in that way too. Know that generosity can be expressed in many, many ways and that they are all meaningful.

Second, be grateful. Recognize the holiday season as an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed. Take stock of the advantages we’ve been given. Take advantage of your good fortune. And remember that the ultimate expression of gratitude is to share some of what you have with those in different circumstances.

Third, be the one who brings people together. You have this in you; it’s one of the things I love most about your mom. Your talent for this will add a dimension to your family and social life all year round. But it will matter most during the holidays. People appreciate one another differently at this time of year, as they should. I expect you to live a life surrounded by people who love and admire you. Do everything you can to make that happen.

Grace, I see enormous potential in you and Anthony. You both make your mom and me proud every day. We love you. And we wish you a long life of happy holidays.

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Art Gallery of Golden, a unique gifting experience

By Bill Usher Director, Kicking Horse Culture As a non-profit society, the Art Gallery of Golden (AGOG) & Studio Gift Shop supports the livelihood of dozens of Golden and regional artists and artisans. Their creative works combined together on the shelves at AGOG create a true reflection of Golden’s western mountain culture.

Back in 2007 when Kicking Horse Culture and a group of local artists came together to realize a long-time dream of creating a dedicated art gallery, we made sure to use the name “Studio” as well to truly reflect that the creative pieces displayed and sold in the gallery would come “hand made” directly from the workshops and homes of local and regional artists and artisans.

Last year AGOG welcomed more than 10,500 visitors… 52% are Goldenites and 48% were visitors from out of town. All told, the gallery displays and sells the works of 48 Golden region artists & artisans and 45 other artists & artisans from communities around the Columbia Basin. These artists earned more than $60,000 from the sale of their work at AGOG last year.

At this time of year when you are looking for that “special something” that feels like home, we invite you to come into AGOG and browse our artists’ selection of fine art and hand-made gifts. It’s a peaceful place and you will enjoy the browsing. And we can assure you that these are home-grown gifts that will delight your family and friends .... and support our local artist community .... both at the same time.

Photos by Claire Dibble.

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A very

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Thank You to our community at this time of year

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.�

Wow! What an incredible year 2015 has been for the Golden and District General Hospital and Durand Manor. As the year draws to a close, we want to reflect on the generosity of the many groups, families and individuals who have given financial contributions to our medical facilities. Because of your gifts, so many additional equipment opportunities were made possible this year, and we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude. It’s truly a wonderful thing to have the opportunity to purchase equipment that helps our medical staff continue to give the best care possible, It is so heartening when we receive such support, and any donation, large or small, is a direct investment in our local community, making a difference in all of our lives. We thank you all so very much.

There are so many exciting things ahead in 2016.

Wishing you the very best this holiday season, we look forward to serving you in the new year.

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Ladies Auxiliary an integral part of the community

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By Sarah Elizabeth Special to Golden This Week

The Golden and District Healthcare Auxiliary, commonly known as the Ladies Auxiliary, has been raising funds for the Golden and District Hospital since 1927. The funds donated by the group of 18 volunteers help to fund new equipment for use of patients and staff at the hospital and Durand Manor, while also providing unique services to the community.

In the last six years, the Auxiliary has raised close to $40,000 toward new hospital equipment. Most recently, an OptiflowŽ machine was purchased in June. The OptiflowŽ machine helps those in a critical condition receive air. “It helps make sure airways open up properly,� explains Marc Hadford, Acute Patient Care Coordinator at the Golden hospital. “It’s already worked wonders on two patients.�

In addition to the OptiflowŽ, an Exergen Temporal Thermometer to help scan patients’ body temperature, was purchased.

Tammy Perks, Administrative Assistant at the Golden Hospital says the work of the Auxiliary is much appreciated. “Without their help, equipment might slowly get purchased over time, but often-times, it is a much lengthier process,� Perks explains.

Anna Mackay is Treasurer of the Auxiliary.

She has been a volunteer for close to 35 years.

She says twice a year the hospital staff provides the group with a wish list of equipment needed.

The Auxiliary work together to determine priority items based on the amount of money they have, or can raise, and the necessity of the equipment. “We focus on equipment that serves patients, not administrative,� explains Auxiliary President and retired nurse, Lynne Auer.

Some of the equipment currently on the wish list includes a Vital Signs Monitor, medical carts for procedures, a double sleeper for the palliative room and bedside chairs. Equipment purchased with funds raised by the Auxiliary to date, include bed fall mats to protect someone from injury and workstations for surgical and medical procedures.

Most of the money raised by the Auxiliary is

through catering, their most popular fundraising activity - in effect since June 1954. Though all of their business is through word of mouth, Auer says catering keeps the volunteers busy almost every weekend of every month. “It’s a lot of work,� explains Mackay. “We do a fair amount of weddings and we’re cheaper than the competition.� Roast beef, chicken, turkey and ham are all included in the menu of what the Auxiliary can offer as caterers. In addition, the group offers sandwiches and tea for funeral services. “Usually we make what people ask for, if it’s within reason,� says Mackay.

Barb Dianocky, Vice President of the Auxiliary, has been volunteering since 1964, taking part in the group with her mother and aunt. “I remember, as a kid, women were putting up card tables. There were strawberry teas and they mended clothes, always for the hospital,�

Dianocky explains of the community-centred work the Auxiliary has done in the past. One of their recent, most successful and unique fundraisers included a raffle, with a prize of dinner for eight people. The meal was cooked, served and cleaned up by members of the

Auxiliary. “It was really fun,� MacKay recalls.

In addition to catering, the Auxiliary sells knitted goods for new babies at the Golden Hospital, and provides cookies and beverages during flu clinics.

The group says they come up with their fundraising ideas by reading about what others are doing and talking to others for inspiration.

Ideas are then implemented by the team. “It’s a passion because everybody uses the hospital at some point, not just a few people,�

Mackay explains. “Beds, mattresses. No matter how old, or how young, at some point in their lives, someone may need it,� Auer adds.

The women and men of the Auxiliary are looking for more volunteers to help. “Anyone who knows how to peel a potato or grate a carrot,� Auer says laughing. Mackay says they are looking for people to join the board and be a director. “We need people to help make decisions,� she adds.

For anyone interested in being a volunteer or in need of catering services please contact Anna Mackay at 250-344-2344.

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Ice Cream for Breakfast: Home for the holidays

by Sarah Elizabeth Special to Golden This Week

This is hard around the holidays. I know it’s hard for my daughter’s MiMi (my Mom), who wishes she could be with her Granddaughter during this time. Flying home to Ontario during the airline’s “black out� period over the holidays costs about as much as a down payment on a house, so it’s not something we do often, especially now that our daughter is 2 and we have to pay for her seat.

Last year, since our daughter was not yet 2 years old, we made the trip. We stayed at Mimi and G-Pops house. (G-Pops is my daughter’s very white Grandfather’s self-proclaimed gangster name, and clever/sad way of protesting the immediate aging the term Grandfather can do to a man past 50 – and it stuck.)

As a 1.5-year-old, on the flight home for the holidays she needed entertaining. Books and puzzles were helpful to distract her from wanting to do things like crawl down the aisle of the plane or scream. Since I normally have flight anxiety, I found myself reaching into the pit of my tummy for courage for my daughter - not that she needed any. Babies and toddlers are already fearless, they will attempt backflips off a couch or chair while you turn your head to sneeze.

They put adults to shame with their flexibility and stealth.

The never ending sacrifices when becoming a parent apply to everything, including traveling.

I used to be a heavy packer because I liked having options. Add a child and it’s double the insanity. Since previously I have struggled with trying to fly with too much stuff, I learned to lighten the load by sharing a bag with my partner, while my daughter gets the other half of the bag and the carry-ons. Efficiency skills are valuable when packing for a family, like what I imagine a wedding planner skills would be in the month of June – decisions have to be made in a timely matter. This is why it is so gratifying when finally getting something dialed as a parent, for example, when the diaper bag is fully stocked with useful items, like extra socks, favourite toys and wipes, and simply coming up with a great idea like packing puzzles to keep your child from crawling around an airplane.

Since it was the holidays, the flight to Mimi and G-Pop’s house was busy. Therefore, we didn’t score our gamble of trying to get three seats to ourselves by choosing the two outer seats during self-check in, in an attempt to deter people from taking the middle seat. I know, I know, it’s a naughty thing to do, but well

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worth the effort if you succeed. (Sometimes as a parent, since there are so many sacrifices, a small win like getting three seats for the price of one can be what I imagine winning the lottery would be like.) If it didn’t work out in our favour, then one of us would be taking the middle seat anyway. This is exactly what happened to my partner on our holiday trip last year.

It was an evening flight and everything was going well. We were sitting in the very back seat of the plane, which for me was not a desirable situation on account of my totally rational fear of flying and therefore, totally random, made-up, on-the-spot superstitions about flying – like, it’s a bad omen to sit in the very back seat of the plane or it’s a bad omen to make noise while on a flight - or it’s a bad omen to fly.

Just as the plane started to take off, as we were cozy and snug together, my partner turned and looked at me with concern in his eyes. “I think I’m going to be sick,� he said. “What?� I replied, and before he could repeat

himself he was holding one of those handy barf bags thoughtfully placed for such an occasion in the back pocket of the seat in front of him.

He ripped it open and gracefully held it up to his mouth - if there is such a thing as being graceful in this moment, he managed to capture it.

Yes, a raging flu struck him. As soon as we were in the air, we switched seats and he was in and out of the bathroom for the rest of the three-hour flight – sitting in the back turned out to be a Christmas miracle and not a bad omen, since the bathroom was literally two steps from our seats. A small win, after all, for my partner in his unfortunate state.

When trying to visit everyone who wants to see you when you go home in one week, the need for another vacation beckons as soon as the week is over and you catch your breath when you board the flight home. Seeing everyone is soul-soothing as much as it can be nerve wracking with the busy-ness, but the look on my parents’ faces when they see their grandchild is

priceless. We were grateful to have made the trip last year.

Then there’s the small win of empowering yourself to make decisions that feel right for you and your family. For us, there is always a reason to go home to visit and sometimes hard decisions have to be made in not going. Avoiding the rush of traffic, packed airplanes, crazy flus, bad omens and the lengthy decision-making process that is packing, is kind of a gift to myself this holiday season.

This year, my partner, daughter and myself will be enjoying the company of each other at home over the holidays, continuing new traditions passed on to us from our families and starting our own together, here where we live. If someone gets sick, we’ll be in the comfort of our home, not a crammed airplane.

If you are traveling to visit family and friends over the holidays, may the road and air goddesses be good to you and yours and may your holidays be peaceful, joyful and full of love.

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This recall involves the Holiday Time 100 count Indoor Mini Light Set seasonal lights. The affected product has a length of approximately 6.7 meters (22 feet), has clear bulbs and a green wire. The recalled product has model number HPCA100B/2S, manufacturing date 07/2014, CSA file number 241989 and UPC 628915113020. Consumers can find the model number, manufacturing date and CSA file number on the white tag affixed to the wire and the UPC on the back of the product’s packaging.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled seasonal lights and return them to the retailer for a full refund.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

For the complete list of recalls posted as a result of this sampling and evaluation project, visit the Consumer Product Update on seasonal lights.

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Eat Pure: It’s beginning to look a lot like CHOCOLATE

by Nicole DuVent Eat Pure Mountain Market Special to Golden This Week

It’s undeniable that chocolate is a common Christmas treat. Be it chocolate covered cherries, Turtles, After Eight or the classic Pot of Gold, most of us have our holiday favorite!

My mom used to dip all sorts of yummy things in chocolate. My favorite were brazil nuts, but I LOVED going to Grandma’s where surely there was a box of Pot of Gold chocolates and there was nothing better than studying the map and deciding which one to try first; a milk caramel or a strawberry cream! Though these classic chocolates may be delicious, they are also filled with refined sugar, modified dairy products and artificial flavors - all of which wreak havoc on the body.

Luckily, there is an alternative. Did you know that raw, minimally-processed chocolate is actually a powerful superfood? Yup! Chocolate comes from the seed or “bean” of a tropical fruit called Cacao. The Cacao, or cocoa bean, has over 300 nutritional compounds and is one of the richest sources of antioxidants of any food on the planet! Some of these compounds make us feel good, others are good at lowering blood pressure and opening up blood vessels.

Raw chocolate is actually a heart healthy food!

Chocolate has long been bastardized for causing weight gain, acne and being bad for the heart, but the truth is that it is the processing and additives which are actually bad for your health.

Raw cacao is extraordinarily high in antioxidants, beating out foods like green tea, blueberries and red wine by at least 10 times.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which help protect us from cellular damage that may give rise to cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Cacao is the highest whole food source of magnesium, which also happens to be the most deficient mineral in the modern diet. Magnesium relaxes muscles, improves peristalsis in the

bowels, and relaxes the heart and cardiovascular system. Theobromine, a well known compound of cacao, helps to stimulate the central nervous system, relax smooth muscles and dilate blood vessels, giving the body a boost of energy.

Phenylethylamine, known as the “bliss” chemical, helps to increase circulation and the availability of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain, improving mood and acting as a mild antidepressant. (No wonder chocolate is so popular!)

Traditionally, chocolate is roasted before it is ground to separate the cocoa powder and butter. Unfortunately, this reduces the antioxidant content of the cacao and also degrades other beneficial nutrients. Raw chocolate is available as powder, butter, paste and bars. All of these formats have higher antioxidant levels, vitamin C and other nutrients, phenethylamine (the feel good chemical), tryptophan and serotonin than their cooked counterpart. Another important nutrient to note is the Omega 6 fatty acid found in cacao beans. It is heat sensitive and becomes rancid when heated, which can lead to inflammation.

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The other kind of truck driving: Long-haul

by Duane Crandall Special to Golden This Week

Two weeks ago this paper did a story on local truck driver Doug Palumbo. Doug drives logging truck in the Golden area, picking up logs in the bush and hauling to mills in the area, partly on bush roads and partly on highway. He is one of many local drivers who work a long day and are home every night.

But in the truck driving fraternity there are also long-haul drivers. They might live in Vancouver, Toronto or anywhere in between, and their week looks quite different than someone driving locally.

They leave home and don’t see their home pillows again for several days or, in some cases, several weeks. And Golden is home to dozens of them every day, at least for a little while.

Jim Rimmington is one.

Jim lives in Moose Jaw and started his week on Saturday morning. By that night he was sitting in the Legendz Diner in Golden happy to visit with anyone. At 64, he has been trucking for thirty years, and highway restaurants have almost become an extension of home.

He is hauling flax these days. He picks it up in either Saskatoon or Radville, an hour or so south of Regina, and hauls it to a flax processor in Lynden, Washington, just across the U.S. border from Abbotsford. That company has about 40 employees who convert raw flax into flax oil and other flax products. They handle two semi-trucks of grain every week. Jim unloads at their plant on Monday mornings, another truck who does the same thing arrives on Tuesday morning.

Jim has been driving this route for twelve years. Before that he had a variety of other longhaul jobs hauling, at various times, everything from newsprint to bathtubs to combines and other farm machinery.

Jim stops in Golden every week. He feels at home here. In fact, it was home for he and his wife from 1997 to 2004. At the time Jim worked for the same company, hauling the same product

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When Jim starts a trip, he can drive for thirteen hours before he has to stop and take some time off. The thirteen can be spread out a bit, but can’t be in a period of more than sixteen hours. He could drive for six hours, then take three off, and then drive for seven more, but at that point he has to stop for at least eight hours.

Government trucking regulations are very strict in an effort to prevent accidents caused by truckers

driving too long and going to sleep at the wheel.

Every trucker has to keep a log book which can be inspected by law enforcement people along the highway or in an audit perhaps months after a trip has been completed.

Long-haul truckers worry mostly about two things, road conditions and breakdowns. The most common breakdown is a flat tire, or tires.

On one trip Jim was going through Cache Creek and ran over a pile of fencing staples that someone had dropped. They took out four tires.

As for changing them, that calls for a stop at a tire shop. “We don’t carry spare tires,� he said, “if I have a flat I call the office and they tell me where to get it fixed.�

Deer and other wildlife are a hazard as well.

Jim has hit a couple of deer over the years, and while it might be thought that a deer isn’t much of a match for a highway truck, Jim says that’s not the case. “The front end of a truck is all plastic now, and a deer can do a lot of damage.�

Road conditions are the other major hazard. “Black ice is the worst,� Jim says. Other than that he feels there isn’t too much difference between summer and winter driving.

Like many occupations, long-haul trucking is a unique kind of work. To do it successfully, one obviously has to be a good driver, but besides that you have to be able to be away from home most of the week and have a spouse or family that can live with that too. What does Janice think of Jim’s work? “She puts up with it,� he said. At least with cell phones, they can talk whenever they want to.

So why does Jim, and hundreds like him, drive long-haul instead of local? “I like to get out of town,� he said, “I like to be able to do my own thing, not have someone looking over your shoulder all the time. And similarly, he prefers a run where he drives by himself. “I want to stop when I want to stop,� Jim says.

And what about the choice of highways in B.C? Does he use the Coquihalla?

He usually doesn’t.

Really? Why not? Jim’s answer is interesting.

When you think a truck driver would be all about time, fuel efficiency and other performance factors, Jim prefers the Fraser Canyon through Cache Creek and Lytton because of the scenery.

He simply likes the route better. “It only takes an hour longer,� he says, and because his particular schedule has the time available he can afford the luxury. It also accommodates his stopping at a favourite restaurant at Dogwood, just up the canyon from Hope. The Coquihalla also takes more chaining up in the winter, although if he is short of time, he will take it if he isn’t loaded too heavily.

The rig that Jim is driving is no old-timer on the highway. Its a 2015 Freightliner with all the modern features and conveniences. It was new in July of ’14, and has hands-free phone, Sirius radio and a diesel heater that heats the sleeper at night and keeps the engine warm when its not running so there is no need to plug it in. It doesn’t have a microwave because Jim likes to get out of the truck once in a while so he prefers to eat in restaurants.

When Jim is asked about retiring, he answers by saying that a lot of guys who do retire often end up going back to work after a while.

Would he do it all again? “More than likely,� he says.

And you believe him.

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