Gold River Buzz

Cub Leader Desperately Needed

via Maxine McLean

I have recently been approached by an adult who is willing to be a Cub leader, however, two leaders are needed to run a section. In the past there have been kids interested who I had to disappoint as there was no one willing to volunteer as leaders.

Currently only one more adult is needed and we could make this great group happen again for kids here in Gold River.

If you are interested, please contact Maxine at scoutcentral@cablerocket.com

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Recreation Photos Still Needed

via Sheila Bugar

The Hydro Box Beautification Contest is still looking for recreation photos to “wrap” the transformer at the Recreation Centre.

We are looking for OLD recreation photos of any kind. Logger sports, GR Days, Parades, Golf, Skating, Ball, Hockey, Scouts, Guiding, Fishing, Hiking, Celebrations, Memorable events, etc.

PLEASE dig through your photos! I can scan them in myself or you can email them to me at bugar@cablerocket.com. Please phone me (283-2910) if you have any questions or need additional information.

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Bottle Drive – Sept 19

The Gold River Minor Hockey Association and the Gold River Skating Club will be doing a combined bottled drive on Monday, September 19th beginning around 6pm.

If you would like to put your bottles curbside, that would be much appreciated, but we will also be knocking on doors as well.

This is a MAJOR fundraiser for both groups – your donations are much appreciated!

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Hockey Helmet Program

Do you have a child just beginning hockey? Born in 2006?

Chevrolet has a new program underway which allows players born in 2006 to apply to receive a free Bauer Chevrolet Hockey Helmet.

If your child is 5 years old and registered in a Canadian minor hockey association, he or she is eligible to receive a free Bauer 2100 youth helmet from Chevrolet.

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Gold Riverites Help Save Humanity

In the video game world that is!

Local residents Lee Yateman and Paul Laviolette traveled to Vancouver this past weekend for a Gears of War 3 event – the third game in the wildly popular Xbox 360 trilogy.

Lee carved two sculptures for the event – one of which was raffled off to a lucky winner in Vancouver, and the other will travel to Toronto for the game’s pre-launch there on Sept 18th.

Great work Lee!

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Garden Party!

The Garden Centre

Firstly: THE BULBS ARE IN!

A great collection of deer resistant bulbs
Colour co-ordinated collections of tulips and daffodils
Naturalizing mini-narcissi
5 types of Garlic

Secondly: Garden Party Invitation

Saturday September 17

Drop in between 1pm and 5pm.

To show appreciation to all our customers who have overwhelmingly been supportive, you are invited to come down to the Irly Garden Centre this Saturday, the 17th,to take part in snacks and refreshments, learn how to force bulbs to bloom this winter indoors, and enjoy a visit with fellow gardeners.

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New Website for Christian Fellowship Church

The Christian Fellowship Church here in Gold River has a brand new website with information on events, missions and worship times!

Check it out – Christian Fellowship (It has been added to the Gold River Links list as well.)

Also on the website, is a page of information on the Gold River Food Bank. Information on how to get assistance is on the site, as well as information on how (and what) to donate.

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6.4 Earthquake off Nootka Island

Photo via Global News

Did you feel it? We sure did while sitting on the patio at the Gold River Golf Course! At first we wondered what on earth they were doing at the logging division, but quickly realized what we were feeling had nothing to do with logging trucks.

Resident Brian Pitt was working under a vehicle on the dock at the Uchuck, and reported feeling the shaking and seeing oxy/acetylene bottles and holders swaying. He then walked out of the building and described seeing a wall of water 8 – 10 feet high rise up from a calm sea approximately 300 feet from the shore. Brian said it looked just like a mini-tsunami. Brian also stated that there is no major damage at the docks to report yet, and that they all immediately evacuated the area.

Employees at the Shake Mill and log sort also immediately left for higher ground as soon as the shaking stopped, however employees at Grieg Seafood were not advised by management to evacuate. Management at Grieg Seafood told the Buzz that they had all employees leave the building until the shaking stopped, and then return to continue working.

Following the devastating tsunamis in Thailand and more recently Japan, I would assume getting to higher ground immediately following a coastal earthquake is a no-brainer.

Many news and earthquake websites are reporting dozens of aftershocks, saying that we could expect to feel more (as much as magnitude 5.0) in the coming days.

A very good reminder for all of us to have our emergency kits stocked and ready. Please refer to Get Prepared for more information.

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Ten Day Garden Centre Sale

Ten Day Garden Centre Sale – September 8-17th!

A great month to plant a tree!

20% off of all Trees! (Listed below are trees left that you can research to ensure that you have the right location. All trees are zoned for Gold River.)

Great autumn performers are:

Conquest Maple – keeps a neat columnar shape with dazzling fall colour
Jacquemont Birch-matures with bright white bark that looks great amongst all our evergreens
One Japanese Osakzuki maple left – provides a variety colours throughout the seasons contrasted with green bark,

Consider these to make your winterscape more interesting, adorned with Christmas lights!

Weeping Norway Spruce – a tree that has personality
Spruce orientalis- nice downward sweeping boughs, maximum height 10ft, great for grouping or in series, good for boulevard
Deodar Cedar- graceful and delicate needles
Vanderwulf Pine Tree- Long soft silver blue needles
Weeping Lebanon- Narrow growth with blue needles

Thinking ahead for a spring show consider:

Ornamental plum Blireina – with double scented pink flowers
Ornamental Plum Pisaardi – rich burgundy leaves and pink flowers
Ginko Bilboa- unique fan shaped bright lime green leaves
Fastigiata blue spruce- maximum height of 8 ft. With beautiful blue new growth that lasts all summer.

Outdoor Furniture Sale, 20% off! Barbeques,

Bistro and Patio Sets, Lounge chairs

Pottery, 20%off!

Bulbs-expected to arrive next week: many types of daffodils (deer resistant), crocus, tulips, hyacinth, and several types of garlic. Gift bulbs, like Christmas amaryllis, and pre-packaged companion bulbs coordinating in colour and bloom time.

Please note: Inventory from the Garden Centre will be accessible year round. If there is not any staff at the garden centre, staff at the main store can help you out.

Thank you again to all our customers for their support and hope you are enjoying your garden!

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Resident Spotlight – Donna Schneider

This week’s spotlight is someone who is a very caring person and someone who we all count on to help us when there’s a emergency.

Thank so much for taking part Donna – was great getting to know you better!

How long have you lived in Gold River? What brought you here?

I moved to GR in 1978 with my first husband. We came here for work and planned on staying 2 years! It was quite an adjustment coming from a city: no street lights or restaurants, no sidewalks or theaters. The highlight of my day was walking to check the mail! Once I got into the workforce and made friends, it became a great place to live.

What do you do for (paid) work?

I have held several jobs. My 1st job in Gold River was as a cook at Charlie’s Take-out which is where Clayworks is now. It was a log cabin type building. My favourite jobs I must say, have been working on the Uchuck and currently as the Paramedic Unit Chief for the BC Ambulance service.

Please tell us about any volunteer work you do.

I am heavily involved with Emergency Preparedness. We do live in a very vulnerable area for interface fires, road closures(slides) and earthquakes. I don’t want to scare anyone, but a good reality check occurred only two summers ago with a fire, and this year with a tsunami warning from Japan. Everyone should be self sufficient for MORE than 72 hours.

Please tell us a bit about your family.

We have one daughter, Kyla. She grew up in Gold River and moved to Calgary to attend Mount Royal College University on a hockey scholarship. She has since married and we have a beautiful granddaughter named Sophia.

Do you have any pets?

We have always been dog people, but we have switched to cats. We own two black and white spayed females, “Smudge & Maggie” whom we adopted from the SPCA.

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to try golfing! I can’t really say “I golf” because it is a long drawn out process for me to get that little white ball from the tee to the hole. But I thoroughly enjoy it! I also curl in the winter and scrapbook.

What do you wish Gold River had that it doesn’t? Is there anything missing for you?

I wish Gold River had a bank – that’s what is missing for me. We could use a movie theatre, bowling alley and a skate park for the kids.

And just for fun – if you had 1 million dollars to donate to the community in any way you wished – what would you do with the money?

Gosh, I’d have to say, the money would go to Minor Hockey and the food bank.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Brian & I cannot think of anywhere else we’d rather live. This is such a beautiful town and we have the best neighbors going!

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