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Golden firefighter Paul Stanton tries to catch up to one of the youngest Golden Ram Hockey Player, Owen Mastroianni, at a special hockey game in aid of the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association. The Ram players eventually won the charity game 17-7 over the emergency services team. For more photos of the event check out The Golden Star website.

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New equipment for Golden Fire Rescue Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

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As part of the Road Rescue Financial Analysis Project, a year-long project that will allow Golden Fire Rescue to take on the responsibility of road rescue operations outside of the municipal boundary, the department has just received nearly $100,000 worth of new equipment.

The tools include an electric battery operated hydraulic pump, cutters, spreaders, hoses, stabilizers, an air chisel, lifting bags, and road rescue helmets (much lighter and

more breathable than fire fighting helmets) to name a few.

“All said and done, we’re looking at just over $97,000,” said Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure.

“We have more tools in our toolbox, so for different events we’re faced with, we have different and more appropriate tools to combat them. If we only have one cutter and one spreader, we can only do so much.”

The Road Rescue Financial Analysis Project agreement, reached in 2012, allows the department to take on the road rescue responsibility that the Golden and District

Search and Rescue used to do, at no cost to the Town of Golden.

The province is picking up the tab, and Golden will provide them with crucial data that will assist in future road rescue efforts around British Columbia.

“We did a package deal with the province on a short term contract. It costs nothing to the tax payers of Golden, and we got $100,000 worth of rescue equipment for free through lottery and gaming grants,” said Coun. Mike Pecora.

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Sunrise service at resort Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net It is the perfect pairing, an Easter Sunday service with the majestic backdrop of a sunrise at the Eagle’s Eye. The Easter Sunday Sunrise Service, taking place at the top of the gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, has been a tradition in Golden for the past seven years.

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The next two weekends will be filled with spring skiing fun at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s fifth annual Sun Splash Funk Fest.

Sun Splash combines some classic signature ski resort events like the Dummy Downhill and Slush Cup, all with a unique Kicking Horse twist.

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The service will take place on the patio of the Eagle’s Eye restaurant once everyone is at the top, and will last roughly half an hour.

Depending on weather, the service is attended by between 20 and 100 people every year.

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said John Parry, the organizer of the service.

“So I went to the resort with this idea, and they were on board.”

For this nondenominational service, the resort gives attendants one free ride on the gondola, and people have the option of either taking the gondola back down, or skiing down.

People must be at the gondola, ready to load at 7:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday morning, and should arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier to get

on the patios around the Village.

Kicking Horse is asking the more groovy skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes and showing off their retro funk by busting out some old school ski wear.

The event spans two weekends, March 30 and 31, and April 6 and 7.

On April 7, Kicking Horse is pleased to announce Rah Rah and Two Hours Traffic will hit the stage for a free show.

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Jolene Potter, left, teaches a yoga class during the Golden Lotus Ayurveda Yoga Marathon. The 12-hour marathon, which took place on March 24, is an annual event, this year in support of Amnesty International. There were several classes taught throughout the day by different teachers.

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Golden Golf Club launches new free app Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Golf Club has brought in some new technology to make your golfing experience that much better.

If you have an iPhone or an android phone, you can download the Golden Golf Club app for free.

“We launched a new app at the end

of last season, just a soft launch to get it out there and test it,” said Graeme Kreiner, head professional at the Golden Golf Club. “It went really well.”

The new app allows you to book Tee Times online, share score cards, and even track your location on a GPS. “So if I’m playing with people who are in a different group, I

can put my scorecard up, and my friend can put his scorecard up. We tried it last year, it was actually pretty fun for texting back and forth. You can get a little trash talking going,” said Kreiner.

“I use it myself, especially for the GPS. It’s really accurate.”

The app’s GPS can tell you, down to the yard, how far away

you are from each bunker, the front of the green, the back of the green, and of course the hole.

The Golden Golf Club is already gearing up for a early start to the season. The driving range opened this past weekend, and they tentatively have their Spring Scramble booked for April 28.

Go to www.golfgolden.com for more

Last round of river treaty talks Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia River Treaty Review Team was in Golden for the last round of consultations on March 20.

This is the third time the team has been to Golden in the past 10 months, and has gained valuable feedback from around the Basin said Kathy Eichenberger, executive director of the review team.

“The consultation plan has kept evolving based on the input we’ve received,” she said.

Not only has the team gathered feedback from these community meetings, but also via Twitter, Facebook, and a running blog.

The crowd at the Golden Civic Centre was smaller than in previous consultations, but still actively engaged in the process.

The government has to decide whether or not to continue with the water management treaty signed between Canada and the United States.

The review team has worked out what the picture would look like if Canada continues the treaty, and if it terminates the treaty. If Canada terminates the treaty it would allow

for more flexibility with our water operations, including our dams and reservoirs, but we would lose the Canadian Entitlement (the amount of money the US pays for the benefits of the Canadian storage operation, which increases US power generation).

The US is making the argument that they are paying too much Canadian Entitlement, and are suggesting they would like to pay 10 per cent of what they are now.

If that is their offer when they renegotiate the treaty, Canada will likely terminate said Eichenberger.

There were several concerns raised in the audience, particularly in regards to the loss of access to certain parts of the region and its impact on forestry.

These concerns are not directly related to the treaty, as they are domestic issues. But Eichenberger agreed that the review process was a good opportunity to address those issues.

This is the last consultation that will be coming through town, but concerned residents can still submit feedback and ask questions online at blog.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty.

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Expect the Unexpected from Police Vehicles

I used to smile when I saw closely spaced traffic, a large gap, a police vehicle, another large gap and finally more closely spaced traffic. Everyone is afraid of the cop I thought. Having spent 25 years driving a marked police vehicle I recognize both that I rarely see this anymore and that it was a wise thing to do. Police vehicles often make unexpected starts, stops and turns.

This comes to mind as I was required as a court witness last week for a collision between a police vehicle and the civilian vehicle following it. The officer wanted to stop an oncoming vehicle so he turned on his emergency equipment, moved right, slowed and began a u-turn to pursue it. The vehicle following the police vehicle carried on as usual and tried to pass by on the left. I say tried because when the police vehicle turned left a sideswipe collision resulted.

The officer driving either failed to account for the traffic behind him or simply assumed that the vehicle following him would see the emergency lights and stay back. Either way, he was not operating in a safe manner and was charged for it. Honestly, I never thought that I would be a witness to something like this, rather I worried that I would cause a collision like this as traffic behind tended to try and get by rather than slow or stop.

That brings us full circle to the first paragraph. If you are in traffic around a police vehicle, a defensive driver will leave plenty of room for the unexpected. The two second rule is probably two seconds too short in an instance like this. Like the rest of us, officers may make mistakes and leaving a large margin of safety to slow or stop is simply good driving practice.

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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Town of Golden Easter Party fun for the kids

There was nothing but a sea of smiling children at the Town of Golden Easter Party, held at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on March 23. (Pictured from left to right) Dylan Khunkhun took some time to play hockey, Molly Henderson brought her rabbit ears and her happiest smile while Devon Maagendans had some fun in a play area that was set up at the event.

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Golden firefighters start to practice with new equipment ...Story continued from page 1 “So even if we pull out of this program through the province, we get to keep the equipment.

So it doesn’t matter how it turns out, it’s a win win for the community, and for the fire department.”

At the fire department’s regular practice on March 19, the firefighters got to test out the new equipment, and tore through a car in a matter of minutes.

“We do things as quickly as we can, as safely as we can, and this will help us do it,” said McClure.

“It’s really amazing how much more efficient this technology is. It has come a long way.”

“We’ve got a dedicated group of volunteers who have been working their butts off, especially since we’ve given them the OK to go do this. It’s almost Golden firefighters tested out some of their new road rescue equipment at their practice on March 19. The department just received almost $100,000 of new equipment from the province.

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Pictured above are some of the members of the Golden and District Rod and Gun Club who came out for the group’s end-of-year banquet on March 23.

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A successful year ends for the Golden and District Rod and Gun Club Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It was a great night of fun for the members of the Golden and District Rod and Gun Club who gathered for the group’s annual banquet on March 23.

President of the club, John Stewart, explained the past year has been a great one for the group.

“We have finished the project down at the club on time and on budget. It was completed just before the snow came at the end of October. Everything is looking really good for this year. We have managed to get extra work done and have built a roadway part way to the shooting site which was a bonus,” he said.

Stewart added that he has noticed an increase in people coming to the range

Mountainside Gardens is hosting their annual Easter Eggstravaganza on Easter Sunday.

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Time for an Easter garden party Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

For the fourth year in a row, Mountainside Gardens is hosting a children’s Easter Party on Easter Sunday.

“A lot of garden centres do events. We want to be the garden centre that adds to the community, and one of the things we can do other than provide flowers, is create events and activities,” said Tyler Tetrault, who owns Mountainside Gardens with his wife Pamela.

The garden centre also hosts an annual Mother’s Day and Father’s Day event.

The Easter Eggstravaganza features an egg hunt in the greenhouse, planted flowers to take home, a treat bag, and egg decorating.

Over the past few years, the party has grown in the community.

“We started out with about 15 or 20 kids, and we made over 50 treat bags last year and handed them all out. We’re anticipating upwards of 60 kids this year,” said Pamela.

The party is geared towards children three to 10 years old, but anyone who wants to participate is welcome. Kids will be split up into different age groups for the egg hunt to make it fair for the younger children.

“We let the little ones in first, it’s pretty easy for the big kids to find them,” said Tyler. “There’s only so many places we can hide them in here.”

The Easter Party runs from 1 to 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday (March 31), at Mountainside Gardens at 777 Barber Road.

over the past year.

“We have been carrying on with the clay pigeon shooting down there and have had good numbers. The gun club is being used at least 50 to 60 per cent more than it ever used to be as far as I can tell,” he said.

“People see people down there and they want to come out to take part. People are shooting long rifles and pistols and things that they like to do.”

Stewart went on and explained why he felt the membership was a great deal.

“It is an excellent time to be a member of the club. For $40 for our membership, you get a key to the gate and you can go down there 365 days of the year between basically 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. It is an incredible deal.”

He also wanted to thank all of the sponsors have given generously to the club over the past year.

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Enjoy what surrounds you As old man winter slowly starts to let his grip go on the deep freeze which has gripped Golden over the past few months, people are preparing for another busy time to get out and enjoy the activities that the new season allow us to take part in.

It won’t be long now until skiers and snow- My Way mobilers will turn their attention to other great

By Darryl Crane pastimes, like mountain biking and hang-gliding.

In Golden, thousands of people come to the area for the winter adventures and also for the great variety of summer activities.

When you think of all the choices we have within a very short drive, one has to feel very lucky.

Here in Golden you have the ability to enjoy a leisurely ride or walk by the river. A quick pop over to the airport and the adrenaline will flow with a jump from a plane which seems to be unlike any other in North America.

The ever popular skate park gives the skateboarders, and some of the bike riders in town, a great place to learn new tricks.

If you are looking for something a little less strenuous, then perhaps a dip in the pool will suit your lifestyle.

There are tennis and basketball courts for people of all levels to try as well. Plus, there are many companies in town who will give you a great mountain or water experience. You can hop on an ATV and head out into the backcountry just for the ride, or to go fishing in the many lakes in the area.

There are a number of white water rafting companies who will transport you down a family ride on the Kicking Horse River, and for the more adventurous, they can also hit the bouncier parts as well.

If you want a casual flight from above you could always head up to the top of Mount 7 and see what it is like to go para-gliding or hang gliding.

Added to this, there will be another great summer of music in Spirit Square which will give people a place to gather once a week to kick back and relax.

As the grass turns green of course people will start stretching as golf season will start up.

These are just some of the options people who live in Golden have when it comes to fun as the temperature gets warmer.

People from around the world spend a great deal of money to travel to Canada so they can drive through the mountains and do many different things along the way .

When you hear people say there is nothing to do in Golden it does raise some puzzling questions.

Not many places have so many relaxing activities while also having a number of things to do if living on the wild side of life is more your style.

Winter has not totally released us from its grasp just yet, though the time is coming soon enough.

So as we all start to come out for the spring and summer, take the time to enjoy the Golden area for all that it is because sometimes the best memories are the ones you make closest to home.

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Star EDITORIAL Food shortage at the Golden Food Bank The Golden Food Bank is in need of food donations. The shelves are unusually depleted and several food items regularly stocked for food hampers are unavailable.

Throughout the year the Food Bank receives food donations from community fundraisers, individuals dropping off food, and from food received through a food sharing network organized by Food Banks BC. The Golden Food Bank pays to transport food from the Inter-Faith Food Bank in Calgary to the Golden Food Bank on an as needed basis – typically every 4-6 weeks. Unfortunately, this year the shipments have lacked the food items that are in short supply.

The Golden Food Bank is in need of food including pasta, oats, peanut butter, beans (dried or canned such as kidney beans, lentils or chickpeas) and canned fish.

In addition, the Food Bank is in short supply of items that can be used to prepare quick meals such as

A call for truth Once again I am compelled to write regarding the latest story where the BC Liberal MLA hopeful for Columbia Revelstoke has taken some liberty with the truth.

The faux scandal he and Mr. Bill Bennett (Kootenay East MLA) are touting about the NDP party financing is a non-story.

The account they refer to as being a “plot” was actually set up and administered by the former Legislative Controller, Dan Arbic.

The Auditor General flagged it as a problem in his DRAFT report.

That is what the two Liberals (one prospective candidate, and one MLA) are waving around madly, trying to get some traction.

The Auditor General asked that the account be dismantled and the monies returned to the constituency offices.

The Auditor General was satisfied and completed his FINAL report, with no mention of the issue.

With regards to the Ethnic Outreach issue, Mr. Doug Clovechok states that, “in his opinion,” the Pre-

pasta sauce, pre-made chile, hearty soups and stews, and noodle dishes.

Food donations can be dropped off at Overwaitea during regular business hours or at the Golden Food Bank (1115 9th Street South) Tuesdays thru Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 4. p.m.

This time of year, the Food Bank provides food to ~300 people in any given month. Almost half of the households assisted are families, with 31 per cent of those receiving food being children. 11 per cent of those assisted are seniors.

The Food Bank strives to provide as nutrient dense foods as possible and regularly purchases eggs, yogurt, meat and fresh produce for food hampers.

Due to recent food shortages, food expenditures have been unexpectedly high. In addition to food donations, the Food Bank welcomes donations of gift cards at either Overwaitea or Sobeys.

Barb Davies Co-ordinator of the Golden Food Bank mier ordered an independent investigation.

Hardly independent, John Dyble is head of the Public Service and could only investigate public service employees.

He had no access to the Liberal caucus or the BC Liberal Party members. Gordon Hogg, head of the Liberal caucus investigated but now tells us he won’t release the findings, due to legal reasons. The “investigation” was a whitewash.

And his assertion that no MLA was implicated in this sordid deal is patently false.

The MLA for Richmond, and Minister of Multiculturalism, John Yap, stepped down but claimed his innocence.

We now know that, not only did he know about the plan, he was actively implementing it.

Hiring a private contractor, being paid with taxpayer money, and no contract was even signed. Mr. Clovechok, and the BC Liberals, have a problem with the truth.

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Is it the schools’ responsibility to be encouraging healthy eating for their students?

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“It’s not primarily the school’s responsibility, but I think it helps if when they lend a hand.”

“Ya, absolutely.

It needs to start with the parents, but it really helps when the schools are enforcing it.”

“I think it’s both the school’s and the family’s responsibility. But I think the schools should be trying to provide healthy snacks.”

Stingers to the people who drove up our driveway in Parson on Saturday, March 9 - not only did you leave us your pamphlet we didn’t need but you also left us a terribly muddy mess on the driveway that took us more than half an hour to fix!! Next time you might consider walking a little when your vehicle has trouble driving up instead of creating a total mud bog!

A big Star to Mary who brought fresh cookies

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into a local work place and brightened everyone’s day! They were delicious!

Stingers to the people who smashed glass on the ground in parking lots.

Stars to all the people who kicked in time voting and promoting for Curt Thorne and Golden Minor Hockey.

Stingers to a neighbour who has a truck so loud it could wake the dead.

Stingers to people who do not understand personal boundaries.

Stars to a great time had at a special 90th birthday party.

Stars to my husband who got my car working just in time for summer.

Stingers to customer service people who hate customer service.

Stars to the people who bought a vowel at The Golden Taps.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

New Society forms to address invasive species in the Columbia Shuswap Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society submitted A new non-profit society is forming in the Columbia Shuswap region to address invasive species.

The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) has brought together representatives from provincial and local government, environmental groups, utility companies, parks and others to collectively address the issue of invasive species and their impacts.

“We are very excited about this new approach to invasive species management in the region” says Joyce de Boer, member of Wildsight Golden who sits on the interim Board of Directors. “The issue of inva-

sive species affects all of us, whether it be from agricultural costs, decline of fisheries, or impacts to the environment.”

The CSISS services the geographic area of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District with the mandate to educate and engage public, private landowners, land and aquatic managers, first nations and others about invasive species and their impacts, and to establish and operate invasive species management programs.

“We have seen how successful regional invasive plant committees can be in the rest of the province” says Catherine Macrae with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “When a broad range of land managers and other stake-

holders work together, so much more can be accomplished.”

The CSISS will be focusing this year on bringing together land managers, outreach and landowner support, strategic planning, and establishing itself as an organization.

The formation of the CSISS was supported by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District whose Board of Directors voted in favour of forming a partnership with this organization to deliver their Noxious Weed program.

The CSISS is currently seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Coordinator on a long-term contract basis. For more information on the CSISS or to get involved, please contact csinvasives@gmail.com.

A practical way to increase voter turnout among young people As we prepare to head into another election, there will be plenty of discussion about the falling rates of voter turnout.

And eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 25 are least likely to vote.

This is a very sad fact considering the vast majority of elected officials at all levels of government are over 40.

And these demographic factors create a situation where the issues that are of most import-

ance to younger members of our society can be completely overlooked.

As the MLA for Columbia River – Revelstoke, every year I visit high school classrooms to talk about the Parliamentary system and the issues that matter to students.

And even when the class I am attending is on a Monday morning or the last class on Friday, I find students to be highly engaged.

They are articulate

and well-informed, and they are excited about the prospect of voting.

But sadly, based on the statistics, many of these students will become one of the many in this age bracket that doesn’t vote.

The Chief Electoral Officer of British Columbia has recommended that the age of voter registration should be lowered to 16 to enable Elections BC to register new voters while they are still in school.

And the evidence shows that young people who are registered to vote are more likely to make their voices heard at election time.

In response to the Chief Electoral Officer’s recommendation, the New Democrats have tabled legislation that will lower the age of voter registration to 16.

Unfortunately, the BC Liberals chose not to proceed with the legislation during the

last Legislative session before the election.

But the New Democrats have promised, should we be chosen to form government, that we will pass this important piece of legislation.

Make sure that you are registered with Elections BC. If you did not recently receive a voting card in the mail from Elections BC, you need to check your registration.

You can register online at www.elections.bc.ca.

MLA Report Norm Macdonald

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema Presents: The Croods (3D) Friday Mar.29 - Thursday Apr.4 7pm. Matinees at 3pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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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.

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Hic et Ubique: Here and Everywhere. Mar.30-Apr.23 at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Wed, Mar. 27 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.

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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.

St. Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace Mar.28 7pm Maundy Thursday Service.

Fri, Mar. 29

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

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

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.

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

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

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

St. Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace Mar.29 7pm Good Friday Service.

Sat, Mar. 30 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Saturday night.

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

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Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Rockwater Bar & Grill Music Bingo every Monday night.

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

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

KHMR Winter Dining Series - A taste of California Mar.30.

Farmers Market Saturday Mar.30 11am-3pm at the Rec Plex. Food Bank donations welcomed.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Eagles Eye Mar.30 7:30am.

Hic et Ubique: Here and Everywhere Mar.30 artist reception at the Art Gallery of Golden 3-5pm.

KHMR - Mar.30 Sun Splash Funk Fest 10am-5pm.

Sun, Mar. 31 Junior Climbing Club at Dogtooth Climbing Gym 12:30-2pm. Booking is recommended 250-344-6444.

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

Contact Cindy Peacock 403370-3205.

St. Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace Mar.31 10:30am Easter Service.

Mountainside Gardens Easter Party Mar.31 777 Barber Rd 1-2pm.

KHMR - Mar.31 Sun Splash Funk Fest 10am-5pm.

Mon, Apr. 1 Co-ed Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex, 7-8:30pm. $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.

Tues, Apr. 2 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.

John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

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Upcoming Events

Toastmasters Area Speech Contest Saturday Apr.6 at 1pm(sharp)-4pm at C.O.T.R. Feat. Terry Hickey (from International Club Contest) and Delanee Jmaiff (Evaluation).

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.

KHMR - Apr.6&7 Sun Splash Funk Fest 10am-5pm.

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.

Larisa Johnson for being very polite, well organized, self motivated, and always has a smile on her face.

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Golden Moments: A life dedicated to the children of Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

Lorraine Daley came to Golden by way of Chester, Nova Scotia, and over the years has become one of the backbones of daycare for children in the area.

Daley moved to Calgary with her first husband and her family in the late 1970s.

Shortly after moving to Calgary she became a single parent of three children and made the decision to go to Mount Royal College.

“I got my education in early childhood education after two years at the college,” she said.

After working in Calgary for a year things became too expensive for Daley to stay in the city.

She came to Golden with plans of working at a daycare that was in the works at a local church. That unfortunately fell through, and Daley ended up moving to Vernon, then Enderby, where she worked until a job opening once again came up in Golden.

“At that time they had a Rainbow Daycare running out of the Edelweiss school.

That was the first official group daycare at the school,” she said. “I applied for the job, got it and then moved to Golden.”

After working at the school for around nine years, the daycare was moved to the little red house (that used to be across from where the alternate school presently is).

After another move, and 10 more years of working for the daycare society, Daley made the decision to open her own daycare that has been running now for 16 years.

Currently Daley works with the Early Learning and Care Stakeholder Action

Group who are working on getting a hub for daycare in Golden.

“We are trying to get a group daycare going in Golden,” she said.

Personally Daley said she feels this centre would be a great thing for Golden.

“I think it is wonderful because I have had to turn people away because I cannot accommodate them. I know some of them, as a result of not having any daycare, can’t go to work,” she said.

Daley explained why she continues to work in the daycare industry.

“I have children who came to my daycare when I was younger, who now have their children coming to my daycare. I love what I do and I do what I love. That is the secret.

It is not enough to say I love children. You have to understand them,” she said.

She added, “The children bring so much joy to me. They will be playing and then they turn around to me and say ‘I love you.’ It is a real family. They help keep me young.”

Another reason why Daley keeps working and helping parents is because she has been through tough times in the past.

“I think I understand the parents’ situation because I was there one time and there was no one to put out a hand to help me. Now I know what it feels like, so I try and understand and help,” she said.

One myth she also wanted to dispel was that daycares in Golden are in competition with each other.

“There are a few daycares in town but we are not in competition with each other. No one puts another daycare down or tries to undercut the other people. If I am full I will send someone to another daycare which may have a space. Sometimes people Lorraine Daley and Emma Hawkins take a break from a busy aftermay think we are in competition but I do noon at daycare.

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Five generations gather to celebrate 90th birthday Five generations of family members (including six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild) gathered at the Seniors Centre in Golden to celebrate the 90th birthday of John Mather (pictured centre wearing the CSI shirt.)

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Post office conversations bring back memories of the past

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Conversations that happen at the Post Office! I recently ran in to someone at the post office who remarked about how much they enjoy this column and wished that they had cut out the one I wrote about obesity. I promised if I found it I would run it again. And Bonnie, I’m still looking for the one about you know you live in Golden - haven’t forgotten! I found it back in March 2008.

Recently I was watching the news when an article ran about the high obesity rate in children in this country, and I was troubled, as we all should be, to learn that so many of this nation’s youth are overweight. I started to think back to my childhood. For the life of

me I can’t think of one child that I went to elementary school with that was obese.

I’m a researcher, so I set about trying to find some stats. I read study after study, and while the numbers of children affected wasn’t always the same, all of them agreed that it’s at epidemic levels.

In a report written by Juliet O’Neill (March 28, 2007 edition of “The Gazette”) she said “More Canadian children are overweight and for the first time the country’s younger generations are expected to live shorter lives than their parents because of obesity, says a new Commons committee report made public yesterday.”

If you are a member of the Baby Boomer Generation as I am, or older perhaps, you will remember the day when your parents told you to go play outside. Outside included the field across town, grandma’s house two miles away or the fishing hole! When it was mealtime we’d hurry home, eat dinner as fast as the parents allowed, quickly race through our chores and head out again

until dark.

We always had to have our chores done, feed and water the dogs, cows and sheep, help with the haying when it was ready and once in awhile we’d have to spend some time with Grandma in the garden. And when I think of it now, some of the most memorable conversations I ever had with my grandma I had pulling weeds in the garden.

It’s hard not to feel sad for today’s children when I think of the many days of play I had with my cousins on our grandma’s farm – whole days when we hunted for ghosts, damned the creek, played cow pie baseball and jumped for distance from the hayloft to the manure pile.

We built tree forts with bits of reclaimed wood, nailed together with rusty old bent nails from a can that we found in Uncle Stan’s shed. From the platform in the tree house we laid out our futures declaring that “When we grew up no one would have to do chores.” We learned how to work together, that every family has a hierarchy, and that some people are

The above photo was taken on a weiner roast hike. Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from Lady Grey Elementary in 1953.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum. meant to lead and some to follow, and that both were necessary. We learned about trust, because our parents taught us to be responsible for our actions, and then trusted that we would. It was a great feeling to be trusted with so much responsibility.

And then we grew up and told our kids to “Go play in the yard?” The yard was a fenced place where we grew food, and the kids played hide and seek.

We kept them fenced for their safety; we had

already begun to worry about fast cars and bad people causing them physical and emotional danger. We knew that the kids had to be outside in order to stay healthy but we wanted them to be safe as well.

Now we encourage them to go and enjoy the “Green Spaces” but not without us.

Today we’re taking a different approach, we’re spending more time with our children, and we’re trying to be the major influence in their lives.

Unfortunately we

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have required our children to pay a hefty price for our fears. It is not my intention to make light of the situation, our fear is warranted. It appears that we’ve stopped telling our youth to “Go outside and play.” Why? Well according to some of the studies it’s because we have so many overweight adults! Children learn by example and we’re clearly not prepared to change our lifestyles to encourage children to be fit. One study went as far as to say that

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many obese children have parents who do nothing about their child’s weight because they don’t want to be taking responsibility for themselves.

If we’re shutting off the TVs and computers, what are we going to do with our kids?

We could read to them and do crafts with them, which are things we need to do, but we’d be replacing one sedentary activity for another.

We need to find a balance to ensure that our children outlive us.

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Local Women Making A Difference

Some of the women belonging to the Savvy Women’s Networking group gather for a group photo at their monthly meeting at Eleven 22 Restaurant. On average, 15 to 18 women come to each meeting, and the group is approaching 200 members. To learn more about the group, or to join, go the the Savvy Women’s Networking, Golden BC Facebook page.

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A new group of savvy women network around Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Any savvy business person knows that networking is an important part of promoting yourself within a community.

One home-based business owner decided to create a venue for Golden businesswomen to do just that.

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“I was looking for a way to get out there and meet new people, especially other women in our community; to get the support and opinions from other successful women in business,” said Heather Ratzlaff, organizer of the new Savvy Women’s Networking group in Golden.

“I found out that Golden did not have a women’s networking group. I decided to take the lead and start one, not knowing if it would take off or not.”

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Ratzlaff used to work as a realtor in town, but wanted something a little more flexible when her and her husband started a family. When her children got a little bit older, she found Arbonne International, a health, wellness, and skincare company that sells through independent consultants.

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Local Women Making A Difference Isabelle Simard celebrates 15 years of self employment Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net There are not a lot of business people in Golden, or anywhere else for that matter, who can say they have been self employed for 15 years, and are still going strong.

Isabelle Simard, owner of Numbers & Letters, started building up bookkeeping clients 15 years ago, and has never looked back.

Originally from Quebec City, Simard moved to the Rockies after falling in love with the area during a student exchange.

“I came to Banff for the summer after my first year of university, and I never left,” said Simard.

“I loved it. It was a way to let the world come to me. If you can’t see the world, let the world come to you.”

Working at the youth hostel, she moved her way up the ranks, and within a few years she was the general manager.

“Every time I got promoted, the books got promoted with me.

Even as general manager I always did the books. I just had a knack for it,” she said.

In her late 20s, Simard started a family and parted ways with the youth hostel with a new computer, and the Simply Accounting program. After teaching her-

self to use it, she found that a few acquaintances needed some help with their bookkeeping and taxes.

“Within a year I already had four or five clients,” she said.

Pregnant with her second child, Simard jumped on the opportunity to purchase some property out in the Blaeberry, and fell in love with the area. She kept her clients in Canmore, travelling back when she needed to, but Simard had to find a way to grow her business in Golden.

“I really needed to kickstart my business, so I put three ads in the paper - one for bookkeeping, one for house cleaning, and one for babysitting. Anything to get work,” said Simard.

“My friend Tracy Prather, saw the three ads in the paper and thought, that poor woman must really need some work.

She was doing some work, bookkeeping for the physio clinic, and she needed help with Simply Accounting. She called, we became instant friends, and have been friends ever since. It’s been 15 years.”

Through word of mouth, Simard’s business took off from there. And within a few years, working from home, she was too busy and was actually turning away business.

“I decided to take the plunge

and become incorporated. So that’s when we became Numbers & Letters,” she said.

Simard, with some help from her friend, neighbour, and receptionist Anne Galligan, was able to purchase some office space on 9th Street South, where she still is today.

“There were so many people who helped me, but I call her (Galligan) my angel in business,” said Simard.

After 15 years in business, Simard has learned a thing or two.

“If you’re going to be selfemployed, you have to love what you do. You’re going to do it until you’re blue in the face, and even when you hate it, you still have to do it,” she said.

“You have to be really conscious of what you’re going to be good at, and what you’re not. And if you’re not good at it, give it to somebody else. For me, I’m good at the numbers, but not at marketing. So if I want to update my website, I get someone else to do it.”

And one thing Simard has learned, especially in the last year, is to always appreciate what you have. After a dog attack put her in the hospital in Calgary last April, Simard was overwhelmed by the community support.

“I took a hit last year, and people are telling me that I survived it so

Isabelle Simard, owner of Numbers & Letters, is hard at work in her office, helping her clients get through tax season.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo well, but that’s why. I was in the hospital 12 days in Calgary, and there was not one single day that I did not get a visitor. It’s a beautiful community.”

Simard has done what she can to give back to the community, volunteering on the boards of Community Futures and the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.

And she is always conscious of the people who have helped her get to where she is, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

“Surround yourself with good people in business, men and women. Love what you do, because you’re going to do it forever. Don’t get too emotional, be careful taking things personally.

That’s a hard one to learn.”

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Owner, Isabelle Simard, has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of bookkeeping and business management; she started this company as Isimard Bookkeeping and expanded to Numbers and Letters Business Solutions Ltd. in 2005.

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After returning to her hometown of Golden in 2011, Amber opened the One World Law Group and has been providing legal services to clients throughout the Columbia Valley primarily in the areas of family law and child protection. Prior to opening her own firm, Amber worked as a Staff Lawyer with the Legal Services Society of BC and as a Legal Advocate for the elderly.

She is currently participating in continuing education through the University of Victoria for environmental law and intends to focus in this area as well.

“I will always sit down with a client and figure out together how I can best assist with their legal matter – there may be some work they will do themselves and some I can assist with.”

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Located at 455 Borden St. in Athalmer, across the street from Rona, Mom’s Upholstery is a one stop shop for all your marine, automotive, household upholstery needs. No job is too big or small, as they also repair or build motorcycle, ATV and skidoo seats.

If you want the job done right and on time, visit Julie and her team of dedicated employees. Saunders is excited to continue to serve the valley’s needs with creative solutions for all tastes and budgets.

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Local Women Making A Difference New group looks to promote networking to local business Continued from page 11 The Savvy Women’s Networking group was a great way to let women know about what she offers through Arbonne, and gives other women a chance to do the same with their businesses.

But even though the purpose of a networking group is to market yourself and your business, Ratzlaff is determined to keep it a pressure-free environment.

“I did my research and found that the only way for these kinds of groups to last is to keep them consistent and without agendas,” she said.

“Women need a place to go to where they can get

the advice of other women when they encounter problems. Women can often face unique business challenges because they primarily own small businesses, and have to create and work their businesses so that they can fit with the rest of their lives.”

In January of this year, Ratzlaff invited 40 women to a closed Facebook group called Savvy Women’s Networking, Golden BC. Within a week it had grown to 100 members, and in a month, 160 members. Right now the group is approaching 200 members. The group meets every third Monday of the month for a fun, relaxing dinner out at Eleven 22.

“The feedback has been really good,” said Ratzlaff.

“And the women are always welcome to say what they

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Every meeting roughly 15 to 18 women come, and after introductions around the table, two women stand up and make a presentation about what they do.

“Savvy Women’s Networking is for any businesswoman, new to the town, or just needing to get out and pass thoughts around. It is a networking community of educated, intelligent, creative women,” said Ratzlaff.

Anyone interested in joining the group can find them on Facebook, or email Ratzlaff at ahratzlaff@ persona.ca.

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Local Women Making A Difference From Edmonton to Golden, one constable’s RCMP story Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

As a young child, Const.

Monique Prefontaine always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up.

“As far as I can remember I have always wanted to be a police officer. I would say it was around the age of five when I started having visions of being a police officer,” she said. “I suppose I looked to a police officer as being someone to look up to in the community, and that was a role I wanted to fill in my life.”

As she grew older, Prefontaine worked diligently to make her goal a reality.

“I followed the steps through education to improve my chances for being a police officer,” she said.

After attending the University of Alberta and graduating with a degree in criminology, she was well prepared to start working with the Edmonton Police Service.

Prefontaine worked with the Edmonton Police Service for 11 years before moving into another career choice.

“I opened a yoga clinic and studio for a while and was involved with it for many years.

It was about that calm and balancing the mind and maintaining that in challenging situations.”

However, as time passed she realized something was missing in her life.

“I missed policing very much and made the decision to return to it.”

After going through a sixmonth process, she graduated from the cadet training for the RCMP and made a request to be posted in a mountain area.

She was posted to Golden and moved here in July of 2012.

“I was blessed with the posting here.”

Prefontaine explained that she sees policing as having faith in a community, and wanting to be the best person she could be, while giving back and trying to make a difference.

As for the challenges facing women who work as police officers, she said there are always challenges in work dynamics, whether it is the public or private service sector, but she has had only positive things to say about her experiences.

“There is a lot of controversy and media attention drawn to that particular subject. I personally can say I have been nothing but welcomed by both genders into the policing community,” she said. “As for challenges as a woman within policing, I do not think it is any different than for the men. I think it is that you develop skills to be comparable in your abilities.

Each person can improve on skills in some area. For myself I have become quite involved with athletics, martial arts and have taken training outside the police service. I grew in abilities where perhaps I would have wanted more skill in.”

This, she believes, has helped her grow as a person both physically and mentally, along with helping her gain the confidence to perform her duties.

“I see this role as being a balance between the mind, the body and the sense of spirit.

Physically you have to be balanced and stay fit…but equally, as far as the balance of the mind with the role of policing, you have to stay focused and clear minded.”

As for the difference between policing in a large city versus Golden, Prefontaine said there are more similarities than people might think.

“The content of the policing mirrors between the two places. You may have more critical incidents in Edmonton on a more routine basis. However, the basis of policing is community service. In a smaller community such as Golden, you are very much woven into the community,” she said.

“You are more knitted into the goings on. The side of policing with road safety and vehicles is a big part of policing wherever

Const. Monique Prefontaine has taken her passion for serving the people to a career with the RCMP. Darryl Crane/ Star Photo you are, but we are on the Trans Canada Highway and it is very much involved in the calls for service with things on the highway.”

She said finding a balance in the area has been a wonderful

experience for her.

“Having time to enjoy the community on our days off is important. It is such a beautiful place and there is so much to be gained in this type of environment.”

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It will start with a classroom presentation and discussion and then students will venture to Pedley Pass.

Topics will include:

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*Understand the geological significance of the Rocky Mountain Trench; *How the earth forces change over time; *What were the geological processes that established the Rocky Mountain Trench *The geological relation of the sedimentary Rocky Mountains to the East of Golden and the metamorphic mountain ranges to the west; *When and how did the Cordillera Ice Sheet affect the Rocky Mountain Trench *What types and age of fossils would be found in the areas adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Trench *Intro to the field trip with the geological age and location of Pedley Pass

For more info call: 250-344-5901

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Hounds let loose in Golden

The Farmhounds recently played a live show that had the crowd hopping at The Golden Taps.

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Here and Everywhere in between Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Art Gallery of Golden is preparing for a new show titled Hic et Ubique: Here and Everywhere, that will highlight the art work of Christine Silvia Hoeppner starting on March 30, with an artist’s reception from 3 to 5 p.m on that date.

Hoeppner grew up in Calgary but does have a long connection to Golden.

“My parents currently live in Golden.

For about 15 years it has been my back and forth place in summer and weekends,” she said.

On her website Hoeppner explains that she paints anything from landscapes to portraits, on anything from canvas to glass.

“I like the diversity of not being confined to just one medium. Often I incorporate paper and wire, photos, buttons, belts, and other strange and fun found objects into my passion for creating. Primarily I work with acrylic and oil paint, but have dabbled with watercolours, fabric paint, and a style of art called batik, which is popular in Indonesia.”

Currently a university student, Hoeppner said she now likes to work in a variety of styles that she has developed over the years.

“As long as I can remember I’ve been painting and drawing. It’s just something I have always done and hopefully will be able to continue to do. Throughout high school I took as many art classes as it was possible to take. I don’t think I did much else other then art. It was only in university I started taking black and white film photography, which I enjoy and want to integrate more into my paintings,” she said.

The Art Gallery of Golden will be hosting an artist’s reception on March 30 for a new show with the works of Christine Silvia Hoeppner.

Photo Submitted She also explained where her inspiration comes from.

“Anywhere I have been, people I meet, my surroundings (from being in an art filled community, my house, friends, literature I read). Anything that is of interest and different from the ordinary is what I take inspiration from.”

The show will run from March 30 to April 23 at the Art Gallery of Golden.

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Award Categories Artist of the Year Song of the Year Album of the Year Best Rock/Metal/Punk Best Roots & Blues

Best Folk/Country Best New Artist Best Live Producer- Electronic Best DJ Best Live Act

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The Kootenay Music Awards are open to any resident of the Kootenays. Please make all submissions mp3 format. From there they will be shortlisted by our panel of judges that includes Christine Hunter from Shambhala, Ryan Martin of The Hume Hotel, Lea Belcourt of Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Jay Hannley Program Director of Kootenay Coop Radio and Paul Hinrichs of the Royal on Baker. Nominations are open to all, you can nominate your self or favourite artists or acts, we want to make sure we have a great representation of the talent that the Kootenays have to offer.

Nominations are open from March 1 to the 29th.

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Hockey Goes On

Curt Thorne spent part of his weekend dropping by local businesses who were helping get the word out about the Kraft Hockey Goes On competition. Thorne is pictured above with BrandSource owner Doug Barrault, Leslie Clark and Ken Kovach. Results of the vote will be released on April 3.

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Time to head to the beach market Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Whether it’s with their adaptable sound, or their passionate causes, Sunshine Coast band Mindil Beach Markets has the ability to captivate and engage their audience.

Their music is laced with elements of funk, hip-hop, and reggae, along with a true passion for rock and roll. They will be playing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on April 11.

The band first captured listeners with the release of their self-titled debut album in October of 2010. The band toured the album independently from Vancouver to San Diego, playing 19 shows and handing out 10,000 free copies along the way.

The accompanying live show drew the attention of the festival organizers across the province. To day, Mindil Beach has rocked crowds at festival like Rifflandia, Live at Squamish, The Big Time Out, Victoria Ska Fest, and Tall Tree Festival.

They hit the stage with major acts such as Nazareth, Bedouin Soundclash, and Del and the Funky Homosapien.

On their latest record, It Might Take Long, Mindil Beach Markets have refined and beefed up their sound. Golden is one stop on their cross-Canada tour promoting the album.

The band’s passion for music goes hand in hand with their passion for the environment. In 2011 they founded The Jellyfish Project, an environmental initiative targeted at B.C. high school students to spark conversation about ocean sustainability.

The band mixes live performances with presentations about the declining health of the world’s oceans, discussing topics like overfishing, marine plastics, and sustain-

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The Mindil Beach Market will be live at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on April 11.

Photo submitted able solutions.

In the 2011/2012 school year, they presented to more than 10 high schools in B.C. To hear some of Mindil Beach Markets’ music, go to mindilbeachmarkets.com.

Film Kicks ends with The Sapphires Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The volunteers that run Film Kicks are getting prepared to host the final movie of the 2012-2013 season with a one night showing of The Sapphires on April 4, starting at 7:30 p.m.

The film is based on the true story of a trio of Aboriginal women who get spotted, singing country and western tunes, at a rural Australian talent show in 1968.

Dave (Chris O’Dowd), is an Irish MC who spots a genuine talent hidden behind the twangy music.

The film looks at the struggles the group faces and the legacy of institutionalized racism that was present in society at the time.

It also looks at the group’s journey which leads them into Vietnam where the girls to get into their soul groove.

The music in the movie is brought together by Australian Idol finalist, Jessica Mauboy’s lead vocals, and song selections from the Motown, Stax and Atlantic songbooks.

It could be said that 1968 was the year that changed the world, and in this case it did for the four young Aboriginal sisters.

The film won two awards (including best feature film) at the 2012 AWGIE Awards, along with awards won at the Denver film festival and 12 nominations

The final show of the Film Kicks season will be held at the Golden Cinema on April 4 when The Sapphires will be shown. Doors will open at 7 with the movie starting at 7:30.

Photo submitted at the 2nd Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards. (The film won 11 of the 12 awards it was nominated for at Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards).

To learn more about the movie check out the Kicking Horse Culture website at www.kickinghorseculture.ca

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(Picture top left) Golden Rockets Head Coach Ty Davidson stands with Jacob Bergeron, Keith Wake and Marc Lepine who completed their last eligible year with the team. (Top right) Davidson presented James Leonard with the awards for MVP of the regular season and playoffs. (Directly above left) Braeden Allkins acceps the most improved player award. Gino Palumbo and Tom Stanton presented the broadcasters award to the first star of the season Blake Roney (directly above right).

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End of season awards presented to Golden Rockets players Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Rockets came together one last time for the team’s annual awards banquet after the most successful season in the team’s history.

“This is the tightest knit group of kids we have had in Golden. The guys look after each other and have been great supporters of each other, and that has been a great part of our success this year,” said team president Curt Thorne.

“This Rockets team was the best team we had in 21 years.”

Thorne also took time to thank the volunteers, billet families, parents of the

players, clowns, the media team and the players and coaches who helped out this year.

Rockets head coach Ty Davidson, who has been involved with hockey for 33 years as both a player and a coach, explained what the season meant for him.

“I have been on a hockey team since I was five, and this has been my favourite team I have ever been a part of. This group of individuals were fabulous and I could not wait to get to the arena every day.”

This year the Golden Rockets presented awards to the following players for both on and off ice contibutions to the team and community:

Top Athletic Academic Award Felix Larouche

Most Sportsmanlike Player Shane Rutherford

Most Improved Player Braeden Allkins

Top Scorer Connor Beauchemin

Rookie of the Year Carter Cochrane (who was not in attendance because he is currently in Chilliwack as a AP player in Junior A).

Most Inspirational and the Fan Favourite Keith Wake Off Ice Contribution Brett Hanna

Top Defensemen Brett DeFrias MVP Season/ MVP Playoffs James Leonard Broadcasters awards Top three stars of the year 3rd star- Connor Beauchemin 2nd star- Jacob Bergeron 1st star - Blake Roney

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The Physicians of the Golden Medical Clinic and the Pharmacists at Gourlay’s Golden Pharmacy and People’s Pharmacy would like to advise the citizens of the Town of Golden of some changes that have been made to the prescribing and dispensing of prescriptions for narcotic pain killers for chronic pain patients.

This is instituted to ensure safe and responsible prescribing of medications that can put patients at risk and have a potential for abuse.

Narcotic prescriptions must be obtained from one regular Physician at the Medical Clinic with an additional Physician specified as back up for vacation or days off. Patients will be requested to specify one pharmacy where they will obtain their narcotic prescriptions.

All patients on long term narcotics must obtain their prescriptions at the Medical Clinic. There will be no renewals and no dispensing of long term narcotics through the Emergency Room at the Hospital. No excuses will be accepted including losing, forgetting or having prescriptions stolen.

Physicians that are locums or not a person’s designated Physician will only prescribe a maximum of one week’s supply and possibly less.

Prescriptions will be written to last for a specified time and the Pharmacies will not fill any prescriptions for narcotics earlier than this date. Physicians will no longer authorize early release of prescriptions. The Pharmacists will have the full support of the Physicians in the Medical Clinic to refuse to fill prescriptions for those individuals who are in the habit of consistently requesting early refills. Prescriptions can be written for longer periods of time, however, a maximum of two weeks will be dispensed at one time unless prior arrangements have been made. Should patients find it difficult to adhere to this, weekly or daily dispensing may be required.

We encourage you to discuss any concerns you may have with your Physician and appreciate your assistance in ensuring responsible prescribing practices of controlled medications.

Pictured are Roxy Coatesworth and Sofie Schofield who made it to the podium in the girls U-6 category.

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Golden racers took on Lake Louise Mark Baxendale GKHAT President

With more than 300 racers, from as far as Saskatchewan, it was a large event to host.

With dual courses being run, this sped up the race time for the U12, U10 and U8, U6 categories.

Again we all took something away from this Bluebird weekend, as well as, podium finishes for Roxy Coatesworth and Sofie Schofield in the Girls U6 category.

Thanks to all 25 racers that attended, the parents, and the coaches on the race organizing committee of the Lake Louise Balck Dog Team.

After very cold morning starts at Lake Louise on both Saturday and Sunday, it turned out to be perfect weather for racing.

The Lake Louise Back Dog team hosted their second Nancy Greene Saipem Cup Invitational race.

This year it was a two-day event. The GS ran on Saturday and the Slalom went on Sunday.

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SnowRider Chapel Saturdays @ 7pm, continuing through the ski season 717 10th St S (Golden Pentecostal Tabernacle). Music, personal stories of faith, teachings from the Bible, and more! Hosted and sponsored by the Pentecostal and Alliance Churches. All are welcome!

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Obituaries

Ken leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Fernella; his children Terry and Lee-anne; his grandchildren Jason, Doug and Tye as well as two great grandchildren. Ken also leaves behind one sister Olga Hynes. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Sarah Smith and his sister, Jean Grove White.

A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Edgewater, BC on Saturday, March 30, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made in Ken’s name to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 199, Edgewater, BC V0A 1E0.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial. com Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864

Mary Kowalyk Nygren December 19, 1923 – March 11, 2013

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Surrounded by the love and presence of his family, Kenneth Smith passed from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 85 years. He never gave up easily. Was making plans for his future to the end. Ken was born on the farm at McMurdo, BC and spent his entire life here in the valley.

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Our gracious, g kind and lovingg Maryy passed awayy peacefullyy in Lamont Hospital with familyy byy her side. She was a daughter, g a sister, a wife, a mother, an aunt, a ggrandmother and a ggreat ggrandmother. Her familyy was central to her life and she never forgot g a birthdayy or anniversary. y A gracious g host, there was always y room for one more and no one ever left her table hungry. g y A hard worker, she made sure to find time in the dayy for ggardeningg and readingg and keepingg her cookie jjar full of her famous chocolate chip cookies. Familyy and friends will remember her each time theyy are made byy her hands. warmed byy a quilt and afghan g In her senior years y she enjoyed j y helpingg at the Chipman Golden Seniors Club and was involved in her church. was Maryy w as b born in n tthe he Ukraine and to a farm immigrated g faarm near nea earr Wadena, Wade Wa d naa, Saskatchewan at the age g of 4. As As a young yyoun ng woman woman n she worked hospital at the Wadena ho ospital as an n X-Rayy ttechnician. echnician. ec Nygren, Here she met and d later married Loran N yyggren, Together with theirr four her husband of 500 years. y g four where boys y theyy moved ffrom rom Saskatchewan to BC wh her ere theyy owned and d operated operated the Canyon y Creek Storee at Nicholson for for o many man a y years. y Duringg these years year yye arss kept close Loran and Maryy kep pt cl clos ose contactt wi with th fa ffamily amilyy back in Saskatchewan. After Loran’s passingg she moved to Chipman in 2002, where she resided until her death.

Maryy was pre deceased byy her lovingg her parents, Nickolas husband, Loran Nygren, yg and Katharine Kowalyk, y her sister Anne Kowalyk Kanigan g and her brother Luke Kowalyk. y She is lovingly g y remembered byy her sons Arden ((Irma) (I rma) of Victoria, Ronald (Toni) of Chipman, (Enola) Carl Bradleyy (En Ca Enola) of Innisfail and Edward of Vancouver. nine Vanc Va ncou o ver. She he had had n nin i e ggrandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Terah, Nova, Ryan, Nick Adam m, Matthew, M ttthe Ma hew, T erah er ah,, Kjell, j y and grandchildren, and Luke ke aan nd two great g gra r ndchildren, Kay-Lee y and Addison. She is also survived survi vived byy her sister-insisteer-inbrothers law, Royce law Benita Josephson and bro roth ther erss in llaw aw,, Ro Royc yycee Don Nygren, Dennis Nygren, Nygren, yg yg yg and Nick father of her two special nieces, Carol Kanigan, g and Kathyy along with numerous other nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charityy of yyour choice. A memorial service will be held at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta at a later date.

Register in advance at www.trainwithcn.ca/kootenay! Here you will ďŹ nd a link to apply online (prior to the event), detailed information on the various locations that CN is hiring for, and our Conductor Job Preview video.

CRANBROOK WHEN: Wednesday, April 3 – TWO SESSIONS: 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation.

WHERE: PRESTIGE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORT 209 VAN HORNE STREET SOUTH, CRANBROOK, BC V1C 6R9

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

WHERE: BEST WESTERN PLUS COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL 1001 ROSSLAND AVENUE, TRAIL, BC V1R 3N7 BRING WITH YOU: Your resume, along with a legible copy of 2 different governmentissued IDs (including one with photo).

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Mountain View Assisted Living Position: Assisted Living Worker – Full time The Assisted Living worker delivers exemplary personal care services that enhance life quality and peace of mind for seniors living within the assisted living residence. Under the direction of the Assisted Living Leader delivers personal care and housekeeping, laundry, dining social/ recreation programs as driven by the needs, interests, choices and abilities of assisted living residents. (duFation 4ualiÀFations and ([SerienFe • Resident Care Attendant, Home Support or Assisted living Certi¿cate or equivalent combination of education and experience • Comfortable working alone or in a team environment • Available and willing to work shift work • Able to plan, organize and deliver care and services with minimal supervision • Current )irst Aid Certi¿cation Please submit your letter of interest and resume to: Tricia Bowness, Site Manager, Mountain View Assisted Living 750 8th Avenue, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0 triciabowness@uniserve.com Fax: 250-344-7962 Resumes will be accepted until April 10, 2013

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Auctions LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture.

Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m., 9370 - 48 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Phone 1-888-453-6964.

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

Garage Sales Garage sale Fri. March 29th, noon- 5pm.

Sat. March 30th 8am-noon.

925 MacBeath Rd Nicholson.

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

250-344-6471

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

250-344-6471 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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm apts + den for rent avail immd. Visit goldenrentals.weebly.com or call/txt 250-439-1128 for more info.

2 bdrm condo, fridge, stove, w/d, $850/month. 250-3442596. Located by college on the river.

2 bdrm mobile home at Nicholson. Pets welcome.

250-344-8551.

Bright & attractive 2 bdr apartment, 2nd floor.

Downtown heritage building.

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

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.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

Registered Luing Bulls for sale. Phone 250-346-3100

Real Estate

SKI PATROL HIRING CLINIC

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.  Requirements for the position include: t 1BTTJPO GPS QSPWJEJOH PVUTUBOEJOH HVFTU TFSWJDF t &OKPZ XPSLJOH PVUTJEF JO BMM XFBUIFS DPOEJUJPOT t 1IZTJDBMMZ ÜU t &YQFSU TLJJOH BCJMJUZ t 7BMJE 'JSTU "JE DFSUJÜDBUF NJOJNVN IPVST &.3 QSFGFSSFE XJUI $13 A$ DFSUJÜDBUJPO t $SJNJOBM 3FDPSE $IFDL SFRVJSFE VQPO PòFS PG  employment) Although not required, preference will be given to those with: t 1SFWJPVT TLJ QBUSPM FYQFSJFODF t "WBMBODIF 4LJMMT 5SBJOJOH DFSUJÜDBUF PS $BOBEJBO "WBMBODIF "TTPDJBUJPO $FSUJÜDBUJPOT t .PVOUBJOFFSJOH #BDLDPVOUSZ USBWFM FYQFSJFODF t 3PQF NBOBHFNFOU FYQFSJFODF t ,OPXMFEHF PG 4VOTIJOF 7JMMBHF 4LJ BOE 4OPXCPBSE  3FTPSU This position includes a multi-area ski pass to 4VOTIJOF 7JMMBHF BOE PUIFS SFTPSUT B TUBò FWFOU DBMFOEBS GPS FYQFSJFODJOH UIF 3PDLJFT BOE TVCTJEJ[FE transportation from Banff and Canmore to Sunshine.

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We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Houses For Sale

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

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Cottages / Cabins

Two homes and a shop in Golden for sale.

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

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

250-344-3055.

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3 Bdr Upper & Avail now.

250-344-5075.

Homes for Rent 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 and 3 bdrm house/suite.

Aval April 1. Laundry, dishwasher, newly reno’d. Call Troy 250-344-1340.

2 Bdr lower suite for rent, Fridge & stove incl., laundry rm, w/d hookups. For more info, call Chuck 250-344-1064 2 Bdrm chalet, furnished, full kitchen, fire place, sat. tv, high speed internet, utl incd. NS avail. April 1, min. 6 months $850/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 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. 250-344-5626

3 Bdr single storey. 523 8 St. F/S, No parties. Couples or family preferred. $700/mth + utilities. Call 250-344-6194.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane fireplace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

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

Telephone 250-344-6710.

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Transportation

Auto Financing

Motorcycles SUZUKI M50 Boulavard 2005 Red, windscreen, engine guard, footboards, corbin seat, sddlebags. 14600kms. $4900.

Call 250-427-5413 or jfeenstra@shaw.ca

Recreational/Sale 8’ Camper - fridge, stove, furnace. Complete with dishes, cutlery, pots & pans. $500.00 Call 250-344-2763.

Trucks & Vans

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2002 4 door Ford Explorer 6 Cyl. 21,000 orig. Kms. $9995.

250-421-6830.

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by TM Mobile Inc., of Burnaby, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for two Licenses of Occupation for the purpose of roadway and communication site/powerline situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Golden and containing 13.83 hectares more or less (communication site/powerline) and 3.6 hectares more or less (road).

The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application are 4405341 (communication site/powerline) and 4405342 (road). Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until May 15, 2013. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp and look up the applications with the file numbers listed above.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Cranbrook.

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Cars - Domestic 1994 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, runs great, minor rust, 2 sets of rims, plastic box liner, power windows and locks. $2500 OBO. 250-344-4737.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0453 Please be advised that Gary and Sabine Habart are proposing to remove 33hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence 0453. The private land is located in the vicinity of Pagliaro Road south of Golden, BC. Inquiries or comments concerning this proposal must be submitted by Friday April 26, 2013.

For information on this proposal or to submit comments or concerns contact Pioneer Forest Consulting Ltd. Attention Mark Dascher, RPF. email: Mark.Dascher@pioneerforestry.ca Mail: PO Box 628 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Phone: 250-439�1008 Fax: 250-439�1009 Only enquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1818 Please be advised that Deverne and Charlene Durning are proposing to remove 71 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence 1818. The private land is located in Parson, BC just east of Highway 95.

Inquiries or comments concerning this proposal must be submitted by Friday April 26, 2013. For information on this proposal or to submit comments or concerns contact Pioneer Forest Consulting Ltd. Attention Mark Dascher, RPF. email: Mark.Dascher@pioneerforestry.ca Mail:PO Box 628 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Phone: (250)439�1008 Fax: (250)439�1009 Only enquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

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Getting swept away on your wedding day

It was a wedding that included sliding to the alter, curling rocks in the shape of hearts, and a little bit of sweeping when Greg McTaggart and Phyllis Hartwig got married after the end of season banquet at the Golden Curling Club on March 16.

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Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Final preparations have begun for the start of the soccer season in Golden.

The plan is to have games starting by April 15, depending on the condition of the fields.

“All the snow is off the fields right now, and it should dry up nicely over the next couple of weeks,” said Jason Brennan who is the new president of the Golden Minor Soccer Association.

“Registration went well. The night was well attended and people were well prepared for it,” he said.

Brennan added that there is still time to register your children for the upcoming season and he is expecting some late signups this year.

Presently, the board of directors are preparing the schedules for the whole season, which will run for eight weeks barring any issues with the field “There is a really good opportunity for some to join the board for a wonderful experience with great people then this is a good time to

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$207,000 520 - 11th Street

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2 baths

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2,870sqft

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1,248sqft

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6 Acreages Available

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$719,000

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