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Trudy Wensveen celebrated her 98th birthday on Halloween day with her friends at Abbeyfield House, including Stephanie Sollows who was dressed up for the occasion.

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Golden’s canine friends fairly law abiding Remembrance Day .........................11-18

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net For more than eight years the Town of Golden has had a bylaw in place to keep the community friendly for both humans and pets, but some are unaware of what the rules really are.

All dogs must be confined while on its owner’s property, must be fitted with a current dog tag,

must be on leash while in designated areas (including downtown and the Rotary Trail system), must be kept within the owner’s eyesight in non-leash designated areas, and must not be tied up or fastened to a traffic sign, post, or other object unattended.

The Town’s bylaw officer has many daily duties, one of which is enforcing the Town’s animal control bylaw, but the public is quite compliant

with the regulations says Mayor Christina Benty.

“The majority of our residents are responsible pet owners who abide by existing regulations. As a community we need to continue to educate the public that picking up after your pet and respecting mandatory leash zones contributes to creating a safe and friendly environment for everyone to live,” she said.

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Tera Lee Jubinville Jan. 27, 1988 ~ Nov. 8, 2006 My beloved daughter, My Angel.

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Golden Mayor Christina Benty (right) presents Doreen Kelly with the Town’s volunteer of the year award on Saturday. Kelly, who volunteers extensively at the Senior’s Cente, was absent when she was announced as the winner at the Community Excellence Awards.

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Staff Writer Black Press The B.C. government’s liquor policy review has heard a ‘loud and clear’ message that people want the convenience of buying alcoholic beverages in grocery stores, says the MLA in charge of the review.

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consultation period ending Oct. 31, Richmond Steveston MLA John Yap said Tuesday that about 80 per cent of respondents want the extra convenience that is routine in U.S. grocery stores.

But Yap is proposing a less convenient model, a “store within a store” that would have separate space and staff for alcohol purchases. He said the number of outlets could be restricted to the current level, with some existing private or public liquor stores moved into grocery stores.

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario has announced a similar pilot project, with 10 “express” stores to offer limited selection inside or next to grocery stores. Nova Scotia also has government liquor stores located in grocery stores.

When the B.C. consultation began in September, Yap noted that beer, wine and spirits are already sold in rural grocery stores.

He was critical of the

U.S. model, saying it could lead to increased health and safety issues from increased consumption, as well as law enforcement problems.

B.C.’s medical health officers have called for a freeze or reduction to the number of private retailers, a $3 minimum price for bar drinks and higher prices for drinks with more alcohol content to deter over-consumption.

The Alliance of Beverage Licencees, representing pubs, bars and private liquor stores in B.C., isn’t happy with the idea. ABLE BC executive director Ian Baillie said the province already has more than 1,400 government and private liquor stores.

“The government also needs to consider what the impact of allowing large grocery chains to sell liquor will be on the thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of income that are provided by the current system,” Baillie said.

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that had been given a new lease on life in July was struck and killed by a vehicle near Stoddart Creek on the morning of Friday, Oct. 11.

The young cub, given the name Tika after he was discovered malnourished near Golden, just before Christmas 2012, had been transported to Smithers to recover at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers.

Tika was then released to the Beaverfoot Range in the Rocky Mountains east of Golden, an area determined to be suitable habitat for a young male grizzly.

The accident occurred about two kilometres north of the Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road intersection — not far from where a road-killed deer was, conservation officers later learned.

“Very likely, it was there, feeding on the road-killed deer; that’s much more common, as far as wildlife collisions,” said Invermere’s Conservation Officer Greg Kruger.

“Bear collisions are fairly rare; it’s unfortunate this grizzly was struck and killed, but

Tika when he was released near Golden in July.

Photo Submitted a contributing factor that morning was a very dense fog, so visibility would’ve been low.

“No one called it in as a vehicle strike. I got a phone call from a fellow who works at Kootenay National Park; he came across it and could confirm it was a grizzly bear with an ear tag.”

Just two and a half weeks before the accident, a signal from Tika’s radio collar, which it had been fitted with upon release from the rehabilitation centre, indicated the young bear had ventured as far south as Edgewater.

“We had no reports on this bear from the public, no complaints, as it was moving down the Columbia Valley,” said Kruger. “It wasn’t near the town, but it was within a few kilometres, east in the Rockies.”

Despite the tragic end, Tika’s release back to the wild had many elements of success, said Northern Lights Wildlife Society owner and manager Angelika Langen.

“There’s good in this too,” she said. “We have information on how far he travelled, and he was in excellent body condition. He was healthy and had a good fat layer. There’s nothing wrong with what he did, and that’s a success from our point of view.”

The GPS signal from Tika’s collar had recently became scrambled as a result from an encounter with an electric fence, and “we were ready to go in and retrieve him,” said Langen.

“We would’ve liked to follow him for another couple of years.”

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Positivity at agriculture event Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

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Farmers, growers, and interested residents from up and down the valley gathered at the Centre for Peace last week to listen to a presentation on the state of agriculture in the area, and some initiatives that are being looked at.

The event’s speaker, David Zender from Invermere, owns and operates a successful cattle farm, and is well connected to the issues that agriculture workers face, and what some people in the area are working on to improve the situation.

“In the last 10 years, we’ve lost half of our producers,” said Zender.

Some have moved away, many are getting older, and almost all are struggling to make a go of it in the current political climate.

Regulations have made it difficult for many farmers to sell local products to local consumers.

“We live in a really amazing place,” said Zender. “And people are very interested in local eating.”

Zender has been involved in a Community Greenhouse project in

Invermere, which also involved the high school, as well as events like a Local Harvest Dinner - all things that have been successful for Invermere growers.

One of the more exciting project that he and other farmers in the area are working on, is the development of a Micro Abattoir in the Columbia Valley, a project Zender hopes will be a reality in the next couple of years.

Right now, government regulations restrict where animals can be slaughtered and processed for human consumption. Cranbrook is currently the closest place where Zender can take his cattle.

If a Micro Abattoir (slaughterhouse) were built in the Columbia Valley, it would give farmers up and down the valley a closer option. The size of the facility they are looking at would accommodate up to four animals per day.

Despite the difficulties facing the industry, the tone of the event was quite positive.

“We think there’s a great future potentially for agriculture,” said Zender.

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RCMP Report: Field Fire Department vehicle involved in accident Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Accident at the Husky trailer park On Oct. 26 at 9:30 a.m., police responded to a call about an accident at the Husky trailer park. Only minor damage was sustained to the vehicles and there were no injuries.

Noise complaint on 10th Avenue North Police were called to a house on 10th Avenue North in response to a noise complaint.

Several minors were drinking underage and having a party. The parents were away for the night. There were no further complaints after the police told them to quiet down and issued them a warning.

Search for intoxicated woman downtown The RCMP responded to reports of a screaming woman yelling for help near the pedestrian bridge.

The Golden and District Search and Rescue was notified and when police found her

she was intoxicated at a bar downtown.

Police have dealt with this woman numerous times before.

She was taken into custody for being intoxicated in public and causing a disturbance.

She was jailed for the night until she sobered up.

Multi-vehicle accident in Yoho National Park One person sustained minor injuries after six vehicles, including a Field Fire vehicle, were involved in an accident inside

Yoho National Park on Highway 1.

Slippery road conditions and a lack of winter tires on at least one vehicle are being blamed for the accident.

The incident started with a single vehicle rollover, but by the time Field Fire & Rescue arrived on scene, a semi had also rolled over.

While ambulance and fire rescue personnel from Field were surveying the scene, a semi truck lost control and glanced off the Ambulance and Field Fire’s light rescue

KHMR sticks with current team Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is shifting its managerial duties after president and chief executive officer Steve Paccagnan resigned to take a position at Panorama.

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, who owns KHMR, have no current plans to fill the vacant position, as they believe the current staff have things under control.

“We have a great management team in place in

Golden,” said Matt Mosteller, media relations coordinator for RCR. “They’ve done an amazing job, we’re very proud of them.”

Paccagnan’s former duties have been distributed amongst the management team in place at the resort. When RCR took over KHMR in early 2012, it was the only one of the corporation’s resorts with a president’s position.

Kicking Horse has received some special accolades as of late, including making the #2 spot in Powder Magazine’s Top 50 ski hills.

Common complaints relate to noise

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Most of the bylaw officer’s animal control related calls deal with lost dogs running around at large, barking complaints (No owner may permit a dog to cry, howl or bark for more than three minutes in a 15 minute period in such a way that the noise is audible outside the parcel where the dog or dogs are kept), or complaints about owners who aren’t cleaning up after their dogs (which is challenging to enforce given that the dog needs to be caught “in the act” in order to issue a ticket to the owner).

All dogs who live in town boundaries must be registered with the Town of Golden. Pet owners who frequent Town boundaries with their pet are also welcome to register with the Town. Licences can be purchased at Town Hall.

The price of a license varies based on time of registration and if the animal is spayed or neutered. The average price registration price is

truck.

The fire truck caught on fire but the crew was able to extinguish it quickly. None of the emergency personnel were injured in the incident and the damage to the vehicles is currently being assessed.

Field Fire Chief Sean Coubrough praised the co-operation between the

Field, Golden, Nicholson and Revelstoke fire

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Downtown Golden and the Rotary Trail network are included in the Town’s mandatory leash area for dogs.

File Photo $13. The registration is valid for one year and includes an ID tag used to identify the dog. If a licensed dog is found by the bylaw officer it will be returned once located and apprehended.

Pet owners are reminded to respect these regulations in public areas as despite the

dog owners confidence they have regarding the control they have over their pet, many members of public are not comfortable around pets that are off leash.

To view the entire bylaw, go to https://golden.civicweb. net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=60501.

You may have seen last week’s minor media tempest regarding a grandfather who had consumed a few drinks and then hopped into the passenger seat to supervise his grandson, the learner driver. They encountered a police road check and grandpa found himself on the receiving end of an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) for blowing a fail. Who would have thought that the supervisor of a new driver needed to be sober?

Hello? What does a supervisor do? The verb supervise may be defined as “to direct or oversee the performance or operation of.” This means that this grandpa had a responsibility to both his grandson and other road users. His job was to insure that the grandson operated the vehicle correctly and to intervene if necessary. There is no doubt in my mind that having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 100 mg% (.10) or more is an abdication of his responsibility.

The legal concept involved here is that of being in care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or a drug. It applies for both Criminal Code and Motor Vehicle Act offences. Grandpa could have been tried and convicted criminally for his actions instead of being dealt with as an IRP. I know, I investigated and prosecuted both an impaired beginner and supervisor out of the same vehicle in the early 1980’s.

So, in addition to zero blood alcohol for the new driver, the supervisor needs to have a BAC under 50 mg% (.05). Ideally, the supervisor should have a zero blood alcohol requirement too. I don’t imagine that it would be too difficult to amend the Motor Vehicle Act to include this and make the situation explicit.

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

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War Amps Dear Editor,

It doesn’t take much to say thank you— thank you to the men and women who fought for Canada in the past, and to the ones who continue to do so today.

This yearly reminder to say thank you, and spend but a few minutes out of your day thinking about all the things we have because - I SURMISE of their sacrifice, is

By Jessica Schwitek becoming more and more important with each passing year.

There was once a time when almost every single Canadian had a relative or friend who had served Canada in one of the World Wars, or Korea—even those who didn’t serve remembered what it was like to live through it, to wake up each morning knowing that the entire world was at war.

As time marches on, it becomes rare to have a living relative who served in combat. And the day will come when all of Canada’s World War veterans are gone.

Even though time does not make their sacrifices any less important, it does, unfortunately, make it easy to forget.

Remembrance Day was always an important day in my family, with both my grandfathers having fought overseas (one in the Canadian Army, the other in the British).

But now, as both my grandfathers have passed on, and my family has scattered a bit, the occasion is not marked the same way.

I no longer hear the stories of their service, although looking back I wish they had told me much more.

It wasn’t until my grandfather’s funeral when I heard the story of what he did to be awarded the Military Cross. It’s a tragedy how many stories have been lost.

Without these daily reminders, it is that much more important that we carve out this time each year, not just to pay our respects, but to keep the memory alive.

These people worked too hard and gave too much to simply be forgotten.

The government has declared November 11 a statutory holiday.

It was not done so that we could have a day off work and sleep in. It was done so that every citizen would have the opportunity to attend the services and honour the sacrifice of those who served.

The services begin at 10:40 a.m. on Monday Nov. 11 at the Golden Cenotaph. Golden always has a good turnout for the ceremony, but it can always be better.

I belong to Operation Legacy, a group of members of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program dedicated to preserving Canada’s military heritage and teaching other young people how to carry on the remembrance message.

This year, The War Amps is celebrating a major anniversary. Ninetyfive years ago, First World War amputee veterans formed The Amputations Association of the Great War. The name was changed to The

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War Amputations of Canada when Second World War amputees joined their ranks. These men later started the CHAMP Program to assist young amputees like me.

In addition to having had the privilege of learning about Canada’s military heritage from a young age, I also know what it is like to live without a limb – a strong bond that I share with war amputee veterans. Because of this, I feel it is my duty to ensure that the stories of war are preserved and its lessons never forgotten.

I have been fortunate to be involved with Operation Legacy by participating in local Remembrance Day cere-

WildSafeBC Back Into Hibernation As we begin November many of the bears seen around Golden in the last two months have begun looking for a good place in the forest to burrow down and sleep for the winter. Like the bears WildSafeBC co-ordinators also take the winter to hibernate and rest up before the next busy summer, so it is time for Golden’s coordinator to burrow in.

It’s been an interesting year in Golden for wildlife. The year started off slowly through June, July and August. With our wet June and hot July many bears and other wildlife seemed happy to stay out of town, foraging for food in the forests and hills. In September this suddenly changed, with bears making their way down into town to find food as they fatten up for winter. We saw more black bears enter town through September and October, though that will end shortly as bears den down for the year.

Golden residents have done an excellent job in many areas handling wildlife attractants over the summer.

There is a steady trend over the last several years of residents handling their garbage to not attract bears, and this year was no different. Also I saw many residents picking apples or helping their neighbours to get fruit out of trees and off the ground before wildlife could come and get it.

Many of you also took down bird feeders and made sure

monies and laying wreaths on behalf of The War Amps. I have also donated documentaries from The War Amps Military Heritage Series to the Cranbrook Public Library.

I encourage everyone – particularly young people – to learn more through The War Amps Military Heritage Series documentaries, which are available at a cost-recovery price at waramps.ca.

Sincerely,

Nicole Byford Operation Legacy Member, Cranbrook

that barbecues were properly cleaned after cooking. All of this hard work has helped make this year an excellent one for keeping wildlife mortality in town to a minimum.

WildSafeBC would like to acknowledge the excellent work of Alex Desjardins, our local conservation officer. He has worked alongside WildSafeBC this year to encourage proper attractant management and made great efforts to limit bear mortality in and around town.

A nod as well towards Golden bylaw officer Jeremy Baylis, for his work in encouraging proper management of garbage attractants and his good advice over the summer. WildSafeBC also acknowledges the ongoing support of the Town of Golden for the many ways they help our program function. We also are grateful to the Columbia Basin Trust for their financial support.

It has been my pleasure to work in Golden this summer as the WildSafeBC co-ordinator. I have visited many of your homes, and talked to most of you about wildlife through the summer. Remember that wildlife is still active through the winter months, just because the bears have turned in does not mean we can become lazy with attractant management. Have an excellent winter and WildSafeBC will be back in the New Year.

Kyle Edworthy WildSafeBC, Golden

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Golden point of view

Would you like to see liquor sales permitted in grocery stores in British Columbia?

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“I would. It’s already done in other places, so I really don’t see the harm in it.”

“I don’t think so.

I’d want to know how the province is going to control access to it.”

“I’d have to know more about the effects of liquor being so available. Maybe the problems would outweight the benefits.”

Stingers to all the dog owners who don’t follow the Town’s animal control bylaw.

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

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Email your questions to editor@ thegoldenstar.net, or drop them off at The Golden Star office at 419A 9th Ave. N. Question: Are winter tires mandatory on B.C. highways or can I still use my all-season, mud and snow tires?

Answer: While winter tires are recommended, all-season mud and snow (M+S) tires are allowed, provided they have more than 3.5mm of tread depth. Winter or all-season tires must be used on all highways in B.C. with the only exception being certain routes in the Lower Mainland.

APES Principal’s Report November is the time to think about peace, in the world, our community, and in our school. Students of Alexander Park will be learning more about why we have Remembrance Day, as well as being encouraged to think about what they can do to create a more peaceful playground and school. A highlight at Alexander Park will be our Remembrance Day assembly on Friday, November 8 at 9:45 a.m., where members of the Legion will be in attendance. During the assembly, students will honor our Canadian soldiers of long ago and present day. Classes will share poetry and songs about peace and why we wear a poppy. As always, we hope to see many families and community members in attendance.

The SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR is coming to APES on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21 from 12:20 to 1 p.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the APES gym. For every

pumpkins to Durand Manor!

Stars to Steph at the Riverhouse for not only being a great server but an excellent cook.

A Blaeberry Valley full of stars to Mark and Carol for the hard work and great party, Halloween.

A bucket full of stars to all who donated

and attended the 41st annual bon fire at the Tom Kelley Memorial Park.

Stars to Kicking Horse Palace for satisfying an intense Chinese food craving.

Stingers to people who don’t clean up their garbage after an animal spills it all over their lawn.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net $10 spent at the Book Fair, up to $6 goes directly back to our school. There will be a variety of books for families to choose from and enjoy. The funds raised will go to obtaining new books and resources for our library. We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you, in advance, for your support.

Once again, I have to give a big thank you from the staff and students to all of our parents and community members who have already volunteered to help with various school activities, including Parent Advisory Council, classroom special events, lunch, milk, recycling, and fruits and veggie programs, picture day, field trips, One to One tutoring, and to name a few. We are only able to offer all of these important school programs and activities because of our wonderful volunteers’ ongoing commitment and support.

The StrongStart Early Learning Centre at APES. is a free drop in program. It is a wonderful opportunity for babies and preschoolers up to the age of 5 along with their

parents and/or caregivers to play and learn together. It’s also a time for parents and caregivers to socialize with other adults, and be introduced to a variety of strategies that encourage early learning. Children have the chance to interact with other little ones and take part in many different activities such as drawing, colouring, singing, building, gym time, and listening to stories. The centre is open Monday and Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m., and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Families are encouraged to come by the centre and stay as long or short a time as your schedule permits.

Lastly, I would like to remind parents that literacy learning begins at home. Please take the time to read to or with your child, daily if possible. Help your child to experience the wonders and enjoyment being a reader can bring.

Vicci Nelson APES Principal

Local residents participate in Columbia River Treaty discussions As you know, the role of an opposition MLA focusses on pointing out the failures of government and offering an alternative course of action that would better meet the needs of the people of British Columbia. And often, my MLA reports do just that.

Two years ago, I raised concerns about our preparedness for the potential renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty; 2014 being the first opportunity for either side to indicate a desire to reopen negotiations. There was a strong sense amongst MLAs from the Kootenays that we were not as prepared as a Province and a region as we needed to be.

As representatives of this area, we asked government to make a number of specific commitments that would improve our readiness should a renegotiation of the Treaty

be required. We asked government to develop a framework that would include authentic consultation with Basin communities, significant government resources towards preparation for negotiations, and a commitment to ensure that the specific interests of the Basin region would be fully considered in preparing a negotiating position.

Based on these requests from MLAs and other area elected representatives, significant action has been taken. The Columbia Basin Trust took the lead in providing information to Basin residents to aid consultation, a committee of local government representatives was formed specifically to consult with Basin residents, and the provincial government brought ministry resources to bear on having discussions with communities about our priorities.

Information concerning the Columbia Basin Treaty has

been shared with communities and their feedback was collected by government.

The recommendations the Ministry is taking to Cabinet can be found at http://blog.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty, then click on ‘Columbia River Treaty Draft BC Recommendation’.

There is still much that needs to be done. There are a number of problems arising from direct impacts of the original treaty and the subsequent operations of the system that still need to be addressed. But participating in this process over the last two years has been encouraging.

Norm Macdonald MLA Report

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Columbia Electoral Area ‘A’ Television Rebroadcasting Society AGM Saturday, November 16th at Noon Golden Civic Centre Boardroom Motion to amend the Constitution will be presented (reduce the number of directors from nine to five).

Details can be viewed at the office of Cox and Associates during office hours 509 Main St. Golden.

Meeting is open to public.

Area A residents are welcome.

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 ever y Wednesday 7-9pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. Adults $7, students/seniors $5.

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

Telling Life Stories, a free writing workshop Wednesdays from 10am12pm. Call 250-439-9665 to register. Ends Dec.11.

Free Flu Clinic at the Mount 7 Rec Plex Nov.6 from 10-6pm. Bring your Care Card.

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Thurs, Nov. 7 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 Toastmasters Thursdays, 7pm at the College of the Rockies.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm

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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 3:45-5:30pm.

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

Golden Ski Swap and Snowshow movie “Teton” at the Golden Cinema, 6&8pm. $10.

Fri, Nov. 8 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

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.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250-9190757 for more info.

Golden Ski Swap and Snowshow Gear Drop at Mt. 7 Rec Plex 4-8pm.

PEI Musician Teresa Doyle plays at the St. Andrew’s Church Centre for Peace Nov.8 from 7-9pm.

Sat, Nov. 9 Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Meat Draw every Saturday at The Legion 5pm.

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

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

Metropolitan Opera: Tosca at the Golden Cinema Nov.9 at 11am.

Golden Ski Swap and Snowshow at Mt. 7 Rec Plex 10am-3pm.

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

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

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

The Balconies/The Motorleague play at the Rockwater Grill&Bar Nov.10, 10pm, no cover.

Kicking Horse Culture presents Film Kicks: Kon Tiki Nov.10 at 2pm at the Golden Cinema $10 cash at the door.

Mon, Nov. 11 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.

Golden Community Choir, 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 Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in A.P.E.S. 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, Nov. 12 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.

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

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Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: The Bills Nov.13 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Golden Snowmobile and Trail Society AGM Nov.13, 7:30pm at The Island restaurant.

Golden Rockets vs. Fernie Ghostriders Nov.15, Golden Arena, 7:30pm.

Early Bird Christmas Shopping event Nov.15 (12-8pm) and 16 (11-4pm).

Crafts, art, draws and baked goods.

Christmas Craft Fair Nov.15&16 at Mt. 7 Rec Plex.

Devon Coyote at the Golden Taps Pub Nov.16 10pm.

Columbia Electoral Area A TV Rebroadcasting Society AGM Nov.16, 12pm, at the Golden Civic Centre.

Starlight Soiree Nov.21 Mt.7 Rec Plex, 6:30pm. $20 advance, $25 at door ($5 off with Food Bank donation).

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Golden Moments: Younger grateful for warm welcome to B.C. Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Whenever Ann Younger and her husband Russell needed help, the kind people of Golden were there for them.

When Russell got sick just as the couple was putting the finishing touches on their home before winter, a group of men from town helped them with the roof. When Russell was out of town and Ann needed someone to look after their two children, they found plenty of help for that too. Finally, when Russell was away and Ann was left to clean up after a huge snowstorm, her neighbour took care of that for her while she was taking her kids to school.

“Golden was very welcoming to us…the people were very helpful. We did need help in certain situations and it was freely given,” she said.

Ann grew up in Texas in a small community, and started to think about getting into nursing when she was in high school.

She enrolled at the University of Texas and graduated with a bachelor of science. Eventually she found a job in California as a public health nurse, which is where she met Russell.

“We started talking about

where we really wanted to be. We both enjoyed [the Sierra Mountains],” she said referring to the circumstances that brought her north. “Then we started making a list of the criteria for the place we’d like to live. Of course it included mountains, forests and four seasons.”

Some Canadian friends of theirs suggested they look into eastern B.C. and eventually they decided to check out the Columbia Valley.

“We were down in Cranbrook and we were still shaking our heads, ‘no this isn’t it, this isn’t it’.

But as we passed through Invermere and started coming in closer to Golden, we both said, ‘this is looking more like it,’” she said.

The Youngers would soon purchase a 160 acre plot of land in the Blaeberry Valley. They still live there now in the house that they built and then finished with the aid of a few helpful Goldenites. Their plot of land was several kilometres away from any sort of amenities, and the couple and their soon-to-be-born children lived without power at first. For Ann, it was an enjoyable challenge.

“It was the challenge of seeing what I could do without having all of the conveniences at my finger-

tips. But it is nice today to be able to flick a switch,” she said. Once they had moved to Golden, Ann had very little trouble finding employment in her field.

“I walked into the hospital and I got a permanent full-time position, just like that,” she laughed.

“That does not happen today.”

Eventually she moved into the public health sector, an area of medicine that she prefers because of its proactive approach towards healthy living. She stayed in public health until her mandatory retirement at the age of 65. It was a transition period that she found difficult because she missed doing what she loved to do.

“It was very hard. It took about three years for me to adjust,” she said. Now, Ann keeps busy by volunteering for the restorative justice program in Golden, which helps keep offenders out of court for crimes under $5,000 in value.

A mediation process and forum includes the victim and offender.

“I know that we all have made mistakes,” she said. “This is a really healthy way to help [the offenders] restore their feelings of being a worthy person.”

Ann is also the director of the board for Abbeyfield, a housing development for independ-

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Joel Tansey/Star Photo ent seniors, and attends classes “I must say that when we moved that help people write out their to Golden, everybody was friendown memoirs. Ann said she ly and very helpful...We’ve appreis proud to be a Canadian and ciated that over the years, and remains grateful for all that she we’ve tried to pass it on and do has experienced throughout her the same for others that arrive life in Golden. here,” she said.

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Maud and Bill Wenman spent 67 years devoted to each other

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Thank you to everyone who has called or dropped by with comments and bits of information regarding the Women In History Month series.

It’s good to hear that many of you have either tried out the recipes or that you

remember those recipes from your youth.

The last lady in the series is Maud Wenman. There were many to choose from but the reason I went with Maud is that she never had children who would have saved her recipes and shared them with friends.

Maud Reckard Maxwell was born in Revelstoke, B.C. on April 23, 1896 to parents Charles and Kate (nee Bagnall). At the time of her birth the family lived in Glacier, B.C. Sixteen months later Maud would be joined by her sister Edith, who was also

born in Revelstoke.

Before the birth of their third child the family went on vacation to the Maxwell family home in Maine where brother Clement was born and a good thing that they went to Maine because that year a snowslide hit the village in Rogers Pass where the family lived and wiped it out completely.

When the family returned from Maine they took up residence in Sicamous where they remained for 6 years and it was here that Maud’s second sister Ida was born.

There wasn’t

Golden Museum Weatherized Built in 1974 as a season museum, the Golden Museum was well built but poorly insulated. We are pleased to announce that thanks to grants from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program, the CSRD and the CSRD Gas Tax Fund the building is nice and warm now.

At almost 40 years the old roof had reached the end of its life, letting as much water in as it was keeping out. Local contractor Will Cunningham Construction began the work in early October striping the old tin off and adding a fabric wrap to cut the cold. Once the building was wrapped up, the new roofing material went on, new turbines were installed and a new wider ridge cap. It’s so shiny right now you could probably see it from space! Insulation was blown in to beef up what was there and add to the efficiency of the building.

The work didn’t stop there. In came the electricians who dropped harnesses from the 16 foot ceilings down to the 8 foot mark, a grid was created and new ceiling installed as well as energy efficient lighting.

After 40 years the sills at the front doors were sagging do to the concrete sidewalk sinking so a jack hammer was brought in and made short work of the old blocks. New concrete was poured bringing the level up so that the door seals meet the sills and keep the cold out.

We are all wrapped up nice and warm and our visitor entrance is now wheelchair accessible.

Thank you to our major grantors; Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program, CSRD and the Gax Tax Fund for their contributions as well as to those who donated to the project Dan Kostiuk’s Kootenay Heavy Haul, Ladies Lunch Break, Kicking Horse Ford, and Lawrence and Audrey Johnson. We couldn’t have done it without you!

enough children in Sicamous to warrant the opening of a school so the family moved to Golden in 1906.

After a long courtship, that included many happy moments shared with family and friends picnicking and enjoying all that Golden has to offer, Maud married William Wenman Jr. Maud supported her husband with his many hobbies, which included philately, photography, taxidermy, mountaineering and hunting.

Maud was a life member of Yoho Rebekah Lodge No. 51. She was also a life member of the United Church Women and of the Women’s Auxiliary to St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Those who knew Maud will remember her as a gentle, agreeable and quietly competent person who devoted her energy and skills to support her family, her lodge, her church and community.

Maud and Bill were married for 67 years before Bill passed away and a member of the family said “There does not appear to be any indication that these two young people were intended, or intended themselves, for anyone else.”

Maud passed away on September 5, 1995 at the age of 99.

Maud and Bill Wenman, pictured, were married for 67 years.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum Eggnog Pudding Melt 1/3 cup butter in 9” X 9” pan, then add 1/3 cup sugar and 4 cups of dry corn flakes. Mix until well blended, then press ¾ of the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan, reserving ¼ for top-

ping. Chill while preparing the following.

Soak 1 tbsp of gelatin in ¼ cup cold water and set aside.

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and add 2 stiffly beaten egg whites, ½ cup cream whipped, and 1 tsp vanilla.

Pour this over the chilled crumb crust, sprinkle with crumbs that you kept out and chill. Cut into squares at serving time. Maud Wenman.

Competition calls on Kootenay writers Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The gauntlet is down for this year’s Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC). Since its beginning as a small competition for Nelson writers, it has expanded to cover the entire Kootenay region, and offers the winners substantial cash prizes.

For adults, there are three writing categories: fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry, with cash prizes for the first and second place entries in each category. For youth, there are two age divisions (12 - 14, and 15 - 18 years old) with cash prizes for the first, second and third place winners.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of writing professionals, who will provide feedback and suggestions on the winning work. All the winning entries will be published in the KLC Anthology for 2013.

This year’s theme for older youth (15 -18 years old) and adults is "Refuge." Writers have the freedom to interpret the theme in any way they like,

and approach it through any of the genre categories. Younger writers (ages 12 - 14) have a different challenge, and must incorporate a small selection of keywords into their work to qualify.

Detailed rules are available on the KLC website (www.kootenaylitcomp.com).

The deadline for submission for this year’s competition is Friday Jan. 17, 2014 and the gala celebration to announce the winners will be Mar. 14, 2014. The KLC Committee hosts other writing related events in the region over the course of the year. In the spring of 2014, the second annual Spring Scribble weekend workshop for young writers will be held in Cranbrook. Details about upcoming events will be available on the KLC website.

The Literary Competition Committee has made the 2012 Anthology available for free as an ebook through the KLC website. Printed copies are also available to order. Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website (www.kootenaylitcomp.com), or directed to Morty Mint at 250.352.7844.

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Garth Burlock joined the military before starting RCMP career Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net A desire for a career in law enforcement led Garth Burlock to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces out of high school in 1981.

“I thought I would go into the military first and use that as a stepping stone,” Burlock said.

As it turned out, Burlock enjoyed his time in the military so much that he would eventually sign up for a second tour beyond his original fiveyear commitment.

Burlock, originally from Moncton, N.B., did his initial training in Nova Scotia. He and the friend he enlisted with had brief second thoughts about their decision from the very beginning as they entered their training facility.

“We could see all of these guys sitting in front of these big ugly barrack buildings. I don’t know who the comedian was in the group, but they started yelling ‘Go back! Leave while you still can!’ My friend and I both looked at each other thinking, ‘what have we got ourselves into’,” he laughed.

Despite those early questions, Burlock never had serious reservations about his enlistment.

“It was all new, it was all like a big adventure. [It was good] to be in such a large group of guys where we all had to learn to work together,” he said. “You were having fun, they were giving you a paycheque, giving you clothes, giving you a roof…The feeling of independence, of having the world by the tail when you were 18,19 years old. It was just phenomenal.”

Eventually Burlock finished his

initial training period and went to the armed forces medical school in Ontario. He describes his role as similar to that of a civilian paramedic, but with some added responsibilities.

He received qualification for physical examinations, the diagnosing of ailments and the prescribing of medication, among others.

“Even though it was peace time, there was lots to see and lots to learn and experience…we were one of the few professions in the military that didn’t have to play soldier in times of peace, because there was always someone getting hurt,” he said.

In 1988, Burlock received an opportunity to be deployed overseas as part of a NATO peace-keeping mission in Cyprus, but he had already been accepted by the RCMP at the time and he left the armed forces that same year. Back then, regulations didn’t allow for him to stay on as a member of the reserves, a rule that eventually changed and allowed him to return to the military in the early 2000s.

During his time as a part of the reserves, he got involved with the cadets in Golden as one of the group’s leaders.

“You teach them life skills, such as community involvment, and esprit de corps, and self-confidence.

They’re going to carry that through the years as they mature,” he said.

Burlock retired from the RCMP 10 months ago and now spends most of his time doing leisure activities and catching up with work around his house.

He remains involved with the Royal Canadian Legion in Golden and served on various committees in the

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Jim Clampitt served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 25 years.

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Jim Clampitt was a young Canadian, living in rural Ontario, trying to find a way to make a living when he found the military.

“I joined up as an apprentice mechanic,” said Clampitt. Originally signing up for a three-year stint, he made it overseas to a base in Germany before his time was up.

“They asked to sign on again, and I said no,” he said.

Clampitt went back to Canada to find work as a civilian apprentice mechanic. It was during that time he also got engaged. But he soon discovered that the military was still a good option for him.

“I was promised a raise, and when the next paycheque came around I saw that my pay hadn’t gone up. So I went down to the recruitment office and signed up again.”

Clampitt ended up putting in 25 years of service with the Royal Canadian Air Force. And although his entire service was spent during peace time, the military allowed him to see parts of the world he wouldn’t have seen otherwise.

He was stationed in France, Germany, Canada, and even Egypt for a short while. When his wife would visit, the couple were able to travel elsewhere as well.

“Life on a base was pretty much like life anywhere else. I just worked on the vehicles, like I would have at home,” he said.

Clampitt is grateful to the military for giving him a career, giving him a chance to serve his country, as well as for helping him make the next step after retiring from the service. They financed a house-hunting trip to the destination of his choice, and Clampitt decided that Fort McMurray would be his family’s next home.

Not long after that he accepted a job in Yoho National Park, and moved the family to Golden, where he has been ever since.

“I spend a lot of time with the Legion now, it’s a great organization,” said Clampitt. Over the years he has given of his time to the Legion, but has pulled back a bit in recent years.

He is very happy to see the community involvement in the Remembrance Day ceremonies, and is planning to attend again this year.

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Canada’s Veterans have served this country with distinction.

Their willingness to defend democracy, freedom and the rule of law, sets them apart as the very best our country has to offer.

This Remembrance Day, I hope you will join me in commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of Veterans who fought in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, on peacekeeping missions and in Afghanistan.

I will have the honour of attending Remembrance Day ceremonies in Sparwood this year. I would especially like to recognize my - David Wilks son MCpl. Matthew Wilks (1CER) for his con- Member of Parliament tributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.

He served in Afghanistan from November 2010 to July 2011 and will be joining me in Sparwood on November 11th. During Veterans Week I will be travelling throughout the constituency and on November 12th I will be speaking with students in Sparwood.

Our Government was proud to designate 2013 the Year of the Korean War Veteran. We proudly remember the heroes of the Korean War and their brave fight to uphold freedom, democracy and the rule of law. In summer 2013, our Government participated in ceremonies across Canada marking the 60thanniversary of the Korean War Armistice and the first annual Korean War Veterans Day, a national day of recognition enshrined in law by the our Government. We also recently unveiled a new Canadian monument in the Republic of Korea dedicated to the Canadians Armed Forces personnel who fought during the war.

And finally, to the men and women of our Armed Forces: on behalf of myself, my family, and the residents of Kootenay Columbia, we thank you for your service. Their determination in the face of adversity will never be forgotten and we are forever in their debt.

Honour and remember Veterans. Each year, Canada marks Veterans’ Week from November 5 to 11. This year, the campaign challenges you to “Show You Remember.” Through the use of advertising and social media networks, Veterans Affairs Canada is encouraging Canadians to participate in remembrance activities online and in person with their family, friends and community.

Using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, Canadians can show they remember by posting photos, videos and messages using the hashtags #ShowYouRemember and #ShowYourThanks.

Remembrance Day provides us with an opportunity to assemble with civility and reverence, and pay our respects. We gather with people across our nation to collectively reflect and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed for the sake of our freedom.

There is tremendous power in memory.

Remembering creates context in which we can learn from our mistakes, grow in wisdom, and better ourselves as a society.

This Monday morning as we observe the moment of silence, let us remind ourselves that we owe it to the living and to the dead to preserve - Christina Benty Mayor of Golden and protect this freedom that allows us to serve our communities, show kindness and compassion to each other and raise our children in safety and liberty.

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Keep their memories alive On November 11th we will gather to honour those who sacrificed themselves to safeguard our freedoms and our rights. The years have passed since Canada was involved in a major war but there are still those who have served far from home, and to them, we give our thanks.

I remember a veteran speaking to a school some years ago. As a survivor of the Second World War, he committed, over the course of his remaining years, to keep faith with those who did not return.

He did this by keeping the memory of those who gave up their lives and by making sure future generations understand that their freedom and their - Norm Macdonald prosperity was earned through the lives of the Member of Legislative people he knew as friends and comrades.

Assembly The continuing large turnouts to Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country speaks to the fact that Canadians remember and honour our veterans and their families. Let it not be just on Remembrance Day, but throughout the year, both in our words and in our actions.

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Legion serves the community as well as Canada’s veterans Terry Hickey Vice-President, Legion Branch #122 The Legion in Golden has a very long history. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 was chartered on May 28 1931. Since that time the location has changed a number of times before opening in the present location in 1967. The Legion was a busy community hub where friends and neighbours gathered. The Dance Floor was added in 1974 and the Banquet Hall and Kitchen were added in 1977.

The Legions role in the community is many. First and Foremost it is our privilege and duty to ensure our Veterans and their families are looked after in their time of need.

Secondly, The Legion is charged with the responsibility of remembering the sacrifice of our Fathers and Mothers, our Brothers and Sisters, our Aunts and Uncles, our Friends and Neighbours. We wear a poppy to signify our Remembrance and every November 11, the names of the fallen are read and wreaths are place in memory. We will not forget them.

The Legion also focuses on our Youth. There are a number of Legion Youth Sports including, The Youth Legion National Track and Field Championships, that compete on a National Level.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 sponsors The 3066 Lord Strathcona’s Horse Canadian Army Cadet Corp. The local Cadet Program is very vibrant and teaches our youth how to handle problem and make choices while allowing them to have fun in a very positive physical activity. Unlike so many of our Youth activities today, there is no yearly costs or dues.

The Legion supports local Youth and Community Groups. In the past 10 years Branch #122 has donated well over $100,000.00 to vari-

ous Youth and Community Groups including but not limited to, The Golden Figure Skating, The Golden Minor Hockey Assoc., Junior Gymnastics, The Golden Rockets, The Golden Curling Club – Junior & Youth, The Bantam Girls Volleyball and The Golden Search & Rescue.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 regularly donates much-needed funds to the Golden Food Bank.

The Legion Meat Draw and 50/50 funds have allowed us to donate over $6,000.00 to the Local Food Bank in the past 5 years.

The majority of the Community Funding comes from The Legion’s Meat Draws. Every Friday at 5:30 and Saturday at 5:00, Branch #122 holds Meat Draws and 50/50 Draws through a BC Lottery licence. Members and Guests purchase tickets for draws on various cuts of meat. The branch also sells pull tabs, has BC Lottery Keno and Video Texas HoldEm games.

All of the Profits of the BC Lottery games are donated back to the Community.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 is much more than the building sitting at 1011 Veterans Way (11th Ave). The Legion is much more than Veterans and Remembrance.

As important as the Legion Youth and Community programs are, The Legion is much more.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 is people. When you join The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122, you don’t just join an organization, you join a family. The Legion family comprises people from all walks of life and all ages.

The Legion is comprised of Veterans and their families but the Legion is also comprised of ordinary people that want to help their community and neighbours. The Legion is comprised of people that want to make a difference.

Terry Hickey serves as the Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo I have been told, “I’ve never met any better people than those I have met at the Legion”.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 has been supporting the veterans and the community of Golden for over 80 years.

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McKnight family reunion at the Golden Hospital Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s fair to say that for the McKnights, the field of medicine runs in the family.

Dr. Bruce McKnight and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Woolsey, have lived and practiced medicine at the clinic and hospital in Golden for the last three years (with a one year break for further training in Vancouver). Bruce’s younger brother, Dr. Ian McKnight, and his wife, Dr. Brennan Sinclair, recently finished up their own training and were in Golden for a locum, a term for a physician that fills in for an absent doctor. That’s part of what brought Bruce and Ian’s father to Golden as well. Dr. Syd McKnight is a semi-retired general surgeon, but he still does some locum work from time

to time, including a 10 day appointment in Golden last month.

Their mother, Dr. Mary Johnston, was also here, but wasn’t practicing. Instead, she was helping to take care of Bruce and Jennifer’s newborn baby Samuel, who was born at the end of September.

“It was really cool,” Bruce said in reference to having the whole family together in Golden. “I think part of it was not just all of us being in medicine, but that we are all practicing rural medicine.”

Bruce’s parents have practiced medicine in Revelstoke for 25 years, so it is not surprising that he decided to practice in a small town as well. He enjoys the challenges and variety of medicine in a rural setting, as well as the biking and skiing opportunities that are available here in Gold-

en.

Out of high school Bruce wanted to get into anything but medicine. He had seen the long hours that his parents worked when he was growing up and wanted to find a career that would give him more free time. After he finished his undergraduate degree, he had a change of heart, and met Jennifer at med school in Calgary.

The couple completed their residency together and began to locum in a variety of towns and cities. Eventually, they stayed in Golden permanently.

“It’s a good group practicing at the hospital and a good group of people to work with at both the hospital and the clinic,” he said.

At one point, it looked as though the McKnights might be working together on the same patient.

It was a family reunion at Golden medical facilities this past month. From Left: Dr. Brennan Sinclair, Dr. Ian McKnight, Dr. Mary Johnston, Dr. Syd McKnight, Dr. Bruce McKnight and Dr. Jennifer Woolsey, with their son Samuel.

Photo Submitted “There were days where my brother was on call in the [emergency room], I was on call for anesthesia, and my dad was on call for surgery. Unfortunately we never found a patient to take to the operating room,” Bruce laughed.

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Tourism still recovering from 2008 collapse says KRT’s new CEO Carolyn Grant Black Press As Kathy Cooper officially takes the reins as CEO of Kootenay Rockies Tourism — a position she has been in unofficially since the retirement of Chris Dadson last fall — the tourism industry in this area still faces challenges.

Tourism took a hit

with the economic collapse of 2008, and Cooper says that while there are positive areas, the industry as a whole has not yet fully recovered.

“We haven’t made any gains since 2008,” Cooper said. “It’s been a slow climb back up to those levels and we are not there yet.”

It is a changing world and one of Cooper’s

goals is to make sure Kootenay Rockies Tourism stays abreast of current trends and provides the best opportunities for all its stakeholders to increase revenues.

“One of the challenges in the tourism industry is that it has become seriously competitive,” Cooper said.

“We compete with other jurisdictions with bigger marketing budgets. It’s global now. The tourism world has shrunk. We don’t just compete with Alberta. We’re competing with Australia, Germany, Asia.

Tourism dollars are shrinking and everyone wants a piece of the pie.”

The high Canadian dollar hasn’t helped in recent years as visitors to Canada may hold off waiting for a more advantageous

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exchange rate, and Canadians themselves travel to other countries to take advantage of the same.

But Canadians remain the largest market in the Kootenay Rockies Tourism area.

“67 per cent of our revenue comes from Alberta,” Cooper said.

“When the dollar is strong and they want to go elsewhere, we lose.

But, we are lucky that many of our Albertan visitors have second homes or family and friends in this area and will come no matter what.”

Another challenges is that Kootenay Rockies Tourism and the five other destination marketing arms under Tourism British Columbia have not seen any increase in their marketing budgets.

“In order to get those

increases we need to see an increase in tourism revenue.”

It’s not all challenges, Cooper says.

There are some success stories in individual areas.

“We are seeing some growth in individual communities and some sectors. Golf has taken a hit and is still not back. There is some increase in festivals and heritage.

We’re definitely seeing the U.S. visitors coming back, but we still have some challenges.

“As I take the position officially, my goal is to move forward with maintaining a clear vision and objectives.

Despite challenges, we want to move forward providing our partners and stakeholders with the best opportunities we can to develop their businesses and

increase tourism revenues.”

One of the issues going forward is bridging the gap between print and online marketing. A number of new programs such as kootenaybrochures.ca offer those researching vacations online an opportunity to see brochures about various attractions in the Kootenays. There are 45 brochures up currently and more coming.

“It’s just another way to stretch your reach,” Cooper said. “It gets your marketing in the hands of people looking online and research does show that people planning a vacation look first online. When they get a little closer they want that brochure in their hands. We have to present products in both of these worlds.”

The Kootenay app for smart phones was launched two years ago under Dadson’s tenure and has 8,000 downloads in that time.

“We just want to continue to bridge the gaps between marketing and innovation.

We have a great team with many talents.”

Next week, Cooper heads to Rossland for the Kootenay Rockies Tourism AGM. “It will be exciting.

We have 80 people registered — great numbers. There will be lots of information and presentations. It’s a good opportunity to engage and network with our partners in the tourism industry.”

You can learn much more about Kootenay Rockies Tourism and all the services it offers its partners at http:// www.krtourism.ca/.

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The people of Golden generously donated 312 sweaters to warm Syrian refugees living in a Jordanian refugee camp this winter. They are being shipped from Golden free of charge by our local Home Hardware store.

Home Hardware employee Noah Stotlz, left, and manager Brad Tataryn, helped with the shipment.

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For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. †Until December 2, 2013, receive $500/ $750/ $1,000/ $1,250/ $1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/ $2,250/ $2,500/ $2,750/ $3,000/ $3,500/ $3,750/ $4,000/ $4,250/ $4,500/ $4,750/ $5,500/ $5,750/ $6,500/ $6,750/ $8,000/ $8,250/ $8,500/ $9,250/ $10,500 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2014 [Escape (excluding 2.0L)]/ 2014 [Taurus SE, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader)] / 2013 [Fiesta SE 5 Door], 2014[Focus BEV, Fiesta SE 5 Door, Escape 2.0L,Transit Connect (excluding Electric), E Series]/ 2013 C-Max/ 2013 [Focus S, Escape S, E Series]/ 2013 [Fusion S], 2014 [Mustang V6 Coupe] / 2013 [Fiesta S, Mustang V6 Coupe, Edge AWD (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 (Value Leader), 2013 and 2014 F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs]/ 2013 [Explorer Base]/ 2014 [Taurus (excluding SE)]/ 2013 [Fiesta (excluding S), Fusion (excluding S) / 2013 [Edge FWD (excluding SE)]/ 2013 [Focus (excluding S and BEV), Flex]/ 2013 [Mustang V6 Premium, Explorer (excluding Base)], 2014 Mustang [V6 Premium]/ 2013 [Taurus SE, Escape 1.6L, Transit Connect (excluding Electric)]/ 2014 [Mustang GT]/ 2013 [Escape 2.0L]/ 2013 [Mustang GT]/ 2013 [Expedition]/ 2013 [Taurus (excluding SE)], 2014 [F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)]/ 2014 [F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) - Gas Engine]/ 2014 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew]/ 2013 [Focus BEV]/ 2013 [F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2)]/ 2013 [F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) - Gas Engine], 2014 [F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) - Diesel Engine]/ 2013 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew]/ 2013 [F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs) - Diesel Engine] - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. *Purchase a new 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Focus SE Sedan with Sport Appearance Package/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine/2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine for $17,449/$21,099/$25,699/$28,999/$31,449 after Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$500/$9,250/$9,250 is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after total Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,750/$ 1,750 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until December 2, 2013, receive 0.99%/0.99%/2.49%/4.49%/4.49% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a 2014 Focus S Sedan/2014 Focus SE Sedan with Sport Appearance Package/2014 Escape S FWD with 2.5L engine/2013 F-150 Super Cab XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 Super Crew XLT 4x4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 84/84/84/72/72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $215/$260/$334/$460/$499 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $99/$120/$154/$212/$230 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $618.78/$748.22/$2,331.28/$4,135.23/$4,484.60 or APR of 0.99%/0.99%/2.49%/4.49%/4.49% and total to be repaid is $18,067.78/ $20,967.08/$21,847.22/$33,134.23/$35,933.60. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $0/$0/$500/$9,250/$9,250 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,750/$1,750 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2014 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (36MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2014 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] / 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, vehicle condition, and driving habits. †††Receive a winter safety package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) steel wheels and four (4) tire pressure monitoring sensors when you purchase or lease any new 2013/2014 Ford Focus (excluding S and Focus Electric), Escape, Fusion, Edge (excluding Sport), Explorer, or Fiesta (excluding S) on or before December 2, 2013. 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Heyerdahl filmed the expedition, which later became the Academy Award winning documentary in 1951, and he wrote a book about the expedition that was translated into 70 languages and sold more than 50 millions copies around the world.

The film is showing at the Golden Cinema on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Bring cash, as the debit machine is not available for admission.

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Personals Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Say this prayer for 3 days without asking for anything, then publish it and your wish will be granted). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my mother also. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power.

Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands. Amen.

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

Boat Tour Guide (Whitewater Raft Guide Trip Leader) Alpine Rafting, Golden, British Columbia NOC Code 5254 Salary: $180.00/Daily Positions Available: 10 Type: Full-Time Min. Education: High School Description: Coordinate recreation activities, describe points of interest, relay important safety information, attend to customers needs, guide customers down Class 4 + water Job Requirements: - Work Experience: 3 or more years Commercial Guiding Experience on Class 4+ Waters.

- Education: Completion of High School an Asset.

-Driver’s License.

-Valid 40 hour First Aid Certificate.

-Speak and Read English.

-Reading text, oral. communication, critical thinking.

Length of Employment is from April 1st to October 1st, 2013.

This is a full time position, totalling 40 hours per week.

To apply, please call or email at: 250-344-6778 or, employment@alpinerafting.com

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

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Career Opportunities QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. is a Vegetation Maintenance company in Alberta and British Columbia and they are looking for: CUA’s - Certified Utility Arborist’s CA’s - Certified Arborist’s UTT’s - Utility Tree Trimmer’s UTW’s - Utility Tree Worker’s Labourers Work locations throughout Alberta and British Columbia We offer: Competitive compensation Company benefits Excellent Health and Safety Program Please submit resumes with drivers absract to: hr@isley.ca Fax: (780) 532-1250

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GENERAL LABOURERS

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Need Housekeeping and Front Desk Staff for Holiday Inn Express - Golden B.C. No experience req’d. Pay rate will be depending on experience.

Apply by email: hiexgolden@gmail.com or by fax: 250-344-2452.

Seeking experienced Raft Guide for seasonal work on Kicking Horse River in Golden BC with minimum: 2 years rafting experience and TL experience on the Kicking Horse, 2 additional years experience guiding 4-5 rivers, ability to pass BC guide licence exam and Valid First-Aid. Must be able to begin May Long weekend. Responsibilities include: Guiding (Responsible for instruction, management and safety of clients), Equipment/Grounds maintenance.

Starting wage $19/Hr. Wet N Wild Adventures, 1509 Lafontaine Rd Golden B.C V0A 1H0 250-344-6546 info@wetnwild.bc.ca

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS and/or AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS Apprentice & Journeyman Fox Creek, Alberta The successful candidates may be required to operate a service vehicle.

Must be willing to work overtime.

Experience in natural gas compression an asset. Must be able to work unsupervised and fill out appropriate paperwork. This is a full time position.

WE OFFER: Competitive Wages, Benefits Plan & Performance Bonuses.

Please reply w/references to jobs@advantage-engine.ca or fax to (1)780-622-4409

WESTCAN - Interested in being our next ice road trucker?

Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April. Not Interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Apply online at: www.westcanbulk.ca or Phone: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) for further details.

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Trades, Technical

HEAVY DUTY Journeymen Mechanics required, camp position.

Send resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax (780) 986-7051.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

In Memoriam

Kelsee Ann Potvin November 10, 2005 The way I feel They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way I feel.

No one knows the heartache, That lies behind my smile, No one knows how many times, I have broken down and cried.

I want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

Love Mom, Dad & Family

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

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

Hours: T,W,TH afternoons & evenings.

Obituaries

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Obituaries

Polier, Hazel Winifred On Friday, October 25, 2013 Hazel Winifred Polier of Nelson, formally of Golden, BC(1982) & Sydney, BC (2005) died at Mountain Lake Seniors Community at the age of 86 years. Predeceased by her husband Frederick Polier of Golden, BC and son Terrence Polier of Cranbrook, BC. Hazel is survived by her daughter; Jackie (Bill) Chapin of Nelson, her sons; Ron Polier (Darlene) of Chilliwack, BC, and Carl (Brenda) Polier of Cranbrook, BC. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held.

As an expression of sympathy family & friends may make donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada Okanagan/Kootenay Area Office 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or to a Charity of Choice.

Many thanks are extended to Dr. T. Janz and the stellar cottage workers, LPN’s, RN’s, and other staff who took such good care of our mother from 2005-2013. May you enjoy her CD collection.

On line condolence may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Services FORESTRY TECHNICIANS, Layout Engineers and Timber Cruisers from $4000$7000/month plus bonus. Live Crown Forestry Ltd. is an established and growing forestry resource management consulting firm in Prince George providing multiphase timber development services since 1995. Send Cover Letter and Resume to Brian Telford: btelford@livecrown.com

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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 STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070.

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

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

40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

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Help Wanted

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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

WHISKEY JACK LOGGING LTD. has positions available for experienced Yarding Engineer, Processor Operator, Hand Fallers, Hooktenders & Chokerman Email resume to WJLog@telus.net Fax resume to 250-344-7282 Mail to Box 10, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 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

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Rentals

Rentals

Acreage for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins

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

Commercial/ Industrial

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

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

call Willy 250-344-6048.

Apartment Furnished

Mobile Homes & Parks 2 bdrm mobile home w/ deck in Mountain Shadows.

Walk/hike/bike/ski out your back door to Mt 7 trails! $25,000 OBO. 250-344-0725.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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

1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

OfďŹ ce Space for rent. Approx.

350 sq. ft. above Body Quest.

Call 250-344-7876.

Blaeberry Valley Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrm furnished All inclusive. View and contact: www.goldenapartments.ca or ph. 250-344-7299

Blaeberry Cabin - 1 bdrm, furnished. No pets $400/mnth inclds firewood. 250-344-2241.

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

250-344-6517, 250-344-1744, 250-272-1744.

2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden.

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

1 - 2 bdrm, 1 - 3 bdrm mobile home at Anderson Rd. Pets welcome. 250-344-8551.

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town!

250-344-8113.

Bright apts - $900/mnth. All inclusive, fully furnished (dishes, towels, bedding etc) $800 DD. 250-344-0047.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

Cottages / Cabins

Help Wanted

Rentals

Rentals Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

2 large bdrm mobile home for rent on top of hill $750/mnth.

2/3 bdrm duplex for rent completely new. Refs req’d.

Call 250-344-5996.

Room(s) in house. W/D, cable, wireless internet. Two blocks from all amenities.

Call 250-290-0110.

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

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

Homes for Rent

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)

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 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.

MONTHLY chalet/log cabin rentals available immediately.

Located on Beaverfoot Road, 20 minutes east of Golden.

Furnished units for $900/month + utilities or unfurnished units for $800/month + utilities. Receive a half month free rent with year-long lease.

Contact Jack or Kim (250) 344-4775.

careers at cbt:

This is a temporary, full-time position to cover a one-year term. The position can be located in any of CBT’s four offices.

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.

Office/studio for rent: $350.00/month (excld. GST).

200 SF, on ground floor, hydro/heating/ air conditioning/wi-fi/ parking/waste disposal incld, private washroom, no smoking, no pets, avail Nov.1.

Inquire at 250.344.2443.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

ResumĂŠs accepted via email to hr@cbt.org by noon PT, /PWFNCFS XXX DCU PSH t

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Seasonal Truck Driver’s Required Golden Area Class 3 with Air Endorsement And/Or Class 5 HMC Services Inc., road and bridge maintenance contractor in the Selkirk Area is looking for professional drivers for the winter season, to operate snowplow and sanding trucks in the Golden Area.

Class 3 with Air Endorsement: • Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement). • Proven Highway Experience. • Experience driving single axle, tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions, including a 13 speed.

AND/OR

Class 5: • Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5) (with potential opportunity to upgrade to Class 3). • To operate small trucks to plow local subdivisions and school bus routes.

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

New hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening.

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

Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

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Duplex / 4 Plex

2 bdr house. N/S, no parties, no pets. Avail Dec 1. Sat. tv, utls, all incl. $1100/mth. 250439-1055. 403-497-9303(cell)

View details at www.cbt.org/careers or request them from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.

Transportation

2 bdrm suite avail Dec 1.

Recently reno’d, close to hospital, $750/mnth, NS, pets consd, long term pref’d 250344-0316. 439-1887 (eve)

Each ofďƒžce is independently owned & operated.

Manager, Social Initiatives

Rentals

Seasonal Acommodation Winter in Mexico - Manzanillo on the beach! 1 bdrm sleeps 4 Nov/Dec monthly rental avail.

Monthly maid service, fully furnished. www3.telus.net/palomar. ramona11@telus.net

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.

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

Fridge, stove, N/S, ref’s req’d $500/mnth + DD $250. 250344-2702/344-8266

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

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Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Auto Financing

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Request for Proposals

Construction Management Services Columbia Valley Credit Union Exterior Renovation The Columbia Valley Credit Union is seeking proposals from experienced, TualiÀed Àrms to provide Construction Management Services facilitating the exterior renovation of the Credit Union located in Golden BC. The project consists of an exterior renovation to the Columbia Valley Credit Union including replacement of selected existing exterior Ànishes and signage. The estimated budget for construction is approximately $600,000.

A non-mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 at 10:00a.m.

Proponents are to meet with Project Representatives at the front entrance of the Credit Union located at 511 Main St. in Golden, BC. Attendance does not need to be conÀrmed.

RFP documents may be obtained from the Consultant by email or Telephone request.

Proponents are required to register with the Consultant for any updated information and addenda issued, before the Closing Date and Time at the following address: Leonard Brown Architect Leonard Brown MAIBC len@lenbarch.com 250-344-2773 Proposals as well as questions regarding this RFP will be received by the Consultant.

Closing Date/Time: Friday, November 22nd, 2010 2 p.m., local time

Cars - Domestic 1999 Ford Taurus very good condition. Comes w/ mounted winter tires. $1200. 344-6432.

Trucks & Vans 1996 GMC 2500 SLE ext cab long box, fully loaded w/ summer tires on rims & 2 box liners. $4000 OBO. 344-5763.

Legal

Legal Notices TO: Brunin, Leonard H. & Rudyk, Marc, formerly of site #1,632, Almberg Road, BC, V9V 2P2 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 632 Almberg Road, Nicholson/Golden, BC intends to dispose of a 1966General Manufactured Home, Registration # 25510, 10 x 40 feet, and its contents, located in the Don’s Trailer Manufactured Home Park, Nicholson/ Golden BC, 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take possession of the Property, - You establish a right to possession of the Property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

Landlord: Blaine and Darlene Hilland, 303 Hampshire Place NW, Calgary AB T3A 5B3, phone 403-241-3054.

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A Reel Review: White House Down The Bills coming to town Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum team up to tackle a group of American terrorists in White House Down.

Mythology Entertainment/Iron Horse Productions Joel Tansey ances in supporing roles, with Woods standing reporter@thegoldenstar.net out in a devious role that will be familar to fans of his previous work.

German director Roland Emmerich’s White House Down won’t be winning any of the (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) latest major honours at awards ceremonies over the action flick, not surprisingly, features his usual next couple of months, but it does deliver in assortment of dazzling special effects, snappy several areas that makes it well worth a watch. one liners and an outlandish plot that features The special effects and action sequences are a major conflict. The formula for Emmerich top notch, as to be expected with an Emmerich has been a successful one, with most of his film’s movie, and the on-screen chemistry between reaching blockbuster status at the box office.

Foxx and Tatum is also enjoyable. Despite the This time, instead of aliens or global warming movie’s runtime exceeding two hours, it doesn’t as the villains, it’s a group of highly trained Amer- feel that long and keeps viewers well-enterican radicals that take over the White House and tained throughout. It’s almost refreshing to see pose a major threat to national security. The ter- a group of Americans as the antagonists, and rorist group is well-coordinated, brutal and are while there is a degree of flag-waving patriotism, all great marksmen, except when they are trying at least it isn’t the same tired plot of foreigners to take out Channing Tatum or Jamie Foxx. terrorizing the United States.

Cale (Tatum) is on a tour of the White House Like last week’s film, R.I.P.D., don’t expect with his 11 year old daughter when the U.S. Cap- White House Down to be thought provoking or itol is bombed and the President’s residence groundbreaking, but do expect to see plenty of is locked down and overrun with gun wielding action and special effects. White House Down is rebels. Separated from his daughter at the time a good, albeit unspectacular, Friday night popof the lockdown, Cale manages to escape the corn flick. For that reason, I’ll give it 8 out of 10 grasp of the bad guys in order to look for her, dancing hot dogs. but he soon finds himself dodging bullets and White House Down is now available to rent or buy on Blufiring back a few of his own. President Sawyer Ray and DVD at Kicking Horse Movies (Foxx) is initially protected by Secret Service in the Oval Office, but soon learns that he can’t trust all of his agents.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Richard Jenkins, and especially James Woods deliver solid perform-

The Bills, a highenergy band that combines a variety of styles, will be playing at The Civic Centre on Nov. 13. The concert will be the Victoria group’s second performance in Golden, after they put on a show about 10 years ago when they were called The Bill Hilly Band.

The group formed in 1996 with five members.

“We had been playing together with different projects, and just started to do this one, and it just really caught on…the phone started ringing and the tours started happening,” said lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chris Frye.

The other members of the ensemble play a variety of instruments, from the fiddle to the mandolin, violin and viola. Frye said that the Bills don’t have one distinct style, but rather it is a combination of style that gives them their unique sound.

“The three main backgrounds for The Bills are folk music, jazz music and classical music,” Frye

Victoria band The Bills will be playing at the Golden Civic Centre on Nov. 13.

Photo Submitted said. “We have guys festival that led to a who have played big 30 show tour all over shows at the Mont- Sweden as the band real Jazz Festival, built a Scandanavian we’ve played the big- following.

The groups latest gest folk festivals in North American and offering is called Yes the U.K. and then Please, and the stop we have two guys in Golden will be The who have been con- Bills’ first tour of B.C. cert masters in the with the new album.

On Yes Please, the orchestra setting.”

Because of that band offers up twelve background in Jazz, new original composno two shows are itions and a seductive arrangement of alike.

“There’s a lot of a medley of gypsyroom for improvisa- jazz ballads. Audition…there’s a lot of ences can expect to room where the great hear the influences musicians in the of global roots and band get a chance to rock alongside hints solo and do incred- of Chopin, Stan Rogible things,” Frye ers and Django Reinhardt. For more said.

Some of Frye’s information about highlights as a mem- The Bills and to samber of The Bills were ple music from their the group’s perform- latest album, log on ances at the Calgary to www.thebills.ca.

Folk Festival and the Tickets are on sale Tonder Festival in now at the Art GalDenmark, a major lery of Golden.

Kicking Horse Movies presents six operas live from The Met Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Movies is getting set to present six operas this winter, with all of them featuring live feeds from The Metropolitan Opera in New York. This will be the third year that the local cinema has presented live opera and owner Stuart Angus said that the theatre’s opera presentations have grown in popularity with every show they have put on.

“At first it was slow, but it has built as the word Puccini’s Tosca will be shown live on has got out,” he said, referring to the show’s Nov. 9 at 11am.

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audiences. “People that come are blown away with it.”

Because the theatres in New York are so large, opera patrons generally have to use opera glasses in order to give themselves a good view of the performance. The live video feed, however, gives the audiences a great, close view that allows the viewer to see the facial expressions and nuances of the show that might be lost otherwise.

Tosca, a three act opera by Italian composer Giancarlo Puccini, will kick off the season on Saturday Nov. 9 at 11am. Tosca is an opera

set in Rome in 1800 when the Kingdom of Naples was under threat from Napolean. The Met’s rendition will feature Patricia Racette in the title role of the jealous diva with Roberto Alagna as her lover, Cavaradossi. George Gagnidze is the villainous Scarpia.

Other operas that will be shown this winter include Falstaff by Verdi and Cosi Fan Tutte

by Mozart. Single session tickets are $25. Passes for all six operas are available for $125.

For a full schedule and more information, visit www.kickinghorsemovies.com.

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Some of the students from the Access Education program at the College of the Rockies carved some pumpkins to bring to Durand Manor for the residents to enjoy.

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The students carved up some pumpkins, donated by Overwaitea, and brought them to the home for the residents to enjoy, and hopefully encourage kids to stop by.

The Access Education Program, one of COTR's most valuable programs, allows adult students to upgrade their skills, acquire a BC Adult Graduation Diploma, and even study for the GED. "We teach academic courses to people

who didn't finish high school, or to people who want to upgrade to get into a post secondary program," said Meg Langley, who teaches all of the Access Education courses.

Most of Langley's students are in their 30s and 40s, but she also sees some students in their 80s and 90s continuing their education.

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Rockets lose two over the weekend Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

The Golden Rockets lost at home for the first time since Sept. 20 and failed to win once again on the road a night later to finish the week with just 1 of a possible 4 points.

The home loss on Friday night came on an overtime goal from Chase Heat forward Connor Venne.

While the 44-22 shot advantage for the Rockets would seem to indicate an unlucky fate, several defensive breakdowns and a poor power play were the real culprits in the Rockets’ defeat.

“Too many of our guys didn’t bring their best effort tonight,” said Rockets’ head coach Ty Davidson. “I thought we were mentally not as sharp as we should be, right from the get go.”

Throughout the first 20 minutes of play, the Rockets peppered Heat goaltender Michael Byer with 18 shots, but few were of the dangerous variety and he

easily turned them all away. While the Heat, managed just 7 shots on goal in the opening frame, two of them found their way past Rockets’ goaltender Brian Parsons to give the Heat an early two goal advantage.

It looked much more promising for the Rockets in the second period as rookie first line centre Tanner Watt continued his torrid pace with a goal that was aided by veteran blue liners Coltin Berard and Brett DeFrias. The Heat responded swiftly, however, when Kaleb Boyle scored his team-leading 12th goal of the season to restore the two goal advantage.

The Rockets got their third of three power play opportunities a few minutes later, but generated little in the way of offense. Thankfully for the Rockets, even strength production has not been a problem of late, and that continued to be the case on Friday night. Connor Beauchemin and Nick Hoobanoff

scored a pair of goals 3 minutes apart to tie things up heading into the third.

Beauchemin scored his 13th goal of the season on a breakaway after a nice set up from defenceman Dustin Watt, who also notched an assist on Hoobanoff’s goal. The points were the first two of his young KIJHL career.

Both goaltenders calmly shut the door in the third period, sending the game into overtime and guaranteeing both sides at least one point.

Much to the dismay of the 217 fans on hand at the Plywood Palace, it was the Heat who would get the extra point when Venne beat Parsons with 2:45 left to play in the extra period.

“We do have a pretty good team, so we were able to scratch and claw and skill our way to tie the game, but I thought we were fortunate to get a point, let alone anything else,” Davidson said.

Despite the loss, the Rockets have now

taken 11 of a possible 12 points in their last 6 home games.

Their road woes, however, have prevented them from moving out of the basement in the Eddie Mountain Division and that trend continued on Saturday night when the Rockets lost 4-1 to the Fernie Ghostriders.

The power play struggled once again, with the Rockets failing to score on all seven of their opportunities with the extra man. “[The power play] is awful right now, it’s like four or five games now,” Davidson said on Friday night. “Some guys are on their own agenda and not playing the system and not executing.”

Since Cole Mckechney scored with the man-advantage on Oct. 15, the Rockets have failed to score on 33 straight power play opportunities, a streak that now spans 7 games after their performance against the Ghostriders.

Backup goaltender Adam Johnson

Rockets’ centre Tanner Watt fights off a check from Heat forward Cole Keebler in first period action Friday night.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo got the start in net against Fernie, turning away 25 of the 28 shots he faced. The Rockets’ lone goal came from Tanner Watt in the second period. That goal brought the Rockets to within one

after the Ghostriders jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The Rockets failed to equalize in the third, however, and Cole Keebler put Golden away with an insurance goal late in the period. Aaron Neufeld

added an empty netter for Fernie.

The Rockets will hit the road this weekend for a return engagement with the Heat and a contest on Saturday night against the Sicamous Eagles.

Rockets Profile: Matt McMath a stabalizing force on defense Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Matt McMath is in his second season with the Rockets.

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Rockets’ defencemen Matt McMath, in his second year with the club, continues to be a vital part of the club’s defence core. With a goal and four helpers so far this season, McMath has already surpassed his offensive output from a year ago, but it’s his work at the other end of the ice that has made him such a key player on the Rockets’ blue line.

“I’m more of a defensive defencemen, I just hang

back and do my job defensively. When I can, I’ll make an offensive play, but mostly just get the pucks up and make a pass to get the rush going,” McMath said when asked to describe his style of play.

As a veteran on a young team, McMath has logged a lot of power play time so far this season and he said that this has helped him develop his offensive game.

Still, he would like to see some more improvement, and the soon to be

19 year old from Williams Lake is hoping to better his shot and offensive instincts over the course of the season.

For head coach Ty Davidson, McMath’s consistency and effort is what makes him a valuable asset to the club.

“I really like Matt. What you see is what you get with Matt,” he said.

“He rarely has a bad game.

He’s very solid, doesn’t make too many mistakes and just gives you a real honest effort every night.”

McMath has had the bene-

fit of playing alongside defensive partner Michael Anderson the past two seasons, and he said that the pair’s chemistry is what makes them such a solid pairing.

“We know each other like the back of our hands. Any play, we just know exactly who is going to the corner, who is going to get the puck, where each other are. It’s like Daniel and Henrik,” he said with a laugh, referring to the Vancouver Canucks’ superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin.

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

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