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Members and volunteers with the Golden Youth Action Group check out the space for their new Youth Centre. From left, Laura Archer, Jarod Kotyk, Kailyn Trask, Katelyn Oszust, Sara Nichols, Zoey Lowe, Connie Barlow, and Megan Crandall.

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After weeks of searching, the Golden Youth Action Group (YAG) is proud to announce it has finally found its new home. “We hear loud and clear that the youth in Golden wanted to be downtown,� said Sara Nichols, the youth co-ordinator for the group. The Youth Centre Advisory Committee decided they wanted to prioritize the feedback from the youth, and chose the storefront space in the Patlar Building, formerly the Crooked Antler, for their new Youth Centre.

“We looked at this spot when we went on our tour of all the available places, I really liked it,� said Zoey Lowe, a member of YAG. “I’m really happy with this space, it’s nice to have a storefront location. It shows ‘here we are, and we’re not hidden away in a basement.’ I like that we’re in the middle of town where everyone can see,� added Kailyn Trask, another member of YAG. The group is working on the design of the space, but is aiming to have a flexible space that will allow for a variety of activities including: hanging out, ham nights, movie nights, a pool table, art projects, meetings, and coffee and snacks.

“I’m hoping to see a lot of different programs in a variety of different areas. This is something that will be good for everybody whether you’re into sports, arts, music, trades would even be cool,� said Katelyn Oszust. “It’s important to us to make it so everyone has something that they can connect with here.�

Both Trask and Oszust graduated from high school this year, and will be moving onto other things in the fall. And even though they won’t be around to enjoy the youth centre, they both believe it is an important project. continued on page 5

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13 Street North Crossing: Construction Upgrade August 14 To August 18 Canadian Pacific (CP) is improving the public crossing surfaces at 13th Street North within the Town of Golden. This work is planned to begin August 14, 2012.

The addition of this newer and more durable grade crossing surface will improve both public safety and the safety of our train operations.

Please note that given the nature of the work: • The 13th Street North crossing will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning on August 14 and reopened for public use on August 18.

• A temporary pedestrian walkway will be set up during the construction, and pedestrians may cross using this walkway • It is recommended that motorists use the Exit 95 overpass from the Trans-Canada Highway during this temporary closure.

We will make every effort to complete the work as soon as possible, and we appreciate your patience during this improvement. If you have any questions, please contact our Community Connect Line at 1-800766-7912 or community_connect@cpr.ca

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Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Petro Canada in Golden is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day to show their appreciation for the locals who have supported them.

On Sunday August 12, the gas station will host a barbecue, complete with fun and entertainment. They hosted the very successful event five years ago, and decided it was time to bring it back.

“It’s just turned into a bit of a party,” said Rav Soomal who is organizing the event with his father G.T. The barbecue will be at the gas station from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which is during the scheduled BC Hydro power outage. So it will be a great

opportunity to get some cooked food, and check out the entertainment.

“It’s a free gathering for people, lots of free food. We’re doing barbecue beef on a bun, so it’s not just hamburgers and hotdogs. It’s good food. And Willhorse is going to play a couple of sets, and they’re just awesome,” said Soomal.

The Golden Fire Department, BC Ambulance and RCMP will also be setting up there, along with a clown and lots of balloons.

“It’s just going to be a good family event. So come up, have lunch and hang out while the power is out.”

Petro Canada Corporate (the Soomal family owns the local station independently), has offered a bit of

RCMP Report: Issues with cyclists Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net -On Thursday Aug. 2, a local man came into the Golden RCMP Detachment explaining that his mountain bike had fallen of the back of his pick-up truck, somewhere between Banff and the 10 mile break check, at the top of 10 mile hill. The bike is a green, men’s Yukon Hardtail mountain bike.

-On Wednesday Aug. 1, the RCMP received several reports of a black vehicle driving around Golden, squealing its tires. RCMP located the black truck with no one inside of it, and with a tire completely blown.

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financial support, but the Soomal family has taken it upon themselves to host the event, which they are doing to give back to the community in more way than one.

“Last time we gave the food away, just as a customer appreciation. But now we’re so much more involved with Rotary, so we’re going to try to help them out as well. It’s not mandatory, but the barbecue will be by donation for the Rotary,” said Soomal.

“We are on the highway, and a lot of our business is highway traffic. But we get a lot of locals and CP guys who always come in. We really appreciate our local business. So it’s a good opportunity to show our support.”

-On Thursday Aug. 2, there was a single vehicle accident east of Golden. The roads were wet, and the two occupants of the vehicle said they hydro-

planed, and then rolled into the ditch. BC Ambulance attended the scene, but both occupants refused transport to the hospital, saying they were fine.

-Over the past week the Golden RCMP Detachment has dealt with one impaired driver, five noise complaints (all of which complied with police after the complaints were filed), and several traffic complaints, most of which were on Highway 1.

-Over the past month there have been three serious head injuries from cyclists not wearing their helmets, two adults and one youth. The RCMP would like to remind people (youth and adults) to be safe and wear a helmet while riding their bikes. Cst. Mike Hull on Bike Patrol is handing out vouchers to anyone he see wearing a helmet around town. Vouchers were generously donated by : A&W, McDonald’s, Subway, 7-11, Dairy Queen, Club Penguin, and the Town of Golden.

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Town of Golden council makes plan to rescind solid fuel bylaw Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden Council has moved to repeal a bylaw which has been in place since 2005 that deals with solid burning appliances.

Council has directed staff to prepare a bylaw to enable the repeal.

Bylaw number 1150 partially states “The installation of solid fuel burning appliances is prohibited, except where such an appliance is replacing an existing solid fuel burning appliance.”

At the beginning of the debate Mayor Christina Benty said she would prefer to have the discussion referred to

the Energy Emissions Reduction Committee.

Benty explained the discussion was happening after a number of councillors asked for the item to be placed on the agenda.

Councillor John Jackson believed it was important to clarify that the debate was focussed on letting people put in new EPA wood burning stoves into their homes.

“I am in complete agreement (with repealing the bylaw). I see no reason why, especially in a wood based economy, we should keep some from putting in a wood stove,” Jackson said.

Councillor Chris Hambruch explained he

thinks it is important to have the discussion now so that if the bylaw was repealed then people would have the chance to get a stove properly installed before winter.

“I would support rescinding this bylaw,” Hambruch said.

Councillor Mike Pecora also spoke in favour of repealing the bylaw before Mayor Benty spoke against making the move at the present time.

“We cancelled transit without enough public dialogue, again this is from my perspective.

The Bridge to Bridge has raised a number of issues. I recognize what Councillor Hambruch is saying and it gives

people the opportunity to respond before the season. There has been certain dialogue in the community to see that happen. However I would like to see us have a little more public dialogue,” Benty said.

She acknowledged that the process would slow things down but she thinks it would be worth it.

Councillor Caleb Moss said, “I fully believe it is time to have a conversation about this. I do not think it needs to be decided upon this evening and I am happy with the suggestion to send it to the committee.”

Moss went on to explain he thinks this is

a polarizing issue that is discussed on a regular basis, but he still felt it was not a decision that needed to be made instantly.

Councillor Jackson responded to Moss and said, “If I was going to put a wood stove into my house I would want to do it right now.”

Jackson added that, for the people who want to get a stove, they have to find a contractor, get wood and many other things that will be difficult to do if the vote is put off.

“In my mind this is a decision we need to address as soon as possible,” he said.

Councillor Ron Oszust said that any

Macdonald sees empowerment a key to the future Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Columbia RiverRevelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald recently shared his views on the future of smaller towns in British Columbia.

“We are experiencing challenging times here but I also think there is opportunity as well. We have the ability to have a say on the public land, which is almost unique to British Columbia.

There is tremendous wealth here and a level of safety. It is a community which works very well and there is a lot of opportunity,” Macdonald said.

He explained that the community will be strongest when it has control over its own destiny.

“The key to resilience in my mind, regardless of the factors on the outside which we can’t particularly control, is that we have to be able to control our own decision making. There is tremendous knowledge in our community and we have the ability to make informed decisions,” he said.

Macdonald pointed to the province as a whole where he needs there needs to be a degree of equity with local government.

“You have to make sure that people through their efforts and abilities can make a life for themselves,” he said.

He said this can be done through the prov-

ince by making sure services and opportunities in areas like Golden are fair.

The other thing he believes the province has to be fair about, is making sure that there is access to educational opportunities and that there are no barriers put in place to stifle their future.

Macdonald also added that he thinks everyone have to be stewards of the land.

“We work in the forest. We depend upon clean water and air.

We depend upon these things and the Provincial Government has a unique role, compared to other levels of government, to make sure we look after the public lands,” he said.

He said that if these things are done well, then a community would be in a good place. He also thinks local entrepreneurs, if given the proper setting, would be willing to come here and create opportunities.

When asked about a way for more money to filter down from the higher levels of government to the municipal level, Macdonald said, “What the Provincial Government would be saying is that we need more from the Federal Government. The fact is the tools the local government has for taxation is very limited. They are expected to provide a tremendous number of

services and they are dependent on a granting system which can distort the decision making,” he said.

He added that at times the money that comes to towns through grants can be driven more from a provincial need, rather than where the town necessarily needs it.

He said that at times in a pre-election period, the Provincial Government will want to highlight certain areas that can be politically advantageous for the short term, but not necessarily be what municipalities need.

Even though the granting system has issues Macdonald thinks there are systems that can work for all levels of government.

“A granting system can be set up in a number of ways. It is entirely up to the Provincial Government to be responsible in the systems it sets up.

At different times and different situations you get good granting systems,” he said.

Macdonald said that an ideal situation for municipal governments would be to have a funding stream that would allow them to make a decision on where the money should be spent based off of grants.

“That would be a difficult thing to do. There is pressure on a local government. The fiscal pressures on the Provincial Governments right now are real and the Feder-

al Government would say the same thing. The reality of it is everybody deals with their own problem first,” he said.

Another area that has caused friction between the local and higher levels of government is downloading.

“I think there has been an awful lot of downloading on local governments without the resources to actually do the work,” he said.

Macdonald used the local highway road rescue issue as an example.

“How does that fall on our local fire department? They are doing a great job but how did that become our problem?” he asked.

When asked if he though there was a breaking point on the downloading to local government, Macdonald said there probably was but he did not know what that point would be.

As for what has to happen moving forward, Macdonald felt empowerment was a key.

“At a provincial level it is not only empowering local government but it is also empowering people in the community,” Macdoanld said.

He said people cannot be removed from decision because it makes people less empowered.

“I would argue it is disrespectful to those that live here and it leads to poor decisions.”

He added, “I think that as soon as you are

in government there is a barrage of pressure that is tied back to financial capacity. I think that to make your situation more difficult to help someone else’s situation, even if it makes good sense, is just a challenge for any politician,” he said.

timeline that would hold people up another year was not acceptable, even though he was open to having more discussion in the future.

Town staff explained people would still have to come to the town, and that standards through the BC Building Code are still in place to make sure the stoves are at the recommended EPA standard.

At this point of the meeting, Moss made the motion to move the discussion to a Committee of the Whole Meeting which was not seconded by any of the other councillors.

Hambruch made a motion to rescind the bylaw and the motion was seconded by Jackson before a vote of 4-2 in favour of repealing the bylaw. (Benty and Moss voted no).

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Behind the Wheel

Out of Position? Beware the Airbag!

Out of sight, out of mind. This is a phrase that we often use to describe something that is easily dismissed or not important unless it is not in our direct view. The airbags in our vehicles definitely fall into this category, but this should not be the case. If they are ignored, they can hurt as much as they help during a collision.

If I were to place a bet on whether you had read the entire section in your vehicle’s owner’s manual about airbags I would bet that you haven’t. I make this guess based on what I see happening around me in traffic when I travel.

You would not be a front seat passenger with your feet up on the dash if you truly understood what would happen to you if that airbag deployed. Ditto with a pillow against the B pillar sleeping if your vehicle has side curtain airbags.

An airbag deployment is really a controlled explosion. It has to be ready in the blink of an eye in order to get between you and your vehicle in time to protect you. Remember, the trigger occurs after the start of the collision with whatever you are colliding with and the force of deployment is significant.

You may consider it too boring to bother with but it may fall into the category of “you’ll be glad that you did.” If you haven’t read your vehicle’s owner’s manual about seatbelts and airbags, it’s time to dig it out now. The education is worth your time and could save you from serious injury.

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Clovechok said ‘Game on’ after receiving Liberal nomination

Premier Christy Clark stands with newly nominated BC Liberal candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke Doug Clovechok.

Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Premier Christy Clark was in Golden on July 31 to throw her support behind Doug Clovechok who will run for the BC Liberals in Columbia River Revelstoke riding in next year’s provincial election. Clovechok was in Golden and was acclaimed to be the candidate at a selection’s meeting held at the Golden Civic Centre.

“I am here to help nominate a candidate in a riding that is held by the New Democrats and has been since 2005. The reason I am here is because I believe we can win this riding back,” Clark said. “We cannot win an election if we are not together. If we can’t win an election then we end up with an NDP government. That is what has happened every time our coalition has failed to stay together. We cannot afford to have that happen again in British Columbia.”

Clark admitted the BC Liberals have not been perfect over the past 12 years in power but also stated some of the important issues she believes are being handled correctly by the government.

She went on to say the most important part of the province and country is the people who live in it.

“We are nothing as a country without great citizens, and it is the parents who do that. It is not government. It is all of you in the room who have raised children or looked after your siblings, who have cared for the people you love; your parents, your grandchildren, your neighbours. However you define your family, that is the most important structure in our society,” Clark said. “Over the next 10 months, it is no secret, it is going to be a fight. I don’t know if you have noticed, but we are a little bit behind in the polls. But we have

time to catch up.” Clark said.

She pointed to the potential benefits of natural gas in Northern B.C., which should be sent to Asia, where the benefits to the province will truly be felt.

“We believe in resource development. We believe in the forestry. We believe in mining. We believe in natural gas, and if we get our fair share from the Albertans we believe in the Enbridge pipeline too,” Clark said.

She stressed that if the project is going to go through, then jobs for people in British Columbia will have to be a part of the project.

“Adrian Dix says that resource development is a disease. I fundamentally disagree with that.

That is what has built our province. It’s what has built the Kootenays. It is what is going to build our future for our children and families no matter where they live.”

In response to these comments Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald said Clark is actually feeding off a misquote by the Federal Conservatives attributed to Thomas Mulcair.

“She has been told this many times and it is deliberate. I think it is unfortunate we are left with one of two choices. She doesn’t understand who said what or she is deliberately misrepresenting what others have said.”

Macdonald said this type of behaviour is not a surprise as the Liberal party in his opinion has spent much of the last year attacking Dix and that the Federal Conservatives have been distorting the point Mulcair had been making.

Clovechok was then given the chance to speak to the people who came out to the meeting.

He thanked everyone in attendance and all of the people in the area who have helped him

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leading into the nomination. He also thanked current Liberal MLA for Kootenay East, Bill Bennett, whom he referred to as a mentor and friend.

“This has historically been a Social Credit riding, and was a BC Liberal riding. And we should never have lost it,” Clovechok said.

He spoke about some of the issues that he has been discussing with people over the last two years in the area. One of those issues was the DriveABLE program. Clovechok said there were some issues with the program in its original set up, but the provincial government has made those changes.

He told the story of a local senior who contacted him due to his frustration with DriveABLE. “We had an NDP MLA come from the coast into Cranbrook with Norm Macdonald and they scared seniors. They absolutely terrified seniors and that was wrong,” he said.

Clovechok said he has been going into different towns to speak to seniors with a registered nurse, and at times the Staff Sgt. from the RCMP, to clarify the truth about the program.

Macdonald said he did hold meetings in Invermere, Golden, Revelstoke, Kimberley and Cranbrook about the DriveABLE program.

“Seniors were not terrified. Seniors were angry with a program that in its concept is poorly thought through,”Macdonald said.

He added he would be open to having local meetings with the premier about DriveABLE and then she would be able to hear what people think of the program which he feels she should have been doing for the last 18 months.

“It is disrespectful to seniors in particular seniors in rural areas. It was poorly thought through

Darryl Crane/Star Photo and it has been harmful to seniors in this area. It is fundamentally unfair,” Macdonald said.

Another issue Clovechok said he has been working on with different communities are their flood protection and issues with the Trans Canada Highway.

“Christy had the opportunity today to come through the Roger’s Pass and she knows what our highway is like there,” Clovechok said. “You can shut communities down for 18 days from the rest of Canada. We have to do something about that.”

He also spoke about “a group of people that are trying to limit our access to our back countries. They want to shut down our back countries and shut down our waterways so that you and I and our kids don’t have the birthright that we have in British Columbia to use those systems,” he said.

“It has got to stop and I am going to fight with you to do that.”

Clovechok added that he thinks people have to respect the environment, but did not see the need to be preservationist. “We do not want the extinction of human beings from this land. We want to use the land,” he said.

Macdonald sees many of the comments made as just part of the ongoing campaign Clark has been running since she became Premier.

“There is a period for governing. You just can’t be campaigning for years on end. It is unfortunate it will be another eight months of this on a provincial level,” Macdonald said. “It is likely at a provincial level to be a negative campaign.

I think the obligation for the NDP and certainly locally is to be hard on the issues but try not to make anything personal. I think that is the expectation here.”

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Big win at international competition for Moberly Homebrew Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net In an international competition with 4,318 entries from 50 states, eight provinces and seven countries, and 965 hours of judging, one Golden business stood out.

Donna Alexander, owner of Moberly Homebrew 2002, entered her wine into the Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition, only at the insistence of her supplier. “She (her supplier) was in the store, and she said ‘I’m not leaving until you go home and get me a couple bottles.’ She said ‘I’ll take them with me, I’ll get them in there.’ So I did,� said Alexander. “She has been after me for a couple years. I didn’t think I ever had a chance.�

It was her first time entering the competition, and she came out of it with a silver medal for her Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico red wine. “I couldn’t believe it. I was really shocked,� said Alexander. “And I’m really proud of it. It was a big competition.�

The award winning wine is a heavy-oaked, full-bodied blend with a detectable nose of black cherries and dark chocolate. It is currently available at Moberly Homebrew. “It really is an awesome wine,� said Alexander.

The award comes as the icing on the cake for Alexander, who just celebrated the store’s 10th anniversary in June of this year.

Owner of Moberly Homebrew 2002, Donna Alexander, is all smiles after winning a silver medal at Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition.

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Power outage planned for work on transmission line substation Golden Star Staff editor@thegoldenstar.net This is a reminder for people in and around Golden that as part of the Columbia Valley Transmission Project, BC Hydro will be completing transmission line relocation work at

the Golden Substation.

There will be an interruption in electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT on Sunday, August 12, 2012. The areas affected will be all of Golden and surrounding area, as well as the community of Field. BC Hydro hopes people will prepare

for this interruption and protect your equipment from damages. BC Hydro advises customers to unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers.

They also advise residents to turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, BC Hydro are sorry for the inconvenience and

will restore your power as soon as they can.

Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/ mobile from your handheld device.

Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

Youth Action Group finally finds a home in downtown Golden continued from page 1 “I was born and raised in Golden, and I want the future generations to have those opportunities. I have a little sister who’s going to be growing up here. I just think it’s really important to have,� said Trask.

Oszust, who also has a younger sibling growing up in Golden, agreed saying, “I have a little brother who will grow

up in this town. And just growing up here myself, I know that there needs to be something more for youth. So being able to do that for future generations is really cool.�

YAG, thanks to funding from Columbia Basin Trust, will be busy in August designing the space, putting in a kitchenette, and furnishing and decorating the space. Ned Johnson, a builder with iBG,

and Dave Ratlaff of HR Pacific, have graciously donated their time and expertise. The group is looking for people to help out at the Youth Centre and will be posting working times on the Golden Community and YAGers Facebook pages. The first design meeting will be held in the new space at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 7, and youth are encouraged to attend.

They are also looking for items from the community. The group needs kitchen cabinets, a double sing, bookcases, rolling chalkboard, and other items. Please email yaggolden@gmail.com if you have items that you would like to donate, or want to volunteer your time and skills. “I think this will be a really good thing for Golden. It gives us something to do,� said Lowe.

“Other students are already really excited about it. They’re excited that we’re getting a pool table, it was donat-

ed to us already by the Nicholson Fire Department. That was cool to get,� added Trask.

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Pocket-dials cause problems for RCMP Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Ever since cell phones have become a personal staple, police departments have had a new nuisance to deal with− “pocket-dial� 911 calls. “They’ve become really common, we get several of them every week,� said Staff Sgt. Troy Durand with the Golden/Feild RCMP Detachment.

Cell phones with keys on the exterior of the phone can dial accidently while in pockets and purses. And 911, often programmed in cell phones as an emergency number, is a common “pocket dial.� “It wastes a lot of time for us, because we are obligated to look into every single call we get,� said Durand. A centralized RCMP office will call back the cell phone, but those calls often are not answered because

the phone is on silent, or the owner doesn’t recognize the number and chooses not to answer.

Local RCMP then have to try to track down the owner, which means driving around the area where the cell towers indicate the call came from. If the call comes from a pay-by-you-go phone, then it isn’t registered and the owner is unknown, making it even more difficult to make sure no one is in distress. Most cell phones have a “lock� function, rendering the keys or touchscreen useless until the phone is “unlocked.� This is the best way to prevent “pocket dials.�

As these calls are accidental, there are no charges or fines handed out, however police are asking people to be careful with their cell phones. “We just want people to be careful, because if we’re tracking down a ‘pocket dial,’ then we’re not somewhere else where we may be needed,� said Durand.

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Star EDITORIAL

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Tourism: the love/hate relationship

Between now and early September people in Golden have a duty to step up to learn about the positions of the people who will be guides for the future of the town and the area. Elections can bring the best and the worst out of not only those who are running, but also their supporters.

Not even a year after the last municipal elections, voters will once again have the chance to have their voices heard and one of the big quesBy Darryl Crane tions is: Will anyone show up to cast their ballots?

To say the turnout for last November’s election was depressing would be an understatement. When less than three in ten people could be bothered to take five minutes or less (and based on the short line up the wait would have been less) to drop by a polling station to have their voices heard makes you wonder if people are truly thinking things through.

Many times over the heated debates in the past few months I have heard people question the present council and what they are doing but what does it say when more people are signing petitions than actually voting?

No government on any level will ever be 100 per cent popular. It simply does not happen.

If you are happy with a government then that should make you want to go out and show your support, and when you are not happy with what is happening it should make you want to get out to try and make a change. This is not the reality of our times.

When a vote does happen it seems to be a struggle to get people to leave their plush chairs and head over to make a mark or two on a couple of pieces of paper. In the upcoming byelection two very important questions will be on those papers.

The future of the Bridge to Bridge project will be on the line.

This project which has split the community on many levels over the past few months and the time is coming to step up and either have your voice heard, or don’t complain that things did not go the way you wanted after the fact.

Money being spent is always something that stirs up questions and has ability to split a community.

To spend or not to spend, that is the question. Is the loan which the town will be forced into taking to complete the project worth the overall benefits that the project will bring?

To answer that question you the voters need to learn the facts from fiction and weed your way through all the things which have already been and will be said over the next month. This is not an easy task because one person’s reality is another persons fantasy.

Added to this is the vote which will see two new councillors taking seats in the local town hall.

Two new voices will be added to the people who represent you the voters.

These are the people who will be making decisions which will influence not only an individuals future but the future of the town as a whole. They will sit as your representatives and be leaders heading forward in the future of what you want Golden to be. That alone should make you want to get out and learn about their positions on many of the important topics.

Hopefully when the day to vote comes you will take time to drop by from the Fall Faire to have your voices heard because if you don’t then like my father always said, “If you don’t vote, don’t complain.”

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Tourism is the future.

Or I suppose the more common phrase around here is, tourism is the future of Golden.

I hear that phrase all the time, and the more I interview tourism-based business owners and workers, the more I realize how important tourists are to the local economy.

I didn’t grow up in a tourism town, but the six months I spent in the Okanagan made me see some of the pitfalls, or maybe a better word is annoyances, that come with being a tourist destination.

The people in Vernon, where I lived, referred to May Long Weekend as “Invasion of the Red License Plates.”

Careless drivers race through the community, outdoor enthusiasts don’t give the same respect to the area that locals would (leaving garbage, wrecking trails, and bothering wildlife), the town is just plain busy, and I suspect many people move to communities like these to get away from the busy cities.

And anyone who has worked in the customer service industry knows how difficult it can be to deal with an angry, frustrated tourist.

However, the good side of tourism, I firmly believe, far outweighs the negative side.

Happy people on vacations from all over the world, are looking at the attractions around town with an enthusiam and sense of awe that you lose after living in a place for a while.

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More times than I can count, I’ve Golden. struck up a conversation with a happy Thirty per cent of the people who traveller in a pub or on the street, lis- answered the question said no, they tening to the stories of their adven- wouldn’t like to see more tourists tures around town, and how different around town. it is from wherever they I understand that there came from. are families who have It’s a breath of fresh lived in Golden for genair. erations, and don’t want There are many to see the town they different adventure helped build change. tourism companies And the majority of around: rafters, parapeople who participatgliders, ATVers, snowed in the poll voted for mobilers, and even the more tourism. ski hill.

But this figure still I have heard the arguastounds me. ment that those comSince long before I got panies don’t employ here, tourism has been Jessica Schwitek true locals, they employ the life blood of this comS TAR R E P ORTE R transients in their 20s munity. who stick around for a I first arrived in Goldseason or two and then en just before last fall’s move on. municipal election. I interviewed many But for that season or two, they are of the candidates, and was at the organliving in Golden, paying rent, buying ized debates. groceries, eating at local restaurants One common theme with all the canand shopping in local stores. didates, and many of the questions I have a friend who works in the wed- posed at the debates was how the Town ding industry, and of the 42 weddings planned to bring more tourists into the booked this season, only one is local. community.

Tourism brings in tourists, workIt’s an important question, and one I ers, businesses, and most importantly, hope will remain in the spotlight during money. the upcoming byelection.

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Golden point of view Are you planning to vote in Golden’s upcoming byelection?

Stars to all the kids who took part in the kids bike at Kicking Horse’s Western Open.

Jackie Casey

Christine Ferguson

Dana Hudson

“Yes, I’m going to vote for sure. I want to see some change in Golden.

I think it’s always important to vote.”

“Of course I’m going to vote, I’ve already picked out one favourite. But it’s a really good bunch running this time.”

“Yes I will definitely vote. I think it’s important, those are the people who make a difference in our community, and we need our say.”

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

Stingers to the waiter in a local restaurant who took longer than 20 to come to the table, then more than 40 minutes to bring a beverage and didn’t even apologize for the long wait.

Stars to my husband for putting up with another

visit from his inlaws.

Stars to neighbours for having two bug zappers right next to my yard, very much appreciated.

Stars to the pub that served us food of Friday night, even though they had already closed the kitchen.

Stingers to the guy who threw his garbage off the

bridge, into the Kicking Horse River.

Stingers to the people who walk along the trails at a leisurely pace, chatting with their friends, taking up the whole trail, making it impossible to pass you.

Stars to the homeowners who put so much time into their gardens. It makes Golden look beautiful!

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

Sobeys recognized by Heart and Stroke Big Bike organizers Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Sobeys in Golden was acknowledged with the Spirit Award from The Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride which was held in May in Golden.

Big Bike organizer Jacquie Goldie explained what the award was for.

“This is for the team that is on the bike which has the best spirit. The loudest and were in the spirit of what the Big Bike means. Sobeys did it very well,” Goldie said. “We really want to thank you so much for your participation. It was greatly appreciated and you did a fantastic job.”

Store Manager of Sobeys Cam Dawes said, “It was a great time. I know we had our HR representative out and he just happened to hit it by chance and he had a great time. It was a chance to see what we do in smaller towns.”

Both Dawes and Goldie agreed that Carol Higginson, Store Administrator of Sobeys in Golden, went above and beyond for the fundraiser. Sobeys in Golden stepped up in multiple ways to help raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation “It was a lot of fun. The staff jumped on board. It means a lot to receive the award. I lost my grandmother from a stroke. This was the first year we ever did this and it was such a success. It is going to be hard to top it but we have a few more ideas,” Higginson said.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation got a warm welcome in Golden as more than 100 riders to the street for a bicycle ride to remember. In total $11,161 was raised at the event.

Goldie once again took the chance to thank every team and person who cam out for the event this year.

“Everybody got into the spirit of the event and Pictured are Sobeys Store Manager Cam Dawes, Sylvia Parr, Big Bike organizer Jacquie Goldie and Sobeys Store Administrator Carol Higginson.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo had a good time,” she said.

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2012. For more info cantact Monica De, Homestay Coordinator, Rocky Mountain International Student Program, 250-344-2201, or email, monica.de@sd6. bc.ca.

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British Columbia Visitor Centre in Golden The Experience Factor is a series of 15-minute interpretive talks on nature, wildlife and the environment.

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Sat, August 11 Karaoke Night The Mad Trapper hosts a karaoke night every Saturday.

Animal Nation, Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Rockwater Grill & Bar. Golden Farmers’ Market In the Spirit Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local food, art and music.

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Comedy Golf Tour - Paul Myrehaug is returning with 3 more comedians. Aug. 8 at the Rockwater Grill & Bar.at 8:30 pm. This show has sold out ever y year.

Summer Kicks 2012 Down by the Bridge Series. 7-9 pm.

Wednesday, August 8, Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer.

Golden Farmers’ 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.

Golden Golf Club Men’s Day ever y Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m.

Mountain Prana Running Club meets at Spirit Square on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. All Abilities welcome.

Thurs, August 9 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Jackie Treehorn. A funkadelic, soultastic, rockaphonic seven piece band at the Rockwater Grill & Bar.

Fri, August 10 Black Earth, Friday, Aug. 10 at The Rockwater Grill & Bar.

Beginner Yoga Classes, Tuesdays at 5:15pm and Saturdays at 11am. at the Centre for Peace. Classes by donation.

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.

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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. To preregister and info email karen@sanctuar yretreat.com or call 250344-4779.

Sun, August 12 Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m.

Summer Kicks 2012 Down by the Bridge Series. 7-9 pm. Sunday, August 12, at the Golden Civic Centre. Chamber Kicks.

Musicians from the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Mon, August 13 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.

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Tues, August 14 John Jenkins & Friends Live acoustic mountain folk, Rock, Reggae, improv. Starts at 8pm at Rockwater Grill & Bar. Celtera In Concert, Tuesday, Aug. 14 at St. Andrew’s United Church. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets $15 at the door or in advance at Bacchus Books.

Golden Golf Club Ladies Day every Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m.

Beginner Yoga Classes, Tuesdays at 5:15pm and Saturdays at 11 a.m. at the Centre for Peace. Classes by donation.

Upcoming Events Red Barn Petting Zoo Kicking Horse Mountain Resor t Saturday, Aug 18, 11am to 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 1, 11 am to 4 p.m.

Elliott Brood at the Golden Civic Centre on August 22. Opening, Golden’s own Willhorse. Presale tickets only $30 at Jita’s Cafe and Plain Wayne and Jane.

Don’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.

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Sloan...In Concert! Friday, Sept.7 at the Rockwater Grill & Bar. Tickets available at Rockwater Bar, Plain Wayne & Jane, Her Public Boutique (Invermere).

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ATV tours great way to see the Golden backcountry Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Some of Golden's backcountry trails are so long and vast, it would take days, and a lot of energy, to hike through them. All terrain vehicles are an exciting and fun way to see those trails.

"It's a great way to see the area, because it would take you days to hike where we go. Some of the spots are accessible by car, but to really get out there in nature it's great to do it on an ATV. It's the best way to go, and the easiest way," said Che Koroll, owner and operator of Canadian Offroad Adventures' ATV Tours.

A self-described "ski bum," Koroll came to Golden seven years ago when he needed a change from Whistler. And a couple years after that, he saw a new opportunity.

"I just saw the opportunity, no one in Golden was really doing the ATV thing," said Koroll. "I went into Community Futures and got a loan. They're really good, they've helped quite a few people here in town."

Through the ups and downs of the tourism industry in Golden, the ATV tours are still operating, and Koroll still enjoys what he does.

"It slowed down for a while, wasn't really sure what I was going to do. But I started going back out again, and realized I still loved it. And that was the reason I started the business in the first place, I thought it was the best job I'd ever had, to be out there driving around," he said.

He especially enjoys showing people from all over the world Golden's unique countryside. Over the years, Koroll has been able to determine what kind of ride it will be, depending on what part of the world the group is from.

"I get the full gambit of demographics really. I get the prairies people who are just out to see the mountains, and they're amazed by that... And then I get city groups, guys from Calgary who just want to get out on a machine, and maybe see a deer," he said.

"A lot of the groups from Europe I get also just want to get out on a machine on the trails. They're not allowed to drive off roads over there. So I get a lot of Germans, Swiss, and Austrians especially. It's funny, they actually use ATVs on the roads over there."

A group of ATVers enjoy their tour of the Golden backcountry.

ATVs are powerful machines, Koroll offers tours for all levels of experience. And no one goes out on the trails unless they can prove they're comfortable on the vehicle.

"We do accommodate people who have never been on an ATV before, that's a large part of what we do... But I'd say almost everybody picks it up pretty quickly during their orientation at the beginning," he said.

Of course, every once in a while a person comes along who just

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"Most of the time I'll suggest they just go as a passenger. And quite often it's a guy dragging his wife along who didn't really want to go in the first place, but he sort of shamed her into it... Usually she's more than happy to jump on the back, relieved actually," said Koroll.

For more informatiom about tours, go to www.atvgolden.com, or call 250-290-0002.

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Golden Agricultural Hall in the background, which is where the Fall Faire was held.

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A great time from the past becomes something well worth waiting for Isn’t it nice to see things from your past make a comeback? I first felt that way about the Fall Faire!

As a child my grandmother had many ribbons that she had won at the local Fall Faire. She told us stories about how Tom Hawkes, a director with the Agricultural Association, would go up and down the valley encouraging residents to prepare for the Faire.

He stopped by my grandmother’s house and asked her if she was going to put her old hens into the competition. She indicated to him that they were too dirty to enter in the Faire. Tom said “Well then, let’s wash them.”

They drug out the laundry tubs, filled them with cold water from the creek, soap in one and Mrs. Stewarts Blueing in the other.

They washed each hen,

dipped it in the rinse and then set it on the ground.

A sorrier site might never happen. Tom and Grandma went in for tea and when they came out the hens were dry, fluffy and beautiful. Grandma entered them in the Faire and took home a blue ribbon. I was so excited to be involved with the museum in bringing the Faire back to Golden. It has changed since 2007 and not every-

thing that we have put forward has worked, but we just keep changing it and hopefully it will continue to bring enjoyment to families for years to come.

I am very excited to announce that a second event is making a comeback! If you haven’t already heard the River Raft Race is making a comeback on Fall Faire weekend.

Sunday September 9,

2012, the Gentlemen’s Club of Golden has teamed up with the River House Tavern to bring that event back. In keeping with tradition, the race will start at noon from the Nicholson bridge and finish, well, later at Confluence Park in Golden. The Golden Rockets will be flipping burgers at Confluence Park and I think that the organizers are look for some entertainers

for the day as well.

So, gather up your friends, email riverbattle@localtownie.com, information and requirements will be sent out to you. Then build yourself a vessel and get ready to mount another comeback. Here is a taste of how the Golden Gazette reported the events of the one of the raft races in the 1970’s.

And they’re off! Following the parade someone fired a shot and all hell broke loose. They were off and running in a LeMans start to board their boats, rafts and canoes as the Great River Race was underway.

Hundreds of spectators looked on from the Nicholson bridge and others gathered on the shores of the Columbia to witness the start of the greatest river race in the history of the Kootenays.

The 120 odd participants were putting forth 10,000 human horsepower in an effort to get to the front and just 47 minutes later the canoe paddled by Bergenham and Potter crossed the finish line in Golden.

Right behind then wer Lee Bradford and Sandra Birnie in 471/2 minutes, and coming in third in 49 minutes was Vern Sutter and his son Allan.

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58 minutes, Grant, Ricard and Boltz were second in one hour and two minutes and John Neigel and Rita Degroot were third with a time of 1 hour and 5 minutes.

In the raft category, the one that perhaps drew the most interest, Baz Parker and his son Scott crossed the finish line first in one hour and 20 minutes.

Second place went to Sale Huzley & John Soles in 1 hour and 25 minutes and Richard Jerke and his crew chalked up third with a time of one hour and 30 minutes.

In the evening, after everyone dried out, a barbeque was held for the captain and crews of each vessel at the John Neigel campground in Harbart’s subdivision and at this time the trophies were presented to the winners.

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Practice makes perfect when local fire departments work together

Firefighters from Nicholson and Golden held a joint practice to share ideas on training and skills.

Ken McClure Fire Chief, Town of Golden On Tuesday July 31 both the Golden Fire Rescue and Nicholson Fire Departments held a Mutual-Aid fire practice.

During the months of the year that have five Tuesdays, both Departments get together on the last Tuesday of the month to practice their skills

together to ensure that both departments can work together as a unit.

We compare and understand each others equipment and capacities.

During last evenings fire practice we were practicing our Incident Command System, communications and pumps and pumping along with the use of arial operations as well.

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and this months practice was Golden’s turn.

The simulation was held at the arena complex. Both departments were fully engaged in fire practice as some day they may be called to work together to combat such an event.

The event is a worse case scenario that challenge’s the capabilities of any fire service.

The practice was a success, with both departments having some very tired firefighters.

The Chiefs of Nicholson and Golden will have a debriefing meeting to go over the best practices of combating such an event and to learn from the blending of our two departments teams, as well as learning what could be accomplished better in the event of a real situation.

The next scheduled Mutual-Aid practice is October which will be held in the Nicholson Fire Protection District.

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Fireproofing Local History: The Next Step has been taken The Golden Museum submitted Last year the Golden Museum and Archives happily installed a large fireproofed vault to protect local archival material.

After this huge leap forward in conserving our local history, the next step in protecting this material is to organize it and store it in the proper containers.

The Columbia Basin Trust, through their Com-

munity Initiatives and Affected Areas Program, has provided the Golden Museum and Archives with the funds to take on this project.

With the funds provided by this program, the Museum has been able to purchase four legal sized metal filing cabinets, acid free buffered products to house the maps, newspapers, and photographs, as well as provide proper labels for these items.

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ing that originally housed much of the archival material.

Plastic is bad because it leaks gasses that help with the process of breaking down paper.

The filing cabinets also allow us to remove paper documents from cardboard boxes, which then can be filed according to the British Columbia Thesaurus, a subject indexing tool for small archives.

All documents are filed in acid free file folders and labeled before being placed alphabetically according to archival criteria. An index is then made of all the documents placed in the cabinets, stating the location and contents of each file.

The organization of these documents allows easy access to any information that the general public is looking for.

Another benefit to the filing cabinets is that they free up shelf space, allowing the Museum room to store Goldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newspapers in the fireproof area, effectively protecting them for future generations.

With the help of the CBT and their Community Initiatives Program, the Golden Museum and Archives is ensuring that all cellulose based material (including letters, documents, photographs, and newspapers) that have been collected over the past 43 years is being cared for in the safest

manner.

Our goal is to preserve this material, allowing future generations an opportunity to learn

about Goldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History.

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For more information about about the museum go to www.goldenbcmuseum.com.

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On July 31 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 volunteers barbecued dinner for 25 motorcyclists who were staying overnight in Golden.

Legion volunteers teamed up and made sure they went to bed with their bellies full after a ride from Jasper, through rain storms, hot sun and majestic mountain vistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

A special thanks to our local Sobeys Store for their generous donation of corn on the cob and buns for the dinner.

The barbecue would not have been complete without Gardaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Potato Salad or the squares from the Branch #122 Ladies Axillary.

Thank You to everyone who helped us feed the riders.

The motorcyclists were on the 7th day of the nineday ride for the B.C. portion of the 4th annual military police national motorcycle relay ride.

This years ride is from Comox to Victoria on July 21. Then from July 28 to August 2, the ride will then take them from Victoria - Vancouver - Kamloops (via the Sea to Sky Highway) - Jasper - Banff - Gold-

en - Kelowna - Vancouver - Victoria.

The Annual Ride is run 100 per cent by volunteers is in support of two childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charities, the first being the Military Police Fund for Blind Children, which is run and managed by Military Police volunteers.

This enables the charity to use 100 per cent of the money raised to help newborn to 21-year-old visually impaired children, everywhere in Canada.

The ride also contributes to The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish Foundation of Canada. Each year, thousands of Canadian children between the ages of three and 17 are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Since 1984, The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish Foundation of Canada has worked tirelessly to grant exceptional wishes to over 16,000 children and their families.

After the dinner, Ride Captain, George Robinson, thanked the legion for the dinner and explained a bit about the ride and the charities it supports. For more information about the ride, please visit the official website, 4th annual military police national motorcycle relay ride The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #122 is proud to be associated with such a worthy cause.

We wish the riders well and a good ride.

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The Empire strikes back

It was another beautiful night for music at Summer Kicks on August 1. Picture above left are Larry and Travis Pickering who played during the intermission for Redeye Empire. (Pictured right) Lead guitarists of Redeye Empire Jay Leonard Jautco gets excited during one of his guitar solos.

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Canadian legends 54-40 set to play Golden

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Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net One of Canada’s most classic rock and roll bands is coming to Golden for one show only at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. For more than 30 years, the band has been touring, recording, and thrilling audiences with their hit songs, which include “Baby Ran,” “I Go Blind,” and “Ocean Pearl.”

They say their secret to longevity has been to redefine, and reinvent themselves, taking longtime fans on a ride that is bound to pick up new young fans along the way.

Throughout their long career they have released 13 albums with a label, after releasing a couple independently, toured the world, received numerous awards, and achieved almost a dozen top-10 hit singles.

Along with their incredible songwriting ability, 54.40 expanded their horizons by opening their own studio and racking up producing and mixing credits. Neil Osborne produced Juno-nominated Jets Overhead and singer/ songwriter Cara Luft, while guitarist Dave Genn produced Marianas Trench and Armchair Cynics and is a co-songwriter for the chart-topping Hedley.

Last year was a busy year for the band, as they celebrated their “pearl anniversary.”

To experience 54-40 in concert is to experience how songs have touched and continue to touch people’s lives: each show is an extraordinary affair that bridges the gaps of generations through a shared love of music.

Canadian music icons 54-40 will play at the Don’t miss them when they come to town on Saturday September 15. Rockwater Grill and Bar on September 15.

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Chamber music brings Summer Kicks indoors Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The concerts in the Spirit Square have been great all summer, but for the next Summer Kicks concert, Kicking Horse Culture is changing it up.

On Sunday August 12, the Golden Civic Centre will be filled with the sounds of the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival.

Horn player/artistic director Lauren Robinson and her husband, bassist Jeffrey White, have been coming to the Columbia Valley for many years and have always dreamed of starting a chamber music festival. In 2011, the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival was born. The festival aims to bring some of North

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Music on this concert will include works by Richard Strauss, Bohuslav Martinu, Alberto Ginastera, and Antonin Dvorak. For audience members more familiar with orchestral repertoire, the program will include one of Richard Strauss’ own reductions of his popular work “Til Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks,” for horn, bassoon, clarinet, violin, and bass.

This charming work paints a musical picture

of the exploits of Til Eulenspiegel, a prankster from German folklore who meets an unhappy end. The concert will also feature “La Revue de Cuisine,” by Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu. The music was originally written as a ballet based on the nursery rhyme “The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon.”

It features Calgary Philharmonic musicians Adam Zinatelli on trumpet, Michael Hope on bassoon, Laura Reid on Violin, Jeff White on bass, as well as clarinetist Jared Kobos and pianist Esther Bing. Bing will also be featured in a set of short works for piano by Alberto Ginastera.

The show starts at 7 p.m. There will be another performance from the group on Sunday August 19 at 3 p.m.

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Sharing a working journey that started in the 12th century

Around 25 members of the Travelling Carpenters Guild stopped in Golden for meetings and some local fun.

Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a journey that takes three years and one day, but most who do it say it was the best years of their lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody who does the journey says

it was the best time of their lives. I can say the same. It took me to Canada, South America and Scandinavia,â&#x20AC;? said Martin Haemmerling, a member of the Travelling Carpenters Guild.

All members of the guild, which has been

around since the 12 century, must take the traditional journey.

Haemmerling found Golden on his journey in 2005, and decided to settle here two years ago.

And on Saturday Aug. 4, he made Golden an official meeting point for

travelling carpenters.

Around 25 carpenters, you may have seen them around town in their traditional garb, came to the Mad Trapper to mark the occasion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now travelling carpenters can come to Golden, to the meeting

point, say hello, and see if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maybe some work,â&#x20AC;? said Haemmerling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone is coming through Golden, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to give them a place to stay, something to eat, and if heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking for work weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to help

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There are meeting points all over the world, helping carpenters complete their long journey.

The strict guidelines insist that they travel for three years and one day, stay outside the 50 kilometre circle around their hometown, and remain in one place no longer than six months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The clothes are really traditional. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re travelling around, people will recognize the clothes and know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a travelling carpenter,â&#x20AC;? said Haemmerling. Carpenters are required to wear the outfit at all times during their journey.

It consists of black bellbottom pants, a white shirt, a black vest with eight buttons (symbolizing an eight-hour workday), a black tie, a jacket with six buttons (symbolizing a six-day workweek), and a hat, which is the sign of a free man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was travelling in Columbia and somebody recognized my out-

fit, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason I got work. He offered me a job,â&#x20AC;? said Haemmerling.

The guild is also very strict about the way the carpenters work while they are on their journey. They must work as a local would, which means working for the same wage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they are here and working, it is important that they work like a local. They charge the same money. Some people think that the travelling carpenters come here, spend all their time at the bar, and then work for $10 an hour taking work away from locals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like that,â&#x20AC;? said Haemmerling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not trying to steal work. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the journey to learn about the profession.â&#x20AC;?

Everyone goes on the journey for different reasons, and some return home, some donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

Haemmerling is very happy he found Golden, and is currently working on becoming a permanent resident.

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Going to great heights for a walk off the beaten track in Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net A friend informed me that it was time to take a walk off the beaten path.

But in Golden, off the beaten path is a pretty big area.

So I decided to start with Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

My perspective guides for my Saturday afternoon hike had a, well, let’s call it a rough Saturday morning. So I struck out on my own, and naturally picked the easiest hike I could find.

Although let’s face it, my definition of “easy” is a far cry from “Kicking Horse easy.”

The 360 degree views were breathtaking, and I was fortunate enough to have one of the nicest weather days of the summer so far.

The resort, hosting the

2012 Western Open, and the couple having their wedding at the Eagle’s Eye were also very fortunate to have the good weather.

I walked down the narrow, rocky trail, trying to keep a solid footing while the sheer height of the mountain made me dizzy with vertigo.

All around me mountain bikers were taking off down the hill, some with the race, others just out for a day on the mountain.

Every few metres I had to stop to take another photo (unlike walking back up the path, where I had to stop every few metres to catch my breath).

By the end of my relatively short hike, I was grateful that my guides, who had been planning a minimum two-hour peak-to-peak hike, had

called in sick.

Although if they offer again I will definitely take them up on it.

If the views from my short hike parallel to the Gondola were that spectacular, I can only imagine what they would be like on the other peak, away from hustle and bustle of the other hikers and tourists on the mountain.

I have a long to-do list for my next off the beaten path adventure: mountain biking at Kicking Horse, hiking up to Gorman lake, fishing in one of the many lakes in the area, taking in the view at the top of Mount 7, or just relaxing in Whiteswan hot springs.

What is your favourite off the beaten path spot and activity around Golden? Let me know at reporter2@thegoldenstar.net.

Hikers walk along the a trail at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

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Marketing freedom celebrated in Western Canada Western Canadian farmers now have the freedom to sell their wheat and barley on the open market thanks to the support of our Government. David Wilks, MP (Kootenay Columbia) joined in the chorus of celebration to mark the historic announcement that took place August 1, 2012, in Kindersley Saskatchewan.

“Our Government has delivered on our longstanding commitment to give Western farmers the marketing freedom they want and deserve,” said MP David Wilks. “Thanks to the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, our farmers can finally choose how they market their own crops.”

The passage of the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act paved the way for Western Canadian grain farmers to finally have marketing freedom. On the start of the new crop year, August 1, the act fully came into effect. Farmers are now free to sell their wheat and bar-

ley to any buyer as they see fit.

Our Government continues to work with its provincial counterparts, producer groups, the CWB and the entire value chain to ensure an orderly transition to an open and competitive Canadian grain market. The voluntary CWB remains a viable marketing option for Canadian farmers and is poised to compete for farmers’ business in this new era of marketing freedom.

“Farmers know how to run their own businesses, and with the support of our Government, they now have the freedom to do so. The Wheat Board also extended into the SE corner of British Columbia and those grain farmers from the Alberta border to the Creston Valley are now free to market their wheat and barley in a free market,” concluded David Wilks, MP. Our Government’s top priority continues to be the economy, and the agriculture industry plays an important role in creating jobs and keeping the economy strong. Canada is the world’s fifth-largest exporter of agriculture and food products, with last year’s exports hitting an all-time high of more than $40 billion.

The Dirt comes on Organic Produce Simone Jennings Registered Dietician People often ask me if they should buy organic fruits and vegetables. Some of the common questions I get include: “Are organic foods better for you?”, “Are they worth the extra cost?” or “I want to reduce my exposure to pesticides, which fruits and vegetables have the most residues?”

I always start by ensuring people that a diet high in plant based foods has many health benefits including reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other health problems. The benefits of consuming adequate amounts of fruits and veggies outweigh the risk of pesticide exposure. So regardless of whether you choose conventionally grown produce or organic, the main goal should be to get a minimum of 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. One serving equals one piece of fruit or vegetable or half a cup chopped.

However, if you are looking to reduce your exposure to pesticides and it’s within your budget to purchase organic then I think it’s worth it. It’s even better if you can purchase your organic food from a local source.

Choosing local foods and buying organic when possible supports a more sustainable food system and allows the industry to grow.

We are entering the time of year where local food is

becoming abundant in our province so take advantage of your local farmers markets. The thing I love about the farmers market is you can talk directly to the person who grows your food! You can inquire about their farming practices and use of pesticides (if any). Some foods tend to be more heavily treated as they are difficult to grow without getting bugs in them (if you have a cherry tree you probably know what I mean). However, other fruits and vegetables tend to be more naturally ‘bug free’ and require little or no treatment. You can significantly lower your pesticide intake by limiting the most contaminated produce (or buying them organic) and eating more of the least contaminated fruits and vegetables.

The Environmental Working Group has recently released the 2012 “Shoppers Guide to Pesticide in Produce”.

The guide can help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues. It is important to consider this as a general guide, not a hard and fast rule, as pesticide levels on foods can vary depending on where and how they are grown. The list was created based on studies done in the US on local and imported fruits and vegetables. Nearly all of the studies tested produce after it had been rinsed or peeled. To view the extensive list of foods and a downloadable shoppers guide visit www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/.

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION GOLDEN AND SURROUNDING AREA, INCLUDING FIELD Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT When: Sunday, August 12, 2012 As part of the Columbia Valley Transmission Project, BC Hydro will be completing transmission line relocation work at the Golden Substation. In order to complete the work and to ensure the safety of work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT. The areas affected will be all of Golden and surrounding area, as well as the community of Field.

To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven.

For the first hour after the power comes back on, please plug in or turn on only what you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

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A chance to be a part of a new beginning for the Fall Faire The Red Barn Petting Zoo with be onsite.

There will be fish ponds, face painting and other activities for children. Music on the stage all day long and the Farmers Market.

Join the crowd at the Nicholson Bridge on Sunday the 9 and cheer on the boats, rafts and canoes in the Kla-how-ya River Race and then follow them into town for the big finish at Confluence Park.

To learn more about the event feel free to contact Colleen Palumbo at 250-344-5169.

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Kardash Plumbing and Heating offers great variety to customers Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net For nearly 20 years, Pete Kardash, and wife Judy, have been building up their business to better serve Golden.

“In a small community I think it’s important for a company to be diversified, and to help our clients with as many different problems and projects as possible,” said Kardash, who originally opened Kardash Plumbing and Heating in 1993.

Ten years after that the company moved to its new location on 9th Street North where it has a warehouse, and a brand new showroom, which officially opened this past spring.

“We wanted a place where clients could come in and see with their own eyes what we had to offer,” said Kardash.

Despite what the name suggests, Kardash offers far more than plumbing and heating.

They do have three plumber journeymen (two of whom are also gas fitters), a custom sheet metal technician and two certified WETT inspectors. But they also have a wide inventory in stock to help with any home project.

“A lot of people believe Kardash offers only plumbing to new builds. And yes, we have built our reputation on new construction and services calls, but in the last year we’ve worked hard to offer the retail side of things for locals who are going through home renovations,” said Kardash.

“Our new showroom includes tubs, showers, faucets, plumbing parts and fixtures, along with a selection of wood, propane and pellet stoves.”

With local bylaws regarding the use of wood stoves changing recently (see page 3 for story), Kardash has expanded its selection of stoves, and has WETT inspectors available for quotes and to complete installation.

With the expansion of this family-run business, the Kardashs decided to hire an office administrator this year, Jenn Judd, to free up some time, and allow Kardash out of the office more, working on jobs.

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Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo are totally supportive of their staff. They acknowledge that we’re real people and not just employees, which is fantastic,” said Judd.

“And now with me here, it allows them (Pete and Judy) to take holidays together. They’ve never really been able to do that before.”

The office hours for the store are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, but they also offer a 24-hour emergency service, which makes taking some real time off difficult. But it has

always been important to the Kardash family that the community is never without emergency service.

“If a pipe leaks at 7 p.m. at night, you need to call somebody. Sometimes you can’t just shut off the water,” said Kardash who, along with his wife, was born and raised in Golden. “The community has always been really important to us.”

And they are very proud to truly be part

of that community. They are thrilled when people stop by the store just to say hello.

“Quite a few people come in, and I’ll ask if I can help them. And they’ll say ‘No no, we just want to visit with Pete.’ It’s nice, it really gives you a sense of community,” said Judd.

The Kardashs welcome anyone to just stop by the shop (805 9th St. N.) and see what they have to offer. For the 24-hour-emergency service, call 344-6887.

Kicking Horse Custom Services helps make life a little easier Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Let’s face it, not all of us can afford a personal assistant. But wouldn’t that be nice?

Well perhaps you can afford it once in a while.

Kicking Horse Custom Services realizes that some people need a little bit of help once in a while, and owner Melissa Lush is offering a helping hand to any family, couple or individual who needs it.

“It’s housekeeping services, but I’m also offering personal assistant services... So what I offer is cooking while I clean, doing laundry, running errands, grocery service. It’s basically any service that assists a family, or couple,” said Lush.

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I have one elderly client, and knowing that she’s a little bit older and she lives by herself, it’s just so nice to go out there and help her,” said Lush. “She stays around while I clean her house, and she chats with me. She’ll ask me to do little things for her, and it just makes me feel like I’m really helping her as well. It’s not just coming to clean your toilet.”

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There are a lot of families in Golden with two working parents, and Lush thinks she can make their lives a little bit easier. She already has one such family on her client list, a family with kids who are involved in just about everything.

“They just need me to come in once every six weeks when they’re away, at a swim meet or something, and get in there and clean the house, maybe pick up a few things. And when they get home on Sunday, they don’t have to worry about that,” she said.

“So I think there’s definitely a need for that.”

Lush offers very flexible hours, seven days a week, and is planning to offer her services in Invermere as well. You can contact Lush at Kicking Horse Custom Services at 250-2900139, or melissathymme@gmail.com.

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We would love family and friends to join us for dinner and drinks at the Glenogle Lodge in Golden on August 18th, 2012.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Werner (Vern) Josef Sutter on July 25, 2012 in Kinmount, Ontario.

Vern was born in Freiburg, Germany in 1934 came to Canada in 1954 and settled in Golden in 1960 where he established hi sbusiness and started his family, becoming an indispensible part of the community. Vern will be remembered for his lively character, influential and philosophical conversations, love of the outdoors and his orange coveralls.

He leaves behind his beloved son Allen (Sharilyn), his brother Walter (Marlies), his two sisters Edith (Otto, predeceased) and Viktoria (Bruno). He was predeceased by his wife Gayle.

As Vern wished, a small gathering of family and friends was held at the Timber Inn on Thursday, August 2nd to celebrate his life.

Arrangements for his cremation were made in Toronto. If you wish to send condolences and share memories, visit www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com.

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Graphic Designer The Golden Star has an opening for a full-time graphic designer for the production of our weekly newspaper.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to explore life in a growing mountain community while gaining experience as a graphic designer, this is the position for you. We are looking for a team player who isn’t afraid to take initiative. You will be organized, self-motivated and able to generate clean, well designed ads.

The successful candidate will have experience creating and designing advertising layouts. The selected individual will be skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and have a good understanding of the print production process. Other skills require the individual to work in a team environment, have developed computer and typing skills, be highly motivated and organized.

Salary will commensurate with experience. Preference will be

completion of the standard three-month probationary period.

Please submit your resume by Friday, August 17th, 2012 Michele Lapointe, Associate Publisher The Golden Star 413A 9th Ave. N Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 Email: advertisiing@thegoldenstar.net

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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

250-272-1194 Eavestrough, Soffit cleaning

Pets & Livestock

Pets Gorgeous Golden Retrievers, 1st shots, dewormed, 1 year congenital health guarantee, great family pets, $450.

(250)426-8560 (250)421-0384 Havanese pups, non shed, hypo allergenic, excellent companions, CKC registered, ready now (250)424-5229 Kennel Reduction. Loving homes wanted for female Bugg, 3-yrs old. Also, female Terrier Pug cross. Shots up to date.

Prices negotiable.

(250)426-8560 (250)421-0384 Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association.

Email info@littlemittensanimal rescue.com or call Alannah 250-290-0279 or Dianne 250-344-7691.

Spotted Dog Rescue.

Call 250-344-5524.

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies

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ROUGH Cut Timber for sale.

1x6,2x4,4x4,6x6. Prices vary.

250-426-2354.

Trades, Technical

MOUNT 7 TAXI LTD. Required Immediately for Night Shift

Full & Part Time drivers

must have class 1, 2, or 4. Benefits included.

Please drop off resume with recent driver’s abstract at Mount 7 Taxi office 801-10th Ave. S. or Email: mount7taxi@telus.net 250-344-5237

STORE MANAGER Golden, B.C. Are you working for the best?

Are you making a difference?

At Fields we are making a difference. We are improving people’s lives…better price, better life. We are a Canadian Retail Chain of 57 stores, under new ownership and looking to grow. We are currently looking for Store Managers.

The Store Manager works closely with and provides leadership to the Assistant Store Manager, and Store Associates. The Store Manager is responsible for meeting revenue targets, merchandise and inventory, employee well-being, loss prevention, health & safety, customer relationships and the financial aspects of running a small business.

If you are interested in taking the next step in your management career, check our opportunities at www.fields.ca, or drop off your resume and references in our store at 916-10th Ave S or email to marika.kokoshke@fields.ca.

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

Land Use Forester Western Forest Products Inc.

Furniture

Job & application details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com /building-value/our-people -employment/careers

Motorized lift chair, used less than one year. Excellent condition. Asking $550 OBO Was $1200 new Call 250 344-5886.

TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experience/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to wkm@shawcable.com

Services

Astrology/Psychics PSYCHIC ASTROLOGER. Reveals the unknown.

Unhappy? Unlucky? Unloved?

Kate solves Love, Marriage, Business, Health, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Alcoholism, Addiction problems. World renown God gifted healer reunites lovers. Free question.

Call 877-426-8223.

Business/Office Service

Garage Sales

Electrical

Garage Sale Sat. Aug 11 10am - 2pm 2726 Golden Donald Upper Rd Prairie Farm Antiques & Collectibles Sale. Original painted ethnic furniture eg. free standing kitchen cabinets (hoosiers), chests, square nailed bureau, & other interesting pieces. Phone to view 250*344*2218 or stop by Sat. Aug. 11 & Sun, Aug. 12, 862 Hwy. 95 S. Nicholson.

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

Computer Services Mountain Trails Computer Repairs. Fast, Affordable, Satisfaction Guaranteed! Proudly serving Golden for more than 15 years. Call 250 344-5857.

Business/Office Service

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A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 2 Full face bike helmets $40ea., 1 Fender electric guitar and amp $250, 1 electric putting green $50 250-344-2100 Canopy, fits longbox Dodge Dakota, $200. Handicap chair, $500. Scooter, $700 firm.

(250)464-9633 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

KITCHEN RANGE, ceramic top, convection oven, selfcleaning, warming drawer. Excellent condition. $600. call 250-344-7685 Misc. For Sale Lg dbl sleeping bag, $20; single sleeping bag, $10; Coleman camp stove, heater & lantern, $30; 2 5gal. water jugs, misc. pots & pans, cutlery, etc.

Poulan chainsaw 20”/50cc $100, 13’ canoe with Minn Kota 10 electric motor & oars $25; Screen room 10’ X 10’ $50; Hidden hitch receiver assembly for a Ford Ranger $100; Roof rack for a small truck $40 250-344-5842 Pallet Jack $200 obo 250-344-8205 / 250-344-6533

11 & 1/2 acre parcel 10 mins south of Golden, east side of the Rockies. Drilled well, flat building site, good access.

Survey plan available. Contact 1-250-769-4288 or email

Apt/Condos for Sale 2 Bedroom Furnished Condo - in Golden Enjoy the stunning views of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort from the 24 ft. 3rd floor balcony. Perfect for all season outdoor enthusiasts; Golfing, biking, hiking, skiing. Condo is move-in ready. Stainless steel appliances.

Most furniture new within 2-3 yrs. FP in LR with custom queen sofa bed for extra guests. Lots of storage.

Well maintained bldg with elevator. Situated next to the Kicking Horse River in a quiet location near Spirit Square and covered Pedestrian Bridge. $204,500.

Condo price unfurnished $199, 500.

Call 250-344-7430 or 250-272-0434.

Commercial/ Industrial Property Riverfront Commercial property for sale.

403-405 9 Ave. N Golden.

Great Location, Location, Location. $399,969. Open to offers.

250-344-5008 or 344-2775.

Houses For Sale Exclusive MOUNTAIN HOME For Sale - Visit: www.newbuildinglinks.com

Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdr trailer, large covered deck and carport, fenced, lots of storage, outside shed, all major appliances plus more on own lot. Open to offers, serious inquiries only. 1049 King Cres. Cell# 250-272-0084

Other Areas 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure.

1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

Rentals Acreage Grazing /Farm land available for lease. Approx. 200 acres south of Golden on Highway 95. Telephone 250-344-6710.

Apt/Condo for Rent 3 Bdr. Apt close to Lady Grey school.

Newly renovated.

Avail now. $850/mth.

250-344-8205 or 344-6533.

FOR RENT In the Blaeberry Take a look- you will not be disappointed

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 Nelson: 3 brdm, 2 bath W/D DW F/S , Newly Painted, Floor $1100/m + utili N/P N/S 250 505-3706 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.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

Utilities included. Close to amenities. No pets, parties.

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

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.

Golden COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3100 sq. ft. of Retail Space Located DOWNTOWN Excellent High Traffic Area Plenty of Parking 250-344-6710

Duplex / 4 Plex FOR RENT 3 Bdrm duplex close to park, schools, N/S, No pets.

References. $800/mo.

250-348.2245 evenings

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 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required.

Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

3 Bdr house in town with fridge & stove. Also 1 Bdr suite. No pets. Avail now.

Call 344-6596 or 344-1599.

3 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.

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.

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.

Duplex for Rent 3 Bdrs up, 2 down.

Located in residential area close to everything.

Fenced yard, W/D hookup.

Call 250-344-5996.

House Chalet for rent $1500/mth. Fully furnished, 4Bdr, 2 Bath. 250-344-5863

Shared Accommodation Room avail in fully furnished shared home. Close to all amenities. N/P, N/S. $450/mth all inclusive + DD. Avail asap. Leave message 604-356-2543.

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.

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Rentals Suites, Lower 2 Bdr Apt bottom floor, one step, downtown. No pets, dishwasher, w/d hookup.

Very clean, excellent condition. $725. Avail Sept 1.

250-344-0222.

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.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Roll bar, $100. 1981 Ram Charger curved tinted side windows, $150/each.

Call (250)426-7166

Auto Financing

Transportation

Snowmobiles 2001 Yamaha Mountain Max 700, very low kms, like new condition. Asking $3800 obo 250-344-8205 / 250-344-6533

Trucks & Vans 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4.

Leather interior, power doors, windows, locks,& side mirrors, 127,000 km. winter & summer tires on rims, 250-344-5184.

2000 Dodge Dakota Crew cab, good cond., $3500 obo.

(250)489-4976 2006 Ford Lariat F250 Crew cab, fully loaded, excellent condition, 162,000km, $19,500 (778)481-1956 Kimberley 2006 GMC 4x4 SLT, fully loaded, 226,000km, asking $10,500 obo. (250)489-1310

Utility Trailers Tow Dolly asking $800 obo 250-344-8205 / 250-344-6533

Boats 14’ Fiberglass boat, w/20 hp Mercury motor & controls, 4 seats, trailer, life jackets, anchor, etc., boat registry updated, $2200. (250)428-2574

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Cars - Domestic 2007 Ford Taurus SE four door, air, cruise, tilt steering, keyless entry, abs, driver side 6 way power seat.

147,000km. Mint condition. $5000. Contact Ed 250-4234510 or plrbb@shaw.ca.

94 Buick Regal, 160,000k. $1,999.00 OBO. 250 344-6542

Cars - Sports & Imports 2004 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet, like new, only 42,900km, garage kept! 6-spd, p/top, all maintenance done by MCL Porsche in Vancouver, only $52,500. Ric, (250)426-9599 DL#30866

Motorcycles 1994 Harley Springer soft tail, 19,000 km, airbrushed wolf on tank, custom covers, good cond, $9000 obo. (250)4285640 email for pics riksha15@gmail.com HONDA 1988 GL1500 Motorbike for sale. If interested, contact ffbenneth@gmail.com

Recreational/Sale 2010 Springdale, 26-1/2’, 1/2 ton towable, living room slide, front queen bdrm, air, loaded, used only 5 times, paid $27,000, asking $17,500 obo.

(250)426-5541 (250)489-8885

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Star SPORTS

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 The Golden Star

Riders hit the trails at Western Open

Pictured above are professional mountain bikers Anthony Evans and Spencer Graf enjoy the view at the top of the mountain before taking to the trails at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. (Below left) Carter Paschinski catches big air coming off a jump at the end of the race course while other competitors look on (directly below right. Pictured in the bottom two photos are some of the youngest competitors in the Shimano Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race. Pictured are number 1482 Alyssa Dalcin, 1427 Malcolm Labonville and 1479 Bode Bilquist.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo

The Golden Star Wednesday, August 8, 2012

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Star SPORTS

Perfect Form

Elyssia McClean and Odin Christakos throw their balls (slightly lighter than real shotputs) across the Golden Swimming Pool during the pool’s 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

A social running club takes to the trails

THE RIVER HOuSE TAVERN

KLA-HOW-YA RIVER BATTLE

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 THE LOCAL TOWNIE NEWS MAGAZINE

Hosted by

BBQ PROVIDED BY THE GOLDEN ROCKETS

ALL BBQ PROCEEDS DONATED Runners from the Mountain Prana running club, Tracy Prather, Michele Brooker, Hollie Tataryn, Nicole Dober and Kristin Parke, take a break before heading out for a run.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Runners in Golden have been gathering together to run with a new club that not only is a great work out but is also a great time.

Organized by Hollie Tataryn the group called Mountain Prana has been meeting three times a week.

“I used to coach running in Saskatoon. When I came here I decided I wanted to get back into it,” Tataryn said. After talking to some people and putting out the word she was looking to put on a clinic the response was immediate. “I had a huge response. When the time came for the first clinic to wrap up we didn’t want it to end,” Tataryn said. She added the group is also a social atmosphere. “You get to know people. It gets them out and me out,” she said.

The group runs on Monday and Wednesday nights along with Saturday Mornings. Tataryn said the group is open for people of all levels to come out and they work to match up people who run at the same pace. “These girls are all ages, all walks of life and they are all so supportive of each other. I have coached clinics before and not seen the huge dynamic of people but it really works here.” Kristin Parke said the club works for her on many levels. “It is nice to get out,” she said. “It is easy to sit at home and say you are going to run but here there are more people to be with.”

Tataryn will be holding another learn to run clinic in the fall where she will discuss topics from nutrition, gear, how to run in different kinds of weather and many other things. Anyone interested in learning more information about the group or the upcoming clinic can email hollietataryn@gmail.com

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RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234

$184,900 #23, Parkland Gardens 3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,152sqft

$215,000 1013/1015 King Crescent 3 bedrooms

2 baths

NEW

$1,895,000 4 baths

4,250sqft

$259,900

1210 - 12th Street 3 bedrooms

2 baths

5 acres

4 bedrooms

2.5 baths

2,934sqft

$339,900 3 bedrooms

.5 acre

7.91 acres

$95,900 #62 Golden Mobile Home Park

1.5 baths

905sqft

$304,000 1 baths

1,520sqft

$199,900 1141 - 10th Avenue Land, Building & Business

$324,300 1506 - 14th Avenue 3 bedrooms

3 baths

REDUCED

2,256sqft

$356,000

1113 - 11th Street 4 bedrooms

3 baths

1,480sqft

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,050sqft

2,430sqft

738sqft

NEW

3 bedrooms

1 bath

REDUCED

1,388sqft

4 bedrooms

2 baths

775sqft

1 bath

$79,900 #10 Swiss Village MHP 3 bedrooms

2 baths

1,498 sqft

$369,500 #55, 1290 Haesler BB

560sqft

2 bedrooms

1 bath

770sqft

from $90,000 to $280,000 Canyon Ridge

$220,000 915sqft

$385,000 1613 Gareb Road 3 bedrooms

3 baths

$349,500

2,240sqft

$139,900

1224 Horse Creek Road

Lot 1, 2113 Highway #95, South

5bdrms 3 baths 3,024sqft 1.15 acres

3.6 acres

$359,500

$1,750,000 1402 Trans Canada Highway

700 Kotiuk Road

Land and Building

3bdrms 2 baths 2,240sqft 2.22 acres

$499,900 + HST Land, Building and Business

3 bedrooms

25 Lots Available

2,200sqft

1398 Hartley Road

$265,000

4 b drms 2.5 baths 2,300sqft 25 acres

2 baths

1,600sqft

1212 - 11th Avenue

$434,000

$369,000

406 Riverglen Drive

2 baths

$99,900

$327,000

2 baths

4 bedrooms

1132 Golden Donald Upper Road

2 bedrooms

3 Acreages Available

REDUCED

97.17 acres

#304, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

Wiseman Road

$279,000

$164,900

NEW 1 bedroom

Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435

“Side A” 1215 Alexander Drive

#304, 521 - 8th Avenue

from $189,900 to $449,000

708 - 5th Avenue

619 - 12th Street

1 bath

$198,900

$399,000 2 baths

2bdrms

Barry Klassen (250) 344-0262

$550,000

#303, 521 - 8th Avenue

#12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road

3bdrms 1.5 baths 1,200sqft

2 bedrooms

NEW

2 bedrooms

1217 - 11th Street

$239,000

$235,000

Lot 1, Blaeberry Road

2 bedrooms

$269,900

$379,000

1424 Deere Ridge Road

$292,000 4bdrms 1 bath 2,500sqft 3.68 acres

2,240sqft

36.33 acres

2 bedrooms

1213 Golden Donald Upper Road

2 baths

2 bedrooms

NEW

Bob Tegart (250) 272-4321

3767 Sanborn Road

Lot 3, Highway #95, South

$139,900 Lot 1, Castledale View Estates

REDUCED

3 bedrooms

#301, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail 2,440sqft

$267,900

$24,000

$399,000 1114 - 11th Street 5 bedrooms

2,104sqft

731 Kinsey Road

4 Acreages Available

NEW

Marlon Chambers (250) 344-0735

#58 Kicking Horse Village MHP

from $210,000 to $260,000 Cromac Ridge

Flec Demmon (250) 344-8451

1309 - 11th Street

2 baths

NEW

1,248sqft

1668 Dogtooth Close 4 bedrooms

Norma Crandall (250) 344-0275

remaxgolden.com

$595,900 1363 Golden Donald Upper Road 3bdrms

3 baths 2,704sqft 40 acres

REDUCED

$649,800

REDUCED

$299,900

612 - 12th Street 4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,000sqft

$59,900

2166 Blaeberry Road

#92 Kicking Horse Village MHP

2 Homes on 8.4 acres

2 bedrooms