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Golden residents got up at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning and packed Kicking Horse Movies to watch Team Canada win a gold medal in men’s hockey at the Sochi Olympics. So many people came out to support the team, they had to sit in the aisles. Kicking Horse Movies decided to open up the theatre for free after the team qualified for the gold medal game on Crews work to clean up a train derailment on for Sunday afternoon across from the Golden Municipal Campground.

Friday, and McDonald’s provided free coffee anyone who came out.

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Public one submission Eight input cars period derail only fromyields CP train in Golden Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden held two open Public Hearings on Feb. 18 to gather public input about An investigation under waybylaw. to determine the proposed changes toisthe zoning cause of a train derailment in Golden.

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Mild winter has increased risk Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net British Columbia’s mild winter already has wildfire professionals cautioning residents about the dangers of an early fire season.

The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities, due to an increased wildfire risk in the region.

The Southeast Fire Centre is experiencing unseasonably mild temperatures, spring-like conditions and low relative humidity. These conditions increase the wildfire risk in snowfree areas.

As the snow melts, dried grass from last summer is uncovered and that material can be highly flammable. Almost all wildfires at this time of the year are caused by people and are therefore preventable.

Homeowners and industry personnel are encouraged to consult the B.C. FireSmart manual and take the following precautions: * Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and prevent it from escaping. * Do not burn during windy conditions.

Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. * Create a fireguard at least one metre around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. * If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting smaller burns around the perimeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help stop the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. * Make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area for any length of time. * Winds in this region tend to be calm in the morning but increase in the afternoon and evenings, which can lead to quickly spreading grass fires.

To view the B.C. FireSmart manual, visit:http://bcwildfire.ca/FightingWildfire/ safety/pamphlets/FireSmart-BC4.pdf.

Grade 1 students from Alexander Park Elementary School went up the RCMP Detachment to present Cst. Amber Brunner with the money they raised for Cops for Kids through their calendars.

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Student calendar sales help Cops for Kids Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net A group of very excited Grade 1 students from Alexander Park Elementary School were given a private tour of the Golden RCMP Detachment last week.

The students were invited up after the class raised money for

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Cops for Kids through sales of a calendar that they put together with their own art work. They sold 100 calendars, raising $960, which was divided between the three charities they chose; Cops for Kids, the Children’s Hospital, and the Cancer Foundation.

Cst. Amber Brunner, a rider with Cops for Kids and local RCMP officer, was grateful for the donation, and was excited to show the class around the detachment.

Lions welcome more Leos

Whitetooth Brewing Company has applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) (LCBC) for a brewery lounge and special event area endorsements to its approved in principle Brewery Licence at 623 8th Avenue North. The occupant load is 150 persons with hours of 11:00 am – 1:00 am Monday to Sunday. In accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and its Regulations, the Town of Golden was requested by the LCBC to provide recommendations on the applications.

Please note that a development variance permit application to reduce parking requirements will also be considered by Council.

How can I find out more?

Background material may be viewed at the Town Hall from Monday, March 9, 2015 to Tuesday March 24, 2015 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

For more information contact: Phil Armstrong, Manager of Development Services / Planner at 250.344.2271 ext 236 or phil.armstrong@golden.ca.

How can I give feedback?

Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed application and wishes to register an opinion may do so: a) By forwarding written submissions for Council consideration (attention of the Manager of Legislative Services) by post (P.O. Box 350, Golden B.C. V0A 1H0) or by email to viv.thoss@golden.ca (only emails sent to this email address will form part of the Council Agenda). Any submissions must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) on Thursday March 19, 2015; and / or b) By appearing before Council at its Regular Open Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 1:15 PM at the Town Hall Council Chambers (810 9th Ave South) or note this matter may be deferred to a subsequent meeting.

The Lions Club met last week to induct new members in the Leos Club.

From left, Brian Spain, Sam Dondeneau, Taylor Smith, Jordy Chapman, and Orlando Pecora.

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Happy Birthday, Overwaitea From left: Overwaitea’s Perry Waldo, Patrick Pham and Wesley Routley get Overwaitea’s 100th birthday party started on Sunday Mar. 8 with one of several birthday cakes. Pizza and pop were also served, with donations being accepted in support of the Children’s Hospital.

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Green Party candidate optimistic Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Kootenay-Columbia Green Party candidate Bill Green says the chances of the Green Party shouldn’t be underestimated in the upcoming federal election widely expected to take place Oct. 19.

“Across Canada and in B.C in particular, we believe many ridings will be ‘in play’ for the Greens and we’re not underestimating our own chances right here in Kootenay-Columbia,” said Green.

Green ran in Kootenay-Columbia in the last federal election for the Greens.

“I look forward to running in a riding with new boundaries that now include Nelson, Kaslo and Salmo, all areas of strong Green Party support,” said Green.

Green, (62) is a biologist and manager who has lived in the riding for more than 20 years and is founding director of the Canadian Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Commission. He’s also worked in mining exploration, community development consulting, environmental planning and taught high school science in Papua, New Guinea, and

throughout B.C. Married and a father of four, Green says rivers and streams have always had a special place in his life.

“I’ve always been drawn to water, fish and aquatic systems, both for recreation and work. I have worked passionately to protect and care for aquatic ecosystems since the mid1970s.”

At the same time, Green says he understands the need for economic measures to produce a healthy economy and environmental sustainability.

“Many elements of a green economy are already thriving in our region in terms of forest management, reforestation, mining and mining reclamation and environmental management.” If elected, Green says he will work hard to build a “green economy” in the region.

“The federal government can help grow the green economy in many ways: through adjustment to tax policies, incentive programs for green energy, development of energy efficient residential construction programs and green infrastructure,” he said.

Green says his campaign will focus on six core principles in the coming election

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Photo Submitted – reforming Canada’s democracy, developing a Green economy, reconciling with First Nations, replacing aging infrastructure with sustainable “green” infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting Canada as a force for peace in the world.

“These principles are not a pipe dream. They are achievable and they will build a better Canada. I have a strong campaign team, working hard to promote these Green principles and my candidacy during the campaign.”

The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure has announced changes to the Motor Vehicle Act to make it easier for police to prosecute slow drivers using the fast lane on B.C.’s highways. The promised changes will occur later this spring according to Todd Stone, but there does not appear to be any indication of this in current first reading bills. Perhaps the first question that needs to be asked is whether or not this is really a significant cause of collisions and deserving of increased enforcement.

One opinion on this that was explained to me in no uncertain terms came from a judicial justice of the peace in traffic court. She said that if I were ever to bring a ticket for slower traffic failing to keep right where that slower traffic was moving at the speed limit into her court there would never be a conviction. Yes, I know that the current law does not support that stance, but I also understand and share the philosophy behind it.

I’m the (semi) older guy in the slow lane doing the speed limit. I often feel like a rock in the stream as everyone pours around me in the fast lane. I also see the fastest drivers attempting to bulldoze the faster drivers out of the way by following at less than a vehicle length behind waiting for the driver to either move over or an opportunity to pass on the right to present itself. I was always happy to ticket the tailgater over the left lane blocker as they were clearly the greater danger to my way of thinking.

Yes, on two lane roads there are occasionally slower drivers that are quite happy to lead a parade rather than let everyone by. However, if I applied the same tolerance under the speed limit as I did for those over it and kept watch on the cautionary signs at the roadside, I rarely found a driver outside the lower limit and constantly found drivers over it. New drivers and some older drivers need to be slower to be safe sometimes. We can expect the able to slow down, but we cannot expect the others to speed up.

Is using police enforcement to clear the fast lane to permit drivers to more easily break the speed laws a good use of resources? I may be wrong, but this is what I am feeling is the left lane driver’s anticipation from the tone of current media coverage. When the proposed changes do appear, I hope that they are applied wisely.

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New Interact Club gets things going with weekend bottle drive Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net If you could send just one message, what would it be?

This question was posed to the newly formed Interact Club of Golden last week by club president Alberta Putney.

"What are we trying to achieve here?

What do you think is lacking in our school? If you wanted to send one message, what would it be?" she asked the club during their last meeting.

They may be too young to join Rotary, but this group of Golden Secondary School students has found a way to make a positive change on their own.

The Interact Club

of Golden, comprised of a group of likeminded youth who want to make a difference to their peers and their community, is a youth club that is part of the Rotary International organization. A Rotary member is present at the meetings, but the club is entirely youth driven. The members run the meetings, and decide what they want their focus and goal to be.

Although newly formed, the Interact Club has jumped into the deep end, and have already completed their first fundraiser after only a handful of meetings.

This past Saturday they held a bottle

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Members of the new Interact Club of Golden, with the help of a few Rotarians, spent their Saturday collecting bottles as a fundraiser for a future community project.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo drive to raise funds for a future community initiative. And as a new club, their focus is still up in the air, allowing the members to really think

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about the changes they want to see in their community.

They spent their last meeting brain storming about potential projects.

Ideas included a community movie night, a breakfast program for the students at APES, and a guest speaker program at the high school to

bring in inspirational role models.

Interact gives them the chance to leave a mark on their town.

Basically the sky’s the limit for this

group of motivated youth.

They meet once a month at the high school. To learn more about it, find them on Facebook.

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Staff from Western Financial present Connie Barlow from the Golden Community Resource Society and Joanne McCullogh from Early Learning and Care Stakeholder Action Group with a $5,000 cheque. The funds are to be used on infrastructure needs for early childhood learning in Golden.

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RCMP Report: Multiple cases of intoxicated driving in Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

trol device under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Abandoned calls The Golden-Field RCMP received eight abandoned 911 calls this week.

“These calls are when someone has dialed 911, but disconnect the call prior to providing information to police.” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury. “We would like to remind everyone that 911 is set up to help people who require emergency police, fire or medical assistance. If you dial 911 by mistake, you need to stay on the line and speak with someone so that they can ensure you aren’t in need of emergency assistance.”

Those who require non-emergency police assistance are asked to call the Golden-Field RCMP non-emergency line at 250-344-2221.

Excessive speeding On Feb. 27, a Surrey resident had his vehicle impounded for seven days after police caught the driver travelling 50km/h over the posted speed limit in Yoho National Park. The driver was also issued a $368.00 violation ticket for excessive speed under the Motor Vehicle Act. Alleged assault near KHMR A 34 year-old male from Calgary has been arrested in relation to an assault that took place at a licensed establishment near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Feb. 27. The victim attended the Golden-Field RCMP Detachment the following day, alleging that he had been thrown down a set of stairs the night before, sustaining injuries that required medical attention. The victim was able to provide police with the name of the suspect, who was located and arrested for assault. The male is scheduled to appear in court on May 20 in Golden.

Vehicle on tracks On the night of Mar. 1, police responded to a report of a vehicle stuck on the train tracks in Field. Train traffic was stopped for just under two hours while a tow truck worked to remove the vehicle from the tracks. The driver was issued a violation ticket for disobeying a traffic con-

Single vehicle MVI In the early morning hours of Mar. 1, Golden-Field RCMP and BC Ambulance responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 1 just west of Golden. It’s alleged that the vehicle lost control, causing it to go off the highway down a steep embankment. All four occupants were transported to the Golden Hospital where they were assessed for injuries and later released.

Impaired driving charge Police have charged a 61 year-old female from Ontario with Impaired Driving under the Province’s Immediate Roadside Prohibition legislation. The female failed two roadside screening tests after police stopped her for failing to stop at a stop sign in Golden on Mar. 3. Under the BC Motor Vehicle Act legislation, drivers who fail the roadside screening test lose their driver’s licence for 90 days, and the vehicle that they are driving is impounded for 30 days.

Snow shed accident On Mar. 4, RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Golden FireRescue, and Parks Canada responded to a single vehicle collision in a snow shed near Rogers Pass, west of Golden. The driver and single occupant of the vehicle collided with the centre pillar of the snow shed. Golden FireRescue had to extricate the 72 year-old male from the vehicle. The male was then transported to Golden Hospital by ambulance and once assessed in Golden, transferred to Kelowna by Air Ambulance for further medical treatment.

“The male is believed to have sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries as a result of the collision, but is expected to survive,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

Possible probation breach On Mar. 4, police assisted the Cranbrook probation office with the execution of an arrest warrant on a local youth. The youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is alleged to have committed multiple serious breaches of his probation. The youth appeared before a Justice of the Peace via tele-

phone the same day, and was subsequently held in custody. The youth is scheduled to appear before a Judge in Cranbrook on Monday to answer to the allegations.

Police respond to assault RCMP responded to an assault in a local residential complex on the afternoon of Mar. 4. Upon arrival, police were able to determine that an intoxicated male who was travelling through Golden had allegedly ventured into town from the highway to purchase drugs. The male was confronted by neighbours, who saw him unlawfully enter a residence in the complex. Once confronted, witnesses stated that the male became assaultive, swearing at and hitting another male.

“The male who was assaulted was able to hold the other male down until police could arrive and arrest him” says Cst. Lainchbury. The male was taken into custody and held until sober. The victim declined to pursue charges in the matter, and the male is believed to have left Golden.

More intoxicated drivers Police charged two separate people with impaired driving on Friday, Mar. 6. Both drivers had their driver’s licences suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles they were driving impounded for 30 days after failing their roadside breath tests. “It’s concerning that people still aren’t getting the message that Impaired Driving will not be tolerated in our community” said Cst. Lainchbury.

“This is the third separate charge in Golden this week.”

Early morning altercation During the early morning hours on Mar. 7, police came across a male lying on the sidewalk outside a local business. It was alleged that the male had recently been in a fight with another male, and had sustained minor injuries as a result. BC Ambulance transported the injured male to the Golden Hospital for evaluation and treatment. Although the matter is still under investigation, police were able to locate the other male involved in the fight, and the 25 year-old from Alberta was arrested for the assault. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the altercation to contact police at 250-344-2221.

Local snowmobiler recovering after serious backcountry injury Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s hard to imagine that there could ever be a good time to break your femur, but for Steve Pawlitzky, Feb. 21 might have been it.

Pawlitzky, a Golden native who now lives in Edmonton, is getting married this fall in Mexico but thankfully he should be mostly healed up by the wedding, Pawlitzky visits Golden frequently yearround to catch up with old friends and family and was injured late last month when he was snowmobiling in the Quartz Creek area with some of his buddies, nearly all of whom also grew up in Golden.

“I was hitting this jump near the end of the day and I overshot the jump…I went to bail and I got tangled up in my sled a little bit and my right leg ended up landing on the sled and that’s what broke it,” he said.

Pawlitzky knew something was wrong as soon as he came to rest on the snow. The pain was excruciating.

Luckily, members of his party and of another group nearby had the proper equipment to contact both police and Golden and District Search and Rescue personnel.

Since the incident occurred late in the afternoon, a quick response would be needed in order to ensure that Pawlitzky was rescued before dark. That’s exactly what he got, although it didn’t exactly feel like it at the time.

“It was pretty quick… but when you’re laying there hurt time drags on,” he said.

He remains extremely grateful for his rescuers and those in both his own group and the group that was sledding nearby.

“Everything went really well…I couldn’t have asked for a better situation considering

how bad it was. Everyone was really helpful…

I couldn’t thank all of those people enough for helping out.”

After Pawlitzky was lifted into a waiting helicopter, he was taken to Golden hospital before being transferred to Cranbrook.

Other than the broken femur, his injuries were relatively minor. Just a few days after being released from hospital, he’s already able to use crutches and the prognosis on his recovery is positive.

It’ll be a longer wait before he can get back on his sled, but Pawlitzky has no reservations about snowmobiling again, although he admits his injury might change his preparation.

“I’m definitely still going to sled…but maybe I’ll just change my outlook when I’m hitting a jump or something. I’ll think back on what happened,” he said.

Steve Pawlitzky is recovering after breaking his leg in the Quartz Creek area on Feb. 21.

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Tax Time Preparation

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BC Energy Editor,

There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Several derivatives of this quote have been attributed to various writers, Benjamin Franklin most famously.

This quote is known the world over, but despite the fact that taxes are half of all certainties in life, our education system does not prepare us - I SURMISE for it.

By Jessica Schwitek High school is meant, at least in part, to prepare its students for life and the workforce. Everyone in the workforce has to file a tax return. So why is this not part of the regular curriculum?

There are some life skills taught in the schools.

When I was there just over 10 years ago it was called CAPP (Career and Personal Planning). We learned about STDs, drugs and alcohol, and we spent a minimal amount of time of resumes.

Taxes, however, are just as relevant in life, but are ignored in the education system. Who wouldn’t benefit from a quick crash course on filling out your own tax forms?

I certainly could. This is the third year I’ve done my own taxes, and despite the fact that my return is as simple as it can get (one T4 and one deduction), I still struggle with it every year, and often make a mistake.

I even heard one Golden Secondary School student complaining that she hadn’t been taught how to do her own taxes, and had to rely on her mother to do them for her.

A lot of people are probably thinking that it is not the education system’s job to teach people how to do taxes. There’s software out there where all you have to do is input your numbers, and a host of professionals you can pay to do it for you.

For many of us, however, the minimal amount of money we’re getting back does not make it worth spending a fee.

So if not the school’s job, then whose?

There is a major gap between high school and real life, and there are a lot of people out there who think that the schools are not preparing kids for the “real world.”

This is certainly not the teachers’ fault. They’re bound by curriculum. And the curriculum is lacking.

Academics are important. I’m not an advocate of cutting back on math, science or English requirements. Very few teenagers know what they want to do with their lives, and it’s important to keep as many doors open to them as possible. Most jobs don’t require knowledge of trigonometry, but some do.

Life skills, however, are just as important and need to be given their fair share of attention. Filling out your taxes is never a fun experience, but had I been taught how to do them properly, I would dread it less.

Hoover Dam on the Colorado River could affect our Columbia River. Here’s how and why: Los Angeles (and southern California) is in a desert. A large portion of Los Angeles’ electricity and water are from Hoover Dam. Los Angeles uses a chunk of that power to pump that water over mountains.

A paper in “Water Resources Research” states that at current usage and projected climate trends there is a 50 per cent chance that

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live storage in lakes Mead and Powell (behind Hoover Dam on the Colorado River) will be gone by 2021, and that the reservoir could drop below minimum power pool elevation as early as 2017. The 400 mile long Central Valley is literally sinking as groundwater is pumped from deeper wells. California “produces half of the country’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables” and a big percentage of B.C.’s winter vegetables.

Water storage behind Hoover Dam hit a record low in July—November 2014.

The consequences to North American food supply could be

very abrupt and very damaging. We should be growing, storing, and distributing our own food. The interrelationship of energy, water, and food and how a shortage of one dramatically affects the others is the subject of “A Puzzle For The Planet,” February 2015 Scientific American.

Where would Los Angeles get water and power? From the north of course. From us. Ever hear of NAWAPA? Look it up. It would bury Golden under 100 metres of water.

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Serious action needed with rail safety Trains are in the news again, both locally and nationally.

Just after four o’clock on Saturday a westbound train in Golden derailed with eight cars containing (thankfully) grain. That investigation remains ongoing.

Of even larger consequence was a 94 car train carrying crude oil from Alberta that derailed near Gogama, Ont. on Mar. 7, Joel Tansey causing a massive fire but luckiS TAR R EPORTER ly no injuries. The latest derailment is located only 37 kilometres from the site of a derailment that occurred last month.

Less than two years since the Lac-Megantic disaster, it is clear that rail safety remains a pressing concern as dangerous goods continue to be shipped across the country on trains that have a tendency to derail now and then, and far too often for anyone’s liking.

Transportation Safety Board (TSB) personnel have been sent to Ontario to investigate the crash.

According to CBC, the TSB said last month that cars in the first Gogama-area derailment met upgraded standards but still performed similarly to the ones that were involved in LacMegantic.

In that light, the board has urged Transport Canada to upgrade its standards.

Last week I wrote about how the government’s anti-terrorism bill was a knee-jerk reaction to last year’s incidents of terrorism in Ottawa and Quebec.

In this circumstance, I believe a knee-jerk reaction would not only be acceptable, but I’m left wondering why it is taking so long for beefed up safety standards to improve upon the systems in place for one of Canada’s worst rail disasters in history. One incident like Lac-Megantic, which left 47 dead, was both shocking and completely unacceptable for a first world nation such as ours.

To flirt with another such incident is simply gross negligence on everyone’s part.

Saturday’s derailment in Golden and the fire that was still burning as of Monday in Ontario were both scary reminders of how important improved rail safety standards are for our town and our country.

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“No not really, but I did check out that one the other day.”

“Yeah actually.

I’ve heard about quite a few of them.”

“I’d say yes. The possibility always exists and we are pretty vulnerable in Golden with our rivers.”

Stingers to the man on the highway who threw his lit cigarette out of the window.

That’s disgusting and unsafe!

Stars to financial

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Stars to Jack for delivering my rocking chair!

Stars to Kicking Horse Culture for bringing in another awesome show to town.

Stingers to the driver who cut me off last week on Highway 95.

A web full of Stingers to people who feel the need to be rude on the internet. No one likes a keyboard

Stars to the Toronto Maple Leafs for never failing to entertain.

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Principal Report: Nicholson Elementary busy before spring break Lois Ehman Principal of NES Spring break will soon be upon us, and we at Nicholson have been busy finishing up assignments and enjoying the great outdoors.

The Looney Tunes house team ended the first half of the year with the most house points and were treated to an afternoon of bowling where they could sharpen the saw. It was great to see the older students taking on the leadership role of

teaching the little ones how to bowl.

Thank you to Down Memory Lanes Bowling Alley for opening up their facility to us for the students to enjoy.

The grade 5 – 7 class spent three afternoons outside cross-country skiing. The students had a wonderful time developing some skills and enjoying nature.

Inside the school, the art club concluded their paintings for the year and are now working towards an art show that will take place in May. The talented students organized this group themselves and pro-

posed their plan – they began with the end in mind – and showed how when they work together and synergize, great things can happen.

Friday, February 27th the K/1 and the 1/2 classes celebrated the 100th day of school. They made crafts, shared collections of 100 items and shared 100 cupcakes with the school. They put first things first by working hard to learn to count to 100, then being able to celebrate their successes with some fun!

Nicholson held a contest in order to

give our school a team name. The students were all allowed to submit their ideas and then the entire school voted on it. The winning name came from Casey Courteau and his idea was The Nicholson Nighthawks. Our new logo is now being painted onto our gym wall and school team jerseys are ordered. This is a great example of the school pride that our students have.

Thank you to the community for your continued support and we wish everyone a wonderful spring break!

MLA Report: Communities put food security at the top of agenda Food security is an issue that is moving to the top of the agenda for many people, and in the communities that I represent I have seen a tremendous amount of good work done on this issue. Whether it is establishing community gardens, developing ways to share local knowledge on food production and preservation, or the considerable increase in opportunities for local food producers to connect directly with local consumers, exciting things are happening in this area.

Revelstoke has been a great example of the work that must be done to improve food security. Revelstoke was an early adopter of a food charter, a document that lays out a specific plan to improve food security in the community, and the plan was recently endorsed by the City of Revelstoke’s mayor and council.

Invermere has always had a strong agricultural community of ranchers, farmers and small-scale growers.

The Windermere District Farmers’ Institute and Livestock Association just celebrated its 100th anniversary of incorporation. Invermere is also the home of

Groundswell Network Society which operates the community greenhouse situated alongside David Thompson Secondary School; an incredible project that is a must-see for anyone interested in food production or sustainability.

Golden is seeing its own burgeoning local food culture with the development of a Food Security Coordinator, the creation of the Golden Apple Festival and the soon to be annual Edible Garden Tour.

Kimberley has now developed the Open Gate garden, a community garden right in the heart of the town, and a Share a Tree/Share a Garden program that ensures that all food produced is shared, and fruit is removed from trees before it becomes an attractant to wildlife.

Food producers from across the East Kootenay region are listed in the East Kootenay Local Food Guide, the 4th of edition of this publication was released last spring. My office was proud to participate in developing the list of Golden food producers, a new addition to this guide.

But as important as these local food activities are, we cannot succeed in our quest for food security without overarching governmental support. Unfortunately, the BC Liberal government does not take this issue seriously. That is why the Opposition, led

by Agriculture Critic Lana Popham, convened an Opposition Standing Committee on Agriculture and Food, co- Norm Macdonald chaired by Independent MLA MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke Vicki Huntington.

I support the work being done by food producers across the province, and I believe we must put food security at the very top of the political agenda. And it is clear by your actions that this is an issue that clearly matters to you.

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International Women’s Day celebration at Golden Youth Centre Sarah Wegelin performs at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre’s celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday afternoon at the Golden Youth Centre. International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world every March 8 as a way to recognize the economic, political and social achievements of women. Other celebrations to commemorate the day included an open house, arts and crafts all day, a chocolate potluck, and the screening of movie.

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Wrangle the Chute shifted from a primarily social event to a true big mountain competition in 2014 and organizers at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort are looking to ramp things up even further in 2015.

The two day event will take place on Mar. 27 and 28 (with Mar. 29 as a potential backup date if there is inclement weather). Qualification runs will take place on the south side of Terminator Ridge while the finals will once again take place along the modified runs of Truth and Dare, although both are subject to change depending on conditions.

This year, and for the first time, Wrangle will be a co-sanctioned four-star event between the International Free Ski Association (IFSA) and the Free World Qualifier (FWQ).

“As a four star event (a win) will give you enough points to make the world tour next year…there’s only four stops in North America, one in Canada. We are the last stop of the series as well so a lot of guys are hunting for their last chance to make the tour next year,” said Maxime Cretin, director of business development and guest experience at KHMR. The event will feature 100 qualified riders along with 10

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Over 100 competitors will compete in men’s and women’s big mountain skiing and snowboarding when Wrangle the Chute takes place later this month at KHMR. Photo Submitted wildcards that are to be chosen by the organizing team at Kicking Horse. Among the wildcards will be local ski patroller Alex Giesbreck, who was voted by his peers to represent the resort’s patrollers.

Despite Wrangle’s evolution into a serious big mountain competition, there will still be plenty of fun for competitors and fans.

During the finals on Mar. 28 there will be a party atmosphere at the base of the course in Bowl Over.

“We’re going to have DJs at the bottom, we’ll be working on some activities with some of the

sponsors…we also have a professional videographer coming too who will install remote cameras throughout the course with different angles,” Cretin explained.

And once the competition is complete, the real party will begin in the day lodge with DJ Skratch Bastid spinning tunes until the early hours on Sunday.

Tickets are available for purchase at guest services at Kicking Horse and in town at Plain Wayne & Jane and Cretin is advising everyone to pick up their tickets in advance as space will be limited.

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Instrumental bliss with Quartet Quartetto Gelato, a four piece ensemble, performed on Sunday evening for Kicking Horse Culture’s Live Kicks series. It was a rare Sunday performance for the series, but the crowd was full at the Golden Civic Centre. The next Live Kicks feature is a play called Grim and Fischer on April 18.

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The Net Result: Um... it’s a disaster Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Sometimes, browsing through the independent movie section on Netflix can reap plenty of rewards, such as when you find that hidden gem that didn’t receive a wide theatrical release but will soon find its own cult following.

It was with that hope that I clicked on Generation Um…, a movie that examines the minutia of John Wall’s (Keanu Reeves) day to day life and his two boozing companions, Mia and Violet.

I was severely disappointed.

It’s not that the Mark L. Mann film wasn’t good, or just didn’t hit its stride with me. It was just an awful movie.

Or perhaps creating something truly terrible was their goal all along.

After all, Reeves was brilliant as the emotionless, hollow protagonist, exhibiting a perfect lack of both depth and thoughtfulness. His remarkable absence of

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Keanu Reeves stars in Generation Um..., a first class dud of a film.

Voltage Pictures acting chops were perfect for this role.

Mann did an expert job, as the screenwriter, in crafting a story that goes nowhere, and as a director, in ensuring that nothing of any interest comes close to making its presence felt in the movie’s 96 minutes of runtime.

As a kicker, the production value stinks, with disjointed shots

and the annoying use of a hand held camera. I can only assume that these devices were included for style, but it falls miserably flat and serves as an annoyance rather than an enhancement.

This is the part of the column where I’d usually find some redeeming qualities, but I’m at a loss here.

Um…it’s only 96 minutes (although

it feels far longer).

Um…it’s nearly entertaining because of how poor it is. Um…Netflix makes it easy to hit the back button and find something far better.

Actually, just skip it altogether and move on to something that won’t make you want to bang your head against a brick wall.

Sadly, Generation Um… is not worthy of a single mouse click.

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

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex. Wednesdays 1-2pm.

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.

Badminton Wed., 7-9pm at the Rec Plex $6 ($5 students/seniors) bring racket.

Public Skate Wednesdays 7-8pm at the Arena.

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Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm.

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

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

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 Thursdays 3:45-5:30pm.

Aquafit at the Ramada

Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm $5.

Shinny at the Arena Thursdays 9-10pm.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Kicking Horse Culture presents Film kicks: Love is Strange Mar.12, 7pm at the Golden Cinema.

Genealogy For Beginners Mar.12 at Museum. Call 250-344-5169 for more info.

Fri, Mar. 13 All Girls Hockey run by girls, for girls 9+ Fridays, 4:30pm.

Free for minor hockey members, $100 for non members.

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 Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Free and snacks are included.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-919-0757 for info.

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

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Parent&Tot Skate Fridays 11am-12pm at the Arena.

Public Skate 12-1:30pm Fridays at the Arena.

Winter Walking 1-2pm Fridays at the Rec Plex.

Whitetooth Grill Concert Series presents: Chris Bell Mar.13 from 3-5pm in the Day Lodge of KHMR. St. Paddy’s Day Supper at the Legion Mar.13 from 5-7pm. $12.

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A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

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Rod & Gun Club Awards and Banquet Night Mar.14, 5pm1am at the Seniors Centre. $25 adults, $12 kids, tickets at Tru Hardware.

La Donna del Lago (Rossini) at the Golden Cinema Mar.14 at 11am.

Sun, Mar. 15 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

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

Public Skate Sundays 4:305:45pm at the Arena.

Brett Wildeman plays at Truffle Pigs Mar.15, 8-10pm.

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Mon, Mar. 16

Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Monday, 6-8pm at the Alexander Park School gym. 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 & Chat Mondays from 11:30am1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground.

Family Dinner Play and Learn Mon. 5-7pm at the Early Years Centre. Free program includes dinner, parent discussion with child minding.

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Telling Our Life Stories Writing Workshop Mon. 10am-12pm. Techniques to organize memoirs. No writing experience necessary.

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Mondays 1-2pm.

Indoor Soccer at the Rec Plex 8:30-9:30pm.

Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info.

Spring Break Nordic Camp March 16-20 & 23-27. 9am3pm, $225/child, 7-13 years.

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Tues, Mar. 17 A.A Meetings Tues. 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 Tues. at the Rec Plex $5, 7-9pm.

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

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

T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) meets at the Family Centre Tuesdays from 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Aquafit at the Travelodge Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm $5.

Women’s Journal Writing Group Thursdays until March 17, 12:30-2pm.

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Whitetooth Grill Concert Series presents: Parson Jazz Cooperative Mar.20 from 3-5pm in the Day Lodge of KHMR. Genealogy For Beginners Mar.19 & 26 at Museum.

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Wildsight AGM and photography showcase with discussion Mar.24 7-9pm, Jita’s Cafe.

Wrangle The Chute at KHMR March 27&28.

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Golden native Daniel Schulz competes in Junior Freeski events

Daniel Schulz took advantage of a home snow advantage during a pair of impressive performances in Junior Freeski events at Kicking Horse.

Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net At first, Daniel Schulz hated skiing.

It was simply too cold and the learning area at Kicking Horse didn’t have a magic carpet at the time, for-

cing the young Daniel to walk up and down the snowy slope after each, short run.

“That was too much walking for me,” he grinned.

“My parents had to pressure me to go skiing…after that

year I started to like it more.”

It’s safe to say that Daniel, who is going on 14, eventually learned to love skiing.

Especially big mountain freestyle competitions, which he has participated in over

the last three years.

Originally a racer with GKHAT, Daniel discovered several years ago that free skiing was more his style and moved on to the Golden Alpine Rippers.

“As the name says,

Golden Girls take first place The Golden Ladies Hockey Team brought home a big win from the Cranbrook Tournament this past weekend, making them backto-back champions.

The girls started off the tournament Saturday morning defeating Nelson 5-0, and hours later playing Creston and skating away with an 11-1 victory. The real magic happened Sunday with Heather Mitchell (Tournament MVP) scoring the lone goal of the game against the home team, the Cranbrook Shooters. The team is very happy to be returning home with gold.

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you’ve got more freedom and it’s more challenging,” he said of free skiing.

While he admits he isn’t fearless, it’s clear that Daniel has plenty of courage as he flies off cliffs and jumps during competitions.

“I’m still scared of some things but you’ve gotta get over your fear…It’s pretty fun when you actually get over a fear,” he said.

Two of his competitions took place at his home hill over the past couple of weeks, with Daniel taking 5th at the nationals from Feb. 20-22 and 9th at the Jeep Junior Free Ski Series on Feb. 27-28.

The nationals were originally scheduled to take place in Fernie but had to be moved to Kicking Horse because of poor conditions. Daniel used the home snow to his advantage while finishing just outside the podium.

And it would be neglectful to forget about the influence of Daniel’s big brother Yannick, who helped him pick out lines for last weekend’s competition.

“The only reason I

got such a good line down was because my brother showed me it. He mentors me through my competitions most of the time,” Daniel said.

It wasn’t always smooth sailing for him within the confines of competition, but Daniel quickly learned how to pick himself back up after a fall.

“My first year I fell right away and it wasn’t too nice, but I decided to keep on going which I do not regret at all,” he

recalled.

Daniel’s mom Janett is similarly appreciative of what free skiing has meant for her son.

“I think it’s a good thing…learning how to [deal with] stress and nervousness and just competing,” she said.

After those successful results at Kicking Horse, Daniel had another fine showing at Lake Louise this past weekend, qualifying for the finals and finishing 12th out of 36 competitors for his age group.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (Rocky Mountain) GOLDEN ZONE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for September 2015 To be eligible for Kindergarten in September 2015 your child must reach the age of 5 on or before December 31, 2015 (born in 2010).

A Birth Certificate or other legally acceptable document for proof of age must be provided at the time of registration. Please also bring your child’s B.C. Health Care Card.

Alexander Park Elementary School 1000 – 14th Avenue South, Golden REGISTRATION: April 7 - 17, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (for further information please call the school at 250-344-5513) Nicholson Elementary School 737 Nicholson Frontage Rd., Nicholson REGISTRATION: March 2 to 13, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Monday to Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday or Wednesday (for further information please call the school at 250-344-2370) Learning@Home Program If you are interested in finding out more about the Learning@ Home Program and/or wish to register your child in this program, please phone or e-mail Ed Main, Principal at 250-427-5308, ext. 4784 (ed.main@sd6.bc.ca) or Jennifer Judd, Teacher at 250-344-2201, ext. 4444 (jennifer.judd@sd6.bc.ca)

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Farming award namesake spent time on Columbia Valley farm

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

This past week I had a call from Skip Fennessy. Skip, who lives in Cranbrook, is the author of the Cranbrook history book called “Key City Chronicles.”

Retired now, Skip enjoys history of all kinds and his call was to enquire about Thomas Hawkes, whose name appears on a trophy, awarded by Cominco to the farmer whose dairy cow produced the most milk.

Turns out that I have knowledge of this interesting character who homesteaded the property that my father purchased from him after WWII, with a loan from the army. The land – 160 acres, 11 miles south of Golden, overlooking the 12 Mile sloughs, was purchased for $6,900.00 and I know there was many times that dad thought he may never get it paid

off.

Tom Hawkes was born in England, and came over to the McMurdo district in 1912, with his wife Dorothy Piggot and her family. They had one daughter, Ruth.

Tom Hawkes and Doug Piggot served together in World War I. During this time Tom was a championship boxer. He also held many championships for his excellence in swimming as did his sister.

A gritty bulldog of a man, Tom received a Distinguished Conduct Medal during WWI. During battle he was the sole survivor of an attacking party against a hostile point, but returning, he assembled another party together and led them forward successfully, displaying the utmost courage and skill in doing so. After capturing a strong point, he went out and brought in two wounded from the enemy line, though sniped at continuously on both journeys. It was entirely due to this man’s courage and determination that the strong point was captured and successfully held.

Tom, who had been

schooled in the field of veterinary work was a champion of the Fall Faire in Golden. He would go up and down the valley offering to help people prepare their animals for the faire. Because of his veterinary experience he knew how to show an animal to its best advantage and was responsible for helping many people take home ribbons from the faire.

Tom’s farm, called Edenbridge Ayrshire Farm, was known locally for its Ayrshire cows and Suffolk sheep, animals that he won prizes for all over the valley, in Calgary and at the Worlds faire in Chicago.

All of this information shows Tom as a strong successful man, which he was but he was also a bit of a scoundrel and many old timers had stories that didn’t paint him in a very bright light. I won’t share those stories but what I will share is a story written by my father, Harold Rauch, about helping Tom Hawkes get his cows off the slough. Apparently Tom always waited for high water before moving his cows from their winter on the sloughs up to dry pasture on the

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What will you get?

Participants may be eligible to receive: • Class-based skill development – including job searching and career planning • Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers • Income support for the duration of in-class training • Targeted wage subsidy for on-the-job training

When is it?

• March 30, 2015

Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers Contact the Golden campus today!

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The above picture shows Tom Hawkes on the left and Harry Hawkes on the right.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum farm.

“At an early age Tom asked me to bring my boat down and help him get his cattle off the slough. They crossed the river at a point just below his house.

My dad, Louis Rauch, cautioned me, and instructed me to keep from getting the boat swamped in case Tom jumped after leaving shore.

Tom was clad in his town clothes, a tweed cap pulled well down with snap button open.

A dirty raggy shirt, a pair of oversized bib

overalls with the crotch torn out, a cow halter with an extra long lead rope was tied around his waist and a pair of knee high gum boots, the back green from cow manure finished the look.

The river was three quarters bank full and running fast. We just got nicely started when Tom started hollering the boat was too small and bailed out. I had to hold up rowing to make sure I didn’t hit him with an oar.

He managed to out swim the boat and was

tangled up in the willows, ranting and raving when I finally got beached. We gave him a hand and got the cows herded into position, except the one that Tom put the halter on. His oversized bibs looked at this point like for sure he would drown in them.

We then herded the cows into the river, Tom swimming, dragging his lead cow behind him. I couldn’t believe that fully clothed he was going to make it.

When we got to the railroad tracks he

snapped the button on his cap, adjusted it slightly, dumped his boots, he was smiling.

He freed his lead cow.

Everything seemed improved, cap, shirt and bibs were washed, he’d had a bath, his feet were clean and by the time he got to the barn the brush had helped dislodge the manure from his boots.

The only thing not improved was the tear in his crotch and I realized this was about as clean as I ever remember seeing Tom Hawkes.”

Weekly Angel Card Forecast

by Kamia Shepherd ATP* Special to the Golden Star Sometimes in life, we can encounter situations in which we feel blocked or challenged. This can manifest on any of the levels, physical, spiritual, mental or emotional. The block can be a situation we seek to control the outcome of, or a solution we are having difficulty finding. Though it can feel difficult to remove our attachment to controlling the outcome, or forcing a solution to appear, sometimes, like in this card, what is needed is to ‘release the issue’ to create space for the most benevolent outcome for all.

Archangel Michael is a powerful resonance available to any and all that call on him for assistance in the removal of fear. His sword of light can be used to cut through fear based thinking, energy attachments between two people that have become unhealthy, and lower vibrations that surround situations, buildings, groups, or projects. Archangel Michael seeks to remind each of us, that - Angel Card Forecast our warrior spirit self has the ability to rise with clarity of thought,

By Kamia Shepherd purity of intention, and joy in action. Though we may not create the exact replica of our ideal scenario or relationship script in the physical world, Archangel Michael reminds us, that we are able to see from new perspectives, the ways in which what we have manifested brings blessings, or opportunities for growth towards personal empowerment.

A simple exercise for ‘releasing’ is to close one’s eyes and take four deep breaths. With each inhalation, imagine that one is surrounded by bright blue light. With each exhalation, allow for any thoughts or energy conflict to fall softly to the earth. As the inhalations and exhalations deepen, the breathe aids in centering the ‘self.’ The bright blue light, when visualized, is of the same energy resonance as Archangel Michael, and brings a healthy boundary for self realization, confidence and courage into one’s consciousness. 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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Obituaries YOUR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS

(nee Sherwood)

June 12 1948 - March 2 2015

Arleen passed away with her sons present at Royal Columbian Hospital in the early hours of March 2nd.

She is predeceased by her Husband’s Ben Aalderink and Ernest Priest. She is survived by her two sons Glenn and Dennis and six grandchildren.

Her life will be celebrated on Saturday March 21st at 10am, in the Arbor chapel, Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 - 72 Avenue, Surrey BC. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Royal Columbian Hospital.

For online condolences please visit www.valleyviewsurrey.ca

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Access the services you need to find and get a job. All job seekers can access the self-serve area and additional support is available to British Columbians who are un or under employed and legally eligible to work in British Columbia. All services are delivered free!

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Help Wanted

GOLDEN COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY JOB POSTING Full time permanent operations manager needed for busy dog sled touring company. Live in position.

December thru April: Lake Louise AB (tours here) and Kicking Horse Road Golden BC (winter kennel here).

May thru November: summer kennel in Logan Lake BC. Job Duties: Oversee the well being of 120 Alaskan Huskies. Plan and control inventory of dog food, gear and equipment/oversee and train staff and implement company standard operating procedures/repair and maintain gear and equipment/guide tours.

Skills required: Solid dog driving skills (minimum 3 years of driving dog teams of 10 or more dogs) solid sleddog husbandry skills, ability to operate power tools and basic building skills/safe driving skills with 1 ton dog trucks on winter roads/ability to operate snow machine and groomer/critical thinking and logistics wrangling abilities good people skills.

First aid: standard with CPR. Parks Canada interpretive course. Summer Kennel is isolated.

Applicants must be comfortable with this.

Wage $22/ hour, 40 hour work week. www.kingmikdogsledtours.com Apply via info@kingmikdogsledtours.com with resume and references.

Phone: 250-299-6284

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Interested applicants should forward a resume: nhorŬoīΛǀaaŐen͘ca OR by fax: 1-250-449-2907

CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP)

Arleen Priest

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Zimmerman Construction is currently seeking hard working quality minded carpenters and apprentices.

Must have own tools and transportation. Please email resume to michael@ zimmermanconstruction.ca

Campground Manager required for Whispering Spruce, couples preferred.

Duties: maintenance, office work. Wage negotiable. Call Sarah Case: 250-344-7636 or 344-0606.

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Job Title: Substitute, Golden Community Resources Society (GCRS) Child Care Programs Position Summary: The Child Care Programs Substitute is responsible for the daily care and supervision of children who attend the GCRS licensed Preschool and After School child care programs.

Rate of Pay: $16/hour Start date: March 30th, 2015 Terms: Permanent, part time/on call. The Preschool and After School Program operate on the school calendar.

Mandatory Requirements: • A valid ¿rst aid certi¿cate • A clear Criminal Record Review • A minimum of 20 hours of child care training (provided prior to employment start date if not already completed) 4uali¿cations: • Experience implementing a child care program • Demonstrated ability to work positively with families and children A complete job description is available at Golden¶s :orksite %C of¿ce.

Please submit a letter of interest by 4pm, Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 Connie Barlow, Executive Director Golden Community Resources Society 421 9th Avenue North Golden, BC Email: cbarlow.gcrs@gmail.com Fax: (250) 344-2515

CONDUCTORS REVELSTOKE

Revelstoke - Requisition # 38744 Tired of the same old thing?

At CP you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future.

CP is one of Canada’s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of conductors.

You don’t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn To work in and around Revelstoke Competition closes on March 15, 2015 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form.

The journey has begun but is far from over.

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Trades, Technical F/T - Millwright / Maintenance Person Princeton, B.C.

You will work on the repair & upkeep of bucking mills post peelers and wheeled mobile equipment. Must have 10 years exp. including hydraulics, welding & minor electrical repairs. Will have the ability to work unsupervised, be able to problem solve and prioritize jobs.

Competitive Compensation Package w/ Profit Sharing!

Email resume: elizabeth@pwppost.com or fax: (1)250-295-7912

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Trades are welcome.

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Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator.

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Misc. Wanted Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Houses For Sale Custom Timber Home On 6.5 acres, exc. Views 250-348-2447

RV Sites Fully Serviced RV Lots For Sale - $35,000.

Titled, Year Round, River Access. www.columbiariverwetlandsrvpark.ca 250-348-2094

Apartment Furnished

Commercial/ Industrial

Blaeberry Valley Apartments: (1) and (2) Bedroom Units Available April 1/15 #1-$800, #2- $775 May 1/15 - #4 -950 All prices include Utilities, Wi-Fi & Satellite TV. Visit Website for more Info. www.goldenapartments.ca Call 344-7299 or Text 3441825 to arrange viewing.

Office, shop space for rent.

1250 sq ft, with fenced yard on 9th Street N. 250-344-0277

FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite.

View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

Rentals

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Apt/Condo for Rent 2 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry N/S, and no parties. 250-290-0056.

3 Bdr. upper unit close to Lady Grey school. Newly renovated. Avail Apr. 1. $875/mth.

Call or 344-0725 or 480-6869076 aniure1@telus.net.

Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts.

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

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

Commercial Space for rent in Golden B.C.

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Renovated heritage building, clean with hardwood floors, 2 separate office spaces, common room & bathroom. $825/month.

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All enquiries welcome, contact: Jesse Seguin.

Cell: 250-439-8427, email: jesseseguin@gmail.com Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

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Mobile Homes & Pads Mobile Home Lots for rent.

First 3 months free!

Creek side available.

Ph. 250-344-0751.

Homes for Rent 2 Bdr Duplex. No smoking, no pets. Refs req’d. Avail April 1.

Call 344-7163 or 344-8179.

3 bdrm upper level suite. All appliances, huge deck. 1106 12th St. Avail. Apr.1. Call 250-344-9854.

Brand new 2 bdrm suite for rent avail Apr 15 incld laundry.

250-344-7408 / 344-8415.

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

250-344-7876.

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.

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

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

Townhouses 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1500+ sqft townhouse with balcony. Propane fireplace & dishwasher.

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