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Council approves option to pursue borrowing Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net
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Town Council has approved a loan authorization bylaw that will allow the Town to borrow up to $5 million in order to leverage federal infrastructure grant funding to complete a number of identified projects, with the focus being water, sewer and road renewal around town. The potential grant funding comes in the form of the New Building Canada Plan, a 10-year federal government initiative to further improve basic infrastructure across Can-
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ada. Typically, in order for a successful grant application to take place, the Town must prove it has a third of the required funds for the project in its five year financial plan. Actual borrowing can only occur through specific council resolution and the support of the Province, local voters (through a referendum or alternative approval) and the regional district. The Town will still have the opportunity to come up with the necessary funds without borrowing. Passing this bylaw simply gives the Town the option to pursue borrowing in the future should it be needed.
Most of council saw this as a valuable tool, but one that should be used with caution. “I do think borrowing is a tool. In my opinion, borrowing is a tool of almost last resort,” said Coun. Ron Oszust. “I’m hearing that there is opportunity to have that tool in the tool box if it’s needed and there is still an opportunity of time to do a bunch more homework and exploration [prior to borrowing].” Only Coun. Keith Hern opposed the bylaw. He felt that it was too soon to push the bylaw forward, and more analysis and investigation needed to be done first. Continued on page 3
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Interior Health’s Deborah Austin was in attendance for Council’s Dec. 3 meeting and gave them an update on the current health care challenges and the strategies that they are employing to overcome these obstacles. One of the most pressing and significant challenges for Interior Health is far from unique to this area. “The sort of 45-70 year old bulge that we’re experiencing is causing us a lot of our challenges right now. That’s not new anywhere else and it certainly isn’t different (for this area),” said Austin. Increasing life expectancy and increasing chronic diseases are understandably increasing the need for care. Ministry strategies to combat these challenges include a shift from reactive care to proactive care, improvement in treatment options and outcomes, as well as bettering mental health and addiction. According to Austin, some of the biggest prob-
lems for small communities such as Golden include the proper training of the nursing staff. “We do all of the same things that big hospitals do, we just don’t do it a lot. Nurses are often uncomfortable, unfamiliar and anxious about these kinds of things,” Austin said. “It’s hard to train them and to educate them when they don’t have the chance to practice it over and over again.” Golden is also currently without an ultrasound technician and has a shortage of OR nurses. “We have a few OR nurses, we keep educating and training OR nurses, but there are occasions when we can’t find an OR nurse to cover for a weekend or a night, but that doesn’t happen very often,” Austin said. The good news for Golden is that because of its geographical isolation, health care cuts from the Province are next to impossible. “I live in Nakusp, I know what it’s like. For Nakusp and for Golden, our strongest point is our remoteness. We are so far away from (bigger cities) that we’re the programs they can’t cut. They have to keep us,” Austin said.
“We do the same things that big hospitals do, we just don’t do it a lot.” — Deborah Austin — Interior Health
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Airport access scores low in BRE survey Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Last month, results from the Golden Area Initiatives’ recent Business Retention and Expansion survey revealed that participants were not pleased with the town’s access to airport facilities. Sixty per cent of the respondents (who were made up of 114 business owners and operators in Golden) rated Golden’s access to airport facilities as poor or fair, while just 16 per cent rated access as good or excellent. Twentyfive per cent of respondents felt that airport access was not applicable to their business. With this information in mind, it is interesting to wonder what can be done to improve Golden’s airport access. Unfortunately, the cities of Calgary and Cranbrook and their airport facilities are unlikely to move closer anytime soon, meaning Golden’s
problems will have to be fixed internally. The first thing to note is that Golden’s current airport has actually drawn some rave reviews from at least one very noteworthy name in the field of aviation. West Jet co-founder Don Bell, who served as the chair on the airport committee, had glowing reviews for the town’s airport. “[Bell] is on record with saying that this is a real gem of an airport. Who am I to say that Don Bell doesn’t know what he’s talking about?” laughed Town CAO Jon Wilsgard, who also served on the airport committee. With Revelstoke’s airport undergoing various upgrades, and at least one entrepreneur considering bringing in regular chartered service, it is timely to wonder whether Golden could get the same treatment to accommodate commercial flights. Adding regular passenger service, however, is no small task.
“There are those that say we should be getting charter flights here or regular flights. When you get into that mode, where you actually have regular flights or you reach a point where charter flights are coming in on a regular basis, the obligations to bring your airport up to a certain federal standard kick in. They can be incredibly expensive,” said Wilsgard. In contrast with the Revelstoke airport, which is owned and operated by the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), Golden’s airport is run by the Town. The CSRD and the Town split maintenance and upkeep costs fairly evenly, although as it stands right now the Town is 100 per cent responsible for any major capital upgrades that might be needed. That could become an obstacle for the Town if it ever wishes to pursue the idea of commercial flights,
but it could have even more damaging effects if it was ever decided that the airport required other upgrades, such as a new runway surface, a project that would come with a potential seven figure price tag. “It’s a tough way to have a partnership, but I think that if anything major had to happen I’d be pretty interested in trying to find a way to do it,” said CSRD Area A Director Garry Habart. Given the potential requirement for major upgrades, Wilsgard was asked if he believed the airport would be financially viable in 20 years if nothing were to change with its funding structure. “No. The runway is not going to last that long. You can only crack and seal for so long,” he said. The Town will know more about the state of the airport when its runway condition assessment is completed next year. Without some help
Borrowing bylaw premature: Hern
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“I think the logical approach is to allow the staff time to do the analysis,” Coun. Hern said. “Putting the borrowing bylaw through today, I was going to say it was a bit like putting the cart before the horse, but I think in this instance it is a bit like pushing the cart down the road while the horses are still in the barn.” Instead, Coun. Hern much preferred the idea of pushing forward grant applications that didn’t involve borrowing, believing that the Town’s contributions towards the grants can be found within its existing capital budget and reserve funds. “If we link the grant application with a successful borrowing bylaw, then if the referendum for the borrowing bylaw fails, then the grant application will fail also. I think it would be far more successful if we had a grant application that didn’t rely on borrowing,” he said. Some of Coun. Hern’s concerns proved to be invalid according to statements from Town CAO Jon Wilsgard. “The federal government infrastructure
funding authorities don’t care where the municipality gets its monetary funding from. It doesn’t matter whether you borrow the funds or whether you’ve got it internally… All you need to show is that you have it,” said Wilsgard. When later reached for comment, Wilsgard also didn’t see the referendum as an obstacle for grant application purposes. “A referendum will not ruin a grant application because you wouldn’t even make the application if you needed borrowed money until the referendum had passed and you knew the results,” Wilsgard said. Nevertheless, Council understood Coun. Hern’s reservations towards the bylaw. “I like the way he (Coun. Hern) has gone about structuring his argument,” said Coun. Caleb Moss. “I don’t necessarily come to the same conclusion…I have been swayed and somewhat convinced…that trying to find ways to fund this without borrowing and within the water, sewer and roads budget is the best way to go forward. Having said that, I also know that considering borrowing is always going to be a part of the conversation.”
coming from somewhere, it is hard to imagine the Town being able to foot the bill for any large scale upgrades. If no help were to arrive it would be fair to wonder if the airport could be in jeopardy at some point in the future, which would be a major step backwards for Golden’s access to airport facilities, an aspect that has many business owners griping already.
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(Left) Stephanie Bowes, centre, accepts a $50 gift certificate from John and Penny Shapperd of TRU Hardware for winning the Golden Star’s Cookie Competition. (Right) Second and third place winners were given a box of fudge from Janet Crandall of Moose Trax Fudge, centre. Katie Wagner, left, pictured with her daughter Ava, came in second, and Angela Croft, right, pictured with her son Owen, came in third. Star Photos
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Golden honours Montreal victims Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net A small group in Golden braved the cold on Friday Dec. 6 to pay tribute to victims of an act of violence 24 years ago. A short ceremony in front of the Post Office, organized by the Golden Women's Resource Centre, paid homage to the 14 women who lost their lives at the massacre at l'École Polytechnique de Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989. Every year on this day British Columbia marks the day as a Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. "The extremely disturbing nature of what happened on that day continues to shock and sadden us all more than two decades later," said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton in a public statement. "B.C. continues to support female victims of violence through more than 100 transition house programs and over 400 victim service and violence-against-women counselling and outreach programs. We've also estab-
Flowers were placed over 14 pairs of shoes at the ceremony on Dec. 6, one for each victim of the 1989 massacre at l’École Polytechnique de Montreal. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo lished the Provincial Office of Domestic Violence and are making available up to $1 million in civil forfeiture proceeds to support crime prevention initiatives including the enhancement or development of Domestic Violence
Units, the prevention of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in vulnerable women and girls, and the prevention of youth involvement in crime in communities throughout British Columbia."
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Visit from Santa Santa paid a special visit to Nicholson Elementary last week. Students collected food items for donation the Food Bank, with the winning class receiving free tickets on CP’s Holiday Train. Pictured here is Runa BjarnasonWilson (back left) and Lois Ehman’s (back centre) class.
Event Coordination at Rockwater Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden Community Resources Society (GCRS) held their Community Coordination Events Forum last Wednesday at the Rockwater Grill & Bar. Event planners from the culture and tourism sectors were invited to present the successes and challenges of their respective fields, as well as the opportunities they have for better coordination with others. The theme of the forum centred around one question: “How can we work together to support events that fit the community and ensure that the events, and the groups involved, thrive?” Presentations were heard from Elite Sound and Light’s Mike
Pecora about the wedding industry, the Gentleman’s Leisure Club, the Golden Cycling club and the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce, among others. The forum also featured a presentation from Columbia Cultural Tourism Association’s (CCTA) Pat Bavin. CCTA is based out of Invermere and Bavin shed some light on the progress that is being seen from our neighbours to the south. Bavin remarked on a common issue facing all resort towns like Golden and Invermere. The demanding physical nature of many of the attractions in Golden makes it less accessible to an entire generation of tourists. “A standard problem with resort towns is that it’s too physical. Sorry folks, but we’re all get-
ting older…and the baby boomer is the driver,” Bavin said. “Whistler has really picked up on this, they are now in an upswing because of much better music, much better theatre, much better culture of everything,” he said. Bavin suggested that this region needs to take a look at this model and apply some of these concepts to ensure future growth of the tourism industry. At the end of the meeting, nearly everyone in attendance agreed that they’d be interested in another co-ordination event in the new year to further the discussion. The date for the next event has yet to be determined. For more information on the forum, contact Ryan Watmough at nonprofits.gcrs@gmail.com.
RCMP Report: Missing bank funds Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Account Fraud Police are investigating a fraud whereby a local resident noted a large amount of funds had been withdrawn from her bank account. The funds had been taken by bank transfers being made to various credit cards not belonging to the account holder. The matter is still under investigation and enforces the need to secure your personal and security information. Don’t share your passwords with anyone and ensure you are in a secure location when conducting on line or by phone bank actions. Impaired Driving On the evening of Thursday, Dec. 5, police pulled two impaired drivers from the road and responded to a vehicle collision on the highway where alcohol was involved. People just are not getting the message. There are so many ways that impaired driving affects our lives. From loss of
driving privileges, in some cases which can affect employment - to injury and death. Make no mistake, police officers in this community are committed to providing safe and homes and a safe community throughout the year. With an increase in social gatherings during the festive season, plan ahead – be aware that the cab service may be busy or unavailable so designate a sober driver or walk. Kicking Horse Crossing Police responded to a report of a group of young people walking on the ice of the Kicking Horse River. A passing train conductor noticed the youths on the ice near the Golden Secondary School. Police responded and after conducting enquiries were able to determine the youths had come off the ice safely. They were located and spoken too as well. The river, even when it appears to be frozen over, is very unpredictable and unsafe. Had there not been someone who had seen the youths leave the river safely, other resources, including search and rescue may have been required to ensure the students had not fallen into the river.
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Stop doing nothing
What that economic plan would look like I don’t know, but I strongly feel that the cost, planning, implementation, representation, collaboration, and the benefits of such a plan should be undertaken mutually by Area A Director and the Town of Golden’s elected representatives. Golden is in a very competitive environment, many communities in B.C. have similar demographics, and small town rural lifestyle who will be competing with us to secure provincial and federal funds for support. Businesses or individuals may want to move to Golden and will need information ….where are they going to obtain this information? Without a formal organization in our community it will be more difficult to attract businesses and future residents to our community. Let me be clear I don’t have any answers nor do I think that rural area A or the Town of Golden has all the answers, but collectively they could come up with a proposal that would be better than doing nothing. Ignoring these discussions and not formulating a plan is irresponsible……… and not in the best interests of our community……
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“Don’t knock the weather. If it didn’t change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn’t start a conversation.” -- Kim Hubbard Everyone loves to talk about the weather...or should I say that everyone loves to complain about the weather. And - I SURMISE this past week, there’s a By Jessica Schwitek lot to complain about. At what point does the weather start to affect our daily lives and decisions? I have arbitrarily chosen -10 degrees Celsius as my cutoff for outdoor activities, which has severely limited my social life this past week. I bailed on both my weekly cross-country skiing outings because of the weather, and I don’t think I was the only one. I’ve overheard numerous conversations from people who said they were planning on sledding, or snowboarding or skiing on opening day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, but chose to stay in their warm homes instead. I chose to sip a special coffee in front of the fire at the Wolf’s Den instead. In what I can only assume was karmic retribution for complaining about the -10 weather, the universe got me back. On Saturday, with the thermometer showing a frigid -26, my car decided not to start, and I had to walk to work. (Although the universe must have forgiven me because it magically started again on Monday morning). The 15-minute walk, in which I did not pass one single person on the streets, felt like a lifetime, and both my face and my extremities were thoroughly numb by the time I got there. And when I got there, I of course spent the day complaining that the building’s heater couldn’t quite keep up. Then I noticed all the workers around town who work outside, and I started to feel guilty. Town of Golden staff, construction workers, highway crews, tourism employees, and of course emergency services people spend much of their days in the outdoors, braving the cold while I whine that I need to put on a sweater while I sit in my cozy office. Of course the one great thing about these cold snaps is the theory of relativity. After a week in the -20s, -5 all of a sudden feels great. This week has acclimatized all our bodies to winter, so the rest of the season we should all be perfectly comfortable. Which hopefully for me means no more skipping my cross country skiing dates.
I support the recent letter to the editor by Mike Cantle in his request to the Area A director Gary Habart to provide a vision and plan for economic development for the community of Golden and district I understand and agree that the previous model was not working as effectively as it could have and that there was a need for change. My understanding is that the town of Golden was willing to enter into discussions for a new model. The town embarked on a six month process (via the Economic Development visioning Committee) to investigate best practices in economic development. Gary Habart did not accept any of the recommendations and he did not counter propose anything for council to consider. Discussions need to take place by both sides to see what would be the best model to replace the previous agreement. The CSRD (Columbia Shuswap Regional District) and the Town of Golden are one community, and the health and economic stability of our area needs to be considered, planned for, and nurtured by both the CSRD and the Town of Golden.
Misinformed opinion To the editor, It's like Adrian Dix sneezed, and Norm Macdonald caught the misinformation flu which has resulted in his misinformed, biased opinion piece about BC Hydro in your recent edition. British Columbians understand the need to invest in the future of our economy and do not support
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political parties that pretend saying “no” to everything is a good idea. The NDP clearly did not hear the message that British Columbians sent them in the May 2013 election. Actually, in my view, Mr Macdonald’s opinion piece is a sign that he has nothing left to offer his constituents other than what his handlers in Victoria email to him. There is no question that the BC Liberal government has been far from perfect in relation to
handling the BC Hydro file and in response has started to put in corrections. The new and recently announced ten year plan clearly outlines that government will take $2 billion less from BC Hydro over the life of the plan. In addition the so-called “deferral accounts”, which are standard practice in the utilities industry, are also being paid off. Continued on page 7
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Do you still enjoy the outdoors during cold snaps such as the most recent one? Stars to the child care providers and parents that attended MarieHelene Labonte’s workshop about supporting “picky eating” kids! Matthew Benedict
Jesse Robertson
“Absolutely. I was out when it was 27 below. You just have to dress a little warmer.”
“It’s pretty painful but as long as you are doing something fun it makes it worthwhile.”
Garret Boyd “I would say yes. Outside is the right side.”
Stingers to my car for not starting...again! Stars to our OT MarieHelene for being such a helpful resource! Stars to all the school
Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say. Continued from page 6 What about Private vs. public power? Charles Reid, CEO and President of BC Hydro reported last week that the cost of the electricity produced by private producers cost no more than what could have been produced by Hydro itself with public assets. The reason power produced by new generation and transmission is more expensive than power produced by assets built decades ago ought to be self-evident; even to the economically-challenged NDP. Simply, construction costs are much more today than in the 1970s, no matter who is doing the construction. Residential hydro rates in BC are the third lowest in N.A. and adjusting for inflation, we are paying the same for electricity as we paid in 1975. In spite of what the NDP call unpopular rate increases of 9, 6, 4, 3.5 and 3 per cent over the next five years, the world is not exactly coming to an end. Special programs are available for low income British Columbians. In addition large industrial power users and all rate payers will have access to strong Power Smart programs to help them reduce use.
BC Hydro is investing $1.7 billion in each of the next ten years to upgrade old generating and transmission assets, some built in the 1930s. The government will also bring on new generation and transmission to meet the needs of our growing population and growing economy as the demand for electricity is expected to grow by 40 per cent in the next 20 years. The BC Liberals never promised not to raise rates but they did promise to make decisions that are in the best long term interests of British Columbians; decisions that might be unpopular. While the NDP would prefer to pass the cost of investing in the future over to our kids and grandkids, your government is biting the bullet today, making huge investments, keeping rate increases down, and taking less dividends from BC Hydro. For more information as to why rate increases are necessary check out this link: http://www.newsroom.gov. bc.ca/2013/11/10-year-plan.html Doug Clovechok Fairmont Hot Springs.
LGES Principal’s Report Janne Arlt, LGES Pricipal, There have been some fun and informative events at Lady Grey in the last little while. Mrs. Chaluck’s Gr. 4/5 class completed their DARE (Drug Awareness & Resistance Education) program with Constable Nicky-Jo Wolfram and had a graduation ceremony. Mrs. Stolberg’s class organized the Food Bank competition for a class set of tickets on the CP Holiday Train. The class with the most donations at Lady Grey was Mrs. Chaluck’s. They brought in enough to win against the other schools in Golden. We are all winners in the way students in the school worked together to bring in almost 2500 food items to help others in our community!
bus drivers, shuttling the kids safely back and forth everyday.
all cold, you can handle walking a few extra feet.
A thousand stars to my two secret Santas. I will be eternally grateful.
Stars to all the people who have donated their time, efforts, and money to help baby Asher.
Stars to free pizza day at work! Stingers to people who park in handicap spaces when they don’t need to. We’re
Stars to Little Mittens for not only taking care of so many kittens, but also helping pet owners take care of their cats.
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Re: Misinformed opinion (pg 6) Letter to the editor: 500 words. 500 words crafted by 200 taxpayer-funded government public relations and communications staff. And instead of listening to what the people in this area have said for nearly a decade, Mr. Clovechok chose to simply sign what he was handed. Mr. Clovechok is wrong. He was also wrong when he supported the BC Liberals when they forced HST down your throat. He was wrong when he supported DriveABLE. And he was wrong when he supported the closure of the dialysis clinic that provided service to Golden renal patients. These increases to BC Hydro rates are directly resulting from the BC Liberals’ mismanagement of this publicly-owned asset, and ratepayers are now paying the price. 500 words of BC Liberal spin doesn’t change that. Norm Macdonald MLA Columbia River – Revelstoke
Headlines I thought that the headline in your recent issue was rather colourless. Instead of “Town Council decides to rescind Grant in Aid policy” it might have more efficaciously read: “Council chops funding to volunteer groups; proposes to hire bureaucrat instead.” Bruce Fairley, Golden
Our Annual Christmas Festival of Crafts and Performances in classrooms is on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 1:00 to 3:00. We hope parents and family members can join us! More information will be sent home about that as we get closer to the time. Here are some contributions about other recent events: Hot Chocolate Sale at Lady Grey By Neva Dalinghaus Here at Lady Grey, the school enjoyed a hot chocolate and cookie sale on Nov. 29. It was to raise more money for our Free the Children Well project. Some of the girls in Mme. Soujah and Mme. Bernier’s classes organized the sale and made a bunch of BUCKETS of hot chocolate! We also got homemade cookies from students in the school. In total, we raised $417. And that’s a lot of money for just one sale, which means we’ll be dancing at the next assembly. We hope that we can do something like this again another time.
Correction In our Nov. 27 issue, it was reported that the Town approached the COTR to “see if they would have interest in selling COTR House back to the Town”. As the rest of the story clearly indicates, the Town actually owns COTR House and is exploring its options, including selling it to the College.
Duffle Bag Theater Performance By Emily Ransom & Maeve Wilson Duffle Bag Theater was hilarious. They transformed a classic tale, Robin Hood, into a heartwarming comedy, which involved our very own students. We were so lucky to have this group perform at our school. Hopefully this isn't the last time we see them! A BIG thumbs up to Duffle Bag Theater, their talented actors, and all their funny puns. Internet Safety By Neva Dalinghaus The Gr. 6 and 7 classes, involving Ms. Davies, Mme. Bernier, Mme. Soujah, Mrs. Stolberg, Mrs. Kelly-McArthur, went to GSS to see an amazing presentation about online internet safety and more. The presenter’s name was Darren Laur. He caught my attention in a blink of an eye because of the way he explained it so relevantly to our generation. It crept us out. Continued on page 12
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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug (3D) starts Friday Dec.13 at 7pm. Matinee on Sunday at 3pm.
This Week A.P.E.S.After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425. StrongStart a free, school based learning program bir th-5years. Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tue&Thur 8:45-11:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324. Gale Berndt presents Mountain Waters at the Art Gallery from Dec.6-Jan.15.
Wed, Dec. 11 Jam night at the Rockwater. Parent and Tot Play lets parents and kids from birthfive enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30amnoon. Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Adults $7, students/seniors $5. Need your own racket. Public Skate at the Arena every Wednesday 7-8pm. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Wednesdays 1-2pm. Telling Life Stories, a free writing workshop Wednesdays from 10am12pm. Call 250-439-9665 to register. Ends Dec.11. Golden Secondary School Choir Band Concert Dec.11 at 7pm in the GSS gym.
Thurs, Dec. 12 Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Men’s drop-in basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8. Bridge Club every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-344-5448. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members
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and guests welcome, annual membership is $25. A.A Meetings in Golden Thursdays at the Family Centre 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 3:45-5:30pm. Shinny hockey at the Arena every Thursday at 8pm. 19+ years old. CP Holiday Train comes to town Dec.12 at 9:30pm, across from 7-11. Golden Community Choir’s Christmas Concert Dec.12 at 7:30pm at the Lutheran Church.
Fri, Dec. 13 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night. A.A Meetings in Golden Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre dropin every Friday from 3:307:30pm. Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks included, just drop in! Public Skate at the Arena every Friday 12-1pm. Parent and Tot skate at the Arena Fridays 10-11am. Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm. Bridge Club every Friday at the Centre for Peace in St. Andrew’s Church, 7pm. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Fridays 1-2pm. Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250-9190757 for more info. Golden Delicious and Krowd presents Stickybuds Dec.13 at the Rockwater Grill&Bar. P.J. Party at the Legion Dec.13 from 6:30-11:30pm. Flisak Art Gallery Cube Artists Challenge Reception Dec.13, 5-8pm, 503-9th Ave. Golden Community Choir’s
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Sat, Dec. 14 Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am. Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516. Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm. A.A Meetings in Golden Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Public Skate at the Arena every Saturday 5:306:45pm. Live Nativity at the Parson Community Hall Dec.14 at 5pm. Magic The Gathering Free Tournament Fridays 4-6:30pm&6:30-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.
Sun, Dec. 15 Sunday Howl open mic night at the Wolf’s Den every Sunday from 4-8pm. All ages welcome. Public Skate at the Arena every Sunday 4:30-5:45pm. Documentary & Discussions Sundays at Bizarre Entertainment from 6-9pm. Admission by $5 donation, or 2 non-perishable items to the food bank.
Mon, Dec. 16 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18. Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Lutheran Church. Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-344-6043. Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Monday 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-3445766. Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-
9665 if interested. Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment. The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Mondays 1-2pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm. Badminton at the Rec Plex Mondays 7-8:30pm. Need your own racket, $7 (or $5 for seniors/students). Shinny hockey at the Arena Mondays at 9:15pm. Must be 19+ years old.
Tues, Dec. 17 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am. Call 250344-5413 to register. John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm @ Bizarre Entertainment (Free) A.A Meetings in Golden Tuesdays at the United Church 901 - 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Parent and Tot skate at the Arena Tuesdays 10-11am. Volleyball Tuesdays at the Rec Plex 7-8:30pm $5 drop in. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm. Rockwater Grill & BarR
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Warren Ward, from left, Ben Adama and Pete Elkington hold some cheques the local Shriners Club is handing out to some worthy causes, including the BC Children’s Hospital, Alberta Children’s Hospital, and local child Asher Kotyk and his family. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Art Gallery hosting new landscape exhibit Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Art Gallery of Golden is hosting a new exhibit of landscape paintings created by artist Gale Berndt. This is the first time her work has been on display in Golden for more than 15 years. “I first fell in love with the mountains and the Golden area in 1972 and returned the following year to paint the landscape,” said Berndt. “Many thanks to friends and the people of Golden for supporting me as an artist for more than 40 years.” Berndt is still drawn to Golden, even though she spends much of her time in Minnesota caring for her family. The current exhibit, titled Mountain Waters, will be at the gallery from now until Jan. 15, and showcases the self-taught artist’s love of water. “I’m fascinated by water, and always drawn to it. The vibrant colours, the brilliant blues, and the clarity in the rivers have captivated this year once again,” she said. “Painting is truly my passion. I enjoy ‘en plein aire,’ and experiencing the scene all day. I use a variety of mediums; oil, acrylic, and watercolour, as each has its unique qualities.”
Gale Berndt stands with some of her paintings on display for her exhibit Mountain Waters at the Art Gallery of Golden. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Mayor’s Holiday Mingle Wednesday December 18th at the Civic Centre from 4pm – 7pm. ✳ Come in for some holiday cheer, chat with council and staff ✳ Find out more about the 2014 Resort Municipality Projects ✳ Get details on the 2014 budget process Everyone welcome!
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The Golden Secondary School band and choir are getting ready for their annual Christmas concert, scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. Admission to the concert, which will also include refreshments following the performance, is by donation only. Money raised will go towards funding upcoming music trips. Art from students will also be showcased at the school before the show starting at 6:30, as well as during the intermission. The band is led by Matt Fellows, who took over from Doug Orr just this year. Fellows leads both the senior band and the Grade 8 band. The music selection will feature a couple of medleys, including Pop Go the Classics, which includes recognizable music from the 1700s to the 1900s. Clarinets, flutes, violins and trumpets are a few of the sections in the senior band. While the band won’t feature any soloists, the trumpets and clarinets both have their own featured songs. The trumpets shine in the William Tell Overture and the clarinets take centre stage for Green Sleeves. Also performing will be a saxophone quartet, made up of three students and the now retired Orr. The choir, who will be performing in new uniforms this year, is the largest group they’ve had since Gloria Lowe took over as the director six years ago. The group is made up of 25 girls and will be performing a selection of pieces, including Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. For that number, student Shayla McKay will conduct the choir, as Lowe’s services will be needed elsewhere. “We don’t have a pianist, so I have to play the piano,” Lowe laughed. For the grand finale, the concert band and the choir will perform together as an ensemble. Shelby Klassen, an alto in the choir and in her final year at Golden Secondary, is very excited for the show. “I’m just really looking forward to performing, that’s probably my favourite thing to do,” she said. “I think that you could probably say that for almost everybody in band and choir.”
Billy Bob Thornton (left) and Kevin Bacon (right) star in Jayne Mansfield’s Car. Anchor Bay Films Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Jayne Mansfield’s Car, set in Alabama in the late 1960s, is a drama that centres around the Caldwell family and how they deal with a “British invasion” following the death of their mother. The Caldwell brothers, Skip, Carroll and Jimbo (played by Billy Bob Thornton, Kevin Bacon and Robert Patrick respectively) and their father Jim (Robert Duvall) all served in the World Wars and appear to be dealing with it in very different ways. When the family receives word from England that the siblings’ mother and Jim’s ex-wife (Naomi) died and requested to have the funeral and burial in Alabama, they are forced to deal with another challenge altogether. Getting along with Naomi’s second family proves to be a struggle at first, and the relationship between the two families is one of the film’s biggest explorations. As far as the title goes, the film actually has very little to do with Jayne Mansfield or her car, so don’t go into the movie expecting that to be any sort of significant plot point. The movie has an excellent premise and some fine acting performances. Thornton (who also directed the film)
delivers a truly great monologue about his experiences during the war. Duvall and John Hurt (who plays Naomi’s second husband) are great together as they try and get over the awkwardness of the entire situation. My problem with this movie is that something appears to be missing. Throughout its two hour runtime, it feels disjointed and incredibly slow moving. While I can understand that its premise and plot is not one for pure entertainment, I was still expecting something a little more compelling than what the final product delivered, especially since I believe the basic plot is one with a lot of room for great storytelling. Overall, this isn’t a fun or particularly great film. The acting performances save it from being a complete waste of time, and it is worth checking out if you are a fan of any of the main leads, but all in all, Mansfield still leaves a lot to be desired. For those reasons, I’ll give Jayne Mansfield’s Car 7 out of 10 dancing hot dogs. Jayne Mansfield’s Car is now available at Kicking Horse Movies.
Fernie band Shred Kelly is coming back to Golden for a show at the Rockwater on Dec. 14. Photo Submitted
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sound that has been coined “Stoke Folk.” Their gritty and fun 2010 album “Goodbye July” still resonates strongly with slacker The East Kootenay’s favourite banjo-wield- anthems such as I Hate Work, and Ghost Inside ing bands, Shred Kelly, is coming back to My Head. But their latest release “In the Hills” Golden for a performance at the Rockwater takes their mountain string sound, and adds Grill and Bar on Saturday Dec. 14. some electric shock while still belting out storShred Kelly is a formulation of friends and ies of small town love and tragedy. (Verdi)DEC.14, The band was awarded Artist of the Year at foot-stomping good times, born in Fernie.FALLSTAFF The five-piece band is best known for mixing the 2012 Kootenay Music Awards, and has entertained in Golden too many times clawhammer banjo riffs with ambient synth,(Experience Thecrowds Met Opera Front to via count. high voltage guitar, fierce drums, and haunt-Row! LIVE transmission)- idea ingly sweet vocal harmonies to produce a Locals Willhorse will be the opening act.
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Rockets profile: Cole Mckechney adjusting to life in Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Rockets forward Cole Mckechney, a Calgary native, is still adjusting to life in a small town but has enjoyed his time in Golden so far. “It’s a little different, it’s kind of nice though…The community is great, coming out to all the games and everything,” Mckechney said. As one of the Rockets’ top scorers there is plenty of pressure on Mckechney to produce offence. After scoring just 4 points in his first 9 games this season, the 17 year-old forward centre contributed 10 points in 10 games over a recent stretch, including 4 goals. “I think [my game] is getting better. I’ve been working hard,” he said. Mckechney was an offensive highlight for the Rockets last Wednesday night in the team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Fernie Ghostriders. A hardworking play to win a race against a Ghostirders defenceman gave linemate
Braeden Allkins a chance to find him for the club’s opening goal. The determined effort is something that Mckechney sees as an important aspect to his game. “It’s a lot about working. Braeden Allkins made a nice pass out there and I just tried to finish it. It’s a good hard working line,” he said. The chemistry with Allkins and fellow linemate Jacob Macpherson has been a definite positive for the Rockets of late. “[The chemistry] is really good,” he said. “We all see the ice pretty well so we’re good at moving the puck week and containing it in their end.” Over the second half of the season, Mckechney has a few goals he’d like to see both him and the team accomplish. “Definitely, for team goals, just to keep winning and we’ve gotta make the playoffs. Fourth place is our goal now and then we just gotta keep moving up from there,” he said. “Individually I just want to keep getting faster and keep putting the puck in the net.”
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He even told us about creepers, not the “Minecraft” creepers, but the kind that will get all of your information about you online. He explained blackmailing and viruses such as PUPS (Cellphone RATS). RATS involve someone who can turn on your web cam remotely and can watch your every move, they hack into your computer or phone, too. THEY’RE EVIL. He discussed Snapchat and how the photos can NEVER be deleted, the same with other apps like Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube and Google. So if I were you, I would call or chat, send Darren Laur a message on Facebook just by liking “The White Hatter” and ask him if your privacy is locked and safe. DO NOT PUT LOTS OF INFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR YOU WILL BE STALKED! Thank you for your time. Gifts from the Heart By Garrett Kardash and Jack Newman In Ms. Kelly-McArthur's class we were talking about leadership; we started to think and came up with the idea of Gifts from the Heart. This is an
Mckechney has 10 goals and 11 assists this season. Joel Tansey/Star Photo
idea we knew about from our years at Alexander Park Elementary School; students bring in gently used or new items. As many items as they bring in, is the number of items that they are allowed to take out. There were a huge amount of items that were brought in by the students; on Dec. 5 everyone came to shop for their friends and family. Kids shopped for items such as: candles, books, jewelry, and clothing. We hope that everyone got what they wanted. Most kids went away very excited from their shopping spree. As a bonus, we had a gift wrapping station, where we charged $1 per item; this money went to the Free the Children well in Africa. We raised $94.55. We found the project took a lot of organization and effort; but it was it was worth it, and a lot of fun. Report cards went home last Friday and we encourage parents to come in and talk to teachers if they have any questions or concerns about their child’s learning. Staff and students at Lady Grey wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season! Janne Arlt, Principal LGES
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At the Civic Centre 3:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday, December 21st With the Amuse Troupe and Leo’s Club Join us for a special kids orchestra event, with the little ones crafting up custom instruments followed with our two conductors leading the group to play great holiday songs. Face Painting, Kids Crafts and a special visit from Santa Clause.
Everyone welcome to attend! Mrs. Chaluk’s Grade 4/5 class of 28 students celebrated its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) graduation last week. Students took part in 10 one-hour sessions with RCMP Const. Nicki-Jo Wolfram. Joel Tansey/Star Photo
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Podium finish for figure skating club The Golden Figure Skating Club returned from an East Kootenay Competition in Kimberly with some promising results. Notable finishes were: Alyna Raposo with solid Silver in Star 2; Ryla Schacher 3rd in Pre Juvenile Ladies 13 and under; Katelyne Elliot 3rd in Star 4; Carley Frasca 7th in Sr Bronze ladies; Amelia Birnie 10th in Sr Bronze ladies; Carley Frasca 4th in Silver Interpretive; Katelyne Elliot 6th in Silver Interp; Amelia Birnie 8th in Silver Interp; Mallory Mackay 9th in Silver Interp. (Missing from photo is Carley Frasca). Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Golden Rockets playoff push continues without Brett DeFrias Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Between Wednesday and Friday’s games, Rockets’ captain Brett DeFrias asked for a trade to his hometown team, the Kamloops Storm. According to head coach Ty Davidson, a trade will only happen if the Rockets receive fair compensation. Barring an unexpected turn of events, it appears as though DeFrias has played his final game as a Rocket and the team is now moving on without him. Look for more information to be released regarding this ongoing situation in the near future. In Defrias’ last game, the Rockets put in a solid effort in an overtime loss last Wednesday night and edged the Kimberley Dynamiters on Friday to earn three of a possible four points at home last week. While they weren’t rewarded with a victory in Wednesday night’s contest, the Rockets did take a point after pushing the Fernie Ghostriders to overtime. With the game knotted at 2-2, the teams played a tight checking five minute session of 4-on-4 hockey which decided nothing. The next five minutes were scheduled for 3-on-3, which is a format that the NHL is now considering for inclusion in the regular season. With the extremely wide open ice, a goal seemed inevitable and it was the Ghostriders who scored to take the victory when Aaron Neufeld beat Rockets netminder Brian Parsons glove side from a poor angle.
Still, Davidson was pleased with what he saw. “Getting the one point was big for us tonight…it was a good effort for us tonight,” Davidson said following the game Wednesday night. The Rockets built on that effort Friday night when they hosted the Dynamiters. Tanner Watt opened the scoring on a first period power play when he tipped home a Nick Hoobanoff shot. Travis Kelley extended the lead for the home team with just 25 seconds left in the first and Golden had an early 2-0 advantage after 20 minutes of play. Kimberley got to within one when Tristan Pagura scored with Bowen Alcock in the penalty box for the Rockets, but Braeden Allkins finished off some excellent puck movement with a power play goal of his own to restore the two goal advantage. Early in the third, Alcock atoned for his earlier penalty with his second goal of the season, giving the Rockets a 4-1 advantage. The Dynamiters scored another power play goal late in the third, but it was far too little and far too late for them to mount any semblance of a comeback. “The one thing I loved about our game was how good we were defensively in our own end. It was a really great group effort… All 20 guys that dressed tonight contributed,” said Davidson after the victory. Playing without DeFrias, the Rockets needed their defence to step up and newly named captain Michael Anderson felt the
Rockets forward Travis Kelley dodges a check on his way to the net on Friday night. Kelley smoothly deposited his second goal of the season in the club’s 4-2 victory. Joel Tansey/Star Photo defence core did just that. “Tonight, I think our young guys (Dustin) Watt and (Edouard) Larouche really stepped up back there and played really hard and really well…I thought the whole back end was really strong tonight,” Anderson said. The Rockets have gained five of a possible six points since they snapped their 11 game losing streak and will look to keep the momentum going this week with a trio of
road contests against two of the KIJHL’s top teams. The Rockets will play Friday night against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats, travel to Nelson for a Saturday night game with the Leafs, and then return to Creston for a Sunday afternoon game. “Creston is a very good team and Nelson is a very good team, so it will be a good test for us to see where we are at in terms of the best teams out there,” said Anderson.
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Golden Moments: Ontario native found a home in Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Arnold Penno moved to Golden from the Thunder Bay area in 1957 with his family. Golden quickly became his home and he’s lived here ever since, notwithstanding some trips to Arizona in his motorhome during the winter to escape the cold. Penno worked in the lumber industry for almost all of his working life, eventually owning a share of Evans Forest Products along with several partners. While his work at the lumber yard kept him busy, it was his volunteer work on top of that that makes it hard to imagine how he had the time to do it all. Penno, who still lives with his wife Carol in the home they built, was heavily involved in minor hockey in Golden as both a coach and president. This gave him the opportunity to coach his son, Bill, and despite all of the hard work he had to put in, he enjoyed it immensely. The travel time was another aspect of coaching hockey that made it such a big commitment. “We’d go to Invermere, Cranbrook, Nakusp, Fernie, we’d go for tournaments in Calgary,” he said. “It was [a big responsibility]. You had to make all the times for
games and get people out and figure out who was going to drive who.” As if that wasn’t enough, Penno also took on the responsibility of plowing the parking lot at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with his pickup truck , along with the driveways of several senior citizens in town. Penno would spend hours outside helping out whenever Golden was hit with a nasty winter storm. “The old timers, you know, they just couldn’t do it,” he said. “All of these ladies in their 80s and 90s, he’d go and help them all. They were so happy,” Carol said. Penno has had to slow down now in his older age because of some health issues. He has suffered a series of heart attacks with the first occurring in 1992. On that day, he felt some discomfort in his chest area but didn’t think too much of it at first and rested alone in the couple’s bedroom. He eventually decided he’d better have Carol take him to the hospital. “I fought it for quite a while. I was probably there for an hour… (Eventually) I just couldn’t stand the pain anymore. I’ve never been in that much pain in all of my life,” he said. He had a second heart attack
in 1994, and he wasted no time in alerting Carol on that occasion. “I just said, ‘let’s get out of here’,” Penno said. Penno had to experience a change of lifestyle and he retired in 1994 when he sold his share of Evans back to his partners. “I knew I had to take things a little bit easier,” he said. Now, Penno has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The ICD is a small, battery-powered device that is set to deliver a shock to the Penno’s heart should it detect any irregular activity. The device also sends signals to a hospital in Boston, which then forwards the information to the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Penno has experienced the shock just once. “It probably saved my life… I passed right out in the laundry room and it gave me a big shock and woke me up. They called me from Calgary the next morning and said ‘you’d better get in here Mr. Penno’,” he said. Over the years, Penno has also enjoyed playing golf, hunting and cross country skiing. Carol and Arnold have four children in all and are proud grandparents of 13 and great-grandparents of six. The couple has been unable to make the trip down to Arizona in recent years because
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Arnold Penno, pictured with his two dogs, was a very busy man but has had to slow down somewhat because of health issues in recent years. Joel Tansey/Star Photo of a variety of health issues, but they hope to be able to go down south next winter. Through it all, Penno remains happy in Golden to this day and can’t see himself moving any-
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Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0
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In Memoriam October 6 1989 December 11 2012 I still have so many memories of the sister I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake with which I will never part. I miss you so much sister. Love Little Bro.
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Cooks and Servers, Full/ Part time, needed for Legendz Diner. $11-$13 hourly. 40 hrs/week. Send resumes to PO BOX 676, 1405 Trans Canada Hay Golden BC VA 1H0. Or email to: jobs.legendz. diner@canadaemail.ca, or fax to 250-344-5059.
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October 6 1989 December 11 2012 God blessed me with such a wonderful Mommy. Our memories I will never forget, you are forever in my heart Mommy, now it’s time to rest. I love you Mommy, xxoo
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Lynda Izora (Quick) Colter April 10, 1944 – November 11, 2013. On November 11, 2013, Lynda passed away at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC. Lynda was born in Cranbrook, BC and lived in several communities throughout the province. As a young woman, she lived with the Fish family in Golden, BC and Calgary, AB. Lynda considered the Fishes to be her adopted family. She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years Gerald (Stretch) Colter, daughter Lorretta Colter, son James Colter, sister Carole Nelson (Bob), brother Mike Bird as well as Wendy Anderson (Lyle) and numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends. She was predeceased by her parents Beulah (Lennie) Quick and George Quick, brother Dennis Quick and Murial, Dennie, and Danny Fish. Lynda and Stretch were married in Calgary, AB on January 27, 1973 and lived there for many years before moving to Salmon Arm, BC in 1994. Lynda was a loving wife and mother, a great friend, and was highly respected in her community. Those who met Lynda admired her spirit, sense of humour, and positive attitude. She touched many people and will be greatly missed. Her family and friends take comfort knowing that her love, spirit, and sense of humour will live on forever. The family would like to thank all the professionals for the care they provided in Lynda’s time of need. A Funeral Service was held in Armstrong, BC on November 16, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lynda to the Canadian Liver Foundation (Suite 1500, 2235 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2J 5B5). Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at: www.MyAlternatives.ca.
Full time(40hrs/wk)/Shift work Nights/Days/Early Mornings/Weekends Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years $12.55/hr + benefits Apply in Person: 1421 Frontage Rd, Golden, BC, V0A 1H2 or Fax resume to 250 439-1963 Bolico Holdings Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 1421 Trans Can Hwy, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H2 1020 Trans Can Hwy Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0
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Avis Belle Clifford 1946-2013 Avis Clifford passed away peacefully at 67 years old after a long illness on November 30, 2013 at McKinney Place Oliver, BC. Avis was predeceased by her mother Avis Pearl Tymchuk, her father Angus Fletcher Clifford, and her brother John Wayne Tymchuk. She is survived by her sisters Tammy Tymchuk (Andre Normandeau) Golden, BC, Mary-Anne Morin, Oliver, BC. Brothers Gordon Lang of Winnipeg, MB, Charles Clifford, Portage la Prairie, MB, Aunt Carol Hiekkila (George) of Barons, AB, and numerous nephews and nieces. Avis volunteered at the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Royal Purple, and many other community activities. Avis was born in Creston BC and spent the majority of her life in Golden, BC and enjoyed the mountain life. Avis moved to Oliver in 2001, she loved her crafts and gardening, berry picking and camping. Avis loved to travel whenever she could. She worked at a variety of different jobs, from hair dresser to fire fighter (forestry) and enjoyed working in the service industry. Avis was a social butterfly and will be missed greatly by all that knew her as she touched the hearts of many and left them with a smile. She was truly a very ‘special person.’ Condolences and tributes may be directed to: www.nunes-pottinger.com. There will also be a memorial service May 2, 2014 at the Golden Legion.
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AVAILABLE immediately for busy Volvo/Mack/HINO dealership located in KELOWNA, BC. Journeyman or equivelant experienced mechanic. Full time with competitive wages and benefits. Volvo/Mack an asset but will consider other OEM experience as equivelant. Forward resumes to jdiesel1@telus.net. or service@gemmdiesel.com Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.
HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. Website: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING. “The big year end clear out!” 20x22 $4,259. 25x24 $4,684. 30x34 $6,895. 35x36 $9,190. 40x48 $12,526. 47x70 $17,200. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca
Counselling Services for: Families, Couples, Individuals, Adolescents & Children. Contact:Jocelyn Seagram MSc Experience: 30 yrs. providing Psychological, Behavioural & Counselling support in schools & clinical settings. c: 250-688-3737. e:gcs3737@yahoo.com. Hours: T,W,TH afternoons & evenings.
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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An Opprtunity for Hire - Age Friendly Community Plan/Model Funding for this project has been granted by UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities), Seniors’ Housing & Support Initiative The Town of Golden in partnership with College of the Rockies is looking to hire a consultant to create an Age Friendly Community Plan/Model for the Golden Community. At a recent community visioning session, (September 26, 2013) held at the Golden local seniors centre, the need to support the growth and development of seniors programming was identified as a critical component in our community. Specifically, seniors and area residents spoke to the need to access transportation to doctors’ appointments, grocery stores, and exercising classes, creating a coffee club, providing entertainment and lifelong learning for seniors. The municipality and the college are responding to a need within the community to determine the immediate needs to support the growth and sustainability of our senior population. Project Requirements: • Conduct the research required to create an age-friendly community plan/model for the Golden Community. The model must incorporate the following age-friendly components: • outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, (including traffic safety), housing, respect and inclusion, social participation, communication & information, civic participation & employment, community support & health services, lifelong learning. Candidate Requirements: •Must possess a bachelor degree in business. •Provide evidence of their research capability and business acumen. •Must possess strong oral communication, writing, presentation and technical skills •Be organized and attention to details •Work independently and meet strict timelines •Must be customer service focused. Contract Fees: The project value is $19,600.00. This includes travel and associated expenses related to the project. All those interested in submitting an application must do so by: Friday, December 20th, 2013 by 4:00pm. Hard copies and electronic copies will be accepted. Please submit your application to:
EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR/ADMINSTRATOR The Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation in partnership with the College of the Rockies, Golden Campus is looking to hire an Education Program Coordinator / Administrator to manage and administer the Foundation’s guided hike program for the 2014 summer season. The education coordinator successful candidate will also be working closely with the College and the Foundation to identify and develop opportunities for growth and expansion of the Education Program. This is a contract position and the successful candidate must reside in Field B.C. Duties: •Work with the Foundation Education Chair and the College Administrator to create a work plan. •Organize the hike schedule for the summer season with accompanying guides. •Ensure all equipment and resources are made available to the guides. •Communicate with client groups to relay all necessary informtion relative to the hike program, start and end times, hike difficulty, clothing requirements, etc. •Work with the College to ensure all contact information and hike checks/balances are in place. Candidate Requirements: •Must possess a strong background/experience in the geological and paleontological aspects of the region and must provide evidence to that end. •Must possess strong communication, writing and presentatin skills. •Must have strong computer and technical skills. •Must be organized and be able to work independently. •Must be detail oriented. •Must be customer-service oriented. •Prior experience with the Foundation’s Educational Program including guided hikes would be of great benefit This is a contract position. Please submit your resume and cover letter via email by December 16, 2013, to: Karen Cathcart, MBA College of the Rockies Golden Campus 1305 9th Street South Golden, BC V0A 1H0 250-344-5901 kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca
Karen Cathcart, MBA College of the Rockies Golden Campus 1305 9th Street South Golden, BC V0A 1H0 250-344-5901 kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca
Please submit your letter of interest to: Tricia Bowness, Site Manager, Mountain View Assisted Living 750 8th Avenue, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0 triciabowness@uniserve.com Call Fax: 250-344-7962
Apt/Condo for Rent 1 - 2 bdrm, 1 - 3 bdrm mobile home at Anderson Rd. Pets welcome. 250-344-8551. Rosewood apts 1309 12th St S utls incld. Close to amenities. Laundry facls, security entrance. No pets, parties, or smoking. 250-3448113. Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. 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. Bachelor suite fully furnished avail. Jan 1 all inclsv $650 inclds: heat, sat tv, internet. 250-439-9935(c) 344-5188 (h). FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.
Commercial/ Industrial Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710
Cottages / Cabins 2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden. Secluded acreage. N/S. Refs req. $750/mo. 403-461-4090, 403 286-3391.
Misc for Rent 1100 sq. ft furnished/unfurnished Basement Suite. Util, w/d incl. *Power not incld. $750/mth. Avail immdly.
Homes for Rent 2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710. 3 Bdr Home Direct access to Mt 7 trails, just 4 mins. from downtown Golden. 1800 sq. ft, 2 full baths. Deck off kitchen. New floors. Brand new approved wood stove with electric backup. Newly painted. Incl F/S/W/D. 1 Pet ok. Huge fenced yard. 1 yr min lease. Avail Jan.1 $1175/mth. Call Mike 250-344-8385.
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Education, Qualifications and Experience • Resident Care Attendant, Home Support or Assisted living Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience • Comfortable working alone or in a team environment • Available and willing to work shift work • Able to plan, organize and deliver care and services with minimal supervision • Current First Aid Certification
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Mountain View Assisted Living Position: Assisted Living Worker – Casual The Assisted Living worker delivers exemplary personal care services that enhance the life quality and peace of mind for seniors living within the assisted living residence. Under the direction of the Assisted Living Leader delivers personal care and housekeeping, laundry, dining social/recreational programs as driven by the needs, interests, choices and abilities of assisted living residents.
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Office/studio for rent: $350.00/month (excld. GST). 200 SF, on ground floor, hydro/heating/ air conditioning/wi-fi/ parking/waste disposal incld, private washroom, no smoking, no pets, avail Nov.1. Inquire at 250.344.2443.
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2 bdr house. N/S, no parties, no pets. Avail Dec 1. Sat. tv, utls, all incl. $1100/mth. 250439-1055. 403-497-9303(cell) 2 bdrm basement suite w/ kitchenette, utls incld with satellite and wifi, furnished. Close to downtown in Alexander Park $700/month. 403-760-5004. 2 large bdrm mobile home for rent on top of hill $750/mnth. 2/3 bdrm duplex for rent completely new! Mature tenants (families pref’d) and refs req’d. Call 250-344-5996. 3 bdrm 2 bath mobile home in King Acres. Large fenced yard, garden, greenhouse. All appliances incld. Propane heat, central air. No cats please, small dog ok. $1500/mnth, DD req’d, avail. Feb. 1. 250-344-7641. CRAWFORD Bay House Rental, 3.5 bdrm, dbl garage, new appliances, $1200 + utilities (rent negot. for upkeep) 250365-1005
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A convenient place to work! If you’re outgoing, enthusiastic and share our commitment to customer service, we’d like to have you on our team. :e offer you training, bene¿ts to those who qualify, competitive wages and a friendly, supportive environment. • 4-40 hours/week • Duties include: assisting customers, cooking food, completing tasks, shift end counts. • Uniform provided. • Mature, responsible person required. • Apply in person at store during the week with resume.
4 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.
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Newer 1 bdrm cabin w/ loft sitting on full basement on acreage South of Golden $950/month plus utls. No parties, no illegal activities. Long term mature reliable tenants preferred. References and DD req’d. 250-344-6710.
Requirements: Valid B.C. Class 1 or Class 3 Clean Drivers license. Current drivers abstract Minimum 3 years mountain winter driving experience Previous propane and bulk fuel delivery experience preferred A positive attitude A commitment to safety Excellent customer service Above average Team Player
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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Reference Number: LPGOLIPMP20132019 Applicant: Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. Contact: Scott King, RPF 800 9th Avenue North V0A-1H0 (Phone Number: 250-344-8827) Notice is given that a draft Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to control noxious weeds along road right of ways and both herbaceous and woody vegetation competing with natural and planted conifers using the principles of integrated pest management. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other methods are to include the use of large caliper stock, timely reforestation, tea bag fertilizer, microsite planting, obstacle planting, brush avoidance, (motor) manual brushing, Brush Mat establishment. The pesticides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include:
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Office Space for rent. Approx. 350 sq. ft. above Body Quest. Call 250-344-7876.
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Rate per hectare will be determined based on the number of stems and range of diameters to be treated using the ratio 0.5ml to 1.0ml of solution (30% release, 70% oil) per cm diameter to be treated
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We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our Golden Operation. Main duties would include; service, tank placement, crane truck operation, plant maintenance, inspections, piping and appliance installations. Propane related training will be provided by Cal-Gas.
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The candidate must have the following: • Class B Gas Technician minimum (with 5 years’ experience in appliance installation) • Propane industry experience an asset • Class 3 Licence • Knowledge of Golden and surrounding area • Well organized with paperwork and planning We offer competitive compensation and great benefits. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fun environment please email your resume to mmcgregor@calgasinc.com or fax in confidence to management at (250) 344.5823.
Application Method backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle hack and squirt backpack applicator, boom sprayer, power hose/nozzle, spray bottle, modified brush saw or basal bark treatments backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle backpack, boom sprayer, power hose/ nozzle, spray bottle
The pest management activities are to be carried out within the Golden Timber Supply Area. The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from March 2014-March 2019. A draft copy of the Pest Management Plan document with maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined at the address listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about the proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of publication of this notice.
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● Corporate Administration - Jon Wilsgard, Ext 237 ● Finance - Lisa Vass, Ext 227 ● Operations, Public Works - Chris Cochran, Ext 226 ● Fire Department - Ken McClure, 250.344.6401 ● Recreation Services - Jordan Petrovics, Ext 225 ● Mayor’s Office - Christina Benty, Ext 229 ● Planning & Building - Phil Armstrong, Ext 236 Appointment hours - Tuesday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm ● Corporate Services - Viv Thoss, Ext 224
810 9th Ave. S Golden B.C. V0A 1H0 250 344-2271 ● Fax 250 344-6577 www.golden.ca Come Holiday Mingle With Us – December 18th! Mayor Christina Benty, Council, and staff invite you to the first Mayor’s Holiday Mingle from 4pm – 7pm at the Civic Centre on Wednesday, December 18th. Come in to chat with council and staff, find out more about the 2014 Resort Municipality Projects, details on the 2014 budget process, or simply have a conversation about our community and our local government under a holiday atmosphere. Enjoy some savoury snacks and a glass of cheer, with hosting done in partnership with the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.
2014 Town Council Meeting Schedule The schedule of all anticipated regular meetings of the Town Council of Golden in 2014 is now available to the public. It’s posted at Town Hall and is available on our website and face book page. Print it! Put in on your fridge to make sure you never miss a Council meeting! Tell your friends! You know we’d love to see more of you.
Grant in Aids Council has made a number of significant and sobering budget decisions for the coming year as it deliberates the 2014 budget in order to keep our essential and expected services alive, plan for the future, and maintain a reasonable tax level. One such decision has been the repeal of its Grant in Aid policy, meaning that there will be no application process or granting for the foreseeable future. Council is currently debating the future of the funds it used for the grant process which has included investing it into aging infrastructure or reallocating to the social sector in a different way. Remember that the annual CBT Community Funds granting process, the largest in the community, is also implemented by us with applications available in January.
Annual Kids Holiday Party – December 21st! Hey kids! Don’t miss this great event at the Civic Centre from 3pm – 5pm on Saturday December 21st with the Amuse Troupe. Take part in a special kids’ orchestra event, with the little ones crafting up custom instruments followed a conductor challenge with our two conductors leading the group to play great holiday songs. Face Painting, Kids Crafts and more! Everyone is welcome. Being an Age Friendly Community – We got a Grant! With great help and partnership from the College of the Rockies, we applied for a grant opportunity recently that is all about creating an age-friendly plan to guide all of us into the future and received nearly $20,000 as a result. An age-friendly community is a community where older people are supported to live active, socially engaged, and independent lives through policies, services and structures designed to support them. The creation of age-friendly communities in BC builds on findings from the World Health Organization’s Age-friendly Cities and the Canadian Age-friendly Rural and Remote Communities projects in 2007. At a recent community visioning session here in Golden the need to support the growth and development of seniors programming was identified as a critical component in our community. Specifically, seniors and area residents spoke to need to access transportation to doctors appointments, grocery stores, exercising classes, creating a coffee club, providing entertainment for seniors and the like. Building a plan is now something we will move forward with. So What’s a Loan Authorization Bylaw? It’s actually just what it sounds like. Municipalities all over the country use them – they allow us to borrow money for a particular reason, but does not force us to. In fact, just to get to that point – before any borrowing could even happen – the local electors have to approve of it usually through a referendum, and so does the Province. Last week Council gave three readings to such a bylaw which now goes to the Province first for approval before a public process. The bylaw is very specific in that any borrowing that could eventually happen must be only to access grants for critical water, sewer, and road projects. Watch for more information about this topic in mid-winter.
Highlights
Town of Golden – Regular Open Council Meeting: December 3, 2013 College of the Rockies House Council directed staff to enter into negotiations with the College of the Rockies for the disposition of the COTR House. 2014 Council Regular Meeting Schedule, Appointments, and Acting Mayor Schedule Council determined its 2014 calendar. DVP Application - 683489 BC LTD 2013 Council approved a Development Variance Permit to meet subdivision requirements in splitting the TRU Hardware and former Fields stores into two separate parcels. DVP Application - Ford 2013 Council directed staff to proceed with the Public Notice process for a Development Variance Permit Application required to permit signage and other building enhancements to the Ford Building. Golden & District Recreation Facility – Proposed 5 Year Capital Plan Council authorized staff to submit the proposed budget to the CSRD for budget deliberations and ratification by their Board. Grant in Aid Program Council repealed this policy. 2013-2017 Five-Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw The above bylaw, amending the Five-Year Financial Plan for the years 2013-2017, was adopted. Loan Authorization Bylaw The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of funds to leverage grant opportunities for infrastructure renewal through the New Building Canada Plan, was given first, second, and third readings. Waste Management and Collection Services Amendment Bylaw The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to amend the recycling fee annual levy for residents starting in 2014 was given first, second, and third readings. Council Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw The above bylaw, which is a bylaw to establish remuneration and expenses for mayor and council for the calendar years 2014, 2015, and 2016, was given first, second, and third readings. Wixon Property Council directed staff as its first option, to initiate negotiation with trustees of the Wixon estate to determine options for building divestiture
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