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The Rockets went down early in their game Saturday night against the Fernie Ghostriders but a sharp third-period comeback led to a 4-3 win. For more on the Rockets, go to page 17.

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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Numerous delays and closures have plagued the highways around Golden over the past several weeks and HMC Services Division Manager Greg Ehman has been receiving plenty of feedback from the public, both good and bad.

“I’ve heard mixed reviews. I’ve heard ‘incompetent’, ‘don’t know what you are

doing’, all the way to ‘holy smokes that must be really tough for you’,” Ehman said.

HMC is the maintenance contractor under provincial contract for Highway 1 from the Yoho National Park boundary to Revelstoke and south to Brisco along Highway 95, along with numerous other side roads outside the jurisdictions of towns. This excludes routes that go through National Parks, which are under federal jurisdiction, but according to Ehman, the

relationship between Parks Canada and HMC is excellent.

“We have a fabulous reciprocating agreement [with the Parks], that if something happens in either one of our areas, we just help. The challenge that we have is simply the traffic volumes on the Trans-Canada Highway, particularly on summer weekends.”

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Back to School Amena and Fatima Ahmed enjoyed a snack before their first day of school at Alexander Park Elementary School last Tuesday. Students and parents were served pancakes and fruit by teachers before classes began.

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As the new principal at Nicholson Elementary School, it is safe to say that Ehman found an ideal fit.

Ehman spent the last six years at Imacculata High School in Kelowna. She worked the last three years as the vice principal after spending three years as the special education co-ordinator.

Imacculata is a private school with about 250 students. Ehman has previously worked at smaller schools in Regina as well, meaning that Nicholson’s size (95 students this year) will be nothing new for her.

“The smaller schools are nice because you get to know everybody. When you work in a school of 1000 kids, there is no way that you know everybody, and then you also don’t get to know all the parents,” she said.

Despite her six years at a high school, working with younger students has always been Ehman’s passion.

“I just really like the little ones. When I did my first degree I was an early childhood major.

The little ones still love their teachers and they are excited to be there.

They’re just so much fun,” she said.

Working at Nicholson will also give Ehman a chance to step back into the classroom, as she will be teaching language arts, social studies and physical education to a Grade 4/5 split class four mornings a week.

“It’s good to be back in the elementary classroom…I missed the kids and it’s a good way to have a connection with them,” Ehman said.

With a daughter in Lloydminster, a son in Edmonton and her youngest daughter still in Kelowna, Golden is a more centralized location for Ehman that will allow her to visit her children more often.

When her youngest daughter visited a couple of weeks ago, she remarked on how

Lois Ehman is the new principal in Nicholson.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo friendly the people are in Golden, something that Ehman has also noticed already. “[It’s] awesome. I mean that’s how I’m going to get to know people.”

Ehman doesn’t plan to change very much at the school in her first year, preferring to wait and see how things

run before reassessing next summer.

“I want to maintain the sense of community that’s out there. I’m not coming in thinking I’m going to make big changes or anything. I don’t believe in that, if there is nothing wrong then why are we fixing it?”

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Intro to Trades meets high school Sixteen students from Golden Secondary School will be receiving some education from outside the high school at the College of the Rockies first ever Intro to Trades Program to be offered specifically to secondary students.

“This year Iris Trask (principal of GSS) and I got together and thought it would be really great to run this program for the high school,” said Karen Cathcart, manager of the college’s Golden campus.

They worked together, and were able to offer a program dedicated specifically to the high school’s senior students (Grades 11 and 12) after Golden Secondary School purchased 16 seats for its students.

“I’m very happy about this,” said Cathcart. “The Intro to Trades Program is set up so that the students learn the knowledge and skills of the construction trades.”

They learn skills from six different trades including carpentry, construction, electrical, plumbing, welding and timberframing. They also walk away with certifications in first aid, transportation endorsement, traffic control, fire suppression, transportation of dangerous goods and many more.

“So this program allows the students to get a really good overview of the construction trades so that they make a more educated decision as to what trade they would like to pursue,” said Cathcart.

“The other thing this program does is make the

graduates market, employment ready.”

There is a growing demand for tradespeople in Canada and in Golden, but there tends to be a gap between training and employment. This is one way the College of the Rockies is trying to bridge that gap.

“So all of these things go onto their resume, and when an employer looks at that resume they’ll see that this candidate is coming to them fully vested with all this certification, and they’re more likely to hire them because they don’t have to pay for all that training,” said Cathcart.

The 16 seats for the program filled almost immediately, and there is already a wait list. One of the reasons is that students will get to work directly with tradespeople and employers right here in Golden.

“We hire our local tradespeople to deliver the program, and they do a fabulous job. We’re very blessed that we have the quality of journeypeople in this community that we do, and that they’re so passionate about what they do.”

One of the first projects the students will be working on will be repainting job with Wendell Johnston. They will spend time scraping and painting the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce office building as a community service project.

“That will be a nice community development project, and one more thing to put on their resume,” said Cathcart.

The program will fit into the GSS schedule, and will run from September until February 2014. If the first class goes well, the college is looking at making it an annual program.

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Volunteer work party upgrades confluence park area Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net If you don’t venture out to the airport very often, you may not realize how much the area around the confluence gets used for recreational purposes.

Both visitors and locals follow the Rotary Trail Network over the train tracks, and spend some time by the river. So the Rotary Club of Golden, with the help of a few partners, decided to fix up the area, and make it a bit more user friendly.

The area on the left hand side of the road (just past the train tracks on the way to the airport), has been altered for parking. And the area on the right hand side near the river has been turned into a park space.

A work crew of Rotary volunteers got together on Saturday Sept. 7 to spread the topsoil, lay in the seeding, lay concrete forms for picnic table platforms, and create a ramp path for better accessibility to the river.

“Next year we’ll do more landscaping, and we’re planning on adding a washroom as well,” said Rotarian Bob Finnie.

The Rotary Club of Golden has been planning to upgrade the current Confluence Park for about four years now, and has gone through a long process before finally breaking ground.

“It was developing into a pretty big thing, and as time went on and we saw all the requirements and assessments that needed to be done, it moved us into a different direction,” said Finnie.

One of the primary costs was going to be environmental assessments for the large portion of land they were going to develop. By focussing on the parking and picnic area they were able to move forward with just the approval of the Town of Golden.

“The Town approved the plan, and here we are,” said Finnie. “It’s great to see it getting done now. Every year

A little bit of rain didn’t stop the Rotary volunteers from getting out on Saturday morning to help lay concrete for the foundations of the new picnic tables at the Confluence Park recreation area.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo we see it develop, and now we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Although spearheaded by Rotary, the project could

not have been completed without the support and cooperation from the Town of Golden, HMC Services, Roy Patrick, Bill Braisher, and Golden Concrete.

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Public Notice Annual Nomination Call for Community Volunteer Award

Once again Town Council is seeking to honour an exceptional individual who has contributed to the well-being of Golden through outstanding volunteerism and community commitment. If you feel that someone in our community deserves this award, please send a letter of nomination with the reasons you feel qualify them to Golden Town Council.

Nomination letters should be titled “Community Volunteer Award” and may be dropped off at Town Hall, mailed to Box 350, Golden, V0A 1H0, or e-mailed to council.clerk@golden.ca. The award will be given at the annual Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards night on Saturday, October 19th, 2013.

The past recipients of the award have been Garry Bjarnason, Paul Hambruch, Colleen Palumbo, Terry Schiesser, Anne Galligan, Roy Nixon, Joyce Nixon, Orlando Pecora, Wendy Pecora, Lawrence Charlton, Delbert Johnson, Shauna Robinson, May Yurik, Glen Ewan, and Robert and Phyllis Anderson.

The deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, September 20th, 2013.

Continued from page 1 Another significant challenge is the first response when an incident occurs. Often the location and details of an accident come in very vague and it is up to HMC to act quickly with limited information. First responders on the scene have a big challenge. All at once, responders are charged with managing traffic, treating injuries of those involved in the accident, contacting the RCMP, and preserving the scene for future investigation.

According to Ehman, something that could help make things run smoother is if motorists started tuning their radio stations to FM93.1, as they are instructed to at various points along the highway.

“Most people, simply want information and they want to talk to a person…Every vehicle that stops [to talk to roadside personnel], even if it’s just 30 seconds…if you are getting 500 cars an hour, you can imagine how difficult that is.”

Motorists stopping to ask for information, along with plenty of rubber-necking, led to a two kilometre backup along Highway 1 at Mober-

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Star File Photo ly Branch Road on Sept. 4, despite the fact that HMC was able to keep two way traffic moving.

Ehman says HMC is open to constructive feedback on how things can improve, but hopes that motorists will also take into account the problems and challenges that they are faced with on the highways.

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RCMP Report: Intoxicated male crashes Corvette after chase Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net Theft at the Golden Golf Club On Aug. 31 the Golden Golf Club reported a theft of gasoline from their storage tank overnight. The course is not sure how much was stolen. Anyone with any info regarding the theft is urged to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

Vehicle impounded On Sept. 2 the RCMP pulled over a man who was driving 109 km/h in the 60 zone along Highway 1. The vehicle was impounded.

Police chase in Golden 7-Eleven reported an intoxicated male in his 40s getting into his vehicle at about 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 5.

The man evaded police in his Corvette and he was pursued at low speeds until he went across the singlelane bridge heading up to the ski hill and crashed his car, totalling the vehicle.

The Albertan was uninjured in the crash and was given two breathalyzer tests at the police station, blowing a 0.18 and a 0.19.

Police reported seeing no other vehicles on the road during the

chase.

Single-vehicle accident caused by wildlife On Sept. 5, police responded to a call about a single vehicle accident on the road heading up to the golf course at 7:30 a.m.

The driver of the car attempted to avoid hitting some sheep that were blocking his path and rolled his vehicle.

There were no serious injuries in the incident.

Fatal collision in Glacier National Park RCMP are continuing to investigate a fatal collision on the Trans Canada Hwy in Glacier

National Park.

The collision, which occurred near the Tupper Timper Tunnel occurred on Sept.

5. A total of three vehicles were involved. Evidence gathered at the scene and through statements reveal that the eastbound driver lost control of her vehicle and crossed into the westbound lanes.

Her vehicle was struck by two vehicles travelling west. The driver of the eastbound vehicle, a B.C. resident, died at the scene. The occupants of the west bound vehicle were transported to the Golden General Hospital and later released.

A number of citizens on the scene responded by aiding the injured, and keeping them comfortable and warm until emergency medical staff arrived.

Police are thankful to those people who stepped up and took action.

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Nola Dusevic, right, organized the Terry Fox run for many years.

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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar. net The Terry Fox Run has become a tradition in Golden, just as it has across the country and the world, and this year some new faces will be taking over the organization of the local run.

“She (Nola Dusevic) has done it for so many years now,” said Nicola Hollick, one of the new organizers.

“She really put a lot of effort into it. She did an amazing job and Nicola and I have some big shoes to fill,” said co-organizer Mineko Beleyme.

The two took it over from Dusevic this year to give her a break after all these years of dedication to the run. They both participated in the past, and wanted to make sure that is stays strong in the coming years.

“It’s such a great cause. We both believe that Terry Fox is such a hero, he really started something special, and his mother has kept it going,” said Hollick.

“It’s a great cause for people to look up to, and for children to be a part of,” added Beleyme.

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Everyone is welcome, including runners, walkers and bikers.

The race starts at the Mount 7 Rec Plex at 11 a.m. on Sunday Sept.

15. Hollick and Beleyme will be there at 10 a.m. to collect pledge forms.

There is no minimum donation, but pledge forms are available around town at the RCMP detach-

ment, Town Hall, Bodyquest Gym, and Jitas Cafe. They can also be downloaded at terryfoxfoundation. org.

There will also a barbecue between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Rec Plex. The Junior Golden Rockets have volunteered to barbecue hot dogs that have been donated by Overwaitea. All proceeds from the barbecue will also go to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Private Water Well Survey Golden Groundwater Protection Study The integrity of our aquifer below us that provides our drinking water is critical. If you have or know of a private well in town we need to assess it to ensure we know its location and that it poses no risk to our collective water source. On the week of September 16th, owners of known private wells registered on the BC Water Atlas database will be contacted so we can carry out these assessments. If you are such an owner, we’d appreciate you being available that week to help us in this project.

Representatives from Golder Associates Ltd. will be conducting the door to door surveys on the week of September 16th of registered well owners to obtain information not already in the provincial water well database. Please call 403-299-5600 for more information and to help us with this important study.

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Star OPINION Highway Projects

Traffic delays

Dear editor,

Having lived just outside of Toronto for most of my life, I’m all too familiar with traffic jams. I’ve seen 30 minute evening commutes turn into two hour nightmares and three hour trips out of Joel Tansey the city on a long S TAR R EPORTER weekend turn into nine hour headaches.

For those who haven’t spent time in the area, there is no such thing as quick trip on the 401, whether it’s Monday morning at rush hour or Sunday afternoon.

I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t handle these situations well. I’m impatient and easily frustrated by any sort of delay.

If construction is happening in the middle of the day, I’ll ask why they aren’t doing all of the work overnight. If construction is happening at night, I’ll question why they aren’t doing it during the day. I also have zero tolerance for rubber-necking.

The last few weeks have brought on numerous delays and closures along Highway 1, with the most notable being a lengthy delay because of a fatal accident in Glacier National Park on Aug. 17. This was followed up with another serious accident that led to a short closure on Aug 18. and last Thursday’s fatal, multi-vehicle accident on Sept. 5, amongst others.

With the busy summer season winding down and avalanche season still a couple of months away its important to remember that many people are affected in some way or another by these incidents.

For those in the hospitality industry, it could actually be a good thing, it might mean extra tables to serve or busier than usual hotels. For some, it means cancelling plans to head out of town, or a long delay on the way back from a trip.

At the end of the day, however, its essential that we remember the real victims of a highway closure are the one’s actually involved in the accident, along with their friends and family.

Yes, it’s a nuisance to have your plans cancelled at the last minute because something happened on the highway. It’s even worse to be stuck for hours in a traffic jam with no end in sight.

Get frustrated, whine and complain if you have to (i know I will), but when the traffic finally lets up and you arrive at your destination, be thankful that you did, even if it took a little longer than you expected.

Our MP David Wilks has taken a wrong turn and is in the ditch with his priorities for the Trans Canada Highway.

Instead of completing the Kicking Horse Canyon four lane project and continuing to widen the road from the B.C./Alberta border through Yoho National park, he is advocating skipping right over Golden and moving on to the west.

While all of the Trans Canada needs to be upgraded in British Columbia, we need to ensure the Kicking Horse Canyon and Yoho sections are completed before

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heading in another direction.

Our tourism economy is primarily based on people coming to Golden from Alberta. Widening the highway west of our community does nothing to help strengthen and grow our business sectors.

If we’re to continue to develop and expand our tourism and recreation sector and the spin-offs to the hospitality, retail, construction and service areas we need to complete the Kicking Horse Canyon and Yoho four lane projects.

These should be our community’s and our MP’s priorities.

While there is likely more red tape to deal with when expanding a highway in a national park, the Trans Canada continues to be upgraded through Banff National

cational assistants – do work of immense value, yet often get the least appreciation.

In my 33 years of teaching, I relied on these people constantly, and was overwhelmed by their professionalism, generosity and adaptability, often in face of very difficult circumstances.

Educational assistants, for example, are required to be experts in all the various barriers to learning which students face. They also must be conversant

To the editor, The de-funding of education in B.C. usually doesn’t get much attention until a crisis threatens to shut down the schools.

Then suddenly, everyone takes notice.

This time it’s the support workers who, if negotiations fail, will soon be in a position to strike.

These folks – secretaries, custodians, maintenance technicians and edu-

Park so it can’t be that difficult.

Get back in the driver’s seat Mr. Wilks. Start getting the bureaucrats in Parks Canada and the other federal agencies moving on completing this vital east/west link to our community.

Yes, it’s going to cost more to finish the Kicking Horse Canyon and Yoho four lane projects but the longer you wait the more it’s going to cost.

Fasten your seat belt, adjust the seats and mirrors, re-set your priorities and finish upgrading the Trans Canada Highway from the B.C./Alberta border to Golden.

Bob Munro Golden, BC

with all the school subjects and be able to provide discreet assistance to students inside and outside of the classroom.

They have to do all this within the educational structure of the individual teacher. Oh, and their students often have behavioural, emotional or medicals issues to go along with their learning difficulties.

Needless to say, it’s a very tough job. And the pay, relative to the required skill level, is absurdly low.

“Full-time” is considered

to be 25 hours a week. As a result, a “full-time” educational assistant will make about $20,000 a year.

Could you get by on that?

The B.C. government has allowed education funding to slip far below the national average. By doing so, they are especially hurting the most vulnerable children, as well as the workers at the bottom of the ladder.

Pat Truelove Delta

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Golden point of view

Have you experienced any problems this summer with traffic delays and closures along the highways?

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“Not really, I don’t have a car. I mostly bike.”

“No, but I’ve had four different people ask me if I could fly them to Calgary because of highway closures.”

“No, there is always the potential it will be closed so I usually check weather and road conditions before I leave.”

Stingers to the guy who subjects the neighbours who live by Eleven 22 to his crappy singing at 3 a.m.

Stingers to the drivers who go 20 below the speed limit on the highway. If you can’t main-

tain the speed limit with perfect road conditions, you shouldn’t be on the road.

Stars to the Golden Sound Festival organizers for putting on a great festival despite all the road bumps.

Stingers to the customers who were being rude to the cashiers who were trying to fix their tills after the power outage. They were trying their best, and it’s not like they were doing it

on purpose.

Stars to the responsible pet owners who clean up after their dogs. There aren’t enough of you.

Stars to all the concerned motorists who helped the crash victims on the Trans Canada Highway.

Stingers to the bikers who speed down the sidewalk downtown, making people jump out of the way.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.

Distracted drivers cause 91 fatalities in B.C. each year Jeff Nagel Black Press

Police and ICBC are launching a month-long campaign to deter distracted driving, the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in the province after speed and impaired driving.

Driver distraction is blamed as a factor in 91 fatalities province-wide each year. Transportation ministry officials estimate drivers are four times likelier to

crash when talking on a hand-held phone while driving and 23 times more likely to be in a crash if texting.

Enforcement by officers handing out $167 fines will be stepped up throughout September, according to police.

Officials kicked off the campaign Thursday using a simulator to show the effect of distractions on a driver.

“Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention,” ICBC interim president Mark Blucher said. “When you’re

distracted behind the wheel your reaction time is significantly reduced. Distracted driving is a common cause of rearend crashes and injuries – there is no safe following distance when your mind is not on the road.”

A 2012 survey for ICBC found B.C. motorists consider texting while driving to be just as risky as drinking and driving, yet 40 per cent of those who own cellphones admit they’ve used a hand-held phone while driving.

ICBC says its statistics count use of communications or video equipment among the sources of driver distraction, along with driver inattention and other sources of internal or external distraction.

ICBC injury payouts reached $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and a $400 million increase over five years. The Crown corporation cited that increase as the main reason for its application to raise premiums 4.9 per cent, effective Nov. 1.

Getting accurate information about our financial situation For Members of the Legislative Assembly, it was a somewhat unusual summer. The provincial legislature was in session for part of June and all of July.

The only focus of this sitting was to pass the provincial budget because the budget was not passed prior to the May election. The budget process consisted of the presentation of a $44 billion spending plan, but it also included a great deal of other financial information.

It is the role of the opposition to scrutinize government spending. As the critic for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, I questioned the Minister for several days,

looking at each line of the budget for his ministry.

The documents presented by the government in this post-election budget were dramatically different from the assertions the BC Liberals made during the election; the deficit was higher than projected. In the last 4 years, the government has missed its deficit targets by a combined total of a billion dollars.

Even though the BC Liberals campaigned promising a ‘Debt Free BC’, the province’s debt is now moving to $69.8 billion. That figure is more than double the province’s debt when they took over in 2001.

But this debt figure is only part of the story.

There are also other contractual obligations which represent more than $100 billion.

With so much owing, it is clear that serious financial constraints are ahead of us. It means that there will be more cuts to services and more increases in fees. And we know from experience that more often than not, the cuts are deepest in rural areas.

As your representative, I will work to get accurate information about our true financial situation. And I will do my best to fight cuts that unfairly impact our seniors and our children.

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Also, check out Orion’s debut studio album “If you’re feeling cute…” Clever, fun pop/rock.

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema Presents: The Conjuring starting Tuesday Sept.10 to Friday Sept.13 at 7pm.

This Week Plant a Row, Grow a Row Program. Drop off produce donations to the Golden Food Bank Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings at 1115 9th St S. For more info 344-2113.

A.P.E.S.After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11.

To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425.

Claire Dibble’s “Honey Honey” exhibit at the Art Gallery of Golden Sept.6Oct.5.

Wed, Sept. 11 Golden Youth Centre drop in every Wednesday from 3:30-9pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening.

Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed dropin every Wednesday at 7pm at Lady Grey Elementary.

Jam night at the Rockwater.

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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.

Sport for Life presentation Sept.11 at 6pm at the Golden Civic Centre.

Meet The Artist Reception with Claire Dibble and her exhibit “Honey Honey” Sept.11 from 5-7pm at the Art Gallery of Golden.

All about bats: outdoor bat event at the Golden Municipal Campground hosted by Wildsight, Sept.11 from 8-9:30pm. No charge.

Thurs, Sept. 12 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub.

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

Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-344-5448.

Golden Toatmasters Thursdays, 7pm at the College of the Rockies.

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.

Community Connections & Registration Evening Sept.12 from 6-8pm at Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Cops for Kids Ride Thursday, Sept.12 at approximately 1:30pm at Sobey’s.

Tim Hus CD Release Party Sept.12 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar, in support of Little Mittens. Tickets $15.

Fri, Sept. 13 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.

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

Golden Rockets Home Open game Sept.13 at 7:30pm at the Golden Arena.

Big City Village plays at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Sept.13, doors at 9pm, no cover.

Sat, Sept. 14 Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

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Meat Draw every Saturday at The Legion 5pm.

7th Annual Golden Stompdown Skate and Bike competition Saturday Sept.14. Registration is at 12 noon at the Golden Free Ride Park, competitions starts at 2pm. Live music, BBQ, and snacks. Helmets are mandatory.

Farmers Appreciation Week Celebrations Sept.14 from 11am-3pm in the CP Parking Lot. Come and support all the hard work our farmers do!

Sun, Sept. 15 Terry Fox 3km or 10km Run Sunday Sept.15 at Mount 7 Rec Plex. 11am start time.

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

Sunday Howl open mic night at the Wolf’s Den every Sunday from 4-8pm. All ages welcome.

Crib every Sunday at the Brisco Community Hall at 1:30pm.

Mon, Sept. 16 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.

Golden Community Choir Fall Sessions start Sept.16 at 7:30pm at Trinity Lutheran Church. All voice ranges welcome! Call Jean for more info 250-3446026.

Tues, Sept. 17 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am all summer. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

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Kicking Horse Culture AGM Sept.17 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Golden Civic Centre.

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Golden Rockets vs.

Columbia Valley Rockies Sept.18 at 7:30pm at the Golden Arena.

Willhorse, with Summer Brothers and The Shrugs, play at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Sept.19.

The A-Muse Troupe presents “Apples and Scarecrows” Har vest Season at the Parson’s Kids Club (3437 Parson Frontage Rd) Sept.19 from 6-8pm.

Everyone is welcome to this free event, dressing up is highly encouraged!

Golden Rockets vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats Sept.20 at 7:30pm at the Golden Arena.

Brickhouse Friday Sept.20 at the Golden Civic Centre.

Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets available at the Art Gallery of Golden.

DJ Granftheft Saturday, Sept.21 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Celebrating Community Spirit - Open Spaces Thursday Sept.26 at 7pm at The Golden Seniors Centre.

Golden Community Resource Society’s AGM Sept.26 at the Red Diamond Restaurant at 12 noon.

2013 Cops For Kids Charity, Wooden Bats Tournament at Kieth King Memorial Park, Sat. and Sun. Sept.28 & 29. Interested participants can sign up via the tournament’s Facebook event page, by e-mailing Amber Brunner at amber_brunner@ hotmail.com, or by calling 250-344-1174.

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Golden Moments: Jim Halverson leaves a legacy atop a mountain Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net It took but a moment after arriving in Golden for elementary school teacher Jim Halverson to know he was in the right place.

After spending much of his life bouncing around Canada and British Columbia (as the son of a military man), Halverson knew Golden would be his home after substitute teaching here 20 years ago.

“I just felt right off the bat that this was the place for me. Right from the start, not just with the school district, but in the whole town, everyone was really friendly,” he said. “I knew I was coming to B.C. the whole time I was in Calgary. As soon as I was old enough I wanted to move to B.C., so I did.”

His teaching career began in Salmon Arm, but it wasn’t Halverson’s original career choice. After a back injury he was thinking about a more sedentary career option while at school at UVIC. “I didn’t really know what to do there. I tried accounting…I was terrible at it. A few years after that, some teachers I knew in Salmon Arm talked me into coming to their classroom and helping out,” he said.

That was when he found his passion for teaching. And Halverson was fortunate enough to combine that with his passion for the outdoors. He could often be found taking his students out on hikes in the area.

In fact, there are a couple popular hikes in the Columbia Valley that Halverson can be thanked for creating.

“I’m very into the outdoors. In Invermere I built a trail up to Mount Swansee, which is used quite heavily now. I used it for an exercise trail, climbed

it almost every day,” he said.

“When I got here I was looking around to build a trail, and I was able to build one up to Table Mountain, which has become fairly well used. It’s kind of neat when you get to the top. You’re on a plateau and you can see all the way down to Golden.”

Halverson spent eight days scouting out the best route for the Tabletop Mountain Hike, and then 18 days clearing out the trail. That was nearly 19 years ago, and every year since he has gone up with his chain saw to maintain the trail.

“I was hoping that someone younger would come along and start taking over maintaining the trail. So David Jones has done it the last couple of years, he’s only 65,” said Halverson.

Now that he is retired, Halverson hopes to upgrade the trail to make it a bit easier to walk on.

Right now it’s a “stiff climb” that takes hikers up 4,100 feet from the highway over only five kilometres of actual hiking.

This is Halverson’s first year of retirement, and he admits he finds it a bit strange not going back to school for the first time. He has really enjoyed spending time with his students, and loves seeing them all over town and keeping up with them as they grow up.

“It’s actually kind of fun to see former students around town. That’s what I’ll miss the most if I ever leave,” he said.

Sometime in the future, the Halversons (Jim and his wife Susan) might move onto Salmon Arm to be closer to family, but he hopes it will not be too soon.

“If I go to Salmon Arm I’ll be this little old guy that nobody knows, I don’t like the idea of that,” he joked. “Golden is a nice town to live in, and to grow old in as well.”

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The simple amusements of the past were often too dangerous

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

The following article was written by Arvid Johnson about some of the amusements of the past.

How simple they were.

And many of them I remember doing -just the people I was doing them with differed. I too stopped

by Bill Wenman's shop, not just after school but with my dad. We went to dances in the Par-

son Hall; played cards with family and friends; walked the tracks to the fishing hole where we caught ling cod to eat; played hockey on the slough below our house with the Jean boys who came up river to meet us and we listened to mom sing. Now on to Arvid's reminiscences ... Â One of our favourite stopping places, on the way to and from school, was Billy Wenman's Shoe Repair Shop. If we discovered any peculiar looking bug, butterflies or such, we would catch them and take them to Billy. He would preserve them in alcohol. Billy was very kind to us all.

He would make

repairs to our shoes or rubbers for a very small charge, or no charge it all. He made canvas music stand cases for all members of the band, free of charge.

When we were growing up to the dancing age, throughout the winter months, we would hold weekly parties at our homes. Playing cards, and dancing. Some favourite dances were the Virginia Reel, Two steps, and Waltzes.

We would take turns at our homes, the Maxwells, Wenmans, Blysaks, Mrs. John Pratt, and the Johnsons. Billy Wenman had one of the Edison Phonographs with the long horn on it.

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SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON the snow was gone, er and over the hump Then we would push FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES and in the summer by the smoke stack, one of the ore cars to Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton) also, a favourite out- and along the railway the top.

Deputy Chair: Mike Farnworth, MLA (Port Coquitlam) ing on Sunday after- track for a distance. It Everyone climbed noon, was to walk the was about three quar- on for a ride down Would you like to share your views on priorities for the next provincial budget? railway track east up ters of a mile long the hill. Once it the Kicking Horse and was boarded up jumped the track and Canyon for several on both sides.

Louis Blysak got his At one time, the last leg jammed against a miles.

Upon our return lap was over the rail- tree.

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting we would congre- way track towards We had to stop submissions on the Budget 2014 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance. gate at the C.P.R. Sta- the Kicking Horse this enjoyment also British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, tion and watch the River. This had to be because of the risk. making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation arrival and depar- stopped because of In the winter, for process concludes Wednesday, October 16, 2013. ture of Train Number the danger involved. skating, we would 4, which at that time I believe boards from shovel off the snow For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance came in at 5:00 p.m. the Smelter buildings on the Kicking Horse or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, There was always had been used for the River in a large area Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; lots of music in our slide. for an outdoor skattel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; home. Mother played I understand that ing rink. We had fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca the organ and the the older Henderson many nice skating Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk accordion. Many of boys and others in parties.

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Golden’s stock rising as a premier wedding destination Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar. net We may not be Niagara Falls just yet, but Golden is gaining ground.

In the past decade, and the last few years especially, Golden has skyrocketed as a premier wedding destination. Couples from all over Canada bring their friends and family to our little mountain community for their special day.

“Each year it’s more and more. I used to be excited if I did 10 weddings in a whole calendar year,” said Mike Pecora, owner of Elite Sound and Light and wedding

DJ. Pecora has been DJing most of his life, and has grown his career as a wedding DJ particularly in the past 10 to 15 years.

“In the last three or four years it’s gotten huge. In 2011 I did 42 weddings in the Golden area… Out of those 42 only one was local.”

Pecora’s 2013 season has been equally busy. This summer alone he had to turn down 30 weddings because he was already booked.

“Nobody realizes how busy it gets. Ten years ago if you called me on Wednesday to DJ on Saturday, I could probably do it. Now I’m booking two years in advance.

I already have two weddings booked for 2015,” he said. By the end of the year he predicts that he will be completely booked for the 2014 season.

When Pecora DJed his first wedding, at the age of 13, there were very few venues in town. It was primarily the Civic Centre. Today, Golden has a wide range of venues to offer including mountain tops, secluded lodges, downtown halls, and cozy restaurants.

The variety of venues means that a large variety of vendors are required to complete the wedding experience.

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One of Golden’s more unconventional weddings took place on the ice at the Golden Arena this past spring.

Star Photo ers, DJs, caterers, bakers, co-ordinators, florists and mobile bartenders have all been growing their businesses in the past few years, and there’s still plenty of room for growth.

The ripple effect has also hit other local industry including recreation and food services businesses who have helped entertain the large number of visitors to the community while they are in town for a wedding.

“There’s enough to go around for everybody, but if everybody doesn’t get involved we’re going to be left behind,” said Pecora “There is the potential for this industry to keep growing by leaps and bounds. It’s definitely on the uprise, and

it’s a great market to step into,” said Karen Christakos, owner of Sips N Giggles, a mobile bartending and event co-ordination business.

Sips N Giggles is newer to the wedding industry, having only been around for the past year, but has already gained tremendously from the trend.

Christakos will have worked 14 weddings by the end of the year, and already has two booked for next season. She spoke about her experience in the industry so far as she set up a wedding at the Golden Civic Centre this past weekend.

“They come to Golden because it’s beautiful. That is the number one reason.

And a lot of people were proposed to here, or had skied

here, and just want to come back,” she said.

Her business has grown mainly through word of mouth, and she often finds herself promoting other vendors and local businesses while working a wedding.

“The bride’s wedding party is going out for lunch right now, and I always send them to the liquor store. All the weddings buy their alcohol here.”

According to Interior Health’s wedding statistics, by the end of July Golden had already played host to 72 weddings. Pecora predicts that by the end of the calendar year that number will be close to 200.

“Just going with Interior Health’s stats for weddings, and averaging 100 to 150 people per wedding, the people

coming into town is coming close to what the rafting industry brings in. We’re looking at 20,000 people per year coming in just for weddings, and it’s only getting busier,” said Pecora.

Tourism Golden is also getting on board, and will be putting extra focus on marketing Golden as a wedding destination in the coming year.

In their 2014 Travel Planner, expected out this December, there will be at least six pages dedicated specifically to the wedding industry.

“We have so many special and unique places for weddings in Golden,” said Joanne Sweeting, manager of Tourism Golden. “And there’s an untapped awareness about just how much we have to offer.”

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Golden Sound Festival sees great downtown turnout

Vancouver musician JP Maurice, with some help from some local musicians, entertains a jam packed Golden Taps Pub for Saturday’s music festival. The Golden Sound Festival had to make some changes to their format, but saw a great turnout in downtown Golden.

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Successful summer gives way for busy fall for Kicking Horse Culture Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Now that the dust has settled on Kicking Horse Culture’s Summer Kicks lineup, Executive Director Bill Usher said he can’t be anything but pleased with how the season went.

“I was really happy with the lineup this year. It was a nice mix of stuff for all ages,” Usher said.

KHC has also been receiving some great feedback from audiences about the concert series.

“There’s this wonderful gathering of the community coming in there. That’s the constant feedback we get from people, is that they are coming now to meet their neighbours, to hang out and to enjoy the scene of it all…It was kind of a community party in a way.”

A lot has yet to be determined about what Summer Kicks will look like next year, all Usher would say is that KHC has a few things in the works that could give the concert series a different, even better look to it.

In the meantime, the Live Kicks schedule has been announced for the fall and winter season and Usher is also happy with how that has come together, saying the lineup has a good mix of artists and bands.

In addition to Brickhouse, who are scheduled to perform on Sept. 20, Usher highlighted Front Porch Roots Revue and 605 Collective’s New Animal as fall shows to look forward to.

Front Porch Roots Revue will present Up on Cripple Creek: Song Book of the Band on Oct. 10. Their show captivates then and now with the soulful reveries and bottom-heavy blues that dis-

tinguished The Band’s rustic rock. Usher was quick to point out that this isn’t your typical tribute band.

“For those of us who know [The Band’s] repertoire, you are going to hear songs that you’ve heard all your life, but you’re going to hear them re-interpreted by this really good, almost like an all-star, band from Alberta,” he said.

605 Collective’s New Animal offers a ferocious exchange between urban and contemporary distance and their choreography can best be described as “urban jungle”, or primal movement with a hip contemporary edge. The show will be on Oct. 25, and from Oct. 22-24 the group will run a series of dance classes for locals in town.

“That’s going to be a very cool opportunity, especially for young people..to work with six dancers that are just at the top of their game,” Usher said.

Phil Dwyer, a pianist and saxophonist who has played with names such as Aretha Franklin and Diana Krall, was recently added to the lineup for Sept. 29. Shows are always being added to the schedule and Usher urged people to sign up for News Kicks on the website to keep up to date.

KHC has hundreds of members signed up for the upcoming season. Memberships cost $10 for the season and members get a chance to buy one of 75 early-bird tickets for $15 for any given show. Regular advance tickets for members cost $20, with everyone paying $25 at the door. For more information on the fall and winter lineup, visit www.kickinghorseculture.ca or log on to the Kicking Horse Culture Facebook page.

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Honey Honey, a collection of photographs from local photographer Claire Dibble, will be on display at the Art Gallery of Golden starting this week. The encaustic collection, seen in one of her pieces to the right, combines filtered beeswax mixed with damar resin to enhance Dibble’s photographs, which she collected throughout the summer while studying bees and beekeepers.

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New art gallery exhibit is as sweet as honey Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Art Gallery of Golden is spreading the honey around with its new exhibit Honey Honey.

Claire Dibble, a well-known local photographer, has put together an encaustic collection of pieces combining photography of bees and bee keepers, with coloured beeswax.

Encaustic art is an ancient technique that combines beeswax with colour pigments to paint or sculpt.

“I’m quite interested in local eating, and I love the honey from Rocky Mountain Honey Farms,” said Dibble.

“The plight of the honeybee has been the stuff of headlines and news stories in recent years. There is a growing concern that the collapsing colonies of pollinators will have a regrettable impact on food supply and indeed on the human experience. Such a little creature, so easily forgotten and ignored, is garnering some attention at last.”

More that 30 small pieces will be on display at the gallery for about a month.

They explore the culture of beekeeping in the area through prints covered in coloured beeswax, or photo transfers using beeswax.

In early June of this year she received a grant from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance to move forward with her collection. It will be the first time she’s had an exhibit featured at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Although it was a really busy summer for Dibble with her other projects, she found it quite enjoyable to have Honey Honey moving along on the side.

“This has been a great creative exploration for me,” she said. “It was a lot of fun to do.”

There will be an opening reception for the exhibit at the art gallery on Wednesday Sept. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. where Dibble will talk about her experiences creating the collection , which will be on display until early October.

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Connection to wild land is what inspires Jeff Crosby’s music Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Jeff Crosby and the Refugees are embarking on an extensive Canadian tour that will take them all over Western Canada over the course of 10 days, including a stop in Golden.

Jeff Crosby, who is no stranger to his neighbours in the north, grew up mere miles (or kilometres) from the Canadian border in Idaho. Now residing in Los Angeles, his songs still have strong connections to the wild land that he grew up in.

Over the past year Jeff Crosby has built a tight relationship with songwriter Jerry Joseph, signing to his record label, Cosmo Sex School last year. Jeff's new EP, "Silent Conversations" was released to much critical acclaim and will have his song "Oh Love, Oh Lord" featured on the hit show Sons of Anarchy on Sept. 24.

Jeff Crosby and The Refugees have been on quite a roll this summer, criss crossing the US opening for and backing Jerry Joseph.

Now the band is set to perform in Canada for the first time and they couldn't be more excited.

This tour will feature B.C. favourite Buckman Coe from Vancouver as support for each show.

They will be performing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Sept.

22. To hear some of their music, go to jeffcrosbymusic.com.

L.A. band Jeff Crosby and the Refugees are performing at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Sept. 22.

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youth unemployment rate increased slightly to 13.1 from 12.2 per cent.

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Rockets go undefeated in pre-season, home opener Friday Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Rockets wrapped up their exhibition schedule this past weekend with a come from behind 4-3 victory over the Fernie Ghostriders and a solid 4-2 win over the Revelstoke Grizzlies. The team took out the Glacier Nationals in a fight-filled 5-3 win on Friday after starting off the 13/14 campaign with a 6-3 win in Invermere over the Columbia Valley Rockies.

Head Coach Ty Davidson feels good about the team heading into their Sept. 13 regular season opener, but despite 19 goals in four exhibition games, he would like to see them score a few more goals.

“We’ve had a lot of chances. I’d certainly like to see us score a little more [in the regular season],” he said.

Davidson also said that the team has had some slow starts so far, perhaps a product of players taking the pre-season for granted.

Nick McCabe has been a standout player upfront for the Rockets.

“He’s a very solid, intuitive player.” he said.

In net, Brian Parsons, an import from near Los Angeles, has been as good as advertized.

“He’s delivered everything we wanted and expected [when we brought him over here],” said Davidson.

The Rockets will start their regular season schedule Friday night at the Golden Arena against the 100 Mile House Wranglers at 7:30 p.m.

The Rockets fell behind 3-1 after two periods of play Saturday night against the Fernie Ghostriders, but a sizeable crowd was on hand to witness the team’s 4-3 win after a third period comeback.

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Golden Basketball Association celebrating 20 years of operations Golden Basketball Association Submitted The seed for the Golden Basketball Association was planted in 1993/94, when two workmates organized teams at their children’s school. Each week, the two teams practiced and played using the facilities of the schools they attended. In 1994 more of the workmates joined along with interested parents and the GBA was created.

Enrolment grew so quickly that the school facilities available were not adequate. At the time, the Town of Golden was contemplating the fate of the old high school gym. The old gym was in dire need of repair after being boarded up for several years and several proposals had been submitted to the town, including the option to demolish the building.

At the eleventh hour the GBA Executive filled the Town Chambers and asked that the building be saved and used for what it was intended for – to be a gymnasium.

The request was granted.

The Mt. 7 Rec Plex committee was formed and with the help of community volunteers and donations of materials from local businesses work got underway to refurbish the gym. Several directors of the GBA approached the Canadian

Pacific Railway to secure funds to rebuild the hardwood floor. The CP Charitable Foundation approved the request and financed the project. The first season the GBA operated, there were two teams of 12 children. Ten years later over 200 players from Grades 4 through 12 were in the program.

Many young athletes have had the opportunity to get involved and learn from this excellent team sport and Golden Secondary School has steadily benefitted from having an influx of players that are already in the game and ready to improve their skills and abilities further.

Twenty years after its foundation, the GBA is getting ready for the 2013/2014 season to start on October 21. There will be 3 age divisions; Kindergarten through 1st Grade (Biddy Ball), Grades 2-3-4 (Novice Basketball), and Grades 5-6- 7 (Juniors).

Registration nights will be Sept. 12, Sept. 26, and Oct. 9 at the Rec Plex from 6 to 8 p.m. For further information, registration forms, and information for those who wish to help organize or coach, log on to GBA’s website at goldenbasketballassociation.com/ , check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/GoldenBasketball, or contact Ian Kirk at 250-3446760.

The Golden Basketball Association is celebrating its 20th year of operations this season. Registration nights will be Sept.12, Sept. 26 and Oct. 9 at the Rec Plex.

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Lynda Kirchhofer of Caleb View Farm sells her products, which include jams, jellies and baked goods, this past weekend at the Farmer’s Market. Cake and “I heart BC Farmers” tattoos will be available to the public as part of Farmer’s Appreciation Week. The event will run on Saturday at the CPR parking lot in Golden from 11am- 3pm and will be put on to recognize the hard work that local area farmer’s do.

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APES begins their new school year Vicci Nelson Alexander Park Elementary Principal On behalf of the staff of Alexander Park School, I would like to extend a warm ‘welcome back’ to all of our students and parents with a special greeting to new students and to our beginning kindergarten children.

The new school year started with a glorious sunny, warm morning, just perfect for our annual “Back to School Pancake Breakfast.” It was great to see so many moms, dads, and even grandparents coming to school with the children. A big thank you to our Golden zone maintenance staff for their help in setting up for the breakfast, to Sobeys for their generous donation of oranges, the Rotary for the pancake mix, and the Leos’ Club for letting us use their BBQ. Many thanks to Sobeys for also donating the watermelons for the Kindergarten get together.

Every year it amazes me at how quickly a school is up and running. From the first day, teachers were getting things underway for the year, welcoming students into their classrooms and making them comfortable in their new settings. Students have already learned many of the classroom routines and expectations, adjusted to their new classrooms and teachers, made new

friends as well as getting reacquainted with old ones. Parents play a crucial role during these first few weeks by providing the reassurance that children need in order to feel secure as they transition into a new school year.

A primary school is a busy place so it is important that parents stay abreast of the school’s activities and events by reading the class newsletters and the school newsletter, the “A.P.E.S. Chatter.” An important event coming up is our Parent Advisory Council’s (PAC) first meeting on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Parents are encouraged to attend to find out what PAC is all about and how their efforts support and enhance students’ experiences at school. Being part of PAC is a wonderful opportunity for all parents to have an active part in their child’s education.

Lastly, I would like to remind parents to keep in touch with us here at the school when you have concerns or simply wish to discuss your child’s education. The close cooperation between home and school contributes significantly to creating a positive learning environment for children.

The staff at Alexander Park look forward to our students’ parents continued interest, support, and involvement in their child’s education.

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Red Diamond serving up good Chinese food in Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net Red Diamond Family Restaurant stays true to its name.

Frank and Laili Tang have had help running their Chinese restaurant from their children, Lisa and John, for some time now.

“We’ve been working here forever,” laughed Lisa when asked how long her and John had been helping out at Red Diamond.

Frank arrived in Golden in 1968 from Johor Bahru, Malaysia. He came over with very limited English (he credits Joanne Birnie with teaching him English through ESL classes in town) but the region was a nice fit for him because he had a grandfather and an uncle that were living and working in Donald at a small restaurant next to the mill.

In addition to a new language, Frank also had to get used to some vastly different weather conditions

The Tang family (from left to right, Lisa, Laili, Frank and John) continue to serve a loyal base of customers from their 9th Avenue North restaurant. A familiar menu is one of the secrets to their success.

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“In the winter it was always cold,” Frank said, agreeing that the weather was a lot colder than in tropic-

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He also remarked that the town felt a lot smaller when he arrived than it is now, and because of that it was easy for him to

meet other people.

Frank can speak Cantonese, Mandarin and Malay, which meant that there was a significant language barrier between him and

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some of the other Asian families in town.

“We all spoke different languages. I spoke Cantonese, but others spoke older Chinese languages. I could hardly understand [what they were saying],” said Frank.

He met Laili while he was on vacation in Hong Kong in 1978 and she came back to Canada with him.

“I put her to work,” Frank said, laughing.

The transition to Canada wasn’t a smooth one for Laili.

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The restaurant occasionally offers Malaysian food such as satay or Malaysian style curry, but in general Frank thinks that Malaysian cuisine is a little too spicy for most Canadian palates.

The Tangs are very thankful to their loyal customers for supporting their restaurant and Frank and Laili are glad to have landed in Golden, a town they now have no trouble referring to as “home.”

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The Golden Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Golden StarStar Wednesday, September 11, 2013

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Announcements

Employment

Employment

Coming Events

Business Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

MAKE MONEY, save lives.

Work from home. No selling.

Turnkey business. Invest after installation. Small initial investment. 20 hours a month. Guaranteed 100% investment return. 1-855-933-3555; www.locationfirstvending.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Career Opportunities

TRAIN TO be an apartment/condominium manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Golden Community Choir is starting Fall session practices on Sept.16. If you like singing or are interested, please phone Jean @ 250344-6026. All voice ranges welcome!

First practice is Mon. Sept. 16 at 7:30 at Trinity Lutheran Church 9th St. Membership fee is $10, family $15, and a $10 refundable music fee.

GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th.

Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

Information New to town? Having a baby?

Getting married? Call Ellen Hatlevik, your local Welcome Wagon Representative!

250-344-4799.

Lost & Found

WE’RE HIRING!

MT. MILLIGAN is currently accepting applications for; · Mine Mobile Equip. Trainer · Instrument Technicians · Mill Electrician · Metallurgical Technicians · Millwrights · Security Guards · Senior Dam Construction Engineer · Soil Technicians · Buyer

Please apply online at www.mtmilligan.com /careers

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Found: remote control helicopter in Nicholson, 250290-2151 call to claim.

Travel

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DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com/ careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Best Western Mountainview Inn requires Front Office Agents. Please apply in person with resume. 1024 - 11 St. N.

Cooks and Servers, Full/ Part time, needed for Legendz Diner. $11-$13 hourly. 40 hrs/week.

Send resumes to PO BOX 676, 1405 Trans Canada Hay Golden BC VA 1H0. Or email to: jobs.legendz. diner@canadaemail.ca, or fax to 250-344-5059.

Front Office Agent positions available. Please drop off resume in person to Prestige Mountainside Resort. 1049 Trans Canada Hwy. Man to work with a person 2 evenings/wk. Working with individual in their home. Must have clean criminal record check & drivers abstract. $18/hr plus vac. pay. Send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Box 20250 Golden BC V0A 1H0 or phone for more info Golden Community Inclusion Service 250-344-7691.

Employment Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

CANFOR CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN Location: Canal Flats, British Columbia General: Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill-related electrical equipment, you will apply your skills to maximize uptime, quality and production. You have a commitment to safety, electrical experience in an industrial setting, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. Shift work will be required. Major Duties: Meet with internal customers to assess electrical needs, determine business requirements, and document them. Create technical specifications for delivering business solutions.

Design and develop electrical applications to meet business requirements, using department specified programming tools, processes, and methodologies. Develop test plans, complete unit and system level tests, and document results.

Participate in and guide user testing. Support, enhance, and maintain existing business applications to assure their availability, reliability, performance, and fit to evolving requirements. Effectively resolve production problems in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The successful candidate will bring the following experience and expertise: The ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

MCC experience would be considered a strong asset.

Electrician certification A strong background in PLCs Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset Good interpersonal skills Interested applicants should submit their resumes to the following: John Buda Human Resource Manager Fax: 250-349-5250 John.buda@Canfor.com

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

RAMADA INN requires FRONT DESK staff Full/Part time. Apply by Email info@ramadagolden.com or drop off resume in person 1311 12 St. N. WHO WE ARE; Hallcon Crew Transport is the national agent for CN & CP Rail for the ground transportation needs of their Rail Crews. Every day we co-ordinate the re-positioning needs of Rail Crews from coast to coast. WE NEED YOU! We are hiring people presently living in the GOLDEN area that are interested in the safe and courteous transportation of Crews from GOLDEN to as far away as Kamloops. You will be on-call for trips as they arise, or helping move Crews in and around various rail yards. Are you retired or semi-retired, and looking for flexibility in the workplace? This job may be just the thing for you! YOU WILL NEED; A valid class 4 (or class 1 or 2) licence. If you need to upgrade to class 4 we will provide assistance (some conditions apply). A willingness to provide quality customer service. Clean or nearclean Driver and criminal abstracts. Email resume and current abstract to ben.rosset@hallconcrewtransport.com

or Fax me at 866-649-5653 .

GET FREE Vending machines 100% lease financing. All cash income, 100% tax deductible.

Become financially independent, all Canadian company.

Full details call now 1-866668-6629, www.tcvend.com

21 Week HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Classes start November 18, 2013.

Call for more information.

Taylor Pro Training Ltd. 1-877-860-7627. www.taylorprotraining.com

Celebrations

Celebrations

Obituaries

Obituaries

ALL CASH drink/snack vending business route. Complete training. Small invest. req’d. 1888-979-VEND (8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co

Education/Trade Schools

The family of

Nathan Hansen

would like to congratulate Nathan for graduating from the University of Calgary with his Masters in Fine Arts.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0

Food Counter Attendant

Full time(40hrs/wk)/Shift work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends $10.25/hr + benefits Apply in Person: 1421 Frontage Rd, Golden, BC, V0A 1H2 or Fax resume to 250 439-1963 Box 600 Golden, BC V0A 1H0 DHHL@telus.net 250-344-6784

**Required** Heavy Duty Mechanic needed for busy logging and hauling company Competitive wages Health insurance benefits

• • •

Please forward resume to the email address or mailing address above by closing date: September 18th 2013

Career Opportunities

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

SURESPAN STRUCTURES requires Welder/Fabricator.

Requirements: Welder Level “C” or 1st year fabrication minimum. Forklift and crane operators experience. Knowledge of how to interpret engineering drawings. CWB ticket an asset. Understand & apply basic mathematical skills. Preemployment drug screen may be required. Mail resume to 3721 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6P2, fax: 250-7468011 or email: shelly@surespanstructures.com

Business Opportunities

Employment

Malwa Motels Inc o/a Days Inn in Golden is hiring: 6 Full Time Housekeeping Room Attendants - no exp needed, duties incl. sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, etc. $14.00/hr, 40hrs/wk 3 Front Desk Clerks & Relief Night Auditor- exp. an asset, duties incl. taking reservations and cancellations, registering guests, assigning rooms, processing telephone calls, providing information on hotel facilities and services, calculating charges and processing payments, etc. $13.00/hr, 40hrs/wk FAX RESUMES 250-344-6673 EMAIL RESUMES info@daysinngolden.ca

GREAT opportunity to relocate to Beautiful Prince Rupert, Enjoy affordable housing and various recreational opportunities; skiing, kayaking, hiking, golf, and the fine arts.

The Crest Hotel is currently accepting resumes for full time servers and bartenders in Charley’s Lounge. If you have a passion for customer service, with experience in a busy lounge environment, we offer a union wages $15.14 for servers $18.30 bartenders, medical and dental coverage and excellent gratuities. Previous serving and bartending experience is required, must have serving it right, and be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Knowledge of wines and squirrel experience is an asset. If you are interested in joining our award winning customer service team, send resumes to scott@cresthotel.bc.ca or mail your resume to the Crest Hotel 222 1st ave west Prince Rupert, BC. V8J 1A8.

Employment

Employment

Herbert (Bert) Spencer Robison Herbert (Bert) Spencer Robison, 85 yeas old, died peacefully in his home on August 25, 2013. Survived by his wife of 60 years Elsie, two children Colby (Lil), Nancy (Gary), four grandchildren Ryan (Melanie), Krista, Jordan (Erin), Clayton, and three great grandchildren Maddox, Alexi and Andi.

Bert was born in Carmen, MB and spent the majority of his life growing up in Field, BC. As a teenager, he started his career at CP Rail as a railroad telegrapher and retired as a customer service supervisor in 1986. He happily enjoyed his CP Rail career of 43 years.

The past 10 years, he had lived in Golden, BC to enjoy more time with his family.

He also loved passing his time doing cross stitch, or as he called it, his “knitting”.

His family and friends will truly miss him, and would like to thank everyone in the community for their support, cards and gifts.

There will be no service, as per his request.

Heavy Duty Mechanic Valley Blacktop, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. (ICL Ltd.) group, is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic for its Revelstoke operations. ICL Ltd. is a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide support to complete daily repairs and preventive maintenance and perform related assigned tasks and duties under limited supervision. Travel to operations and project sites will be required upon request.

Duties / Tasks: • • • • •

Full time position Perform equipment repairs and preventive maintenance in a timely manner Assist in completing all maintenance inspections Ensure all repairs completed are documented Record any equipment deficiencies

Qualifications/ Experience: • Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic ticket • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic • Strong technical knowledge and mechanical aptitude to perform service on various equipment ranging from heavy duty equipment to small engine and parts • Ability to work independently with minimal direction • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask is a must • Team player Salary: Depending on experience Start date: As soon as possible.

We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan and a registered pension plan.

Please send your resume in confidence stating your position in the subject line to info@valleyblacktop.ca or fax it to (250) 837-9656.

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Employment

Services

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Misc Services

CANFOR CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Canal Flats, British Columbia General Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, installation and modification of all sawmill - related equipment, you will apply your skills to maximize uptime, quality and production. You have a commitment to safety, experience in an industrial setting, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. Shift work will be required. Qualifications: The successful candidate will bring the following experience and expertise: - The ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.

- Millwright certification Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset - Good interpersonal skills - A welding ticket would be an asset. - Hydraulics troubleshooting and repair is a requirement. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to the following: John Buda Human Resource Manager, Fax: 250-349-5250 john.buda@canfor.com

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Music lessons on guitar ukulele and harmonica, for kids and adults, call Carl 250348-2347.

Classifieds Get Results!

Services

Art/Music/Dancing INSPIRE YOUR CHILDREN to be creative and expressive through music! Group keyboard lessons for children ages 3 - 9 that include singing, rhythm, movement, composition and more! Find a teacher near you 1-800-828-4334 or www.myc.com VOICE OR PIANO LESSONS: Experienced teacher has limited spaces for new students.

All ages, beginner to intermediate. 250-426-4784 egreerbailey@hotmail.com

Help Wanted

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Contractors Custom blueprints.

Visit: wwldesigns.ca We will not be undersold!

Electrical AERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.

Help Wanted

Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0

Food Service Supervisor

Full time(40hrs/wk)/Shift work Nights/Days/Early Mornings/Weekends Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years $12.55/hr + benefits Apply in Person: 1421 Frontage Rd, Golden, BC, V0A 1H2 or Fax resume to 250 439-1963

Seasonal Truck Driver’s Required Golden Area Class 3 with Air Endorsement And/Or Class 5

Application forms may be picked up at HMC Services Inc.’s ofÀce listed below; qualiÀed applicants are invited to submit applications, along with a photocopy of their driver’s license, and up to date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate experience to: HMC Services Inc. 521 Donald Upper Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Fax: 250-344-6905 Email: susan.baerg@hmcservices.ca New hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening.

Please note applications will not be accepted without a current driver’s abstract.

Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted

Misc for Rent

Suites, Lower

FOR RENT

1 bdr suite. Bright, spacious.

In town. Pets neg. Util., sat tv, wifi and laundry incl . $800/1 person or $850/2 ppl.

344-1443 or jcjanes@telus.net

Mobile Homes & Parks 2 bdrm mobile home w/ deck in Mountain Shadows. $30,000 OBO. 250-344-0725.

Pets

BLACK LOAM ORGANIC SCREENED TOP SOIL.

FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes, we ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

Firewood for sale: Fir, Pine, Spruce, Birch. Ph 250-9398548

Garage Sales 5680 Hidden Valley Road moving sale - chairs, kids toys, crib, household items, misc items, candle/soap making equip, desk, furniture, Thurs & Fri (Aug 29 & 30) 4-8pm - Sat Aug 31 11-5pm GARAGE SALE SUNDAY SEPT 15!! 914 13th St South.

Children’s Clothing, Toys, Sport-

ing Goods, Household Items, Tools and more. 9am - 1 pm

Multi Family Garage Sale 1309 Selkirk Dr Saturday Sept.14 from 9am-2pm.

Antiques, jewelry, household goods, children’s toys, furniture & clothes, misc. items.

Multi Family Garage Sale Sat. Sept 14 6th Ave and 5th St something for everyone!

8:30am-1pm.

Toys, house, yard & shop items. Saturday Sept.14 10-5.

2447 Golden Donald Up. Rd.

Garden Equipment

$30/yd delivered in Golden area.

Pick up at the yard - $25/yd, we load you.

Also mature fine mulch & forest wood chippings.

Call John 439-9798, Samples available.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Local all natural grass fed beef. Steaks, ribs, roasts, lean ground beef 250-344-7669.

Rentals

STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44 $8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 Wanted: new or used HP laptop. 250-344-2415.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins

south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, spectacular views!

Drilled well, flat building site, good access. Survey plan available. 1-250-769-4288 or

call Willy 250-344-6048.

HYDROPONIC equipment for sale. 12, 1000 watt HPS/MH ballasts with lamps and hoods, c0s tank, regulator and ppm meter, 100x 4 gal black buckets, trim machine, ph meters, ppm meter, nutrients, fans, pumps etc, etc. Email for a list of more items and prices.

Goldendreams2206@hushmail.com located in Creston, BC

MUST SELL - 3300 sq/ft custom home. 10 private acres 10 minutes to downtown Cranbrook. $509,000 - 5680 Hidden Valley Road - Open House Sat Aug 31 11:00am-5:00pm or call 587216-2334 for appt.

Business for Sale

Business for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent 1 - 2 bdrm, 1 - 3 bdrm mobile home at Anderson Rd. Pets welcome. 250-344-8551.

FOR RENT In the Blaeberry Private Take a look, you won’t be disappointed.

Avail now. 2 bdrm (500850SF) furnished apts. $675$900. Utls incld, sat tv, internet, laundry onsite, DD req’d, no pets, ref’s req’d.

Phone 344-7299 Leave message if no answer please.

The Rosewood apts 1309 12th St S close to all amnts.

Hydro, hot water, and heat incld. We have security entrance and laundry facls. Sorry no pets, parties, or smoking.

250-344-8113.

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town!

250-344-8113.

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24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

FOR SALE

DEMPSTER’S BREAD ROUTE

Servicing the Columbia Valley, including Invermere, Radium, Fairmont and Golden. Delivery-based business serving a variety of Grocery, Food Service Customers, Golf and Ski Resorts.

Distributing products, including such brands as Dempster’s, McGavin’s, Villagio, Silver Hills and Venice Bakery. Warehouse and fresh baked products are supplied by Canada Bread Company Limited. National advertising, training and ongoing support provided

by Canada Bread. Business includes an established customer base, delivery truck and all associated handling equipment, computerized ordering and billing system.

Turn-key operation with growth potential and immediate cash flow.

For more information call (250) 344-0954.

Visit our website for complete rental listings

remaxgolden.com Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell)

Commercial/ Industrial 2600 sq ft commercial space for rent. 5000 sq ft for rent.

Both avail now. 250-344-1599.

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

Cottages / Cabins 2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden.

Secluded acreage. N/S. Refs req. $800/mo. Avail Oct 1.

403 461-4090 / 403 286-3391.

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 Bdr newly reno’d suite.

Bright, spacious, in town.

Large back yard with garden.

Avail Oct. 1st. $600. 250-4391887, evenings, 344-0316 days.

Rentals

Lower 1 bdrm suite, no laundry on site, no pets. Freshly painted, new floors & applc.

Fridge, stove, N/S, ref’s req’d $500/mnth + DD $250. 250344-5582.

Each ofce is independently owned & operated.

Other Areas LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs available. Immediate positive cash.

Financing available!

604-620-3728.

HMC Services Inc., road and bridge maintenance contractor in the Selkirk Area is looking for professional drivers for the winter season, to operate snowplow and sanding trucks in the Golden Area.

Class 3 with Air Endorsement: • Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) • Proven Highway Experience • Experience driving single axle, tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions, including a 13 speed AND/OR Class 5: • Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5) (with potential opportunity to upgrade to Class 3) • To operate small trucks to plow local subdivisions and school bus routes

Houses For Sale QUICK POSS! $304,900 House with oak hardwood throughout!. Upgraded roof, bathroom & kitchen etc. Private yard, deck, garage, cul de sac.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Appliances neg. View at www.bcforsalebyowner.com/view/4641.

Ph 250344-2832 or email goldenbc@telus.net

Misc. for Sale

SHILOH SHEPHERD, Beautiful puppies - large, rare breed w. plush coat. born 06/19, micro chipped, shots / Shiloh registr. $1500 250-838-0234 okanaganshilohs.com

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Rentals

Pets & Livestock CUTE English Bulldog Puppies $600. Healthy Male & female. 9 weeks, Health, shot papers.

2818990861 Email: pauwhee@gmail.com

Legal Services

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

SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

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

Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Pads Lot for rent Walking distance to town, Kicking Horse MHP 250-344-6935.

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm house in town. Very nice. Quiet neighbourhood.

Close to all amenities. Avail immdly. 250-344-5450.

2 bdrm house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95. $750/month + utls. No parties, no illegal activities, long term mature reliable tenants pref’d.

Refs and DD req’d. Please call 250-344-6710.

2 BED, 1 bath, clean, main flr in Golden, w/d, d/w, parking, incl satellite, wifi, no pets. $1000 + util. 403 760-5004.

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, 2 bath home in the Blaeberry. High speed internet & Sat TV available. Wood & electric heat, large yard, room for horses & dogs. Seasonal or long term. $850/mth.

Available now. Refs req’d.

250-344-5888.

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

Suites, Upper Upper 1 bdrm suite, no laundry on site, no pets. Freshly painted, new floors & applc.

Fridge, stove, N/S, ref’s req’d $500/mnth + DD $250. 250344-5582.

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.

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

1979 El Camino SS, 350 motor, auto trans, p/s, p/b, p/dl, air, power bucket seats, Keystone Mags, ex. cond., white w/black interior, asking $9500.

Call after 6pm, (250)426-4311

Auto Financing

250-344-5626

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. No pets. Avail now. Call 344-1599.

3 Bdr mobile home for rent or sale. $600/mth. Must rent or sell immediately.

2 Bdr duplex, $650/mth or $600/mth for single person.

250-344-7163 or 250-3448179.

4 bdrm/2 bath apt w/ a HUGE yard, deck, w/d, full kitchen, garage. Close to schools and downtown.

Newly reno’d, clean. N/S, no parties. $1200 +shared utls. Avail. immediately! Email: jmhlextra@gmail.com Nice cozy 2.5 bdrm house for rent 2677 Hwy #95 Golden, $465/mnth, pets ok, 250-3482381.

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Office/Retail

Trucks & Vans

Office/Studio for rent: $400/month (excl. GST) 240 SF, ground floor, hydro / heat / parking & waste disposal incld, private washroom, NS, NP, avail Sept.1/2013. Inquire at 250.344.2443

Shared Accommodation Shared rental accommodations. Professional pref’d, private living space, bathroom, and bedroom, w/ shared kitchen and laundry facilities. $750 all inclusive (internet and utls) furnished/unfurnished. 250344-0492 call after 4pm.

Storage S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units.

250-344-3104.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

For Sale 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4

Fully loaded 3/4, only 135,500 km’s, tow package with transmission cooler and five point hitch.

Excellent condition only two owners.

Brand new winter tires only used half a season.

Asking $11,000.

Call 403 803-8959

Boats Boat for sale. 18’ Bayline 120 hp. Inboard, outboard, on trailer. $4500. 250-344-2585.

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Province committed to french speaking British Columbians Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net As part of its contribution to promote Canada’s national unity, B.C. has renewed an agreement with the federal government to enhance services for French-speaking British Columbians for the next five years.

Last week, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Norm Letnick, shared the good news with representatives across Canada at the 2013 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie in Winnipeg.

Under the 2013-18 Canada-British Columbia Cooperation Agreement on Official Languages, the provincial and federal governments are working together to promote the start-up of initiatives in priority areas identified by the community in a provincewide consultation.

Now that the agreement is signed, the provincial government will implement a new five-year strategic plan that will contribute to grow the economy through partnerships with community organizations, municipalities and small businesses based on what the Province heard from the community. The new agreement and strategic plan will be available to the public in the upcoming months.

“B.C. is a land of opportunities and by working together and looking for ways to promote the French language and the Francophone community we will make a stronger province and a stronger country,” said Letnick. “Francophones and Francophiles are an integral part of British Columbia. I am delighted to announce that B.C. and the federal government will continue working together over the next five years on

concrete initiatives supported by the community.”

At last week’s conference, Letnick and rep-

resentatives also discussed how governments can strengthen the Canadian Francophonie through early

childhood initiatives.

To support this goal, the B.C. government will continue to work with community part-

ners to expand its services to Francophone children and their families.

Recently, the Prov-

ince teamed up with the District of Saanich to provide preschool programs in French. The pro-

grams will help threeto four-year-old children learn French and other important skills through play.

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1429 Granite Drive 4 baths

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1,388sqft

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1,492sqft

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2 bedrooms

1 bath

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2.45acres

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.42 acre

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5 acres

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.87 acres

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39.7 acres

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2,174sqft

2,100sqft

3,406sqft

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REDUCED

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2 baths

1 bedroom

REDUCED

$205,600

1660 Highway #95 South 19.5 acres

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NEW

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624 - 7th Street

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2,436sqft

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3 baths

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3 bedrooms

3 baths

3,700sqft

#407, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

1 bedroom

1 bath

656sqft

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1.5 baths

2 baths

REDUCED

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2 baths

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1596 Columbia Valley 1.871 acres

5.31 acres

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2 baths

2,600sqft

.53 acre

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.6 acres

905sqft

$245,000

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3,900sqft

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$175,000

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3.6acres

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$1,190,000 1636 Purcell Woods Close

REDUCED

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2039 Birchlands Road

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$450,000

REDUCED

$420,000

$295,000

$309,900 508 - 5th Street

3 bedrooms

$585,000 5 bdrms 2 baths

527 - 12th Street

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

1502 Poplar Street

NEW

$379,900

$205,000

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1,392sqft

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2029 Birchlands Road

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$399,900

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$319,900

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$255,000 5 bedrooms

2,810sqft

NEW

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$559,000 5 bedrooms

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