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Members of the Golden Rockets hockey team hit the streets last week to raise money for the Reach a Reader campaign, where The Golden Star teamed up with the Golden branch of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy to raise funds for local literacy programs. Joel Tansey/Star Photo
Candidates announced for 2014 Municipal Election Golden Rockets tally four points this week ..................................19
Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The candidates have been announced for the 2014 Municipal Election, and Golden and area has a very full docket. There is a total of three candidates for Area A director with the Columbia Shuswap Regional
District, two for the Mayor of Golden, and a staggering 12 candidates running for six spots and Town Council. Candidates for the office of Mayor are Keith W, Hern and Ron Oszust. Candidates for the offices of Councillor are Leslie Adams, Connie Barlow, Lori Baxendale, Jim de Bolebec, Andrew Commons, Janet Cran-
dall, Bruce Fairley, Chris Hambruch, Serge Lamarche, Eddie Leigan, Caleb Moss, and Bob Munro. Candidates for the office of Area A Director, CSRD are Karen Cathcart, Garry Habart, and Brian Spain. Continued on page 5
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Early Years Centre hosting grand opening as programs continue Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net
Zoe Zawadzki, left, and Skye Trerice sit on Dana Hudson’s lap for a nursery rhyme at the Golden Early Years Centre during the Mother Goose program, which meets every Friday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Recreation Facilities Agent Things change over time and so must we. After many years of dedicated non profit society presence, the Town of Golden is resuming direct management of the Mount 7 Rec Plex and expanding its presence across our recreation services spectrum in other areas as well. In doing so, our goals include a commitment to customer service and satisfaction, centralized booking and events management, and greater promotions of our offerings. In order to get there we need some serious and enthusiastic help – someone with a keen interest in raising the bar on recreation services, highly flexible, and a great ambassador. We are testing the waters on this by offering a 2-year contract to an individual that will help us meet our goals. This a job that will often be fast-paced, expanding, require variable working hours, demand diligence and service to the public, supervision and security for users, and good working relationships with user groups, the business community, and our own town staff. It will also include data collection, analysis, marketing, reporting, and other professional challenges that we don’t have room to list here. Some key qualifications and skills we need include a strong understanding of event coordination including weddings, gala’s sporting events, and hospitality management; experience in managing and coordinating staff and volunteers in recreation facilities; conflict resolution and motivational aptitude. We also need you to have a current and valid driver’s license, a Standard First Aid ticket or the willingness to get it and excellent computer skills for a standard Microsoft office environment. Having a university or college level education in an appropriate field would be preferred. This is a performance and delivery based contract, paying a fee of no less than $48,000 per year based on an average 40 hour work week and while expected to be highly mobile, an office environment will be provided as required. Having your own laptop would be great, but we can provide one if needed. A mobile phone for voice, text, and email (critical in this job) will be provided as well. Understanding the vision and goals of our Recreation Services Department and the tactics you will be expected to take in achieving them is important. We strongly urge you to check out the sample contract on our website at http://www.golden.ca/Town-Hall/Job-Postings.aspx We are accepting applications for this position until 4:00pm, Friday, October 24th, 2014. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and copies of current certifications. Applications may be delivered by post, fax, hand, or electronically to: Jordan Petrovics, Manager of Recreation Services Town Hall – 810 9th Avenue South, P.O. Box 350, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Fax: (250) 344-6577, E-mail: jordan.petrovics@golden.ca Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to collect both direct and indirect information about any applicant to be interviewed
Golden's Early Years Centre is hosting its grand opening celebration on Friday Oct. 17. The new space, one of 12 test sites for the Province, is a hub for young children, their families and caregivers. It is the spot for multiple programs, such as Baby Talk, or Mother Goose (a pre-literacy program that focuses on songs and nursery rhymes). There is also unscheduled drop-in time where parents can have a cup of coffee while their children play with toys or meet new friends. The space, located on 9th Avenue North in downtown Golden (next to the Youth Centre), is funded by the British Columbia Provincial Office for the Early Years. The downtown location has allowed early years programs to reach families they may not have otherwise, as they are visible to passersby in the downtown core. Everyone is welcome to go check out the new centre between noon and 2 p.m. on Friday Oct. 17. There will be food, courtesy of Whitetooth Bistro, and refreshments available.
Trial rates pass for Rec Plex Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net With the Town taking over operations of the Mount 7 Rec Plex following the facility’s board’s decision to not renew its operating contract, staff were directed by council last month to explore the parameters of taking over the contract. At council’s Oct. 7 meeting, Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics delivered the staff’s recommendations for a bylaw for the operations of the facility. The rates presented by Petrovics were in line with the previous rates under the Rec Plex’s old operators. “These rates are intended to be taken as a trial period for about a year’s time so as staff we have the ability to get to understand the users of the facility,” Petrovics said. However, some small changes were introduced as part of the recommendation for council, including pre-payment of fees for users of the facility, cancellation and “trading time” clauses, and some changes to the definition of the damage deposit. “It will also include overages of time, so if a user group decides to stay for an outstanding amount of time after a defined rental, then we have money already on file to make up for those charges,” Petrovics said of the damage deposit. Under the proposed bylaw, the Town will also have the ability to relocate overlapped bookings to its other owned and operated facilities. Petrovics also said that he had facilitated one-on-one meetings with most of the core user groups of the facility. “To generalize the comments, it’s been pretty positive that we’re essentially planning to move forward with the facility and keep the doors open,” Petrovics said. “Our user groups are excited about that…so far it’s been a good news story.” There are also plans to eventually have a meeting with all user groups together, much in the same way that the Arena operates. Coun. Hambruch moved the recommendation and thanked Petrovics and staff for the quick turnaround on this item. The recommendation for the bylaw was passed unopposed.
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Tea & Bake Sale Saturday, October 18th 2014 1 pm - 4 pm Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 808 - 11th St. Tea $5. Everyone welcome!
Golden Nordic Ski Club Annual General Meeting Thursday Oct. 16, 2014 7 o’clock Golden Secondary School (in the library) Please attend to learn of our upcoming events and improvements!
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Paul Ricard, far left, from the Columbia Valley Credit Union Board presents a $1,000 cheque to Mrs. Kim Mar, Haiden Bird, Hunter Graham and Marika Sutter for the School District 6 Elementary School breakfast program at APES, LGES, and NES. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
CPR receives $19 mill in settlement Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Canadian Pacific Railway and the Province have reached an agreement regarding disputed historic interests to railway lands in the Kootenay and Okanagan regions of B.C. The proposed Canadian Pacific Railway (Stone and Timber) Settlement Act, introduced last week, will help implement the settlement agreement by extinguishing Canadian Pacific Railway interests in timber and stone reservations on 145,000 hectares of Crown land and 68,000 hectares of private land. Under the agreement, Canadian Pacific Railway will receive $19 million in compensation for relinquishing all claims to timber and stone reservations, and to land that was transferred to the province decades ago but incorrectly remains in the title of a historic railway. The Province granted land to three historic railways between 1892 and 1908 to subsidize railway construction. The rail companies reserved timber and stone on that land when they sold it to third parties in the early 1900s. Reservations are unusual interests that were not recognized in many subsequent land transactions. Many reservations are not registered in the modern land title system. CPR became successor to historic railways and current owner of timber and stone reservations in 1956.Uncertainty regarding timber and stone reservations raised significant management challenges for the Province, Canadian Pacific Railway, landowners and forest tenure holders once the situation was brought to light in the early 2000s. The Province and Canadian Pacific Railway could not agree on the legal status and characteristics of reservations despite several years of analysis and negotiations. Clarifying ownership and value of reservations on thousands of land titles through the courts would have been time-consuming and expensive. The settlement agreement and proposed legislation provide certainty for all parties. Canadian Pacific Railway and the Province will also seek dismissal of the lawsuit that Canadian Pacific Railway filed in May 2013, seeking confirmation of its ownership of reserved timber and stone, and damages for past actions of the Province, landowners and tenure holders. If passed, the proposed act will enable the adjustment of land titles to recognize extinguished reservations and will validate past actions of the Province. The Province and affected landowners will clearly own previously reserved timber and stone. The Province says affected landowners will no longer be concerned that Canadian Pacific Railway could develop reserved timber or stone on their land or seek damages for past actions. Forest tenure holders and operators will no longer be concerned that Canadian Pacific Railway could seek damages for past actions.
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On October 1, 2014 the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced “new” winter tire rules for British Columbia. The changes are part of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review conducted by the Ministry about one year ago when BC residents were asked to express their opinion. From the information provided to me, it appears that the only thing that has changed is the signage beside the highway. In past, the signs required winter tires with sufficient tread or carrying a set of tire chains for all vehicles that passed them. Now the signs simply require winter tires that are marked with either the mountain and snowflake symbol or M+S for light vehicles and that heavier commercial vehicles carry tire chains. I’m confused when I look at the sign because it appears to say that heavier commercial vehicles are not required to use winter tires. Shouldn’t it say use winter tires and carry chains under the picture if they were? The distinction is important because the law requires that the Minister must give public notice or place signs before winter tires are required. The signs must be unambiguous. Regardless of all of this, if you really want proper traction to maximize acceleration, braking and cornering the best answer is matching winter tires bearing the mountain and snowflake symbol on all wheels. Some tires marked M+S may comply with the law but could provide significantly less protection. It is worth taking the time to explore your options with a knowledgeable tire supplier before the last minute. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.
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New Golden initiative collecting data on Columbia waterbirds Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net If you love wildlife, the outdoors and the Columbia Wetlands, then volunteering for a new communitybased citizen science initiative may be just the thing for you. For nearly 28 years, Wildsight-Golden has been working to maintain biodiversity and healthy human communities in and around the Golden area. WildsightGolden has a strong track record for spearheading and leading numerous community-based environmental programs, such as water quality monitoring on local creeks, Streamkeepers training, anti-idling campaigns, riparian restoration and outdoor field trips for schoolaged kids. They are now embarking on a new and exciting citizen-science program that aims to be an opportunity for Columbia Valley residents for years to come. It’s called the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS). On Oct. 15 there will be a presentation at Lady Grey Elementary where you can learn more about it. “The major goals of Wildsight-Golden’s new program are to collect baseline data for select waterbirds in the Columbia Wetlands, working towards achieving Important Bird Area (IBA) status for the Columbia Wetlands. Additionally, we are working on enhancing and preserving biodiversity and native habitat through invasive plant inventories and removal,” said program
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manager Rachel Darvill. The goal of the Canadian IBA Program is to identify, monitor and conserve the most vital places in Canada for birds so that conservation action can be directed in the most effective way possible. There are nearly 600 IBAs across Canada that provide habitat for threatened or large groups of birds. Canada’s IBAs are part of a global system of more than 10,000 sites worldwide, which gives them a conservation currency that transcends borders and promotes international collaboration for protecting the world’s birds. Benefits of IBA designation include: availability of additional conservation tools, encouragement for the completion of legal conservation designations such as land purchases, influence on decision-making around projects that are not compatible with conservation goals (e.g. inappropriate development proposals), collection of valuable baseline data and increased tourism for birding. Darvill explained that a recent application to nominate the Columbia Wetlands as an IBA was unsuccessful due to a lack of data on bird populations. “Although widely recognized as providing important habitat, few bird surveys have been conducted in the Columbia Wetlands and much of the available data is extremely dated,” she said. “Monitoring Waterbird populations would enable us to collect baseline data, crucial for IBA status.” With additional data, both BC Nature (IBA program coordinators for B.C.) and Canadian Wildlife Service
Three Kootenay reps on ALC regional panel Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The B.C. government’s proposals to expand food processing, retail and alcohol sales on farmland got a rough ride during a summer consultation tour with farm-
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have indicated IBA designation for the wetlands is likely. In addition to bird monitoring (scheduled to begin in Spring 2015), Wildsight’s ongoing invasive plant inventories and weed removal (hand-pulling) has increased, restoring and enhancing the native biodiversity important for bird food and habitat, as well as for all wildlife and human communities located along the Columbia Wetlands. “Invasive plant species have been identified as the largest threat to the Columbia Wetlands ecosystem. Our ongoing efforts to keep them at bay is helping to reduce this significant threat to biodiversity and other important values in the wetlands, such as recreation,” says Darvill. Wildight-Golden aims to involve as many different interest groups in the Waterbird Survey as possible and they would love to hear from anyone interested in participating. You do not need to be a birder to participate, as training will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering on the CWWS or with Wildsight-Golden on any of their other exciting initiatives, please contact Rachel Darvill at rachel@wildsight.ca. You can also visit www.wildsight.ca/golden or attend their next member meeting (October 15, 6:30 p.m. at Lady Grey Elementary in Golden), where Darvill will present on the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey. The first phase of this program is funded by the Columbia Basin Trust.
The CSRD is seeking the publics input on new garbage and recycling services.
Wednesday October 22 6:30-8:30pm
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Please plan to attend to voice your opinion regarding services such as: • Food Waste Collection • Permanent Hazardous Waste Depots • Expanding and Enhancing Curbside Collection Programs • Changes to the Recycling Depot Program For more information, please contact: Ben Van Nostrand Team Leader, Environmental Health Services
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ers, local governments and individuals invited to comment. The agriculture ministry released a summary of submissions last week, after closeddoor meetings in August with community, farming, ranching and agricultural industry representatives. The meetings were set up to develop regulations after the province passed legislation this spring, dividing the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones with the intent of easing restrictions on farm-related and non-farm revenue activities. Golden MLA Norm Macdonald was very vocal in his opposition to this change. A proposal to revise regulations restricting food storage, processing and retail sales, requiring half of products to be produced on the farm, was rejected by “a considerable majority of stakeholders from all regions,” the summary states. With wineries and cideries already allowed on farmland, a proposal to extend the regulation to include breweries, distilleries and meaderies
was supported by a majority in all regions, particularly from local governments in Zone 1, the Lower Mainland, Okanagan and Vancouver Island. Wineries and cideries are allowed without approval from the Agricultural Land Commission, as long as half of the materials are produced on the farm. Some questioned whether that rule would work for breweries and distilleries, with hops, malting barley and distilling grain not produced in large quantities in B.C. The government’s suggestion to allow larger tasting areas for wine, cider and potentially beer and distilled liquor was also rejected by “a considerable majority” of respondents. Selling alcoholic products not produced on the host farm was also opposed by a large majority, with opposition strongest in the North and Vancouver Island regions. The loudest opposition came in response to the suggestion to allow a wider range of non-farm activities without approval of the ALC. The strong-
est supporters were landowners in Zone 2 (Interior, Kootenay and North regions). Oil and gas services on farmland are already allowed in northeastern B.C. under supervision of the Oil and Gas Commission. The proposal to waive ALC approval for farmland subdivisions larger than a quarter section (64 hectares) was also opposed by a large majority, but the suggestion of leasing farmland to put it into production was widely supported. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is preparing regulation changes for the cabinet approval, and hopes to have new regulations in place by the end of the year. The consultation received more than 1,500 submissions by mail, email and through its website, and held meetings in Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Fort St. John, Cranbrook, Nanaimo and Abbotsford. After the release of the summary last week, Letnick announced that 12 commissioners and six vice chairs
have been appointed to the Agricultural Land Commission’s (ALC) six regional panels, and that all panel vacancies are now filled. Each regional panel consists of a vice chair and two commissioners. The panels will represent and perform the duties of the ALC including all decisions relating to applications and planning issues for their region. The Kootenay Regional panel consists of: Sharon Mielnichuk, Vice Chair; Ian Knudsen, Commissioner; andJerry Thibeault, Commissioner. The ALC is an independent administrative tribunal chaired by Richard Bullock, mandated to preserve agricultural land, encourage farming in collaboration with other communities of interest, and to encourage local governments, First Nations, the government and its agents to enable and accommodate farm use of agricultural land and uses compatible with agriculture in their plans, bylaws and policies.
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RCMP Report: Search warrant yields drug trafficking arrest Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net
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The Golden Detachment of the RCMP responded to 47 files last week, and had a rare week without a single motor vehicle accident. Unannounced Guest On Oct. 5, police responded to a complaint of a unidentified person in someone’s residence. A male had walked into the woman’s home and fallen asleep on the floor. And when she saw him there at 3 a.m. she called the police. RCMP located and identified the male, who was a local 22-year-old. The male was intoxicated, and currently has no home. He has been couch surfing with various friends. Golden RCMP usually get three or four calls like this a year. Police would like to remind people that even if it is a mistake, entering the wrong home could bring on a break and enter charge. They would also like to remind residents to lock their doors. Pet Complaints This summer the RCMP have been busy with multiple complaints about dogs in rural areas. Dogs barking and running loose have resulted in multiple neighbour disputes. Police are asking people to be aware of their neighbours and keep their pets secured on their property. There have also been issues in the Mountain Shadows trailer park where someone has been shooting residents’ pets with a pellet gun. If anyone has any information about this, please con-
Attempted B&E On Oct. 9 there was a call about an attempted break and enter at about 5 p.m. Nothing was taken, and no suspect was apprehended. If anyone has any information, please contact the RCMP. Driving Campaign Over the long weekend, the Golden RCMP participated in a national driving campaign. The focus of the campaign, known as Operation Impact, was on four national priorities; impaired driving, distracted driving, speed, and seatbelt violations. They set up at various locations throughout the weekend around Golden and area.
RCMP set up road blocks over the weekend as part of the national driving campaign, Operation Impact. RCMP File Photo business, or country from which these frauds originate. Always remember, if it sounds too good, then it likely is.
Frauds Police continue to receive reports from residents who have received notice by mail that they are potential beneficiaries to an estate. In most cases, the estate worth is alleged to be worth millions of dollars. These funds are reportedly held in other countries and the author identifies themselves as a Barrister who will stand up in the country’s court on your behalf to make claim to the estate. Once a victim makes contact with the author of the letter, the Barrister then states that before the process can begin, they require prepayment to secure their services. They will continue to communicate with the victim requesting more and more funds for court filing costs etc. There are various frauds such as these. There is no one
Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested After an investigation that has been ongoing since April of this year, a search warrant was executed on a local drug house. Police were investigating the resident as a drug dealer, working mainly with crack and cocaine. On Oct. 7 police searched 512 11th Street South, and arrested Jacob Mcguinness outside of the home. Cocaine, crack cocaine and pills were found on his person. Larger quantities of the drugs, as well as paraphernalia that showed he was trafficking was also found in the house. Mcguinness will appear in court in Golden on Nov. 27, most likely by video conference.
New online source will have the latest info on the 2014 election and must have owned the property for at least 30 days prior to voting day. The Golden Star has launched a new online source for all
your election coverage. This section, which will feature candidate profiles, news and updates, and a question/answer sec-
tion, is in front of the paywall, and is free to view for everyone, with or without a subscription. It will cover municipal, regional, and school district
elections. Just go to www.thegoldenstar.net, and click on “Election 2014” located in the top left corner of the homepage.
Asset Management
A new online source for election coverage can be found by clicking on “Election 2014” on the top left corner of the www.thegoldenstar.net homepage. Star Image Continued from page 1 This municipal election will mark the first for the province with four year terms. The change was made from three year to four year terms earlier this year after the resolution was passed at the previous Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) con-
ference. General voting for the electors of the Town of Golden will be held on Saturday Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre. Advance voting will be held on Wednesday Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Bring two pieces of
identification that prove both who you are and where you live. To be eligible to vote, Golden must be your primary residence, and you must have lived there for at least 30 days. Property owners who do not reside in Golden may also vote, but must have their personal name listed as the property owner,
“Local governments across the globe are becoming aware that they have been making short-term decisions about investments, maintenance, and the renewal of public assets and that it is not sustainable over the longer term” Mayor Christina Benty wrote in the Golden Star on August 27th 2014. Golden is no different. For a town of less than 4000 we have a significant and diverse number of facilities. Now we must find a way to pay for them all. The town of Golden is a corporation with over $60 million of assets. The town’s assets comprise of infrastructure (water, sewer and roads), land and buildings and equipment (furniture and vehicles). The services that the town provides and the economic prosperity of our community are based on the use of these assets. Roads represent the town’s largest asset class reported at over $27 million, almost half of the total assets. You may be surprised to learn that the
town has no money in a reserve fund for the maintenance of roads. None! Water and Sewer infrastructure is the second largest asset class reported at over $15 million. Water and Sewer appear to be adequately funded due in large part to the New Building Canada Fund (NBCF), a senior government grant program for water and sewer infrastructure renewal projects. However the NBCF will not support roads or buildings. The town owns several buildings with an asset value of over $6 million. Without prudent and sustainable financial management, these buildings are at risk. There is insufficient money set aside in building reserve funds to make major repairs or to replace them. The existing financial model is not working and without sufficient money in the reserve funds our roads will deteriorate slowly but surely and our buildings will fall into disrepair. To maintain the assets that everyone in the town and surrounding area enjoy,
Keith Hern we need a new financial model, a model that requires full and fair partnership on shared services with Area A. Going forward, the challenge for Golden is to find the money to support this infrastructure without reducing the services that make Golden such a great place to live and without astronomical increases in property taxes. I believe I can help meet that challenge and build a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.
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Community Support Editor,
The election has officially kicked off. There are a very large number of candidates this year, which means there will be no shortage of opinions and perspectives. I don’t believe this will take much prodding, but I hope that one particular issue becomes an election - I SURMISE topic for both mayor By Jessica Schwitek and council, as well as Area A director. What is a fair and equitable way for the residents of Golden and Area to share the costs of facilities that both use? This is no new issue, and it is certainly not unique to our area. During regular meetings with the editors of other Kootenay papers I have learned that the issue of “regional cost sharing” comes up at their town council meetings just as much as it does here. We are all struggling with the same problems around the province. Since there is no provincial standard, no goto formula for setting up cost sharing of facilities, each community must figure it out for themselves. I think it is safe to say that a lot of residents are not happy with the way the formula is now, at least in certain areas. The municipality is struggling to maintain expensive facilities like the swimming pool, all on its own. On the other hand, I have also heard some make the argument that Area A residents are paying more than their share in other areas, such as the arena and rural television system. This is going to be very prevalent in the next political year, and I hope that all the candidates for both Area A and the municipality are familiar with the issue. These are the people who will be making the decisions about how the costs will be divvied up. And that decision could, down the road, affect how these facilities are maintained…or if they have to be let go. The all candidates forums are tentatively scheduled for Oct. 28 and 29, which is the perfect place to ask about this, or any other issue you believe is important. Candidates will also be expressing their opinions and goals for public office in the Golden Star. Every week there will be a question that all the candidates will answer in his or her own words. If there is a question you think is particularily important to the voters, email it to editor@thegoldenstar.net.
With the sad passing of my best friend and adoring husband I would like to truly thank the fire department, our dear friends and the community for all the love and support during this time of grieving and transition. I have decided to move back to Vancouver Island to be close to my family but Golden will not be
forgotten. We felt welcomed and loved from the first month my husband and I arrived. Thank you for that as well. I just hope all the work Ken has done for this community will not be in vain. He believed in Golden and wanted the best for the community. Thank you and Stay Safe. Gaetane McClure Golden
Smart Meters
Child Rearing Education
To the Editor,
Dear editor,
Some time ago I embarked upon a journey down the proverbial rabbit hole when I decided that having a BC Hydro smart meter imposed upon me was not in my best interest. The dictatorial and undemocratic manner in which BC Hydro and the provincial government has attempted to do that has left me questioning the very foundation of our country and its institutions—me, a long time law abiding, tax paying citizen. What I am learning has been both shocking and alarming to my core beliefs. I found myself wondering, what would happen if an election were to be held and only 10 per cent of voters turned out? I scanned the Elections Act of British Columbia to find an answer and could not find one. I then called Elections BC to solicit help in finding the appropriate clause or subsection within the act. It was confirmed that there is no such provision. Do you still believe that your vote counts for something? What would happen if no one turned out to vote during the next provincial election? There is only one way to find out. James G. Smith, Nanaimo
Psychologically sound parents aside, cases of children receiving psychologically dysfunctional rearing are far too common. The most crucial aspect of parents’ rearing their offspring involves that of their children’s psychological well-being and functionality as well as that of the physical, both at home and especially while desiring to harmoniously blend into society. Thus, society could do much more for our children of the future by, for one thing, adding to senior-secondary education curriculum the very basics of psychologically-sound child rearing. If society wants functional youth -- and, therefore, eventually mentally-functional teens who become socially-crucial taxpaying adults – it only makes sense to establish and implement highschool curriculum that includes courses, or even one course, on (at least) basic child psychology and rearing that would commence in Grade(s) 11 and/or 12. Continued on page 7
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“Yeah. If you don’t care enough to vote then you can’t complain.”
“Yes. If you don’t have your say then who will?”
“Yes absolutely. I feel like we are lucky to have a right to vote. Not everyone is so fortunate.”
HUGE Stingers to the people who continually leave their garbage out when bears are dragging it down the street every week! Stars to the Golden Rockets for volunteer-
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ing their time to raise funds for literacy. Stinger to the pet owner who let their dog bite me! Just because you have it on a leash doesn’t mean you don’t need to pay attention to what it’s doing.
Stars to Kristen for the wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. The stuffing was particularly delicious! You’re a wizard in the kitchen!
Stars to my neighbour for raking up my leaves for me. I’m
Stingers to guys who try to kiss you with fish lips. Eww!
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EMF Exposure
Continued from page 6 One of the primary cases in point in such a course would be, Yelling or blatantly screaming at your kids is totally antithetical to rearing functional children. Such pre-emptive education would at least somewhat prepare our young people regarding the offspring they may bear one day, especially in regards to mostly common-sense yet crucial lessons such as never to lose their composure when it comes to negative, especially destructive outburst emotions when dealing with such fragile, malleable minds. When considering the fact that children are vulnerable to developing dysfunctional thought processes and characteristics in their later years because of psychologically flawed rearing during their first six years of life, should we, and especially our willfully silent news-media, be allowed the irresponsibility of remaining silent on the above-mentioned issue and asof-yet untried pre-emptive treatment.
Editor, My letter today implores parents to be diligent regarding exposure of their children to EMF (electromagnetic fields). Convenience of wireless toys should not outweigh a child’s safety and should begin during the mother’s pregnancy. Pregnant women in the work force exposed to EMF return home to their own world of radiation. EMF is linked to fetus cell damage, birth defects, miscarriage and premature birth. (We should not forget that thalidomide was also once thought to be safe and was given to a pregnant woman for morning sickness.) The new baby is then exposed to radiation from the wireless monitor placed beside its crib. The school-age child then enters the WiFi classroom; each child is equipped with an iPad, and many will also have a cell phone that is turned on. The “suggested” safe distance for cell phones is 40 feet. Radiation from each phone and iPad layers with a cumulative affect. Children are vulnerable because of their developing immune and neurological systems. Radiation from wireless devices has been connected
Frank Sterle Jr Agassiz
sick and can’t do it myself. I really appreciate it.
to ADD, autism, migraines, cognitive problems, cancer and more. The World Health Organization classified exposure to cell phone radiation as a “possible carcinogen” in the 2B category — the same as the pesticide DDT. Law prevents an adult from smoking in a vehicle in which a child is present. How ironic that an adult can provide the child with a cell phone or iPad and have WiFi in his/her home 24/7 for other wireless conveniences. The conclusion? It is dangerous for a child to breathe cigarette smoke, but not to expose the child to radiation. Sadly, most parents, community leaders, and governments will not stand up to the telecommunications industry with regard to health and safety concerns. Consumer convenience outweighs interest in attaining knowledge relating to EMF dangers. A wireless world is not an innovative step forward, but the decimation of future generations. If our children cannot learn, if they become sick, if they become sterile and if they die... will the world then respond? Faye Carmody Qualicum Beach
BC Small Business Week includes a Shop Small Business Day Naomi Yamamoto BC Minister of Tourism and Small Business Small businesses are the heart and soul of communities, and National Small Business Week which runs from October 19-25, 2014, gives us an opportunity to celebrate small business success at home and beyond our provincial border. The B.C. Government is committed to making B.C. the most small-business friendly jurisdiction in Canada, and we are working hard to ensure that small
businesses have the support they need to grow and succeed. That's one of the reasons we have been working closely with the BC Chamber of Commerce and the local Chamber network to create an environment in British Columbia for small businesses to thrive. Government is already leading the country in the fight against red tape, but we know there is more we can do to support small businesses in B.C. Since 2001, the B.C. Government has cut more than 150,000 regulatory requirements and reduced the
small-business corporate income tax rate from 4.5 to 2.5 per cent - a 44 per cent reduction. This remains one of the lowest rates in Canada, and we are committed to lowering the rate by a further 40 per cent under the BC Jobs Plan. As part of National Small Business Week celebrations, Shop Small Business Day is taking place on Oct. 25, 2014. I encourage all British Columbians to celebrate small businesses in their communities by getting out and shopping local. Together, we can all help support small-business success.
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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. Karen Brodie Archibald: Up Close runs until Nov.1 at the Art Gallery of Golden.
Wed, Oct. 15 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, Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Badminton Drop-in Wednesdays, 7-9pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $7 ($5 students/seniors) bring racket. Family Centre AGM Oct.15 at 4:30pm 421 9th Ave N.
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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 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. Golden Nordic Club AGM Oct.16, Golden Secondary School Library, 7pm.
Fri, Oct. 17 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm. Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night. Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm. Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448. Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre (downtown 423 9th Ave N). Free and snacks are included. 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. Golden Early Years Centre Grand Opening Oct.17 from 12-2pm. 421 9th Ave N. The Golden Rockets vs. Kimberley Dynamiters Oct.17, 7:30pm, Golden Arena.
Sat, Oct. 18 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 drop in for kids all ages 10:3011:30am until Dec.13. Kicking Horse Movies presents Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart) Oct.18 at 11am. CWL Fall Bazaar Tea&Bake Sale Oct.18 from 1-4pm in
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the Sacred Hearts Parish Hall 808 11 St. The Golden Rockets vs. Fernie Ghostriders Oct.18, 7:30pm, Golden Arena.
Sun, Oct. 19 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment. Lion’s Club hosts the 2014 Duck Race! Oct.19 at 2pm. Tickets at Tru Value, Elite Nutrition, or Lions Member. The Golden Rockets vs. Summerland Steam Oct.19, 4pm, Golden Arena.
Mon, Oct. 20 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. 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 at the Early Years Centre (downtown 423 9th Ave N). Free program includes dinner, parent discussion with child minding. 250-4399665 to register. Grief and Loss Support Group starts Sept.22 for 9 weeks 7:30-9pm at the Pentecostal Church. 250-344-2459. Telling Our Life Stories Writing Workshop Mondays 10am-12pm. Learn techniques to organize memoirs. No writing experience necessary. 250-439-9665 to register. 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). Golden Youth Rec Hockey Mondays 8-9pm, ages 13-18 until Feb.23. Badminton Drop-in Mondays, 7-9pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $7 ($5 students/ seniors) bring racket.
Tues, Oct. 21 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. Golden Shotokan Karate Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults). Rockwater Grill & Ba
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Kicking Horse Gymnastics AGM Oct.22 at 7:30pm at 1333 Selkirk Dr. Job Skills 2 Day Workshop Oct. 22 (10am-4pm) and 23 (10am-12pm). Beef up your cover letter, resume, interview, job search and networking skills. 250-3445413 to register. Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Servantes Oct.23 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre. Turn On The Lights For Women’s Safety Fundraiser Oct.24 from 4-8pm at Free Energy (1210 Trans Canada) live music and BBQ. Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards Oct.25, 6-10pm at the Civic Centre.
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Flamenco Jazz takes centre stage at next Live Kicks show
Rumba-Flaminco-Jazz player, Servantes, will perform at the Golden Civic Centre on Thursday Oct. 23 as part of the Live Kicks series. Photo Submitted Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net He may have grown up with a French backgroud, but Patrice Servant, performing in Golden on Oct. 23, has mas-
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tered Latin rhythms. At 35, Gatineau-based artist Servantes, born Patrice Servant, has been playing the guitar since the age of six and describes his music as ever changing and growing.
“As time goes on and humans evolve, new possibilities come to a musician’s ears, creating new sounds, new mixes, new languages. Music is the sound of our culture, our soul, our history,” he said.
Having toured Spain and the Americas for over fifteen years, the guitar virtuoso offers a truly unique blend of latin-flamenco-jazz. His passionate performances feature his own compositions as well as improvisations and adaptations of well-known pieces. As a student at the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec, Servant won diplomas in classical guitar interpretation and chamber music and also studied percussion, composing, harmony, counterpoint, writing and music editing, as well as theory and solfege. After completing two master’s degrees in music and giving hundreds of performances with various projects, Servantes studied Latin rhythms in Peru and flamenco in Spain. When he returned, Patrice Servant’s musician friends nicknamed him Servantes, reflecting his passion for his music of choice. As Servantes, he has since played for former Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean and opened for jazz icon Wynton Marsalis at the Ottawa International Jazz festival, where he received high praise from some of the area’s most respected musical critics. He is coming through Golden, and will perform a concert for Kicking Horse Culture’s Live Kicks series. The show is Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre. Tickets are available at the Art Gallery of Golden. *With files from the Vernon Morning Star
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It’s duck time again. Five hundred yellow rubber ducks will be floating down the Kicking Horse River this Sunday at 2 p.m. for the annual Lions Club fundraiser. Tickets are available for $10 from a number of sellers, including Tru-Hardware, and Elite Nutrition, as well as Lion's and Leo's (junior Lions) club members. Each ticket gets you one duck in the race and one chance at one of the two grand prizes. Ducks go quickly, so stop by and purchase one if there are any left. As long as water levels cooperate, the rubber ducks will be released near the senior's centre and will finish up their journey just past the pedestrian bridge, where members of the fire
Members of the Golden Fire Department scoop up the remaining ducks from the river in last year’s race. Star Photo department will be waiting with nets to retrieve the ducks. Members of the Leo's, the junior Lion's Club, will be
patrolling the banks of the river to help any stragglers that get stuck. The owners of the top two ducks will receive $1,000
each, with the rest of the money going towards the Lions Club in support of their work in the community.
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Bossin performs at the Golden Civic Centre
2014 General Election 2014 General Election 2014 General Election NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING
NOTICE OF ELECTION BYBY VOTING NOTICE OF ELECTION VOTING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Golden that an election by voting is necessary PUBLIC NOTICE HEREBY GIVEN theTown electors of the2ndTown ofand Golden that an election Councillors and one mayor for a IS four year commencing December ,that 2014 terminating December 201 PUBLIC NOTICE IS(1) HEREBY GIVEN to theterm electors oftothe of Golden an election by voting is necessary nd by voting is necessary to elect six (6) Councillors and one (1) mayor for a four year term 201 persons nominated candidates for whom votescommencing will be received are: Councillors and oneas(1) mayor forand a four year term December 2 , 2014 and terminating December 2nd, votes 2014will andbeterminating December 2018, and that the persons persons nominatedcommencing as candidatesDecember and for whom received are:
nominated as candidates and for whom votes will(1) be to received are: MAYOR – One be elected MAYOR – One to elected be elected MAYOR - One (1) (1) to be Surname HERN Surname OSZUST HERN OSZUST
Usual Names Keith Names W. Usual Ronald Keith W. Ronald
Jurisdiction of Residence 6 – 1360 Pine Golden, BC Jurisdiction of Drive, Residence BC Drive, Golden, BC 6Golden, – 1360 Pine Golden, BC
COUNCILLOR (6)be toelected be elected COUNCILLOR - Six–Six (6) to COUNCILLOR –Six (6) to be elected Surname ADAMS Surname BARLOW ADAMS BAXENDALE BARLOW COMMONS BAXENDALE CRANDALL COMMONS DE BOLEBEC CRANDALL FAIRLEY DE BOLEBEC HAMBRUCH FAIRLEY LAMARCHE HAMBRUCH LEIGAN LAMARCHE MOSS LEIGAN MUNRO MOSS MUNRO
Usual Names Leslie Names Usual Connie Leslie Lori Connie Andrew Lori Janet Andrew Jim Janet Bruce Jim Chris Bruce Serge Chris Eddie Serge Caleb Eddie Bob Caleb Bob
Jurisdiction of Residence 1201 Alexander Drive, Golden, BC Jurisdiction of Residence 1624 Alexander Purcell Woods Close, Golden, 1201 Drive, Golden, BC BC th 518 6Purcell StreetWoods South, Close, Golden, BC BC 1624 Golden, th 721 6Hefti Road, Golden BC BC 518 Street South, Golden, th 504 5 Street South, Golden, 721 Hefti Road, Golden BC BC Golden, BC South, Golden, BC 504 5th Street Golden, BC Golden, BC 1051 King Golden, BCCrescent, Golden, BC Golden, BC 1051 King Crescent, Golden, BC 838 Canyon Golden, BC Creek Road, Golden, BC 1514Canyon Cedar Street, Golden, BC BC 838 Creek Road, Golden, Golden, BCStreet, Golden, BC 1514 Cedar Golden, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified of the Town of Golden on: VOTING DATESelectors AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Golden Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 8:00 am toon: 8:00 pm GENERAL VOTING will be open toGolden qualified electors of the Town of Golden on: Civic Centre (806 10th Avenue South) Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ADVANCE VOTINGSaturday, willGolden be available qualified electors as follows: CivictoCentre 10th- Avenue November 15th(806 , 2014 8:00 am South) to 8:00 pm th
Avenue Golden Civic Centre (806 10 Wednesday, November 5th, - 8:00 am toSouth) 8:00 pm ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as 2014 follows: Town Hall, Council Chambers (810 9th Avenue South) ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: th Wednesday, November 5 , 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm SPECIAL VOTING will be available to qualifiedthelectors at the following locations who are South) Town Hall, Council Chambers (810 9th Avenue November 5 , 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Bob Bossin performed his one-man musical about his patients, tenants, orWednesday, staff at the time of voting on: th Town Hall, Council Chambers (810 9 Avenue South) father, “Davy the Punk”, last week at the Golden Civic VOTING will be available SPECIAL to qualified electors at 2014 the following who are patients, tenants, or s Saturday, November 15th, - 2:00 pmlocations to 4:00 pm Centre. Bossin’s father was a prominent figure in of voting on: and SPECIAL VOTING will be Golden available to qualified electors at the following locations are patients, tenants, or s District General Hospital (835 9th Avenuewho South) of voting on: Henry M Durrand Manor th(835 9th Avenue South) Toronto’s gambling underworld during the 1930s and Saturday, November 15 , (750 20148th - 2:00 pm toSouth) 4:00 pm Mountainview Assisted Living Avenue ‘40s. The performance was part of Kicking Horse th th Avenue South) Golden and District General Hospital (835 9 Saturday, November 15 , 2014 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Abbeyfield House (915 9th Street South) th Culture’s Live Kicks series. The next show is on Oct. Avenue South)South) M Durrand Manor (835 9(835 GoldenHenry and District General Hospital 9th Avenue 23, featuring flamenco-jazz musician Servantes. South) Mountainview Assisted Living (750 8th Avenue South) HenryREGISTRATION M Durrand Manor (835 9th Avenue ELECTOR AND QUALIFICATIONS th Street South) South) Abbeyfield House (915 9(750 Joel Tansey/Star Photo Mountainview Assisted Living 8th Avenue General Requirements Abbeyfield House (915 9th Street South) There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS take place at the time of voting.REGISTRATION You will be requiredAND to make a declaration that you meet the ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS following requirements: General Requirements • 18 years of age or older There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of v General Requirements • Canadian citizen be required to make a declaration youthe meet the following There is no need pre-register to that vote of allrequirements: electors for this election will take place at the time of vo •toresident of BC for atasleast 6registration months immediately preceding voting day Golden Star Staff gers for the hungry Lions and to cele required 18 years to of make age oraolder be declaration that you meet the following requirements: • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Town of Golden for at least 30 days reporter@thegoldenstar.net brate the fabulous outcome of $8,675 citizen 18 Canadian years of age orimmediately older preceding voting day, and dedicated for EKFH’s Ophthalmol resident of BC for least 6 months immediately voting day Canadian citizen Individually they make notable ogy Care Fund. • notatotherwise disqualified by lawpreceding from voting. resident of BC ORfor registered of real property in the Town of Golden resident at least owner 6 months immediately preceding voting day for at least 30 days immediately preceding v contributions to the communities The 1.35 million Lions mem-of Requirements not otherwise disqualified by lawoffrom voting. in the Town of Golden for at least 30 days immediately preceding vo resident registered owner real property com-of ORSpecific they live in but together the prowess bers worldwide – who perform RESIDENT by ELECTORS - Your primary residence is within the Town of Golden and you and of the Lions Clubs of Windermere munity service in 209 countries not otherwise disqualified law from voting. have lived within the municipality for at least 30 days prior to voting day. You will also different Requirements in District, Fairmont, Wasa Lake and geographic areas – are Specific RESIDENT ELECTORS - Your primary2 residence is within the Town of Golden you have lived within the munic Requirements be required to produce pieces of identification (at least one withand a signature). Picture many ways, but share aSpecific core belief: Golden (Zone E10) is remarkable. days prior to voting day. You will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). - Your residence the Town Golden andprove you have the munic make it. In ELECTORS Recently the four clubs joined community is what we RESIDENT identification is primary not necessary, but isis within preferred. Identification must both lived wherewithin you is not necessary, but is preferred. Identification must prove both where you live and who you are. is the together to create the 1st annual this instance, that community days prior to voting liveday. andYou whowill youalso are.be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Lions Walk-a-thon in support of the regional hospital and health is notcare. necessary, butPROPERTY is preferred. Identification must prove both live where you the liveTown and who you are. ELECTORS - You do NOT of Golden; DO own propert NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS - You within do NOT live within the Townyou of Golden; EKFH sincerely thanksNON-RESIDENT Lions Clubs regional hospital foundation EKFH. but in order to vote you must: NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS You do NOT live within the Town of Golden; you DO own property you DO own property in the municipality but in order to vote you must: The Lions collected pledges as part of from throughout the East Kootenay Have owned the property for at least 30 days prior to voting day; and, but in order to vote you must: • Have owned the property for at least 30 days prior to voting day; and, its goal to walk a total of 232 km the for their continued support of health Have owned your PERSONAL NAME specifically listed as voting the/anday; owner the property. Have the property forPERSONAL at least 30 days priorspecifically to and, care at home and for theregion. equivalent of Golden to Fort Steele. • Have your NAME listed asofthe/an owner of the property. The EKFH has madetremendous The four clubs walked in their Have your PERSONAL NAME specifically listed as the/an owner of the property. You 2 pieces of one with a signature) as well a specialProperty healthcare respective communities and met later contributions to regional You must produce 2 must piecesproduce of identification (atidentification least one with(ata least signature) as well as a special NonasResident Non Resident Property Elector Registration Form and (if applicable) a Multiple Owner Golden, at an informal barbeque hosted at the both at the hospital inYou Form andas (if applicable) Multiple Owner(at Consent Form officials voting Non place. HavingProperty this form must produce 2 piecesa of identification least one withtoa election signature) as wellatasthe a special Resident Consent to election officials at voting the voting place. Having completed PRIOR to this form as the new Lions Den in Fairmont. EKFH Board well as in Cranbrook (such arriving at the place will significantly streamline your process. Form and (if voting applicable) aForm Multiple Owner Consent Form to election officialsthis at form the voting place. Having arriving at significantly the voting place will significantly streamline your voting process. where many Chair Brian Clifford and his wife mammography unit) arriving at the voting place will streamline your voting process. Trudy plus Executive Director Donna Golden patients travel to for care. Viv Thoss To learn more aboutViv EKFH visit Grainger and hubby Leigh joined in Thoss Chief Election Officer on the fun by helping to cook up bur- www.ekfh.ca.
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LGES staff looking forward to Leader in Me training this month Janne Arlt Principal LGES, FES We are nearly through our first month of school and things are very busy! Some lunch clubs have started up. We have Cirkidz, daily street hockey and Operation Fresh Air, where students can check out a variety of fun equipment to play with at lunch time. Wrestling club also began last week for the Gr. 6/7 students. In addition, our Fall Running Club is literally up and running! Many students and staff are getting out on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon hour and charting their progress on the bulletin board by the library as the kilometers accumulate. In the mornings, Mrs. McMullan’s room is open for learning club; students can complete work or get help with homework, reading, math, etc. The staff is working on practicing the 7 habits of effective people and is looking forward to a professional development day on October 24 about the classroom implementation of the Leader in Me initiative. This is part of our School Success Plan. We have two school-wide goals; developing positive school culture and increasing reading
achievement of students. We welcome parent ideas and input to helping us achieve our goals! Our PAC has elected a new executive for this year. We welcome Lori Baxendale as President, Dona Gylander as Secretary and Pamela Unland as Treasurer. Parents on our School Planning Council are Dona Gylander, Jackie Casey and Tara Falbo. We encourage all parents to come to the meetings, or let an executive member know if you can help out with something at the school. Many ideas have been discussed about how the PAC can support the students of Lady Grey but we need lots of parent participation to make those things happen. The next meeting is Monday, November 24th at 7 pm. Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is coming up on October 28th and 29th. It coincides with our student-parentteacher interview days in the last week of October. On October 28, 29 and 30th, school will be dismissed at 2:00 and buses will run one hour earlier in the afternoons to accommodate those interviews. We look forward to much more to come as the year unfolds! From Mrs. Kelly-McArthur’s class – by Emily: On Friday, October 17 Lady Grey will be holding the
annual Terry Fox Run. Terry had a goal to run across Canada; our goal will be a four km run within our community. All students and staff are requested to contribute a loonie or toonie to help support cancer research. All parents are welcome to join us. From Field Elementary School – by Mrs. Cox: Out in Field the students have been enjoying some wonderful fall weather that included a few snowy and frosty mornings and many beautiful Sunny afternoons. We have been closely observing the fall changes happening around our community through regular observation walks. Inside the classroom we have been sharing many books about being kind responsible classroom citizens such as “I call my hand gentle“ by Amanda Hann and “Bucket filling A-Z” by Carol McCloud. The students have been actively “filling each other’s buckets” and creating fantastic writing and art to go along with their learning. This past week has been very exciting with a fantastic visit from the Field Fire Department for fire prevention week and a visit to Golden for class photos, as well as visits to the Golden Museum and Alexander Park School.
Distracted driving penalties increase Columbia Shuswap Regional District MAIL IN BALLOTS OR ADVANCED POLLS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS The CSRD is reminding residents that if they are not around for the general election on November 15th there are other ways to get their vote counted. Advanced voting days for election will take place on November 5th and 12th, or residents can request a mail in ballot. The packages can be requested until Friday, November 7th online or in person at the Regional District Office. Those with disabilities or illness that affects their ability to visit a voting location may also apply for a mail in ballot. Completed mail-in ballots must be returned to the Chief Election Officer at the Regional District Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Saturday, November 15th. Visit the www.csrd.bc.ca for all Election information.
Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Effective Oct. 20, 2014, amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act regulations will increase the driver penalty points from zero to three for drivers who are caught talking on a handheld device while driving. This new penalty, which also covers infractions like watching a DVD, programming a phone's GPS, and operating hand-held audio players,
is being combined with the $167 fine already in place and is now consistent with the three points and $167 fine currently given to drivers for texting. Penalty points remain on a person's driving record for five years and can result in further penalties, including prohibitions from driving. The penalty for anyone who receives more than one distracted driving ticket in a year is at least $634 the equivalent of two fines and a $300 penalty premium for six points.
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The Best of Turning Back the Pages: The Story of Boat Encampment from the Golden Star March 3, 1966. “Boat Encampment” is an odd name to be given a spot in the heart of the mightiest mountain range of a continent. Yet, when the reasons are given, it is obvious that no other could be more appropriate. Aside from possibly, Tete Jaune Cache, it is the first place in this province named by white men. Situated at the apex of the Big Bend of the Columbia, where that stream is augmented by the flow of the Canoe and Wood
Rivers, the scene is of the same breathtaking beauty today as it was when David Thompson first saw it, in the late winter of 1819. Thompson was on his way to the Pacific via the Columbia; and in order to travel down the river he had to first build boats. It was at this point that he built them, hence the name. Here the long portage from over the Athabaska Pass through the Rockies ended at the mighty Columbia; and for some years this was an important junction on the main fur route of the province. With the removal of the Hudson’s Bay Company coast headquarters from Fort Vancouver on the Columbia to Fort Victoria on Vancouver Island, this route gradually fell into disuse, and the voyageurs no longer made echoes resound from the mountains with their trail songs.
Thompson was probably the first to build boats here, and, according to his journal he had considerable difficulty. In vain he and his men searched for suitable birch trees to rob of their bark for the construction of canoes. Plenty of birch were found, and were big enough, but the bark was too thin to be satisfactory. Finally they were forced to use an entirely different method of construction. So they split out cedar boards and sewed them together with split spruce roots, as he says, with the greatest difficulty. Strange enough, instead of going down the river, as anyone would have thought, he went upstream to the headquarters, and thence by many streams and portages reached the Columbia again below what is now the US boundary.
However, on the way back he followed the main river, and it was this route from the Boat Encampment downstream to the Columbia, which became, temporarily, the main artery of the Canadian fur trade from the coast. Up to 1940, this old historic site was, to all intents and purposes, inaccessible to the tourists; but with the construction of the Big Bend Highway it became possible to reach it by car. Today, while only a hamlet as far as size is concerned, it boasts a motel, the four star class at that as well as a store and filling station. It also had a novel sign to remind motorists to drive carefully as may be seen in the province. This consisted of a huge wooden head, topped by an old fashioned “plug hat.” It was carved by an Italian workman during the road-building days of 1937-1938.
From the chin to the eyebrows it was the height of a man, and in front if it was a sign which read; “Don’t Be a Wooden Head. Drive Carefully. You’ll Live to Enjoy the Scenery.” Thompson, who gave his name to the Fraser’s principal tributary, was by no means the only famous man who stopped at Boat Encampment. Governor Simpson of the Hudson’s Bay Company journeyed that way on a trip to Fort George, which replaced Fort Astoria on the lower Columbia. Then Douglas, who gave his name to the fir tree that plays a leading part today in our great lumber industry, also came over the old trail and camped at
the famous stopping place. A century and a quarter ago, the site of the Boat Encampment was a large grassy meadow along the river, surrounded by a heavy growth of huge evergreens. Since then the primeval timber has mostly disappeared and the grassy meadow has been mostly washed away by the river. But the Selkirks and the Rockies are still as awe-inspiring as they were then. The famous Big Bend highway follows along the shore of the Columbia all the way around the Big Bend, so that the traveller can see the many rapids which often brought disaster to the old canoe brigades of the company.
Senior Citizens’ Metal Waste Clean-up Day Friday, October 24th - The Town of Golden will once again
pick up and dispose of bulky metal items for homeowners who are Senior Citizens (65 yrs of age and older) within our community. Items containing freon (fridges, freezers, air conditioners, etc) cannot be picked up due to a $15.00 landfill disposal fee. Please place metal items in the same area where you place your garbage/recycling bins. Call Town Hall at 250-344-2271 - Extension 0, or e-mail enquiries@golden.ca before 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 22nd to register your name, phone #, address, and items for pick-up.
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Three local women ready for mission trip to Ugandan village Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It takes a village to raise a child. It might be an overused saying, but it’s one that often rings true, and it’s a concept that three locals are bringing to their upcoming mission to Uganda. Brenda Managh, Kaye Larwill and
Sophie Calame are going to spend six weeks in the African nation through an initiative with the Umoja Operation Compassion Society. Umoja was founded by Amos and Edith Kambere, who arrived in Surrey from Uganda as refugees in the early 1990s. They started the charity after recognizing that
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many refugees from Africa end up marginalized and underserved. Originally a counselling group in the family’s basement, Umoja has expanded over the years into early childhood education and ESL programming. Managh got involved with the organization through Edith. “(She) told me about the project…I thought it would be a great give back (to get involved),” Managh said. Eventually the project developed an international program in Uganda, and one of its main initiatives now is to develop a community hub in the small western Ugandan village of Rwentutu. It’s a five year $250,000 project that remains in the initial design stages. The hub will attempt to get parents more involved in their children’s education. “That community hub will really embrace the idea of families coming into schools,” Managh explained. “Normally the families will not come even close to the schools, so that’s going to be very interesting for them to
From left: Sophie Calame, Brenda Managh and Kaye Larwill will be going to Uganda on Nov. 2 as part of a mission trip with the Surrey-based Umoja Operation Compassion Society. One of the organization’s principle projects is the construction of a community hub in the village of Rwentutu. Joel Tansey/Star Photo come in, access the community hub, and use it.” Managh raised funds in Golden in 2011 for the organization’s micro crediting loan program as well as the contruction of
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a small medical centre in the village. “(Golden) was instrumental in raising probably 90 per cent of those funds,” Managh said. “It was a really neat project.” This will be Managh’s second trip to Uganda, but the first for Larwill and Calame. “For myself, I was a teacher’s assistant, and I just thought I could be helpful there,” Calame said when asked why she got involved. “I thought I could show them a few things and learn from them as well.” During their six week journey, the three women will be touring the village and meeting the women who received micro-financing loans. Calame, an organic gardener,
will help create a community garden in the village. They’ll also be heavily involved in the school while engaging parents with family nights and other activities. The passion that Managh, Karwill and Calame have for the mission is obvious, particularly when it comes to the idea of working with children. All three women spent their careers in the field of education in a variety of capacities. Larwill is giving locals a simple way to get involved in the group’s upcoming mission. When they fly to Uganda next month, the women will be bringing a large plastic bin with them that they hope to fill with Lego. Larwill hopes that
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introducing students in Rwentutu to Lego will give them a brand new educational toy to play with. “When I was teaching children in Nicholson, one of the big motivators for a lot of children was working with Lego,” Larwill explained. “They did a lot of social studies projects with Lego and it’s amazing what you can do with it.” “It expands the boundaries of learning. You can be so creative with it,” Managh added. In order to fill the bin, children in Golden are being asked to bring a handful of the toy bricks to school as a donation. For more information about how you can get involved, or to donate Lego, contact Larwill at 250-3442753.
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The family of Chuck Darbyshire would like to thank everyone who helped them with their loss. The many hugs, kind words, flowers, and all the help with the celebration of life. Elaine, Denice, Eric, Brian, and our families.
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Obituaries
SMITH, Fernella Rose 1931 - 2014
Surrounded by the love and presence of her family, Fernella Rose Smith passed from this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Fernella was born in Calgary, Alberta on January 29, 1931. Fernella leaves to mourn her passing her children; Terry and Lee-anne; her grandchildren Jason, Doug and Tye as well as two great grandchildren. Fernella also leaves behind one brother, Lynn Franklin Jewkes. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Ken in March of 2013. A Celebration of Fernella’s Life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Edgewater, BC on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made in Fernella’s memory to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 199, Edgewater, BC V0A 1E0. Condolences may be left for the family at www.markmemorial.com. Mark Memorial Funeral Services in care of arrangements (250) 426-4864.
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Obituaries Charles (Chuck) Darbyshire August 28, 1936 ~ October 2, 2014
Charles (Chuck) Darbyshire passed away suddenly on October 2, 2014 at Creston, BC at the age of 78 years.
He was born to Violet and Ernest Darbyshire on August 28, 1936 on the family farm near Priestville, SK, where Chuck received his formal education. Chuck married Elaine Ellis in Castlegar, BC on 0arch 28, 19 9. He enMoyed his family, Àshing, hunting and the great outdoors, sometimes called a mountain man. Chuck had a talent with words and enjoyed writing and reciting cowboy poems. He was predeceased by his parents and three brothers. Chuck will be dearly missed by his wife Elaine; children Denice (Dale), Eric, Brian (Shawna); grandchildren Jeremy (Rhiannon), Phillip (Lakisha), Knox and Kris; great-grandchildren Laeken, Memphis; and his sidekick Spice. The Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Creston :ard, with %ishoS Tom 0iller ofÀciatinJ A private family interment followed in *olden Community Cemetery, *olden, %C Friends wishinJ to maNe a memorial tribute in ChucN·s name may do so to the Salvation Army, 122 – 7th Ave South, CranbrooN, %C 91C 4+
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Golden Rockets grab pair of wins over Columbia Valley Rockies
The Rockets got off to a slow start on Saturday but stormed back to grab an overtime win over the Columbia Valley Rockies. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net The Rockets continued their early season success and exacted some
revenge on the Columbia Valley Rockies with a pair of wins over their Highway 95 rivals last weekend. The Rockies, who knocked the Rockets
out of playoff contention late last season, have struggled so far this year and Golden took full advantage Friday with a 7-4 victory. Zack Finlay opened
the scoring for the Rockets with a power play marker just before the halfway point of the first. After a reply from Rockies forward Doan Smith, Ian Des-
rosier continued his line’s scorching hot streak with a goal to close out the scoring in the opening frame. The Rockies notched an early power play marker in the second, but it was nearly all Golden from there. Desrosier potted his second of the contest and Travis Kelley gave the Rockets their first two goal lead of the game before the second period was half over. Mckechney added a late shorthanded marker to give Golden a three goal lead heading into the third. Desrosier completed the hat trick with a shorthanded goal of his own in the third, while Kelly tallied his second of the game for the Rockets. The Rockies managed to score twice in the third against Rockets goalie Mitchell Privett, but it was too little, too late for the
club. The three goals gave Desrosier eight in just 12 games this season, a total that is good enough to place him in a ninth place tie for the league lead. Perhaps feeling a little too good about Friday’s triumph, Golden got off to a sluggish start on Saturday, but prevailed nonetheless by a 4-3 overtime score. Braeden Allkins managed to open the scoring early in the first, but the Rockies scored the next three goals unanswered to put Golden behind by a pair entering the third. Nick Hoobanoff got the comeback started early in the third and Tanner Wit got the equalizer with six minutes left to set up the overtime finish. It was another strong weekend for the Rockets’ top two lines, but third liner James Gaume was
the hero Saturday as he managed to slip the puck past Rockies goalie Brody Nelson after a scramble three minutes into the first OT period. “Our third line has been outstanding,” said Rockets coach Ty Davidson of the trio that includes Gaume, Wit and Spencer Gerth. “They provide a real tenacious forecheck for us and they’ve contributed well…I think that line will get more and more confidence offensively.” Magnus Viberg made 22 saves on 25 shots in the win. The Rockets will be home for a trio of games this weekend, beginning Friday against the Kimberley Dynamiters. They’ll follow that up with a visit from the Fernie Ghostriders Saturday and a rare Sunday afternoon game against the Summerland Steam.
Rockets’ 3 Stars of the Week Brief NHL call up for Mckenzie Ian Desrosier
Scored a hat trick on Friday night in the Rockets’ 7-4 win. The Golden native now has eight goals in just 12 games, putting him near the top of the KIJHL in scoring. Continues to impress alongside Tanner Watt and Cole Mckechney.
Cole Mckechney Hasn’t let up since linemate Tanner Watt returned to the lineup. Helped out on a few of Desrosier’s goals and added a goal of his own. Now has 11 points in his last five games to move himself into second in the team’s scoring race.
Mckenzie was briefly called up to the NHL’s Dallas Stars, but was retrned to the AHL before making his debut. Christine Shapiro/Texas Stars
James Gaume The third line of Gaume, Spencer Gerth and Tanner Wit hasn’t quite broken out yet, but the signs would seem to indicate that it’s coming. Gaume notched his third goal of the season at an important time, scoring the OT winner in Saturday’s 4-3 win.
Joel Tansey reporter@the goldenstar.net Golden’s Curtis McKenzie earned his first NHL call up on Sunday, but was sub-
sequently sent back to the AHL’s Texas Stars the following day. It was unclear what the reason was for the call up as of press time, but the move would seem to
indicate that McKenzie is on the cusp of earning a job with the Dallas Stars in the event of an injury. McKenzie, now in his second professional season, took home AHL Rookie of the Year honours last year and helped the Texas Stars to the Calder Cup, the AHL’s Championship trophy. The Miami University Alum earned praise from Dallas coach Lindy Ruff during training camp and scored a goal in an exhibition game. McKenzie also scored a goal in the Texas Stars’ opening game of the regular season. The team won’t play again until Friday when they take on the Oklahoma City Barons.
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