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Council rejects proposal to reduce size Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

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The issue of council’s size was brought to the attention of the public several months ago, and last week it was discussed in council chambers.

Coun. Keith Hern brought forth a resolution to repeal Bylaw 977, which would reduce the size of Town Council from six councillors to four.

The bylaw was passed in 1996, and increased the size of council from four to six. Repealing it

would revert council back to four members.

The primary reason for the proposal was to save the Town some money. Hern calculated the savings at an average of $29,148 per year.

Coun. Ron Oszust seconded the motion, bringing the discussion to the floor, even though he was not in favour of the motion.

“I think it’s a worthwhile discussion to have,” he said.

Oszust voted against the proposal because he believes the diversity that six members bring to

council is worth the cost, and allows for better decisions and better representation.

Hern looked into 74 B.C. municipalities with a population below 5,000. Out of that 74, 52 operated with a mayor and four councillors, while 22 (Golden included) operated with a mayor and six councillors.

“Almost every ex-councillor I talked to was in favour of reducing it,” said Hern.

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The students at Lady Grey got creative with some snow plows when HMC Services let them decorate some of their equipment. See more photos at www.thegoldenstar.net.

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LGES brightens up HMC’s winter equipment Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net HMC Services and

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the students at Lady Grey Elementary School teamed up to make the snow plows a little more colourful for this winter season.

"I had seen something like this done elsewhere, and I thought it was a good opportunity to teach the kids a bit about winter safety, while

having fun at the same time," said Greg Ehman, division manager at HMC Services.

The students listened to a safety presentation, learning how important it is to give plows room to work, and to stay out of snowforts when a plow is going by because they could

get stuck inside.

HMC brought several plows to school grounds for the students to paint in whatever design they wanted. The hope is that it will create a sense of ownership, and respect between the students and the equipment.

"Anything we can do to create more

understanding and increase safety is definitely worthwhile," said Ehman.

This is the first time HMC has undertaken a project like this. The hope is that the paint will last through the winter season, and then perhaps the plows will be repainted by students next fall.

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The Town of Golden will be applying for one of 25 grants to complete an Age Friendly Community Plan after Coun. Connie Barlow brought the opportunity to the attention of council.

“Priority will be given to communities who have not yet completed an age friendly plan, which Golden has not,” said Barlow.

An age friendly community refers to one that supports active and social lifestyles for older people, with services and structures designed to support them.

These grants, provided by the Ministry of Health, are only available to local governments. Therefore, it was a requirement that Town Council pass a resolution indicating local government support for an application for the age friendly grant, and a willingness to provide overall grant management.

“I see this as an opportunity to benefit our senior residents with minimal responsibility placed on the Town staff and resources,” said

Barlow.

Karen Cathcart with the College of the Rockies, an experienced grant writer, has agreed to partner with the Town and write the proposal, develop the budget, act as the employer, as well as maintain the budget and ensure the final report is written.

Going through the process of creating this plan will provide information about the current age friendly condition of Golden, identify priorities and ideas, and could also help other groups leverage funding.

The plan may focus on one or more of the following components: transportation, housing, respect and social inclusion, social participation, communication, health services, or outdoor spaces and buildings.

Concern was raised over whether or not this would be a burden on a an already busy staff.

Coun. Keith Hern voted against the resolution for just that reason.

The remaining councillors decided that the minimal amount it would add to staff’s workload was not a strong enough reason to let the opportunity pass.

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Wedding show at the Rec Plex

The 2nd annual Gift, Party and Wedding Show was at the Rec Plex on Saturday.

Events included a wedding gown fashion show, belly dancing by the Naval Academy of Golden, and a silent auction that raised funds for the Golden Women’s Resource Centre and The Early Learning and Care Stakeholder Action Group. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

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Golden Council approves grant request from Petit Tournesol Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Floodplain exemption The Town of Golden Council granted a floodplain exemption to a Golden homeowner for the construction of a basement suite.

Coun. Keith Hern was worried about liability for the Town, given that Golden is built on a floodplain. He said he would vote against the request if there was any lability issues for the municipality in the event of an emergency.

The Town has granted several floodplain exemptions in the past, and staff had consulted legal to ensure that the municipality would not be held liable in the case of a flood.

The exemption was granted unanimously.

Grant in Aid Petit Tournesol, a group that facilitates French clubs to enrich the learning of French language and culture by promoting the use of language, applied for a Grant in Aid from the Town of Golden.

The group (which is associated with a national not-for-profit) requested $1,670.40 from the Town to help them secure a proper location to host educational and social events year round, to purchase arts and crafts material, licenses, food and beverage products, and to hire artists and performers.

Since the withdrawal of French Immersion programs at Alexander Park Elementary, parents have had few options for early age and teen education programs in French.

The request was granted, with Coun. Keith Hern opposed. Hern says he voted against the request because he is against the Grant in Aids in principal, not because of Petit Tournesol’s specific application.

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The average deer has the same hearing range that humans do. This means that like you, the deer cannot hear ultrasonic whistles. It doesn’t take much thought to decide just how effective these will be.

Audible whistles emit sound around 3 and 12 kHz depending on whether they are open or closed ended. Tests conducted at the roadside found that the noise from the whistles was not significantly louder than the road noise created by the vehicle. If other noise is present in the environment the whistles can be even less noticeable.

Oddly enough, in a study that observed the reaction of deer to vehicle with and without deer whistles actually found that more deer paid attention to vehicles without the whistles than those equipped with them. The conclusion appears to be that drivers would be better to save their money, slow down and drive carefully where deer are known to be a hazard.

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Turkey day at the Golden Legion It was a packed house at the Golden Legion on Oct. 11 for their annual Thanksgiving dinner.

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“I used to be ashamed of my culture. Now I’m proud,” wrote Golden Secondary School students Ryanna Head and Jo-Mary CrowchildFletcher.

The words came from a poem the students wrote for Denise Porter, an aboriginal education support worker here in Golden.

The poem was part of a project called Connecting with the Elders. Students from the Columbia Valley got together with community elders to hear their stories. The students then turned those stories into poems, and created a book.

“It gives them an understanding of a past they may not have been aware of, as well as a sense of pride, accomplishment, and self awareness,” said Wendy Morton, a B.C. writer who started the Connecting with Elders project, and has brought it to communities all over the province. She is currently working on her 10th Connecting with Elders book.

“It is always a very proud moment for me when the elders speak, and the students actually listen.”

The GSS students who participated in the project came together for a reception and reading at the school library on Oct. 8. They read their poems to the elders directly in front of an audience.

Everyone went home with a published copy of the book.

(Above) Katie Brock, left, and Chelsea Langan, right, read out poems they wrote for Tom Jobin, centre. It was part of a project called Connecting with Elders, started by writer Wendy Morton, pictured left holding the collection of poems written

by Columbia Valley students.

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RCMP Report: Truck strikes BC Hydro pole Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Police responded to a disturbance near Golden Installations on Oct. 8. Investigation revealed that the person involved in the disturbance was upset and broke the front window of the business. This person was located nearby and arrested. Charges are currently pending.

Pickup truck strikes pole A silver GMC crew cab long box driven by a male, struck a utility support pole at the Reddi Mart in Golden on Oct. 9. The pole did sustain some damage and BC Hydro was notified.

The driver of the vehicle failed to report the incident to

Mischief to vehicle A vehicle parked on the side of the road near Twin Rivers apartment had the passenger side mirror smashed on Oct. 11.

Angel Tree program gets ready for Christmas Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net Santa isn’t the only one getting ready to bring joy to kids on Christmas morning this time of year. Jennifer Isaac is once again organizing the annual Angel Tree program that gives gifts to kids whose families may not otherwise be able to provide them. Last year, Angel Tree provided gifts for 70 kids.

The program is run with the help of Tru-Hardware. A Christmas tree will be set up and decorated with ornaments at the local hardware store with each ornament representing the wishes of a child from the community.

The ornaments will disclose a child’s age, gender and some ideas of what they want, but not their names as the program is completely confidential. Only Isaac knows the families who are receiving the gifts in order for her to make the deliveries before Christmas, which can be a tricky task. Isaac typically phones up parents in advance to make sure the surprise isn’t spoiled.

“A lot of the kids know me…so I’ll sneak it in the house so the kids don’t see me,” said Isaac.

Isaac asks that gifts be between $30 and $40 and donated by Dec. 18 this year. Parents who are interested in applying for gifts must have their

High expectations placed on council Continued from page 1 “I put this out in June…And I didn’t hear any strong enough arguments to not do this. I think this is a move that leads the corporation into trying to reduce its operating expenses.”

Coun. Caleb Moss also voted against the motion, calling it a “one dimensional proposal.”

“There’s a reason why council morphed from four to six,” said Moss. “I’m trying to understand the rationale for wanting to change it.”

Moss looked at what he as a councillor brings to the table, and if it is worth the $11,000 a year he is paid (which based on the time he puts in, he calculated as $3.78 an hour).

“I commit this time because I’m committed to this community… There’s an expectation on council that we have to be involved,” he said.

If two positions were vacated, the workload would have to be spread among the remaining four, which Moss says would be a pretty heavy burden and would limit the number of people who could commit to the position, and eliminate the diversity of council.

“I don’t think that’s healthy for Golden, and I don’t think that’s the direction we should be going,” he said.

Hern included in his proposal a list of former Golden mayors and councillors who were in support of eliminating the two positions from council. Coun. Mike Pecora noted that some of the names on that list were people who upped council to six in the first place, and a few resigned from council before completing their term. Therefore he did not believe their support was a legitimate argument for the proposal.

The motion was defeated, with only Coun.

Hern in support.

applications in by Dec. 13 and forms can be picked up and then returned to the Golden Food Bank and the Government Agents office. To avoid having the same kid receive multiple gifts, Isaac is asking that only parents submit appliations for their children.

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Disturbance on the Greyhound Police responded to a call to assist the Greyhound with an unruly passenger on Oct. 11.

When police arrived the passenger was found to be in an altered state of consciousness and unable to respond to offers verbal commands. BC Ambulance was called to the scene and transported the passenger to the hospital for assessment.

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Representative value What is the value of a councillor?

The question was inadvertently raised at the last council meeting when the notion of reducing the size of Golden’s council from six to four was discussed.

Coun. Keith Hern brought the motion forward, citing cost sav- I SURMISE ings as the main reason

By Jessica Schwitek for the reduction.

By his calculations, the Town of Golden would save an average of $29,148 per year (with wages and additional expenses) by eliminating the two positions.

This represents 20 per cent of the budget for council (Hern’s calculations based on 2012 numbers), and 0.4 per cent of the overall budget (based on the total 2013 budget in the Town’s five year financial plan bylaw).

A penny saved is a penny earned. The money saved by reducing council’s size could go towards other projects.

And if the value of a councillor can be measured purely by a dollar figure, then the move would make sense. Coun. Hern has run on a platform of fiscal responsibility (an ideal that many people in Golden support) ever since his election campaign last fall, so it is quite logical that he would support such a motion.

And if this were a town who’s public servants gave the bare minimum I might be inclined to agree with him.

But ever since I moved to Golden I have been blown away by the time and energy every single councillor and the mayor puts into the community.

Each of them goes above and beyond what is required of them, attending not just council meetings (open and closed), but countless committee meetings and community events on a weekly basis.

I haven’t been to a single public meeting where there wasn’t at least one representative from council present. And I go to a lot of them — of course, I get paid to do so.

This is all on top of their full time jobs, businesses, families, and other commitments.

One councillor told me that the cost to cover his business while he is busy with council duties is higher than what he is paid to be a town councillor.

There is a lot of value in the time these people put into Golden that can’t be assigned a number.

Their contributions to the community cannot be solely judged and evaluated based on what they cost in tax dollars.

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Gas Prices Dear editor, I agree with last week’s letter on gas prices other than blaming the local owner/operators. They have no ( or very little) control over the pricing, that is dictated by head offices.

The various excuses we have heard for outrageous gas prices in Golden has often been blamed on transportation cost. How could that be the case when gas coming from the west is cheaper in virtually every other town west of us?

Using that flawed logic it should be more in Revelstoke, Sicamous and so on. That is not the case as the current price in Revelstoke and Sicamous is at 131.9 (source gasbuddy.com).

If you do a rough math calculation, a tanker hauling approximately 45,000 litres of fuel (10,000 gallons) would be charging $14,000.00 to haul fuel from Alberta to Golden, I highly doubt that is the case! Can you believe that the price of gas in Yellowknife NT is cheaper than here? That’s 1,500 kms north of Edmonton!

I assume the oil industry was very happy when we converted to metric as what appear to be small increases in fuel prices are shocking when you convert back to gallons, at present gas in Golden is $1.63 more per gallon than Calgary. Ouch!

I remember when the difference hovered around 10

Veteran Services Dear Editor,

Imagine you are a Canadian soldier who has been disabled in the line of duty—what kind of support do you think you’d get as you transition to civilian life under this supposedly military-friendly Conservative

cents a litre, when did that change so drastically? I know of no other industry that is allowed to so blatantly price fix and get away with it . Many industries have gone to court and been fined millions of dollars for the same practice.

Despite many expensive government “inquiries” the results are always the same. Could it have anything to do with the cash cow fuel taxes provide our already bloated government? The “reasons” for gas price increases would be comical if they didn’t hurt so much, pick a war, unrest (insert country of your choice here), low supply, low demand, a refinery in some remote corner of the world is down, they have an answer for everything.

Looks to me like the people of Golden are being ripped off for one reason and one reason only, location. That old real estate saying location location location seems to apply even more so for gas prices.

Many towns have a claim to fame to attract tourists , unfortunately a billboard on the Trans Canada highway proclaiming “Golden BC Home of the highest gas prices on the west coast” would probably not do much for us.

I wonder if I would welcome a response from our elected officials but won’t hold my breath.

Sincerely, Dan Maisonneuve Golden

Government?

Odds are you are in for a lot of headaches.

Under the Conservatives’ New Veterans Charter, you will get a lump sum payment instead of a disability pension. Many—including Canada’s Veterans Ombudsman—say that this sum is inadequate for the pain and suffering you’ve endured. A group

of injured veterans is suing the Conservative Government because they say the money they have received is paltry and doesn’t even keep up with Workers’ Compensation awards.

When you try to access government services for help, you’ll find a system that the Auditor General says is overly complex and hard to use.

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Do you think the speed limit should be increased on B.C. highways?

Stingers to people who drive around on their cell phones, especially when they’re working.

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“Most definitely.

Maybe not in certain mountain areas but with well engineered highways, it is safe to drive a little faster.”

“It depends on the places. We have to look at where the accidents are and go from there.”

“Maybe just a little bit. People that are used to the roads can handle an extra 10km/h, but others maybe can’t.”

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Continued from page 6 You’ll have a one-in-four chance of being released from the Canadian Forces without a support plan because the Department can’t even meet its own service standards.

If you don’t live in a major city, you’ll have to drive for hours if you need a meeting with a Veterans Affairs official because the Government is closing nine Veterans Affairs’ offices, including Kelowna. The office in Prince George, B.C. has already been shut down.

If the Department makes a mistake, you’ll have a tough time getting it fixed. The Veterans Ombudsman found that in cases that ended up in Federal Court, the Veterans Review and Appeal Board had failed to make fair decisions 60 per cent of the time.

The state of the system is shocking. As one Veteran

Multiple stars to the person at 8 Mile who found my debit card and turned it in to the Credit Union.

critters that pretty well destroyed our garden: gophers, deer, jack rabbits, moles and just recently a bear or two that sampled and scrunched 53 delicious mature corn plants, out of 125 plants. Be aware bear...

Stars to Meghan for preparing an awesome Thanksgiving dinner. It was my first Thanksgiving

Stingers to the many

in Canada in years, thanks for making it delicious and memorable!

Stingers to the young woman with three dogs who let them take a poo all over Alexander Park Elementary without cleaning them up.

Stingers to the wingman who fell asleep at the switch and didn’t find me a date.

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told me recently: “Many believed that their government would look after them, but obviously we were wrong. The battles that we have at home hurt more than those that were fought in other parts of the world...”

The Conservative Government puts more time and energy into using veterans for photo-ops than it does in meeting their needs. That’s wrong. Our veterans put their lives on the line for our country. We owe it to our veterans to do everything we can to help them recover, re-integrate into civilian life and live with dignity and respect.

Yours sincerely, Jim Karygiannis, MP Liberal Party Veterans Affairs Critic

Say What?

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

Email your questions to editor@thegoldenstar.net, or drop them off at The Golden Star office at 419A 9th Ave. N. Question: How big is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?

How much snowfall does it receive?

Answer: Kicking Horse Mountain resort has over 2,800 skiable acres, placing it more or less on par with Panorama Ski Resort and Fernie Apline Resort. The vertical drop at Kicking Horse is 1,260m (4,133 feet) which ranks as one of the ten highest ski resorts in North America for vertical decent. The summit receives 750cm of snowfall on average every year.

Marijuana petitioners experience slower start than they hoped Jeff Nagel Black Press Pot reformers fell short of their sign-up target for the first third of their campaign to force a provincial referendum on marijuana enforcement.

Sensible BC spokesman Dana Larsen said the campaign had 65,000 signatures as of Oct. 9 – 15,000 less than their aim of 80,000 by the 30-day mark of the 90-day petition drive.

“We’re a little bit behind the target we set,” Larsen said, adding getting canvassers officially registered has proven more onerous than expected.

But he remains confident the campaign can succeed in getting the signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every B.C. district.

That would take 300,000 signatures in total, but Larsen said the aim is for 450,000 or 15 per cent in each riding to provide a buffer against signatures that are declared

invalid.

The campaign aims to pass legislation that would bar police from spending any time or resources enforcing the federal law against possessing small amounts of marijuana.

Its goal is to use that as a starting point to work towards broader legalization.

Defeat in any single district means the petition campaign fails. And even if it succeeds, a referendum is not automatic – the Legislature could introduce the proposed Sensible Policing Act but not put it to a vote.

If it was sent to another referendum it could be nonbinding – the HST referendum after a successful Fight HST petition was binding only because Premier Gordon Campbell declared it so.

Fight HST also had many more signatures at their 30-day mark – more than 300,000 – and eventually got 705,000.

“They got a lot more than they actually needed,” Larsen said. “They could have done it with less.”

Larsen said canvassers have already got nearly enough

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signatures in Vancouver districts like the West End and along False Creek.

Most Interior and Northern districts are also doing well, with about a third of the signatures gathered, and campaigns are running ahead of schedule in Nelson, Kelowna and Kamloops.

Suburban ridings in Metro Vancouver, including Surrey and Coquitlam, have proven more challenging.

“Surrey is a bit of an issue. It’s a lot of districts in one city and a lot of people that we need.”

Canvassers from Vancouver will be sent to those areas as Vancouver ridings wrap up, Larsen said.

So far, Sensible BC has 3,000 canvassers registered, up from 1,600 when they launched.

Larsen expects the canvasser count will grow to 4,000 by the early December deadline, but that would be well short of Fight HST’s 6,500 canvassers.

Petition locations are on the Sensible BC website at sensiblebc.ca.

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Golden Cinema Presents: Gravity Friday Oct.18 to Thursday Oct.24 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.

Wed, Oct. 16 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.

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.

Thurs, Oct. 17 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. 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.

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

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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.

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

Fri, Oct. 18 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.

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

Raise the Woof comedy show at the Rockwater Oct. 18 at 9pm. Proceeds go to Little Mittens.

Sat, Oct. 19 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 5:30-

6:45pm.

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

Sun, Oct. 20 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.

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

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

Mon, Oct. 21 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.

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.

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. 22 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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Community Conversations 12:10pm at the Golden Civic Centre. Discuss civic issues.

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.

Legion Halloween Party on Friday Oct. 25 Kicking Horse Culture presents: The 605 Collective New Animal Friday Oct.25 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Tickets available at the Art Gallery of Golden.

The documentary “birth story” will be showing at Kicking Horse Movies on Oct. 26 at 3:30pm, followed by a discussion on midwives.

Metis Nation Columbia River Society AGM Oct.26 at 10am in the G.S.S Kikino Room.

Halloween with The Brains and the East End Radicals at the Golden Taps Pub Oct.29 at 10pm, $10 at the door.

Early Bird Christmas Shopping event Nov. 15 and 16. Crafts, art, draws and baked goods.

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Golden Moments: Italian couple found a home in B.C. Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Pasquale Longo left his home country of Italy by himself in 1961 in search of a new life.

“Things were pretty tough in Italy…there was a lot of unemployment,” he said.

“That’s why I came to Canada.”

Pasquale was a young boy during World War II, but he still remembers the hardship that the war brought upon himself and his family.

“It was tough. We used to have a coupon for bread and we were only allowed so much bread a day and so much pasta,” he said. His family had to save what bread they got in case there wasn’t any available the next day.

After a 10 day trip across the Atlantic, he arrived in Halifax, where he boarded a train for Western Canada. He’s made Golden his home ever since.

His wife, Maria Longo, had a similar experience the year before. Maria also departed on a boat from Naples for the journey across the ocean, but she was travelling with her family.

“We came on a ship named Olympia. Even though it was April, it was horrible…Every-

one was throwing up,” she said, laughing at the memory.

“My brother fell down on the ship and hit his head and they had to give him three stitches.”

Maria says her family was poor in Italy and looking for a fresh start. While she was born two years after the end of the war, she has heard stories of what the war did to her family, including tragic events such as the death of her grandpa from a bomb and her father being held as a POW for seven years.

“It was just my grandma and mom, my dad was at war…It was not very nice. Good thing I missed that,” she said. “But I felt sorry for my grandma and my mom, and I never got to know [my grandpa].”

When they arrived, neither Pasquale nor Maria were accustomed to Canadian winters. Pasquale, who grew up just minutes from the Mediterranean Sea in Italy’s southern Calabria region, recalls seeing snow just once in his youth. Maria grew up about an hour from Rome but she too can’t remember many snowy days from her childhood.

“On May the 20th in 1960, they sent me to school and it snowed so bad,” Maria laughed. “I’ll never forget, I went to school and I had these

Italian shoes…it’s a good thing it wasn’t too far to go…I kept slipping.”

The Longos met in 1963 when Pasquale’s friend was living with Maria’s family.

“There was something about him and I liked it. There was a connection,” Maria said.

The couple have been married for 50 years as of last month and have three kids and five grandkids. Pasquale got a job with CPR and worked there until 1968. That’s when he got a job with LP, where he remained until his retirement in 2002.

The Longos regularly attend the Catholic Church and keep busy with gardening. They grow many of their own vegetables, which Maria often uses to make her homemade pasta sauce.

Not surprisingly, the couple considers Golden their home now.

“I like Golden. Actually I love it,” Maria said with a smile.

“You work in one spot and you get friendly with the people. If you go somewhere else you have to start all over again,” Pasquale said. Having moved halfway around the world, Pasquale and Maria know what that experience is like all too well.

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Early Golden female pioneer lived on $30 a month in 1913

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Jessie Cross (nee Rowan) arrived in Golden on September 19, 1913, and started to work at “The Kootenay Hotel” (then called “The Bucket of Blood”).

She looked after the rooms, waited tables etc, for thirty dollars a month with no set hours. The dining room opened at seven.

It was a change after doing office work in Glasgow, Scotland, for nine years where she went

Christmas at Sam McBeath’s farm in Nicholson, along with George Langlands Sr., Douglas McBeath Sr., and her aunt, Miss K. Rowan (who later became Mrs. George Langlands Sr.) In winter Doug McBeath Sr. drove a team of horses and a sleigh over the frozen sloughs. They all sang songs as they drove along.

Just before reaching the farm she saw her first coyote in a trap beside a muskrat house, and Geo Langlands Sr. got out and killed it with a club.

She was dressed in a fur coat and cap and moccasins loaned by Mr. Dave Bowes (her boss) for the cold trip.

She had her first fishing trip up the river in 1914, four miles

to work by streetcar and walked every day from Maryhill (eight miles each way on her own time).

She was thrilled with all her new surroundings, and thought the mountains were wonderful. Her room looked over the old shooting gallery and buttermilk stand where they had an old gramophone, with horn and played cylindrical records.

The favourite tune was “Pop Goes the Weasel.” The concession was run by “Blackie” Depratto.

There was a tame bear chained up in a pen next to the milk stand, and on Saturday nights there were lots of lumberjacks around teasing it. It became quite cranky and had to be shot by Wm. Wenman Jr. She spent her first

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south of Golden at McDermot’s Creek with George Langlands Sr. They hired a cutter and horse (called Babe) from Arthur Hamilton’s Livery Stable(where the movie theatre is today).

He cut a hole in the ice and they started fishing and caught quite a few char before leaving for home.

Jessie met Jack Cross in Golden and they were married in 1914.

After marriage, they cooked and managed the dining room for the Columbia River Lumber Company in the mill boarding house.

In 1917, they bought a building on the north side of the Kicking Horse River, just west of the bridge. Here they operated a bake shop, candy store, and sold ice cream.

In 1933, a new brick building was built (present Old Dollar Store).

Jessie was very involved in locate events and in her church and I’m pleased to recognise her during October’s “Women In History” month as a special woman in Golden’s history.

Jessie passed away in 1972. Her recipe from the St. Paul’s Guild Cookbook of 1953 follows.

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Province announces a speed limit review for B.C. roads Jeff Nagel Black Press Transportation Minister Todd Stone wants B.C. residents to weigh in on a potential increase in highway speed limits now under consideration.

Stone announced the formal review of speed limits earlier this month in Kamloops although he had previously indicated it was coming and technical work is already underway.

The Coquihalla Highway already has a speed limit of 110 kilometres per hour but traffic there does an average speed of 118, while drivers routinely exceed the posted limit of 90 or 100 on many other provincial highways.

“There’s no question the Coquihalla is a prime candidate for an adjustment in the speed limit,” Stone said, also listing sections of Highway 1 in the Lower Mainland and around Kamloops

as well as the Cariboo Connector towards Prince George.

It’s been a decade since B.C. last reviewed speed limits.

Stone said any increases would involve mainly rural provincial highways between communities, not highways in urban areas of the Lower Mainland, although which specific corridors to adjust will be subject to public input.

He said a higher speed limit in some stretches of highway has been made possible by billions of dollars in major road upgrades since the last review in 2003, including 180 additional kilometres of four- or sixlane highway.

He also said vehicles are “much safer today than 10 years ago” as a result of traction stability control, antilock brakes and other improvements.

Stone cited a 28 per cent drop in injurycausing collisions

since 2003.

And he said research increasingly suggests the greatest danger isn’t necessarily speeding itself, but driving at a much different speed than most other drivers.

A minority of 15 per cent of drivers who don’t keep up with the flow or who speed excessively are at greater risk of a crash than the other 85 per cent of drivers who may be going somewhat over the posted speed limit, he said.

Stone stressed decreases in the speed limit are also possible.

“This review is not about increasing speed limits, it’s about making sure we have the right speed limits.”

And he said there will be “no Autobahn” in B.C. where speed limits are lifted altogether.

“I am not interested in making any changes that are going to compromise the safety of motorists.”

He said one option could be variable

speed limits that are higher in the day and lower at night.

The review will pull in fresh research from around the world, and closely consider factors unique to B.C., like its geography and high mountain passes.

The risk of crashes with wildlife will also be a key consideration.

Bright signs that warn of wildlife at night – potentially activated by sensors that detect animals near the highway – are among various options the ministry will consider to counter that risk, particularly on highways where posted limits might rise.

Stone said other technologies being tried elsewhere include automated sirens that scare wildlife off roads in areas where they pose a frequent hazard.

The speed limit review aims to generate recommendations by next spring, when the Legislature reconvenes.

Public forums on the issue will be held in Kamloops, Chilliwack, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Cranbrook

Government is seeking public input on the possibility of raising highway speed limits in B.C. Star File Photo and Kelowna starting in November, with potentially more sites still to be added.

One group advocating for higher speed limits is Sense BC, which was behind a recent viral video making the case for change.

Sense BC’s Ian Tootill said even a 10 kilometre an hour increase on the Coquihalla to 120 wouldn’t be

enough to match the prevailing speeds in summer.

“I’m not suggesting the Coquihalla should be 150 or 160 but it shouldn’t be 120,” he said.

Tootill argues speed limits should be set at the upper end of what’s safe – allowing those who can drive that speed to legally do so – while most motorists would go slower.

Others reacting on social media argued faster speeds would compromise safety and burn more fuel.

Some cities have also advocated for a lower default speed limit on urban streets of 40 kilometres per hour instead of 50, but that idea was defeated by a majority of delegates at last month’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.

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The Golden Food Bank reached out to the community for support and was well received.

Over the past several months, the food bank has experienced a 21 per cent increase in demand relative to last year. As a result, resources have been stretched beyond their current capacity.

This has a direct impact on the quantity and quality of food being distributed to those in need.

These individuals are already making difficult choices with their limited income. Less support from the food bank adds an additional strain.

A big thank you to our community for the support provided during this challenging time. We have seen a significant increase in both cash and food donations which directly supports the food bank in ensuring quality food is available for food hampers.

We put out a request to the Town of Golden and various service groups in our community for financial support. Thank you to Rotary, the Legion, and the Golden Lions Club for their donations which will support the food bank in purchasing eggs, meat, yogurt and other basic food staples for food hampers.

As well a special thanks to Peaks Grill for their significant donation of fresh food items including produce, eggs and other perishables.

The food bank would also like to extend a

thank you to Garry Habart and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for their support. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District approved a Grant in Aid application contributing $2,000 to our ongoing rental costs. This makes a significant difference to our organization’s ongoing financial needs.

For many in our community making the difficult choice of putting food on the table or paying rent is an ongoing reality. Did you know there are families in Golden who live on incomes below the provincial and federal averages?

Of the 120 households that accessed the food bank this past month in Golden, 36 per cent were families. For many in our community making ends meet becomes a persistent challenge as they work seasonally or juggle several part time positions.

For others, their income is not likely to increase within the foreseeable future. They are living on a fixed income such as social assistance, provincial disability or pension income.

As a result the food bank becomes a needed resource for many.

The Golden Food Bank exists to serve our community. With the significant support of volunteers, community members, businesses and organizations in our community the food bank is able to keep the doors open to those in need of services. On behalf of our board and volunteers, thank you for helping us help those in need.

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605 Collective coming to Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net 605 Collective is a highenergy dance group that will be kicking off their Canadian tour in Golden on Oct. 25 with their performance of New Animal.

The group is composed of five dancers, three males and two females, and combines primeval movement with a hip contemporary edge that gives them an “urban jungle” style of choreography.

The dance is highly physical and raw and wild and puts the dancers into a very instinctual and animal way of being. The performance has video elements as well that complements the dancers, and co-artistic director Josh Martin says that the

audience can expect a very lively show.

“There’s a lot of sweat and a lot of huffing and puffing and I think that the audience can expect a bit of a ride in terms of all the different things that happen over the course of the work,” Martin said.

The piece was commissioned by choreographer Dana Gingras, who has a long history in Canadian dance and founded her own company, Animals of Distinction in 2006. 605 Collective’s tour will take them across B.C. and to eastern Canadian cities such as Toronto and Halifax.

In addition to the show, 605 Collective New Animal will be putting on series of classes and performances for anyone who is interested

in learning what goes into their performance. Each of the classes will cost $10 with the first one scheduled for Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

This class will focus on 605’s basic movement vocabulary and the movement concepts found in their performance.

A Q&A session with the performers will follow the class.

The second workshop will be on Oct. 23 and will centre around the creative process behind dance making and will show participants simple methods for composing movement phases and how to devise their own choreography. Other free events are scheduled during the week leading up to the group’s Friday performance. Check out kickinghorseculture. ca for the full schedule of events.

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Front Porch Roots Revue was in Golden Thursday night to perform Up on Cripple Creek: Songbook of The Band at the Civic Centre. The group played some of The Band’s classics such as “Ophelia” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.

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James Cromwell and Geneviève Bujold star in the Canadian film Still Mine, showing at the Golden Cinema on Oct. 17 as part of the Film Kicks series.

Photo Submitted their small coastal New Brunswick farm, Craig starts milling lumber from trees on their property to build a more suitable one storey house.

Based on true events, the film delivers a deeply affecting

love story laced with wry humour.

Still Mine is the first of six films coming to Golden for the series. The films always show on Thursdays at the Golden Cinema (Nov. 10, Jan. 16, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, and Apr.

3). Check back in the Golden Star for summaries on the films.

Still Mine will show at the Golden Cinema on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for students, and $10 for Kicking Horse Cul-

ture members. Seasons passes are also available for $50 at the Art Gallery of Golden or at the door on Oct. 17.

Note: Tickets are cash only at the cinema, there is no debit machine.

Midwife practice subject of documentary film and discussion Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Movies is scheduled to air “Birth Story”, a documentary about midwives and choices that women have for maternity care. Following the presentation, registered midwife Kyra Warren will be giving a presentation on the subject.

Warren has been a midwife since 1999 when she earned her certification in New Zealand. She worked in New Zealand for several years before ultimately returning to Canada and practicing in Kelowna and Vernon. She opened her own practice in Invermere two and a half years ago, giving that community access to a service that previously wasn’t there, as is the case in Golden now.

“Some women from Golden

travel to me, and they come to see me. So it means that they don’t birth in their own community,” Warren said. Many rural communities across B.C. have to deal with the same issues as Golden, with access to midwives being especially low in smaller centres.

According to Warren, a lot of misconceptions exist today with regards to midwives. For example, midwives can deliver in hospitals as well as in homes and can also prescribe pregnancy related medication and order ultrasounds. While midwifery remains strong in many areas of the world, the practice has suffered in North America.

“The medical system kind of took away the traditional birthing attendants, just for financial reasons. In other parts of the world, that didn’t happen,” said Warren. Mid-

wives continue to be viewed as a mainstream part of the birth process in many places such as England and the Netherlands, whereas in Canada and the U.S. they are seen as alternative.

Because Warren has a solo practice, she is unable to conduct home births at the moment. Her practice is growing, however, and she says her work remains steady for most of the year. Her service begins as soon as she is contacted by a pregnant mother and lasts for up to six weeks following the birth. Midwives believe that it is very important for pregnant women to build a good relationship with their caregivers, and vice versa, and that home birth should be used when possible for low risk clients.

Birth Story and Warren’s presentation is scheduled for Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m.

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Parent-teacher interviews coming up at Lady Grey Elementary Janne Arlt Submitted This week we are having parent-teacher interviews, which is a great opportunity for students to share their learning and set some goals for themselves with the support of their teachers and parents. The last day of our annual school Book Fair is today, Wednesday, Oct. 16 and it is open until 5 p.m. Your purchases also provide funds for books for the school!

We’ve been busy at Lady Grey and some students would like to share a few highlights of what has been going on and a glimpse of more to come.

Leadership field trip by Neva Dalinghaus Three of our classes, with a class from Nicholson School, took a long bus ride to a wonderful ranch. The man who worked there was Infinity Solstice the wizard. He said we were going to enjoy disc golf, ping pong, and volleyball. But first we did the compliment circle, where everyone gathers around and picks a name from a box.

They have to say a compliment to that person at the end of the day. I thought it was also a memory game to learn who’s who.

We enjoyed a game of king to ace. We had to run to the pile of faced down cards, and choose one, then line up in order, all the way from king to ace.

We split into groups to play volleyball, disc golf and challenges. The challenges were first. You had to untangle yourself and your partner from two ropes on your wrists and the other one was to flip a blanket over with only using your feet. We played volleyball and disc golf, and had so much fun

then… it happened OH MY GOODNESS! COUGAR! There it was a brave big cougar, who ran across the ranch, then stared at our big group like they always do. We went back to the ranch a little freaked out; but safe. So we ate to survive. At the end of the day we shared our compliments, and it was the best field trip!

Terry Fox School Run by Aura Smith & Mrs. Kelly-McArthur This year Ms. Kelly –McArthur’s Grade 7 class organized and led the Terry Fox run.

On Sept. 27, in support of Terry, all staff and students ran a five km loop consisting of a run around the nature trails and river path of Golden. Our goal was to raise $444 dollars and we raised $345. Thank you to all those who contributed a, “Toonie for Terry.” This is the 9th year that the Grade 7s have co-ordinated the Terry Fox Run and all their help and effort was greatly appreciated. They did an outstanding job.

Snow Plow Painting by Taylor L. & Chloe E. At Lady Grey we had a snowplow safety presentation last Thursday. Afterwards we actually got to paint the plows! Six classes were able to come out and help decorate.

Dacey Chaluck was also there to help, and drew some awesome designs for our class to paint.

There were so many bright colours and all sorts of themes. The best part is that in the winter, you will get to see your very own “art on wheels”. In short version, it was a blast! Thanks to Greg Ehman and the crew at HMC for this great opportunity.

School Fundraising Focus by Cydnee G. For the past few years a small group of girls have been doing bake sales for charity, but this year we’ve decided to go even

thank You to the many sponsors of the Alpine Auto Center Bacchus Books Bargain Shop BeaverFoot Lodge Best Western Mountainview Inn Big Bend Cafe BNW Contracting Ltd Body Quest Brand Source Barrault Home Furnishing Canadian Timber Frames Carol Penno Cecile Gosselin Cedar House Columbia Basin Trust Columbia Diesel Ltd Columbia Pool & Spa Ltd Columbia Valley Credit Union Country Comfort B&B Days Inn DJ’s Paper Place Dr Jim Booher Corporation Econolodge Eleven 22 Grill & Liquids Elite (Health Food) Ewan & McKenzie Fairley & Scott Falkins Insurance Group Fas Gas Fountain Tire Glacier Raft Company Ltd Golden Bakery Golden Dental Center Golden Eco Adventure Ranch

Riley Gill is at the front of a pack of students in Lady Grey Elementary School’s Terry Fox Run. Photo Submitted bigger by raising money to buy a well for free the children. To do this we will need to raise $5,000, and we will need everyone’s participation. Every school spirit day, the house teams will be competing to see who can raise the most money over the course of the year to win a grand prize. Not only will this year-long event save the lives

of countless people, it will also bring our school together and show us that we can all make a difference!

Many more events are coming up in the next few weeks. Thanks to all the students and staff that help to make Lady Grey an awesome community where everyone matters!

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Lordco Auto Part LP Canada Ltd Mad Trapper McDonald’s Golden (Cardison Enterprise Ltd) Merc Flooring & Paint Moberly Mechanical Moon River Gallery Mount 7 Contractors Mountainside Gardens Napa Auto Parts Golden Ok Tire Omega Bar & Grill Overwaitea Food #22 Parky’s Heating & Ventilation Peoples Drug Mart Personal Touch Prestige Inn

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Black Press brings new employment search network to the Kootenays

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Black Press Media Group is pleased to announce the arrival of LocalWork.ca, our new jobs and resume website for employers and job seekers.

“LocalWork.ca offers job seekers and employment advertisers an exciting new platform that is easier to use and provides a nationally recognized brand,” says Randy Blair, Black Press’s President of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island newspaper divisions. “Localwork. ca provides award-winning features and options that will enhance the entire online employment experience, and continues to provide the proven effectiveness of print recruitment advertising that is tailored to meet the advertisers’ needs and budget.”

LocalWork.ca will be operated by a partnership between Black Press and Metroland Media Group Ltd. Through its chain of over 100 newspapers, LocalWork.ca has already been filling the local recruitment and job search needs of countless job seekers and recruitment advertisers alike. With its 190 community and daily newspapers, Black Press will add to LocalWork.ca’s already extensive coverage and market, and will add valuable resources and services for our users.

Black Press also owns and operates BC Classifieds and BCClassified. com, and the Used Everywhere network.

LocalWork.ca’s mission is to deliver the best local job opportunities for employees-to-be, a simple and effective job search and recruitment advertising experience, and the best customer service in the job search industry.

“With one entry, I was able to place the ad both on the web and in the specific papers I wanted the ad to appear in,” said Sharon Wales from CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. “The replies I received were from a wide variety of individuals and we were able to select quite a few candidates that we wished to interview from the many received.”

Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized newspaper publishing group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications in B.C., Alberta, Yukon, Washington, Hawaii, California, and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centres. Black Press has more than160 websites as well as the Victoria-based free classified web site UsedEverywhere.com. Black Press employes 3,300 people across North America. Victoria, B.C. resident David Black is Founder, Chairman and majority owner of Black Press, and Rick O’Connor is President and CEO.

Downtown Golden gets a new contemporary art gallery Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden’s newest art gallery will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday Oct. 18.

The Flisak Contemporary Art Gallery, located on 9th Avenue North in downtown Golden, is hosting the pre-opening reception and sale.

Michael Flisak has been painting since the age of eight when he created his first oil painting, mixing reds for the boy’s hair and blues for his shirt.

Colour has always been essential to Flisak’s work.

After art school (Victoria College of Art, Laval University, and a residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts) he evolved his work into a more formalist style, using shaped canvases. Since then he has also delved into sculpting.

Flisak has had multiple exhibitions and galleries, including the Rocky Mountain Chem Dry in Cranbrook, and has taught multiple workshops.

The opening reception goes from 5 to 8 p.m., where there will be music and refreshments.

Sebastian Gylander demonstrates what to do if your clothes are on fire while Assistant Fire Chief Chris Findley talks about fire safety at Alexander Park Elementary School.

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BRE project findings being analyzed GAI Submitted Giving Local Businesses a Voice – Business Retention and Expansion Project Update.

In August, Golden Area Initiatives (GAI) started interviewing local businesses in Golden and Area A for the Kicking Horse Country Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Project. BRE is an action-oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development.

It promotes job retention and growth by helping communities learn about issues and the concerns of, as well as opportunities for, local businesses, and set priorities for projects to address these needs. Business development and job creation are key factors in developing healthy and vibrant communities.

Ultimately, communities will have greater success in attracting new business if existing businesses have favourable economic conditions, and strong local support.

Initially, GAI’s aim was to interview 75 businesses before Oct. 4. However, the goal was increased midway through the interview process due to the positive response from businesses and the efforts of the BRE team. In the end, 100 businesses participated, including a few relocated and closed businesses.

On behalf of GAI and the BRE Team, I would

like to thank all the businesses that participated for their co-operation and time. Your participation has been instrumental to the success of this economic development project.

The information gathered from the 100 businesses who participated in our community-driven BRE project is currently being analyzed by Selkirk College’s Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute. Findings and recommendations will be presented in a final report which will be available in November.

We are in the process of providing followup support through GAI and/or another business support provider through the referral process.

This project would not have been possible without the support of the BRE researchers and Miranda McMurray.

I would like to thank the BRE Researchers who consulted on this project: Ann Sutton, Barb Davis, Ian Robinson, Kelly Mason, and Mike Cantle and particularly Miranda McMurray who diligently helped with contacting businesses and scheduling.

Please contact Denise Wheelhouse if you require additional information or direct follow-up, have questions, or would like to provide feedback on this project.

Please contact via email at dwheelhouse@ goldenbritishcolumbia.com or by phone at 250-344-2420.

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Rockets upset the Storm at home, but fall to the Dynamiters Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

An excellent transition game and some timely scoring from the fourth line gave the Golden Rockets another home victory and their first winning streak of the young season.

Entering play Friday night, the Kamloops Storm sat atop their division with a sparkling 7-2 record after 9 games. Early on, it was the visitors that carried the play and they were rewarded with a goal from Stefan Wood just under 9 minutes into the game.

The Rockets, however, seemed to shift the momentum in their favour in the latter part of the first and Cole Mckechney’s power play goal allowed them to head into the dressing room on even terms.

The second period was all Golden as they repeatedly tested Storm netminder Ben Giesbrecht. The fourth line combination of Tanner Watt and Travis Kelley hooked up for a pair of goals to give the Rockets a 3-1 lead.

“They were definitely the catalyst for the win tonight,” said Rockets head coach Ty Davidson following the game.

Golden was put in a precarious position when the Storm’s leading scorer, Brock Balson,

potted his 8th goal of the campaign just nine seconds into the final frame. A little over a minute later, Rockets’ forward David Barbour took a high sticking penalty and a tying goal seemed inevitable as the Storm moved the puck around with precision and fired several shots at Golden goalie Brian Parsons. Parsons, however, was up to the task every time and kept the home side up by two. David Barbour atoned for his penalty a few minutes later with his first goal of the season, restoring the two goal lead. Braeden Allkins made things even more comfortable for Davidson’s squad with his 3rd goal of the season with just under 8 minutes to go. Balson brought the Storm within two but Rockets’ forward Connor Beauchemin put the finishing touches on the win with his team-leading 5th goal of the campaign. That was the end of the scoring as the Rockets beat the Storm 6-3.

Davidson believes the reason for the Rockets’ success the past two games is a simple one.

“If we compete hard and we work hard, we have enough talent that we can overcome and pretty much beat anybody.

That’s what is starting to show,” he said.

On Saturday night, the Rock-

Rockets’ defencemen Coltin Berard tries to jam the puck past Kamloops Storm netminder Ben Giesbrecht. The Rockets beat the first place Storm 6-3.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo ets travelled to Kimberley for a miters responded with three heading into the third. One matchup against the first place goals in the final 4:27 of play in more goal gave the Dynamiters Dynamiters. This time, the the first and took a 3-1 lead into a five goal lead before the Rockunderdog Rockets weren’t able the intermission. Two more ets narrowed the gap to three to pull off the upset victory, fall- goals in the second, including a with goals by Allkins and Daniel ing 6-3. The Rockets opened the shorthanded marker from for- Dahlin. It was too little too late, scoring with a power play goal ward Brady Revie, gave Kimber- however, and the Rockets’ win from Beauchemin, but the Dyna- ley a very comfortable 5-1 lead streak ended at two games.

Golden native Curtis McKenzie begins first pro season

Curtis McKenzie celebrates his first AHL goal against the Rockford IceDogs on Oct. 6.

Christina Shapiro/Texas Stars Photo Joel Tansey Miami University in member of the Texas reporter@thegoldenOhio, Golden native Stars of the Amerstar.net Curtis McKenzie is ican Hockey League. beginning his first According to McKenAfter four years at year in the pros as a zie, the adjustment to

the pros is going well but he has certainly noticed some differences in the level of play when compared to college hockey.

“It’s definitely a lot faster and one thing is that everyone is so much stronger out there. In college you’d kind of push guys off the back, but in the pros they are right back on you,” McKenzie said.

Texas is the AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars and McKenzie was able to get into one NHL pre-season game this year against the Florida Panthers.

“It was a great opportunity to be out there and see what level of hockey those guys play,” he said remembering the experience. “To be

going against NHL players and have them out there with you as well, it was a pretty cool experience for sure. It was good to know that I can be out there and play against them.”

The 6’2” 210 pound forward says his game is based more on grit and effort than pure skill.

“I try to be a hard nosed player. I got to make a lot of stuff happen, stuff doesn’t just come easy to me.

I got to go out there and work for it,” he said.

McKenzie also isn’t afraid to drop the gloves once in a while when he feels his team needs a spark.

College hockey rules, however, don’t allow for fighting to be a part of the game, so

McKenzie’s first fight at the AHL level was his first in several years.

“The first [fight] I kind of forgot what I was doing, luckily I didn’t get clocked too many times in the face but I had to shake off some rust there for sure.”

As far as adjusting to life in Texas, McKenzie says he has enjoyed the experience a lot so far and

that the people have been really friendly.

“I love Texas, it’s a little warmer than Golden for sure. Austin (where the Stars play) is a great city,” he said.

McKenzie was able to play a few games for the Texas Stars late last season after his college career came to a close. He has scored a goal and is a +4 after two games this year.

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Air quality rebates still available to replace non-certified stoves Annette Luttermann GDAQC Are you burning an older wood stove that is not certified to the CSA International B415.1 Performance Testing of SolidFuel-Burning Heating Appliances, or EPA 1990 Particulate Emission Standards?

What is that?

Well, it is something to take seriously if you live in a town like Golden.

Nestled as we are among beautiful mountains, smouldering, smoky fires can produce bluegrey smoke that collects in our lovely valley and contributes to hazy and very

unhealthy winter air.

If your wood stove is much more than 20 years old it probably does not burn as efficiently as newer models. So-called “advanced combustion wood stoves” use technology that increases energy efficiency and produces lower particulate emissions. These newer stoves fall into two subtypes: Non-catalytic stoves have a design that includes an insulated firebox, an internal baffle that acts as a reflective surface and separates the firebox from the secondary combustion chamber, and a system to pre-heat and distrib-

ute a secondary air supply above the fuel bed.

Catalytic stoves have a ceramic combustor coated with palladium. This catalyst reduces the ignition temperature of the smoke so that it burns more completely, cutting smoke emissions at normal stove operating temperatures.

If used with good burning practices, these appliances can reduce smoke emissions by as much as 90 percent compared with conventional wood stoves, fireplaces and furnaces.

Now is the time to replace that old smoker! A limit-

Rebates are available in Golden to help residents replace old wood burning stoves, with newer, more environmentally friendly stoves.

Star Stock Photo ed number of cash rebates are still available to help you upgrade to a safer, cleaner, more effi-

JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON BC HYDRO’S REVELSTOKE UNIT 6 PROJECT BC Hydro has started planning work to allow Revelstoke Unit 6 Project to be constructed by 2020. The project is being advanced as a contingency project should future electricity demand be higher than expected as described in BC Hydro’s August 2013 Integrated Resource Plan. As outlined in that plan, BC Hydro’s expected electricity demand would be met by other projects and conservation measures .

Planning work for the Revelstoke Unit 6 Project includes seeking regulatory approvals for the project. The BC Environmental Assessment Office has determined that the project will be reviewed under the BC Environmental Assessment Act. BC Hydro is convening a Core Ccommittee to help with the review.

Do you represent an interest that would be affected by the construction or operation of a sixth generating unit at Revelstoke Generating Station? Are you interested in getting involved to help recommend mitigation measures?

BC Hydro is accepting committee member applications until November 4, 2013. If you are not interested in participating but want to follow the work of the Core Committee, then you can sign up as an observer to receive project information.

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The Golden and District Air Quality Committee (GDAQC) offers a $250 rebate to residents of the Town of Golden and surrounding rural areas.

This rebate is funded through the BC Ministry of Environment. The GDAQC has been successful in obtaining provincial funding again this year, however it may not be available next year.

The CSRD Area A currently offers an additional $500 rebate to rural residents.

We do not know how much longer these incentives may last, so now is the

time to act!

To be eligible for the rebates: 1. You must have an old wood stove currently in use for home heating in your primary residence.

2. You must fill in an application form before you replace the stove.

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The old stove must be removed and destroyed, and a new CSA/EPA certified stove must be installed by a local WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) qualified technician.

4. This process must be verified in writing by the WETT technician.

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home heating suppliers have WETT qualified technicians available. They can inspect your current stove, make recommendations, ensure that your new stove is installed safely, and will help you to apply for rebates.

For those of us who are heating with wood in Golden, a useful “Code of Practice for Residential Wood Burning Appliances” can be found at: http:// www.ccme.ca/assets/ pdf/pn_1479_wood_ burning_code_eng. pdf.

For more information, contact the air quality committee at info@goldenairquality.ca.

US company’s ‘product’ is copyright infringement Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net A US company is trying to take advantage of unsuspecting people in the Kootenays.

“It has come to our attention that a company named That’s Good News has been approaching customers who have had stories in our papers,” said Chuck Bennett, group publisher for Black Press in the Kootenays.

Once a story appears in the newspaper, potential customers are contacted with an offer to purchase a plaque with the story and newspaper’s logo at the top for $179.

“We have had feedback from our customers wondering about this,” said Bennett.

“We want them to know that this has nothing to do with Black Press and is actually an infringement on our copyright.”

Bennett also asks that anyone receiving this type of request contact the paper right away: “We are looking into our legal rights to protect our copyright so we would really appreciate hearing from people who are contacted.”

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Whitetooth T-shirts support Golden youth sports Golden & District Community Foundation’s Ryan Watmough and Off The Wall Entertainment’s Katie Frost, try on their new Ski/Ride Whitetooth T-shirts. Proceeds from each sale of Off The Wall’s ‘Ski/ Ride Whitetooth’ T-shirts will go to the Whitetooth Ski Society Fund, which is used to provide seasons passes, lessons and rentals to local children and youth with limited family incomes.

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Heliskiing company expands its terrain in the Rocky Mountains Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Mica Heliskiing has expanded it’s terrain by more than 40 per cent, the company has announced.

“The quality and diversity of our ski terrain is at the core of what makes Mica so special,” said Paul Norrie, President of Mica Heliskiing, in a news release.

“Now our customers have an additional 120 square miles (310 square kilometers) of terrain to explore at, what I’m convinced is, the world’s premiere destination for powder skiing and boarding.”

Mica’s terrain is located in the Canadian Rockies on the eastern shore of Kinbasket Lake. The expansion includes 900-metre tree runs and alpine skiing on peaks more than 3,000 metres high, Mica said.

The expansion comes after Mica applied to amend it’s tenure, both to expand it and make it more contiguous.

Previously, Mica’s terrain was separated into a number of different pods. Mica exchanged part of it’s former tenure in exchange for the expanded terrain.

Norrie said the changes to Mica’s tenure would not only mean more ski terrain, but would also better protect habitat for mountain goats and caribou.

“This is a win-win story,” said Paul Norrie.

“More ski terrain is obviously great news for our customers. As exciting, though, is the fact that these changes now also better protect critical habitat for mountain

Mica Heliskiing, whose lodge overlooks Kinbasket Lake, has announced an expansion of its ski terrain in the B.C. Rocky Mountains.

Photo courtesy of Mica Heliskiing goat and caribou.

“The tenure area that we returned to the province is critical for the sustainability of mountain caribou in the B.C. Rockies,” he added.

“We are delighted to be a part of a solution whereby the

natural environment is better protected, and our customer experience benefits as well.”

The expansion comes a year after Mica Heliskiing built a brand new 12-bedroom, 14,000 square-foot lodge on a bench overlooking Kinbasket Lake.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

Forestry Hooktender/Spotter Required. Must be experienced and physically able to work in all weather conditions.

Fax:250-503-1148

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Larry Randolph Christianson

The College of the Rockies is a learner-centered institution. We invite all qualified applicants who value high quality program delivery and customer service excellence to apply for‌

Larry passed away in his home in Golden, BC on October 6, 2013 at the age of 59 years.

Larry was born on January 15, 1954 in Kamloops, BC and had been a resident of Golden for the past 30 years.

He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Brothers, Jim Christianson and Larry Kublik; sisters, Sherry Christianson, Karon Klix, Anita Weeks; nieces, Jennifer Johnson, Tammy Christianson, Cheryle Hansen and nephew, Sheldon Christianson.

A service of remembrance will be held from the Barrhead Church of God at 5134 – 46 Street, Barrhead, AB on Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 am.

Online condolences may be sent through Larry’s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Tom and Wendy Grace are thrilled to announce the marriage of their son

Micheal Grace to Michelle Marceau Daughter to Nancy Kanarek of Edmonton, Alberta

The wedding took place October 2, 2013 in Golden, B.C.

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‡ ‡ ZZZ FRWU EF FD Golden Food Bank Executive Director Golden Food Bank Executive Director Part time - 20 -hrs week Part timeposition position 20per hrs per week

The Food Director, reporting the Golden Food The FoodBank Bank is seeking antoenthusiastic Bank Board, will work to individual fulfill the mission and core community minded to join their team. purposes and of the Responsibilities Food Bank by organizing and coordinating functions Duties that are vital to the sustainable growth of the Food Bank. •Manage day to day operations of the Food Bank Duties and Responsibilities •Engage in strategic planning, budgeting and •Manage to day operations of the Food Bank reporting of day Food Bank operations to the Board •Engage in strategic planning, budgeting and reporting of of Directors Food operationsactivities to the Board of Directors •Engage in Bank community including special •Engage in community activities that increase awareness events, public speaking and fundraising initiatives of the Food special events, public •Coordinate the Bank fundincluding development plan for the engagements and fundraising initiatives Food speaking Bank including grant applications and •Coordinate the fund development plan for the Food fundraising initiatives grant applications and fundraising •EnsureBank the including safety and integrity of food distribution initiatives for food bank recipients •Ensure the safety and integrity of food distribution for Qualifications & recipients Skills food bank •Passionate about community initiatives that support Qualifications & Skills those in need •Passionate community initiatives that support •Proficient withabout Word, Excel and PowerPoint, have a in need workingthose of knowledge social media tools •Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint, have a •Strongworking skills inofstrategic planning, budgeting and finance knowledge social media tools •Highly motivated independent individual with •Strong skills in strategic planning, budgeting and finance strong organizational skills thatindividual enjoys thinking •Highly motivated independent with strong outside of the box organizational skills that enjoys thinking outside of the •Fundraising and grant writing experience an asset box •Strong public speaking •Fundraising and grantskills writing experience an asset •Interest in nutrition and knowledge in food security •Strong public speaking skills issues•Interest an assetin nutrition and knowledge in food security Pay rate commensurate issues an asset with experience and qualifications For information, contact Barb Davies at the Pay further rate commensurate with experience and qualifications Golden Food Bank 250-344-2113.

For further information, contact Barb Davies at the Golden Food Bank 250-344-2113.

Qualified applicants may submit resume and cover letter in person ormay viasubmit emailresume until and 4pmcover Friday, Qualified applicants letter in October to the: person or 18th via email until 4pm Friday, October 18th to the: Golden Food Food Bank, Golden Bank, 11159th 9th St. 1115 St.South, South, info@goldenfoodbank.ca info@goldenfoodbank.ca

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Columbia Extreme Contracting

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 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 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

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Trades, Technical

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BLACK LOAM ORGANIC SCREENED TOP SOIL.

Manager/caretaker for the winter 2013-14: Golden Nordic Ski Club Society is seeking manager/caretaker(s) for the club season DECEMBER 2013-April 2014. This complex position would be suitable for persons highly experienced in coaching, groomer operations, Nordic programming, club management and business management. The two bedroom suite will be available DECEMBER 1for $1000/month rent plus utilities, which can be offset by club management hours.

Occupants are required to be highly motivated and self starters. Please reply to: Ian 250-344-6484/250-938-8115.

Mow and Snow Land Care is looking for fun, enthusiastic Snow Shovellers & Machine Operators for this winter season as well as Landscape & Lawn Maintenance workers for summer 2014. Machine operators must have experience & a valid driver’s licence. Wages are competitive & based on experience. Hours vary upon snow fall. A typical snow day for a machine operator is 5am to mid afternoon & for a snow shoveller 7am to lunch time. If you’d like to join our fun team environment please contact us by email: info@mowandsnow.ca or stop by our shop: Unit 3 1501 10th Ave., Fernie.

PARTS MANAGER

Prince George

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT - Part Time position available (3 days a week).

May increase to full time.

MUST BE personable, good communicator, caring, and .... easy going. Please apply in person, or mail resume to Dr. Nesbitt 103-117 Cranbrook St. N, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3P8

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. 780-8462231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

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.

Duties include, but are not limited to: • Ensure stock levels will support equip. in the field • Develop and maintain relationships with customers.

• Ensure that the Parts and Inventory function delivers quality & exceeds customer needs.

• Promote the sale of parts.

• Develop annual objectives for the Parts and Inventory function • Ensure company plans and programs are carried out by Parts Department.

• Ensure that activities are conducted in full compliance with OHSE standards and SMS company policies and processes.

• Post-secondary education with 5 - 7 years parts and inventory management exp.

Any combo of education and exp.may be considered.

• Strong knowledge of the Komatsu product line and the products SMS currently service is an asset.

• Exc. managerial skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of industry logistic and manufacturing issues.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumé quoting reference number PM-12320-10102013 and position title to: Email: bcjobs@smsequip.com Fax: (1)604.888.9699 FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

Financial Services DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

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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.

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

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

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

Ladies figure skates and guards size 10 worn once.

Paid $100 asking $60. 250344-6049.

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

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

Real Estate

Services

Acreage for Sale

Counselling

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

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.

Health Products

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Progressive Ventures is hiring construction workers

x Construction workers with commercial or industrial experience are encouraged to apply x We require carpenters, apprentices and laborers Progressive Ventures Construction is a commercial and industrial construction company with 40 years’ experience in Northwestern BC. 9Competitive wages. 9Stable, consistent work. 9Variety of project types. 9Exciting environments. 9Opportunities for advancement.

We believe in safe worksites, quality workmanship, equal opportunities in employment, and positive working relationships.

A valid driver’s license and additional safety training or trade certifications are an asset. Wages will be negotiated based on level of experience and qualifications. Full benefits may apply.

Online at: Directly to: In person at:

$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.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Parts Manager will manage the parts and Inventory function of the Branch operation.

Qualifications:

Medical/Dental

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We Are Expanding Our Team!

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

Please submit your resume: www.pvlgroup.com/our-company/careers/apply/ hatha@pvlgroup.com 4-5008 Pohle Ave, Terrace BC

call Willy 250-344-6048.

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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.

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

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).

Merchandise for Sale Fruit & Vegetables APPLES - Extra Fancy, Freshly picked, Organically grown in Okanagan. Distributors, Any quantity, Pickup or Delivery. www.arkindalefarm.com email: apples@arkindale.com Ph 250-764-7830

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

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

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

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

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

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

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.

Blaeberry Valley Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrm furnished All inclusive. View and contact: www.goldenapartments.ca or ph. 250-344-7299 FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

Commercial/ Industrial Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710 Office Space for rent. Approx.

350 sq. ft. above Body Quest.

Call 250-344-7876.

Cottages / Cabins Cabin for rent 24k south of Campbell Rd. For more info contact 250-348-2466.

Cabin for rent. Fully furnished studio cabin at Sander Lake campground. $550/mnt, 6 mnt min., utls incld, sat. tv, wifi, NS, $275 DD, small pets considered. 250-344-6517.

2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden.

Secluded acreage. N/S. Refs req. $750/mo.403-461-4090, 403 286-3391.

Duplex / 4 Plex 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. 250-344-2702.250344-8266

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FOR RENT Visit our website for complete rental listings

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

Homes for Rent 2 Bdr lower suite for rent, Fridge & stove incl., laundry rm, w/d hookups. For more info, call Chuck 250-344-1064 2 bdrm house in town. Very nice. Quiet neighbourhood.

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

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

Call 250-344-6194.

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.

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. No pets. Avail now. Call 344-1599. Also, 4 bdrm furnished no pets.

Call. 344-1599.

3 Bdr House on 6 acres for rent in Blaeberry. Clean, recently reno’d. NS, W/D. $1000 + util & DD. Pets and horses negotiable. Refs req’d.

250-833-1498 4 bdrm/2 bath apt w/ a HUGE yard, deck, w/d, full kitchen.

Close to schools and downtown.

Newly reno’d, clean. N/S, no parties. $1200 + shared utls. Avail. immediately! Email: jhmlextra@gmail.com 6 BR, 2 Bath furnished House in great shape. Huge yard, downtown near schools.

No Smoking, No parties. $1600/mnth inclds WIFI. Avail.

Nov.1, email: jhmlextra@gmail.com

Rentals Homes for Rent 901-13th St S 2bdrm newly reno’d laundry faclts. $850/mnt + utls $425 DD Avail Nov.1. Call Ken Olson 250-344-8325 bkolson1@telus.net for photos.

GOLDEN HOME available for rent Dec 1st in Alexander park area. 3 bdrms, 1 bath. Part finished basement, lots of gear storage. Wood stove, propane furnace, propane stove, on demand hot H2O. New windows.

Warm, comfy home. $1,000/mo.

Not included hydro, propane, phone. Will need more fire wood. No cats, one dog negotiable. References pls.

Pls call 250-344-8598 or email @ kmetzlaff@mac.com.

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

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.

Storage - covered & secure.

Cars, pick-ups, small campers, boats Ph; 250-344-6581 or 250-344-0046 (cell).

Suites, Lower 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 2 bdrm suite for rent. Sperate driveway, utls incdl, but no laundry. $750/mnth, avail.

Nov.1. No cats please. Call 250-272-5744.

Suites, Upper 2 bdrm, in town, newly reno’d upstairs unit avail now. Ref’s req’d $800/mnth + DD. 250439-1887 (eve) 250-344-0316 (days, leave msg).

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) 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. 250344-2702.

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 Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic 1995 Ford F-150 4x4 SC, excellent condt, many options, 175,000kms $4500 OBO 250-346-3360.

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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

The Kindergarten students at Alexander Park Elementary held their own ‘Kids for Cops for Kids’ bike ride on Friday Oct. 4. The event was organized by the kindergarten teachers and had the support of all families. The sun shone down upon the students as the close to 60 bikes got decorated and paraded to the GSS track. The 3, 4 and 5 year olds rode their bikes around the track for 20 minutes. The event raised donations for the worthy Cops For Kids program.

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FAMILY LAW Rella & Paolini, Lawyers, is proud to present a full service family law practice now offered by Donald Kawano, QC. Mr. Kawano has over 30 years of legal experience in family law. The services now offered by Mr. Kawano include:

A new InReach Satellite and an iPad Mini have allowed GADSAR to utilize mapping and GPS during rescues.

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New equipment helped on recent call Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net A new piece of equipment has helped the Golden and District Search and Rescue better do their job.

GADSAR utilized one of its new InReach Satellite messengers on the Sept. 30 call. The messenger is paired with GADSAR’s iPad Mini, which was purchased with a very generous donation from Golden Concrete.

The iPad Mini and InReach allow two-way text messaging and satellite tracking from the cockpit.

The tablet also allows them to utilize mapping and GPS, access pre-plans and other documents, take photos and email them back to base, all while on route to an incident.

The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association #65279 is providing all the search and rescue groups in British Columbia with new InReach messengers.

• Cohabitation Agreements • Family Law Litigation • Separation Agreements

• Divorces • Collaborative Family Law • Mediation

If you or someone you know requires legal representation on a family law matter we invite you to contact Donald Kawano QC at: Second Floor, 6 - 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8 Telephone: 250-426-8981 Toll free: 1-866-426-8981 Email: info@rellapaolini.com

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RE/MAX RE/MAX ofof Golden Golden 250-344-7663 250-344-7663

Garry Oddy Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234 (250) 344-7234

$579,900 1363 Golden Donald Upper Road

3bdrms 3 baths 2,704sqft 40 acres

NEW 2 bdrms

4088 Highway #95 South

3 bdrms 2 baths 1,034sqft 22.9 acres

1 bath

2 baths

1,388sqft

527 - 11th Street 1 bath

1,570sqft

3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 1,480sqft

#101, 521 - 8th Avenue 1 bath

831sqft

3360 Highway #95 South

1502 Poplar Street

3 bedrooms

4 bedrooms

2.5 baths

2,970sqft

2.5 baths

3,768sqft

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,267sqft

$259,000 712 - 8th Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

1,888sqft

$574,900 1339 Pine Drive

5 bedrooms

3 baths

2,800sqft

SOLD $299,000 1416 Birch Crescent

3 bedrooms

4 baths

2,484sqft

#12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,050sqft

2 bdrms

866 Read Road

2 baths

845sqft

.48 acre

#201, 521- 8th Avenue 1 baths

813sqft

4 bedrooms

2,532sqft

931 Jacob Road

4 bdrms 2 baths 3,100sqft

REDUCED

5.31 acres

3,116sqft

3 bdrms 1 baths 943sqft

6.44 acres

5 acres

1208 Alexander Drive

6 bedrooms

2 baths

2,084sqft

#107, 521- 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms

1 bath

813sqft

3 baths

$229,300 857 MacAllister Road

3 bdrms 31bath 744sqft

2 bedrooms

1 bath

1,248sqft

$179,900 1074 King Crescent

5 bedrooms

2 baths

2416 Campbell Road

$349,300 4 bedrooms

2 bedrooms

1 bath

775sqft

3 baths

3,120sqft

$339,000 1325 Selkirk Drive

3 bedrooms

2 baths

2,056sqft

$595,000

$189,900 #306, 521 - 8th Avenue

1,775sqft

1610 Gareb Road

$599,900 5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres

1.64 acres

1437 Granite Drive

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2,442sqft

SOLD $199,900

1539 Campbell Road 7 acres

$169,500 2757 Big Bend Highway

2 bdrms

1 bath

800sqft

.43 acre

$349,000 1312 - 11th Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

1,984sqft

SOLD

$360,000 5 bedrooms

730 Nicholson Road

6bdrms 5 baths 4,500sqft 1.38 acres

$187,000

SOLD 1313 Pine Drive

$545,000

$169,900

$250,000

1533 Campbell Road

1710 Short Road

3 bdrms 1.5 baths 1,390sqft 2.47 acres

$259,000

REDUCED $359,900

$44,900 3 bedrooms

1445 Black Bear Drive

5 bdrms 2 baths

520 - 11th Street

3 baths

.35 acre

$272,000

$585,000

$449,900 1361 Pine Drive

SOLD

#66 Kicking Horse Village MHP

773 Canyon Creek Road

3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft

$179,000 2 bedrooms

Dan Veselic Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435 (250) 344-1435

$229,600

$184,900

$369,900 805 - 5th Avenue

NEW

$198,900

$420,000

$439,000 1525 Fir Crescent

.87 acres

2bdrms 1 bath 960sqft 22.58 acres

$169,900 2 bedrooms

3bdrms 1 bath 1,312sqft 1.46 acres

$319,000

$299,900 1217 - 11th Street

.58 acre

1713 Oberg Johnson Road

3 bdrms 1.5 bath 1,468sqft

$165,000 3 bedrooms

964sqft

2558 Highway #95, South

$185,000

$299,900 #16, 415 - 5th Avenue

$234,600

$189,000

618 Habart Lower Road

$223,000

2 bedrooms

Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451

remaxgolden.com remaxgolden.com

2,720sqft

$699,000 448 Althoff Road Land and Building

$1,800,000 320 Fisher Road 20 acres

$245,000

$219,000 1141 - 10th Avenue

Land, Building & Business

1209 - 11th Avenue

4 bedrooms

2 baths

1,726sqft