golden star, october 24, 2012
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October 24, 2012 edition of the Golden StarTRANSCRIPT
Cadets prepare for local blitz................................12
■ COMMUNITY
Cops for Kids help local boy...............................5
A Sweet Lowdown at the Rockwater.............................15
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Rockets keep rolling at home............................. 21
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Jessica [email protected]
It was a night of glitz and glamour, mixed in with a few cowboy hats, at the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards Gala.
Countless community leaders, business owners, and volunteers came out celebrate excellence in Golden.
Kickin Thyme Catering filled everyone’s bellies with a five course meal, and local musicians kept the crowd entertained.
The winner of the evening include: Golden Area Initiatives Peter Bowle Evans Award - Bill Ush-er, the Town of Golden Volunteer Award - Robert
and Phyllis Anderson, Business Excellence Award - Moon River Gift Gallery, Customer Excellence Award (employee) - Wolfgang Vogt with Overwai-tea Foods, New Business Award - Moose Trax Fudge, Culinary Award - Eleven 22, Professional Services Award - Dan Veselic with Remax Golden, Spirit of Good Business Award - McDonald’s Golden, Trade Excellence Award - Tracy Williams with T Williams Plumbing, Business Beautification Award - Apos-toles Greek Restaurant, Great Place to Work Award - McDonald’s Golden, Business Enterprise Award - Canadian Timberframes Ltd., and Business of the Year Award - shared by McDonald’s Golden and Glacier Raft Company.
The Tourism Hospitality Awards went to the Cedar
House Chalets for Place to Stay, and Glacier Raft Company for Great Adventure.
“The annual Community Excellence Awards cele-brates the successes of the business community, as well as the achievements within the community like with the Town of Golden Volunteer Award, and the Golden Area Initiatives Peter Bowle Evans Award,” said Ruth Hamilton, manager of the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.
“This event is an annual fundraiser for the not-for-profit Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Com-merce, and would not be possible without the finan-cial support of our major platinum sponsors; The Town of Golden, CP Rail, BC Hydro, the Golden Star, and The Local Townie.”
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Jessica [email protected]
The Golden Women’s Resource Centre has decided to take steps to end violence in relationships, and is cre-ating the Community Coordination for Safety in Rela-tionships Project (CCSR).
“The project is in response to the issue of violence in relationships... It affects women of all ages, including youth,” said Sarah Wegelin, project co-ordinator.
The project, funded by Status of Women Canada (SWC), will address the reality of violence in Golden.
“Community members are often shocked to find out that domestic violence is an issue in our community,” said Wegelin.
Between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012, the Women’s Centre’s Safe Home Program services were accessed 822 times, the Safe Home shelter was used 146 nights, and the Outreach services were accessed 328 times.
The objective of the CCSR project is to work togeth-er with women and community partners to develop and implement a community plan that will reduce the rates of violence against women and girls in the community.
The first major step in this project is to conduct a gender-based analysis, which will examine the rates of gender-based violence, and the specific needs of women and girls.
“The gender-based analysis is a really unique oppor-tunity for us to learn about people’s perceptions and experiences,” said Linley McLean, executive director
of the Golden Women’s Resource Centre.“We don’t want to make any assumptions when
developing our community plan. We want to under-stand what people think is happening and what people’s real experiences are.”
An online survey has already been set up, and the centre is asking as many people as possible (men, women and children) to fill it out. The answers to the survey itself will be anonymous, but if you leave you name and number (separate from the survey), you are eligible to win a $100 gift certificate to Sobey’s.
Please fill out the survey at http://www.surveymon-key.com/s/GoldenCommunitySurvey.
Once the analysis is complete, the project co-or-dinators will collectively identify gaps, priorities, and opportunities, and collaborate to ensure tangible results for women and girls and a co-ordinated com-munity response to gender-based violence in the con-text of local need.
The Golden Women’s Resource Centre is looking for community members to join the CCSR team. They are looking for partners who work directly with victims and offenders, and can meet once a month (every third Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m.) to help steer the project.
The project’s current community partners include the Golden Family Centre, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, the Ministry of Social Development, the RCMO, Victim Services, Golden Safe Homes Program, Golden Mental Health, Gold-en Pentecostal-Tabernacle, and Cranbrook Commun-ity Corrections.
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New protection trailer set to benefit local fire departmentsJessica [email protected]
A shiny new red trailer rolled into Golden on Oct. 16 and went straight to the Golden Fire Department.
The Type 2 Structure Protection Unit Trailer, funded by the Columbia Shus-wap Regional District along with a sub-stantial grant from the Columbia Basin Trust, is designed to provide some extra protection to structures on the edge of a wild fire.
The $78,000 piece of equipment pro-vides firefighters the tools to protect these priority zones with sprinklers, bladders and a hydrant kit.
“It’s a wonderful tool, and can be quite effective if we get lots of warning,” said Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure.
The unit will be shared between mul-tiple fire departments including Gold-en, Nicholson and Revelstoke. Region-al Fire Services Co-ordinator for the CSRD, Kenn Mount, brought the trail-er to Golden last week because he want-ed to get it over the Roger’s Pass before winter, and allow the fire departments to start training with it.
“We’ve been trying for a few years to get a unit like this, so we’ll be ready for the fire season next year,” said Mount.
The unit can help protect 25 to 30 homes, depending on the span.
“It’s important to remember that it is just a tool, it won’t prevent a fire. But it is a valuable piece of equipment to have,” said McClure.
Regional Fire Services Co-ordinator Kenn Mount, and Golden Fire Chief Ken McClure stand in front the the new Structural Protection Unit, which will service multiple fire departments. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Getting prepared for the provincial election in GoldenDarryl [email protected]
With a little over a six months before a provincial election will be held in British Columbia, residents in the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding already know two candidates whose names will be on the ballot.
Current MLA Norm Macdonald will be running again for the NDP and Doug Clovechok will be on the ballot for the BC Lib-erals.
Recently both candidates took time to share their opinions on a number of important topics heading into the election period.
“One of the most important issues for people in Golden and Field is the ability for communities to make decisions for them-selves. I believe that the best decisions are made by those who are closest to them,” Macdonald said. “People in this commun-ity are clear that they want to live in a place that properly looks after its seniors and its children, and it is the responsibility of government to make it happen.”
Clovechok shared his view on what people in Golden have been saying to him.
“The biggest concern centres around economic develop-ment. People are looking for government representation that will work with them to attract investors into the area and region. The Golden area and the rest of the Columbia River-Revelstoke riding has so much untapped potential that needs to be respon-sibly promoted and developed,” he said.
Both candidates spoke about the importance of improve-
ments to the Trans Canada Highway and how this undertaking directly relates to Golden.
“Improvements to the Trans Canada Highway are also very important to Field and Golden. Few communities feel the impact of a substandard highway more than we do,” Macdon-ald said. “That is why I have fought, both as Mayor and as MLA, for a full funding commitment to complete the twinning of the TCH.”
Macdonald went on and said, “The truth is that the money to finish the Trans Canada Highway project is not in the provincial budget. And putting up more signs or making more announce-ments won’t make it happen.”
On this issue Clovechok said, “The Trans Canada Highway (TCH) project is a critical pillar to the current and future eco-nomic and social well being of Golden. Golden is the gateway into B.C. with the TCH being the lifeline. If the region is going to grow, in terms of economic development, we have to have a transportation system that is second to none in the country. The stretch of TCH that runs from Field to Revelstoke is per-haps the most treacherous in terms of winter driving anywhere in Canada, but it is also some of the most scenic in the world and whether you are talking tourism or the transportation of goods, the TCH has to be one of the top priorities of both the federal and provincial governments.” He also added he has had discus-sions with Premier Christy Clark about this issue.
Both candidates also answered a question about the effects of downloading from higher levels of government and what it is doing to municipalities.
“Government is also responsible for ensuring that its deci-sions do not place an unreasonable burden on citizens. Many people in this community have struggled with added costs due to things like the HST, increases to MSP and BC Hydro rates. During tough economic times, these added costs can be very difficult to bear,” Macdonald said.
“There is a very real and on-going reality in regards to issues being ‘downloaded’ onto municipal governments from either federal or provincial counterparts. Although many of these issues such as the delivery of social services, the location and maintenance of heli-pads or most recent the Interior Health 4321 water system compliance and regulations need to be at the local government level; but along with these responsibilities, both federal and provincial governments must clearly under-stand that any reallocation of responsibility must come with complimentary funding; local government cannot be expected to shoulder all of the burden,” Clovechok said. “The May 14, 2013 election is one of the most important elections we will have had in B.C. for quite some time. As we move towards that date I would ask the people of Golden, Field, and the rest of the riding for that matter, to consider this question: ‘do you want an MLA who is a ‘political ideologue,’ someone who likes to talk about the principles of democracy, or do you want an MLA who has calluses on his hands and is not afraid of work, someone who is not concerned about the politics but about the accomplish-ments? If you lean towards the values associated with a work-ing MLA then I would ask people to support me in the next election.”
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Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks’ Private Mem-bers Bill C-299 is one step closer to becoming law.
It passed its third reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for review.
“This bill goes beyond amending the Criminal Code to impose a mandatory minimum sentence,” said Wilks. “It goes to the heart of every parent who has young chil-dren. It recognizes that the most vulnerable, a child, must be protected at all cost.”
The bill, which was proposed by Wilks in the fall of 2011 shortly after three-year-old Kienan Hebert was kidnapped and safely returned in Sparwood, would impose a minimum jail sentence for a stranger who kid-naps a child under the age of 16.
“Surely if we as politicians saw fit to give mandatory
minimum sentencing to a person who kidnaps another person with a firearm, or is connected to a criminal organization, we ought to see that kidnapping a defense-less child is in my opinion far graver than the afore-mentioned,” said Wilks.
The bill passed by a vote of 151 to 117, and Wilks believes it will send a message to the people who com-mit these crimes that it will not be tolerated in Canada.
He originally submitted the bill after an overwhelm-ing response from his constituents, who wrote and emailed him asking him to introduce the legislation.
“This is not about taking away the power of a judge’s decision, nor about interjecting into a legal system that some believe provides adequate sentencing. This is about sending a clear message that the protection of children is front and centre when it comes to criminal behaviour,” said Wilks.
“I look forward to following the debate in the Senate and eventual passage of Bill C-299.”
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Children get a wonderful surprise during Christmas seasonJessica [email protected]
The snow is starting to cap our beautiful mountains, and the Christmas season is get-ting closer.
This means that Angel Tree is up and run-ning for another holiday season. The annu-al program provides gifts for children whose families may not otherwise be able to provide them.
“I had been in Kinetts for 12 years, and I did the program for about five years. I’m always doing something with kids,” said Jennifer Isaac, organizer of Angel Tree. “When Kinetts shut down I decided it was something that still needed to be done.”
Families who need help getting a Christmas gift for their child can go to The Food Bank, the Government Agents Office or the Golden Women’s Resource Centre to pick up an appli-cation, fill it out, and then drop it off at the Gov-ernment Agents Office.
The information provided will be out on the tree (which goes up in TRU Hardware on Nov. 17). All the names of the “Angels” and the gift givers will remain confidential.
Anyone who wishes to help out can go into the hardware store and pick an angel off the tree, and buy them a Christmas gift. The gifts will be for children ages 18 and under, and should cost between $30 and $50.
“It’s lots of fun. Chaos, but fun,” said Isaacs. “Last year it was kind of quiet for the first lit-tle while, then in the last couple of weeks it doubled. The day before Christmas I was delivering. Usually we like to do it at least four or five days before so they’re under the tree for a few days.”
Applications for the Angel Tree are available from Oct. 29 to Dec. 17. They will be accepting applications until Dec. 19, and ask that all gifts be provided by Dec. 21 at the latest.
“I understand the rush of the project this year, but I’m confident our community can do this,” said Isaac.
Angel Tree organizer Jennifer Isaac and John Shapperd, owner of TRU Hardware, stand in front of the Christmas tree that contains the names of the “Angels” who are in need of gift at Christmas. This year’s tree will be up at TRU Hardware on Nov. 17. Applications are available now at the Food Bank, the Golden Women’s Resource Centre, and the Government Agents Office. Star Photo
It will be a chance to put on your Halloween best at the Golden Arena on Oct. 27. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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The time is here to get your little ones dressed up for the Town of Gold-en’s Kids Halloween Party.
Children ages 12 and under can come to the Golden Arena on Satur-day Oct. 27 in their Hal-loween costumes for a kids event hosted by the Town, and the Golden Lions and Leo Club.
Those in attendance will have the chance to take part in various kids crafts, games and fun play in the arena lounge and lobby.
The Lions Club is also hosting a special cos-tume public skate.
Anyone who shows up in costume can take advantage of a $1 admis-sion rate with all pro-ceeds going to the Lions and Leo Club.
The event starts at 3 p.m., and the public skate will be starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Break and entriesThere were two separate instances of break
and entries in the Golden area over the last week.
One incident happened at Top Notch Clothing when someone stole a jacket from the store on Oct. 12.
During the break-in, damage was also done to the alarm system.
Another break-in occurred on Kicking Horse Creek Road.
A number of items were taken in the rob-bery which happened at an unoccupied resi-dence.
Missing PersonThere was the report of a missing person in
the Golden area. Family members reported the person missing after not having contact with him for five days. RCMP located the male unharmed.
Missing CowOn Oct. 19 there was a report of a missing
cow. The reason the report of the missing ani-mal was made is because the cow recently had a calf which is currently being hand fed. The animal went missing around Anderson Road.
Bear movedRCMP aided local Conservation Officers
in the relocation of a black bear. The bear had been spotted around Selkirk Hill in Golden. The suspected two-year-old cub was tranquil-lized and relocated to the Smithers area.
AccidentsThere were recently three collisions in the
Golden area. RCMP suggest residents make sure they get their winter tires on before the winter season is here. People should not wait too long as snowfall could happen at any time and being caught without the proper tires on could cause more issues on the roads.
Anyone with information about the break ins or the missing cow should contact Golden RCMP at 250-344-2221.
Cops For Kids helps a local boy learnDarryl [email protected]
A sound field FM system was recently donated by Cops for Kids to help local child Caeden Desmarais hear better during his classes at school.
The sound system will be used in the classroom for Caeden accord-ing to Golden RCMP member Const. Mike Hull.
“It hooks on to a teacher in the classroom. They have a little device and it helps a child hear in the class. The system is about $1,800 and he will be able to take it all the way up through Grade 12 and onto university if that is the way he chooses to go,” Hull said.
The benefits for Caeden will be amazing according to his father Jonathan.
“Everything she (the teacher) says will come through the speakers which are strategically placed in the classroom. He will get to hear better. He only has one ear and this will help him when there is a lot of commotion in the classroom,” he said. “The system has worked with other children and is proven to work.”
Jonathan added that he is very excited and grateful his son will now have a chance to hear more in school.
“This is extremely important. He is a very shy kid. In situations where there are a lot of people he tends to draw back. This will let him focus more on what the teacher is doing,” he said. “It will help with his ability to learn and his speech.”
Jonathan also wanted to thank everyone involved with helping his son in this way.
“We really appreciate this. There would be no way we could have afforded a system like this. The support from Cops for Kids and the community is wonderful. It is wonderful to see the donations come back to the people of Golden. Not just Caeden but all the other people who have received things from Cops for Kids. It is nice to see people actually care about the youth of today,” he said.
Hull was quick to thank all of the people who have supported the effort over his time in Golden.
“Really it is a community effort. We have had so many silent part-ners in the community. Those people do not get to be recognized enough but now they will get the chance to see the benefit the child gets from the help that they have given. We get to be the vehicle for it,” Hull said.
“It has been really good again this year and I want to keep help-ing kids in this town,” he said.
Pictured above are Const. Mike Hull, Payton, Tanya, Jonathan and Caeden Desmarais and Rhonda Smith from the Golden Infant Development. The Desmarais family is holding a new classroom sound system, that was purchased with the help of Cops for Kids. It will help Caeden in his schooling. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
A6 www.thegoldenstar.net Wednesday, October 24, 2012 The Golden Star Star EDITORIAL
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There has been another cry over the mountains for laws to get settled in place to dealing with the issues surrounding cyber-bully-ing.
New Democrat MP Dany Morin has brought forth a motion calling for a nation-al effort to fight the prob-lem before the House of Commons.
The idea of bullying is nothing new in any school, but now bullies have a 24 hour-a-day ability on the internet to attack some-one who does not have the ability to get away from the onslaught, even when they go home.
Of course every case is different, but the attacks that hap-pen do have a lasting effect in the victims’ lives. The ques-tion now becomes how do we as a society want to deal with this issue?
Blaming things on how easy it is to make a mistake online, or writing it off as something that is harmless, does not fly on any level any more. Yes, you can say something online in a much easier fashion, which makes a spur-of-the-moment mistake easier. We see this on many types of social media sites. The only difference seems to be that most of society is held accountable for what they say, and up until now, too lit-tle has been done to stop this specific type of harassment.
We have laws in effect which protect us against threats but when you are a child there is the alone-against-the-world fac-tor?
I know when I was growing up being a fat kid, and I was big, it was not easy. Added to my problems was the fact that I was very shy and did not think I could stand up for myself.
I had to deal with bullies on a daily basis and if I could have figured out a way not to go to school, I would have gladly gone somewhere else.
Too many young people are trapped in a system which does not allow them to have any way to defend themselves. It is not reasonable to say just stay offline because the attacks are happening and will continue to.
Society has to change the mindset that this is all just a part of growing up.
When I was a teacher I would sit down with parents who would never accept that their “little angels” could ever be naughty.
Children are being abused on a level no one could have imagined 20 years ago.
The physical abuse of the past is now combined with a new level of mental abuse as well.
The time has come for both families and lawmakers to stand up and say enough is enough.
People need to understand what is happening and change, not only the laws, but also the mindset of society which has seen the bullying situation get worse over the years.
Many groups work hard to promote a safe school environ-ment which does not condone these kind of attacks, yet too many times we are forced to see the failure of the system. Children who are being attacked need to know they are not alone and those attackers need to be held responsible for their actions.
Understanding why something is wrong is the first step to recovery.
High school is not the be all and end of life. So many great things happen after you leave Grade 12.
Hopefully soon everyone will realize just how important an issue this is before anyone else has an unnecessarily tra-gic end to their story.
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Closing timeHello town’s people.
So I just got word the other day that the one and only hotels in Roger’s Pass, the old Glacier Park Lodge, is closing its doors.
Although they may be closing the place for many reasons, I suspect it mostly has to do with compliance with the Parks Canada rules and regulations to follow being a National Park and all.
This lodge has been running for near-ly 50 years, catering to the backcountry enthusiasts and nature lovers of all kinds.
I’m sure most of us stayed there one time or another, maybe not by choice, due to it being an area prone to storms/avalanches.
Many of us have eaten there before.We were just happy for the fact that
there is shelter so far out in the middle of the big mountains. It surely wasn’t the most luxurious, cleanest, warm-est or nicest hotel out there, but for its place it certainly did the trick.
After so many years of different owners and people taking over the
lodge it has been neglected. It looked, in some areas, like it had almost been given up on.
I had the chance to work there one spring as head of maintenance. Let me tell you, what a job that was trying to keep up with the repairs and problems along with plowing snow 24/7. But apparently, before I got there, they had a bad winter of pipes bursting every-where, and no heat in the hotel for days, also without power for some time.
I tell ya it can’t be easy to run that place, or take ownership of it. In my opinion to make the lodge compliant with all regulations it basically has to be torn down and rebuilt, which is a huge job and very, very costly.
This place, back in the day, used to be the pinnacle of adventure and good times out in the mountains. I had the chance to look through old photo-graphs and stuff from the old days of the lodge circa 60s and 80s.
The good times they used to have there with the skiers from all over the world and a huge amount of staff at the lodge.
The big parties that went on in its hay day was quite amazing. It was a happen-
ing destination back then. It was truly a place you could only
wish for in today’s world. So here it goes, 50 or so years later, and they’ve basically given up on it. I won’t go on about the ownership of the lodge although I will say I figured the lodge would be closing soon after I had left myself.
They were not catering to the needs of backcountry travellers, more just tour groups on buses. I’m not sure if they are selling it now or going to try to repair and fix up everything.
But I think the only way the lodge will make it in the end is with new owner-ship.
Hopefully someone capable of trans-forming and making the lodge into the great amazing place that it could be. Right smack dab in the middle of the mountains the Mecca of backcountry skiing in North America. Oh the pos-sibilities it could have, I’ve thought it over in my head again and again ,but with the economy were in today not sure who will take on that task?
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The Golden Star Wednesday, October 24, 2012 www.thegoldenstar.net A7
Stars to the Food Bank and Bear Aware for offer-ing to help people pick up their apples. Thanks to those who keep their garbage secured as well.
A big star to Alison and Jack for a fabulous Scotch Club night.
Stingers to those who despite repeated attempts every year by the Food Bank and Bear Aware amongst others to pick up your apples continue
to leave them there to attract bears. Because of you FOUR bears were killed this year.
Stars to Kal Tire for fitting me in and getting my win-ter tires on before I had to drive the Roger’s Pass.
Stingers to the snow.
Stars to Eddie for wearing cowboy boots. Your hungry dates thank you.
Stingers to the drivers
who refuse to slow down when the weather gets bad.
Stingers (for the millionth time) to the people who smash bottles in the streets instead of recy-cling them.
Stars to the guy who lent me his jack when I had a flat tire in Nicholson.
Stars to Bill Usher for his insightful and inspirational thank you speech.
Email your Stars and Stingers to [email protected]
Do you think laws need to be brought in to protect youth from bullying and cyber-bullying?
“Ya, I suppose. I know there are so many laws. But I suppose it would be good to have
some for bullying... I think bullying is a problem of human
nature.”
“That’s a good question. I’m not
sure how that would work online
unless you get some sort of cyber
police. Maybe that’s what we
need.”
Golden point of view
Jessica GreyEd Delisle
Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.
Irene Morris
“It would be won-derful if we could do that, but who
would enforce it... That’s the problem. Bullying has been an issue since my
kids were young, and it’s gotten worse.”
Star EDITORIAL AND OPINION
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Saturday, November 3 7:30 GOLDEN CIVIC CENTRE
CHAMPIONED BY Golden Dollar StoreBacchus Books & CafeOlson Construction
DAVID MYLESGolden & District Arts CouncilANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTuesday, Nov 6, 2012 5:30 GOLDEN CIVIC CENTRE
All Members Welcome
MARLEY Sunday, November 18 2 pm Matinee GOLDEN CINEMA
Tickets at the door
Jessica [email protected]
The Golden Star would like to welcome the newest member of the newspaper team, Ali Starchuk.
She is now the smiling face that welcomes you when you walk into the Golden Star office.
“I really like customer service. It’s nice help-ing people one-on-one, making sure everyone is happy. It makes me happy,” said Starchuk, who has been filling the administration pos-ition since Oct. 16.
Originally from New Westminster, Star-chuk came to Golden in April, 2012, after her boyfriend had accepted a position with Kick-
ing Horse Mountain Resort in October, 2011.“My boyfriend moved up to Golden for
work, and I came with him,” she said. “I like it up here. It’s really pretty and there’s so many nice people.”
The pair have been enjoying the vari-ous summer outdoor activities the commun-ity has to offer, and although she is not a win-ter enthusiast, Starchuk plans to embrace as many winter activities as possible.
“I’m going to learn how to cross country ski and snowshoe, that will be fun,” she said. “This is my first winter here, so I’m excited. I’m ready, I have my mittens.”
Educated at BCIT for Event Marketing, Starchuk has worked various jobs over the past several years. She spent four years work-
ing at the Purdy’s Chocolate head office, and had a position at a teleconferencing company in downtown Vancouver before moving to Golden.
“I was working at Sobey’s as a cashier when I came to Golden, and I got a job in the office up there, just filling in for someone on vaca-tion. I realized that I wanted to be in an office job again,” she said.
There was a job opportunity at the Golden Star, and she jumped on it.
“I thought it sounded like a really great place to work, and it is,” said Starchuk. “I’m taking an English course at the college right now, and I’m thinking of possibly getting into editing in the future. So I thought this was the perfect opportunity.”
The Golden Star happy to anounce new member to team
Economic future is full of optimism and hope!
Dear Editor,
Helen Keller told us that “optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence” and your BC Liberal government has never been more confident and optimistic about the future of British Columbia.
When we were elected by British Colum-bians in 2001 we were presented with a finan-cial disaster highlighted by the $3.8 billion structural deficit left by ten years of NDP fiscal mismanagement.
We inherited a province that had been plagued by what were known as NDP “fudge-it-budgets” where the NDP would offer millions in surpluses in pre-election promises knowing that there would actually be millions of dollars
in deficit after the election. They left us with a province that ranked last in private sector job creation in all of Canada and suffered from the highest unemployment rate of all the Western provinces. Real disposable income dropped every year between 1991 and 2000 and while bankruptcies across Canada fell by 13 per cent they rose by 12 per cent in B.C.
The NDP 90s saw British Columbians leave in droves to find better opportunities else-where; in the NDP’s last full year in govern-ment, nearly 14,800 people left the province.
Combined with the NDP’s eight consecu-tive deficit budgets that doubled the provincial debt and six consecutive credit downgrades, BC had the worst fiscal record in Canada.
In the face of these mounting catastrophes the people of BC expressed their optimism and confidence in the leadership of the BC Liberal Party, voted us in and we started work.
So did we do it?
You bet we did and we continue to do so! Since forming government we have bal-
anced the budget every year between 2004 and 2008 and used our record surpluses to pay down debt. In fact we made the largest single debt pay-down in BC history in 2004/2005 - $1.90 billion.
We have built BC back into a “have prov-ince” with seven consecutive credit upgrades, saving tax payers tens of millions that would have otherwise gone to higher interest pay-ments.
We re-established our AAA credit rating status putting us in an elite class not only in our country, but our continent and the world.
We continue to put Families First by keep-ing taxes low and as a result have the low-est provincial personal taxes in Canada and an increase of 22 percent in real disposable income between 2001 and 2012.
When it comes to jobs, we are second only to
Alberta in total percentage of job growth and since December 2001 British Columbia has added over 430,000 jobs; 75 per cent of which are full time jobs. Our BC Jobs Plan is working!
There are those like Norm Macdonald who will tell you that our current provincial finan-cial situation has never been “more dire” and will also try to tell you that you are worse off than you have ever been.
Truthfully, he and those of his ilk could be no further from the truth.
British Columbia families count on their government to live within their means and your current government is committed to con-tinue doing just that.
In spite of the world economic woes, our future together has never looked more opti-mistic or hopeful.
Doug Clovechok Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
A8 www.thegoldenstar.net Wednesday, October 24, 2012 The Golden Star
Golden Cinema Presents:
Paranormal Activity 4Playing Wednesday Oct. 24 and Thursday Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
ArgoPlaying Friday Oct. 26 to Wed-nesday Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.
OtelloPlaying Saturday Oct. 27 at 11 a.m.
This WeekOldtimers hockey Sunday 7:15 and 8:45 p.m. Wed. 9:45 p.m. Call Russ at 250-344-2734
Silvertips Hockey (50+) Every Monday 3:30 p.m. and Friday 2 p.m. Call Sid 250-344-5514
Mountain Prana Run ClubMondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Spirit Square, and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. at Nicholson School. For more info contact [email protected].
The Community Garden at the Ruth Wixon House is looking for volunteers to drop in on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8 to 9 a.m.
Creative SeedsExplore Acrylic Painting. Choose structured class (starting Oct. 10), or drop in (starting Oct. 5). Runs six weeks. Contact Janis Dyck at [email protected].
Wed, Oct. 24Big Sugar coming to Golden on Oct. 24 at the Golden Civic Centre. Tickets are presale only, available at Jita’s Cafe, Plain Wayne and Jane, and the Rockwater.
Co-ed badminton at the Mount 7 rec plex from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
Golden Youth CentreDrop in every Wednesday from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Jam nights every Wednesday evening.
Golden Parent and Tot PlayLets parents and kids from bir th to five enjoy preschool
type activities. Every Wed-nesday at the Rec Plex from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Public SkateEvery Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m.
Thurs, Oct. 25 Men’s drop-in basketballEvery Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Rec Plex. $8 to play.
The Sweet LowdownAcoustic roots trio from Vic-toria at the Rockwater on Thursday Oct. 25.
Start RightFree six-week program for par-ents and children ages three to five in the StrongStart room at APES. Learn how to sup-port your child’s learning. Call 250-439-9324 to register.
Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub.
Mountain Magic Quilters GuildMeets on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests always welcome, annual membership is $25.
Aquafit exercise classAt the Days Inn from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop in rate is $6.50.
Fri, Oct. 26Soup DayAt the Golden Seniors Cen-tre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Three kinds of soup, $5 per person. Everyone Welcome.
Golden Rockets vs Creston Valley Thundercats Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
GKHAT FundraiserBeer and a BBQ burger at the Mad Trapper from 6:30 to 11 p.m. $15 per person.
Golden Youth CentreDrop in every Friday from 3:30 to 9 p.m. And movie night every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Scrapper’s CoveScrapbooking retreat Oct. 26 to 28 at the Invermere in. Call for your spot 250-342-7238.
Dirty Grace Dirty with Marley DaemonBluegrass Fold Rock at the
Rockwater Grill and Bar
Sat, Oct. 27Halloween PartyGolden Delicious Productions presents the Golden Food Bank Halloween Party at the Rockwater, Oct. 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Kids Club Movie at the Golden Cinema - Playing Hocus Pocus for free at 3 p.m.
Karaoke Night The Mad Trapper hosts a kara-oke night every Saturday.
Kids Halloween PartyKids ages 12 and under are invited to the Golden Arena for crafts, games and fun at 3 p.m. There will also be a spe-cial public skate in costume.
Public Skate Every Saturday, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
Leo Downey Food Bank Fund-raiser Sat. Oct. 27, 7 p.m at 1456 Hwy. 95 South.
Blues Emergency2012 tour of bluesmen Doc Maclean and Morgan Davis is in Golden on Saturday Oct. 27. Tickets for the house concert are $20, and are available only at Bacchus Books.
Sun, Oct. 28Public Skate at the Gold-en Arena Every Sunday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Come skate with family or friends. Helmets are recommended, no pucks or sticks allowed on ice during public skate.
Mon, Oct. 29Co-ed badminton at the Mount 7 rec plex from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
Drop in ShinnyBring your friends for a good old game of hockey. Every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Drop in fee $6.50.
Tues, Oct. 30Let’s Do CoffeeJoin the Chamber to talk about
the mobile vendor issue at the Kicking Horse River Lodge, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 9:30.
Join the CadetsThis free program meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.
Free Belly Fit classesEvery Teusday evening until end of October, Belly Fit with teach-er in training at 7 p.m. at LGES gym. Times subject to change.
John Jenkins & FriendsLive acoustic mountain folk, Rock, Reggae, improv. This week, Tony Bell at Rockwater Grill & Bar.
Aquafit exercise classAt the Days Inn from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop in rate is $6.50.
Free Homework Help ProgramEvery Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Lion’s Den below the library. For students Grades 3 to 7. Just drop in.
Upcoming EventsRoss Nielson and the Sufferin BastardsSouthern Blues Rock n Roll at the Rockwater at 9 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 1.
Next Live Kicks performance is David Myles on Nov. 3.
Pilates Core and MoreA pilates-based bone build-ing class focusing on posture, core strength, fracture preven-tion and balance. Runs Tues-days and Fridays from Nov. 7 to Dec. 21, noon to 1 p.m. at the RecPlex. Sign up at COTR.
Fall Tea Bazaar and Bake SaleAt the Golden Seniors Centre on Saturday Nov. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Only $5 per person.
2012 Flu ClinicFlu shots are free for those eli-gible. Drop in at the Mount 7 Rec Plex on Wednesday Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information at Golden Flu Line 250-344-3011.
Golden Minor Soccer Associa-tion AGMWednesday Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Golden Secondary School.
Events & Entertainment Calendar• For more information... go to www.thegoldenstar.net
This week's achievement
award goes to... Stop in by October 31, 2012
to receive your small blizzard
Paytyn Feldberg for her awesome attitude. She is kind to others and works hard in class.
The Community Coordinationfor Safety in Relationships Team wants to hear from you: What does it mean to be a man?What does it mean to be a woman? What does Violence in Relationships mean to you?What can we do to stop it? Share your thoughts with us by completing an online survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GoldenCommunitySurvey
You could win a $100 gift certificate to Sobeys. Contact us at 250-344-5317
for more information.
Rocky Mountain School District #6 invites you to participate in a special
community forum on
Graduation Requirements
Dialogue DATE: November 6, 2012 TIME: 7:00 pm LOCATION: Invermere Board Office 620 – 4th St. (near fire hall)
You are invited to join students, parents, educators, employers, post-secondary partners, civic leaders and others in a conversation to inform the development of future graduation requirements.
The Ministry of Education is seeking input from around the Province to develop recommendations for new graduation requirements. There will be facilitated group discussions focused on getting feedback to key questions.
Please see our website at www.sd6.bc.ca for further information.
RSVP to Judy Palmer [email protected] 342-9243, ext.4404 by November 5, 2012.
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Golden Moments: Still rolling after 84 years in GoldenDarryl [email protected]
Bill Henderson has been a part of the fabric of Golden for 84 years and there is no sign he is ready to slow down.
Born in Golden in 1928, Bill was the old-est of seven children. Bill’s grandfather was a building contractor in Scotland who moved to Calgary in 1888 to build a hotel.
“He liked Canada so much that in 1890 they came to Golden,” he said.
Bill’s grandfather was involved in the con-struction of a number of buildings in Golden, some of which still are standing today.
When his father passed away in 1939, Bill started to do more to help his family.
“When I was a child, I had to help my mother because there were seven of us kids,” he said.
Bill explained he was hired by the gentle-men who owned the local Texaco station.
“I started driving a truck at 13. I was just hauling sawdust to the Queen’s Hotel and the Big Bend Hotel for heating. My brother was a year younger than me but we would load the sawdust and deliver it.”
He went on to say that when he started the job he used to get two bits a day and a bottle of Coke.
One of his other jobs was working with his uncle who was an undertaker.
“My brother and I would dig the graves by hand. They had to be just the right length to get the rough boxes in there,” he said.
By the time he was 15, Bill said he had another job driving for local MLA Thomas King.
“I didn’t have a driver’s license and when
a new police officer came here. The previous officer would never look at the truck,” said Bill, explaining that the officer knew who he was and would intentionally look the other way when he drove by.
Soon after the issue was resolved and Bill never had a problem driving from that point on.
“It was during the war. A lot of the men were overseas fighting and that is why us young guys were getting the work.”
Bill would continue to drive throughout the valley as he got older. From gas to trees to driving all sorts of large machinery, he moved anything that had to be moved.
Bill also started a family business with his brothers, which they owned for a number of years before owning the Nicholson store, which he ran from 1976-1979.
Before Bill retired he went back to work at a local mill.
Since retiring, Bill still enjoys keeping busy.
“I don’t like to work steady but I do like to be busy everyday. That’s what keeps you going when you get older,” he said.
He still enjoys helping his family do work, whether it is at home or running their busi-ness.
He is also still active by watching and par-ticipating at local sports.
An avid curler and Golden Rockets fan, Bill has been a season ticket holder for the junior hockey team for many years.
“I played hockey until I was 65. We were over in Scotland and in the States a few times. I played left wing until I started getting older then I moved back to defence,” he said. “I never miss a hockey game. I like hockey.”
Bill Henderson is pictured with a photo of his grandfather, father and uncles over his shoulder at the Golden Curling Club. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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Town will soon be advertising for select engineering servicesJessica [email protected]
The Town of Golden is looking to open up their engineering services.
“For the past 35 years or so, the majority of the engineering work has been directed to a single service provider. However in the past couple
years at least the staff have been moving away from this practice, and have been spreading the work around to different specialists,” said Chris Cochran, manager of operations for the Town.
Special engineering services required by the Town include geotechnical, hydrological, elec-trical, civil, environmental, mechanical among many others.
“The request in the report is to advertise for general engineering services, or a request for statement of qualifications, so that we can invite proposals from different engineering providers and select from those for a three-year term.”
The purpose of the “call for qualifications” is to find the best, cost-effective limited-term engin-eering services for the municpality.
A new engineering service provider is not part of the 2012 work plan, however staff recom-mended that council proceed with advertising now so that a contract may be in place for 2013.
At a Committee of the Whole meeting on Oct. 16, council directed staff to make modifications to the proposal, and then proceed with advertis-ing.
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Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MDT
When: Sunday, October 28, 2012
We will be making electrical system improvements in the Golden area on October 28th. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The area affected is:
Customers from Home Hardware South to and including Horse Creek Road and 13th Street, and Hwy 95 North through to Evans (LP) including Business’s along N 10th Avenue.
To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven.
For the first hour after the power comes back on, please plug in or turn on only what you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.
Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON
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2012 Annual Poppy BlitzThe members of various youthgroups will be going door to doordistributing poppies in Branch#122's Annual Poppy Blitz.
BC Yukon Command will be launching anew mobile giving initiative- which meansBritish Columbians will be able to donate $5each time they text “POPPY” on their mobilephone.From October 28 to November 30, 2012 textthe word “POPPY” to 20222.You will receive a reply to confirm yourdonation.The $5 is charged to your cellular phone bill
Poppy trays will be distributed onFriday October 26, 2012
Date: Saturday Oct 27Time: Starting at 10:00 AM
Spooky times in NicholsonJanne ArltPrincipal Nicholson Elementary
The school year is rolling along with many activities and events filling up October. Mr. McCarthy’s Grade 6/7 class enjoyed a day in Kootenay Park at Olive Lake and Radium Hot Springs with Gr. 6/7 students from Lady Grey. Students worked together on some cooperative challenges and considered qualities of leadership that they wanted to work on.
Last week, we had Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews and want to thank parents for making the time in their schedules to attend these important meetings.
Open communication between home and school is vital to a student’s success.
At any time, parents are welcome to come in and see what is happening at school; to ask questions, raise concerns or just check out how things are going.
Also, thanks for the support of stu-dents and parents of our annual Book Fair. Many books were purchased for home and school – lots of great reading is ahead!
Our One-to-One Community Read-ingTutor program began on Monday. We are always looking for volunteers for this valuable program.
If you have an hour or so a week to volunteer for six to eight weeks at a time, please contact the school or Mon-ica De of Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.
Students have been practicing and auditioning for our Talent Show, com-ing up in early November. Hallowe’en plans are also taking shape.
This week, members of the LP Safe-ty Committee will be visiting primary classrooms to talk about Halloween
Safety. On Friday, October 26, all students
will participate in pumpkin carving, with the generous donation of pump-kins from Mike and Sandra Mills at Southside Grocery.
Parents are needed to help with that event. Pumpkins will be displayed at the store over the weekend and can be picked up and taken home on Monday, Oct. 29.
On October 31, students are invited to wear Halloween costumes or black and orange. At lunch time, there will be a dance for Grade 4 to 7, organized by some Gr. 6/7 students.
Some of our Nicholson Volunteer Firemen will be visiting classrooms to talk about Fire Safety and how to be prepared for emergencies. They also sponsor a contest for one student to be Fire Chief for a day and win a $100 Gift Certificate.
This weekend, some of our sen-ior NickyBopper Jump Rope club members will travel to Turner Valley, Alberta with their Head Coach, Mrs. Donna Williams, for a two-day jump rope workshop. This trip is made pos-sible by a generous donation from our PAC.
We also appreciate Mrs. Williams’ time, energy and commitment to developing our students’ skipping and leadership skills, and providing them with so many valuable opportunities.
Every Monday morning, from 9 to 11 a.m., Nicholson Parents & Tots meets in Room 2 with facilitator, Jane Powell. All children 0 to 5 years of age and their caregivers are welcome to drop in for this program.
Plans are in the works for many other projects and events coming up in the next couple of months. We’ll keep you posted!
Popping corn to help out the Food Bank
Pictured from left to right are Breanna Magnusson, Madison Ehman, Rachael Wilson, Bryanna Wilson and Director, Golden Food Bank Society, Barb Davies. The students from Lady Grey Elementary were on hand at the Food Bank to donate $300 they raised through popcorn sales at the school. (Missing from photo are Spencer Spiry, Rachel Cochrane and Neva Dalinghaus). Darryl Crane/Star Photo
A12 www.thegoldenstar.net Wednesday, October 24, 2012 The Golden Star
October 1st to November 10that CSRD Land lls and Transfer StationsDuring regular hours of operation
NO wood attached. NO auto parts. NO auto bodies. NO com-mercial wastes and NO prohibited wastes.
All other refuse delivered to the refuse disposal site on these days will be assessed the applicable refuse disposal fee. All commercial loads are subject to disposal fees.
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ORGANIC WASTEGrass Clippings • Leaves • Prunings • Brush & Weeds • Tree Limbs up to 8” in diameter
WHITE GOODSFridges • Air Conditioners• Freezers • Hot Water Tanks • Bath Tubs • Stoves • Clothes Washers and Dryers
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMSBarbeques • Lawn Mowers • Angle Iron • Bed Springs • Propane Tanks • Metal Doors • Metal Window Frames • Plate Steel (small pieces) • Metal Roo ng • Metal Siding • Old Plumbing • Bicycles • Metal Toys (wagons, etc.) • Swing Sets • Metal Yard Tools
Fridges, freezers, water coolers, air conditioners, etc, that contain FREON will be subject to a $15/unit Freon removal fee
2012 REMEMBRANCE DAYWREATH CAMPAIGN
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Canvassing will begin onOctober 26, 2012
Poppy trays will be distributed onFriday October 26, 2012
For information on pricing or to ordera wreath contact Branch 122- Goldenat 1011 11th Ave. South Golden or:
Phone: 250 344 6214Fax : 250 344 6243E-mail: [email protected]
In order to shorten the length of the CenotaphService only the Official Wreaths will beplaced during the ceremony. All other wreathswill be placed by the Branch prior to theceremony.
A list of these wreaths will be read at theceremony.
No monies will be collected by the canvassers.Invoices will be issued by Branch 122 Golden.
Pictured above are members from the 3066 Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps) and the volunteers who helped sell poppies last year. The cadets and friends will taking donations for poppies starting on Oct. 27. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
Darryl Craneeditor@thegoldenstar
The 3066 Lord Strath-cona’s Horse (Royal Canadian Army Cadet
Corps) will be taking donations for poppies in Golden on Saturday, Oct. 27.
“The poppy event is important to the Cadets
as it shows our support to the local Legion branch as well as veterans from Can-ada. The Legion donates part of the funds raised to the cadets as well,” said Captain Navneet Ron-deau.
The cadets will be walk-ing from the Legion and going along 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Street.
Depending on time the cadets may also go to the
Alexander Drive area. Rondeau believes that
poppies are important for many reasons.
“I feel poppies are important to wear this time of the year as the Remembrance Day is approaching, we should be thinking of the veter-ans who served for our country so we can live in peace,” she said.
“I also want the com-
munity to be aware that the freedom we have is because of the people who fought for us in the past and are still fighting for us now. We should appreciate this free-dom.”
Rondeau added that funds raised through poppy sales go to help out the families of veterans and also to help different local organizations.
Local cadets get set to sell poppies
Keeping safe on HalloweenDarryl [email protected]
Sgt. Troy Durand of the Golden/Field RCMP detachment has some advice for people who will be trick-or-treating this year.
“Halloween is coming up at the end of the month. In the Golden area we advise that younger kids should be out with their parents. People should use a reflective vest,” he said.
Durand pointed to a popular area like Selkirk Hill as a place where people like to come and park due to the high number of houses in a short walking distance.
“If you are up in that area, or anywhere else, be aware of cars,” he said.Durand added that the RCMP will be out on patrol on Halloween giving away
stickers and candies to the children. He also added with the recent number of bears in the area trick-or-treaters should
stay in groups.“It is always better to go out in groups. It is safer that way. With the bears around it is
better for sure,” he said. “Be safe out there and have fun.”
Halloween Safety tips-Wear makeup instead of a mask. This will allow you to see and be aware of every-
thing going on around you while walking from house to house.-Wear reflective clothing.-Wear a watch you can read in the dark.-Carry a flashlight so you can see where you are going.-Stay on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road facing
traffic.-Stay away from pets you don’t know.-Do not cut across yards or driveways.-Walk, don’t run.-Obey traffic signals and give traffic the right of way.-Trick-or-treat in groups.-Make sure young children are accompanied by an adult.-Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home. -Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them inside to protect them from cars or
inadvertently hurting a trick-or-treater.-Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower
pots that can trip trick-or-treaters up.
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Four detachments in (almost) 40 yearsDarryl [email protected]
In the almost 40 years working for the Roy-al Canadian Mounted Police in Golden, Helen Lapka has seen many changes in both the staff-ing and detachments.
Lapka was recently given the honour of rais-ing the Canadian flag at the newest detachment which has just recently opened.
“It was a nice honour but I was not expecting it,” she said.
Currently she is the Office Manager at the detachment.
She talked about how things have changed for her over her time working for the RCMP.
“I have seen many offi-cers come and go. When they did a 25th anniver-sary for me they printed off a list of all the members that I worked with and I had already forgotten some of the names. Ask-ing me at almost 40 years is more difficult,” she said laughing. “I have seen a lot of technology changes which test my abilities of course.”
Lapka said she has had
a great deal of fun over her years.
“I have enjoyed the job. It was always inter-esting working with new people,” she said.
She added that she is enjoying her first days at the new detachment.
“It is beautiful. I have been working with Sgt. (Troy) Durand on getting everything up and run-ning. We had to pick the colours without seeing the building. It has been a
chore. It is certainly noth-ing like when we moved into the building we just vacated,” she said.
“I have worked with Helen for four years and she has taught me a lot,” said Sgt. Troy Durand. “I came here as a new detachment command-er. It was my first posting and Helen has guided me in many areas. Her exper-tise is in finances and I can tell you financially she runs this detachment.
Without her I would be lost. New detachment commanders may come and go and they rely on Helen to get them up and running on what is hap-pening in town and how the detachment runs. She in invaluable.”
As for how long she plans to continue work-ing Lapka said that forty is a nice round number but added, “Who’s to say in April if I will be in that frame of mind.”
Helen Lapka was given the honour of raising the Canadian flag at the new Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment in Golden on Oct. 19. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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Learn the lowdown from these sweet ladies at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Oct. 25.
The Sweet Lowdown is an acoustic roots trio from Victoria, drawn together by mutual passion for old-time groove, hard driving bluegrass, sweet harmonies and well-wrought songs. Originally conceived as a duo in 2008 by Amanda Blied and Shanti Bremer, the band blends original song-writing with old-time roots music to create a sound that is unique and timeless.
Bremer grew up in Washington and began learning bluegrass banjo at the age of 11. After moving to Vic-toria she continued to refine her sound, and also discov-ered, and became smitten with, clawhammer banjo.
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In the past year and a half, the trio has travelled around the country to share their music and teach their craft, from as far afield as Haida Gwaii (Edge of the World music festival) to Nova Scotia and northern Sas-katchewan.
The show starts at 9 p.m. To hear more about the Sweet Lowdown, go to thesweetlowdown.ca.
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Kick off November with Ross Neil-sen and the Sufferin Bastards. The southern blues rock n roll band is playing at the Rockwater on Nov. 1.
Known as one of Canada’s hardest working blues rock acts, Ross Neil-sen does it right. He takes strong, timeless material, and takes it to a place that matters - to the people.
For more than six years Neilson has been hitting the pavement, play-ing more that 1,000 shows and trav-elling half a million kilometres.
Proving that hard work pays off, he has been honoured with a nom-ination for Best New Artist at the Maple Blues Awards in 2010, two Rising Star nominations from CBC,
back to back Blues Album of the Year nominations from the East Coast Music Association, a win for Best Blues Recording for the album Redemption at the 2010 MusicNB awards, and most recently, Neilsen has been selected to represent Har-vest Jazz and Blues Festival and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
Redemption, released in the spring of 2010, was recorded at the famed Zebra Ranch Studio in Mis-sissippi.
The voyage to recording Redemp-tion was an epic one, with Neilsen and his band deciding to record with famed musician and produ-cer Jim Dickinson and the ranch. Dickinson was impressed with the demos he had heard, and was eager
to work on the new recording. The stage was set and the plans were made for Neilsen to make the trip of a lifetime, however a wrench was thrown into the wheels.
In August 2009 Dickinson passed away, leaving the band shattered and unsure of the next step. Within hours, Dickinson’s family contacted the band to step in and take over production; this time in the chair would be Cody Dickinson, three-time Grammy-nominated producer and drummer for North Mississippi All-Stars. The recording would be back on.
Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin Bas-tards will be playing an early show at the Rockwater at 9 p.m. To hear more about the band go to www.rossneilsen.com.
A little suffering leads to great music at the Rockwater
The Sweet Lowdown will bring their acoustic sound to Golden for a show on Oct. 25. Photo Submitted
Stunning show
Ballet Kelowna came to Golden and put on a beautiful perfor-mance at a sold-out Civic Centre. Tickets are now on sale at the Art Gallery of Golden for the next Kicking Horse Culture show, David Myles on Nov. 3. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin Bastards will be at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on Nov. 1. Photo submitted
The lowdown on a sweet night of music
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Serving the community and well beyondDarryl [email protected]
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop is not only doing what it can
to help people in Golden but also others from all over the world.
The thrift store has been making donations to Part-
ners for Others in Cal-gary to send clothes wher-ever they are needed.
“Volunteers have already been through all
of these items to make sure they are wearable,” said long time volunteer Judy Dimond.
She explained they
do everything they can to serve the community first.
“What doesn’t sell here locally goes to Partners for Others. They take care of the need whether it be in orphanages or commun-ities where there has been a disaster,” she said.
The volunteers at St Paul’s Thrift Shop have been serving the Gold-en area for 50 years, and have been working hard to serve other people in the world as well.
“This time we are send-ing about 300 bags,” she said. Usually the group sends anywhere from 100 to 150 bags out at a time, but this time the group organized a larger pick-up which allowed them to send even more bags. In the past volunteers have stated sending the bags is also a great thing for the environment.
The group tries tokeep things out of the landfills. Items such as books and cardboard are recycled.
Another reason the donations are being sent to Calgary is that the group does not want to be throwing away reusable clothing.
Dimond added that it takes a great deal of vol-unteer time to organize this type of delivery.
“It takes about 100 hours of volunteer time to run our thrift store,” she said.
Diamond added that she was very grateful to those people who donate to the store.
“If it were not for the generosity of the com-munity we would not be here. What we put out in the store is all good qual-ity and we try and take care of the community,” she said.
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop volunteers Judy Dimond, Adam Archibald, Francois Girouard, Jared Kotyk and Eugene Champagne take a break from preparing over 300 bags of clothing to Partners for Others in Calgary. The coth-ing items will be used to help people in need as far away as Africa.
Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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The Starlight Soiree returns to GoldenDarryl [email protected]
The Golden Women’s Resource Centre is putting together a night of great times and even better mem-ories at the annual Starlight Soiree fundraising event. This year the event will be held on Nov. 22 at the Mount 7 Rec Plex. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the event starting at 7 p.m.
“The event is Golden’s most anticipated event. It is a fabulous event where everything from toques to top hats and birkenstocks to feather boas are welcomed,” Special Projects Co-ordinator for the Golden Women’s Centre, Sarah Wegelin said.
The gala evening is a fundraiser for the Golden Women’s Resource Centre which has many local enter-tainers, food challenges, silent and loonie auctions.
“Many generous local businesses have helped us and donated to the auctions,” Wegelin said.
There will also be a Woman of the Year draw which happens at the event. “We will be collecting nomina-tions for this award. This is for any and every woman in
Golden. The Women’s Centre is not going to decide if one woman is better than the other. It is selected through random draw and anyone can nominate a woman that they love,” Wegelin said.
The food challenge part of the event gives local res-taurants the chance to show their creative side.
“This is a chance to present a new signature dish or something creative in the form of an appetizer or finger foods. Restaurants compete for best tasting, best display and best overall,” she said.
Wegelin also said that the event is for everyone.“The Starlight Soiree is for women and men. It’s not
just ladies night out, though it could be and is for many women. We encourage men to come out to the event, and every year we see more and more men coming, which is fantastic. No pressure to wear suits, just come and have fun with your friends, partners,” she said.
Tickets are $20 before and $25 at the door (if you bring a donating item for the food bank then the price will be $20 at the door.)
Tickets can be purchased at the The Moon River Gift Gallery and the Golden Women’s Centre.
Tourism continues to be a driving force in British Columbia
It will be a fun night out when the Golden Women’s Resource Centre hosts the Starlight Soiree fundraising event on Nov. 22. Star Photo
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For some, a dream job would be a vacation plan-ner – for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a full-time job.
The tourism and hos-pitality industry is an extremely diverse indus-try with more than 400 different occupations – including occupations that lead to longer-term careers, as well as those that fit well for those seek-ing part-time work, like students or older workers who are not yet ready to retire.
British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as business-es look to fill 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labour demand and sup-ply by go2, the B.C. tour-ism industry’s human resource association.
The Tourism Labour
Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tour-ism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provin-cial workforce by 2020. The other approximate-ly 57,000 openings are due to replacements (i.e. retirements).
“The labour strat-egy co-ordinated by go2 is a key pillar of indus-try growth in the prov-ince. Without it, we sim-ply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experi-ence throughout B.C.,” says Lana Denoni, Chair of TIABC, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia.
British Columbia’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Pacific
Ocean on the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coast-al scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, win-ter skiing, and other activ-ities such as fishing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experi-encing our vibrant cities all make us a world-class destination.
Tourism helps to divers-ify our economy and also brings new community services to permanent residents.
B.C.’s tourism and hos-pitality industry is now the single largest “pri-mary resource industry” in the province, generat-ing an annual real GDP of more than $6.4 billion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extrac-tion, and agriculture.
Tourism and hospital-ity generated $13.4 bil-lion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, repre-senting an average annu-
al growth rate of 4.2 per cent.
The provincial govern-ment’s Gaining the Edge: A five-year Strategy for Tourism in British Col-umbia targets revenue growth of five per cent a year that will top $18 bil-lion in tourism spending by 2016.
The fastest growing sectors for tourism job growth over the next dec-ade are expected to be recreation and entertain-ment and travel services.
There are an estimat-ed 17,943 tourism-relat-ed businesses across the province, employing about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 million people.
More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in Food and Bev-erage Services (43,410 openings), Recrea-tion and Entertainment (20,530 openings) and the Accommodation sec-tor (18,920 openings).
“After several years of slow labour growth, the tourism industry is poised to expand,” said Arlene Keis, Chief Executive Officer of go2.
“Labour shortages are already being felt in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Oka-nagan and in the Rock-ies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the prov-ince.”
“The tourism indus-try often provides people with their important first job and sets them on their career path,” said Keis. “Tourism is also the lar-gest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry.”
“This anticipated growth in tourism reinfor-ces the need to plan care-fully and ensure that there are enough workers with the right skills in the right communities to meet the tourism industry’s future labour needs,” said Keis.
Boomer Gaye Dolezal of Sidney, B.C. says “Working part-time in Tourism Information was a fun way for me to use my great knowledge of Canadian cities. I often astound visitors with the connections I could make to their hometowns.” She adds “People like to feel like welcome guests, not just tourists.”
Tourism Golden Mar-keting Manager. Joanne Sweeting said, “Yes there are other ski resorts, other
mountain towns, other rivers; but nowhere is there the accumulation of all of those things in one place.”
Sweeting added, “Tour-ism touches many points in the community either directly or indirectly. It is an economic driver and major employer.”
She went on to explain that Golden has the resources to be a year round destination.
“Product development, we can build on our cur-rent position to increase the attraction of Golden as a year round destina-tion. Year-round prod-uct and visitation will lead to more revenue and an increase in sustain-able permanent employ-ment.”
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Time is getting near to return to the slopes around Golden
Here I am, sitting at my desk looking out at the fresh snow on the mountains and thinking that it won’t be long now until everyone is getting their skis out.
The following article was written for Gold-en Memories 1982 edi-tion by Chris Schiesser. Do you have a copy of Golden Memories?
They make great gifts and can be purchased at the Golden Museum. Right after the snow comes Christmas so it’s a good time to start shopping!
Most early pioneers depended on snowshoes to get around over the deep winter snow, but a few Swedish immigrants
also used homemade skis which increased their speed in covering their traplines.
The Golden District Museum displays one such pair of skis made by Ole Oberg in 1916. Later they were sold to Axel Lindberg, for eight dollars, who again sold them to Gottnar Hed-berg for the same sum.
Skiing for pleasure only became popular in Canada during the 1930’s, and the sport was introduced to Moberly by the Schiesser family who took up residence there in 1939.
Fred Schiesser had been a member of a Swiss army team before coming to Canada.
During the war skiing became a part of recrea-tion for the older school pupils in the one room schools, which was being taught by Mrs. Chris Schiesser, and some youngsters skied to school and often noon hour was spent on a small hill above the old log school.
Sunday skiing became a community activity, and this led to the for-
mation of the Moberly Ski Club.
Meetings were at first at the various home-steads then later at Gal-sted Lake, where the old cabin was made into a clubhouse. Ski-ing down the slopes to the lake and on the adja-cent meadows gave plenty of practice and fun for even the small-er children with tobog-gans. Some skied over a trail cut from Lambert’s Lake to Galsted’s or over the still unplowed side roads, which were sel-dom plowed and never sanded.
After skiing everyone gathered in the cabin for a feast of pancakes, bacon and coffee (Ber-genham style) served by before heading home.
Races were held in late February with money prizes donated by the local bachelors.
On several occasions, Ken Jones, of Forde, came over to instruct the young skiers in snow-plowing, sidestep-ping or herring-boning uphill and shushing to a telemark turn, all this despite the handicap
of “bear trap” harness, leather ski boots or even rubber boots.
Surprisingly there were no accidents beyond a twisted ankle and a few scratches and bruises.
One Easter vacation four of the older ski-ers, with Ken Jones in charge and two moth-ers as chaperones, trav-elled to Glacier by train and made a run up the Asulkan Valley to the head of the Asulkan Pass.
Despite a spell of warm weather, which slowed the downhill return considerably, it was great fun, and two nights were spent in the hut of the Alpine Club of Canada. Tired but happy the party returned to Moberly the next morning on the Canadian.
After the war even the side roads began to be plowed and sanded, restricting ski travel, but it also
enabled skiers from Golden to join in the fun at Moberly. Then, as ski-ing became more popu-lar in
Golden, a hill was developed at Morris’s farm and in 1956 the
Moberly Ski Club was amalgamated with the Golden Skiers.
But it was the Moberly Club which pioneered skiing in the local area.
The accompanying picture is of skiers on Galsted’s place at Moberly about 1945. Photo Credit Golden Museum and Archives
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The autumn months are often the most challen-ging to keep bears mov-ing through communities. The valley town of Gold-en is filled with people and the many things we surround ourselves with that bears take an inter-est in.
On October 10 and 11, Golden’s Bear Aware Community Coordin-ator was at APES teach-ing about wild bears, pre-venting bears from being attracted to homes, and handling bear encoun-ters. Bear Aware program delivery begins in the spring when bears are first waking, and community coordinators work tire-lessly over the summer months to get the messa-ging out to local residents about responsible attract-ant management.
By the fall, presenta-tions, displays, media outreach, school pro-grams, garbage raids and house visits are begin-ning to wind up, but locals should have no excuse for unknowingly bait-
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In Golden, Bear Aware Community Coordin-ator Sadie Parr has tried to emphasize that it takes the whole community to ensure that fruit is har-vested in a timely manner, garbage is stored securely, pet foods and bird feed-ers are taken inside while bears are awake, com-posts are turned, oil prod-ucts are not available on site, and bears are treated with respect. Parr uses a First Nations elder saying to describe her approach when educating about bear attractants:
“We do not have to ride in the same canoe togeth-er, but we can share a waterway and arrive at a common destination.”
She believes that most people are not in favour of the needless destruc-tion of bears, but also rec-ognizes that people eas-ily become lazy. Parr is hoping a provincial con-test will encourage locals to keep practicing good habits as long as bears are awake.
The Provincial Bear Aware Program is run-
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When she’s not guid-ing travellers through the Rocky Mountains she can be found flying through the air on the outside of city skyscrap-ers.
Abby Watkins, origin-ally from Australia, has made Golden her home for the past 13 years.
“I was living in Cal-ifornia at the time, and I was looking for the perfect place... I was at the time a profession-al climber, and I was really into ice climb-ing,” she said. “The best place in the world to ice climb is the Canadian Rockies.”
Watkins came to North America as a teenager, on a gymnas-tics scholarship to the University of California Berkeley.
She fulfilled her one-year competitive gym-nastics contract, and decided to move onto other things.
“I immediately found dance at Berke-ley, although my major was biology. And I also found rock climbing.
It flowed really easily, I was well set up to do both of those things,” said Watkins.
Those two passions have taken her to new heights, to the tops of mountains and the tops of buildings.
In 2001 a new dance troupe was forming in Vancouver, and when the artistic director, Julia Taffe, was looking for talent in California, she was told that Wat-kins has recently moved to Canada.
Watkins became one of four dancers, includ-ing Taffe, to perform at the opening of the Sco-tiabank Dance Centre Building in Vancouver as Aeriosa Dance Soci-ety.
“It wasn’t even called Aeriosa then. It was just us four dancers. We danced at the opening of the dance centre in Van-couver... We danced on the outside of the build-ing. And then last year we were invited back to dance for their 10 year anniversary,” said Wat-kins.
Aeriosa specialized on dancing on the out-side of buildings when
attached to ropes. They have grown to six core dancers, and had as many as 12 in 2010 when they were part of the Cultural Olympiad.
“Most recently, a week ago, we per-formed on a building in Toronto, a skyscraper. It was pretty cool. It was an unfinished building, so we were part of their topping-off party,” said Watkins.
“It was really neat to perform for an audience in Toronto. They’re get-ting kind of used to us in Vancouver, but in Toronto we were some-thing different.”
There were no win-dows above the 30th floor, so they were able to drill into the concrete for their performance.
“You do things clos-er to the building up higher, but you often look tiny. By the time you get down low the rope is so long you have this amazing loft, which means you can just fly off the building and do huge pendulums. It can be really breathtaking,” said Watkins.
“I forget how breath-taking they are, because
Happy duck winners
Pictured from left to right, Golden and District Lions President Wayne Clark, Ray Olson, Bob Finnie, Will Cunningham and Head Drake Orlando Pecora. The Lions made a presentation to the men whose ducks crossed the finish line first and tied for second at this year’s Duck Race. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
I’m rarely on the ground looking up, and it kind of catches in your throat. It’s like a human flying. It’s such a beautiful thing, it really affects people emotionally.”
Watkins is hoping to
bring Aeriosa to Golden sometime in the future for a residency.
She would like to teach some workshops, and maybe set up some per-formances either in the theatre or on a local cliff.
Passion taken to new heights
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Talk about your good neighbours. A man from Golden was in Vernon on the weekend when he happened to notice the his neighbour’s truck, the same vehicle he knew to have been stolen from Golden on Oct. 20. The truck was spotted at around 1 p.m. in the 5000 block of Anderson Way.
“Two of our officers attended and located the stolen truck,” said
Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk. “When the police arrived a man took off runing from the driver’s side of the truck.”
The man ran north through a parking lot going toward the back of the Real Canadian Superstore.
“Our officers chased the suspect on foot and were able to arrest him at the north side of the Superstore,” said Molendyk.
The suspect, a 41-year-old Enderby man, was taken into cus-tody.
Police learned that a 49-year-old Enderby woman was with the
man. She was located inside the Superstore on the second floor near the walk-in clinic.
She, too, was taken into custody.Molendyk said officers learned the vehicle was used in a resi-
dential break-and-enter in Cranbrook on Oct. 20. “A TV and vari-ous other items were located inisde the vehicle,” said Molendyk.
The 41-year-old man was slated to appear in Vernon Provin-cial Court Monday to face charges. No charges against the woman have been laid at this point.
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Nicki MacIntosh (centre) with Shape Up Fitness, teaches the students at Lady Grey Elementary School some Zumba, including the students’ favourite routine choreographed to the international hit Gangnam Style. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Golden Rockets stay hot with win over Princeton PosseDarryl [email protected]
The Golden Rockets put together a solid all around game on Oct. 20 to beat the Princeton Posse 4-1 on home ice.
The win came a night after the Rockets lost in Fernie to the Ghostriders 4-1.
The team came back home and put together 60 min-utes of near perfect hockey.
The Rockets and Posse combined for 25 shots in the first period but going into the intermission there was no score.
The Rockets jumped out to a 2-0 lead by the halfway mark of the second period on goals from Jacob Ber-geron and Matt McMath.
Keith Wake got the lead up to three with a goal just over six minutes into the third. The Posse then got one back with a little over five minutes left in the game, and after Marc Lepine took a penalty for slashing, they pulled their goalie. The Rockets played solid during the six on four short handed situation and when the penal-ty ended Lepine knocked in an empty net goal to close out the win.
The Rockets have won six of the team’s last nine games and have been playing much better as of late according to head coach Ty Davidson.
“I think we scored on some of opportunities. We are competing every night. We might not always get the results we want but we are competing hard. For me that’s a key thing. If you are playing hard every night then you are giving yourself a chance to win every sin-gle night.”
The Rockets next home game will be on Friday Oct. 26 against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats.
Golden Rockets forward Blake Roney attempts to score against Princeton Posse goalie Jack Burgart at a home game on Oct. 20. The Rockets ended up winning the game 4-1. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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Whether you’re look-ing for something new, or a used product that will fit your sporting needs, Higher Ground Mountain Sports has become the place to go in Golden for all your mountain sports equipment and gear.
“It always did new and used gear. But when we bought it in ‘08 we had a five-year business plan to expand it into a real solid mountain sports shop for the Golden community,” said Trevor Gavura who owns the store with his wife Charlotte.
Charlotte had been the manager of the Gear Exchange, which opened in 2001.
When the Gavuras bought it and expanded the new product part of the store, they realized that many people still thought it was only con-signment, so they changed the name in 2010 to High-er Ground.
Now, with an exten-sive new retail side, Gold-
en shoppers are offered a greater variety to satisfy their needs.
“It allows for a thor-ough shopping experi-ence. People can come in looking for a deal on something consigned and find something in the new product section and vice versa. Sometimes the new product is a little more expensive than someone thought it would be, but they can find something in the consigned section that works for them,” said Trevor. “We were trying to bring all of this togeth-er into one really unique sports hub for the com-munity.”
The gear exchange has been very success-ful for the store, with new batches of used gear com-ing through almost every day.
“We have a pretty strong client base, I’d say from Kamloops to Calgary. It’s been pretty cool because once some people find us they say they can’t drive by Gold-en without pulling off to see what we have.
So I think with the gear exchange side it keeps rotating the treasures through so you never know what’s going to be in there. That excitement keeps people coming in,” said Trevor.
Higher Ground also does their best to price match on all their new gear, allowing their cus-tomers a chance to get competitive pricing with-out having to drive to Calgary or elsewhere to find what they want.
“Shopping around is completely understand-able, but in time I think that by price matching to those places our custom-ers know that when they come to Higher Ground they’ll get the same prices as Mountain Equipment Co-op,” he said.
Extensive mountain sport enthusiasts them-selves, the Gavuras bring a wide range of experi-ence and expertise to their customers. Trevor was competitive in the skiing and snowboarding world, and has been in charge of running sever-
al ski schools, including the one here in golden. Charlotte has a strong background in mountain biking, and even made it to the world cup.
“We definitely know what we’re doing,”
said Trevor. Using their knowledge to find the best products for their customers is a rewarding part of the business.
“It’s pretty fun decid-ing what products to carry in the store,” said
Trevor. “You get to sort through all the garbage, all the stuff that’s not so great, and you get to bring in some innovative stuff. Sometimes people are so used to what’s always been around, but
it isn’t always the best. Brand awareness can sometimes be a flaw. But bringing innovation in is my favourite part.”
Higher Ground Moun-tain Sports is located at 420B 9th Ave. N.
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Pretty Flour takes a lifelong passion to create edible artDarryl [email protected]
A love of baking and being creative has helped inspire local baker Jayne Baun to start Pretty Flour.
The business gives local residents a one-stop shopping spot for all of their custom cakes and desserts.
The name Pretty Flour developed through a brainstorming session Baun had when getting ready to start the business.
Baun has lived in Golden for the past 12 years but has been baking most of her life.
“The business itself is pretty new. In the past six months I have been get-ting serious about cakes and more,” she said. “I have been baking since before I can remember. I have seen pictures of me with my mom teaching me to bake early.”
Starting to bake early in life has led to a love for what she now is doing with Pretty Flour.
Baun is also enjoying the creative side to making the cakes.
She had attended art school and sees a direct correlation between the business and artistic side of her life. Over the years she has worked in many different creative mediums. Baun believes this is very beneficial in creating cakes.
“It is all similar to what I did in school. I have drawn, painted and done creative design work,” she said. “People can have a wild idea and I can just draw it for them . I can work with them and make it for them exactly the way they pictured it in their mind,” she said. “I love that aspect of what I do.”
Another part of the business she loves is being able to push herself to new heights to give her customers exactly what they are looking for.
As for limitations Baun has not come across anything as of yet which she has not been able to accomplish for a customer.
“I have yet to find limitations. If someone can think it up then it is pos-sible to make it into an edible form. I am willing to try,” she said.
Recently Baun showed off some of her work at a Wedding, Party and Gift Show held at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.
This gave Baun the opportunity to reach out to the market in Golden.
The wedding market for cakes has developed as Golden has become more of a wedding destination over the past number of years.
Since starting the business Baun has worked hard with her customers to provide the best looking and qual-ity cakes.
“It is really cool to work with people on things such as wedding cakes. They are happy and if you can create some-thing perfect for them, it is just great. I have had brides and grooms who say it was the perfect piece to their day.”
Baun added it has been through the encouragement of local friends to really get the business off the ground and for this she is thankful.
She also said her husband, Justin, has been a wonderful partner in help-ing her start her company. “He has been so supportive in helping me get the business off the ground.”
To learn more, check out the Face-book page of Pretty Flour and a web-site which will be online shortly. People can also call 250-290-0367.
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Pictured above are the owners of Higher Ground Mountain Sports, Trevor and Charlotte Gavura along with their children Mikaia and Sage. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
Jayne Baun, owner of Pretty Flower, shows off some of her work. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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250-344-8904"Reliable Care since 1980"
Tough guy or sweetie pie - We board them all.Individual care, lots of play and exercise.You will appreciate our reasonable rates.
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StarBUSINESS DIRECTORY
Engineered Septic Systems
ConstructionOil Tank Removal
Concrete WorkLandscaping
DrivewaysWater lines
RenovationsFencing/DecksSnow Removal
Brian JacksonCell: 250 344-0574
Jeanette JacksonCell: 250 344-1075
Backhoe, Bobcat and Mini Excavator
Ph: 250 344-2836 1750 Oberg Johnson Rd Golden, BC V0A 1H1
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EDDIE LEIGAN
Make your junk our problem!
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B.C. Registered Massage Therapist
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HERE FOR YOU, HERE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!
Vac Truck Services
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* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household?
Frequently Occasionally Never
Car detailing � � �
Fast food � � �
Fitness membership � � �
Further education or courses � � �
Gourmet foods or desserts � � �
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* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? For business For pleasure No plans to travel
In Canada for less than 3 days by plane � � �
Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA � � �Longer trip within Canada by car � � �Longer trip within Canada by plane � � �Longer trip to the USA by car � � �Longer trip to the USA by plane � � �Longer trip outside of North America � � �
* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at? Newly built � Previously owned �Single detached � �Townhouse � �Condo � �Resort property � �
* 18. Are you planning any financial transactions? Please check all that apply. � Consolidate your debt load� Pay off a loan� Pay off your mortgage� Remortgage your property� Renew your mortgage� Secure a loan� Seek financial planning advice� Set up a line of credit� Switch banks or credit union� None of the above
* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall? � Less than $35,000
� $35,000 to less than $50,000
� $50,000 to less than $75,000
� $75,000 to less than $100,000
�$100,000 to less than $150,000
� $150,000 or more
* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? � 16-30 minutes
� 31-60 minutes
� 1 hours
� 2 hours
� 3 hours
� More than 4 hours
� I don’t shop outside of my own community
* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Next 3 months Next 6 months Next year
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Minivan � � �
Pickup truck � � �
SUV � � �
*7. Do you...? Frequently Occasionally Never
Research online prior to store purchase? � � �
Make online purchases? � � �Use your smart phone for shopping? � � �
*8. Do you ever...? Frequently Occasionally Never
Compromise on quality to save money? � � �Forego a brand name to save money? � � �Wait for the item to go on sale? � � �
* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...?� Economy
� Midrange
� Luxury
� Hybrid
* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)� Yes � No
* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18)� Yes � No
* 16. Will this be..?�Your first home purchase? � Upsize? � Downsize?
* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?
� Pre-owned � New
* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the Golden Star? 1 2 3 4 or more
Female 18-24 � � � �............ 25-34 � � � �............ 35-44 � � � �............ 45-54 � � � �............ 55-64 � � � �............ 65+ � � � �Male.....18-24 � � � �............ 25-34 � � � �............ 35-44 � � � �............ 45-54 � � � �............ 55-64 � � � �............ 65+
* 4. Which advertising offers are you most interested in? Frequently Occasionally Never
Appliances � � �Discount, bargain or dollar store � � �Clothing, accessories and footwear � � �
Computers, tablets, phones, cameras � � �Fast Food � � �
Furniture, rugs and beds � � � Groceries � � �Health, personal care and make-up � � �Office supplies � � �Tools, home & yard improvement � � �Toys & games, arts & crafts � � �Computers, tablets, phones, cameras � � �TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite � � �
* 1. How do you generally read the Golden Star?� The printed newspaper
� Online on my computer or laptop
� On my tablet
� On my smartphone
� Army & Navy
� Bargain! Shop
� Best Buy
� Buy Low
� Canadian Tire
� Chapters
� Choices Market
� Coopers
� Dollar Giant
� Dollarama
� Extra Foods
� Future Shop
� Home Depot
� Home Hardware
� Ikea
� Jysk
� Kin’s Farm Market
� London Drugs
� Lululemon
� M&M Meats
� Mark’s Work Wearhouse
� Marketplace IGA
� Nesters
� Overwaitea
� Pharmasave
� PriceSmart
� Real Canadian Superstore
� Reitmans
� Rexall
� Rona
� Safeway
� Save-on-Foods
� Sears
� Shoppers Drug Mart
� Sport Chek or Sport Mart
� Staples
� Starbucks
� T&T Supermarket
� The Bay
� The Brick
� The Source
� Tim Hortons
� Walmart
� Winners
� XS Cargo
* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the Golden Star, its stories, advertising and flyers?� Less than 10 minutes
� 10 - 20 minutes
� 21- 30 minutes
� 30 minutes +
* 6. What most influences your decision when choosing a grocery store?� Loyalty to the chain
� Closest to home
� Best deals/offers/coupons
� Rewards or credit card program
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Daisy Emerald Jane Tindall
October 25-28, 2005
We have only our memory, DaisyTo last our whole lives throughYour sweetness will linger foreverAs we treasure our thoughts of you
Happy Birthday Daisy!Love,Mom, Dad, Eli, Gage & Darner
Thank You, Ingrid, Sabine, Chris, and Families want to thank everyone for their kindness since the passing of Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather Paul Hambruch. Thanks to the Doctors and medical staff at the clinic and hospital, Gary and Nina from Hindman Bowers Funeral Home and to everyone that helped at the memorial service.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal.
In Loving Memory of“Bobby” Sime
May 17, 1931 - October 18, 2010
From all your family.Wedding to take place in 2013.
Colby and Lil Robison are delighted to announcethe engagement of their son,
Ryan to Melaniedaughter of Mike Heil of Golden and
Wilma Heil of Vernon
Drivers Wanted
Vac truck, hydro vac truck, water truck, and various other equipment. Previous experience not needed but considered an asset. High paying job with huge hours. All safety tickets also considered assets. Must have class 3 or class 1 with air brakes.Please apply in person (908 10th Street N).Ask for Karl.
Food Counter Attendant / Production
Full time (40hrs/week) Shift Work Nights/Overnights/
Early Mornings/Weekends
$10.25/hr + benefits
Fax resume to 250-439-1963or
Apply in person to:Bolico Holdings Ltd. dba Tim Hortons
1421 Trans Canada Hwy. Golden, BC V0A 1H2250 439-1964
Our Most SincereThank You
To our family, friends and neighbours for the love,
warmth, and sympathy that will help us through this
tragic loss of our Nellers.
LaFleurs, Paquettes, and Ballentyne
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In Memoriam
Engagements
Employment
Career Opportunities
WELDER/FABRICATOR - Westwinn/KingFisher Boats in Vernon, BC - looking for expe-rienced welders. Quality is #1. Competitive salary & benefi t programs. Mon-Fri work week. send resume to recruit-ing@kingfi sherboats.com
Caretakers/Residential Managers
MOTEL ASST Manager team to run small nice Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, in good Health, full-time live-in position. Call 250-586-1633 or email:[email protected]
Drivers/Courier/Trucking
Help WantedH&R Block Tax Training school, beg. early Nov. Leave msg for Laura @250-344-2119
In Memoriam
Engagements
Employment
Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring Dozer and Exca-vator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodg-ing and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.Central Interior BC HVAC & Electrical company is seeking a journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic. Experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is an asset. We offer competitive wages and benefi ts.If you enjoy the challenges of a variety of work including ser-vice, maintenance, and in-stalls, and enjoy living in a community offering the best of outdoor activities, then we many be a perfect fi t for you. Please respond with resume, including references to Fax: 250-398-9099 or email to: [email protected] BASED Compa-ny seeks experienced Dozer, Excavator and Grader Opera-tors for work in Northern Al-berta. Accommodations and subsistence provided. Fax 780-488-3002; [email protected]
ERNIE O’S Restaurant and Pub Edson, Alberta requires line cooks. $13 - $16 per hour. Subsidized housing available. Fax resume to 780-723-3603 email: [email protected] Townie News Editor wanted ASAP, P/T 20-40 hrs per mth, great wage, must know InDesign, MS Offi ce. email [email protected] call 250-439-7123.
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Help Wanted
Experienced COOK and SERVERS required
Full or Part Time. Days/Afternoon shift. Wage dependent on
experience. Apply in person.
HIRING LOCAL DRIVERS to transport railway crews.
Vehicle & training is provided. Class 4 driver’s license is
required, assistance will be provided for those who require
upgrade. Flexible schedule for a 24/7 operation.
F/T & P/T opportunities. Contact Wolf Bigge:
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Employment
Trades, TechnicalESTABLISHED FAST grow-ing high volume siding/trim company looking for install-ers/carpenters to fi ll busy and long term schedule. Single & multi-family new home con-struction with several major Calgary home builders. If you are a sider but don’t have the full set of tools or have experi-ence and want to go on your own we can get you started. Please call Chris at 1-403-971-3351.
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Trades, TechnicalJOURNEYMAN automotivetechnician required for busyshop in Revelstoke, BC. Weare diverse shop, working on all makes and models, and are devoted to quality workman-ship and customer satisfac-tion. Applicant would be re-quired to do all kinds of repairsfrom chassis and brakes toelectrical and in depth comput-er diagnostics. $25-30/hr.Please email resume to [email protected] orapply in person at The Revel-stoke Garage - 1240 Power-house Rd, Revelstoke, B.C.
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COLUMBIASHUSWAP REGIONALDISTRICT
INVITATION TO TENDER PARKS MAINTENANCE PARSON COMMUNITY RECREATION PARK,
ELECTORAL AREA ‘A’The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting Tenders for a three year contract beginning November 15, 2012 for the maintenance and performance of parks services for the Parson Community Recreation Park, located at 3612 Hwy 95, Parson, BC, in Electoral Area ‘A’.
Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender -Parson Community Recreation Park - Parks Maintenance” will be accepted until 11 AM local time on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the offices of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, P.O. Box978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.
Services are to be provided year round and involve flooding and maintaining the skating rink and related facilities in the winter months; maintaining tennis courts, ball field, volleyball court and other site facilities in the summer months.
Tender documents and further information are available online on the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca,on the BC Bid website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca,and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours.
The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders and to waive any informality in Tenders received, in each case without giving notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Tender which it deems most advantageous.
Faxed or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted.
The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.
For more information, please contact:
Marcin Pachcinski, Parks and Recreation Team Leader
(250) 833-5923 or Toll Free 1-888-248-2773e-mail: [email protected]
Services
Art/Music/DancingGuitar lessons for those who know nothing, call Carl 250-348-2347
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ElectricalAERIAL CONTRACTORS LTD. Power line systems built to BC Hydro standards. EC# 19806. 1-800-661-7622.
Misc Services
GOLDEN JUNKYour full service
Junk Removal company. We will pick up and dispose of any Junk
you have. You don’t even need to take
it to the curb! Call Eddie for a FREE quote.
250-272-JUNK(5865)
Infi nity’s Window Cleaning; Disc Golf; 2 Acreages for sale
on North Bench. Call 250-348-2351
Merchandise for Sale
AuctionsFARM MARKET AUCTION
Food Service & Farm Equipment, Nov. 3, 11 AM at Horstings Farm, 2 mi N. of Cache Creek. View photos at doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259
Firewood/FuelFIREWOOD for sale. Call 250-344-7677.Firewood for sale. Call 250-439-8036.
Heavy Duty Machinery
A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /
Bridges / EquipmentWheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Merchandise for Sale
Heavy Duty Machinery
International TD92 Bulldozer - about same size as Cat D4, Perfect for acreage. 6 cyl, tur-bo diesel, in good shape for older machine. $4700 OBO. 250-344-6532.
Misc. for SaleFOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?
Mobile Home/Trailer for sale, suitable for living/renovating or as a site construction trailer. Years 73-75 available immed., ready for you to move. Best of-fer. Call 403-678-5111
Queen and doubl mattresses, assrtd furniture for sale at Mary’s Motel 3 Bdrm trailer for sale/rent.250-344-3090, 250-344-8179.
Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Real Estate
Acreage for Sale11 & 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. 1-250-769-4288 or call Willy 250-344-6048
Mobile Homes & Parks
1980 14X70 Crownpointe Mo-bile with hitch. Good shape. Nice interior with 3 beds, 2 baths. Priced to sell at $15,000. 250-866-5568
Rentals
AcreageGrazing /Farm land available for lease. Approx. 200 acres south of Golden on Highway 95. Telephone 250-344-6710.
Apt/Condo for Rent2 bdrm suite in Blaeberry, fully furnished, internet, sat. tv, utls incld. $800. 250-344-7299.
3 & 2bdrm at Creekside apts. Quiet, clean & modern living spaces. Perfect for couples coming to ski! Call Dan @250-344-1435.
3 Bdr. Apt close to Lady Grey school. Newly renovated. Avail now. $850/mth. 250-344-8205 or 344-0725AKISKINOOK resort - 1 bdrm fully furnished condo, indoor pool, hot tub. $725/ month includes cable. Call 403-281-3991
For rent - 2 Bdr Mobile Home at Nicholson. $750/mth plus utilities, available now, pets welcome. 250-344-8551.
LARGE Newly reno’d 1 and 2 bdrm apt. N/S, no pets, no parties, laundry facilities. Walking distance to all amen. Util inc.DD req. $750/$850 (1-250)344-0780
Twin Rivers - 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113.
Two Bdr apt available now. Non smoking. Age 55+ apartment building. Call Laura 250-344-6233.
Apartment Furnished
1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604.
FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.
Rentals
Commercial/Industrial
GoldenCOMMERCIAL BUILDING
3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space
Located DOWNTOWNExcellent High Traffi c Area
Plenty of Parking250-344-6710
Duplex / 4 PlexNewer 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath half duplex with garage, balco-ny, propane fi replace. Appli-ances including dishwasher.$1495/month plus utilities. No pets, no parties. Long term mature reliable tenants pre-ferred. Damage Deposit and references required. Please telephone 250-344-6710.
Misc for Rent
Property Management Division
Alice Dahlberg, CPM250-344-2418 or
250-344-8581 (cell)
Each of ce is independently owned & operated.
Visit our website forcomplete rental listings
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FOR RENT
In Golden; 1100 sq. ft Basement Suite. Util, w/d incl. $900/mth. Avail Aug 1. Also shared accom avail immediately. $450 all incl. 403-820-0785.
Homes for Rent2 Bdr lower suite for rent, Fridge & stove incl., laundry rm, w/d hookups. For more in-fo, call Chuck 250-344-10642 Bedroom house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95, south of Golden. $825/month plus utilities. No parties, no il-legal activities. Long term ma-ture reliable tenants preferred. References and Damage De-posit required. Please tele-phone 250-344-6710.2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710.3 Bdr, 2 Bath house with elec-tric heat. $1000/mth + utilities. Heated detached garage. Ref-erences, NP, NS, long term, adults only. 250-344-6234
3 Bdr house (Av. Nov 1) Appliances incl., references required. No Pets, No Parties, Pref Long Term 250-344-5626
3 Bdrm House For Rent Blae-berry - Recently Renovated, Open Concept, Wood Floors, 1.5 Bath, Beautiful Views, Woodstove, Newer Applianc-es, Huge Storage Shed, W/D, Pets Negotiable, Ref req., DD, $1200/month incl. Heat, Hy-dro, WIFI. Call 403-850-75883 Bdr open concept house in town w/ laundry. Call Troy at 344-1340.4 Bdr fully furnished house for rent in town. $1800/mth $1500 DD. Hot tub & utilities incl. No pets. 250-344-1324 or 250-290-20424 bdrm house Nicholson, 1 acre corner lot, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appl., propane heat, utilities not included. $1300/mth. Call 250-939-81164 Bdrm trailer and 3 Bdrm house in town. Walking dis-tance to all amenities. Avail. immed. 250-344-5450.5 Bdr 2 Bath house on 2 levels in Golden. Large yard. Long term preferred. Damage Deposit and References required. $1495/mth + utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.
Large 2 bdr house in town. $900 long term, avail. Dec 1.
250-344-2558 or [email protected]
Rentals
Homes for RentBeautiful mountain home for rent. 5 Bdr, 3 bath. Spacious
deck and yard. Large shed/workshop. For more info visit www.goldenhome.me or
call 250-439-8099
For Rent - 716 8th Street - Main fl oor 3 Bdr, 1 1/2 Bath, f/p in living rm, laundry rm
downstairs, electric heat, car-port, mature tenant, no pets.
$1100/mth, DD $600. Call 250-344-5508
Fully furnished 2 Bdr with carport on private acreage, 7km south of Golden. All util & snow removal incl. Avail Nov 1 to April 30. Dates are fl exible. Rental contract @ $1200/mth, based on couple occupancy. 250-344-6946 or 250-344-4901 Email [email protected]
Fully furnished 2 Bdr with carport on private acreage, 7km south of Golden. Fabu-lous view of the valley. All util & snow removal incl. Avail Nov 1 to April 30. Dates are fl exible. Rental contract @ $1200/mth, based on 2 occu-pants. 250-344-2422. Email [email protected]
Immaculate house in great neighbourhood. Beautifully renovated throughout w/tile & hardwood - sunny kitchen & open living rm. 2 Bdrs on main (1 w/ensuite) plus fully reno-vated bsmt, 1 bdr & full bath, large family rm w/storage. Incl w/d, large fenced yard. N/S, no pets. $1400/mth with 12 mth lease. 250-344-1517 or [email protected]
Newer 1 Bedroom cabin with loft, sitting on a full basement on an acreage south of Gold-en. $925/month + utilities. No parties, no illegal activities. Long term, mature, reliable tenants preferred. References and damage deposit required. Please telephone 250-344-6710.
Perfect for seasonal workers or vacationers. This fully fur-nished, all-inclusive home has 3 bdrs, 2 full baths, lrg laundry room and lrg covered deck. Willing to rent unfurnished to long-term renters. A must see! N/S. Great backcountry ac-cess.Just 10 mins. south of Golden. Avail now. 344-0110.
Perfect for seasonal workers or vacationers. This fully fur-nished, all-inclusive home has 3 bdrs, 2 full baths, lrg laundry room and lrg covered deck. Willing to rent unfurnished to long-term renters. A must see! N/S. Great backcountry ac-cess.Just 10 mins. south of Golden. Avail now. 344-0110.
Small cabin on Blaeberry River, Now - May 1st $750+DD. includes furniture & utls NP NS. 250-344-2114.
Rooms for RentCLEAN rooms available. Mature adults only. No parties. 250-344-2444.
Newly renovated/ fully fur-nished home in town. Internet, sat tv, laundry, heated storage space. 2 mature clean per-sons. No pets. No parties. $450 + utilities. 344-2323, [email protected]
Room in house. W/D, cable, wireless internet. Two blocks from all amenities. $525 all
inclusive. Winter rate. Call 250-290-0110
Shared Accommodation
1 bdrm avail in bright, 2 bdrm, downtown apartment. Close to all amenities. $425 incl heat, power, internet. Avail immed. 1-250-608-0527, 1-250-226-7277.
Rooms for rent in fully fur-nished large home, close to all amenities. $450/mth, plus DD. NS, No Parties, No Pets. Avail. ASAP. 604-356-2543
StorageDry secure storage space Suitable for RV, boat, etc. 250-344-6234
Secure Storage - pickups, boats, campers, etc. Ph; 250-344-6581 or 250-344-0046
Secure Storage unit available in town.10’ x 20’, $100/mth. 250-344-5707.
S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units. 250-344-3104.
Rentals
Suites, Lower2 Bdr. basement suite. No pets, no parties, N/S. Laundry facilities. Available Oct 1.250-344-0604Great spacious bright 1 Bdrbasement suite. Fully fur-nished, separate entrance. Full kitchen with large eating area, big living area with large windows & beautiful views of river and mountains. Minutes to town. Parking, laundry. $700 incl utils. and TV. DD re-quired. N/S, No pets. 1-250-826-1696.
Suites, Upper1 Bdrm bright, clean fully fur-nished suite for rent. Hot tub & util. incl. $900/mth, $800 DD. No pets. 250-344-1324 or 250-290-20421 Bdr partially furnished bachelor suite. Main fl oor. 5 mins. south of town. Mature person or couple, N/S, no pets, no parties. Avail Nov 1. 250-344-2695.
2 Bdr partially furnished. 5 mins south. $700/mth. No pets. Refs required.
250-344-2417.
Townhouses3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fi replace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.
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Scrap Car RemovalOld vehicles lying around? Rod will remove them - FREE. Check with him for parts too. 250-344-6921 o r 344-0580.
SnowmobilesSNOWCHECK edition, camo hood, boss seat, excellent condition, runs great. Boon Docker Box, SLP exhaust kit, Clutch kit, $7300 Call Craig 250-430-2430 or 250-910-0517
Sport Utility Vehicle2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 256,000km. New tires, fully loaded, leather, $4800 OBO. 250-344-7299.
Trucks & Vans06 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 116,000Km. 2 sets of tires & rims mounted. White exterior, leather interior, dual exhaust. Excellent shape. 344-5376 eve. 344-0110For Sale: 2007 Green Dodge Caravan. Remote start, 2 sets of tires, new brakes, very good cond. 130,000Km. $7500. Ph: 250-344-6459 or 250-344-8311
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Back Row L-R: Stephanie Selby (daughter - cancer supporter), Sue Selby (breast cancer survivor) Marsha Plant (cancer supporter), Julie Giles (breast cancer survivor), Judy
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Golden Rockets coming together according to captain DeFriasDarryl [email protected]
Golden Rockets Cap-tain Brett DeFrias has been working hard this year to not only be a lead-er on the ice, but off the ice as well.
Earlier in the year DeFrias stated he hoped
Rockets fans would be patient with the team after a slow start. Since that time the team has turned things around and now sits alone in third place in the Eddie Moun-tain Division of the Koo-tenay International Jun-ior Hockey League.
“Lately we have been
doing really well. We are 6-2-0-1 over our past nine games. We had a rough start but we have learn-ed to battle back and get the victories we needed,” he said.
DeFrias felt the change over the past nine games has happened because of the team coming together.
“We realized we have to be patient. Not to be so antsy with the puck. We have to be careful not to have give-aways and have fun mostly,” he said.
DeFrias added that hav-ing solid goaltending dur-ing this stretch has also helped the team.
“Having Danny Todo-
sychuk helped us. He is back up in Vernon and that is good for him. We have ( James) Leonard and he is a great goalie. It is a huge thing to have a goalie to help you win games as well,” he said.
DeFrias added that the team has been work-ing hard not to have situ-ations where they get themselves in unneces-sary trouble.
“Defence is important. We have five returning guys on the point and a veteran presence is key in this league to get the young guys going.”
DeFrias also thought the forwards have been performing at a high level this year which has helped the team grab some early leads.
“We have a skilled group up front and you can’t ask more from them. They are doing their jobs. They are scoring goals,” he said.
As for goal scoring
DeFrias has had a hot start to the season. Known more for his solid work in his own zone and dogged determination on the ice, DeFrias top season for goals in the KIJHL has previously been six. So far this year he has scored four goals.
“It has been the power
play. Our power play is number one in the league for home games. It is being on the point and seeing the play in front of you,” he said
He added “I am so excited. This is a special group and I can’t wait to see what comes in the future for this team.”
Brett DeFrias Golden Rockets Captain
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RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663
remaxgolden.comBarry Klassen
(250) 344-0262
Marlon Chambers
(250) 344-0735
Bob Tegart
(250) 272-4321
Dan Veselic
(250) 344-1435
Flec Demmon
(250) 344-8451
Norma Crandall
(250) 344-0275
Garry Oddy
(250) 344-7234
1610 Adolph Johnson Road
3bdrms 3 2 baths 3,3032sqft 39.2 acres
NEW $658,6001437 Granite Drive
4 bedrooms 3 baths 12,443sqft
NEW $595,000Lot 1, 2113 Highway #95, South
3.6 acres
$139,900Lot A, Dejordie Road
8.24 acres
$184,000
623 - 5th Avenue6 bedrooms 6 baths 4,000sqft
$719,0001502 Poplar Street
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3,768sqft
$450,0001421 Birch Crescent
5 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,328sqft
$359,500514 - 7th Street
3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 1,213sqft
$299,9001314 Pine Drive
3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,884sqft
$258,600
#106, 521 - 8th Avenue2 bedrooms 1 bath 724sqft
$161,9000Wiseman Road
3 Acreages Available
to $449,000 from $189,900
1333 Pine Drive4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,696sqft
$389,000Kootenay Ridge
5 Acreages Available
from $219,900 to $239,900
#304, 521 - 8th Avenue2 bedrooms 1 bath 775sqft
$164,900
2826 Donald Cemetary Road23.1 acres
$348,6001221 Alexander Drive
4 bedrooms 2 baths 1,800sqft
$245,000515 - 5th Street
4 bedrooms 1 bath 1,464sqft
REDUCED $265,000901 - 11th Street
6 bedrooms 3 baths 3,094sqft
$349,000561 Anderson Road
27.26 acres
$139,000
#28, 2779 Dejordie Road2 bedrooms
$33,5001871 Blaeberry Road
3bdrm 2.5 baths 2,230sqft 5 acres
$319,9001074 King Crescent
5 bedrooms 2 baths 1,775sqft
REDUCED $199,900#11, 2924 Kicking Horse Road
2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,050sqft
$175,000#70 Kicking Horse Village MHP
2 bedrooms
$89,900
1611 Lafontaine Road.52 acre
$178,000Imler Road
3 Acreages Available
REDUCED to $209,900 from $169,600
Highway #95, South5.8 acres
$199,900Bear’s Paw Heights
8 Lots Available
REDUCED to $105,000 from $77,399
1402 Deere Ridge Road.35 acre
$119,900
2166 Blaeberry Road
$599,000
2bdrms 2 baths 1,242sqft 8.4 acres1735 Oberg Johnson Road
3 bedrooms 1 bath 1,788sqft 1.5 acres
$289,0001224 Horse Creek Road
5bdrms 3 baths 3,024sqft 1.15 acres
$334,9002827 Donald Road
3bdrms 3 baths 2,660sqft 1 acres
$299,000
Kettleston Road2 Acreages Available
to $399,900 from $299,900
3071 Tegart Road5 bedrooms 2 baths 2,060sqft .66 acre
$378,900914 - 14th Street
2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,150sqft
$154,900
SOLD
1320 Highway #95, South2bdrms 1 bath 960sqft 2 acres
$279,900Cromac Ridge
4 Acreages Available
to $260,000 from $210,000
#64 Kicking Horse Village MHP2 bedrooms
$69,900
SOLD
625 Habart Road4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,064sqft 1.12 acres
$299,0002477 Holmes Deakin Road
3bdrms 2 baths 2,492sqft 18.2 acres
$375,000
SOLD
1956 Palumbo Heights Road2bdrms 2 baths 2,600sqft 2.34 acres
$525,000 #2 Swiss Village MHP
2 bedrooms
$64,900
SOLD
716 - 8th Avenue3 bedrooms 1 bath 2,344sqft
NEW $235,900
1539 Campbell Road7 acres
$199,900
Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Dan Vaselic
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