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CP Rail is increasing its presence in Golden with an expanded mechanical shop, creating new jobs in the community.

Representatives for the company, including local employees Drew Farrer and Mark Wood-

house, were at the Golden Home and Lifestyle Show this past weekend discussing the changes with the public.

"We met both with council and with the Cham-ber of Commerce, and they actually suggested that we be here, which was a great idea," said Mike LoVecchio, director of government affairs with CPR.

The expansion of the shop, construction on which has already begun, is expected to create at least eight new permanent full time jobs in Golden. Two additional tracks, and three new pits (being constructed within the existing foot-print), will accommodate the increase in coal trains using the mechanical shop.

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CPR shop expansion expected to create eight jobs

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Isla Telfer, left, and Breck Nolin performed with Li Jigeurs Mechif at the Golden Home and Lifestyle Show on April 26. The traditional Métis group danced while guests browsed the booths at the show. There were several door prizes and giveaways, including two raffles won by Vance Christian and Wendy Wilson.

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Wildsight is calling all birders in the area to come out and cele-brate International Migratory Bird Day on May 9.

The Columbia Wet-lands are used by almost 250 different species of bird, and even more are pass-ing through on their migratory route.

“Birds are so import-ant - they’re pol-linators, they act as pest control, handle seed dispersal, and announce environ-mental dangers,” said Rachel Darvill with Wildsight.

“It’s important to celebrate birds at this time, and bring aware-ness to their import-ance to humans.”

Wildsight is host-ing a breakfast on May 9 from 7 to 9 a.m., allowing families to participate before the kids have to go to school. Aside from a light breakfast with cof-fee and juice, there will be some presentations from local birding

experts Ellen Zimmer-man and Darcy Mon-chak.

Wildsight has been hosting the event, which also takes place all over the Amer-icas, for several years, and is hoping that bird enthusiasts in the area will make it out for some bird watch-ing, and possibly show interest in an upcom-

ing Wildsight project.Wildsight is hoping

to collect some import-ant data that will help with conservation efforts in this import-ant bird area. Not only is the Columbia Wet-lands used by about 250 species, it also pro-vides nesting and rear-ing capacity for more than 180 species of bird.

The Birding Break-fast at Reflection Lake is free of charge, books and binoculars will be provided, just come with an interest in birds.

The light meal is by donation.

For more informa-tion on the data pro-ject, you can email Dar-vill at [email protected].

Bird Day celebration at Reflection Lake

Wildsight is inviting bird watchers to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 9 with an event at Reflection Lake. Photo Submitted

(From left) LGES students Anne Sidhu, Sidney Mitchell and Kalli Solberg paid close attention during a presentation from the Vancouver Aquarium last week. Students got a chance to see and (carefully) touch a variety of sea creatures, including the crab pictured here. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Crabby visitors came to Lady Grey Elementary

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Louise and Eugene Rande were two of the main organizers of the Cache In Trash Out garbage pickup on Apr. 27, which was sponsored by GPS Central and World Caching. A dozen individuals showed up at Spirit Square to help with the cleanup. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

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Newly appointed Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick is meeting with B.C. Agriculture Council representatives this week to discuss their growing concerns about a plan to set new rules for protected farmland in the B.C. Interior.

When changes to the Agricultural Land Commission were announced in late March, the move was generally endorsed by Rhon-da Driediger, then chair of the BCAC. Dreidiger, a berry grower in the Fraser Valley, said opening up the Interior, Kootenay and North regions to secondary uses based on social and economic needs would help farms innovate and stay in business.

Dreidinger has been succeeded as BCAC chair by Stan Vander Waal, who operates flower greenhouses in Chilliwack. After meeting last week with Letnick, Vander Waal wants changes to the legislation.

“It is the position of the B.C. Agriculture Council that as current-ly written, Bill 24 threatens the sustainability of agriculture in B.C.,” Vander Waal said in a statement.

The BCAC is forming a steering committee of member farmers to continue discussions with the government.

The changes were spearheaded by Energy Minister Bill Bennett as part of the govenment’s “core review” of operations. They would allow consideration of more non-farm uses outside the Island, South Coast and Okanagan regions where most of B.C.’s farm income is generated.

Bill 24 also formalizes the cabinet appointment process for the ALC’s six regional panels, so two or three local farmers make the front-line decisions on applications for permitted uses such as a sec-ondary residence.

NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons has protested the legisla-tion since it was revealed.

“The decision to protect land suitable for agriculture 40 years ago was for the benefit of future generations,” Simons said. “Having two zones and the ‘regional panels’ make decisions about agricultural land is too political.”

Bennett said the current ALC chair has refused to appoint local panel members recommended by government, centralizing the ALC function and subverting the intent of changes made in 2003 to pro-vide local input to decisions.

Growing concern over ALC

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The provincial government is so far holding off on a threat to try to force the B.C.Teachers’ Federation to pay $5 mil-lion a month to cover the cost of its members’ benefits in response to their limited job action.

That possible financial weapon was broached earlier in the month by negotiators with the B.C. Public School Employ-ers’ Association and Education Minister Peter Fassbender

said it remains an option, particularly if the union escalates its tactics.

“The BCTF has said they’re taking this action to put pres-sure on us,” Fassbender said Thursday in an interview. “We may need to add some commensurate pressure to the BCTF if we find we’re not getting any solid options from them.”

The union has demanded pay hikes estimated at 13.5 per cent over three years, while the government has offered 6.5 per cent over the first six years of an intended 10-year deal.

Fassbender said the BCTF has made some movement in negotiations, but not a significant amount.

He expressed disappointment that despite continued talks the union opted Wednesday to begin its first-stage strike action – restricting administrative duties and supervision of students outside of class time – a move that has prompted sev-eral rural districts to cancel recess.

The BCPSEA had notified the union any strike action could trigger a call for it to cover health and welfare benefits for B.C.’s 40,000 teachers, estimated at $5 million a month.

“I don’t want to inflict pain on anybody,” Fassbender said. “But there are tools available to government as there are to the union.

“I don’t think we want to put out any threats but by the same token we need to ensure that we have stability in the classrooms. That’s our goal.”

BCTF president Jim Iker said he doubts the Labour Rela-tions Board would approve a request ordering the union to pay benefits, noting a similar effort to make the union pay 15 per cent of wages was denied in the last teachers’ strike.

“We would see that as retaliatory and punitive for them to even think about or threaten that the union pay the cost of the benefits when teachers are in the classroom working as hard as they normally do with students,” Iker said.

Iker said it is the government that has not moved much off its position, including a refusal to bargain smaller class sizes and more access to specialist teachers.

“Our hope is we can get this deal done by the end of June and not be going into September still at the bargaining table.”

Overshadowing the labour dispute is last year’s B.C. Supreme Court ruling that the province must restore class size and composition to what existed in 2001.

The province has appealed the decision, saying it would impose enormous costs and disrupt programs.

Waiting until the fall for an appeal court ruling would be unfortunate, said Dan Laitsch, an associate education pro-fessor at SFU.

“It really is kind of an all-or-nothing case,” Laitsch said. “They’re playing a fairly high stakes poker game because either side could lose big depending on the outcome of the appeal.”

Ideally, he said, the two sides would recognize it’s too risky to wait and instead craft a settlement that doesn’t subject schools to a months-long strike action.

Laitsch said budget shortfalls now surfacing at many dis-tricts mean the province will be under pressure to find more money for the school system regardless of the outcome of the teachers’ dispute.

Province weighs options as Teachers’ Federation strike takes action

B.C. Teachers picketing in Golden during a strike in 2012. Star Photo


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The location, and the way the trains enter the existing shop made it a prime location for CPR.

"We asking people what they think, and the response to a degree has been really posi-tive. People are very pleased to see jobs coming into Gold-en," said LoVecchio.

"We've had a quite a few questions about the noise… It is an industrial activity, so yes there will be noise. But get-ting this feedback will help us fine-tune our plan once the renovations are complete."

Although some residents did show some concern about the noise, LoVecchio said the response was mostly in favour, especially since there won't be a new location, only a slight increase in noise where it already exists.

The renovations will be ongoing throughout the sum-mer, and CPR expects the new facility to be operational in the fall (when the remain-ing new jobs will commence). The pits have already been dug, and the concrete pour-ing has begun.

"Golden Concrete is our contractor for the concrete,

so we're trying to encourage local involvement in the pro-ject," said LoVecchio.

"All these locomotives are by General Electric, so their technicians will be coming into Golden as well, staying in hotels and eating at restau-rants. So there's going to be a great spinoff benefit here.

"We really appreciate the welcome that we've had this weekend. Overall people have been really positive, and we've had great support from the Town and the Chamber of Commerce. And we look forward to a bigger presence here in the future."

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Maintenance and grounds crews at the Golden Golf Club were forced to deal with an unexpected obstacle just as the club opened its doors on the 2014 season.

Between the evening of Apr. 20 and the mor-ning of Apr. 21, someone entered the course grounds and performed a series of doughnuts and spinouts on the second green with what appears to be a small car. Club staff notified the RCMP and police surveyed the damage on Apr. 22.

The damage was extensive and Superintend-ent Wade Duchman and his crew have been working around the clock in an effort to get the green ready as soon as possible.

“There was a bunch of grass ripped out. We are about 20 hours into the repair so far,” said Duchman.

This is not the first incident of vandalism the club has suffered in the past year. Vandals

committed a similar act last fall on the fairway of the same hole.

“We think it’s the same car…there are simi-lar tread marks (from last year) and it’s a super small car,” Duchman said.

The second hole is particularly vulnerable because of its proximity to Gorman Lake Road.

Other than the case of vandalism, Head Pro Graeme Kreiner says the course is in good shape and it opened without any temporary greens, a rare luxury for the club. The back nine opened this weekend and the front nine will open soon, as was the plan even before the vandalism incident.

Duchman says it’s hard to tell when the second green will be ready, but the club does have a spare, 19th hole for instances like these that could come into play.

Anyone with any information regarding the vandalism is asked to contact the Golden RCMP at 250-344-2221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The green on Hole #2 at the Golden Golf Club was damaged by vandals last week after they drove their vehicle onto the course. Photo Submitted

Vandals damage greens at GGC

Feedback showed noise concerns


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Attempted Arsonist located

As reported last week, on Apr. 16 Golden RCMP responded to a report of an attempted arson south of Golden in Spillima-cheen. A male arrived at a residence and set fire to the corner of the building while the owner was inside.

A guest at the home quickly extinguished the fire while the owner confronted the suspect, who alleged he was owed money and assaulted the home owner. The suspect has been identified and fled the scene. The suspect was located a few days later and is facing a number of charges.

Abandoned truck canopy

On Apr. 17, police received a report that a truck canopy was lying in the west bound lane of Hwy 1 East of Ten Mile Hill.

While police were heading out to the area to locate the item, a motorist arrived at the detachment to report that they had struck the said canopy, part of which was lodged in their front bumper. Both police and highway staff searched the area but were unable to locate the canopy or the remaining debris.

Speeding in a contraction zone

An officer observed a vehicle travelling at 96 km per hour in a 50 km posted construction zone on Apr. 19. The driv-er was found to have no license and in fact was a prohibited driver. The driver is facing a court appearance for Provincial Offences and had their vehicle impounded for seven days.

Roadside test failure

Police conducted a check stop of a vehicle leaving an area where alcohol consumption was suspected on Apr. 20. The driver immediately told the officer that he was the designated driver as he was less drunk than the passenger.

The driver, required to provide samples of his breath, failed the roadside screen device and has now lost the use of the vehicle for 30 days and is prohibited from driving for 90 days.

Stolen camera at the Husky

On Apr. 23 a Golden resident witnessed a male reach in behind the counter of the Husky Truck Stop and steal a cam-era while that clerk was not looking. The suspect left the store and drove off in a semi. The license plate of the semi was obtained and police continue to investigate.

Government asks for input with fisheries policy Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural ResourcesSubmitted

If you are interested in helping shape fisheries policy in the East Koo-tenay, then the Province would like to hear from you.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is form-ing a Classified Waters Review Com-mittee. The purpose of the commit-tee is for ministry staff and stakehold-ers to:

* Meet and review the status and performance of angling management plans (AMPs) established in 2004 for seven watersheds (Wigwam River, Elk River, Bull River, St. Mary River, Skoo-kumchuck Creek, White River and Upper Kootenay River).

* Make recommendations to the ministry on regional AMP options and future classified waters manage-ment for implementation planned for 2015.

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APES cleans up Golden

Alexander Park Elementary School students braved the inclement weather on Earth Day (Apr. 22) and picked up garbage and litter around the neigh-bourhood. Photo Submitted

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RCMP officer says farewell Thank you, Golden. From one of your Mounties.I recently learned that I have been transferred to

another position with the RCMP and will therefore be leaving this little town that I have come to call my home. While change is good, my exciting new adven-ture comes with mixed emotions.

Almost four years ago, I drove into the Town of Gold-en having never before driven past the “strip”, to begin my post as a General Duty Constable with the Golden/Field RCMP. Following my first call along Highway 95 South, I drove back into Town and noticed the sign that says: “Golden – Town of Opportunity”. I couldn’t help but wonder what opportunities this little town nestled in the Rockies could offer.

Looking back on my time here and thinking about that sign along Highway 95, I have come to realize the numerous opportunities that I have been afforded by this special little community. I have had the opportun-ity to live in one of the most beautiful (yet unforgiving) environments in the world, the opportunity to meet many great people, and the opportunity to become involved in so many wonderful activities.

My list could go on and on and those of you who have

made this community home will understand why. More than anything else, my time in Golden has provided me with the opportunity to grow as a person and learn a lot about myself, thanks to all of you.

While the role of an RCMP officer brings with it many challenges and inherently places a person in situations in which they can’t always be popular, this is what each of us as members has signed on to accept. I am proud to be a member of the RCMP and know that my coworkers throughout Canada strive to make the communities in which they live better places.

I can only hope that, through some of the situations I have encountered as an RCMP member in Golden, I have been able to make a difference in the lives of Gold-en’s citizens, however small that may be. While I am sad to leave this town, they say that sometimes leaving is the only way to appreciate what we have.

I will leave with Golden having a special place in my heart and, although my role has been to serve the people of this town, I want to say thank you to the com-munity for all that each of you has given to me. Please be good to one another until we meet again!

Constable Mike HullGolden

It sounds like it should be a pretty simple man-tra to live by - think before you act. But in the past week, there have been two examples (one in our commun-ity, one outside) of inci-dents where people got carried away and caused far greater damage then I’m sure they realized at the time.

What appeared to be a minor altercation involving road rage (unconfirmed as police are still investigating) near Queen Elizabeth Park in Revelstoke last week, has resulted in the loss of a life due to injuries to a Revelstoke man, who passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops on Monday April 28.

Although violence is never OK, people do get in fights all the time, and both parties usually get home safely with little more than some bumps and bruises.

This time, however, one of the men fell the wrong way, and sustained a fatal head injury (the events that took place have been reported by witnesses, but unconfirmed by police).

I will give these men the benefit of the doubt and assume neither meant to cause any serious harm, however they acted without consideration of the consequences.

A less devastating, but still frustrating situation occurred in Golden last week, when someone, or several someones, drove on the greens at the Gold-en Golf Club and destroyed the turf (see story on page 4).

The vehicle did “doughnuts” which ripped out the grass, and the maintenance crew has been working very hard to repair the damage. The front nine holes are not scheduled to open until next weekend, and if the green has not been repaired by then, the course may have to rely on their spare 19th hole.

The incident has angered the community over the senseless act of vandalism, that has damaged a treasured community facility.

And I would like to think that the culprit(s) behind the vandalism acted without realizing the damage they were really causing.

I assume those responsible were young (as is often the case with vandalism), but failing to think before you act is not only a trait of youth. The two men involved in the altercation in Revelstoke were ages 33 and 56.

Our snap decision at any age can have conse-quences that follow us around for the rest of our lives. In some cases you may be able to make up for it, as would be the case with the Golf Course van-dals should they come forward.

But some things can not be undone, and motor-ist in Revelstoke will have to live with what hap-pened forever.

Alberta Bitumen (part two)

This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime (the previous column appeared in the Apr. 23 issue of The Golden Star).

The Alberta oil industry’s North-ern Gateway plan is to export bitu-men to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alas-

kan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

The solution that is best for Can-ada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian tech-nology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oil-sands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge convention-al oilfields and refineries of Iraq

and Nigeria. In other words the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oilsands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the rea-son that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Can-adian refinery.

An Asian refinery will also gener-ate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than BC coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada.

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In my last MLA report I spoke about Bill 24, a bill that will significantly alter the Agri-cultural Land Reserve and will lessen our ability to provide local food to our communities. Since the writing of that report there have been a number of developments, and even as I write this one I know that by the time it is published there could be many more.

Unfortunately, none of the developments so far include the cancellation of this terrible legislation.

When Bill Bennett announced Bill 24, he claimed that he had the support of farmers and ranchers across

the province, citing the endorsement of the BC Agri-culture Council.

That support was based on what we now know to be misleading information provided to the Council by the minister. Once the members of the Council read the bill in its entirety, they publicly withdrew their support.

As a result, the current Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick began to make noises about a proper consulta-tion with farmers and ranchers, and maybe even a prov-ince-wide town hall to take guidance from voters, but Bill Bennett, with his usual ‘Bennett knows best’ atti-tude, declared that it doesn’t matter what the Agricul-ture Minister says, or what the people affected have to say, the government will pass this legislation, as it is cur-rently written, without revision or delay.

So, first Bill Bennett misleads farmers and ranchers about the content of the bill to gain their support. And

then Bill Bennett says the minister of agriculture can consult with people but there will be no change to the bill. Begs the question, why does Bill Bennett get to make all the decisions?

Bill Bennett is Premier Clark’s minister of core review. What on earth is core review? Well, so far it looks like an excuse for Bill Bennett to ram through every one of his pet projects with absolutely no care about just how disastrous it might be for British Col-umbia.

Bill Bennett doesn’t care if we can feed ourselves in the future. But I know that you care.

Don’t remain silent while the land that feeds us is permanently lost to development. Email [email protected] and [email protected] today. Tell them to get rid of this foolhardy legislation and have a proper discussion about how to increase food security in our communities.


Stars to the restau-rants in town for their delicious food.

Stars to whoever made the ham and corn chowder soup for Soup Day at the seniors centre. Heavenly!

A big sky full of stars to the organizers, contributors and the participants of this years 2014 GT snow races at Quartz

Creek. Thanks to your kind donations and participation we were able to raise $1000 for our local search and rescue organiza-tion. Thanks to Sysco foods, Overwaitea and Fast cat Grooming for all their hard work and planning. Hope to see you all out next year for an even better event. Play safe out there!!

Stingers to the people that don’t use the

pedestrian light to cross the road at the bridge. It was put in place for a reason and there is no excuse for jaywalking!

Stars to the Rotary Club for cooking up some delicious pan-cakes at the Spring Home and Lifestyle show.

Stars to Joel for mak-ing some awesome spanikopita!

Are you excited to have a chain restaurant move into Golden?

“I would say no. I’m more of a mom & pop kind of guy. I’d prefer to keep the money in local

coffers.”

“Yes. I think any growth in our

community is a positive thing.”

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Construction of the refinery will cre-ate 6,000 jobs in BC for five years. Oper-ations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in BC with approximately 3,000 direct jobs.

These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

The Canadian and Provincial govern-ments, local regional districts and muni-cipalities, and many First Nations, will

share in billions of new tax dollars each year.

Unfortunately our Canadian oil com-panies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that.

We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the green-est and most efficient refinery in the world. We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environ-mental work.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active

participation of First Nations. Mod-ern pipelines can be built and operat-ed safely. Leak data is available for every-one to see on Canadian and US govern-ment websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore some of the best pipelin-ing companies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state-of-the-art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in BC so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my bias-

es. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creat-ing billions of new tax dollars for govern-ment coffers.

I am for reducing the planet’s green-house gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against ship-ping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian gov-ernment makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

David BlackShareholder with Black Press

MLA Report: Developments on controversial agriculture bill


Golden Cinema Presents:Captain America: The Winter Soldier (3D) starts Friday Apr.25 to Thursday May 1 at 7pm.

This Week

A.P.E.S.After School ProgramMonday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425.StrongStart a free, school based learning program bir th-5years. Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tue&Thur 8:45-11:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324.

Wed, Apr. 30Parent and Tot Play lets parents and kids from birth-five enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am-12pm.Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Adults $7, students/seniors $5. Need your own racket.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Wednesdays 1-2pm.Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register.Money Skills, a FREE program to help adults understand concepts of money. Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm. Call 250-439-9665 for info.

Thurs, May 1

Men’s drop-in basketballThursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8.Bridge Club every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-344-5448.Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies.Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s

sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annu-al 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.Kicking Horse Chamber of Commerce AGM May 1 at 6pm at the Kicking Horse River Lodge.

Fri, May 2

A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks includ-ed, just drop in!Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.Bridge Club every Friday at the Centre for Peace in St. Andrew’s Church, 7pm.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Fridays 1-2pm.Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual dis-abilities. Call Cyra 250-919-0757 for more info.Food Fridays at the Golden Legion 6:30-8:30pm.Golden Curling Club AGM & Wine and Cheese May 2 at 7:30pm in the Curling Rink Lounge.

Sat, May 3

Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.A.A Meetings Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Dance Academy pres-

ents Dance!Dance!Dacne! May 3, 7pm, Civic Centre. $15 at the door.Fast&Female Golden Champ Camp May 3 10am-4pm at the Arena, $35 at door.St. Andrew’s United Church Annual Plant, Bake Sale, and Tea May 3 at 10am 901 11th Ave South.Golden Bike Swap May 3 in front of Derailed Sport from 10am-3pm.

Sun, May 4

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

Mon, May 5

Join the Cadets. Free pro-gram meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12-18.Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Lutheran Church. Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-344-6043.Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regular priced ser-vices, call 250-344-5766. Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program includes din-ner, discussions, and activi-ties. Call 250-439-9665.The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall.Winter Walking at the Rec Plex Mondays 1-2pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.Badminton at the Mount 7 Rec Plex Mondays 7-8:30pm. Need your own racket, $7 (or $5 for seniors/students).Spring Recreation

Information & Registration night May 5 from 5:30-7:30pm at Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Tues, May 6

A.A Meetings Tuesdays at the United Church 901 - 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Volleyball Tuesdays at the Rec Plex 7-8:30pm $5.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.Aquafit at the Travel Lodge Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Until Mar.13.Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

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Golden Minor Hockey AGM May 5 at 7pm in the upstairs Arena meet-ing room.Golden Community Choir presents: A Spring Concert May 8 at 7:30pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church.Wildsight presents Bird Watching Breakfast May 9, 7-9am at Reflection Lake.Golden Community Choir presents: A Spring Concert May 9 at 7:30pm at the Golden Baptist Church. Shriners Charity Golf Tournament May 10. Call 344-8255 for more info.Chi Kung Health Workshop May 10, 9am-noon at Golden Lotus Ayurveda $40 250-344-8685.Mother’s Day Tea in the Gardens May 11 from 2-4pm at Mountainside Gardens.Delbert Johnson Memorial Barrel Jackpot May 31 (1pm)&Jun.1 (10am) at the Rodeo grounds.RCMP Charity Golf Tournament June 9 from 9-3pm.

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The College of the Rockies had art displayed in almost every room and hallway on April 24, showcasing the work of the school’s art pro-gram students. Paintings, sculptures, pottery, sketches and more were there for the enjoy-ment of the dozens of visitors who came out to enjoy the show.

There is no min-imum skill level required to enter this program, and students join for a variety of reasons.

“It’s a therapy for me. I used to do this a long time ago, but I had a series of strokes. So this is teaching me how to do it all over again,” said Annette Edwards, who had multiple pieces in the showcase. “It’s been very helpful for me.”

One of Edwards’ favourite things about the classes she took was that the teachers don’t try to control your creativity, they let you do what comes naturally to you. She pointed out sev-eral paintings that were from the same assign-ment in her class, and none of them looked similar.

“She lets you make your own mistakes,” said Edwards, who plans on continuing with the program as long as she can. “When I feel overwhelmed I can just sit in front of the can-vas and do whatever, whatever comes into my mind. It’s great therapy for me.”

Janis Dyck taught an introduction to acryl-

ic that explored different techniques and helped students learn to express themselves using that medium. The class used loose guidelines as a starting point, but was given the room to explore.

“I’m an art therapist by trade, so it’s more about using art as a way of exploring your inner self,” said Dyck. “The students have done an amazing job, and we just have such

a great variety on dis-play here.”

“What’s wonder-ful as a student is that the college had access to such remarkable artists and teachers right in our own com-munity, who had the skill to encourage us

to grow,” said Jan Rodman, another student in the program. “I had never painted ever…when I was in Grade 8 my teacher told me that I wasn’t an artist…The nurturing I got from these teachers was amazing.”

COTR’s Meg Langley was instrumental in bringing the art program to the college in the first place.

“I believe that art enhances learning in gen-eral,” said Langley, who chased down the fund-ing to get the program going. “I thought this event was a great opportunity to showcase all this work. Most of us don’t think of ourselves as artists, especially ones who show their work, so to have a venue where the focus wasn’t just on one person was wonderful.”

COTR is hoping to continue this successful program as long as the funding is available.

Annette Edwards stands near her acrylic painting of a waterfall she did with the COTR’s art program at the Art Show on April 24. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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Loneliness and depression might influence someone to do a lot of things, but could it lead a single mother to harbour a fugi-tive? That’s what Adele Wheeler (Kate Winslet) does in Labor Day, a well-crafted character study of a woman and a son who are desperate for love and a mysterious convict who provides them with it.

Adele spiralled into a depressive state when her husband left her for another woman. She spends most of her time indoors and her son Henry (Gattlin Griffith) does a lot of the household errands.

When she and her son are out for a rare shopping trip, the pair are confronted by on-the-run convicted murderer Frank Cham-bers (Josh Brolin). He forces them to take him to their home, claiming he had just jumped out a window and was hurt.

Adele and Henry soon learn Frank’s true identity and are apprehensive towards their house guest, but it quickly becomes clear that he isn’t your typical convict. While he becomes the subject of a city-wide manhunt, Frank makes dinner and does maintenance jobs around the Wheeler home.

Perhaps you’ve already guessed where this is going, but Frank and Adele soon fall in love and begin to plan a (very complicat-ed) future together.

Meanwhile, through flashbacks and narration, the full pic-ture of both Adele and Frank’s difficult past is revealed, and not surprisingly, there is more to their respective stories than what meets the eye.

Labor Day is full of rock solid performances from the lead actors, including the teenaged Griffith who more than holds his own against his award-winning co-stars.

Canadian director Jason Reitman (Juno, Up in the Air) gets the most out of the story behind the camera and penned a very sol-id screenplay to compliment it, although I found the closing line of the film to be somewhat cheesy and cliché.

I think the musical score is destined to be an under-rated aspect of this movie, but it really helps set the mood and creates a lot of suspense for a film that (at times) meanders along rath-er than flies by.

There isn’t a lot to dislike about Labor Day, but the relationship between Adele and Frank builds way too quickly for my liking. It doesn’t feel forced, but it does feel somewhat unrealistic, and that takes away from the movie a little bit.

Overall, this is a very solid film that is more than worth the 110 minute commitment. However, it’s lacking a jaw-dropping moment or two that could have put it over the top.

For that reason, I’ll give it 8 dancing hot dogs out of 10. Labor Day is now available to rent or own at Kicking Horse Movies.

Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet star in director Jason Reitman’s Labor Day.

A Reel Review: Labor Day

A Lovely performance

Juno award-winning The Good Lovelies were on hand at the Golden Civic Centre Apr. 23 for Kicking Horse Culture’s final Live Kicks show of the season. Joel Tansey/Star Photo


Golden's Masters of Nün celebrated the release of their first album on April 26 in true Golden fashion, with a CD release party at the Golden Taps.

The album, titled Heart Shock-Ra, which has been three years in the making, combines the writing and singing talents of lead man Carl Trinkwon, along with musicians Mike Gomer, Jane Tevelein Doel, Ian Rowe, Carlos Coyote, Todd Kieth, and Bill Noble.

"I made this album after I had a heart attack. Actually it was in the middle," said Trinkwon, who says the event set the tone for the whole album.

Although mainly original tracks written for the Heart Shock-Ra, there is one cover song that is especially sig-nificant to Trinkwon.

"I recorded a song called You Made Me Love You, which features my father," he said. "That song has been cov-ered by countless artists for the past 100 years, and I had old cassette recordings of my father playing it."

Trinkwon's father never made it to the studio, as he passed away while Trinkwon recorded his first album in 1999. But Trinkwon was able to piece it together with the old recordings.

Heart Shock-Ra, which is available at Moon River Gal-lery, Bacchus Books and the Art Gallery of Golden, was Trinkwon's third album (although the other two were not with the Masters of Nün), and his first in more than a decade.

"Some of this album is beyond my wildest dreams, what came out of it," he said. And he was glad to record

it in a local studio, Strawbale Studios.The Masters of Nün have already performed at sev-

eral events and locations around town, including last year's Summer Kicks in Spirit Square, and they are hoping to do even more shows this year.

They are scheduled to be on the line-up for the 2014 Summer Kicks, and Trinkwon says he would like to par-ticipate, or even facilitate, some benefit concerts, pos-sibly for The Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Gold-en Food Bank which are particularly close to his heart.

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Carl Trinkwon did the cover art for his band’s first album. Photo Submitted


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The Golden Food Bank is calling on Gold-en residents to break the silence surrounding hunger and Give Hunger a Voice during Hun-ger Awareness Week (May 5-9, 2014). The Gold-en Food Bank is asking community members to voice their stories, their concern, their support and their solutions for hunger on Food Banks Canada’s online story wall of hunger.

“Hunger is an issue many people are uncomfort-able discussing so during Hunger Awareness Week we are working to make sure the voice of hunger is loud and clear,” said Stephanie Findlater of the Golden Food Bank “We encourage everyone in Golden to visit the story wall and hear, or contrib-ute, to the multitude of voices of hunger.”

Nearly 850,000 Canadians will visit a food bank for assistance this month alone. Of those, 36 per cent are children. Here in Golden more than 350 individuals will turn to the food bank for support this month alone.

The Golden Food Bank will be hosting our Annual Food Drive on Saturday May 10 in sup-port of Hunger Awareness Week. Volunteers will be distributing reusable grocery bags to homes in town during Hunger Awareness Week. For those who wish to make a donation, fill your bag with non-perishables and simply leave it on your door-step for volunteers to pick up on Saturday mor-ning. Residents outside of town can drop dona-tions off at Overwaitea, Sobey’s or the Bargain Shop anytime during Hunger Awareness Week May 5 to 9.

Hunger Awareness Week is a week-long initia-tive that challenges Canadians to learn more about the issue of hunger, the important work of food banks and to take action. Together, Can-adians can make an impact on the solvable issue of hunger in Canada and find solutions to hunger in communities across Canada.

If you have any questions or wish to volunteer with us for this event please contact us by phone at 250-344-2113 or email us at [email protected].

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Local musician Tony Bell performed at the Spring Home and Lifestyle Show on April 26, while guests browsed the booths. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo


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Friday, May 16th - The Town of Golden will once again pick up and dispose of bulky metal items for homeowners who are Senior Citizens (65 yrs of age and older) within our community.

Items containing freon (fridges, freezers, air conditioners, etc) cannot be picked up due to a $15.00 landfill disposal fee.

Please place metal items in the same area where you place your garbage/recycling bins. Call Town Hall at 250-344-2271 - Extension 0, or e-mail [email protected] before 4:30 pm Wednesday, May 14th to register your name, phone #, address, and items for pick-up.

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Principal’s Report: Talent show an April highlight for Lady Grey

Laurie MacdougallLGES Vice-Principal

Lady Grey is a Community of Awesome!

We are so proud of the tal-ent and leadership coming out of Lady Grey School!

We have had a talent show, read-a-thon, A fire starting workshop, French speech contest, Free the Children fundraisers and a brand new initiative to sell first aid kits to raise funds to support our Leader in Me initiative com-mencing this fall.

Below are some of the high-lights:

Lady Grey Has TalentOn April 6 Lady Grey host-

ed our second annual Talent Show. Students from all class-es participated in this event. In total, there were 26 individ-ual acts.

Prior to this event, a panel of judges consisting of: Claire Frazer, Maya Netuka, Cydnee Glasier, Mikayla Dixon, Leah

Michener, Neva Dalinghaus, Mrs. McMullan and Mrs. Oszust, had helped develop the criteria for our show. The hard work and effort on each of their parts was tremen-dous.

Also deserving special men-tion is Maeve Wilson who did an outstanding job as M.C. of this event. On the days prior to this event and on the day of the event, Mrs. Morris set up and organized the sound for each participant.

The talent show was awe-some. We have some incred-ible talent at Lady Grey. The final decision on the winners was one that was extremely challenging for the judges.

Taking third place, sing-ing and drumming was Adam Archibald. Second place was Robert Caldwell and Talus Josephson with a hap-kido demonstration. Tying for second was Jadyn Tegart with a poi presentation. Finally, in first place was Slade Coffman, singing and playing

the guitar. The audience was great, too!

Seventh Generation Club with Mrs. McMullan

This week our Seventh Generation Club hosted Mrs. Shaw and her 8 month old twins, Darci and Mateo. Mrs. Shaw, from Golden’s North Star Bushcraft, used a bow drill to demonstrate a fire starting technique. Using a spindle as the drill, a fire board, and a piece of bark as the ember pan, Mrs. Shaw showed us how to pro-duce a coal to light a tinder nest.

An enthusiastic group from the Seventh Genera-tion Club practiced on the bow drill set and will con-tinue to practice on a set Mrs. Shaw has graciously lent us. Students also took turns holding Mrs. Shaw’s ador-able twins, who were seem-ingly enjoying the work-shop, while everyone took a turn with the bow drill.

Cover to Cover: The value of the trades


The evolution of university from an option for some into a mandatory path for all is some-thing that has often puzzled me. In Shop Class as Soulcraft, author Matthew B. Crawford takes a look at that transformation and the stigma that has plagued the trades as a result.

Crawford himself is an interesting study and there likely isn’t too many people out there who could match him on this subject matter. As a former executive at a “think tank” and an owner of an independent motorcycle repair shop, it is safe to say Crawford has all the bases covered to write on this subject intelligently. In fact, Crawford gave up his job at the Wash-ington think tank because it lacked meaning for him and opened up his bike shop in order

to do something that was, in his opinion, more fulfilling.

Throughout the book, Crawford explores his basic principles on the value of work and the trades. He clearly derives an immense satisfac-tion from being a mechanic compared to his previous jobs, as can be seen in the excerpt: “Socially, being the proprietor of a bike shop in a small city gives me a feeling I never had before. I feel I have a place in society. Whereas ‘think tank’ is an answer that, at best, buys you a few seconds when someone asks what you do and try to figure out what it is that you in fact do, with ‘motorcycle mechanic’ I get immedi-ate recognition.” He gets that satisfaction from providing a service for his customers and see-ing the joy it brings them. He feels good when he sees bikers wearing t-shirts with his shop’s logo. It’s certainly a relatable feeling for many.

Where Shopcraft loses me is in its wordiness, rather than its message. This is very much an academic look at a mostly unacademic subject (and the 20 pages of footnotes bears that out.) In fact, it almost seems like Crawford is trying too hard to demonstrate that he has a PhD and it becomes rather self-indulgent after a while.

I find that his perfectly valid message and opinions get bogged down in between the cit-ations from Aristotle and Kojeve, but I guess that writing style is to be expected from a phil-osopher turned mechanic (or is it?).

It would be a far less tedious read if Crawford wrote this book in a style that wasn’t so schol-arly, because there was no reason for this to appear as though it was ready to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. It makes the entire book less than accessible for the general pub-lic, who will not want to bring a book like this to the beach for some light vacation reading.

However, the language doesn’t quite take away from the overall message and regardless of my opinion on the author’s writing style, this is still an interesting subject matter. It’s a worthy read for anyone with interest in the trades and manual labour, but be forewarned that it is a struggle at times.

Shopcraft as Soulcraft is now available at Bacchus Books & Cafe.

Philosopher Matthew Crawford com-ments on the value of work in Shop Class as Soul Craft. Penguin Books


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Golden’s Annah Setter ready for Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Annah Setter tried out for B.C.’s entry in the national tourna-ment and earned a spot as a forward. Photo Submitted

Joel Tanseyreporter@the goldenstar.net

Annah Setter got a late start in hockey, but her excellent skating skills and strong work ethic helped her develop her game quickly. Recently the local product was named to B.C.’s team for the 2014 National Aboriginal Hock-ey Championships to be played in Kahnawake, Quebec, just outside Montreal. Setter made the team after a three day tryout earlier this month.

“I was confident I would make it but not cocky,” she said.

Setter, who will turn 16 next month, began playing hockey at 11 but her previous training in power skating enabled her to pick up the game in a hurry. She played with mostly boys up until this year, which forced her to develop into a tough, hard-nosed player.

“I’m more aggressive and gritty…playing with the boys helped me to be a more versatile player and to be more aware of my surround-ings,” Setter said.

Because Golden doesn’t have a program for

girls her age, Setter plays Midget hockey in Cranbrook. Her parents are often the ones to drive her to practices and games.

“She loves hockey and that’s the sport that she chose…as much as it isn’t our sport, it’s her sport. We support what she does,” said Dana Setter, Annah’s mother.

Setter tried out for the B.C. team as a defence-man but was named to the squad as a forward, a roster that will be coached by her Midget coach and includes several of her usual teammates.

“I want to go in and play my game,” she said of her mentality heading into the tournament. “I’m not a ‘just have fun’ kind of player, I’m very competitive and I’m there to win,” Setter said.

Despite now playing in Cranbrook, Setter credits Golden Minor Hockey and the coach-es she has had over the years with getting her to the level she is at now.

“My coaches (in Golden) were Dave Gudjon-son and Tim Fedow. I really admire their style of coaching,” she said.

“They were the coaches that coached you until you knew what you were doing and did it correctly. They cared. I still go to Dave and Tim for help.”

Setter’s goal in hockey is to earn a scholar-ship and play hockey at the university level. Next year she will have to tryout for a Midget AAA team in either Nelson or Kelowna.

The Nationa Aboriginal Hockey Champion-ships will take place from Apr. 27 to May 3. To follow Setter’s progress at the tournament and for more information on the team, visit www.teambcnahc.com.

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With hockey and ski season in the rearview mirror, many Golden parents might be won-dering how to keep their kids busy into the spring. One possibil-ity is the Golden Golf Club’s May junior golf program.

Kids will be broken down into three cat-egories, with children 13 and over on Mon-days at 6:00, kids 9 to

12 on Mondays from 4-4:50 and 5-5:50 (two sessions) and kids ages 5 to 8 on Tuesdays from 4-4:50 and 5-5:50 (two sessions).

Space is limited to 10 players per session, which ensures that club staff can give golf-ers individual atten-tion.

“We have one instructor for every 5 kids so we are able to, if a youngster is a little bit ahead or a little bit behind, give them the information they need

to improve at their cur-rent skill level, rather than everyone learn-ing the exact same thing,” said Head Pro Graeme Kreiner.

For Kreiner, there is no doubt what is most important when it comes to junior instruction.

“We’re just trying to teach the youngsters the fundamentals and introduce the game to them and keep it really fun. It’s about having fun first,” said Kreiner.

Besides fun, Kreiner

believes that as long as the kids are gripping the club and follow-ing through properly, they’ll develop their games quickly with practice.

“Kids are so quick to learn on their own, as long as you can get them started in the right direction they’ll figure stuff out so quickly.” Kreiner said.

“(The learning curve) is really steep for kids.”

The kids will perfect their skills at the driv-

ing range and on the putting green, and will have some time on the course as well.

The cost for the camp is $40 for kids 13 and over and $30 for the younger age groups. The camp will start the first week of May and a June pro-gram is a possibility if there is enough inter-est.

Registration forms are available at the Pro Shop or they can be downloaded at golf-golden.com.

The Golden Golf Club will host its junior golf program starting the first week of May and will run a program in June if there is enough interest. Photo Submitted

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The follow-ing story is one that I wrote many years ago, and when I look back at the long list of stories that I have written about people I never met, Peter Sebas-tian stands out as one I would have liked to have met.

Peter Sebastian was known to many as Golden’s first Mayor. He wasn’t elected by an overwhelm-ing majority or appointed by council, but rather was the brunt of many bad jokes.

In 1884, there wasn’t very much in Golden, just a few log shacks that had been thrown up by a tough and determined group of people who enjoyed the chal-lenge of a raw, untamed land. Golden did, however, have Peter Sebastian.

As Golden’s first African Can-adian, Peter had to be thick skinned and opinionated just to hold his own.

Before coming to Golden, Peter had many accomplishments to

his credit. He was a quarter mas-ter on the ‘Douglas McKay’ the largest ship afloat in 1856, he worked on the Victoria Bridge in Montreal until its completion and was afterwards a miner.

It was mining that brought Peter to this area, where he ful-filled a lifelong dream of owning his own mine.

He staked a claim close to town and called it the “Annie Joseph-ine,” and he then brought in samples for assay on an irregu-lar basis. It seems that finally own-ing the mine was more import-ant to Peter than actually making money from it.

The townspeople teased Peter about almost everything and the youth took this as a sign to pull practical jokes that often hurt more than his physical self.

Peter could tell the most won-derful stories and it was common to see him sitting surrounded by listeners, who were trying to sort out the truth from his tales.

His parents (from his own story) were German and Scottish; hence his Dutch sounding name, he used to explain.

Peter thought that each of us should keep up on what went on in the world and kept up a steady correspondence with the likes of Earl Grey and Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Although most of the replies

to his letters were written in the Kootenay House by locals, they suited his purpose and gave him renewed spirit.

While Peter was often the brunt of cruel jokes, the town took him into their hearts and cared for him when he became too old to care for himself.

He never considered it charity but rather his due for a lifetime spent making the world a better place for those who followed.

Peter accepted gifts, but he had no hesitation about looking a horse in the mouth, even a gift horse.

He needed wood and it was given to him, but the wood must be dry fir; green spruce and sap-lings were turned down hard. All of his other needs were met through local people anything he needed including companion-ship.

Peter Sebastian died January 18, 1911 at the age of 96 in the Gold-en Hospital, where he had been confined for a short time with a cold. Great honor was shown him when all the flags in town flew at half mast.

The following is extracted from the Golden Star January 21, 1911.

“He built better than he knew. In his way he did more to bring out the natural good qualities that are inherent in every man

than many a preacher who had devoted a year or two of his life to our welfare.

Peter reached the hearts of many who seldom see the inside of a church. Golden is notorious-ly generous.

How much of this is due to Peter? He fostered the habit of

giving – and taking.Unconsciously, the people of

the town who have supported the good old man since he has been too feeble to earn his own living, were being taught that they are their brother’s keeper, and that they have a responsibility toward their fellow beings.”

- Turning Back the Pages -By Colleen Palumbo

Golden’s first mayor in 1884 was the brunt of many jokes

Peter Sebastian is pictured with his fiddle, standing on the old boardwalk in Golden about 1890. Photo Courtesy of the Golden Museum

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It is with over whelming sadness to announce that our son,

grandson, brother and friend, Andrew Miklos Nagy-Deak died near Parson April 12 2014 at the tender age of 15. Andy was a kind hearted young man who enjoyed the outdoors, climbing and playing video games. Andy would always lend a hand to his Mother. In recent years he enjoyed working alongside his grandfather working on the car he had hoped to drive when he got his license. Andrew is survived by his Mother Michelle Nagy-Deak, (Joy Guyot), Father Michael Nagy-Deak siblings Caitlin Nagy-Deak, David Nagy-Deak, Stacey Bainbridge, Travis Nagy-Deak, Michael Nagy-Deak. Grandparents, Don Johnson (Maddy Pacsay) Rae Bennedict (Rob Bennedict) Miklos Nagy-Deak and many aunts and uncles and cousins. Donation’s can be made to Golden Search and Rescue. A closed service was held at

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The Royal Canadian Legion Golden Branch #122 is now accepting bids for the maintenance of the Legion Cemetery. Duties include:• mowing the grass• watering the grass, • generally keeping the cemetery clean

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On February 14, 2014, westbound on Highway 1 at the Redgrave Rest Stop, near Golden, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Golden RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $42,840 CAD, on or about 17:33 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2087, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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Competitive Wage, Group Benefi ts & RRSP program. This is not a camp situation; we work Monday-Friday with some overtime as required. Resume with references:

[email protected] or fax 250-347-9096. For further information please call

250-347-9263.

KGM Distributors is currently seeking a self motivated

individual for full/part time work in warehouse with

deliveries. Must have a valid Class 5 license. Please send

resume and inquiries to [email protected] or

fax 250-344-7846 or call 250-344-0593.

Rocky Mountain Cold Beer & Wine requires Part Time

shift work store clerk. Drop off resume at the beer store 1049 Trans Canada Hwy.

Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Trades, TechnicalRV Journeyman & Apprentice Technicians required at Voy-ager RV, B.C. Interior’s Larg-est RV dealer! We’re just com-pleting a brand new RV Service shop, and need full-time Apprentice and Journey-man RV technicians now. If you have a passion to join a great service team, and want to work on the best RV brands, now is the time! Com-petitive wages, plus bonus plans and benefi ts! No lay-offs. Please send your re-sumes to [email protected] (Attn: Logan) or fax 250-766-4711.

Transportation / Heavy Duty Mechanic required in Nakusp, BC. Must be Red Seal Certi-fi ed, able to work on a variety of makes, models of trucks, trailers, components. A CVIP Certifi cate, welding skills an asset. Full time position with fl exible hours. Group benefi ts. Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-265-3853 or [email protected]

Services

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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

UNFILED TAX Returns? Un-reported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1-855-668-8089 (Monday-Friday 9-6 ET).

Services

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

ElectricalAERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.

Garden & LawnGolden’s Best!

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Now AvailableGreat for gardens or lawns100% organic - ph 6.9.7.0$20 per cu. yard loaded

Lots of references!We can arrange delivery.

Call Bernie - 344-4646.

Misc Services

E&PWINDOW CLEANING

250-272-1194

Pets & Livestock

Pet ServicesObedience Classes for you and your dog with Columbia

Valley Dog Club trainer Helena Moorehouse. $65 for 8 weeks beginning May 7. For information & pre-registration

phone 250-344-6451

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsBC LIVESTOCK SPRING

AUCTION SALESMay 3 – Williams Lake 10 amMay 10 – Kamloops 10:30 amMay 24 – Vanderhoof 11 amMay 31– Prince George 10 amJune 21 – Horsefl y 10 am

f.m.i. 250-573-3939www.bclivestock.bc.ca

Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD for sale. Call 250-344-7677.

Garage SalesGOGO GRANNIES GARAGE SALE. Saturday April 26, 9 - 1 PM, 710 - 12th Ave S CBK

Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.comKILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.Truck canopy, like new! Call Fred 344-2355.

Misc. WantedCollectors Currently Buying:Coin Collections, Antiques,Native Art, Old Silver, Paint-ings, Jewellery etc. We Dealwith Estates 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Acreage for Sale11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, spectacular views! Drilled well, fl at building site, good access. Survey plan available. 1-250-769-4288.

Real Estate

Houses For SaleSpectacular timber frame mtn. home near Golden. Check mls 2392392. Call

Glenn Pomeroy Maxwell Realty Invermere.

250-270-0666.

Real EstateDON’T MISS Out! 62 acres, endless possibilities. 5500 sq. ft. house. 1500 ft. of lake-shore. www.lakeoftheprairie shome.ca www.lakeoftheprair iesproperty.ca Jackie 1-306-744-2399 1-306-744-7432 Watch online for open house.

Recreational

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Prince-ton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys.

Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at

250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

Other Areas20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-866-882-5263, Ext. 81.www.sunsetranches.net

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent2 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry no parties or smoking indoors.$760/mnth 250-344-8113.

3 Bdr. Apt close to Lady Grey school. Newly renovated. Avail now. $850/mth. 250-344-8205 or 344-6533.Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 Bdr apts. No parties, N/S. Laundry fa-cilities, security doors. Best deal in town!250-344-8113.

Apartment Furnished

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

FOR RENT:(1) and (2) bedroom all

inclusive fully furnished apart-ments. $675-$950 per month.

Visit our Website @www.goldenapartments.caCall or Text 250-344-1825

for more information orto arrange viewing.

Commercial/Industrial

2600 sq ft commercial space for rent. 5000 sq ft for rent. Both avail now. 250-344-1599.

GoldenCOMMERCIAL BUILDING

3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWNTOWNExcellent High Traffi c Area

Plenty of Parking250-344-6710

Cottages / Cabins1, 2, and 3 bdrms cabins/apts 5 mins from Golden furnished pet friendly $700-$850/mnth 250-272-4674.Cabin for rent. Fully furnished studio cabin at Sander Lake campground. $550/mnt, utls incld, sat. tv, wifi , NS, $275 DD, small pets considered. Avail May 1. 250-344-6517, 250-344-1744, 250-272-1744.

Rentals

Cottages / Cabins2BR Cabin 8 mi S of Golden.

Secluded acreage. N/S. Refs req. $750/mo.

403-461-4090, 403 286-3391.

Modular Homes$82,900.00 + GST 2 bdrm, 2 bath home delivered and set up. Only 2 lots available in KHV MHP. Call TARNOW HOMES 250-832-9500 or Kicking Horse Village MHP 250-344-6935

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1 bdrm chalet furnished full kitchen, sat. tv, high speedinternet, utls incld, fi re place, NS, min. 6 months, avail. June 1st. $650/single $750/double. 250-344-7874 (evenings).

2 & 3 bdrm suites newly reno’d, laundry, dishwasher, pets negotiable, 250-344-1340

3 & 4 bdrm modern house open concept layout 3 bath, big bdrms, fenced yard, call 250-344-1340.

3 Bdr Home Direct access to Mt 7 trails, just 4 mins. from downtown Golden. 1800 sq. ft, 2 full baths. Deck off kitchen. New fl oors. Brand new approved wood stove with electric back-up. Newly painted. Incl F/S/W/D. Huge fenced yard. 1 yr min lease. Avail May.1 $1275/mth. Call Mike 250-344-8385.

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. No pets. Avail now. Call 344-1599. Also,1 bdrm furnished no pets. Call. 344-1599.

4 bdrm house in downtown Golden $950/month + utilities. Family preferred. Damage deposit & references required. 250-344-6710.

Spacious older 4 bdrm home 48kms south of Golden on acreage. Furnished/unfnshd. Prefbly no pets. 250-344-5002 Leave name & ph. number.

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Homes for RentThis fully furnished, all-inclu-sive home has 3 bdrs, 2 full baths, lrg laundry room and lrg covered deck. Willing to rent unfurnished to long-term rent-ers. A must see! N/S. Great backcountry access. Just 10 mins south of Golden. Avail now. 344-0110.

Offi ce/RetailOffi ce Space for rent. Approx. 350 sq. ft. above Body Quest. Call 250-344-7876.

Rooms for RentRoom(s) in house. W/D,

cable, wireless internet. Two blocks from all amenities.

Call 250-290-0110.

StorageS 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, Lower2 bdr bsmnt suite avail May 1 bright spacious recntly reno’d big back yard washer incld non smoker pets consd long term prefd. 250-344-0316.Sunshine basement suite. 2 Bdr newly reno’d. Centrally located. Large fenced back yard w/ garden plot. Private covered entrance. Walk-in closet. Very cool rental suite, a must see! W/D. Avail June 1. No pets, N/S. 1 yr lease min. $775/mth. Please call Mike 250-344-8385 or Lee 250-348-2242.

Suites, UpperImmaculate newly reno’d 2 bdrm suite for rent in town, NS, NP, no parties, large yard $850/mnt +utls. Free wifi /sat. tv. Avail May. 1, nice land-lords! Call 250-344-6879.

Townhouses4 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Bal-cony & propane fi replace. Ap-pliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month ($1395/month) plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.

Want to RentPerson w/great references seeks place in Golden Upper Donald Areas. 250-439-8225

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Recreational/Sale2001 Jayco Quest 24’ 5th wheel trailer, excellent condn, call 344-7457 for details.

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Robert Anderson's life in Golden began in 1927, when he was born into the com-munity he would call home for his entire life.

"I was born in the old hospital here," said Anderson, whose parents immi-grated from Sweden in the early 1920s.

"Knowing from let-ters that I have that my parents wrote, he came here first before they were married…Then he went back for her, and brought her here," said Ander-son.

Life could be hard in those times, but Anderson says his family managed to find everything they need.

"During the Depression we didn't have much, but everybody was in the same situation," he said.

Being too young to join the war effort in Europe in the 1940s, Anderson had to step up and fill some important roles back here in Golden.

"I was fighting for-est fires when I was 14, all the men were over fighting in the war, so we had to help out," he said. "I got paid 25 cents an hour, which wasn't too bad back then."

Anderson smiled as he reminisced about growing up in the Columbia Valley, enjoying all the out-door adventures the area has to offer.

"I skied, tobog-ganed, and skated on the river all winter, and in the summer I was fishing all the time. We lived about two blocks from the Columbia River," he said.

"We had no electri-city, TV, telephone or radio, so we had to fill our time other ways."

The Andersons had to get all their water from a well out-side, until they even-tually got a pump inside the house. And they didn't get electricity until the 1950s, and it was the '60s before they had a telephone.

Like many young men in that time, Anderson ended his education at Grade 8, and entered the work force. At age 15 he started working for CP Rail for three years.

After that he start-ed working as a car-penter, and has had his hand in a lot of homes and recog-nizable buildings and structures in the area.

He helped with the construction of the Mica Damn, the pre-vious Lady Grey Ele-mentary School that eventually burned down, the shopping centre in Trail, and countless other busi-ness and homes up and down the valley.

As for his family life, Anderson met his wife right here in Golden in 1966.

“She was here vis-iting her sister, and decided she wanted

to stay for a bit so she got a job at the store. I was in the Lions Club, and another member said I should meet her,” said Anderson. “We met in the spring, and we were married in December.”

Anderson finished out his working life at the school district working mainten-ance.

He feels fortunate

to have always been able to find work, which is one of the reasons he never left Golden.

“I loved living in Golden, there was always something to do outside, fish-ing and hunting,” he said.

“There are still some people here I grew up with as well, it’s always nice to see them around town.”

Golden Moments: Carpenter left mark all over the communityRobert Anderson was born in Golden in 1927, and hasn’t wanted to live any-where else since. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo


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#27, 1357 Aemmer Way1 bedroom 1 bath 672sqft

$259,900

#107, 521 - 8th Avenue2 bedrooms 1 bath 813 sqft

$169,900

1638 Purcell Woods3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,682 sqft

$945,000

1611 Gareb Road6 bedrooms 3 baths 2,910sqft

$385,000

888 Canyon Creek Road3bdrms 1 bath 1,236sqft .58 acre

$249,000

Garry Oddy(250) 344-7234

#55, 1290 Haesler BB2 bedrooms 1 bath 770sqft

$325,000 #103, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms 2 baths 960sqft

$219,000

1429 Granite Drive5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,700sqft

$559,000

523 – 5th Avenue4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,081sqft

$499,999

508 - 5th Street4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,100sqft

$309,9001007 King Crescent

2 bdrms 1 bath 839 sqft

$109,000

1256 Horse Creek Road4 bdrms 3 baths 2,568sqft 1.15 acres

$319,900730 Nicholson Road

6bdrms 5 baths 4,500sqft 1.38 acres

$545,000

1215A Alexander Drive4 bdrms 2 baths 1,650 sqft

$260,0001215B Alexander Drive

4 bdrms 2 baths 1,650 sqft

$260,000

554 Day Road2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,350sqft 1 acre

$249,500

1217 - 11th Street3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 1,480sqft

$299,900

1631 Purcell Woods Close4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,437sqft

$795,000

701-12th Street4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,333sqft

$329,000

1445 Black Bear Drive4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

$699,000

1052 King Crescent3 bdrms 1 bath 1,732 sqft

$159,000521-9th Street

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,276sqft

$299,000

#21, 1345 Aemmer Way2 bedrooms 1 bath 770 sqft

$285,000

1445 Granite Drive4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,152sqft

$639,600605-9th Street

3+2 bedrooms 3+2 baths 3,406sqft

$395,000

1233 Golden Donald Upper Road

$209,000

3 bdrms 1 bath 1,698 sqft 3.7 acres

909-14th Street3 bdrm Home w/ 1 bdrm Legal Suite

$430,000

1610 Gareb Road4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,120sqft

$349,300

476 Champagne Road3 bdrms 1 bath 1,100sqft 1.54 acres

$149,300

RURAL ACREAGES 990 Highway #95, South 38 acres $329,900

2975 Allen Road 151 acres $425,000Lot 1, Golden Donald Upper Road 4.99 acres $139,9004151 Thomas Road 30 acres $199,000

Lot 1, Castledale Heights 4.94 acres $128,500Lot 1, Blaeberry Road 8.11 acres $189,000Lot 2, Blaeberry Road 8.11 acres $189,000Southridge Road 17.26 acres $265,000

Proposed Lot B, Forde Station Road5.58 acres

$134,900

3029 Birchlands Road2bdrms 2 baths 1,296sqft 2.87 acres

$319,000#26 Parkland Gardens

3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 1,152sqft

$160,000

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NEW NEW

2558 Highway #95, South3bdrms 1 bath 1,312sqft 1.46 acres

$234,600

#406, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail3 bedrooms 3 baths 1,248sqft

$375,000

Lot 6, Dogtooth Close9,472sqft

$169,900

1592 Golden Avenue3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,600sqft

$975,000 1632 Purcell Woods

3 bedrooms 4 baths 2700sqft

$899,0001359 Black Bear Drive

2.4 acres

$135,000REDUCED1308 Pine Drive

4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,432sqft

$305,600REDUCED

1338 Selkirk Drive4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,672sqft

$438,400NEW

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