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A Grand Opening Local artist Joni Young wins ‘Art Trends’ award ...................................2

■ ARTS & CULTURE:

Little Mittens plans comedy show ..............................11

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Salutes our Firefighters

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Fire Prevention Week ........................13-18

■ SPORTS

A bagpiper leads (from left) MP David Wilks, MLA Norm MacDonald, Sgt. Troy Durant, Chief Superintendant Mike Sekela and Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens towards the flag raising at the grand opening of the new RCMP detachment in Golden. Refreshments and tours of the building followed the ceremony.

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BCTF past president visits Golden teachers Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

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Susan Lambert, past president and current board member of the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF), was at the Wolf’s Den last Wednesday to meet with local teachers to discuss collective bargaining. The BCTF has been without a contract with the provincial government since the previous one expired on June 30. As of yet, the two sides have not gotten back to the bargaining table.

“Almost immediately after this government

won the election, they cancelled bargaining,” said Lambert. “We have not yet got back to the bargaining table, which is a concern.”

However, according to a Ministry of Education spokesperson, the provincial government has been ready to bargain for months. The Ministry recently received bargaining dates from the union, and the government’s lead negotiator, Peter Cameron, is currently reviewing them. Potential dates in November and December have also been proposed, and these sessions will be the first chance for the new committee representing trustees and government, includ-

ing Cameron, to meet with the BCTF. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said this on June 25: “Well, when I met with them, their traditional approach is they don’t bargain in the summer because that’s a time that teachers take off. And I said to them, ‘we’re prepared to work through whatever time frame they’re willing to sit with us to develop the road map and then to begin a new bargaining process from where we left off and moving forward.’”

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Invest just one lunch hour per month to have an active, facilitated discussion about questions such as: • How do you want to be engaged in community affairs?

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Hear others’ points of view, share your own opinions and have them heard, all in a lively, fast-moving format. Your elected officials will be participating and listening, and meeting results will be summarized to help them with future decisions.

Community Conversations start Wednesday, October 23rd at the Civic Centre, 810 10th Ave. S. (Highway 95 S.) at 12:10 p.m. Bring a bag lunch (or, if you forget, pick up one at cost from our limited supply).

Bring a friend, bring your creativity and inspiration, and join the conversation!

Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net After she had her painting stolen, Joni Young thought that submitting a photo of the painting to a contest would give her a chance to gain some publicity and get it back.

Young still hasn’t found the thief, but her painting has now earned her a very prestigious award. Art Trends, a Canadian print and online magazine, has named Young their 2013

artist of the year in her category of acrylic on canvas.

Young was selected as a finalist for the award a couple weeks ago and the winners were chosen through an online vote. Young was excited the moment she heard of the format for determining first place.

“Oh good, this is a good opportunity, because Golden is just really supportive,” she said.

Young asked Goldenites for help over Facebook and the votes began pouring in. She quickly found herself in second place, trailing only a woman from Edmonton. When she asked locals for help with votes again, it put her over the top and into the lead. Voting closed last week and Young found out the next day that she won.

“I’ve been on cloud nine ever since,” she said.

The local artist knows that her award would not have been possible without the help of the support she received from Golden.

“I appreciate everybody in Golden who voted for me. Some people went above and beyond, I felt like they were campaigning for me. I could not have done it without Golden and I just want to thank [everyone] so much.”

Young has been painting for 16 years and has been teaching painting classes for nearly 10 years.

She currently teaches four nights a week from her home, with adult, teen and kids classes. Selections of Young’s work are available at the Golden Art Gallery and at her home by appointment. She can be reached at 250-3442179 or by email at tjyoung@persona.

RCMP report: Woman breaks into cars Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Vandalized vehicle near the curling club On Sept. 28, police responded to a call about the vandalism of a parked vehicle near the curling club.

The antenna of the vehicle, a Dodge Stratus, was broken off and the body of the car was scratched. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the RCMP.

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Woman breaks into several vehicles The RCMP detained a 22-year-old female on Oct. 2. The woman was spotted outside town hall, going through vehicles and taking mostly change.

She was detained by city staff until police arrived on the scene. She is the suspected culprit of six or seven incidents around down that has had her entering unlocked vehicles and taking small items.

The woman is homeless and was reportedly taking change in order to get by. The RCMP are urging people to always lock their vehicles.

Three calls about bears in town Police received three call about bears in town over the past week. Generally, it is best to call the conservation officer first when dealing with bears, as they are better equipped and more experienced in dealing with such matters.

Typically, police will only be deployed if conservation officers are unavailable. For wildlife conflicts, conservation officers can be reached at 1-877-952-7277 Collision in town Police responded to a call about a collision between a tractor trailer and a car. The collision happened at the intersection of 9th Street South and 5th Avenue South.

The driver of the car was brought to the hospital and received treatment for minor injuries. He showed signs of impairment. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.

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Behind the Wheel Driving and Diabetes

I was approached by a friend whose teenager had just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She had discovered that some driving schools offered specific driver training for new drivers that suffered from the disease. Was I aware of any driving school that offered a course like this in our part of British Columbia?

Not only was I not aware, I had never considered this question in relation to a new driver. I do touch on it briefly in the driving seminar that I do with Vancouver Island University’s Elder College program but I had always thought about it in terms of end stage diabetic health problems. Difficulty with eyesight, nerve damage and peripheral circulation problems do interfere with someone’s ability to drive safely but are more common in the elderly.

The challenge for a new driver would be a hypoglycemic incident. They may be inexperienced with the effects of an episode which can cause you to feel dizzy, shaky, or disoriented. In fact, a hypoglycemic driver could be mistaken for an alcohol or drug impaired driver. Worse still, depressed central nervous system activity can result in a hypoglycemic driver failing to decide not to drive.

A responsible driver, new or experienced, will recognize that certain health issues can jeopardize their ability to drive safely. Until they are confident managing the effects of disease and taking into account the advice of their doctor, will choose not to drive. The health of all road users will depend on them.

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

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Mayor hopes Community Conversations will increase civic participation Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The first Community Conversations lunch is coming up and Golden Mayor Christina Benty is hoping that the facilitated discussion will be productive for all who attend.

“I’m hoping that it will generate the optimism that you have the power to change things, that you have the power to influence, and that you have the power to be involved,” said Benty.

Locals are invited to bring their own lunch to the Civic Centre at 12:10 p.m. on Oct. 23 for an hour of facilitated discussion with the mayor and council.

A limited supply of lunches will be provided at cost for those who forget to bring their own.

The idea for Community Conversations came about due to Mayor Benty’s disappointment at low voter turnout in the 2012 by-election and the 2011 general election. Turnout for the by-election was just 9.8 per cent, with 30 per cent of registered voters participating in the last general election.

“There’s no reason for [the low voter turnout]. There is absolutely no reason not to respect your opportunity and your right as a

citizen to vote,” she said.

Mayor Benty believes that the low voter turnout and a general lack of involvement in community affairs stems from a public perception that the local government is separate and acting separate from the people.

“I think it’s important for people to realize that there is no us and them,” she said, referring to council and the citizens that they represent.

“We are all in this together.

The local government is just a piece of the pie.

Everyone has a role to play in the community for it to be successful.”

For that reason, the first question that Benty plans to ask is “How do you want to be engaged in community affairs?”

Plans are in place to make Community Conversations a monthly event in town and the second meeting is already scheduled for Nov. 20.

Benty hopes to see a good turnout for the first meeting and said that lunch hour was chosen because of how busy everyone’s schedules can be in the evening.

“I’m hoping that this will engage some members of the public that aren’t paying attention, that aren’t currently involved, and see this as a low commitment way to be involved and to have [intellectual] conversations.”

“We are all in this together.

The local government is just a piece of the pie. Everyone has a role to play...”

— Mayor Christina Benty —

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Fassbender later made it clear that it was at the union’s insistence that no bargaining was conducted over the summer, and that it was not a mutual decision.

Bargaining was postponed in September as the province and the BCTF went to the B.C. Supreme Court over a 2011 ruling that said the government had violated constitutional rights by denying the union the right to bargain over class size, composition and staffing levels. The ruling on that case is currently pending.

One of the main issues that teachers in B.C. are having is large class sizes, something that is not a big problem in a small town like Golden.

According to Lambert, teachers in town have a different area of concern.

“Teachers are very frustrated. We are seeing the conditions in our classrooms erode. The ability of teachers to teach to all the needs of the kids in their class is getting more and more difficult as support systems are taken away.”

There are no longer any teacher-librarians at any of Golden’s schools and there is a current lack of special needs teachers, which often leaves teachers having to shoulder increased responsibility with regards to students with special needs. According to research done by the BCTF, the province is 5,800 teachers short of the national average when it comes to pupilteacher ratio.

BCTF Past President Susan Lambert Photo Submitted “Every teacher is making up for that loss of personnel…That’s very frustrating. Teacher’s are burning out,” said Lambert.

“We’re anxious to reach a settlement with government,” said Mike Archibald, BCTF’s union representative for this region.

“We want to do what’s best for the kids in schools and our members.”

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Community Excellence tickets on sale now Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The 9th annual Community Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner is coming up on Oct. 19 and the evening’s entertainment is taking shape.

Classical guitarist Leo Downie will provide the music during dinner and the cocktail hour, Tracy Mahijic will be the DJ for the dance, EZ Rock radio host Stephen Keppler will be the MC and Michelle Rempel will be the keynote speaker.

Rempel is a Member of Parliament since 2011 and the current Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification).

Before entering politics, Rempel was the Director of the University of Calgary’s Institutional Programs Division.

She has also volunteered with the Children’s Wish Foundation and the Northern Hills Community Association.

Rempel was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women

by the Women’s Executive Network for her senior level work in directing a large team of professionals in the field of research and development administration.

Catering will be provided by Whitetooth Bistro and will consist of four courses, including carved prime rib and pumpkin cheesecake with spiced vanilla cream. Vegetarian options are available .

Awards will be handed out to businesses in a variety of categor-

ies including Business of the Year, Employee of the Year and the Mayor’s Award of Excellence.

In addition, the winners of the second annual Golden Nugget awards will be announced in cat-

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Time to ban fighting As a diehard hockey fan, it pains me to say that it is time that fighting was taken out of the game.

Most hockey fans love to see a good scrap, myself included, but nobody loves seeing a player knocked out and laying motionless on the ice.

Last Tuesday was opening night in the NHL, with three games on the schedJoel Tansey ule including a matchup S TAR R EPORTER between a pair of storied rivals, the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teams traded hits, goals and more than a few punches in the game, eventually won by the Leafs 4-3, but the headlines the next day had nothing to do with the final score. Early in the third period, Montreal tough guy George Parros and Toronto fighter Colton Orr dropped the gloves for the second time in the game. The fight was brief, and when the 6’3”, 222 pound Orr slipped and fell to the ice, he brought the 6’5”, 228 pound Parros with him. Parros had his hands tied up and couldn’t brace himself for the fall, and he was knocked out cold as soon as his face hit the ice unimpeded.

The crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal was silent as Parros was taken away on a stretcher. Thankfully, Parros was released from hospital the next day and “only” received a concussion. It could have been worse.

In 2008, Whitby Dunlops defencemen Don Sanderson and Brantford Blast forward Corey Fulton got into a scrap in an Ontario AAA senior league game. Sanderson’s helmet came off in a skirmish just before the start of the fight. At the end of the fight, both players fell and Sanderson’s head struck the ice. He was unconscious briefly, before he regained consciousness. Later, Sanderson fell into a coma that he would never get out of.

He died less than a month later.

This season, the NHL has started penalizing players for purposely removing their helmets before a fight, which would appear to be a step in the right direction.

However, the new rule didn’t stop Canadiens’ forward Travis Moen and Leafs’ Defencemen Mark Fraser, who both agreed to remove their lids before their fight and take an extra two minutes each. Clearly, the rule won’t stop everyone and won’t have the desired effect of protecting players from themselves.

Many have argued over the years that fighting can’t be taken out of hockey because it is simply part of the game. I concede that there are some fights of that type, but the majority of the fights in the NHL are staged battles between tough guys who often bring little else to the game other than their fists (such as Orr and Parros). NHL “goons”, as they are often dubbed, won’t even see the ice when the games really matter in the playoffs because they just don’t provide enough value to warrant being included in a team’s lineup during the postseason. Yes, every now and then a fight will have a big impact on an important game. When Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla fought Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Vincent Lecavalier in the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, both teams received some extra motivation after seeing their respective team leaders engage in fisticuffs. Unfortunately, these fights are few and far between.

Eventually, a tragedy like the one that befell Sanderson is going to happen again, possibly even at the NHL level. The time is now to ensure that doesn’t happen and put an (unfortunate) end to fighting in hockey.

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Smart Meters

Gas Prices Dear editor, What is going on in Golden??

Our gas prices are 141.9. The BC average today (Saturday Oct. 5) is 130.319. Even the Vancouver area with the transit taxes added in is much lower than us at 127.4 to 133.9.

Only Fort Nelson, Port Alice, Lillooet, Tumbler Ridge and Port McNeil have gas prices higher than us. SHAME ON THE GAS STATIONS IN GOLDEN. Quit gouging and giving Golden a very bad name.

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How can a citizen not become cynical when we see our provincial government deny the very process that would ensure effective governance?

Bill Bennett’s directive to the utilities commission denies fairness for those amongst us who have misgivings about the smart meter program.

We won’t know this program’s efficacy, its long term health effects, whether it will become an invasion of privacy and we certainly won’t know if there is any justification to BC Hydro’s claim of increased costs associated with opting out of the program. What is certain is that we taxpayers will foot the bill for this program without prudent analysis.

BC Hydro’s claims of additional costs appear fatuous. Everyone is currently paying for all the consequences of and the infrastructure for the old meters. If

Climate Change Dear Editor, I am writing in the context of the new IPCC report.

I do not represent a special-interest lobby group trying to increase constituents’ bottom line. The essentially absolute consensus about Climate Change is remarkable given that science is about uncertainty.

It is understandable that we have difficulty considering the changes necessary to mitigate what we have unleashed, given that we easily instinctively attribute the climate extremes we are already experiencing as one-off events; we have experienced these kinds of individual events before and need science and analysis to actually interpret that the pattern is already

there are savings associated with smart meters, then our utility bills should decrease. This is our corporation after all.

BC Hydro further claims that the 60,000 or so holdouts to the program affects its analysis of electrical demands. Nonsense. Analysis of 95 per cent of the available data would have a miniscule variance from the analysis of all of it. No one should be forced to pay BC Hydro’s imaginary excessive fees for refusing smart meters until all concerns have been allayed.

One might have thought government would represent the people in this case, but what we see is that we are party to a corporation being granted the right to bully its clients by government.

Sam Cosco Parksville

clearly different. We also do not instinctively understand positive feedback loops and exponential functions.

For our species, which has been so diverse in its cultural/technological evolution, in the vast majority of times there would have been natural selective advantage to expect the world to go on just as we have experienced it growing up and to continue in whatever cultural matrix was adapted enough to allow us to have survived to adulthood. Unfortunately, at this time, science which real achievement and role it is to filter out our unconscious biases, tells us that we are headed for a cliff. Please make the Climate Change Story FRONT PAGE. Andre C. Piver MD Nelson

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Do you think that it is time to ban fighting from hockey?

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“I think there should be a limit to it, and fighters should be as respectful as possible.”

“I don’t think they need to ban it. They regulate it enough with referees, but there is a time and a place for it.”

“Don’t ban it but find a way to get away from having goons on a team and staged fights.

It seems like even clean checks lead to a fight.”

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

Say What?

Have you ever wondered how many non profit societies there are in Golden? Or whether it’s against bylaw to have live chickens in your backyard? Want to know who owns that building, and why it’s being fixed up? How about when the Town is going to fix the sidewalks on your street, or what that public works crew is working on?

Do you have any questions about your community, something you’ve been wondering about but never knew who to ask?

Send your questions into The Golden Star, and our editorial team will start making phone calls to find you the answers. Whether it’s a question about municipal operations, community history, or the goings on around town, let The Golden Star do the leg work.

Email your questions to editor@thegoldenstar.net, or drop them off at The Golden Star office at 419A 9th Ave. N. Question: How many Students

are currently being taught in the Golden area, and what was the highest number in the past?

Answer: There are currently 887 students being taught in the Golden area. There are 218 students at Alexander Park Elementary School, 197 students at Lady Grey Elementary School, 94 students at Nicholson Elementary School, eight students at Field Elementary School, 342 students at Golden Secondary School, and 28 students at the Golden Alternate School.

School enrollment in the Golden Area is down by 22 students (there were 909 students last year), which is a 2.4 per cent decrease.

There are 3,119 students in School District 6 this year, which is down by 99 students from last year’s 3,218. That is a decrease of just over three per cent.

The figures for the highest number of students in the past was not available.

A Street full of Stars to Frank for calling to let us know there was a bear in the neighborhood and to not let our grandchildren outside.

Stingers to the white truck that cut me off on the highway.

A banana box full of Stars to Bobbi for the apples.

Stingers to whoever drew an obscene picture in the dirt on my car. I know its dirty, I’ll clean it when I have time!

A Pub full of Stars to Tony at Omega for the awesome lunch.

A Star to Bob Munroe for his timely letter regarding the TransCanada construction through Golden

Stingers to neighbours who block your driveway.

Stingers to the people who let their dogs crap on the trails and don’t pick it up.

Stars to men and women in emergency services who work hard to keep us safe.

Stars to Jaclyn Keppler for being a fantastic new teacher at the Golden Dance Academy Stars to the forestry folk that thinned and cleaned up the Selkirk Rotary Trails. It’s sooo much nicer now.

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APES had great turnout for Run Vicci Nelson APES Principal It’s hard to believe that we are already into the second month of the new school year. September was as usual a busy one, with children settling into their new classrooms, routines and expectations being established, and teachers working hard to “get things underway” for the year! It was great to see so many parents and families out to our Family morning and the Terry Fox run.

Parents/Guardians of Alexander Park students, along with a staff member and myself, come together once a month at the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. These monthly meetings provide an opportunity for parents to learn about what is happening at the school, to share ideas, and meet new people. The PAC also plays a very active role in raising funds to support school activities. The meetings begin at

6:30 p.m. in the school library and usually last only one hour.

Child minding is provided by an adult at no cost and often there are refreshments and wonderful treats to enjoy. You may want to get involved with on-going activities such as the Milk and Lunch Program, or you may choose to help out with a specific event, or you might want to contribute your ideas during meetings......whatever your level of involvement, it will be appreciated! So plan on attending the next meeting on October 15 and find out more about your child’s school and your Parent Advisory Council.

A big thank you to the parents who attended the first meeting in September, and to those parents who volunteered to head up the various PAC committees.

Our Home Reading Program is now underway in all classes. Our goal is to have all students participate in this program. Why? Because research shows that it is necessary for

students to read on a regular basis in order for their reading to improve. Parents are asked to sign the reading calendar every time they read to their child and/or their child reads to them, hopefully at least 15 times a month. At the end of the month, they return this calendar to their child’s classroom teacher. Every month each classroom receives a new book for their class library, and students who return their reading calendars sign their name in the book insert.

October promises to be filled with many class and school events and activities such as Picture Retake Day (Oct. 21), Parent Student Teacher Interviews (Oct. 15, 16, 17), Thanksgiving and Halloween celebrations, and the start of Breakfast Club.

Stay abreast of the school’s activities and events by reading the school newsletter, the “A.P.E.S. Chatter”, class newsletters, or through our website, www.sd6.bc.ca/apes.

MLA says we need to stand together for rural healthcare British Columbians are fortunate to live in a country that believes in public healthcare.

When we look to other countries where access to healthcare is dependent on one’s income, you realize just how valuable our system is.

But it is a system under tremendous pressure. I believe that we need to ensure that our province raises the revenue it needs to keep our system strong. People tell me that public healthcare is one of things they most value, and they know that it costs money.

Provincial funding of healthcare increases every year as would be expected. In 2012/13, Interior Health’s funding increased by 5.6%. And in 2012/13, we still felt cuts to healthcare.

In 2014/15, the projected increase to funding for Interior Health will be only 2.3%. This indicates even more significant cuts to services are ahead.

Over the last number of years, the cuts to healthcare have been felt most deeply in rural areas.

And many of the decisions made

by Interior Health as to where to

cut have not been informed by local knowledge or understanding.

As a politician, I understand that healthcare decisions need to be made by professionals, but there also needs to be full awareness of the realities of the impacts of those decisions, and there needs to be accountability to the communities affected.

We need healthcare in small rural communities not just for health reasons, but for economic reasons. For example, the closure of the dialysis unit in Inver-

mere has resulted in real economic consequences for the area; something that was not even contemplated by decision-makers, and ignored when raised by local political representatives.

We need to stand together within our communities to make sure that those that need healthcare have access to it when they need it.

Take a moment to share your healthcare concerns with me by emailing norm.macdonald. mla@leg.bc.ca or by calling 1 866 870 4188.

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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.

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Wed, Oct. 9 The Golden Family Center Society is seeking applications for its Board of Directors

We are looking for men or women who have a passion for the work we do.

Applications are welcome all year round, however, to be considered prior to the upcoming AGM, please apply by October 16, 2013.

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Jam night at the Rockwater.

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.

Badminton every Monday (7-8:30pm) and Wednesday (7-9pm) at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. Adults $7, students/ seniors $5. Need your own racket.

Public Skate at the Arena every Wednesday 7-8pm.

Basketball Registration Night Oct.9 from 6-8pm at Mount 7 Rec Plex.

The Lion, The Bear, The Fox “We’d Be Good Men” EP release tour at Bacchus Books Oct.9. Advance tickets only $15.

Speed Control plays at the Rockwater Grill and Bar Oct.9.

Reach-a-Reader Oct.9. Buy your Golden Star from any Golden Rockets player, and proceeds go to supporting literacy.

East Kootenay Senior Caregivers Support Groups in Golden every second Wednesday of each month (upcoming one Oct.9) in the Hospital Conference Room 6:30-8:30pm. For more info call 1-877-489-0803.

Snowmobile Club AGM Oct.9 at the Island Restaurant 7:30pm.

Thurs, Oct. 10 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the

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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.

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.

A.A Meetings in Golden: Thursdays at the Family Centre 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 6:30-8pm.

Kicking Horse Culture and Front Porch Revue presents: Up on Cripple Creek, Songbook of The Band.

Oct.10 7:30-10pm at the Golden Civic Centre.

Shinny hockey at the Arena every Thursday at 9pm. 19+ years old.

Fri, Oct. 11 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

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

A.A Meetings in Golden: Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin every Friday from 3:307:30pm.

Mother Goose Program every Friday 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks included, just drop in!

Public Skate at the Arena every Friday 12-1pm.

Parent and Tot skate at the Arena every Friday 10-11am.

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Sat, Oct. 12 Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Meat Draw every Saturday at The Legion 5pm.

A.A Meetings in Golden: Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Public Skate at the Arena every Saturday 5:306:45pm.

Gift, Party, and Wedding Show Oct.12 at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Sun, Oct. 13 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.

Public Skate at the Arena every Sunday 4:30-5:45pm.

Mon, Oct. 14 Join the Cadets. Free pro gram meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.

Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Lutheran Church.

Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-344-6043.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Monday 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-3445766.

The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.

Badminton at Mount 7 Rec Plex Mondays 7-8:30pm.

Need your own racket, $7 (or $5 for seniors/students).

Shinny hockey at the Golden Arena every Monday at 9:15pm. Must be 19+ years old.

Tues, Oct. 15 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am all summer. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

A.A Meetings in Golden: Tuesdays at the United Church 901 - 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Parent and Tot skate at the Arena every Tuesday 10-11am.

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Jon Turk: Crocodiles and Ice Wednesday Oct.16, 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Admission by donation ($10 suggested).

Golden Snowmobile and Trail Society AGM Oct.16 at 7:30pm at the Island.

Kicking Horse Culture presents Film Kicks: “Still Mine” Oct.17 at the Golden Cinema, 7:30pm, cash at the door.

Community Excellence Awards Oct.19 at 6pm at the Golden Civic Centre.

25th Annual Duck Race Oct.20 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Elite Nutrition, Tru-Hardware, and the Nicholson Store.

Family Dinner Play and Learn starts Oct.21 from 5-7pm in the Strong Start room. This free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-9665 if interested.

Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre Friday Oct.25 11:30am-1pm. $5 (children under 3 free), everyone welcome!

Telling Life Storie, a free writing workshop starting Wednesday Oct.23 from 10am-12pm. Call 250-4399665 to register.

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Golden Moments: Doreen Kelley stands behind her community Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net One glance at the mountains, and Doreen Kelley never looked back.

"I came as a new bride in September. My husband had worked here for a year before we were married," said Kelley, remembering what brought her to Golden in 1961.

She agreed to start a new life with her new family in Golden, but had very little idea of what she was getting into.

"He never told me much.

When I asked what Golden was like, he said 'you'll see.' He wouldn't tell me," said Kelley.

"I came to Golden over the Big Bend Highway, there was no Rogers Pass. And the first morning when I opened my eyes I said this will forever be my home. And I've never changed my mind."

Although admittedly difficult at times, Golden has felt like home ever since for Kelley. She had her first child one year and two days after her wedding, and the next two came within the next two and a half years.

Money was tight back then, and Kelley, at times, felt isolated from her family (who were still in the southern Okanagan).

"I could only afford to phone home once in a great while. We had no money, and travel was so difficult at the time," she said.

"It was tough. We wrote letters a lot."

However, she found all the support she needed right here in Golden. There were some health issues in the Kelley family, but the community was always there to help however they could.

"We had two sick children, and Golden stood behind us," said Kelley. "We had good years and bad years in that time…

Tom (Kelley's late husband) appreciated Golden as much as I did."

Kelley very much enjoyed raising her children here, and is thrilled that two of her three kids have decided to also make Golden their home.

Now that her children are older, Kelley likes to keep herself busy by helping out in the community.

She is the head caterer for the Seniors Centre, and devotes much of that job to catering funeral receptions.

And when she isn’t busy doing that, Kelley is lucky to have many friends who still live in Golden.

She was also fortunate enough to be able to travel quite a bit with Tom. They would take road trips all over the country.

"There's very few roads in B.C. and Alberta that we didn't travel," she said.

Kelley even took a cruise

Long time Golden resident spends a lot of time keeping up her garden when she’s not working at the Seniors Centre.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo recently to Alaska, after having driven up there years earlier. On the cruise, a woman approached Kelley and asked her why she didn't seem as

enthusiastic as some of the other passengers.

"I told her that we have all this on our doorstep, the bears walk through my backyard,"

said Kelley.

"Then she asked me if I appreciate where I live, and I said 'every morning when I get up and see the mountains.'"

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Reach a reader campaign makes a difference in Golden CBAL Submitted Black Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) are collecting donations for the 3rd Annual Reach a Reader. Members of the Golden Rockets will be selling the Golden Star around town in support of CBAL. By making a donation to this campaign, you are supporting literacy programs in Golden.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is the Columbia Basin and Boundary region not-forprofit literacy organization.

CBAL programs are all free and support seniors, adults, families, youth and children of all ages to improve English, reading, writing, numeracy, computer and workplace skills.

Our family literacy programs aim to provide parents and caregivers with the skills needed to support their children’s literacy development. Mother Goose is a popular program in Golden with par-

ents and their children ages birth to five. This program is offered at the public library on Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30am in partnership with the public library and the Early Childhood Development Coalition.

Tim Hortons helped raise funds for this program as well.

Over the summer, the Family Picnic Play and Learn for families with children ages 3 to 5 was well received, so we are offering a similar program this fall and winter. This program includes dinner; parent discussions on topics such as outdoor play, screen time, nutrition and other topics that parents are interested in; as well as fun activities for the whole family! It will be held in the Strong Start room in Alexander Park Elementary School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting on Monday October 21.

As well, CBAL offers a number of adult literacy programs that provide adult learners with the tools and skills needed to be successful in the mod-

ern world. Adults can visit the new office (#203, 421 9th Ave. N.) for computer access and to get help with basic reading, writing, math, computer skills, and forms.

The Food Skills for Families was a hit last year and will be offered again this year in January in partnership with the Canadian Diabetes Association.

New this year, will be the Money Skills program in January that aims to help adults understand and apply concepts of money such as income, taxes, budgeting, banking, saving, debt, and being a wise consumer.

If you are interested in attending any of these literacy programs or would like the opportunity to volunteer in a 1 on 1 tutor program for children or adults, please contact Monica De, Community Literacy Coordinator- Golden at mde@cbal.org or 250-4399665. For more information about other programs in our community, visit the website at www.cbal.org.

Families get crafty at the Family Picnic Play and Learn program at the museum this summer.

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Buy a Paper & Make a Difference The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and The Golden Star are raising funds to support literacy programs. Buy a paper from one of our volunteers on October 9th to make a difference in our community. All funds raised will go to support local literacy programs.

WANT MORE INFORMATION? WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU CAN HELP? Visit: cbal.org

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Tickets are available for $20 in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased from the Rockwater.

World explorer brings experiences to Kootenays Wildsight Submitted Golden will be hosting legendary explorer, storyteller, and author Jon Turk as part of a Kootenay Tour on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre.

Turk will share captivating and personal stories and his stunning imagery of the world's most remote wilderness areas he has visited in a lively, thought-provoking, and fun manner.

He will take you on a trans-global journey: sea kayaking in the Solomon Islands, the circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island in the polar Arctic, a bicycle ride across the Tibetan plateau

to the birthplace of the Dalai Lama, and into our own backyards.

"These journeys constitute a quest for the 'spiritual revolution' that must underlie humanity’s greater journey into the 21st century, if we want to have a reasonable hope of creating a peaceful, equitable, healthy, and sustainable world," says Turk.

As a skilled and experienced speaker, Turk will blend his personal stories with his message of spiritual connectivity with wilderness, the value of indigenous wisdoms, and environmental ethic.

His storytelling performance will inspire his audience to take

good care of the earth and be more connected with ourselves and our natural environment.

He relates his global adventures to experiences in our own backyards in the Kootenays.

“The Kootenays are an integral part of planet Earth,” explains Ferniebased Turk with his unique global perspective. “And by starting here, we join with other people in other communities, working within other organizations, to join hands for the common good.”

Turk is working with Wildsight to highlight how important it is to preserve our own backyards, and why wild

places like the Flathead, the David Thompson Heritage Lands, or the Heart of the Purcells are so critical for healthy communities.

"Wildsight is all about connecting," said Wildsight's Erna Jensen-Shill, who is co-ordinating Turk's tour of the Kootenays.

"We work to facilitate connections between Kootenay residents and our world-class wildlife, wilderness, and recreation. We are excited to bring Jon's global perspective to audiences around the Kootenays."

“This journey that we talk about, while global in nature, is implemented one person at a time, one

river valley at a time, one ecosystem at a time," explains Turk.

Admission to the event is by donation.

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Raise the Woof, a comedy tour that raises money in support of animal rescue, is coming back to Golden for a show on Oct. 25, once again in support of Little Mittens Rescue.

The tour was originally here last December. The lineup this time will feature three comedians and will take place at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Money raised from ticket sales, as well as the silent auction that will take place during the event, will go towards purchasing materials for the Little Mittens shelter, which co-manager Jamie Crawford says is “totally overcrowded.” Little Mittens is still looking for more silent auction donations. Those who would like to make a donation can contact Little Mittens at 250-939-8085.

The featured comedian goes by the stage name Mr. V. He has performed in comedy clubs for 24 years and this has taken him across Canada and even to the Middle East to perform for the Canadian military. He has a very adaptable routine that touches on many subjects, and has earned high praise from critics for grabbing the audience from the very beginning and not letting go.

Also performing will be Jeremy Furlong and Matt Billon. Billon has been performing for the last 12 years on the Canadian comedy circuit and likes to draw humour from his own experiences, no matter how embarrassing. He has appeared at Montreal’s “Just for Laughs” comedy festival and had his

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Lions club ducks now on sale for annual race Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net While most ducks will be preparing to migrate south for the winter in the near future, at least 500 of the yellow and rubber variety will stick around for at least a few more weeks.

The Golden and District Lions Club’s 25th annual Duck Race will take place on Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. on the Kicking Horse River. Tickets are available for $10 from a number of sellers, including Tru-Hardware, the Nicholson general store, and Elite Nutrition, as well as Lion’s and Leo’s (junior Lions) club members. Each ticket gets you one duck in the race and

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Because Orlando Pecora has helped organize and sell tickets for the race from the very beginning, many locals have begun to associate his efforts with this time of year.

“I’ll go into stores and [people] will look at me and say ‘it’s not that time of year already is it?” said Pecora.

As long as water levels co-operate, the rubber ducks will be released near the Senior’s Centre and will finish up their journey just past the Pedestrian Bridge, where members of the fire department will be waiting with nets to retrieve the ducks. Members of the Leo’s, the junior Lion’s Club, will be patrolling the banks of the river to help any stragglers that get stuck. The owners of the top two ducks will receive $1,000 each and the rest of the money will go to the Lions Club in support of their work in the community.

Firefighter Eddie Leigan catches rubber ducks at last year’s race. This year’s race is on Oct. 20 Star File Photo Pecora says that the support that the race receives from the com-

munity remains strong to this day.

“People do enjoy it…

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of the largest cities in Jordan. About 125,000 people in the camp are bracing for another cold winter. Despite it’s location in the desert of the middle east, temperatures average just 7°C in January, with night time temperatures dipping much lower than that.

The campaign for donations is happening

across Canada through Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR).

Inge Clapperton saw an e-mail about the need for donations and decided that this was something that Golden should participate in.

“It grabbed me because, people are going to be cold. I suffer from the cold myself

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Clapperton hopes that the limited costs involved with the sweater drive will encourage individuals to participate.

“It’s a project that doesn’t really cost us anything at all. We can donate sweaters that we’ve already worn that are in our closets that maybe we don’t even want to wear anymore, and someone could be using them.”

Sweaters collected will be shipped for free by Home Hardware to the CLWR’s warehouse in Winnipeg before they are shipped overseas to the refugee camp. Donations can be dropped off at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 909 9th St. S from 10:30-2:30 on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Donations must be in by Oct. 22. For further information, contact Inge Clapperton at 250344-2522.

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New Fire Chief Parker Vaile takes over in Nicholson Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Nicholson Fire Chief Parker Vaile took over from retired Chief Markus Kellenberger last November and says the transition has gone well so far.

“It’s been a good adjustment, there is a learning curve to it, but the regional district has put me through a ton of training and I am feeling more comfortable now,” Vaile said. “Now, I get to see so much more and experience a lot of other fire training activities.”

According to Vaile, working with a good group of firefighters has made his transition that much easier.

“I also have a top notch Deputy Chief [Dale Rintoul] who has helped me along as well,” he said.

The Nicholson Fire Department is giving away smoke alarms to anyone who is in need and Vaile is encouraging anyone who has an existing smoke alarm to test it and make sure that it is still operating.

Smoke alarms should be tested on a monthly basis, says Vaile, and chimneys should be cleaned out routinely as well, as the number one causes of fire in Nicholson are kitchNicholson’s new Fire Chief is adjusting well to the job.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo ens and chimneys.

Golden Fire Chief passionate about use of alarms Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Ken McClure has been a firefighter for 30 years, a chief for 12 and the chief in Golden for 2 and a half years. His passion for the job has not wavered, however, especially when it comes to the proper use of smoke alarms.

That’s why Golden Fire Rescue is offering free smoke alarms and installation to anyone who chooses to receive one. A recent investigation into a house fire in Surrey, B.C. has revealed that a decades old smoke alarm was not functioning, leading to the deaths of two seniors.

A study by the University of the Fraser Valley showed that of the 170 structural fire-related deaths in B.C. from 20062011, 79 per cent occurred in homes without a working smoke alarm.

“I feel very passionate about this,” McClure said. “Early detection is the way to get out of a structure. Anything else is just stuff and it can be replaced, but a human life is precious.”

According to B.C. law, every household must have a working smoke alarm, but McClure recommends one per

floor. The campaign is targeting seniors and the handicapped but anyone in need will be able to receive one of the 101 alarms that has been donated to the fire department.

Numerous sponsors have backed this province-wide initiative including Canadian Tire, Home Depot and the Canadian Red Cross.

Golden Fire Rescue will be at Alexander Park Elementary School today (Oct. 9) to conduct their fire prevention program at the school. The department will be going class to class. McClure had no trouble finding volunteers from the station for this program.

“I’ve got a lot of volunteers that will be going to help out with fire prevention.

They feel that it’s important,” he said.

McClure is currently looking for new recruits for his team.

“It doesn’t take up a whole lot of time, but it does take a lot of dedication. What we try to believe is that your job and family come first, and the fire department comes second.”

Contact McClure at 250-344-6401 or ken.mcclure@golden.ca for more information about their smoke alarm cam- Golden Fire Rescue is giving away 101 smoke alarms to paign or how to become a fire fighter. local residents who need one.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Record responses for Field Sean Coubrough Fire Chief Field Fire & Rescue Department

Field Fire Chief Sean Coubrough.

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The winter season is rapidly approaching, which means winter driving conditions and increased dangers for motorists from ice and snow.

Over the past year Field Fire & Rescue responded to a record number of motor vehicle accidents on the Trans Canada Highway. I would like

to take this opportunity to remind everyone that snow tires and respecting the road conditions saves lives.

Volunteering for your local fire department is a great way to give back to your community. The work we do can be difficult, dangerous and dirty, but it never ceases to amaze me that we are able to attract so many amazing people with the desire to serve.

At last count there were 134 residents of Field and

over 20 members of Field Fire & Rescue. These men and women provide a necessary service and ask little in return.

Next time you see a volunteer firefighter remember to thank him or her for taking time away from their families and leisure time to participate in training activities and answer calls...

Or better yet, join your local department and see for yourself what a rewarding experience it can be.

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Golden Rockets split pair of games with the Ghostriders Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Three power play goals in the first period set the tone for the rest of the night and a clutch goal from Jacob Coehlo put the Rockets ahead for good in the third, giving the club just its second victory of the season.

Special teams were the difference in this one as the Rockets looked dangerous all night with the man advantage and capitalized on 3 of their 8 opportunities.

Connor Beauchemin opened the scoring 6 minutes into the game after Ghostriders’ forward Justin Mitchell was assessed a double minor and given a 10 minute misconduct. With Mitchell still in the box for the second half of the double minor, rookie forward Nick Hoobanoff potted his second goal of the season to give Golden an early 2-0 lead.

Fernie replied with goals from Kurtis Bond and Kale Johnson, but veteran defencemen Coltin Berard scored on the power play with 1:27 left in the first frame to give the home side the advantage at the break. It was Berard’s second point of the night and he would add an assist on an empty net goal to give him 10 for the season, placing him in a tie for

second amongst all defencemen in the KIJHL. Fernie tied things up with a little over eight minutes left in the 2nd period. That’s when the goaltenders started to really take over, especially Ghostriders’ keeper Phoenix Logan-Hill, who would make 42 saves on the night.

The Rockets were pressing for the go ahead goal from the opening face-off in the third period.

Numerous opportunities went by the wayside, much to the chagrin of the 329 fans at the Plywood Palace. Coehlo gave the Rockets their first even strength goal of the night and a lead they wouldn’t relinquish with 8:46 remaining in the final period. A Ghostriders goal with 36 seconds left in the game was sandwiched in between a pair of Rockets empty netters to give Golden a 6-4 victory.

The win comes a night after the Rockets were soundly beaten in Fernie by a score of 5-1.

Rockets’ head coach Ty Davidson was absent for that loss due to a one game suspension that was imposed because the Rockets had multiple fights during a stoppage in play in the last 10 minutes of their previous game. Davidson, who watched Friday’s game via video feed, believes the difference on Saturday night was the

Rockets’ forward David Larouche attempts to take a shot through Ghostriders’ defenceman Travis Thomsen. Golden avenged a Friday night loss with a 6-4 home win on Saturday night.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo compete level of his team.

“There looked like there was a desire to win, more so than there has been in the past. I was extremely disappointed in the effort [Friday night] and that was my whole message [Saturday],

that we have to compete harder…

No one is going to come in here and feel sorry for us and just give us a win. We’re going to have to earn each and every one of them.”

The Rockets’ next game is Friday at home against the 7-2 Kam-

loops Storm.

Golden will then travel to Kimberley for a game against the Dynamiters on Saturday before heading to Invermere next Tuesday for a date with the Columbia Valley Rockies.

Rockets Profile: Nick Hoobanoff has solid start to season Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Rockets’ Nick Hoobanoff has two goals and three assists this season.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Rockets’ rookie forward Nick Hoobanoff wears Alexander Ovechkin’s number 8, so it is not surprising that he models his game after the Washington Capitals’ superstar.

“I’ve always looked up to him since he came into the league.

He’s a really good player, fast, big and grinds it out too,” said Hoobanoff.

Hoobanoff has 2 goals and 3 assists in 9 games this season, his first full year at the Junior B level after playing Midget AA in Cranbrook last year.

Despite the fact that he’s now playing at a

higher level, Hoobanoff doesn’t feel that the adjustment has been that difficult.

“I’d say the biggest difference is just having less time with the puck. You’ve got to make your passes a bit crisper and your decisions a bit quicker, but it’s easy enough to adjust,” said Hoobanoff.

According to Hoobanoff veteran players Connor Beauchemin and Brett DeFrias have helped him along, in addition to head coach Ty Davidson.

Hoobanoff describes himself as a grinder first and a scorer second.

“I like to work hard in the corners and just help my team win

rather than try and get points,” he said.

The 16 year old from Canal Flats is hoping that he can improve his speed this season and get bigger.

The latter, he joked, is

unfortunately out of his control.

Despite the team’s slow start to the season, Hoobanoff is hopeful that they can turn their year around soon.

“We’re definitely starting out a bit shaky but I know the boys are going to be really good and we’re definitely going to have a good season,” he said.

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Interior Health’s Mobile Medical Unit in town next week The MMU is housed in a 16-metre tractor-trailer that expands to a 90 m2 flexible facility with up to eight–10 patient treatment bays. The clinical capability of the MMU is flexible and ranges from primary first-aid and outreach care to critical care and emergency life-saving surgery. A support trailer is stocked with up-to 72 hours’ worth of medical supplies, consumables and other equipment.

The MMU can be connected to a hospital’s shore power, city water and waste systems, but also has its own power, oxygen, water, and waste systems for self-sufficiency when required.

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New Taps owners Karen and Kevin Christakos don’t plan to make significant changes to the popular downtown bar.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo

New owners at The Golden Taps don’t plan to make many changes Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kevin and Karen Christakos were looking for a lifestyle change and they believe they have found what they are looking for after purchasing The Golden Taps in a deal that was finalized on Oct. 1. Kevin had been work-

ing as a full-time heli-skiing guide, a gig which didn’t allow him to spend any time at home with Karen and their children.

“Winters were kind of like, Kevin was away more than he was home. I was like a single mom for that time,” Kevin plans to continue guiding, but on a more

limited basis, now that the couple has purchased Taps.

Karen has loved working in the service and hospitality industry since she started Sips n Giggles, a mobile bartending service that has been in business since May of last year.

“I realized how much I really enjoy serving

people in that kind of atmosphere,” she said.

As longtime friends of former Taps owners Adam McCullough and Kent Zalaski, Kevin and Karen asked them to see their purchase advertisement “just for fun”.

“I took it home, thinking nothing would ever come of it…and then the

more we read about it and learned about it, we realized that this was a really great thing,” Karen said. The couple has been working with McCullough and Zalaski since the beginning of September as a sort of transition period, but didn’t officially take over as owners until last week.

Both Kevin and Karen agree that not much, if anything, needs to be changed with the current operations of the bar that has become one of Golden’s most frequented night life destinations.

“We’ve basically stepped into a really welloiled machine,” Karen said.

“It’s really popular with its crowd. People really like it, they like the food, they like the atmosphere.

We don’t want to break that,” Kevin said.

All of the staff under the previous ownership has remained on board and the couple is thankful to have kept them in place.

“The customers really appreciate the staff because they are good to them. It feels like you are walking into a really familiar place,” Karen said.

“Between Adam and Kent and the staff, they have really built the culture here. We really recognize that,” Kevin said.

The front patio is one thing that the couple might look to change in the spring. Karen would like to see it “jazzed up a little” in order to make it more aesthetically pleasing for customers.

Kevin also hinted that the interior decor could be changing within the next couple of weeks as well.

Other than that, the couple plans to stay true to the bar’s roots as a welcoming place for people to grab some food and drinks and take in live music.

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I would like to thank the Golden Ambulance and everyone that helped me when I had my accident on Sept.24th 2013. The fellow that saw it happen and came down the hill and stayed with me after he called the ambulance (sorry, don’t remember your name). Also, Dr. Larsen-Soles and the Golden Hospital (Barb in X-Ray). Steve and Lynda for coming and staying until my husband got there, and all their help since.

Everybody you’re the best.

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Obituaries

Dale Gilbert Grant

May 9, 1948 - October 2, 2013

Obituaries

Dorothy Wardwell 1946 1946 -- 2013 2013

Dorothy Harogate Dorothy Wardwell ofof Harrogate, BC great B.C.passed passedgracefully gracefully toto the Great beyond Beyond on on October October 5th.

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Colorado.

Afterliving livingand andworking workingininSan SanFrancisco Francisco,they they came north After came north to to Canada to make a new and homestead in Harrogate, Canada to make a new life life or homestead in Harrogate, with withbeautiful Dorothy’svegetable beautiful and vegetable flower After gardens.

After2 her flowerand garden. raising raising two sons, Dorothy mother’s and sons, Dorothy followed herfollowed mothersher vacation andvocation went back backtotobecome schoolatoregistered become anurse. registered nurse. towent school In addition to her and bright and positive personality, Besides her bright positive personality, DorothyDorothy will be will be remembered by many as a caring and dedicated remembered by many as a caring and dedicated nurse innurse her in hercapacities, many capacities both the Invermere Golden many in bothinInvermere and Goldenandhospitals, hospitals: home nursing,planning, discharge child birth home nursing, discharge childplanning, birth education and education and managing the long term care facility, managing the long term care facility Manor. She alwaysDuran went Manor. always wentfortheherextra distance to advocate care for her the extra She distance to care patients and to for patients and to advocate for them in the health system.

Her them in the health system. Her generosity of spirit and loving generosity of spirit welfare and loving concern for people’s welfare concern for people’s had no bounds. had no bounds.

A wonderful soul has left us and will be missed by all who A wonderful soul has left us and will be missed by all who knew her dad were touched by her beautiful loving presence. knew her and were touched by her beautiful loving presence.

A celebration of of herher lifelife willwill begin at at 4 pm at the Wardwell farm A celebration begin 4 p.m. at the Wardwell in Harrogate on Sat Oct 12th. farm in Harrogate on Saturday, October 12th.

Dale Gilbert Grant passed away at the Golden & District General Hospital on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 at the age of 65 years. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Saturday, October 12th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be: Gord Feuz, Rodney Kenny, Elroy Bodry, Jim Frid, Rick Schier and Dean Keehn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for Melanoma Research, 202 – 1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 3H5, in memory of Dale.

Dale was born in Innisfail, Alberta on May 9, 1948 and had been a resident of Golden for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and socializing with his friends and family.

Dale especially loved his Harley and riding whenever he could.

Dale is survived by his wife Lorraine of Golden; four children: Jackie (Sean) Donnelly of Kelowna, Jack (Manon) Daneau of Montreal, Dean (Lisa) Grant of Kamloops and Cory (Martine) Grant of Vancouver and five grandchildren: Travis, Tyler, Jayden, Peyton and Sophia.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Dale’s family by viewing his obituary at www. hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Louis “Len” Rinvold, 80, on Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Vernon, B.C. Len was born in Coronach, Saskatchewan on September 24, 1933 to the late Lars and Anne Rinvold both who immigrated to Canada from Norway.

On June 27, 1953 Len married Joy Vera “Elsie” Hamilton in Port Alberni, B.C. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this summer.

Len achieved success and respect in his lifelong employment in the forest industry and after retirement from Riverside Forest Products, Lavington, B.C. he established his own company to continue to utilize his knowledge and skill in the industry.

Len’s other passions were working on his vintage Land Rover, rebuilding motorcycles, repairing clocks and watches, mountain lake and ocean fishing and being from a musically gifted family, he continued to enjoy singing and playing his guitar to the end of his life.

In Len’s own words, “Not bad for an old cowboy”!

Len is survived by his beloved wife “Elsie” and their four children: Cheryl (Richard) Tessier; Debbie Rinvold; and Len (Melissa) Rinvold all of Vernon, B.C. and Kim (Tom) Fellhauer of Kelowna, B.C. He is also survived by his 11 grand-children as well as 11 greatgrandchildren and one expected in March 2014. Len was predeceased by his older brothers Gerhard (Gerry), and Lester and his sister Helen.

Len was a very kind-hearted and loving husband, father and “Papa”, he will always be much loved and greatly missed.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 on October 19, 2013 at the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home in Vernon, B.C. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.

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Employment

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Career Opportunities

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is looking to hire hard working, motivated people for Brushing and Spacing contracts.

Experience and personal equipment are an asset, but not mandatory.

Please forward your resumes to mark@columbiaextreme.com.

Heather Mountain Lodge is looking for a local housekeeping expert to come and lead our hotel team. We need someone with great past experience (5+years) and a passion for high standards in all aspects of hotel housekeeping management. While catering seasonally year round to high end guests we hold our high standards above all else in guest satisfaction and are looking for someone who shares in our values. Please call, fax or email to info@heathermountainlodge, 250-344-7490 or fax 250-344-2316. Thank you.

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

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

employment o ppo rtu nit y

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

Advertising Sales

The Golden Star has an opening for a part time advertising sales person for our weekly publication.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to explore life in a growing mountain community while gaining experience in a career in sales, this is the position for you. We are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You will be organized, self-motivated, outgoing, and work well with the public.

This position is perfectly suited for someone who loves to work in a fast-paced environment, and can work well both independently and as part of the team. We prefer an experienced hand, but are willing to train the right candidate.

Preference will be given to candidates with recent and relevant experience.

Resumes with cover letter and references should be forwarded to: Michele LaPointe, Publisher The Golden Star Box 149, 413A 9th Ave. N. Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 e-mail: publisher@thegoldenstar.net

Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 100 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii, and Ohio.

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager online! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

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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.

Help Wanted

Make extra $$$ delivering phone books The BetterBook requires a responsible and reliable person(s) to deliver phonebooks to residences and businesses in Golden and area.Reliable vehicle (van or covered pickup) is required and the ability to lift heavy bundles of phonebooks.

This is a great group fundraiser!

Contact Linda in our distribution department at 1-800-663-8555.

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.

Receiver/Floor Sales

Golden Home Hardware is seeking a Receiver/Customer Service Representative.

Reporting to Store Manager and Building Supply Manager.

This position will be responsible for purchasing and receiving product from our Building Supply Vendors.

Customer Service skills will include selling to all customers, contractor sales, and flooring sales. Must have excellent time management, organization and communication skills.

Proficient computer skills including emails, and a great willingness to learn.

Candidates should have strong telephone mannerism, be energetic, self motivated and willing to work as part of a team.

Please email resumes to: goldenhardware@telus.net Fax: 250-344-5561 Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Receiver/Floor Sales

A&W Golden is now hiring for all shifts, full time/part time, kitchen and front end staff, benefits.

250-3444784. Please apply in person to the manager.

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

Employment

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.

FREEDOM Quest Regional Youth Services is looking for a dynamic and professional person to fill the combined position of facilitator for both the Youth Drug and Alcohol Intensive Day Treatment Program (RADD)and the Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program. 35 hrs fulltime with complete benefits. Posting Closes: Wednesday, October 7th,@ 4:00 p.m. Email Teresa Winter, Executive Director at teresafq@shaw.ca with cover letter and resume.

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.

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Help Wanted

Golden Food Bank Executive Director Part time position - 20 hrs per week The Food Bank Director, reporting to the Golden Food Bank Board, will work to fulfill the mission and core purposes of the Food Bank by organizing and coordinating functions that are vital to the sustainable growth of the Food Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities •Manage day to day operations of the Food Bank •Engage in strategic planning, budgeting and reporting of Food Bank operations to the Board of Directors •Engage in community activities that increase awareness of the Food Bank including special events, public speaking engagements and fundraising initiatives •Coordinate the fund development plan for the Food Bank including grant applications and fundraising initiatives •Ensure the safety and integrity of food distribution for food bank recipients Qualifications & Skills •Passionate about community initiatives that support those in need •Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, have a working of knowledge social media tools •Strong skills in strategic planning, budgeting and finance •Highly motivated independent individual with strong organizational skills that enjoys thinking outside of the box •Fundraising and grant writing experience an asset •Strong public speaking skills •Interest in nutrition and knowledge in food security issues an asset Pay rate commensurate with experience and qualifications For further information, contact Barb Davies at the Golden Food Bank 250-344-2113.

Qualified applicants may submit resume and cover letter in person or via email until 4pm Friday, October 18th to the: Golden Food Bank, 1115 9th St. South, info@goldenfoodbank.ca

Golden Home Hardware is seeking a Receiver/Customer Service Representative.

Reporting to Store Manager and Building Supply Manager.

This position will be responsible for purchasing and receiving product from our Building Supply Vendors.

Customer Service skills will include selling to all customers, contractor sales, and flooring sales. Must have excellent time management, organization and communication skills.

Proficient computer skills including emails, and a great willingness to learn. Candidates should have strong telephone mannerism, be energetic, self motivated and willing to work as part of a team.

Please email resumes to: goldenhardware@telus.net Fax: 250-344-5561

EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced (or experienced) Mulcher Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required.

Fax 780-488-3002 or email to; jobs@commandequipment. com JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: www.hannachrylser.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; or Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires experienced flat-bed highway drivers. Min. 2 yrs exp. hwy/mtn driving, loading and tarping. New equipment, satellite dispatch, e-logs, extended benefits & pension plan. CANADA ONLY runs avail. www.sutco.ca fax: 250357-2009 Enquiries: 1-888357-2612 Ext: 230

Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. Call 780846-2231 (Office); 780-8462241 (Fax).

EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher Operator and Processor Operator.

Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780-4883002 or send and email to; jobs@commandequipment. com

Services

Counselling GOLDEN COUNSELLING SERVICES Professional Support for Emotional Wellness Counselling Services for: Families, Couples, Individuals, Adolescents & Children.

Contact:Jocelyn Seagram MSc Experience: 30 yrs. providing Psychological, Behavioural & Counselling support in schools & clinical settings. c: 250-688-3737. e:gcs3737@yahoo.com.

Hours: T,W,TH afternoons & evenings.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by Mathew Yaki, (dba Wandering Wheels) of PO Box 1526, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, to amend their existing License of Occupation (Adventure Tourism/ Commercial Recreation) situated on Provincial Crown land within the Revelstoke, Golden, Nakusp, New Denver and Kaslo areas on unsurveyed Crown Land.

The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 4405387. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Natural Resource Officer at FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook B.C., VIC 7G I or email to: AuthorizingAgency.

Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until November 02, 2013. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp ¬ Search ¬ Search

by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. The application will be available for viewing at FrontCounter BC Office in Cranbrook.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations regional office.

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Rentals

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Homes for Rent

Suites, Upper

PSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com. Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-2295072.

BRITISH Bulldog Puppies. Pure breed, CKC and home trained. $700. M/F, 2 months old, current shots. 778-800-1369. Email: statohe@gmail.com

Elmira Wood stove glass door, brass handle, 4 chimney flutes, $300 OBO. 250-3442415 HAY FOR SALE Square bales from July 2013 cutting. No rain. Easy loading in the Blaeberry $3/bale.

Phone toll free 1-877-4255241.

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

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070.

25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695.

32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540.

40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

FOR RENT In the Blaeberry Private

2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden.

Secluded acreage. N/S. Refs req. $800/mo.403 461-4090, 403 286-3391.

3 Bdr., 1 1/2 bath single storey home. F/S. Avail Oct.1 Family preferred. No parties.

Call 250-344-6194.

Duplex / 4 Plex

3 Bdr Home Direct access to Mt 7 trails, just 4 mins. from downtown Golden. 1800 sq. ft, 2 full baths. Deck off kitchen. New floors. Brand new approved wood stove with electric backup.

Newly painted.

Incl F/S/W/D. 1 Pet ok. Huge fenced yard. 1 yr min lease.

Avail immdly $1175/mth.

Call Mike 250-344-8385.

Immaculate newly reno’d 2 bdrm suite for rent, NS, NP, no parties, large yard $800/mnt +utls. Free wifi/sat. tv. Avail Nov. 1, nice landlords! 250344-6879, 250-343-6878 (eve)

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Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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FILA Brazilio Puppies (Guard Dogs). Families best friend/Intruders worst nightmare. All shots. 604817-5957

Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel Bundles of kindling for sale. $2/ea or 3 for $5. Approx 20” x 8”. Call 250-344-5233 FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

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

Furniture Couch for sale. 7’ x 4’ x 3’ custom split peal log couch.

Indian Buffalo Motif. $700 OBO. Like new. Call Allison 250-290-0594, or email: alison.macisaac@gmail.com

Garage Sales

1-855-653-5450

Garage Sale: Weekly until items are gone. Thurs. - Sat. 10am-12pm. Aquarium, china cabinet, etc. Ph. 344-5706.

619 Habart Lower Rd.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Home Improvements

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

FLOORING SALE

Misc. for Sale

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

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Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingoffloors.com

1.877.835.6670

Recycling Free car battery pickup. Call 250-272-JUNK(5865).

BLACK LOAM ORGANIC SCREENED TOP SOIL.

$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.

Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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.

Houses For Sale QUICK POSS!

4 bdrm. House, 2 bath. With oak hardwood throughout!

Upgraded Roof, Bathroom & Kitchen etc.

Private yard, deck, garage, in cul de sac. Appliances neg. Only $304,900!

View at www.bcforsale byowner.com/view/4641 P.h. 250-344-2832 or e-mail goldenbc@telus.net

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

StarCROSSWORD

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.

Rosewood apts 1309 12th St S utls incld. Close to amenities. Laundry facls, security entrance. No pets, parties, or smoking. 250-3448113.

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town!

250-344-8113.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

1 bdr bachelor fully furnished suites. N/S, no pets. Wifi, util. incl. From $700/mth. (wkly rates avail.) Call 250-3447251.

Rentals

Rentals

2 bdrm suite located in 4 plex w/ large covered deck, lots of storage. Inclds fridge, stove, and laundry hook-up on site.

NS, NP ref’s req’d, utls not incld. $650/mnth + $325 DD. 250-344-5582

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Back away from backyard burning and help Golden’s air quality Annette Luttermann GDAQC I have a huge pile of twigs and branches piled up in the yard that I need to deal with – and the leaves are only just starting!

Luckily the CSRD land fill is offering free

residential organic yard waste and metal disposal from October 5th to November 16th. That gives me six weeks to work on hauling the fresh brush down to the dump where I don’t have to pay to get rid of it.

At our house we

compost all our leaves – so the more leaves the better! We use them in layers in the compost heap all year to bury the vegetable kitchen waste as it is produced. The garden soil is getting better and better every year. The soils here in

the Columbia valley bottom are typically just about pH neutral, and so they don’t need the addition of lime or ashes to reduce acidity. It is better in more ways than one to compost those leaves instead of burning them.

Now is the

time to switch!

Not to mention that we also save a lot in terms of negative health effects by avoiding burning our yard waste in town. When we are pruning trees and shrubs, the wood is often green and will just smoke and smoulder if burned. Chemicals and tiny particles ("fine particulates") in wood smoke can make people quite sick, and even cause death. Anything from coughing or a runny nose, to asthma, and the aggravation of lung and heart problems can be caused by exposure to wood smoke.

Besides, the Town of Golden has a bylaw that restricts “the burning of refuse material, includ-

ing branches, trees, stumps and leaves, and other substances, in an open fire except at times designated by Council.” Since the negative health effects of open burning in neighbourhoods have been increasingly recognised in recent years, Council tends not to designate any permitted backyard burning times any more. According to the bylaw, any burning of yard waste is not permitted unless a permit is issued. Instead, disposal at the dump is recommended. Burning of any garbage is of course strictly prohibited - everyone knows that just isn’t a good idea.

In Golden, small backyard campfires

using only cord wood are permitted. However, we always try to be aware of whether we are creating a smoky fire that is blowing over into the neighbour’s yard. A small hot fire with very dry wood should not produce much smoke.

It is best practice to check with your neighbours to see if your camp fire is bothering them. Some people are more sensitive to the adverse health effects of smoke than others, especially young children and seniors.

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Silver cake recipe from Thelma Barlow (King)

Thelma King smiles on her wedding day when she married Fred Barlow.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

As you may recall from last week’s article, October is Women in History month, time to celebrate women from our area who have contributed in various ways to health and wellbeing of our community.

It’s a bit tricky to put together five weekly columns on women from our history because very little was written about women, it was mostly about men.

Recently however, Bernice Urich donated a small cookbook to the museum that was created by St. Paul’s Guild in 1953.

Each of the women in the book contributed not only recipes to the book but raised good families, who have gone on to be great citizens and along the way they involved themselves in volunteer efforts in the community, leaving legacies and wonderful examples for us to follow.

Many times I have heard people say they want to carve their own path but I’m here to tell you that I would be honoured to walk in the steps of any of the women in this cookbook.

Each week through October we will feature one of the women from the

book and the recipe that she contributed.

Thelma was born in Golden, B.C., the youngest daughter of a prominent local couple Thomas and Minnie King.

She attended school in Golden B.C. and after the war married Fred Barlow.

After marriage Fred worked as a ticket agent for the CPR in Field, where the young couple lived and eventually left to go to work for Thelma’s father at King’s Store in Golden. In 1957, Fred and Thelma bought the store from Thelma’s father and operated it for many years.

It became known as Barlow’s Department Store and the couple ran it for 28 years.

Thelma enjoyed many of the same things that other young folks did growing up in Golden which included skating in the winter months, dancing at the many events in valley and riding horses.

She is a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Today Thelma enjoys time with her children, grandchildren and great-

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