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Braxton Gulliford participated in the Golden Dolphins’ Mini Meet on Saturday June 7. The mini meet allows the swimmers at the start of the year to get times in some key events, and lets new swimmers and their parents see how a meet works on a smaller scale before the season kicks into high gear. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Fee changes would affect Farmers’ Market Gymnastics club returns from Cranbrook ..................................19
Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden’s Council will soon be making a decision that could have some serious effects on the Golden Farmers’ Market (GFM). Changes have been proposed (by the Standing Committee on Finance) to the Town’s
Temporary License of Occupation fee structure, which would take effect for the 2015 season. The new policy would charge the Mobile Vendor Association (the GFM) a fee of $3.50 per parking stall per day. For the 15 Wednesdays in the summer season, and the 16 parking stalls they take up in the CP parking lot, the GFM would be charged $840, which representatives from the market say is a 300 per cent
increase. The issue was brought to council in the spring after Coun. Keith Hern says an inequality was brought to his attention between what the Town charges the Farmers’ Market, and what downtown businesses pay for sidewalk cafes. Continued on page 3
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Golden Secondary School Awards Ceremony “Because I’m Happy” Monday, June 16, 2014 7:00 p.m. Golden Secondary School Gymnasium 1500 – 9th Street South Golden, BC
Even if B.C. teachers walk out before they are locked out for the final days of the school year, final exams will be delivered and marked for graduating students, Education Minister Peter Fassbender promised Thursday. Facing a 10 per cent pay cut for refusing some of their regular duties and preparing for a third week of rotating strikes around the province, members of the B.C. Teachers' Federation are to vote June 9-10 on whether to resort to a full strike before the school year ends. Fassbender said the logistics of delivering and marking tests in a strike have not yet been worked out, but he committed the government to make sure they are completed. BCTF president Jim Iker said Wednesday the union executive decided to hold a new strike vote before the Labour Relations Board ruled that the employer can impose the pay cut. If union members authorize a full walkout, it would mean more field trips will be cancelled and report cards may not be completed in full, Iker said. The province wants completion of secondary school exams and report cards declared an essential service to protect students in the ongoing B.C. teachers strike. The application to extend essential services and avoid “serious and immediate damage” to students was filed Friday with the Labour Relations Board by the B.C. Public School Employers Association. The proposed widening of the existing essential services order so Grade 10 to 12
students can finish the school year and get their final grades would only apply if the B.C. Teachers Federation escalates to a full strike from one-day-a-week rotating strikes in each district. The teachers were scheduled to vote on June 9 and 10 (which is after publication) on a move to a full strike, which could come as soon as June 16. At the moment, teachers are continuing with their rotating strikes. Rocky Mountain School District 6, which includes all Golden schools, is scheduled to strike today (June 11). Premier Christy Clark, questioned by Black Press in Pitt Meadows Friday, said she first wants a settlement on wage increases for teachers ahead of further consideration of changes to class size and composition. “Teachers deserve a raise too,” Clark said. “I think we can get there. But we have to decide we’re going to roll up our sleeves, be serious about bargaining and decide that there is a will to get this done without putting kids in the middle of the fight.” In the meantime, the province has struck a tentative deal with 34,000 school support staff. The five-year agreement reached Saturday provides wage increases totaling 5.5 per cent, with potential for more tied to the performance of the B.C. economy – in line with the standard settlements reached with other public sector unions. It covers education assistants, school secretaries, caretakers, bus drivers and other education support staff, mostly represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. With files from Jeff Nagel
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Golden Women’s Resource Centre Annual General Meeting Thursday June 26th, 2014 The Island Restaurant, upstairs. 6:00 p.m: Food & Mingle 6:30 p.m: AGM Business 7:00 p.m: Guest Speaker, Tammra Broughton: “Bust Free from Fear and Manifest Your BIG Dreams” Become a LIFETIME member, catch up on GWRC in the community, network, and enjoy an inspiring evening. Women interested in joining the board of directors, or who would like to make a nomination, or simply for more information, please contact Linley at 250-344-5317. Nominations must be received by June 19th. Call to check in regarding Child Care Subsidy during the event.
Students from Lady Grey Elementary School walked out of class on Wednesday June 4, as part of a province-wide initiative started by a lower mainland student, to show their frustrations with the ongoing dispute between the teachers and the province. The demonstration was student driven, and not sanctioned by the school district. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
GFM fears vendors will go elsewhere
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Hern contacted the GFM and met with them prior to the issue being brought to the Standing Committee on Finance on May 6 for discussion. However, Kay Nagao with the GFM says he did not get back to the organization before the finance meeting, as was requested. “The increase (to each individual vendor) will be $5, so the table fee will be $25. This increase may not seem that substantial but to many of the smaller vendors, it may deter them from participating in as many markets as they used to or deter them from participating at all,” said Nagao. Hern is concerned about an unfair advantage to Farmers’ Market vendors (some of whom are not local, for example Revelstoke’s Stoke Roasted coffee) who are in competition with local businesses. The Town of Golden rents the CP parking lot for $9,000 a year, with taxpayers’ money, therefore he sees it as subsidizing GFM vendors, essentially giving them an advantage not given to Golden businesses. “Should the small struggling businesses in town have to subsidize their competition?” asked Hern. However Nagao says the GFM is a non-profit, and it doesn’t make sense to implement an equal fee with businesses that are seeing a larger benefit from the parking stalls they are taking up. “The decision to add sidewalk cafes must bring in a substantial amount of income to those particular businesses over the summer months; otherwise they would not have them,” she said. “The parking spaces they take up are on the busy streets where parking is already at a premium, especially during the tourist season. The GFM is occupying a space which is never fully used at any time of the year and which does not interfere directly with any business’s customer parking.” The tension between the GFM and the downtown businesses is nothing new, as many of the businesses report much lower sales on the days the market is operating. However it the market costs increase, the impact could be quite significant. According to Nagao, the profits from the market are quite slim (the Saturday Spirit Square market lost $297 last year, and the profits from the Wednesday market are the only reason the three winter markets in the Rec Plex are able to proceed). An increase to individual vendors would reduce the number of tables at the market, in turn reducing the visitation. “The participating vendors may then also have to increase their prices to make a reasonable profit,” said Nagao. The GFM would also have to reduce their advertising (potentially reducing visitation even more), reduce what they pay musicians who perform, and cut back on the charitable donations they make to organizations such as the Golden Food Bank. Other Farmers’ Market Association members have expressed to Nagao their disappointment with the new policy, saying that it disregards a mandate for affordable entrepreneurial opportunities for farmers, artisans and other participants to test the market or to otherwise garner a following for their businesses. The revised Temporary License of Occupation policy went before council on Tuesday June 10 (after the time of publication). Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to see the results.
2013 Corporate Annual Report Available Our 2013 Annual Report is now available on our website, face book page, and at Town Hall in hardcopy if you’d like to pick one up. The report gives an overview of many of our accomplishments last year and lots of financial information. Give it a read and if you have any questions or comments, a part of the agenda at Council’s regular meeting at 1:15pm, Tuesday, June 24th is reserved for you! Please come as Council will specifically invite your input at this meeting regarding what we did and how we did it last year.
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I was walking to my vehicle after work yesterday and watched the woman on the sidewalk ahead of me approach the intersection. She did not hesitate to step into the crosswalk even though a vehicle on her left had stopped halfway across it waiting to enter traffic. The driver was watching intently to her left waiting for a gap in traffic. The pedestrian checked her stride and I thought that she was going to wait for the driver to notice her before she crossed in front of the vehicle. Not so. She walked around the front of the vehicle and just about became another statistic. The driver had found her gap and began to roll forward at the same time as she looked to her right to make sure that she had a gap to enter. Finding a pedestrian just inches ahead of her hood ornament must have been quite a surprise, but her reflexes were good. She managed to jam on the brakes and come to a stop without touching the pedestrian. Our pedestrian should have stopped where she checked her stride and waited to make eye contact with the driver. Once the driver had seen her and she evaluated her safety to cross the driver’s path, she may or may not have proceeded forward. Instead it was either no thought at all or complete trust in the driver looking both ways again before moving and allowing the pedestrian to cross. I’ll give her the benefit of a doubt and assume the latter. Giving your trust to the other road user is something that must be calculated very carefully before you do it. Obviously, if you do and the other road user doesn’t merit that trust the outcome can be significant. I must be a bit more on the paranoid side because I stopped at the curb and waited for the driver to clear the intersection before I looked around and then proceeded because it was safe. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.
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A&W Gift Basket $100 Alpine Auto Centre 3 Burner Gas Stove $125 Alpine Helicopters Sightseeing Flight for 5 $1,000 Anders Oseychuk Hand Turned Wood Products Avon Skin So Soft/Bubble Bath Pckgs. Gift Basket $246 Bacchus Books Gift Certificate $15 Barrault Brand Source Child’s Recliner_Mossy Oak $200 BC Lions 2 End Zone Tickets $86 BC Visitor Centre Bear Pillow/Wallet $48 BDO Dunwoody French Press & Coffee Mugs Bean Bag Coffee Roasters Gift basket $50 BellStar 2 Night Stay at Any Bellstar Resort $750 Best Impressions Photography Framed Photo $249 Best Western 1 Night Stay at any Best Western $250 Big Bend Cafe/ Kicking Horse River Lodge Gift Basket $150 Big Mountain Kitchen Linen with Birchbank Golf 2 Nights, Golf for 2 at 2 Courses $100 Bluebird Cafe Gift Certificate $20 Body Quest Squash Pass/ Gym Pass $120.75 Bone Beer (2) Case of Beer, 2 Shirts & Window Decal $100 Brenda Smith 2 Jewelry Items $40 Calgary Flames Signed Flames Jersey $200 Calgary Stampede 4 GMC Grandstand Tickets $216 Canada Life Golf Jacket & Golf Balls $100 Canada Post Silver Coin $40 Canadian Tire BBQ Set $40 Canyon Creek Pottery Bowl & Salt Pig $80 Castle Fuels 100L Fuel $150 Castlegar Super 8 & Castlegar Golf Club Stay and Play Golf Package $500 Chamber of Commerce Membership/2 tickets to Awards $225 Chatter Creek Mtn Lodge Snowmobiling Trip $400 Chinook Centre “Night Out at Chinook” $56.50 College of the Rockies (2) Hoodies $100 Columbia Basin Trust CBT 2 Gift Packages $340 Columbia Valley Credit Union Apple iPad $350 Columbia Veterinary Services Gift Certificate Crescendo (Revelstoke) Dairy Queen 10” Ice Cream Cake $30 Darkside Shirts Dawn Mountain Rentals (2) Cross Country Ski Pkg. Rentals $100 Dr. Kolbenson Optometrist Sunglasses $175 Dream Catcher Hostel Hat & T-Shirt $35 Eddie Leigan 2 Night Stay at Cedar House $500 Edward Jones Revelstoke Stay at Three Valley Gap $185 Elite Nutrition Burts Bees Baby Bee & Weleda Baby Care starter Kit $38.19 Epicure Liz Winters Gift Pack with Certificate $60 EZ Rock 40 x 30 Second Ads $504 Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Resort 2 Golf passes $160 Fairmont Waterfront Vanvouver, 1 Night stay $250 Fountain Tire 4 Wheel Alignmet/Synthetic Oil Change up to 5L $215 G. Tress Contracting Tools Glacier Rafting Express Trip for 2 $180 Glenogle Mountain Lodge & Spa Massage Voucher $100 Golden and District Museum History book $25 Golden Bakery&Deli Gift voucher $30
GoldenDentalCentre New Patient Exam & Hygiene $180 Golden Dollar Store Photo Frame /Rocking Horse $120 Golden Golf & Country club 2 Rounds of Golf $122 Golden Home Hardware Frying Pan $60 Golden Installations Gas Trimmer $169.95 Golden Star Advertising Voucher $300 Golden Volunteer Firefighters Assoc. (6)2 Smoke Detectors $360 Gurski Electric Helena Fuoco Homemade Jewelry $40 Hindman Bowers Funeral Home Restaurant Voucher $100 HMC Services Equipment Time $500 Island Restaurant 2 Gift Certificates $100 Jill Bateman Magic Bullet $120 Johnston Meier Cheque $100 Jones Trading Post Vintage 1948 Thomas King Calendar $50 Joni Young Print $75 Kal Tire Tire Rotation/Change Over $100 Kardash Plumbing Moxie Shower Head $200 Kicking Cow Farm Freezer Pack $100 Kicking Horse Coffee Coffee $30 Kicking Horse Embroidery North End Winter Jacket $215 Kicking Horse Ford Towards New/Used Car Purchase $500 Kicking Horse Interiors Occasional Table $500 Kicking Horse Movies Family 3D Movie Pass $40 Kicking Horse Saloon Deluxe Dinner Package $100 Kootenay Bayou Hot Sauce Hot Sauce Package $60 Kootenay Pumping Gift Certificate for Pump Out $400 le Beausoleil B&B 2 Night Stay $300 Legendz Diner Model Car/T-Shirt $85 Leigan Enterprises Ltd. Mastercraft Reciprocating Saw $89.99 Lordco Auto Parts Gas Fire Bowl $191.98 Louisiana Pacific Plywood $500 Lynne Romano Consulting Business Development Session $100 Maggie Melnychuk Sparkling Hills Resort $100 Marks Work Warehouse Wind River Bag $17 Mary Kay Ellen Hatlevik Men’s&Women’s Care Basket, Ladies Glamour Set $375 McTar Petroleum 4 Canucks Tickets $800 Medi Chair Kootenay Boundary Gift Certificate $150 Merc 2 Cans of Paint $70 Minaldo Gift Basket $80 Mistaya Lodge Stay at Mistaya Lodge $3000 Moberly Home Brew 2002 Gift Certificate $50 ProRamps $125 Moberly Mechanical Moon River Gift Gallery Gemstone Necklace $60 Motor Tech$250 to Purchase of New CanAM $250 Mountain Motor Sports $250 to Purchase of New ATV $250 Mountain Sports Distribution 509 Snowboard Helmet&Goggles $290 Mountainside Gardens Planter $45 Napa Screwdriver set & Various Items $311 Numbers And Letters Gift Certificate $140 Off The Wall Stormtech Down Jacket $100 OK Tire Oil Change $50 Olson Construction Handcrafted Pine Mirror&Box, Cedar Chair Set $1090
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RCMP Report: A head-on collision near Field sent one vehicle over embankment Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net
cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Vandalism RV Troubles 2014-05-25 2014-06-03 On the morning of May 25, police received a number of reports of mischief to property. Some residents near Lady Grey Elementary School woke to find their vehicles had been spray painted. The school itself was also tagged on the stucco walls and windows, as were some area street signs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Golden RCMP. Drunk Driving 2014-06-01 A young driver was noted to be travelling in the middle of the road way on June 1. The driver was checked by police and found to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver lost their driving privilege for 90 days and the vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.
A gentleman ran into more trouble than first expected. He was travelling in his RV on June 3 and noted he was having some engine troubles. He attempted to turn around on the highway to return to town and have the vehicle checked, when he went a little too far back and became hung up on the road edge, in turn blocking half the highway. Police and highways personnel provided traffic control until a tow truck was able to come out and safely remove the RV from the road. Outstanding Warrants 2014-06-04 Golden RCMP received a complaint
that a motorist was travelling west on Highway 1, erratically speeding and passing multiple vehicles at a time. Police located the vehicle when it was pulling out of a local fast food restaurant. The vehicle and driver were checked and it was discovered the vehicle did not have valid insurance. In addition, the driver, a Kelowna resident, has three outstanding warrants for arrest. The subject was arrested, held and presented for a hearing. The subject now has a pending court date at the end of the month. Stolen Vehicles This past week two vehicles were reported stolen from the area. A U-Haul van and a Parky’s Heating and Cooling vehicle. Both vehicles have since been recovered, located at the Blue Water Campground
area. Police have leads in these thefts and continue to investigate. Water Rescue A young child rescued from Dutch Creek near Fairmont Hot Springs on June 4 was transported to the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary by STARS after initially being heli-lifted to Invermere and District Hospital. The child became separated from its mother when a dinghy got caught in debris and flipped. The child fell in the river and was carried downstream wearing an infant-size PFD (personal flotation device).
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The woman’s mother and a friend tried New Members are always welcome to reach the child but lost sight of her in the rapidly moving river waters. The child was visually located on a sandbar in the middle of The Golden Child Care Resource and the river by a mem-The Golden Child Care Resource and Referral acknowledge the support of our Referral acknowledge the support ber of the public, whovolunteersofandour volunteers sponsors who sponsors who made theand 2014 Teddy Bears Picnic a great success made the 2014 Teddy Bears Picnic a directed rescuers to for children and their caregivers on Thursday, Maytheir 29th. great success for children and the scene. caregivers on Thank Thursday, May 29th. you! A Swiftwater rescue Thank you! removed the young Alpine Helicopters, Inc. victim from the water Alpine Ben and GoldenHelicopters, & District Search Inc. and Rescue and began assessment Ben and Golden & District Search and Rescue Joni Young and treatment. Joni Young The child was Golden Sobey’s Golden Sobey’s not trapped or subGSS students Darby Wilson, Jasmine Wan and Jazlyn Trask merged at the time of GSS Students Darby Wilson, Jasmine Mike Pecora location and rescue, Wan and Jazlyn Trask and was alive when Miss Kim & Miss Kirby Mike Pecora it was rescued and Miss Shelley & theKim Alexander Park StrongStart Miss & Miss Kirby Program transported to the Miss Shelley & Alexander Park PT The the Clown Invermere and Distric StrongStart Program Hospital. Town of Golden PT The Clown With files from the Invermere Valley Echo Town of Golden
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Head-on Collision 2014-06-03 Golden RCMP responded to a reported head on collision 15 kilometres west of Field. A British Columbia male driving a Saturn, and a male from Alberta, driving a Jeep Cherokee, collided on the highway sending one of the vehicles over the embankment. Both drivers were transported to Calgary area hospitals by STARS air ambulance with undetermined injuries. The
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Giving Community This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a truly special and tremendously heart-warming event. Several months ago, a young couple had the scare of a lifetime when their infant child Asher was diagnosed with a heart problem, and needed surgery at a children’s hospital in - I SURMISE Alberta. By Jessica Schwitek He had to spend over a month in hospitals in both Calgary and Edmonton. You may remember reading a few articles in the Golden Star between November and January about the family’s struggles, and how the entire community got behind them and supported them. Through various fundraisers, Goldenites were able to raise enough money to cover father Jan Kotyk’s loss of wages as well as their accommodation and travel costs. During a fundraiser, local band Willhorse auctioned themselves off for a private concert, with all the proceeds going to the family. And this past weekend that concert finally took place. But instead of simple enjoying a private show, the organizers decided to keep paying it forward, and took the opportunity to raise even more funds to help children like Asher and families like his. The Rotary Club of Golden was invited to be part of the event. They raised funds through a barbecue and 50/50 draw, and put all the money raised in a fund they already have for families similar to Asher’s who are struggling with medical costs. With the headlines in Canada being dominated by the devastating tragedy that took place in New Brunswick last week, it is easy to become pessimistic with the state of the world and all the people in it. Three RCMP officers lost their lives in one of the most senseless events I’ve ever read about. But here in Golden I don’t see that. I don’t see a dark and angry world full of people who hate, resent and fear each other. I see optimism and joy, and a community full of people who band together to help each other through tough times, and have fun while they’re doing it. This past weekend is only one example of how this town finds always finds a way to support its fellow citizens. Any time a family needs help with medical costs, or someone’s home burns down, or an important community project needs the funds to get off the ground, one way or another Golden always makes it happen.
Editor, Everyone is frustrated by the ongoing labour dispute between teachers and the government. We all acknowledge that the bargaining process doesn’t work, yet here we are again. Why? It is because of us — parents and the public. No political party — NDP or Liberal — will speak plainly and engage us in the difficult discussions we need to have because we won’t vote for them if they do. We vote for those who tell us what we want to hear even if they know and we suspect that they can’t deliver on their promises. Governments promise to deliver quality public education while reducing taxes. Quality education for who and what? Industry wants job-ready employees, but what does broader society need? What does that realistically cost? The current labour dispute serves as a distraction for these more fundamental issues. For the union, linking class size and composition to better education for students plays to what parents want to hear. Research, however, suggests those are not the most significant factors in determining how well students do. The degree to which parents are involved in their children’s education trumps all else. So step one is to look ourselves in the mirror and ask hard questions. In the classroom, the quality of teaching is the key factor, which would require evolving the system so hiring and wage increases are tied to competency, dedication and outcomes rather than seniority. Defining a fair wage isn’t just about what teachers in other provinces earn, rather how are teachers doing compared to others in their community? Given the union is not accountable to parents, we cannot engage them in these issues. We need to challenge all political parties and the union
Power Outage To the editor, Congratulations to BC Hydro for their unreliable service as usual. Regarding the power outage on Tuesday June 3. When I called Hydro to report the outage, I was told Hydro had no reports of an outage and to call around to the neighbours and
to make education a non-partisan issue. They need to come together and jointly talk with us about the underlying issues, what we can realistically expect from a public education system, how we can take a more collaborative approach at the community level, and the most strategically important investments that can be made. Such a dialogue will require changes on the part of everyone, including parents. We must insist that a common platform regarding public education be developed with a commitment to implement it regardless of who is in power (within government or the union). The provincial election would be used to determine, among other things, whom the public feels best qualified to manage implementation. If they insist on continuing to use us as pawns in their public relations war, then it is time to call them on it. Both the union and government need to put forward their best option for resolving the outstanding issues in this labour dispute. Tell us what you think should change, why the changes are necessary, what specific improvements will result for students and how they will be measured, who will be accountable for the outcomes and how, and what the required tax increase would be. And you better be honest about all the costs because you might have to live with the consequences. A non-binding referendum would then be used to get a mandate for moving forward. I suspect that no political party or the union will want to face the wrath of a public that is fed up with all of them on these issues. Better to hold hands and collectively jump into the unknown territory of truly working together, dragging complacent yet grumpy parents along for the ride. Cathy Scott-May Bonnington
try and reset the breakers. We have a “smart” meter - a lot of good it did. We were told with the new transmission line our power would be much more reliable, but it seems monthly we have at least one power outage of blip. That requires we reset all the electronics in the house - digital clocks, microwave, oven, aquarium etc. The smoke alarms all sound off etc. etc. It’s also very hard on all the
appliances. So a four and a half hour outage on Tuesday (when I was trying to cook supper for company) then a “scheduled” outage on Wednesday June 4 south of Nicholson. Way to go Hydro! Another unhappy customer. Pat and Karen Stevaux Nicholson
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Do you think it’s important for communities like Golden to have a vibrant Farmer’s Market?
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“Absolutely. I know that not everyone goes, but it’s important to have a local option for food.”
“I think it’s part of the tourist experience, people kind of expect to see it.”
“They’re not my thing,but my wife always stops when she sees one. They seem to be good for small communities.”
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Stars to Rav and Pam at the Sportsman Travelodge for their continued and generous support to Golden Shotokan Karate. We very much appreciate you hosting our visiting guest instructors! Many thanks.
Gardens, Parky’s Heating, Western Financial and the many individuals that have recently provided sponsorship to Golden Shotokan Karate’s youth Development Team. Community spirit is alive in Golden.
Stars to a great friend for driving me back to office after my locked my keys in there.
Stingers to the local restaurant for the long wait times for take-out at night. Please hire more staff. Stars go out to Tru Value, Mountainside
Stars to Mike, Linda, Lori, Willhorse, and The Lion, The Bear, The Fox for putting on the best party of the year - and to Rotary for cooking up the food.
Stingers to the drivers who steal private parking spaces. There are signs clearly marking that they are reserved for someone else. It’s not that difficult to park across the street.
Stars to the one person in our running group who spotted the black bear walking towards us.
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Will BC receive full value for its natural gas? asks Macdonald Premier Christy Clark has stated that our province is in a race with the rest of the world, a race to develop our Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry and retire British Columbia’s debt with the royalties. But when it comes to government completing the work that needs to be done, the BC Liberals are barely out of the starting gate. One of the critical things that government must accomplish immediately is to establish the Tax and Royalty regime under which LNG will be produced, and no corporation is going to make any commitments until these key questions are settled. Mindful of the need to move quickly, the Premier promised that legislation to establish tax and royalty rates would be before the House in September 2013. But instead, the Legislature did not even sit in the fall of 2013. Next, the Premier promised that the legislation would be ready for the 2014 Spring session. On May 29, we wrapped up the Spring sitting, and the BC Liberals are now promising the LNG tax and royalty rates will be ready for the House in Fall 2014.
This is no way to win a race. Meanwhile, things are continuing to shift in global LNG markets, and the projections on which the government is basing its promises of LNG prosperity are getting less and less realistic. But the BC Liberals continue to bank the province’s entire future on this plan. As a province that is rich in resources, we have many experiences with what happens when a government mismanages the development and sale of our resources. As the owners of these resources, which we hold in common as British Columbians, we can be enriched tremendously through proper use and management. But we can also be left impoverished when our government miscalculates the needs of the global market. One recent example was the privatization of BC rivers for run-of-river power production (IPPs) to feed presumed global demand for electricity. BC Hydro was forced by the government to pay for the construction of private power projects through over-priced, long-term energy purchase agreements. As a result, BC Hydro will pay out
$55 billion over the next 30 years for power we don’t need. And reduced demand for electricity due to the increased availability of natural gas means there is less interest outside of BC in buying our surplus electricity. Since BC Hydro is a Crown Corporation, that $55 billion comes out of your pocket. Will LNG development be a similar story? Will British Columbia receive full value for its nat- Norm Macdonald ural gas? Or will B.C. follow the MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke example of Australia and heavily subsidize construction of LNG plants while receiving little in return? These are the questions I want Premier Clark to answer. If you are also curious, send the Premier an email a premier@gov.bc.ca.
able lessons like patience - as they wait for vegetables to grow, responsibility - as they take over watering duties and the value of healthy eating – as children are often more enthusiastic about trying vegetables they have grown themselves. Gardening doesn’t necessarily require a plot of land or hours of weeding. Gardening can happen in containers on a balcony or patio. In fact, many garden plants such as herbs, lettuce, radishes, and tomatoes do very well in containers. Raised beds can eliminate the need for weeding and are great for compact spaces. Try the square foot garden method and give your child a square of their own to care for. This popular method teaches gardening skills without being overwhelming. Watching a plant grow from a seed is like magic for young children, but slow germination rates can be trying for even the most patient child. Plant a mixture of seeds and potted plants to help keep their interest. Sunflowers and beans are fast growing plants from seed. When my son was in pre-
school, he started a sunflower from a seed and was absolutely amazed at how tall it grew; he was so proud to share the seeds with all of his little friends. If you lack suitable space to garden at home, consider renting a plot at a community garden. Involving your kids in a community garden exposes them to an amazing variety of vegetables grown by many different gardeners. Kids and parents involved with community gardens also benefit from the wisdom of other gardeners. Connect with your local food action committee, community or health centre to find out if there is a community garden near you. If you have a child in school, ask if there is interest in starting a school garden. Planning for a school garden can start now and carry over into the fall so that the school garden will be ready to plant next spring. For information on school gardens see http://healthyeatingatschool.ca/. These websites can help you and your kids start gardening: http://urbanext.illinois.edu/firstgarden/ and http://www.kidsgardening.org/
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Do your kids think peas come from a bag in the freezer? Do they know potatoes grow underground? Could they recognize a carrot growing if they saw the green tops poking out of the soil? A lot of parents and grandparents are realizing many of today’s children are growing up without an understanding of where their food really comes from. Perhaps you are a seasoned gardener or maybe you are someone who has just started thinking about getting your hands dirty. Whatever your gardening experience may be, spring has sprung and now is the perfect time to think about planting and growing with your children. I don’t have a lot of gardening experience myself, but I do try to grow a few things each year so my kids can appreciate how food is grown. Young children have a natural curiosity about the world around them and gardening is a perfect way to tie in valu-
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This Week A.P.E.S. After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250272-0425. StrongStart a free, school based learning program bir th-5years. Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tuesdays&Thursdays 8:4511:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324. Mountain Memories The Art Gallery of Golden presents photos from Swiss mountain guide Syd Feuz’s private collection. Now through June 14.
Wed, June 11 Parent and Tot Play lets parents and kids from birthfive enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am12pm. Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register.
Thurs, June 12 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 250-3445448. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25. Jam Night at the Golden 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 from 3:45-5:30pm. Public Swim from 3-4pm at
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the Golden Municipal Pool. Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Beavers & Scouts meet every Thursday from 6-8:45pm at the Legion or Keith King Park soccer fields until the end of June. Golden & District Senior Citizen’s Housing Society AGM June 12 at 7pm at Purcell View Apartments.
Fri, June 13 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm. Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks included, just drop in! Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night. Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm. Bridge Club every Friday at the Centre for Peace in St. Andrew’s Church, 7pm. 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. Food Fridays at the Golden Legion 6:30-8:30pm. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.
Sat, June 14 Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm. A.A Meetings Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Saturdays from 10-11am. Rotary Club Annual Giant Silent Auction & BBQ June
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14 from 10-4pm at the Civic Centre. Lens & Pen at the Cedar House June 14. 250-3444679 for info.
Sun, June 15 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment. Outdoor Yoga in Spirit Square Sundays at 11am. Admission by donation. Public Swim from 3-8pm at the Golden Municipal Pool. Father’s Day Breakfast June 15, 10-12pm at Mountainside Gardens.
Mon, June 16 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12-18. 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 Mondays 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-344-5766. Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment. 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. The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm. Swimming Lesson Registration Night June 16 from 5-7pm at the pool. Golden Secondary School Awards Night Ceremony June 16 at 7pm in the school’s gymnasium.
Tues, June 17 A.A Meetings Tuesdays at the United Church 901 -
11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Volleyball Tuesdays at the Rec Plex 7-8:30pm $5. Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm. Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392. Public Swim from 3-4pm at the Golden Municipal Pool. Rockwater Grill & BarR
Upcoming Events
Kicking Horse Culture presents Summer Kicks Valdy opens the series on June 18 at 7pm in Spirit Square. The Golden Farmers’ Market Wednesdays from 12-5pm in the CP Parking Lot across from Credit Union. Starts June 18. The Golden Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 10-3pm in Spirit Square. Starts June 21. Buffapoolooza at Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch June 22. Music and tours. Gates open at 10am. Kicking Horse Culture presents Summer Kicks in Spirit Square June 24 Carl Trinkwon and the Masters of Nun and the GSS Fam Jam. Golden Women’s Resource Centre AGM June 26 at The Island Restaurant, 6pm. Soup Day June 27 at the Golden Seniors Centre 11:30am-1pm $5 per person. Kicking Horse Culture presents Summer Kicks in Spirit Square June 30 with Holly & Jon. The Pickups are also performing.
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more tax is collected through the accommodators, and the higher the budget is for Tourism Golden to market the community. There was also an increase in total revenues by 44 per cent, and an increase in member co-op marketing revenues (through materials like the Travel Planner) by 60 per cent. The increase in revenue led to a unique problem for the organization, they ended up with leftover funds. “It sounds like it would be a good thing, to have money left over at the end of the year,” said Joanne Sweeting, manager of Tourism Golden. “But these funds
At their annual general meeting last week, Tourism Golden has some exciting numbers to share with their members and stakeholders. “It really was an exceptional year for us,” said Lynn Moffat, Tourism Golden President. “You deliver outstanding guest experiences for our visitors.” The tax revenue for the past fiscal year went up by 48 per cent, further illustrating how sustainable the funding model is for the organization. The more people who come to Kicking Horse Country, the
Notice of Annual General Meeting The Golden and area Community Economic Development Society will hold its 2013 Annual General Meeting at 1pm, Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 at Town Hall in Council Chambers.
come to us to market Golden as a destination, and we want to spend it.” There was an excess of $143,284 at the end of the year. Tourism Golden doesn’t know exactly how much money is coming in until the cheque arrives, which makes it difficult to budget. However there are worse problems to have, and they have already worked all the extra funds into this year’s budget. There were a few exciting developments for the organization this year, including the first Golden Mountain Festival celebrating Golden’s Swiss Guides (which will become an annual event), the launch of the website, a new hiking map, and a new bike trail map among others. The bike trail map was a big one says Sweeting, and Gold-
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Learning is wrapping up at Golden Secondary with our last day of classes on Wednesday, June 18 and final exams happening from the 19 until June 24. Graduation Ceremonies are set for Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in the Golden Arena and the Prom at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on June 27. Many yearend assessments have been occurring over the past few weeks, including Grad Transition Exit Presentations, Independent Studies Presentations, Applied Skill project completion, and subject area unit tests/quizzes/projects. It is exciting to see students demonstrate their learning and growth in a variety of ways at this time of the year! In late May/early June, our Senior Outdoor Education students took up their paddles and canoed their way from Radium to Spillimacheen, enjoying the wetlands as they travelled down the Columbia River, camping a night along the way. One trip occurred at the end of May and the other in the first week of June. Feedback from the students was extremely positive and everyone was pleased that the weather cooperated! Our Junior Outdoor Education students have been taking to the trails around Golden as they have ventured out on their mountain bikes. With the help of our GSS PAC, we have been able to expand our supply of mountain bikes and helmets in order to outfit the students so that everyone in the class can participate. We are truly fortunate to live in such a wonderful part of the world and offer these opportunities to our students. We had a special visitor, Bill Usher, attend our Courtyard Jam Session on June 5 at lunch, in order to invite a selected group of students to perform in the Spirit Square Musical Evening on June 24. Dawn Purvis has been coordinating our GSS Jam Sessions for several years and now our young musicians have been noticed! This is an incredible opportunity for our performers to expand their audience beyond our school walls to include the community of Golden. Our Leadership class is busy preparing for our final Recognition Assembly on Friday, June 13 as well as putting the final touches on our 2013-14 yearbook. This is an amazing group of students who have really led the school in a number of areas this year. I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to all of you who work in partnership with Golden Secondary/Golden Alternate throughout the year to help make our school the best it can be for students! At this time, on behalf of all the staff at Golden Secondary, I would like to wish all of you a fun and relaxing summer! See you in September for a brand new school year!!
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en will be hosting several important bike races this year including Single Track 6. In the coming year, they are looking to change the look of the “Golden Brand” to make sure it is fresh, and ahead of the curve. Several municipalities have started copying Golden’s materials, making them less unique. Tourism Golden’s priorities are to increase awareness of Golden as a great place to visit, increase visitors’ length of stay, and to establish perceptions of Golden that are consistent with the community’s “brand.” To achieve this, they have spent a great deal of time on public relations (hosting journalists etc.) and have contracted a public relations firm. These are difficult goals to achieve, especially when members and stakeholders have different opinions about how Golden should be marketed. That is why Tourism Golden values feedback, and asks tourism industry workers to provide feedback.
Part of the Kootenay Development Region Settlement Program, Golden’s Immigrant Welcome Centre will deliver free services and ESL training to newcomers to Canada. An Immigrant Welcome Centre has been established in Golden to provide free settlement services and language training to newcomers to Canada. Permanent Residents, Live-in Caretakers, Refugees, Naturalized Canadian Citizens, Temporary Foreign Workers, and Provincial Nominees are eligible to participate. The Immigrant Welcome Centre will provide information and orientation services to help newcomers settle in the community. This may include one-on-one assistance with banking or shopping or information sessions related to a range of relevant topics such as applying for Canadian citizenship or gardening in Golden. Under the realm of Community Connections, the Immigrant Welcome Centre will also organize mentoring programs, activities that foster cultural awareness and social inclusion, and referrals to community services and organizations. Finally, English language assessments, ESL classes and tutoring are available free of charge to those who meet eligibility requirements. Businesses, organizations and individual community members are encouraged to get involved in the Immigrant Welcome Centre programming and services. Specifically, there is an immediate need for ESL tutors, mentors and info session speakers. Golden’s Immigrant Welcome Centre is part of the Kootenay Development Region Settlement Program, delivered by CBAL (Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy) with financial support from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. For further information, please contact Kathleen Hadford, Settlement Worker/ESL Coordinator. She can be reached at (250) 344-8392 or by email at [ mailto:goldensettlement@cbal.org ]goldensettlement@cbal.org. The Immigrant Welcome Centre is located in Room 203 of the Patlar Building, 421 9th Avenue North in Golden. It is open Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m., and by appointment.
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Let Valdy play you a rock and roll song at Summer Kicks Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net One of this summer’s most anticipated musical events is sure to be the first of Kicking Horse Culture’s Summer Kicks shows when Canadian folk icon Valdy takes to the stage on June 18. The well known Saltspring artist was brought back to Golden by popular demand after he proved to be a favourite amongst local concert-goers. While he is probably best known for “Rock and Roll Song”, Valdy brings a lot more to the table than just his number one hit. Since his debut album in 1972, Valdy has put together 18 live, studio and collection albums altogether, including 2012’s Read Between The Lines. Mastering a variety of musical genres, including folk, country, rock and blues, while always catching the small, but telling moments in life, Valdy continues to wow audiences from coast to coast even as he approaches 70 years old. “If he was young today he’d be a Jack Johnson surfer dude kind of thing,” said KHC Executive Director Bill Usher. Over the years he has accumulated seven Juno nominations (including two wins for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year) and four Gold records. Valdy’s show will be complimented by a performance from a group of line dancers from Lady Grey Elementary School.
Folk legend Valdy opens the Summer Kicks series in Spirit Square on June 18. Photo Submitted
Rotary Auction this weekend Items as diverse as trips and adventures, to gift certificates and household items can be found at the Rotary Auction at the Golden Civic Centre on Saturday June 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Revenues will go to help the various local and international projects that the Rotary Club of Golden supports. Star Photo
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Discount cards help club Province commits more funds to the Wood Stove Exchange Program Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net
The Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club is bringing back a popular fundraiser this year, to help with the purchase of some important equipment for the club. They have teamed up with local businesses to offer a discount card that will offer deals and discounts to the cardholders. “We’re trying to make it an annual thing, it went over very well last year,” said Monica Parkinson, a parent and volunteer. This year 11 local businesses, including grocery stores, retail stores, and restaurants have participated, offering the cardholders a variety of perks. Some businesses offer multiple modest discounts, some offer discounts on certain products, and some offer a higher, onetime only discount. The club was recently able to purchase some uneven bars for their space, and there are a few equipment purchases they would still like to make. A bigger project, the campaign for which hasn’t begun yet, will be to purchase a spring floor for the club. Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club only recently opened up their own facility, and are now able to keep and maintain their own equipment. “These purchases go a long way to helping us increase the competition level of our gymnasts,” said Parkinson. The cards are on sale for $20, and are available at Top Notch Clothing, and Parky’s Heating and Cooling. The gymnasts themselves will also be setting up booths around town throughout June to sell the cards. “It’s been a great initiative for us. And I think it’s also been great for the businesses,” said Parkinson. “It can get people through the door of their business who might not otherwise shop there.” To read about how the Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club has been doing with their competitions this year, turn to page 19 and see how they did at Cranbrook’s annual Coconut Cup.
Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Wood stove rebates will continue to be available thanks to some new funding. In celebration of Clean Air Day, the B.C. government is renewing its commitment to fund successful air quality programs, protecting the health of British Columbians, local communities and the environment. The BC Lung Association has been awarded $200,000 to continue the popular Wood Stove Exchange Program. Since 2008, the B.C. government has partnered with the BC Lung Association to encourage British Columbians to replace their old wood stoves for new low-emission appliances. To date, the Province has put $2.28 million towards the program, successfully replacing nearly 6,000 wood stoves. The program has been very successful in Golden in the past. In 2013 alone Golden was given $13,500 for the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program. It has reduced particulate matter emissions by more than 300 tonnes per year benefitting air quality in the 27 communities that have participated. “The BC Lung Association has a long ongoing partnership with government. We are very supportive of the air quality programs implemented by the Ministry of Environment. Air pollution, whether caused by vehicle idling or old wood stoves, is harmful to individual health, the environment and the prosperity of our beautiful province,” said Scott McDonald, CEO, BC Lung Association. The Province is also boosting its efforts to raise awareness about climate change by awarding $100,000 to the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions (HASTe). An online resource and networking program, HASTe helps students, teachers, schools and communities take action to reduce school transportation emissions for the coming year. An additional $100,000 is being awarded to the BC Clean Air Research Fund (BC CLEAR), providing research grants to academic institutions, government organizations, First Nations and consulting organizations in support of strategic air quality and health research. The findings from BC CLEAR have been instrumental in shaping air quality policies throughout the province. For example, one recent BC CLEAR research project helped to develop the Western Canada BlueSky Wildfire Smoke Forecasting System which has now extended its forecast range to Eastern Canada. People can visit BlueSky to see hourly forecasts of smoke from wildfires for Western Canada at: www.bcairquality.ca/bluesky. Clean Air Day has been celebrated since 1992 and recognizes the Province’s efforts towards improving air quality throughout British Columbia.
Golden’s MLA lowest on expenses Steve Hubrecht Black Press Provincial government MLA compensation and renumeration reports for the financial year April 2013 to March 2014 were recently released. Local Columbia River-Revelstoke opposition MLA Norm Macdonald’s salary and travel expenses were the lowest of any of the four MLAs from the Kootenay region. Mr. Macdonald makes the basic MLA salary of $101,859 and last year had travel expenses (which include a capital city allowance, an in-constituency allowance, a general travel allowance and an accompanying-person travel allowance) totaling $55,137. Neighbouring Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall (also an opposition MLA) had the same salary and had travel expenses totaling $64,988. Kootenay West oppos-
ition MLA Katherine Conroy made the basic salary and had $55,995 in travel expenses. Mr. Macdonald has noticeably lower general travel expenses ($17,973) than either Ms. Conroy ($28,434) or Ms. Mungall ($28,946), while Ms. Conroy has the lowest accompanying-person travel expenses of the three Kootenay opposition MLAs ($3,842 for Ms. Conroy, $9,917 for Mr. Macdonald and $11,979 for Ms. Mungall). Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett’s salary is, as a cabinet minister (Minister of Mines and Energy, Minister of Core Review), much higher with an executive salary of $40,743 tacked onto the base salary for a total salary of $142,603. As a cabinet minister, Mr. Bennett’s travel expense is also significantly higher, totaling $93,415. Of that, $8,185 is a ministerial out-of-province/out-of-country travel allowance, while $57,953 is general travel expenses.
Correction In the June 4 issue of The Golden Star the article “Photo collection still at art gallery” a biographical error was printed. Syd Feuz’s parents are Walter and Johanna Feuz, not Edward and Martha Feuz. We apologize for the error.
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Age Friendly Survey reveals the top three priorities for Golden Age Friendly Community Planning Task Force Submitted
The Age Friendly Community Planning (AFCP) project asked Golden’s older adults what would make this community better. And three weeks later, nearly 200 had responded. In April and May, one may have noticed groups of older adults huddled around a stack of papers, tablet or computer screen. While some completed the survey on their own or with their partner, others made it a social event. This collective work will feed into an Age Friendly Community Plan that the Town of Golden can use to inform their decision-making, integrate into proposed and existing programs and projects, and guide community groups in offering age friendly services. The AFCP Task Force has been pouring over the 193 surveys returned from older adults in Golden & Area A. The AFCP for Golden will be available at the end of June. “Some filled out a copy while they were out for coffee, while others did it at home. And I heard of one group of five ladies that went to the Golden Museum to complete the survey together,” reported Ryan Watmough, the consultant working with the Age Friendly Community Planning Task Force. “The response has been great. We aimed for 100 surveys and received nearly double that.” While there were 10 locations around town to pickup hard copies, 2/3rds chose to provide their input online. Ladies were most likely to share their thoughts, with 2/3rds of the surveys completed by women. The AFCP Task Force has been reviewing the data
over the last few weeks, trying to pick out themes, conclusions and opportunities to address the issues presented. Here are some interesting statistics from the survey respondents: • 24% live alone • 69% live in single detached homes • 39% choose to bicycle around Golden & Area A • 16% are care givers of older adults in Golden & Area A • 36% regularly need to access medical services outside of the community • The Okanagan Regional Library Golden Branch was the most frequently used public building Priorities A thorough quantitative gap analysis measuring the difference between the collective responses to each variable’s ‘importance’ and ‘satisfaction,’ will help focus on particular areas for improvement. Additionally, respondents were also asked to prioritize their top 3 of 8 AFCP “dimensions,” which are standard in all participating AFCP communities. According to the respondents, the top 3 AFCP priorities were: • Community Support and Health Services • Housing Services • Transportation With priorities set and stakeholders identified, it makes it much easier to design appropriate initiatives and allocate resources to addressing them. These initiatives may be led by local government, non profits, businesses or a collaboration of two or more groups. Quotes from AFCP Survey The need for “good health” was repeated many times in the response to the question, “What will you need to live
actively and socially engaged in Golden?” Others focused on the local economy and employment opportunities for all ages: • “We have everything we need in Golden to live actively & socially. We DO NEED industry to keep our young people here.” • “A job suitable for seniors will be a must for me but I think it is true for many of us.” And some took a very broad and balanced approach, noting the need for family, housing, transportation and occasional cooperation from the weather: • “On a personal level, I need my health to live actively and socially engaged. There are many factors that play into whether I will stay in Golden in my later years- desire to live closer to family (we have no family members here), affordability (food, housing), a fair amount of shopping needs to be done out of town (clothing, specialty items) therefore transportation is an issue. If I am unable to drive someday, it is unlikely I would remain in Golden. WeatherI know of older seniors for whom the winters become more unbearable each year.” • “I'm fairly happy with things now as I'm still able to get around myself and live on my own. (I'm 68.) I guess we'll see what the future holds. This survey is definitely a step in the right direction. Thank you.” The community has its work cut out to meet all of these needs and many more. The Age Friendly Community Plan released later this month should be able to outline the path to success. For more information about the Age Friendly Community Planning project, please visit www.goldenloom.ca/agefriendly.html.
Classic novel from Nobel Prize winner Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The world lost one of its most acclaimed authors when Columbian writer and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez died earlier this year. One of his most famous works is Love in the Time of Cholera, a story that explores the lives of its main characters Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza, who fall in love in the blink of an eye in their youth and lose each other almost as fast, a few years later. Marquez first introduces us to Dr. Juvenal Urbino del Calle, a well-respected physician in his 80s, and Fermina Daza’s husband of 50 years who is well known for his work with cholera. Dr. Urbino is still in shock over the suicide of a close friend when his 20 year-old parrot escapes. When the bird is spotted at the top of a tree, Dr. Urbino climbs after it, but accidentally falls to his death. Dr. Urbino is mourned by the entire town, but his funeral isn’t well attended because of a violent storm. One of the people who does attend the funeral, however, is Florentino, who approaches Fermina after the service in the first meeting between the two in over 50 years. Florentino professes, once again, his undying love for Fermina. This makes the
newly widowed Fermina upset and she tells Florentino to never return. However, Fermina thinks of him all night and realizes she is grieving more for his suffering than her dead husband’s. At that point, the story shifts to the character’s past and the initial “love at first sight” meeting between the two and Fermina’s eventual rejection of Florentino, the hopeless romantic. One of the main themes to come out of the novel is how love is comparable to cholera, in that both can be a destructive illness for those who contract it. Florentino, so distraught over being rejected and seeing his love marry Dr. Urbino, undergoes treatment for his “disease” in a variety of methods and does everything he can to get his mind off of Fermina, even spending time with other women. Unfortunately, it always comes back to Fermina and his undying love continues to haunt him. Love in the time of Cholera is written in third person and rather than using dialogue, Marquez tells nearly all of the story through descriptive narration. Personally, I would have preferred to see more dialogue mixed into the book in order to get a better feel for the characters and to avoid some of the tediousness of the constant narration.
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- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo
Last night I had a surprise visitor. My cousin Shyvonne Hill was traveling through town and stopped to spend the night with me. We were talking about Facebook and how we keep track of each other through social media. If it wasn’t for Facebook I wouldn’t have been able to watch from a distance, (she lives in Kamloops) as she grew into a beautiful young woman of 23 years. We agreed that we love Facebook for that but as I started to think about it I realized that Golden uses it for meeting notices, sales, humor, a pat on the back and so much more. It’s hard to even imagine a time when we didn’t have Facebook to interact with our family friends and community. In the history of our valley before the turn of the century, Donald was known as the trading center. The ratio of men to women was 100 to 2.
In the beginning it was a rough little railway town with saloons, dance halls and a tough breed of people who came and carved their way out of the cold unforgiving landscape. A bustling little community, its residents made up of people from all over the world who had ventured to the last great west for an opportunity to live a dream. They set up shops and opened businesses and the hardy built homes. Donald was a beautiful well laid out town with some of the refinements, like a library and churches. In an effort to take care of the one thing that Donald had an abundance of, one of the citizens of Donald sent the following letter to “The Golden Era,” The Star’s first name. It’s been edited for length. I’m certain that it brought more than a bit of teasing from the people concerned. “Dear Sires, Will you kindly allow us a small space in your valuable paper in which to mention the names of our marriageable young men with some of their accomplishments. We have not arranged them in any order of preference, but just as they occurred to us, so that those whose names come last need
not feel at all slighted on that account. Mr. Chas Crandon – A young man of good moral character but a little eccentric, a sample of which he displays in his very evident dislike for thin people and superannuated maiden ladies, but we can safely recommend him to any young lady as a desirable husband. Mr. W.H. Mannix – Dealer in tough beef, old mutton and hog cholera pork. Of a very melancholy disposition when in private, which comes, we hear, from listening to the wind whistling through his whiskers, possessed of a large store of jokes, which, when taken together with his genial manner, makes his company most charming. Mr. Miller – School teacher and wielder of the birch rod, unfortunately born in the middle of the week, consequently looking bother ways for Sunday. Of good understanding (NO 12 we believe) and of a very retired disposition, we fear young ladies need not apply. Mr. Chas Knodell – One of the most promising young men of our town, of great personal attraction, being tall, lithe, well-built and the owner of a magnificent silky brown mustache. We are unable to give
his nationality, but we know that he shows a decided preference for the green. She will be a fortunate young lady who wins his affections. Mr. J.H.M. Hungerford – Commonly known as “Hungry Jack,” whose morals are questionable, but yet bigoted to an extent unpardonable in a common telegraph operator, probably the glasses he wears are to blame for the superior light in which he sees himself, but our object is not to spoil his chances with the fair sex and if any young lady feels that she can overlook these small shortcoming she will probably be able to mould him to her will. Mr. John Colquhoun – A young Scotsman whose character needs no polish from our hands, well known to a good many of our readers none of whom will contradict this statement. Of course like most young people he has his hobby, but in this place we will not disclose any of his boyish fancies, and we will most heartily recommend him to any lady wishing a boy to raise.” It seems that this article in the paper worked for at least one of the bachelors was married in the Episcopal Church in Donald within two months of the article.
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HMC Side Road Rehabilitation Program and Maintenance Update - Golden Area HMC Services, working in conjunction with the Ministry of Transportation would like to advise residents and travelers alike of our upcoming summer Side Road Rehabilitation and Summer Maintenance programs. Commencing June 2 until approximately mid-July, HMC will be undertaking a variety of work on local side roads. Side Road Rehabilitation and Paving Almberg Road has been identified as a priority with the primary work zone from Stacey Road to Hefti Road where extensive ditching, base strengthening and reprofiling will be completed along with new pavement and barrier in key locations. Work is expected to commence around June 2 and will be intermittent based on the work program and the availability of key contractors. Please be prepared for delays and interruptions Monday to Thursday from 8am to 4pm to accommodate this work. Local residents living beyond Hefti Road are recommended to detour via Crandall and Kalman Road to avoid delays. HMC Division Manager Greg Ehman notes “We have been monitoring Almberg Road and have been working closely with the Ministry for some time to develop a longer-term solution that will address the concerns in the area. While we regret the inconvenience to the local residents, we are certain that they will appreciate the final product.” Additional paving works are scheduled for McAllister and Kalman Roads. Ehman notes, “While we recognize there is lots of work out there, our maintenance contract is capped and we have to do our best to prioritize based on the needs of the infrastructure and the wishes of local residents” Additional areas identified for future works include the Blaeberry and Donald area. Ted Whanstall, HMC Road Superintendent, added “HMC always tries to use a systematic approach in planning on maintenance works and we are working with the Ministry on developing a three-year plan so that we can better plan, schedule and advise the public on where works can be expected to be scheduled.” Gravel Road Strengthening and Gravel Surfacing HMC Road Superintendent Ted Whanstall is pleased to inform locals that “Gravel road strengthening is already underway and will continue until mid-July. Priority roads include Brisco area, Blaeberry School Road area and Madden/Campbell Road area.” Depending on the spring freshet and various priorities, additional gravel may be completed in the fall. Dust Control Dust control is already under way and expected to complete by mid-June. Ditch Maintenance A large number of roads have been identified for potential ditching, but a list has not yet been finalized as we are waiting to see the outcome of this spring freshet. Overall, HMC will be delivering approximately $2.1 Million in various summer maintenance works throughout the Golden Area. Any questions can be directed to the HMC Office at 250-344-5009. Phone 250-378-4206
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Big brother Talus would like to welcome Cole to the family. Happy parents Dan & Brenda would like to send a huge thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Golden and District Hospital. We really value the amazing care and attention we received.
CDA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY in INVERMERE Our Team is looking for a Certified Dental Assistant to join us in September 2014. We are looking for a gentle, organized and motivated person to work 4-5 days per week. Please fax/e-mail your resume to Dr. Pat O’Sullivan at 250-342-3561 or dental5@telus.net
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Kootenay River Runners is looking for a Base Camp Coordinator for our Kicking Horse base just outside of Golden. Full time and part time positions available. Please email resume to: info@raftingtherockies.com. Positions now available at the Golden Husky Travel Center. Drop off resume at 1050 Trans Canada Highway Golden BC.
Prestige Inn requires Housekeeping staff Please apply in person with resume. 1049 Trans Canada Hwy. Subway Now Hiring. F/T P/T for the summer. Students welcome! Apply in person with resume.
Obituaries Chris Garrett May 23, 2014
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With great sadness, the family of Chris Garrett announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandma and great grandma who left us Friday, May 23, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Chris leaves behind her husband, Lorne Garrett, son Larry (Sue) and daughter Elaine, Grandchildren Darcy, Corey, Nicholas, and Kaitlin and great grandson Wyatt. Survived also by her sisters Del Frederick (Ed), Tammy Moore (Howard), and brothers Ron Graham (Heather) and Ed Coupland (Jane) and many nieces and nephews, as well as a large extended family. She was pre-deceased by her brother Wayne Edlund. Chris was born in Calgary in 1942 and spent her childhood in the Golden area. After her marriage in 1960, she and Lorne moved to the Trail area where they raised their children, spent their working lives and then semi-retired to Christina Lake. Until her illness restricted her activities, Chris was involved with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Kidney Foundation, BEAKs and the SPCA. She enjoyed her gardening, taking in strays (dogs, cats, turkeys, peacocks, a chipmunk and even a lizard) and spending time with family and friends. A Memorial will be held at the house. Saturday July 19, 2014. 1:00 pm at 1589 Neimi Road, Christina Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris’s memory can be made to BC SPCA.
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Wanted full time permanent housekeepers 13.50 p/h Exp:3 years, Duties: supervise daily activities;supervise and schedule housekeeping staff; purchase, reorder supplies; maintain budget email: info@ramadagolden.ca, Mail/In Person 1311, 12 st. N Golden BC V0A 1H0 250-439-1888.
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FINANCIAL Advisor Opportunity EKC MoneyWorks (Credit Union) is looking for an entrepreneurial professional financial advisor with a passion for helping individuals and families achieve and succeed with their financial and retirement goals. The successful candidate will hold the CFP and (preferably) the CLU designations and be eligible for Level II insurance licensing. Three to five years of financial planning experience is a minimum requirement. We operate in a leads based environment; earning potential is not capped, planners can and do earn in excess of six figure incomes and can qualify to be partially vested in their ‘book’. If you are results orientated, goal centric, and enjoy one to one personal relationships and take pride in utilizing your skills above standard norms, please send your resume to: admin@cuwealth.ca . Thank you for your consideration. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
BLACK LOAM ORGANIC SCREENED TOP SOIL.
$30/yd delivered in Golden area. Pick up at the yard - $25/yd, we load you. Also mature fine mulch & forest wood chippings. Call John 439-9798, Samples available.
11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, spectacular views! Drilled well, flat building site, good access. Survey plan available. 1-250-769-4288.
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Golden’s Best! Premium Topsoil Now Available Great for gardens or lawns 100% organic - ph 6.9.7.0 $20 per cu. yard loaded Lots of references! We can arrange delivery. Call Bernie - 344-4646.
Home Repairs FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.
501 - 10th St. South Corner lot, lge fenced yard, close to all ammnts. Walk in basement, 3 bdrm up & 2 down, 2 baths plus full en-suite, single car garage, and garden shed. Propane fireplace, vacu-flo, walk-in closet & en-suite off master bdrm, built in microwave/fan, dishwasher, stove and fridge incld. Great family home! Asking $326,000. 250-344-2187 Email karahunt@telus.net
PCL ENERGY- Now Hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40 +/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Email resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com
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Photography / Video FAMILY Portrait Sale! $200. Up to 6 people. 50 photos with print release. $50 print credit. MemorableMomentsByJackieRae.com 778-517-2772
Electrical AERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.
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Farm Equipment FARM & Ranch Paige Wire Fencing, 48” Tall, Lowest Prices in BC. All City Auctions 604-514-0194
Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale. Call 250-344-7677.
Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. Legendz Diner for sale. For serious inquiries call Surinder 250-344-5059. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030 FIREARMS: ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866960-0045 Or visit online at: www.dollars4guns.com
$82,900.00 + GST 2 bdrm, 2 bath home delivered and set up. Only 2 lots available in KHV MHP. Call TARNOW HOMES 250-832-9500 or Kicking Horse Village MHP 250-344-6935
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Spacious, bright, 3 bed house downtown, oversized attached garage, deck, & huge yard $1195 per month plus utilities W/D is shared Sorry no pets, no smoking, no parties. Looking for good, long term tenants. Available now. Call 403.609.6643
Office/Retail Office Space for rent. Approx. 350 sq. ft. above Body Quest. Call 250-344-7876.
Shared Accommodation RM for rent in shared house for summer ph 403-431-2641 email anna.smith@pc.gc.ca
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Trades, Technical HEAVY DUTY Mechanic to work in private shop on farm. We have several semi trucks hauling farm products as well as farm tractors. Job would include maintenance on all equipment, as well as repairs as necessary, clutch, wheel seals, some welding, etc. This is a full time year round position. Call 250-838-6630 or email: leolorie@uniserve.com.
Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710
Newer built 3 bed 2 bath house for rent in town, close to everything. $1500/mnt + utls, avail. immdly. NS/NP, DD & refs req’d/ Viewing by appt. Call 250-319-8796.
512 6th St. South. 1760 sq ft bi-level. Two bdrm w/ 4 pc bath up & two bdrm w/ 4 pc bath down. 75’ frontage. Dble. garage, dble carport. In-law suite. In law suite(?) Many upgrades. Email: kbleonty@gmail.com. Asking $275,000.00
Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.
Mobile Homes & Parks For Sale 2001 Mobile Home. All appliances incld. 2 bdrm 2 bath + deck, shed, carport. K.H.M.H Park. Reduced $49,900. Please contact 250-290-0078
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdrm bach suite aval. July 1 all inclvs heat, sat tv, internet. 439-9935 or 344-5188. 2 bdrm 4 plex 6th St S. Inclds fridge, stove, laundry hookup, storage. $650/mnth. close to town, groceries, shopping, PO, clinic. Call 250-344-8266. 2 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry no parties or smoking indoors. $760/mnth 250-344-8113. 3 Bdr. Apt close to Lady Grey school. Newly renovated. Avail June 1. $850/mth. 250-344-8205 or 344-6533. Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts. No parties, N/S. Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town! 250-344-8113.
Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604. FOR RENT: (2) bedroom all inclusive fully furnished apartments. $750-$950 per month. Visit our Website @ www.goldenapartments.ca Call or Text 250-344-1825 for more information or to arrange viewing.
1 bdrm chalet furnished full kitchen, sat. tv, high speed internet, utls incld, fire place, NS, min. 6 months, avail. June 1st. $650/single $750/double. 250-344-7874 (evenings). 2 bdr house. N/S, no parties, no pets. Avail July 1. Sat. tv, utls, all incl. $1200/mth. 250439-1055. 403-497-9303(cell) 2 bdrm house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95 South. $895/month + utls. No parties, no illegal activities, long term mature reliable tenants pref’d. Refs and DD req’d. Please call 250-344-6710. 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. 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath house in town on quiet street in town avail. June 1. No stairs, choice of double garage, fenced yard, close to amnts. 250-344-5450. 3 bdr ground level. 1105 13 St. F/S, W/D, NP. Refs. Avail June 1. Call 250-344-5691, Frank. 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. Huge fenced yard. 1 yr min lease. Avail May.1 $1275/mth. Call Mike 250-344-8385. 3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. No pets. Avail now. Call 344-1599. Also, 1 bdrm furnished no pets. Call. 344-1599. 4 bdrm house for rent in town, 2 kitchens, 2 bath, w/d, large storage bldg, oil heat + wood stove $1400/mnth + utls 403-760-1179. 4 bdrm house in downtown Golden $950/month + utilities. Family preferred. Damage deposit & references required. 250-344-6710.
Storage S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units. 250-344-3104.
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Invitation to Tender Downie Timber Ltd. is administering tenders for silviculture projects in the 2014 field season. Opportunities are available for 33 ha of manual brushing (AD061612), 209.4 ha of ground based site preparation (AD061614) and 580.1ha of surveys (AD061613). Projects are being funded through the Land Based Investment Program (LBIP) and are subject to funding approval. Tender Information can be found on the LBIP website: https://www.fialicensees.com/FIA_ Advertisements/PublicAdvertisements.aspx Closing Date: June 30th 2014.
2 bdr basement suite. N/S, no parties, no pets. Fully furnished. References. D/D. 344-0094 or 344-2144. Avail. now. Sunshine basement suite. 2 Bdr newly reno’d. Centrally located. Large fenced back yard w/ garden plot. Private covered entrance. Walk-in closet. Very cool rental suite, a must see! W/D. Avail June 1. No pets, N/S. 1 yr lease min. $775/mth. Please call Mike 250-
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Townhouses 4 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month ($1395/month) plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.
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Invitation to Tender College of the Rockies invites tenders for:
Janitorial Services Golden Campus
Sealed tenders, clearly marked "JANITORIAL SERVICES – GOLDEN CAMPUS" will be received until 2:00 pm (MST), Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the oI¿ce oI: Allan Knibbs, Manager Facilities College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, PO Box 8500 Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 5L7 Phone: (250) 489-8227 Tender dRcuments and sSeci¿catiRns will
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A mandatory site visit will take place at the Golden Campus located at 1305 - 9th Street South, Golden, BC at 10:00 am (MST) on Friday, July 4, 2014. College of the Rockies reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of College of the Rockies. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information please contact: Karen Cathcart, Campus Manager College of the Rockies, Golden Campus 1305 - 9th Street South,Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Phone 250-344-5901 email: kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca
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Local gymnasts perform in Cranbrook’s annual Coconut Cup Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club Submitted
Twenty-two athletes travelled to Kimberley for the Kimberley Gymnastics Club’s Annual Coconut Cup. There were teams from Cranbrook’s Key City Gymnastics, Invermere’s Glacier Peaks Gymnastics, Golden’s Kicking Horse Gymnastics, Rankin Inlet’s Aqsarniit Ujauttaq Gymnastics, and of course the host team from Kimberley. At the Interclub Level, Kayla Sherriff, Emelia Bolin, Cora Robertson, Stevi Eckford, Mia Cholo, Amara Schellenberg, Noah Ure, Marley Cooper, Julieann Beleyme, Amelia Labonville, Jasmine Tataryn, and Kalei Robertson performed routines on floor, beam, vault and uneven bars. They each performed very well and had fun, each receiving a certificate with feedback on their performances and a medal. At the Performance Plus Level, Scarlett McLean received Gold on Vault, Silver on Bars, Silver on Beam, Gold on Floor and Gold All-Around; Marika Sutter received Gold on Vault, Silver on Bars, Silver on
Beam, Gold on floor and Silver All-Around; Sarah Watson received Gold on Vault, Silver on Bars, Silver on Beam, Gold on Floor and Gold All-Around; Walker Lapins received Gold on Vault, Gold on Rings, Silver on Pommel Horse, Gold on Parallel Bars, Silver on High Bar, Gold on Floor and Gold All-Around; and Reggie Watson received Gold on Vault, Gold on Rings, Bronze on Pommel Horse, Gold on Parallel Bars, Gold on High Bar, Gold on Floor and a strong Silver All-Around. Scarlett, Reggie, Marika and Walker performed their first round-off back-handspring in competition, excellent work! At High School Level 1 Tige Lussier placed 3rd on Vault, 2nd on Beam, 2nd on Bars, 2nd on Floor and finished with Silver All-Around; Chloe Hood placed 2nd on Vault, 3rd on Beam, 3rd on Bars, 3rd on Floor and finished with Bronze All-Around! At the Provincial Level 1 Tyro Category Sydney McLean, in her first competition at this level, placed 4th on Vault, 3rd on Bars, 2nd on Beam, 5th on Floor and came home with an All-Around Bronze Med-
Golden gymnasts travelled to Cranbrook to compete in the annual Coconut Cup. They returned with impressive results. Photo Submitted al! Ayra McCarthy placed 4th on Vault, 5th on Bars, 3rd on Beam, 6th on Floor and 4th AllAround! Kayla Lush placed 3rd on Vault, 6th on Bars, 5th on Beam, 4th on Floor and 6th All-Around! Kayla performed her first round-off back-handspring back-tuck in competi-
tion. sible through a CBT Grant Ayra performed her first have arrived and the club is round-off double back-hand- working toward getting them spring in competition. put together and installed. Now it is back to skill develop- The gymnasts will be able to ment training at the gym until develop their skills more effinext October when new rou- ciently with this new purchase tines will be choreographed. and will be better prepared for (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX The uneven bars made pos- competitions.
Golden Dolphins compete well in Penticton Dolphins Swim Club Submitted After a short eight days in the pool, the Dolphins travelled to their first swim meet in Penticton. With only eight swimmers the Dolphins managed to crush their old times from the previous season. On the top of the podium was Zara Johnson who placed first in all but one of her events over the weekend. No too far behind were Rochelle Bertrand who placed second in her division and Hayley Plonka who placed third. All three ladies including Hannah LaRoy made many improvements to their technique, which allowed them to improve both time and efficiency.
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2,302sqft
$159,900
#407, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail
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1 bath
656sqft
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4 bedrooms
3.5 baths
1 bath
952sqft
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Nicholson Creek Road 3 Acreages Available
$359,000 1615 Gareb Road
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3 baths
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1+ baths
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60 acres
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4.99 acres
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3 baths
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1 bath
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1 bath
REDUCED
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$279,900
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3 bedrooms
2.5 baths
1,600 sqft
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3 bedrooms
2.5 baths
2,682 sqft
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$239,000 904 - 14th Street
4 bedrooms
1 bath
1,118sqft
3 bedrooms
3 baths
REDUCED
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1611 Lafontaine Road .52 acres
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5 bedrooms 3 baths 2,800sqft
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4 bedrooms
3 baths
Land & Building
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1 bath
2 baths
3 bdrms
1 bath
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$198,900 #12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road
2 bedrooms
2 baths
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3 bdrms
1 bath
1968sqft
3.86 acre
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1,248sqft
3 baths
2,600sqft
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17.26 acres
3 bedrooms
2.5 baths
$235,000
Southridge Road
1,480 sqft
#27, 1357 Aemmer Way
1 bedroom
1 bath
672sqft
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2 baths
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3 bedrooms
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4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,081sqft
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3 baths
1,200sqft
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