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Golden Secondary transformed into a full on Parisian bakery over the weekend as graduating students took part in the school’s annual apple pie fundraiser. The students, along with some adult supervisors, baked over 1500 pies over the weekend. The proceeds from the event will go towards the school’s prom at the end of the year.

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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden is getting a bit of budget relief for 2015, after a one-year funding agreement was reached to use $275,000 of Economic Opportunities Fund money to assist in the operations of the Golden Municipal Swimming

Pool.

At the Standing Finance Committee Meeting last week, members of council had some preliminary discussions on what to do with those funds that were normally earmarked for the pool, but are now freed up for the 2015 budget.

"I'd like to see the majority of that money going into a reserve, with some of it going to

offset some of our new recreational costs," said Mayor Christina Benty. The Town of Golden has recently taken over operation of the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Coun. Keith Hern agreed that he would like the money put into some reserve, but wouldn't like it to be committed to any one department.

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Raffle draw raises funds for African village

Ren & Diane Gallacher are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter

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Brenda Managh (right) presents a handmade quilt and a gift basket to Nicole Dober (centre) and Liz Winters as raffle prizes. Managh and two other locals will be travelling to the Ugandan village of Rwentutu in November to support Umoja’s overseas initiatives. One of the organization’s main priorities is to build a community hub in the village. All of the proceeds from the raffle will go towards the hub and other village initiatives.

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Local plumbing business broken into On Oct. 20, it was reported that the front door of Kardash Plumbing was smashed and that a number of items were stolen including copper pipe and products.

A vehicle was also stolen from the business, a cube truck. There was also a second break and enter, likely related, at Cats to Cattle. Anyone with information is asked to call the Golden RCMP or Crimestoppers.

Falling rocks on TCH A motorist reported a number of large rocks had fallen onto the road and into the eastbound lane of Hwy 1, east of Field.

Police referred the matter to Parks Canada who were already aware of the situation and had sent a crew out for routine clean up. The obstruction was cleaned up in short order and there was no major effect to the motoring public.

Dine and eventual dash A waitress at a local restaurant reported a male had dined at the

restaurant and, when he went to pay for his bill, his credit card was declined.

The male entered into an agreement to return and pay for the food.

He did return with yet another credit card, which again had insufficient funds.

The incident reportedly occurred Oct. 18 and the restaurant reported his outstanding bill on Oct. 22. The male is described as 35 years old, Caucasian with tattoos on his forearm, dark hair and he used the name Adam.

Erratic driver On Oct. 23, police received a report of an erratic driver travelling east from Revelstoke. The report was that the vehicle was drifting all over the road, speeding and trying to pass unsafely.

Within ten minutes of the call the vehicle reported was involved in a single vehicle collision west of Golden. Further investigation determined the driver had been stopped by officers in Revelstoke and been issued a violation ticket for speeding.

As a result of the collision, the driver received a second ticket. Luckily there were no injuries involved in this incident.

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Award winners from the Chamber of Commerce’s Community Excellence Awards pose for a photo outside the Civic Centre.

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Golden businesses go home winners Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The annual Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Awards is done for another year. The Golden Civic Centre was filled with guests there to celebrate excellence in our business and social community.

There was a long list of winners taking home hardware for everything from business of the year, to trade excellence, and volunteerism. The winners were: 2014 Peter Bowle Evans Award: The Golden Cycling Club Community Recognition Award: Lori

Roseberry Business of the Year: Mountain Motorsports Employee of the Year: Cam Dawes Golden IGA Employer of the Year: Town of Golden Swimming Pool New Business Award: Minoldo Beauty Bar Culinary Award: Eleven 22 Grill & Liquids Trade Excellence Award: Parky's Heating & Cooling Professional Services Award: Karen Janicek RMT Business Beautification Award: Jita's Cafe/ Bizarre Entertainment Home Based Business Award: Jeanette Jackson - Scentsy Mayor's Award of

Excellence: Rotary Club of Golden KHCCC Director's Choice Award: HMC Services Inc. Great Place to Stay Award: Mount 7 Lodges Great Adventure Award: Columbia Wetlands Adventure Golden Nuggets were also handed out to individuals and businesses who excelled in other areas: Kat Hadford Photography (Best Professional Photographer), Janet Ingram - Overwaitea (Most Friendly Cashier or Sales Person), Cari Wilson - Vivid Studio (Best Hairdresser), Rockwater Rooftop Patio (Best Patio), Whitetooth Bis-

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"I think we need to keep the recreation budget separate, because that is going to be the subject for further negotiation," he said. "I don't want to pin it to any particular reserve."

More detailed discussions regarding where exactly that money will go will take place during budget deliberations. In the meantime, Manager of Finance Lisa Vass will leave it in the budget as a surplus to be allocated later.

Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics also indicated that he would be able to propose a few small (less than $10,000) capital expenditures such as new equipment for the swimming pool to keep some of the surplus funds in the facility.

tro (Best Hanging Basket), The Wolf’s Den (Best Business for Team Sponsorship), The Wolf’s Den (Best Burger Served), Moonriver Gift Gallery (Best Indoor or Window Display), Plain Wayne & Jane (Best Kept Storefront), The Golden Taps (Best Pint Served), Bean Bag Coffee Roasters (Best Coffee Served), The Big Bend Cafe (Best Breakfast Served).

A LEADER who; • has 21 years Local Government Experience – in Golden.

• is Open-minded with a long term holistic view.

• is a Team player not a Grandstander.

• is optimistic and enthusiastic about the future of our community.

Success in today’s world demands ‘WE’ leaders – people who look beyond narrow self-interest to build partnerships in pursuit of a greater good.

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Economic Development Economic Development is a process that supports established businesses, entrepreneurs creating new businesses, and dedicated individuals and volunteer groups building our community. In support of economic development, your elected leaders are responsible for creating a level playing field by removing the barriers to entry, encouraging economic development, and allowing it to flourish.

just a sample of the efforts to build the foundation for continued growth and development of the Golden lifestyle; adventure, and authenticity.

As a Resort Municipality, recreational and tourism infrastructure are key to the continued growth and sustainability of this industry.

Individuals and volunteer groups, with a passion for their sport and a vision of the possibilities, was the force behind the White Tooth Ski Hill; the Golden and District Golf Club; the Mount 7 Hang Gliding Centre, the Kinsmen Curling Club; the Rod and Gun Club’s shooting range; the Rotary Hiking Trails; the Nordic Club’s x-country ski trails; the Golden Cycling Club network of bike trails; and the Snowmobile Club’s trails. These are

As a first step toward this approach Golden in 2014 joined Invest Kootenays. Administered through the Chamber of Commerce, it is the first point of contact for entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors interested in exploring economic opportunities in our Region.

Bringing all of these efforts together, Tourism Golden is marketing our world class attractions to the adventure tourist. The challenge today is to translate our tourism assets into a working model that promotes and supports an effective and affordable economic development approach.

As Mayor, my goal will be to collaborate with Invest Kootenays to establish a steering committee of volunteers to direct economic development in Golden. The steering committee would bring together government, businesses, the

Keith Hern For Mayor Chamber, and individuals to guide our economic development future.

In order to support the business community, attract new businesses, and create jobs for our residents, the Town of Golden needs to invest in a vision, a direction for the future, and build from within. An updated Official Community Plan is the key policy framework to support our residents, businesses, and tourism industry.

With a revised and updated OCP, the Town of Golden will have the policy framework that gives direction to our actions.

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The Golden Star’s 2014 Election Question of the Week Candidates for Mayor and Council, a big step was taken last week towards cost sharing between the Town of Golden and the CSRD. What do you think the next step should be?

Keith Hern The agreement to fund the operating expenses for the swimming pool from the EOF is a gesture of good faith by the Regional Director, recognizing that the swimming pool is a shared service that benefits everyone. The decision by the Regional Director is a tremendous step towards a partnership. It is clear; many facilities and services are shared and these arrangements between the Town and Area A need to be reviewed and updated.

Shared service agreement is more than just money; it’s the spirit of partnership and creating constructive, productive, and beneficial relationships. As a member of the Town Council, I believe my involvement was helpful in building a cooperative bridge between the Town and Area A. Efforts such as these and continued open dialogue are crucial in supporting our Region’s development.

As Mayor, I will establish a Shared Services Task Force working in concert with the Regional Director to formulate a comprehensive Agreement. All facilities, services, and associated costs will be reviewed using sound asset management principles to meet our long-term plans. My commitment to the community is to build a mutually beneficial Shared Services Agreement between the Town of Golden and Area A by the end of 2015.

Leslie Adams The agreement that was signed between the Town of Golden and the CSRD to share the costs for the outdoor pool using the Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF) was a good step. But I believe that the next step should be to find a way fund this cost share using the same types of operational funding that is currently used to share costs for the arena, cemetery, curling rink, museum, library, airport and parks in the area.

To most citizens, it is confusing why these other community shared facilities are funded through an operational cost-sharing model and the pool is not.

In order to work out appropriate funding models that both local governments can support, we need to continue to gather data on usage so that fair cost sharing models can be constantly evaluated and improved upon.

There needs to be a positive working relationship between the Area A director and Town of Golden representatives in order to forge these agreements.

So the next steps are data collection, negotiation and agreement of fair cost-sharing models for services used by the whole community.

Connie Barlow At a Priority Setting Workshop in September 2013 both Council and the Town of Golden staff identified Regional Cost Sharing as the #1 priority on the Opportunity Short List.

Notably, this issue of cost sharing is not new. The Town of Golden and Area A have been fraught with the cost sharing issue since the division of our community into 2 separately governed jurisdictions in 1957.

The mixed bag of unpredictable arrangements that are presently in place is what we get with separate planning and decision-making and taxation.

Fortunately, the will to collaborate, cooperate and communicate is being demonstrated.

What is the next step?

We need to continue to cultivate this collaborative relationship.

We need to identify shared interests and shared goals. The Town and Area A need to engage partners and stakeholders to develop motivation for mutual interest. We must explore new opportunities and revisit existing agreements. We must develop partnerships and agreements for identified assets and programs. Negotiated agreements must clearly identify responsibilities, goals, outcomes and deliverables.

The security of long term cost sharing agreements means both parties will be in a better position to project long term financial strategies, create sustainable asset management plans and accumulate reserves.

Lori Baxendale The basis of Shared Services must stem from a genuine partnership and willingness to collaborate between governing bodies. The basis of any decision making process is facts and data. Council set clear direction that recreation facilities statistical user data was required to set up the conversation for Shared Services.

When presented with pool user data, it was undeniable to the Area A director that usage was significant enough to warrant sharing the pool’s annual operations costs. By the Area A director not passing the costs on via taxation, it was EOF (Economic Opportunity Fund) or nothing. Pillaging that fund sets up false expectations; that we don’t have to pay our way, a free ride.

As citizens, we have a responsibility to pay for the services we use, generally, taxation. Options other than taxation? Two tiered rate systems - one governing body chooses taxation, another doesn’t, the residents in the non taxed area pay more at the door. If Golden and Area A residents value the continuation of Shared Services exploration, they must elect a team that embraces the partnership building and collaborative spirit that’s necessary, so that together we can achieve more for our combined 7000 residents. Together we are stronger.

Ron Oszust We have Shared Services. The citizens of our community (both Municipal and Rural Golden) presently share the costs for the following: -Golden / Area A Cemetery, Golden / Area A Curling Rink, Golden / Area A Airport, Golden / Area A Arena, Golden / Area A Library (Okanagan Regional Library), Golden and Area Emergency Management Program, Golden and District Museum, CSRD Feasibility Reserve, CSRD Solid Waste – Recycling, CSRD 911 Emergency Telephone, CSRD Noxious Weed Enforcement, CSRD Admin Cost Allocation & IT, CSRD General Government, CSRD Mosquito Control, Kicking Horse Culture We, as a community (Municipal and Rural citizens), share the Whitetooth Legacy Fund, had conversations and partnerships in regards to Community Economic Development, Community Branding, Community Strategic Directions, Community Conversations; to name just a few. Through Referendum, we, as a community, voted to not go forward with the new Aquatic Center.

Next step -Review and address the agreements so that we have appropriate cost divisions, strategic direction, accountability, deliverables and reporting. How –by building relationships through shared vision, shared goals, mutual benefit and Win–Win. Success in today’s world demands ‘WE’ leaders – people who look beyond narrow selfinterest to build partnerships in pursuit of a greater good.

Jim deBolebec The next step is one that should have been done several years back and that is to look at all facilities and infrastructure which the town of Golden provides to residences of Golden/Area A and if there is no joint funding in place start implementing shared agreements.

Think of it this way; if you went into a local store and when you got to the check-out counter your friend from outside the boundaries of Golden walked out without having to pay you would say this is absurd, yet this is exactly what your elected representatives have allowed to happen for decades.

When reviewing this list another criteria to look at is whether the town should divest of its interest. In a civilized society there are services that are required that never will be self- supporting and this is how we will be Judged in the future. The real point is no matter where the funding comes for any of this it is we the citizens that supply the tax dollars to finance these ventures.

Do you really want your tax dollars to be funding projects that should be self-supporting businesses?

Andrew Commons As a member of Gary Habart’s Area A Advisory Committee, I worked with him to identify opportunities where current resources could be employed that benefit both the Town and Area A’s residents.

Last week’s commitment between the Town of Golden and the CSRD to participate in a cost sharing scheme is reflective of the spirit and intent to cooperate, coordinate, and collaborate on issues that affect all of us.

The next step in building this partnership is to focus on how best to utilize our current resources to benefit our region. The EOF Funding and the use of PILT (which is expected to increase over the next few years) are key resources that can be used to support mutually beneficial opportunities.

The EOF and PILT funding represent resources that can support our recreational and cultural facilities. They will help to increase the profile, awareness, and usage. By supporting our recreation and cultural facilities and other projects, these assets will enhance our tourism sector and encourage economic growth.

Because these assets can support tourism, a key sector to our region’s economy, it makes sense, then, to deploy these resources rather than incur tax increases to support our continued economic vibrancy.

Janet Crandall There’s no doubt that sharing operating expenses for the swimming pool with the folks of Area A is a win in this particular situation. I also believe history should be considered on the cost sharing of facilities between the people of the Town and that of Area A, to the extent that each facility or program should be considered individually. What made sense then might not now, and similarly, what might not have worked in the past might be quite successful today.

Usage should also be a consideration. A resident of Alexander Park could surely use the pool more often than a rural resident living in the Blaeberry area. So the formula for funding needs to make sense for that particular facility. Funding should be fair, and while some facilities can and should simply be based on assessment, it seems unrealistic to apply it straight across.

What should our next step be? We need to take stock of where we’re at, focus on fair funding for current facilities, and formulate a plan for future facilities. Future referendums depend on a fair funding formula, attractive to both town and rural residents.

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Bruce Fairley The proposal for shared funding for the pool is not a complete solution. It is a good thing that the CSRD realize that Area A residents should assist with the funding of the swimming pool, as they too are users. However, the funding offered by the CSRD is coming out of a fund set up to promote economic opportunity rather than from regular tax revenue.

There are many cultural and sporting activities which people in Golden enjoy and EOF funds should not be used over the long run to exclusively promote two or three select ones. Golden has a large number of recreational facilities and it is going to be a challenge in the coming years to maintain all of them at current level of services given our smaller population.

What is needed is a comprehensive review of all facilities and a complete cost accounting so that taxpayers know exactly how much each is subsidized. We can then have an informed dialogue about how to deal with these costs.

User groups who use each facility may need to step up and assist with support in the same manner as organizations such as the Curling club, Nordic club and Snowmobile club operate.

Chris Hambruch This is one that is extremely hard to answer.

It’s hard to put in writing a process that happens so organically when people meet to first agree on a goal, then negotiate a settlement. There are guidelines to keep in mind, namely what is and isn’t allowable by legislation the Town and the CSRD operate under. To successfully negotiate shared funding for services, all parties must come to the table with a workable understanding of each other’s ideology and rules so that any solution presented is a workable one. Without this knowledge, too much time can be spent coming up with ideas that are not workable under the current legislation. After that the most important quality necessary for successful shared services funding is a willingness and desire to meet in the middle and find a solution that meets the needs of both parties.

Without a willingness to negotiate, all the preparation in the world won’t make a difference to finding an outcome suitable to all parties. A big step in this whole process is keeping the taxpayers informed so that when it comes time to vote in a referendum they will have a good understanding of what they are voting on.

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Serge Lamarche Golden and CSRD agreed to use the Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF) to pay for the swimming pool operation costs. Many facilities located in town benefit both town and CSRD residents (and visitors), hence both should contribute their share of costs exceeding their revenues, no matter which actually owns the facilities.

These costs are significant and needed to be addressed. By passing these expenses to the EOF, where money comes from hydro CBT agreements, local taxpayers simply avoid paying them. The town currently runs a deficit that just about match these recreational costs. I noticed the town has a debt load generating a similar level of yearly expense in interests alone.

Clearly the financial situation needs to be clarified and cleaned up and if the CSRD agrees to share the various costs via the EOF or other ways, tax-based or not, the finances of the town and area would be healthier. Cost sharing should be fully examined.

A simple sharing formula can be applied to each facility (as it is for some already). Once the town has paid its debt, maybe it could be weaned out of the EOF, allowing this fund to help the economy in more various ways.

Eddie Leigan I agree that the problem has been identified; however this EOF funding is a piece of bubble gum on the leak. I believe the next step is much bigger than those taken right now; I have 2 things I would like to see. First I would like to see the recreation department implement point of sale (POS) systems for more accurate recording of what residents are using what services. I worked for the Town of Golden in the recreation department at the arena, I know how hard it is for employees to record this data as visitors simply say they live in Golden, and don’t like to give out more info than that, it’s understandable. I believe a POS system could provide vital data more accurately for this shared services agreement.

Secondly I believe we need to host Community conversations again encouraging Area A and Golden residents to come together and we can talk about what both parties want, this needs to be a team effort for it to work.

This Shared services plan could work, we just need to all be in this one together, not as the Town of Golden and Area A but together as one community.

Caleb Moss The formalizing, last week, of a one-year cost sharing agreement between the CSRD and the Town of Golden was a small but important step forward in an ever evolving relationship between our two local governments.

Various iterations of mutual contribution arrangements such as the Arena, Airport, Golden and District Historical Society, Golden Area Initiatives, etc, have existed for years. I believe this type of mutual investment has played a critical role in developing our greater community and has tremendous potential to expand moving forward. Next steps should look towards creating a well formulated regional collaboration with the aim of maximizing resources, both human and capital, of each local government. An end goal is to keep our hard earned tax dollars being invested regionally.

Expanding the conversation with a contextual focus of “we”, meaning Golden and Area, rather than an “us and them” approach, will go a long way in transforming how local decisions are made. Ultimately, cost sharing is but a piece of how we re-envision governing ourselves. The old models are becoming outdated and planning for the future need involve creative thinking, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an ability to craft governance that reflects a new, exciting, progressing, and modern community.

Bob Munro Congratulations to Garry Habart, Andrew Commons & the rest of Garry’s Advisory Team for proposing the Shared Swimming Pool Agreement and to Council for approving it.

The deal saves the Town $275,000. It’s a good use of EOF money and if properly allocated & leveraged can provide $825,000 for infrastructure repairs.

The Agreement is a model for future initiatives where & when the interests of Golden align with those of Area A. It’s a good example of governments working together for the mutual benefit of their citizens.

The Town and Area A share costs and responsibility for the arena. Area A is doing a fantastic job saving money for future arena renovations/repairs.

The Town should adopt the Arena Savings Model. The Town hasn’t saved enough and can’t afford to participate in Federal & Provincial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Programs without incurring large amounts of new debt.

We can maintain existing programs & services and build for the future by working together, adopting sound financial management practices and limiting spending to priority items.

It’s the only way we and future generations will be able to enjoy a modern, well built community that offers programs like those you and I enjoy today.

Candidates for Area A Director, a big step was taken last week towards cost sharing between the Town of Golden and the CSRD. Do you think further steps should be taken, and if so, what should the next step be?

Karen Cathcart A balanced approach to a shared service agreement allows local governments to improve services and in some cases reduce costs.

A shared service agreement supports collaboration and dialogue that will benefit the entire community.

Golden Area Initiatives was a good example of a share services option between the municipality and the CSRD - a shared service for economic development for our community.

What is the next step? On-going dialogue with the local governments with the premise of finding ways to support each other and continue the good work started.

Garry Habart The agreement taken to fund the operating expense for the swimming pool from the EOF funds was neither monumental nor precedent setting. The big step happened many years ago when the ski-hill—arena sharing agreement was put in place.

The town of Golden and Area A have shared operating costs on services for many years, mosquito control, arena, curling rink, airport, woodstove exchange program, cemetery, weed enforcement, library, museum, emergency preparedness program and others.

The step that was taken last week was a gesture of good faith to help Golden fund the operating cost of the swimming pool, and open the door for serious and respectful dialogue.

The next step is to compare numbers and come to a fair and reasonable agreement for all shared services. To be fair to all taxpayers, we must consider services provided by both the town and Area A and consider all sources of potential funding.

As the regional director for Area A, I look forward to working with the new mayor to meet this goal.

Brian Spain Swimming pool funding with $275,000 of EOF money is not ground breaking in my opinion for 3 reasons. 1. It is only funded for 1 year; nothing long term. Come 2016 we will be in the same position, how do we fund the pool? 2. EOF money should be used for exactly what the name implies; Economic opportunities. Yes, it saves tax payers but it limits our ability to spend on other things i.e. attracting new business to Golden or rural access to high speed internet. 3. This is not a new thing we have many shared services already i.e. Kicking Horse Culture (EOF money), garbage services, waste water services and Nordic ski club. All are jointly funded in one way or another.

Moving forward things that could be put on that joint funding list are the Mount 7 Rec Plex, soccer and baseball fields, through the referendum process. If we are helping pay for the town’s projects maybe they could help pay for rural high speed, just a thought. Shared services have to work both ways.

Another big one is a referendum for the aquatics center a large project to share with the town.

Brain Spain for Area A director.

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The community we live in is a vibrant, beautiful, and exceptionally welcoming place.

But it is also a small community facing many challenges such as a mounting infrastructure deficit, aging and expensive facilities draining its budget, - I SURMISE and an economy that

By Jessica Schwitek isn’t providing living wage jobs for enough of its residents.

So with all these challenges facing the municipality, I am disappointed to see that candidates’ addresses are so present in a lot of the political discussions around town.

Living within, or outside of the Golden municipal boundaries may dictate where one’s specific tax dollars go, but it is not indicative of one’s vested interest in the well being of this community.

There are 14 candidates running for positions in the Town of Golden, some reside within Golden, others in Area A. They all, however, spend time in Golden, spend money in Golden, and contribute to the health and vibrancy of the town.

Many of them also volunteer with various clubs and organizations.

I understand how some voters can be apprehensive to elect an official, who makes decisions on where to spend local tax dollars, when he or she does not “directly” contribute to that tax fund.

However spending without proper consideration of the taxpayers is not in the best interest of the municipality, the community, or the individual’s political career.

And I believe that will weigh heavier on each elected representative’s mind than a personal tax bill.

Not to mention the fact that even though these “out of town” candidates may not sign a cheque that goes directly to the Town of Golden, they are still indirectly contributing to the municipality’s finances.

Money spent in local businesses help those owners pay their business taxes, and most federal and provincial grants that come to the community come from taxes that we all contribute to through income and sales taxes.

Everyone contributes in one way or another, and it is in all our best interests to make sure that tax dollars at the Town of Golden are spent wisely.

Editor, As I write this letter it has just occurred to me that I have never written a letter to a newspaper and that this is out of the ordinary. I am a resident of Area “A” and live rurally outside of Golden.

Approximately 2.5 years ago I started subdividing my property where I live with my family, and as it is a fairly expensive and involved process I have been working at it diligently for some time. My subdivision’s progress came to a grinding halt in February 2013 when CSRD decided to change some of their bylaws regarding the servicing of water to subdivided lots. I had completed all my water servicing requirements and had submitted them to a Senior Planner at CSRD before the rules changed .

This unnamed “Senior Planner”

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would not allow my subdivision to move ahead sighting that I did not comply with the new Bylaw 641 even though all my submissions were in ahead of the change. It seemed my subdivision was dead in the water and drowned in bureaucracy. I called Garry Habart, who I had never met before, but is our Area “A” Director to see if he could help me. I told Garry about my problem and he seemed genuinely interested in my plight. A few days later Garry came to my property to personally look at my already built water system and talked with me for some hours. He figured that this Senior Planner at CSRD was incorrect and Garry told me he was going to talk to the CSRD’s Board of Directors about my file.

Admittedly I am a skeptic when it comes to dealing with any branch of government because of the red tape and inaction I have experienced in the past, so as impressed

Re: Voting Considerations To the editor, In regard to the letter to the editor Julia Cundliffe wrote in the paper last week I would like to make the following comments .

I too am pleased that 12 people have put their name forward to run for town council. However I want to say that

as I was with Garry Habart’s efforts I did not expect the results I required to move ahead with my subdivision.

I received a call from Garry on Friday Oct. 17 with the news that he had convinced the Board to allow my subdivision file to move ahead! I was amazed that Garry had not only tried, but also succeeded with my problem.

When I thanked him, Garry told me that it was his job and he was only doing what his position required.

While I understand his point of view I most often find that this is not the case with many civil servants. People like Garry Habart are extraordinary in their execution of the duties that they are to perform for the taxpayers of this regional district. If we had more Garry Habarts our regional, provincial and federal institutions would actually work effectively.

Thanks Garry!

Regards,Mike Hollick

voting for one, two, three, or four people only, and not voting for all six is simply a voting strategy to ensure that you simply will not give any, any …… of the other candidates your vote should that one vote defeat your candidate or candidates.

The letter goes on to say that “ there is no obligation to vote for someone you feel will just fill a seat and not offer anything constructive and meaningful that will benefit our town” Continued on page 7

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Are you concerned about the number of break-ins at local businesses recently?

John Collison

James Stewart

Paulette Talerico

“Yes, I am. As a business owner myself I am very concerned.”

“Of course, I’m always concerned about stuff like that.”

“Yes, it’s bad.

We’re not perfect here in Golden but it really seems like there are a lot of incidents these days.”

Stars to the drivers who adhere to the speed limit on the south end of Spruce Drive.

service stations for our fuel prices being so high when the rest of the province is going down.

Stingers to people who use roads like a race track. Do you drive on your own street that fast? All of Spruce Drive is in a residential zone.

Stars to Alpine Auto for their continued amazing customer service :)

Stingers to the local

Continued from page 6 The implication is again we have only 3 or 4 candidates worth your vote. I think that the voters in Golden are informed and intelligent enough to make their own choices on voting day.

I also disagree with the statement “By this I mean do they own or operate a business within the Town of Golden” in order to have a vested interest in the town. I have a perception of a “healthy and vibrant community” as being one where all citizens regardless of whether or not they own or operate a business can be respected for putting their name forward for public office.

With respect to the statement of whether they live in Golden or in the regional district my comment would be if the candidate has met the guidelines of the provincial election act then they have the right to put their name forward. The argument should be with the BC Elections Act and not the candidate. They are within their rights, and I’m sure that voters in fairness to the candidates will make their choice on many aspects of their candidacy and not solely on where they live.

Respectfully, Gord Barlow

Editor, As Canadians we are, overall, a peaceloving people. We don’t go looking for the fight but when the fight finds us, we don’t back up and we don’t back down.

It’s time for politicians to wake up, step up and do the right thing to protect our country, our people and our way of life.

Stars to the Chamber of Commerce for hosting an excellent awards gala, and another bunch of stars to Whitetooth Bistro for the excellent food. The scalloped potatoes were a particular highlight.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

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

Stand on Guard

A bus load of stars to Penny and Denise at Golden Husky for going above and

beyond in helping us turn the bus around.

You ladies are awesome!

The senseless and tragic murder of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, the wounding of other innocents and the attempt to murder our legislators in the people’s House has shaken us all to the core, but as Canadians, with the world watching, we will stand together and send a strong message to those who would divide us – not happening!

Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

Ann & Larry Cardus Mission

Education Support Cheques To the editor, Thank goodness the kids and teachers are back to school and life has returned to what we in B.C. are privileged to call normal.

Now can it really be hoped that there is some sweet payback about to arrive in my mailbox, a cheque for $40 times 13 days equals $520 per child?

Thanks to the misdirected generosity of the B.C. government, that money will go into my pocket instead of into the education system for which it was originally budgeted.

Guess that makes up for just how choked I was with the whole strike, right? For how disruptive the missed classes made life at my house, that $520 will make me forget about how angry I was at the political posturing and manipulations. Maybe it will even buy my vote at the next election. Right?

Not gonna happen.

Truth be told, the strike didn’t cost me personally the whole $520: once I pay off my bills for day-camp and babysitting, some of that cash will be left over. Tempting as it is to pay off bills or prepay Christmas presents, maybe there’s a better way to use it.

Here’s a thought – why not put it back where it came from? School District treasurer Natalie Verigin tells me she can issue a charitable tax receipt for money given back to the schools. And, she tells me, I can specify which school I want my money to go to. Even how it can be directed at that school.

So here’s how I see it. My Temporary Education Support for Parents cheque is dirty money, as far as I’m concerned, because it didn’t belong to the government in the first place to give to me, it belonged to the students of B.C. So I won’t be out of pocket – I will pay what it cost me during the strike – but I will put the difference back into my child’s school. I will write a cheque to School District 20, collect a receipt for my tax refund (thank you very much!), and feel a satisfied sense of “so there” to Christy Clark.

Join me?

Jennifer Sirges Trail

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A very big thank you to our sponsors and the Golden Community for their efforts and generosity in helping to make the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations’ and the Woodlot Product Development Council’s AGMs a success. The feedback about the event and our community was overwhelming positive.

Platinum Sponsors BC Forest Safety Council Columbia Valley Credit Union Silver and Bronze Sponsors Avery Creek Services Ltd. Evener Contracting Ltd. Fairley & Scott, Barristers & Solicitors G. Tress Contracting Ltd. Stella-Jones Canada Inc. Whiskey Jack Logging Ltd. Woodland Equipment Inc. Door Prizes Lordco Parts Ltd. Ringheim and Company Industrial Sales Ltd. Spectrum Resource Group Inc. Golden Presenters Norm MacDonald, Ron Oszust, Colleen Palumbo, Bernie Schiesser, Metis Fiddlers & Dancers, Stuart Frazer Field Tours Canadian Timberframes Ltd. Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. Dugan Braisher, Woodlot W0447 Randy Appleton and Irv Graham, Woodlot W1918 Columbia Wetland Adventures Golden Rod and Gun Club Golden Museum Ryan and Glacier Rafting Infinity and Rockwater Grill & Bar Deverne and Charlene Durning for making sure the video was a success.

Ryan Watmough, Kicking Thyme Catering, Wolf ’s Den, Winston Lodge, Golden Star and the Civic Centre Managers (KHC) And of course all the woodlot licensees who helped out in one form or another, we couldn’t have done this without you.

Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: Alexander, and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day starts Saturday Nov.1 to Nov.6 at 7pm. Matinee on Sunday Nov.2 at 3pm.

This Week 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 250272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program bir th-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 runs until Nov.1 at the Art Gallery of Golden.

Wed, Oct. 29

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 $6 ($5 students/seniors) bring racket.

Film Night “Full Signal” Oct.29, 7pm, upstairs at The Island Restaurant.

All Candidates Forum Oct.29 with Golden Mayoral Candidates 6:30pm at the Golden Seniors Centre.

Thurs, Oct. 30 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.

Jam Night at the Golden

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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.

Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Boyhood Oct.30 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Fri, Oct. 31 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.

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.

Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre (downtown 423 9th Ave N). Free and snacks are included.

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

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more!

Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.

Halloween Spooktacular at The Golden Legion Oct.31.

Muhahaha Happy Halloween!

Sat, Nov. 1 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 10:30-11:30am until Dec.13.

St. Andrew’s United Church & Centre for Peace presents The Great Plains Nov.1 at 7pm. Tickets $15 available

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Local Intelligence Gathering Nov.1 from 4-9pm at the Civic Centre.

Fall Tea/Bazaar/Bake Sale Nov.1 from 2-4pm at the Seniors Centre $5.

Sun, Nov. 2 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

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

Mon, Nov. 3 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 at the Early Years Centre (downtown 423 9th Ave N). Free program includes dinner, parent discussion with child minding.

250-439-9665 to register.

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

Telling Our Life Stories Writing Workshop Mondays 10am12pm. Learn techniques to organize memoirs. No writing experience necessary. 250439-9665 to register.

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).

Golden Youth Rec Hockey Mondays 8-9pm, ages

13-18 until Feb.23.

Badminton Drop-in Mondays, 7-830pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $6 ($5 students/ seniors) bring racket.

All Candidates Forum Nov.3 with Area A Director Candidates 6:30pm at the Golden Seniors Centre.

Tues, Nov. 4 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 drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.

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

Volleyball drop-in Tuesdays at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $5.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more!

Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392.

Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).

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Free Flu Shots Nov.5 at the Mount 7 Rec Plex 10am-6pm.

Golden Nordic Club Early Season Registraion & Party Nov.6 7-9pm at Higher Ground.

Golden Delicious presents Basement Freaks with Fig Wig Nov.7 at The Rockwater.

Parson Community Christmas Craft Faire Nov.7 from 4-8pm, Nov.8 from 11am-3pm at the Parson Community Hall.

Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Suddenly Mommy Nov.8 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Get out and VOTE on Nov.15 from 8am-8pm at the Golden Civic Centre.

RENT at the Golden Civic Centre Nov.16 at 2pm.

Metis Nation Columbia River Society AGM Nov.16 10am-12pm at the Museum.

4th Annual Early Bird Shopping Event a the Golden Seniors Centre Nov.21 from 12-7pm and Nov.22 from 11am-4pm.

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MP Wilks drew on his RCMP experience during Ottawa shooting Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks is seen on the right of this photo standing beside a barricaded entrance.

Graham Richardson of CTV News posted this shot of the Conservative caucus room shortly after Wednesday’s shooting at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

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there’s no way to tell who is shooting.

“My assumption is always, until told otherwise, it’s the bad guy, and you act accordingly,” An armed attacker made his way into Cen- Wilks said.

On Thursday morning, Wilks said he had no tre Block Parliament Hill after shooting and fatally wounding Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at the apprehension about heading back into the House of Commons.

National War Memorial.

“Today was much more normal, with the The doors to the national caucus meeting were already closed — a normal procedure – exception that no visitors were allowed into said Wilks, but gunshots could be heard from the House today,” he said.

Part of the House of Commons was still a the meeting room.

“It was going on in the Hall of Honour, crime scene, so the only ones allowed in were which separates the House of Commons from members of parliament and their staff.

“Other than that it started off at 10 o’clock the Senate,” Wilks said. and we continued with “After hearing the gunbusiness at hand,” he shots, my police instincts “After hearing the kicked in right away and gunshots, my police said.

“Security here was the first thing I did was hit the ground and look instincts kicked in right amazing,” he said. “Hats off to not only the House to see what was going on. away...” of Commons and Senate “About 30 seconds security, but also the OPP later, I made a decision — David Wilks — and RCMP. I was able to that we needed to secure get to my office this morone of the doorways where the majority of the gunfire was com- ning and then get to Centre Block. There were ing from. So myself and a number of my col- RCMP there and we were ID’ed to make sure leagues just starting grabbing a whole bunch we were members of parliament.”

Wilks said he hopes this doesn’t have an of chairs that we sit in and piling them against affect on Canada’s openness. the door.”

“This is referred to as the People’s House.

Wilks said the impetus behind piling chairs was not to stop the gunman, but to slow him Since 1867 anyone could come in here. down should he try to enter. The door was the Although under normal circumstances they only thing that separated them from the hall- go through security.”

He said certain aspects of security will likely way where the shooter was.

“After that myself and a number of my other be beefed up a bit.

“Their job is to protect us. They do a very colleagues who were former policemen more or less tried and were successful in calming good job at it and they have my highest regard everyone down and making sure that we were for that.”

Wilks noted that things changed as a result quiet,” he said. They then waited for security, of Wednesday’s events. which arrived shortly after.

“What I’ve always said is that it seems that “Then we were in lockdown and waited until security said that it was okay for us to leave,” there is a little bit of complacency on the part of not politicians, but Canadians in generWilks said, adding that was several hours.

Security, which included the House of Com- al,” he said. “With regards to the fight is over mons security, Senate security, the RCMP and there, as in Iraq, Syria, Iran and those areas in the Ontario Provincial Police, would peri- the Middle East, but it has moved here and the odically stop by to provide updates once the game changed. So we can’t say anymore that scene was secured. Then they arranged trans- it can’t happen here, because it’s happened twice this week.” portation for the MPs and their staff.

Wilks was referring to the hit-and-run attack One of the problems Wilks noted was with the door closed, you could hear gunfire, but that killed a soldier in Quebec on Monday.

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The last installment of Women in History month was someone very dear to me.

MEET THE CANDIDATES! THE SENIORS CENTRE Tuesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 6 7:00 to 9:00 P.M

Candidates for Mayor and Council will be hosting an Open House with refreshments.

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2014 FREE FLU CLINICS GET YOUR FREE FLU SHOT AT:

MOUNT 7 REC PLEX IN GOLDEN Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Bring your care card with you!

Flu shots are safe, effective, and free for the following: • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts • People of any age in residential care facilities • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts • Children & adolescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Acetylsalicylic acid and their household contacts • Children and adults who are morbidly obese (adult BMI > 40, child BMI assessed as > 95th percentile) • Aboriginal people (on & off reserve) • All children age 6 to 59 months of age • Household contacts and caregivers of infants and children age 0 to 59 months of age • Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy during the influenza season and their household contacts • Inmates of provincial correctional institutions • People who work with live poultry • Health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications • Individuals who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g., crew on ships) • People who provide essential community services (First Responders, Corrections Workers) • Visitors to health care facilities and other patient care locations The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around you – at home, school and work.

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Jennie Imler Rauch Allen was born in a farmhouse near Okotoks, Alberta, to George and Rachel Imler in July of 1898.

The eleventh of fourteen children born to the couple. Jennie was just 9 years old when her mother died of cancer at the age of 39.

After Rachel’s death, George hired a housekeeper to help with the younger children. The love and affection shown to them by their mother was greatly missed with the advent of the cold step mother.

While on the farm Jennie was responsible for the care of her father’s six horses and by the time her mother died she was milking three cows twice a day.

She went to school in Okotoks and once she finished she moved to live with her older sister Maggie and her family at Donalda, Alberta.

Jennie came to Golden in the early 1920s while in her early 20s and went to work for Ed Jacobson at the Russell Hotel, waiting on tables and making beds.

During her year at the Russell Hotel Jennie met and finally married Lewie Rauch in 1923. A farmer from 14 miles south of Golden, Lew took Jennie home to a two bedroom cabin with a dirt floor and small windows. It had been built for a bachelor and certainly wasn’t adequate for a family.

So in 1928 Lew and Jennie built a two storey house close to the site of the old cabin. This old cabin stood until about 1980, providing a wonderful place for a variety of cousins to play house.

Soon Jennie was planting flowers and growing vegetables.

She loved to garden and grew beautiful indoor plants her entire life. Each new place she lived would soon be brought to life with trees, plants and shrubs – the new house was no exception.

Lew and Jennie raised four children:

Jake and Jennie Allen are pictured in their golden years.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum Stan, Harold, Aline, and Shirley.

Jennie’s produce, baking and sewing soon started taking prizes at the local fairs and this always competitive woman loved to get up early in the morning of fair day to pick the perfect peas, potatoes, apples etc. for competition. Over the years she collected hundreds of ribbons as well as silver trays and trophies.

She was always willing to help neighbours in need and was often called upon to nurse the sick or help with big events.

It’s hard to remain objective about this amazing woman as she was my own grandmother. And, as with many people, the person that we saw at home with her was different than that of casual friends or neigh-

bours. This woman had the stamina of a war horse, and to this day people come to me and tell me that they remember her as a tough old girl. She could be tough on us as well, but she was also a gentle, affectionate grandmother who told us often that she loved us and always made room for us to sleep a night, or a week or more if need be.

Lew Rauch died in 1948 and about a year later Jennie married an Irishman from the McMurdo Bench area south of Golden. His name was Jacob Allen and he and his brother Isaac had homesteaded up there. Jake died in 1968 leaving her alone again. She continued to live on the farm and kept up her gardens as flowers as long as she was able.

Grandma enjoyed bingo and was really lucky at it. It was a treat for us kids to go with her to the Parson hall for bingo at a time when the prizes were not cash, except for the jackpot, which was $50. If we won we got to keep $10. And grandma got the rest. She really loved to play cards and games but wasn’t a particularly good sport. Humour left her in a hurry if she was losing or if, heaven forbid you out trumped her, but she always went back for the next game.

She taught us to be as she was, strong independent thinkers, who respected those around her, and all of us are poorer without her presence. Grandma died in the Golden Hospital on November 24, 1987 at the age of 89.

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Halloween party at the Rec Plex

Educators from across the Columbia Basin gather outside of Quantum Leaps Lodge near Golden.

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A shark, a lion and even a lobster turned up for the Town’s annual Children’s Halloween party. Top: Lauryn Mollerud (left) with her sister Jaryn.

Bottom, from left: Blake Batten, Emily Sutton (in the pot), Landon Feuz and Reid Taylor get ready for the party.

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Short story author reads at Bacchus Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Authors Jerry Auld and David Stevenson will be in Golden for a book reading and signing event at Bacchus Books & Cafe on Nov. 5.

Both authors have received acclaim from the Banff Mountain Book Competition for their work in the category of fiction, an often overlooked aspect of mountain literature.

Auld’s Short Peaks is a collection of work that he has written over the past 10 years, with all of the stories focusing on mountains and mountain culture. Auld had over 70 stories when he started putting his work together, but it was eventually whittled down to 33, and his collection was a finalist for the Banff festival’s 2013 fiction award.

One of Auld’s primary considerations was to have stories that were truly short.

“I love short stories but the two things I always found myself doing is I’d open up a collection

of short stories to the table of contents, I do the math and find out where the shortest one was…I wanted a collection of very short stories,” he said. “Secondly I also remember when I was younger I’d buy a collection of stories from some great author and I’d find one great story and the rest were kind of throwaways…I wanted it to be as strong as possible and no filler.”

The Canmore author explores a large variety of perspectives across his stories, including that of a goat and a pick axe.

“I’m very interested in the different voices of telling a tale, especially about the mountains,” he said. “I didn’t want to limit the collection to a voice that might come naturally to me…I think there’s so many ways we can experience it and I was exploring that a little bit too.”

An avid outdoorsmen who grew up in Calgary and moved to Canmore 20 years ago, Auld says he draws inspiration from mountains through their sheer variety.

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Golden hosted outdoor education symposium CBEEN Submitted As the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development draws to a close, educators from across the Columbia Basin came together at Quantum Leaps Lodge in Golden as part of the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network’s 6th Annual ‘Voices for Sustainability’ Symposium.

This event allowed educators to share ideas & inspiration, connect and collaborate, and help to shape a vision for sustainability in the coming decade and beyond.

Participants hailed from a variety of communities including Golden, Cranbrook, Nelson, Invermere, Kimberley, Revelstoke, Nakusp, New Denver, Edgewood and Winlaw.

Using the principles of open space technology which allows participants to shape the content of the Symposium, educators were given the opportunity to connect, collaborate and share their skills

and knowledge. The Symposium also modelled some of the key concepts being highlighted in the new BC Education Plan, including place-based learning, inquiry learning and experiential education.

Participants noted that they will bring back to their classrooms “more time for knowledge sharing, more time outdoors for students as well as a variety of outdoor activities and stewardship projects”. Participants also walked away with the understanding that “all education can be incorporated into environmental education, and that when done well, environmental education can be the very best of learning”.

The event was supported by Columbia Basin Trust, Rocky Mountain School District #6, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kicking Horse Coffee, Wildsight-Golden and Quantum Leaps Lodge. For more information on this event and other opportunities related to environmental education and sustainability please visit www.cbeen. org.

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Golden Star the Staff ors and one (1) mayor for a four year term commencing December 2nd, 2014 and terminating December 2018, and that PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Golden that an election reporter@thegoldenstar.net NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Golden that an election by voting is necessary to elect six (6) ominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: by voting is necessary elect six commencing (6) Councillors and one2nd(1) mayor a four year term 2018, and that the ors and one (1) mayor for a fourtoyear term December , 2014 andfor terminating December commencing 2nd, votes 2014 will andbeterminating December 2018, and that the persons ominated as candidatesDecember and for whom received are: The annual Koo-

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: MAYOR – One to elected be elected MAYOR - One (1) (1) toJurisdiction be Surname Usual Names of Residence

tenay Literary Competition (KLC) has been launched and HERN Keith W. 6 – 1360 Pine Drive, Golden, BC is now open for adult Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction ofBC* Residence OSZUST Ronald Golden Area, entrants.

HERN Keith W. 6 – 1360 Pine Drive, Golden, BC Since its beginning OSZUST Ronald Golden Area, BC* as a small competiCOUNCILLOR –Six to elected be elected tion for Nelson writCOUNCILLOR - Six (6) (6) to be ers, it has expanded COUNCILLOR –SixJurisdiction (6) to be elected Surname Usual Names of Residence to cover the entire ADAMS Leslie 1201 Alexander Drive, Golden, BC Kootenay region.

Surname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence BARLOW Connie 1390 Pine Drive, Golden, BC The competition ADAMS Leslie 12016thAlexander Drive, Golden, BAXENDALE Lori 518 Street South, Golden, BCBC aims to support local BARLOW Connie 1390Hefti PineRoad, Drive,Golden, Golden,BC BC COMMONS Andrew 721 artists and literacy in BAXENDALE Lori 518 56thth Street Street South, South, Golden, Golden, BC BC CRANDALL Janet 504 the Kootenays.

COMMONS Andrew 721 Hefti Road, Golden, BC DE BOLEBEC Jim Golden Area, BC* Last year a local stuth CRANDALL Janet 504 5 Street FAIRLEY Bruce Golden Area,South, BC* Golden, BC dent won in the Youth DE BOLEBEC Jim Golden Area, BC* Golden, BC HAMBRUCH Chris 1051 King Crescent, Grades 7-9 category.

FAIRLEY Bruce Golden Area, BC* LAMARCHE Serge Golden Area, BC* Zoey Lowe won for HAMBRUCH Chris 1051Canyon King Crescent, Golden, BC BC LEIGAN Eddie 838 Creek Road, Golden, her short story The LAMARCHE Serge Golden Area, BC* Golden, BC MOSS Caleb 1514 Cedar Street, Cold.

LEIGAN Eddie 838 Canyon MUNRO Bob Golden Area,Creek BC* Road, Golden, BC This year’s theme MOSS Caleb 1514 Cedar Street, Golden, BC *Candidate resides in or one of Golden or Area ‘ A ’ but has not released physical address is Velocity. Writers CandidateMUNRO resides in one of Golden Area ‘A’ but has not released physical address to the CEO for election purposes.

Bob Golden Area, BC* to the CEO for election purposes. may interpret the VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS Candidate resides in one of Golden or Area ‘A’ but has not released physical address to the CEO for electiontheme purposes. in any way they VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS like, and approach VOTING DATESelectors AND LOCATIONS GENERAL be open to qualified of the Town it through any of the AL VOTING will VOTING be open towill qualified electors of the Town of Golden on: of Golden on: genre categories.

Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm th AL VOTING will be open to qualified November electors of the Town of -Golden on:to 8:00 pm Saturday, 15 , 2014 8:00 am The theme is to be Golden Civic Centre (806 10th thAvenue South) Golden Civic Centre th(806 10 Avenue South) integrated into the November 15 , 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ADVANCE VOTINGSaturday, will be available to qualified electors as follows: creative work at the NCE VOTING will be available toGolden qualified electors as follows: Civic Centre (806 10th Avenue South) writer’s discretion.

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm th Detailed rules are NCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as5follows: Wednesday, November , (810 20149th - 8:00 am toSouth) 8:00 pm Town Hall, Council Chambers Avenue available on the KLC th Town Hall, Council Chambers (810 9 Avenue South) SPECIAL VOTING Wednesday, will be available to qualified the am following who are website (www.kooteNovember 5thelectors , 2014 -at8:00 to 8:00locations pm patients, or staff the time of voting Avenue South) Town Hall, Council Chambers (810 9thlocations L VOTING willtenants, be available toatqualified electors at on: the following who are patients, tenants, ornaylitcomp.com). staff at the time There are three of voting on:Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm AL VOTING will be available to qualified electors at the following locations who are patients, tenants, or staff atcategories the time for writing Golden and District General Hospital (835 9th Avenue South) of voting on: Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm adults: fiction, creHenry M Durrand Manor (835 9th Avenue th South) Avenue South) Golden and District General Hospital (835 9 ative non-fiction, and Mountainview Assisted Living (750 8th Avenue South) Saturday, 15th, 2014 pm to 4:00 pm Avenue South) Henry MNovember Durrand Manor (835 9-th2:00 poetry. th Abbeyfield House (915 9th Street South) th 9 Avenue South) Golden and District General Hospital (835 Mountainview Assisted Living (750th 8 Avenue South) Cash prizes are South) Henry M Durrand Manor (835 9 Avenue ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND Street South) Abbeyfield House (915 9thQUALIFICATIONS awarded for the first Mountainview Assisted Living (750 8th Avenue South) and second place General Requirements Abbeyfield House (915 9th Street South) entries in each catThere is no needELECTOR to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS egory.

Submissions take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the will be judged by a following requirements: Requirements ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS of You writing years of age or older no need •to 18 pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time ofpanel voting. will professionals, who will Requirements • Canadian citizen ed to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: provide feedback no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting.

You will rs of age• orresident older of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day ed make a declaration you meet the of following requirements: • resident of OR that registered owner real property in the Town of Golden for at least 30 days iantocitizen rs of age or older immediately preceding voting day, and nt of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day dian not otherwise by law voting. nt ofcitizen OR•registered ownerdisqualified of real property in from the Town of Golden for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and

Zoey Lowe holds the anthology that her story was published in after winning last year’s Kootenay Literary Competition.

Star Photo and suggestions on the winning work.

Winners of the KLC win substantial cash prizes and gain recognition at an award event.

The deadline for submission for this year’s competition is Friday January 16, 2015. The celebration to announce the winners will be February 26, 2015.

The KLC Committee hosts other writing events in

the region over the course of the year. In the spring of 2015, the third annual Spring Scribble weekend workshop for young writers will be held in Nelson.

Details about upcoming events will be available on the KLC website.

Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website (www. kootenaylitcomp. com).

Folk duo playing in Golden

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Servantes serenades the Civic Centre

Author Jerry Auld will be reading from his book on Nov. 5 at Bacchus.

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Servantes performed at the Golden Civic Centre on Oct. 23 as part of Kicking Horse Culture’s Live Kicks series.

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Continued from page 11 “I’d look out at (the buildings in Calgary) and they were pretty much the same every day, but whenever I look at the mountains, they are always different, there’s always something to notice about them,” he explained.

Stevenson’s Letters from Chamonix is a finalist for this year’s fiction award. The book includes international climbing tales from across several generations of mountain adventure. The book includes stories and a novella and has received praise from Alpinist Magazine, with that publication calling Stevenson “one of the great prose stylists of modern climbing literature.”

Admission is free for the reading and book signing, which will begin at 7 p.m. Space is limited.

One-woman comedy performance will have you laughing out loud Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Kicking Horse Culture is offering the first theatrical performance of the Live Kicks series on Saturday Nov. 8 with Suddenly Mommy.

Every woman who’s had a baby recognizes the moment when your first name changes to suddenly “Mommy.”

This hilarious one-woman show takes us through every mom’s experience of good times, bad advice, and trying to do it all. From hot dates to play dates, experience the rollicking rollercoaster of motherhood. Because no matter how you planned it... it always comes suddenly!

The show is written and performed by Anne Marie Scheffler, of The Second City and The Comedy Network.

Scheffler is a professional actress, writer, voice artist and comedian. She has created and toured seven one-woman shows across North America. She is currently developing a TV series based on her live shows with renowned writer Rosie Shuster (SNL).

Suddenly Mommy has been receiving rave reviews all over the country. The Winnipeg Free Press called it, “Hilariously funny and charming! A comedy about the struggles of attempting to be a super mom and having it all. Anne Marie is very funny and sexy. Who couldn’t love a comedian that takes shots at Supernanny and Celine Dion all at once? ...well worth seeing. Good for all ages!”

CBC Radio also thought Scheffler was worthy of praise: “Her jarring realization otherwise makes for a humorous and entertaining show. Scheffler is a charismatic, sparkling performer.”

Tickets are available at the Art Gallery of Golden, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre.

Anne Marie Scheffler wrote, and stars in her one-woman show Suddenly Mommy, coming to Golden Nov. 8.

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Saskia and Darrel delight audiences with their musical tales

The folk duo, Saskia and Darrel, are playing a show at the St. Andrews United Church (Centre for Peace) for the second time, on Nov. 1.

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Enjoy a heartwarming show filled with music, merriment, and mayhem, as Saskia and Darrel deliver a fun blend of folk music, an unpredictable series of songs that change every time you see them.

They delight their audience with tales about Prairie Elevators, Blue birds, War brides, Louis Riel, Patchwork Quilts, David Thompson and then surprisingly will share a sensitive song about their spiritual journey or break into Swiss yodeling, sing in Gaelic, Spanish, Dutch, German or French.

They are playing at St. Andrews United Church (Centre for Peace) on Saturday Nov. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m.

2014 General Election 2014 General Election 2014QUALIFICATIONS General Election VOTING AND PROCEDURES

VOTINGqualIfIcaTIONs QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES VOTING aNd PROcEduREs

The Town of Golden conducts Voting Day Registration procedures for all those voting in this election. As a result, all The qualified voters must provide suitable identification other registration if required election Town of Golden conducts Voting Day Registrationand procedures for all all those thosedocuments voting election.

As aaresult, The Town of Golden conducts Voting day Registration procedures for votingininthis this election.to As result, officials for approval prior to being issued a ballot at the voting place. all qualified voters must provide suitable identification and other registration documents if required to election all qualified voters must provide suitable identification and other registration documents if required to election officials for approval prior to being issued a ballot at the voting place.

officials for approval prior to being issued a ballot at the voting place.

A. General Voting Qualifications GeneralVoting Votingqualifications Qualifications a. A. General

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Specific Voting Qualifications - Two Types of Electors

SpecificVoting Votingqualifications Qualifications --Two B. B. THE specific TwoTypes TypesofofElectors Electors RESIDENT ELECTOR - One Person, One Vote.

THE RESIDENT ELECTOR -the OneTown Person, Vote.

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THE NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR - One Property, One Vote.

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There is NO corporate vote in British Columbia. vote in a municipal election.

There is NO corporate vote in British Columbia. in a municipal election. There is NO corporate vote in British Columbia.

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ToTo Register atatthe the Voting Place Your Identification Please Register the VotingPlace Place --Your Identification Please • All All electors MUST produce 22pieces of identification. electors MUST produce  All electors MUST produce 2pieces piecesofofidentification. identification. • Picture Picture identification is not necessary but preferred. identification is not necessary but preferred.  Picture identification is not necessary but preferred. • At At least one must have a signature. least one must have a signature.  At least one must have a signature.

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Citizenship Card  Utility Bill  Property Tax Notice Citizenship Card  Utility Bill  Property Tax Notice A Passport is NOT an an accepted form of of identification.

Passport is NOT accepted identification.

AnAElector MUST prove identity. form If an Elector is unable to prove residency, they must make a solemn,

written declaration as to their primaryanplace of residence. Ittoisprove an Offence to make a false make declaration.

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In order to vote, a Non Resident Property Elector must also submit a special Non Resident Property Elector

ADDITIONAL NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ADDITIONAL NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS Registration Form to election officials at the voting place. Having this form completed PRIOR to arriving In order to vote, a Non Resident Property Elector must also submit a special Non Resident In order to vote, a Non Resident Property Elector must also submit a special Non ResidentProperty Property Elector Elector at the voting place will significantly streamline your voting process.

Registration Form to election officials at at thethe voting place.

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to the property. This means filling out information from a Property Assessment Notice or Land Title Certificate onNon theNon form AND bringing oneMUST of these documents with you to thetovoting place.

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property.

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This filling outout information a Property Notice Additionally, ifmeans you are one of three or morefrom named registeredAssessment owners of the property you must also on form AND bringing these documents with you the votingplace. place. thethe form AND bringing oneone of of these documents with you toto the voting

submit a Multiple Owner Consent Form documenting the written consent of at least 50% of owners including you, to on behalf of or theor property.

Additionally, if vote you three more named registeredowners ownersofofthe theproperty propertyyou youmust mustalso alsosubmit submitaa Additionally, if you areare oneone of of three more named registered

Multiple Owner Consent Form documenting written consent atleast least50% 50% owners including you, vote Multiple Consent Form documenting thethe written consent ofofat ofofowners including you, totovote Both theOwner Non Resident Property Elector Registration Form and Multiple Owner Consent Form are available behalf of the property. on behalf of the property. at on Town Hall, on our website (www.golden.ca) or on our face book page.

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More Information

Both Resident Property Elector Registration Form and Multiple OwnerConsent ConsentForm Formare areavailable availableatatTown Town Both thethe NonNon Resident Property Elector Registration Form and Multiple Owner Hall, on our website (www.golden.ca) or on our face book page.

Hall, on our website (www.golden.ca) or on our face book page.

Questions may be directed to Viv Thoss, Chief Election Officer, or Jon Wilsgard, Deputy Chief Election

Officer, byInformation phone at 250.344.2271; by email to council.clerk@golden.ca or cao@golden.ca or by visiting the More D.D. More Information Town Hallmay at may 810 Avenue South.

Questions be directed Thoss, ChiefElection ElectionOfficer, Officer,ororJon JonWilsgard, Wilsgard,Deputy DeputyChief ChiefElection Election Questions be 9th directed to to VivViv Thoss, Chief Officer, by phone at 250.344.2271; by email to council.clerk@golden.caororcao@golden.ca cao@golden.caororby byvisiting visitingthe the Officer, by phone at 250.344.2271; by email to council.clerk@golden.ca th th 9 Avenue South.

Town Hall at 810 Town Hall at 810 9 Avenue South.

Golden Secondary ends October with style Iris Trask GSS Principal With just over a month since school has been in session, a lot of activity has been occurring at Golden Secondary. Our first semester Senior Outdoor Education class travelled to Penticton for the Skaha Rock Climbing trip and experienced challenging climbs with the advanced routes the area has to offer. Our Junior Outdoor Education class had a similar rock climbing trip, but to a local area near Spillimacheen, where some of the students had their first experience with this sport. Our Digital Media class travelled to Calgary to practice their photo skills in the city and will spend time in the computer lab editing their photos over the next few weeks. Smaller excursions within our town region have given students the opportunity to learn environmental science as teachers have connected with the community to make these trips happen.

In the world of sports, our Boys’ Soccer and Girls’ Volleyball have attended many tournaments already, gearing up for the Kootenay Championships later this fall. We had a pep rally in midOctober featuring our Senior Girls’ Volleyball, a recently formed Boys’ Volleyball team and a Staff Team. It was great fun for players and our student audience. Our swim team is getting ready for their intense, but short season with two meets this fall.

Go Eagles!!! As soon as these seasons have concluded, basketball will be in full force with boys’ and girl’s teams representing GSS on the court!

This past Sunday, our Graduates and their families rolled up their sleeves and had a huge apple pie making production to fulfill the 1620 pie orders from the pre-sales. Along with the fall dance and a barbeque at Kardash’s, the apple pie sales are the major fundraising events for the grads to pay for their expenses at the end of the year. A special thanks to everyone who supported the grads!

This week, we are in the middle of Parent-Teacher-Student interviews where learning and progress is being discussed, and plans for student success are being created. If parents have concerns about their children’s achievement and weren’t able to attend the interviews, please phone the school at 250-344-2201 or email teachers at firstname.lastname@sd6.bc.ca.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin

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Crossing Highway Lines to Park

An Osoyoos resident has asked about parking in the downtown area. There is angle parking on both sides of the main street, and the street is marked with a double solid yellow line down the center. He is concerned about vehicles crossing the oncoming lane to park on the left side of the street.

When a highway is marked with a line of any type between lanes, single or double, yellow or white, broken or solid, traffic must keep to the right of it. So how does a driver properly go to the left side of a line?

In the case of a double solid line there is only one exception, and that is when entering or leaving the highway.

In the case of a single solid or single broken line, a driver may cross over to enter or leave the highway, to pass another vehicle, or to avoid an obstacle on the highway.

Finally, there is the case of a combination of solid and broken lines. These may be crossed to enter and leave the highway and to avoid an obstacle on the highway. They may also be crossed to start passing when the broken line is on the right side, and to complete a pass when the broken line is on the left side.

When entering or leaving the highway across lines, a driver must do so safely and not unreasonably affect the travel of another vehicle. When crossing lines to pass or to avoid obstacles a driver must do so in safety and must not affect the travel of another vehicle in any way.

Since taking a parking space on the left side of the highway marked with lines is not leaving or entering, avoiding an obstacle, or passing another vehicle, the move is illegal and could result in the driver being ticketed.

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Thad Mertick of Freenergy, pictured with his mother Elva, celebrates the business’s entrance into the solar panel market. Funds raised from the barbecue went to the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.

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LIG presents variety of local experts Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden Community Resource Society’s upcoming Local Intelligence Gathering (LIG) will feature over 20 presenters from a wide variety of fields who will discuss their various areas of expertise.

LIG hopes to connect people from across a variety of fields while developing increased community engagement.

Among the presenters is Dr. Erika BuckleyStrobel, who will present some simple nutritional substitutions that can improve your health.

“When people think about changing their health or their diet they really get overwhelmed with the whole process,” she said.

“A lot of times when I’m working with my clients it’s easier to give them substitutions…if people have ideas of what they can eat that’s healthy instead of a favourite not so healthy food, it makes those transitions easier,.”

Dr. Buckley-Strobel, a naturopathic physician who moved to Golden two years ago, was asked by Ryan Watmough from GCRS to present at the seminar and jumped at the opportunity.

“As a naturopathic doctor, one of our principles is that the doctor is a teacher. It’s not just about treating people, it’s about teaching people how to live healthier lives,” she said.

While Dr. Buckley-Strobel wouldn’t reveal all of the six substitutions that she will present, she did offer an example of a common substitution that can have instant health benefits.

“We’re going to talk about some different natural sugar substitutes that are healthy

for you, non-chemical and don’t have other health consequences,” she said.

One key aspect of her list, she says, is that all of the substitutions do not compromise on taste.

“It can still be just as yummy because food has to taste good…if it doesn’t taste good then why bother eating it?” she said.

Scott Ryan of Golden Lotus Ayurveda will also be speaking at LIG. Ryan will discuss the benefits of using tongue diagnosis.

“It’s something that people can use forever and it’s very quick and easy to learn the principles, and it’s fun,” Ryan said.

Ryan began studying Ayurveda, a system of traditional medicine from India, in 1997 and has undergone extensive training in the field ever since. He did his clinical training in 2009 and is registered as a practitioner with the National Ayurveda Medical Association.

Ryan believes it is a great tool for health maintenance.

“It gives the practitioner kind of a window of what’s going on with the person. Ayurveda is a very ancient system and it didn’t have a lot of technologies so one of the technologies that was developed was the power of observation,” Ryan explained.

So what can be discovered by observing your own tongue? As it turns out, quite a lot.

“If there’s any pathological changes that are taking place within the body it will show up as marks or stains within the tongue, if there’s any toxins within the body and some organ disfunctions show up on the tongue,” Ryan said.

LIG will take place at the Civic Centre on Nov. 1. Tickets are free, but limited. Interested individuals should register online at www. goldencommunityresources.ca.

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Grand prize from the Golden Lions Cindy Hawco received a $1,000 cheque from Lion Orlando Pecora for winning the Lions Club annual Duck Race. Hawco got first place, Ralph Kostiuk won second place, and also received $1,000. And Wake Nolin’s family won the booby prize.

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Electoral Area ‘A’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Director for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: DIRECTOR – ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’ One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Residence SPAIN Brian 21-851 Read Road, Nicholson, BC HABART Garry 2408 Campbell Road, Golden, BC CATHCART Karen 1937 Palumbo Heights Drive, Golden, BC GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District on Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm (Local Time) at the following locations: Electoral Area A Voting Locations Address Golden Civic Centre 806 10th Avenue South Golden, BC Field Elementary School 201 Kicking Horse Ave. Field, BC Nicholson Elementary School 737 Nicholson Frontage Rd. Nicholson, BC Home of Joan Titus 2775 Big Bend Highway Donald, BC Home of Joyce Mitchell 1416 Adolph Johnson Rd. Moberly, BC Parson’s Kids Club 3437 Parson Frontage Rd Parson, BC Advance Voting Opportunities Advance voting will be open at the following location on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (Local Time) at: Golden Town Hall (Council Chambers) 810 – 9th Ave. South Golden, BC Advance voting will be open at the following location on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (Local Time) at: Columbia Shuswap Regional District Office 781 Marine Park Dr. NE Salmon Arm, BC MAIL IN VOTING Voters in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District are eligible to vote using a mail-in ballot if they: • Have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity.

• Expect to be absent from the Regional District on voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

• Who reside in a location accessible only by boat, aircraft or remote forest service road.

To receive a mail-in ballot package you must first submit a Mail-in Ballot Application to the Regional District office between October 8, 2014 and 4:00 pm (Local Time) on November 7, 2014. If there is no challenge to registering you as an eligible elector, your name will be placed on a list to receive a mail-in ballot package. The mail-in ballot package contains instructions, a ballot and the necessary return envelopes that will protect the secrecy of your vote.

Non-Resident Property Electors must also complete Non-Resident Property Elector Application and Non-Resident Property Elector Consent forms to accompany the mail-in ballot application.

In order for your ballot to be counted in the election, it is your responsibility to return the mail-in ballot package to the Regional District Office no later than 8:00 pm (Local Time) on General Voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014.

Elector Registration There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Electoral Area ‘A’ of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, (a tax notice or a certificate of title), if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Non-resident property elector application forms can be obtained on the CSRD website (www.csrd.bc.ca) OR from the Presiding Election Official during voting hours at the advance voting opportunities and on general voting day at the locations detailed previously in this notice.

Lynda Shykora, Chief Election Officer Columbia Shuswap Regional District Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 Phone: 832-8194 or toll free at 1-888-248-CSRD (2773)

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Rockets battle the flu on way to 3 points over 3 road games

Rockets netminder Mitchell Privett tracks the play through a screen from Nelson forward Matt MacDonald during the club’s 8-0 loss Saturday.

Kevin Mills/Black Press Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net After a lengthy stretch of games in Golden, the Rockets were keen to get on the road, perhaps as a way to avoid some of the distractions that come with playing at home. Results were mixed, however, and the Rockets came away

with three of a possible six points across their three games.

Working against them all weekend was a flu bug that made its way through the locker room.

“We had a ton of sickness go through our team, guys couldn’t hold anything down and were throwing up and what not,” said Rockets head coach Ty

Davidson.

On Friday, the Rockets went down early against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks before defenceman Nic Noseworthy got Golden on the board with an unassisted goal early in the second. The Hawks responded with a power play goal with eight minutes remaining in the period, but Travis Kelley scored

less than three minutes later to put the Rockets back to within one entering the third.

Captain Daniel Dahlin picked an opportune time to notch his first goal of the season, tying things up midway through the third frame to send it to overtime.

Zack Finlay provided the OT heroics for the visitors with a goal

just over two minutes into the extra period.

Braeden Allkins and Nick Hoobanoff each registered assists, with both players finishing the game with two points apiece.

Magnus Viberg got the call in net for the Rockets, registering a sensational 40 saves on 43 shots in the team’s 4-3 win.

Unfortunately, the Rockets failed to carry the momentum they gained on Friday into Saturday’s matchup with the Nelson Leafs.

It was a very challenging night for the Rockets, who were still battling the flu, as the club was scored on early and often on route to an 8-0 defeat.

Mitchell Privett got the start for Golden, but the Californian managed to stop just 24 of the 32 shots he faced in the loss. On the other side, Adam Maida was a perfect 20 for 20 to earn the win for the Leafs.

After a scoreless opening half of the first, the Leafs got on the board with just under nine minutes remaining in the period when ex-Rocket Jay Sidhu found the back of the net for his fourth goal of the sea-

Golden Rockets’ Three Stars of the week

Daniel Dahlin

Braeden Allkins

Spencer Gerth

Provided the Rockets with leadership through a difficult road trip and added a couple of clutch goals, his first two of the season.

Hasn’t scored since Oct. 11 but that should change soon. Davidson called him one of the team’s top performers over the weekend.

The big 16 year-old broke out with a hat trick on Sunday in the team’s OT loss. Continues to play a physical game with offensive upside.

son. Sidhu had a short stint with Golden last year, appearing in just 14 games.

Not long after, the game got out of hand.

With just under a minute remaining, Leafs forward Dylan Williamson scored a pair of goals 16 seconds apart to put the Rockets in a big hole heading into the locker room.

It snowballed from there, as the Leafs would add three more within the first five minutes of the second.

Altogether, Nelson had scored five goals in six minutes of game time, giving Golden little in the way of hope.

Two more goals from Williamson completed a four goal night for the promising rookie.

The Rockets had little time to lick their wounds, as they were back on the ice Sunday afternoon against the Castlegar Rebels.

Rookie Spencer Gerth led the way for Golden with a hat trick and James Gaume and Dahlin added markers of their own in a 6-5 OT loss. The Rockets were trailing 5-3 with just seven minutes remaining when Dahlin scored his second of the weekend to get them to with-

in a goal. Gerth got the tying goal less than a minute later and the Rockets were off to OT for the second time in three games.

This time it was their opponents who supplied the heroics, however, as Rebel forward Bryan Lubin beat Viberg early into the first OT period.

It was a bit of a breakout game for Gerth, who has shown plenty of the physical side of his game this season but had managed to find the back of the net just once before Sunday’s outburst.

“He had a great game, he hadn’t scored in a while and that was a big game for him and his confidence going forward,” Davidson said.

All things considered, Davidson was proud of the way his club battled through the weekend’s adversity.

“I didn’t play a shift and I was tired,” Davidson said. “I can’t imagine what some of the guys felt like.”

The Rockets will be on the road again next week against the Fernie Ghostriders on Halloween and the Kimberley Dynamiters on Nov. 1.

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Students show off their harvest 2014 Annual Poppy Blitz The members of various youth groups will be going door to door distributing poppies in Branch #122's Annual Poppy Blitz.

Date: Saturday November 1 Time: Starting at 10:00 AM BC Yukon Command will be launching a new mobile giving initiative- which means British Columbians will be able to donate $5 each time they text “POPPY” on their mobile phone.

From November 1 to November 30, 2013 text the word “POPPY” to 20222.

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FREE residential metal & organic waste

DISPOSAL EVENT September 27-November 1 at CSRD Landfills and Transfer Stations During regular hours of operation ORGANIC WASTE

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• Swing Sets • Metal Yard Tools NO wood attached. NO auto parts. NO auto bodies. NO commercial wastes, NO fluids such as oil and gas and NO Prohibited wastes.

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Staff Writer Black Press Energy Minister Bill Bennett caused a stir at a conference on the Columbia River treaty with a speech calling for the U.S. government to pay more for the power and flood protection they receive.

Bennett was in Spokane last week to address the Columbia River Basin Transboundary Conference. In an interview after his speech, he said it was the first time B.C. has laid out its expectations for the 50-year-old treaty.

"I didn't get any discourteous responses from the audience, but I think there were definitely a few people who were a bit shocked," Bennett said.

"I think there are a lot of folks here in the U.S. who think that the $150 million we get is more than what we should get each year, and I said I don't think it's nearly enough."

The annual payment represents half the value of electricity generated downstream of dams on the Columbia River. After the treaty took effect in 1964, BC Hydro constructed the Mica, Duncan and Hugh Keenleyside dams on the Columbia system, with the help of a $275 million payment from the U.S. government.

The treaty was reached by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower after devastating floods in 1948 that destroyed the community of Vanport, Ore. On the B.C. side, the flood left most of the lower part of Trail B.C. underwater and destroyed crops at Creston.

Bennett said both the cost of the dams to B.C. farmland and wetlands, and the value of flood control to the U.S., are not well recognized south of the border.

"At one time the land around Arrow Lake produced more fruit and vegetables than the Okanagan," he said.

"Back in the '50s it was a very fertile valley and it's all underwater now.

So the people on our side of the border really want us to get some more resources to enhance fish and wildlife and agriculture in Canada."

The treaty has no expiry date, but contains a provision that either side can give 10 years' notice to cancel it. B.C. announced last March that it wants to continue the treaty and discuss the terms.

Bennett said the U.S. government has given no indication of its intentions, and has no obligation to do so.

State and local officials in Washington and Oregon recently questioned whether the existing payments should continue, but that has subsided recently, he said.

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Weekly Angel Card Forecast: Listen to Your True Feelings

by Kamia Shepherd ATP* Special to the Golden Star Two unicorns stand side by side on this weeks card. Unicorns are often considered mythical creatures that represent innocence, purity, and strength. On this card they stand in a safe place near the roots of a tree, and close to a clear flowing creek.

One unicorn drinks from the clear stream, while another pauses to listen to something over his or her shoulder. The unicorns can represent a friendship, partnership, or romantic relationship, as well as the duality of our masculine and feminine aspects.

While one aspect is renewed with pure water, which like consciousness, flows freely, the other aspect is looking around at the surrounding world, and away from the stream. A stream of consciousness, is often a manner of describing the intuitive, or messages gained through meditation, and ‘inner knowing that guide - Angel Card Forecast us in decision making. If a partnership, friendship, romanBy Kamia Shepherd tic relationship, or the inner relationship of male and female aspects is divided between following the ‘inner knowing’ and being distracted by other peoples opinions, sometimes it can feel challenging to make choices that are for our highest good.

While people can offer us alternative views, and the world can mirror different learning scenarios and there outcomes, our own choices, and learning path are unique to each of our individual life experiences. What has not worked for one person, may work for us, but in a unique way.

When people care about us, or are passionate about a cause, job, or relationship, sometimes they can distract us from tuning in to our own feelings, ‘inner wisdom’ and intuition. It is our responsibility to pause, and like the two unicorns, synthesize both the stream of consciousness that flows through us, the outside influences that present their opinion, and from a pace of feeling ‘rooted’ or well grounded, proceed on our own path. 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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Ken Piggot passed away suddenly on Monday, October 20, 2014 at the age of 81 years. A lifelong resident of Golden, Ken was born on September 14, 1933, son of Don and Irene Piggot.

Ken will be best remembered for his 33 years as owner of the local Ford dealership, Golden Sales and Service as well as the many ways he contributed to the community. He was an Alderman on Town Council from 1974 to 1977, a member of the Golden Fire Department for 25 years, a founding member of the Whitetooth Ski Society, and a member of the Golden Kinsmen and Lions clubs.

Ken had many interests and hobbies including skiing, scuba diving, camping, hiking, the rock and fossil club, woodworking, and silver-smithing. Ken will be remembered for his sense of humour and storytelling ability by those who met him during the many years he spent at the annual craft fair selling his wooden jewelry boxes and jewelry.

Ken was predeceased by his wife Rena in 2011.

He is survived by his three sons, Blair (Tanya), Bryce (Patti), Glenn (Lori), many much loved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ken loved being with his family and friends and meeting new friends in conjunction with his and Rena’s many pursuits. Ken will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Golden Seniors Centre on Monday October 27, 2014. Email condolences may be sent through Ken’s obituary at: www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

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Cheryl Bowness was born M Marchh 19 19, 1946 iin LLac La Biche, Alberta and moved to Kimberley where she grew up and spent her school years. She married Ron Smith in 1966 and moved to Port Alberni where she had her two children. They moved to Golden in 1978 after purchasing Mount 7 Taxi. She spent many years operating it and other ventures before eventually retiring in 1997. She was an active member of the community for many years. Cheryl was passionate in everything she did, and loved to read, travel, dance and spend time with her children, grandchildren, and friends.

She passed away peacefully on October 23 in Golden, B.C. after a long and courageous battle. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her brother Bud, her sister Davene Dunn, and her two children Ron Smith (Laurie) and Sonya Zimmer (Darcy). Her greatest joy was spending time with her five grandchildren - Nakya, Tye, Madison, Kali, and Cameron.

She is predeceased by her parents Ron and Doreen Bowness, her brother Verne and sister Maxene Abbott.

She had a generous spirit and was a fun and caring grandmother, a loving mother, a caring aunt, and a loyal friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Golden Seniors Centre on Sunday, November 2, at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to: Lupus Canada PO Box 1255, Station K, Toronto On M4P 3E5 www.lupuscanadaorg

Chevron is hiring a Student Position Part Time Cashier with a min. of 15hrs/week!

1209 Trans Canada Highway, 250-344-3169 ss0424@chevronretail.ca THE GOLDEN MEDICAL CLINIC is recruiting a reliable person for employment over the winter months to keep our sidewalks free of snow and ice.

• Sidewalks would have to be shovelled and sprinkled with salt or sand before doors open at 0900, and cleared intermittently through the day if needed.

Please call Jan at 250-344-2211 - or stop by the Medical Clinic at 826 S 9th Avenue and ask to speak to Jan. Starting December 1st 2014 – FT/PT Garbage Truck Driver positions Golden, B.C. Requirements: • Valid B.C. Class 1 or Class 3 Clean Drivers License • Current drivers abstract • Minimum 3 years mountain winter driving experience • Must pass drivers medical and drug test • Previous waste collection experience preferred • Knowledge and ability to use tire chains • A positive attitude • A commitment to safety • Excellent customer service • Above average Team Player VP Waste Ltd. offers an industry competitive wage along with a Paci¿c Blue Cross bene¿t plan. If you are interested in this career opportunity please fax your resume and current drivers abstract to 1-866-234-5199 or email vpwaste@persona.ca.

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Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager.Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru.

4407 27th Street Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778

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Advertising Sales

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Help Wanted Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician. $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-5494416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca

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Information New to town? Having a baby?

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

250-344-4799.

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

NOTICE OF SALE:

Take note that Columbia Valley Credit Union has taken into possession the following Equipment: Metal Lathe Ɣ Metal Press Ɣ Metal Roller Ɣ Various other metal working equipment and tools. Ɣ (1) 1985 Chevrolet 1 ton truck with crane. Ɣ

Those persons wishing to view the equipment prior to submitting a written bid for the purchase should contact: lorne.leesson@cvcu.bc.ca.

Dated at Golden, B.C. this 22nd day of October 2014.

A healthy local economy depends on you

SHOP LOCALLY

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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Rentals

Transportation

Real Estate

Rentals

Rentals

Office/Retail

Auto Financing

Acreage for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial

Homes for Rent

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

250-344-7876.

PRIVATE 150 ACRES

5 minutes from Cranbrook .

Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fields. Surveyed, drilled well, power and Shaw cable. Not in ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only. $695,000.

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.

250-489-9234

Cottages / Cabins

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

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

Furnished cabin on 10 acres 10 mins south of Golden.

Includes cable TV. No pets. $450/mnth + hydro. 250-3482311. Good driveway in winter.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

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

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.

Apartment Furnished

Want to Rent

1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

Now or future: Employed person seeks cabin or place to rent or own. Quiet, private place preferred. 250-439-8225

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) GOLDEN ZONE School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) is now accepting applications for a permanent parttime Education Assistant position (16 hrs/wk) at Nicholson Elementary School, effective November 12, 2014. This position includes general EA duties and assistance for students with behavioral concerns; sharing duties with other EA’s to support students with special needs. Applicants must have training in Autism and Related Disorders Practical Skills course (Provincial Outreach Program and Related Disorders) or the equivalent.

The nature of employment for every Special Education Assistant varies with the unique needs of students, duties may include, but not limited to: 1. Participating in Individual Educational Planning, school based team meetings, parent meetings, Open Houses, etc., which are relevant to the student(s) with whom they are directly involved.

2. Providing instructional support, behaviour management support, and record keeping support (i.e. home/school communication book, journals, charting, and observations, etc. as specified).

3. Assisting in modifying and adapting classroom materials.

4. Assisting with delivery of medical procedures, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech programs as prescribed by professionals.

5. Supervising students on school outings.

6. Assisting with development and maintenance of community work experience placements for students with identified special needs.

7. Assisting students with personal care needs (eg. toileting, dressing, eating, administrating medication, mobility, communicating and facilitating participation in activities).

8. Working and looking after specialized educational equipment.

9. Assisting students to be included in the school community.

10. Behaving in a manner that respects the sensitivity and confidentiality of all information related to staff and students.

11. Non verbal support and use of non verbal communication strategies.

12. Familiarity with augmentative communication devices.

13. Excellent communication skills: sensitive to the needs of the student and family.

Training and Experience 1. Completion of Grade 12.

2. Appropriate post secondary training (i.e. Special Education Assistant Program or a diploma in counseling, social work, child care or education).

3. Successful experience working with students with special needs.

4. Additional training in supporting students with Autism or other specific special needs may be required.

This position is part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 440.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 7, 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.

Blaeberry Valley Apartments: (1) Bedroom Apt. $725 mo.

Available Nov 1/14. Includes: Utilities, Wi-Fi & Satellite TV. Visit Website for more Info. www.goldenapartments.ca Call 344-7299 or Text 3441825 to arrange viewing.

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

Help Wanted

Misc for Rent 3 bdrm house for rent.

Avail. Nov.1.

250-344-5075, 344-5059

FOR RENT Visit our website for complete rental listings

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

Homes for Rent 2 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.

2-3 Bdr house in Nicholson, furnished $900/mth, plus util.

Propane + elect. Avail. midNov. NS, NP. DD and references required. Large fenced yard and garden, 2 bathrooms w/ showers. 250-344-2335 or 250-344-0130.

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

Avail now. 250-344-5691.

3 Bdr house, avail immdly. $800/mth + util.+ DD. 609 11th St. Call 250-344-7472 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 bdrm house in Golden. $1000/month + hydro. 250344-1058 or abigailwatkins@icloud.com 3 bdrm upper level suite huge living rm & deck. Laundry.

Call 250-344-9854.

Ground level bsmt suite Avail Nov.1. Fridge, stove, DW, W/D, absolutely no pet, NS. NP, refs reqd 250-344-6123.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Career opportunity MANAGER, ECONOMIC INITIATIVES The Manager, Economic Initiatives will be responsible for developing, monitoring and reporting on the strategic plan for the Economic Initiatives area; planning, developing and managing the economic programs and initiatives, conducting related research and analysis activities, assessing business plans relating to Delivery of Benefits projects and initiatives, and assessing Delivery of Benefits investment opportunities.

Apply by November 21, 2014. cbt.org/careers 1.800.505.8998

Health Careers Job Fair

Bring Your Resume

Interviews will be held on-site for select positions!

Hiring For These Positions: • Registered Care Aide • Assisted Living Worker • Recreation Aides • Licensed Practical Nurse • Registered Nurse

Employers:

Where: COLUMBIA GARDEN VILLAGE 800 10th Ave Invermere, BC When: November 14th 11am-2pm

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● Corporate Administration - Jon Wilsgard, Ext 237 ● Operations, Public Works - Chris Cochran, Ext 226 ● Recreation Services - Jordan Petrovics, Ext 225 ● Planning - Phil Armstrong, Ext 236 ● Building - John Mirehouse, Ext 231

810 9th Ave. S Golden B.C. V0A 1H0 250 344-2271 ● Fax 250 344-6577 www.golden.ca 2014 General Election - VOTE Golden!

Winston Churchill famously put it – “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others”. Indeed we have so so much to be thankful for in a country that confidently upholds the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens; where we can speak our minds, control our destinies, and regularly elect governments that we believe represent our best interests.

Yet despite the precious societal freedoms we enjoy as we look upon the strife and conflict consuming parts of our world, we continue to see an alarming decline in voter turnout for elections at every tier of governement.

We cannot allow this to continue. Our governments are meant to mirror society’s ethos – can it when not even the majority of a consituency (50% +1) has democratically participated?

Canada currently ranks 14th out of 17 peer countries for voter turnout. Only 53.8 percent of adult Canadians voted in the 2011 federal election – the second lowest turnout in history.

Further, of those aged 18 to 24, only 38.8 percent turned up to vote.

For municipalities, which are the most accessible, responsive, and daily life affecting of all the government levels (think water from taps to toilets, rec facilities, curbside collection, roads to drive on etc.), the figures are abysmal. Golden’s voter turnout at our 2011 General election was under 26% and the 2012 by-election was barely 34%, ostensibly propelled by a referendum question.

How can elected officials be confident about their representation if fewer than the majority of voters even cast a ballot? And how can a population hold them to account if fewer than 50% even voted them in? Take on the simple task of coming to Town Hall on November 5th or the Civic Centre on November 15th for just a few minutes of your time. Be a part of democracy. Help shape the future of this community. Be a confident voice of opinion. Give Churchill his due. VOTE. Public Notice for Expressions of Interest

Heritage Site for Sale or Lease

We are soliciting for potential purchasers or long term tenants of the property located at 812 9th Street South known as the “Wixon House”.

The property and buildings are subject to the terms of the trust of the will of the late Ruth Wixon: they must be “preserved as a heritage site”. As such, significant conditions apply to any purchaser or tenant. There is subdivision potential for the property subject to court approval. If a suitable transaction is not arranged by December 31 2014, this property may be listed for sale with a real estate agent.

● Legislative Services - Viv Thoss, Ext 224 ● Finance - Lisa Vass, Ext 227 ● Fire Department - Ken Squarebriggs, 250.344.6401 ● Mayor’s Office - Christina Benty, Ext 229 Appointment hours - Tuesday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Highlights

Town of Golden – Regular Open Council Meeting: October 7th, and 24th, 2014 Development Variance Permit Approval The property at 1609 Spruce Drive was granted a rear lot line setback of 5.6m.

Development Variance Permit Approval The property at 802 Park Drive was granted a parking variance and required to provide 1 parking stall per 125 m2.

Farmers Market Fee Structure Council amended the Temporary License of Occupation Policy to reflect an annual fee of $300 for the CP Parking Lot for Mobile Vendor Associations and $0 annually for the use of Spirit Square.

2014 Financial Reports – Second Quarter Council received the second quarter financial report as of June 30, 2014.

ToG 2015 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1338, 2014 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to establish the 2015 Permissive Tax Exemptions for the Town of Golden, was adopted.

ToG Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1339, 2014 – Gybe Resources The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to amend the “Town of Golden Zoning Bylaw No. 1294, 2011”, was adopted.

ToG Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1340, 2014 – Gybe Resources The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to amend “Official Community Plan Bylaw Number 1222, 2008”, was adopted.

Water Systems Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1341, 2014 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to provide for connection to and regulations for the Town of Golden Interested parties are advised to contact Glen Ewan, Q.C., Ewan & Mckenzie, Box 429, 515 9th Water System, and to establish rates and charges Avenue North, Golden BC, V0A 1H0, phone (250) 344-5258 or email to glenewan@emlaw.ca for the use of water from the Water System, was adopted.

Interface Fire Prevention Work Continues in Campground Area Beginning November 3rd and continuing for a couple of weeks, our local arborist and his crew will be thinning, pruning, and chipping in the forested areas adjacent to and upslope from the municipal campground.

While there will be work notification signs posted, please avoid these areas during working hours for the first two weeks of November as we continue with this important project over the next year.

Recreation Happenings Don’t forget our Arena public skate times: Wednesday 7pm to 8pm Thursday 9pm to 10pm (drop in shinny)Friday 12pm to 130pm Saturday 530pm to 645pm Sunday 430pm to 545pm Parent and Tot Skating: Tuesday 10am to 11am

Friday 11am to 12pm

Sanitary Sewer Collection Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1342, 2014 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to provide for the regulation of the Town of Golden Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Town of Golden Wastewater Treatment Plant and to authorize the Council to establish rates and levy a charge against owners of land or real property, was adopted.

Mount 7 Rec Plex Facilities Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1343, 2014 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to establish rates for the rental of space or time within municipal recreation facilities, was adopted.

Mount 7 Rec Plex – Adult Drop in Public Programming: Monday 7pm to 830pm Badminton Monday 830pm to 930pm Indoor Soccer Tuesday 7pm to 9pm Volleyball Wednesday 7pm to 9pm Badminton Water and Sewer Rate Bylaw Thursday 730pm to 9pm Men’s Basketball Council approved a three year water and sewer rate bylaw setting an annual incremental rise of 2.5% per Parent and Tot Play: year for the water and 5% per year for the sewer.

Wednesday 10am to 1230pm

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

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

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NEW

$410,000

$199,900 902 - 12th Street

904 McBeath Road

3bdrms 2 baths 1,500sqft 3.6 acres

3 bedrooms

1 bath

$329,900 1695 Golden Donald Upper Road

3bdrms 1 bath 1,230sqft

5 acres

1 bedrooms

1&2 1/2 baths

3.74 acres

5 bedrooms

3 baths

9.97 acres (Industrial)

3 bedrooms

3 baths

1,248sqft

4bdrms

3 baths

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,500sqft

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,600sqft

3 bedrooms

5 acres

3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft

.35 acre

5 bedrooms

4 baths

3,510sqft

5bdrms 4 bath s 3,311sqft 1.32 acres

3 bdrms 1 bath 1,740 sqft 18.5acres

770 sqft

$133,900 2205 Holmes-Deakin Road

3bdrms 1 bath 1,244 sqft 1.29 acres

$314,500 959 McAllister Road

2 bdrms 1.5 baths 2,160sqft 4.03 acres

$959,000 1425 Granite Drive

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

2,032sqft

$495,600 1401 Granite Drive

2 bedrooms 2 baths

$169,900 2 bedrooms

#21, 1345 Aemmer Way

3 bdrms 2 baths 1,972sqft 1.15 acres

$569,000 1742 Seward Frontage

1 bath

813sqft

1596 Columbia Valley 1.871 acres

2,702sqft

$2,300,000 1000 Kicking Horse Drive 8.7 acres

$159,900

$285,000 1 bath

980sqft

#207, 521 - 8th Avenue

20 acres

$285,000 1234 Horse Creek Road

$359,000

$1,800,000 320 Fisher Road

2 bedrooms

1 baths

2839 Donald Road

$549,000 1415 Deere Ridge Road

DanDan Veselic Veselic (250) (250) 344-1435 344-1435

$299,600

1539 Campbell Road

$209,600

$975,000 1592 Golden Avenue

3,800sqft

773 Canyon Creek Road

$349,900 1309 Pine Drive

$389,000 #404, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2,450sqft

NEW

$599,900 3897 Highway #95, South

$362,500 405 Riverglen Drive

$280,000 1208 Station Avenue

2bdrms 2 baths 1,600sqft 2.36 acres

$29,000

$175,500 956 sqft

2,432sqft

1907 Highway #95, South

9 bdrms 9 baths 5,929sqft 12.2 acres

1 bath

$449,000 1956 Palumbo Heights

$299,900

$990,000

#6, 1215 - 9th Street

1,200sqft

1398 Harley Road

1402 Adolf Johnson Road

2 bedrooms

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

$997,700 1636 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms

3 baths

2,727sqft

RURAL ACREAGES Lot 3, 3495 Highway #95, South Lot 1, Golden Donald Upper Road 646 Lower Habart Rd Reflection Lake Road 1382 Black Bear Drive 2166A Blaeberry Road Reflection Lake Road Kettleston Road Lot 2, Campbell Road Lot A, 3495 Highway #95, South Lot 3, Forde Station Road Lot 2, Blaeberry Road

36.33 acres 4.99 acres 4.8 acres 3 acreages available 2.03 acres 38.6 acres 2 acreages available 2 acreages available 2.5 acres 5.8 acres 3 acres 8.11 acres

Nicholson Creek Road Lot 2, 2116 Highway #95, South 866 Highway #95, South 4151 Thomas Road

3 acreages available 2.72 acres 101 acres 30 acres

$189,000 $129,900 $399,000 from $130,000 to $280,000 $140,000 $369,000 from $122,500 to $137,500 from $249,500 to $349,500 $120,000 $189,000 $89,900 $189,000 from $99,000 to $225,000 $129,000 $569,900 $199,000

$375,000

$375,000 #402, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

3 bedrooms

3 baths

1,392sqft

#406, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

3 bedrooms 3 baths 1,248sqft

$179,000

$1,195,000 1593 Columbia Valley View

4 bedrooms

3.5 baths

3,752sqft

$195,000 #206, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms

1 bath

802sqft

#205, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

1 Bedroom

1 Bath

650sqft

$945,000 1618 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,532sqft