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A group of Golden Secondary School students will be leaving for a trip and cultural exchange in Japan on Mar. 10.

From left: Maj-Britt Bargstedt, Midori Nagao, Karman Tress, Jasey Jones, Marcus Dondaneau, Madison Ehman, Emma Degagne and chaperone Monica De. See page 12 for the full story.

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden has become known for its whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River, and anyone who has been down the Horse knows that the it's the Lower Canyon that really makes it unique.

But local companies are getting worried that their access to this iconic part of the river might

be cut off as early as this year.

The Lower Canyon has been run by rafts for approximately 35 years. It has seen hundreds of thousands of intrepid travellers challenge its legendary whitewater. Rafters who go down this section of river float through downtown Golden at the end of their journey, and come out of the river in town.

However, to get to the Lower Canyon, rafters

and river guides have to go over a CP Rail crossing. Val Pleym with Alpine Rafting says that rafters have been using the crossing for over 30 years without incident.

Transport Canada has recently deemed this unsafe, and sent a letter to CP Rail outlining the safety concerns, and requesting they send in their proposed safety actions.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Golden Star

Pioneering Indian couple leaving town after 47 years in Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Gurdial and Swarno Rai took a leap of faith, left their native India and moved to a small town in the Canadian Rockies in search of a better life.

Forty-five years later the couple is leaving town to be closer to family, but only after having accumulated a lifetime full of memories first.

The arrival of the Rais marked the dawning of a new era for Golden, one that has seen the growth of a substantial Indian community over the years.

In 1968 there were

approximately 35 single Indian men working at the mill and living in Donald, but no families. That changed with the arrival of the Rais and their three young children; Kulbinder, Dalbinder and Rupinder.

The Rais say they weren’t nervous when making the move. Swarno’s father had already been working in Donald for seven years and had given them a good idea of what to expect in Golden, including a full weather report.

“We were told that it was a nice place and that it was a small town and very cold with lots of snow,” Gurdial

laughed.

They were able to make friends quickly as the small Indian community was close with one another, and after their arrival the number of Indian families moving into the area began to grow. Soon the number of families in the area swelled to nearly 20 and they banded together to build a Sikh temple, which remains a central hub of the community today.

The Rais were an integral part of the group that built the temple and recently received a Sroppa - an orange scarf that is the highest honour that can be given to a member of

Swarno and Gurdial Rai pictured with their Sroppas, the highest honour that can be given to members of a Sikh temple. The Rais moved to Golden in 1968.

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“When we received that, we were honoured that they would bestow that kind of respect upon us,” Swarno said.

Tragically, Dalbinder, the couple’s only son, was killed in a car accident at the age of 21.

Gurdial stressed that the support the family got from both the Indian community and the rest of Golden was incredibly helpful as they dealt with that tragedy.

“The entire community support was very key for us,” he said.

In fact, the Rais say they never felt like out-

siders in Golden and were welcomed by both the Indian and nonIndian community in town as soon as they arrived.

After vacationing in India and Australia, the Rais will move to live in either Calgary or Vancouver, but their home will always be in Golden.

“Wherever we go in our lives, we’ll always remember what Golden’s done…and the friendships that we’ve made here,” Swarno said.

“We’ll stop by every time we go to Calgary or Vancouver,” Gurdial added.

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Council: Tennis grant proposal a go Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Tennis court grant goes forward At its Mar. 1 meeting, Town Council approved a proposal to send a grant application to Columbia Basin Trust in order to have the tennis courts resurfaced. The potential grant is part of a multi-year recreation initiative from CBT, with the first round of applications due by the middle of March. A successful application would cover 70 per cent of the costs to resurface the Town’s three courts. The entire project is estimated to cost $50,000, leaving the Town of Golden on the hook for $15,000.

Mayor Ron Oszust suggested that the municipality could look to use Economic Opportunity Funds (EOF), a joint fund between Golden and Area A, in order to foot the remainder of the project, although that will have to involve further discussion between both parties.

“The tennis courts are community tennis courts, and in fact I’m hearing that some of the info that we’ve already received on resurfacing is coming equally from the rural areas as it is coming from the municipality,” Mayor Oszust said.

APES seeks approval to use Horseshoe Club space Alexander Park Elementary School teacher Katie King presented a proposal to allow the school to use the outdoor space at the Horseshoe Club and have access to its storage facility.

The school would also like to remove some of the stakes in the horseshoe area, leaving two of them for users of the club.

“Starting next year…there’s a huge focus on environmental education and place-based learning,” King said.

“Having a place like the horseshoe area would be really beneficial when we’re trying to tackle this new curriculum.”

Teachers and other staff at APES were recently surveyed to see if they might put this space to use and on a whole it was deemed that the space could have a variety of benefits.

The area is seen as a desirable location because of its proximity to the school and for its learning opportunities, as it contains old-growth trees that aren’t present at the APES playground.

“The problem with our schoolyard is that it’s not very naturalized, there aren’t any trees and there’s those beautiful old trees in the Horseshoe Club area that we’d like to take advantage of,” King said.

The space could also be used year-round, King said, as the school has purchased snowshoes and compasses in an effort to boost its outdoor education offering.

As with all delegations, the item will be discussed further at the next Council meeting.

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When we think of distracted driving, most of us immediately consider cell phone use. While this might be the most common example used in distracted driving campaigns, it is certainly not the only one. Any action that takes the drivers attention off of the driving task is distracting and is to be avoided. This month the provincial distracted driving campaign is telling us that the second leading cause of collision fatalities in B.C. is not being properly focused on operating your vehicle.

As a collision analyst I was called to investigate a fatal two vehicle collision. One vehicle involved was parked at the side of the road with the left side tires about one meter to the right of the white shoulder line on a straight uphill stretch of four lane highway. My conclusion from what I found in the car is that the driver had stopped to each lunch and enjoy the scenery. A van traveling in the slow lane drifted to the right while the driver helped the passenger change the CD in the stereo. The resulting half overlap crash killed the driver of the car and injured the occupants of the van.

The message that distracted driving is a problem on our highways is almost ubiquitous today.

The real problem now are the people who ignore that message. I watched a young man pull up beside me at a red traffic light recently. He was texting on his smartphone and holding it at the top of the steering wheel with both hands. When he noticed the marked police vehicle waiting to turn left from the cross street he merely lowered his hands to the bottom of the steering wheel and continued to compose his text.

You may have heard that B.C.’s distracted driving ticket penalties are among the lowest in Canada. You may also have heard this week that the provincial government intends to remedy that sometime in the future. Responsibility for this is not all in the hands of government, ICBC and the police. You can set an example yourself by being a focused driver, refusing to ride with someone who isn’t and actively discouraging the practice by reporting distracted drivers to the police. Let’s do our best to reduce the average of 81 distracted driving deaths per year in B.C. to zero.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Golden Star

Intro to Trades program gives GSS students valuable experience Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net A group of Golden Secondary School students are getting an early start on their potential careers through an Introduction to Trades program at the College of the Rockies.

Support for this program has come from a $15,000 contribution from BC Hydro as part of its Mica 5 and 6 project. In total, BC Hydro is providing $120,000 towards trades training in Revelstoke and Nakusp in addition to Golden.

“A lack of trades capacity was identified by the Mica 5 and 6 Core Committee as a barrier for the smaller local communities to fully recognize employment benefits from the project,” said Jen Walker-Larsen, a stakeholder engagement advisor with BC Hydro.

The program in Golden provides invaluable training for senior students from GSS, training that will give them a sound base knowledge when they enter the workforce, says Campus Manager Karen Cathcart. “(After) graduating from high school they also receive their certificate as a journeyman helper from the Intro to Trades program. Plus they also receive a number of industry certifications…when they graduate from high school their certifications are still valid so they’re much more marketable for specific jobs,” Cathcart said.

It also helps the students decide what trade they’d like to move forward with, says Cathcart.

“We’ve seen this in the previous graduates of the program,” she said.

Students from Golden Secondary participate in the Introduction to Trades program at the College of the Rockies.

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The end of February in Golden was still dusty and smoky sending the monitor up as high as 120 micrograms per cubic meter on Feb 28th. Then a combination of warmer weather with rain and Town street sweeping got things back down to acceptable levels. Those folks who spark up the woodstoves around dinner time and let them smoke rather than burning that wood nice and hot, still contribute to poorer air in each evening. Let’s try to pay attention to that and give us all a chance to breathe the sweet spring air!

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Transport Canada cites safety concern Continued from page 1 "While Transport Canada rail safety inspectors were conducting track inspections in the area, they observed a very large group of people crossing and moving supplies and equipment across the railway tracks near the Lower Canyon on the Kicking Horse River.

Not crossing a railway track at a designated crossing is very unsafe and is trespassing," said Sara Johnston, a regional communications officer with Transport Canada.

Pleym says that the estimated cost of putting in a signalled crossing could be up to several hundred thousand dollars, and given that rafting is the main use of the crossing, the worry is that the cost will be passed onto the rafting companies.

Loss of access to the Lower Canyon would have a very detrimental effect

The Lower Canyon section of the Kicking Horse River is what makes whitewater rafting in the area such a popular tourist attraction.

Darren Colton, Sunchasers Photography on the local rafting companies, who gain their edge against the Albertan companies by bringing their guests down this section of river.

"What sets our three local companies apart from the Albertan companies is that we raft the Lower Canyon.

Our customers not only experience our town with their own eyes but they also fill hotel rooms, campgrounds, restaurants and shops," said Pleym.

So not only are the companies in danger of losing revenue, but the entire town would feel the ripple

effect if the 15,000 people a year who have been rafting with the local companies stop coming. *CP Rail was unable to comment before the print deadline due to time constraints. Go to www. thegoldenstar.net to see more on this story.

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RCMP Report: Drugs seized in Golden ise where he could then catch a bus, and no further issues were reported.”

Four kilograms of marijuana and 10 litres of high quality hash were seized by police during a safety check near Field.

RCMP Photo Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net On March 2, members of the Trans Canada East Traffic Services (TCETS) were conducting road safety checks in the area of Field BC. One of the unit officers initiated a traffic stop with a suspected violator who was operating a Mitsubishi Outlander.

The officer immediately entered into a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation which resulted in the seizure of over 4 kilograms of marijuana and 10 litres of high quality hash oil, commonly referred to as “Phoenix Tears.”

Two Alberta men ages 24 and 47 are scheduled to appear in Golden Provincial court on May 10.

Police believed the seized drugs hold an estimated street value of over half a million dollars.

“It is extremely rewarding knowing that we were able to keep these dangerous drugs from reaching the streets of our communities,” said Sgt. Rob Haney of TCETS.” Collisions on Hwy. 1 The Golden-Field RCMP responded to seven collisions this week, all on the TransCanada Highway. No major injuries were reported in any of the collisions.

Missing woman found in Salmon Arm Police spent several hours on February 29 trying to track down a female from Fernie who had been

reported missing to the Golden-Field RCMP. “Family had last heard from the female when she stopped for a break in Golden,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokesperson for the Golden-Field RCMP. “When she still hadn’t arrived in Salmon Arm the following afternoon, they became worried.”

The Golden-Field RCMP and Salmon Arm RCMP were eventually able to locate the female in Salmon Arm who explained that she had decided to overnight in her vehicle and did not require emergency assistance.

Trio causes disturbance at convenience store During the early evening on February 29, police were called to a disturbance outside a local convenience store, in which a male and female could be seen shouting at one another.

“We were able to locate all three people in the group, who were all heavily intoxicated,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

“After speaking with them, two of the three were brought back to their hotel. The other, believed to be the instigator, spent the night in police custody to prevent the disturbance from continuing throughout the night.”

The male was released the following morning once sober. No charges are expected in relation to the incident. The group was in town visiting from Manitoba.

Drunk man at railyard A local male spent the night in jail after police received a call from CP during the early morning hours of March 1 advising that an intoxicated male was walking around the rail yard. Police were able to locate the male who was heavily intoxicated, not dressed for the weather, and without shoes, lying on a sheet of ice in the yard.

The male was lodged in cells until sober and released in the morning with a $115 Violation Ticket for being intoxicated in public.

Possible hit and run Police are investigating after a report was received that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was hit while parked near the medical clinic on February 29, and the offender drove off without providing any information. Anyone with information regarding this hit and run is asked to contact the GoldenField RCMP at 250-3442221 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Truck on fire west of Golden On March 2, police responded to a report of a tractor trailer fire on Highway 1, approximately 50 kms west of Golden. The driver of the unit was able to contain the fire to the tires only, and the unit was towed back to Golden.

Fire in the Blae The Golden-Field RCMP was called to a report of a structure fire in the Blaeberry during the early morning hours of March

3. Police received the call as the incident occurred outside of a fire protection area.

“Nobody was injured as a result of the fire, and the incident does not appear to be suspicious at this time,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

Sask. man given roadside prohibition Police issued a 90 day driving prohibition to a 37 year-old male from Saskatchewan on March 4, after he was pulled over for driving the wrong way down 5th Street North.

“The officer alleged that while speaking with the driver, a strong odor of alcohol was detected coming from his breath.” said Cst. Lainchbury.

“A lawful demand was made for the driver to provide a sample of his breath; however he failed to comply with the demand.”

As a result the driver received the prohibition under the Immediate Roadside Prohibition and also had his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

Disturbance at Field business The Golden-Field RCMP was contacted on March 4 after receiving a complaint of a disturbance outside a local business in Field.

“Police were advised by the father and son, who were driving to Banff together, that they had gotten into an argument and the father was refusing to drive the son any further.” said Cst. Lainchbury.

“Officers made arrangements for the son to get a ride with someone to Lake Lou-

Items broken by woman in house Police were called on March 6 just before midnight to a disturbance at a residence.

Upon arrival police were advised that there was a female at the residence who was intoxicated and no longer welcome as she allegedly broken items inside the house.

The female was arrested for the mischief and held in cells until sober. At the request of the owner, police do not expect to lay charges in relation to the damaged property.

Emergency Services Ball on Apr. 23 Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Emergency Services Ball at Emerald Lake on April 23 and can be purchased for $80 per person at the Golden RCMP Detachment, the Golden Fire Hall, Field Fire Hall, or through Janice Laroy at the Golden Hospital.

Rooms are also available for the evening with a special rate of $125 for those attending the event, and can be booked by calling Emerald Lake directly at 250-3436321. Proceeds for this year’s event will be split between STARS and GADSAR.

FIRST COOK WANTED Consider spending the summer cooking in one of the most beautiful and well-loved places in the Rockies! Lake O'Hara Lodge is looking for a First Cook for the summer season.

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Wishes to Announce

Dr. Zehnder of Invermere Veterinary Hospital will be taking over the small animal practice in April.

Dr. Peterson is retiring from small animal (canine/feline) practice effective the end of March.

Columbia Veterinary Services will remain open at the current location until March 24th.

For further information please call Columbia Veterinary Services at 250-344-5994. * Please ensure that you have adequate supplies for your pets during the anticipated transition period. **Horse owners - Dr. Peterson will continue to provide equine veterinary services in the Golden area.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for September 2016 Children whose 5th birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2016 (born in 2011) are eligible to enter Kindergarten in September 2016.

We will be accepting registrations for Kindergarten children at the following schools: Nicholson Elementary School, (Nancy Watson, Secretary) 250-344-2370 Alexander Park Elementary School, (Navneet Rondeau, Secretary) 250344-5513 Rocky Mountain Distributed Learning School, (Sue Pearson, Secretary) 250-427-5308 Registrations will be accepted at the above schools on the following dates: March 1st to 11th, 2016.

For further information please call the School Secretary.

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International Women’s Day “Because it’s 2015.”

That quote probably doesn’t need much context for most readers. Newly elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said those words this past fall in response to the question of why he insisted on having a half male, half female cabinet.

- I SURMISE It made headlines the

By Jessica Schwitek world over, and T-shirts and other memorabilia have been created with the catch phrase.

It was a great step towards gender equality in Canada. But a 50/50 federal cabinet does not equal a 50/50 society.

The gender gap in Canada is still very real, and this year’s International Women’s Day is boasting the slogan, “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for Gender Equality.”

The current prediction, however, is that the “gender gap” as it is referred to, won’t close until the year 2133. It seems ridiculous to pick such a specific time, but to put it in perspective, there won’t be true equality and equal opportunity until our great great grandchildren are in the workforce.

It was once thought that the best way to change the discrepancy in wages between men and women would be to start with education. But in Canada women have surpassed men in their attainment of higher education, yet they still earn on average 20 per cent less money than their male counterparts.

The last World Economic Forum gender-gap ranking put Canada in 19th place, behind Latvia and Burundi, while the UN’s measure shows Canada slid 11 spots between 1995 and 2013.

It’s an unflattering light to shed on our nation, especially since we think of Canada as being a country that values equality on all levels.

There are multiple issues that are blanketed in the term “gender gap”, not just the discrepancy in wages. In can include access to employment opportunities, public perception, access to social services like pensions (which is more of a problem in developing countries), and perhaps most importantly of all, gender-based violence.

Even in a “developed” and relatively safe country like Canada, half of all women have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16 (Statistics Canada). And the Golden Women’s Resource Centre reports that in a one year period (April 2014 to March 2015) their safe home services were accessed 624 times.

Perhaps, and hopefully, by the year 2133 places like the Golden Women’s Resource Centre won’t even be necessary.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Golden Star

A message from your Area A Director With such a wide range of distinct views and diverse areas of interest, communication and engagement can be challenging.

From the beginning of my term, I have been committed to engaging the Area A residents to determine what they want me to do to support our Area A community. Seven months of community consultation and the recent survey are two tools to assist me in determining what is important to residents and to help guide the priorities toward action.

Residents have indicated that they found the survey tool an excellent way to express their view. There has been plenty of positive feedback. I can assure you that many hours of time and effort were put into selecting the methods that would provide the greatest opportunity for response. And the results of the survey responses indicate Area A Report just that with over 700 responses from residents.

By Karen Cathcart To mail the survey to all residents exceeded $3500.00 and would only go to property owners. An online survey would only reach those with internet. As a result, we tried a combination of both. In the community consultation phase most residents indicated to me that they wished to hear from me through email. I hope that what is most important to you is that we are communicating and engaging with one another. Let’s not lose sight of that.

The survey questions were created from the data received at the community consultation. By asking residents levels of importance and levels of satisfaction on issues ranging from zoning to recreation, the information was designed to provide me with a temperature check. As your Area A Director, I will be able to determine what your priorities are and move forward with them.

Yes or no questions do not reflect a true sense of what the residents want. Some residents have indicated to me that they would like to see some level of land use planning, some bylaws related to unsightly premise. By engaging in dialogue with residents, it is my hope that I can determine where to focus my efforts.

One thing is for sure. Local government is not easy. Not everyone is going to be happy. My job is to do the best I can with the information that has been provided to me by the residents. I ran in the election on a platform for change.

And I was elected.

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Golden point of view Do you believe we have gender equality in Canada?

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“No I don’t. Even if you look at salaries, there is definitely room for improvement.”

“I think for the most part we do.

It’s progressing but there is still work to be done.”

“No. There’s gaps in wages, politics, there’s a lot of things.”

A gas tank full of stingers to the gas stations in Golden. Gas is 93.9 cents per litre in Radium - a total tourist town.

Stars to Ron at Moberley Mechanical for the outstanding service to everyone he

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Stingers to the able bodied people who make the grocery cashiers go the extra mile. Let’s see you pack groceries for 8 hours.

Stars to Alpine Auto for all of the great work you guys do and your amazing customer service!

Stars to Stephen Dykes

for hosting the circuit training twice a week at LGES on his own time.

Stars to a wonderful friend for letting me use her car while I’m waiting to get mine fixed.

Stingers to the people who are leaving their garbage bins on the street too long. Just because the bears are gone doesn’t mean that other animals like dogs won’t knock them over.

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Principal’s Report: Ski program winds down at Lady Grey Janne Arlt Principal of LGES We’re finishing off the 2nd term and are preparing for the final term of the school year. Students are showing leadership and synergizing in all kinds of ways at Lady Grey.

Ski Program: Our ski program is winding up this week and has been very successful. We want to say a HUGE thank you to the parents and volunteers that helped out with both our downhill and cross country ski programs this winter!

These programs can’t run without the help you provide with vehicles taking equipment up, skiing with students, being in the lodge for those that need a

break, etc. We are so lucky to have such a great team supporting our students!

Pink Shirt Day: Students wore pink on Feb. 26th to recognize Pink Shirt Day and remind ourselves about the importance of treating everyone with respect and consideration.

We also had an assembly to share some videos about Habit #4 Win-Win and how we can stand up to bullying. Our Glee Club, with Mrs. Morris, sang a Win-Win song and several students’ names were drawn to get a prize for having been caught showing leadership in some way. The positive message of this day is a good reminder for us to consider being kind every day of the year.

Spring Break Read-a-thon: This is the biggest Lady

Grey PAC fundraiser of the year. It promotes good reading habits and it helps to provide funds for many extra programs, field trips and activities for our students. We encourage all students to participate over Spring Break—we are aiming for 100%!

Permission forms for participating went home last week. Call the office if your child doesn’t have a pledge sheet yet. Donations, big and small, are appreciated – every nickel counts! There are prizes for the class with the most pledges, student who reads the most, student who collects the most money and some draws for all participants.

Spring Break begins on March 14. Students return to school on Tuesday, March 29. Have a wonderful break and Happy Easter!

Wealth and health tied together Medical assistance fund is low Kerri Wall Community Health Facilitator with IH According to a recent report about income-related health inequalities in Canada, on a national level we collectively spend more than $200 billion a year on publicly funded health care. Here in British Columbia our health care is almost 50 per cent of our provincial budget. But despite all this spending, those who are richer enjoy better health and live longer than those who are poor.

Our health is most impacted by social determinants – things like stable housing, having a job, access to education, and a steady income can make us healthier. It’s all connected - if you have a job and a steady income, you are more likely to be able to find the resources to improve your education or the education of your children. With an advanced education,

you are more likely to have a higher income and be able to afford safe and stable housing. If you have affordable housing, you are less likely to have to choose between buying healthy food and paying the rent and that means you can eat a healthier diet.

Health indicators like obesity, smoking rates, and child mortality paint a picture of two different worlds – the poorest Canadians are challenged by these problems much more than those who are economically advantaged.

Universal health care, like we have in Canada, is a cornerstone to a more equitable society in terms of access to health care. We can also help decrease health inequities by investing in affordable housing, improving access to education, and supporting poverty reduction planning programs in our communities.

After all, every person matters.

Rotary Club of Golden Submitted Golden’s Rotary Club has provided a method of helping humanity since its inception. Many ad hoc requests for financial support have been fulfilled over the 30 years Rotary has been in existence.

When Aman Virk was Rotary president, he initiated a formal fund dedicated to helping those who needed special assistance with medical related expenses.

The Golden Rotary Club has helped with all requests for assistance in the 3+ years the fund has been operating, thanks to fundraisers such as our Aman Virk Memorial Golf Tournament, our Giant Rotary Auction, and our Paul Hambruch 50:50 Draw.

We tackle barbecues, pancake breakfasts and enlist groups to help us with events like our Rotary Interact Youth group and Parson Jazz Cooperative.

At this time, the fund is running low. We specifically have a request to help pay for a $4000 power wheelchair for a Durand Manor resident which would stay with Durand for the life of the wheelchair.

We are accepting donations at Golden Dental Centre, The Golden Star and Kicking Horse Embroidery. Please support our fund which helps improve the lives of those in medical need.

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Bargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

Injury Reduction Program every Tuesday (6:45-8pm) and Thursday 7:15-8:30pm) at LGES. Free program for athletes 9 and up.

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

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Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.

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

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

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

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12:30 - 1:30pm Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket.

Telling our Life Stories Writing Workshop. 1-3pm No writing experience necessary. FREE call 250-4399665.

April Verche March 9 at the Civic Centre at 7:30pm.

Tickets at AGOG. Area A Local Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 9 at the BC Visitor Information Centre from 6-8pm. Open to public.

Young Gunz for youth 10-17 who want to help in the community, learn leadership, and have fun. Group meets at the Legion Wednesdays 4-5pm.

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

Puck and Stick Practice 1-2pm every Thursday.

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 Thursday 3:45-5:30pm.

Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.

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

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

Golden & District Recreation Complex Annual Users Meeting. Thursday, March 10 @7pm in meeting room. For more info 250344-2271 ext. 225 or rec. booking@golden.ca

Fri, Mar. 11

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.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.

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

Mother Goose Program 10 - 11am at the Early Years Centre. Songs & rymes for families with children birth to five years.

Friday Reading Program.

Improve basic reading skills, learn strategies to improve memory and comprehension. 1-3pm FREE, call 250439-9665.

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

Meat Draw and 50/50 at the Golden Legion every Friday and Saturday at 5:50pm.

The Legion Food Fridays from 5-7pm. Reserve seats 250-344-4948 or at bar prior to purchase . tickets.

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Parson Jazz Cooperative, March 11 from 5 to 7pm at the Winston Lodge.

Donations will be accepted for the Golden Rotary Club’s Emergency Medical Fund.

Sat, Mar. 12

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

Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.

Meat Draw and 50/50 at the Golden Legion every Friday and Saturday at 5:50pm.

Story Time at the Golden Library Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am. For preschool aged children and up.

Sun, Mar. 13

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

Public Skate at the Golden Arena every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45pm.

Mon, Mar. 14

Art Guild Painting at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 10:30am3pm. Everyone welcome to attend.

Winter Walking at the Rec Plex 12 - 1pm.

N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm.

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

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

Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.

Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.

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

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

Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex.

Bring your own racket.

Calgary Flames Alumni Game at the Golden Arena on Mar. 14at 7pm. Tickets are $15.

Tues, Mar. 15

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 dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm.

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

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

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

Upcoming Events

Refugee Sponsorship Meeting Everyone is welcome to attend a public meeting to explore Golden and area’s interest and capacity for refugee sponsorship. Wednesday, Mar. 16 at 7pm in Council Chambers.

For more info contact Michele at 250.344.6117 or st.andrews_uc@persona.ca Golden Seniors Centre Open House Coffee Morning. 10am - 12pm on Wednesday, March 16.

Everyone welcome.

Golden Delicious Annual St. Patrick’s Day bash at the Rockwater on Mar. 17 at 10pm. Dj Threesixty, Mihajic Touch and special guest Dj Dubconscious. $10 Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre, Friday March 18, 11:30am - 1pm $6, children under 3 are free!

The Sugar Shack on Mar. 19 at KHMR Indulge your sweet tooth with delicious maple products!

Let’s do Lunch ~ BC Societies Act on Mar. 19 at the Island from 12-1pm.

Learn about the changes to the act. RSVP to ruth@ goldenchamber.bc.ca.

The Legion Irish Meal Mar. 19 from 5-7pm. Reserve your seats 250-344-4948, Mike Taylor providing entertainment @7pm.

BaconBeiner on Mar. 19 (Cross Country Ski event @ Dawn Mountain involving … bacon!) www.baconbeiner.ca Golden Nordic Ski Club full moon ski on Wednesday Mar. 23 at the Dawn Mtn. Chaley at 8pm.

Wrangle the Chute Mar. 24 at Kicking Horse Resort.

Sarah Neufeld of the Arcade Fire at the Civic Centre on Mar. 28 at 8pm. Tickets $15 in advance from Plain Wayne & Jane, or $15 at the door.

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GKHAT took 11 athletes to compete in Lake Louise this weekend The Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team (GKHAT) has been having a very busy season, and it isn’t over yet. They raced at Lake Louise this weekend with 11 athletes facing challenging visibility condition as the snow continued to fall.

Athletes attending were: AJ Laurell, Haylee Laurell, Madison Sherriff, Austin Sherriff, Saumya Kumar, Samantha Glasier, Aziza Rubenstein, Martina Loesch, Addison Rohmann, Maja Moller, Giles Ewen.

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New club professional arrives in Golden from course in Victoria Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Matt Matheson had heard good things about the Golden Golf Club from his colleagues and jumped at the opportunity to take over as the Head Professional when the position became available.

Matheson had previously spent five years working as the assistant pro at Olympic View Golf Club in Victoria before making the move to Golden.

Surprisingly, Matheson didn’t get his golf career underway until the age of 14, but he took to the game quickly and two years later he was playing in provincial level tournaments in his native Nova Scotia.

“I played every other sport known to man and I got a little tired of baseball when I was 14. I started playing (golf) with a few good friends and by the time I was 15 I was playing tournaments, when I was 16 I was playing provincial events. So it came on pretty quick,” he explained.

With regards to his teaching style, Matheson places a great deal of importance on making

sure his students are having fun. Golf can be a frustrating game, he acknowledges, something that he knows first hand from competing regularly on club professional tours.

Matheson plans to continue to compete regularly throughout the summer, with plans to compete in the Kootenays as well as a few tournaments in the Okanagan.

Matheson also appreciates working with players who have chronic injuries.

“I definitely like to work with people who have injuries or physical limitations. I’ve got a pretty bad back, knee, thumb, ankle…from rugby and hockey growing up,” he said.

His first few days on the job have been busy, as Matheson has been working to get his staff compiled. There will be a few familiar faces in the Proshop in 2016, but with both head pro Graeme Kreiner and assistant pro Brent Firminger having moved elsewhere, Matheson will be half of a completely new team of golf professionals, with Michael Ladd working as the assistant pro.

Although he’s never played a

Matt Matheson spent five years working at Olympic View Golf Club in Victoria before taking the Head Pro job at the Golden Golf Club.

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Sarah Neufeld playing at Civic Centre Meet painter Claude Lepine at reception Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Violinist and composer, from the Grammy-winning The Arcade Fire, Sarah Neufeld has added a stop in Golden to her tour.

Although best known as a member of Arcade Fire, she is also a founding member of the acclaimed contemporary instrumental ensemble Bell Orchestre, and most recently as half of an exciting new duo with renowned saxophonist Colin Stetson, with whom she’ll be performing at the Golden Civic Centre.

Neufeld began developing pieces for solo violin in a formal sense in 2011, though she has made improvisation and solo composition part of her process and practice since first picking up the instrument at a young age.

Neufeld counts Bela Bartok, Steve Reich, Iva Bittova and Arthur Russell among the formative influences for her solo work, in tandem with an ear for the textures and sensibilities of contemporary electro-acoustic, avant-folk and indie rock music.

Neufeld has just released her

Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Violinist Sarah Neufeld, best known for playing with the band The Arcade Fire, is coming to Golden as a duo on Mar. 28.

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The Ridge employs more emphasis on vocalizations than Neufeld’s previous works; the interplay between Neufeld’s voice and violin has become strongly integrated and narrative. The album also features Arcade Fire’s Jeremy Gara on drums, adding greater

layers to the compositions, creating an intense, dynamic atmosphere, and a captivating listen from start to finish.

She will be at the Civic Centre on Monday Mar. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Plane Wayne and Jane for $15, or $20 at the door.

Pastel visions of Kicking Horse Country will be all over the Art Gallery of Golden starting March 11 when the exhibit Ciels de Kicking Horse opens.

French Canadian artist Claude Lepine will be displaying his collection of pastel paintings of the area we love.

“This series of pastels, Ciels de Kicking Horse, came to me unexpectedly, almost naturally, after being seduced by the mountain’s landscapes. As an avid skier who loves to slide down the slopes, even the sharpest ones, I first noticed the magnificent sights all around me: the unbelievably tall conifers growing on steep slopes, the impressive rocky cliffs where even the snow won’t stay, and Columbia Valley, that you see from afar in between the Rockies and the Selkirk ramparts,” said Lepine about his work.

“Yet, for every skier, the thrill of finding the next best line also means climbing up the mountain. At Kicking Horse, I made my way to the highest point of the resort, Stairway to Heaven. In each of those ascents, I’ve been mesmerized by the bluest of skies, by the thick veil of snowy clouds, and each and every time, by the surreal impression of touching a little piece of heaven.”

There will be an artist’s reception to kick off the exhibit on Friday Mar. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Golden. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the work with Lepine himself.

The Net Result: Spy puts McCarthy in traditionally male role Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net With International Women’s Day being this week, I thought it was an opportune time to review a movie that is carried by a dynamic and funny leading lady.

It isn’t rare to see a film that centres around a strong female character, but Spy, starring Melissa McCarthy, does so in a genre that is almost always dominated by men - the action comedy.

When a blockbuster combines explosions and flying bullets with some laughs, usually it’s paired with a couple male cop buddies, and a few strong supporting female roles (Lethal Weapon, Bad Boys, Rush Hour, 21 Jump Street etc.).

That’s not to say they don’t exist, Miss Congeniality for example raked in a lot of money, they’re just not tremendously common. And correct me if I’m wrong, but I cannot think of another action comedy with a leading lady who isn’t the Hollywood typical size two.

In Spy, McCarthy plays Sharon Cooper, a CIA analyst who has to go undercover after the identities of the agency’s top operatives have all been compromised. Susan Cooper

isn’t the bumbling screw-up you’d expect from the premise. In fact, although she is uncomfortable being out in the field, she is as skilled and trained as any other agent in the CIA. In this film, mega action star Jason Stathem actually takes on the role of the goof, who McCarthy’s character is constantly saving from his mistakes. It’s an interesting switch from the actor’s typical roles.

Staying true to the genre, Spy has an easy plot line to follow, with a couple somewhat predictable twists along the way. Much of the comedy centres on McCarthy’s unconventional means of navigating her way through the criminal world, as well as the fact that she doesn’t fit the supermodel archetype of other female CIA agents and crime bosses in the film (Rose Byrne and Morena Baccarin).

Instead of pretending to be a rich socialite or powerhouse business woman for her cover stories, she finds herself being stuck with the identity of the crazy cat lady, and divorced Mary Kay saleswoman.

Spy was definitely an enjoyable film to watch, but I didn’t find myself laughing as much as I had expected to. McCarthy has been taking the comedy world by storm

Melissa McCarthy plays a CIA spy thrown into the field after the identity of other agents have been compromised in the action comedy Spy.

Twentieth Century Fox these last years, but that also means she has set the bar quite high for herself, and it can be hard to live up to those expectations.

I was very entertained but not blown away. I give Spy 7 out of 10 mouse clicks.

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Students prepare Rod&Gun for trip to Japan Club Bash Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

The Golden Rod and Gun Club celebrated a great year at their annual banquet dinner this past Friday evening at the Seniors Centre.

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A group of students from Golden Secondary School are fine tuning their chopstick skills and practicing their konichiwas and arigatos as they prepare to embark on the trip of their young lives.

Nine GSS Students will be a part of a group that will spend ten days travelling around Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto to Hiroshima. They’ll visit ancient temples, explore lakes and take in historic sites, but the premier cultural experience will entail something else entirely: a stay with a Japanese family.

“They’ll actually get to see what a Japanese family’s home is like and what they eat…a one on one experience with a Japanese family,” said Monica De, one of the trip’s organizers and chaperones. “Living with a home stay family is really going to teach them about the Japanese lifestyle.”

The students will be travelling to Japan as part of the Rocky Mountain International Student Program and will visit the program’s sister city of Annaka, a city near Tokyo.

There will also be a significant educational component to the trip, as the students will be tasked with teaching their peers about certain historical sites.

“They all have to do presentations on each of our destinations, so they learn a little bit about the place that we’re going to and then they have to present it to the students on the trip so that we can all learn a little bit about our destinations,” De said.

The students are leaving for their trip on Mar. 10.

Hospice hosting free info session Julia Cundliffe Golden Hospice Volunteer

85 athletes from the Kootenays competed at the 2016 BC Winter Games bringing home 28 medals.

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During our recent Hospice Memorial Tree campaign prior to Christmas, many of our volunteers were asked what services hospice provides, how does one contact a volunteer and many other questions. As a follow up, we are presenting free information about hospice services.

The Golden Hospice Society has been operating for the past 15 years in the Golden area and the volunteers are always anxious to learn more about how other societies operate. Maria Kliavkoff, executive director of the Hospice Society of Columbia Valley, has graciously offered to come to Golden to talk about hospice and how the Invermere society operated as well as answer questions that anyone may have about this service. Everyone who is curious about the hospice society or perhaps may have a family member who has been diagnosed with a terminal condition is very welcome to come.

Golden Hospice is sponsoring this event and hopes that after learning more, individuals may wish to volunteer. Once a volunteer wishes to become involved, training is held by the local experienced members. Currently, several are participating in training. There are various roles a volunteer can assist with like organizing events or spending time and assisting with a family in need.

We should all remember that at some time in some way we must all face the end of life. And most of us share a common hope - that when death comes to us or to a loved one, it will be peaceful and free of pain. We hope to be surrounded by those we love, feeling safe, comfortable and cared for. As volunteers we’ve learned over the years important lessons about fully living until the end of life.

Every Canadian has the right to quality of life at the end of life and a responsibility to advocate for it. It is very important to talk with your family about what quality of life you would like to experience on this journey. Hospice care helps make a very difficult life passage both manageable and meaningful when there is a circle of support for both the person facing death as well as their loved ones.

This information session is free to everyone.

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Cover to Cover: Middle East journey Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net While questioning his faith, and on a shoestring budget, Jeremy Kroeker set out on an epic motorcycle journey through the Middle East, seeking answers but also seeking adventure. The result is a brilliant piece of travel writing, titled Through Dust and Darkness.

His journey begins in Frankfurt and takes him through, among others, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Greece before his eventual arrival in Turkey.

From the very beginning, the Canmore author experiences a host of issues, from a beat up and broken down motorcycle to visa problems that initially prevent him from entering Iran, the planned focal point of his trip.

He quickly calls an audible and enters Syria, before later making his way through Lebanon and, finally, Iran.

It’s not just technical issues that stand as roadblocks on his trip, however, as Kroeker frequently runs into language barriers and gets lost on his way through one of the world’s most historical regions.

At one stop over in Syria, he is asked to pay a fee for taking

photos of one man’s camels.

Later, he has to haggle with a hotel owner in order to save a couple of bucks, a significant chunk of change in this part of the world.

Perhaps his biggest obstacle came in the form of the weather.

During his long road through Syria, Jeremy runs into a ferocious storm. He battles sand, low visibility and intense thirst as he arrives in the next city tattered and ill.

Still, he pushes forward to Damascus before contemplating calling it quits and leaving for home.

But, as he writes, there is one problem with having no destination: “It’s hard to stop”. Instead of flying back to Canada with his tail between his legs, he leaves Syria for the friendlier confines of Lebanon and continues his journey from there.

At the heart of Jeremy’s trip are the characters that he meets along the way, from a chatty Japanese woman named Chikako to a frugal Swiss traveller named Rav. All of them add their own bit of seasoning to Jeremy’s story.

Another interesting aspect of the story is the fact that Jeremy is travelling in the region a short time before the Arab Spring, which led to violent protests

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RMB across the region. Syria has been torn apart by civil war since his visit, and it was fascinating to see the hints and signs of conflict on the horizon as the author meandered through the region.

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By Colleen Palumbo

While we were going through the 1982 version of Golden Memories to prepare for the 2000 version to see what needed to be updated or replaced altogether, we came across some really interesting human interest stories that we had forgotten were there and I thought you might find this interesting as well.

The following story, written by Arvid Johnson, is a fine example of the importance of recording our memories, and it helps us appreciate a simpler, less complicated time.

Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Columbia Shuswap District, is seeking qualified contractors for the upcoming 2016/17 season. Submissions will form a select invite list and contractors will be contacted for various projects including, but not limited to: • Installation of outhouses, signs and tables; carpentry services; painting/staining; garbage removal; cleaning; brushing • Wildlife/Danger tree assessment and abatement • Equipment Rental (dump truck, excavator, loader, etc.)

• Site/trail maintenance in remote areas • Site/trail inventory, assessment, layout, design, and/or construction • Onsite structure design/construction (bridges, platforms, boardwalks, etc.)

The above photo is of the old CPR Station that sat in downtown Golden where the Chamber of Commerce building sits today.

Photo Courtesy of the Golden and District Museum “One of our favourite stopping places on the way to and from school was Billy Wenman’s Shoe Repair Shop. If we discovered any peculiar looing bug, butterflies or

such, we would catch them and take them to Billy. He would preserve them in alcohol. Billy was very kind to all of us. He would make repairs to our shoes and rub-

bers for a very small charge or no charge at all. He made canvas music stand cases for all members of the band, free of charge.

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Applicant contractors should have a 4x4 vehicle to access work sites and must provide all tools and equipment necessary to carry out the work. Some projects may require transporting of large, heavy structures such as sign kiosks and log tables. Applicants must have a means to load, transport and unload these items without damaging the structures.

Standards will be provided and must be followed for each project. All contractors must have Workers Compensation Board coverage and carry adequate liability insurance.

Interested contractors must submit details of their company, including hourly rates. Please highlight qualifications from the list of projects above, and specify what project types you have experience with. Include a list of equipment, tools and number of personnel.

A list of Recreation Sites and Trails for the Columbia Shuswap District can be found online at www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca.

Please send your expression of interest and company information no later than Friday, April 1st, 2016 to: Marcia Bennett, Columbia Shuswap Recreation Officer 1761 Big Eddy Rd, PO Box 9158 RPO#3, Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 Phone: (250) 837-7610 Fax: (250) 837-7626 Email: Marcia.Bennett@gov.bc.ca

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Kicking Horse served as skating rink Finding time to volunteer Continued from page 13 When we were growing up to the dancing age, throughout the winter months we would hold weekly parties at our homes, playing cards and dancing. Some favorite dances were the Virginia Reel, Two Steps, and waltzes. We would take turns at our homes, the Maxwells, Wenans, Blysaks, Mrs John Pratt and the Johnsons.

Billy Wenman had one of the Edison phonographs with the ling horn on it. This played cylinder records. He would bring it to wherever the party was being held.

In the summer we would get together for big picnics which other families would join. We would have to walk to wherever we were going as there were no automobiles available until later years.

In the spring, after the snow was gone, and in the summer also, a favorite outing on Sunday afternoon was to walk the railway track east up the Kicking Horse Canyon for several miles.

Upon our return we would congregate at the CPR Station and watch the arrival and departure of Train Number 4 which, at the time, came in at five pm.

There was always lots of music in our home.

Mother played the organ and accordion. Many of the Swedes who came played the accordion or mouth organ.

In 1912, a toboggan slide was built from the

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top of the hill back of the smelter, down past the smelter and over the hump by the smokestack, and along the railway track towards the Kicking Horse River.

This had to be stopped because of the danger involved. I believe boards from the Smelter buildings had been used for the slide. I understand the older Henderson boys and others in their age group exercised their skill and knowledge in building this slide.

We used some of the rails from the smelter to build a track up the side of the hill. Once, it jumped the track and Louis Bylsak got his leg jammed against a tree. We had to stop this enjoyment also because of the risk.

In the winter for skating, we would shovel off the snow on the Kicking Horse River in a large area for an outdoor skating rink We had many nice skating parties. Many people from town would come up and join the fun.

We would fish in the Kicking Horse River off the old Smelter bridges and later off the Kootenay Central Bridge. We caught many trout and whitefish there.

We also fished for grayling off the old Sawmill Wharf on the Columbia River in the evening.

The ling cod had nice white meat. They had to be skinned and had just one set of bones down the middle. They were slimy things to catch and handle.”

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Development of a Pest Management Plan British Columbia Timber Sales Okanagan – Columbia Okanagan Shuswap and Selkirk Natural Resource Districts REFERENCE NUMBER 03-01-2016 The term of the plan is from June 1, 2016 to May 30, 2021 This Integrated Pest Management Plan applies to BCTS operating areas within the Revelstoke, Golden and Okanagan timber supply areas. The closest communities within the plan areas are Golden, Revelstoke, Sicamous, and Seymour Arm. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Integrated Pest Management Plan applies, unless otherwise identified in the plan.

The pesticides to be used under this Integrated Pest Management Plan are: Vision Max (Glyphosate), Vantage XRT (Glyphosate), Garlon RTU (Triclopyr), Garlon XRT (Triclopyr) and Chontrol Peat Paste (Chondrostereum purpureum). Proposed methods for application include: backpack sprayer, boom sprayer, power hose/nozzle, spray bottle, modified brush saw, helicopter application.

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Sometimes there simply aren’t enough hours in the week and juggling work and family priorities can seem overwhelming. But it is possible. Rahim Bhatia, a Waterloo, Ont. resident and lifelong volunteer, contributed over 500 hours of his time to World Partnership Walk in 2013 — all in addition to his family commitments and his job as team leader, Health and Dental Claims at Sun Life Financial. For his efforts, his employer named him national Volunteer of the Year.

So, how did he do it, you ask? Here are some tips from this veteran volunteer: Follow your passion and offer your skills It’s simple to start volunteering.

The best place to begin is by tapping into your passions and interests.

“When I came to Canada and learned about the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada’s World Partnership Walk and the projects they had across the world, I was sold on the idea doing anything I could do to assist because I was so passionate about the cause,” says Bhatia.

Since its start 30 years ago, the World Partnership Walk has raised more than $82 million for international development programs and initiatives, making it the largest and most successful event of its kind in Canada. Projects are identified and carried out by local communities, targeting areas of greatest need and providing long-term sustainable solutions, such as revitalizing a rural economy, ensuring clean water and sanitation, strengthening community-based organizations and educating new generations of girls and women.

Bhatia has headed up the logistics of this event for the past seven years, and is involved in managing the year-round planning process. This includes everything from attending bi-weekly meetings with the executive team to procuring supplies to recruiting a team of more than 100 volunteers.

Like Bhatia, when you follow your passions or interests, you can easily find the volunteering niche that’s right for you. Start by asking yourself what you like to do. For example, if you’re an animal lover, check out the opportunities at your local animal shelter.

Another important thing to consider is your skills — and everyone’s skill set is unique. Are you a social media whiz? Or an event planner extraordinaire, like Bhatia? Browse Canada-wide volunteer job boards such as getinvolved.ca, and see what postings are waiting for you.

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teering around work and family After deciding where to volunteer, the burning question is: “How do I make the time?” Bhatia says that balancing work life, home life and community service can sometimes make him feel like he’s being pulled in three different directions. Fortunately, his family is very understanding and supportive about his volunteer commitments. To maximize his time with his family, he fits in his volunteering tasks early in the morning and after his children are in bed.

Another way to give back while not taking too much time away from your family is to volunteer from the comfort of your own home — by writing emails or responding to social media questions, for example.

If your family commitments are such that volunteering outside of working hours simply isn’t an option, many workplaces also have annual charitable giving campaigns.

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Bhatia believes that whatever you choose to dedicate your time to, your efforts will always be appreciated by others. He suggests easing into volunteering slowly and choosing an activity you’re already doing. For example, if your child plays sports, offer to assist with the coaching or organize carpools for tournaments.

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Make it a social activity Another of Bhatia’s tips is to make giving back a family affair. “If your family supports what you’re doing, they’re more likely to believe in the cause and want to help as well,” he says. “Any time there is a fundraiser, I ask my family and friends to help with things like setting up, selling tickets, looking for donors and spreading the word on their social media networks. He suggests picking an activity that the whole family can do together, such as helping at a local food bank or library and making it a regular bonding activity.

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Golden Faith Column: Biblical Commitment Commitment as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary: “is a trust to do something”. How seriously do we commit to our commitments! How well do we find ourselves living up to this expectation? How would we be evaluated by those who know us? What importance do we apply to our word?

These are questions that probe into our life's character and the example we portray.

In our existence there is the ultimate example of unfailing commitment: God Eternal in His Triune Existence as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

God made the commitment to create life and it's eternal support system. We are His creation's centerpiece.

- Ralph Kirchhofer His library of instruction for our life, the Bible, says: Columbia Valley Bible Fellowship “God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” “Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.” Genesis 1:27,31. “For You formed my inward parts; you covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, and that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139:13,14.

Having created us, God established His commitment to us.

As a committed loving Father He provided completely for us including direction as to what was right and what was wrong. How well we know we are subject to lack commitment in following “do's and don'ts” which can result in a life threatening end.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23. But God is committed to save us from our disobedience i.e. sin. “For God so loved the world (you, me) that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. “For by grace (God's commitment) you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9.

God the Father's commitment to you and to me was demonstrated by sending His Son to pay in full, as a gift to us, the cost of our disobedience (sin) not in part but the whole!

1 Corinthians 15:3-6 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve.

After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep.”

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Without your knowledge, you have made it to the top of a very influential person’s list.

This can only mean good things for your future, Aries. Be proud of yourself.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 A person from your past may come into your life, Libra. He or she stirs up old emotions, and you may need to take a step back in a current relationship. Think things over carefully.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Friends and family who seem meddlesome may have more noble motives, Taurus. Give these loved ones the benefit of the doubt and be glad they care so much.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your ambition is growing, but you are already beginning to feel overwhelmed.

You may need to put the brakes on any new endeavors for a little while.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a big project means you will be working with others in the week ahead. Put your best foot forward and be receptive of others’ ideas and suggestions.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Any business transactions you make this week can have a lasting effect on your financial status, Sagittarius. This means carefully considering every purchase.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are full of energy this week, but for whatever reason you are still holding back. Don’t be afraid to unleash that energy and get to work. Others will be impressed.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, expenses are piling up, and soon your stress levels may be rising as a result.

You can use a dose of good news, and it’s coming this week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Mull an invitation before responding this week, Leo. You can find both pros and cons to accepting the invitation, and taking the time to consider it will ensure you make the right call.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Someone is rubbing you the wrong way, Aquarius. Just walk away and don’t let this person get under your skin. Taking the high road will serve you best in the long run.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a healthy sense of ambition will move a project along much more quickly than you or others had imagined. Once the work is done, you’ll have plenty of time to relax.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, the week ahead is full of promise. Your energy levels are soaring, and you are poised to meet new people and make things happen.

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Obituaries

Obituaries

Millie LeDahl

On Friday, February 26th, 2016, Millie LeDahl was welcomed in peace by her son Rick along with her parents Fred and Ola, sister Jessie and brother John.

Millie is survived by her husband Don, sister Lucy, children Joanne (Grant), Merle (Corrine), Rob (Marion), Murray (Shelia), as well as thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many dear friends and family.

Dale was born in Burnaby BC and spent the majority of his childhood at Cultas LakeDISCRIMINATORY with his parents Dennis LEGISLATION and Levern, and three brothers Wayne, Gary, and John.

Advertisers are reminded that Before moving to Golden in 1988, Dale spent forbids time the in Provincial legislation Kelowna where he had a variety of jobsof in publication anyautomotive advertisement discriminates against any and met Debora. Dale sharedwhich a large portion of his personmany becausegood of race, religion, life with Debora and they enjoyed years in color, nationality, ancestry or Golden, and several wonderful sex, family vacations, such as place of origin, or age, unless the house boating on the Shuswap.condition is justified by a bona requirement for the In Golden, Dale spent manyfideyears working in work the involved. automotive industry, and a large portion as the owner of a motel, and he ended his career in the lumber industry.

COPYRIGHT Copyrighthockey. and/orWhenever properties In his spare time, Dale loved playing subsist in all advertisements and he needed to relax, he would go fishing, or work on his in all other material appearing carpentry projects in his shop. He also had a strong in this edition of Used.ca. natural talent for home renovations, and his ingenuity Permission to reproduce wholly never ceased to amaze. or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a

A private family service was held February 28th and two photographic or offset process additional private gatherings will at a later in abe publication mustdate. be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

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Millie LeDahl Lloyd Walter

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On Friday, February 26th, 2016, Millie LeDahl was welcomed in peace by her son Rick along with her April 5, 1938 – February 26, 2016 parents Fred and Ola, sister It is with great sadness Jessie and brother John. and tremendous love that Millie is survived by her the family of Lloyd Walter husband Don, sister Shibley announce his Lucy, children Joanne 26th, 2016 at the age of passing on Friday, February (Grant), 77 years. Merle (Corrine), Rob (Marion), Murray Lloyd will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed (Shelia), as well as thirteen by is wife, Carol of 55 years and his children: Dale grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many dear (Bart) Chenuz, Wayne (Linda) Shibley and Pat (Steele) friends and family.

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He friends. was a member of the Kinsmen Club, Search and Rescue and a Boy Scout leader, just to name a few. Lloyd also drove ambulance. One of FUNERAL HOME Lloyd’s greatest loves was being a member of the CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE Golden Fire Department for over 25 years and held the 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay position of Fire Chief for a many number of those years.

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A summer celebration will be held at Miracle Beach, a place Millie loved. Date to be decided later.

Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. One of his favorite pass times was to take Carol out for long drives in his pick up.

The family wishes to thank Dr. T’ien, Dr. Nel, nurses Shelly, Isabella, and Suzanne at St. Joseph’s Hospital and our many caring and comforting friends.

Lloyd was a proud family man and he will be deeply missed.

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Rentals

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Home Improvements

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Merchandise for Sale

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The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

RECEPTIONIST POSITION Golden Concrete, a local concrete, paving and gravel supply Company, is seeking a receptionist to work for a 9 month work season (April to November).

Applicant must be dependable with good computer, phone, and communication skills.

This position requires a self-motivated individual that is able to work with the public and take direction in a team environment.

Please e-mail resumes to: orlando.dias@valleyblacktop.ca

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Mobile Homes & Parks

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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 - Jeremy Baylis, Ext 231

810 9th Ave. S Golden B.C. V0A 1H0 250 344-2271 ● Fax 250 344-6577 www.golden.ca Financial Plan Adopted!

Well, it’s done – for another year. With the 2016 budget now approved, we spring fully into action in not only continuing with existing services, but new projects, replacements, and initiatives. This year’s financial plan bylaw provides for a roughly 5% increase overall, much of which will head to reserves for future infrastructure projects. In the meantime, you will find us this year rehabilitating two of our sewage lagoons, making improvements to our pool building, undertaking more landscaping on Highway 1, continuing the Alexander Park sidewalk replacement, improving recreation program sales systems, landscaping the south end of the pedestrian bridge area and continuing with our annual paving program.

Now that Council has figured out how much money it needs for the year, the next step is in determining where it comes from. This comes in the form of the annual Tax Rate Bylaw which determines how much each Tax Class (residential, commercial, industrial etc.) pays to meet the budget. Council will begin debating the Tax Rate Bylaw in April; it must by law be passed by May 15th; and on July 2nd, annual property taxes are due.

Annual Utility Bills Now Issued Annual utility bills for water, sewer, and curbside collection services have now been issued to all residents. These represent the fees required to provide these services to you during the course of a year as well as contributions to support future upgrades.

Payments are due by March 31st.

Late payments will be subject to charge of 1% per month or 12% per annum.

Payment must be received in full in the form of cash, cheque, money order, debit card, and on-line payments to selected financial institutions. Please allow four business days for processing of on-line payments. Online payments will be applied to your account using the actual date the Town’s bank account received the funds. Payment may also be mailed or dropped off at the Town Office.

If you have not received you annual utility bill, please contact the Finance Department as soon as possible at 344-2271.

Lloyd Shibley It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing of one of our past employees who through the course of his career spanned a number of positions, being one of our most rounded and organized people we’ve ever held in our ranks. Quiet and unassuming, Lloyd was hired as an Equipment Operator in 1980, became a Systems Operator in 1988, and for a brief time was our Works Foreman. In 1990 he became the Building Inspector, holding the position until his retirement in 2003.

While Lloyd’s visibilty in the community was heightened in the later years of his career as Building Inspector, perhaps an even greater contribution to Golden was his over 20 years in our Fire Department, 14 of which from 1980 to 1994 were as Fire Chief.

Llloyd’s passing is our reminder to remember those in a long line who have come before us, quietly providing service to the public and maintaining the essential needs for a community.

Many thanks Lloyd. Take care.

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

Highlights

REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL MEETING March 1st, 2016 Community Sewer System Improvements – Lagoons Upgrade Award Recommendation Council directed staff to award the civil construction project to ACRES Enterprises Ltd. for a total price of $799,970 plus tax.

CBT Community Funds Local Selection Committee Council directed staff to prepare a letter of commendation to the members of this committee.

Development Variance Permit Grossman Council authorized issuance of DVP 2016-01 for land legally described as LOT 31 & 32 BL42 SEC 12 TP 27 DL 22 W5M KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 469 (PIDs 011699485 / 011699493).

Durand Manor Off-site Works Contribution Council resolved that as per Section 8.1 of the Town’s Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, Interior Health be responsible for an off-site works contribution of $10,000 to be put towards a future sidewalk on 8th Avenue South.

Re-establishment of the CBT Community Funds Local Selection Committee Council re-established the CBT Community Funds Local Selection Committee, approved the renewed terms of reference and made committee appointments.

2015 Reserve Transfers Council approved the 2015 reserve transfers presented by the Chief Financial Officer.

Tennis Courts Resurfacing – Recommendation to Apply for Granting Council authorized staff to make application to the Columbia Basin Trust Recreation Infrastructure Grant program for resurfacing of the tennis courts.

ToG 2016-2020 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1360, 2015 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to adopt an annual financial plan, was adopted.

ToG 2015-2019 Five-Year Financial Plan Amended Bylaw No. 1364, 2016 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to amend the Five-Year Financial Plan for the years 2015-2019, was given first, second, and third readings.

ToG 2015 Statutory Reserve Transfers Bylaw No. 1366, 2016 The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to approve the statutory reserve transfers, was given first, second, and third readings.

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3 baths

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$699,000 1414 Deere Ridge Road

6 bedrooms

4.5 baths

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.52 acres

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4 bdrms 2 baths 2,400sqft 1.86 acres

3 bedrooms

2 baths

8 bdrms 5.5 baths 6,524sqft 20 acres

2,240sqft

$369,900 703 - 12th Street

7 bedrooms

4 baths

5 bedrooms

3 baths

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2,450sqft

$485,000 4 bedrooms

3.5 baths

773 Canyon Creek Road

.35 acre

6 bedrooms

7 baths

4,500sqft

4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

$269,900 1398 Harley Road

1 bedroom

1&2 1/2 baths

2,432sqft

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

7.27 acres

Lot 1, Holmes-Deakin Road 2.4 acres

2 baths

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2,682sqft

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$325,000

818 - 13th Street

3 bedrooms

1 bath

$364,900

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2487 Kettleston Road

2bdrms 2 bath s 1,920sqft

80 acres

606 - 10th Street

3 bedrooms

2 baths

3 bedrooms

1 bath

REDUCED

960sqft

586B Lower Habart Road

4bdrms 2 baths 1,368sqft

$249,900

$565,000 5 bdrms

40 acres

2 baths

3,032 sqft

$699,900 #16, 1595 Whitetooth Trail 3 baths

.87 acre

2328 Holmes Deakin Road

Kettleston Road

3 bedrooms

1,480sqft

$216,300

$226,300 801 - 13th Street

1,025sqft

1,958sqft

60 acres

$299,000 3360 Highway #95, South

2bdrms 1 bath 960sqft 22.58 acres

SOLD $99,000

$725,000

5 bedrooms

$875,000 1638 Purcell Woods

SOLD 319 Fisher Road

$239,900 609 - 11th Street

$599,900

$1,695,000 1590 Columbia Valley View

3,222sqft

1741 Seward Frontage Road

$199,600

3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft

3,432sqft

1417 Deere Ridge Road

$362,900 405 Riverglen Drive

$1,350,000 3010 Golden Donald Upper Road

4,875sqft

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$299,900 1609 Gareb Road

$199,600 586 Lower Habart Road

2 bdrms 1 bath

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$120,000 Proposed 528A - 9th Avenue Land

MOBILE HOMES #10 Golden MHP.....................................3 bedrooms.....................................$89,900

... #3 Golden View MHP........................2 bedrooms........................................$49,000

#40 Kicking Horse Village MHP...............2 bedrooms.......................................$79,000

#37 Kicking Horse Village MHP...........4 bedrooms........................................$85,000

IN TOWN LOTS 1611 Lafontaine Road............................ .52 acre........................................ $85,000 1508 Quartz Crescent ............................ 87’ x 154’......................................$77,000 1408 Deere Ridge Road........................ .26 acre .................................$105,000 1402 Deere Ridge Road........................ .35 acre ...................................... $99,000

1416 Deere Ridge Road .................. 75’ x 150’ ........................................$127,000 1608 Gareb Road............................. 71’ x 180’............................................$89,900 Lot 43, 1568 Quartz Crescent......... 71’ x 176’ .................................... $79,900 Granite Drive.............................. 3 lots available ............each listed at $199,600

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RURAL ACREAGES 1374 Black Bear Drive.............................2.03 acres..........................................$109,500 4300 Beards Creek Road.........................164 acres...........................................$365,000 4260 Thomas Road....................................20 acres........................................... $129,000 Cougar Drive.................................. 11 acreages available...from $129,900 to $199,900 Lot 1, Golden Donald Upper Road............4.99 acres..........................................$129,900 Pcl A, 3067 Wiseman Road.........................70 acres......................................$210,000

Lot 2, Imler Road................................. 3.21 acres .................................................$99,900 Lot 1, Campbell Road....................... 46.7 acres................................................$450,000 Lot 3, Kettleston Road......................... 11.17 acres...............................................$199,900 Reflection Lake Road..................... 3 acreages available ... from $130,000 to $280,000 646 Lower Habart Road................... 4.86 acres..........................................$399,900 1286 Horse Creek Road.................... 1.03 acres...........................................$75,000