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Members of the Virk family get together on the 11th hole during the Golden and District Rotary Club’s annual Aman Virk Memorial Golf Tournament. The hole has been dedicated to the memory of Aman Virk. To see more photos from the tournament go to page 11. Michele LaPointe/Star Photo
The last days of transit in Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net
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After the difficult decision was made in early April, transit in Golden will officially come to an end on July 27. Kicking Horse Country Transit service was terminated due to a combination of limited ridership and municipal government financial constraints. “During our budget deliberations, we had fairly significant conversations about how to invest our tax dollars for our municipality. And the first item from the closed meeting was the termination notice of the Transit Service Agreement,� said Mayor Christina Benty when the decision was first announced in April. “Unfortunately our transit system is one of the worst
performers in the province... and we would actually be forced to buy two more busses in the near future which would have a significant impact on our budget for next year.� The decision has been met with some frustration from some regular transit users. But nevertheless, the last day of transit service will be July 27. “As a taxpayer I am angry and disappointed. I do believe there is a lot of misconception in the community,� Sonya Smith, President of Olympus Stage Lines which was the company contracted to run the service in Golden, told the Golden Star a few weeks after the decision was announced. “I believe our community is losing a service which could have been very valuable.� A 92-page report analyzing the Golden transit sys-
tem revealed that the town was at the bottom with a 3.4 per cent cost recovery, and it was second highest from the top for the cost to run the service, among similar sized communities. The Health Connections service between Golden and Cranbrook will continue. The bus leaves Golden at 8 a.m. with stops in Cranbrook at the Tamarack Mall, Cranbrook Hospital and other medical facilities at 11:15 a.m. The return trip leaves Cranbrook at 3:30 p.m. and arrives in Golden at 6:30 p.m. The Health Connections service gives priority to people with medical appointments but is open to all, if space is available. Mount 7 Taxi still offers 24-hour taxi and limousine service in Golden and surrounding areas, and can be contacted at 344-5237.
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Big show for little actors The kids participating in the Golden Museum summer camp gathered at the Golden Cinema on Friday July 13 for a special viewing of the film they made during their camp. Many of the parents came out to see the show as well. The kids have also been enjoying activities such as ice cream making, panning for gold, a scavenger hunt and a few activities off the museum grounds. Jessica Schwitek/ Star Photo
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Barry and Betty Hamre of Saskatoon We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Dr Acton and staff at the Golden Hospital for the safe delivery and amazing care!! You’re the best!
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Rotary Clubs in District 5080, which includes south-eastern British Columbia, northern Idaho and eastern Washington State, are seeking four outstanding professionals to visit Rotary District 4510, Brazil from April 20, 2013 – May 20, 2013. They will be part of the Group Study Exchange program of The Rotary Foundation. During the exchange, team members will share personal knowledge of their own country and vocations, and experience the customs, vocations and lifestyles of Brazil. D4510, described as an ecological paradise, is located in the mid-western region of Sao Paulo State. Metal industries, textile manufacturing and agriculture including coffee, sugar cane and oranges make this state the economic and industrial powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. The purpose of the Group Study Exchange is to promote international understanding and good-
will through person to person contact. While abroad, team members stay in Rotarians’ homes and have the opportunity to meet their professional counterparts. They will also give presentations to Rotary clubs and other groups about their home country and respective vocations. The Rotary Foundation provides a round trip air ticket, and local Rotarians in the host country provide meals, lodging and group travel in their district. Team members pay for personal and incidental expenses including immunizations and visas. People interested in applying should be employed full-time for at least two years in their vocation and be in the early stages of their careers. Last year a professional from Golden participated in the exchange. Young professionals within the age range of 25 to 40 at the time of the exchange are encouraged to
apply. Applicants must live or be employed in Rotary District 5080. The following are ineligible to apply: Rotarians, employees of Rotary clubs, districts, or other Rotary entities and relatives of Rotarians (lineal descendants, ancestors, spouses, or spouses of ancestors or lineal descendants of Rotarians). For application forms and local club application deadlines contact a local Rotary club or download the Group Study Exchange Team Member Application Form from the Rotary International website. All applications must be made through a local Rotary club and forwarded to the District Group Study Exchange Committee Chair, Sheila Hart, 2751 Lower Six Mile Road, Nelson, BC, V1L 6L5 E-mail: sheilahart@shaw.ca by September 8. Interviews will be held in Spokane, WA on Saturday October 6, 2012. Further information contact GSE Chair Sheila Hart at (250) 8259241; email: sheilahart@shaw.ca
Nomination packs out for byelection Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net A byelection will be happening in Golden and the nomination packages will be available as of July 16 Manager of Corporate Administration for the Town of Golden Jon Wilsgard said packages will be accepted between July 26 and August 3. The byelection is being held to fill two vacancies caused when long time Coun. Mag Magnusson resigned due to health reasons and more recently Coun. John Jackson resigned due to new work commitments. Wilsgard said he will not be able to declare an election until he receives at least three nominations for the positions.
“What will happen will be on a Monday of the second week of August, I will either declare an election or an acclimation,” Wilsgard said. People can go to the town office and pick up a package if they are interested in running. “We are two councillors short. We need to have all of council there to make the good decisions which need to be made. Other than that it is a great opportunity to learn about local government,” Wilsgard said. “What I really like is how much councillors learn about local government.” Wilsgard also said his door is open to talk to anyone who is interested in learning more about the process and possibly running in the election.
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the Wheel The good and bad side of grants Behind The Ubilt Utility Trailer Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net
In a recent special council meeting for the Town of Golden, a discussion over issues surround granting systems in Canada was raised. Multiple councillors questioned the way the system works, and many of the restrictions that come with grants from the provincial and federal governments. Manager of Corporate Administration for the Town of Golden, Jon Wilsgard, shared his views on the system. “Essentially it boils down to a couple of different factors. Municipalities have a few ways of raising revenues to operate. The first of course is property taxes,” Wilsgard said. He explained that property taxes are the main source of revenue for municipalities. “There are inherent inequities and unfairness in forcing a government body to base the majority of their operating cost and monies on taxing a very small local area. There is a massive financial disconnect, and that is the point we are reaching,” he said. “What it is coming down to is that municipalities are reaching a point where they can not tax enough for what needs to be done and the tax payers can not afford the taxation implications of what needs to be done.” The other big source of potential revenue for town’s like Golden are grants from the provincial and federal governments. Wilsgard said one of the main issues with the
granting system is that “they do not constitute a reliable and continuous stream flow of funds to municipalities.” Grants can be politically motivated and have mandates attached to them, which controls which area the funds will have to be spent, added Wilsgard. “As a result of this they are encumbering on what you are allowed to do with them and because of that they completely hijack the proper planning that a municipality has to do,” he said. Wilsgard used the example of the proposed Bridge to Bridge project where the funds granted to the Town can only be used on a diking project, and nothing else other than flood control measures on the Kicking Horse River. Town of Golden Mayor Christina Benty said there are both benefits and challenges to the current granting system. “Grants allow you to do community projects that you wouldn’t normally be able to do,” Benty said. Benty pointed to the work done on the Golden Civic Centre which only cost tax payers in Golden seven per cent, with the rest of the funding coming from grants. She went on to say grants are extremely beneficial to towns even though they do come with challenges. “There are specific timelines and guidelines. They are time consuming to apply for grants. You have to spend money ahead of time to put together an application form which will in a sense dazzle those people where you
are applying for a grant,” Benty said. In the case of the grant for the Bridge to Bridge project Benty explained that even though it is a large grant for such a small town they still have to figure out a way to come up with onethird of the finances required. “We had no idea we were going to get the grant. We thought a lot of the money was going to go to the lower mainland but felt it was important to us (to apply). We put together the granting proposal and lobbying the government. But we did not know what was going to happen,” she said. Wilsgard also pointed to the amount of staff hours that have to go into to a rather lengthy process to apply for grants. He said he understands that there has to be a process but the extreme “It is completely self defeating in terms of enabling proper planning for municipalities to be able to apply and obtain funds for certain things when they are required. When the timing is right. When the proper plans are finished instead of leaping because the grants are here right now otherwise the money will be gone,” Wilsgard said. Benty said the system does not allow for municipalities to use funds based off of priorities of the community. At times towns will apply for grants for many different projects and if you get money for something lower down on the priority list then the perception from the public could be the higher pro-
ject are being ignored. “I think having more flexibility would be beneficial,” Benty said. She went on to explain that if hte town had more flexibility they could identify all the priorities and meet them through a more liberal system. Even though the granting system has some issues Benty would not take the leap that it should be abandoned. “I think you can always explore options to improve the system. Throwing it out I do not think would be wise because we have benefited as a community from grants,” she said. “We as local government are trying to provide a broad range of services with limited financial resources.” In the end Wilsgard explained he sees, “The end game for municipalities would be a share of the consumptive tax and /or sustainable funding from higher levels of government where you know it is coming.”
The number of seats up for grabs in the upcoming byelection in Golden doubled with the announcement that Coun. John Jackson has made the decision to resign. Jackson, who was sitting in his first term in council, informed staff and Mayor Christina Benty of his decision so that the empty seat could be filled in the September byelection. “I got a job offer which
means I will be working back in the enviormental field which I am trained in,” Jackson said. “It is going to require a lot of travel and I could not in good conquence try and hold down a councillors position knowing full well I might on make one meeting per month if I was lucky.” Although Jackson did not want to give up the position, the surprise job offer was something he felt he could not say no to at this point in his life.
“This is a once in a lifetime kind of deal that I have to take,” he said. Even though it has been less than a year since Jackson was elected to council he explained he was glad to have had the chance to serve. “I really enjoyed my time in council. I absoluteley hate having to make this decision because I was having a lot of fun and it was challenging. I appreciate the fact those people voted for me,” Jackson said.
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2012 TOWN COUNCIL BY- ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD
Public Notice is given to the electors of the Town of Golden that nominations will be received for the following offices for a 2+year term – (Mid September 2012 to December 2014): Councillor
two (2)
Nominations for qualified candidates will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designate during the following times at Town Hall located at 810 9th Avenue South: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday July 24th, 2012 to Friday, August 3rd, 2012 -Excluding Statutory holidays and weekendsNomination documents MUST accompany any nomination. Nomination packages will be available beginning July 16th, 2012, at Town Hall located at 810 9th Avenue South, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 PM, FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 2012
Jackson resigns from council Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net
The quality of a home made utility trailer can range from factory perfect to I’m amazed that it is still following you. Licencing, lights and weight are the most common problems encountered by enforcement personnel at the roadside. With a little thought and knowledge you can pull that extra load around safely. All trailers, at minimum, need two yellow front side marker lights and reflectors, two red rear side marker lights and reflectors, tail lights, brake lights, rear reflectors and a licence plate light. They must all be functional, even in full daylight. Depending on the dimensions of the trailer additional clearance lights may be required. “Borrowing” a licence plate from another trailer instead of properly licencing each trailer owned is surprisingly common. You cannot temporarily transfer utility licence plates among vehicles you already own. This is misuse of licence plates and is an offence that will result in a fine and possibly a tow truck. Finally, let’s consider weight. Many ubilt utility trailers have a licenced weight of 700 kg. and this means that the weight of the trailer and everything carried by it cannot exceed 700 kg. even if the trailer is capable of carrying more. Beware of overloading trailer components as well. Tires and axles have maximum weight capacities that cannot be exceeded.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: x Canadian citizen; x 18 years of age or older; x resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; x a person or the commander of an armed forces unit who has been granted freedom of the municipality, if that person is a Canadian citizen; and x not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Jon Wilsgard, Chief Election Officer [250.344.2271] Viv Thoss, Deputy Chief Election Officer [250.344.2271] Jon Wilsgard, Chief Election Officer
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(Left photo) From left, Liz Hull, Nicole Traverse, Cst. Mike Hull, Jim Hull, Chris Duijts, Devon Duijts and Sobeys Manager Cam Dawes were all at a barbecue at Sobeys in support of Cops for Kids in Golden. (Right Photo) Martijn Duijts, Cst. Mike Hull, Chris Duijts and Devon Duijts stand in front of the Fire Pit BBQ Smokehouse. The owners of the restaurant donated up to 200 packs of beef jerky to Cops for Kids to sell at two barbecues at local grocery stores. Darryl Crane/ Star Photo
Local restaurant owners step up to support local children Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Once again members of the community have come together to help Cops for Kids help local children. Cst. Mike Hull, with the Golden RCMP, has been working hard to raise money for the charity and this week Martijn Duijts and Chris Duijts
In Loving Memory
Michael Antonio Oddy 7 Nov, 1992 - 21 July, 2010
(owners of the Fire Pit BBQ Smokehouse and the Kicking Horse Grill) stepped up in a large way to help out. Hull originally approached the restaurant owners with one idea to help the charity when the owners of the local restaurant made the offer to donate up to 200 packs of their locally made jerky to the project. “One hundred per cent of the proceeds will
They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heartache that lies beneath our smiles, No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without. We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together The family chain is broken now, but memories live forever
His Smile Though his smile is gone forever, And his hands I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much. His memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part. God has him in his keeping, I have him in my heart. Sadly missed and never forgotten. Love you forever Our beautiful grandson Nana and Baba
Missing you, Michael Antonio, With every beat of our hearts. Dad, Gigi, Ash and Karsen They say memories are golden well maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. Bus as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Love, Zia, Daniel, Monaca & Isaiah
come back to Cops for Kids. It is awesome that they are supporting us like this and helping out how they can,” Hull said. Chris explained they wanted to get involved after meeting Hull at a Cops for Kids event. “I was impressed that he had put so much time and effort into the project,” he said. “We thought if there was anything we could do to help out then we should.”
The men had just launched their own brand of locally made beef jerky which has been selling in many stores in the area and beyond. “This is huge for us. This is one iPad for a child who needs it,” Hull said. “To have a local business help local kids is what this is all about. I want to thank them for helping take this on.” Another barbecue will be held at Overwaitea on July 21 where the jerky will be on sale.
Our Boy
Memories I feel a warmth around me Like your presence is so near, And I close my eyes to visualize Your face when you were here, I endure the times we spent together And they are locked inside my heart, For as long as I have those memories We will never be apart, Even though we cannot speak no more My voice is always there, Because every night before I sleep I have you in my prayer.
If I could have a lifetime wish A dream that would come true I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you A thousand words can’t bring you back I know because I’ve tried And neither will a million tears I know because I’ve cried. You left behind my broken heart And happy memories too I never wanted memories…. I only wanted you. Love Always and Forever, Always in our hearts & souls Zio Mario, Zia Daniella
Love Mom, Cole, Ashley & Jordan
You’ve just walked on ahead of me And I’ve got to understand You must release the ones you love And let go of their hand I try and cope the best I can But I’m missing you so much If I could only see you And once more feel your touch Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me Don’t worry, I’ll be fine But now and then I swear I feel Your hand slip into mine. Love and miss you more than anything. ~ Ash
Hailey, Brayden and Owen Two years have passed since you blessed us with your love of life. We can still feel the warmth of your smile upon us as if you were here with us yesterday. With each day that passes there isn’t a moment that goes by where we don’t feel the pain of our loss. You were a bright star that shone upon this family and we were all blessed to have shared the time that we got to share with you. We will love you till the end of time and only wish that we can carry on the strength that you have shown us. Until the day we meet again, Never tap out! MAO Missing you so much! Loving you always Eric, Luraina, Emilio, Bellavee, Nevaeh, Sephira & Odin Oddy
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Free Slurpee Day
Pictured above are Dustin Head, Faron Well and Dylan Craig-Pelletier who dropped by 7-11 in Golden to get a free Slurpee on July 11 as part of a birthday celebration for the company. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Visitor Centre has something for everyone With the Summer season kicked off and more travellers passing through the region, the staff at the British Columbia Visitor’s Centre (BCVC) are helping people learn more about what they can do and great places to visit. “We offer province-wide booking for accommodation and activities and we also offer excellent travel counselling all at no cost. Our well trained counsellors can advise on a variety of things to see and do as well as offering lots of reasons to stay right here in Golden,� said Manager of BCVC in Golden Lynne Romano. “A few years ago the value of the visitor centre study done here at the BCVC gave us great insight into our ability to serve visitors. (Visit www.hellobc.com for the report). Our new retail selections are fun and exciting and we have Super Natural BC products too.� During the Summer months Romano said there would be a great deal to do at the centre. “We have an interpretive program which will be offered again this summer giving local attractions the platform to showcase their business to our visitors. We will also have videos about the Kicking Horse Canyon project and Parks Canada. Burgess Shale will also do a demonstration a few times over the summer,� she said. “BC 100 Moments Campaign has just taken off and travellers and locals can come in for a free postcard that they can send to family and friends to share our magnificent area and province. Burgess Shale is one of the ‘100 moments’ and we are excited to partner with them to make sure people don’t miss the new offering that gets more people in front of the rich history that is just inside Yoho National Park.� Romano also hoped that more locals come in to plan their BC adventure. “I am always very proud of what staff can do to save them money and make their holiday a little more enjoyable knowing that accommodations and booked activities are planned, and their job is just to show up and have fun. Once last year we planned a trip for two locals to Toffino for a week holiday booking all of their accom-
modations, Capilano Bridge and a whale watching tour and saved them over $500. Not only that but when you book here you also get extra benefits like front of the line service or a discount or a free gelato,� she said. The centre has also recently launched a social media campaign on Facebook at British Columbia Visitor Centre and on Twitter @BCVCGolden. The centre staff will be a great mix with demographics spanning across five generations. Romano believes the centre offers a great deal to Golden and the surrounding area. “Golden is very lucky to have such a beautiful building and the opportunity to be the ‘gateway’ to the province. The BCVC is a hub of information for travellers but also the junction where visitors make big decisions about what they want to see. Our counsellors are trained to be sure that everyone has the opportunity to see all that Golden offers, and we are dedicated to our community and our province. We also feel blessed to work in a LEEDS building with such a unique design. Our Tourism Golden partners do a great job getting people here and then we are the welcoming team,� she said. They work with activity providers and accommodators to maximize their exposure to the travellers through the Tourism BC listings program and booking systems. “There is way too much to do in Golden to stay less than three days, so let us help you find that hike, book that raft, voyage that float, or glide the gondola to a fabulous lunch. And that is just the first day. We will also set up a horse back ride, book your tee time and get you close to a grizzly. And that is the second day... You are going to take a trip back in time on the third day and visit the Pedestrian Bridge see a concert in the Spirit Square and eat some fabulous home baked bread from the Farmers’ Market.... I guess you will need more time because you have not seen wolves yet or the buffalo ranch nor have you been to Thompson Falls. The real adventurer will need to stay even longer to take in the Kicking Horse River on a raft, jump from a plane or paraglide off Mount. 7.� The centre is open 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. until labour day.
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Star EDITORIAL
A seat to be had
Thanks to the police
And suddenly there are two spots open for a byelection in September. The byelection that was called will have an extra spot to fill after the announcement that Coun. John Jackson has had to step down. Now is the chance for people who want to make a difference to take a shot at getting elected and have their voices heard as a councillor in the Town of Golden’s very comfortable chamber setting. By Darryl Crane The interesting fact to this is we will now see how many people step up to take on the challenge that being a councillor provides. Being involved in the political game and rather complicated system is never an easy choice for any person to make. There are many people who have their lives altered when one person jumps into the deep end of politics. I myself remember the discussions my parents had over my father getting more involved in politics, and also heard the stories of other family members who took on the challenge and sat as a representative. The easy answer is to say it is not for everyone. But like many things involved with politics the answer is never quite that easy. Over the past few months people in and around Golden have had many different issues for which they have been very passionate, and all of them end up in a political realm at different times. Pool changes hit the municipal side of things just as the Bridge to Bridge project has gotten in the minds of hundreds of people. Road rescue issues have been on the agenda of both local and provincial government, and federally park cutbacks have had people getting in touch with many representatives in Ottawa. Overall the heat has been on, and occasionally there has been a blow up or two witnessed along the way. People have been voicing their concerns, having their say and coming out in large numbers to stress the importance of what they believe are decisions that could change different aspects of their lives. But now there are some holes that have to be filled. And as with every election, it starts with the question of who is going to run. No one would have predicted in less than a year, two spots would now be open on the council. But here we are, sitting in a position where two seats have indeed become available. I have always felt it is easy to sit from the outside and comment on what others do, whether it is in politics, sports or any aspect of our everyday lives. Realizing you should not have tried to eat a six-pound burrito seems obvious after the fact, but when everyone was cheering you on at the start you could have been caught up in the moment. So over the next few weeks people will have the chance to serve all of the citizens in Golden and have their voice heard as a councillor. And as I have said, for the many who sit back and cheer or jeer from the sideline, this could be a shot at getting in the game. So take a look at your lives and see if it is a good fit, because your chance to make a difference may just be a nomination packet away.
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I would like to take this opportunity to speak up for the fine police officers we have here and all over Canada. For the past while the majority of what we see and read in the news regarding our police is very negative. I suppose good news isn’t very popular. I for one am proud of the many fine men and women who serve as law enforcement officers. It seems like a thankless job that requires a tremendous amount of personal strength to be able to deal with the sometimes horrific side of society, both self inflicted and accidental.
Community Greenhouse The B to B proposal has been rejected by the people of Golden. For the Town council not to see the writing on the wall shows a most dogmatic attitude and narrow-minded view of a few people. I have a proposal that could be adopted and form a useful function for the people of Golden. My idea is to build a non-profit greenhouse so Golden can have access to year-round fresh vegetables. This is a proposal
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Nola Dusevic Golden that would have a positive and healthy benefit to people at a fraction of the cost of B to B and supply several full time jobs. The key to this proposal would be to ask Louisiana Pacific for a use of land and access to wasted heat energy from their condensate pond. Many community greenhouses are in use and the sophisticated equipment is readily available to grow a variety of crops hydroponically and organically. Let’s use technology to make our lives better for the future. Fred Schiesser Golden
Ladies turn at the movie theatre This one is definitely for the ladies. When it comes to movie night, I must admit, I’m usually on the guy side of the “what to watch” argument. I love the “shoot ‘em up” action, the crude lowbrow comedy, and I’ve never shied away from too much blood up on the screen during an epic war drama. When my friends dragged me to the Notebook, I put up more of a fight than their boyfriends did. On countless girls nights out, I’ve been subjected to hours of boring romantic storylines, and sensitive guys who always realize the error of their
ways, and come back to sweep the heroine off her feet. Ugh. Enter Magic Mike. Finally, here is a chick flick I can get behind. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure this movie will follow the typical romantic comedy formula. But this time I don’t care. The movie could be 90 minutes of watching paint dry on a wall, it won’t matter. As long as those scantily boys are dancing in front of it. And I don’t think I’m alone in this thought. So for the few days the movie comes to Golden, I think you can expect a theatre full of women.
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POLL OF THE WEEK Would you like to see more tourists in Golden?
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Stars and Stingers Stars to the staff at the Golden Pool for helping the Dolphins make up their time in the pool during Training Week after the power outage! Stingers to the chosen few who are able to control the parking laws in the town, while most parking laws are overlooked. Stars to Down Memory Lanes for the super fun night
Outdoor Kids Camp participants Nicholas Paccagnan and Alex Kostiuk take a break from hiking at the top of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The resort is offering complimentary sightseeing tickets for the camp. The Town of Golden Outdoor Kids camps are July 9 - 13 and July 16 - 20 and include kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and other outdoor adventure activities. Photo Submitted
of bowling for the Dolphins! Stingers to all of the people out there who seem to have forgotten where their turn signals are. Stars to the lady who barrel rolled out of a moving golf cart and somehow landed on her feet. Stingers to people who throw their cigarette butts on the ground.
Stars to the nice person who gave me a couple of hot dogs on a very busy Wednesday. Stingers to people who jam on their brakes for no apparent reason. Stingers to the expensive bug spray that seems to have no affect on the bugs in Golden whatsoever. Stars to the emergency crews in Kaslo
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A community garden that gives more than food back to Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The growing has started at the community garden in Golden located on the corner on 9th Street South and 9th Avenue South in the backyard of the Ruth Wixon House. The garden has been producing food for a number of years and gives people the chance to learn more about gardening while helping out other local residents. John Jenkins, the garden assistant, explained the growing season started in mid-May this year. “Everything is coming along really good. We went for a crammed style of planting this year. Everything is
intended to be full of food,” he said. Jenkins said the garden is meant to provide some food for 30 to 40 families. “I think this is important for every town. It is set up for the food bank and I think it is set up in a way to provide them with locally grown, and in our case this year organically grown, foods,” Jenkins said. Building on this type of garden is something he hopes will catch on with others in the future, where some kind of expansion will happen over time. The garden is also open to having new people drop by and help where they can. “We are always looking for volunteers. Times are set up but we can be flexible.
Real Estate Report. The Kootenay Real Estate Board (KREB), in data released last week, reported that the total value of real estate sales for the East and West Kootenays for the six months that ended June 30, 2012 was $279 million, up 28 per cent from the same period for 2011. The total number of properties that traded hands in the first half of 2012 was reported to be 1,071, up from
John Jenkins is just one of the people who are working hard to make sure the community garden in Golden continues to produce healthy food for the Golden Food Bank. Jenkins stressed how important volunteers are to the project, but also said the garden is a great place to learn organic gardening while sharing ideas. Darryl Crane/ Star Photo
People can come here and learn about gardening,” Jenkins said. The educational side of the process is one of the fun benefits Jenkins sees when people do come by and help at the garden. “People coming to share and or gain knowledge about gardening while volunteering is a cool thing. Sharing knowledge about gardening and inspiring others to learn on their own is a great way to pick some things up,” he said. Anyone interested in learning more about the project can email Jenkins at johnjenkins01@hotmail. com or call him at 250-3444961 or through the Golden Food Bank.
907 for the same period last year; an increase of 18 per cent. In Golden, hopes of a first quarter real estate revival were dashed by disappointing second quarter sales. Historically the second quarter, April May and June, is the strongest quarter for real estate sales in the town of Golden; however the second quarter of 2012 generated lack-luster results. A total of 11 properties were sold in the second quarter of 2012 generating total sales of $2.3 million, compared
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with 23 homes that sold in the same three-month period in 2011 having a total value of $5 million. Cumulative residential property sales in the town of Golden for the six month period ending June 30 2012 were $3.5 million a drop of 36 per cent from total sales of $5.4 million for the same period in 2011. Seventeen properties were sold during the first half of the year compared to 24 properties that traded hands in the same period for the previous year.
In Rural Golden, 23 residential properties sold in the first half of 2012, compared to 19 properties that sold during the same period in 2011. Total real estate sales for the six months ending June 30, were $6.4 million in 2012 compared with $6.2 million in 2011, an increase of three per cent. With a large inventory of properties for sale, the strong buyer’s market persists in Golden and will continue throughout 2012.
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Columbia Veterinary Services will be closed from August 1st - August 27th Clients are advised to ensure they have adequate medications and pet food for this time period. Please contact staďŹ&#x20AC; at 250 344 5994 during oďŹ&#x192;ce hours before the above dates to preorder.
Tercon Construction Ltd. *Notice of Construction* Tercon Construction Ltd. would like to inform the travelling public of our construction project 4 km East of Golden, B.C. on the Trans Canada Highway. The project currently has an expected completion date of November 2012. We appreciate your patience during this time and request that you please watch for our crews and obey all construction signs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Site Safety OfďŹ ce at: 250-344-6768.
Ronald's Rave Review Summer Reading Camp at the Library Thursdays, July 5 - August 2 1:30 - 2:30pm Children 5-12 yrs To register for this free program or for more info call 250-344-6516. Please email goldensummerfun@gmail. com for any questions, or a registration package. Attention non-profit groups - Dan Lindsay of McDonalds Golden is pleased to sponsor this spot to present your event.
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Amazing Spider man 3D Showing Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday July 19 at 7pm. ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (3D) Showing Friday July 20th - Thursday July 26th at 7pm. Matineeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm.
This Week The Wixon House is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1-4 pm until the end of August. Chris will be on site to provide tours. Admission by donation. Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool From 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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Cops for Kids will be hosting a barbecue at Over waitea on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be selling hot dogs and drinks as well as Cops for Kids badges.
Jam Night with Jeremy. Open Mic starts at 10:30 pm. at the Rockwater Grill & Bar.
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Golden Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market Wednesdays at the CP parking lot, 2pm-7pm. Local food, local art, local music. For more info email info@goldenfarmersmarket.com. Golden Cycling Club group ride and instruction. 7 p.m. Instruction from Andy Bostock at the new Pump Track. To learn more at www.goldencyclingclub.com Also check out the Golden Cycling Club group ride and instructions.
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Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Mon, July 23 Golden History Camp. Summer camp runs 6 weeks in July & August. Starting on July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th, August 13th, and August 20th. Camp days run from 10am-4pm. To reserve your spot, please drop by the Golden and District Museum or call 250-3445169.
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Back to School Pack supply order forms have been distributed at APES & LGES. If you have not received yours contact DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Paper Place 250344-6414 to order.
Golden Golf Club Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day ever y Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m.
The Rocky Mountain International Student Program at Golden Secondar y School is seeking host families in Golden and area beginning Sept. 2012. We are seeking families to host for a shor t-term respite care (1 night-2 weeks). For more info cantact Monica De, Homestay Coordinator, Rocky Mountain International Student Program, 250344-2201, or email, monica. de@sd6.bc.ca.
Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub.
Golden Golf Club Ladies Day every Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Club at the library for readers aged 5-12. Free program runs Thursdays, July 5-August 2, 1:30-2:30 pm. To register of for more info call 250-344-6516.
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GKHAT Early Registration online at gkhat.ca. Register before August 30 and receive the same rates as last year. Summer Climbing Camps for Kids at Dogtooth Climbing Gym in July and August. All levels welcome. To pre-rgister or for more info go to www. dogtoothgym.com. Girls Just Want to Have Fun Summer Camps. Two-week long camps, one for Grade 5 girls and another for Grade 6 & 7 girls. For more info go to www.goldenwomencentre.ca. Summer Fun Day Camp July 9th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 31st (8 weeks of camp) Parents can sign up for 1
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Summer Kicks 2012 Down by the Bridge Series. 7-9. Tambura Rasa is next up in the Summer Kicks series, playing at the Spirit Square on Thursday July 19 at 7 p.m.
Fri, July 20 One Bad Son The Vancouver rock band will be playing at the Rockwater on Friday July 20.
Sat, July 21 Karaoke Night The Mad Trapper hosts a karaoke night every Saturday. Golden Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market In the Spirit Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local food, art and music.
John Jenkins & Friends Live acoustic mountain folk, Rock, Reggae, improv. Starts at 8pm at Rockwater Grill & Bar.
Summer Kicks 2012 Down by the Bridge Series. 7-9 pm. Wednesday, July 25 Shooglenifty. Also per forming Krista and the Kr ybabies Kicking Horse Cup / BC Road Masters Race, July 28 and 29. Test your power on this 13.8 km course, with an 11 km UCI Categor y 2 Climb. Contact: Kicking Horse Cup. Starting at the scenic Spirit Square and on to crossing the Kicking Horse River, get ready to grind it out for 10km www.kickinghorsecup.com/ Carpenter Conference July 28 at the Mad Trapper The Hog Open Golf Professionals, amatuers, celebrities, proceeds going to underprivileged Golden youth in spor t. July 29 and 30. Go to www.golfgolden.com for more info. Paint in Nature! Saturday August 11, join us
on a stunning outdoor setting for a day of fun and painting with acr ylics at Sancturay Retreat at Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch. Workshop is $60 which includes a gentle meditating walk, art supplies and instruction. Absolutely no experience necessar y! To preregister and info email karen@ sanctuar yretreat.com or call 250-344-4779. The Grad Class of 1972 is holding a 40 year reunion for all grads, classmates, teachers and anyone who attended GSS during the same time. Dinner at Kicking Horse Grill on August 11. For info call Anna Jean Abel, 250-426-3552, or email ajabel@shaw.ca. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the Fall Fair is coming this September. So start growing your vegetables or registering for events. If you would like to volunteer contact Colleen Palumbo at colleenpalumbo@hotmail.com. GMHA Hockey School September 10-13 To register go to www.goldenhockey.com. For info email hockey@goldenhockey.com. Red Barn Petting Zoo Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Saturday Aug 18, 11am to 4 pm Saturday Sept. 1, 11 am to 4 pm KHMR will host the Red Barn Petting Zoo this summer on resor t in a 2 event-series. For the first time KHMRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plaza will be home to many breeds of goats, sheep, chickens and ducks -but not just any old kind! Red Barn, located in the Blaeberr y Valley, is ver y proud of its collection of rare domestic specimen British Columbia Visitor Centre in Golden The Experience Factor is a series of 15-minute interpretive talks on nature, wildlife and the environment. Enter to win a prize by par ticipating in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ambassador Programâ&#x20AC;?: attend 6 sessions and enter your name into a draw for a great prize package! Designed with children in mind, these talks are great little events for guests, staff and local families as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re free and run almost daily on weekdays in the late afternoon or early evening.
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Great Day on the links at the annual Golden Rotary golf classic
Rotary volunteers (above) from left, Ron Ozsust, Paul Hambruch, Ingrid Hambruch and Eddie Leigan get golfers signed in for the Aman Virk Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday July 14, while participating golfers (below right) head out onto the links and show their best swings like Sue Hein (below left). The Golden and District Rotary Club hosts this tournament every year to raise money for a Community Foundation bursary program, and the Medical Assistance Fund. Star Photo
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Latin dancing Some concert goers got up to dance in the heat as Los Gaiteros performed at Kicking Horse Culture’s summer concert series Summer Kicks at the Spirit Square on July 11. To see a full slideshow of the concert go to www.goldenstar.net. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net It's Scotland's turn to showcase their musical heritage at Kicking Horse Culture's Summer Kicks. The Edinburgh-based six-piece Celtic band, Shooglenifty, is taking the stage at the Spirit Square on Wednesday July 25 at 7 p.m. Over the past dozen or so years Shooglenifty’s unique twist on the traditional has won them an extensive and devoted fanbase not only across Europe, North America and Australasia, but as far as India, Malaysia and Japan. The band is known to blend traditional Scottish music with influences ranging from electronica to alternative rock. Since the release of their first album in 1994, Shooglenifty has racked up some prestigious performances including a show for Nelson Mandela, Emperor Akihito of Japan (not at the same time), and they were also the first band to incite a stage invasion at the Sydney Opera House. Among the current Shooglenifty line-up are four original members Angus Grant, Malcolm Crosbie Garry Finlayson and James Mackintosh, while the bassist Quee MacArthur and the Tasmanian expat Luke Plumb, on mandolin, banjo and bouzouki, joined five years ago. The band's collective CV takes in backgrounds as diverse as Crosbie's apprenticeship in alt.rock obscurity,
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six players, though, are maestros of effects, distortion, feedback and improvisation. The resulting sound marries traditionally based tunes - primarily Scottish in style, but featuring a wealth of other world-music flavours, with the rhythmic energy, inventiveness and sophistication of contemporary dance music.
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Weed Pull Three-year-old Tyson Lesser, centre, helps pull weeks with Claire deBoer, left, and Lisa Fawcett, right, at Goldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5th annual Community Weed Pull on Friday July 13. Volunteers helped rid the Kicking Horse riverbank of invasive weeds. The event is put on by Wildsight. Jessica Schwitek/Star photo
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who oversees all the restaurants associated with KHMR, created a menu they hope will accommodate a diverse group of people. "It's a pretty great menu, and it's competitively priced. And everything is homemade, we make our own sauces, and bread our own chicken tenders," said Siff. "We make everything from scratch, so it gives us room to play," said Jackson, who has had the opportunity to flex creative muscles with the men's and ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night specials. "For the men's and ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nights it's anything goes. It's a lot of fun," he said. One night he served up Flintstone Ribs, and is especially excited to be preparing the 122-pound pig roast for the golf club's Hog Open at the end of the month. Jackson, an avid golfer himself, has particularily enjoyed
developing a relationship with the club members. Golfers and campers at the golf club's RV Park are well aware of the restaurants appeal, but many residents of Golden are unaware it even exists. "A lot of people don't know we're out here. There are people in town don't golf, so don't realize there's a restaurant here," said Siff. "And I love our patio, I think it's one of the best ones in town... It's really unique how there's no houses, no development of any kind." All you can see from the patio is mountains, trees, and the beautiful links. The Golden Eagle Grill has an all-day menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a full breakfast menu on the weekends. They are also offering a special, giving 10 per cent off lunches for all local businesses.
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Local children show their artistic side in Bear Aware contest Sadie Parr Golden Bear Aware Coordinator The Golden Bear Aware colouring contest came to an end at the end of June. Seventy three bright and beautiful colouring pages were entered from locals aged two to over twenty, each entrant also contributing their “Favourite Bear Fact” and what “Step you will take to be Bear Aware in 2012.” The knowledge youth shared about bears and how to reduce humanbear conflicts by managing attractants was extremely impressive. The winners of the draw, their bear facts, and prizes are listed below. I would like to thank all youth who contributed their time, energy and thoughts to helping decorate the Golden Star office window with great artwork and bear Information.
Bear Aware Co-ordinator Sadie Parr stands in front of the Golden Star window full of colouring contest applications. Photo Submitted
Age group 1-6: Ty Malberg’s favour-
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ite bear fact ; “They have long claws.” Step to be Bear Aware: “Take out garbage in the morning, not the night before.” Prize: “Into the Forest,” Nature’s Food Chain Game. Age group 7-12: Jade’s favourite bear fact; “Bears are naturally curious and opportunistic!” Step to be Bear Aware: “Don’t leave food out when camping.” Prize: Fishing Rod . Age group 13+:
Piers Lesser’s favourite bear fact; “Bears can eat more than 20,000 calories in a day in the fall.” Step to be Bear Aware: “I will pick berries as they ripen. Often.” Prize: “Bears of the World” book by Lance Craighead. To learn more about managing wildlife attractants visit the Bear Aware website www.bearaware. bc.ca. For details on the upcoming electric fence workshop stay tuned or contact Sadie Parr at 250290-1222 or golden@
bearaware.bc.ca. Bear Aware gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Columbia Basin Trust, a regional corporation created to deliver social, economic, and environmental benefits for residents of the Columbia Basin. Bear Aware would also like to thank its sponsors: the B.C. Conservation Foundation, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, and the Town of Golden. To report a bear sighting or wildlife incident, call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
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Summer student Christopher Brown relaxes in the living room at Wixon House. Darryl Crane/Star Photo Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net In the heart of Golden their is a house where people take a journey back in time. Wixon house has been a fixture on the corner of 9th Avenue South and 9th Street South for many years, and thanks to the Golden Museum, people can go for a tour. “We are open four afternoons a week. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) Our summer student is buzzing round the property and keeping everything in good shape for visitors,” Said Colleen Palumbo, executive director of the Golden Museum. The house is open for all visits from 1-4 p.m. on the pre mentioned days. Wixon House was built in 1893 for the first doctor who was coming to Golden to work in the town’s first proper hospital. The doctor was coming to town but did not have a
place to live. The house was sold to Arthur Wixon whose descendants lived in the house until 2007, when the last family member passed away and the house was left to the town of Golden. “It is Golden’s only residence which is protected by a bylaw,” Palumbo said. “People will see it exactly as it was the day that Ruth Wixon moved out in the hospital.” Palumbo added Wixon kept the house in pristine shape because she knew how important it was to the community. Summer student Christopher Brown, who gives the tours at the house, feels it is a great spot for both locals and tourists to come by for a visit. “It is such a good concentration of Golden’s history all in one building,” Brown said. There is no charge to get into the house though people may make a donation if they would like to.
The Golden Lions Club wish to take this opportunity to thank the Columbia basin Trust for their support in funding the installation of new sets of exterior doors to the two rental spaces in the basement of the Okanagan Regional Library. The doors provide new energyefficient access to the spaces, and will provide an improved environment for the community groups and individuals renting the space for their activities.
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Prestige Hotels & Resorts require full-time Front Desk Agents to make room reservations, register guests, provide information to guests and process payments. Positions are available at: Prestige Mountainside Resort 1049 TransCanada Hwy N. Golden and Prestige Radium 7493 Main St. Radium Hot Springs. No experience required. Applicant must have a strong command of English (written and oral). Conditions: Full Time, Shift, Weekend and Weekday. Wage: $13.00/hr. Complete employment application (found on www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/corp-careers-main.php) and submit with your resume to Career@PrestigeHotels.ca.
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2 Bedroom Furnished Condo Enjoy the stunning views of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort from the 24 ft. balcony. Perfect for all season outdoor enthusiasts; Golfing, biking, hiking, skiing. Condo is move-in ready. Stainless steel appliances. FP in LR with custom made queen sofa bed for extra guests. Lots of storage space. Well maintained bldg with elevator. Situated next to the Kicking Horse River in a quiet location near Spirit Square and covered Pedestrian Bridge. $205,000 Firm. Call 250-344-7430 or 250-272-0434.
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All inclusive 2 Bdr Suite -Fully furnished -Utilities Included -Satellite TV -High Speed Internet -Laundromat on site DD & References required - No Pets Phone 250-344-7299 Please leave message if no answer Rental Units avail. Close to downtown. Call (250)344-8919 Sherri, Highland Property Management Ltd. Real Estate. ROSEWOOD Apts. 1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College. Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water. Laundry facilities & security entrance. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250-290-0056. Twin Rivers - 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113. Upper & Lower Single bedroom apts with easy walking distance to town. Newly renovated, new flooring, fresh paint, new appliances. No pets, N/S. $550/mth + utilities & DD. Call Dwayne 250-344-5582 after 6 pm.
Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites. Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties. DD. Internet available. 250-344-8429, or 344-0604. FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001. MOUNTAINEER Lodge, 3rd Floor mountain view, 2 bedroom (with lock-off). $750/month, all utilities, TV, internet, etc. included. Available immediately through Nov 30/12. Contact Hans: hrohmann@rogers.blackberry.net or 403-616-4691.
Commercial/ Industrial 1400 sq. ft. Store Front retail space available for lease or rent. Beside Body Quest Gym and Turning Point. Call 250-344-7876.
Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.
We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive beneÀt plan and a registered pension plan. Please send your resume in conÀdence stating your position in the subject line to info@valleyblacktop.ca or fax it to (250) 837-9656.
3 Bay Shed on Legendz property on Trans Canada Hwy. Available any time. Ideal for fruit stand. Call Legendz Diner after 3pm. 250-344-5059. Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710
Cottages / Cabins 1 Bdr Chalet. Kitchen, fireplace, sat tv, high speed internet. Util incl. N/S. $500/mth. 344-7874 evenings. New 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished cabin in the Blaeberry. Heat, hydro, sat incl. $900/mo + DD. 344-1075. New 1 bdr cabin in the Blaeberry. Avail immediately. Pets considered. $800/mth incl utilities. 250-344-3055.
Classifieds Get Results! Misc for Rent In Golden; 1100 sq. ft Basement Suite. Util, w/d incl. $900/mth. Avail Aug 1. Also shared accom avail immediately. $450 all incl. 403-820-0785.
Mobile Homes & Pads Large Mobile Home Site available now. #84 Kicking Horse Village MHP. Call Manager 250-344-6935.
Homes for Rent 2 bdrm house in town. Very nice. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to all amenities. 250-344-5450. 2 Bdr suite. 1 1/2 baths, W/D, Satellite dish. N/S, no pets. Refs. $650 + util. Also 3 Bdr mobile home. Avail now. 250-344-7163 or 344-8179. 2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710. 3 & 5 Bdr houses. In town. Laundry. Avail immediately. Call 250-344-1340. 3 Bdr house. 1116 12 St. Newly renovated. W/D, F/S. No pets. 250-344-5626. 4 Bdr home in Golden in quiet neighbourhood within town boundaries. Large deck, fire pit & hot tub and other great features. 3 references required. Please call for more details 250-344-0492. 4 Bdr house on approx 2 acres. 1256 Horse Creek Rd (12 mins from town on the Horse Creek Loop). This pet friendly property is available beginning in July for $1295/mth. Rent to own will be considered. Contact Caleb or Niki in person at Bacchus Books and Cafe or call 250-344-5600 or 344-7443. 4 Bdr house, top floor. 2400 sq. ft. 3 baths. 1106 12 St. All appliances. Sun deck. No pets. Refs required. Avail Aug 1. 250-344-5691 or 344-9854. 5 Bdr 2 Bath house on 2 levels in Golden. Large yard. Long term preferred. Damage Deposit and References required. $1495/mth + utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710. Beautiful mountain home for rent. 5 Bdr, 3 bath. Spacious deck and yard. Large shed/workshop. For more info visit Goldenhome.me or call 250-439-8099.
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remaxgolden.com Creekside Cabins and Apts One 2 Bdr cabin and three 2 Bdr apts. Call Dan 250-344-1435. 3 BR Country Home 10 mins South. Open concept, vaulted ceilings, wood stove, pet friendly. $1200/mth. 3 BR Executive Home Beautifully furnished, hardwood floors, sun room, slate decks, rec room, pellet stove, sauna, private yard, garage, NS, selective pets. Rent negotiable. 3 BR 2 Bath Bright & spacious upper level. Selective pets, N/S, $900/mth. KHMR Luxury Condo 2 BR, 2 Bath. Fully furnished, hot tub, exercise room, 2 deck entrances. $1200/mth all inclusive. 3 BR 2 Bath Executive Home Fully furnished. Fireplace, loft/games room, in-floor heating, dbl garage. 2 BR Suite Newly renovated. $600/mth.
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Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each office is independently owned & operated. Perfect for seasonal workers or vacationers. Just move in the groceries. This fully furnished home has 3 bdrs. 2 full baths, lrg laundry room and lrg covered deck with great mountain views. A must see! N/S, no pets. $1500/mth all inclusive. Short term welcome. Great backcountry access. Just 10 mins. south of Golden. Avail now. 344-5376.
Storage BLAEDEN SELF STORAGE Household storage rentals. Several sizes to choose from. Competitive prices. 24 HOUR ACCESS. Phone or leave a message 250-344-2289.
Suites, Lower 2 Bdr downstairs suite. Available now. Call 250-344-5075. Sunshine basement suite. 2 Bdr newly renovated. Centrally located. Large fenced back yard with garden plot. Private covered entrance. Walk-in closet. Very cool rental suite, a must see! Avail June 1. No pets, N/S. One year lease minimum. $725/mth. Please call Mike 250-344-8385 or Lee 250-348-2242.
Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.
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Motorcycles 2001 Suzuki Bandit motorbike. Excel cond. 37,000 kms, lots of extras. $3700. 1996 Yamaha 200 Enduro. 7,000 kms, street legal. Excel cond. $2100. 250-344-8371.
Reduced $1700 Firm Gas Highway Bike 150cc, 498 km. Kept in garage. Like new. Great commuter bike. Top speed 140 km. 250-344-6002.
Recreational/Sale 24 ft. Rustler travel trailer. Sleeps 6, bunk model. A/C, full bath, microwave. Very good condition. $7200 obo. 250-344-2270 Golden.
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Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships Project: Golden, BC Golden Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Centre Request for Proposals: Consultant to conduct a Gender-based Analysis in Golden, Area A Consultation work to do a systematic analysis of gender relations and issues in the community which will specifically inform the development and implementation of a Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships Project in Golden, BC. Project Goal: To enhance opportunities for our community to take action to reduce rates of violence against women and girls in Golden and the surrounding area where the incidence of gender-based violence, including sexual assault, is significant. Project Objective: To support women and community partners to work together to develop and implement a community plan that addresses the issue of violence against women and girls, including sexual assault in Golden and the surrounding area. Candidates must: x x x x x x x
Be familiar and experienced with the process of conducting a Gender-based Analysis in rural communities. Understand what it means to look at issues through a gender-based lens. Be familiar with the issues surrounding gender-based violence. Be familiar with Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships initiatives. Understand the cycle of power and control in Gender-based Violence. An in-depth understanding of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues; the dynamics of family violence; the court systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community, legal and support services. Be flexible with time.
Successful Candidate will provide guidance to Project Coordinators and Partners of the CCSR Project to: x Conduct a gender-based analysis with respect to rates of gender-based violence and the specific needs of women and girls. x Write a report and provide recommendations based on GBA outcome to team members to identify gaps, choose priorities, opportunities, valuable resources and supports and potential strategies. Please provide maximum 7 page proposal including writing samples and a resume with anticipated costs including wage to Sarah Wegelin, Special Projects/CCSR Coordinator: mtnwomyn@uniserve.com Deadline: July 20th, 2012 at Noon For more information please contact us by phone: 250-344-5317 or email: mtnwomyn@uniserve.com
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Gymnast Kelsey Lloyd tries out a new mat under the tutoledge of Kicking Horse Gymnastics coach Christine Muise. The mat and other equipment was purchased from grants provided by the Columbia Basin Trust. Darryl Crane/Star Photo
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Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Kicking Horse Gymnastics team has received support from the Columbia Basin Trust and has new equipment that will help local athletes. With the grant the team has purchased two large bungee mat, a junior bungee block and a new kick bar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What it gives us is the ability to do more repetitions on surfaces like this without injury,â&#x20AC;? said coach Christine Muise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more bars we have means the more ability to do what we need to in a more sustainable manner.â&#x20AC;? The mats not only provide a better tumbling area but also can be used in vaulting exercises as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has uses in many different ways for the team,â&#x20AC;? Muise said. The equipment will benefit all the children from every level who are a part of the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are huge. I can thank the CBT for many pieces of the equipment in the club right now,â&#x20AC;? Muise said. She went on to say the support they have been shown is one of the main reasons for the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to grow into the competitive team that exists today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has deepened the club and the abilities we can teach the students.â&#x20AC;?
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Soccer coaches Simon Slater and Shaun Watson, centre, take a photo with the young players who took part in the Challenger Sports soccer camp in Golden last week. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo
Coaches from England land in Golden for some soccer lessons Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Two coaches from England brought their obsession for soccer, or football, all the way to Golden last week when they hosted the Challenger Sports soccer camp. “It’s all over the US and Canada, I think there’s about three and a half thousand camps all over. And each week we go to a different camp and a different place,” said Shaun Watson, one of the two coaches who ran the Challenger Sports camp in Golden. After 20 years of research in more than 2,000
communities in the US and Canada, Challenger has developed an innovative way to teach young soccer players that revolves around fun, personal challenge, maximum participation and constant positive feedback. The program attracts thousands of potential coaches, trying out for the opportunity to spend the summer travelling around North America and coaching. “Over a thousand coaches come over from England, it’s a pretty well known thing,” said Watson. “It’s quite hard. You have to apply, show them all your credentials, and get references from clubs we’ve coached back in Eng-
land. And then you go to a recruitment day and see if you pass that or not, and then there’s a training weekend. Then you get shipped out.” The coaches teach the basic skills to young players ages three to 16, although the younger kids tend to focus more on having fun than developing their technique. “The older ones we try to teach a bit more, passing, shooting that sort of thing,” said Simon Slater, the other Challenger coach at the Golden camp. “We try to teach them some new moves, but also the main skills and fundamentals.” This was the first trip to Canada for both
Watson and Slater, although Slater’s brother has been a ski instructor in Lake Louise for four winters. They head to Cranbrook next, and they are excited to see more of the country. “This is the first time I’ve been here, but I’ve always wanted to come. It’s been amazing, even just the drive from Calgary to here was awesome,” said Watson. “I’m just in awe of everything.” “I just want to see a bear. Not now, while I’m in a car,” added Slater. To see more pictures from the soccer camp, go to www.thegoldenstar.net.
BC Summer Games first step for many London-bound athletes Lia Threlfall Communications Manager BC Games Society When the Olympic and Paralympic Games begin in London, there are a number of Canadian athletes who will remember their first multisport experience at a BC Games. Twenty-four athletes on the Canadian Olympic team started their journey to London with a trip to the BC Games including 2008 Olympic gold medallist Carol Huynh (Wrestling), and recent Giro d’Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal (Cycling). As part of the athlete development pathway, the BC Games are a first multi-sport
experience for young athletes that lead towards provincial and national teams and ultimately the Olympic or Paralympic Games. The BC Games are part of a strong provincial sport system that provides an outstanding training environment and support services for high-performance athletes. Forty per cent of the Canadian Olympic team live or train in B.C. Shot-putter Dylan Armstrong of Kamloops is one of Canada’s great medal hopes at the 2012 Olympic Games. He is a shining example of a B.C. athlete who has developed to international success with support through all the stages of the athlete pathway. Involved at a young age
with the Kamloops Track and Field Club, he represented the Thompson-Okanagan Zone at the 1995 and 1996 BC Summer Games. Success as part of Team BC at the 2001 Canada Games was next before winning gold for Canada at the 2007 and 2010 Pan American Games. All eyes are on this BC Games alumnus to better his fourth place finish from the 2008 Olympic Games. Swimmer Brent Hayden of Mission is another medal contender in London. Brent competed at the 1998 BC Summer Games and reflected, “The BC Summer Games was the point in my career when I realized that I had the potential to go further.
It was soon after that that I decided to switch from being a summer swimmer to training all year round. It is clear that I wouldn’t have noticed my own potential without the BC Summer Games.” The full Paralympic team will be named later this summer but former BC Games athletes Bo Hedges of Fort St. John (Wheelchair Basketball) and Adam Rahier of Powell River (Swimming) will be part of the team. Over 2,300 athletes between the ages of 10 and 18 will be at the 2012 BC Summer Games, which kick off just one week prior to the start of the Olympics. It is an inspiring experi-
ence that will ignite the dreams of many young athletes to pursue their sport to the highest level. A veteran of the Canadian Women’s Soccer team, Karina LeBlanc from Maple Ridge remembered, “It was an amazing experience because I did dream of one day being at the Olympic Games and it was the closest thing for me to it, so it made me want to be there that much more!” Watch for the next generation of Olympians and Paralympians at the 2012 BC Summer Games, July 19-22. See the complete list of BC Games alumni heading to London at www. bcgames.org
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RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663
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1 bath
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1.5 baths
3 baths
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2 baths
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23.1 acres
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1 bath
1 bath
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530sqft
2,240 sqft
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REDUCED
2 baths
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7 acres
2,430sqft
1,668sqft
4 acres
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1 bath
672sqft
$195,900 1 bedroom
1.5 baths
1,050sqft
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915sqft
2.5 acres
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1.5 baths
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2 baths
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2,200sqft
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718 - 10th Street
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3 baths
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2 baths
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1500 Quartz Crescent
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2975 Allen Road
$640,300
2,000sqft
2 baths
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1567 Campbell Road
1630 Oberg Johnson Road
$356,300 3 bdrms
2 bedrooms
1 bath
1,388sqft
615 Lapp Road
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2.5 baths
2bdrms
$499,000
3 baths
3 baths
$209,600
Black Bear Drive
523 – 5th Avenue 4 bedrooms
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406 Riverglen Drive 4 bedrooms
1615 Gareb Road
3075 Imler Road 1 acre
$384,500
$25,000
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2,174sqft
$85,000 12 acres
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Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435
515, Trans Canada Highway
1735 Short Road
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1,032sqft
$990,000
Barry Klassen (250) 344-0262
1402 Adolf Johnson Road
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787 Nicholson Road
770sqft
1 bath
$269,900
#21, 1345 Aemmer Way
Bob Tegart (250) 272-4321
$265,000
3 bedrooms
1,332sqft
$389,900
Marlon Chambers (250) 344-0735
720 - 8th Street
527 - 12th Street 4 bedrooms
2 bedrooms
2bdrms
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$33,500
1 bath
143 acres
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#28, 2779 Dejordie Road
2 bedrooms
Flec Demmon (250) 344-8451
4057 Highway #95, South
1026 King Crescent
4 bedrooms
Norma Crandall (250) 344-0275
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2 bedrooms
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2.5 baths
1,833sqft