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Scouts in the bugaboos A profile on the local Scouts group, and their recent trip to the Bugaboos.

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See photos on pages 12-13.

Photo by ABarrett photography.

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“Soprano Anna Netrebko’s dramatic and vocal skills are on full display in her next new role at the Met—Leonora, the Verdi heroine who sacrifices her own life for the love of the gypsy troubadour. Tenor Yonghoon Lee sings the ill-fated Manrico, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky is his rival, and mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick is the mysterious gypsy with the troubled past. Angela Meade sings Leonora in later performances. Marco Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicar’s Goya-inspired production.�

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Golden Women’s Centre - “Support Group for Moms whose Partners Work Away� t This group will first meet up on Oct. 1st, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. at the Golden Early Years Centre. For more information, contact Elina Salonen at (250) 344-5317 or mtnwomyn@uniserve.com.

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Province, teachers partner on new curriculum training Submitted by the Province of BC The world is changing and parents expect government and teachers to work together to make sure students have the skills they need to succeed.

That’s why the government has partnered with more than 100 teachers to develop new curriculum being introduced to classrooms over the next three years.

And it is why Minister of Education Mike Bernier and B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker today announced a wide-ranging support plan so teachers get the information and training they need to bring B.C.’s new curriculum to life in their classrooms. The support plan includes $1 million to fund targeted training this school year, as well as dedicated time worth $100 million over three years so public school teachers can prepare for the curriculum. Bernier and Iker were joined at the announcement by representatives from the wide range of education partners dedicated to student

success – including the British Columbia School Trustees Association, the B.C. Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, the Federation of Independent School Associations British Columbia, the B.C. Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association, and the British Columbia School Superintendents Association and the BC Association of School Business Officials.

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The new K-12 curriculum maps out what teachers teach and what students

are expected to learn. While it focuses on the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic the new curriculum teaches them in a way that students also learn the collaboration, critical thinking, and communications skills needed to succeed after high school.

“... a wide-ranging support plan so teachers get the information and training they need to bring BC’s new curriculum to life in their classrooms.�

The curriculum will be phased in over three years. K-9 is available for teachers to use this year on a trial basis before being fully implemented next school year. By 2017-18 the entire K-12 curriculum will be used throughout the province.

Mike Bernier, Minister of Education – “In our changing world parents expect us to make sure kids have the skills they need to succeed. The new curriculum was designed by teachers for teachers and these training supports will make sure they can bring the new curriculum to life in the classroom. It’s really encouraging to work collaboratively. The BCTF and its members have been key partners in building the new curriculum and this support plan. It’s my hope we build on this work together for an even more collaborative relationship moving forward.�

Jim Iker, president, BC Teachers Federation – “The BCTF has been very supportive of the collaborative process involved in developing B.C.’s new curriculum and we are very proud of the hard work more than 100 of our members put into the redesign teams. The new curricula are streamlined and flexible –qualities teachers will appreciate – while remaining rigorous and ... Continued on page 4

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‘The ministry is working directly with more than 150 teachers’ ... Continued from page 3 engaging for students. Today’s announcement of 10 hours of in-service time for B.C. teachers to work together, learn, discuss, and share strategies about the new curriculum is a very welcome first step in ensuring a successful roll out. Teachers want to see the new curriculum succeed. Going forward, the BCTF will continue to advocate for the funding needed to ensure teachers have the resources and learning conditions to support our students’ learning.�

Teresa Rezansoff, president, BC School Trustees Association – “The BC School Trustees Association supports the Ministry of Education’s decision to fund and facilitate opportunities for teachers at all levels to engage in and explore the new K-12 curriculum.

The co-construction of this initiative by the BCTF and the ministry is positive and recognizes the value of all parties in the education sector working together. Boards of education will be looking forward to the local discussions on how best to structure the use of the 10 hours and accompanying resources to best meet the needs of teachers while minimizing any impact on student learning time.�

Sherry Elwood, president, BC School Superintendents Association – “District superintendents and their senior leader colleagues will be pleased to work with our educational partners to design and plan for the implementation of the new curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to create experiences for our students which will engage them

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in meaningful learning for the 21st century. Working together with teachers, educational support staff, principals and vice-principals, we can continue to focus on the skills that our students will need to be positive and contributing members of a future that we can only imagine!�

Dr. Peter Froese, executive director, Federation of Independent School Associations BC – “Independent school teachers are pleased to have participated in the development of the new curriculum for K-12 students. To assist teachers in curriculum implementation strategies, the five associations of FISA BC will join our education partners in providing ten hours of professional development this year to better prepare teachers in strengthening communication, personalized learning opportunities, collaboration and critical thinking skills for students.�

Tyrone McNeil, president, First Nations Steering Committee – “Professional learning is essential to effective implementation of the new curriculum, particularly when it comes to increased Aboriginal content. We celebrate opportunities for teachers to increase their capacity to meet the needs of Aboriginal students and integrate Aboriginal content across the curriculum.�

Nicole Makohoniuk, BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils – “We are encouraged that all partners in education were consulted to create the new curriculum for students and that teachers will be supported as the new curriculum is being rolled out. This is an exciting time for students in education.�

Gordon Li, president, BC Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association – “Educators are hopeful about the possibilities of the new curriculum

framework and its promise to engage students in personalized and interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking.

Successful implementation requires that principals and vice-principals work with our partners to develop common understanding and share successful practices. The opportunities the Ministry are providing will greatly increase the prospect of successful implementation for the benefit of all students.�

Kelvin Stretch, BC Association of School Business Officials – “We appreciate the recognition by the Province of the need for additional resources to support the implementation of initiatives such as the introduction of new curriculum.�

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This place we call the hospital Janet Crandall-Swaffield Publisher It’s not a church. And it’s not a school. Yet, I would be willing to wager that there is equally as much praying and learning that goes on in a hospital than there is in any church or school. And the Golden Hospital is certainly no exception. Surely no other place experiences such a full range of conflicting emotions, of equal joy and sorrow.

Three of my four siblings were born here in this hospital.

Both of my children were born there, as well as two of my nieces. I spent a week there when I was 12 years old, for a broken arm as the result of a snowmobiling mishap. My maternal grandmother died there, as well as my paternal grandfather. It’s has seen many friends pass away too.

And this is just the events of true significance. There are so many inbetween times when I or someone close to me has just been sick, and for whatever reason needed a trip to the hospital.

And this is just my list. There are so many others like me that could make a list like this, even longer.

How many of us have needed the hospital this year?

Maybe even this week, or even today? Probably a lot of us. And when something is wrong, typically we don’t think twice to head to emergency. Nor should we. And nor should we take for granted the quality of medical care that we receive here in Golden.

Often we thank the medical staff during times of significance, such as a birth or a death. We might forget the inbetween times, but I know we’re just as thankful for the care received then.

As we kick off this fundraising event to purchase much needed equipment, I can’t help but think of the many staff that it takes to manage and operate such a facility. Doctors, nurses, lab technicians, custodial, kitchen staff, maintenance, administration, and probably lots whom I’ve forgotten. This fundraiser is truly for you, so that you can continue to give the community the best care possible. Hopefully it can even make your job a little easier. And I hope you can see this project as a demonstration of our appreciation for all of you who contribute to the day in and day out operation of the hospital.

For what you do, simply as part of your job, we thank you.

“Surely no other place experiences such a full range of conflicting emotions, of equal joy and sorrow.

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Strawberries spell success for young entrepreneurs Two young farmers discover summertime success.

See story and photos on pages 11 and 14.

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‘Let’s not be a ‘human’ problem for bears’ Submitted by Wendy Chambers Around the town of Golden we are surrounded by beautiful mountains, rivers, wetlands and an amazing array of wildlife, we are extremely lucky to live in this town and co-existence with the wildlife that also inhabit this space is key.

I recently read an article that announced that a mother bear and cub had to be euthanized right here in town because they were “food conditioned” and “human habituated,” furthermore it was stated that there were even more “troublesome” bears that could follow the same fate ...

“A bear simply will not hang around if you make sure that your property is free from attractants, your garbage is secure and your fruit trees are gleaned. That’s not so difficult to do. And if a bear makes an appearance and you feel uncomfortable using your voice, bear spray or even rubber bullets can teach a bear that it is not welcome.”

Now, let’s stop for a moment and think about this, a “troublesome” bear? What makes a bear troublesome? I, for one, believe that a bear is not troublesome at all, they are just trying to survive the best they can in an ever shrinking natural habitat.

This time of year the bears are in a stage called hyperphagia which basically means excessive eating and as they are opportunists, anything goes, so to speak.

The trouble actually lies with the human population and their lack of knowledge of how to co-exist and respect the furry locals.

The job that the Conservation Officers have to do is a very difficult one and I understand their frustration. This unnecessary killing can be avoided through

A beautiful black bear in its natural habitat. Photo by Bears Interupted photography. respectful continuous education, help for those who cannot secure their garbage or glean fruit trees, and just a different viewpoint than what the press would have us to believe all the time, that bears are “troublesome.”

Furthermore, people all too often interpret what a bear does in terms of their own fear. To truly understand bear behaviour, one should interpret bear postures and vocalizations in terms of what the bear fears, we need to stop putting our human emotions onto bears. The amount of times I hear the words, “oh my goodness there is a bear in my backyard,

what shall I do?” some examples of times when a bear will become aggressive is whilst protecting its offspring if feeling threatened or because it has become used to receiving human food and demands more.

There is a simple solution and we need to remember that bears are NOT mean or malicious. Bears are normally shy, retiring animals that have very little desire to interact with humans, unless they are forced to be around humans to be near a food source, they usually choose to avoid us.

A bear simply will not hang around if

you make sure that your property is free from attractants, your garbage is secure and your fruit trees are gleaned. That’s not so difficult to do. And if a bear makes an appearance and you feel uncomfortable using your voice, bear spray or even rubber bullets can teach a bear that it is not welcome.

Bears do not become habituated if we humans respect that we live alongside them. I would rather continue to see bears roaming through here and not read stories of dead bears due to human disrespect and laziness. Come on folks, let’s not be a “Human” problem for bears.

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Upcoming CSRD advisory meeting As we continue efforts to garner the views and interests of residents of Area “A�, I want to warmly welcome you to join us for our next meeting in the Blaeberry on Tuesday, October 6th at the Hillside Lodge from 6 pm to 8 pm. The agenda for the 6 Oct will be identical to the agendas from the previous sessions and (whilst I have no intention of turning anyone away), people who’ve attended previous sessions may wish to hold back and make space for the first time attendees to share their views.

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Please be assured that these workshops are for information gathering purposes only, and that no decisions are being made at any of these public consultations

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Karen Cathcart "SFB A" %JSFDUPS t $43% session. The ideas, concerns and issues that are brought forward are being recorded and tracked. They will form part of my decision making process and strategy over the next several years. It is my job to listen to all sides and try to create a winning balance.

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guided by principles and not by politics. I serve a wide range of stakeholders with distinct views and diverse areas of interest.

My decision-making should not be driven by a desire to avoid public backlash, but by a commitment to make the right decisions for the community as a whole. By holding these community consultation meetings, I am working to develop a meaningful process where people are heard and their voices make a difference.

I’d love to see you there and get your input on the discussions. However, if you’re unable to make it please feel free to email either me (at KCathcart@csrd.bc.ca) or call me on my cell (250-344-8357).

Notes from the Aug. 25, 2015 meeting Directors Report - Boat Launches

by R. Nitchie, Team Leader, CSRD Community Services Division.

R. Nitchie stated that he has been with the CSRD for one (1)year and took over the proposed boat launches in March 2015. Ryan stated that the boat launches must meet three conditions: 1) long-term

tenure; 2) environmentaliy sustainable; and 3) cost effective. Three sites are under consideration: Donald, Nicholson, and Parson; however, the site at Parson is “off the table� as Canfor (the land owner of the proposed site) is not supportive of a boat launch on their industrial land.

Ryan reiterated that the CSRD wants to build the boat launches and the monies are currently identified in the 2017 budget.

Ryan stated that due to the permitting requirements that construction of the boat launches is likely another year beyond that.

CSRD is currently looking at options on private land as the Ministry of Environment won’t issue any permits for new boat launches until the horsepower issue is resolved by the Federal government.

Directors Report - Mosquito Control, Nicholson Water Issue, H. Kassa, CSRD Environmental Services Coordinator and Kendra Lewis and Jeff Jackson of Morrow Bioscience.

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Last call for nominations honouring good citizens Good citizens are the unsung heroes of our communities. Help us recognize the exceptional citizens in your community by nominating them for the new Medal for Good Citizenship by Oct. 2, 2015.

The nomination deadline has been extended to ensure British Columbians have more time to consider the people in their community, workplace, family or circle of friends who dedicate their time and energy to the greater good.

This is the first year government will formally honour B.C.’s most communityminded citizens: the people working in non-profits, volunteering their free time and continuously striving to make their community a better place. The Medal of Good Citizenship reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness and outstanding contribution to community life.

Help us recognize these standout citizens by nominating those who dedicate their time and passion without expectation of reward. British Columbians of any age can

be nominated for this award and good citizenship takes many forms — from a community hero who stands up for the rights of vulnerable citizens to a lifelong volunteer who gives their time to a charitable cause.

“This is the first year government will formally honour B.C.’s most community-minded citizens�

All nominations must be submitted to the Honours and Awards Secretariat office in Victoria by Friday, Oct. 2, 2015.

An independent selection committee will consider nominations and make recommendations. Successful nominees will be recognized at a special ceremony hosted by government in late 2015.

Learn More: For more information and to nominate someone in your community, see: www.gov. bc.ca/medalofgoodcitizenship - submitted

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Golden Scouts encourages youth to ‘expand their horizons�

by Sarah Elizabeth Special to Golden This Week Scouts Canada empowers youth with opportunities for personal growth and leadership development through outdoor adventure and community involvement.

Scouts have been active in Golden for many years. The local troop serves about 36 kids ages five to 14 in three program areas, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. “The main goal of Scouts is to build confidence and youth leadership among the kids who participate,� says Shaun McLachlan, 37, Section Leader. “They learn how to deal with difficult situations by working together during weekly meetings and during special activities in the outdoors. They learn tools to deal with problems in the future.�

“They learn how to deal with difficult situations by working together during weekly meetings and during special activities in the outdoors. They learn tools to deal with problems in the future.� “Activities are determined by youth and on the skills needed to fulfill them.

For example, in order to go wilderness camping, participants have to be certified in lighting fires, using knives, axes etc. Older kids train younger ones and readiness is determined by trainees demonstrating their skills to the troop for feedback. Specialized training is brought in when necessary,� says McLachlan.

Douglas Caldwell, age 12, has been involved in Scouts for three years and participates in the badge program. The badge program recognizes youth efforts for learning new skills. A few of Caldwell’s badges include a music badge for playing the guitar; a pioneering badge for tying wood together; and a snowshoeing badge, among many others.

4PNF PG UIF BDUJWJUJFT UIF 4DPVUT QBSUJDJQBUF JO JODMVEF XJMEFSOFTT DBNQJOH IJLJOH LOPU UZJOH BOE BSDIFSZ :PVUI MFBE UIF BDUJWJUJFT CZ DIPPTJOH XIBU UIFZ EP EVSJOH XFFLMZ NFFUJOHT BOE TQFDJBM BDUJWJUJFT Photo by Sarah Elizabeth “The badge program provides kids with incentive to learn new skills. It is not mandatory for participants to be involved, but it is rewarding for those who want to put in the effort,� says McLachlan.

Some of the activities the Scouts participate in include wilderness camping, hiking, knot tying and archery - to name a few. Youth lead the activities by choosing what they do during weekly meetings and special activities. “Most of the kids love the outdoors, love the camping aspect and love socializing outside of the school,� says McLachlan.

New to Scouts this year, the Canadian Path Program encourages youth to take the lead, plan activities and set goals related to implementing them while working together as a team. The program encourages youth to explore various aspects of themselves including physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development while building character

and trying new things. It also encourages kids to get out into the wilderness, their community and partake in personal expression.

Caldwell exercised his leadership skills by facilitating a brainstorming activity to help the troop organize and determine activities for the year during the Scouts first meeting on September 24. “I feel really excited and happy about this year,� he says. “Everyone seems really excited about the activities and came up with ideas we never thought of before, like building robots. Everyone wants to go to the Bugaboos again.�

A week-long trip to Bugaboos Provincial Park in July was one of many special activities the Scouts went on this year.

During the trip, participants learned about mountaineering, hiking and climbing. Staff guides provided training and many parents attended the trip.

Andrew Caldwell has three kids in the

program, Molly, 10, Douglas, 12 and Robert 14. He says, “It’s a good program for kids to expand their horizons. They get exposed to new activities and participate in creative projects and community events.�

Emily Lessor, 12, is in her second year in the program. She says she thinks Scouts is “really fun.� “It’s cool to get outside with a big group of people. My favourite activity was the Bugaboos trip so far. It was great seeing the wilderness and being out in the mountains.�

Part of the Scouting adventure includes community involvement through partnerships, fundraising and volunteerism. Annual fundraising activities include selling sand bags at local gas stations and Home Hardware, and selling popcorn door-to-door and at local Continued on page 14

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Spotlight on Scouts Bugaboo trip All photos by ABarrett Photography (pg. 12-13)

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Robert Caldwell, 14, participates in the post-it activity, helping to determine group development and adventure activities for the year. Photos by Sarah Elizabeth.

Scouts aims to build confidence and youth leadership skills ... Continued from page 11 businesses in the month of October.

Recently, the Scouts hosted a barbeque at IGA. The group also volunteered at the Rod and Gun Club’s annual banquet in March and sell poppies with members of the Golden Legion in the fall.

Currently, troop leaders are looking into volunteer opportunities at local non-profit organizations, such as the Golden Food Bank and other community organizations. “We’re grateful for the contributions of our community. We received a grant last year for new equipment from the Columbia Basin Trust and sponsorship from Canadian Mountain Holidays for our Bugaboos trip,� says Jason Gadd, 45, Section Co-leader. “We are so lucky to

be surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes. This makes Golden Scouts unique.

We don’t have to travel far. The outdoors is what Scouts is all about.

“We’re grateful for the contributions of our community. We received a grant last year for new equipment from the Columbia Basin Trust and sponsorship from Canadian Mountain Holidays for our Bugaboos trip.� “Scouts is a great opportunity for girls

and boys from our community to hang out with nice kids and try different things. It’s a good way of getting kids into the outdoors whose families wouldn’t necessarily go. We are inclusive and welcome International students as well.�

Ben Gadd, 14, has been participating in Scouts for three years. He says he continues in the program because he, “likes participating in the community projects and outdoor activities and getting involved in unique opportunities.� “Overall, the program is good because we’re helping with things in the community and kids get to be leaders who wouldn’t necessarily be leaders,� he adds.

The Golden Scouts Troop is for girls and boys aged 11 to 14. Youth are encouraged to try one or two meetings to see what it’s all about. Meetings are held on Thursdays,

from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Alexander Park Elementary School. The cost is $190 for the year. For those who cannot afford the program, Scouts Canada offers the “Don’t leave a scout behind� program.

Additionally, the local troop keeps a special fund from annual fundraisers to help when possible and to cover additional costs associated with special activities.

Currently, the local troop is looking for volunteers. For more information on any of the program areas, including Beavers and Cubs, volunteering or to join in any of the program areas contact Group Commissioner Julian England at 250-2900250.

For more information on Scouts Canada please visit: www.scouts.ca For more information on the Canadian Path please visit: www.canadianpath.org.

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Eat Pure: It’s pumpkin pie time!

by Hanna Bracken Eat Pure Mountain Market Special to Golden This Week

I love fall colours; the crispness in the air; the contrast of the colour in the mountains is so rich. Nature’s canvas is so beautiful! ‘Tis the time for all the winter squashes and pumpkins. Thanksgiving and turkey is a Canadian tradition we learned when my brother started school here. One thing with Thanksgiving dinner in our family, was that we never had squash or pumpkin pie. It wasn’t until I was grown and living on my own that I was introduced to the world of squash and pumpkin! Wow! So delish and versatile!

“So many different varieties, textures and flavours. I felt like I had discovered a whole new food group! I definitely had a “squash� phase in my life where everything was squash something.�

Pumpkin soups, muffins and breads; baked, barbecued and roasted squashes, served warm and cold. So many different varieties, textures and flavours. I felt like I had discovered a whole new food group! I definitely had a “squash� phase in my life where everything was squash something.

“Pumpkin soups, muffins and breads; baked, barbecued and roasted squashes, served warm and cold.�

So here is one of my pumpkin pie recipes that is free of gluten, dairy and eggs. Enjoy the little twist on a pumpkin pie! (If you want to make it with the eggs and dairy then use milk or cream, butter and eggs in place of almond milk, coconut oil and cornstarch) Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Pie Crust: t DVQT #PC T 3FE .JMM "MNPOE .FBM 'MPVS DBO BMTP EP DVQ BMNPOE NFBM BOE DVQ HSPVOE pecans) t UTQ )JNBMBZBO TBMU t UTQ #BLJOH TPEB t DVQ .FMUFE DPDPOVU PJM t 5CTQ .BQMF TZSVQ PS "HBWF t UTQ 7BOJMMB FYUSBDU " GFX ESPQT of Ginger or Clove essence are a nice addition as well) Instructions: t 1SFIFBU PWFO UP ' (SFBTF B 9� pie dish with room temp coconut oil.

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Brighter Life - The truth about caffeine and sleep Submitted, written by Daina Feick BrighterLife.ca Coffee is a staple of daily life. But other than providing a quick pick-me-up, what effects does that coffee have on your body?

The stimulant caffeine could well be the most popular drug in the world. It is found naturally in more than 60 plants, including cocoa pods, tea leaves and coffee beans, and is readily available to consumers in the form of coffee, tea, chocolate, some soft drinks and some over-the-counter medications. Our streets are full of chain and independent coffee shops, and “grabbing a coffee� is a common activity for Canadians of all ages.

Most people find that one cup of coffee or tea can help increase their energy levels first thing in the morning. The effects of caffeine can be felt within 15 minutes of consumption and can last several hours.

Because of this lasting effect, drinking a caffeinated beverage even in midafternoon can make it difficult to fall asleep.

fatigue, depression and mood changes in the first few days without caffeine.

“It is found naturally in more than 60 plants, including cocoa pods, tea leaves and coffee beans, and is readily available to consumers in the form of coffee, tea, chocolate, some soft drinks and some overthe-counter medications.�

Inadequate sleep leads to fatigue the next day and continues the cycle of poor sleep and caffeine dependence.

If you’re a regular coffee drinker, your body may have become accustomed to certain levels of caffeine. If you quit the habit, you may experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms such as headaches,

Caffeine temporarily increases levels of alertness by producing adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin, the chemical that our brain produces in the late evening to help us fall asleep. It is the combination of these actions that make it difficult to sleep when there is caffeine in your system. Therefore, it’s best to avoid

caffeine in the afternoon, evening and especially in the four hours before bedtime.

Studies have shown that coffee drinkers take twice as long to fall asleep as those who choose non-caffeinated beverages throughout the day.

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It’s important to remember that caffeine can have positive health effects in small doses, but that larger amounts can disrupt the healthy sleep routine that’s essential for your overall health.

Brighter Life - Sick on the job: 10 ways to stay healthy Submitted, written by Daina Feick BrighterLife.ca Is the coughing in the next cubicle making you nervous?

With the annual cold and flu season approaching, it’s hard to stay healthy at work — especially as a steady succession of co-workers shows up sniffling and sneezing.

A woman is blowing her nose - Sick at workFor many, getting sick inevitably comes as the snow flies. In fact, according to Statistics Canada’s Work absences in 2011 report, in that year our country’s full-time employees lost an average of 7.7 days each due to illness or disability.

But there’s also a lot you can do to beat the bugs at your office in the cold-and-flu season, which may also help boost your spirits during the long winter months. “If you’ve got a healthy workplace, you tend to have less absenteeism, improved morale ‌ and there’s an association with JODSFBTFE QSPEVDUJWJUZ BOE KPC TBUJTGBDUJPO w says Sandy Bello, a technical specialist

with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). She adds that happy, healthy people also manage change and stress better.

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others around you – could end up costing your company more than the eight hours you’d miss by staying home. “If people are not feeling well, there’s no point in their coming into work because they’re less likely to be productive,� Bello says.

She also suggests many employers would benefit from having clear policies and procedures in place for those who are sick, as it would go a long way toward encouraging good health.

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Ice Cream for Breakfast - Ground Hog Day

by Sarah Elizabeth Special to Golden This Week

Remember the movie Ground Hog Day, from 1993, with Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell? Murray plays a weather man, who, when covering Ground Hog Day in a small town with MacDowell, lives the same day over and over and over again. Once he realizes he is stuck on repeat he starts to get creative with it. Eventually, he goes a little crazy with it too. It’s kind of like what days are like living with a toddler.

The day begins with bathroom-time rituals of face washing and teeth brushing - an easy task for those of us who have come to make it a daily habit, but not for a teeny tiny tot of two. Every morning is a reminder that I live with being similar to a bull dog disguised as a cherub. It’s hard to get a bull dog to wash its own face.

Imagine the look of apathy she gives me as she stands in the washroom with a washcloth dangling from her nose while I enthusiastically clap and sing, “Can you wash your face, face, face?� This is as good as creativity gets in the bathroom first thing in, not the morning, because my bull-dog cherub is also part vampire bat.

When my sing-song extravaganza ends with her throwing the washcloth at me in disgust, I try to do it myself. This is not an easy task. I have to go for the face slowly and gently, while repeating those words, kind of like when feeding a bull dog a treat who might possibly salivate all over my hand (because to me that would be worse than getting bit). This is only if I can get her to stand still for long enough – my creativity in accomplishing morning tasks is all in the magic trick of shutting the bathroom door. The bathroom door being shut is important. Not because I want my sweet little bull-dog vampire-bat cherub to feel claustrophobic, but because if I don’t shut the bathroom door and she gets away, she will celebrate her escape by whipping off her diaper in the living room and commencing a happy naked-time jig while peeing on the floor and laughing in my face. In my face! Guess who she will mop the floor with in this situation?

Me. Why? Because I forgot to shut the bathroom door. Once we move on to getting our tooth brushing on, it’s all Raffi

not hear you as this would offend his or her high principles. I also heard a rumour that toddlers cannot hear voices that talk lower than the key of middle C. All words throughout the whole day must be partially sung and only in major notes. Any minor notes and your child may participate in a big T - a.k.a. tantrum - and that’s the one thing we are trying to avoid. I know my heart breaks when my child does the “lay on the floor with your FACE DOWN and put your hands where I can see them� floor sprawl - like a suspect because I won’t let her eat crayons or eat cat hair.

“It’s kind of like what days are like living with a toddler.�

Throughout the day when I look at my sweet child I think she’s the most adorable, precious, bull-dog vampirebat cherub on the planet, and often we have the most fun ever. Then 2 a.m. rolls around and she declares she’s hungry so I, being a humane person, get up to make her some oatmeal because oatmeal, in the dark, at 2 a.m., can be a special time. It’s a time for bonding and having a bit of a gab, perhaps sharing a sentimental story or two or an important life lesson - not with a two-year old. What do you call it, when at 2 a.m., she responds to your question on whether or not she wants blueberries with demanding toast, and as you gently remind her it’s quiet time and we must use our indoor voices, she responds with screaming at the top of her i8IFO NZ TJOH TPOH FYUSBWBHBO[B FOET XJUI IFS UISPXJOH UIF XBTIDMPUI BU NF JO lungs? What do you call that? Dare I call it assholery? It is at this moment when EJTHVTU * USZ UP EP JU NZTFMG w Photo by Sarah Elizabeth. creativity spreads her wings and flies high songs and spit and bull-dog vampire bat morning-time, breakfast-time, snackinto the sky and hides on the dark side of cherubs love to spit. time, play-time, outdoor-time, lunch-time, the moon only to be replaced with a dark I recently became conscious of how snack-time, naked-time, lay-in-the-grassforce that emerges from the shadows and often those who care for children under and-look-at-the-dirt-time, draw-a-happyeclipses the whole of the house - the look the age of five attach the word “time� face-time, sticker-time, dinner-time, on its face peculiar enough to quiet the to every activity they do throughout the snack-time, bath-time, bed-time, bedbull-dog vampire-bat cherub into complete day. I can’t help but wonder if we need time, BED TIME!, run-around-the-housesilence. The dark force emerges from the to encourage this behaviour? I know my while-throwing-Legos-on-the-floor-time kitchen, bowl in hand and looks down world of adult lies in the future, some and do-it-all-over-again-every-day-for-the- at her sweet baby. In a voice similar to 20 years or so, and I will find it again. next-20-years-time. a character from Valley of the Dolls, she And when I do, I will use curse words, As a parent, if you don’t start your day says, “Your oatmeal’s ready, dear.� drink, say inappropriate things and eat singing, “It’s morning time!� and your tone Then the alarm rings and we’re back in chips while watching a marathon of some is not enthusiastic and suggestive of fun the bathroom – washcloths on noses while funny television show I don’t even know and good times, then there’s a 70-99I clap and sing, “Can you wash your face, exists because I’ve been too busy with per-cent chance your child will choose face, face?�

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History part 4 - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort accordingly in a referendum on June 8, 1986. Construction began on August 1 and the road to the ski hill base, the chairlift, run clearing (only three, counting the lift line) and the day lodge were all opened on Boxing Day, 1986. The Town of Golden decided in the fall of 1986 to join Area ‘A’ in the ski hill ownership and a joint referendum was passed at that time.

Golden finally had its ski hill.

by Duane Crandall Special to Golden This Week With the establishment of the community of Golden as a result of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1884 and the opening of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1962 it was to be expected that these would bring along other major improvements to the area. One such development that has been constructed is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

The railway had created the community which had need for some recreation facilities. And while the railway might have opened the ski resources to the world, that did not occur since railway passenger services to Golden were terminated in the late 1970‘s. Whitetooth Ski Resort, the forerunner of Kicking Horse Resort, opened on December 26, 1986.

Whitetooth Ski Hill was not the first hill that was skied on in the Golden area.

Skiing probably started in the area in the early 1940’s. For the next 45 years interest in skiing would probably far outstripped available facilities, but many valiant efforts

were made to enjoy the sport. The rural community of Moberly had the first known skiing, with many young people skiing to school, although much of that would be what is now called cross-country skiing.

Various efforts were made to provide skiing throughout the years and a hill more along the lines of a downhill facility was developed on the farm owned by Ed and Mary Morris at the top of Ottoson Road in later years. In 1967 work began on a hill on the north side of Mount 7. That hill had a rope tow and a small building for refreshments and provided a basic skiing experience for several years.

In the early 1980’s local residents began various approaches to getting a major hill developed. It was hoped that a private operator could be attracted to the area and the provincial government conducted

a comprehensive advertising campaign throughout North America to attract a possible developer. There was no response.

Local interest, however, did not die. An application was made to the provincial government in the early 1980’s for a grant of $400,000.00 which would have to be matched two to one by local resources to provide a total of $1.2 million. The application was approved, but it was some time before a plan was developed which would take advantage of the grant.

There was a great deal of local discussion between residents and the two local government entities, the Town of Golden and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. The town council of the day did not favour the construction of a ski hill, but the residents of Area ‘A’ surrounding Golden did, and voted

“In the early 1980’s local residents began various approaches to getting a major hill developed. It was hoped that a private operator could be attracted to the area and the provincial government conducted a comprehensive advertising campaign throughout North America to attract a possible developer. There was no response.”

The hill was operated by the regional district for the first fourteen years, with continual improvements being made by a volunteer organization, and then a private firm became interested in purchasing it.

Since private ownership had been the preferred original concept, it was taken to the public in a referendum in the fall of 1997 where it received public approval of 93.8 per cent. The hill has been in private ownership ever since and has been a major contributor to the economy of the Golden area.

CSRD: ‘this was a unique year with higher than normal temperatures’ Continued from page 8 control contract with Morrow Bioscience, which is in its 4th of a 5 year term. Kendra Lewis is from Cranbrook and is the project lead for Morrow Bioscience. Kendra provided some background information.

The non-toxic product Aquabac® is used to target mosquitos in their larval stage.

Kendra stated that this was a unique year with higher than normal temperatures, which accelerated larval development

and mosquito control more challenging.

Kendra introduced Jeff Jackson, a full-time biologist that carries out the monitoring of mosquito larvae in the Golden Area.

Jeff explained that it is the Aedes (genera) mosquitos that are the nuisance species in the area. These mosquitos lay their eggs in mud, which hatch following inundation. Jeff stated that larvae were first seen on May 26th and these were treated by an aerial treatment on June 7th.

A second treatment was applied on June 18th and larvae were not observed on

June 22nd.

However, a third hatch must have been missed when adult mosquitos were observed in abundance on June 29th.

“These mosquitos lay their eggs in mud, which hatch following inundation.”

Next year, the Morrow team committed to doubling up on field sampling in June through to August. They stated they are

available to meet with people to identify potential mosquito habitat and they will establish a hotline number for people to call if they detect mosquito larvae.

The question “when do you start sampling for larvae” was asked by a member of the public.

Jeff stated that he began sampling on May 4th. The member of the public stated that they saw lots of larvae in late April on the west bench. Jeff agreed that mosquitos develop earlier on the bench than on the valley floor.

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