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SPECIAL SECTION Rally hosted at Post Office to oust Harper ................................. 19 NEWS: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015 VOLUME 124 ISSUE 40 $1.35 INCL. GST Your Community Newspaper Since 1891 There’s so much more online ... www.TheGoldenStar.net like us on..... follow us on..... COMMUNITY: Kootenay Columbia candi- dates talk human rights ................................... 4 ELECTION 2015: Meet the Rockets ............................... 9-13 GADSAR celebrates 50th anniversary ................................... 2 Kootenay–Columbia Authorized by the Official Agent for David Wilks Supporting Municipal Water Supply learn more at DW4MP.ca Best Team, Best Candidate Vote for Don JOHNSTON www.donjohnston.liberal.ca Authorized by the official agent for Don Johnston Closed Sundays & Stat Holidays Golden Bakery & Deli OPEN 6:00AM FOR BREAKFAST MONDAY TO SATURDAY BAG LUNCHES NOW AVAILABLE! Jessica Schwitek [email protected] It may have been a busy summer for the tourism industry here in Golden, but rumours still swelled over the future of Gold- en's BC Visitor Centre on the highway. Destination BC, the crown corporation that oversees the centre, has been conducting research about the way visitors get their infor- mation, and have been looking into options for the best way to deliver that information to tourists. The possible changes to the delivery of services has had locals wondering what that means for the centre in Golden, sparking rumours of its closure, with some even saying they heard it would be closed as early as the end of October. A spokesperson for Destination BC has responded to the rumour, insisting that there are no current plans to shut down the centre. Research has shown that more visitors are using online resources, so in the future more services may move online. However that is part of ongoing conversations, and no deci- sions have been made, said the spokesperson. Visitor centre will remain open despite rumours GKHAT receives award Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team (GKHAT) President Mark Baxendale (centre) accepts the B.C. Alpine Club Development of the Year Award from B.C. Alpine CEO Bruce Goldsmid. Also pictured are Justine Parent (left) and Johnny Crichton of B.C. Alpine, as well as GKHAT head coach Ryan Ford (centre, left). Photo Submitted

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Page 1: Golden Star, October 07, 2015

■ SPECIAL SECTION

Rally hosted at Post Office to oust Harper.................................19

■ NEWS:

W E D N E S D A Y, O C T O B E R 7 , 2 0 1 5 VOLUME 124 ISSUE 40 $1.35 INCL. GST

Your Community Newspaper Since 1891

There’s so much more online ... www.TheGoldenStar.net like uson.....

follow uson.....

■ COMMUNITY:

Kootenay Columbia candi-dates talk human rights ...................................4

■ ELECTION 2015:

Meet the Rockets ...............................9-13

GADSAR celebrates 50th anniversary...................................2

Authorized by the Off cial Agent for David Wilks

Authorized by the Off cial Agent for David Wilks

Kootenay–ColumbiaAuthorized by the Offi cial Agent for David Wilks

SupportingMunicipal

Water Supply learn more at

DW4MP.ca

Best Team, Best CandidateVote for Don JOHNSTON

www.donjohnston.liberal.caAuthorized by the official agent for Don Johnston

Closed Sundays & Stat Holidays

Golden Bakery & Deli

OPEN 6:00AM FORBREAKFAST

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

Bakery & DeliBakery & DeliGolden Golden Golden Golden Golden Golden

BAG LUNCHES NOW

AVAILABLE!

Jessica [email protected]

It may have been a busy summer for the tourism industry here in Golden, but rumours still swelled over the future of Gold-en's BC Visitor Centre on the highway.

Destination BC, the crown corporation that oversees the centre, has been conducting

research about the way visitors get their infor-mation, and have been looking into options for the best way to deliver that information to tourists.

The possible changes to the delivery of services has had locals wondering what that means for the centre in Golden, sparking rumours of its closure, with some even saying they heard it would be closed as early as the

end of October.A spokesperson for Destination BC has

responded to the rumour, insisting that there are no current plans to shut down the centre.

Research has shown that more visitors are using online resources, so in the future more services may move online. However that is part of ongoing conversations, and no deci-sions have been made, said the spokesperson.

Visitor centre will remain open despite rumours

GKHAT receives award

Golden Kicking Horse Alpine Team (GKHAT) President Mark Baxendale (centre) accepts the B.C. Alpine Club Development of the Year Award from B.C. Alpine CEO Bruce Goldsmid. Also pictured are Justine Parent (left) and Johnny Crichton of B.C. Alpine, as well as GKHAT head coach Ryan Ford (centre, left). Photo Submitted

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A2 www.thegoldenstar.net Wednesday, October 7, 2015 The Golden Star

Authorized by the Off cial Agent for David Wilks

Authorized by the Off cial Agent for David Wilks

Kootenay–ColumbiaAuthorized by the Official Agent for David Wilks

DW4MP.ca

It’s IMPORTANT to get out and VOTE Monday Oct. 19David Wilks

Conservative Candidate • Kootenay–Columbia

Advance Voting Polls are open from noon to 8:00 p.m. October 9–12

“ David Wilks works diligently with the Province, Regional Districts, and Municipalities identifying opportunities to bring government services to Kootenay–Columbia residents. ”– Mayor Lee Pratt

City of Cranbrook

“ David makes a significant contribution to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. ” – Hon. Peter McKay pc, qc

Attorney General of Canada

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Search and Rescue service honoured at 50th anniversary partyGolden and District Search and Rescue celebrated 50 years of service on Saturday. President Nick Comstock (left) spoke about the organization’s dedicated volunteers. Community members enjoyed a barbecue, cake, as well as a tour of some of the equipment. Star Photos

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Behind the Wheel

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Two or Four Winter Tires?I began driving my own car in the mid-� fties and I always used winter tires on the

rear only during the winter months. Based on about thirty years of experience, I feel that I am quite capable of managing winter driving with the traction arrangement I had for rear drive in the past. However, I am not interested in contravening any legislated law or regulation. Is there a law that requires me to have winter tires on all 4 wheels of my new rear wheel drive only pickup?

Based on my experience as a collision analyst, I can tell you that any vehicle will steer more predictably if the traction at each wheel is the same. Whether you choose to use four all season tires or four winter tires is up to you, but operating with two all season tires on one end and two winter tires on the other is an invitation to problems.

Mixing tire types will a� ect both steering and braking. Having di� erent sets of tires on front and rear axles may cause one end of the vehicle to lose traction before the other in a turn. Depending on the conditions, this could include having four winter tires or four all season tires where the pairs have di� erent tread patterns or traction characteristics.

In terms of braking, four all season tires may be good, two of each may be better, but the best is still four matched winter tires. Braking distances will also di� er if the two winter tires of a mixed set are on the front instead of on the rear.

There are two rules in British Columbia regarding four matched tires on vehicles with four wheels. If the front tires are studded, the rear tires must be also, and tire types may not be mixed. All 4 must be radial ply or all 4 must be bias ply.

The author is a retired constable with many years of tra� c law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.

Business Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat.3pm to 8pm Later if Busy

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 Golden

Friday and Saturday Meat Draws at 5:30 pm

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Desperately need refs over 16 for provincials in Marchand bantam tiering in October

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Golden’s first month full of literacy activities wrapped up last week, and the community really embraced the cause says Monica De, co-ordinator for Golden’s Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL).

“It was all a really great success, we’re thrilled,” said De.

The month-long scramble, where participants made words out of letters posted around town, produced two local winners: Don Allin and Victoria Ewing.

The Trivia Challenge also received a lot community support. Several teams went to the Civic Centre to participate in the challenge, and also raise some funds for literacy programs in Gold-en ($600 towards the Friday Reading Program for adults).

“That was really successful, every-one had a lot of fun,” said De.

“We really want to do that again next year.”

Even though everyone had a good time, a winner had to be crowned. A group of teachers, aptly named Schooled Ya, took first prize.

The next event, Stop Drop and Read, where community members were asked to stop what they were doing and read. All four schools par-ticipated, bringing the tally to 904 readers.

“Next time we’re going to try to get some of the businesses involved,

maybe even challenge another com-munity,” said De.

“But I’m really happy with how many people participated this year, it was great.”

The month also included several workshops, including one that helped cellular users get to know their smart

phones.CBAL has hosted literacy events in

the past, but this is the first campaign aimed at getting people of all ages involved.

“We really want to keep promoting life long learning, and this was a great way to do it,” added De.

Literacy month reached readers of all ages

A group of local teachers for the group Schooled Ya won the Trivia Challenge during the Columbia Basin Alliance For Literacy’s (CBAL) Literacy month. CBAL Photo

CSRDSubmitted

In January of 2015, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) transitioned the residential recycling collection program to the industry led stewardship program man-aged by Multi-Material BC (MMBC).

The MMBC program is restricted to residen-tial recycling only and is aimed at collecting recyclable materials related to packaging and printed paper. MMBC is funded by the pro-ducers of packaging and printed paper and therefore non program materials such as hard cover books are prohibited.

The CSRD recognizes that some small busi-nesses are now challenged to find a recycling option for their material and there needs to be an option for non-program materials. In an effort to fill this gap in service, a commer-cial drop off program will be implemented at the Golden Landfill.

“Businesses and institutions that generate large amounts of recyclables must still find a private local service provider to collect their recycling,” said Ben Van Nostrand, Team Leader, Environmental Services.

“But small loads of recycling, from business-es or schools, can now be dropped off free of charge in the commercial recycling bins dur-ing regular hours of operation at the landfill.”

Commercial customers will be able to recycle cardboard, mixed paper, plastics numbers one through seven, and metal food containers. Due to cost and safety factors, Styrofoam, plastic bags and glass will not be accepted in the commercial recycling pro-gram.

In addition to the new commercial recycling options, residents will also be able to drop off books for recycling.

“A book recycling bin will be added to the residential recycling program at the Golden Landfill to ensure we are diverting as much as we can out of the garbage,” said Van Nostrand. “Residents were concerned that books had to be thrown away, and we wanted to address that collection gap.”

The CSRD will continue to put pressure on the Provincial government not only to expand the materials that are collected under the MMBC program, but to include the com-mercial and institutional sectors as well. The CSRD is currently working on similar drop off options for some of its other landfills and transfer stations.

The commercial drop off will be available starting soon, on October 13.

For information on what is accepted, visit the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca, or con-tact the CSRD at 1.888.248.2773 extension 5950.

Small businesses will be given recycling option at Golden landfill

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Candidate Q&A: Canadian Federal Election 2015

Bill GreenGreen Party of Canada

Don JohnstonLiberal Party of Canada

Wayne StetskiNew Democratic Party

David WilksConservative Party of Canada

0-100K VISITS

FASTER THAN ANY OTHER

MEDIA VEHICLE.

In a recent survey of 2,461 Canadians, when

or visits to a dealership, print and online

newspapers rank highest. They outperform TV,

radio, magazines, autoTRADER, Kijiji and

social media.

If you’re looking for better ROI from your advertising, perhaps more of your “I” should be in newspapers.

What’s your reaction to the United Nations report issued earlier this year that criticizes Canada for a broad range of human rights fail-ures including the lack of safeguards in Bill C-51 to protect Canadians’ civil liberties and an inadequate response to missing and mur-dered Aboriginal women? 

The July 2015 report of the UN Com-mittee on Human Rights makes 15 recom-mendations regarding needed human rights improvements in Canada, while com-mending us on only five matters. This long list of deficiencies should be of deep concern to Canadians.

Security of person is a human right, but Indigenous women in Canada face particu-larly high risk of violence. Indigenous women account for 16 percent of female homicides and 11.3 percent of missing women cases, even though they make up only 4.3 percent of Canada’s female population. I support a full inquiry into our crisis of missing and mur-dered Indigenous women. If we are commit-ted to security as a country, this must mean security for all.

The Green Party immediately opposed Bill C-51 when it was introduced in April. We share the concerns cited in the UN report, such as the bill’s lack of adequate legal safeguards and risks to Canadian’s civil liberties. We will con-tinue to advocate for repeal of this bill. 

Oil companies are intent on getting their product to market, whether it be by train or pipeline. At the same time, serious environ-mental and public safety issues have been raised about both methods of shipment. What do you see as the solution to these issues? 

In the long term and at heart, this ques-tion concerns climate change as well as environmental and public safety issues.  The Green Party’s very clear and achievable goal is to reduce Canada’s carbon emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2025 (10 years) and 80 % below 1990 levels by 2050.  This means that, in the short term, we have to sta-bilize, rather than increase, current levels of oil production (and employment), then work to shift energy industry investments away from fossil fuel extraction and pipe-lines and towards a new, renewable energy based economy.

If we stabilize current levels of produc-tion, there’s no need to expand beyond our existing and extensive network of pipelines.  Investments can then be directed to improv-ing both rail and pipeline safety, as well as in renewable energy resources distributed all across Canada.

What’s your reaction to the United Nations report issued earlier this year that criticizes Canada for a broad range of human rights fail-ures including the lack of safeguards in Bill C-51 to protect Canadians’ Civil liberties and an inadequate response to missing and mur-dered Aboriginal women?

The United Nations report is absolutely right. If there is any reason for Conservative supporters to say ‘enough is enough’ it is Mr. Harper’s dismantling of Canada’s internation-al and human rights policies. This is not the Canada that our generation was proud to have built.

Despite perceptions about Bill C-51 Liber-al policy is clear. Our MPs will stand up against anything that violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Unfortunately both the Conserv-atives and the NDP chose to play politics with Canada’s security. Stephen Harper created an Act that will be challenged in court and the NDP changed positions until they could gen-erate fear for any government role in security. We successfully argued for three amendments to the Bill and told the Conservatives we would run an election against rights abuses. We will immediately ensure parliamentary oversight, institute mandatory legislative reviews, and narrow abusively broad definitions.

Last week we all addressed the Ktunaxa Nation Council forum and that audience knew about the Liberal’s 2005 Kelowna accord that the Conservatives ignored. It was a respectful action plan for government-to-government dialogue. We need to deal with the root caus-es of a national tragedy that lead to over 1,200 murdered or missing aboriginal women over the last 35 years. A Liberal government will not ignore uncomfortable truths and we will launch an inquiry.

Oil companies are intent on getting their product to market, whether it be by train or pipeline. At the same time, serious environ-mental and public safety issues have been raised about both methods of shipment. What do you see as the solution to these issues? 

If we don’t demonstrate to the world that we have our act together on climate change and the environment, we will find it harder to get our resources to markets. We will improve the environmental assessments with a compre-hensive and fair process that ensures deci-sions are evidence-based, and allow mean-ingful participation. We will also modern-ize the National Energy Board and ensure it has broad regional representation and expertise in environmental science and community development.

What’s your reaction to the United Nations report issued earlier this year that criticizes Can-ada for a broad range of human rights failures including the lack of safeguards in Bill C-51 to protect Canadians’ Civil liberties and an inad-equate response to missing and murdered Aboriginal women?

Under the Harper Conservative govern-ment, Canada’s international reputation has been severely damaged with respect to climate change and the environment, our role as peace keepers, the use of science and good data to make decisions, and on human rights.

The Harper Conservatives have refused to act on the United Nations commitments on indigenous rights. Our current government’s refusal, for instance, to take seriously the issue of murdered and missing indigenous women, is simply unacceptable.

The Harper Conservatives, along with the Liberals, rammed through Bill C-51, the Secret Police Act, which over one hundred legal schol-ars and four past Prime Ministers say goes too far. Bill C-51 will result in the erosion of our rights and freedoms and does nothing to make Canadians safer.

An NDP government will: repeal Bill C-51, implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, protect gender identity and expression in the Human Rights Act, and call an inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigen-ous Women within 100 days of taking office.

By doing what’s right, we can reclaim our reputation on the international stage.

Oil companies are intent on getting their product to market, whether it be by train or pipe-line. At the same time, serious environmental and public safety issues have been raised about both methods of shipment. What do you see as the solution to these issues? 

In the short term, we need to review the safe-ty standards of both pipelines and railways to ensure public and environmental safety. For example, there are far too few Federal Govern-ment railway inspectors in Canada, another important area cut by the Harper Conservatives.

We need to start to transition our economy from oil and gas towards renewable green energy. This is important from both an environ-mental perspective, including climate change, and from an economic perspective. Green energy creates the jobs right here at home, so that people don’t have to travel to Alberta or northeast BC, and disrupt families, to earn a liv-ing.

The new solar Sun Mine at Kimberley and bio-energy power plant at the Aqam Reserve near Cranbrook are an excellent start!

What’s your reaction to the United Nations report issued earlier this year that criticizes Canada for a broad range of human rights failures including the lack of safeguards in Bill C-51 to protect Canadians’ Civil liberties and an inad-equate response to missing and mur-dered Aboriginal women?

Our Government is responsible for the security and well-being of Can-adians.  Our legislation gives the RCMP, CBSA and CSIS the ability to share infor-mation and co-ordinate.  C-51 must con-form to the Canadian Charter of Rights of Freedoms and there is judicial over-sight.  

  The RCMP report on Missing and Murdered Aboriginal women provides a road map forward.  Our government introduced The First Nations Matri-monial Interests Act, which now pro-vides families on reserve with the same rights expected by all other Canadians in the event of a marriage breakdown. We will continue to bring forth legisla-tion so that all Canadians can prosper fully from our economy.

Oil companies are intent on getting their product to market, whether it be by train or pipeline. At the same time, serious environmental and public safe-ty issues have been raised about both methods of shipment. What do you see as the solution to these issues? 

Oil companies are responding to an ever increasing demand for oil.   In Canada our oil is found predominant-ly in the western provinces and we are focused on getting our product to the market.  We know that the safest mode of transportation today is by pipeline and our standards for pipelines in Can-ada are some of the highest in the world.  The NEB along with other agencies oversees pipeline safety.

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Free Yard Waste Roundup for Golden Residents!

Monday, October 19th - The Town of Golden will once again pick up and dispose of residential yard waste for Golden residents who receive weekly and bi-weekly curb-side waste and recycling collection services.

This service is for YARD WASTE ONLY – organic debris that includes grass clippings, leaves, tree cones, tree branches (no stumps), shrubs, bushes, and parts thereof, not exceeding 8” diameter or 8’ in length. Please bundle your pruning’s to make it easier and faster for us to collect them. NO OTHER TYPE OF WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED, including construction wood waste.

To receive this service, place your yard waste in containers, bags, or bundles at your normal curb-side collection area on Monday morning, October 19th, by 8:00am. Any Yard Waste not placed in containers, bags, or bundled at the curb WILL NOT be picked up.

If you wish to use your green garbage container please ensure it is empty of garbage before adding yard waste. Please do not use your blue recycling container.

Come and be part of a Food Skills Program in a comfortable setting. Space is limited to 12 participants please register early to guarantee your spot. Sponsored by: Canadian Diabetes Association, andColumbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.Tel 250 344 1032

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You will learn, plan, and cook healthy tasty meals on a

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Sign up with a friend, bring the family, child minding

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Oct 17- Nov 14, 2015Saturdays

10 am to 1 pm. All food and beverages

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Join us at the Community Kitchen at

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Forest Stewardship Plan #74, Amendment #14 -

addition of FL A92559 held byShuswap Indian Band.

As per section 20(4) of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, we notify that the forest stewardship plan amendment has been approved without having been made publicly available for review and comment. Operations under the plan have been authorized to begin September 16, 2015.Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd.

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Traffic Complaints

The Golden-Field RCMP received over 75 traffic complaints during the month of September with the majority of them coming from traf-fic travelling on the Trans-Canada High-way.

Complaints includ-ed passing on double solid lines, speed-ing, road hazards, and vehicles illegally passing school buses.

Concern for Pas-senger

Police were called during the even-ing of September 29 after a male came off the Greyhound advising others that he was planning on heading into the mountains to sleep for the winter.

“Others were con-cerned for the safe-ty of the male and believed he may be suffering from men-tal health issues,” said Cst. Spencer Lainchbury, spokes-person for the Gold-en- Field RCMP. Police were able to locate the male who was brought to the Golden General Hospital to be seen by a doctor.

Stolen Tools

Police are asking anyone with infor-mation regarding two thefts on Wise-man Road to contact them after receiving two separate reports on October 2.

“Both callers reported that they had tools stolen with one caller report-ing approximately $2500 in tools taken, and the other report-ing a drill worth approximately $250 taken.”

Local police can be reached at 250- 344-2221 or you can call Crimestop-pers at 1-800-222-8477. A reward may be offered through

Crimestoppers for information that leads to an arrest.

School Broken Into

Police are also ask-ing anyone with information regard-ing a break in at the Columbia Valley Ele-mentary School in Parson to contact them after an alarm was triggered on September 28.

Police attended and determined that one of the doors had been pried open with what they believe was a screwdriver, caus-ing approximately $100 in damage.

Wildlife Collision

A local resident went to the Golden RCMP Detachment on October 2 to report that she had struck a deer with her vehicle on High-way 95 near Flem-strom Road.

There were no reported injuries however the vehicle is believed to be a total loss as a result of the collision.

Drunk Semi Driver

Police came across a collision on High-way 1 near Hartley Road on September 29 while responding to a report of a pos-sible impaired semi driver at the weigh scales east of Gold-en.

“The police officer spoke with the occu-pants of the vehicle who confirmed that they were not injured but required a tow,” said Cst. Lainchbury.

A tow truck was arranged for the vehicle and police then continued to the weigh scales where the officer formed suspicion that a semi driver had alcohol in his system.

The driver pro-vided a sample of his breath into a roadside screen-ing device which resulted in Commer-cial Vehicle Service

Enforcement offi-cers suspending the driver from driving for having alcohol in his body.

Youths Shoplifting

Two youths have been banned from a local grocery store after staff alleged-ly observed the two attempting to steal teeth whitening products and food.

“Police were called during the after-noon on October 1 and responded,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “Both youths, at the request of the store, were given warnings by police regard-ing stealing, and received a ban from store management.”

Squatting at Resi-dence

A 20 year-old female, believed to be from Golden, was arrested on a warrant out of Revelstoke after police received a report that people had been squatting in a residence on Hartley Road.

“The call came in to us on Septem-ber 30 and mem-bers immediate-ly attended the resi-dence,” says Cst. Lainchbury. “The complainant was not interested in pursu-ing charges against the two for being in the house; however the female had out-standing warrants and was arrested.”

The female was later released on documents requir-ing her to attend court in Revelstoke later in the year.

Window Smashed with Planter Box

Police responded to a suspicious occur-rence during the ear-ly morning hours of September 30 after receiving a report that a heavily intoxi-cated female had taken a planter box from outside a busi-ness on 9th Avenue North and used it to smash out the win-dow of a vehicle.

Attempts were made that evening to contact the owner, however after no response the vehicle was towed for safe-keeping.

Police were sur-prised to receive a call from the owner the following mor-ning, in which she advised that she had thrown the planter through the window after locking her keys inside.

Drunk Driver

A 25 year-old male from Golden had his vehicle seized for 30 days and his driver’s licence suspended for 90 after police allege he failed two roadside alcohol screening device tests during the ear-ly morning hours of October 4.

Police initially observed the male fail to obey a stop sign before pro-ceeding to weave in the driving lane. A traffic stop was con-ducted and suspi-cion was formed by the officer that the driver had alcohol in his system.

Traffic Services

Local police will be out this upcom-ing weekend for the National Operation Impact Campaign. “The campaign will see us focus on enforcement around seatbelts, distract-ed, impaired, and aggressive driving,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “However, these won’t be the only things that we will be looking for.” Drivers found driving with-out seatbelts or driv-ing while distracted may be issued a $167 fine.

Speeding in Yoho

A 46 year-old from out of country had his rental vehicle impounded for 7 days after Golden RCMP Traffic Ser-vices officers allege that he was travel-ling at 156km/h in

a posted 90km/h in Yoho National Park on October 1.

Failure to stop

Police with Gold-en RCMP Traffic Services stopped a vehicle on October 3 after they allege the vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign. Fur-ther conversations between the officer and the driver led police to believe that the driver had alco-hol in his body. The driver subsequently failed two roadside alcohol screening device tests which resulted in his driv-er’s licence being suspended for 90 days and his vehicle being impounded for 30.

License Revoked for German Tourist

A 21 year-old from Germany had his driver’s licence sus-pended for 3 days as well as his vehicle impounded after police found him driving with alco-hol in his system. “The driver initially failed the approved alcohol screen-ing device test, but a subsequent test on another instru-ment provided a low-er ‘warn’ reading.” With the Immedi-ate Roadside Pro-hibition legislation, police take the lower of the two readings.

Male arrested under Immigration Act

A 25 year-old male is currently in police custody after local traffic services offi-cers conducted a traffic stop on High-way 1 on October 4

and noted that the driver had a Can-ada wide warrant for his arrest under the Immigration Act.

The male is cur-rently awaiting trans-port back to Van-couver by the Can-adian Border Servi-ces Agency.

RCMP Report: Break-in at Columbia Valley Elementary School

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POLL OF THE WEEK

Last week’s poll question: Do you think there will be a change in govern-ment after this election?

Yes 80% No 20%

Do you think our electoral system needs to move away from

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- I SURMISE -By Jessica Schwitek

Friends of Golden Hospital

Dear Editor,

I was very pleased to learn of the formation of the Friends of the Golden Hospital. We are extremely lucky to have such a good hospital here. They not only look after the Town of Golden, but deal with highway and backcountry accidents. They are a great asset to the district.

My wife Annette spent her last three days in the hos-pital. The nursing and emergency staff could not have

been better. The nurses went about their work with compassion and skill.

When the Friends of the Golden and District Hos-pital launch their fundraising campaign later this month, to help purchase needed medical equipment, I intend to donate. I urge those who can to make a donation.

Yours truly,

George RossGolden

Change in Ottawa

Editor,

With the two front runner candi-dates, Stetski and Wilks, currently locked at 37 per cent in the local polls, those voters planning to vote either Green or Liberal need to know that their votes will only serve to help Wilks get re-elected. Only if those of us who want the Harper Conservatives gone, vote together, will we have a chance to rid ourselves of the most undemo-cratic regime in Canada’s history.

This is the unfortunate real-

ity with our current “first past the post” election system. Right now, those voters in Kootenay Col-umbia wanting to see change in Ottawa number 63 percent but if we divvy those votes between the three other candidates, the prob-able outcome is we will not see any change.

When the NDP forms the next Government, they have commit-ted to bring in proportional rep-resentation for the next federal election.

Under this much fairer elec-tion system, every party gets a say in Parliament based on the over-

all percentage of their national vote. No longer would we have a repeat of the last four years where the Harper Conservatives, who got only 39 percent of the overall national vote, have dictated to the majority opposition with 61 per-cent of the votes.

For Kootenay Columbia voters, this is clearly an opportunity to supersize your vote!

Yours truly,

Gary WerkCranbrook

Strategic voting is get-ting a lot of attention this election...across the country but par-ticularly in the Koote-nay Columbia riding.

Given the polariz-ing effect the current government seems to have on Canada, I sup-pose it’s no surprise. You love them or hate them. And if you hate them, then a change in government is more important than what that change is.

There is a letter to the editor on this page that states, “those voters planning to vote either Green or Liberal need to know that their votes will only serve to help Wilks get re-elected.” It goes on to say that those who want Harper gone, need to vote together.

The National Post summed up strategic voting perfectly in an editorial this week: “the voter is often presented with the dilemma of voting for a party he dislikes, rather than the party he likes, in order to prevent the party he detests from get-ting in.”

This is not entirely untrue. Odds are that many of the voters casting their ballots for Green or Liberal would prefer the NDP over the Conserv-atives.

If there were only two parties, the NDP might very well be leading the polls, rather than being neck in neck with Conservatives as they are now (at least in the Kootenay Columbia riding).

This is the part in the editorial where I’m sup-posed to throw my own opinion into the mix. But the truth is, I’m not entirely sure where I stand on the issue.

On the one hand, if I, as a voter, want to see change in government, I should be informed of the most promising way to do that.

On the other hand, don’t tell me who to vote for.

I should be able to choose the candidate and/or party I like best based on their promises, plat-forms, and track record.

But here I go, using the S-word. “Should” gets used too often. We live in an imperfect world, and there’s a lot of things that SHOULD be. Instead I think it’s best to accept the reality of Canada’s political system and make our choices accordingly.

We all have to decide if we want to vote for the person/party who will do the best job, or the per-son/party who has the best shot at beating the person/party we think will do the worst job.

If you’re lucky, you’ll be checking the same box on the ballot either way. If not, you have a diffi-cult decision to make.

Strategic Voting

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One of our Kootenay communities recent-ly received a massive blow, affecting not just the Village of Canal Flats, but also workers throughout the area.  The closure of the mill, the community’s biggest employer, will be dev-astating. 

There has been a mill in Canal Flats for more than 100 years, using wood from the forests that surround Canal Flats.

Following the closure announcement, Can-al Flats Mayor Ute Juras and I met with the Premier and the Minister of Jobs. I appreciate that meeting with the Premier, and I found the Premier’s commitment to help find a replacement industry for the mill encour-aging.

Our communities are surrounded by healthy forests and there are new markets for manufactured wood products. There are new and exciting wood products that could be manufactured, so there are reasons to be optimistic.

However, the truth is that this is an effort that will be complicated by the lack of con-trol and influence our government now has to manage the use of our forests for local jobs.

In 2003, the BC Liberal government end-ed the connection between communities and their surrounding forests in many ways. They removed the requirement on corporations to ensure local jobs came from local wood. Cor-porations with rights to cut in an area can now ship that wood anywhere in the province.

Back in the 1990’s, when I was in local gov-ernment, communities like Revelstoke got control of their surrounding forests and estab-

lished a Community Forest Corporation to support their local manufacturers. In that same timeframe, Golden was able to save our threatened mill, and that mill still operates to this day.

The 2003 changes removed the tools to protect local mills that had promoted Revelstoke and Gold-en’s forest industry to provide employment in the community. But as the assurances for local employment were removed by the BC Liberals, we watched as 200 mills across British Columbia were perma-nently closed.

This shift in policy had consequences. Resi-dents of Canal Flats, and the laid off workers from the Canal Flats operation, can still watch truckloads of local wood driven out of their area to other mills. This forestry policy does not serve this community or this area.

So while I am thankful that the Premier is willing to work with the Village of Canal Flats to find a replacement industry, the position that Canal Flats finds itself in is a consequences of actions taken by government in 2003.

We live in an area that is rich in opportunity with capable and entrepreneurial citizens so there is always reason to be optimistic. But this is a crisis that the Village of Canal Flats should not have been forced to face.

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Stars to Overwaitea and IGA managers for your kind contributions to Golden Shotokan Karate’s recent Open House and Fund Raising event.   We were able to raise almost $200 in support of our Development Team activities.  Thank you so much.

Stingers to those defac-ing local stop signs for your own political agenda.  Now taxpayer dollars must pay to repair your damage.

Stars to Sue at

Overwaitea meat depart-ment for great customer service.

Stars to Mark Teasdale for the Great party. Everything was tops, except we stayed even longer than planned but the good music kept us there. Thanks for the invite.

Stinger to the person/persons, who discard their flyers, junk mail etc. in between the cracks of the Austin Road community postal boxes. I have been cleaning up your mess

for a very long time. Please please take your unwanted mail home to trash or recycle.

Stingers to dog owners who let their dogs poop downtown. I stepped in some last week. It’s absolutely disgusting and you should be ashamed!

Stars to the friendly folks at 7/11.

Stingers to friends who are disloyal and talk about their so called “friends” behind their back.

Do you think our electoral system needs to move away from “first past the post”?

“Yeah I would say it definitely needs

a change to something more repesentative of

the results.”

“Yes I would. I think it would

make sense to change it.”

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Go to www.thegoldenstar.net to have your say.

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MLA Report: A look at Canal Flats Unite the LeftDear Editor,While Harper’s  Conservative Party of Canada marches on to war, cham-

pioning Jerusalem, fabled site of the rumored-to-be-imminent “Armaged-don”, reaping $15 Billion of lucrative profits from its  weapons industry sales to Saudi Arabia,  the “Left” rallies to defeat this climate-change denying, fos-sil-fuel dependent, economically dead-end free-market philosophy. Strip-ping legal rights from Canadian citizens, while granting corporations great-er rights to sue Canadian citizens for protecting their resources and live-lihoods is not OK. This “reformulated”  Harper Conservative Party is an aggressive lackey of the global corporate resource-stripping economic sys-tem. There is no loyalty to Canada, its citizens, nor concern for its well-being and future.

  Who among us is not sick with dread that the “Left” will sabotage our own goal to reinstate Canadas’ integrity and environmental stability, with well-meaning but short-sighted idealistic reasons resulting in splitting the Left vote ?   We “Left” must unite, in a recognized short-term co-operative effort, to defeat Harper’s government. At the Nelson Kootenay-Columbia ridings’s all candidates debate,(Conservative Royalty Wilks disdaining), Don John-ston, Liberal candidate suggested: “What about a tripartite system? What if we were the government?” The audience roared with approval!  Once a “Left party” is governing, all the parties can debate the merits of different approaches respectfully, and collaborate. Let’s make sure the “Left”  unifies to commit to this long recovery process of  participatory Canadian democ-racy and global stability. Wayne Stetski, Bill Green and Don Johnston, please rise above your differences, to unite the “Left” !

Yours most sincerely,Susan EyreYahk, B.C.

Veteran AffairsEditor,It seems to me that many Conservatives are supportive of the military. Not

the Harper Conservatives. They have underfunded Veteran Affairs, closed 9 offices across the country, eliminated injured veteran pensions, and cut 900 Veteran Affair jobs.

Over an eight year period, they Scrooged $1.13 billion from vets and returned it to general revenue. Shameful. How bad is it? They spent $750K of taxpayer money to battle vets in court and lost with Judge Robert Barnes concluding the claw-backs "create a particularly harsh effect on the most ser-iously disabled Canadian Forces members...and I reject it universally." No mincing words there.

Those same claw-backs must be where they found the $28 million to com-memorate the War of 1812 bicentennial. They love the pomp and ceremony but not the vets. Funding for the WWI centenary you ask? Simple. They demanded that Heritage Canada, Veteran Affairs and the National Defence Dept, all underfunded, pay for the various events and commemorations out of their existing budgets. It looks like the Harper Conservatives care about the photo ops, but not for the vets themselves. If you are an actual military supporter, remember that when you're voting on the 19th of October.

Erik TreijsBlewett, BC

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Golden Cinema pres-ents:The Intern Starting Friday Oct. 2 at 7pm. Matinees at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.

This WeekLet Them Run: The Salmon Century ExhibitAt AGOG from Sept. 11 to Oct. 14.Bargain Basement Thrift Store St.Andrews United Church & Centre for Peace open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

Wed, Oct. 7Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.Public Skate every Wednesday from 7-8pm at the Golden Arena.Badminton Wednesdays 7-9pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket.Reach a ReaderWednesday, October 7. Buy a Golden Star from your local Rockets and 100% of your donation goes to literacy pro-grams in Golden.

Thurs, Oct. 8 Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448.Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual mem-bership is $25.Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.A.A Meetings Thursdays,

at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meet-ings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday 3:45-5:30pm.Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.Golden Toastmasters Fridays, 7pm at College of the Rockies.English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.Support Group for Moms whose Partners Work Away Thursdays 5:30pm at the Early Years Centre. Contact Elina for more info. 250-344-5317, [email protected] Kicks presents Wild Tales on Thursday Oct. 8 at 7:30pm at the Golden Cinema.

Fri, Oct. 9A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Snacks are included.Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-919-0757 for info.Grab a Granny and Go every Friday from 10-11am at Durand Manor.Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Friday at 5:30pm.FREE Settlement Services to help new-comers to Canada with English language train-ing, citizenship, com-

munity resources, bank-ing, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.

Sat, Oct. 10A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.Meat Draw at the Golden Legion every Saturday at 5:30pm.

Sun, Oct.11Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

Mon, Oct. 12Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. N.A. Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 344-6492 for more info.Badminton Mondays 7-8:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bring your own racket.

Tues, Oct. 13A.A Meetings Tues. at

the United Church 901 11th Ave S. Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.Golden Youth Centre drop-in Tuesdays from 3:30-7:30pm.Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.FREE Settlement Services to help new-comers to Canada with English training, citizen-ship, community resourc-es, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm. 250-344-8392.Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor.T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Upcoming Events 6 Guitars at the Golden Civic Centre on Oct. 17 at 7:30pm. Tickets avail-able at AGOG.Nordic Ski Club Volunteer work party. Trail work party at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. Lion Club Annual Duck Race on Oct. 18 at 2pm. Only 500 tickets, avail-able at Elite Nutrition, TRU Hardware, the Nicholson Store, and from any Lion for $10.Federal Election on Oct. 19.Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards on Oct. 24 at the Civic Centre. Tickets are $55.

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The Golden Star Wednesday, October 7, 2015 www.thegoldenstar.net A9Star Go rocketsGo

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INTRODUCING YOUR FOR THE 24 th SEASON!

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MARK BECICAPosition: Goalie

Hometown: Santa Clarita, USABirthday: Oct. 18, 1995

Favourite Player: Jonathan Quick

BRAnOn COntOISPosition: Defense

Hometown: Surrey, BCBirthday: January 15, 1997

Favourite Player: Duncan Keith

BREnnAn FUOCOPosition: Defense

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Aug. 31, 1996

Favourite Player: Kris Letang

tyLER EKELI Position: Forward

Hometown: Ponoka, ABBirthday: Mar. 17, 1996

Favourite Player: Sid the Kid

KyLE ROSOLOwSKIPosition: Defense

Hometown: Chestermere, ABBirthday: Mar. 8, 1997

Favourite Player: Glenn Anderson

EMERSOn PUGHPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Oct. 30, 1997

Favourite Player: Drake

KyRAn KAROLPosition: Defense

Hometown: Red Deer, ABBirthday: Sept. 15, 1996

Favourite Player: John tavares

tRAvIS KELLEyPosition: Defense

Hometown: Golden, BCBirthday: July 15, 1995

Favourite Player: trevor Linden

BOBBy JO LOvEPosition: Defense

Hometown: Smithers, BCBirthday: June 1, 1996

Favourite Player Dan Hamhuis

RILEy BARnESPosition: Forward

Hometown: Merritt, BCBirthday: Mar. 24, 1997

Favourite Player: John tavares

tOny FEStAPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Dec. 18, 1996

Favourite Player: Michael Ferland

LIAM BELLPosition: Defense

Hometown: toronto, OnBirthday: May 6, 1996

Favourite Player: niklas Kronwall

SEAn RIPLEyPosition: Defense

Hometown: Kitimat, BCBirthday: Feb. 18, 1996

Favourite Player: niklas Hjalmarsson

tERIx FISCHER-KOBES Position: Forward

Hometown: Lloydminster, SKBirthday: Apr. 22, 1997

Favourite Player: Jonathan Drouin

CARtER vOURIPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Dec. 31, 1997

Favourite Player: the weekend

OwEn SIKKESPosition: Goalie

Hometown: Smithers, BCBirthday: Aug. 20, 1998

Favourite Player.: Carey Price

CHAnDLER BILLInHURSt Position: Goalie

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: June 30, 1997

Favourite Player todd Bertuzzi

JAKE GUDJOnSOnPosition: Forward

Hometown: Golden, BCBirthday: nov. 30, 1999

Favourite Player: Doug Glatt

MAt tHIESSEnPosition: Forward

Hometown: Red Deer, ABBirthday: Apr. 5, 1996

Favourite Player: Mat thiessen

DARIOn nORDICKPosition: Forward

Hometown: Kamloops, BCBirthday: nov. 25, 1997

Favourite Player: Jakey Gudjonson

tAnnER wIttPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Dec. 18, 1996

Favourite Player: tyler Seguin

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Hometown: winnipeg, MBBirthday: Jan. 6, 1995

Favourite Player: Martin St. Louis

AUStIn CAMPBELLPosition: Forward

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Favourite Player: Jarome Iginla

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INTRODUCING YOUR FOR THE 24 th SEASON!

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Favourite Player: Jonathan Quick

BRAnOn COntOISPosition: Defense

Hometown: Surrey, BCBirthday: January 15, 1997

Favourite Player: Duncan Keith

BREnnAn FUOCOPosition: Defense

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Aug. 31, 1996

Favourite Player: Kris Letang

tyLER EKELI Position: Forward

Hometown: Ponoka, ABBirthday: Mar. 17, 1996

Favourite Player: Sid the Kid

KyLE ROSOLOwSKIPosition: Defense

Hometown: Chestermere, ABBirthday: Mar. 8, 1997

Favourite Player: Glenn Anderson

EMERSOn PUGHPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Oct. 30, 1997

Favourite Player: Drake

KyRAn KAROLPosition: Defense

Hometown: Red Deer, ABBirthday: Sept. 15, 1996

Favourite Player: John tavares

tRAvIS KELLEyPosition: Defense

Hometown: Golden, BCBirthday: July 15, 1995

Favourite Player: trevor Linden

BOBBy JO LOvEPosition: Defense

Hometown: Smithers, BCBirthday: June 1, 1996

Favourite Player Dan Hamhuis

RILEy BARnESPosition: Forward

Hometown: Merritt, BCBirthday: Mar. 24, 1997

Favourite Player: John tavares

tOny FEStAPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Dec. 18, 1996

Favourite Player: Michael Ferland

LIAM BELLPosition: Defense

Hometown: toronto, OnBirthday: May 6, 1996

Favourite Player: niklas Kronwall

SEAn RIPLEyPosition: Defense

Hometown: Kitimat, BCBirthday: Feb. 18, 1996

Favourite Player: niklas Hjalmarsson

tERIx FISCHER-KOBES Position: Forward

Hometown: Lloydminster, SKBirthday: Apr. 22, 1997

Favourite Player: Jonathan Drouin

CARtER vOURIPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Dec. 31, 1997

Favourite Player: the weekend

OwEn SIKKESPosition: Goalie

Hometown: Smithers, BCBirthday: Aug. 20, 1998

Favourite Player.: Carey Price

CHAnDLER BILLInHURSt Position: Goalie

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: June 30, 1997

Favourite Player todd Bertuzzi

JAKE GUDJOnSOnPosition: Forward

Hometown: Golden, BCBirthday: nov. 30, 1999

Favourite Player: Doug Glatt

MAt tHIESSEnPosition: Forward

Hometown: Red Deer, ABBirthday: Apr. 5, 1996

Favourite Player: Mat thiessen

DARIOn nORDICKPosition: Forward

Hometown: Kamloops, BCBirthday: nov. 25, 1997

Favourite Player: Jakey Gudjonson

tAnnER wIttPosition: Forward

Hometown: Calgary, ABBirthday: Dec. 18, 1996

Favourite Player: tyler Seguin

JORDEn REID-wHytE Position: Forward

Hometown: winnipeg, MBBirthday: Jan. 6, 1995

Favourite Player: Martin St. Louis

AUStIn CAMPBELLPosition: Forward

Hometown: Port Coquitlam, BCBirthday: Apr. 8, 1996

Favourite Player: Jarome Iginla

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NOVEMBER 2015Friday, Nov. 6 7:30P PST Golden Rockets Creston Valley Thundercats Creston - Johnny Bucyk ArenaSaturday, Nov. 7 7:00P MST Creston Valley Thundercats Golden Rockets Golden ArenaTuesday, Nov 10 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Fernie Ghostriders Fernie Memorial ArenaSaturday, Nov 14 7:00P PST Golden Rockets Sicamous Eagles Sicamous & District Recreation CentreSunday, Nov 15 4:00P MST Chase Heat Golden Rockets Golden ArenaFriday, Nov 20 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Columbia Valley Rockies Invermere - Eddie Mountain Memorial ArenaSaturday, Nov 21 7:00P MST Columbia Valley Rockies Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSunday, Nov. 22 4:00P MST Creston Valley Thundercats Golden Rockets Golden ArenaFriday, Nov 27 7:00P MST Nelson Leafs Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSaturday, Nov 28 7:30P PST Golden Rockets Beaver Valley Nitehawkes Fruitvale - Beaver Valley Arena

DECEMBER 2015Friday, Dec 4 7:00P MST Sicamous Eagles Golden Rockets Golden Arena Saturday, Dec 5 7:30P PST Golden Rockets Creston Valley Thunder Cats Creston - Johnny Bucyk ArenaFriday, Dec 11 7:00P MST Grand Forks Border Bruins Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSaturday, Dec 12 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Fernie Ghostriders Fernie Memorial ArenaFriday, Dec 18 7:00P MST Columbia Valley Rockies Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSaturday, Dec 19 7:00P MST Golden Rockets Kimberley Dynamiters Kimberley Civic CentreWednesday, Dec 30 7:00P MST Revelstoke Grizzlies Golden Rockets Golden ArenaThursday, Dec 31 7:00P PST Golden Rockets Revelstoke Grizzlies Revelstoke Forum

JANUARY 2016Saturday, Jan 2 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Columbia Valley Rockies Invermere - Eddie Mountain Memorial ArenaFriday, Jan 8 7:00P MST Kimberley Dynamiters Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSaturday, Jan 9 7:00P MST Fernie Ghostriders Golden Rockets Golden ArenaFriday, Jan 15 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Creston Valley Thundercats Creston - Johnny Bucyk ArenaSaturday, Jan 16 7:00P MST Fernie Ghostriders Golden Rockets Golden ArenaFriday, Jan 22 7:00P MST Beaver Valley Nitehawkes Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSaturday, Jan 23 7:00P MST Creston Valley Thundercats Golden Rockets Golden ArenaFriday, Jan 29 7:00P MST Spokane Braves Golden Rockets Golden Arena

FEBRUARY 2016Tuesday, Feb 2 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Columbia Valley Rockies Invermere - Eddie Mountain Memorial ArenaFriday, Feb 5 7:00P MST Creston Valley Thundercats Golden Rockets Golden ArenaSaturday, Feb 6 7:00P PST Golden Rockets Castlegar Rebels Castlgar ComplexTuesday, Feb 9 7:00P MST Columbia Valley Rockies Golden Rockets Golden ArenaFriday, Feb 12 7:30P PST Golden Rockets Creston Valley Thundercats Creston - Johnny Bucyk ArenaSaturday, Feb 13 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Columbia Valley Rockies Invermere - Eddie Mountain Memorial ArenaSunday, Feb 14 7:30P MST Golden Rockets Fernie Ghostriders Fernie Memorial ArenaFriday, Feb 19 7:00P MST Golden Rockets Kimberley Dynamiters Kimberley Civic Centre

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Being the new captain of the Golden Rockets is definitely a challenge with such big shoes to fill, after last year with hometown boy Daniel Dahlin being our cap-tain.

He showed me a lot and shaped me into becoming a bet-ter leader, with such big shoes to fill I knew stepping into this role would be tough but I was up to the challenge and have felt noth-ing but support from the entire team and especially Coach Jason.

Jason is great coach and he is stepping into the role as perfect as anyone could've expected , with a coach like Jason it's easy for the team to play with confidence and to rally around the positive and professional atmosphere he brings. For this year it seems like a fresh start was in order for the town of Golden and as an organization we are excited for the things to come for this team.

This team has a lot of talent and a lot of heart and once we hit our stride as a family we will be strong contenders in this league. We hope to show Golden what our organiza-tion is really about this year and need the support of the entire town.

I hope everyone is as excited as I am to get this season going.

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Hello Hockey Fans,

It is with a great deal of excite-ment that we start the 2015-2016 Hockey Season in Golden and we are off and running.

Golden is a great hockey com-munity and we are working hard as an organization to make sure we represent the Town of Golden in a way that makes each and every citizen proud. We have a great group of players that have come to Golden to battle it out in a very competitive division of the KIJHL. The Rockets have a long history in Golden and we appreciate all the support the fans, spon-sors and billet families have given the team.

We will work hard to continue to develop our young athletes for future hockey opportunities and also prepare them for life away from the game focusing on character, accountability and work ethic.

We truly appreciate your support this season and we are off to a rough start, no doubt. but we are not going to stop building on the group we have and get this turned around as soon as we can. Your support is needed by these young men and greatly appreciated this season!

See you at the rink!

Coach’s Message

Captain’s Message

Tanner WitGolden Rockets Captain

Jason StephensGolden Rockets Coach

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of Canadian invest-ors 25 and older that my team released on behalf of Sun Life Global Investments last week.

According to the Investor Sentiment Report by Sun Life Global Investments, that negative view extends to their feel-ings about the Can-adian economy in general. Nine per cent have a very pes-simistic view of the

domestic economy over the next five years. That’s more than any other age group. Generation X comes closest: Sev-en per cent have a very pessimistic view. Six per cent of pre-Boomers do, too.

The findings are consistent with other research we’ve con-ducted. The Sun Life Canadian Health Index has consistent-ly shown that many young Canadians are highly stressed, in particular about their finances. Our most recent study — released in Septem-ber 2014 — found that 88% of 18-to-24-year olds reported at least one source of excessive or uncom-fortable stress. Forty-seven per cent said they experienced

uncomfortable lev-els of stress related to their personal or household finances.

We know young Canadians are strug-gling. Those who graduated from school in the years following the finan-cial crisis have had difficulty establish-ing themselves. Unemployment rates among young adults remain stubbornly high: about double the national average.

There’s more to the story, though. Our study shows a degree of risk aver-sion among Can-adian investors between 25 and 30 that is not serving them well. Conven-tional wisdom dic-tates that investors can take on more risk in young adulthood

because they have a longer time horizon in which to make up for short-term loss-es. If you believe that capital markets move higher in the long term (a reason-able conclusion to draw based on histor-ic returns), then you can place bigger bets in your 20s and 30s.

That’s not happen-ing. One in five Gen-eration Y investors (21%) told us they have a conservative portfolio. Another 32% describe their portfolio as mod-erate, and 38% bal-anced. Just nine per cent say their port-folio is growth ori-ented (half the num-ber of Generation X investors who say the same thing); and a lonely one per cent say they have an

aggressive growth portfolio.

While we didn’t define these categor-ies in terms of per-centages held in stocks or bonds, these findings suggest that virtually all young Canadian invest-ors are too conserva-tive in their portfolio decisions.

We’re not the first to report numbers like these. An import-ant hypothesis has developed — as a result of numerous studies — that young investors have a view of capital markets informed too heavily by the market volatil-ity that followed the financial crisis.

Indeed, this new Sun Life Global Investments study found that 63% of investors aged 25

to 30 say it is very or somewhat import-ant that the decisions they make regard-ing their savings and investments guaran-tee their principal. Sixty-one per cent say it’s very or somewhat important to mini-mize risk.

Not surprising-ly given all of this, Generation Y invest-ors are least likely to say they work with a financial advisor (just 40% say they do; a low number among survey respondents with the requisite minimum $25,000 in investible assets). That’s a shame. Pro-fessional advice is exactly what they need.

This financial col-umn was sponsored by Shannon Hood, Sun Life Financial.

Twenty-somethings too pessimistic about future for their own good

Friends of Golden and District HospitalSubmitted

Friends of Golden and District Hospital’s (FGDH) online fundraising campaign ‘Giv-ing Thanks to Golden and District Hospital’ is now live at the link: www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/giving-thanks-to-the-golden-dis-trict-hospital/

FGDH created this fundraising campaign in order to provide our community with the equipment that will change, and save, our loved one’s lives. This is a campaign that requires the support of the entire community and all of our friends. When we work togeth-er as a community, we can achieve great things and help our hospital continue the important work they do.

Donations of any size can be made and will be graciously accepted. The funds raised will be directed specifically to the equipment needed at the Golden Hospital and Durand Manor.

FGDH is a group of volunteers that wish to provide important funding for the Gold-en and District Hospital and Durand Manor. These are important assets in the community that has saved the lives of many of our loved ones. It is also a place that has provided com-fort and compassion in the situations where lives can no longer be saved. For more infor-mation regarding the FGDH, please visit us at friendsgdh.blogspot.ca.

The campaign will end on Sunday, so give your donation today and share on Facebook and with all your friends.

Hospital fund raising campaign live this week

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Starhoroscopes Oct. 7 tO Oct. 13

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, it may be challenging to express your true feelings, especially when you fear what others may think. Just do what feels comfortable to you.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21Take a sentimental journey with a loved one, Taurus. You never know what examining your emotions will uncover, and you will get to spend quality time together.GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21Gemini, you can strike up a conversation with just about anyone this week. Your gift for gab makes you a fun person to have around and a welcome member to any new group.CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, someone may catch you off guard this week and you don’t have your go-to plan in place. Worry not, as you will rebound quickly and bounce back in a big way. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, it may seem like everyone is hanging on every word you say this week. Don’t worry about performing, just continue to do what gravitates people toward you.VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, although you’re not a big fan of the spotlight, this week you will be asked to handle a situation on center stage. You just may enjoy the situation, so don’t fret about it.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, share your long-term goals with colleagues and you may find some unexpected allies. Support can only help your efforts even further.SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, set personal feelings aside when dealing with professional matters. Allowing emotion to get in the way of your goals will only end up affecting you.SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, this is a great time to try something new. Whether it’s a new food or a new experience you’ve been looking to try, dive right in and enjoy the excitement.CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, expect to be excited by a budding relationship in the weeks ahead. Open up to friends or family members so you can share this positive development with loved ones. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18Waiting patiently this week will not get the job done, Aquarius. You may have to be more assertive to get things done. Others will understand and prove helpful.PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, a problem at work seems tough to crack. Take your time and try a new approach, and you will be happy with the results.

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Although Golden’s history is a short one, it’s amazing how many unique and interest-ing events have taken their beginnings from Golden.

Joe Lamontagne was born in St. Anne, Que-bec, October 31, 1867 and came west to Don-ald on the second train to cross Canada on the Canadian Pacific Rail-way (CPR) in 1885. He worked for a time as a line repairman for the CPR and then made the decision that would seal up his fate.

Joe moved to Gold-en in about 1888 and opened a barber shop in rented quarters but soon he saw a need to have a shop of his own erected. Here at Joe’s

shop, a man could get a drop of local gos-sip, smoke a cigar if he chose, get a hair-cut and for the sum of one dollar he could be shaved 6 times.

Other barbers moved to Golden, set-ting up shops in com-petition with Joe’s but Joe never minded the competition and tried to always keep his shop up to date. In Octo-ber of 1897, he had the inside of his entire shop plastered and the following summer he added to his business by bringing in a line of shaving mugs, soaps, and razors to offer for sale.

Always mindful of the comfort of his cus-tomers, he also pur-chased a gramophone, the music of which, not only lulled those in the chair, but also caught the attention of those on the street. Joe also made sure that every-one knew that he had all the latest papers available to his custom-ers.

In June of 1899, while on a hunting trip, Joe and his party

came across a little mountain goat which had been hurt and separated from its mother, they knew it couldn’t survive. Joe brought the little billy, which appeared to be about two weeks old, home with him and soon “Billy” became, not only the talk of the

town, but also was gen-erally accepted to be the town mascot.

Golden may have been a small town but news from here travelled all over the world as evidence soon showed. Joe Lamon-tagne received an offer from the Zoo-logical Society of Lon-

don to buy his “Billy,” a request that he didn’t take to seriously until her heard the amount that they were will-ing to pay for his wee goat. They offered him $1,000 to bring his goat to London to be placed in the zoo there.

Continued on page 19

Joe Lamontagne’s stands in front of his barbershop with his prized car. It was located where Elite Nutrition is today. Photo Courtesy of the Golden Museum

Golden barber’s goat bought by London Zoo

- Turning Back the Pages -By Colleen Palumbo

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Sterbenc Joseph (Joe)

February 23, 1928 –

September 29, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Sterbenc on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Durand Manor at the age of 87 years.

Beloved brother, husband, father and grandfather, Joe was born in the farming village of Radenci, Slovenia on February 23, 1928. He was the oldest of 5 siblings and spent most of his

childhood and early adult years working on the family farm.

In 1944, at the age of 16, he was enlisted in the Yugoslavian army to fight alongside the Allied Forces. He became an important part of the regional Partisans and regarded his role as messenger with great importance. His keen observations and reporting prevented many lives from being lost.

After the War, he returned to work on the farm. Under the Communist government, Joe felt there was no future or opportunity for him in Slovenia. After several attempts, he finally succeeded in his escape through the Alps and arrived in Austria.

He moved to Canada at the age of 30. His first point of entry into Canada was Halifax and Joe looked forward to his new Canadian life working in Toronto. Through a family arrangement, he met his wife Mihela, for the first time, when she arrived into Canada. They lived in Canal Flats then moved to Golden where Joe worked for various companies including CP Rail and Evans. He later started his own business as a custodian for approximately 15 years before he retired.

His great love was carpentry. He built an addition onto their modest home, and spent a lot of time in the workshop creating such things as furniture and jewelry boxes. He was a regular fixture for many years at the Golden Christmas Craft Fair.

Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved to laugh and had a great sense of humour. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren whom he adored.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 55 years, Mihela, brother Peter (Martina), sisters Ivanka and Mimi, daughters Maria (Don) and Irene (Stan), son Rob, grandchildren, Michaela and Benjamin, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents Ivanka and Joze; his brother Paul and nephew Peter and his beloved pet and companion Sydney.

Joe’s family would like to thank Dr Cunes and the staff at Golden Hospital and Durand Manor for their compassionate care of him.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 3rd at Sacred Heart Parish and his ashes were interred in the family plot at the Golden Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Henry Durand Manor.

Kay MorinIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lillian Kathleen (Kay) Morin, nee Marshall. Kay passed away on Monday, September 28th, 2015 at the age of 75 years.

Kay was born in Armstrong on May 23, 1940 to Frank and Willa Marshall. She was the youngest of nine siblings. She is predeceased by her parents, Willa and Frank; two sisters: Bernice (Gord) Burl and Francis (Len) Husband; four brothers: Bert (Myrtle), Tom (Peggy), Dick (Ann) and Norman (Norma) and three nephews. She leaves to mourn her passing, two sisters: Jean (Bill) Skolbalski and Alma Marshall as well as 15 nieces

and nephews, many dear friends and her favorite critter – her cat Duchess.

Kay moved from Armstrong to Golden in the 70’s. One of her early jobs was working as a desk clerk at the Northlander Hotel. Over the course of her career she worked at the plywood plant, post office, liquor store, guard for the RCMP and Mistaya Lodge.

Kay was always busy in her leisure time. She was well known at the golf course, the curling rink and the bowling alley. She was made a life member of the curling club in 1995 and was given an award by the golf club in 2011 for her contribution to the sport of golf. She was also an active member of the hospital auxiliary. Kay was raised on a farm in Armstrong and true to her roots, she loved horseback riding and spent many hours in her back yard gardening.

Her friends and family will remember Kay for her quick wit and her fantastic sense of humour. She loved a good practical joke, dressing up and playing pranks on her neighbors. Kay was a wonderful sister, Auntie, neighbor and friend and will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

There will be no formal service in accordance with Kay’s wishes. We encourage family and friends to remember and celebrate Kay’s life in a way that is meaningful to them.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting Kay’s obituary notice at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

Kay’s family would like to sincerely thank the doctors and nurses at the Golden Hospital for their excellent care of Kay during her last illness. To her many dear friends in Golden, who have been such huge supports to Kay during her illness and to us since her passing, we can’t thank you enough. We would like to thank you all by name, but we know that we would miss some of you that we haven’t met. A special thank you to Neva and Roger. Kay was blessed to have you as neighbors and friends. We are grateful for all of your help.

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CANADA BENEFIT Group. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada benefi t.ca/free-assessment

HIP OR Knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 Re-fund. Apply Today For Assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

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Caretakers/Residential Managers

MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Fax 250-586-1634 or email resume to: [email protected]

ChildcareSeeking Full Time Nanny for special needs 8 year old. call 250-344-2564

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top medical tran-scription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. [email protected]

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for a work-at-home career today!

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

START A New Career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

Help WantedPeaks Grill is Hiring

It’s that time of year again!Peaks is looking for Bartend-ers/Servers and Kitchen Staff!Send your resume to [email protected] be 19 or older to apply*Bartenders/Servers must have ‘Serve it Right Certifi ca-tion

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Help Wanted

UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS

is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS“highest pay rate in

the industry” 8-10 hours up to 12 if is needed, 30 -60 hours

per week.Important information:

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LIMITED TIME OFFER!Move your NEW or Newer Mobile Home

onto our lot and we will pay up to

Call Karen Cotton at 250-344-6935Kicking Horse Village MHP

$1000 cash!!OFFER EXPIRESOCTOBER 31ST!

Janitorial Permanent part-time, 30 hours/wk.

Physically demanding, work independently. Must speak English. Criminal record check, no drugs or

alcohol. Will train. Contractor for CP Rail.

Contact Angee 250-852-1235,

or email resume to [email protected].

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

A: 205-421 9th Ave. , Golden P: 344-5413

www.ekemployment .org

September is Disability Employment Month Get Involved - Get Informed - Get Hired Find out more about services available to people with disabilities. Participate in workshops focused on disclosing and managing disabilities. Two workshops will be held in September ! Call us to find out more and register for one or both workshops.

Employment Employment

Janitorial Janitorial

Services

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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

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

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

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

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

Employment Agencies/Resumes

Employment Agencies/Resumes

Employment Agencies/Resumes

Services

KOOTENAY Duct Cleaners . Locally owned & operated , af-fordable , professional and in-sured Duct Cleaning services & system sterilizations .Toll Free 1-844-428-0522 Free Es-timates .

Misc Services

E&PWINDOW CLEANING

250-272-1194STAMP COLLECTOR

Looking to buy stamps [email protected]

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

Pets & Livestock

Lessons/TrainingSinging Lessons

Professional Voice Teacher looking to come to Golden to teach one day a weekInquire @ 250-919-0073 Chuck Bisset

Merchandise for Sale

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

Garage SalesGarage Sale

Sat Oct 10 11-2Collections from White Cotton Pickers - 93 Kicking Horse Mobile Home Park (by LP)Antiques, 1940’s Bedroom suite, Small tables, Home de-cor, Old tools, 1930’s sewing machine & cabinet, snowblow-er and many other itemsLast trailer in the row

Legion Ladies Auxiliary Garage Sale at the Legion

Banquet Hall.Oct 7 - Oct 12th 9-3

*New items daily!*

Merchandise for Sale

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. De-livery BC and AB www.rtccon-tainer.com

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

STEEL BUILDINGS. Madness Sale! All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector Lookingto Buy Collections, OlympicGold & Silver Coins, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030, Local.

Real Estate

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

Houses For Sale Custom Timber Home

On 6.5 acres, exc. Views250-348-2447

Mobile Homes & Parks

For RentMountain Shadows Trail pad site for rent. First one available in 7 years!! Would prefer new trailer but call to discuss. Call Mike at 250-344-8385

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

Real Estate

Mobile Home Pad for Rent3 month free pad rental.Spot available for approved mobile home.Don’s Mobile Home Park250-439-8334

Rentals

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

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

no parties. Resident Mngr on site 250-439-1967.

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 1bdrm suite.

View at Mount7.ca or call 250-344-7001.

Commercial/Industrial

1700 Sq ft of main fl oor com-mercial space available for rent. A large bay door in the back allows for easy access.Also available on the second fl oor is a front offi ce area with access to storage area in the back portion.Both areas have lots of win-dows for natural light as well as washrooms on both fl oors. Call to view & discuss optionsJoe 250-344-8220

GoldenCOMMERCIAL BUILDING

3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space

Located DOWNTOWNExcellent High Traffi c Area

Plenty of Parking250-344-6710

Misc for Rent

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Financial Services Household Services Heavy Duty Machinery

Mobile Homes & Parks

Misc for RentAFFORDABLE RENTAL

OPPORTUNITY - GOLDENCMHA Kootenays has Modi-fi ed Wheel Chair Units, 1, 2 and 3 bdr units avail. for rent. Sites well-maintained, large green space, patio, carport, fridge/stove, washer/dryer, new fl ooring, new paint. No cats/dogs & No Smoking. More info call 250-426-5269. 1 bdr $626, 2 bdr $739, 3bdr 862 per month.*BC Housing application form and proof of income required

Homes for Rent2 bedroom house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95 South. $950/month + utilities. No parties, mature reliable tenants preferred. References and damage deposit required. Call 250-344-6710.

Home for Rent 3 bdrm home for rent in Parson. Able to have horses. N/S, references required. $950/m call 250-344-0371

House For Rent5 Bedroom house on 2 levels with large yard in town.$1500/m + utilities. No parties, mature reliable ten-ants preferred. Security de-posit & good references re-quired. Please call 250-344-6710

StorageSecure Storage unit available in town.8’ x 20’, $100/mth. 250-272-0415.

S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O MStorage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units. 250-344-3104.

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

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Cars - Domestic2007 Subaru Forester, 152,000 km, sunroof, heated seats, 2 sets of tires, summer & winter on rims, $9,500. 250-344-6322 evenings.

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COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDSThe Top Three Nominations are in!

Nominate your � nalists online at www.goldenchamber.bc.ca for a Community Excellence Award

Saturday, October 24 • Golden Civic CentreWhose Stage is it Anyways?

A night of Improv Comedy with “Canadian Comedy Award Nominee”Stephanie Herrera & “Loose Moose Theatre”Michael Roik

Business of the Year:Golden IGA, Element Therapeutics, Little Mittens Animal RescueEmployee of the Year:Element Therapeutics - Kristy Norque, Denys Bardarson, Jessica PyperNew Business Award:Element Therapeutics, Eat Pure Mountain Market, Kicking Horse EmbroideryCulinary Award:The Island Restaurant, Nagomi Sushi, Heather Mountain LodgeProfessional Services Award:Element Therapeutics, Minoldo Nail Design & Beauty Bar, Dr. JG DesCoteaux

Mayor’s Award of Excellence:Little Mittens Animal Rescue, Golden Farmers’ Market, Magie Scallion Professional ServicesTrade Excellence Award:Horizon Unlimited, Selkirk Electric, Mt. 7 AutobodyBusiness Beautifcation Award:Element Therapeutics, Kicking Horse Interiors, The Bear’s DenEmployer of the Year:Kicking Horse Lodging - Bellstar, McDonalds - Carter Lindsay, Columbia Valley Credit UnionHome Based Business Award:Apple Island Naturals, Pretty Flour Custom Cakes, Aqua Vitalis Naturopathic

Gala Tickets $55 Call 250-344-7125 or drop by the Star

Nominate your � nalists online at www.goldenchamber.bc.ca for a Community Excellence AwardNominate your � nalists online at www.goldenchamber.bc.ca for a Community Excellence Award

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!!!

Voting ends Friday, Oct. 9at noon!

Who is this for?Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:• Unemployed• Aged 55 – 64 (in some circumstances, unemployed workers aged 50 – 54 or 65 and up may also participate)• Be legally entitled to work in Canada• Require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment• Live in an eligible community/region• Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get?Participants may be eligible to receive:• Class-based skill development – including job searching and career planning• Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers• Income support for the duration of in-class training• Targeted wage subsidy for on-the-job training

When is it?• November 24, 2015 - March 11, 2016

Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers

Contact the Golden campus today!250-344-5901 • www.cotr.bc.ca/Golden • [email protected]

Who is this for?

Targeted Initiative for Older WorkersJob Skills Training Opportunity

Continued from page 16

When I first came across word about Billy in the original Golden Memories book, I won-dered what had become of Billy but was certain there would be no way of knowing. Eventual-ly, it got the best of me so a trip to the Gold-en library got me the name of the information centre for London and I sent a request for the London Zoo’s address, explaining why I want-ed it.

They, in turn, handed by request over to the zoo and much to my surprise, within four weeks I had a reply.

Billy arrived at the zoo in the company of “Rocky Mountain Joe” on June 6, 1900. Joe stayed with him a few days until he seemed to have settled into his new home and then he headed for home. Billy died at the zoo, January 19, 1909 after living in captivity nine years, sev-en months and seven days.

In September, 1904, Joe added a hot water heater to his establishment and could now offer hot baths. Over the years, Joe was careful to keep his old stand up to snuff, painting and papering whenever it was needed.

Many of the valley residents still remember that Joe had one of the first automobiles in the area and that he was an avid curler. His spare time was devoted to watch repair, which he did as a sideline.

Joe and his wife lived in the rear of the shop and on the morning of February 12, 1943, Joe, age 75, walked into his barber shop, sat down in a chair and quietly passed away.

At the time of his death, he claimed he was the oldest barber in British Columbia to still be working.

Goat lived for nine years in London zoo

Rally hits downtown Golden

A defeat Harper rally took place in front of the Golden Post office on Saturday. Organizers spread the Vote Together message, urging Canadians to vote for whoever they think can defeat Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. Sadie Parr (left) and Amber van Drielen (right) were two of the local organizers. Learn about the cause at votetogether.ca. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

remaxgolden.comMarlon Chambers

(250) 344-0735Bob Tegart

(250) 272-4321Dan Veselic

(250) 344-1435Flec Demmon

(250) 344-8451Garry Oddy

(250) 344-7234

1590 Columbia Valley View6 bedrooms 7 baths 4,500sqft

$1,695,000

RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

remaxgolden.comMarlon Chambers

(250) 344-0735Bob Tegart

(250) 272-4321Dan Veselic

(250) 344-1435Flec Demmon

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

Garry Oddy(250) 344-7234

1669 Dogtooth Close3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths 2,516sqft

$925,000

612 - 12th Street4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,000sqft

$264,900

$725,000319 Fisher Road

7.27 acres

1592 Golden Avenue3 bedrooms 3 baths 2,600sqft

$975,000

REDUCED

#3, 1215 - 9th Avenue2 bedrooms        1  bath    956sqft

$189,900

805 - 5th Avenue3 bedrooms        2.5  baths    2,267sqft

$355,000

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

$229,900

520 - 12th Street5 bedrooms        4 baths        2,618sqft

$429,000

512 - 11th Street2 bedrooms 1 bath 1,153sqft

$169,900

820 - 11th Avenue1 acre

$229,900

#101, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail2 bedrooms        2 baths        960sqft

$229,900

1638 Purcell Woods3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,682sqft

$875,000

MOBILE HOMES Cromac Ridge............................... 4 acreages available .....from $210,000 to $260,000

Lot 2, 2116 Highway #95, South...... 2.72 acres.................................................... $129,000

2393 Kettleston Road................... 9.76 acres.............................................$219,900

Cougar Drive................................ 11 acreages available.....from $129,900 to $199,900

2166A Blaeberry Road.................. 8.6 acres............................................. $369,000

Blaeberry Valley Estates.............. 2 acreages available........from $118,300 to $195,300

Lot A, 3495 Highway #95, South....... 5.8 acres......................................................$189,000

1516 Black Bear Drive................... 6.58 acres.............................................$220,900

Re� ection Lake Road................... 3 acreages available..... from $130,000 to $280,000

IN TOWN LOTS

1608 Gareb Road........................... 71’ x 180’......................................$89,9001556 Quartz Crescent.................... 71’ x 173’...................................... $89,000Granite Drive........................... 3 Lots available...............each listed at $199,6001611 Lafontaine Road.................... .52 acre............................................. $95,000

#22 Kicking Horse Village MHP..... 4 bedrooms..........................................$47,500#40 Kicking Horse Village MHP.... 2 bedrooms..........................................$85,000#4 Kicking Horse Village MHP.... 3 bedrooms..........................................$69,900

RURAL ACREAGES

407 Riverglen Drive4 bedrooms 3 baths 2,216sqft

$369,000517 - 12th Street

4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,436sqft

$328,300

551 Highway #95, South6bdrms     4 baths    4,056sqft 3.19 acres

$579,900623 - 5th Avenue

6 bedrooms        6  baths    4,000sqft

$675,0001445 Granite Drive

4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,152sqft

$589,9992416 Campbell Road

5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres

$569,900

1741 Seward Frontage Road4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

$599,9001256 Horse Creek Road

4bdrms 3 baths 2,568sqft 1.15 acre

$315,000773 Canyon Creek Road

3bdrms     1 bath    1,386sqft .35 acre

$199,9001816 Campbell Road

4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres

$529,0005256 Ben Hynes Loop Road

$450,000

2bdrms 2 baths 1,500 sqft 95 acres

1739 Oberg Johnson Road4bdrms 1 bath 2,680sqft 77.8 acres

$949,000#12, 2924 Kicking Horsse Road

2bdrms 2 baths 1,032sqft

$188,900#18, 1333 Aemmer Way

2 bedrooms 1 bath 770sqft

$279,000

1214 - 11th Avenue3 bedrooms 2 baths 1,498 sqft

$220,000904 - 14th Street

3 bedrooms        1.5  baths    1,251sqft

$229,000

1354 Golden Donald Upper Road2bdrms     2 baths    1,026sqft 102acres

$595,000NEW

SOLD SOLD

503 - 11th Street7 bedrooms        2  baths    3,028sqft

$369,000NEW

707-9th Street3 bedrooms 1 bath 1,374 sqft

$167,700

SOLD

1742 Seward Frontage3 bdrms 1 bath 1,740 sqft 18.5acres

$460,000

SOLD

576 Habart Road.4 of an acre

$77,900NEW

2014 Alexander Drive3 bedrooms        2 baths        1,750sqft

$324,300NEW