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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Both the Town and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District are celebrating a win this week after coming to an agreement to fund the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool using Economic Opportunity Funds (EOF). The agreement was formally ratified by the
CSRD last week and will ease the burden placed on taxpayers of Golden, as the Town previously footed the $275,000 annual bill to operate the pool. “It’s pretty monumental,” she Mayor Christina Benty. “What it does is recognizes the regional nature of the pool and of recreational services. It’s a huge cost to municipal taxpayers that is now going to be done through the EOF.”
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Continued from pasge 1 Kicking Horse Culture and the Nordic Ski Club have similarly received funding through EOF. Area A Director Garry Habart prefers this method over taxation. “Funding through taxation is tough for me… in order to get tax money for that it would have to be through a referendum,” Habart said. “(The EOF) is community economic development money…and I think that kind of money should be used for swimming pools and arenas and even
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Kicking Horse Culture is being funded by that. In my view, that’s what those funds should be used for.” The agreement is just for 2015, but Mayor Benty hopes that it will set a precedent for the future of both the pool and other opportunities for cost-sharing. “The very fact that there is a recognition that this facility serves Golden and area, I think it opens the door and allows for that conversation to take place,” she said.
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• Experience • Team Player • Committed to Resolving Issues • Have the Time to dedicate to Council Phone: 250-344-2864 Email: hambruchc@gmail.com Members of BC Ambulance and Golden Fire Rescue tend to a woman who was struck by a vehicle at the crosswalk in front of the Post Office on 9th Avenue North on Thursday Oct. 16. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Pedestrian hit at 9th Ave. crosswalk Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Pedestrian struck by vehicle A woman suffered minor injuries after she was struck by a vehicle on the afternoon of Oct. 16. The woman was reportedly crossing at the crosswalk near the post office when a vehicle, turning onto 9th Avenue North, struck her. No charges had been laid as of Friday. The file remains under investigation. Accident on Hwy. 95 Also on Oct. 16,
police were called to a single vehicle accident south of Harrogate. A tractor trailer went off the road and left the male driver trapped in the vehicle behind the steering wheel. The truck was loaded with processed lumber. A specialized tow truck was used to extract the driver out of the vehicle, who was in stable condition in the hospital as of Friday. The accident led to a two hour closure of the highway. Heather Hill accident A semi loaded with
produce rolled over the morning of Oct. 16 near Heather Hill. The accident remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. Prowler scared away Police received a report on Oct. 10 of a potential break and enter in the King Cr. area. The owners spotted the suspect on their porch in the early hours of the morning. Startled, the individual fled the scene. This incident comes just a week after a break and enter in the same neighbourhood.
Golden Trustees acclaimed Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Only three names were put in the hat for the three School Board Trustee spots to represent Golden on the Rocky Mountain School District 6 board. Shannon Hood, Jane Fearing and Rhonda Smith, who currently hold the three positions, have won by acclimation. And they will continue to hold their seats for the four year term. The board will, however, see a change in its chair. School board chairperson, and trustee from Invermere, Jim Jenkinson is not seeking re-election. For the past two years, he served as the board’s chair. As his youngest daughter readies to graduate high school, Mr. Jenkinson said that it’s time for new leadership. “It’s not to say trustees need to have kids in school, but personally I felt that’s what made me relevant,” he said. “Many kidless trustees in the province do a great job.” *With files from the Invermere Valley Echo
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Shared Service Agreements You will hear much about Shared Service Agreements during the election campaign so it is worth explaining some of the issues. Services provided in Kicking Horse Country can be used by both town and Area A residents. These are shared services and the debate revolves around who should pay for them. The concept of shared service has been applied in the valley for many years, however over the past two decades the burden of payment for shared services has shifted onto the taxpayers of Golden. Allocation of expenses must undergo a comprehensive review. There are a number of funding models under the heading of shared service agreements that need to be considered. The arena has operated under a Shared Service Agreement since inception. It is owned by the regional district and operating expenses are shared between the town and Area A based on population, roughly 47-53 in 2014. The allocation of expenses could be based on variables such as
BC assessment values, population, or facility usage. Kicking Horse Culture, another shared service, was funded in equal parts by the taxpayers of Golden and Area A. In 2013 KHC was fully funded by the Economic Opportunity Fund (EOF). In 2014 a 3-year agreement was reached to fund KHC through the EOF. The EOF is just part of the payments made by BC Hydro in lieu of property taxes for the dams and generating facilities. In essence BC Hydro is paying for Kicking Horse Culture. A key strategy to eliminating the annual financial deficit and building a strong financial foundation is to develop other financing models for our shared services. For example the swimming pool is owned and operated by the town at a cost of $275,000 per year paid solely by the taxpayers of Golden. The regional director for Area A has agreed to allocate EOF funds for this facility for 2015. If a long-term shared-funding model can be negotiated, the annual
Keith Hern For Mayor deficit for the town of Golden will be reduced significantly. To support all the facilities and services that make Golden a great place to live, we need to build a strong financial foundation. Long-term Shared Service Agreements are critical to securing our future. Golden needs a decisive mayor with a strong financial background. I have the ability and desire to bring these negotiations with Area to a successful conclusion. I ask for your support to do so.
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The Golden Star’s 2014 Election Question of the Week Candidates for Mayor, what’s your most valuable asset that you will bring to the role of Mayor? Keith Hern The most valuable assets I bring to the position of mayor are my leadership skills, some innate and some learned. While I have demonstrated leadership roles in both successful businesses and professional associations, I also have extensive experience in volunteer positions. In my teens I was head boy, captain of one rugby team and coach for another, and captain of the swim team. Later I became a director of the Alberta Squash Rackets Association, a volunteer Canadian Ski Patroller, and treasurer and president of Silver Springs Court Condominium Corporation. I was president of the Canadian Hobie Cat Association and represented Canada in two world championships. While treasurer and commodore of the Calgary Yacht Club finances improved, the membership grew and the club developed a strong junior program. I was elected president of the Alberta Sailing Association and Regatta Chairman of the Western Canada Intermediate Sailing Championships. I led the team that developed and hosted the Annual Nancy Greene skill awards festival attracting over 350 athletes and coaches to Lake Louise. I became president of Calgary’s National Alpine Training Centre and volunteered countless hours for the Lake Louise World Cup and the provincial teams who trained on the course.
Ron Oszust The most important quality that I bring to my role as Mayor is the person I have evolved into through my life experiences (both the rewarding and challenging times). My values and beliefs system are what guide me. By this I mean my patterns of behavior, thought and ethics. This includes: Honesty – in how I behave and interact with others Intellectual capacity – in my ability to navigate through and retain large amounts of information Confidence – I have a firm belief in my skills and abilities Understanding – I am empathetic, courteous and unselfish In regards to our community; I am: -optimistic and enthusiastic about the future of this community -ethical and I allow others to be heard -a team player who believes in Accountability, Transparency, Respect, Engagement, Empowerment and Sustainability -self-disciplined and intrinsic rewards are enough for me -involved in numerous community building activities -able to bring forward a historical perspective and knowledge based involvement with unbiased perspective - respected by my regional colleagues and other levels of government. These personality traits are part of my being; as a result of my life experience, my dedication of service to others and the path that life has taken me on.
Candidates for Town Council, what’s your most valuable asset that you will bring to council?
Leslie Adams I consider my connections with people in our community to be the most valuable asset that I would bring to the council table. Through my employment, my education and my volunteer experiences over the last 24 years, I have focussed on building relationships with members of our community from every walk of life. I have connections with service providers, youth, seniors, families and people who have come here from all over the world. I enjoy getting to know people; I am always curious about their experiences and I want to understand how they feel and what matters to them. I work hard to be helpful, approachable and a non-judgemental listener. And I want people to advise me on what they think is important. I want to be held accountable for the decisions that I will make on council. At each election, we collectively choose a group of citizens to act as our representatives for decision-making, and it is important, in my mind, that the councillors we choose embody a wide range of experiences. The relationships and connections that I bring will help to ensure that our new council is responsive and accountable to everyone.
Connie Barlow The relationship I have with people is the most important asset I will bring to Council. I have a balanced understanding of how this community works together – a functional knowledge of how government works; how non profits work internally and collaboratively; and the conditions businesses, individuals and families need to be healthy. With this balanced understanding I have been a key partner in a number of recent community projects. Mountain View Seniors Housing, the Age Friendly Community Plan, the new Early Years Centre, the Golden Youth Centre, the Early Learning and Child Care Centre are all initiatives where the relationship among the partners is recognized as the primary factor of success. We are all proud of what we have accomplished together. I will bring the values of collaboration, communication and cooperation to the Council table. Differing opinions will come out of debate and dialogue. I am not afraid of a good fight. Standing on my principles, I will remain committed to an improved quality of life for everyone. The relationship I have with people is my most important asset. Your vote DOES count. Please vote on November 15th.
Lori Baxendale The strongest asset I can bring to the Council team is Collaboration: My love of it, the value I hold in it, my reverence for what it can achieve and my commitment to practising it with all decisions and issues. There’s a significant difference between merely working together and truly collaborating with one another. Achieving true collaboration — in which the whole is definitely more than the mere sum of the individual parts — is challenging. People have to set aside their egos, trust one another, and share their expertise willingly. Composing the ideal team is critical; a team that has cohesion, stability and a positive team culture. Look for the common ground among the team, that common ground should continually be what’s best for the community as a whole. This shared purpose helps encourage the atmosphere of collaboration as well as sacrifice for the greater good of the desired end result. There is such vast experience, skills, education and perspectives available in our lives. As mere mortals we can not possess it all. Sharing it, capturing it, pooling the resources, can expand our collective intelligence and abilities to solutions far beyond the reach of the individual. Together we are stronger.
Jim deBolebec This week we were asked by the Editor what is the most valuable asset we would bring to Council if elected? I would hope that you, the voting public, are not going to assess a candidate and say “Oh, this person would do a good job on Council for this single reason”. The problems currently facing Golden were brought about primarily because of tunnel vision. What one should be looking for are candidates that bring varied talents not just one. In my case I bring a well rounded career. I started off as a government employee then worked for private industry and finally owned and operated my own consulting business. I am now semi-retired working part time for a local business. I have volunteered and held various positions in a number of local and provincial organizations and continue to do so. The most valuable asset that I would bring to Town Council is that I am a resident of Golden that faces the same everyday problems as you the taxpayers. I would work diligently with Council to provide an environment that is favourable to both residents and business to make one proud and encourage others to make Golden their home.
Andrew Commons The most valuable asset that I can bring to Council is my wealth of business experience. As a long-time business owner in Golden and resident of the area, I have a passion for the continued vibrancy of our community. In order to support the ideals and goals of community sustainability and development, I believe it is my responsibility and obligation to participate in the leadership of our community’s vision for a vibrant future. Pursuing a leadership role on the Town of Golden’s Council is the natural step in my continued passion to help build and sustain our community. Elected local officials play a key role in supporting the community as custodians of public service to create a long-term vision for a vibrant and resilient community. I understand the need to be accountable to the people of the community and the need to make responsible decisions to manage risk and reward. As a business leader and community advocate, I bring a sense of understanding, vision, and passion to make effective decisions as an elected official that balances the needs of today in order to meets the needs of tomorrow.
Janet Crandall The most valuable asset I would bring to council is the experience I gained while working at the Golden Star. From a management perspective, as a publisher I was responsible for managing all aspects of the business, in addition to the day-to-day operation of running a newspaper. Much can be gained from working at a community newspaper in a small town. I see a parallel between the newspaper and council. Like council, a smalltown newspaper must have a view of the community as a whole, and a view of its parts – with similar and conflicting interests – leading to a unique responsibility of community focus. It takes a certain kind of person or group of people to do either kind of work effectively and love it, because at some point the realization sets in that it is people’s lives that you’re dealing with. How one deals with people is paramount to any situation, regardless of what that situation is. While working for the newspaper taught me much about the business world and about the workings of this community, I believe my experience in dealing effectively with people is a transferable asset that will serve council, and ultimately the community, well.
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Bruce Fairley The most valuable asset which I would bring to Town Council would be a level of management and advocacy skills that I do not believe can be matched by any other candidate for councilor. This skill set includes familiarity with complex financial transactions, ability to read and interpret financial statements, and management of a profitable business year in and year out. Also I have managed a staff of four professionals for more than 25 years who have provided a high level of service to the community. As a business owner, I am very sensitive to seeing that the Town gets the best value for taxpayer dollars. These skills have benefited many organizations in the community, and my volunteer record likely exceeds that of any other candidate. It includes stints as Chair of the former Economic Development Committee, President of the Rotary Club, Governor of College of the Rockies and Chair of its Finance Committee, Treasurer of several organizations including the Nordic Club and the Regional Wildsight Board, and more than 20 years of involvement in land use planning forums. I also founded the Committee of Responsible Electors which advocated successfully for better oversight of the Town’s financial expenditures.
Chris Hambruch I feel that my most valuable asset to council is the time I have to spend working on the duties that a Councillor has. As most people know, I am on CPP disability pension due to MS. I feel that being a town councillor is my full time job, one that I have devoted myself to for 18 years. I have the time to dedicate to meeting with individuals and groups to discuss issues and to look for solutions. I also have time to join many sub-committees and devote myself to researching the issues and helping find suitable solutions to the issues that come up with governing the town.
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Serge Lamarche Difficult question to answer. The most valuable asset always depends on the situation to start with. Everyone has qualities, knowledge and skills that will be of value in some situations but less so in others. The council will have to take decisions mostly. Councillors would need enough knowledge, judgement and impartiality as a group to be able to decide for the best of the population. They also need to have a sense of justice and goodness so that the society can be sustainable. With my training in science and research, I would say that I can certainly bring the ability to analyse honestly and impartially situations and issues arising. I think the council should also have some diversity but strongly rooted in Canada. I think also that councillors should consider the value of arguments above the position or wealth of the people forwarding them. This means remaining skeptical and truly understand the arguments in question. Being able to actively participate in frank discussions on issues is certainly a plus. In a nutshell and without being too specific, I would say I can bring a balanced, impartial, honest analysis of local issues that would align with sustainable Canadian values.
Eddie Leigan If elected to council I believe I could bring the extremely valuable asset of being able to connect with and understand the younger demographic of Golden. I am able and willing to connect with all age demographics of Golden, however, I believe it is critical to engage the youth with making decisions about the future of Golden. I would like to be a channel that the younger generation will feel comfortable approaching and taking to about their visions for Golden and their concerns about things happening within our community. The younger demographic could give me feedback for council discussions, ensuring that they are being represented. They need to have a say in what is going on within our community, subsequently creating a sense of pride that their opinions and choices are shaping the community that they live in. I believe if we engage the youth and future community leaders with choices and issues that are important to their lives that we will see a rise in the number of engaged youth going forward into the future. I would be honored to be chosen as the individual to make this connection and engagement happen.
Caleb Moss The primary role of a town councilor is to set policy for the municipality. Setting policy entails influencing the crafting of resolutions and bylaws. As an elected official you have but one vote as an individual. In order to be effective, it is imperative to be able to function as a diverse and dynamic legislative body. The asset I bring to the table which I consider most valuable is an ability to synthesize diverse information and disparate points of view in a high level manner. During my two terms on council I have been very successful in gaining the respect of and forming excellent working relationships with each and every councilor I have sat alongside, regardless of ideological foundation. These strong working relationships are based on my breadth of experience and skill in keeping the policy issues at the forefront, being more concerned with making good decisions than with being right, and always doing so while taking it seriously but holding it lightly. I am most proud of the fact that I work passionately for this community, and do so in a personal style that is dynamic, amusing (mostly), inclusive and contextually relevant.
Bob Munro The most valuable asset I bring to council is my Strategic & Management experience. During my career I helped establish Strategic Plans on both a national & provincial level. In other roles I was responsible for leading & managing teams of employees to the successful achievement of Strategic Plans. Many of these skills have been used in the establishment of our own successful small business. Golden needs a Strategic Plan that will preserve the services & benefits we enjoy today; one that ensures our children and future generations will be able to enjoy these same benefits at a price they can afford. The Town needs to start saving large amounts of money for major road, sewer & water improvements and renovations/ upgrades to facilities such as the Rec Plex, swimming pool, river dykes, parks & trails and other Town facilities. We need to establish key priorities and ensure your tax dollars are wisely spent. We can maintain & enhance existing services & programs but more importantly we need the discipline to set aside significant funding so that future generations can enjoy them as well. My Strategic & Management experience will be a valuable resource in this process.
Candidates for Area A Director, what personal asset or strength do you have that makes you the best representative for the people of Area A? Karen Cathcart Partnership Development I learned a long time ago, that in order to maximum the results of any program or community project, you need to build a team that not only has the skills but also the ability to move a project to completion. Partnerships development is all about bringing diverse people to the table, establishing rapport, and therefore achieving positive results with people very early on in the process; recognizing that everyone at the table is seeking to achieve their own ends. By doing so, you create trust, and confidence in those around you. The best example of this partnership model is the Early Learning and Care Project that is currently on-going in our community. The success of this project to date has been due to the community support and engagement of many diverse groups. As your Area A Director, I will build an advisory team that has diverse representation, ensuring maximum results.
Garry Habart The most valuable asset that I bring to the position of Area A director is an understanding of, and empathy with, the people in Area A. I find it awkward to blow my own horn, so I asked others in Area A what they thought was my major asset and this is what they told me; They say I’m approachable, easy to talk to, open minded, and unpretentious. I’ve worked hard for the residents of Area A to represent their views. I’m sensitive to the financial conditions, and conscious of the difficulties, of Area A residents. They appreciate that I have held the line and even reduced property taxes. They like that I’m flexible yet firm in my positions when warranted; I’m prepared to say no and don’t sit on the fence for political gain. They know that as a farmer I have had to work hard all my life and that I am working hard as Area A director to make life better for everyone. If re-elected, I will continue to work hard and do my best for the people of Area A.
Brian Spain I believe I am the best representative for Area A because I have passion; a passion to see my home town grow. I grew up on Campbell road living my first 18 years there. I have a passion to see my community be a better place for my children then it was for me. I have an eagerness to fight for the underdog. For my position inside the Telecommunication Works Union I represent my members form Golden to Cranbrook to Fernie and Creston at a national body. I know full well how to make the little guy’s voice heard. I am young and full of energy and new ideas. I support the arts and community events. I love Golden and I believe that my inexperience in politics is exactly the thing that Areas A needs, a fresh look at things. My name is Brian Spain and I want to be your Area A director.
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Voting Considerations Dear Editor:
As I’m working on laying out pages, and finishing up some articles for this week’s paper, I find myself distracted by something I’m seeing on Facebook. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who noticed an election debate unfolding on the Golden Community page on - I SURMISE Monday. By Jessica Schwitek Facebook is a great medium for open dialogue, but with it comes a certain danger of losing sight of an issue. When we aren’t looking directly into peoples’ faces, we have a tendency to say things we wouldn’t normally say. In other words, conversations tend to go sideways when comments become too negative. Having said that, I was actually elated to see a political debate taking place at all. With voter turnouts consistently getting lower and lower (not just in Golden, but all around the country), it made me optimistic to see that people not only still care about the well-being of their community, but see the connection between elected officials and the future of the Town. That is not to say that I thought for even a second that the people of Golden and area did not care about their community. The volunteerism here provides ample evidence to the contrary. But to see residents speak up about issues that are perhaps not their typical area of interest is inspiring. And when people care about their community and what is going on in it, it’s easy to see how people get emotional and veer off topic a bit. There are other election time faux pas that are less understandable. Already this year, just a week into official campaign period, there were problems with election signs being tampered with. Not only is this in very poor taste, it is also very illegal. I’d like to think this is an isolated incident and that it won’t happen again. And I’d really like to think that it was an accident in the first place, and that no one meant to damage or remove any signs. But mostly I hope that the public discourse will continue, in whatever forum whether it’s Facebook, face to face conversations, or something more formal like the all candidates forum. And I hope that the discourse remains respectful and on topic.
How wonderful it is to see that 12 interested people have filed their papers to run for a seat on Golden Town council. This amount of interest shows that we are living in a healthy vibrant community! Even though only six of the twelve will be successful, we all must take time to understand just what each candidate stands for and how much value and effectiveness they will provide if elected. Some things to ask yourself when deciding: Have they shows an interest in the Town in the past by volunteer-
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ing, attending council meetings or being active in clubs or organizations? Do they have a vested interest in the town? By this I mean do they own or operate a business within the Town of Golden? Even though we consider Golden and Area A of the Regional District to be a community that works together, does your potential vote go to someone who lives in Golden or do you feel someone who lives in the regional district will be just as keen and effective? This not only applies to a vote for council members but also who to vote for as the next mayor. Finally, something to give serious consideration to is that you
EMP Exposure Dear Editor, I am responding to the letter to the editor on EMF Exposure in last week’s newspaper. I have read a lot about the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and likewise find it very difficult to see possible harm being done to children because valuable information has not been given to consumers. There is much money being made from the proliferation of wireless technology and those making the money do not want the public to know there is any
do not have to vote for all six candidates. If you feel there is only one, two, three or more that you want to see representing you, vote only for those. Your ballot will not be considered void if you do this. There is absolutely no obligation to vote for someone you feel will just fill a seat and not offer anything constructive and meaningful that will benefit our town. Think very clearly and carefully about how you vote. These people will be our representatives for the next four years! Sincerely, Julia Cundliffe Former Town Councillor
harm. A documentary film “Taking Back Your Power” is available for viewing and provides a lot of interesting information. That film will be available for loan at the showing of another film -- “Full Signal” -- on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. -- upstairs at “The Island” restaurant. This film is about the exposure we receive from wireless signals that are all around us. There will be a discussion and tips on protecting your families’ health. Inge Clapperton Golden
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Golden point of view Do you believe in supernatural phenomena?
Stingers to gas companies for making Golden known as the place in B.C. with the highest gas prices.
Brian Cardosa
Ryan Fakla
Carol Caldwell
“Actually, no I don’t.”
“Yes I do. I believe in ghosts and extra-terrestrial kinds of things.”
“Yes I do. I believe in ghosts. I also believe in that there are other dimensions othe than this one.”
Stars to the lady who helped me when I stumbled at the Post Office last Wednesday. Much appreciated! Stingers to to people who complain when
Editor, In August of this year I traveled from Ituna Saskatchewan to Golden to visit family. On leaving Ituna the gas price was $1.25.9 a litre. On arriving in Golden I was shocked to see the gas price at $1.41.9. On traveling further into the B.C. interior the gas prices were lower by as much as 9 cents a litre. On returning to
who complain like it’s their job. Cheer up, buttercup.
A great big Star to Whitetooth Bistro. You guys rock!
Stingers to gas prices. It’s getting to the point where one can’t even afford to fill up their tank anymore!
Stingers to whoever threw up on the steps entering my apartment building and didn’t clean it up. Stingers to people
Stars to Curtis McKenzie for realizing his dream and making his NHL debut. Way to go Curtis!
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Saskatchewan 10 days later the gas price had lowered to $1.23.9 On the 3rd of October I once again traveled to Golden still to find the gas price was still $1.41.9. In the ten days that I was there the price of a barrel of oil had fallen to $81. I can only say that the people of Golden and visitors are being gouged, ripped off or any other term you want to use. The oil companies and or merchants of Golden can give any excuse they want it still does not alter the fact that Golden is paying too much for gas.
I would suggest talking to your local MLA but I dont think it would do any good as he is too busy sticking up for his teacher buddies against the BC Liberals. As for town council, they are on their way out so that won’t work. Hopefully the new mayor and town council will address this economic crippling problem. Robert Barbour Ituna.SK
Poverty in this province a result of government decisions: MLA When injury or illness becomes a life sentence of poverty Earlier this month, when I had the opportunity in the Legislature to respond to the BC Liberals’ Throne Speech, I decided that one of the things I had to talk about was the level of enforced poverty that members of our communities live in. And this poverty results from very deliberate decisions made by our Premier and members of her caucus every day. In my work as MLA, I hear so many real stories of people who simply have no options; due to age or disability they cannot earn a living and the amount provided to them through government programs leaves them living at a level that none of us would find acceptable. And I know that government MLAs hear these stories too, yet they say nothing, and they do nothing to make things better. I told the House about a veteran I had met, who despite his service to our country, now is forced to live on only $906 per month. Because of disability, he is eligible for provin-
cial Person with Disability (PWD) benefits, but because this program requires the clawback of other income, he loses his veteran’s pension of around $700 per month. Far too often, a serious injury or illness can leave a person completely unable to work, and when all other resources are exhausted, they are forced into the PWD program. And this outcome is essentially a life sentence of poverty. Our nearest provincial neighbor, traditionally governed by very conservative politicians, provides significantly more to its citizens who require income support due to disability. Alberta’s income support program provides nearly $700 a month more. And there are few communities in British Columbia with a lower cost of living than Alberta. How can we can continue to keep people in such grinding poverty? Why would we choose to bring our fellow citizens to such a reduced state?
My political views are pretty simple. I think we should stand together. We pool our resources to educate our children and provide healthcare services to everyone. We pool our resources to ensure that the disabled who cannot earn income are provided for. But government policy is not keeping up with our societal choice. - Norm Macdonald It is time to raise Person MLA Columbia River-Revelstoke with Disability benefits to a level that actually allows these citizens, who are in need through no fault of their own, to have a reasonable standard of living.
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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. Job Skills 2 Day Workshop Oct.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, 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.
Fri, Oct. 24 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 250-9190757 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. Turn On The Lights For Women’s Safety Fundraiser Oct.24 from 4-8pm at Free Energy (1210 Trans Canada) live music and BBQ. Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre Oct.24, 11:30am-1pm $6.
Sat, Oct. 25 Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm. A.A Meetings Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 11th Ave S. All meetings are
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open and start at 8pm. Story Time at the Library drop in for kids all ages 10:30-11:30am until Dec.13. Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards Oct.25, 6-10pm at the Civic Centre. CP & IGA host a BBQ to show support for Colbin Armstong in the IGA parking lot Oct.25 from 12-4pm. Halloween Howl Oct.25 from 2-4pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. Costume Public Skate 5:30-6:45pm Oct.25. Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s Garage Sale Oct.25, 9am3pm Legion Banquet Hall.
Sun, Oct. 26 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment. Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s Garage Sale Oct.26, 9am3pm Legion Banquet Hall.
Mon, Oct. 27 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. 250-439-9665 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 10am12pm. Learn techniques to organize memoirs. No writing experience necessary. 250439-9665 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, 7-830pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $6 ($5 students/ seniors) bring racket.
Tues, Oct. 28 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. Volleyball drop-in Tuesdays at the Mount 7 Rec Plex $5. 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 Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults). Rockwater Grill & Ba
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Film Night “Full Signal” Oct.29, 7pm, upstairs at The Island Restaurant. Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: Boyhood Oct.30 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre. St. Andrew’s United Church & Centre for Peace presents The Great Plains Nov.1 at 7pm. Tickets $15 available at Kicking Horse Interiors, Moon River Gallery, United Church Bargain Basement. Local Intelligence Gathering Nov.1 from 4-9pm at the Civic Centre. Fall Tea/Bazaar/Bake Sale Nov.1 from 2-4pm at the Seniors Centre $5. Free Flu Shots Nov.5 at the Mount 7 Rec Plex 10am-6pm.
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Ruth Wixon, pictured in the centre, is celebrating her birthday in the garden of Wixon House with her many friends. Photo courtesy of the Golden Musuem
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Continuing with Women in History Month the following story is about a really special lady named Ruth Wixon. The last member of a local pioneer family, Ruth Wixon passed away in the early morning of November 14, 2007 at the age of 91. Ruth’s father, Arthur George Wixon was born in Christmas Common, Watlington, Oxfordshire, England in 1871. He was educated at Cookley School near Henley on the Thames, then went on to Cudston College for a while, but he preferred working in large gardens. In 1896 he came to Canada, arriving in Manitoba where he remained for a year before coming to this area. He worked in Donald helping to move some of the buildings to Golden. To his credit he worked with survey-
or James Brady on the survey of Wilmer, B.C. For eight years he worked as an engineer on the riverboats “Duchess” and “Muskrat” as well as the government dredge. He also worked as a lumber shipper and a grader for the CRL. He was very active in the community. A member of the I.O.O.F. for 61 years, having joined whiles still in England. On June 1, 1912 he married Mabel Dawson, a young woman born in Oxford England who had only arrived three days before. Mabel had worked for one of Britian’s famous eye surgeons, Sir John Tweedie. In 1913, a son, Joseph, was born to the couple. Unfortunately Joseph passed away just four days after his birth. Daughter Ruth was to follow in 1916 and was an only child. Mabel was an ardent gardener and seamstress. She spent the biggest part of her life caring for others in her own humble way. She was always willing to lend a hand. She was an honorary member of the Golden & District Historical Society, a Noble Grand of the Yoho
Rebecca Lodge, a member of the Senior Citizens Society and many others. Ruth grew up in the house that her father gave her mother as a wedding gift in 1912, and she loved it so much that she was determined to preserve its history by maintaining the house as it was when she was a girl. She went to school in Golden until she was about 16 years old when she went to work to help the family as the depression was hard on everyone, and her father was having difficulty finding work. They took in laundry and did lots of other odd jobs to make ends meet. Ruth went to work at the hospital and many of today’s population who are in their 50s and 60s can thank her for their safe arrival into the world. She loved to help people and cared for people in hospital, and out, as her mother had. She also worked as one of Golden’s first telephone operators, back when everyone was on one line and you had to listen to the short and long rings. If you were two shorts and three longs and that was how many times it rang, then it
was for you. Ruth’s career as an operator came to an end, however, when the system in Golden became automated. She did so many things in the community. One of the things that she did that she enjoyed the most was to help new Chinese emigrants learn English. She took great pride in her garden and used her abundant harvest to help people in need and she worked in her garden until this past year. Ruth enjoyed travelling and drove her own car until her poor eyesight caused her to stop, and then she was fortunate to have friends who would take her out. Ruth was never married but not for lack of trying. She was engaged twice, Once to a young fellow named Fred and once to a fellow named Gabriel. With Fred she spent many hours fly fishing at the Black Water lakes. She had a small extended family that she was still communicating with, members of whom lived all over Canada and the United States. Ruth always looked forward to her birthday and started plan-
ning months in advance of the celebration. And the celebration lasted all day with phone calls and visits. Ruth left her home to the Town of Golden to be used as a museum.
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Over the course of my service in traffic law enforcement I saw many things that made me shake my head. Examples include a pickup truck that had a rope strung through the vent windows and tied to the windshield wipers so that they could be operated by the passenger, another pickup with black plastic tape stuck over the brake warning light so that the brightness would not bother the driver at night and a car had no working lights on the rear because ICBC had not arranged for collision repairs yet. Admittedly, these are extreme examples but there are many vehicles on our highways that are not being properly maintained by their owners. I had developed a routine that involved a circle from the driver’s door forward around the vehicle and back again. Once completed I had a fairly good idea whether the defects were minor in nature (a box 3), worthy of an immediate tow (a box 1) or somewhere in between. That would call for a “box 2” which required that the vehicle be promptly presented at a Designated Inspection Facility. If the inspector identified defects, they had to be repaired immediately and a passed inspection report submitted to Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement within 30 days. If the 30 day period expired without a pass report, ICBC would flag the vehicle licence record. If police subsequently found the vehicle being driven on the highway the vehicle licence and number plates could be seized and the driver issued a violation ticket with a significant penalty. The system insures that the vehicle is repaired. Should the owner decide that it was not worth repairing the vehicle, they simply cancelled the vehicle licence, effectively removing it from the road and it could be disposed of with no further enforcement costs. If the buyer wanted to licence it, the ICBC flag remained and no vehicle related transactions would be allowed until a pass report was issued. I liked to use this method rather than immediately issuing a violation ticket for driving a defective vehicle. It allowed the driver or owner to spend the money that would have gone to the ticket on the inspection and repair process and I was assured that vehicle maintenance would be done. 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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VOTING DATESelectors AND LOCATIONS GENERAL be open to qualified of the Town will VOTING be open towill qualified electors of the Town of Golden on: of Golden on: VOTING Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm For more inFormation contact your local public health th qualified November electors of the of -Golden on:to 8:00 pm GENERAL VOTING will be open to Saturday, 15Town , 10th 2014 8:00 am Golden Civic Centre (806 Avenue South) oFFice at 250-344-3011 or visit www.interiorhealth.ca Golden Civic Centre th(806 10th Avenue South) November 15 , 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ADVANCE VOTINGSaturday, will be available to qualified electors as follows: ADVANCE VOTING will be available toGolden qualified electors as follows: Civic Centre (806 10th Avenue South) Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Golden and Area’s th ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as5follows: Wednesday, November , (810 20149th - 8:00 am toSouth) 8:00 pm Town Hall, Council Chambers Avenue The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around GENERAL you – at home, school and work.
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SPECIAL VOTING Wednesday, will be available to qualified the am following who are November 5thelectors , 2014 -at8:00 to 8:00locations pm th patients, tenants, or staff at the time of voting on: Avenue South) Town Hall, Council (810 9 locations SPECIAL VOTING will be available to qualified electorsChambers at the following who are patients, tenants, or s of voting on:Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm SPECIAL VOTING will be available to qualified electors at the following locations who are patients, tenants, or s CoaChing/Training: GNAR is a non-profit Golden and District General Hospital (835 9th Avenue South) of voting on: Saturday, November 15th, 2014 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm freestyle club. If you are a skier between 12 and 18 Henry M Durrand Manor (835 9th Avenue South) Golden and District General Hospital (835 9th Avenue South) th (750 8th Avenue South) Mountainview Assisted Living who is drawn to getting air time off cliffs, charging Saturday, 15 , 2014 pm to 4:00 pm Avenue South) Henry MNovember Durrand Manor (835 9-th2:00 (915 9th Street big mountain lines, ripping the moguls and really thSouth) GoldenAbbeyfield and DistrictHouse General Hospital (835 9th Avenue South) Mountainview Assisted Living (750 8 Avenue South)
making the entire mountain your playground, we will South) Henry M Durrand Manor (835 9th Avenue ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND Street South) Abbeyfield House (915 9thQUALIFICATIONS th Avenue South) Mountainview Assisted Living (750 8 help you develop the skills you need. We train every General Requirements th Street South) Abbeyfield House (915 9 Saturday of the ski season to the end of March. Our There is no needELECTOR to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS focus is on building strong technique, taking athletes’ take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the big mountain skills to ever higher levels, preparing for Requirements following requirements: General ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS years of age or older There is no need •to 18 pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of vo competition events and instilling skier discipline.
General Requirements • Canadian citizen be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: There is no need pre-register to for voteatasleast the 6registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of v months immediately preceding voting day 18 years of age•toorresident older of BC Our amazing team of coaches: be required to make a 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 Canadian citizen resident 18 years of of BC agefor orimmediately older preceding voting day, and at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Danielle Rosenbaum We’ll be at resident Canadian citizen not otherwise by law voting. of OR•registered ownerdisqualified of real property in from the Town of Golden for at least 30 days immediately preceding vo resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day the Ski Swap not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Specific Requirements Susan Bateman registered owner of real property in the Town of Golden for at least 30 days immediately preceding vo Nov. 22 at the resident of ORRESIDENT ELECTORS - Your primary residence is within the Town of Golden and you Specific Requirements not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Gord Kerslake Rec Plex! RESIDENT have lived within the municipality at least days of prior to voting day.have You lived will also ELECTORS - Your primary residence isfor within the30 Town Golden and you within the munic be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture Specific days priorRequirements to voting day. You will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). P identification isIdentification not necessary, but isis preferred. Identification must both where you the munic RESIDENT ELECTORS - Your primary residence within thewho Town Golden andprove you within Chris Brazeau is not necessary, but is preferred. must prove both youofare and where youhave live.lived liveday. andYou whowill youalso are.be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). days prior to voting NON-RESIDENT ELECTORS -must Youprove do NOT within the Town of Golden; is not necessary, butPROPERTY is preferred. Identification bothlive who you are where you live.you DO own property NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS - You do NOT and live within the Town of Golden; Program CosT: $650 plus $80 registration with but inthe order to vote you must: you DO own property in the municipality but in order to vote you must: NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS You do NOT live within the Town of Golden; you DO own property Have owned the property for at least 30 days prior to voting day; and, Canadian Freestyle Ski Association. Cost includes • Have owned the property for at least 30 days prior to voting day; and, but in order to vote you must: Have your PERSONAL NAME specifically listed as the/an owner of the property. free dryland training for all our athletes! • Have yourforPERSONAL NAME specifically listedand, as the/an owner of the property. Have owned the property at least 30 days prior to voting day; Have your PERSONAL NAME specifically listed as the/an owner thewith You must produce 2 pieces of identification least one with(at a signature) asproperty. well as a special Nonas Resident regisTraTion DeTails: You must produce 2 pieces (at of identification least of one a signature) as well a specialProperty Form and (if applicable) a Multiple Owner Consent Form toForm election at the avoting place. Having this form Non Resident Property Elector Registration and officials (if applicable) Multiple Owner Stephanie Knaak You must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least a signature) as well as a special Non Resident Property arriving at the voting place will significantly streamline your voting process. Consent Form to election officials atone thewith voting place. Having this form completed PRIOR to a Multiple Owner Consent Form to election officials at the voting place. Having this form e: [sknaak@hotmail.com] ph: 250-344-3988 Form and (if applicable) arriving at the voting place will significantly streamline your voting process. arriving at the voting place will significantly streamline your voting process. VisiT our FaCebook Page: Viv Thoss Viv Thoss Chief Election Officer Chief Election Officer GNAR-Golden-Alpine-Rippers Viv Thoss Chief Election Officer
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Resident’s trail camera picked up a “rod” during the night
Jim Olsen’s trail camera picked up a rod-like shape on Sept. 20, which cannot be explained. Jim Olsen Photo Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net When Jim Olsen set up his trail camera on Sept. 20 he was hoping he might see a mountain lion, or a grizzly bear. But when he flipped through the
photos the next day, he saw something he couldn't explain. The trail camera, which senses motion, was especially active on this windy night, because it was picking of the motion from the long grass blow-
ing. "So the camera was picking up on it, and took 1,000 pictures of nothing," said Olsen. When he saw that the memory card was full, he gave it to his son to look through the pictures on the comput-
er. "When it came to that photo, he said 'oh look, there's a rod.' I've seen them on TV before… So I knew that these things did exist somewhere." Rods are an unexplained phe-
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nomenon that have garnered several theories around the world. Some say they are an alien life form, some say they are a native species to earth that has not been discovered yet, while others say it can be explained by an optical illusion that is caused by the camera. Olsen doesn't know what his camera picked up on that night, but is eager to learn more about these rod-like things moving around the Columbia Valley. "What I'd like to know is, where do they hang out during the day? Because nobody sees them during the daytime. They travel at something like 300 km an hour, they've been clocked at 300 km an hour. They're intelligent, because they will go around stuff. But what does it eat? What energy source does it have to move about? When you look at it, it looks like it belongs in the
water," he said. His camera has spent many more nights outside since the occurrence, but hasn't found anything else. And Olsen cut the grass after that first night, so it isn't shooting at the same rate as it had. "It probably got that by mistake, because it
was taking pictures of the grass movement." Even though he doesn't have an explanation, Olsen has enjoyed showing friends and family the pictures, and listening to their theories. "All I know is, within a month or so, when you see one it will be wearing a fur coat."
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2014 General Election 2014QUALIFICATIONS GeneralElection Election 2014 General VOTING AND PROCEDURES
VOTINGqualIfIcaTIONs QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES VOTING aNd PROcEduREs
The Town of Golden conducts Voting Day Registration procedures for all those voting in this election. As a result, all The qualified voters must provide suitable identification other registration if required election Town of Golden conducts Voting Day Registrationand procedures for all all those thosedocuments voting election. As aaresult, The Town of Golden conducts Voting day Registration procedures for votingininthis this election.to As result, officials for approval prior to being issued a ballot at the voting place. all qualified voters must provide suitable identification and other registration documents if required to election all qualified voters must provide suitable identification and other registration documents if required to election officials for approval prior to being issued a ballot at the voting place.
officials for approval prior to being issued a ballot at the voting place.
A. General Voting Qualifications GeneralVoting Votingqualifications Qualifications a. A. General
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You must be a Canadian citizen; You must a Canadian citizen;day; • You You must be abe atCanadian least 18 oncitizen; voting must be You must be at least 18 on voting day; prior to voting day; • You Youmust have be lived in BC18 foron atvoting least 6 day; months at least You have lived in BC for at least 6 months prior tovoting voting day; you are currently in custody; • You Youhave havelived NOTinbeen indictable offence for which BC convicted for at leastof6an months prior to day; You have NOT been convicted of an indictable offence for which you custody; • You Youhave haveNOT NOTbeen been convicted found guilty recent election offence. of of anaindictable offence for which youare arecurrently currentlyinin custody; You have NOT been found guilty of a recent election offence. • You have NOT been found guilty of a recent election offence.
Specific Voting Qualifications - Two Types of Electors
SpecificVoting Votingqualifications Qualifications --Two B. B. THE specific TwoTypes TypesofofElectors Electors RESIDENT ELECTOR - One Person, One Vote.
THE RESIDENT ELECTOR -the OneTown Person, Vote. Your primary residence is within ofOne Golden and you have lived within the municipality for at least THE REsIdENT ElEcTOR - One Person, One Vote. Your primary residence is within the Town of Golden and you forfor at least 30 days prior to voting day. Your primary residence is within the Town of Golden and you have have lived livedwithin withinthe themunicipality municipality at 30 days prior to voting day. least 30 days prior to voting day.
THE NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR - One Property, One Vote. THE NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR One Property, One THE NON REsIdENT PROPERTY ElEcTOR - -One Property, One You do NOT live within the Town of Golden; you DO own property inVote. theVote. municipality PROVIDED: You do NOT live within the Town of Golden; you DO own property in PROVIDED: You do NOT live within the Town of Golden; you DO own property themunicipality municipality PROVIDED: You have owned the property for at least 30 days prior to voting day. inthe You have owned the propertyfor foratatleast least30 30days days prior prior to voting day. • You have owned the property to voting day. Your PERSONAL NAME is specifically listed as the/an owner of the property. Your PERSONAL NAME is specifically listed the/anowner ownerofofthe theproperty. property. PERSONAL NAME is specifically asasthe/an • Your See below for additional requirements for listed registering. See below additionalrequirements requirements for for registering. registering. • See below forfor additional
Property registered in company/corporation names DO NOT qualify under the Local Government Act Act to vote Property registered inin company/corporation Government to Property registered company/corporationnames namesDO DONOT NOTqualify qualifyunder under the the Local Local Government Act to vote in a municipal election. There is NO corporate vote in British Columbia. vote a municipal election. There is NO corporate vote in British Columbia. in in a municipal election. There is NO corporate vote in British Columbia.
C.C. To Register at Voting - Your Identification Please c. ToTo Register atatthe the Voting Place Your Identification Please Register the VotingPlace Place --Your Identification Please • All All electors MUST produce 22pieces of identification. electors MUST produce All electors MUST produce 2pieces piecesofofidentification. identification. • Picture Picture identification is not necessary but preferred. identification is not necessary but preferred. Picture identification is not necessary but preferred. • At At least one must have a signature. least one must have a signature. At least one must have a signature.
identification must prove proveboth bothwho who you are and where you live. • Your Your identification must you Your identification must prove both who youare areand andwhere whereyou youlive. live. accEPTEd ElEcTOR IdENTIfIcaTION dOcuMENTs
ACCEPTED ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION BCACCEPTED Drivers License BC Care CardDOCUMENTS or Gold Care Card Credit Card ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS BC Drivers License BCBC Care Card oror Gold Care Card Social Insurance Card BC Identification Card ICBC Vehicle Insurance Documents BC Drivers License Care Card Gold Care Card Credit CreditCard Card Citizenship CardCard Utility Bill Card Property Tax Documents Notice Social Insurance BCBC Identification ICBC Insurance Social Insurance Card Identification Card ICBCVehicle Vehicle Insurance Documents a Passport is Card NOT anaccepted form of identification. Citizenship Card Utility BillBill Property Citizenship Utility PropertyTax TaxNotice Notice A Passport is NOT an an accepted form of of identification. Passport is NOT accepted identification. AnAElector MUST prove identity. form If an Elector is unable to prove residency, they must make a solemn,
written declaration as to their primaryanplace of residence. Ittoisprove an Offence to make a false make declaration. An Elector MUST prove identity. Elector An Elector MUST prove identity.If If an Electoris isunable unable to proveresidency, residency,they theymust must makeaasolemn, solemn, written declaration as to their primary place of of residence. It It is is an declaration. written declaration asREsIdENT to their primary place residence. anOffence Offencetotomake makea afalse false declaration. addITIONal NON PROPERTY ElEcTOR IdENTIfIcaTION dOcuMENTs
In order to vote, a Non Resident Property Elector must also submit a special Non Resident Property Elector
ADDITIONAL NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS ADDITIONAL NON RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS Registration Form to election officials at the voting place. Having this form completed PRIOR to arriving In order to vote, a Non Resident Property Elector must also submit a special Non Resident In order to vote, a Non Resident Property Elector must also submit a special Non ResidentProperty Property Elector Elector at the voting place will significantly streamline your voting process. Registration Form to election officials at at thethe voting place. Registration Form to election officials voting place.Having Havingthis thisform formcompleted completedPRIOR PRIORtotoarriving arrivingatat Onthe thisvoting form, Non Resident Property Electorsyour MUST PROVE that they are entitled to register in relation the voting place will significantly streamline voting process. place will significantly streamline your voting process.
to the property. This means filling out information from a Property Assessment Notice or Land Title
Certificate onNon theNon form AND bringing oneMUST of these documents with you to thetovoting place. On thisthis form, Resident Property Electors PROVE that ininrelation On form, Resident Property Electors MUST PROVE thatthey theyare areentitled entitled toregister register relationtotothe the property. This means filling information from a PropertyAssessment AssessmentNotice NoticeororLand LandTitle TitleCertificate Certificateon property. This means filling outout information from a Property Additionally, if you are one of three or more named registered owners of the property you must also on form AND bringing these documents with you the votingplace. place. thethe form AND bringing oneone of of these documents with you toto the voting submit a Multiple Owner Consent Form documenting the written consent of at least 50% of owners including you, to on behalf of or theor property. Additionally, if vote you three more named registeredowners ownersofofthe theproperty propertyyou youmust mustalso alsosubmit submitaa Additionally, if you areare oneone of of three more named registered
Multiple Owner Consent Form documenting written consent atleast least50% 50% owners including you, vote Multiple Consent Form documenting thethe written consent ofofat ofofowners including you, totovote Both theOwner Non Resident Property Elector Registration Form and Multiple Owner Consent Form are available on behalf of the property. on theon property. at behalf Town of Hall, our website (www.golden.ca) or on our face book page.
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Officer, byInformation phone at 250.344.2271; by email to council.clerk@golden.ca or cao@golden.ca or by visiting the More D.D. More Information Town Hallmay at may 810 Avenue South. Questions be directed Thoss, ChiefElection ElectionOfficer, Officer,ororJon JonWilsgard, Wilsgard,Deputy DeputyChief ChiefElection Election Questions be 9th directed to to VivViv Thoss, Chief Officer, by phone at 250.344.2271; by email to council.clerk@golden.ca or cao@golden.ca or by visiting the Officer, by phone at 250.344.2271; by email to council.clerk@golden.ca or cao@golden.ca or by visiting the th th 9 Avenue South. Town Hall at 810 Town Hall at 810 9 Avenue South.
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More than 20 presenters lined up for first local intelligence event GCRS Submitted Mid-‐way through October and the butterflies are out in Golden. Not the insects, but the kind that one can feel in their stomach before they speak in front of a group of people. Over 20 presenters are getting ready to speak at the Local Intelligence Gathering (LIG), an event highlighting innovative, engaged citizens from many fields and areas of interest. The LIG event is designed to ensure diverse voices can be heard by the community, which should help to build the social, economic, and environmental well being of Kicking Horse Country. There will be something new for everyone. Held on November 1st at the Civic Centre, the event will connect people from across sectors, catalyze greater community engagement, and inspire future collaborative actions. The LIG will provide exposure to the most inspiring people and projects happening in the area, bridge the various sectors, create opportunities for collaboration and enable broad involvement in future initiatives. LIG- ‐Golden was inspired and modeled after the original Local Intelligence Gathering – Nelson, which was held in 2013. This evening of exciting presentations, panel discussions and practical demonstrations can be compared to TEDx conference events held around the world in much bigger communities. While most speakers are from Golden & Area A, a few are coming from as far as Canmore, Revelstoke, and Kimberley. To make all presenters feel comfortable speaking to 50 or 100 people, LIG-‐Golden planners have reached out to a local group who can help get prospective presenters ready for their moment in the spotlight. The Golden Voice Toastmasters Club have willing members ready to help coach anyone that wants to participate – from the seasoned presenter (who would appreciate practice before its members) to those whose heart beats faster just by reading this (get your butterflies flying in formation). One hundred tickets will be created for the LIG-‐Golden event. Tickets and schedules for the speakers will be available online at www. goldencommunityresources.ca. While tickets are free, people will need to register in advance. And once the tickets are gone, they are gone. “We hope that people will be inspired by the presentations and choose to give to inspiring community groups and projects,” explained Ryan Watmough. “We’ll make sure they have the opportunity to donate to a local organization, if they want to.” Contact Ryan Watmough at nonprofits. gcrs@gmail.com for more general information about the LIG project.
The Golden Star Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Buried tells tale of mountain rescue
Author Ken Wylie will talk about his book Buried in Golden on Oct. 27. Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net A toxic relationship with his boss and a fatal neglect of his own gut instinct led Ken Wylie to make a decision that - nearly 12 years later - he continues to regret. It’s a story that he chronicled in his recently released book, Buried. The scene was La Traviata West Couloir in the Selkirk Mountains near Revelstoke. Wylie was working as a mountain guide for Selkirk Mountain Experience - an all-encompassing mountain adventure operation based out of the Durand Glacier Chalet. When he went to work on Jan. 20, 2003, Wylie had already decided he was going to quit. Owner and lead guide Ruedi Beglinger was the reason. Beglinger made all the decisions for the pair, ruling with the proverbial iron fist. “The dynamic between Ruedi and I wasn’t a healthy one for making good decisions, I was scared,” Wylie recalled. “Quite frankly I was being treated with disrespect…it was a scary situation.” That day would prove to be his most challenging, and his issues with Beglinger would soon take on a whole new significance. Wylie says that there was something off about this particular excursion and that it might have had something to do with the presence of Craig Kelly as one of the company’s clients. Kelly was a world renowned snowboarder, known as the
‘Godfather of Freeriding’. “My experience of that week, it seemed quite competitive,” Wylie said. “Because Craig Kelly was there it seemed competitive…we seemed to be ‘going for it’.” Whether that was the reason or not, Beglinger insisted they hike up La Traviata while Wylie kept his fears about the snow pack to himself. “It was steep, it was rock studded, but primarily I was crippled by fear, it was a huge intuition and I completely abandoned that,” he said. Wylie says he has gotten away with a lot over the years and that mountains are generally very forgiving. Unfortunately, this was not one of those times. Beglinger’s group was hiking approximately 100m above Wylie’s when the mountain gave way to a powerful avalanche that swept a few of Beglinger’s clients and Wylie’s entire group down the mountain. “I was just sick,” he said. “The snow starts sliding, I could see my clients get hit…the thought of ‘I’m going to die’ never really crossed my mind… ultimately what went through my mind is that I knew better than this.” Wylie found himself buried up to the waist when he had settled at the bottom of the destructive 174m slide path, but a second avalanche shortly after left him completely buried. His only memory from that point is of being slapped across the face by one of his clients and being told to wake up. Beglinger, who was above the avalanche’s starting zone, led the rescue operation. “Ruedi was in the trenches, I have great compassion for him for that,” he said. While Wylie was rescued, seven of the company’s clients weren’t so lucky, including Kelly. Knowing he didn’t speak up despite his concern left Wylie with a tremendous sense of guilt. He says his life unravelled for a time with the weight of it. Now, he owns and operates Mountains for Growth, an organization that helps individuals gain personal insight and wisdom through mountain adventures. When asked if he has forgiven himself for the mistakes he made on the mountain that day, Wylie’s answer is clear. “Yes. I was doing my best. Clearly my best wasn’t very good, but I was doing my best that day. I can do better and that’s the learning piece.” Wylie says he wrote Buried as a way to get the entire story off his chest, while releasing the weight he has carried with him since that fateful January day. He hopes his story will serve as a cautionary tale for all mountaineers. Wylie will be delivering a presentation and signing copies of his book at Bacchus Books on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.. Owner Caleb Moss is anticipating a full house and will admit only the first 40 or so attendees.
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Film Kicks lineup has been announced Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The annual Kicking Horse Culure Film Kicks lineup has been announced for the 2014/2015 season. The first film is the acclaimed Boyhood, playing at the Golden Cinema on Oct. 30. Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater’s Boyhood is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (a breakthrough performance by Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason’s parents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, Boyhood charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before. Snapshots of adolescence from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and all the moments in between become transcendent, set to a soundtrack spanning the years from Coldplay’s Yellow to Arcade Fire’s Deep Blue. BOYHOOD is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting. It’s impossible not to watch Mason and his family without thinking about our own journey. Shows for the Film Kicks series start at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door (cash only). The cost is $10 for KHC members, $12 for non-members, and $5 for students. Check back in the Golden Star for upcoming films.
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A young dinosaur enjoyed some of the snacks provided at the Town of Golden Halloween Party last year. Star File Photo
The Town of Golden is offering local parents a chance to get their kids all dressed up before they have to bundle them up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The Town of Golden Recreation Department is pleased to partner up with the Amuse Troupe and the Leos Club to host the annual Children’s Halloween Howl at the Mount 7 Rec Plex this Saturday October 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. “The Halloween Children’s Party is our most popular kids event of the year,” said Jordan Petrovics Manager of Recreations Services Town of Golden. “The Amuse Troupe has a great afternoon of activities in the works, including numerous spooky surprizes.” In the past the children have gone all out with their costumes. After the event head down to the Golden & District Arena for the costume public skate from 5:30p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Please join us on October 24 from 4-8 pm for a BBQ and music with proceeds going to the Golden Women’s Centre. FREENERGY is one of Golden’s first businesses offering out Solar Panels for locals in residential and commercial properties.
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Four Goldenites are about to embark on an arduous journey to help their fellow man through the Rotary End Polio Now initiative. Bill Braisher, Tracy Fedor, Greg Ehman, and his 13-year-old daughter Madison Ehman are leaving for Ethiopia on Halloween for a 10-day trip to help eradicate polio. "Ethiopia still has cases of polio. It's been declared polio free but they still have to continue for five years with vaccinations. This is a mission comprised of people from Canada and the U.S., and we're going to remote villages to administer the vaccination program," said Greg. The vaccination consists of drops that have to be administered, ideally, every year for five years — which is why they have a five year commitment in Ethiopia despite it being declared polio free. Greg's wife, who has gone on Rotary trips in the past, had originally planned to go to Ethiopia, but stepped back to let her daughter go instead. "My parents got the invitation, and my dad asked if I'd be interested in going," said Madison. "It seemed like a really neat way to get involved with Rotary. I really like doing things with Rotary." Rotary has been involved in the eradication of polio since 1979 when they first took on a project to vaccinate more than six million children in the Philippines. In 1985 the organization launched PolioPlus, the first and largest internationally co-ordinated private-sector support of a public health initiative. It came with an initial pledge of $120 million. "They made a decision that this was going to be their single focus, to eradicate polio around the world. Today there's only three polio-endemic countries left, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria," said Greg. "We're down to the final push, but that's also the toughest areas to get. Polio is still only a plane ride away. All it takes is a transmission of someone who has it from one country to another." The group will be meeting up with other Rotarians in Ethiopia, and will spend the first five days touring cities and partnering agencies, and the next five days in remote villages, going door to door to administer the vaccine. And although this trip is dedicated to the eradication of polio, the local Rotarians are also taking the opportunity offer a different kind of help. "We're going to a developing country, and they don't have the things that we have. So Golden Minor Soccer has donated all of their excess soccer jerseys. So we're taking 216 soccer jerseys in various sizes. And the Golden Rotary Club has also donated 50 soccer balls. We'll be giving those out," said Greg.
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Goal of Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey to make IBA list
Multiple species have been chosen as target species for the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey. Photo Submitted Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The local chapter of Wildsight got an update about the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey
from program manager Rachel Darvill last week. There have been various initiatives in the Columbia Wetlands in the past, including water qual-
ity, invasive plant species, watershed and bird education programs. These programs are all connected in the delicate ecosystem of the Columbia Wetlands, and are
crucial to the waterbird survey. And the major goal of this initiative is to become an Important Bird Area (IBA). If the wetlands become an IBA, then it will be part of
Angel Tree program back this year Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The annual Angel Tree program that gives gifts to kids ages 18 and under whose families may not otherwise be able to provide them, is getting ready for another year. The program is run with the help of TruHardware. A Christmas tree will be set up and decorated with ornaments at the local hardware store with each ornament representing the wishes of a child from the local community. The ornaments will disclose a child’s age,
gender and some ideas of what they want, but not their names as the program is completely confidential. Only organizers know the families who are receiving the gifts in order for them to make the deliveries before Christmas. Gifts should be between $30 and $40 and must be in by Dec. 15 this year. Parents who are interested in applying for gifts must have their applications in by Dec. 12 and forms can be picked up and then returned to the Golden Food Bank and the Government Agents office. The gift deliveries will be made on Dec. 19.
Current MP will stand in next election Alex Cooper Black Press David Wilks, the MP for Kootenay-Columbia, has been nominated to stand as the Conservative Party candidate in the next federal election. Wliks has served as the riding’s MP since he was elected in 2011. The next federal election is set for Oct. 15, 2015. Wilks was the only one to apply for the position, said Dave Reeves, the president of the Kootenay-Columbia Conservative Riding Association.
The NDP will be choosing a candidate in the spring, said riding president John Chisamore. The riding has been dominated by the Reform/Conservative party since 1993, when Jim Abbott was first elected. He served as MP until 2011, when he retired and was replaced by Wilks. Wilks won in 2011 with 55.88 per cent of the vote, earning almost 10,000 more votes than runner-up Mark Shmigelsky of the NDP. The ridings boundaries have since been expanded to include Nelson, Kaslo and
a global network that aims to identify, monitor, and conserve sites that provide essential habitat for significant bird populations. “IBAs hold significant conservation value, and would provide a significant level of protection for the Columbia Wetlands,” said Darvill. In order to reach this goal, the wetlands need to meet one per cent of continental or global threshold in terms of numbers of a species. This goal would have great benefits to the area. Not only could it bring a specific faction of tourists (as the Columbia Wetlands would be on an international bird area list), it would help with monitoring long term trends, maintain and restore wildlife and ecosystem functions, and provide nature-based learning for youth. The first phase of the survey is nearly complete. This
included volunteer recruitment, selection of targeted waterbird species (including Trumpeter Swan, Western Grebe, Horned Grebe, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Great Blue Heron, and more), and developing funding applications for Phase 2.
The second phase, targeted for spring of 2015, will include the actual surveys, and some hands on invasive species work, as well as a lot of educational outreach Basin-wide. To find out how you can get involved, contact Darvill at rachel@ wildsight.ca.
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Golden building earns nomination Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Town of Golden Janitorial Duties Proponents are invited to submit proposals for janitorial duties to be carried out at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. The work generally includes the following items: •Daily cleaning •Special Events/On-call cleaning
RFQ packages are available free of charge during normal business hours at: Town Hall 810 S. 9th Avenue Golden, B.C. Tender Closing Date: October 28th, 2014 Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time All general and technical inquiries can be directed to:
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One of Golden’s newest building has been given a nomination for the Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards. Commercial and industrial properties from every corner of the Thompson, Okanagan and Kootenay regions are represented as finalists in the 6th Annual Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Awards, set for Thursday, Oct. 23 in Kelowna. Kelowna and Kamloops led the way with six nominations each, but Golden made the list with the new Holiday Inn Express. The event, which annually draws the top developers, general contractors, realtors, contractors and business people to celebrate the best of the best from Kamloops to Fernie and Osoyoos to Golden, is also sponsored by Gold Sponsors Fortis BC and Re/MAX Commercial, and Category Sponsors Canadian Western Bank, Meyers Norris Penny (MNP) Chartered Accountants, the Wildstone Group and Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty. Finalists are: Kelowna (6): Copper Sky Pool Redevelopment, Cora Restaurant, Gateway Properties II, the Kelowna Fire Hall, Kensington Terraces and the YLW (Kelowna Airport) Washroom. Kamloops (6): Craftsman Collision, CSC Industrial, Gather-
Golden’s newest hotel, the Holiday Inn Express, was nominated for a Commercial Building Award. Photo Submitted cole Chiropractic, Hotel 540, Prairie Coast Equipment, and the Telus Kamloops Internet Data Centre. Penticton (5): Bad Tattoo Brewery, Painted Rock Estate Winery, the Penticton Indian Band’s Snxastwilxtn Centre, SS Sicamous and the UBC Chime Observatory. Salmon Arm (2): The Lerwick Building, and Salmon Arm Savings & Credit Union. Oliver (2): Burrowing Owl Estate Winery expansion and Southern Okanagan Secondary School. Vernon (2): 27TH Street
Solar energy making its way to Golden Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net
Columbia Shuswap Regional District CSRD Solid Waste Management Plan Review
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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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Medical Office and Vernon Veridian. Summerland: Summerland & District Credit Union Okanagan Falls: Okanagan Falls Landfill Waste Diversion Osoyoos: Convivia Bistro. Cranbrook: Cranbrook Water Treatment and Disposal System Irrigation and Disinfection Facility. Sparwood: Teck Coal Line Creek Dust Collection Upgrades, Sparwood Revelstoke: Revelstoke Commercial Building And finally, Golden: Holiday Inn Express
The idea of “going green” is nothing new. What has changed in recent years is how much financial sense it can make for consumers to make their houses more environmentally friendly. Thad Mertick, owner of Freenergy, has been looking for an opportunity to break into the solar panel market for five years, but the market’s climate hasn’t made sense for him— until now. “Now it’s not just about being ‘green’, which is a great thing, but it’s also about being profitable and being able to save money every month with your power bills,” he said. Mertick calls this an exciting time for solar energy as the technology has advanced while prices have regressed. The simplest and most cost-effective way for an individual to get started with solar energy is through the purchase of a basic solar panel and a microinverter. “You used to have to spend $10,000 just to get into the market…(now) these microinverters hook right up to the panel so you can buy just one panel, an inverter and some cables and run it directly into your power panel,” he explained. “The installation becomes very simple and
you can also expand on these systems as you feel fit.” Even just a single panel can lead to savings on a homeowner’s hydro bills. “The goal is to directly reduce your power consumption from BC Hydro. We want to get you below that Step 2,” Mertick said. Under current rates, B.C. Hydro charges 7.52 cents per kWh for the first 1,350 kWh over a two-month billing period. Above that amount, a customer’s rate jumps to Step 2, at 11.27 cents per kWh. Avoiding crossing that 1,350 kWh threshold can be crucial for hydro bill savings. In addition to the single panel and micro inverter system, Mertick is offering residents in rural areas around Golden a chance to go completely off-grid. Setting up this much more extensive system requires a full consultation in advance of any installation. “Inevitably, this system can completely take it so that you have no contact with B.C. Hydro,” he said. To celebrate his store’s move into the solar energy industry, Mertick is hosting a grand opening celebration at the store (1210 Trans Canada Hwy) on Oct. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will also act as a fundraiser for the Golden Women’s Resource Centre, with burgers, donuts and drinks available by donation.
“The goal is to directly reduce your power consumption from BC Hydro.” —Thad Mertick—
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Golden’s Curtis McKenzie makes NHL debut with Dallas Stars Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net When Curtis McKenzie got a phone call from Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff last week, he was left speechless. The call being one every pro hockey player dreams of, to tell McKenzie that he would be suiting up for his first NHL game, Oct. 18 against the Philadelphia Flyers. “I think I was a bit speechless at first. I don’t even know what I said back to him I was so excited,” McKenzie recalled. McKenzie had been called up to the Stars early last week as a result of an injury to forward Valeri Nichushkin, but was a scratch for Dallas’ games against the Blue Jackets and Penguins before getting the call against Philadelphia. Naturally, McKenzie says he felt pretty nervous during the
game, which he played in front of friends and family who made the last-minute trip south to Dallas. “I was probably a little nervous during the game, a little jumpy. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t,” he said. McKenzie was in the lineup for several of the Stars’ pre-season games and was one of the team’s final cuts at the end of training camp. He says that experience prepared him well for the real thing. A friendly initiation at the hands of his veteran teammates also helped him calm his nerves during the pre-game skate. “We were going out for pregame warmups and (Trevor) Daley took my helmet off and said I’ve got to start updating my profile pictures without a helmet. So we went out and the guys said that I might as well lead them out for pre-game war-
mups…I go flying out on the ice and the rest of the team just stopped. I was stuck out there for two laps by myself,” he said, laughing. “It took a lot of the pressure and nerves away from me and kept me loose.” “They got me pretty good.” When the night was through, McKenzie had seen just under 12 minutes of ice time across 18 shifts while posting a shot on goal, two takeaways and four hits, which led the team. It was a strong debut in what was ultimately a losing cause, as the Stars lost 6-5 in overtime. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect going into the game,” he said. “I got a lot more ice than I thought, it was tough losing the game but other than that it was a pretty good experience.” As is the case with most players as they are breaking into the league, McKenzie’s playing situation is a fluid one and he isn’t
McKenzie was called up to the big club last week and played his first game Saturday night in front of visiting family and friends. Photo Submitted/Dallas Stars sure how long his stay in Dallas will last. The Stars hosted the Vancouver Canucks last night,
but at press time it wasn’t known whether he would be in the lineup.
Rockets pound Ghostriders, struggle the rest of the weekend
Astasiewicz watches as his shot finds the top shelf behind Fernie goaltender Brandon Butler in Saturday’s 8-4 win. Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net It was a weekend of contrasts for the Rockets across three home games, and when the dust settled Sunday evening they were left with a 1-2 record in the set that included games against Kimberley, Fernie and Summerland. A sluggish start was the
Achilles’ Heel for both of the Rockets losses. On Friday, Golden didn’t really get going until the third period and by then it was a case of too little, too late. “We got away from our game plan tonight. Our game plan was to really pound their defence and we got into a track meet with a track star team,” said
head coach Ty Davidson of his team’s loss on Friday. The Rockets got a single goal from leading scorer Ian Desrosier while conceding four goals of their own to leave themselves with a 4-1 hole heading into the third. Desrosier grabbed another early on and James Gaume (filling in on Desrosier and Cole Mckechney’s line for an injured Tanner Watt) brought the home team to within one, but the comeback attempt ultimately fell short and ended with a 4-3 loss. Desrosier would score twice again on Saturday against Fernie to leave himself with 12 goals on the young season, good enough for 4th place in the league. “I think just the extra year you build more confidence,” he said of his improvement. “Our line with Tanner and Cole… we’ve just been clicking.” Also on Saturday, the Rockets received a two goal effort from defence-
man Alex Astasiewicz and a hat trick from Gaume to pace the team to an 8-4 win over the Ghostirders. Astasiewicz’s goal will go down as the nicest by a Rocket thus far. With the Rockets ahead 3-2 late in the second, Astasiewicz rushed the puck up ice and into the Ghostriders’ zone where he faced a familiar foe, former teammate Dustin Watt. The 16 year-old slid the puck around Watt and burst past to leave himself 1 on 1 with the Riders goalie Brandon Butler. “I saw it was Watt…I just put it around him and the puck was kind of wobbling but I just shot it and it went far side…it made it look pretty good,” Astasiewicz said of the goal. Gaume’s move up to the line with Desrosier and Mckechney went as good as anyone could have hoped, as the impressive rookie’s hat trick showed his true offensive potential. “It’s a lot of fun playing
with those guys,” Gaume said. “They gave me two tap-ins tonight and I was just lucky enough to bang in the hat trick.” Mitchell Privett got the start and played well enough for the win, earning the starting assignment on Sunday afternoon against the Summerland Steam. Much like Friday, the Rockets came out flatfooted for Sunday’s afternoon tilt, leaving Privett out to dry on more than one occasion. Before you could say ‘matinee’, the Rockets were down 3-0 and on their way to a disappointing 5-2 loss. “Matinee, parents’ weekend, you can take all the excuses in the world but at the end of the day you’re here to play hockey and you have to get yourself ready to play,” Davidson said. Davidson called a timeout after the Steam’s third goal and pulled Privett, but he said that was a message to his team more than anything.
“That wasn’t on him, I was just trying to get the team going,” he explained. The move seemed to work for a little while, as Zack Finlay scored a power play goal and got the Rockets to within 2. However, a pair of back-breaking second period goals from Steam rookie Cole Woodliffe all but dashed the team’s hopes for a comeback. Mckechney scored midway through the third, but that was the end of the scoring for both teams. The loss marked the end of a lengthy stretch of home games (minus one road game in Invermere) dating back to the beginning of the month. On a whole, you’d have to call the first part of October a success as the team has won five of its last seven. Golden’s next seven games will be on the road, and they won’t play on home ice again until Nov. 14 when the Ghostriders pay them a visit.
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Columbia Shuswap Regional District FOR SALE BY BID Sealed bids, clearly marked “Bid - Surplus Firefighting Apparatus” and delivered to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, PO Box 978, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1 will be accepted until 10 AM Pacific time on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 for the following unit which has become surplus to the Regional District’s volunteer fire suppression function: 1979 Dodge (Mini-Pumper) • 4-Speed Manual Transmission • 4 Wheel Drive • Gas Engine • 9,966 Km This truck may be viewed at the Anglemont Fire Hall. Arrangements for viewing can be made with Kenn Mount, Fire Services Coordinator at 1.888.248.2773 toll-free (local 5945) or Graham Lucas, Anglemont Fire Chief at 250.955.2122 or 250.833.8997. To see a photograph of this vehicle, visit the CSRD website at www.csrd. bc.ca. This unit will be sold “as is/where is”. All sales are final. No warranties expressed or implied. Applicable taxes extra. The Successful bidder must take possession and remove the vehicle by Monday, November 3, 2014. For more information, please contact: Kenn Mount, Fire Services Co-ordinator T: 250.833.5945 • TF: 1.888.248.2773 E: kmount@csrd.bc.ca
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Solar power possible alternative to dam Staff Writer Black Press The Columbia Basin is no stranger to dams, but an alternative is being proposed to the development on a new dam. Privately developed run-of-river, wind and solar power remains a possible alternative to a third dam on the Peace River, Energy Minister Bill Bennett says. Bennett was responding to this week's decision by the federal and B.C. environment ministries to recommend construction of the Site C dam, which would flood another 83 km of the Peace River valley near Fort St. John. Bennett said some people have incorrectly interpreted the environmental assessment certificates as a green light for the project, which BC Hydro has considered for 35 years. Studies of natural gas power gen-
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
Wind turbines at Dokie Ridge near Chetwynd. Private power developers are pitching their run-of-river and wind as an alternative to another big dam. File Photo eration and private clean energy projects are continuing, and a recommendation to cabinet will be made in November, Bennett said. Studies have shown that equivalent natural gas power plants would be "marginally cheaper" than Site C, which would provide 8.5 per cent of the province's electricity supply, but that option would require amendment of the province's clean
energy legislation. "I believe there would be significant public opposition to utilizing gas to generate all of that electricity," Bennett said. "It's not totally off the table but it isn't something that I think has legs." Outside experts have endorsed BC Hydro's forecast that its electricity demand will increase by 40 per cent in the next 20 years, with most of that met through con-
servation. Bennett said that forecast may prove to be low if liquefied natural gas production, new mines and other industrial developments proceed. Bennett said the cost of wind, solar and other renewable energy is coming down, but any private alternative would have to include the additional costs of power lines and backup power for intermittent sources.
Grief support group helps you through grief journey Rev. Jim Dorst Golden Pentecostal Church Loss is not a favourite topic of conversation. Often such a conversation is cut short or avoided all together. What do you say to a person dealing with loss and grief that hasn’t been said already or may even sound a little cliche? Dealing with grief resulting from a significant loss can be a difficult and lonely path to walk. The loss could be financial, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, the loss of a pet. A more know source of grief and loss would be the death of a family member or close friend. Any one of these losses can trigger a variety of overwhelming emotions. Some may be difficult to comprehend and cope with. Yet all this may be a normal path along the grief journey. Yes, grief and loss is best thought of as a journey. It is not some illness like the flu that you soon get over. “Suck it up princess” is not going to work either. The loss will always remain a loss, that will never change. At five years old I came home from school to discover my mother dead on our front porch. No matter what, that will never change. How I respond and cope to that life changing even is open to learning and healing. At the grief and loss support group I host on Monday evenings we look at the grief journey through elements of education and discussion. If you have suffered a significant loss I invite you to join in at the Pentecostal Church on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. You can check out our curriculum source at www.griefjourney.com.
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Weekly Angel Card Forecast: Father Healing by Kamia Shepherd ATP* Special to the Golden Star Plant devas also known as fairies, are often considered guardians of plants, minerals and animals. They also can be helpers to those that take time to nurture the environment. These little benevolent ‘lights’ are often helpful in guiding us on pathways that can be of the most benefit to ourselves and the planet as a whole. Perhaps there is a special sparkle around a particular herb or vegetable that has the best nutrients for a person that day, being rich in iron or folic acid. Likewise a person who has lost their way on a route in the mountains, may notice a subtle change in light that helps them find the trail. For those new to exploring the etheric realm, or those long - Angel Card Forecast familiar with ‘energy awareness’, the ‘light’ so to speak, that By Kamia Shepherd catches our attention can often be interpreted as a valuable message. In this weeks card, there is a star burst of light out over the ocean. The large male merman, or version of Poseidon, calmly waits for the sun to rise, or the sun to set. Is there an aspect of life that we have been waiting for? A new chapter to begin? The light in this week can be the dawn of a new era of our lives. It can be a week for allowing that which no longer serves our greatest health to pass away, with grace. This card speaks of a heightened awareness to the small and large messages that come with the light each day, and the ability to sit peacefully and receive them. When a pathway, dietary or healthful life change is guided by a ‘sparkle of light’, we can believe that we deserve the benefits of following this guidance, and walk, swim, or fly forwards with a light heart. with light, Kamia compassionangelcardreading.com Kamia Shepherd Compassion on facebook (To enquire about a personal reading please email kamishep@hotmail.com)
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New to town? Having a baby? Getting married? Call Ellen Hatlevik, your local Welcome Wagon Representative! 250-344-4799.
Golden Grill & Pizza 1416 Golden View Rd Golden BC V0A 1H1 2 cooks $15.50/hr 40hrs wk Exp: 2-3 years, Edu: None, Duties: Cook full course meals (Continental & Italian) & individual dishes, plan menus, ensure quality, determine food size & proportions. 1 Kitchen Supervisor $13.50/hr 40hrs wk Exp 2 yrs & Edu: High School, Duties: supervise staff and operations, set schedule, assign review staff, resolve customer complaints; Email: goldengrillpizza@yahoo.ca or apply by mail.
Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician. $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-5494416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca
Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager.Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru. 4407 27th Street Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778
GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS needs a Power Engineering Instructor! Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-8356631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers
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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators. Meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-7235051.
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Chevron is hiring a Student Position Part Time Cashier with a min. of 15hrs/week! 1209 Trans Canada Highway, 250-344-3169 ss0424@chevronretail.ca
PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net
Education/Trade Schools MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions avail. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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THE GOLDEN MEDICAL CLINIC is recruiting a reliable person for employment over the winter months to keep our sidewalks free of snow and ice. • Sidewalks would have to be shovelled and sprinkled with salt or sand before doors open at 0900, and cleared intermittently through the day if needed. Please call Jan at 250-344-2211 - or stop by the Medical Clinic at 826 S 9th Avenue and ask to speak to Jan.
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Advertising Sales
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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LOOKING FOR WORK? WE CAN HELP. G e t t h e t ra i n i n g a n d su p p o rt yo u n e e d t o f i n d a n d ke e p a j o b . A c ce s s a p remie r j ob board f o r t h e e n t i re K o o t e n a y C o l u mb i a re g i o n , j o b se a rch re so u rce s, p e r so n a l p l a n n i n g , w o r ksh o p s, t r a i n i n g , se l f - e m p l o y me n t , w a g e su b s i d i e s, a n d mu ch mo re ! All se r vice s a re fre e ! W e o f f e r a re g i o n a l p e r s p e ct i ve t o o u r u n i q u e l a b o u r ma r ke t a n d a re o n l y e ve r a cl i ck o r p h o n e ca l l a w a y. WorkBC Employment Services Centre - EK Employment Golden Tel: 250-344-5413 - Website: www.ekemployment.org Email: gesinfo@ekemployment.org - Store Front: 205-421 9th Avenue
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 (ROCKY MOUNTAIN) School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain), Golden Zone is now accepting applications for a permanent, part-time (30 hrs/wk) Custodian position, in the Golden Zone, currently placed at Alexander Park Elementary School, effective November 3, 2014. This is manual work involving the cleanliness and security of district buildings. The work may include dealing with public use of school facilities. Once an employee becomes familiar with a clearly de¿ned work schedule, the work is performed with minimal supervision. Usually, this job is performed after regular school hours and generally alone. Completion of the 12th school grade or equivalent is required as well as completion of the Board provided training program. First aid training would be an asset. Rate of pay: $19.70/hour, as per Collective Agreement 440. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, with three references, by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014 to: Meghan O’Neill Human Resources Coordinator School District No.6 (Rocky Mountain) P.O. Box 430 Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 Phone: (250) 342-9243 e-mail: hr@sd6.bc.ca Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record search.
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Merchandise for Sale
Rentals
Building Supplies
Apartment Furnished
STEEL BUILDINGS gift-card give-away! 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Blaeberry Valley Apartments: (1) Bedroom Apt. $725 mo. Available Nov 1/14. Includes: Utilities, Wi-Fi & Satellite TV. Visit Website for more Info. www.goldenapartments.ca Call 344-7299 or Text 3441825 to arrange viewing. FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.
Commercial/ Industrial
Farm Equipment
Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710
Fordson - Major Tractor circa 1960’s runs well. Plow & chains incld. 250-348-2386 offers.
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Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext: 400OT www.norwoodsamills.com/400ot XC Ski machine, oak desk, sewing machine w/ wide wings, dry fire wood (lots!), wine making eqpm (bottles, carboys, drying cabinet). 250-344-2335.
Real Estate Acreage for Sale PRIVATE 150 ACRES
5 minutes from Cranbrook . Borders crown land on 3 sides. Mixture of timber and fields. Surveyed, drilled well, power and Shaw cable. Not in ALR zoned RR60. Serious inquiries only. $695,000.
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Houses For Sale 2 homes and a shop in Golden for sale. Phone 250344-0553.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent AERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.
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. Call 1-800-573-2928.
3 bdrm house for rent. Avail. Nov.1. 250-344-5075, 344-5059
Homes for Rent
FOR RENT Visit our website for complete rental listings
remaxgolden.com Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.
GLEN Livet Manor Cranbrook. 1 Bedroom $750/month avail. Nov 1, and 2 Bedroom $850/month avail. Dec 1, Very close to Rec centre, Curling, Hospital, Shopping & College. Heat & hot water included, on site coin-op laundry, storage locker, no smoking, cat ok. Phone 778-517-0777 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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Apartment Furnished
Cash for scrap cars (and all metal recycling) in the Golden area. Complete or incomplete. Price varies! 344-6690. Columbia Towing.
1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604.
Homes for Rent 3 bdrm upper level suite huge living rm & deck. Laundry. Call 250-344-9854. Log house for rent 1 bdrm + loft, Oster Rd, n/s, no pets, $750/month, avail. Nov. 1. 250-272-5959.
Office/Retail Commercial Space beside Body Quest for lease. 1400 sq ft, main level, avail. now. 250-344-7876. 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.
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
Storage S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units. 250-344-3104.
Suites, Lower Fresh, clean 2 Bdrm Suite. Lrg kitchen and dining, private laundry, cable TV, wireless internet, util incl. Quiet downtown neighbourhood. N/S. Avail.Nov.1. $900/mo. 250344-5229.
Want to Rent Employed person seeks inexpensive cabin/place to rent in rural, wooded, private, quiet area. 250-439-8225
Transportation
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Misc. Wanted FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.
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.
Electrical
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Rentals
2-3 Bdr house in Nicholson, furnished $900/mth, plus util. Propane + elect. Avail. midNov. NS, NP. DD and references required. Large fenced yard and garden, 2 bathrooms w/ showers. 250-344-2335 or 250-344-0130. 2 bdr. ground level suite. 1111 13 St. No pets. References. Avail now. 250-344-5691. 2 bdrm north bench house for rent. $800 + hydro. Wood stove & wood supply incld. DW/W/D. Avail. Nov1. 250344-2325. 2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710. 3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. No pets. Avail now. Call 344-1599. Also, 1 bdrm furnished no pets. Call. 344-1599. 3 bdrm house in Golden. $1000/month + hydro. 250344-1058 or abigailwatkins@icloud.com
Misc. for Sale
Misc. for Sale
NOTICE OF SALE:
Take note that Columbia Valley Credit Union has taken into possession the following Equipment: Metal Lathe Metal Press Ɣ Metal Roller Ɣ Various other metal working equipment and tools. Ɣ (1) 1985 Chevrolet 1 ton truck with crane. Ɣ Ɣ
Those persons wishing to view the equipment prior to submitting a written bid for the purchase should contact: lorne.leesson@cvcu.bc.ca. Dated at Golden, B.C. this 22nd day of October 2014.
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Great weekend for Golden’s PeeWee Rockets
The PeeWee Rockets showed well over the weekend at a tournament they hosted. The team went 2-1-1 over their four games, including a 7-1 triumph over Kimberley. Left Photo: Rowan Heim fires a shot into a crowd. Right photo: Talon Durning digs for a loose puck. Joel Tansey/Star Photo
Nicholson Elementary School had a busy fall so far Lois Ehman Principal NES Nicholson Elementary School welcomes back all of the students, teachers, parents and the community to another exciting school year! We have been very busy since school began! We attended two concerts: James Hill at the Golden Civic Center (Kicking Horse Culture) and Scrap Arts Music at Lady Grey Elemetary School. The students thoroughly enjoyed both of the performances. On October 8th we held our Annual Terry Fox Run and the students were very generous with their donations. The entire school has also participated in both Fire Safety Presentations and Bus Safety Presentations. The teachers look forward to a very productive year with the students of Nicholson and as always we encourage parents to contact the school directly if they have any questions or concerns about activities or events going on in the school. Our doors are always open to talk. Welcome to 2014 – 2015!
KNOW THE NEW RULES 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING Third party advertising is any election advertising not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization. If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014 Local Elections, you have new rules to follow under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act.
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■ You must include your name and contact information on all advertising. ■ You must not sponsor advertising by, or on behalf of, a candidate or elector organization. More information on the new rules is available at elections.bc.ca/lecfa. Registration forms and the Third Party Sponsor Guide to Local Elections in B.C. can be downloaded at the Third Party Sponsors page. Media outlets cannot publish or transmit election advertising on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014.
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RE/MAX RE/MAX ofof Golden Golden 250-344-7663 250-344-7663
$205,000 1145 - 10th Street
4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,240sqft
NEW
1 bath
1,152sqft
3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
407 Riverglen Drive 3 baths
2,216sqft
3 bedrooms
1.5 baths
REDUCED
1,332sqft
3 bedrooms
1 bath
5 bedrooms 3 baths 2,800sqft
$835,000 1521 Adolph Johnson Road
3bdrms
2 baths
2,589sqft
5.56 acres
$699,900 #16, 1595 Whitetooth Trail
3 bedrooms
3 baths
1,958sqft
2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,105sqft
924sqft
1114 - 10th Street
3 bedrooms
1 bath
2,400sqft
4 bdrms
3.5 baths
2 bedrooms
2 baths
1,377sqft
1502 Poplar Street
3 bedrooms
5 bedrooms
1 bath
REDUCED
3 baths
REDUCED
2,532sqft
40 acres
2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,388sqft
$549,900
1427 Adolph Johnson Road
3 bdrms
1 bath
1968sqft
3.86 acre
Land & Building
3+2 baths
3 baths
3 baths
$169,000 810 - 9th Street
3,152sqft
2 bedrooms
1 bath
2,112sqft
4 bedrooms
3 baths
3,120sqft
$319,000 701-12th Street
4 bedrooms
2 baths
REDUCED
768sqft
$289,000 1334 - 10th Street
5 bedrooms
2 baths
2480sqft
$475,000
$349,300 1610 Gareb Road
3,406sqft
523 – 5th Avenue
4 bedrooms 2 baths 3,081sqft
REDUCED
$245,500
1202 Alexander Drive
2,333sqft
5 bedrooms
$119,900
1735 Short Road 4.94 acres
REDUCED $160,000 Pcl A, 3067 Wiseman Road 70 acres
2 baths
1,976sqft
$599,999 551 Highway #95, South
6bdrms 4 baths 4,056sqft 3.19 acres
$945,000 1638 Purcell Woods
3 bedrooms
2.5 baths
2,682sqft
SOLD
$355,000
$330,000
5 bedrooms
2732 Golden Donald Upper Road
$419,900
3+2 bedrooms
$279,000
4bdrms 3 baths 3,700sqft 7 acres
SOLD Lot 17, 1208 Station Avenue
4 bedrooms
$268,000 #6, 433 - 5th Avenue
$390,000 605-9th Street
$639,600 1445 Granite Drive
1330 - 10th Street
3,768sqft
3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 1,251sqft
$150,000
Lot 13, Wellstead Road
3bdrms 2.5 baths 2,711sqft 7.63 acres
$229,000
$443,300
1361 Pine Drive
4 bedrooms
1,750sqft
2.5 baths
904 - 14th Street
$289,000 614-8th Street
2,639sqft
Dan Veselic Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435 (250) 344-1435
$635,000 631 Lapp Road
$420,000
$279,500 512 - 9th Street
NEW
$359,900 1327 Selkirk Drive
$419,000
$480,000
1339 Pine Drive
1120 - 8th Street
$137,500
$198,500 #15 Parkland Gardens
1,213sqft
1016 King Crescent
$369,000 4 bedrooms
$289,900
$299,900 514 - 7th Street
$154,900 #10 Parkland Gardens
3 bedrooms
Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451
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747 Nicholson Frontage Road Building, Land & Business
$699,000 509 Main Street
Land & Building Fully Rented
$52,000 Lot 64, 1400 Pine Drive 66’ x 200’
$80,000 Lot 19, 1208 Station Avenue .35 acre
RURAL ACREAGES Lot 1, Blaeberry Road Highway #95, South 2975 Allen Road McMurdo Road
8.11 acres 3.74 acres 151 acres 2 acreages available
$189,000 $50,000 $425,000 from $79,000 to $109,000
985 McBeath Road Lot 1, Mitchell Road 1516 Black Bear Drive Cromac Ridge
40.52 acres 2 acres 6.58 acres 4 acreages available
$349,600 $99,900 $220,900 from $210,000 to $260,000