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Golden said goodbye to one of its true heroes on Friday afternoon as family, friends, colleagues and firefighters from across the province gathered to honour late Fire Chief Ken McClure. McClure, who took the job as Fire Chief in March of 2011, passed away suddenly on Sept. 20. Look for a tribute to McClure in our special Fire Prevention Week section within our next issue.

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Golden’s Early Years Centre is up and running New martial arts studio opening up ..................................17

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net After years of growing as a virtual community, the Early Childhood Development Coalition, early childhood programming, and young families now have a space to call their own.

“This is absolutely fantastic to be in this space,” said Joanne McCullough, director of

the ECDC. The Early Learning Centre, one of 12 test sites in the province, opened up last month on 9th Avenue North, downtown Golden. The community has been working towards an early years hub in Golden for a couple years now, and the opening of this new facility has caused some confusion.

The Early Years Centre was originally part of

the hub project, but would have been added on in an additional phase. The first phase, which is what could be afforded in the budget, would address the community’s biggest deficit, which is childcare spaces. It is designed as an addition onto Alexander Park Elementary School at a cost of just over $1 million.

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Ken McClure, Fire Chief

March 14th, 2011 – September 20th, 2014

We are all shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of our Fire Chief, Ken McClure. He was a stellar man, deeply loved, respected, and admired. Ken worked tirelessly on behalf of our community. Passion for emergency services radiated out of his very being……..a passion that was matched by his skill. He transferred not only his enthusiasm but his expertise to our local fire department. He influenced change at the provincial level that benefited Golden as well as every community with road rescue services throughout the province. On behalf of the Town Council and our staff, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, to his colleagues both near and far, and to the Golden Fire Rescue Department.

-Mayor Christina Benty and Town Council

In less than three years, Ken McClure’s accomplishments has and will continue to make ripples across the British Columbia pond. First, in a system where the costs of highway rescue had been greatly borne by the residents of communities, he was instrumental amongst less than a handful of his peers in BC to convince the Province to more than double the re-imbursement rates to communities providing this service. As a result, the cost of our department to rescue people so frequently on our often dangerous highways, is nearly cost recoverable.

His other lasting material legacy will arrive in a few short months: the first of its kind in being fully paid for through provincial grants heavy duty road rescue vehicle custom designed by him, with the great help of his crew thanks to his inclusive teaching style. It’s arrival will be precedent setting in British Columbia, a testament to his dedication, and as it is used by the men and women of Golden Fire Rescue in the ensuing years to save many lives, the ripple effect of Ken McClure will be not be lost, but will reach only further.

The Chief believed in the power of dedication to and respect for the people who work for and around you as the key to create a place where loyalty and honour become second nature. He rebuilt a department into a focused, team driven, and highly motivated force and inspired the men and woman who are our fire fighters and rescuers to be exceptional people and motivators in our community.

Ken McClure had a presence that could never be ignored: never arrogant, never overbearing; commanding respect, yet quietly respectful. For those of us lucky enough to be his family, to have worked with him, been a friend, or simply one to understand the magnitude of his achievements in the name of public service, protection, and leadership, his legacies will influence us the remainder of our lives.

-On behalf of the Town of Golden staff, the Golden Fire/Rescue Department, and the Golden Volunteer Fire Fighters Association

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Passing the gavel

We would like to thank the paramedics, Spencer, Tim, the community of Donald, and all our friends that have helped and supported us during this time of loss.

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Joe & Jenn Elliott of Golden, BC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter

Kimberly Elliott The local Leos Club of Golden got a new president last week at their meeting. (From left) Leos Jo-Mary Crowchild, Katelyn Elliott (the past president), and Naomi Lenstra (the new president) were in attendance.

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Info kiosk being built in Kumsheen Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The first prototype of Golden’s new information kiosks will be going up soon in Kumsheen Park.

The four-sided structure, which is part of Golden’s Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) Visitor Sign Program, will show residents and tourists what is going on around town.

“The idea came about originally from these cylinders you see in tourism towns where everyone tacks up posters, and concerts that are going on, but they can be pretty grungy. This will be sort of like that, but you won’t see ‘for sale’ signs posted everywhere. It will be a little more polished,” said Jon Wilsgard, Chief Administrative Officer with the Town of Golden.

“It’s newly engineered and designed, so from my experience with these sorts of things, we need to build it first then take a step back and ask if this is going to work. What’s good about this, what isn’t?”

The idea is that Kicking Horse Culture will manage one of the sides, while Tourism Golden will take care of the other three, which will likely be semi-permanent displays being changed out once in a while, every one to two years.

The timberframe design, green metal roof and rock base of the kiosk is in line with the facade of other community signs and structures.

“Basically we’re providing the product, the medium, and

The staff and management at Cox & Company would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sue Olson for completing her CGA/CPA Designation! Sue graduated in the top 10 in British Columbia and Canada, and we are all very proud of her.

Well done Sue! Kevin, Lindsey, Frank, Brandi, Marcie, Chantell, and Avery.

The design for the four-sided information kiosk follows the timberframe, green roof, and rock bottom facade of other community structures.

Image Submitted these other organizations will handle the interpretation and the content,” said Wilsgard. “It should be built before the end of October…If we like it and want to continue with it, then we have other places in town where we’ll put more.”

Spirit Square, the downtown core, and south town locations will be looked at. And if the kiosk does not need to be redesigned, that could be as early as next year.

In other RMI projects, the highway corridor, a landscap-

ing and beautification project on Highway 1that was delayed this year, will be underway early next year. The amenity hub in Spirit Square is currently going through a redesign which includes stakeholder meetings.

“If we’re lucky, we’ll start phase 1 next year. That probably will not include the stage, it will be the prep work around it, like moving the bathrooms and redesigning the dyke so that we can create an amphitheatre,” said Wilsgard.

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Women’s centre Takes Back the Night

Locals participated in the international Take Back the Night initiative on Friday in an event that was organized by the Golden Women’s Resource Centre. Partipants marched around Golden’s downtown in support of the demonstration, the goal of which is to raise awareness about violence against women and everyone’s right to walk without fear.

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Mike Matthews and his wife discovered a pile of trash on their hike through Silent Pass this summer.

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It’s an old rule of thumb for visiting the backcountry, and one that is more often than not respected. The idea, of course, being that you should make as little of an environmental impact as possible.

Unfortunately, there are always some who

don’t respect this golden rule, something that Michael Matthews has discovered during several hikes through Silent Pass south of town.

Matthews and his wife Jane explore the back country terrain around Silent Lake every couple of years. In 2009 they discovered a pile of trash along their route. The next time they did that hike they also noticed a significant amount of garbage, and the latest time they did the hike (this summer) there was a great deal of trash once again.

“There were also several sites where people had taken chainsaws and cut trees at halfmast and had huge bon fire parties,” Matthews said. “All of this in an area of first class scenic beauty.”

Upset at what they’d found, the couple cleaned up the area.

Because of the quantity of the trash, the fact that chainsaws were used to cut down the trees, and due to Silent Pass being a popular destination for sledders, Matthews believes snowmobilers are the likely culprits.

“Hikers don’t carry cases of beer on their back up to 8 or 9,000 feet and they don’t carry chainsaws on their backs,” Matthews said.

Matthews has since discussed the incident with Aaron Berlusconi, president of the Golden Snowmobile Trail Society, who he says was understanding and equally concerned with the issue.

Berlusconi was unavailable for comment at the time of printing.

“I was very happy to hear that they were willing to take some responsibility for the bad apples…(because) it’s just a few bad apples that ruin it for everybody,” Matthews said.

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RCMP respond to break and enter in Parson Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Police had another quiet week last week, with just 46 files to respond to.

B&E in Parson On Sept. 23 at 9 a.m., police received a report of a break and enter in Parson. The home owner had been away for the weekend and returned to find that their front door had been forced open.

A guitar, a Go Pro camera and a power saw were taken from the residence.

RCMP have no suspects at this time and anyone with any information is asked to contact police

immediately.

Pot hole Late on Sept. 23, RCMP pulled over a vehicle near Boston Pizza. During the stop, members noted a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

The occupants were placed under arrest and a small quantity of marijuana was seized.

Charges are pending.

Police say they are more likely to pursue marijuana charges when it is seized from a vehicle rather than someone on the street.

Minor MVI on Highway 1 On the afternoon

of Sept. 23, police responded to a report of a minor accident on Highway 1, near The Range restaurant.

Two vehicles were waiting in line at a stop sign when a tractor trailer turned into the intersection.

The front vehicle, believing the truck needed more space to complete the turn, backed up and hit the vehicle behind. The driver of the front vehicle was given a traffic violation.

Knife confiscated from GSS Police were called to attend Golden Secondary on Sept. 25 after receiving a report that a student had brought

a small pocket knife to the school.

Knife possession goes against school policy and staff preferred to have police deal with the issue, which is why the RCMP was called. The student was fully cooperative with police when they arrived.

Hunting in Nicholson Police received a report from a Nicholson resident that shots had been fired in the area. The offender was never discovered, but RCMP believe it was likely a hunter.

Police would like to remind the public that it is illegal to shoot a firearm within 100

metres of any residential property, including your own.

Train Derailment On Sept. 23 at around 9:20 p.m. local time, eight empty cars derailed east of Golden.

There were no injuries, no public safety issues, and no environmental concerns, and it did not impact CPR’s mainline.

The B.C. health ministry is aiming to add up to 80 rural ambulance paramedic positions in small communities by combining their duties with local care facilities.

Health Minister Terry Lake said the approach to maintain rural ambulance service has been tried for several years, but was hampered by restrictions in the paramedics' union contract.

New contract terms have been worked out with the B.C. Ambulance Service and the ministry is working with other health care representatives to develop what he calls "community para-medicine."

"There are good examples of this in Ontario and other jurisdictions where there are too few calls to have a full-time paramedic," Lake said in an interview at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Whistler this week.

"When that full-time paramedic is not on a call, they can be doing things like helping with services in long-term residential care homes," Lake said.

"They can be going into homes of people who are on home health support, and checking in with the patients – these are often elderly people who have difficulty getting around – and make sure they're adhering to their treatment plan, that their needs are being met, and if necessary

make a recommendation that they should have an in-patient visit at the hospital or with a health care provider."

Lake described the program at a UBCM forum on rural health care, where he discussed the problems of rural and remote health care with local government representatives. He said his goal is to add 80 positions over the next 18 months, working with local doctors, nurses and residential care providers.

The ambulance service has struggled to maintain rural and remote service with a system of on-call paramedics paid a minimal stand-by rate, and in some cases maintain full-time ambulance staffing in smaller communities.

ELCSAG still waiting on BC grant

Continued from page 1 When the provincial early years office chose Golden as a test site for a separate Early Years Centre, the ECDC decided to go for it.

Now that the facility is open, the ECDC is seeing the benefits of having this centre downtown, where people walk by and see programs taking place.

“I think this space is fabulous. It’s expanded my program for sure,” said Anne Hooper-Johnston, a public health nurse who facilitates the Interior Health program Baby Talk at the Early Years Centre. “It’s helping us reach some families we wouldn’t normally get to.”

A grand opening celebration is in the works for the centre. Check back in the Golden Star for details.

The group is still waiting to hear from the Province about a grant for the hub. The grant

application for the Child Care Capital Funding went out after two substantial grants came from the Economic Opportunities Fund (a joint fund between the Town of Golden and the CSRD), and the Columbia Valley Credit Union (CVCU).

If the Early Learning and Care Stakeholder Action Group is successful in securing the $500,000 grant, they will use it to leverage the rest of the funds from the Columbia Basin Trust. If they do not hear about the provincial grant in time to apply to CBT, they will have to apply next year, but will lose their first two grants from EOF and CVCU. A representative from the Province’s Office for the Early Years said there have been several delays in the granting process, but will pass along the information about Golden’s time constraints.

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Keep your eyes forward

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Stolen Equipment To the editor,

As the community recovers from a tough loss, it is important to look forward and continue to work towards what what we all really want (although we may seek it in different ways) - a better, stronger community.

One of the most important ways to do - I SURMISE that is to stay engaged By Jessica Schwitek and provide input on the things you think matter.

Golden is blessed to have so many volunteer organizations and service groups working for better quality of life, whether it be through programs, trail creation and maintenance, or fundraising initiatives.

But we cannot discount the role government plays in our day to day lives. The services and facilities that many of us enjoy or even rely on, are in the hands of the Town.

As of next week, the municipal election is officially in high gear. All candidates must have their nomination packages dropped off at Town Hall

by Oct. 10.

This election could bring about some significant changes in this community, and if you care about what Golden will look like a few years down the road, you need to pay attention.

Election terms for municpalities are four years, and a lot of things can change in that amount of time.

The municipality may have to make some cuts, and the people who win this election will be the ones making those decisions.

And perhaps most significanlty, campaign time may be the best opportunity to speak to these candidates face to face and tell them what’s important to you.

Golden has a lot of assets, costly assets that they may not be able to maintain at the same standard forever.

Already the Town is unsure how they are going to maintain and upgrade the necessary infrastructure like the sewer system. Non-essential facilities will be even more difficult to keep up.

Although not tied into any election campaign, Mayor Christina Benty is hosting a World Cafe where attendees can learn more about the assets that provide quality of life.

This will not only provide residents with knowledge, but also the opportunity to have face-toface discussions about these assets and their future.

The event is on Oct. 8, however space is limited. To sign up contact Benty at christina.benty@ golden.ca.

We are so disappointed. Golden District Hospital, like all small community hospitals, is dependent on the generosity of the people in our communities to help support us with those little things that make it easier to provide quality care to our patients. While Interior Health provides us all with budgets to use as we see the greatest priority for our communities, there are always more things we need/want than there is budget to purchase. When we choose the things we need, we do it with care and thought and with the hope that having that piece of equip-

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ment will help us meet our standards of safe practice for our patients.

It was with great disappointment that we realized a new ($1,000) piece of equipment has gone missing from our hospital. After extensive searching, it is clearly no longer in our possession. It is small. Easily removed. And hugely important for us to listen to baby heart beats, and hear blood flowing through limbs that may have been damaged through traumas and injuries.

We are often very busy and don’t expect our equipment to be taken, so we may not have been as diligent as we now will be to ensure any more of our things don’t leave our possession.

The physicians and nurses at Gold-

Utility Hikes Editor, Why I voted against Utility Rate hikes.

At the Standing Committee on Finance meeting on Tuesday September 16, it was resolved, with Councillors Hern and Moss opposed, to recommend to council that water rates be hiked 2.5% per year and sewer rates be hiked 5% per year for the next three years.

For the three years 2012-14, the town of Golden council increased both water and sewer rates by 5% per year based on an intuitive belief that rates were too low. On Tuesday the committee was presented with a staff report supporting rate increases based on Asset Management principles; so why did I vote against the rate increases?

Both water and sewer rates provide sufficient revenue to cover annual operating expenses with an amount left

en District Hospital work very hard to provide this community with the best care we can. That just got a little harder.

Please, if there is anyone out there who has seen our ‘doppler’,( it is small, fits in your hand) it amplifies the sound of heart beats and blood flows, it is used with a conducting gel (many bottles of that have gone missing as well) we are desperate to get it back. We have notified the RCMP, but we would just be thrilled if it could find it’s way back home to us. Thank you.

Deborah Austin Director acute health services for Golden and Invermere

over to fund future capital projects. The debate revolves around what is an adequate allowance for future capital projects.

Accountants calculate an amount of amortization based on the historical capital cost of the asset divided by the life expectancy of the asset. Due to inflation this amount may be inadequate and should be considered the minimum. Based on accounting principles, water and sewer rates are adequately funded.

Recognising that the amortization calculated by our accountants may be understating the future capital requirement, Asset Management tries to calculate the future replacement costs of the asset by estimating future capital replacement costs based on an assumed inflation rate. In periods of low inflation, this guesstimate may overstate the future capital requirements. Based on asset management principles, water and sewer future capital requirements are grossly under-funded.

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Golden point of view

Do you think littering is an issue either in town or in the backcountry?

A dump truck full of stingers to the truck driver that flew by my kids while they were waiting for the bus! School’s back, slow down !

Eddie Leigan

Byrun Boutin

Frank Russo

“Yes, but we’re lucky to have such a good Public Works team to stay on top of it.”

“I’m just visiting but it looks pretty clean to me. I think it’s great for people to take this seriously.”

“Yeah it probably is. I think having a centralized dumpster that anyone can use might help.”

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

Continued from page 6 The staff report did not take into account the New Building Canada Fund. Announced in 2014 by the federal government, the NBCF will provide grants of up to 2/3 of the capital cost for water and sewer projects.

On the assumption that the town is successful in obtaining grants under the NCBF, the town will only be responsible for a third for major water and sewer infrastructure projects. On this basis, the town has more than enough funding for future asset replacement even under asset management principles.

The New Building Canada Fund will provide grants for water and sewer infrastructure but NOT road.

Unfortunately most water and sewer infrastructure are located below roads which must be excavated in the process. Ironically the town has healthy reserve funds for water and sewer estimated to be $1.4 million by the end of 2014.

The road reserve fund is empty! Nil! Zero! We need to focus on building the road reserve funds or we will not be in a position to take advantage of the New Building Canada Fund.

I voted against the rates hikes as I believe the water and sewer are adequately funded with existing rates and that council needs to focus on building a reserve fund for roads.

Keith Hern Golden Town Councillor

Stars to Greg Ehman and the folks at HMC for donating 6 loads of material and a bobcat for the remedial work on the Rotary Trails along the CPR.

Stars to BC Ambulance Attendants for saving lives.

Stars to Shawn at Over the Top Enterprises for fixing my side view mirror and offering some valuable auto body info.

Stars to Kal Tire for the excellent service.

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and their Matrix.

Stars to Kardash Plumbing and Heating, LP and Cal Gas for all their support in the Grad 2015 barbecue!

Stingers to people who raise their voice just to make their point. It doesn’t work, it just makes you look foolish.

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Mayor and council return from UBCM conference

As I write this report, it still seems surreal that on route to UBCM, I was told of the passing of our Fire Chief, Ken McClure. He was deeply loved and respected by all who knew him. Ken worked tirelessly on behalf of our community. Passion for emergency services radiated out of his very being and was matched only by his expertise. He influenced change at the provincial level that benefited Golden as well as every community with road rescue services throughout the province. Ken loved to drop by my office to tell me stories. He had just returned from a training exercise involving railway emergencies and he was excited to share the impact of this experience. Golden is a better place because of him. He will be missed but never forgotten.

I and a few members of council attended the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) AGM. It is an opportunity of elected officials to connect with peers, attend training workshops, meet with provincial ministries, and debate resolutions. These gatherings serve to highlight our commonalities and unite our voices as we strive for the betterment of the communities we have been elected to serve. I stand by the value of UBCM and the importance of participating in continuing education and opportunities to shape provincial policy.

Local governments first submit resolutions on various matters of concern to the regional associations with the purpose of garnering support and then on to UBCM. By the time all of the issues make it to the floor of the UBCM, there can be over a hundred of resolutions for debate. I am a long standing board member of our regional association (AKBLG) and currently serve as the organization’s president. I ran and was elected on a platform to reduce the number of resolutions and keep them exceedingly focussed on local government issues within our control. While at UBCM, I was critical in the media of some of the submitted resolutions and the lack of focus on local government issues. I have continued to champion the need to target our limited resources in order to effectively influence provincial policy.

UBCM provides the opportunity to meet with provincial ministers and staff. Our council had several meetings including one with Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Services, regarding the implementation of the Regional District Task Force Recommendations which included strategies to address the challenges between municipal and regional government structures. We explained to the Minister that we live in a region where in the electoral area population exceeds that of its sole proximal

municipality and provider of mutually beneficial services. Our two jurisdictions currently enjoy several recreational services and amenities within the Town of Golden that are clearly regional in nature; yet are funded and managed solely by the municipality. This situation continues to challenge our limited capital and operating capacities. Our recent direction set with the Area A director and the CSRD regarding pool operations is an excellent step on the right path.

Other meetings included: -Resort Municipalities Collaborative Mayor’s Report meeting with Minister Bond and Minister Yamamoto to highlight and emphaBy Christina Benty size the benefits of the RMI program to our communities.

-Interior Health to underscore the importance of maintaining services in small rural communities as well as the value of the Helipad in its current location.

-Ministry of Transportation to stress the significance of continuing to four-lane the TCH including the Kicking Horse Pass, the replacement of the Hwy 95 bridge, and the success of the Golden Pathway extension and the need for future pedestrian linkage with the highway.

-Ministry of Justice and Attorney General to express our appreciation to EMBC for working closely with Chief Ken McClure on the Road Rescue equipment.

-Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources to thank them for the Wildfire Protection Initiative. More importantly, we met to discuss our aversion to being the Diking Authority in a financial onerous and heavily restrictive regulatory environment.

Golden had two resolutions which passed on the floor: 1) Local Road Eligibility Under the New Building Canada Fund, 2) Province as Diking Authority.

Overall it was another full and demanding UBCM. Please do not hesitate to give me a call if you are curious and have questions. It was however, overshadowed by the loss of our Fire Chief. My sincere condolences go out to Gaetene, Ken’s family, friends, and colleagues. I personally will miss him. Good bye Chief.

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A.P.E.S. After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth-5years.

Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tuesdays&Thursdays 8:4511:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324.

Karen Brodie Archibald: Up Close Oct.3-Nov.1 at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Wed, Oct. 1 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wednesday from 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre.

12 months and under. 250344-3001 for more info.

Hapkido Martial Arts Wednesdays, Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Badminton Drop-in Wednesdays, 7-9pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $7 ($5 students/seniors) bring racket.

Thurs, Oct. 2 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. 250-344-5448.

Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

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A.A Meetings 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.

Fri, Oct. 3 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.

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

Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

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

Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250919-0757 for more info.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am.

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Karen Brodie Archibald: Up Close opening night reception Oct.3 from 5-7pm at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Sat, Oct. 4 Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

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

Story Time at the Library drop in for kids all ages 10:3011:30am until Dec.13.

Golden Apple Festival Oct.4 12-9pm at St. Andrew’s United Church and Centre for Peace.

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Sun, Oct. 5 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

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

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-344-5766.

Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.

Picnic in the Park Play and Chat every Monday from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground.

Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-9665.

Grief and Loss Support Group Sept.22 for 9 weeks 7:30-9pm at the Pentecostal Church. 250-344-2459.

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

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

Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.

Hapkido Martial Arts Mondays, Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Badminton Drop-in Wednesdays, 7-9pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $7 ($5 students/seniors) bring racket.

Golden Youth Rec Hockey Mondays 8-9pm, ages 13-18 Oct.6-Feb.23.

Badminton Drop-in Mondays, 7-9pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $7 ($5 students/ seniors) bring racket.

Tues, Oct. 7 A.A Meetings Tuesdays at the United Church 901 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm.

Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

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Golden Basketball Registration Night Oct.7 6-8pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Family Caregiver Education Workshop Oct.7 from 9am3:15pm in the Golden Hospital Boardroom. $20 includes lunch. For more info call 250-344-3001.

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The Golden Rockets will be selling The Golden Star newspaper around town on Oct.8. All proceeds will go to Golden CBAL. Golden Martial Arts Registration night Oct.8 5-9pm, 816 9 St N. Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Davy The Punk Oct.9 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Golden Curling Club Registration Night Oct.9, 7:30-9:30pm.

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Kicking Horse Gymnastics AGM Oct.22 at 7:30pm at 1333 Selkirk Dr. Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards Oct.25, 6-10pm at the Civic Centre.

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Reach a Reader helps literacy programs right here in Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Community leaders and volunteers will join Black Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) on Wednesday, October 8 to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and to celebrate the power literacy has in Golden.

The 4th Annual Reach a Reader campaign will raise funds for Golden’s community-based literacy programs.

Why? Literacy is important to all British Columbians.

It impacts every aspect of our lives: healthcare, crime rates, employment and economic status. Despite its essential role in life, at least 40 per cent of B.C. adults have difficulty reading a newspaper, filling out a work application, reading a map, or understanding a lease – and this percentage is increasing.

Last year, CBAL’s free programs benefited 400 residents of all ages - from birth to seniors. This year, many of the same programs will be offered, such as Family Dinner Play and Learn, 1 to 1 Children’s Reading program, and Job Skills Workshops.

“If people can’t donate money to this fundraiser, they can always donate time because we need volunteer tutors for the Adult Tutor Help and Children’s Reading programs. Just an hour a week can greatly benefit the learners in these programs,” says Golden’s Community Literacy Coordinator, Monica De. In Golden, Reach a Reader funds will help provide coordination and resources for the 1 to 1 Children’s Reading program. This program has been helping children in Grades 1 to 6 improve their reading skills for the last decade.

“Reading is such an important literacy skill for school and life, so we are very thankful to the volunteers who have dedicated time to helping our children improve their reading skills,” said De. One volunteer commented on how her son

Look out for the Golden Rockets on Wednesday Oct. 8. They’ll be selling newspapers to raise money for literacy programs right here in Golden.

Star Photo responded so well to the tutors that he started bringing books home to read, which helped him to become a better reader. That was when she decided to become a tutor herself to help other children in the community.

You can support the Reach a Reader campaign by making a donation in exchange for a special edition of the Golden Star on Wednesday, October 8. The

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s Invasive Species Society is having their annual general meeting in October, and will be highlighting bugs that eat the noxious weeds in our area.

Invasive species threaten our environment, and economy.

These species include plants that spread quickly, reduce native biodiversity, and can be harmful to human and animal health. There are three main methods of control: mechanical, chemical and biocontrol. Mechanical control is basically pulling weeds out by hand. Chemical control requires training in the use of regulated pesticides and herbicides to kill

Golden Rockets will be hitting the streets with papers in hand between 2 and 3 p.m. at various locations – downtown, Overwaitea, IGA, and Tim Hortons. You can also donate online at cbal.org.

To learn more about community-based literacy programs in Golden, contact Monica De, Golden Community Literacy Co-ordinator, at mde@cbal.org or 250-439-9665.

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The CSISS Board of Directors includes two Golden residents, Joyce deBoer and Chris Cochran (back row, far right).

Photo Submitted the plants. However, biocontrol is unique because insects can control the invasives for us.

“It takes years of intense research to determine what insects are effective and safe for biocontrol release,” said CSISS Education and

Outreach Officer Robyn Hooper.

Hooper was in Golden over the summer, telling Town Council that CSISS was now tasked with reducing noxious weeds in the Golden area.

Two Golden residents sit on their board.

The keynote for this year’s AGM is Catherine McCrae, who is an expert on what biocontrol agents are out there, and what effect they have on invasive plant management.

For more information to to www.columbiashuswapinvasives. org.

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Foundation bringing back affordable ski program for Golden GDCF Submitted The Golden & District Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 14th annual round of grants through their Community Grants Program, as well as the regular intake of Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program and Mike McKnight Ski Industry Award.

The GDCF’s Fall Grants Season is regularly anticipated by local charities as it provides an opportun-

ity to apply for funds from a local funder.

The granting funds are available from the interest earned at the Columbia Valley Credit Union on the 10 Community Grants Program permanent endowments held by the GDCF. Three years after the first Golden and Area A’s Vital Signs Report project, which collected citizen grades for 12 issue areas that impact our community’s quality of life, the Grants Advisory Committee con-

tinues to fine-tune the grant program accordingly. Now, with the 2014 Vital Signs Report published on October 7, the Committee intends to award approximately $17,000 through project grants of $5,000 or more, which address those most recent Report findings.

Last year three local applicant projects were granted awards between $5,500 and $6,037. The funded projects included Bear Proof Garbage Containers at the Golf

Course, the upcoming Local Intelligence Gathering, and the recently completed, Durand Manor Fencing Project.

However, the GDCF is not just supporting local charities at this time of year. As temperatures fall, the spirits of alpine athletes rise.

Created by the Whitetooth Ski Society, the Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program makes a limited number of skiing or snowboarding packages available to Gold-

en and Area A children between the ages of 8 and 17, where family incomes are limited.

The ski and snowboard program is a cooperative effort between the Golden & District Community Foundation, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team, and Golden Community Resources Society. In 2013, a total of 23 applications were supported. The Community Foundation expects to see a similar request again this year.

The third program is supported by the Mike McKnight Ski Industry Award Fund, which was created in late 2009 to honour the memory of one of Golden’s community builders, Mike McKnight.

The Award is granted to an institution or training organization for a nominated student, or students, of their choosing.

The recipient must be “a Golden resident who has a history of community involvement and who is entering into or continuing in a training program for employment in the ski industry.

Employment includes, without limiting employment only

to, winter guides, ski patrol, higher level ski or boarding instructor, ski area management and search and rescue.”

Information on the GDCF’s Community Grants Programs, the Whitetooth Affordable Ski Program and the Mike McKnight Ski Industry Award are available on www. goldencommunityfoundation.ca/grantapps.html beginning October 1.

It is highly recommended that applicants download and read the policy and guidelines before beginning the applications. All applications must be submitted by noon Tuesday, October 21.

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A new rural advisory council is the key commitment from the Province's new report on rural development, Supporting Rural Development: Creating a Voice for Rural British Columbia.

The Rural Advisory Council will provide input to government policy decisions to best support thriving rural communities, while keeping in mind government's need to control spending and ensure an overall balanced budget for the Province. The initial focus of the council will be to provide advice on: * Avenues to support greater rural access to capital; * Stronger business development support for rural entrepreneurs and businesses; and * Moving forward on the Rural Dividend.

The Rural Advisory Council will have representation from throughout rural British Columbia with membership to be announced before the end of December. The initial intake of council members will consist of twoand three-year appointments.

At the September 2013 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) annual convention, Premier Christy Clark tasked Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson and Parliamentary Secretary Donna Barnett with being responsible for rural development. After meetings and discussions with key stakeholders, and considering recommendations from the Rural B.C. Working Group in June 2014, the provincial government released the report, Supporting Rural Development: Creating a Voice for Rural British Columbia.

The report was released by Barnett during the 2014 UBCM Annual Convention. A copy of the report is available online at: http:// www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/reports.html.

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Folk artist Bob Bossin set to present Davy the Punk to Golden

Bob Bossin made it his career ambition to perform a show that explored the life of his father. He’s realized that dream and will be bringing his one-man musical to Golden on Oct. 9.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net At the age of 60, and after decades in the music industry, Bob Bossin finally decided it was time to go ahead with one of his biggest career ambitions.

Bossin, who grew up in Toronto, earned recognition early in his career for founding the folk group Stringband in 1971 alongside Mary Lynne Hammond.

Stringband released four albums during the ‘70s, with well-

known songs like Dief Will Be the Chief Again and Show Us the Length earning the group considerable notoriety on the Canadian folk scene.

CBC Radio’s Stuart McLean has dubbed Bossin as one of only a few songwriters that

has created a portrait of Canada.

“Some of it is kinda luck,” Bossin said of creating that portrait.

“In 1971, there was a real flowering with interest in Canadian culture…up until that point people didn’t write about Canadian things with very few exceptions.”

Despite all of his success, Bossin realized his career couldn’t be complete until he told a story that is obviously quite personal to him: that of his father Davy, a Jewish man who grew up in Toronto.

“When I turned 60 I sort of had this little epiphany,” Bossin said. “If there’s something you’ve always wanted to do and you’re 60 and you haven’t done it yet, when exactly do you plan to do it?”

Bossin’s fascination with his father’s life started completely by accident. Bossin knew his father, who died in 1963, as a quiet, conservative man who booked night club

acts. Before Bossin was born, however, his dad was known as “Davy the Punk”, a nickname he earned as a gangster in the gambling underworld of Toronto during the 1930s and 40s.

“I knew he had been in the gambling business but there were a lot of details I didn’t know,” Bossin explained.

One day, Bossin went into a delicatessen and began chatting to the jewish owner, who happened to know his father. As he revealed details of Davy’s earlier life, Bossin was caught off guard.

“My eyebrows sort of went up,” he recalled. “I never forgot that moment… and then I went on from there to do all sorts of research in all sorts of different ways off and on for over 40 years.”

Telling his father’s story became somewhat of a magnum opus for Bossin and he spent the better part of six years writ-

ing Davy the Punk into a one-man musical.

In addition to his touring show, Bossin wrote a book about his father which was released earlier this year.

It’s easy to see what makes Davy’s story so interesting for audiences.

“It’s a fascinating story and period of time. In some ways it’s the story of a whole generation of immigrants,” he

said. “It’s the story of these guys who leave the old peasant world and are not welcomed with open arms...these guys had to kind of create their own path.”

Bossin will be performing his show Davy the Punk at the Civic Centre on Oct. 9. For ticket information and to hear Bossin’s podcast with KHC artistic director Bill Usher visit kickinghorseculture.ca.

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Fabric art renderings of nature will fill the Art Gallery of Golden Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden’s own Karen Brodie will be showcasing her works of art in the upcoming Art Gallery of Golden exhibit, Up Close.

Karen Brodie has been creating fabric art for 23 years. Beginning in Vancouver, B.C., and now from her studio in Golden.

She has built up a large portfolio of liturgical art which has been her main focus of work as she has been commissioned by churches across North America and beyond. This work includes banners, altar sets and clergy stoles.

“I don’t know if I so much as chose this medium of fabric as it chose me. My mother’s family and her ancestors were all good at sewing and upholstery so my early childhood passion for sewing just about anything was supported and nourished,” said Brodie.

She completed a diploma in Fashion Design, and worked as a seamstress in a children’s clothing factory before striking out on her own at 21, and starting Karen Brodie Designs. This included dressmaking, custom sewing, and a gift line with items like cloth napkins and gift bags.

She has come a long way in her artistic career, and has some accolades to show for it. She received an award in 2005 for an alter set by Ministry and Liturgy magazine, and was commissioned by Golden Secondary School in 2011 to create 14 permanent wall banners.

“This was a great project and reinforced my desire to create art for a wider audience including nature,” she said.

Now for the first time, Brodie has created a body of work for exhibition and sale. The work consists of eight large pieces of fabric art

with a focus on nature up close, thus the title Up Close. The largest is 6’x4‘and the smallest is 3’x3’. It is vibrant, textured, and contemporary.

“One year ago, in fall of 2013, when I was without commissions I happily began to create more art towards a body of art for exhibition. I was able to create six more pieces over the past year,” she said. “They are large and will fill the gallery space with vibrant colour blocking, close-up lines, shapes and textures of the every day nature we in the Rockies get to enjoy all the time, but often overlook.”

She makes it sound easy, but creating fabric art is a long and arduous process. She starts with drawing a design, often from a photo she has taken out in nature. Then she adds colour to represent the various fabric colours, and then makes that pattern to scale.

“I then undertake the timely process of choosing solid colour fabrics from my fabric library, or try to shop (outside of Golden, sadly) for more if I can’t get exactly what I envisaged,” said Brodie. “Once my palette of fabrics is complete, I fuse (iron) each piece of Wonder Under (a paper / fusible web transfer) to its corresponding fabric, and cut them out. Then I attach all pieces onto a backing fabric, and appliqué them all on with machine stitching.”

Although Brodie describes the process as completely frustrating at times, including “moments of complete terror at trying to translate what is in one’s heat to one-dimensional fabric,” she perseveres, and something she could not have foreseen comes out of it.

There will be an opening night artist’s reception at the art gallery on Friday Oct. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Local artist Karen Brodie stands in front of one of her fabric creations which will be on display at the Art Gallery of Golden.

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Golden Apple Festival

October 3 & 4th

Celebrate Harvest Season!

Join us at the Center for Peace & St. Andrew’s United Church

Bring your apples to make juice or cider!

Friday, October 3rd Apple Harvest

Pick | Get apples picked | Get apples delivered to your door

Saturday, October 4th

Learn. Play. Celebrate 12pm - 5pm Children & Youth Contests Entertainment | Face Painting Wildlife Education & Conflict Prevention Apple and Garden Harvest Food Workshops Golden Farmers’ Market MUSICIANS:

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Golden Apple Festival combines fun with food preparation Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The first Golden Apple Festival is set to take place this weekend.

Wildsight and WildsafeBC, with partners The Golden Food Bank and The Centre for Peace, are bringing education to the community about food security and preparation.

Both groups have traditionally been involved in gleaning initiatives this time of year, as fruit trees are a strong attractant for wildlife, and bears in particular.

So this year they’ve shifted focus, and decided to bring different elements of the fruit together.

“Wildsight has been looking at different ways to bring information to the public around food security,” said Sarah Osadetz, co-ordinator for WildsafeBC and organizer of the festival. “So at a meeting in the spring we came up with this.”

The festival, which is taking place at the St Andrews Church on 9th Street South, will include apple bobbing, preparation including making apple sauce, fruit leather and juice, live music, information, food, and much more.

“There’s a generation gap when it comes to things like canning and making apple sauce. So this is a chance to teach younger generations how to prepare an abundance of fruit before it goes bad,” said Osadetz.

The festival is on Friday Oct. 3, and Saturday Oct. 4. Friday night volunteers will be picking apples, and Saturday will be a full day of activities starting at noon. Most of the festival will take place outside, with some of the food preparation taking place in the church’s commercial kitchen.

Volunteers have been gleaning fruit for months for residents who needed help with their trees, with all the early season’s fruit going to the Golden Food Bank. So there will be plenty of apples for the whole community to come out and learn about preparation.

“People have been very appreciative of that so far, we’ve been able to clean up a lot of trees,” said Osadetz.

There will also be an apple press where people can make juice from their own apples, or ones that have been provided. Just bring your own containers.

The entire event is free, including a stew (vegetarian or beef) and bannock. And there will be a silent art auction, pieces donated by local artists, with all the proceeds going to Wildsight’s food security initiative.

If anyone would like to have their fruit trees picked, or would like apples dropped off at their home, they can contact Osadetz at goldenapplecelebration@gmail.com, or 250344-8695.

Volunteers, from left, Denise porter, Sarah Osadetz, Stephanie Findlater and Donna Attewell have been gleaning trees and organizing this weekend’s Golden Apple Festival.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTOR AL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

The BC Electoral Boundaries Commission is coming to town and wants to hear from you.

The commission is reviewing provincial electoral districts and making proposals to the Legislative Assembly on the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts to be used for the next two provincial general elections. Your views will help inform a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly in the spring of 2015.

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Twenty-two locals participated in coaching certification program Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden Recreation Department hosted the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Introduction to Competition.

The highly praised coaching program attracted 22 local participants, filling up the course (which other larger communities have had trouble doing).

The program covered nutrition, basic mental skills, planning a practice, teaching and learning, designing a basic sport program, as well as making ethical decisions. It targets current coaches, future coaches, volunteers, parents, and athletes - pretty much anyone interested in sports development.

The Town was able to offer the free course as it was fully sibsidized by ViaSport BC and the Province. The course was also made possible by COTR, Tim Hortons, and the instructor Glenn Armstrong.

The free NCCP coaches training was held at the College of the Rockies this past weekend, with 22 locals participating.

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Novel written from youth’s perspective Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s always nice to see a writer step outside the box and take a risk. Writing a novel exclusively from the perspective of a five-year-old girl certainly qualifies as exactly that.

There are so many limitations when you tell a story through the eyes of a child including language and thought process. The book has to feel realistic, like it is actually written by a kid, or it will fail. At the same time, Cameron had to be careful to keep the reader interested with a compelling story that doesn’t get bogged down by the imagination of a 5 year-old. Impressively, she managed to do just that.

Cameron introduces the novel by telling the reader of a fatal bear attack that occurred in Algonquin Park in the fall of 1991. Cameron worked as a camp counsellor in Algonquin at the time and her novel is loosely based on the attack, although the children in the story, Anna and Alex (usually referred to as Stick), are fictitious.

Cameron doesn’t waste any time in advancing the plot as the bear begins its attack in the book’s opening pages. The kids’ father hurriedly packs Anna and her two-year-old brother into a large cooler in order to keep them safe.

A confused Anna thinks she sees a black dog through a small crack in the cooler but for the most part she remains oblivious as to what is actually going on. When Anna and her brother emerge from the cooler, they find their mother to be badly injured. Anna, still not realizing the severity of the situation, listens to her mother’s instructions to take her brother out in a canoe.

Their venture out on the water is short lived and they eventually make it back to an island opposite their original camp site. Hunger, thirst and anxiety kick in as Anna very slowly begins to realize the gravity of their situation.

The Bear is a fascinating tale of survival as Anna is basically forced into a motherly role as she tries to protect her brother, as well as herself.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District New Garbage Disposal Fees & Services Planned The CSRD is seeking public input on proposed changes to the way waste is handled and paid for in the CSRD. Public input is required to assist in guiding future decisions for the Solid Waste Program. Please take a moment to complete the survey on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca.

The Bear, by Claire Cameron, is available at Bacchus Books & Cafe.

Image Submitted But where the book really stands out is in how it portrays the kids’ dire situation through the eyes of Anna. With frequent stories of her life back home, funny anecdotes about her parents, and a child’s wild imagination, Anna works really well as the narrator and main protagonist.

The risk paid off.

The Bear is full of run on sentences, childish vocabulary and numerous other oddities, but that’s what makes it so unique and (mostly) easy to read. It’s also engrossing, even gripping, making this one a tough book to put down. It’s a nice, rather refreshing, change of pace from your standard read, and a must for anyone who enjoys survival stories.

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Local riders participated in horse show at Kapristo Horse Centre Kapristo Horse Centre Submitted

On September 14, Kapristo Horse Centre held a horse show/fun day. There were several different events, including dressage, circus and plenty of games!

Coach Brenda Bernat teaches students of all ages and experiences. Students learn not only how to ride, but how to care for their horses.

Kapristo Horse Centre is located south of Golden on Campbell road.

At the horse show, in the morning, there were individual rides when certain students performed dressage or circus acts. Everyone brought something to contribute to a potluck lunch, and afterwards the games were held. One of the games was egg and spoon races on horseback! In this one participants must mount their horses, carry an egg in a spoon and ride their horses through a course.

Also there was a partner rope race where two riders guided their horses together through a course while both holding on to the same short rope.

Another game was the horse beauty pageant.

Riders split up into groups to dress up the horses with materials they brought from home. The results were hilarious!

Some students brought their own horses while most rode the school horses. At the end of the day, younger siblings of the riders got to go for short rides on the horses. There were 16 participants in the show and plenty of spectators.

Riders and their horses went out to the Kapristo Horse Centre, just south of Golden, for a horse show/fun day on Sept. 14. The event included dressage, circus acts, games, a partner rope race, and much more.

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Nominate your finalists now for a 10th Annual Community Excellence Award Business of the Year: McDonalds, Canadian Timberframers, Mountain Motorsports Employee of the Year: Kris King, Overwaitea - Morgan, Sobeys/IGA - Cam New Business Award: Crust & Crumb, Blue Bird Café, Minoldo Culinary Award: Eleven22, Wolf’s Den, Kicking Thyme Catering Professional Services Award: Golden Valley Massage, Karen Janicek Massage Therapy, Sun Life - Shannon Hood

Mayor’s Award of Excellence: CVCU, Golden Rotary Club, Tim Hortons

Trade Excellence Award: Selkirk Service, Parky’s Heating & Ventilation, United Towing Business Beautification Award: Kicking Horse Interiors, Jita’s Café / Bizzare, Kicking Horse Ford Employer of the Year: Golden Community Resources Society, Bellstar Hotel & Resorts, Town of Golden - Swimming Pool Home Based Business Award: Quick Fix PC Services, Scentsy-JeanetteJackson, Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic

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A big crowd turned up for the Columbia Wetlands Centre’s paddle party on Saturday afternoon. The audience was entertained by a variety of performers while Rotary hosted a barbecue. The paddle was officially certified as the world’s largest by Guiness earlier this year.

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Martial arts centre set to re-open

Mano Mano Sikaran Arnis is a Filipino martial art that combines a range of disciplines. Local Dave Schellenberg, a second degree black belt, is ready to re-open his studio after a couple year’s hiatus.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Growing up in small town Saskatchewan your options to get involved in martial arts are somewhat limited, so when Dave Schellenberg was given the opportunity to participate in Arnis he jumped at the chance.

Arnis is an all-encompassing term for Filipino martial arts, but Schellenberg engaged in a discipline called Mano Mano Sikaran Arnis, which combines hand to hand combat with kicks.

Basically, Schellenberg’s instructors fused the various forms of Filipino martial arts together into one system, giving Schellenberg a broad

knowledge of all disciplines.

“We feel that we cover all the different levels of combat without really leaving anything out,” Schellenberg said. “It’s like a Mixed Martial Art sport (that was around) before MMA was a thing.”

He began teaching in Golden in 2005 but the operation became somewhat sporadic as Schellenberg began to raise a family. With his children now old enough to learn themselves, he’s decided to start up the Golden School of Martial Arts once again beginning with a session this fall.

Schellenberg is a second degree black belt and has taken his talents to a variety of tournaments including the world championships in Manila in 1998.

“I ended up fighting a coach on the Filipino team who was a six degree black belt. I was 21 and had just gotten my black belt,” he recalled. “I lost on points. I didn’t get knocked out of the ring and I didn’t get knocked out so I was pretty happy with that.”

In competition, athletes can win a match by knocking their opponent out of the ring, knocking their opponent out or by a judges decision.

Anyone attending Schellenberg’s school will have the option to participate in regional competitions if they desire, but Schellenberg stressed that there are plenty of reasons to learn Arnis, including self-defence.

Complete beginners are not only welcome, but encouraged. Schellenberg believes it can be beneficial for everyone to have newcomers in the class.

“The more advanced ones will coach the younger or less experienced students,” he said.

“At the same time, you learn a lot from someone who doesn’t necessarily know what’s going on.

You have to be careful and it teaches you great control.”

There will be three separate sessions starting at the end of October. One for kids ages 5-9, another for 9-14 year-olds and an adult session, all running on Mondays and Wednesdays. Schellenberg will be hosting an information and demo night on Oct. 6 and 8 from 5-9 p.m. at its new studio at 816 9th St. N. For more information, contact him at daveschellenberg@gmail.com.

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Tight times made for some great childhood memories

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

The above photo is taken at the Fair Grounds in Golden, where the children were dancing around the may pole.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) GOLDEN SECONDARY SCHOOL School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), is now accepting applications for the following positions: TEMPORARY PART TIME (.4000 fte) ABORIGINAL EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT WORKER, Exempt position, for a temporary part-time (.4000 fte) assignment, effective October 14, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

The successful candidate will be expected to: •Provide academic guidance, assistance and direction to Aboriginal students as needed; •Improve understanding and develop increased awareness of Aboriginal cultures for all students; •Promote healthy lifestyle choices, safety and belonging for Aboriginal students •Liaise between the home, school and parents/guardians through visitations and consultations; •Provide a positive role model for students; •Work closely with teaching staff; •Monitor student academic and social development as well as attendance; •Collaborate with other Aboriginal Education Support Workers to provide/participate in Zonal and District opportunities for aboriginal students; •Be comfortable with current technology for maintaining records; •A strong knowledge of Aboriginal cultures would be an asset.

PERMANENT PART TIME (28.25 hrs/wk) YOUTH CARE WORKER position, effective October 14, 2014.

The Youth Care Worker will assist teachers and other staff with implementing objectives/ supervisitng students at risk, individual or in groups. Duties may include, but are not limited to: •Assisting in the implementation of program objectives by addressing problems that are preventing students achieving success.

•Working with students who have exceptional social/emotional needs and referring them to other support services as necessary.

•Designing, implementing and evaluating interventions with students and families, under the direction of the appropriate district or school based supervisor •Maintaining liaison with students, their parents/guardians, relevant staff and outside agencies as necessary.

•Providing reports as required.

•Establishing and maintaining records of individual and group student contacts.

•Provides individual or small group activities for students aimed at fostering and supporting success.

Training and Experience 1. Completion of Grade 12.

2. A diploma or certificate from a recognized course of study in at least one area of adolescent psychology, behavior management, youth work or related fields This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440, wage $23.46/hour.

If you are interested in either of these positions, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 9, 2014 to: Ms. Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.

I remember! I remember and feel the need to share with my children, now in their late ‘30s and early ‘40s, things from my childhood.

Some may hear what I’m saying and figure that my family was poor or that we had it pretty hard. I don’t think we had it any different than anyone else and I’ll bet there are people who will read this and remember some of these experiences the way that I do.

I remember eating bread and gravy.

Just plain bread and gravy.

I was born just after the Second World War when times were tight and not everyone had large portions of meat but it always seemed like there was plenty of gravy so when the meat ran out you simply put a big old piece of homemade bread on your plate and covered it with gravy.

It was a treat actually!

No really - try it sometime!

I remember eating bread and milk. We had almost no boxed cereal when I was growing up. We had oatmeal, Sunny Boy and Cream of Wheat.

If you wanted something cold or were in a hurry or just wanted a treat you tore up big pieces of bread, put them in a bowl, covered the pieces with milk and sprinkled the whole thing with refined white sugar.

For an extra treat you could toast the bread, butter it, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on it and then cover it with milk and refined sugar. Yum!

We called our elders Mr. Mrs. or Miss, there was no Ms. then, and definitely we did not call elders by their first name. We ate together, at the dinner table, no exception.

That was the time when we had a chance to talk about our day, and share our experiences. There was no opportunity to keep things from your parents because you were with them all the time. I don’t ever remember having a babysitter. Our parents wanted children, and spent their time with us proving that. As a result we learned about commitment and what it truly means to be loved.

I remember listening to music on the old radio that was attached to the battery and learning to waltz with my dad in our living room. We didn’t have many school outings but I remember going on a field trip to Milum’s Dairy and at the end Mr. Milum gave us each a Dixie Cup with a wooden spoon to eat our sweet treat. What about Dick and Jane? And “new math”? And Freshy!

I remember having “air raid” drills where we learned how to get under our desk or in the hallway on the floor with our heads and necks covered. I remember trying to get to town for Christmas shopping with my parents.

We only lived 12 miles south of Golden but Dad had an old flat deck truck and once we got to Mount Rouney at Nicholson we would spend half the day pulling other shoppers over the top so they could get to town too. And I remember that there was always a treat in our shopping box from Casey’s Dry Goods.

I remember hav-

ing a town imposed curfew when I was in high school. Everyone had to be off the streets by 10 p.m. and if the RCMP saw you out they gave you a ride home - and then you had to explain to your parents what you were doing out past curfew!

We had a dress code that had to be observed. Girls didn’t wear pants to school unless it was really cold out and then you had to take them off before entering the classroom. Skirts could not be above the knee.

I never knew a latch key kid when I was going to school.

When you left in the morning mom was there making sure you had everything and when you got home at night mom was there with a snack and you sat down at the table to do your homework.

A few moms worked, like Mrs. King, but she was a teacher with the same hours as her children. There was no such thing as social promotion. If you couldn’t do the work you were held back until you could.

But there wasn’t even a lot of “failing” because most of our teachers were really good and any problems we had were caught when we were young and dealt with right away.

We finally got power at our house in 1961 when my brother Jim was born.

Shortly after that we got a record player/ TV combination. We had to sit way across the room so that the TV didn’t “ruin” our eyes and the programming didn’t contain any situations unsuitable for children.

Even as I recall it all now I don’t believe that we had it hard or that we were poor.

Seems like we had everything we needed.

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Weekly Angel Card Forecast: Healing Heart

by Kamia Shepherd ATP* Special to the Golden Star There is a wave of gentle energy flowing through for this upcoming week, the card being, “Healing Heart”. We can all benefit from dedicating time and energy to allow for healing at our heart centers, the chakra located between the lungs at the center of the chest. This is the place on the energy body where we receive and transmit love. On the physical body it is in line with not only the heart, but also can be associated with the thymus gland and feelings of personal vitality.

The card depicts two mermaids immersed in water. The smaller mermaid holds a hand at the larger mermaid’s heart, and behind them there are mandalas of light surrounding their heads.

The smaller mermaid can represent the gift we give ourselves; per- Angel Card Forecast By Kamia Shepherd haps a few hours for a cleansing release of emotion without self judgment. The water can represent grief that is flowing through us, or it can represent submersing ourselves in our subconscious wisdom. The light mandalas behind the two mermaids’ heads can represent the illumination that can come from seeking advice or assistance from someone we trust.

People and experiences transition through our lives, and due to day to day responsibilities, there is not always adequate time and space created for processing the emotions these experiences evoke. What are the aspects of life that could use a few hours investment towards heart-healing? Is it time for a visit with a loved one and a warm hug? Is there a need to visit a naturopath or physician for an annual check up of the heart? We are all responsible for acknowledging what areas in our lives require attention and space for healing. We can give ourselves the gift of self acceptance.

In whatever manner the heart healing manifests this week, may it be gentle. with light, Kamia compassionangelcardreading.com Kamia Shepherd Compassion on facebook (To enquire about a personal reading please email kamishep@hotmail.com)

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New to town? Having a baby?

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Obituaries

Seafood Retail Program Merchandiser (Vancouver Island)

Full time coordinator for a seafood merchandising program including ad program management & department manager training in our main office in Errington, BC. Previous experience in the grocery industry with a specialty in seafood and seafood operations is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent operational knowledge, communication, team building and leadership skills.

We offer Excellent Benefit & Incentive Programs For further details visit: www.QualityFoods.com Apply to Lyall Woznesensky : Quality@ QualityFoods.com

Obituaries

Kenneth Douglas McClure September 22, 1958-September 20, 2014

Career Opportunities

MANAGERIAL POSITIONS We’re growing on Vancouver Island! If you have multiple years’ experience in a managerial role in the grocery business and want to join an innovative & creative group then we would love to hear from you.

We offer exceptional benefits, Group RSP and many other incentives.

Please send your resume to: Lyall Woznesensky Lyall@Qualityfoods.com QF Director Professional Development.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

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DRIVERS WANTED

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Help Wanted

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

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Cards of Thanks

Help Wanted

Classifieds Get Results!

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Career opportunity COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Temporary, full-time

EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

The Communications Coordinator coordinates the production and delivery of a wide range of communications needs and public involvement materials.

Cards of Thanks

This is an 11-month, full-time position based in one of our four offices (Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp).

Apply by October 15, 2014.

The family of Tom Sime would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing friends and family for all the cards, flowers, food & acts of kindness during this devastating time in the loss of our Husband, Dad and Papa.

Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Tan, Dr. Starke, Golden nurses and ambulance personnel who provided kind and compassionate care to Tom.

Thank you…

Kenneth Douglas McClure passed away suddenly at his residence in Golden, B.C. on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at the age of 55 years. A Celebration of Life was held at the Golden Civic Centre on Friday afternoon, September 26th at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Golden Volunteer Firefighters’ Association.

Ken was born in Comox, B.C. on September 22nd, 1958 and had been a resident of Golden since 2011, moving from Cumberland, B.C. He was a fire fighter for over 30 years and worked with the auto extraction team before becoming a Fire Chief. Ken loved trout fishing and was very involved with the Black Powder Society.

Ken was predeceased by his parents and a brother Greg. He is survived by his wife Gaetane of Golden; three children: Danielle, Ryan and Krystal; three stepchildren: Jinny, Adam and Kelsey; grandchildren Lyndynn, Juan and Darius; brother Bruce (Ellen); niece Tara and nephew Kevin.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to Ken’s family by viewing his obituary at: www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

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

Education/Trade Schools

Jean, Gloria, Cory, Alexandra & Brendan

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Dale Grant May 9, 1948 - October 2, 2013

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Help wanted: Housekeeping Staff Who we are Cobblestone Creek & Lodging Co. is a boutique-style vacation home rental management company that takes pride in delighting guests with each and every stay. Being awarded the FlipKey and Trip Advisor Top Vacation Rental in Radium Hot Springs for 2011, 2012 and 2013 and with multiple properties across the beautiful Columbia Valley, we are a growing company that offers guests, home owners and employees a completely different experience in the tourism industry.

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Love & miss you, Lorriane

Represent Cobblestone Creek Cottage and Lodging Co. through consistent, professional and thorough cleaning services for our vacation properties Vacuum, wash floors and dust Make beds, change sheets, remove and replace used towels and toiletries Take inventory of specific home items and report if missing or damaged Ensure specific items to welcome guests are provided

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What we offer you Competitive hourly pay between $15.00 - $20.00/hour depending on experience

Intrigued and interested in applying?

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to careers@cobblestonecreek.ca by October 11, 2014 Check out www.cobblestonecreek.ca and www.facebook.com/CobblestoneCreekCottageandLodgingCo for more information about our company and property management services.

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Help Wanted CMH Lodge Manager Valemount BC Canadian Mountain Holidays is currently looking for a dynamic individual to fill the full-time seasonal position in our Valemount location.

Applicants should possess the following skills and attributes: -Degree or diploma in the area of business admin, hospitality, travel, or tourism.

-Minimum of 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a background in luxury hospitality.

-Management of hotel or restaurant staff.

-Delivering personal concierge service.

-Hospitality-related courses such as wine tasting, food preparation, fine cuisine, food safe.

-Experience in Point of Sale applications.

-Event management would be an asset.

-A second or third language skill at a spoken level is a plus -Superior business communication and reporting skills.

-Strong administrative capacity -Big energy with a passion for skiing, hiking, and the mountains.

If you are an enthusiastic team player who enjoys Hospitality Management, please apply on line at www.cmhski.com.

Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted.

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Legal

Medical Health

Misc. for Sale

Houses For Sale

Homes for Rent

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR

BUSY LAW FIRM in Penticton seeks full time conveyancing assistant.

Email resume in confidence to Jodie@pearcetaylor.com

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders.

Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Custom Mountain Home on 6.5 acres, exc. views 250-348-2447

1/2 bdrm duplex for rent w/ laundry rm, new carpet freshly painted fridge and stove incld.

Call chuck for 344-1064.

sought by Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy.

Send cover letter andresume by Oct 1. Competitive wage DOE. Enquire and apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca Kicking Horse Palace reqs dishwasher. 250-344-7088.

Make extra $$$ delivering phone books.

The BetterBook requires a responsible and reliable person to deliver phone books to businesses and residences in Golden and area, Reliable vehicle (van or covered pickup) is required and the ability to lift heavy bundles of phone books. This is a great group fundraiser! Contact Linda in our distribution department at 1-800-663-8555.

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates.

Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today.

Work from Home! Website: www.canscribe.com.

Send email to: info@canscribe.com.

Or call 1.800.466.1535.

Help Wanted

Services

Electrical

Financial Services

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

ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

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

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

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

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Help Wanted ***WE HAVE EXPANDED*** The Inland Group Cranbrook BC has an opening for an

EQUIPMENT SERVICE MANAGER

Applicant should possess a strong working knowledge of Forestry and Construction equipment and their applications. High school diploma, or general education degree (GED) essential or Journeyman TQ. Duties will include to plan, organize, lead and control the flow of service work through the service department in a professional timely manner.

Strong leadership, customer relations and organizational skills are a requirement.

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Fax or email resume to the attention of: Dale Felhauer Email: dfelhauer@inland-group.com Fax:250-426-6122

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Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Garage Sales Moving Sale Oct 4&5 10-3.

Follow signs on 13th St South.

Small freezer, power tools, furniture, household goods, misc. items. Everything must go!!

Help Wanted

Chevron is hiring!

• Full Time Cashiers • Student position Part Time Cashier with a min. of 15hrs/week!

1209 Trans Canada Highway, 250-344-3169 ss0424@chevronretail.ca

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

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

Legendz Diner for sale. For serious inquiries call Surinder 250-344-5059.

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

Misc. Wanted Anyone wishing to sell a medium-large painting of mountains etc by Kurt Hahn (circa.1975) please contact 1-519-683-6489/250-344-6071 with price. Will pay shipping.

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Spectacular Views on 11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, Drilled well, flat building site, good access. Survey plan available. 1-250-769-4288.

rmoparalegal@hotmail.com.

For Sale By Owner 2008 single wide mobile home 2 bed 2 bath 0.5 acre, own well and septic. Sunny, beautiful Nicholson!

250-344-0283

Help Wanted

Mobile Homes & Parks FREE 1973 60x30 Imperial Mobile home. Must be removed from GMHP. Good will deposit of $1000. Deposit to be returned when mobile is removed from park.

250-426-8031.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry N/S, and no parties. 250-344-8113

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

No parties, N/S. Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town! 250-344-8113.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

FOR RENT: Fully furnished 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Suite #2 -- $725 per month Suite #4 -- $950 per month Includes: Utilities, Internet & Satellite TV. For details Visit our Website @ www.goldenapartments.ca Call 250-344-7299 or Text 250-344-1825 to arrange viewing.

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

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

2 bdr. ground level suite. 1111 13 St. No pets. References.

Avail Oct. 250-344-5691.

2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required.

Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. No pets. Avail now. Call 344-1599. Also, 1 bdrm furnished no pets.

Call. 344-1599.

3 bed 2 bath house big kitchen w/ eat in area. Big living and dining room. 2 decks. Garage, Sperate laundry.

250-3442474.

Office/Retail Commercial Space beside Body Quest for lease. 1400 sq ft, main level, avail. now.

250-344-7876.

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

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

Inquire at 250.344.2443.

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

250-344-3104.

Suites, Lower Fresh, clean 2 Bdrm Suite. Lrg kitchen and dining, private laundry, cable TV, wireless internet, util incl. Quiet downtown neighbourhood.

N/S. Avail.Nov.1. $900/mo. 250344-5229.

Want to Rent Employed person seeks place in Blaeberry area. Private wooded area preferred. 250439-8225.

Transportation

Auto Financing

Cottages / Cabins

Help wanted: Maintenance Handyman Who we are Cobblestone Creek & Lodging Co. is a boutique-style vacation home rental management company that takes pride in delighting guests with each and every stay. Being awarded the FlipKey and Trip Advisor Top Vacation Rental in Radium Hot Springs for 2011, 2012 and 2013 and with multiple properties across the beautiful Columbia Valley, we are a growing company that offers guests, home owners and employees a completely different experience in the tourism industry.

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Misc Services Cash for scrap cars (and all metal recycling) in the Golden area. Complete or incomplete.

Price varies! 344-6690.

Columbia Towing.

Looking for a great place to work?

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY A PART TIME BULK FUEL DELIVERY DRIVER Golden, B.C.

Cal-Gas Inc. offers a competitive wage along witK a compreKensive bene¿t plan. If you are interested in this career opportunity please fax your resume and current drivers abstract to 250-344-5823.

Or email mmcgregor@calgasinc.com

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

2 homes and a shop in Golden for sale. Phone 250344-0553.

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Intrigued and interested in applying?

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to careers@cobblestonecreek.ca by October 11, 2014 Check out www.cobblestonecreek.ca and www.facebook.com/CobblestoneCreekCottageandLodgingCo for more information about our company and property management services.

Cabin for rent. Fully furnished studio cabin at Sander Lake campground. $600/mnt, utls incld, sat. tv, wifi, NS, $300 DD, small pets considered.

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

Furnished cabin on 10 acres 10 mins south of Golden.

Includes cable TV. No pets. $450/mnth + hydro. 250-3482311.

Duplex / 4 Plex Downstairs duplex, animals welcome, 2 bdrm $800/mnt + utls, $750 w/ 1 yr lease. Wood heat, 2.5 acres w/ garden. Avail Aug. 1. 10 mins from Golden.

250-421-6415.

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

Misc for Rent 5 bdrm house for rent.

Avail. Oct.1.

250-344-5075, 344-5059

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) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.

“litter-less”

…show it!

www.pitch-in.ca

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2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

NOTICE OF NOMINATION NOTICE OF of NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town Golden that nominations will be received for each of the following offices for a 4-year term – December 2014 to December 2018:

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town of Golden that nominations will be received for each of the following offices for a 4-year Mayor oneterm (1)– December 2014 to December 2018:

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Rockets forward Zack Finlay watches as his first period shot gets stopped by Nitehawks goalie Carson Schamerhorn.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Never one to mince words, Rockets head coach Ty Davidson was rather blunt when asked what he thought of his team’s effort on Friday night.

“Horrible. It was our worst effort of the year, not even close. That includes preseason,” he said of the club’s 4-1 loss to the visiting Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

The club didn’t fare much better the following night on the road, falling 6-3 to the Fernie Ghostriders.

On Friday, Davidson gave full marks to the opposition for a well played road game, but it’s clear he felt the game was there for the taking had the Rockets played up to their capabilities.

Truth is, it had the look of a long night from the opening face-off.

An innocent looking rush into the Rockets’ zone ended with an early goal for the Nitehawks after forward Mitch Foyle fired one past goalie Mitchell Privett just over a minute into the game. While the shot came from some distance out, it was a fantastic wrister that gave Privett little chance on the glove hand side.

The early goal continued a troubling trend of slow starts for the Rockets entering a period after they surrendered a pair of early goals in last Saturday’s loss to the Osoyoos Coyotes.

“To me we weren’t ready to go, we weren’t competing, we weren’t jumping on pucks, we weren’t moving like we have…our feet were in sand all night,” Davidson said. “I just don’t think we were mentally ready to go as a group, so that’s my job to address that.”

The period didn’t get much better from there, as a seeing-eye shot through traffic from defenceman Lyle Frank made it 2-0 for Beaver Valley while a big Privett rebound allowed Tyler Hartman to cash in with just under three minutes remaining in the opening twenty.

Golden managed just a handful of shots and were badly in need of a spark going into the second.

A big hit by defenceman Tre Mason seemed to give them that spark late in the second. A couple minutes later Allkins made a beautiful move around a Nitehawks defenseman to free himself up for a chance. Hawks tender Carson Schamerhorn made the initial stop, but the rebound went right to Nick Hoobanoff and the Canal Flats native buried the rebound to narrow the Beaver Valley lead.

With time ticking down on the period it looked like the Rockets might have some reason for optimism going into the third.

However, a brutal giveaway from behind the Rockets’ net went into the slot to Hawks forward Tyler Hartman who one timed the errant pass home to restore his team’s three goal cushion.

“That was a big goal for sure,” said Beaver Valley coach Terry Jones. “Once they got that momentum from their goal you know you have to respond quickly…it was a big play at a big time for us.”

The third period had just a handful of chances for either side, with Beaver Valley continuing to stifle the Rockets’ attack with stout defending. A scoreless frame sent the Rockets to a second straight three goal defeat.

The two game streak turned into three the following night. Ian Desrosier’s two goals (one coming shorthanded) weren’t enough offence against a Ghostriders team that has started the season firing all cylinders. The Riders improved to 5-1 on the young season following the win over Golden.

Magnus Viberg got the start in goal for the Rockets and made 31 saves on 36 shots in the loss. Defenceman Nic Noseworthy had the Rockets’ lone goal beyond Desrosier’s pair.

With the two losses, the Rockets dropped to 3-4-0-1 after 8 games.

Help should be on the way as Tanner Watt, one of the team’s top forwards a season ago, is set to return to the club shortly. Watt produced 18 goals and 23 assists as a rookie last season, production the club could surely use once again.

The Rockets will play 6 of their next 7 at home, starting with a rematch on Friday against the Ghostriders.

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

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1 bath

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3 baths

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810 - 9th Street

2 bedrooms

1 bath

3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft

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517 - 11th Street

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.35 acre

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5 acres

4 bedrooms

3.5 baths

4 bedrooms

3 baths

REDUCED

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1114 - 10th Street

3 bedrooms

1 bath

1145 - 10th Street

REDUCED

1 bath

REDUCED

924sqft

$268,000

#6, 433 - 5th Avenue

2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,388sqft

2,400sqft

3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,750sqft

$125,000 5.36 acres

SOLD

$945,000 1618 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,532sqft

5 bedrooms

1 bath

1,750sqft

509 Main Street

REDUCED

$299,900

1398 Harley Road

1 bedrooms

5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,676sqft

$25,000 2 bedrooms

2.5 baths

1&2 1/2 baths

2,432sqft

3,768sqft

$198,500 #15 Parkland Gardens

3 bedrooms

1.5 baths

1,332sqft

$319,000 701-12th Street

4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,333sqft

$359,000 2839 Donald Road

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REDUCED

$279,500

512 - 9th Street

2 baths

#206, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

2,200sqft

2 bedrooms

1 bath

802sqft

SOLD

#6, 1437 Lafontaine Road

3 bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,377sqft

30 acres

Lot 1, Olive Road 4.45 acres

SOLD $176,300

$149,900

$199,000 4151 Thomas Road

$149,600

$195,000

$321,600

SOLD

$329,900 616 - 11th Street

$420,000 1502 Poplar Street

$699,000 Land & Building Fully Rented

2,639sqft

SOLD

502 - 6th Street

3 bedrooms

3.5 baths

$289,000 614-8th Street

SOLD

Lot 6, 2017 McMurdo Road

4 bdrms

$324,300

$137,500

1016 King Crescent

3 bedrooms

3,752sqft

1240 Alexander Drive

$205,000

4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,240sqft

$359,900 1327 Selkirk Drive

$419,000

$369,000 407 Riverglen Drive

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

$1,195,000

1593 Columbia Valley View

$329,900

$349,300 1610 Gareb Road

$209,600 773 Canyon Creek Road

3bdrms 2 baths 1,500sqft 3.6 acres

$169,000

$229,000 904 - 14th Street

904 McBeath Road

38.6 acres

$279,000 1330 - 10th Street

$410,000

$369,000

2166A Blaeberry Road

$639,600 4 bedrooms

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

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