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People were out for a fun day in the snow at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as the Dogtooth Dash was held on March 16. There were many competitors dressed to take the event seriously, while Matt Kallat and Bradley Lorriman took a more relaxed approach to the event. To see more photos from the event go to The Golden Star website and Facebook page.

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A debate of services verses expenditures Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Town of Golden Council voted to move the 5-Year Financial Plan to second reading after a detailed presentation from Chief Financial Officer Lisa Vass during a special open council meeting on March 12.

Coun. Keith Hern opposed the motion, stating that more work needed to be done to cut expenditures.

“The Town needs to review its overall corporate expenses, staff expenses, and its contracted services expenses. I don’t think we have tackled those important issues,” said Hern, adding that a restructured staff would make a big difference to the bottom line.

“I believe we can tackle those issues without a decline in services.”

“I’m confident enough to support the motion to move to second and third read-

ing,” said Coun. Caleb Moss. The feedback that Moss has personally heard is more about an increase in service, than it is about cutting expenditures.

During the regular council meeting on March 5, the public feedback that council heard centred around the lack of information in the budget book. Vass has been in the CFO position for a year and a half now, and has been working hard to allow for more disclosure.

She has begun giving Town managers monthly reports, and is already researching how she would like to format the budget book next year. And for the special open meeting on March 12, she presented a line-by-line budget that included expenses, reductions, as well as the state of the Town’s reserves.

The proposed budget includes a two per cent tax increase, which will go into a dedicated Asset Renewal Reserve to replace aging infrastructure in the future.

Coun. Hern says this proposal is misleading to the public, as he believes it implies that overall reserves will be going up.

“There’s a two per cent tax, but it’s a misrepresentation to say that they’re going to reserve funds,” he said. “I think you’re playing with the numbers.”

Both statutory and non-statutory reserves are divided into a number of individual reserves, some of which will be drawn on in the coming year.

From the last day of 2012, to the last day of 2013, reserves will decline slightly, but the dedicated Asset Renewal Reserve will only be added to.

Second and third reading of the budget took place on March 19. Council is operating on a tight timeline, as the budget must be adopted by the second meeting in April.

The more detailed version of the budget book is now available at www.golden.ca.

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Award winning writer coming to Golden for reading event Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Bacchus Books and Cafe will be hosting a reading by award-winning author, Angie Abdou, on March 29 starting at 7 p.m.

Abdou wanted to be a writer since she was about four years old, after an encounter with a book that became her first favourite book (Dr. Seuss’s One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish).

“Rather than pursuing what I most wanted, I lived a sort of parallel existence – doing academic writing and teaching books rather than writing them.

That changed about a month before my 30th birthday. I was in a head-on collision on the highway between Calgary and Fernie. I was sure I would die.

I woke up in the Foothills Hospital trauma ward. As soon I was up and around, I started taking a fiction writing

workshop. That was 1999. I published my first book (a collection of short stories called Anything Boys Can Do) in 2006 and my second (a novel called The Bone Cage) in 2007,” she said.

Abdou always finds inspiration fairly close to home.

“I write to make sense of the world around me, to figure out the things that trouble me.”

Over the years she has worked hard to

develop her writing style.

“I always try to push myself, and in my mind each of my books is a little more ambitious than the last.”

She also said that she enjoys getting out on the road and meeting people.

“I love doing public events. I try to make people laugh and think. I want books to be fun, and for people to be glad that they came (rather than feeling like they fulfilled some sort of torturous duty). I get a rush from people telling me that I’ve inspired them and that they’re going to work harder at pursuing their own writing.”

As for her latest work, The Canterbury Trail, Abdou explained it is a dark

comedy about mountain culture.

“It pokes fun at the petty identity politics of small town life and explores the relationship between these town-dwellers and the natural world. In the book I play with some of the ideas and structures of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Like Chaucer, I have some fun with my characters’ contradictions and vices. So – it’s about sin. Who doesn’t like reading about sin?”

As for her future Abdou said she has work already completed.

“I’ve recently finished a novel about foreign nannies and hot yoga. It’s about domestic labour, contemporary families, globalization, motherhood, insanity.”

Angie Abdou will be at Bacchus Books and Cafe in Golden on March 29 at 7 p.m.

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A second person involved with the robbery at the Peoples Drug Mart in Golden pleaded guilty during a court appearance in Golden on March 12.

Lucas Holman from Penticton, B.C. was sentenced to two years and nine months for his part in the robbery, as well as another robbery in Princeton on Wednesday Jan. 30, 2013.

Holman and Travis Hutzul, also of Penticton, were arrested without incident on Feb. 22 in a mobile home just outside of Golden.

Evidence related to the robberies was also located during the arrests. The investigation into both robberies

was completed by the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP General Investigation Section, the Princeton and Golden RCMP, with investigative support by local forensic units.

Holman appeared in court via video conference, and said during the session that he just wanted to get on with his life.

Holman also apologized to the people who worked at the store, and said he never would have hurt anyone during the robbery.

In this case the Crown attorney argued that Holman should receive a longer sentence than the other defendant, Hutzul, had received because of his legal issues in the past.

Hutzul pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, receiving a sentence of one year in custody per count on Feb. 27 in Invermere.

The Crown attorney had asked for a four-year sentence.

Holman’s attorney said that a two-year sentence would be more appropriate in this case.

It was stated during the hearing that Holman believed he would receive better treatment for his addictions in the federal system.

In the end, Holman was sentenced to a term of two years and nine months for his part in the robberies.

Holman will also have a 10-year Mandatory Prohibition on firearms and a DNA Order as a result of the conclusion of the case.

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The Town of Golden is holding a public hearing on April 9 to discuss the proposed Rezoning Bylaw No. 1319.

Council will receive feedback from anyone wishing to state an opinion on the proposed bylaw, which would change the zoning designation on the old RCMP Detachment building, to allow it to be used for the Golden Alternate School.

The building, located at the corner of 9th Street South and 9th Avenue South, is owned by the school district, and has been vacant since the RCMP moved to their new detachment in 2012.

The school district would like to use the building for their alternate school, which is currently renting space inside a BC Hydro owned building, but the zoning designation is for Community Care and Resource. For the school to move in, the designation must be

changed to Community Education and Culture.

The school district was considering the possibility of using the building for the school in October of 2012 (when the RCMP were in the process of moving out). Superintendent of Schools, Paul Carriere, told the Golden Star that even though a decision had not yet been made, it made sense for the district to use a facility it owned rather than continue renting.

Any member of the public who feels they may be affected by this proposed bylaw is entitled to address council at the public hearing, or send a written submission to clerk@ golden.ca.

Submissions will be accepted from now until the close of the public hearing, and must include the name and residential address of the resident.

Copies of the bylaw, and other relevant background information can be found online at www.golden.ca, or at Town Hall from now until the public hearing on April 9, at 7 p.m.

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Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Anyone who spends anytime at the Golden Arena knows the name, and has heard the voice of Curt Thorne. Recently Thorne was nominated for the Kraft: Hockey Goes On awards, and is one of the 20 finalists for the Pacific region.

The awards are for people who have given a great deal back to hockey in their community.

“It is very touching to be thought about like that. I saw the essays that were written and it was touching,” Thorne said.

One of the letters nominating Thorne was written by Carey Alexander, who is the mother of one of the players on the minor hockey team that Thorne coaches.

“My husband had come home one night after seeing Curt sing the national anthem. I have seen him do amazing things with kids and parents. He is completely selfless with his time, and there are not many people out there like that,” she said.

Now that Thorne has made it to the voting stage (the voting will start at 9 a.m. (Eastern time), March 23-24) there is the chance that minor hockey in Golden could greatly benefit.

According to the Kraft: Hockey Goes On website, the top 5 Grand Prize winning nominees will win $100,000 for their selected minor mockey association. A total of 20 Second Prize winning nominees will also win $20,000 to be awarded to their selected minor hockey association. With only 20 nominees left in the Pacific region, Thorne is hoping people will vote to help out minor hockey in Golden.

“The real honour is to be thought of as someone like that, but now it is an opportunity for us to get some money into the town, which is what I have always been about. I want to keep hockey going in our town,” Thorne said.

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Pictured above are Curt Thorne and one of the people who nominated him for the Kraft: Hockey Goes On, Carey Alexander. Darryl Crane/Star Photo “I have never met anybody like Curt. It is amazing to have my kids in this organization and have them grow up with a coach like him. The kids in the group are truly amazing,” Alexander said. “The amount of community support since we found out has been great. My Facebook page is filled with people talking about Curt who do not even know him.”

Alexander asked that people go online on March 23 and 24 to the Pacific section of the Kraft: Hockey Goes On website to vote for Thorne.

On Saturday March 23, Barrault BrandSource will set up a voting station for those people that don’t have computers so they can come by and vote in the contest.

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PEDICURE & Things get slushy heading into provincial election MANICURE $50 Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

The BC Liberals have accused the BC NDP, including Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, in a press release, of operating a fund that saw money, intended to serve local constituents in Columbia RiverRevelstoke, funnelled into a central partisan slush fund.

Macdonald denies these allegations.

“These allegations relate to the use of Columbia River – Revelstoke constituency funds, and contained statements that were completely and categorically false,” Macdonald said.

In the release from the BC Liberal Party, it said, “Macdonald diverted constituency dollars to NDP slush fund, says auditor general report.”

The claim was made that, “The scheme involved over $460,000 from NDP constituency offices across British Columbia being diverted to conduct political outreach for the BC NDP.” “Less money in NDP constituency offices means less help for

those in the community who need it,” said MLA and Kootenay East candidate Bill Bennett in the BC Liberal release. “This was money meant to help constituents, and it was taken away. This wasn’t a simple mistake--it was a well organized plot and they only stopped when they got caught.”

Macdonald said that the accusations were being made because the BC Liberals are attempting to take the focus off of the Ethnic Outreach issue, which has been in the news, and that in the final report from the Auditor General there was no issue.

“I have been accused of transferring money from my constituency office to the party. And the claim has been made that the Auditor General revealed this practice in an Auditor General’s report. Not one word of these accusations is true, and both Mr. Clovechok (Doug Clovechok is the candidate for the BC Liberals in Columbia River-Revelstoke), and Mr. Bennett know it,” Macdonald said.

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head into a local election campaign that I had hoped would be an opportunity for voters to discuss their hopes for their province. And I had hoped that all the candidates in this constituency would choose to focus on presenting their own vision for the province.

“I can do nothing about the behaviour of my Liberal opponent, but I can assure voters that my campaign will be about giving voters a positive and practical choice in the next election.”

In response Clovechok said, “The BC Liberals have not in any way attempted to distract people from the Ethnic Outreach issue. Truth of the matter is that it happened and the staffers who were responsible have resigned without severance.”

He added that in his opinion, Premier Christy Clark has ordered an independent investigation into the event which found that neither her or any other MLA had knowledge of what was had taken place, and ordered the party to pay back

any monies that were spent.

Clovechok also said that he thinks that it, “Takes courage and strength of resolve to admit wrong has been done, and it is a sad and disappointing commentary to hear that Mr. Macdonald seems to have neither, as demonstrated by his attempts to deny allegations that are irrefutably true.

“The fact is, that the NDP were caught siphoning funds from their constituency office budgets, $2,400 per year for five years, into a secret account,” he said. “I find it puzzling, given the published facts on this issue, that Macdonald would have the arrogance to deny this happened. It would seem that the NDP are up to the same old tricks of the 1990s...

Mr. Macdonald’s reckoning is coming on May 14.”

Macdonald said he thinks people in the Kootenay region pride themselves on making political decisions based on mutual respect and a reasoned debate, which is not happening in this case.

“When Kootenay political figures resort

to personal attacks and untruths in an attempt to improve their own political fortunes, it degrades us all.”

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Behind the Wheel Be a Careful Good Samaritan

Even though our winter driving season is almost over, the situation of stopping to pull an unfortunate driver out of the ditch came to mind. I think everyone realizes that care has to be exercised in pulling the vehicle out so that another collision doesn’t occur. However, being a good samaritan could make you a party to an offence.

Take the instance of an impaired driver who has gone off the road. You feel sorry for them when you stop and find that they are just stuck and not hurt. Sure, they smell of liquor, but they don’t look too bad. A quick pull and everyone is on the way again.

You are now a party to the offence of impaired driving because you have assisted the impaired driver to commit the offence. Section 21(1)(b) of the Criminal Code makes you liable to the same penalty as the driver. If a collision were to result after that driver went on their way you could also face civil liability in the matter.

These circumstances probably don’t occur too often, but before you pull someone back onto the road take a good look at them and the circumstances before you offer help. If you have any doubts, offer to go for help rather than providing it yourself. A call to the police will provide both assessment and assistance and remove any risk to yourself.

The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.

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Community Energy Association brings knowledge to Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net With Golden's environmental commitments drawing

debate in the council chambers recently, The Community Energy Association was in town for an educational workshop at

Town Hall.

"We are a not-forprofit, and we focus on research and education. We are not activists," said Dale Little-

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john, executive director of the Community Energy Association.

As signatories to the BC Climate Action Charter, Golden is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2012, and the Community Energy Association helps communities achieve this by doing energy and emissions plans (which they have done for more than 30 communities).

Littlejohn explained that being carbon neutral doesn't mean that you eliminate your emissions. It means that you reduce as much as possible, and take responsibility for the rest by purchasing

carbon offsets.

As municipalities invest in environmentally friendly infrastructure and equipment, their need to purchase offsets goes down, but that takes time.

In the meantime, the cost of these offsets is counterbalanced by the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) rebates the Town receives, which exceeds the amount paid for offsets.

"It's a pretty good deal," said Littlejohn.

Offsets are created by companies and organizations undertaking emission reducing projects,

such as the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's composting program. Selling offsets, however, does not pay for these projects, they simply make them a little more financially viable.

"If a project is covered 10 per cent by carbon offset sales, they're doing well," said Littlejohn.

Golden has already taken great strides to reduce its emissions, and has already made changes in all its municipal buildings. The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Golden, however, is on-road transportation at 79 per cent.

(This figure accounts for the entire community, not just municipal operations).

According to Littlejohn, Golden has already "picked all the low hanging fruit," and future efforts to reduce emissions will take a bit longer, and require more investment.

The remaining CARIP rebates (the amount that hasn't gone to purchase carbon offsets), must be used on emissions reducing projects.

Littlejohn was also in council chambers for a closed meeting to discuss policy options with council and staff.

MLA applauds ministry’s decision Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Some controversial amendments to the Forestry Act in British Columbia, proposed through Bill 8, have been taken off

the table.

“I’m pleased that the forest minister heard the calls from environmentalists, forest professionals and the opposition and has removed these sections from Bill 8,” said MLA Norm Macdonald, who serves as the forestry critic for the NDP. Bill 8, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, amends a variety of other legislation, and is what Macdonald referred to as “enabling legislation.” This means that it enables the government to lay out the details at a later time through regulation or policy.

The now removed amendments to the Forestry Act would have given the minister of forestry discretionary power to sign new tree farm licence agreements, and give corporations strong private property rights over vast areas of publicly owned land.

“These property rights are potentially quite valuable.

Therefore you want to be sure that the public interest is protected, and that it is done as transparently as possible,” said Macdonald.

Norm Macdonald Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Macdonald’s office has received 3,000 emails regarding the proposed amendments, many of which dealt with concerns over privatization.

He spent a lot of time discussing the matter with the minister, and is very pleased by the decision.

“We are coming out of a very tough number of years for the markets in forestry.

We’re just now getting to a place where the American market is picking up,” he said. “We need a period of stability and calm, and with Bill 8 I think we would have gone into a tumultuous time. I think

the government did the right thing and removed the sections that people were worried about.”

Any controversy in the industry is the last thing foresters want right now says Macdonald, and he thinks that all stakeholders need to be involved in decisions like these.

“This is a time of tremendous challenge for the forest industry. It is also a time where we could find real opportunities,” he said. “But we will only maximize these opportunities if we all work together to make the best decisions.”

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RCMP Report: Highway accidents take a toll Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net March 11 Stolen vehicle found Police responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle in Nicholson. The investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen overnight from the Columbia Valley area.

Police continue to investigate in hopes of identifying the persons responsible for the theft.

Bike Theft A resident reported their bike had been stolen from 9th Street South.

A witness had seen a male take the bike and say he was heading to Banff. The bike was recovered by the owner, after it was found abandoned on the Highway 1 on ramp.

Members of the business community in Golden came to The Golden Star on March 14 for a Wine and Cheese event. The Golden Star staff would like to thank everyone who came by the office for the event, the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce, and the Whitetooth Bistro who catered the event.

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March 12 Vehicles broken into Two vehicles were broken into near 10th Street South, and a number of items were taken.

Some of the items were located nearby on the street, and have been returned to the owner.

March 14 Two IRPs issued Police issued another two Immediate Roadside Prohibitions this past week.

March 15 Urinating in public While conducting regular checks of the local license premises, police noted a male urinating off the patio at one of the bars.

This was brought to the attention of the staff, and the male was asked to leave the premises. He did so, but not without protest, believing there was no issue with urinating in public.

Multiple accidents on highway Police responded to 10 motor vehicle collisions on area highways in the last week.

The majority of the collisions were single vehicle incidents and no major injuries were reported.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The Golden Star

Star EDITORIAL

What a ride!

Congratulations for the Civic Centre

It has been a great few weeks to be covering hockey in the Golden Arena.

You never know where a season is going to go when players are coming together at the start of a season. So many things can change in a split second that alter how the year will be remembered.

At the start of the year - My Way players on the Golden Rockets had a quiet

By Darryl Crane confidence that this was going to be a good year.

In many conversations players spoke of the returning blueliners as being a great place to build a team from.

But as the season progressed it certainly has not been without struggles. The start of the season was slow by all accounts. Players seemed to have a hard time getting out of the gate, but asked for a little time to get things right. There were a number of injuries that kept players out of the lineup. Goalies came and went until a rock was found to take over full time duties.

As the season went on things on the ice started to come together. The Rockets moved their way up through the division, and on more than one occasion, surprised teams that were higher in the rankings.

Right through to the end of the season things were improving. The Rockets battled for the supremacy of their division with a long-time rival right up to the final games.

Then something happened that seemed to cause the perfect playoff storm. The Rockets not only caused a buzz with the fans who watched them all year, but they also strived to get the whole town behind them.

As the crowds grew, the noise got louder and suddenly playoff hockey was the hottest draw in town.

There is nothing quite like being in an arena and seeing everyone from small children to the oldest soul cheering and laughing as their team gives their best on the ice.

In Golden, as the goals went in, people cheered and some even climbed on the glass to share in the moment with the adopted sons of the community.

Hockey has been a part of the Canadian culture for years. We see it as our game, and when the team you support is on the ice giving their all, it is a special moment, whether it is the Rockets, the Rams or your favourite National Hockey League team.

There is something about the cold arena, the hot french fries and a cold beverage that is perfectly mixed with great goals, big hits and inspiring saves.

By the time this paper comes out the season could be still rolling along, or it could be over. No one knows what will happen when the Rockets come home in the third round. But wherever the rest of the season goes it has to be said, what a great ride it has been.

Records have been broken, fans have filled the arena, and when it all ends, a great group of players can know they came together for a run to remember.

P.S. Best of luck to Curt Thorne for being nominated in the Kraft Hockey Goes On online competition.

I just wanted to thank you for having Rita in Golden.

We had such a great time performing for the people and judging by their........... reaction they did as well. Everyone involved in the production from the sound crew and all the volunteers were incredible. I know Rita is really looking forward to coming back.

I have to tell you that when we drove up to the civic centre my jaw dropped.

It’s been four years since I was last there with Jane Bunnett and we liked the building. It was looking a little old but it had a great vibe to it. Wow, what a shock it was to see it today. The outside looks fantastic and in regards to the inside, you hit it out of the ball park.

I have to say I was a little skeptical when you first told me about the plans for the entire building as I was a big fan of the interior as it had this kinda cool funky feeling to it as well good sound qualities.

As you know I have traveled around the world with many different groups.

I have seen a great many venues of all sizes and shapes.

I’ve seen many of the older venues get a face lift and in a lot of cases they didn’t get it right, So my question to you is, how did you manage to make the inside so beautiful with a great feeling of warmth and retain that ultra cool vibe, and improve the sound to what I would term as GREAT. This was a very well thought out project, besides pleasing to the eye to say the least, we had an easy load in, the green room was comfortable,the sound check was smooth and the show was, from our stand point, was flawless from all aspects and a ton of fun.

Congratulations to you and everyone that was involved in this project and you can be sure that I will be spreading the word to every musician I know that this is a great place to perform Keep up the great work Best Regards

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What are municipal reserves for?

The Town of Golden Council is currently in the process of passing their 2013 budget.

Money is always a controversial issue, so it is no surprise that the Town budget is drawing its fair share of criticism. Council heard numerous residents tell them at the last council meeting that they are spending too much on staff (actually they are spending too much period), and they they have spent too much from their reserves.

This second arguement confuses me. What exactly are the reserves for?

Reserve funds, or “savings,” are there for a reason. Families put money in their savings for two reasons - to have money as a safety net for when times are bad, or for an anticipated future expense, such as a vacation, new car, or down payment on a home.

Is a municipality any different?

Their reserve funds are there to get the Town through tough times, or for projects that add to the community.

According to Mayor Christina Benty, the main reason that Golden’s reserve funds are deplet-

ed, is because the past few years have seen a number of projects completed, such as the Spirit Square, the Civic Centre, the skateboard park, and the spray park, among many others.

The Town saved the money, and then spent it on projects.

Talk around town is that this is somehow a sign of irresponsible governance, and that the Town is not living within its means.

Would a family be called irresponsible for draining their savings to buy a new car?

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their savings back up again.

So the question of Golden living within its means cannot be answered by what it has done, but what it does from here on out.

POLL OF THE WEEK Will you support the Golden Rockets in round 3 of the playoffs and go to a game?

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Were Golden’s recreational facilities, such as the Civic Centre, a good investment for the Town?

Stingers to the town councillor who can’t even keep the details of the budget he helped create straight.

Stars to all of the people who came by The Golden Star during the wine and cheese event.

Graziella Costagliora “Yes. I live across from the Rec Plex, and I go to the Spirit Square for the concerts in the summer.”

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“Yes, definitely.

I use them, and they’re great for the community.”

“Yes they were a good investment, especially for the organizations that are taking advantage of them like Kicking Horse Culture.”

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Planning meals saves time, energy and money Alexis Blueschke Registered Dietitian with Interior Health March is Nutrition Month, but really every month is nutrition month. I always look forward to March; it is the time of year that we get our first glimpse of spring.

The days start to get a little longer and the wind is almost warm.

It’s also the time I begin to contemplate gardening and the delicious things I will plant this year in my attempt to grown my own vegetables.

My gardening dreams aside, I find this time of year very busy as I juggle the time demands of work, school, pets, swim lessons and family time.

One of the best things I have done to save myself

Stingers to air pollution in town - not the mill or wood stoves, but bad road dust. Cough cough wheeze.

Stars to Carlito’s for the delicious midnight pizza.

Stars to the great meals provided at the curling rink on Friday, and the fire pit on Saturday.

Stingers to all the people in the Golden area that don’t have visible house numbers - we can’t find you!

Stingers to people who don’t bring their IDs with them when they go out.

You cost me cheap wings!

Stingers to the only town councillor who voted against the public and closed policy training ses-

sions by the Community Energy Association.

Stars to the Viking who turned out to the Dogtooth Dash.

Stars to Film Kicks for another great show, and to the huge crowd who turned up for the movie.

Stars to Dale Littlejohn for your informative presentation at Town Hall.

Stingers to people who don’t know how to use bathrooms at bars.

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time, energy and money is plan weekly meals in advance. Ideally a monthly meal plan would be great, but even a week at a time can work wonders.

Here’s how I have made meal planning work for me – maybe some of these ideas will work for you too.

The first and most important thing I do is brainstorm some meal ideas that I know my family will like.

The brainstorming phase can be fun. I ask friends, family and co-workers for their favourite recipes.

Once I have collected some great ideas, I go through them and see which ones will work. Sometimes I modify the recipes to suit our tastes, dietary preferences, and needs.

Then I look at the week’s activities to see if there are any days that are busier than others. I find it helps to use a crock pot on those days or make larger meals on the weekend in order to reheat leftovers throughout

the week.

Another great time-saving tip I have discovered is to double up at least two of the recipe ideas each week, preferably those that are family favourites and will freeze well.

Once I have my top five to seven recipes, its time to write out a grocery list. I start by taking inventory and going through my cupboard, pantry and fridge to see if there are any items on the grocery list that I already have or may need more of.

Once my list is complete, I chose a good time for shopping. I’ve learned that for me this means not shopping when hungry.

Having a healthy snack before I enter the store helps keep me focused on my list and reduces temptation to buy other food.

Happy Shopping!

Local students help Ronald McDonald and look for leprechauns Laurie MacDougall Vice Principal Lady Grey Elementary School Lady Grey Schools’ motto is: You Matter in a Community of Awesome!

This is not something you achieve overnight, but students in our school have taken it on with passion in their efforts to make Lady Grey a welcoming place for everyone.

Student volunteers in our school have initiated and volunteer at the following clubs or groups: Grade 4/5 lunch room Dance group Homework room Drama club Street hockey – student referees Recycling A Team – alternative games group Bake sale fundraisers for a number of charities AV set up team Assisting with a student with Autism

In addition we have sent several groups to visit with residents at Durand Manor, these visits will continue into the spring.

We are very proud of the ‘good vibes’ these students bring to our school.

Please see below an article written by one of our fundraising groups.

Bake Sale February 2013!

Syenna, Claire, Maeve, Cydnee, Emma and Quinn Submitted For the last couple of years a few grade 5 and 6 students have been organizing bake sales for various organizations.

This year we decided to hold one for the Ronald McDonald House in Edmonton and we had an amazing result! First of all we made a power point presentation explaining the organization. Then we presented it to all of the classes.

Finally the dates were set: February 14 and 15.

But…by the amount of baking we had, we didn’t

think we’d make our $300 goal.

We sold with great anticipation anyway and had a great time.

In the end we actually over passed our goal and raised a glorious total of $330! We had an awesome time organizing and selling, while helping an incredible organization.

Now that’s AWESOME!!

Have an absolutely fabulous Spring Break everyone!

Field Field school is awash with leprechaun lore right now.

We’re excited to have two visiting leprechauns so we’ve been busy making leprechaun traps in an attempt to catch one of them.

We are going to make potato pancakes because they like a “wee pancake”.

On Friday we’re having green eggs and ham.

Wish us luck because we are really hoping to catch a leprechaun so that he will have to tell us where he keeps his pot of gold!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from everyone in Field.

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Golden Cinema Presents: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (PG) starting Friday Mar.22 at 7pm.

Kid’s Club Saturday at 1pm The Lorax (G).

This Week Pilates Core and More Tuesdays & Fridays, Jan.8 - June 14, 12-1pm at the Rec Plex. Please bring own mat. All levels welcome.

Sign up at the College of the Rockies.

Erica Konrad Waggle Dance Exhibit Feb.22-Mar.26 at the Art Gallery of Golden.

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Co-ed Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex 7-9pm. $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Golden Youth Centre drop in every Wednesday from 3:30-9pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening.

Jam night at the Rockwater.

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Free Homework Help at the GSS Library 3:30-5pm for high school students. Drop in.

Golden Parent and Tot Play Lets parents and kids from birth to five enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am-noon.

Thurs, Mar. 21 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Golden Voice Toastmasters Thursdays 7-8:30pm at COTR Rm 121. New members welcome. For info call Delanee Jmaiff 250-344-0652.

Men’s drop-in basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8.

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the Youth Centre 3:30-5pm Grades 4-7. Snacks included. Drop in.

Teaches how to cook healthy on a budget. Call 250-3446117 to register.

Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-3445448.

Multi-denominational Service at the Pentecostal church on 10th St. S. Saturday evenings, 7pm through winter.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Thursday 20% off all services, call 250-344-5766.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Food Bank Movie Night at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Thursdays from 8-10pm until Apr.25, 2013. Free admission with Food Bank donation.

Fri, Mar. 22 Winter Walking at the Mount 7 Rec Plex from 1-2:30pm.

Mother Goose Program Fridays from 10:30-11:30am at the public library. Drop in, snacks included.

Golden Youth Centre drop in Fridays from 3:30-9pm and movie night every Friday from 7-9pm.

Bridge Club Fridays, 7-10pm at St. Andrews Centre for Peace. Contact 250-3445448.

Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre Mar.22 11:30am-1pm $5.

Sat, Mar. 23 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Saturday night.

Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Free Food Skills for Families Jan.19-Mar.23 10-1pm.

Rod & Gun Club Banquet Night at the Golden Seniors Centre Mar.23 5pm-1am $25, under 16 $10. www. goldenrodandgunclub.ca.

The Spring Fling Children’s Party Mar.23 2-4pm Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Wrangle the Chute at KHMR Mar.23&24.

Sun, Mar. 24 Junior Climbing Club at Dogtooth Climbing Gym 12:30-2pm. Booking is recommended 250-344-6444.

Indoor Soccer at Mount 7 RecPlex Mondays 8:309:30pm until June 24.

Abbeyfield House Society - St. Paul’s Golden AGM Mar.25 at 3pm (at Abbeyfield House Board Room).

Tues, Mar. 26 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.

FREE Women’s Journal Writing Group Tuesdays Feb. 26-Mar.26 1-2:30pm or 6:45-8:15pm. Free childcare and writing materials are available. To register call 250-344-5317.

John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

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4th Annual Yoga Marathon Fundraiser Mar.24 at the Golden Lotus Ayurveda.

9am-9pm.

Wrangle the Chute at KHMR Mar.23&24.

Dog Obedience Classes Mount 7 Rec Plex Sundays Mar.3-Apr.14, 4-5pm.

Contact Cindy Peacock 403370-3205.

Mon, Mar. 25 Co-ed Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex, 7-8:30pm. $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Winter Walking at the Mount 7 Rec Plex 1-2:30pm.

Rockwater Bar & Grill Music Bingo every Monday night.

Grief and Loss Support Group every Monday starting Feb.4 until March 25.

7:30-9pm held at The Pentecostal Church 717 10th St. S.

Upcoming Events

KHMR Winter Dining Series - A taste of California Mar.30 First Annual 9-1-1 Emergency Service Ball Saturday, Apr.6 at Emerald Lake Lodge in Field. Tickets $75ea. Avail at RCMP Detatchment, or the Fire Hall.

Get Outdoors! Apr.6 10am3pm at C.O.T.R, ecdcoallition@uniserve.com.

Yukon Blonde & Zeus Apr.7 at Rockwater Grill and Bar. Tickets available at the Rockwater, and Plain Wayne and Jane.

Flamenco Rosario performs Mis Hermanas at the Golden Civic Centre Apr.13.

Golden Spring Home & Lifestyle Show Apr.26 12-8pm, and Apr.27 9-5pm.

Elliott Brood Friday May.24 $25, 9pm at the Rockwater.

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Golden Moments: A journey from the Atlantic Ocean to Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

Charlene Fairchild may have been born in Nova Scotia, but she found her home in the mountains of British Columbia.

Fairchild was the oldest of seven children whose father was a chief cook in the navy.

She would eventually spend 15 years in a little fishing community called Ketch Harbour before going back to university at the age of 37 to work on an honours BA in Political Science and History.

“I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would live away from the ocean. I never lived more than three kilometres away from the ocean,” she said.

After a seven-year stint in Western Ontario, Fairchild made the move to B.C. “I loved the people, but could not cotton on to the landscape. It was flat, with no trees.”

In 1995 she came to the Columbia Valley to visit family in Cranbrook.

“I woke up the next morning to the mountains and literally said to everybody that I was home.”

After that her family came to Golden.

“I hadn’t seen Golden before I moved here.

I drove up through the valley and looked at the surroundings in amazement. I have never regretted moving here,” she said. “I look at these mountains every day, every hour, and there is something different to see,” she said. “Golden, from the time I moved here, was a funky little town. It is a hard-working town with so much heart. The people here are awesome, from the Golden originals, to the people who have moved here. There is so much cultural stuff. So much civic stuff to do as people could volunteer endlessly in this town.”

When it comes to volunteering, Fairchild works with many groups in town.

“I belong to the Golden and District Lions Club and a member in the Legion. I am a faithful church member and sit on their boards,” she said.

One of the newest things she has been involved with, is running the Twitter feed for the Golden Rockets.

“I love being involved. I love being useful,” she said. “Being involved with the Golden Rockets hockey team has been a gift for me. I always loved hockey. I have fallen in love with Junior B hockey. The passion and heart that these young men have is wonderful. Also the involvement that so many people have to make the Rockets work, along with the response of the fans to this team, has been phenomenal.”

Being able to write online has been a great experience for Fairchild who also writes stories and poetry.

“To produce something like that and have it go out into the world and affect people. Your baby is no longer your baby. It becomes everyone else’s, and whatever they take out of it, from what you have written.”

As for Golden, Fairchild has seen the town change over the years.

“When I arrived here it was the year before the ski referendum and just after the mill had been purchased. There was a feeling in the town of expectancy and hope that I sensed and loved. I still see that happening here,” she said. “There have been a lot of changes here. The cultural scene with Kicking Horse Culture, like the music down in the square is great.”

Fairchild said that even though the town has gone through some tough times over the years, she still thinks people will work through it together.

“The sense of community I have found in my life here has been the best for me. The relation- Charlene Fairchild found a home in Golden the moment she saw the town.

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Turning Back the Pages on some of the Golden Memories the back of what was Mrs. Fish rememthe Conner property bered her father next to the Trans-Can- speaking of the first ada and from there to hospital erected close the Moodie property to Hospital Creek.

(Golden Arms Hotel). This canvas hospiJohn Conner tal housed the sick or farmed for many the injured of the earyears. He raised cattle ly construction. Durto sell beef. To extend ing those days, too, the family income, he was the smallpox epiwood to sell local- demic. The cemetery - Turning Back the Pages - cut ly in town for five dol- was not too far from

By Colleen Palumbo lars a load. This was this hospital. In fact, The following arti- cut into stove lengths. it was on the site of the cle was written for the He employed four or old slaughter house 1982 edition of Gold- five teamsters to assist that belonged to John en Memories. It’s a him with his wood Conner. (The TransCanada passes over bit rough to read but business.

To the Conner’s were this site today). When it certainly speaks about a period in our born a family of six. John Conner was dighistory that most of us Mrs. Fish recalled the ging the foundation days when the doctor for this slaughter couldn’t recall.

Mr. John Wallace was brought from Don- house, he unearthed Conner came from ald in a handcar. For an old casket. Above Calgary in 1883. this trip, he charged the Legion Cemetery He had a contract twenty-five dollars. On was once the police for building a por- one occasion, the stork barracks which was a tion of the C.P.R. at managed to outwit log building. Beside Golden. In 1884, the doctor. John Con- this was the corral he returned to Cal- ner had summoned where the Mounties gary and brought him from Donald to kept their horses. This his wife, who was for- be present at the birth was a very busy spot in merly Catherine Ber- of his son, Tom. While 1893.

Mrs. Fish rememrault, back. They trav- the doctor was at their elled on horseback home, Mr. Moodie bered the smelter on down the old tote road came there to call the Hospital Creek that which cut through doctor to attend his wife operated only a few the present Legion for the birth of Stanley hours. She recalled Cemetery, and down Moodie, (a former sher- how one man gazed for a long time at a through the gully at iff in Vancouver).

brick of this shining copper and said how he would like to have his coffin lined with that metal.

Mrs. Minnie Gertrude Fish (Conner) was born on May 5, 1893, and was educated in Golden. She married Wilbur Fish in 1914. She worked for the “Golden News,” a small flyer-type newspaper before the First World War and then worked at the Golden Star when it was purchased by her husband in 1920. Wilbur and Minnie had two sons, Dennie now in Calgary, and Stanley in Merritt.

Mrs. Fish was a long time member of the Catholic Women’s League in Golden.

She was active in community affairs. In 1968, she moved to Hope and lived there until her death on February 20, 1980.

She is survived by two sons, Stanley of Port Hardy and Wilbur of Calgary.

Tom Conner, the second youngest son, worked on the Con-

The interior of the OLD Golden Star office and staff.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum. ner farm for years and then moved to work the farm where the Evans Mill is now located. Tom married Peggy Coburne.

They had three children, Connie, Mary and John.

Jim Conner, the youngest son, enlisted in W. W. 1, at the close of which he returned to work the Conner farm. He enlisted in W. W. 2 and was killed overseas.

Other members of the John Conner family were Lou (Clarke), Fannie (Wellman), Kathie (Brown), Minnie (Fish) and Jimmy.

The Fish family will always be remembered in Golden by the old printing press that Wilbur and his son, Dennie, used in publishing the Golden Star at one time. This press is now in the Golden

Museum. The printing press was purchased in 1902 from the Chicago Herald.

According to history, Mr. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern in Chicago, in October, 1871, starting a fire which destroyed the city. This included the Herald Building.

When the newspaper resumed publication it was printed on the Hoe Press, now in the Golden Museum.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The Golden Star

Rides of March signals the Golden cycling season is just around the bend Warren Chambers Director, Golden Cycling Club The Rides of March is that time of year when longer days and warming temperatures cause locals to seek out their trusted two-wheel friends.

Tires are pumped and chains are oiled in anticipation of that first joyful ride as you and your bike flow over one of our sweet single tracks.

Unfortunately, winter’s tenacity and snow bound trails make this effort ephemeral, resulting in an annual exodus of these same Goldenites to points south and beyond.

They will return bronzed and bruised and looking for more, only to find our local trails still, to be covered with a blanket of crusty snow.

Fortunately the Golden Cycling Club anticipates the resulting angst and will, once again, host the GCC Events Night.

The second annual GCC Events Night will take place on Thursday, April 4, in the Golden Civic Centre. Admission is free and the pizza and beverages are cheap. The club will give its State of Our Trails synopsis, providing you with details of the coming season. And, since Golden’s trails belong to everyone, whatever your Nicholas Lambert is just one of many local riders who can’t wait to get back out on his bike. mode of human powered travel, you will be welcome.

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The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is holding its annual one-day Round Up on Saturday, April 6 in Golden.

“This is really a great opportunity to get rid of items such as household paint, pesticides that have a registration number and skull and crossbones symbol, old gasoline in approved containers, all bulbs (including fluorescent bulbs and tubes), and light fixtures,” says CSRD Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell.

“There are so many items that pose a potential hazard to human health, such as the mercury contained in fluorescent bulbs, and many other items that are not accepted at the landfill, such as paint and tires.”

Household products being accepted at the Round Up include: fluorescent tubes, paint, pesticides with a registration

number and the skull and crossbones symbol, flammable liquids, small appliances, power tools, light fixtures, smoke detectors and tires.

“The CSRD has partnered with Tire Stewardship BC and Product Care to offer residents this opportunity, because there are materials that can’t be regularly disposed of locally. In B.C., products such as pesticides and herbicides are managed through an Extended Producer Responsibility Program administered by Product Care. Because there is no Product Care drop off facility in Golden for these things, we offer this yearly event.”

The Round Up takes place Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot across from the 7-Eleven Petro Canada.

For more information and a complete list of acceptable items go to www.csrd.bc.ca or phone Residents in Golden will get to take part in the one-day 1-888-248-2773 ext.

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The 2013 Golden Spring Home and Lifestyle Show is set to go on April 26-27, and time is running out to get one of the last two open booths for the event.

According to the manager of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce, Ruth Hamilton, the show is creating quite a buzz in the area.

“Things have been going really well. My saying at this point is that anyone sitting on the fence should give me a call and book a booth,” she said.

Hamilton said there will be a great mix of businesses at the event again this year.

“There are home-based businesses, financial, retail stores, ATVs and even some people from Cranbrook.

There will be plumbing and heating people, restaurants and gardening. There is something at the event for everyone.”

Hamilton added there will also be lots of local music at the event and demonstrations.

On the morning of the April 27 there will be a free pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m., which will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Golden.

For people interested in provincial politics this will also give them the chance to come out and meet at least two of the candidates who will be running in the upcoming election.

Anyone interested in booking one of the last spots or having something outside of the event (like the Golden Fire Department who will be on hand) can contact Hamilton at 250 344-7125.

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Last call coming for Kootenay Music Awards nominations Black Press Staff If you’ve been considering nominating a band or DJ for the Kootenay Music Awards, now is the time to do it.

All artists who live in the Kootenays are eligible to enter a song in one of the 10 award categories that recognize the range of musical talent coming out of the region. There’s a category for everything from best DJ to best roots and blues band.

More than 70 songs have already been submitted online at kootenaymusicawards.com, and KMA president Chad Hansen hopes to see many more roll in before nominations close next Friday (March 29).

“If you’re an artist yourself or even just a fan of a local band, I’d encourage you to go to the website and submit an MP3. Let people hear it, you never know what could happen,” Hansen says.

Fans can check out the music that’s been submitted so far by clicking the “nominate” tab at the top of the page, then going to “view entries.”

Hansen has listened to many of the submissions and is impressed by the variety.

“There’s some really eclectic, interesting music that’s been posted up there,” Hansen says.

After nominations close, the panel of five industry judges will shortlist their favourites for public voting.

The judges include music festival producers Christine Hunter from Shambhala and Lea Belcourt from Starbelly Jam; Nelson live music venue man-

agers Ryan Martin from Spiritbar and Paul Hinrichs from The Royal; and Kootenay Co-op Radio program manager Jay Hannley.

“These are great people to get your music into the ear of,” Hansen says.

So far the nomination page is dominated by Nelson-based artists. But Hansen is encouraging bands for every corner of the Kootenays to get their music in. Bands who entered last year are also welcome to enter again.

Shane Johnsen, frontman for The Automation — winner of Best New Band in last year’s KMAs — says he saw a surge in new listens on the band’s Soundcloud page during the public voting period.

“We had about 2,000 unique listens, which is a huge boost for a band just starting out,” Johnsen says. “We recorded everything ourselves, without a producer, so we were really proud to be recognized last year.”

The Automation has submitted an early release off their next album for this year’s awards, and will be playing at the awards gala event, along with last year’s Best Artist winner Shred Kelly, on May 10 at Spiritbar in Nelson.

To enter a song in the Kootenay Music Awards, go to kootenaymusicawards. com.

The Kootenay Music Awards are presented by Nelson Brewing Company and Black Press. Platinum sponsors include, Kootenay Co-op Radio, Vantage Point, Nelson and District Credit Union, AM Ford, Selkirk College.

Other sponsors are Wapiti Music Fes-

The Automation was named Best New Artist in the 2012 Kootenay Music Awards and has nominated a track for this year’s awards as well.

The final day to send your nominations to the KMAs is March 29.

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Yukon Blonde will be playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on April 7.

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Yukon Blonde set to land in Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Kelowna band Yukon Blonde, armed with songs written in the back of a van, are making their way to Golden for a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on April 7.

Formed as a quintet in 2005 called Alphababy, the band members changed the name in 2008, after releasing two EPs under their original title.

Two years later, Yukon Blonde would release their debut self-titled album, which was recorded live-to-tape. They ditched their moody style in favour of a more raw, guitar driven sound.

Catchier, and infinitely more fun to play live, Yukon Blond’s new songs quickly earned the band a devoted following when it relocated to Vancouver. Since then they have released their sophomore album, Tiger Talk, which was the result of an intensive three-week writing retreat

to a cottage in Comox Valley, that saw the band pulling 12-our days. It has just earned them a Juno nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year.

Still maintaining some of the hallmarks that made the band successful, like jangling riffs and warm harmonies, Tiger Talk’s songs are jacked up on sugar-spiked pop and coursing with adrenaline.

They are celebrating by partnering with with friends, Zues, for a Canadian headline tour.

Hitting more than 150 stages in North America and Europe since the album’s release, they have shared the stage with The Jezabels on a tour across the United States, and The Sheepdogs across Canada, and played at the official Much Music Video Awards after party with The Lumineers.

Tickets are $15 in advance from the Rockwater or Plain Wayne and Jane, or $20 at the door.

Sigi Liebmann would like to thank his crew, the many great partners he has worked with (architects, engineers, suppliers and builders) and especially his clients for choosing him to work on your various projects.

Here’s to many more years ahead in Golden.

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Golden Civic Centre staff finds a big brother in Banff Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

An exciting opportunity has come up for the people who help make the shows at the Golden Civic Centre great.

The news came through Kicking Horse Culture that the Banff Centre is able to provide “big brother” mentorship to the volunteer production team.

“It is an amazing opportunity. It has been about train-

ing our hobbyists and aficionados because they and to be a part of the theatre,” said Bill Usher, director of Kicking Horse Culture.

Usher explained that training on how to use the next Civic Centre started before it even opened.

“So when we opened the hall we got five days of training with people from Kelowna. Since then, there have been a core group of four who help staff at the Civic Centre, and they are

accumulating some funding which they have decided to put into a professional training fund,” he said.

“With the Banff Centre, this mentorship program will mean that our people will be able to go over to the Banff Centre and shadow staff.”

Usher said that this is a great chance for local people who do this work to learn with people who have been working in the Banff Centre for decades in some cases.

“To have the opportunity to develop an ongoing close connection with The Banff Centre is a true gift for our community,” Usher said.

He also said it is important to thank the people who have worked hard to learn how to use the facility to its fullest potential.

Thanks to Mike Pecora and Mike Garner (sound), David Love, Ron van Vugt, Chris deBoer and John Mirehouse (lights) and set designer, Tammy Prather.

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Thanks to the staff at the Banff Centre, local people who help put on shows at the Golden Civic Centre will have the chance to learn about lighting, sound and much more, through a big brother style program between the two groups.

Learning in Banff is seen as a way to do more in the centre when bands or shows (like Ballet Kelowna pictured above) come to town.

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The Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) is hosting an outdoor education workshop at the College of the Rockies on Saturday April 6.

The workshop, entitled Get Outdoors, is open to parents, teachers, and childcare providers who want to learn more about what outdoor education can do for a class. The engaging workshop will see experienced facilitators model the Get Outdoors Guide’s activities for manageable and successful outdoor classroom experiences.

The Get Outdoors Guide is a new educator’s tool, developed by Wild BC, to help teachers get their students engaged in outdoor experiences. Activities include handson mapping, cultural explorations of special places, values exploration and secondary level projects.

The guide includes baby steps for taking students outdoors, and easy sensory awareness activities that help develop personal connections to nature. It also contains Teacher Tip Sheets and checklists covering group management, materials, and field trip planners.

The recognition for the need for outdoor education is growing, and this is the second time the ECDC has organized a workshop to help promote it.

The workshop is open to everyone, and admission is by donation. It takes place at the College of the Rockies on April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register go to getoutdoorsgolden.eventbrite.ca.

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Ayurveda hosts 12-hour yoga marathon for Amnesty International Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Golden Lotus Ayurveda is hosting their 4th Annual Yoga Marathon Fundraiser in support of Amnesty International on Sunday March 24.

“They use the money from Yoga Day for Human Rights to boost their programs that fight violence against women,” said Dalia Yanai, owner of the studio. All across the country yoga studios will be participating, raising funds for

Amnesty International.

“Selfless service and donation is a very big part of the practice of yoga. That’s why I think it’s a very appropriate combination.”

It’s called a marathon because from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Golden Lotus Ayurveda will be offering a yoga class every hour.

“To this day we’ve only had one person that ever did the whole 12 hours… She’s actually one of our instructors now,” said Yanai.

But don’t let that intimidate you, participants can stay for as much or as little as they like. One of the benefits of the event, aside from raising money for a worthy cause, is to let people experiment with different teachers and different styles.

According to Yanai, there is a style out there to suit everybody, you just need to find the right class, and the right teacher.

“I travelled in India for a long time, and I tried yoga there once or twice. And it was

awful, I hated it,” she said.

“I kept wanting to try yoga again, but I had such a bad experience the first time. Then someone introduced me to a new teacher, she was actually from Canada, and I got hooked right away. She was amazing.”

Yanai also thinks it is important for people to know that yoga is versatile enough to include just about everyone. Size, shape, and physical limitations don’t really matter.

“I honestly believe that anyone can do yoga. I teach to seniors at the assisted liv-

Golden Lotus Ayurveda yoga studio is hosting a Yoga Marathon in support of Amnesty International on Sunday March 24.

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ing facility who are in wheelchairs, and they can still do moves. I also teach to three-year-old kids, and everything in between,” she said.

“People tell me that they’re not good at yoga. I don’t believe that, there’s no such thing. You’re not good at it, you can improve your condition maybe, but you don’t get good

at it. It’s not a sport.”

Check out the Golden Lotus Ayurveda Facebook page for more information. It will take place at the studio at 914A 11th St. S. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on March 24.

The schedule is: 9 -10: Morning Flow Yoga; 10:30-11:30: Flow Yoga ; noon-1: Power Core Yoga ; 1:30-

2:30: Meditation / Relaxation; 3-5 : Ashtanga Yoga & Inversions; 5:30-7: Meditation in Motion - Flow and breathing; 7:30 - 9: Yin Yoga.

Admission is by donation. There is a suggested donation of $40, especially if you’re attending multiple classes, but no one will be turned away.

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Golden Arena launches online user survey Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Arena season is almost over, and the Town of Golden Recreation Department is looking for some feedback on the past year of operations.

“The Town of Golden Recreation Department has recently launched an arena specific all users survey,” said Jordan Petrovics, manager of recreation services.

“Similar to the survey project conducted with swimming pool users last summer, the arena survey is intended to give all of our arena users a chance to voice their opinions about the facility.”

The online survey, on Survey Monkey, is open to all members of the public who want to have their say. It will take about five to 10 minutes to complete, and will provide the Town with valuable information to improve oper-

ations.

“The data collected will help the recreation department further understand the needs and desires of our users, and identify topics of discussion for future programming, user group partnerships, and other opportunities. A summary of the data collected will be provided to the arena advisory board, and Town council in the fall,” said Petrovics.

The survey will ask what programs (both on ice and in the lounge) your family participates in, and how often, as well as your priorities and level of satisfaction with programming and operations.

The scheduled shut down date for the arena is March 24, however that is also dependant on the Golden Rockets playoff run.

A link to the online survey can be found at www.golden.ca, as well as the Town of Golden’s Facebook page.

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Jade jewelry sales help safe house in Southeast Asia Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net After a lifechanging journey to Southeast Asia, sisters Danielle and Kristen Libby are grateful for everything they have, and are even more eager to help those in need.

“I have a strong heart to help others, and to give back, because we are given so much in Canada,” said Kristen.

Danielle and Kristen spent eight days with a group of youth (mostly female) who

come and pick up their daughters, only to put them back into prostitution.

“Prostitution is a major problem there.

The women will start when they’re nine years old,” said Danielle, adding that parents are often the ones to push them into it in the first place.

The safe house is not part of any foundation or organization, therefore they have trouble finding steady funding. The Libby sisters heard about the situation through some locals,

“When we left they told us we left a lasting impression on all of them. It was so nice to hear.”

— Kristen Libby — have found refuge in a safe house in Southeast Asia. To keep these girls off the streets, and out of prostitution, two women opened up the house, and now survive mainly on donations.

“They do as much as they can within their means,” said Danielle. “But they have no income, women don’t work there.”

Not only do these two women have to find a way to house and feed the roughly 15 people living in the house, they also have to pay the families so that they don’t

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and decided to go there and help.

“We tried to teach the girls some new skills. I taught them dance, I used to be a dance teacher in Golden,” said Kristen. They also taught them how to clean, as well as some recipes like rice pudding.

“They were so grateful to learn a new skill, one as simple as cleaning the walls.”

The Libbys were so touched by their experience, that they decided to bring some jewelry the girls made back to Canada

Sisters Kristen and Danielle Libby brought back jade jewelry from their recent trip to Southeast Asia. The funds raised through the jewelry sales will go to support a safe house they were visiting. The house keeps young girls off the streets and out of prostitution, but has no steady funding coming in.

Jessica Schwitek/ Star Photo to raise some money for them.

“We brought jewelry back to Canada to sell for them, because we can sell it significantly more here, then they could there,” said Kristen.

It is made of Thai jade, and was hand crafted by the girls at the safe house.

They are not part of any organization, so 100 per cent of the money raised here in Canada will go directly to the house.

“It was so amazing to spend that time with them. They’re a family, they all help each other and support each other,” said Danielle.

“When we left they told us we left a lasting impression on all of them. It was so nice to hear,” said Kristen.

Anyone interested in purchasing the jewelry can contact Danielle at libbydanielle@hotmail.com.

The cost will be by donation, and all the money will be sent back to the safe house.

Summer Season Aquatic Workers (Lifeguards, Recreation Clerk, and Aquafit Instructor) We need several Aquatic Workers as members of our Recreation Services Department team at our municipal swimming pool for the 2013 season!

Our Lifeguards assure safe, effective instruction and life guarding at the pool as well as routine facility maintenance, and public relations. Our Aquafit Instructor is dedicated to leading fun and healthy fitness programs, and our Recreation Clerk gets people registered, paid up, and through the doors to have fun. More specific duties of these positions are listed on our website shown below.

There are three distinct classifications of Aquatic Workers, (Lifeguards) defined by experience and accreditation. Applicants selected for employment will be classified in accordance with these factors. Again, see our website for the differences between the classifications.

Our Aquafit Instructor is essentially a Lifeguard fitting one of the classifications mentioned above, with a specialized role in leading fitness activities, while the Recreation Clerk is primarily our front line reception and registration specialist, we also need some aquatic related certifications for the position to help out the Lifeguards as well.

We are interested in good team players, communicators, and positive influencers in our organization, committed to provide enthusiastic service and support to the public.

Pool work is shift work. All team members can expect to work a range of shifts during the summer.

All positions are subject to the provisions of the CUPE Local 2309 Collective Agreement and the wages are $19.78 for the Recreation Clerk, $20.39 for Aquatic Worker 1 and the Aquafit Instructor; $21.13 for Aquatic Worker 2, and $22.29 for Aquatic Worker 3.

Detailed job descriptions including minimal and preferred qualifications for all positions are posted online at www.golden.ca/Town-Hall/Job-Postings.aspx Applications for the Recreation Clerk will be received until 4:00 pm (Mountain Time) Friday, April 12th, 2013 Applications for all other positions will be received until 4:00 pm (Mountain Time) Friday, April 26th, 2013.

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and copies of current certifications.

Applications may be delivered by post, fax, hand, or electronically to: Jordan Petrovics, Manager of Recreation Services Town Hall – 810 9th Avenue South, P.O. Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Fax: (250) 344-6577, E-mail: jordan.petrovics@golden.ca Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted We reserve the right to collect both direct and indirect information about any applicant selected for an interview.

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Golden Rockets gain new fan in Fernie

The Golden Star staff is pictured above enjoying the victory beer provided by the publisher of The Free Press in Fernie, Dave Hamilton. Thanks to the second round victory of the Golden Rockets in the KIJHL playoffs, Hamilton had to spend the day wearing a Rockets jersey in his office in Fernie. Dave is pictured (above right) showing off his support for our team. The Golden Star staff would like to thank the Golden Rockets for their great play on the ice this season.

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Great season set to close for Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team Mark Baxendale President, GKHAT Well what an amazing year we had. It started last March when the board decided to define the team as an alpine race team and would focus our efforts on training the kids in the tactical and technical disciplines need in alpine sports.

In May, we applied for, and were successful in obtaining, significant funding from BC Gaming.

This funding went towards replenishing new equipment for the club.

This arrived at Christmas, and with the help and consent of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, we moved to gate training on the Wolverine run for the rest of the season.

In early January we took 26 kids to Revelstoke and were awarded 14 podium placements.

In February we had 10 racers go

to Panorama to run eight gate sessions in one day.

We all learned a lot from the experience.

At the end of February we held our own race and had 91 competitors from clubs as far away as Fernie. “We all had fun” said one of the Lake Louise Back Dog Coaches.

In our eyes, that made it a success. It started on time and ended on time, with no injuries during the day.

In Peter Russell’s eyes, the Chief of Race, this was his added definition of a successful day.

Our last day on Snow at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort culminated in 120 kids and parents meeting at the Golden Grizzly for our Pizza Party Awards ceremony. A great time was had by one and all.

Next weekend is our final race weekend at Lake Louise. We have 25 kids going for the two day event.

Plans are already underway for next season!!!!

Pictured above are award winners from the Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team.

U6, Roxy Coatesworth, U8, Eric Gohill, U10, Kennedy Hildebrand, U12, Adam Lucas, The Roger Bowles Award, Quinn Morgan and The DQ cup, Emma Russell.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SEASON!!

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International Timberframes celebrates a 10th birthday in Golden Lynn Moffat submitted “What do honey, Scottish Highland Cattle and Timberframes have in common?”

The answer? Sigi Liebmann, apiarist, farmer, but best known as a Timberframer.

Sigi’s company, International Timberframes, is turning 10 years old on March 20, 2013.

Sigi came to Golden in 1999 to help train other Timberframing companies in the area on new technology. He worked on the design of iconic Golden buildings and structures such as the Pedestrian Bridge and the raising of the Eagle’s Eye at Kicking Horse.

“My plan was to be here for three months, but I guess like so many others, I came to love Golden, so here I am 14 years later!”

In 2003 Sigi began to realize his passion lay not with hi-tech machine cutting, but with the traditional craft of hand-cutting the wood.

“I feel that so many skills are going to be lost forever unless we work to keep them alive, and hand-cutting timber structures is one of them. Hand-cutting also allows for the uniqueness of each and every beam to be displayed. People really appreciate the beauty and skill involved in hand-cutting. I think they’re also amazed that it’s not as expensive or as slow as imagined.

That’s the beauty of Timberframe experts, a machine can only cut one beam at a time, whereas each pair of hands are working on something.”

One of Sigi’s goals is to develop the skill of Timberframing in B.C. “In Europe Timberframing is a unique craft with its own Apprenticeship program. The output of which are Master Timberframers, trained in hand and machine cutting and design. In Canada Timberframing plays only a small part of the Carpentry Apprenticeship so it’s difficult to find trained and qualified local Timberframers.”

Sigi is working with the BC Log and Timber Associ-

ation to lobby for a BC Apprenticeship, and he works closely with the College of the Rockies campus in Cranbrook where a 12-week Timberframing course takes place. From these courses he looks to recruit one or two Canadians every year and, offers them work experience and training to develop their Timberframing skiils.

“I love watching people learning about Timberframing. It was a pleasure to work here in Golden on the walkway at the College of the Rockies with the students on the Introduction to Trades program.”

Sigi sees more and more of his work evolving to a more modern style.

“We are being asked to design, cut and raise much more modern buildings. People no longer associate Timberframing with old traditional heavy wood homes. Today people are using wood in homes with clean lines, open spaces, and a much more contemporary style, which ironically is much more of what I was doing in Europe.”

Outside of Timberframing Sigi has been a honeybee keeper for five years, with eight hives. With his girlfriend, he also owns a small fold of Scottish Highland Cattle.

“My animals are my de-stress from a day’s work. I completely relax when I spend time with them. The bees and the cows are very quick to pick up on my mood. If I go there wound up and feeling negative they let me know that they don’t appreciate it,” he said. “My bees are a completely organic and natural product, and that’s how my cows are being raised too, only grass and hay. Maybe that’s what the common theme with wood is. Wood is the most natural, organic and renewable building resource to work with.

“I’ve worked with wonderful clients over the last 10 years and I thank them for recommending International Timberframes to other clients: personal recommendations and that word of mouth promotion of my integrity and workmanship are the most effective marketing tool I have. I look forward to serving people in the area for another 10 years.”

Pictured above from left to right are Jakob Heinkele, Martin Haemmerling, Mathias Hartmann and Sigi Liebmann under the timber framed entrance of the College of the Rockies in Golden.

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The Spring Fling Children’s Party Saturday, March 23 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Then head over to the arena to enjoy one of the last public skates of the season at 5:45 p.m.

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In Memoriam

Neta Merle Neale Neta Merle Neale passed away at the Golden and District General Hospital on February 27, 2013, at the age of 85 years.

Neta was born and raised in Golden. In 1948 she married Jim Neale and moved to the family farm at Forde, west of Golden where they raised their family.

Neta looked after the household including gardening and canning and could be called upon to assist during haying season and to help Jim at his sawmill.

Once their children were grown, Neta and Jim bought a camper and boat and spent many weekends ¿shing at local lakes as well as ¿shing trips with Neta¶s sister, Bernice and her husband, Ray. In 1989 Neta travelled to England with her sister, Jean, realizing a lifelong dream to visit the birthplace of her parents. On this trip Neta was also able to meet her English cousins.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Wesley Taylor in Armstrong on March 6, 2013. Jim was born September 9, 1922. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lillian, and 5 children: Lin, Lois (Ron), Karon (Dan), Arleigh (Julie), and Ken (Amy), 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grand children. Jim played and loved music. He loved wood work and always had a joke. A memorial service for Jim was held at Alternatives Funeral Hall, 2980 Smith Drive Armstrong, BC, on Monday, March 11. The family would like to express a special thank you to Pleasant Valley Manor staff for their kind care of our husband and father.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca Cremation arrangements entrusted to ALTERNATIVES FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES® Armstrong 250-546-7237 & Vernon 250-558-0866

$fter Jim¶s death Neta moved to Golden living the last six years at Mountain View Assisted Living where she enjoyed the company and companionship of the staff and residents there and renewing an old friendship with Kaye Soles.

She was predeceased by her infant son, Patrick in 1949, her father in 1962, her mother in 1987, and her husband, Jim, in 1988. She was also predeceased by her brothers Jim, Bert, Maurice, Fred, and Donald and her sister, Anna.

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Neta is survived by her four children, Gord, Roberta (Pat), Leona (Terry), and Beth (Paul), 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well as siblings, Bernice, Jean, Bob, and Ray.

WHEN: Thursday, April 4 – 10:00 AM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation.

A family graveside service was held in the family plot in the Legion Cemetery, Golden, on March 6th with Jack Bowers the funeral celebrant.

WHERE: BEST WESTERN PLUS COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL 1001 ROSSLAND AVENUE, TRAIL, BC V1R 3N7

The Funeral Service will be held from St. Andrew¶s 8nited Church, Golden, on Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Michael Hare of¿ciating. A reception will follow in the Golden Senior Center, allowing time to continue sharing memories with the family.

Online condolences may be sent to Neta¶s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com

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Help Wanted Best Western Mountainview Inn is looking for a cafe cook, and barista. Apply with resume in person at Best Western 1024 - 11th Street N. Golden, BC Black Forest Restaurant is hiring Cook. $12 - $14 per hour 40 hours per week.

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The Ski Patrol Department at Sunshine Village in Banff, AB is holding their annual hiring clinic for the 201314 season on Wednesday April 17th 2013. This will include assessments of skiing ability and other patrol duties.

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Golden Golf Club 50 yr member, 28 yr remaining. $5500 OBO call 250-3446614/250-344-8154 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. Sears metal frame futon, good condition $100. Ron, 250-3445939.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Bright & attractive 2 bdr apartment, 2nd floor.

Downtown heritage building.

References required. Avail now! Call 250-344-5277.

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Shared Accommodation

Firewood/Fuel

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FIREWOOD for sale.

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Firewood for sale: Fir, Pine, Spruce. Phone 250-939-8548

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

Heavy Duty Machinery

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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Medical Supplies Navy blue leather sofa, chair, and footstool. Asking $400.

250-344-6471

Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985.

25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859.

35x48 $11,200.

40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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FOR RENT In the Blaeberry 2 Bdr Apt $800/month -Avail. March 1 -Fully furnished -Utilities Included -Satellite TV & Internet -DD ($300)&References required - No Pets Phone 250-344-7299 Please leave message if no answer

ROSEWOOD Apts.

1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College.

Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water.

Laundry facilities & security entrance. Avail immd. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250344-8113 Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town!

250-344-8113.

For Sale By Owner 12 plex apt bldg. Info at: propertyguys.com search Golden ID #65220.

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Kijiji 370618987. Phone 250-344-5772 or 344-0553.

Mobile Homes & Parks Trailers for sale 12 kms south of Golden. New park. 14x48 1 bdrm 1 bath. 14x66 2 bdrm 2 bath. 24x52 3 bdrm 2 bath.

Vendor carry. Rental purchase option. Ed: 780-718-8243, Andre: 250-344-8503.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm mobile home at Nicholson. Pets welcome.

250-344-8551.

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Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties.

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

Commercial/ Industrial 1750 sq foot office/store front 10’ overhead door. 800 sq foot second floor. Office/storage.

344-8220/344-2530.

Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

Cottages / Cabins 2 room cabin located in the Blaeberry. Avail Feb 1 - March 31. Fully furnished incl utilities, laundry & sat TV. $400/mnt 250-344-4785. Must be willing/able to care for horses.

Email albjorn@telus.net

Part-Time Teller Wanted For Summer Employment An Exciting opportunity to Join our team at Columbia Valley Credit Union Required Skills: Computer Experience Sales & Service Skills Previous experience is an asset Hourly rate based on experience Submit resumes in confidence to: Columbia Valley Credit Union Box 720 Golden BC V0A 1H0 Attention: Karen Cotton

Closing Date: March 28, 2013

Spacious and new 1 bdr cabin in the Blaeberry. Avail April 1st. Pets considered. $800/mth incl utilities.

250-344-3055.

Misc for Rent 3 Bdr Upper & Avail now.

250-344-5075.

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Shared Accommodation in Golden. $450 incl util. Close to College. 1248 Alexander Dr. 403-820-0785.

Basement Suite, all utls incld. $900/month.

Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.

Homes for Rent

1-250-762-9447

1 bdrm chalet furnished full kitchen, sat. tv, high speed internet, utls incld, fire place, NS, mon. 6 months, avail.

April 1. $650/month. 250-3447874 (evenings).

2 Bdrm chalet, furnished, full kitchen, fire place, sat. tv, high speed internet, utl incd. NS avail. April 1, min. 6 months $950/month.

250-344-7874 evenings.

2 bdr suite. Nicest suite in town! N/S, no parties, no pets.

Avail Mar 1. Sat. tv, utls, all incl. $1100/mth.

250-4391055. 403-497-9303

Suites, Lower

2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required.

Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

3 Bdr house (Av. May1) 1116 12 St. Appliances incl., references required. No Pets, No Parties. W/D.

1200 sq ft 1 Bdr basement suite furnished $750/mo plus util. Avail. April 1, refs req’d. theresacalow@gmail.com.

Suites, Upper Two Bedroom walk-out suite with garage FOR RENT. Furnished $950 (utl. incl.) Across from Nicholson school. NS/NP Call Evelyn at 250-344-1372.

Upper bachelor Suite avail in Nicholson. Util incl. N/P, N/S. Avail April 1. Call 344-1372.

Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane fireplace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities.

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250-344-5626

5 bdrm 2.5 bath house for rent $1050/month utls incld. 250344-5648.

Cozy 2 Bdr house near Pine Drive. Low heating costs.

N/S. $700/mth. 250-344-5992.

For rent: mid April. 2-3 bdr fully furnished house in Nicholson. Large fenced back yard.

NS, NP. $900/month + utls (propane, hydro) Long term preferred. DD req’d. 250-3442335 to view.

Fully furnished 4 bedroom house for rent all utls incld.

No pets. $1800/mnth. Please call 250-344-1324 or email maximu6@gmail.com.

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3 bdrm house in Golden. Very nice neighbourhood, close to schools and parks. Hardwood floors, lg kitchen, bright livingroom and full basement. Big backyard, lots of trees, garden, storage shed & parking. $1100/mo. Call 250-344-0316.

Home for rent: 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fenced yard, w/d, $1100/mnt + utls, some pets ok, no party animals. Aval.

April 1.

250-344-6550.

Large 3 bdrm home for rent in Golden. Includes laundry, storage, yard, and patios. NS, no parties, some pets allowed. $1400/month + 60% hydro.

Ref’s and deposit req’d. Avail May 1. Min 1 year lease. cliff@ridermedia.ca

Garage Sales

Estate Garage Sale Saturday, March 23 9:00AM 520 11th St 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation

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Dawn Mountain has more than just nordic skiing trails Sanne van der Rosse Submitted While cross-country skiers are enjoying a great season at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, a lesser known user group is making a regular visit to this local trail network that lies just adjacent to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

As one of the fastest growing winter sports in North America, it isn’t a surprise that snowshoe wielding outdoors enthusiasts have shown up at the doorstep this season in much higher numbers than before.

The modern, maneuverable, lightweight snowshoes have metal teeth underfoot for great grip making it very easy to get around. Whether you are interested in a cardio workout or a quiet escape, snowshoeing is a great option at Dawn Mountain.

The club has some great volunteers, such a James Ross and Wil Devlin, who have responded to this new demand. They don’t mind getting their hands dirty and flexing some muscle in order to create a fun and friendly snowshoe trail network. The packed and lined trails are well marked and have recently been added to the map.

For those who would like to try snowshoeing can rent a pair for $20 for the day at Dawn Mountain Rentals at the Nordic centre’s Chalet, pay a $5 trail fee, and head off to enjoy the tranquility of the snowshoeing trails. Accessible right from the parking lot area, Beaver Dams is a great loop around the pond. The Ridgeline trail is also very popular loop. If there is open water on the snowshoe trails, they will be temporarily closed until they are safe again.

For rentals and trail information, please contact Wayne Manzer at 250.344.0740 (texting) or email him at wmanzer1320@gmail.com.

Dawn Mountain has a great trail network for the fastly growing winter activity, snowshoeing.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING “Town of Golden PID 014-590-841 Rezoning Bylaw No. 1319, 2013” The Town of Golden will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the proposed “Town of Golden PID 014-590-841 Rezoning Bylaw No. 1319, 2013”. This meeting will be held:

Registration for Golden Minor Soccer is now open.

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Soccer season almost here Joyce deBoer submitted

The snow is disappearing quickly and so we can say that, once again, there will be minor soccer as part of the busy spring sports season in Golden.

Registration has been brisk, both through an online format and at the recent Registration Night. Fees and age division play schedules have remained the same for over 10 years so it is an affordable activity for the eight weeks between mid-April and the Father’s Day week-end.

The Golden Minor Soccer Association is run entirely by volunteers, some with children in the league and some people who just love the game.

Each year there is some change or improvement and recently, GMSA has been introducing electronic technology to help ease some of the bureaucratic burden of the volunteers.

But there will always be tasks like putting the lines on the fields and the nets on the frames which demand muscle power.

Players will be given a team jersey but must provide their own shorts, shoes and shinpads—cleats are not required but shinpads must be worn under socks by all players.

We are hoping to begin the soccer season on April 15, weather and field conditions willing. However, there is still an opportunity to register as a player. If you want to join the fun, send an email to gmsareg@gmail.com and request an online registration form.

DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013.

7:00 p.m.

Town Hall Council Chambers, 810 9th Avenue South, Golden, BC.

The intent of the proposed bylaw is to amend the “Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011”, by changing the zoning designation on the property identified in Figure 1: Subject Property 902 9th Street South from Community Care and Resource (13) to Community Education and Culture (I2). If approved, this would allow a school use to be permitted at the subject property.

FIGURE 1: SUBJECT PROPERTY, 902 9th St. S.

Any member of the public who feels they may be affected by this proposed bylaw is entitled to address council at the Public Hearing and may also or otherwise send a written submission for Council’s consideration to the attention of the Corporate Officer by: Fax: Email: Post:

250-344-6577; clerk@golden.ca; or, P.O. Box 350, Golden B.C V0A 1H0

Any written submissions must be received prior to the close of the Public Hearing and will be read to all those present at the Public Hearing by the Corporate Officer. Written submissions must include the name and residential address of the originator and are subject to public disclosure. If received by 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday, April 3rd, they will be included in Council’s prepared agenda package.

Additional information, copies of the bylaw, supporting staff reports, and any relevant background documentation may be inspected from March 13th to April 9th in person at the Town Hall, 810 9th Avenue South, Golden, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. The proposed bylaw is also available on the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca under Public Notices.

Jon Wilsgard, Corporate Officer

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Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234

Norma Crandall (250) 344-0275

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NEW

$279,000

1231 Alexander Drive

4 bedrooms

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The Golden Star

2 baths

NEW

1,900sqft

$246,300

1243 Horse Creek Road

NEW

$210,000 848 Oster Road

3 bdrms

1 bath

1,392sqft

NEW

$264,000

1208 Alexander Drive

Mobile Home Park

6 bedrooms

$195,000

2 baths

NEW

9.48 Acres

$92,300

3075 Imler Road

1 bath

2,000sqft

$99,900 1 bedroom

1 bath

560sqft

3 bedrooms

3 baths

REDUCED

2,727sqft

$199,900

1074 King Crescent

5 bedrooms

2 baths

1,775sqft

$449,900 7bdrms

626 Habart Lower Road 3 baths

5,220sqft

.6 acre

2.7 acres

4 bedrooms 2 baths 1,600sqft

1669 Dogtooth Close

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,516sqft

4 Acreages Available

NEW

$699,000

$89,600

NEW

2 bedrooms

REDUCED

$589,300

1500 Quartz Crescent

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3,447sqft

$595,900 1363 Golden Donald Upper Road

3bdrms 3 baths 2,704sqft 40 acres

$222,550 720 - 8th Street

3 bedrooms 1 bath 1,032sqft

2 bdrms

2 baths

845sqft

NEW

#106, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail 1 bath

802sqft

2 baths

NEW

2 baths

Lot 2, 2116 HIghway #95, South 2.72 acres

#301, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms

2 baths

5 bedrooms

4 baths

3 bedrooms

3 baths

REDUCED

2,240sqft

$989,000

1604 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms

4 baths

2,662sqft

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2 MOR

SOLD

from $52,250 to $71,500

Canyon Ridge Only 7 lots left

2,700sqft

3 bedrooms

1 bath

NEW

REDUCED

$579,600

1501 Quartz Crescent

4 bedrooms

2.5 baths

1,833sqft

$355,200 1121 Horse Creek Road

3 bedrooms 2 bath 2,400sqft 5.38 acres

1,732sqft

$299,300

1248 Campbell Road

Mobile Home Park with Mobile Home

$349,000 Golden Donald Upper Road 72 acres

$329,000 Lot 13, Wellstead Road 40 acres

$345,900 921 - 14th Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

1,200sqft

$229,900

$24,900 2 bedroom

$349,900

$173,000

1052 King Crescent

$559,000

#21 Golden Mobile Home Park

Kootenay Ridge 5 Acreages Available

1613 Gareb Road

905sqft

1429 Granite Drive

1,373sqft

NEW

$399,000

from $219,900 to $239,900

REDUCED

1,568sqft

Petra Musick Dan Veselic (250) 344-1476 (250) 344-1435

$129,000

$135,000 1045 King Crescent

3 bedrooms

.48 acre

$264,000

$219,500

2 bedrooms

Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435

$184,900 866 Read Road

3 bedrooms

59.79 acres

NEW

NEW

1525 Fir Crescent

2200 Blaeberry Road

$89,900 #70 Kicking Horse Village MHP

SOLD $995,000

Blaeberry Valley Estates

$269,000 “Side A” 1215 Alexander Drive

$1,190,000 1636 Purcell Woods Close

NEW

2 bedrooms

$189,900 2bdrms

2.4 acres

from $135,000 to $255,000

#1 - 1248 Campbell Road

50’ x 130’

$165,000 1359 Black Bear Drive

2,084sqft

506 - 8th Street

Golden Donald Upper Road

#303, 521 - 8th Avenue

.86 acre

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

#306 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

REDUCED

$299,900

1596 Columbia Valley 1.871 acres

$249,900 4012 Beard’s Creek Road

4bdrms 1.5 baths 1,668sqft 4 acres

SOLD $272,000 1234 Horse Creek Road

3bdrms 2 baths 1,972sqft 1.15 acres

$945,000 1618 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,532sqft