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Finally back to school

Fire Chief Ken McClure passed away suddenly ....................................2

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Successful final race for 5 Peaks in Golden ..................................16

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Kayla Sheriff (right) and Saumya Kumar were two of the many students who were happy to be back to school at APES on Monday morning. For more info on the end of the teachers strike, see page 12. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

CBT asks Golden where their priorities lay Joseph Indigo coming to town for show ..................................21

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Basin Trust kicked off a year long engagement process in Golden last week with their first open house. The day-long event included a chance to browse the information, talk face-to-face with CBT staff and board members, speak at

round-table discussions, and pose questions to the people who will be making decisions about CBT’s future programming. There were also whiteboards around the room where attendees could provide their ideas, wants, and needs. All the information gathered at the event will be noted for future discussion. The hosts also posed a question to the

room, one that could determine the future of the programming for the Trust. Would you like to see CBT’s programs to cover wide, or go deep? In other words, would you like to see their funds help as many projects and groups as possible, or to pick a few important initiatives and pour as much resources as possible into those? Continued on page 2

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reporter@thegoldenstar.net This past weekend, the Town of Golden lost

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To apply, please visit our website: designed for Golden (currently being built). Travailler un parc national des c'est montagnes et site du dans patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO n'est dans pas seulement un travail, un mode de vie un endroit spectaculaire. www.parkscanada.gc.ca/mpcareers Gestionnaire des lotissements urbains Gestionnaire et des des biens lotissements immobiliersurbains et nts urbains et des biens immobiliers n'est pas seulement un travail, c'est un mode de vie dans un endroit spectaculaire. In des 2013biens he wasimmobiliers awarded the Queen Elizabeth ParcGestionnaire national Banff, parc national Yoho et parc Parc national Kootenay Banff, parc national Yoho et parc national KootenayMedal after being nominatational Yoho et parc national Kootenay des biens (ingénieur) II Diamond Jubilee Salaire : De 89Banff, 390 $parc à 102 208 $biens par Salaire (ennational cours : De 89 d’examen) 390 $ à 102 208 $ par année (enthe cours d’examen) 208 $ par année (en cours d’examen) Gestionnaire des (ingénieur) Parc national national Yohoannée et parc Kootenay ed by Office of the Fire Commissioner. présenter demande, notre site web Pourd’examen) :présenterdeune demande, visitez notre site web : Chief Ken Squarebriggs will be emande, visitez notre site web :parc Parc Banff, parc national et du parc national Kootenay Travailler dans unnational montagnes etvisitez site patrimoine mondial l'UNESCO Salaire :Pour De national 92 298 $des àune 108 639 $ Yoho par année (en cours Deputy Fire Salaire : De 92www.parcscanada.gc.ca/carrierespm 298 $ à une 108 639 $ parvisitez année (ensite cours d’examen) nada.gc.ca/carrierespm n'est pas seulement un travail, c'estdemande, un mode de vienotre dans unweb endroit spectaculaire. Pour présenter : www.parcscanada.gc.ca/carrierespm taking charge of the Golden Fire Department Pour présenter une demande, visitez notre site web : www.parcscanada.gc.ca/carrierespm until a new chief is hired. www.parcscanada.gc.ca/carrierespm Gestionnaire des lotissements urbains et des biens immobiliers A memorial service for Chief Ken McClure Parc national Banff, parc national Yoho et parc national Kootenay will be held this Friday, Sept. 26 at 3 pm. at the Salaire : De 89 390 $ à 102 208 $ par année (en cours d’examen) Golden Civic Centre. A tea in his honour will Pour présenter une demande, visitez notre site web : be held after at the Golden Fire Hall. In lieu of www.parcscanada.gc.ca/carrierespm flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Golden Volunteer Firefighters’ Association.

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CBT funds will drastically increase Continued from page 1 It was not an easy question to answer, as those in attendance had a wide range of priorities and wants. Some thought that economic development and job creation were most important, while others thought funding for non-profits and recreational initiatives (such as an indoor pool) had a greater need. Affordable housing, seniors services and retention, public transportation, affordable daycare, and assisted living for people with disabilities were also pointed out as priorities. Right now, CBT tries to spread their resources around and help as many groups and projects as possible, but they would like to know if that’s what the residents of the Basin really want. If they narrowed their focus, they could have a substantial impact in a few areas, but would have to neglect others. If they continue covering a wide range, they will help more people, but perhaps not enough. The engagement process was sparked by the Trust’s 20th anniversary, as well as the fact

CBT staff answer questions at their first engagement session in Golden last week. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo that their funds are expected to more than double over the next few years, from $4 million eight years ago to $22 million today and $55 million 3-5 years from now. They will also be renewing their strategic priorities in 2015. The engagement will be a three-phase process, the first of which is connecting with Basin residents to discuss their priorities as they did at the open house. Residents will

still have the opportunity to join that conversation at other community events, as well as online. Next, those priorities will be narrowed down at a regional level, and worked into recommendations. And thirdly those recommendations will be worked into an action plan for the Trust to implement. For more information, or to provide any input, go to ourtrustourfuture.org.

Read about accomplishments in your community and learn how the Trust has worked with you over the past year. Find your copy of Report to Residents in your mailbox now or view it online.

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RCMP find man sleeping at bank Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

It was a relatively quiet week for the RCMP, with just 43 files. Brake Check On Sept. 12, a single vehicle crash on Highway 95 was the result of a failed brake check. A pickup with a flatbed trailer was driving along the highway near Mons Road when the driver decided to test their trailer’s brakes. The driver lost control of the vehicle, ended up in the ditch and the trailer flipped over. The driver was uninjured in the crash.

of an ‘intoxicated’ male who was sleeping inside the ATM vestibule at the CIBC on Sept. 12. In reality, the man was sober and homeless. Responding officers sent him on his way without any further incident. Car break in

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Usage was up at the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool this year, and Town Council is hoping that the CSRD will provide some cost sharing. Star Photo

Town asks CSRD to share pool costs Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Golden’s Town Council examined the funding model for the Golden Municipal Swimming pool at the last regular meeting. The swimming pool, which is solely owned and operated by the Town of Golden, is the first facility being used to examine a model for cost sharing between the municipality and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Statistics collected by the pool staff throughout the last season indicate that Area A residents of account for roughly a quarter of pool users (28 per cent in May/June, and 23 per cent in July/ August). Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics, who has been collecting data from swimming pool users for the last three years, says these numbers should be taken with a grain of salt. “A lot of residents weren’t really sure if they lived in Area A or Golden, they’re not really sure where that line lies,” he said. However, 90.9 per cent of guests who identified themselves as Area A residents, said they believed the pool should be a shared service. Area A Director Garry Habart, and CSRD CAO Charles Hamilton were in attendance at the meeting, and indicated they weren’t adverse to contributing to this shared service, although perhaps not as much as the Town wants. “We have this report, which is pretty clear…I’m going to argue for the user stats as the basis for the cost proportions because I believe that’s what’s

fair to the rural residents,” said Hamilton. He argued that if the formula becomes too complicated, and they ask for more than the CSRD thinks its share should be (Hamilton says he would start at 22 per cent), than it will get stuck in bureaucracy. “That’s going to take months and months to hammer that out…Why don’t we try to get you a dollar amount and it will give you some budget relief next year.” Council moved to request the CSRD provide up to a certain dollar amount, taken out of the Economic Opportunities Fund or Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds, as cost sharing on the swimming pool. The portion they fund will likely be based on the tracked usage statistics for Area A residents at the pool. “That will go forward to the CSRD, and I’m sure we’ll be hearing from them in the near future,” said Mayor Christina Benty. The data collected at the pool also revealed some important information for future programming at the facility. Usage is up from the previous year for most programs, and staff will use the date to optimize the schedule in the future. There were approximately 9,906 separate visits to the pool during 2014 operations, up from 9,700 the year before, and a drastic increase from 7,400 visits in 2012. Petrovics gives a lot of credit to the pool staff for making it a enjoyable facility to visit. Satisfaction for staff helpfulness is at 96 per cent for 2014, and friendliness of staff is at 94 per cent. “The staff is truly our strongest asset,” he said.

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Community Loss It is with great sadness that I type up my editorial this week. The news that Golden has lost another of its citizens at far too young an age has hit the community once again. Golden's Fire Chief Ken McClure passed away on Saturday. I am very grateful for his ser- I SURMISE vice to the community, By Jessica Schwitek and am heartbroken to hear of his passing. I had the pleasure of building a working relationship with the Chief during my three years at The Golden Star. He was always very passionate about his work and the department, and willing to keep the paper and the community informed. Over the years there have been countless fire, medical, and road rescue calls that the Chief and the department have responded to, but there is one in particular that stands out in my mind. An 11-year-old girl named Macy was travelling on Highway 1 in late November, 2012, with her grandmother in a moving van. Her mother was following behind in her car. The van was involved in a collision with a semi tractor trailer, and Macy was trapped in the vehicle down an embankment with the semi teetering at the top, engulfed in flames. The Golden Fire Department, BC Ambulance and Golden RCMP worked together to get her out safely, although she sustained some severe injuries. She recovered at her new home in Saskatchewan, but never forgot the people who helped save her life. A few months later a thank-you letter came in the mail, and I have never seen anyone so touched and humbled. As Ken was telling me the story of how strong and inspirational young Macy was, and how honoured he was to be thanked like that, he got quite emotional. “It’s a cool feeling, and I can say for the RCMP, ambulance, and the fire department, it’s so nice to get that once in a while. It’s very rare,” he told me. I interviewed Ken when the department started a road rescue pilot project with the Province, when he received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award, and when his department put out residential and commercial fires. But I never saw him as proud as when he received that thank you. The community and the department has suffered a great loss, and his shoes will not be easily filled.

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Stolen Bunny

Student Behaviour

Dear editor,

Editor,

I would like to place a stinger to the person/persons who borrowed my plastic bunny from my garden. That bunny was a Mother’s Day gift from my daughters and had lovingly chewed ears from my husband’s dogs. Please return my bunny as it has no sentimental value for you. I would be happy to give you $10 so you can purchase your own plastic bunny. Sincerely, a concerned citizen who wants her bunny back. Janine Peyto Golden

window looking at the playground. Juxtapose that to my experience in public school where we didn’t dare chat, never mind wandering about. Also, the wife of a former governor of Washington State took a group of teachers to China a few years ago and observed the discipline of the children there. The average class size was about 50 students. All of the students were at their desks focused on the teacher. If students in a classroom were studying online with only a monitor walking around, the matter of discipline would not be an issue. You could have many students in a classroom, each student progressing at his or her own speed and then have periodic tests as is done through distance education.

With respect to class size, one thing that is never discussed is the lack of behavioural discipline of the students. Some years ago I had a job as a teaching assistant in the federal prison system, where I noticed that many prisoners were stuck at the grade five level. That led me to take the social service program at a secondary institution to become a teaching assistant in the public school and help the “slower” students overcome learning difficulties. While doing my practicum in a school, I was appalled at the chaos in the classroom. While the teacher was busy at the green board explaining a lesson, several students walked about having conversations with other classmates, while others walked over to the

Freedom of Expression To the editor, I was shocked to learn that on Sept. 10, at the University of Victoria, two women rushed a pro-life club table at the University of Victoria, snatching the plastic fetal medical models on display and dumping used cat litter all over the table. Youth Protecting Youth (YPY) was participating in the university’s Clubs Day event and had a recruitment table to sign up new members and engage with other students

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on the pro-life issues. There were no photos depicting abortion… only molded plastic medical models which show human life at each month’s development. Although the plastic fetal models were recovered, club members arrived back the next morning to find that the vandals had broken into the club’s room. More filthy litter had been dumped on the table and the fetal models - valued at several hundred dollars - had been stolen. When did universities stop being places where people can express their opinions and beliefs without such disrespectful opposition? This

kind of criminal behavior has no place on a Canadian university campus. Locally, several years ago, similar plastic fetal models were on display at the Teddy Bear picnic and mothers would bring their young children to our pro life table to show the child how she, or the expected sibling, developed. However, despite praise given the table volunteers by those visiting the display, the Teddy Bear picnic organizers banned future pro life participation as being too “controversial”. Continued on page 7

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“Yes, I’ll be attending almost all of them. It’s always exciting.”

“I’m not sure, I might attend a few, it’s always nice to watch the local talent.”

“I usually go to 2 or 3 in a season but I don’t know any of the players this year so I’m not sure.”

Stingers to the wasp that stung me! It’s September, aren’t you supposed to be “hibernating” by now? Stars to the tall purple flowers that cheerfully spring from many of the Town’s

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flower planters. You make me smile. Stars to the trees for making shoulder season a little less depressing. What beautiful colours! Stingers to the person that I caught littering near Cedar Lake. Keep our wonderful playground beautiful, don’t litter!

Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is never easy - not only for the person with the disease - but for loved ones as well as caregivers. According to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C, there are over 70,000 British Columbians with a form of dementia. And it’s not just seniors that are affected. People can also develop early onset dementia before the age of 65. Our government is committed to ensuring access to assistance whether it’s at home or in a residential care facility, and we continue to work with community and non-profit partners to expand resources and supports available to individuals and families. An estimated $2.8 billion is invested by health authorities on home and community care services - up approximately $1.2 billion from 2001, an increase of 79%. We also partnered with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and have invested $6 million dollars to support First Link, which provides

A classroom full of stars to Margot and her family for inviting all of the teachers to the movie! Stars to the servers at the Island for their wonderful hospitality!

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Green stars to the newly planted shrubs in front of the movie theatre! You make our downtown look great.

information and access to services right after diagnosis. Last year, the Ministry of Health signed a three-year licence with P.I.E.C.E.S. Canada to use their dementia education program to train residential care providers in British Columbia. All health authorities have implemented the P.I.E.C.E.S. program, which provides a systematic framework for detection, assessment and care planning using a person-centred approach. As well, in 2012, the Province announced the Provincial Dementia Action Plan, which sets out goals to help people with dementia and their families to access quality care and services. This also includes guidelines to support care providers by giving them access to tools and resources. In fact, our government is in the process of updating the plan with the hopes of identifying areas we can improve upon. The changes related to dementia can profoundly affect the lives of people with the disease and their relationships with family and friends. However, the provincial network of resources available can make it easier for all involved.

Continued from page 6 These same biases see mainstream media refusing to print press releases re: this act of vandalism and theft; so readers are denied freedom of information to learn about acts against people trying to educate and engage in peaceful debate. What message does this give to our youth? A civilized society permits education of how human babies develop and encourages calm debate. People who disagree with protecting preborn life should learn to voice their disagreement in a mature, respectful manner. Carol Albo Rossland

MLA Report: Liberals failing to deliver on economic promises My job is to look beyond government spin On October 6, British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly will be recalled for a fall session which will continue through October and November. The main focus of these two months will be on a series of pieces of legislation related to the tax and royalty structure for the liquified natural gas (LNG) industry. Despite the government’s claim that LNG is their number one priority, the presentation of this legislation is already one year behind schedule. The BC Liberals promised British Columbia voters that their LNG plan would result in a $100 billion Prosperity Fund, 12 to 15 LNG plants, the elimination of a $68 billion Provincial debt,

a trillion dollars worth of economic activity and 100,000 jobs. But I’m not sure there are many British Columbians who still believe what the BC Liberals are saying. As your MLA, it is my job to look for the truth behind BC Liberal claims. My job is to look beyond government spin and find out what is really happening. My job is to speak out when government actions do not put the best interest of my constituents first. And my job is to raise issues of importance to this area. You are telling me to push the BC Liberal government to make good on their promise to four-lane the Trans Canada Highway in our area. You tell me that you want your right to have a

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say in managing our public lands restored. You tell me that you want to have confidence in the provincial government’s ability to properly manage one of our greatest assets, our public lands. You tell me that you value public education and public healthcare, and you want the needs of our children and our seniors to be our government’s priority. These are the things that I will be fighting for as I return to the legislature. Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to contact me to share your thoughts and concerns. My email address is norm.macdonald.mla@ leg.bc.ca and my phone number is 1-866-8704188.

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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 birth-5years. Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tuesdays&Thursdays 8:4511:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324. Public Skate 10-11:15am Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept.16,18,23,25. Drop-in Shinny 8-9pm Mondays and Wednesdays Sept.15,17,22,24.

Wed, Sept. 24 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register. Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wednesday from 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250344-3001 for more info. Hapkido Martial Arts Wednesdays starts Sept.24, Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

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Men’s Drop-in Basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8. Bridge Club every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. 250-344-5448. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25. Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday. A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421

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9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 3:45-5:30pm. Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: James Hill with Anne Janelle Sept.25 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre. Golden Basketball Association Registraion Night Sept.25, 6-8pm, Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Fri, Sept. 26 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. Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250919-0757 for more info. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392. The Golden Women’s Resource Centre hosts Take Back The Night Sept.26 at 6pm in Spirit Square. All are welcome. The Golden Seniors Centre Soup Day Sept.26 from 11:30am-1pm $6.

Sat, Sept. 27 Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm. A.A Meetings Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Story Time at the Library

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drop in for kids all ages 10:30-11:30am from Sept.20-Dec.13. The Golden Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 12-5pm in the CP Parking Lot across from Credit Union. Running until the end of September. Golden Waste Reduction Recycling Fair Sept.27 from 10am-3pm in the parking lot across from 7/11.

Sun, Sept. 28 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

Mon, Sept. 29 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. Picnic in the Park Play and Chat every Monday from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-9665. Grief and Loss Support Group Sept.22 for 9 weeks 7:30-9pm at the Pentecostal Church. 250-344-2459. The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm. Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at

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

Tues, Sept. 30 A.A Meetings Tuesdays at the United Church 901 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment. 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. Community Conversations “Creating a Better Future for Victims, Offenders, and Community” Sept.30 7:309pm at the Seniors Centre. Rockwater Grill & Ba

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Yoga in the Park Bow Glacier Falls Icefield Prkwy Sept.31 10am-5pm $44 403-522-3833 for info. Golden Martial Arts Registration nights Oct.6&8 5-9pm, 816 9 St N. Golden Basketball Association Registraion Night Oct.7, 6-8pm, Mount 7 Rec Plex. Family Caregiver Education Workshop Oct.7 from 9am3:15pm in the Golden Hospital Boardroom. $20 includes lunch. For more info call 250-344-3001. Golden Shotokan Karate begins Oct.7 Tuesdays& Thursdays 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30 (adults). Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Davy The Punk Oct.9 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre. Golden Youth Rec Hockey Mondays 8-9pm, ages 13-18 Oct.6-Feb.23. Kicking Horse Gymnastics AGM Oct.22 at 7:30pm at 1333 Selkirk Dr.

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AGM a time to celebrate Golden’s extensive woodlot history al attention to management and leaving a light footprint on the land are necessary.” Additionally, the report states that most transactions from woodlots take place in areas where the woodlot operator resides, which makes

woodlots a supporter of local communities through employment, economic activity and providing goods to local mills and manufacturers. It’s clear that woodlotters take a great deal of pride in their work and having

their woodlots legacy passed along to future generations. For Schiesser, it’s also about being outdoors, and at 77, he says he’ll keep working on the woodlot as long as he is able. “Every faller loves being in the woods,” he grinned.

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B.C. Woodlot licensees were in Golden last weekend for a three day conference. During the event, they had the opportunity to tour this area’s woodlots. Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Woodlot licensees from around the province gathered in Golden for their annual general meeting over the weekend. The Columbia Woodlot Association hosted the three-day event, which showcased woodlots done in the “Rocky Mountain Way.” Woodlots were first introduced to B.C. in 1948 to allow farmers and ranchers access to Crown timber. This program was established as a means for farmers to supplement their income. The present agreement, introduced in 1979, allows individuals or organizations to manage up to 1200 hectares in the interior regions of the province. The conference began with a short video that recog-

nized some of the families in Golden and area that have operated woodlots over the years. Several local families appeared in the video, including the Braishers and the Schiessers, both long time members of the woodlot program. The Braishers got their start in logging when Alfred Braisher settled a farm in Parson in 1918. Later, Ormond Braisher had the first woodlot in the entire B.C. interior. His son, Joe Braisher, continues to work on the same woodlot, while his other son, Dugan Braisher operates an adjacent woodlot. Dugan logged on his grandfather’s original woodlot for many years, but when the program changed he found his own land. Now, he runs the woodlot with the help of

his sons Bill and Bud Braisher. “I do the marketing, logging, I run loader, I work with all aspects of it,” Dugan said. “I enjoy it quite a bit and I’m also working with my boys Bill and Bud to try and get them into it.” Bill isn’t as involved with the woodlot as he continues to run the Winston Lodge, but he clearly recognizes the importance of the woodlot to his family. Altogether, five generations have worked on the family’s woodlot. “There’s a lot of pride there,” he said. “It gave me a good start, growing up and working on the woodlot…I still go to all of the meetings and everything just to stay on top of what’s there.” Bernie Schiesser, who runs his woodlot in the Moberley/Blaeberry area, got into the wood-

lot program with his brother Jack in 1985. Jack died 15 years ago, but his son (Dylan) works alongside Schiesser on the woodlot now. “We sometimes hire one other person but usually it’s just the two of us,” Scheisser explained. “We have the equipment and the background.” One vital aspect of the program for Bernie is its environmental impact. “(Sustainbility) is really important for me. That’s part of the whole principal of the woodlot program,” he said. According to a Federation of BC Woodlot Associations report, woodlot licenses feature a “high standard of sustainable forest management as they are often located in hard-to-manage, even controversial, areas where person-

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Finance committee recommends increase in water/sewer rates Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Water and Sewer Rates Golden’s Open Standing Committee on Finance has made a recommendation that the water and sewer rates see an increase over the next three years. “We’ve known for

a long time that our rates are not what they should be,” said Mayor Christina Benty. She moved the recommendation that there be a 2.5 per cent increase on water for each of the next three years, and a 5 per cent increase on sewer for each of the next three years. The motion passed with Councillors Caleb

Moss and Keith Hern opposed, and will be brought before council in October. The increase will help boost the water and sewer reserves, which will help the Town apply for federal infrastructure grants through the Canada Build Fund in the future. Coun. Keith Hern said early in the meet-

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ing that he would rather see the rates remain where they are, and boost the Town’s overall reserves through taxation. There are already funds in the water and sewer reserves, although not enough, but nothing in the roads reserve. Hern argued that improvements can’t be made to the water and sewer lines if the municipality can’t leverage funds for roads as well. Therefore, he thought it was better to address the deficit of the corporation as a whole, instead of just focusing on water and sewer reserves. Benty, however, said she was uncomfortable leaving the rates where they are. The reserves are not as healthy as the Town would like them, and if the municipality is unsuccessful in securing grants,

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there is still costly work that needs to be done on the infrastructure. Rec Plex Operations With the Mount 7 Rec Plex board deciding not renew its operating contract for the facility, the Town of Golden Council has directed staff to keep the facility running, and look into what resources will be required to do so. The Town owns the facility, and has contracted the operation of the facility to the board, and given them an annual $10,000 stipend. Council voted to “direct staff to source a janitorial contract with staff providing an in-house operations plan.” That plan would include what increased resources will be required for

the recreation department to manage the facility. “It would be great to

rently has little information about the facility, as he has not been in charge of its oper-

“The Recreation Department will welcome the challenge of running the facility with the resources to manage the building effectively.” —Jordan Petrovics— keep the doors open, but I would have to ask staff if that’s feasible,” said Coun. Keith Hern. He also said he would like to see user data for the facility, similar to what was provided for the swimming pool, that could be used in a discussion with the CSRD about cost sharing. Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics says he cur-

ation. “The Recreation Department will welcome the challenge of running the facility with the resources to manage the building effectively,” he said. The Rec Plex will still operate for the 201415 winter season. Any inquiries from user groups at the facility can be sent to Petrovics at rec.booking@golden.ca.

Smart meter complaint thrown out by tribunal Staff Writer Black Press After losing in court and and before the B.C. Utilities Commission, a citizens' group opposed to wireless electrical meters has been denied a hearing before the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. The complaint was brought by a group called Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CSTS), which argued that "electrohypersensitivity" (EHS) is a disability. "I have concluded that there is no reasonable prospect that the complainants will be able to establish that the electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure resulting from smart meters results in adverse health consequences," wrote tribunal member Norman Trerise in the decision not to hold a full hearing. CSTS submitted that they don't have to prove this sensitivity exists, because the human rights tribunal has accepted "subjective self-reporting of symptoms" in a previous human rights case involving a Lower Mainland bus driver. CSTS also cited a Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal decision that stated "a person may be ill even though there is little or no objective evidence to prove it." BC Hydro said a series of doctors' notes supplied by the complainants don't prove the condition is real, because they appear to be based "entirely on the self-diagnosis of the individual complainants." BC Hydro has argued that the exposure from periodic wireless meter signals to send electricity consumption data to collection stations is similar to exposure to radio station signals. BC Hydro said the Human Rights Tribunal doesn't have jurisdiction over the wireless grid project, and the B.C. Utilities Commission does. The B.C. government's 2010 Clean Energy Act mandated the wireless grid upgrade, and exempted it from review by the BCUC. But in 2013 the BCUC reviewed the wireless grid project by FortisBC in the Okanagan and Kootenay region, and rejected CSTS submissions that the technology was a health hazard. CSTS argued that BC Hydro's offer to relocate the wireless meter to another part of the property was not sufficient relief, and charging meter reading fees to those who want to keep their mechanical meter or have a digital meter with the wireless transmission turned off is discrimination against people with a disability.

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Lumber mills were prevalent in Golden in the late 1800s the logs were cut in the bush during the winter, and hauled by a sleigh-like contraption to the riverbank. When spring came, they were floated down to the mill. The summer of 1926, as had most summers before it, opened with the crackle of forest fires in the bush of Moberly, Blaeberry, Forde and Donald. In such a fashion did the end come for the Columbia River Lumber Company. The loss of timber on the West Bench was so great as to pre-

vent further operation. Over the next few years, the Company slowly retreated from the area. In September, 1927, once it had milled the remainder of the stock piled wood and the last board had been planed, the CRL closed its Golden offices. In April, 1929 it shipped its three logging locomotives and all its planning machines to other mills. From then on, for Golden, the Columbia River Lumber Company became a memory.

Golden Basketball Association The “Little Mill” that operated on Twin Creeks, pictured, was 12 miles south of Golden between 1887 and 1891, and run by Captain Armstrong. It was a water powered mill. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum

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The first mill in the Columbia Valley proper was put up and operated by Golden’s famous riverboat Captain Armstrong in 1887 at the Twelve Mile, towards Parson. This mill was run by water power off of Twin Creeks. In 1891 another mill was built on the site of where the present sewage lagoon is situated in southwest Golden near the Columbia River. It was called the Golden Sawmill Company and the company was not incorporated until November 1893. At this time the company’s stationary listed mills at Golden, Beaver, Kault and Carlin. By November of

1895, the Golden Lumber Company employed 130 men and hoped to increase that number to 175. Production was intense: there were 1200 ties per day supplied to the CPR. To put this into perspective it took 3000 ties to lay a single mile of track so it would take 2.5 days to cut enough ties to lay one mile of track. In April 1897 an ex-CPR Baldwin locomotive was purchased. The engine, which had been built in 1872 for the Northern Pacific Railway, had later become the first CPR construction locomotive to arrive in Winnipeg. Like most other forest companies in the East Kootenay at the time, the Golden Lumber Company used the Columbia and its tributaries to float the logs to the mill. Often the amount put into the river was huge. For example, the log pile at McLaughlin’s camp was a mile long

and nearly 30 feet in height. Most of the logs would have been 16 feet in length. In February of 1901, the Golden Lumber Company became reincorporated as the Columbia River Lumber Company or the CRL as it was known locally. It was capitalized to the amount of $750,000 divided into shares of $100. It’s head office was listed in Golden. It appears from the written record, both in government documents and the Golden Star, that Barber operated it first under the earlier name and was later succeeded in managership by Carlin, along with another partner, Jones. As the century began, the company was under the ownership of Michael B. Carlin and Frederick Jones. Logging and mill construction crews were active in the Golden area. During the spring of 1899 a gang of men took out two million feet of logs at Blaeberry for

the CRL. A half mile chute was built and logs were shot into the Columbia for floating down to Beaver where they were boomed. A significant development in March 1899 was the reconstruction and enlargement of the Golden mill. The plants capacity was doubled to 60,000 board feet per day. As well, a new camp was opened near Carbonate Landing, south of Golden. In 1902, the company was going strong. The management of Carlin and Jones was expansive in other directions too. In 1903, the Upper Columbia Navigation and Tramway Company was purchased by the CRL. The five steamers – Ptarmigan, North Star, Hyak, Selkirk and Pert – berthed often at Golden. The tramway connected the dock with the CPR track and goods were easily transferred between the two points. The history of the

Columbia River Lumber Company operation at Golden has always been remarkable for its logging railroad. In the early days of the Company most of

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Local hotel owner increasingly frustrated with lack of employees Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s been a busy summer for Pavi Khunkhun. That’s probably true for most hotel owners after the industry’s busiest season, but for this local, owner of the Howard Johnson, it’s been especially tiresome. Because of staffing shortages, Khunkhun says that he, his wife Neelam Bains, and his parents (who established the hotel in the early 1980s) have had to clean most of their hotel’s rooms themselves. The difficult work has been particularly tough on Khunkhun’s parents, but it hasn’t been fun for anyone. “The kids are following us around the rooms,” Khunkhun said, pointing to his two young children. “(Our eldest) usually helps carry towels and what not.” “It’s terrible, it takes a personal toll,” said a visibly frustrated Bains. “I told (Pavi) that I’m not going to sit around and do that forever.” When they weren’t able to clean enough rooms, as was frequently the case, they’ve turned customers away at the door. Khunkhun ran a job ad for about a year, but received few responses from locals. He did have one local woman who worked for him for a short time, and currently has two local employees working as housekeepers, but he still finds himself short staffed. As a result, Khunkhun has tried repeatedly to hire from outside Canada through the much discussed Temporary Foreign Worker Program, but has been denied on multiple occasions over the past year. The application process is tedious. In order to participate in the program, employers have to run an ad for a job opening for several weeks via multiple outlets before they can submit a formal Labour Mar-

ket Impact Assessment application. The current application cost is $1,000, a fee that is non-refundable even in the case of a rejection (Khunkhun’s applications, however, were denied when the fee was much lower). Even the smallest of discrepancies on an application can result in a denial. According to Khunkhun one of his denials was due to a small fluctuation in the median wages that he was supposed to offer, while another application from earlier this year was rejected because Golden’s unemployment rate was too high, making the region ineligible for the program at the time. Because the hotel has fewer than 10 employees, Khunkhun hasn’t been subjected to the strict caps on foreign workers that were introduced in the recently amended program. Under those new regulations, an employer can’t exceed a 10 per cent threshold of employees defined as “low-wage TFWs”. Since those amendments, Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks has heard complaints about the changes from numerous employers in the tourism industry across the region. “I believe what needs to be looked at from my perspective is there is a significant difference between rural employers and urban employers,” Wilks said. “Those in the rural areas have a much more challenging time finding employees, especially in smaller communities in our riding such as Golden or Invermere where the base population of the town is small. Trying to find people within that base population can become quite difficult.” Another issue Wilks sees with the program is that both the approval process of the prospective employees and employers work on separate tracks through immigration

and human resources respectively. “The employer could make the application and the employee could make it all the way through the interview process in the country of origin,” Wilks explained. “Even though they’ve flown through the whole process, it could be at the end that they deem that they are not convinced that that person will return to their country of origin, and the application is refused...that becomes very challenging and frustrating for the employer.” Wilks suggests implementing a pool of approved temporary foreign workers that an employer could choose from after a successful application. “(In that case) they may not get an employee from the country that they wished to get them from, but they will get a temporary foreign worker,” Wilks said of his suggestion. Khunkhun made his complaints public on a local Facebook group last month. The post generated a remarkable amount of discussion, with many saying that if Khunkhun offered more money and benefits, then he wouldn’t be in this situation. He says he has advertised the housekeeping position at anywhere from $12-$14 an hour. “Most people (on the Facebook post) were saying they wanted to be paid $20 an hour or higher. I wish I could give that to a local and keep them employed…(but) operating costs are sky high right now,” Khunkhun said. The entire ordeal around the post was upsetting for both he and his family, and Khunkhun eventually deleted the post entirely. Khunkhun says he is still planning to apply for a Temporary Foreign Worker again. “First and foremost I will try and hire locals, but given the backlash we faced on Facebook...I don’t know,” he said.

BC teachers voted 86 per cent in favour of deal, classes resume Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden students returned to school on Monday after a teachers vote finally ended the ongoing labour dispute. B.C. teachers have voted strongly in favour of ending their strike and returning to work next week. B.C. Teachers' Federation members voted 86 per cent in favour of a six-year agreement negotiated with the help of mediator Vince Ready this week. About three out of four of the province's 40,000 teachers voted. "I'm happy with this deal," said BCTF president Jim Iker. who had recommended earlier in the week that teachers vote in favour of this deal. It gives the province's teachers raises totalling 7.25 per cent over six years, improvements to benefits and a fund to hire hundreds of new teachers each year. Iker said the turnout for the vote was higher than the union's last two ratification votes. Education Minister Peter Fassbender congratulated teachers on the settlement, which ends a bitter strike that shut schools for two weeks in June and another three weeks this fall. "We can now focus on the path forward," Fassbender said. "This long-term agreement is an historic opportunity to work together for students – to enhance their

education experience and to support their achievements." Premier Christy Clark added her thanks on Twitter. "This is a fair, affordable deal that will let us focus on putting students first," Clark said. Iker said most school districts will reopen Monday, and the ministry has notified superintendents that the school year will not be extended to make up the days lost to the strike. “This is wonderful news for the students, teachers, administrators, support staff, trustees and parents in BC,” said President of the BC School Trustees Association,Teresa Rezansoff. “The immediate goal is to get students back in classes as quickly as possible. We must then focus on the critical work of strengthening our public education system and rebuilding trust.” BCSTA had two representatives at the bargaining table who ensured that the voice of trustees was heard and that the best interests of B.C.’s public school students were prioritized. The finance ministry is preparing to send out compensation of $40 per lost student day to parents of students up to age 12. One-time payments are expected to be sent out in October to eligible parents who registered at bcparentinfo.ca. *With files from Tom Fletcher

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It is my great pleasure to be a part of the fine Golden Rockets tradition and be a part of this magical season. We are looking forward to many returning players as well as a fine crop of new recruits and local players this season. Curt Thorne We also look forward to the Rockets President return of our highly regarded and experienced head coach, Ty Davidson. Ty has become known as a players coach who is calm yet demanding of his players. Many of you have been long time fans and stalwart supporters of our beloved team and I truly hope to make you proud and help to lead our team to a very successful season, both in the win column but also within our community. We are developing hockey players as well as young men and our mission is to have a competitive team that is well respected and liked in the community! Go Rockets Go! Boom Chuck-A-Luck-A!!!

Coach’s Message Another hockey season has arrived and with it comes new excitement, energy and expectations. The 2014-2015 edition of the Golden Rockets should prove to be a competitive group that will play an exciting brand of hockey. Ty Davidson The team will have a solid Rockets Head Coach group of veterans supported by a very promising collection of new recruits. We believe that we have improved at every position. Our coaching staff is confident that this team is well equipped to be competitive in the very tough Eddie Mountain Division. It’s very hard to believe that this is going to be my fifth season in Golden. It seems like yesterday that I first arrived here. I can’t say enough about how great it is to be the Coach of this organization. I would like to thank the fans, sponsors, billets, parents, volunteers, and the executive board members for making KIJHL hockey possible here in Golden.

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The roles that Curt Thorne and Ty Davidson fill in our franchise are positions that I believe couldn’t be done better by anyone else. It’s easy to work your hardest and play for people who are as passionate for the game as the team and Daniel Dahlin myself are, and that’s exactly Rockets Captain what Ty and Curt are. Growing up my whole life playing hockey I’ve had countless coaches, but Ty is easily one of the best. He’s always been a fair coach; He’s the kind of coach that you don’t need to question, because you know you can trust what he says and that it’s always in your best interest and for the team’s benefit. Curt and Ty both have a lot of experience with the game, they’ve seen it from the player perspective as well as the coach. They’re great guys to play under and their passion and devotion to our team never goes unnoticed. The team they’ve built this year is one of the strongest I’ve been apart of, and I definitely have high hopes for this season and a championship is definitely a strong possibility in our future. I feel extremely honoured to be Captaining my hometown team, one that I grew up watching for many years, and I know the other hometown boys share this pride. We’ve got some great skill guys with strong characters and I can’t wait to see what the boys have in store for the season.

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MITCHELL PRIVETT Position: Goalie Hometown: Corona, CA Birthday: May 17, 1995 Favourite Team: L.A Kings Favourite Player: Jonathan Quick

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COLE MCKECHNEY Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Birthday: Dec. 6, 1995 Favourite Team: Anaheim Ducks Favourite Player: Sidney Crosby

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BRAEDEN ALLKINS Position: Forward Hometown: Golden, BC Birthday: Dec. 4, 1996

DANIEL DAHLIN Position: Defence Hometown: Godlen, BC Birthday: May 16, 2014

Favourite Team: Vancouver Canucks

Favourite Player: Trevor Linden

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JAMES GAUME Position: Forward Hometown: Red Deer, AB Birthday: Aug. 18, 1996 Favourite Team: Detroit Red Wings Favourite Player: Patrick Kane

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TRE MASON Position: Defence Hometown: Kelowna, BC Birthday: July 7, 1994 Favourite Team: L.A Kings Favourite Player: Torey Krug

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NIC NOSEWORTHY Position: Defence Hometown: Fort McMurray,AB Birthday: Dec. 3, 1996

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RYAN TURNER Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Birthday: Apr. 5, 1996 Favourite Team: Calgary Flames Favourite Player: Jack the Monkey

IAN DESROSIER Position: Forward Hometown: Golden, BC Birthday: Nov. 23, 1995

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MITCHELL PRIVETT Position: Goalie Hometown: Corona, CA Birthday: May 17, 1995 Favourite Team: L.A Kings Favourite Player: Jonathan Quick

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BRENNAN FUOCO Position: Defence Hometown: Aug. 31, 1996 Birthday: Calgary, AB Favourite Team: NY Rangers Favourite Player: Kris Letang

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ALEX ASTASIEWICZ Position: Defence Hometown: Salmon Arm, BC Birthday: Oct. 1, 1998

Favourite Team: Edmonton Oilers

Favourite Player: Duncan Keith

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ZACK FINLEY Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Birthday: June 14, 1996 Favourite Team: Calgary Flames Favourite Player: Jonathan Toews

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AUSTIN PULTZ Position: Defence Hometown: Calgary, AB Birthday: May 23, 1996

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COLE MCKECHNEY Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Birthday: Dec. 6, 1995 Favourite Team: Anaheim Ducks Favourite Player: Sidney Crosby

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BRAEDEN ALLKINS Position: Forward Hometown: Golden, BC Birthday: Dec. 4, 1996

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TRE MASON Position: Defence Hometown: Kelowna, BC Birthday: July 7, 1994 Favourite Team: L.A Kings Favourite Player: Torey Krug

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NIC NOSEWORTHY Position: Defence Hometown: Fort McMurray,AB Birthday: Dec. 3, 1996

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RYAN TURNER Position: Forward Hometown: Calgary, AB Birthday: Apr. 5, 1996 Favourite Team: Calgary Flames Favourite Player: Jack the Monkey

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She spent all summer training and fundraising, and then another 11 days on the road cycling for local children. Cst. Amber Brunner returned Sunday from the 10 day, 1,000km cycling journey across South Eastern British Columbia as a part of the Cops for Kids Ride Team. The annual event raises funds and awareness for children in medical, physical and traumatic crisis in our region, for the funding of medical equipment, therapies, travel to Children’s Hospital, learning and mobility aids. Since 2001, Cops for Kids have raised over $2.7 million in support of local children and this year’s event added a record-breaking $260,000 to that total. “I was so proud during our short stop in Golden,” said Brunner. “This town has been so supportive of Cops for Kids, and in return we’ve been able to make some sizeable donations back to the community. Our landing at IGA was a great turnout to show that support.” “We’re grateful to the Fire Pit BBQ Smokehouse for opening their doors and feeding our team,” she added. “We’re generously hosted by many establishments along the ride, but our team particularly looks forward to the meal in Golden.” Cops for Kids provide assistance directly to children who need it

Snow removal contracts are required for: Area #1 Kimberley Administration Zone Office, Maintenance Compound, Lindsay Park Elementary School and the Blarchmont Learning Center in Kimberley, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Evan Stavrev at 250-427-2268 or 250-427-8727. Area #2 Selkirk Secondary School, McKim School, Marysville Elementary School, Kimberley Alternate School and the International Education Building in Kimberley, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Evan Stavrev at 250-427-2268 or 250-427-8727. Area #3 (Snow removal and sanding) Edgewater Elementary School parking lot in Edgewater, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Brian Nickurak at 250-342-6814 or 250-342-1728.

Cst. Amber Brunner stops at IGA in Golden during her 10-day ride for charity. Joel Tansey/Star Photo most from our region. Due to the overwhelming number of grant requests, they are unable to meet the demands and have established a wait list of children needing essential medical equipment, specialized therapies, and medical travel. “The ride is always a physical challenge,” said Brunner. “It’s difficult at the time, but it’s always worthwhile when you see the difference we’re making in the lives of local children I can’t wait to do it all over again next year.” To make a donation please visit the website at www.copsforkids.org.

Area #4Golden Secondary School parking lots and bus turnaround in Golden, B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Alan Ure at 250-344-8643 or 250-344-0217. Area #5 (Snow removal and sanding) Field Elementary School parking lot and sidewalks in Field B.C. All enquiries should be directed to Alan Ure at 250-344-8643 or 250-344-0217. Snow removal will take place if over 3” of snow on the ground and must be completed prior to 7:00 a.m. Contracts will be based on the type of equipment and hourly rates. Please list your equipment and the hourly rates. Contractors are welcome to bid on all areas; however, separate bids for each area must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 10th, 2014. More than one contract may be issued. The lowest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Sealed tenders must be marked “Snow Removal Contract with the Area #” and submitted to: Steve Jackson, AScT Director of Operations Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 PO Box 430 Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

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Nominate your finalists now for a 10th Annual Community Excellence Award Business of the Year: McDonalds, Canadian Timberframers, Mountain Motorsports Employee of the Year: Kris King, Overwaitea - Morgan, Sobeys/IGA - Cam New Business Award: Crust & Crumb, Blue Bird Café, Minaldo’s Culinary Award: Eleven22, Wolf’s Den, Kicking Thyme Catering Professional Services Award: Golden Valley Massage, Karen Janicek Massage Therapy, Sun Life - Shannon Hood

Mayor’s Award of Excellence: CVCU, Golden Rotary Club, Tim Hortons

Trade Excellence Award: Selkirk Service, Parky’s Heating & Ventilation, United Towing Business Beautification Award: Kicking Horse Interiors, Jita’s Café / Bizzare, Kicking Horse Ford Employer of the Year: Golden Community Resources Society, Bellstar Hotel & Resorts, Town of Golden - Swimming Pool Home Based Business Award: Quick Fix PC Services, Scentsy-JeanetteJackson, Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic

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Aside from the advocacy work for local businesses, the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce is also getting ready to host their annual Community Excellence Awards on Oct. 23. Last year’s winners are pictured. The nomination period has closed, and you can see a list of the finalists on page 13. Star Photo

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Local Chamber of Commerce Manager Ruth Hamilton attended a regional meeting that included Chambers from across the Kootenays last week and one item on the agenda has been a particularly hot topic in Golden of late. An already small pool of potential employees to draw from has grown smaller since the federal government made restrictions to its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (see story on page 12), but slow processing times for the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) have also had a negative affect on local business owners. PNP is a program designed to help employers attract and retain qualified foreign workers who have skills that can contribute to B.C.’s economy, but it also selects entrepreneurs that are ready to invest in the province’s economy as well. One local business owner is awaiting approval from the program in order to sell their business, but long waits have left them frustrated. One of the largest groups affected by staffing shortages are hotel owners, who have had to block out rooms that they didn’t manage to clean. “This was brought forward (at the regional meeting) and we’re not the only community that’s suffering,” Hamilton said. And it isn’t just the tourism industry that is feeling the crunch. Another issue that Hamilton says is a concern in Golden and across the Kootenays is a loss of workers to higher paying jobs outside of town. As a result, local manufacturing businesses are struggling to find qualified workers, including trades people, carpenters and designers. “All the communities are losing workers to the north and to the bigger centres, and that was a big discussion,” Hamilton said. As for what can be done to fix this problem, Hamilton said the Chamber is planning to discuss the issue further at their next meeting, but said there was at least one thing that the Town can always improve on. “How can we make our communities more desirable to live in?” she wondered. In other Chamber news, the nomination period has ended for the Community Excellence Awards. Nominees were submitted in a variety of categories, including Best Business, Best Employee and the Best Employer. Finalists will be determined shortly and the winners will be announced at the awards gala on Oct. 23. The Golden Nuggets have already been voted on, and the list of top three nominees are in for every category; Best Professional Photographer: Dibble Photography , Kat Hadford Photography, Captured in Photography Most Friendly Cashier or Sales Person: Janet Ingram - Overwaitea Foods, Robin Nutt - Darkside, Mrs G - Overwaitea Foods Best Hairdresser: Jacy L’Heureux - Personal Touch, Cari Wilson - Vivd Studio, Pauline Tegart Back Porch Best Patio: The Island Restauarant, Rockwater Rooftop, Whitetooth Bistro Best Hanging Basket : Whitetoth Bistro, Town of Golden, Personal Touch, Kicking Horse Movies Best Business for Team Sponsorship: The Wolf’s Den, Kicking Horse Ford, Tim Horton’s Best Burger Served: The Golden Taps, The Wolf’s Den, The Island Restaurant Best Indoor or Window Display: Moonriver Gift Gallery, Moose Trax Fudge, Top Notch/ Brents Board Shop, Minoldo Nail Design & Beauty Bar Best Kept Storefront: Kicking Horse Interiors, Tru Hardware, Plain Wayne & Jane Best Pint Served: Omega Bar & Grill, The Golden Taps, The Wolf’s Den Best Coffee Served: Bluebird Café, Bean Bag Coffee Roasters, Jita’s Café Best Breakfast Served: The Big Bend Café, The Island Restaurant,Whitetooth Bistro

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Prescribed burn near Radium will close recreational trails

A helicopter waits at the staging area at the base of Redstreak Mountain on September 21. Parks Canada Photo Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net If you’re heading south this week, you may notice some smoke in the air. Although the wildfire season is all but over, Parks Canada is taking precautions for next year,

and are performing a prescribed but near Radium Hot Springs. Parks Canada fire management personnel could begin ignition on the Redstreak Mountain prescribed fire unit. Through the Redstreak Restoration project, Parks Can-

ada has completed several phases of forest thinning and prescribed fire to restore open forest/grassland habitat in the Radium Hot Springs area. The next phase of this project includes a 235 hectare burn of Redstreak Mountain,

located 3 km southeast of the Village of Radium Hot Springs. The specific purpose of this burn is to reduce the risk of wildfire to Redstreak Campground and the community of Radium Hot Springs, as well as restore bighorn sheep winter range and associated open forest/grassland ecosystems. Prescribed fires occurred in 2007, 2010 and 2011 in conjunction with the Redstreak Restoration Project. The objective in 2011 was to burn a 22 hectare section to secure the lower elevation South guard for the proposed Redstreak prescribed fire/restoration project. With this guard in place, and if conditions permit, Parks Canada plans to com-

Funds coming in for adult literacy Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Province is providing $2.4 million to support adult literacy training programs in 90 communities throughout British Columbia this year. Golden will be receiving some of the $2.4 million through the College of the Rockies and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (who will be teaming up with The Golden Star for the Reach a Reader campaign in October). “This funding will ensure more than 9,000 adult learners throughout the province will get the help they need to improve their reading, writing and math skills,” said Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk. “We’re investing in adult literacy to help British Columbians gain the skills they need to further their education and training and improve their job prospects.” Funding for the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) is distributed to not-for-profit community groups to offer free literacy training that is easily accessible in local schools, native friendship and community centres. The program is tailored to suit the needs of Aboriginal learners, young parents, and other adults in the community, and is delivered by trained volunteers offering one-to-one tutoring or small group classes. “The CALP program is essential to providing learners with a first step towards reaching their goals and pursuing other educational opportunities,” said Kerry Milner Cairns, manager of the Yellowhead Community Services Society. “CALP programs support learners by providing a safe, comfortable, learner focused environment. It’s a unique program where adults learn what is relevant to them, and can

receive supports to remove barriers to their learning. Success in the CALP program provides the confidence to improve one’s life through more advanced learning, creating improved employment opportunities, and notable gains in quality of family life, social engagement and community participation.” “The Literacy Association has helped me reach my educational goals by giving me the support of tutors. I think tutors are very important to the success of the students,” said Svetlana Harpe, adult learner at the Campbell River Community Literacy Association. “Their encouragement and support has given me more confidence. Because of their generosity, my life has changed for the better in many ways.” Each community organization delivering CALP collaborates with a public post-secondary institution in their region. These partnerships encourage the transition of adult learners from literacy programs to post-secondary studies and employment training. “The CALP providers in the North Island College region have been instrumental in supporting learners in furthering their educational goals toward a high school diploma or accessing post-secondary education,” said Tony Bellavia, dean of instruction at North Island College. “They have been invaluable in removing the fear that some learners associate with higher education and fostering a climate that encourages learners to pursue post-secondary education.” Since 2001, the Government of B.C. has invested more than $25 million in CALP, helping more than 93,000 adults improve their reading and writing skills.

plete this project with the prescribed fire of Redstreak Mountain. The Redstreak prescribed fire and restoration project is part of a long-term plan to restore firemaintained grassland and open forest ecosystems in the

entire Columbia Valley. The burn will have little effect on motorists, however the smoke will be visible from the road, and there may be speed reductions or no stopping zones along the highway.

For public safety reasons, prior to any ignition an area closure will be established at Redstreak Mountain, including gated access roads, Redstreak Trail, Redstreak Bench and all of their associated trails.

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Kicking Horse Mountain Community Park Construction The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting quotes for the construction of the Kicking Horse Mountain Community Park in the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort area of Electoral Area A. Sealed quotes clearly marked “Quote – Kicking Horse Mountain Community Park Construction” will be accepted until 11 AM PDT on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1. A detailed description of the services required can be found in the Quote documents. There will be a mandatory on-site meeting held on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 4 PM MDT. Quote documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/news-notices/ opportunities/tenders, on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca, on the Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Quotes and to waive any informality in the Quotes received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Quote which it deems most advantageous. Faxed submissions will not be accepted. The lowest or any Quote not necessarily accepted. For more information, please contact: Marcin Pachcinski, Team Leader, Parks and Recreation T: 250.833.5923 or TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: mpachcinski@csrd.bc.ca

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COLUMBIA SHUSWAP REGIONAL DISTRICT Golden & District Operations Advisory Committee The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is inviting residents of Electoral Areas A or the Town of Golden who may be interested in being a member of the Golden & District Operations Advisory Committee. The Committee’s mandate is to provide recommendations to the CSRD and the Town of Golden for the operations of the facility. Interested residents are required to submit a completed Expression of Interest Form by 4PM PDT (5PM MDT) on Friday, October 3, 2014. These forms are available on the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca or by contacting: Ryan Nitchie, Team Leader Community Services T: 250.833.5917 or E: rnitchie@csrd.bc.ca

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Runners in the 3km and half marathon events set out early from Cedar Lake on Saturday as part of the 5 Peaks Trail running series’ stop in Golden. Athletes of all ages also competed in 5 and 10km events across the courses laid out on the Moonraker Trails. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

5 Peaks Trail running series a serious fitness test for all ages Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net It was a chilly start to the race for the dozens of runners who turned up to compete in 5 Peaks Trail Running Series’ first ever Golden event. The races took place in and around the Moonraker trails, departing from Cedar Lake. Racers competed in a variety of distances, including a half-marathon, a Sport 10km, an Enduro 5km, a kids 3km race and a fun 1km race for families.

Race winners: Enduro (10km): Male: Beau Llewellyn Female: Jenn Tataryn Sport (5km) Female: Michele LaPointe Male: Simon Benoit 3Km Kids event Female:Jasmine Tataryn Male: Hayden Tataryn Half-marathon Male: Darrell Cawthorpe Female: Jen Stronge

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The properties listed below will be sold by TAX SALE on September 29th, 2014, commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of Town th The listed willSouth be sold by TAX SALE on September 29th, 2014, commencing 10:00 a.m.upon in thebeing Council Chambers of Hallproperties located at 810 - 9below Avenue unless the delinquent taxes plus interest are paid at that time.atAny person declared the Town Hallbidder located at 810 - 9th Avenue South unless delinquent taxesorplus interest are paid at that time. person successful must immediately pay by cash, debit the card, money order, certified cheque a minimum of notAny less than theupon upsetbeing price. declared the successful bidder mustwill immediately pay by cash, debitoffered card, money certified minimum of debit not less than the upset Failure to pay this amount result in the property being for sale order, again. or Any balancecheque must bea paid by cash, card, money order,price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, debit card, money or certified cheque no later than 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at order, or certified cheque no later Monday, than 3:00October p.m. the6thsame day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following , 2014.

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Applicant should possess a strong working knowledge of Forestry and Construction equipment and their applications. High school diploma, or general education degree (GED) essential or Journeyman TQ. Duties will include to plan, organize, lead and control the flow of service work through the service department in a professional timely manner. Strong leadership, customer relations and organizational skills are a requirement. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. Fax or email resume to the attention of: Dale Felhauer Email: dfelhauer@inland-group.com Fax:250-426-6122

If you are an enthusiastic team player who enjoys Hospitality Management, please apply on line at www.cmhski.com. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted. Rocky Mountain Cold Beer & Wine requires Part Time store clerk. Shift work (3-5 days, evenings & weekends), benefit pkg, competitive wages. Drop off resume at the beer store 1049 Trans Canada Hwy.

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The Golden Star has an opening for a part time advertising sales person for our full time weekly publication. If you’re looking for an opportunity to explore life in a growing mountain community while gaining experience in a career in sales, this is the position for you. We are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You will be organized, self-motivated, outgoing, and work well with the public. This position is perfectly suited for someone who loves to work in a fast-paced environment, and can work well both independently and as part of the team. We prefer an experienced hand, but are willing to train the right candidate. Preference will be given to candidates with recent and relevant experience. Resumes with cover letter and references should be forwarded to: Michele LaPointe, Publisher The Golden Star Box 149, 413A 9th Ave. N. Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 e-mail: publisher@thegoldenstar.net

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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY A PART TIME BULK FUEL DELIVERY DRIVER Golden, B.C. • • • • • • • •

Requirements: Valid B.C. Class 1 or Class 3 Clean Drivers license Current drivers abstract Minimum 3 years mountain winter driving experience Previous propane and bulk fuel delivery experience preferred A positive attitude A commitment to safety Excellent customer service Above average Team Player Cal-Gas Inc. offers a competitive wage along witK a compreKensive bene¿t plan. If you are interested in this career opportunity please fax your resume and current drivers abstract to 250-344-5823. Or email mmcgregor@calgasinc.com Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews Please no phone calls

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

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Equestrian QUARTER Horse Mare for sale; 1/8th percheron, good shape, 14+years old, 15 HH, easy keeper, trim, load, ride, pack, comes when called (easy to catch), high spirited (likes to go), been on many trail rides, bought for a brood mare but she never caught, located in Ft Steele, $900, (250) 489-0173 (Glen)

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Misc. Wanted Anyone wishing to sell a medium-large painting of mountains etc by Kurt Hahn (circa.1975) please contact 1-519-683-6489/250-344-6071 with price. Will pay shipping. Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Spectacular Views on 11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, Drilled well, flat building site, good access. Survey plan available. 1-250-769-4288.

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Garage Sale Sept.27 10am. Gazebo, freezer, older bbq etc. 733 Golden Up. Donald. Multi-Family Garage Sale 1339 Pine Dr. Sept 27 10am3pm. Something for everyone! Tools, children’s toys, household items, gardening things, misc. furniture. Wanted to buy hobby farm or partially developed acreage in private quite area away from highway. 2505692238

Heavy Duty Machinery 518 CAT cable winch log skidder for sale 1985. Runs great comes with extra wheel and chains $9000 OBO. Call 250-344-5630.

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! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com ELECTRONIC cigarettes provide an alternative to traditional tobacco products. www.customejuice.ca

Legendz Diner for sale. For serious inquiries call Surinder 250-344-5059.

Misc for Rent 5 bdrm house for rent. Avail. Oct.1. 250-344-5075, 344-5059

FREE 1973 60x30 Imperial Mobile home. Must be removed from GMHP. Good will deposit of $1000. Deposit to be returned when mobile is removed from park. 250-426-8031.

FOR RENT: Fully furnished 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites Suite #2 -- $725 per month Suite #4 -- $950 per month Includes: Utilities, Internet & Satellite TV. For details Visit our Website @ www.goldenapartments.ca Call 250-344-7299 or Text 250-344-1825 to arrange viewing. FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

Suites, Lower 2 bdr bsmnt suite. N/S, no parties, no pets. Fully furnished. References. D/D. 344-0094/344-2144.Avail.now.

Want to Rent Employed person seeks place in Blaeberry area. Private wooded area preferred. 250439-8225.

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No vehicle access over bridge on September 27-28, 2014. Restricted vehicle access (<5 tonne load limit) over bridge on September 29-30, 2014.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land 1113 11th St. S. Avail. Immediately. Main level, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath house for rent. Fridge, stove, microwave & dishwasher. Bright, open concept living area. Front deck off the kitchen is perfect for BBQing, while the large deck off of the Master Suite is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the ski hill. Large, fenced yard with a spot for a garden. Shared laundry facilities. Great central location within walking distance of most amenities. $1250/mnth, includes hydro. Option to rent furnished. No pets, no smoking, no parties. Long term renters preferred. For more information or to view please call (250) 344-0336.

2 bdr. ground level suite. 1111 13 St. No pets. References. Avail Oct. 250-344-5691.

1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

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Transportation Work Vans for Sale: -1998 Dodge Ram Cargo 195,800 km- $2900 OBO -1999 GMC Savana Cargo 252,800 km- $3100 OBO shelving, divider, roof rack -1999 Ford E350 Cube 175,700 km- $7200 OBO diesel ,shelving, ramp Call 250-344-7299

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Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts. No parties, N/S. Laundry facilities, security doors. Best deal in town! 250-344-8113.

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1/2 bdrm duplex for rent w/ laundry rm, new carpet freshly painted fridge and stove incld. Call chuck for 344-1064.

2 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry N/S, and no parties. 250-344-8113

Ofﬁce/Retail Ofﬁce/studio for rent: $350.00/month (excld. GST). 200 SF, on ground floor, hydro/heating/wi-fi/ parking/waste disposal incld, private washroom, no smoking, no pets, avail Oct.1. Inquire at 250.344.2443.

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Downstairs duplex, animals welcome, 2 bdrm $800/mnt + utls, $750 w/ 1 yr lease. Wood heat, 2.5 acres w/ garden. Avail Aug. 1. 10 mins from Golden. 250-421-6415.

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Wishing to trade building lot at Sun Peaks for similar lot in Golden. 11,582 sq. ft (mostly treed) lot in the Lookout Ridge subdivision. 5338 Lookout Ridge Zoned RS-1. See MLS Listing # 116525 for pictures. Will trade for comparable lot in Golden, preferably in the bears paw height subdivision, Granite drive area or somewhere close to town along hwy 95. Call Gord at 604-240-3411.

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FIREWOOD for sale. Call 250-344-7677.

Cottages / Cabins Furnished cabin on 10 acres 10 mins south of Golden. Includes cable TV. No pets. $450/mnth + hydro. 250-3482311.

Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell)

Merchandise for Sale MASSIVE September 27th Food Equipment Auction Hobart Mixers & Meat Process, Bunn Coffee, True Refrigeration, Cambro Smallwares, over 800 lots! Online bidding available via BidSpotter. www.KwikAuctions.com

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

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2 Bdr House for rent, across from Overwaitea, avail Oct.1. References required. No pets. No parties. NS. Please call 250-344-6200. 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 Bedroom House in West Trail, 5 appliances, kids and pets ok, $800 a month plus utilities, 250-231-1006 5 bdrm 2 bath house for rent close to all amenities. $1200/mnt. 250-344-0047. Beautiful 3 bdrm 2 bath house in town, w/d, dishwasher, jet tub incld, $1100 plus utls. 403-796-9695.

Ofﬁce/Retail Commercial Space beside Body Quest for lease. 1400 sq ft, main level, avail. now. 250-344-7876.

FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted an application made by the Golden Snowmobile Rental Ltd. of 910 9th Street N, Golden BC V0A 1H2 on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, to amend their current License of Occupation – Commercial Recreation to facilitate the installation supporting accommodations and a parking site on Provincial Crown land north of Golden, BC and containing 0.25 hectares more or less. The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application is 4404881. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC, V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency. Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until Oct 17, 2014. FrontCounter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp --> Search --> Search by File Number: Insert Lands File Number for more information. These applications will be available for viewing at FrontCounter BC in Cranbrook, BC. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office in Cranbrook.

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Upwards of 100 hikers from the East and West Kootenays, infants to octogenarians, converged at various points in time at the Jumbo Pass hut on Saturday, September 20 to celebrate the wild Jumbo Valley. The popular annual hike, organized by Wildsight and the West Kootenay EcoSociety, attracted wilderness fans from Invermere, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, Kaslo, Argenta and coincided with the splendour of the autumn larches. The Jumbo Monitoring Camp, located at the junction of Leona and Jumbo creeks, is monitoring construction activity taking place in the Jumbo Valley and will stay functional until mid October. Pat Morrow Photo

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Having only formed just four years ago, Regina’s Indigo Joseph have quickly established themselves as one of Canada’s unique musical voices. This Regina four-piece are completely bilingual, with multiple songs written in French, which allows for their music to cross more borders than most Canadian indie bands. 2013 saw Indigo Joseph tackling national-calibre events and festivals such as CMW, JunoFest, Breakout West and NXNE, introducing their unique sound to many Canadian listeners. The band’s high-energy sound caught the attention of CBC Music in 2013 as well, with their single “Others” being named the Indie Song of the Summer among 150

Canadian band Indigo Joseph is playing at the Rockwater on Sept. 29. Photo Submitted tracks submitted nationwide. The band are finally set to release their debut LP Collage this September.

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Rockets off to solid start after taking two of three on weekend Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net What a difference a year makes. This time last year the Rockets were off to a dreadful start on their way to a last place finish in the Eddie Mountain Division. This season, the early returns have been much more promising. After earning three of a possible six points on the road in the team’s opening weekend, the Rockets took two of their next three to leave themselves in first place in the division (albeit with more games played than their competition). Last week began

with a convincing win over last year’s division champs the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. Nick Hoobanoff set the tone with a couple of thunderous hits on the opening shift while Braeden Allkins and Zack Finlay contributed three points a piece in the Rockets’ convincing 5-2 win. Not to be forgotten was the game-breaking goal that Ian Desrosier scored in the third. With the Rockets shorthanded and hanging on to a slim 3-2 third period lead, Desrosier stole a puck and went in alone against Thunder Cats goalie

Olivier Charest. The Golden native deked to his left and finished strong on his backhand to extend the Rockets’ lead and take the wind out of Creston’s sails. “Ian’s been here a long time and he knows what I expect,” said head coach Ty Davidson. “He’s got extremely good speed, he’s very gritty…he showed it there by breaking free and putting it away for us.” Outside of Desrosier, it was the Allkins and Finlay show offensively. Oozing chemistry from the drop of the puck, and benefiting from some physical play from linemate

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said head coach Ty Davidson of Allkins. “Every time he touches the puck he’s dangerous. He has great vision and his hands are incredible.” The following night saw more of the same from the top trio.

Allkins dropped two goals on the Thunder Cats while rookie defenseman Alex Astasiewicz contributed a pair of assists in a solid 3-2 victory. Making his debut in net was Magnus Viberg, popu-

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larly known as Thor to his teammates, who turned away an incredible 35 of 37 shots. It was an exhausted club - having played six games in nine nights - that took to the ice for Saturday’s game against the Osoyoos Coyotes, who have the look of early championship favourites. The Coyotes dominated for long stretches of the game and held off a feisty Rockets team for a 6-3 win. Davidson is never satisfied with a loss, but appreciated his team’s effort given the circumstances. “I thought we had a pretty good effort just to stay in the game,” he said. “If we were a little fresher, with a little more gas in the tank, I think we would have fared much better. I give our guys a lot of credit.” Tanner Witt, Finlay and Tre Mason had the goals for Golden. Finlay’s goal came on a beautiful pass from Hoobanoff, a capper on a terrific weekend for the Rockets’ top line who scored six goals across the three games. The Rockets will get a chance to rest up this week before a home game against the defending champion Beaver Valley Nitehawks on Friday and road contest against the Fernie Ghostriders on Saturday.

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Walking to school getting less common Interior Health Submitted Many of us can recall hearing something like this when we were kids: “When I was your age, I used to walk 15 kilometres to get to school in five feet of snow….” This lesson from our elders speaks to our society’s change to a faster pace of life. It also reflects our reliance on automobiles to move us around our community instead of using more active modes of transportation such as walking, biking and even taking public transit. Walking to school improves kid’s physical activity levels, social interactions, and alertness at school and also improves the environment and mental wellbeing of parents. Yet, in Canada, 58 per cent of parents say they always walked to school when they were kids but only 28 per cent of their kids do. So curiosity led me to ask parents about why the shift away from walking to school. My findings were similar to those identified by the Active Healthy Kids Canada (2014). When it comes to walking to school as well as other physical activity for kids, parents often choose what they believe will save time, is more convenient and is safer.

Rockets’ Three Stars of the Week Braeden Allkins Carried the team offensively with 3 goals and 2 assists in the club’s three games. Looks poised for a true breakout year in his third full season.

Zack Finlay The rookie picked up 3 goals and an assist playing alonside Allkins and Nick Hoobanoff. Showing great chemistry with the two vets on top line.

Magnus Viberg Turned aside 35 of the 37 shots he faced in his lone start this week, a 3-2 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats. Gives team a stable backup behind Privett.

My morning commute often involves navigating my bike through traffic flowing to and from the nearby schools. While wading through the traffic and idling vehicles, I often wonder how this can be more efficient, convenient and safe. Not only am I and the children who are walking or biking to school at a greater risk of being hit by a car, but there are also a lot of carbon emissions being dispelled into the neighbourhood as many cars idle near the drop off zone. With asthma and obesity on the rise in children and youth maybe it’s time to reflect on the words of our elders and re-consider how we get around. Walking and biking to school can be efficient, convenient and safe. Schools, city planners, parents and neighbourhoods have pulled together in various communities within the Interior region to plan active and safe routes to school. One initiative gaining popularity is the walking school bus which can be as simple as a group of children walking to school with one or more adults. Now that is something I can get behind. For more ideas and toolkits visit http:// www.hastebc.org/

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION

NOTICE OF NOMINATION NOTICE OF of NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town Golden that nominations will be received for each of the following offices for a 4-year term – December 2014 to December 2018:

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town of Golden that nominations will be received for each of the following offices for a 4-year Mayor oneterm (1)– December 2014 to December 2018:

Councillor six (6) Mayor

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Nominations for qualified candidates will Councillor be received bysixthe(6)Chief Election Officer or a designate during the following times at Town Hall located at 810 9th Avenue South: Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designate during the following times Hallpm located at 810 9th Avenue South: 9:00 at amTown to 4:00

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