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There are those that might say that Golden has a bear problem. But according to Conservation Officer Dan Bartol, that’s simply not the case. It’s quite simply a people problem.

It’s people that lead to the vast majority of issues with problem animals, including the juvenile male bear that had to be euthanized

near the Golden Mobile Home Park on Thurs-day morning.

The bear, who was known to both residents and COs to be roaming the park for some time now, found a quick meal outside the residence of Lora Curran, albeit through no fault of her own.

After placing her garbage outside for collec-tion around 8 a.m., Curran saw the bear at what she estimates to be one or two hours later.

“The bear headed through our next door

neighbour’s yard and beelined for his garbage bin. He sniffed his at first, then went over to mine and started drooling like you wouldn’t believe…I was yelling from behind our window telling it to get lost. It wanted to and then it beelined right back again and tipped over our garbage bin…I went out onto our deck and next thing I know it has our garbage bag and it tore into the woods behind our place,” said Curran.

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Habituated bear euthanized last week

Pheonix Lunny plays on one of the new swings at Alexander Park Elementary. A grand opening of the new facility was hosted on Wednesday May 13. See more on page 10. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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Childcare takes centre stage for Chalk it Up demonstrationGolden residents participated in the “Chalk it up for Child Care” initiative. The Early Years Centre and Strong Start at APES provided chalk to people to articulate the importance of child care. Similar events took place around the country.Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Regular film nights combine noteworthy topics with discussion


After hosting a screening of The Mask you Live In, Mike Symons, men’s services program assistant at the Golden Family Centre, realized that there could be an appetite to make a movie night a regular thing.

Another successful evening in April - where the theme was women’s portrayal in media and the male role in that portrayal - confirmed that belief. Symons has scheduled this month’s movie night for May 27, which will include clips from Happy People: A Year in the Taiga, and a Ted Talks about the Wilderness Experience, as well as a discus-sion about two men who built a man cave in Toronto.

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Clips from the film Happy People will be shown at the Family Centre’s film night on May 27. Babelsberg Studio

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The purpose of the evening is to explore what draws many men to the wild. “It’s just focusing on that pull that especially men have to move out to the mountains, grow beards…

and at least be in the elements once in a while,” Symons said.“It’s meant to be a little lighter than the last two topics. The last two topics had some super heavy-hit-

ting facts in them. This is meant to be a little more cerebral and enjoyable and a bit more sunny.” While the film clips themselves are the stars of the evening they aren’t the only reason for attendance,

as the first two events have been catalysts for some very informative discussion. “Our goal isn’t just to put on a film and say ‘hey everybody come and watch’…I think the best part...

that I’ve enjoyed doing both times is the discussion. We have people from all different parts of the com-munity attending so far,” Symons said.

Symons gives the Golden Women’s Resource Centre credit with the idea for the first event which launched the series, and all movie nights are open to both men and women. This upcoming event is open to youth as well.

In the future, Symons would like to explore classic men’s stereotypes through film. “I love it when people watch a film, get inspired and maybe chat about it a bit afterwards…I choose

things that hit me, that reach out to me a bit,” he said. The May 27 event will get underway at 6:30 p.m. and the film clips will be shown until 8 p.m, with dis-

cussion to follow until 9 p.m.. Free refreshments will be available. There is no cost to attend. Donations will be accepted at the door.

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Action-packed weekend in Golden with successful second annual Mountain Festival

There were a host of activities around town over the Victoria Day weekend while Golden celebrated its second annual Mountain Festival. Clockwise from top left: The A-Muse Troupe, adven-turer Will Gadd, and Krista and the Krybabies all performed for the festival. Star Photos


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The Dusevic Family would like to thank Dr. Virginia Clark and Dr. Kate McCarrol as well as the nurses and staff at the

Golden Hospital and the Golden Medical Clinic, for the exceptional level of care given to our husband, father and grandfather, Joe.

Their level of professionalism and compassion was exemplary and deeply appreciated. We also thank Kevin and Nina at

Hindman Bowers Funeral Home for the same.We would especially like to express our heartfelt thanks, to all of our friends and family, both here in Golden and those living away, for their many acts of kindness. We truly value the food, flowers, cards

and words that we received during Joe’s illness and passing.

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Lucas Hunter gets some air as his classmate Brody Auclair looks on during a Jump Rope for Heart event at Alexander Park Elementary School on May 15. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

Recycling program at schools ended as of 2015


Long ago Canadians, like the cit-izens of many countries, were proper-ly educated with regards to the waste-fulness of our ways. The paper, card-board and pop cans that we consumed on a daily basis could be reused and recycled rather than simply thrown away, we realized.

As a result, recycling programs sprung up across the country. Accord-ing to the Waste Atlas, Canada’s rate of collection coverage stood at 99 per cent by 2012 while its recycling rate stood at a more modest 26.8 per cent. Not great, but certainly better than zero.

And zero is precisely the amount of paper that has been recycled at Gold-en’s public schools since the start of 2015, a fact that has several of Gold-en’s educators upset.

One local teacher spoke to The Golden Star on the condition of ano-nymity.

“I asked about it and it was con-firmed that we no longer have recyc-ling,” the source said, while lamenting how much paper gets used in the school system and now goes to waste. “The crazy thing is that there’s still the little blue bins and what look like the blue recycling containers in the office that you dump all of the photocopied paper and stuff in, but they don’t go to recycling.”

Beginning on January 1 of 2015

some significant changes were made to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District’s recycling program as a result of the district’s partnership with Multi Materials BC (MMBC). Among the changes were an increase in the num-ber of materials accepted for recyc-ling and limited hours of operation based on a particular depot’s sched-ule (the Bottle Depot for Golden). Under the new regulations, commer-cially generated recycling would no longer be accepted, including those of educational institutions.

For its part, Rocky Mountain School District No. 6, which has had a recyc-ling program in place in Golden since 1991, says it is working on a solution.

“Since (January) the school district has been investigating options, and the Board understands that the CSRD is looking into commercial/institu-tional recycling solutions for the com-munity. The Board is hopeful that there will be a solution in place soon,” said Superintendant Paul Carriere in an e-mail.

The sooner the better according to many teachers in Golden, including the local teacher that was willing to be interviewed for this story. With the amount of wasted paper beginning to pile up, it’s time for some accountabil-ity, the source said.

“The sentiment from those I’ve talked to about it is certainly shared…somebody’s gotta be accountable because that’s a lot of recyclable waste.”


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Charity Golf Tournament Monday, June 8, 2015

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Golden-Field RCMP charity golf tournament. The annual event raises money to help support students going in to post-secondary education through scholarships.“The tournament is a great way for us to help ease the financial burden of college or university for our local youth.” says Golden-Field RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Troy Durand. “This tournament would not be in its thirtieth year if it wasn’t for the tremendous support of those who come out to golf and the businesses who continue to donate to the cause year after year”.The tournament is set to take place on Monday June 8 with a 9:00 am shotgun start. The cost is $95 per player and includes green fees, cart rental, meal, and a prize.

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If you have ever wondered what a state-of-the-art, heavy duty, highway rescue truck looks like, now is your chance to get an up-close look at the latest addition to Golden’s rescue fleet. On May 22, from 1 to 4 p.m., community members are invited to come and see Rescue 120 at the official unveiling ceremony at the Golden Fire Hall.

Built by Hub Fire Apparatus out of Abbottsford, and funded by the BC Gaming Corp., the new truck is a fully customized, heavy road vehicle that will greatly assist Golden Fire Rescue as a first respond-er unit on the area highways.

Deputy Fire Chief Ken Squarebriggs says the 2015 Spartan Fire Engine has been outfitted with a 400 hp, six-speed motor designed to get first respond-ers to the scene as quickly as possible.

“This thing has the power to get through the mountainous terrain that we are in,” he explained.

Already used on two calls, Rescue 120 and the team were able to shave off roughly seven minutes of response time on a rescue in Roger’s Pass, says Squarebriggs, adding that the new truck doesn’t lose power on steep hills.

But Rescue 120 is more than just a motor.“The custom body that was built by Hub is what

makes the truck outstanding,” said Squarebriggs. “It has the capability to carry the equipment, 800 gallons of water and a foam injection system so we can make foam safely on the highway for different applications.”

The foam injection system has its own pump and a metering system that keeps it consistent.

“This is huge for when we have a fire. When there are people’s lives in danger and we have to fight a fire, we need to stretch every capable inch of that truck.”

The truck is outfitted with a progressive lighting system that folds up and out, can turn in any direc-tion and is powered by a generator housed in the vehicle.

Among the vehicle’s many tools are the Jaws of Life, spreaders, cutters and rams of all different siz-

es and proportions – all of which allow for work on a variety of different vehicles.

“We have every tool we need on there to get the job done,” said Squarebriggs.

Rescue 120s cab is built to hold eight rescue mem-bers comfortably and keep them warm and safe.

“The cab was purposely built larger than the ori-ginal stock because in preliminary design meet-ings we realized the original design was too small,” noted Squarebriggs.

“In fact, there is now so much room in the cab, because we designed the seats to fold up, that if we needed to place a member in there that was in distress, we could keep them warm and work on them.”

Squarebriggs says that the truck’s pump is “a big fire pump, which is normally not built into rescue trucks so this truck is also a municipal fire protec-tion tool.”

Securing funding for the rescue vehicle was a high-priority project for former Fire Chief Ken McClure. The Golden Fire Rescue Association received the truck in January and named it Rescue 120 - in honour of the recently deceased Chief.

“We called it Rescue 120 so he is always with us when we go,” said Squarebriggs.

The unveiling event will be held at the Golden Fire Hall.

“We will also have some of the other emergency vehicles on display so that people can see not just us, but all the partners that are out there doing it,” Squarebriggs says.

The celebration will also provide an opportun-ity for residents to meet Golden’s new Fire Chief, David Balding.

“This has been recruitment unlike any other as we take this step to close a sombre chapter of fire service past here that began last September,” said CAO Jon Wilsgard.

“I am confident that our self-forced wait to fill this position was a good thing and we are now ready for a new leader to keep us both strong and competent as we move forward into a new era of provincial standards in order to meet the needs of our community.”

Continued from page 1Curran immediately called

Bartol and the CO arrived min-utes later and found the bear just 50 feet into the forest.

“When it heard me, it took a few steps off, just a couple feet. Then it turned around and stood its ground. It was staring at me. I was vocalizing, letting it know I was there and it was not moving off as a normal bear should,” Bartol explained.

Bartol shot the bear once from a distance before shooting it twice in the head from close range.

While it might seem like relocating a bear is a better solu-tion than euthanizing it, that solution isn’t always possible.

Bears can be relocated if it is safe for both the officers and the bear, if the bear has a decent chance of survival (this par-ticular bear was already in poor health) and if a bear hasn’t been habituated to getting its food in town. If it is, Bartol explains, then relocation is just passing the problem on to someone else.

Bears remain an ongoing issue at the Golden Mobile Home Park (often referred to as the Husky trailer park). The area is a known bear corridor and many residents don’t have garages or sheds to properly store their garbage. As reported in our May 13 issue, Town Coun-cil is currently exploring several options with regards to garbage collection in the park, includ-

ing either the purchase of bear proof bins or the establishment of a communal garbage system in the park.

For Bartol, the problem extends far beyond the park and into town, where on Satur-day morning he noticed several overturned garbage bins along 5th Ave. S. on his way to work, many of which were found right outside of garages.

Bartol delivered warnings to those offenders, but he says that warnings will soon be replaced by fines if required.

“It’s a combination of educa-tion and enforcement. Educa-tion is definitely the first step and if it’s not working then unfortunately we’ll have to go to the next level,” he said. “In the meantime, bears are going to be

euthanized.” In his previous experi-

ence working with Parks Can-ada, Bartol saw individuals get injured and killed by bears before people realized what a serious problem it was.

“I would not like to see that happen in our community. I’d rather be proactive and solve the problem before it becomes such an issue that more bears are killed or that people are injured as a result of our actions,” Bartol stressed.

And the solution, he says, is right at the collective fingertips of Golden’s residents.

“We have the solution in our hands. Put your garbage away. It’s really simple, but it takes a whole community working together to make that happen.”

CO Bartol: “We have the solution”

Bears continue to be an issue at the Golden Mobile Home Park and in town, and according to local Conservation Officers, it’s locals that need to act immediately. Photo Submitted

Unveiling ceremony for Rescue 120

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Birthday Thanks

Editor,

I would like to give a big thank you to all the wonderful people who

helped me celebrate my big 95th birthday on Saturday May 9 at Spirit Square and birthday cake at the bake-shop. Also a heartfelt thank you to my good friends at the bakeshop for allowing me to have it there.

What a great place to live, and thank you to the ones who planned it all.

Laura SniderGolden

Taking out the trash, responsibly

Where does gov-ernment responsibil-ity end, and personal responsibility begin?

It's a really tough question to answer. Ideally, society would function just great with everyone taking per-sonal responsibility. But when a large por-tion of society decides not to do that, the gov-ernment needs to step in.

Recycling is incred-ibly important. The sustainability of our lifestyle is dependant on us keeping the planet healthy. As responsible citizens we should be recycling as much as we can, both at home and at work. But the reality is many people will not take the time or put in the effort unless it's easy, or there is some incentive. That's where the government comes in.

People are uncomfortable with the govern-ment telling us what to do. Although, maybe that’s what we need sometimes.

A study on Statistics Canada from 2000-2004 showing the increase in recycling rates from province to province states that the number one factor in varying rates across the country is easy access to recycling programs.

It also stated that, “Many factors influence the willingness to recycle, including social norms, promotional and information campaigns, and barriers to recycling such as collection method, distance to drop-off location and required sort-ing of materials.”

The easier it is, the better utilized it will be.A lot of businesses in town are struggling with

how to recycle, including the schools (see story on page 4).

The local recycling depot, funded by the Col-umbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is for residential waste, not commercial. Which means, unfortunately, businesses have to either pay to recycle, or just not do it.

Here at the Golden Star we received a warning when our recycling was found at the local depot. Fortunately we have other means to recycle old newspapers (as people often use them for fire starter), but other businesses are faced with quite a dilemma.

Now when I say government responsibility, I don’t mean local. Sure local governments have to facilitate programs, but an environment-al issue as fundamental as recycling needs to be funded at a higher level.

It would be great if everyone went the extra mile to ensure that their waste was being proper-ly disposed of, but the reality is too many people won’t.

Golden prides itself on being an authentic mountain town, and rightfully so. While Banff and Jasper are typ-ically overrun with tourists from all over, Golden is a lit-tle quieter and feels more natural. There are plenty of tourists, but the ones who spend time here are less likely to be on over-priced packaged tours and more inclined to explore off the beaten path destinations and venture out on their own. A much more authentic brand of tourism, it has to be said.

But if we truly want to be a so-called authentic moun-tain town, we need to get our wildlife issues under control and start respecting the residents of the beautiful environ-ment all around us.

As I reported this week (story on page 1 and 5), a bear had to be euthanized in the Golden Mobile Home Park off of Highway 1. It’s a well known problem area due to a com-bination of factors, one of them being that the residents there don’t typically have garages and sheds for prop-er garbage storage. Hopefully a proper solution can be reached soon - both bear proof and communal bins were recently discussed at council - before another bear has to be killed in that area.

If residents at the Golden Mobile Home Park have the excuse of not having any indoor storage areas, that cer-tainly isn’t the case for homeowners in town along 5th Ave. S., several of whom left their garbage bins out overnight this weekend, directly in front of their garages. Those bins were overturned, likely by a bear, and it was a frustrated

Dan Bartol, one of Golden’s two conservation officers, that had the task of delivering warnings to the residents of those homes.

A warning almost seems too gen-erous.

Bartol told me that these over-turned garbage bins were a clear sign that a bear was roaming the area and, having been condi-tioned to get its food from such an easy source, a candidate to be euthanized.

He also told me that he had approached several residents who said they weren’t aware that there was a bear in town.

Anyone who has lived in Golden for any period of time should be aware that bears are all around us. And, go fig-ure, bears get hungry.

Bears are also lazy, and if they smell an easy source of food, they’ll be right at your doorstep, ready to dine and dash.

This shouldn’t be news to any locals of an “authentic” mountain town. This is our home and these are the real-ities of where we live. If we want to take pride in our sur-roundings and environment, we absolutely have to take better care of our wildlife. That starts with following the bylaws that are in place that not only protect people, but the animals around us.

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A litter of stingers to people who threw all the garbage on the path behind IGA.

Stingers to Bowle Evans Drive for being in such tragic shape. This road was full of cyclists, dog walkers, trail runners and big trucks going up Mount 7 and every-one is on the West side because of wash boards - super dangerous! Pave it to Spruce Drive!

Stars to Signature Clothing - you girls sure know how to have fun! I love shopping there because of you!

Stingers to people who park their cars overnight under a sign that clearly says “No Overnight Parking!”

A sky full of Golden Stars to Editor Jessica for being part of the magic of “It’s Never Too Early

to Develop a Love of Books” With Many Thanks, Rhonda Smith, Golden Infant Development Program.

Stars of thanks to Betty and Dallas and also Donna for always being there for me.

Stars to everyone who made the sec-ond annual Golden Mountain Festival such an awesome event. Great job!

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fun too.”

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- MLA Report -By Norm Macdonald

Coralee OaksMinister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

The Government of British Columbia is proud to proclaim May 17-23 as Local Government Awareness Week. We work in partnership with the province's 189 local governments (162 municipalities and 27 region-al districts) and the Union of British Columbia Muni-cipalities to help build strong, successful commun-ities, large and small, urban and rural, throughout B.C.

Local governments play a key role building essen-tial infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, water

systems, schools, public-safety and recreational facili-ties to help communities in British Columbia thrive and grow.

By providing effective, up-to-date infrastructure, local governments support economic growth, create jobs, stimulate investment, attract people and sustain a high quality of life for citizens.

The B.C. government helps local governments pro-vide these important services through direct grants. In 2015, the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultur-al Development increased funding for local govern-ment grant programs by $5 million, from over $119.7 million last year to over $124.7 million. The increas-

es apply to the Small Community Grants Program and the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program.

The B.C. government also assists local governments by building partnerships that make significant federal investment in local infrastructure available.

For example, the Gas Tax program will invest $2.76 billion in B.C. local governments over the next 10 years - and the New Building Canada Fund represents a $327 million investment over the next decade.

I encourage all British Columbians to take a keen interest in their local government and volunteer their energy and expertise to help their community shine as a great place to live, work, invest and visit.

A massive give-away to suit a narrow political agenda: MLAIn the 2013 election, Christy Clark promised a $100 bil-

lion prosperity fund, an end to the provincial sales tax, an end to provincial debt, and 100,000 jobs at over a doz-en Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants with the first to be opened in 2015.

To say that there is a gap between what the BC Liber-als promised and the current reality would be a bit of an understatement. And it is in the middle of this gap that the BC Liberals are writing, and re-writing, legislation on the fly, and making deals that are not, in my view, in the best interests of British Columbians.

The most recent signs of this desperation are Bill 26, the LNG Income Tax Amendment Act and certain sec-tions of Bill 23, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (2015).

I support LNG as an opportunity, in the same way I support the judicious and reasonable use of our natural

resources, as long as we are proceeding in a way that pro-tects our environment and ensures that the citizens of British Columbia, who are the owners of these resources, are fairly compensated.

And as your representative in the Legislature it is my responsibility to review legislation to ensure that it meets the standard of putting the best interests of British Col-umbians first.

Bill 23 and 26 do not meet that standard. Instead, these bills create a situation where a government, which is des-perate to sign an LNG deal at any cost, can develop pro-jects and sign royalty agreements in secret that could ultimately result in the complete give-away of yet another precious resource.

These agreements will also bind future governments to deals that could be ridiculously advantageous to a for-eign company, simply so that the BC Liberals can claim

progress on the LNG file prior to the next elec-tion.

We are tremendous-ly blessed in this prov-ince to have such vast publicly-owned resour-ces. I believe that not only should they be used today to meet our cur-rent needs, but also man-aged to provide wealth for future generations.

Instead, the BC Liber-als are currently setting up a massive give-away simply to suit their narrow political agenda.

The Province is celebrating local government awareness week


Golden Cinema presents:Avengers: Age of Ultron starts Friday May 22 until Thursday May 28 at 7pm. Matinee’s on Saturday & Sunday at 3pm.

This WeekAPES After School Program Mon. - Fri. 3 -5:30pm. $12/day ages 5-11. To register leave a msg 250-272-0425.StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth-5yrs. Mon.&Fri. 12-3:30pm, Wed. 2-5pm, Tues.&Thurs. 8:45-11:45am. 250-439-9324 for info.Marty Ryan “Exhale” at the Art Gallery of Golden May 15-June 17.

Wed, May 20Golden Public Health pres-ents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.

Thurs, May 21 Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448.Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at College of the Rockies.Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual mem-bership 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

Thursdays 3:45-5:30pm.Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Fri, May 22A.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.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 Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Snacks are included. FreeSpecial Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth pro-gram Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-919-0757 for info.FREE Settlement Services to help new-comers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, hous-ing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.Soup Day at the Golden Seniors Centre May 22 from 11:30am-1pm $6. Kicking Horse Culture presents Live Kicks: May3Way 2015 with Kris Demeanor, Geoff Berner and Carolyn Mark May 22 at 7:30pm at the Civic Centre.

Sat, May 23Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Food Skills Program Saturdays Apr.11-May 23, 10am-1pm. Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget. Free meals and child minding. 250-439-

9665 to register.Smart Cooking on a Budget Apr.25-May.30, Saturdays, 10am-1pm, St. Andrew’s Church. 344-1032 to register.Rotary Annual Gigantic Slient and Live Auction May 23 from 11am-5pm at the Civic Centre.Volleyball Tournament May 23 at the Eco-Ranch from noon-dark. $20/team. [email protected] to register. Golden Dolphins Swim Club’s Bottle Drive May 23. Leave bottles on front porch for collection.Golden Museum Scavenger Hunt May 23 10am-12pm 250-344-5169 for info.

Sun, May 24Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.CP hosts a Garage Sale May 24 in the CP parking lot across from 7/11.

Mon, May 25Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Monday, 6-8pm at the Alexander Park School gym. For young men and women ages 12-18.Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regu-lar priced services, call 250-344-5766. Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. N.A Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.

Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 344-6492 for more info.

Tues, May 26A.A Meetings Tues. at the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.FREE Settlement Services to help new-comers to Canada with English training, citizen-ship, community resourc-es, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm. 250-344-8392.Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).Bingo at the Seniors Centre every Tuesday from 1-3pm.T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.Rockwater Grill & Ba Upcoming Events Golden Light Horse Club’s Delbert Johnson Memorial Barrel Jackpot May 30 at 1pm and May 31 at 10am at the Rodeo Grounds.Saturday Lego Club at the Library starts May 30 from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.Intro to Genealogy May 30 from 2-4pm at the Library.RCMP Golf TournamentMonday, June 8.4th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival June 21 from 4-8pm at the Fairmont Hot Springs ski area $49.

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History is best told by the people who lived it.That is why the Golden Museum decided to record the stories of the people who lived in the area

before it was too late.“We really wanted to record the memories of valley citizens, to make sure they aren’t lost,” said Col-

leen Palumbo, executive director of the Golden Museum. But what started as a documentation pro-ject, soon turned into a documentary of sorts.

“We started hearing these amazing stories and memories and finally asked ourselves, why are we the only ones seeing this?”

After that Palumbo started picking snippets to link together for a film, which will be shown at the Golden Civic Centre on May 21. The “home movie” style film will contain 20 snippets from 20 longtime residents.

Some residents wanted to tell stories, others wanted to talk about the businesses they owned and operated in town, and others just wanted to talk about their hobbies, like gardening.

“There’s a lot of wisdom and traditions that were passed down to these folks by their parents or grand-parents that became part of their lives, like one woman who wanted to talk about gardening. But maybe they haven’t passed it onto their kids and grandkids,” said Palumbo. “We want to be the bridge between those generations, and capture that knowledge so that it isn’t lost.”

Palumbo herself, through her job and the fact that she was born and raised in the valley, thought she knew a lot of the stories that would be revealed through this project. She was surprised, however, by how much she learned through the process.

“It has been really interesting that way,” she said.The free showing of the film, entitled The Bearers of Tradition, will begin at 7 p.m. Palumbo is hoping

that some of the people in the film will be there for some discussion afterwards as well.

Film bears local traditions and stories


It is never too late or too early to develop a love of reading.

That is what Rhonda Smith, who has been working with children almost her entire adult life, believes. That is why after working as the Golden Infant Develop-ment Co-ordinator, and giving as a School Board Trust-ee, she continues to volunteer her time to youth as a one-to-one reading tutor with the Columbia Basin Alli-ance for Literacy (CBAL).

“I started working as a lifeguard with the YMCA in Vancouver when I was a teenager,” said Smith, recalling where her work with youth began. “Then we were liv-ing in Parson, and my daughter was four, and I real-ized there wasn’t much in the way of an after school pro-gram…So I started a play school.”

She ran the school for seven years before moving into the position of infant development co-ordinator in 1988.

Fostering a love for reading is very important to Smith, which is why she takes an early lunch once a week to tutor with CBAL’s one-to-one program, a pro-gram that gives young students some extra help with their reading skills.

“Getting excited about books is so important,” said Smith. “And with this program I always see progress. I start students off with a book that they’re comfortable reading, and make them feel good about themselves. Then we move up from there.”

Reading isn’t everyone’s favourite subject at school, but Smith says she is always happy to see how much the students enjoy the program.

“They’re always excited when I’m there, there’s no pulling teeth. It makes it fun for me too, and I really

get to connect with the students,” she said. “Success is when a child is reading for pleasure.”

Smith also recommends that others try out the tutor-ing program, which she says is a very rewarding experi-ence. CBAL’s co-ordinator Monica De can provide

information about the program. Contact her at [email protected].

“Literacy is so important. Even adults still need to be able to fill out forms and such,” said Smith. “It’s never to late to learn.”

Infant development worker spends spare time reading with kids

Andrea Latendresse (left) and her son River Bourns read with Rhonda Smith (centre) and Fathom Gathergood and daughter Lyra Merrick at the Golden Early Years Centre. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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Community comes out to celebrate grand opening of playground

Steve Wyer, principal of Alexander Park Elementary School, speaks in front of students and community members at the grand opening of the school’s new playground, which was paid for through extensive fundraising by the PAC. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo


A couple years ago, the PAC from Alexan-der Park Elementary School learned that the playgound at the school had reached the end of its life, and had to be torn down.

Ever since then they have been working hard, fundraising and planning to get a brand new and improved facility in the school yard.

Last week all that hard work came to fru-ition with the grand opening of the park on Wednesday May 13.

Chenoa Paccagnan, who spearheaded the initiative before mov-ing to Invermere, came back to cele-brate the achievement with the students, and community members, as well as APES and school district staff.

The new playground has inclusive features for children with dis-abilities, as well as a ground made out of recycled rubber.

Tourism Golden’s New Board

Tourism Golden’s new board and staff got together for a photo before gearing up for the weekend’s 2nd Annual Golden Mountain Festival. The organization has seen a 40 per cent increase in revenue since 2007, and continues to market Golden as an authentic mountain community. (From left) Felix Belczyk, Ruth Hamilton, Bob Munro, Tourism Golden’s newest staff member Andy Brown, Rav Soomal, President of the Board Lynn Moffat, Executive Director Joanne Sweeting, Atma Sandher, and Marketing & Administrative Coordinator Rachel Wilde. Missing from photo: Board members John Lush, Les Margetak, Matt Mosteller, Graeme Kreiner, and Mike Dhami. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo


The Golden Museum

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Dark, edgy and smart, Nightcrawler has every-thing you’d like to see out of a thriller and it com-bines detailed social commentary with the evolu-tion of a sociopath to create an excellent, albeit somewhat depressing, crime flick.

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou, a petty thief who gets inspired to start his own news film team after witnessing the work by another team, led by Joe Loder (Bill Paxton).

Lou’s first shoot, that of a carjacking, sells for $250 and his career is officially underway.

Selling exclusively to Nina (Rene Russo), a news director at a local TV station, Lou’s work begins to improve and his pay days start to escal-ate. He quickly hires an assistant named Rick (Riz Ahmed), with his new employee acting as a navi-gator as they chase crime scenes on the streets of Los Angeles.

As Lou gets an unsatisfiable taste for money and success, he starts to blur the lines of not only mor-ality, but of the law itself. Eventually he crosses over from being strictly a news gatherer to a news maker, increasing the value of his footage, but not without a price.

Gyllenhaal plays an excellent, immensely believable sociopath. It’s quite the break-out per-formance compared to his typical role, showing that he has acting chops that go well beyond that of a simple protagonist. It’s really his perform-ance that makes the film click.

Director Dan Gilroy deserves some credit as well for creating such a dark, eerie mood throughout the film. Something feels off from the very begin-

ning. It’s delightfully unsettling for the viewer. Lastly, Nightcrawler stands out for its sharp com-

mentary on the state of the 21st century news media, frequently employing the “if it bleeds, it leads” phenomenon to great effect. Certain eth-ical lines are crossed with Nina at the forefront. Catering much more to the ratings than the qual-ity of the news reporting, Nina follows a similar path as Lou, although her journey takes place in the studio rather than behind the camera.

Nightcrawler’s ending left a little to be desired, it simply felt abrupt and inconclusive, but other than that it was a nearly perfect two hours. For that reason, I’ll give it 9 mouse clicks out of 10.

The Net Result: Nightcrawler a win

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the crime thriller Nightcrawler. Bold Films

Downtown buskers

Ariana Grass entertained downtown shoppers on Saturday afternoon. The streets of Golden were especially busy with locals and tourists due to the Golden Mountain Festival and a side-walk sale hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

New local artist exhibit open at AGOG

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A new exhibit opened last week for artist Marty Ryan at the Art Gallery of Golden.

The exhibit, entitled Exhale, features Ryan’s paintings and etched copper.

A lifelong artist, originally from Connecti-cut, Ryan has lived in the Columbia Valley for more than 40 years, and taught art and worked as a counsellor at Golden Secondary School for 25 years.

“Our lives are bombarded with words, nega-tive issues and personal tragedies. I sought to create images to relax into, to keep in the mind’s eye and help balance the social and political horrors worldwide that encroach on our daily view of the quality of life,” she wrote about her exhibit.

Exhale will be on display at AGOG until June 17.


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Kicking Horse Gymnastics ClubSubmitted

Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club repre-sented Golden well at the Kootenay Zone Championships held at Glacier Gymnas-tics Club in Nelson.

Athletes brought home individual awards and the club brought home the 1st Place Trophy for High School Gym-nastics and the 2nd Place Trophy for Jun-ior Olympic Levels 1-5. Both awards are very impressive for a small team! The ath-letes and coaches of Kicking Horse Gym-nastics Club should be very proud of their accomplishments; you brought a lot of hardware back to Golden.

In High School Level 3, Kayla Lush placed 1st All Around placing 1st on Vault, 2nd on Bars, 1st on Beam, and 1st on Floor; Ayra McCarthy placed 2nd All Around placing 2nd on Vault, 2nd on Bars, 2nd on Beam and 3rd on Floor; Syd-ney McLean placed 3rd All Around pla-cing 3rd on Vault, 1st on Bars, 3rd on Beam and 2nd on Floor.

In High School Level 2, Marika Sut-ter placed 4th All Around placing 4th on vault, 3rd on bars, 4th on beam and 4th on floor. Marika competed her round-off back handspring and improved on all of her scores from her last competition.

The Junior Olympians from Golden continue to shine, giving strong perform-ances in each level and age category.

In the Junior Olympic Level 1 Program

(2006-2008), Tegan Morrison competed in her first competition, her hard work and talent showed as she placed 2nd All Around with 2nd on Vault, 3rd on Bars, 2nd on Beam and 4th on Floor.

In the Junior Olympic Level 1 Program (2004-2006), Jasmine Tataryn placed 1st All Around placing 2nd on Vault, 1st on Bars, 1st on Beam and 3rd on Floor. Amara Schellenberg placed 2nd All Around placing 6th on Vault, 2nd on Bars, 3rd on Beam, and 1st on Floor.

In the Junior Olympic Level 2 Program (2006-2007), Sarah Watson placed 1st All Around placing 3rd on Vault, 1st on Bars, 4th on Beam and 2nd on Floor. Kay-la Sherriff placed 3rd All Around placing 4th on Vault, 2nd on Bars, 1st on Beam and 3rd on Floor.

In the Junior Olympic Level 2 Program (2005), Scarlett McLean placed 1st All Around placing 2nd on Vault, 1st on Bars, 4th on Beam and 3rd on Floor. Sierra Crowe placed 2nd All Around placing 3rd on Vault, 2nd on Bars, 2nd on Beam and 4th on Floor.

In Boys Performance Plus Category, Reggie Watson gave a strong perform-ance on every apparatus. He completed his round-off back handspring and his double leg circles on the pommel mush-room were very impressive. He received an All-Around Gold with Gold on Vault, Gold on Parallel Bars, Gold on Horizon-tal Bar, Silver on Pommel and Gold on Floor.

Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club’s com-petition season will be wrapping up in a few weeks with the Coconut Cup being held in Kimberley May 30th-31st.

The Club is currently taking intention

forms for people interested in partici-pating in the Summer and Fall Program-ming for 2015. Contact Claire at [email protected] for more infor-mation.

Gymnastics Club brings home 1st place trophy for high school club

Sierra Crowe performs on the uneven bars at the Kootenay Zone Championships in Nelson. Photo Submitted

Cyclists, volunteers and community members gathered in the Mount 7 Rec Plex for a dinner to celebrate the Golden Triangle, an annual biking trip that brought 400 bikers to town this past weekend. Photo Submitted

Cyclists invade Golden over the long weekend

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The Golden Triangle was in town this past weekend. You may have noticed the town being overcome with 400 cyclists.

The event, which is a road cycling trip from Castle Junction to Radium, to Golden, and then back to Castle Junction, is organized by the Elbow Val-ley Cycling Club. Almost half of their 900 members were in Golden for the event.

Of the participants, 180 were first time riders, nine were from Manitoba, 13 from B.C. and 62 from Saskatchewan. There were also riders from Flor-ida, California, and Quebec. The youngest rider was nine years old, and the oldest was Ernest Enst, who is 75 years old.

Golden hosted a dinner for them, catered by Curt Thorne from the Wolf's Den (who has been catering the event for 11 years), feeding more than 450 people at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.


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Rev. Christine MuiseAnglican and the United Churches in Golden

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the Anglican Church for this region of the world, the Dio-cese of Kootenay. The keynote speaker was The Right Rev. Mark MacDonald who became the Anglican Church of Can-ada’s first National Indigenous Anglican Bishop in 2007. He is a warm, kind and bright person who speaks truth to power.

His speeches were powerful as he spoke to those of us gath-ered. During the past few years, Bishop MacDonald has been present throughout The Truth and Reconciliation Commis-sion of Canada (TRC) hearings regarding the Residential School System.

For over 100 years, Aboriginal children were removed from their families and sent to institutions called residential schools. The government-funded, church-run schools were located across Canada and established with the purpose to eliminate parental involvement in the spiritual, cultural and intellectual development of Aboriginal children. The last resi-dential schools closed in the mid-1990s. (http://www.trc.ca)

The residential schools were wrought with poverty, suffering, abuse and misuse. The ‘Truth’ in these hearings has been the reality that the ‘church,’ in partnering with col-onial power, committed terrible acts of cruelty.

Bishop MacDonald spoke about how ‘Mission’ in the ear-ly church was about bringing ‘God’ to the godless heathens; that somehow, God magically travelled on the ship with Col-umbus. In the Churches I currently serve, that is no long-er the common view. The cosmology has shifted into under-standing that what is ‘Holy’ or ‘Sacred’ is already at work

in creation, in the world, in each other. As the Indigenous Peoples get to reclaim the languages and customs that were stolen from them, and as they also have been able to express and declare the “Truth” of their experiences in the Residen-tial Schools, they are opening up to receiving the message that they are lovable, worthy and capable. The survivors and their families are learning, as Church Members and Church Leaders sit attentive to the testimonies; that God has been and continues to weep with them. For me, as a Priest who believes in Jesus the Christ, my Church partook in breaking down the body of Christ rather than building it up. As a per-son who lived in Residential Care with some children of Resi-dential School Survivors (the population that has the high-est rate of suicide), I experienced second hand the conse-quences of having parents who were given very few tools to effectively love and parent.

The Truth part of this commission is coming to a close, the next stage is Reconciliation. The TRC will be holding its clos-ing events in Ottawa from May 31-June 3, 2015. Following this, Anglicans across Canada are being called to demonstrate in the 22 days following the closing event of the Truth and Recon-ciliation Commission that this ending is only the beginning of healing and reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people. June 21st marks National Aboriginal Day.

One of the Promises in the Baptismal Covenant of my Church is, Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, lov-ing your neighbour as yourself? Perhaps, if you are consid-ering the meaning of reconciliation, you will consider that divine spark that resides in every person including yourself and act accordingly: with truth, humility, honesty, wisdom, respect, courage and love!

Faith Column: Meaning of Reconciliation

Many times over the years at the museum I’ve taken a photo and tried to tie it to Golden. Sometimes it was easy, other times

you have to work at it. Interior pictures are the hardest ones to identify because sel-dom did people have the capacity to make an interior photo. Many photos have been taken of the exteriors of build-ings in Golden and of course, there are a few permanent land-marks that stick out and make it possible for us to say, definite-ly, that is Golden. Bea-verhead Peak (Mount 7) is one and Moberly Peak is another. When

that peak appears in a photo it’s hard not to think about the man that the peak was named after, Walter Moberly.

Walter Moberly, son of a British Naval Cap-tain and a beautiful Polish noblewoman, was born in Steeple Ashdown, Oxford-shire, in 1832. The family came to Canada in 1834 and Walter was educated in Barrie, Ontario.

The school boys of these early days of railroad construc-tion must have often played trains, and the sight of the smoke bil-lowing out of the old locomotives must have been as fascinating to them as computers and the internet are to our kids now.

So it’s probably not really all that surpris-ing that on leaving school, Walter became apprenticed to a firm of engineers in Toron-to and before long was surveying for a branch of the Grand Trunk in the northern part of Ontario. As he watched the laying of the new rails, a vision of a steel pathway stretching across the prairies to the Rock-ies and beyond, must have taken shape in his mind.

His interest in the mountains and the native Indians, was

further enhanced by the artist, Paul Kane, who painted fabulous scenes of his travels over Athabasca Pass and down the Colum-bia.

In 1857, the news of the arrival of the Pal-liser Expedition from England added to the thrill of the gold rush up the Fraser River. The young Moberly sold some timber lim-its and bought a steam-boat ticket to Victoria. In spite of the slow progress around the Cape Horn and a delay at Panama, he reached his destination more than a year before the overland explorers.

With the last of his supplies and the neces-sary equipment, he set off for Lilloet and the gold diggings there. But in less than a year, he had returned to Vic-toria, broke and hun-gry. He was now ready to find real work.

Governor Doug-las then offered him a job as Civil Engineer attached to the Royal Engineers under the command of Colonel Moody.

It was while he was in this position that he helped to survey the sites that would become Vancouver and New Westminster.

In 1860, he returned to Victoria to the news that the Palliser exped-ition had arrived but

they had only pene-trated the Upper Col-umbia and believed that the Selkirks and Gold Range were impassible. He didn’t agree with that train of thought at all, but wasn’t able to do much about it at the time, so he returned to work with the Royal Engin-eers.

Several major con-struction jobs and survey jobs that are attributed to Mober-ly include the con-struction of the old Dewdney Trail, which is today, the Hope-Princeton Highway, and a wagon road to the Cariboo.

With help he man-aged to persuade Douglas to drop the idea of a route for the railway through the Harrison Lake Trail and set about to show the country that there was indeed a way through the rug-ged mountains to the Southern Interior.

This would seem like a great place to stop but as this column started with a tidbit about pictures I would like to add that in recent years the Gold-en Museum is no long-er getting photos to add to the collection. It might be because you think that the pictures

are too new but that is not the case. We are looking for pictures taken from the 1930s right up to the present time. Another note to add is that with so many cell phones and digital cameras taking pictures these days – fewer and fewer pic-tures are actually being printed and the mem-ories are being lost.

If you have taken pic-tures of local events or places in Golden and Area A, please con-sider emailing them to [email protected] so that we can include these born digital photos in the collection.

Moberly House, pictured, was a stopping point from explor-ers, trappers and settlers in the 1880s. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum

Landmark peak near Golden named after pioneer Walter Moberly

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GRIEVE, Karen Cecelia passed away at the Golden and District Hospital

on Th ursday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 71 years.

Karen was born at Vancouver, BC on June 5, 1943, her residence until moving to Nicholson,

BC in 1991. Karen loved needle work and gardening but she hated the weeds! A life-long smoker, she will no longer be tearing down the

“no smoking” signs at the hospital!Karen is survived by her daughter, Diana Gibbon (Roger Tress) ; grandson, Clayton Vigue; great-grandchildren, Emlyn Vigue

and Jacob Christensen; sister, Barbara (Ian) MacInnes; brother, Larry (Diane) Russell;

niece, Stephanie MacInnes; and her friends Chantelle Christensen, Cheryl Alfano and

Doreen Th omas. She was predeceased by her special friend, Leo Schust, in 2001.

Th ere will be no formal funeral service.Online condolences can be sent through

Karen’s obituary at: www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were in the care of Hindman/Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

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We regretfully announce the passing of Phyllis Margaretta Patricia Mattila on

April 29, 2015 aft er a lengthy illness.

She is survived by her common-law husband Orville

Gordon, 2 daughters Jenny Marchand and

Sandy Grassie (Randy Rehman), 2 sons, Doug Lagore (Lynne) and Roger Lagore

(Roberta), 1 stepson Donald Mattila (Joan), 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great-great grandchild. Also survived by Orville’s

2 sons Robert (Candy) and Tim and 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis was predeceased by her fi rst husband Leonard Lagore and her second husband

Allen Mattila and her step-daughter Alana. She was born in Luton, England on Nov. 28, 1925. She came to Canada as a war

bride and lived in Stettler, AB until Leonard started working in the oil industry. Th ey moved around Alberta for a number of

years. In 1959 she moved to Golden, BC where she married Allen Mattila. When

Allen retired, they moved to Revelstoke, BC. Aft er Allen’s death she met Orville Gordon

and they moved to Salmon Arm, BC.Phyllis was an avid knitter, loved shopping

and outings for coff ee with friends. We would like to thank the staff at Hillside Village for the exceptional care given to her

during her stay there. Th ere will be no funeral service, as to

Phyllis’ wishes, but a family gathering may be held at a later date.

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MATTILA, PHYLLIS1925 - 2015

HIRON, Donald Stanley “Don” passed away at the Golden

and District Hospital on Wednesday, May

6,2015 at the age of 83 years.

Don was born at Rose Valley, Saskatchewan on July 19, 1931. He moved to Harrogate in 1963 and worked in the logging industry as a mechanic, welder and

heavy equipment operator for many years. An avid hunter and fisherman most of his working life. After retirement from Crestbrook Don kept busy repairing mechanical things from lawn mowers to tractors for family and friends. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Denise; children, Judy Hiron of Cranbrook, Pam (Mike) Lim of Duncan, Shelley (Frank) Jogiste of Golden and Stacey (Warren) Chambers of Golden; eight grandchildren, Charles (Dawn) ,Rick (Rebekka), Sara (Andrew), Laura (Scott) Erin (Gord) Adam Ryan (Devon) and Luke (Sam) ten great-grandchildren, Blake, Edward, Noah, Elise, Julia, Ethan, Madison, Michael, Jake and Conner and five sisters, Gladys (Bill),Viola, Merline, Carol (Ross), and Barb (Henry), sister in law Adell (Dennis), in laws Brian, (Sharon), Darlene (Mike), Lou (Evan), And numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no formal funeral service.If so desired, contributions in memory of Don may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC or the Lung Association of BC. Online condolences can be sent through Don`s obituary at: www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were in the care of Hindman/Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

HIRON, Donald Stanley “Don”July 19, 1931 - May 6, 2015

Patricia (Trish) Jean Hinnegan, of Golden BC, died peacefully in her home on Friday May 8th 2015 from a heart condition.Originally from Chatham, ON, Trish also lived in Blenheim, London and Vancouver before fi nally settling in Golden. During her 12 years here she volunteered at the

Women’s Center, helped children learn to read at APES and taught Catechism classes. Many in town knew her as the “P Lady” working out of Elite Nutrition. She loved movies and needlework, was an avid reader and book club founder. Survived by her four children, Pamela, Brian and James Th urston all from Vancouver BC, and daughter Linda and husband Mike Pecora of Golden, BC. Her greatest joy in life was being “Grandy” to Nicolas and Jazmin Th urston and Sierra and Vincent Pecora. A Celebration of Life was held at Linda and Mike’s on Saturday May 16th 2015. Th ank you to all who attended to raise a glass in honour of our Mom. We truly appreciate the kind words of condolence and community support this past week. Mom was a giving and loving person who loved her wine and having a good time. She will be missed by all who knew her. We love you Mom – From your four babies xoxo.

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Summer Student for the busy summer season.

Please apply in person with resume at:

1209 Trans Canada Hwy 250-344-3169

or email:[email protected]

Medical/DentalMEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Tran-scription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com. or email: [email protected].

Trades, TechnicalLICENSED LOG Scaler re-quired. A well-established whole log chipping facility lo-cated in beautiful Kamloops, BC requires a full time certifi ed log scaler to complement our log yard staff. We offer com-petitive wages and a benefi ts package. Applicants applying for this Position must have a Scaler’s Licence. Please email resumes: [email protected] or fax to 250-374-9506.

Services

Financial ServicesGET 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

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

Garden & LawnGolden’s Best!

Premium Topsoil

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.

Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Misc Services

E&PWINDOW CLEANING

250-272-1194

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances12 cubic feet Frost - Free apartment size fridges for sale $40 each. Call 250-290-0056.

Estate / Garage Sale526 South 10th St

(kiddy corner from Lady Grey)May 22, 4-7 & May 23, 9-4.65% of items on sale are

new/unused. Men’s & Ladies clothing, household items,

offi ce, hardware, x-mas decoration, also some

antiques, gardening supplies & general everyday things. Plus free stuff for kids, as well as a

lot of other free items!

Multi-Family Yard SaleFri. May 22, 4 pm-7 pm

Sat. May 23, 9am - Noon1234 Alexander Dr.

basketball hoop/stand, Gazelle exerciser, bike, beds, bedding,

and much more!

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT fork-lift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!” All steel building models and siz-es are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pio-neer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antique Native Art, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

Spectacular Views on 11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies, Drilled well, fl at build-ing site, good access. Survey plan available. [email protected].

Houses For Sale Custom Timber Home

On 6.5 acres, exc. Views250-348-2447

MODULAR home 2BR/2BA Ready to move to your lot. Over $100K in renos in 2008. New roof, plumbing, wiring, gyproc, fi xtures, windows. [email protected] $75,000

Mobile Homes & Parks

CASH REWARD up to $1000 to move in a new or newer home into Kicking

Horse Village MHP. Call for details 250-344-6935.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent2 bdrm w/ storage close to all amnts. Hydro, hot water and

heat incld. Security entrance and laundry factls, sorry N/S, and

no parties. 250-290-0056.

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.

GoldenCOMMERCIAL BUILDING

3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWNTOWNExcellent High Traffi c Area

Plenty of Parking250-344-6710

Misc for Rent

Property Management Division

Alice Dahlberg, CPM250-344-2418 or

250-344-8581 (cell)

Each ofce is independently owned & operated.

Visit our website forcomplete rental listings

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FOR RENT

3 bdrm house for rent.

250-344-5075 / 344-5059

Homes for Rent2 bdr. ground level suite. 1109 13 St. No pets. References. Avail now. 250-344-5691.2 bdr. house. Close to Lady Grey. Large yard, laundry, large living room. 250-344-3535/5629.

2 bedroom house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95 South. $950/month + utilities. No parties, mature reliable tenants preferred. References and damage deposit required. Call 250-344-6710.

2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No parties, mature reliable tenants preferred. $950/month + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Tel: 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.

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.

Townhouses3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1500+ sqft townhouse with balcony. Pro-pane fi replace & dishwasher. No pets; no parties. Long term preferred. Good references & security deposits required $1595 per month + utls. 250-344-6710.

Transportation

Recreational/Sale5th Wheel - 2004 Thor 30 ft long, slide out couch, table & chairs. Great condition, has hitch and rails. $14,000. 250-344-6604 or 344-8545.

BoatsWANTED Red Urchin lease. Also 37’ Salmon to lease/buy/trade for C. 250-218-9947 [email protected]


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Do you know your diabetes ABCs?

ABC

= AIC (measure of blood glucose levels over time) Recommended Target: 7.0% or below

= Blood pressure Recommended Target: 130/80 mm Hg

= Cholesterol Recommended Target: LDL: 2.0 mmol/L or lower. Total cholesterol to HDL ratio: below 4

If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and other complications such as eye and kidney disease, nerve damage and foot problems. Keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range can reduce your risk of complications.

For more information about staying healthy with diabetes, visit: www.diabetes.ca/Section_About/healthy.asp

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We are seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic person to fill the position of Recreation Operator as an integral part of our dynamic public works team. This posting will temporarily fill an internal vacancy covering a leave of absence. The term is from the date of hire (anticipated by mid to late June) to approximately the end of November 28th, 2015.

Reporting to the Working Foreman, you are part of a team tasked with various summer park maintenance and janitorial tasks over the summer and fall season using town equipment, supplies, and facilities.

Typical duties include operating mechanized equipment such as lawn mowers and tractors, associated implements, light trucks, and hand tools and ensuring the professional maintenance and cleanliness of public areas, washrooms, and facilities. All duties must be performed to departmental procedures, safety policies, municipal regulations, and Work Safe regulations. You may also be tasked with other duties as assigned.

Your minimum qualifications and skills must include:• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; • Possession of a valid British Columbia class 5 Driver’s License; • Level 1 First Aid certification.• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and deal

courteously, tactfully and diplomatically with supervisors, coworkers and the public;• Physical ability to carry out assigned duties in all types of weather;• Ability to maintain facility maintenance records.

If you have these skills or experiences, it would help but they aren’t mandatory:• Operation of landscaping equipment;• Experience with irrigation systems and maintenance;• Possession of a pesticide applicators license;• Certification as a pool operator, boiler operator, and playground inspector;• Horticulture experience;• WHMIS and TDG certification; and,• Familiarity with turf management techniques.

This is a position within the CUPE 2309 bargaining unit. Applications by resume and cover letter will be accepted in confidence by hand, post, fax,

or email till 4:00 pm (Mountain Time) Friday, May 29th, 2015 to:

Chris Cochran, Manager of OperationsP.O. Box 350, 810 9th Avenue South, Golden, BC V0A 1H0

Fax: (250) 344-6577 E-mail: [email protected]

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered.Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications and enquiries are confidential. We reserve the right to collect both direct and indirect information about any applicant

selected for an interview.

Recreation OperatorTemporary/Part Time (.6FTE/24hrs per week)


Golden’s failed Community Bike Share program has received a second life with the awarding of a 2015 contract to Higher Ground Mountain Sports.

The 15 bikes that were originally purchased in 2010 by the Town as part of its bike share program will now be available for rental at High-er Ground this spring and summer.

While the original program saw the establishment of two kiosks, one in Spirit Square and one at the campground, all rentals will now be done through Higher Ground at its downtown store.

It was Higher Ground owner David Gagnon’s idea to find a way to use the 15 dormant townie bicycles and his store was officially award-ed the contract at Council’s May 5 meeting.

“I suggested that we, the store, could take over and make it man-ageable for us…and keep it super cheap…the other thing is the green side of it, to put people on bikes rather than having them drive their car,” Gagnon said.

“(For tourists) I think (bikes)

are one of the best ways to discover town,” he added.

Higher Ground will pay the town $100 for the rental of the bikes for the summer and will be responsible for all maintenance costs. Their proposal included a low-cost rental price of $7 for a half day rental and $15 for a full day rental.

“My intention is not to make profits out of that, it’s really just to ensure that we can cover our costs for maintenance and parts,” Gagnon said.

The proposal was met favourably by Council and approved without opposition.

The original bike share began operation during the fall of 2010 and ran from May to October in 2011 and 2012 before funds for the project were re-allocated as part of the 2013 budget process due to escalating costs. The annual oper-ation budget for the program was approximately $5,400 while annual revenues were roughly $1,700.

Town CAO Jon Wilsgard expressed that this year would serve as a test for the future of the bikes and that a successful program could lead the Town to seek a buyer for the bicycles.

Bike share program revamped


The Golden Light Horse Club is get-ting set to host the

annual Delbert John-son Memorial Barrel Jackpot and the event is beginning to build some serious momen-tum in its third year.

Riders from as far away as Dawson Creek and Wainwright, Ab. competed last year and Shelley Black, the club’s president,

is expecting a similar or larger turnout this year.

The weekend-long event, which is named to honour John-son, the late long-time president of the Light Horse Club will take place on May 30 and 31 at the rodeo grounds, with a full concession, farmers’ market, live music, a Saturday night din-ner and a Sunday morning pancake breakfast among the scheduled events.

A barrel jackpot involves a timed race around a figure eight track and will be the marquee event over

the weekend. Riders will also compete in pole bending, which involves weaving in and out of a series of poles.

And while the event is mostly about the fun for the riders and spectators alike, there’s also some ser-ious cash on the line for the top competi-tors.

“We’re running for $1,000 each day for barrels and $500 for poles,” Black explained.

Other prizes will also be awarded for different categor-ies, so it won’t just be the elite riders taking

home the dough. Returning competi-

tors might notice an improved surface at the rodeo grounds this year, as upgrades were made to make it better on both the horses and the riders.

“As a competitor, the footing itself is better. We’ve had a year to let the other stuff funnel in and with the fancy equip-ment that Ron (Wat-son) has been using on our arena it’s main-taining it and keeping the depth nice, along with the ability to put more water and stuff on it,” Black said.

While Black is

pleased with the way things have gone with the event, her long term goal is to cre-ate an even bigger event and continue to “bring the West back” to Golden, as she says.

“By the time our club is 50, and I believe that’s three years, we’re hoping to bring back a rodeo or a bullarama. So this is building our membership up to be able to do that,” Black said.

“The whole com-munity used to get behind the rodeo and it would be really nice to have that hap-pen again.”

Delbert Johnson Memorial set to take place on May 30 and 31

Riders from all over Western Canada will compete at the Golden Rodeo Grounds at the end of May in the annual Delbert Johnson Memorial Barrel Jackpot. Star File Photo


RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

remaxgolden.comMarlon Chambers

(250) 344-0735Bob Tegart

(250) 272-4321Dan Veselic

(250) 344-1435Flec Demmon

(250) 344-8451Garry Oddy

(250) 344-7234

SOLD

RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

remaxgolden.comMarlon Chambers

(250) 344-0735Bob Tegart

(250) 272-4321Dan Veselic

(250) 344-1435Flec Demmon

(250) 344-8451Norma Crandall(250) 344-0275

Garry Oddy(250) 344-7234

4905 Castledale Heights3 bdrms 3 baths 2,500sqft 5.28 acres

$495,000

#106, 521 - 8th Avenue2 bedrooms 1 bath 775sqft

$159,900

701 - 8th Street6 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,810sqft

$329,000

510 Anderson Road3 bedrooms 2 baths 1.28 acres

$293,000

1208 Alexander Drive5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,084sqft

$250,000

1539 Campbell Road3bdrms 1 bath 980sqft 7 acres

$299,600

1501 Quartz Crescent4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 1,833sqft

$539,600

955 McAllister Road3bdrms 2.5 baths 2,430sqft 3.97 acres

$735,000

526 - 12th Street4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,320sqft

$339,600

1502 Poplar Street3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,768sqft

$420,000512 - 7th Street

5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,520sqft

$265,000

1695 Golden Donald Upper Road3bdrms 1 bath 1,230sqft 5 acres

$299,900

1615 Gareb Road4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,860sqft

$344,900

515 - 11th Street5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,080sqft

$290,000

5256 Ben Hynes Loop Road

$362,000

2bdrms 2 baths 1,500 sqft 67 acres

1613 Gareb Road3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,240sqft

$320,000

RURAL ACREAGES

1286 Horse Creek Road................................ 1.03 acres..........................................................$89,500985 McBeath Road..................................... 40.52 acres....................................................... $349,600Cromac Ridge......................................... 4 acreages available..................... from $210,000 to $260,000532 Anderson Road..................................155 acres.................................................. $449,900866 Highway #95, South.................................101 acres.......................................................$569,900Lot 2, 2116 Highway #95, South....................2.72 acres ...............................................................$129,0001414 Black Bear Drive ...................................2.07 acres.................................................................$119,900Black Bear Drive..................................... 5 acreages available.....................from $149,900 to $220,900Lot A, Highway #95 South............................ 5.8 acres...................................................................$189,000Lot 1 Blaeberry Road .................................. 4.94 acres........................................................ $179,900

SOLD

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NEW

604 - 10th Street3 Bedrooms 1 Bath 1,040sqft

$164,000

1124 - 8th Street2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,270 sqft

$282,300NEW


$399,900407 Riverglen Drive


$369,0001401 Granite Drive


$495,600

2483 Highway #95, SouthLand, Building & Business

$1,625,000


$279,000

1425 Granite Drive3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,032sqft

$899,0003897 Highway #95, South

4bdrms 3 baths 3,800sqft 5 acres

$550,000 800 Nicholson Frontage Road

4bdrms 2 baths 2,600sqft

$345,900

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#204, 521 - 8th Avenue2 bedrooms 1 bath 813sqft

$174,900#207, 521 - 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms 1 bath 813sqft

$169,900

607 - 6th Street5 bedrooms 1 bath 2,174sqft

$255,000

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

575 Habart Road4bdrms 2 baths 1,913sqft .54 acre

$307,000

SOLD

2581 Highway #95 South6bdrms 4 baths 2,800sqft 71 acres

$598,000

SOLD

REDUCED REDUCED

1510 Poplar Street3 bedrooms 3 baths 3,700sqft

$499,9001312 - 11th Street


$319,000


$307,800

#8 Mountain Shadows MHP2 bedrooms

$61,600REDUCED

#201, 521 - 8th Avenue2 bedrooms 1 bath 813 sqft

$189,000NEW

1269 Horse Creek Road3 bdrms 2.5 baths 2,578sqft 1 acre

$299,900NEW

NEW705 - 11th Street

3 bedrooms 1 bath 1,920sqft

$249,000NEW#5, 604 Almberg Road

2 bedrooms 1 bath 980sqft

$15,000NEW