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Constables Spencer Lainchbury, Nicki-Jo Wolfram and Brady Knezacek all make a presentation of a plaque to G.T. Soomal for the support he has shown over the years to the RCMP golf tournament which aids local students in their post secondary aspirations.

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Wilks looks at small town issues Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

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MLA for Kootenay-Columbia, David Wilks, recently shared his views on some of the challenges facing small towns in British Columbia and what can be done by the higher levels of government to aid them. “All small towns within the Province of British Columbia struggle with infrastructure. That is the largest issue,� Wilks said. “There is only one tax payer and that is you and I. As a result of that we have to find more efficient ways to spend our money.�

Wilks explained the municipal levels of government are the most challenged because they have to work off the tax structure they have in place for their

community. “In order for them to get more money, that is not going to come from the Federal or Provincial Government, they are going to have to raise taxes, and of course everyone knows that is not a pleasurable thing for any government to do,� he said.

Wilks acknowledged that this is why the Municipal Governments need help from time to time to finish infrastructure projects.

He explained that the possibility of more money filtering into local government would have to be a decision made by both higher levels of government.

As for the hope to see more money being shared from the Provincial Government to municipalities,Wilks sees one flaw in that idea.

“It sounds like it is a good option but at the end of the day the Federal Government does transfer payments to the province on certain issues such as health. Again there is only one tax payer and there will be a raise in taxes to you and I at one of the three levels,� he said.

In previous interviews with other local politicians the question was raised of what the breaking point would be for local governments and the people they serve.

Wilks said this causes very difficult decisions for the mayors and councils in small areas who have to decide what to provide to the citizens and what will be shut down. continued on page 5

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The families of Del Webber would like to thank all the people who shared in their day of loss.

Thanks to everyone who shared their memories, for all the food, flowers, the many hugs and helping hands, were so appreciated and needed.

A special thanks to Hindman Bowers Funeral home.

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Cell service coming to Field and Yoho Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Construction is well underway for the new Telus cell tower in Field.

Three years ago, Telus went to a Field Town Meeting, and formally presented a plan for cell service in Yoho National Park. It was put off for a couple years, but since July they have had work-

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ers installing the hardware said Craig Chapman, chair of the Field Community Council.

Telus is using an existing CP tower that held the microwave dishes which used to provide phone service, for their new tower.

"There has been a push to get cell service through the Park for many years," said Chapman. Although he admits that there are some who would rather not have the tower, as is true in many small communities deciding wether or not to get cell service, he thinks the project is widely supported by locals, visitors to the Park, Field Community Council, and certainly emergency services in the area.

"Tourists and visitors to the area are generally surprised by the fact we do not have cell service given our proximity to Highway 1," he said.

Parks Canada has also expressed their support for the addition of cell service throughout the area.

Last week cell service came on for a few minutes in the town, and several residents made calls said Chapman. But since then it has been off line.

He also said that it looks like there will be cell service throughout Yoho National Park by the fall.

Telus workers are completing a cell tower that will bring cell service to Field and Yoho National Park.

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Fatality in Glacier National Park Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net A 52-year-old B.C. man, Jon Howard Sortome, died after a fall while mountain climbing in Glacier National Park. Sortome, and his son whom he was climbing with, are both from 108 Mile Ranch, B.C. On August 8, at 6 p.m. Golden RCMP received a call from Parks Canada stating that they had a report that two mountain climbers

had fallen on Mt. Rogers, in Glacier National Park, and one was deceased.

Sortome and his 22-year-old son had been attempting an ascent on Mt. Rogers Glacier when they encountered severe weather conditions. They were attempting to return to their base camp when something went wrong, and they slipped in the snow.

They slid approximately 100 metres on the snow before falling

approximately 10 metres over a bergschrund (glacial crevasse).

The son was injured in the incident, but survived and managed to get to base camp to contact help. The father was deceased and remained on the mountain until Parks Canada Search and Rescue could safely remove him the following morning (Aug. 9).

The family has been notified of the death. The BC Coroners office continues to investigate the incident.

2011 audit presented to council Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

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Jim Wooley from Adams Wooley accounting firm in Cranbrook was on hand at a Special Open Council Meeting on August 7 to do a presentation of the 2011 Audited Financial Statement for the Town of Golden.

Wooley gave what he described as a general review of the financial statements for the council.

He opened his presentation with a slide about the general financial assets of the Town.

"This year there was quite a swing in the status which ended December 31, 2011. We went from a small surplus to a debt. This swing at this point was $2.2 million, which is about a $1.4 million debt. This means at the end of 2011 you will carry more payables than debt,"

he said.

"It is a bit of a red flag but it is not anything to be too concerned about."

Wooley explained that when you look deeper into this situation there was a fair amount of potential tangible assets added in 2011.

The upgrades at the Golden Civic Centre along with road work which was being done were noted as being two of these major assets.

"You added a fair amount of assets but you didn't take on any additional debt," he said. "Your debt is being paid off from year to year."

From the operating standpoint Wooley said there was a rise in revenues and operating costs.

Even though both went up Wooley said there was no deficit in this section during the audited time period.

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Candidates announced for 2012 Town of Golden Byelection

Connie Barlow

Lori Baxendale

Andrew Commons

Jim deBolebec

Keith Hern

For 44 years I have made Golden my home and I am very grateful to this community for all it has given to me and my family.

As Executive Director of the Golden Community Resource Society, I manage a large staff and administer a wide range of community programs including employment, early learning, seniors housing and victim services.

I have always been interested in community development and have pursued that interest not just through my work life, but also through Board and Committee participation.

For 12 years, I served as a School Board Trustee for the Rocky Mountain School District.

I have also served as a Director of the Golden Women’s Centre and the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.

I am currently a Director on the Board of the Columbia Valley Credit Union and Kicking Horse Culture.

I am also a member of the CBT Social Sector Granting Committee.

I have always wanted to serve my community by participating in local government. Based on my experience and the relationships that I have built with community members, I will bring a record of good stewardship and respectful leadership to the role of town councillor.

In September 2011, prior to last fall’s general election, members of the community approached me about running for council.

I had the desire, and commitment to the community to want to serve at that level, but when it came down to it I had limited understanding about what it took to be a councillor, although I knew it took more than showing up for a meeting every second Tuesday.

I made a commitment that September, come the next election, I would be ready. That commitment included attending every regular open council session, which I achieved, as well as a few special open council sessions and three committees of the whole.

This allowed me to observe the dialogue, process, procedure and level of preparation required to address the evolving issues facing our community.

Hearing and learning from delegations, following the items coming onto the agenda, watching the discussions, the referrals back to staff for information or research, hearing staff reports and various recommendations, more discussion and sometimes further referral back to staff, it is a process.

A process I am ready for, a commitment to being one of a team of seven, dedicated to improving, maintaining and serving our community.

I was raised in a working class Mill Town in the North of England. Leaving School at 15, my working life began as an apprentice Pipe Fitter/ Welder.

Then I worked in a Furniture/Flooring store until at the age of 24 my wife and I decided to start our own business.

We came to Canada skiing as a family and fell in love with the lifestyle, so at the age of 40, Amanda and I and our two children, Samantha 16, and Daryl 15, decided to sell everything and move to Golden.

In 2005 we built a store and opened Kicking Horse Interiors.

Like many other families we chose Golden because of our passion for skiing and the outdoors, we wanted to raise our children and our grandchildren in a safe, clean, friendly, small Town environment.

For us Golden is the Town of Opportunity, where you can Live, Work and Play.

On November 29, 2011 we became Canadian Citizens and so this now means I have the opportunity to stand for the position of Councillor and with your support serve this community by bringing a different perspective and balance to Town Council, plus some good old fashioned common sense.

I have resided in Golden since 1993, prior to moving here I worked and lived in all regions of B.C. so have seen local politics from small communities to large cities.

Since 1962 my working career consisted of working for the provincial government, private forestry Industry and the final 15 years running my own forestry consulting business.

So I have worked on both sides dealing with government bureaucracy and feel this background would be an asset for a councillor.

Some of the key issues I see facing Golden: to stem the flow of people from the community to work elsewhere, attracting business that pay a liveable wage, prioritizing what is required in the way of infrastructure upgrades, to ensure community values are taken into consideration when determining the projects being undertaken, to maintain a low tax rate, to provide an open and transparent Council and make Golden a community that will attract young families and elderly that are looking for a place they can live comfortably.

This is what I would be working towards if elected one of your councillors and being retired is an asset that I have the time to work towards meeting these goals.

I recently celebrated 40 years of marriage to Frances. Born, schooled and married in Birmingham, England, we moved to Calgary in 1973 and have three children.

After 20 years of engineering, operations, and management, I became the President of a public oil/gas company listed on the TSE. I regularly dealt with government agencies and was responsible for the financial health of the company keeping million-dollar projects on budget.

Lured by the natural beauty of the area, I moved to Golden in 2000 and developed a small subdivision on Golden’s northeast bench where I now live. I am semi-retired and run a real estate brokerage from my home. I love to spend blue-sky days at KHMR with fresh snow beneath my skis.

Active in the community, I’ve been an integral member of the Golden Air Quality committee; raising over $100,000 for the wood-stove exchange program. I’ve also been a volunteer instructor at the college for several years.

If elected, I bring to council a background of fiscal prudence and economic development. I have time to devote to council business and the dogged determination to get things done. I welcome input and questions and will respond to the best of my ability.

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Foam flows During a regular yearly pump test at the Golden Fire Department a relay valve became stuck in the open position and injected foam into the department’s water system. The foam poured onto the street in front of the station.

The foam did not cause any damage to the area.

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Have you garbage bins been tagged to stay Bear Aware?

Sadie Parr Golden Bear Aware Community Co-ordinator Garbage is still killing bears across the province and just outside the Town of Golden.

Approximately 500 bears are killed every year in B.C., most of them because they have

become habituated to garbage, fruit and other bear attractants in communities, making then bolder around humans. This risk often leads them to being destroyed.

To combat this, the Golden Bear Aware Program may have recently tagged your garbage bin.

The program co-ordin-

ator and volunteers have been working late nights in neighbourhoods that have a scheduled curb side pick-up the next morning.

The idea is to tag garbage bins that have been set out the night before.

There is a “no garbage out until 6 a.m. bylaw” in Golden, that was developed over years of

Behind the Wheel Your Courtesy is Appreciated

I watched a commercial truck begin to leave the brake check as I approached the summit of Highway 4 outside of Port Alberni today. I knew that if the driver accelerated as he was entitled to I would have to follow him for a few kilometers of downhill grade at speeds significantly lower than the 80 km/h speed limit. I wasn’t in a hurry, but I wasn’t looking forward to this either.

This driver was watching his mirrors and saw me approach. Instead of continuing to accelerate he maintained his speed instead and let me by before pulling into the through lane. I waved my thanks as I got close to the cab and received a wave in return. This driver was a true gentleman and put my convenience ahead of his right of way.

The incident was a small one in the great scheme of things, but I appreciated the gesture and felt good that this driver would care enough to do something nice for a stranger. It is definitely a stark contrast to the usual selfish driving behaviours that I see going on around me every day as I drive. Why can’t we all be like this man?

Driver psychology is very difficult to influence. Traffic tickets, advertising campaigns and learning from the experience of others may not have a strong effect as we are all better than average drivers and can easily blame others as the source of the problem. However, if we could all try to follow this fellow’s example our highways could be a better and safer place to be.

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Bear Aware working with city officials.

The tags are readily peeled off, and are administered for educational purposes. Garbage tagging has the support of the Bylaw Officer and Conservation Officer locally, and is used throughout B.C. Upset residents may be reassured to learn that this is a step in education to avoid a larger fine from a ticket issued through bylaws or provincial fines against attracting wildlife.

There have been eight black bears destroyed in 2012 just beyond Town of Golden limits; six of them resulting from bears accessing garbage that was not securely stored.

Bear Aware remains on public property which includes curbside.

“The limitation here is that bins on private property will not be stickered even though they still serve as a bear attractant. It is up to the people of community to decide if

they will make the changes necessary to ensure human and bear safety. If you have a garage or shed, storing your bins in them will help keep them out of sight and smell of bears,” explains Sadie Parr, Golden’s Bear Aware Community Co-ordinator.

Residents living in mobile home parks have limited options for securely storing their bins: “We will be initiating public surveys for some of these areas to consider a pilot project where a commun-

al dumpster may replace curbside collection.”

There are still many factors to consider, but they must first determine if there is local support.

Some people will respond negitively to the tagging program.

Shift workers may have no alternative under a curbside garbage collection system but to put garbage out overnight. There are solutions to these issues (i.e., freezing odoriferous garbage, having a neighbour put the garbage

out etc.). The bottom line is that through this type of outreach, responsible garbage management is improving.

Keep garbage indoors until the morning of collection and call 1-877-9527277 to report a bear sighting, property damage or wildlife conflict.

Bear Aware acknowledges the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust the B.C. Conservation Foundation, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, and the Town of Golden.

Three steps closer to solid fuel bylaw repeal Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The first three readings have been given to repeal a solid fuel burning appliance bylaw in Golden. Staff made the recommendation to council after a motion was passed in a close vote at the last regular Town of Golden council meeting.

The statement respecting reasons for adopting the bylaw was presented to council. It said, “Town of Golden Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Repeal Bylaw 1310, 2012 : Under the authority of the Community Charter s. 137 Council may amend or repeal a bylaw. Council deems it desirous to protect and enhance the wellbeing of the residents of Golden by reducing community-wide carbon emissions resulting from building heat-

ing systems fueled by petrochemicals. One means to accomplish this is to allow residents and resident business owners the choice of installing solid fuel burning appliances as an alternative source of heat.”

Coun. Caleb Moss once again voiced his concern over repealing the bylaw at this point.

“As I stated in the Committee of the Whole Meeting, I think it is a perfectly fine thing to open up the conversation. I think there should be a further conversation that moves along with our select committee,” he said.

In response Coun. John Jackson said this is the time to make this decision so people would have the chance to put the stoves in their houses.

The first three readings passed with Councillors Jackson, Pecora, Hambruch and Oszust supporting the motion.

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Golden RCMP Report Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net -On August 5, the Golden RCMP were contacted at 2:20 a.m. because a couch had been set on fire behind the Rockwater Grill and Bar. It is not known exactly how the fire started, and anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the RCMP. -It was a busy week for the RCMP on the highways. Of the 65 files for the week, 20 were reports of erratic drivers on the highway. The RCMP also responded to four motor vehicle accidents on the highway.

-RCMP officers had to deal with an unusual request from a father in the United States. He contacted the detachment, worrying about his son who is mountain

The Bean Bag family, (back row) Darron Clark, Jodie Magnusson, Stan Lim, (bottom row) Brooklynn Pickering and Patty Lim, stand around their Silver Certificate for Best Coffee Place.

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The Bean Bag makes award list Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Bean Bag Coffee Roasters in Golden has been recognized in Kootenay Business Magazine’s Best Places to Eat in the Kootenays list.

In their July/August issue, the

Bean Bag won a Silver in the Best Coffee Place issue. The list was compiled from nominations submitted by readers, who completed the reader survey printed earlier in the year.

“It surprised us for sure,” said Stan Lim, part owner of the cafe.

He admitted, however, that most of

the credit should go to his daughter Patty Lim. “Patty does most of that stuff (running the business), I’m just he heavy lifter,” he said. The issue is on magazine stands now, or go to www.kootenaybiz.com to see the complete list of winners.

Local MP strives to support local government continued from page 1 Water, roads and sewer are three of the most important areas to be serviced for towns according to Wilks.

“Without water and sewer you have a very difficult time doing anything in a community,” he said.

When asked if he thought the recent transit cut in Golden was an example of these tough choices Wilks explained at the end of the day, if there needs to be cost cutting moves made, then they have to come from somewhere.

Another area of some contention for the local government is the way the granting system operates.

Wilks said he thinks there is a way to make the system more efficient.

“I share the frustration of all mayors and councils across British Columbia

on that,” Wilks said. “I do know we need to find better efficiencies to, at least if nothing else, inform communities if they are successful or unsuccessful in their applications.”

Wilks added many times communities need the funds to move forward and they are left hanging to possibly end up borrowing more money for projects. He has been spending time in many of the local communities which he serves and said they all have concerns moving forward.

Some of the main concerns people have talked about deals with having the resources to keep projects moving forward.

In Golden he believes the number one priority is the condition of the Trans Canada Highway and the work which needs to be done on it.

As for some concerns

that have been raised over the sustainability for small towns to survive, Wilks used the example of a town like Field which he says is in a unique position where they are caught between trying to create a vibrant community and being in a National Park.

“Towns have failed in the past because the economy goes south,” he said.

Wilks used the example of Tumbler Ridge where coal mines shut down in the 1980s and people worked hard to make the town vibrant again.

Wilks shared what he is trying to accomplish in Ottawa.

“Certainly in Golden the number one thing that I am trying to get done is to push forward the improvement to the Trans Canada Highway.

It is an important part, not only to Golden, but across Canada from coast

climbing in the area. The son was supposed to send out a beacon to his father every night, and after he hadn’t received a signal one night he called the RCMP. The son and his friend were eventually found climbing in the Bugaboos, and told officials they had forgotten to send out the beacon.

-RCMP have received several complaints, and issued some tickets, for public urination in the downtown area, near Spirit Square. Patrons of the local bars and pubs have been relieving themselves outdoors, causing several people to call in complaints.

-Thefts and vandalism are still a common problem around town. RCMP are reminding people to lock up their homes, vehicles, and bikes, and to not leave valuables out in the open.

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to coast,” he said. “I think what I will always try and impress upon in Ottawa is that municipalities are the lowest end on the tax structure for getting things that they need done in their communities and at some point in time we have to find a way to better assist them.”

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Star EDITORIAL

Negativity breeds Negativity I read a quote online attributed to Van Morrison about negativity. He supposedly said, “I just need somewhere to dump all my negativity.”

Well the dump for those negative vibes as of late seems to be in Golden.

It has been a tumultuous time in this great town over the past few months.

One thing has lead to another, and people have gotten more heated as the months of summer have passed.

By Darryl Crane As of late wherever you roam in Golden negativity is running rampant.

People have been caught in a funk where the summer of what should have been fun has become the summer of displeasure.

Politics have been at the centre of many a speech, petition, walk out and debate.

At times this has been done in a way which is quite acceptable .

But too many times the line between what should be considered respectful and what is wrong has been blurred.

When this line gets crossed respect is lost on both sides by the people involved in the debate.

This is really where the problem becomes an issue for us all.

It is not what or who you believe in that should change, but the way the voices are heard. I have done my best to keep up with what has been said and the actions taken. It has all the potential to block out the key points moving into and election period. Dirty politics never seems to be smart politics.

People need to understand all the issues they feel are important.

The only way to do this is to meet the candidates and talk to them about their positions. For any town, city or country to work you have to believe the future has the potential to get brighter and better for those people who live there.

Negativity breads negativity.

Truer words have never been spoken.

If the campaign (and I do not just mean for the candidates) turns into a battle of all that is wrong then how can you come out of it as a resident with a reinvigorated hope for the future?

The community has a certain amount of control over how the election is run.

You can look at the issues and try and find out what the candidates plans are going forward instead of relying on the dark days of summer which has engulfed us all as of late.

I once was a history student in university and had a brilliant professor who said that history was important because it could tell you where you came from, and was always something you could learn from.

However he also said that we should not live in the past because a brighter future was always a possibility, depending on who was willing to work for it.

There will be many issues which different people in Golden will need to learn about to make a solid decision on election day.

Here is hoping we can find people to vote for who sees a brighter future for Golden, rather than not wanting to see the town move forward.

These will be the people who lead that fight. And if they cannot see a place where things will get better, then how will this effect the decisions they make as your representatives?

Voting many not be the easiest choice to make but finding someone with inspiration may not be as hard as you think.

So when you make the journey to cast you vote hopefully in the back of your mind you will truly have listened to the candidates and the messages they are standing on.

Negativity breads negativity but thankfully the opposite is also true. The people in power should be there to do positive things for all of us and not the other way around.

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burden for the taxpayers.

At the same time the Town has drawn down its reserves and has not put into effect adequate plans to replace them.

All three of these items will hinder the Town’s ability to fund priority infrastructure projects or respond to emergency situations. The Town has over borrowed and over spent. Without a change in direction we will soon face a severe financial crisis. Now is the time to put a stop to these expensive and non sustainable practices.

In the up- coming byelection you have an opportunity to vote for candidates who don’t want spend money, borrowed or otherwise on non–priority projects like Bridge to Bridge or on a Transportation system that was inefficient, lacked riders and was rated as one of the more costly and least effective in the entire province.

Support and cast your ballots in the upcoming byelection for candidates who believe in living within our means, stand for fiscal responsibility and who will put the interests of the taxpayers and overall community ahead of those of special interest groups and fad spending trends.

We need mature, rational and responsible leaders who understand business, the importance of curtailing all unnecessary spending and restoring the Town’s finances. The Town’s professional and independent accounting firm has issued the warning. If we disregard it the long term costs will be enormous and very damaging to all taxpayers and the entire community.

Yours truly Bob Munro Golden

Response: The dirt comes an array of pesticides that have all been approved by Health Canada to control on organic produce threats to their crops. No matter how your

Consumers can be assured that pesticides receive a greater breadth of scrutiny than any other regulated product in Canada. Health Canada, which is one of the most respected regulatory agencies in the world, undertakes a thorough scientific review and risk assessment of every pesticide before registering it for use to ensure it does not pose a health risk to farmers using the products or to families at the dinner table.

Canadians should feel confident about making healthy food choices knowing that our food supply is both safe and affordable.

Sincerely, Lorne Hepworth President, CropLife Canada representing the plant science industry

Town’s finances red flagged

At last week’s council committee meeting the Town’s professional and independent accounting firm red flagged the state of the Town’s finances.

During a presentation on the much delayed and overdue 2011 Financial Statement the accounting firm raised serious concerns regarding the high level of the Town’s debt, its lack of reserves and its significant increase in spending.

Each one in its own right is a serious condition but to have all three major concerns cited in a public meeting is a very rare event and serves as a wake-up call for the entire community.

The debt and spending levels have increased significantly over the past four years and this is creating an unsustainable

I agree with a recent column in the Golden Star that whether the food you eat is grown conventionally or organically, the most important thing is that you get the daily intake that’s recommended

by Health Canada. However, the column did contain some misinformation that I would like to correct.

Canada has one of the most modern and stringent pesticide regulatory systems in the world. This means that whether the food you eat is grown conventionally or organically, it is among the safest food available anywhere. Both organic and conventionally grown foods use

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Star EDITORIAL AND OPINION

Golden point of view Do you think it is a good idea the solid fuel burning bylaw (involving wood stoves) is being repealed?

Lillian Samuels

Vic Bennett

Bev Stewart

“I think it’s a good idea because a lot of people can’t afford oil or propane or whatever. I think it’s great, just to give people other sources of heat.”

“I think that’s an awesome idea, absolutely. I probably would buy a wood stove now that I can.”

“Well that’s great.

I don’t live in town, but I’m thinking of moving in, and that was one reason I wouldn’t have moved here.”

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

End of an era at the CBC Dear Editor You may have heard in recent times that the CBC plans to end over-the-air television service in the smaller communities across Canada. CBC brass believes that most Canadians are hooked up either to cable or satellite TV, and that few people are receiving CBC television broadcasts using a standard roof top antenna or rabbit ears.

This service is, I suppose, a victim of budget cutbacks, and digital technology moving forwards.

In Golden, the CBC maintains a tower overlooking the town, and sends out its television broadcast over Channel 13; it also sends out CBC Radio 1 from this site and will continue to do so.

People in town, and within range of town in the rural area were able to pick up this signal free of charge.

Shards of sharp stingers to the individuals who don’t admonish or pick up after their delinquent friends who throw glass in or around our precious Cedar Lake.

Stars to Petro Canada for the free lunch, it was delicious.

Stingers to all the people who drive down the oneway behind Main Street

The Bridge to Bridge or B2B project has stirred up lots of emotions: should we go ahead with dike upgrades and beautification along the back alley? So far we have only heard from those who believe we do not need better dike protection.

With this letter we want to give voice to those who believe that – despite problems with the process – protecting downtown is the best choice for Golden.

Do we know if a flood will ever strike downtown Golden? We know that our dikes downtown do not meet the 200 year flood levels and that the height of the river level this spring was below the 200 year level.

Do we upgrade our dikes or do we remove sediment downstream to open up the river? Engineering studies tell us the water levels in the downtown area will not be any lower in the event of a flood if we remove sediment downstream. Would it be nice to have more time for more studies? Yes, of course. But we don’t know whether the provincial funding of $2.2 million for the pro-

Stars to BC Hydro for only being 20 minutes late turning the power back on.

Stingers to the gentleman who releaved himself in the middle of the highway, in front of children, when traffic was stopped for an accident.

Stars to my friend for having the same sized feet as

Stingers to my coworker for stealing my comfy chair, and relpacing it with his broken one.

Stars to the waitress at the Riverhouse who not only gave us great service, but also cooked our food.

Stars to hockey season, I hope you’re almost here.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

CAATS, the rural television rebroadcasting society, picked up this signal at our Moberly tower site, and beamed it into the Blaeberry on channel 6.

As of July 31, the plug has been pulled on this service in small communities all over Canada.

Consequently, residents of Donald, Moberly, the Blaeberry and Hospital Creek, as well as the Campbell Road area no longer receive CBC TV signal.

Years ago, because Channel 13 could not reach Parson, CAATS established a separate service, drawing CBC television from a satellite, just as it does with Global, CTV, and Knowledge Network.

Residents of Parson are not affected by this change, and will continue to see CBC TV; parts of Nicholson are in the shadow of the benchlands where the Channel 13 tower sits, so CAATS transmits CBC on Channel 3 and therefore Nicholson residents will also continue to receive that signal.

Much air-time (pardon the pun) has been

Let’s build a dike

me. Thanks for the new shoes.

the wrong way.

devoted over the past few years to digital television.

This changeover was made mandatory in the USA; but it has been a slower and voluntary switch of technology in Canada.

This fall, CAATS will bring CBC television to the Donald/Moberly/Blaeberry area via a digital signal.

Yes, Virginia, you will be able to see Hockey Night in Canada!

What does the homeowner need for this conversion?

Nothing...if you own a television that is newer than 10 years (i.e. a flat-screen, digital-ready television).

Your current rooftop antenna will pick up the signal, just as it does today.

Those folks with old tube-type televisions can purchase a “black box” converter for $50-70, although for 3 or 4 times that much, a new digital-ready television can be had.

For now, CTV, Global, and Knowledge will remain analogue throughout the entire rural

tection we do need will ever be available again.

Those against the protection argue that only a few downtown businesses would be affected - the impact on the town as a whole would be minimal. We know how far and for how long water would flow into downtown. Look at Google Earth and check the elevations listed for downtown Golden. The water breaching the current dyke would stream as far as Reddimart to the North, the Credit Union to the East, the seniors apartments to the West and beyond.

The protection of dikes cost money. B2B is a big project. We all agree that protection is necessary. Are these the best economic times? Would it be better to deal with the costs of the inevitable flood? Ask the Mayor and residents of Sicamous.

Should we borrow to pay the costs? Are we willing to bear the huge tax increase to pay for it outright? Borrowing over the longer term and at today’s historically low interest rates means less impact on property taxes.

Finally, what about beautification while we are at it? If we put some effort into enhancing the areas where we will be digging and

area. In time, the Parson signal will also go digital.

One benefit of digital transmission is the increased bandwidth which can allow up to four different programs (channels) to be broadcast from one transmission.

Perhaps this means including TSN sports, a News Channel, or more radio....all this to be determined at a future date.

On a different note (pun fully intentional), listeners of CBC Radio2 have been experiencing annoying drop-outs on 104.7fm in Golden and particularly on 96.7fm in Parson.

These problems originate with a satellite linkup in Vancouver.

CBC technicians have been working on it.

Possible equipment failure of our transmitter in Parson is currently being investigated; thank you for your patience...we are working on it.

Sincerely, Ron van Vugt Columbia Area A Television Rebroadcasting Society

rebuilding anyway, we can achieve beautification at a fraction of the cost of undertaking such a project as a stand-alone. Golden has a history of doing things on the cheap and paying the price later.

Why beautify a back-alley though? Because it will no longer be a back-alley. It will be a gorgeous walking area along a heritage river next to a historical part of town, completing the loop for the businesses across from the 7/11, and connecting our pedestrian bridge to the highway bridge which then connects to our Southern downtown.

Talk to tourists at the Farmers Market - they want to wander all through our town, enjoy our amazing scenery and, yes, spend money in our stores.

B2B will keep us safe, benefit small business and be the cheapest way to do the job right.

Helena Oosthoek Krys Sikora Golden

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema Presents: The Bourne Legacy Showing Wednesday Aug. 16 and Thursday Aug. 17 at 7 p.m.

The Campaign Showing Friday Aug. 17 to Thursday Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Late shows Friday and Saturday at 9:15 p.m.

This Week The Wixon House is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. until the end of August. Chris will be on site to provide tours.

Admission by donation.

Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool From 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The Community Garden at the Ruth Wixon House is looking for volunteers to drop in on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8 to 9 a.m.

The Rocky Mountain International Student Program at Golden Secondar y School is seeking host families in Golden and area beginning Sept.

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

GKHAT Early Registration online at gkhat.ca. Register before August 30 and receive the same rates as last year.

Summer Climbing Camps for Kids at Dogtooth Climbing Gym in July and August. All levels welcome. To pre-register or for more info go to www. dogtoothgym.com.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Summer Camps.

Two-week long camps, one for Grade 5 girls and another for Grade 6 & 7 girls. For more info go to www.goldenwomencentre.ca.

Summer Fun Day Camp July 9th – August 31st (8 weeks of camp) Parents can sign up for 1 week or multiple weeks. For

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info call 250- 344-7393.

British Columbia Visitor Centre in Golden The Experience Factor is a series of 15-minute interpretive talks on nature, wildlife and the environment. Enter to win a prize by par ticipating in the “Ambassador Program�: attend 6 sessions and enter into a draw for a great prize package! FREE. seeking Host families

Wed, August 15

Golden Farmers’ Market Wednesdays at the CP parking lot, 2 to 7 p.m. 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 16 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Hollerin’ Pines The Ontario blues band is playing a concert at the Rockwater Lifeguard Club At the Golden Swimming Pool Thursdays Aug. 16 and 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Fri, August 17 Club DJ Ed Solo is putting on a dance party at the Rockwater Waterpolo at the Golden Swimming Pool from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Sat, August 18

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The Mad Trapper hosts a karaoke night every Saturday.

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

1, 11 am to 4 p.m.

Golden Farmers’ Market In the Spirit Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local food, art and music.

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

John Jenkins & Friends Live acoustic mountain folk, Rock, Reggae, improv. This week, a special patio set from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Rockwater Grill & Bar. Golden Golf Club Ladies Day every Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m.

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

Upcoming Events

Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 8 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.

The Golden Light Horse club has a fun day on Sunday Aug 19 star time 10 a.m. barbecue fundraiser at noon! Riders of English and western are welcome. Hope to see new face and old to come have a fun day with the Golden light horse club. Contact Shelley Black for more info 250-344-1425 or 344-6798

Art From the Attic A giant one-day sale of donated art, will offer hundreds of vintage and contemporary prints, paintings, photographs, needlework and even empty frames.

This year’s event, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday September 1 at the Invermere Community Hall, will offer even more great bargains.

Summer Kicks 2012 Down by the Bridge Series at 3 p.m.

Sunday, August 19, at the Golden Civic Centre. Chamber Kicks. Musicians from the Columbia Valley Chamber Music Festival. Admission by donation.

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

Sun, August 19

Mon, August 20 Golden History Camp. Summer camp runs 6 weeks in July & August. It is still running for August 13th, and August 20th.

Camp days run from 10am-4pm.

To reserve your spot, please drop by the Golden and District Museum or call 250-3445169.

Mountain Prana Running Club meet at Spirit Square on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. All Abilities welcome.

Tues, August 21 Teen Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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.

For info email hockey@goldenhockey.com.

The Golden Rockets open up their season on September 14 with a game against the Columbia Valley Rockies at the Golden Arena. Pre-game festivities start at 4 p.m.

54 40 ....Gold, Guts & Glory Tour. Saturday, September 15 at the Rockwater Grill & Bar. Tickets on sale now!

Karaoke Night

Elyssia McClean for participating in the Golden swimming pool's Summer Olympics.

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Anglers of all ages come to enjoy a fisherman’s paradise Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net In and around Golden there are many beautiful rivers and lakes which fishermen from far and wide journey to for many different reasons.

Local angler John Shapperd Sr. took some time to share his view on some of the best places to go and what to do once you get there.

Shapperd has lived in Golden for 29 years and is well know for his knowledge of local fishing holes.

He tries to go fishing at least once a week and believes the area has something for all types of fishermen.

Shapperd explained the lake fishing is quite good, with many of the smaller lakes only needing smaller boats, while much of the river fishing has been good in the fall or the spring as well. “In the Columbia River it could be bull or rainbow trout and some of them are very large,� he said. One are ahe recommends to people who do not have a boat are the Black Water Lakes which are about one hour west of Golden.

He explained that the first lake in that area has a small dock so families can fish quite easily from it.

For the more adventurous anglers Shapperd said to go to Gorman Lake, which will take almost an hour to hike to. “You are in there and can fish for rainbows all around the lake. There are also picnic tables up there,� he

said.

Shapperd also recommended Cedar Lake as another place where fish can be found.

He added that people who are coming to fish in the area should be careful which lakes they are fishing in because there are a number of “Trophy Lakes� around Golden. “They are not strictly fly fishing though most people do fly fish them.

They are single barbless hook, no bait and if you are going to retain a fish it is only one over 50 centimetres.�

In the three weeks of fishing leading up to the interview Shapperd said he and his friend were the only people on the lakes fishing at the times they were out. “It is quite beautiful but people must respect that this is one of the best places on earth,� Shapperd said.

He explained that people have to be prepared to carry out whatever they carry in to the lakes while also being very careful with any fires they may start. “It is not just the fishing. It is appreciating what you see whether it is the wildlife, flowers, the weather. It is everything,� he said. “Pack it in, pack it out.�

Another point Shapperd shared was his theory of, “Limit your catch, don’t catch you limit.� He feels it is important to only take fish that are larger, and give the smaller fish a chance to grow. Shapperd releases 99.9 per cent of the fish he catches only taking the occasional one

Bill Shapperd Sr. shows off a fine catch at caught at Summit Lake near Golden.

Photo Submitted home.

In the end the Shapperd shared this view on the area. “After 29 years I still love the area.

It is beautiful and you have so many choices. There are huge amounts of resources in this area. They are all very enjoyable with great opportun-

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Recruiting young Golden Moments with Stan Lim Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

Volunteer fireman Jan Kotyk holds his nephew Memphis Borschneck at the Petro Canada Customer Appreciation barbecue on Sunday Aug. 12.

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Public Notice Presentation of the 2011 Annual Report In accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter, the 2011 Annual Report for the Town of Golden will be available for public review as of August 15th, 2012. Copies are available for the public at Town Hall by request or for viewing on the municipal website at www.golden.ca.

The Annual Report will be reviewed and presented by Town Council during its Regular Meeting held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 at Town Hall. Public commentary and questions will be invited at this time.

Jon Wilsgard Manager of Corporate Administration

There aren’t too many people around town who can still tell you what Golden was like back in the 1950s, so Stan Lim decided to share some of his stories.

Some of you may know Lim, and some of you may even sit outside the Bean Bag with him, talking the day away while the town walks by.

But did you know that since coming to Golden in 1951, Lim has been involved with minor hockey, the Chamber of Commerce, Town Council, the Hospital Foundation, and was integral in bringing Golden water and sewer, and the the hockey arena and curling rink through the Centennial project?

“I came to Golden from Invermere in ‘51 for the railway. I worked for CP, I was a systems agent,” said Lim. “When I first came to Golden I thought ‘boy oh boy.’ It was pretty cold. I had never spent such a cold winter in my life. The house had no insulation, wood heat only. You’d load up the heater at night, then everyone went to bed. When you got up in the morning it was just as cold in the house as it was outside.

Some days, 35 below.”

Back then there were no hotels, and it was difficult to find a place to stay. He was fortunate enough to find lodging with an CP friend from

Invermere. Lim admittedly never planned to stay in Golden, but after a few stints elsewhere, he found himself back here.

“I went to Salmon Arm for a while, and then I came back. I went to work in the Okanagan once or twice, and I didn’t like it there. At 6 p.m. everything was dead, so I used to take night courses,” he said.

“I enjoyed it here, but I thought to myself, ‘why would I stay here?’

And it was because I liked the people, really nice people.”

Meeting his wife here, whom he describes as “the greatest woman he’s ever met,” probably had an impact as well.

Lim has seen a lot of changes in Golden. When he got here there was no water and sewer (which he and council brought into town just before the opening of the Trans Canada Highway), the roads weren’t paved, and there maybe two gas stations, and no arena. The opening of the highway changed a lot of that.

“I found it very interesting when the highway opened, there weren’t any parking spots in town, so cars were lined up all over,” said Lim with a chuckle.

But eventually the roads were paved, and hotels started being built. In fact, the year after the highway was built, Golden had the most new building permits of anyone in the Kootenays. The

Stan Lim community even starting building on Canada’s oldest pastime.

“I used to play hockey. And these little boys came up to me and said ‘Mr. Lim, when do we get to play hockey.’ So I phoned Jack Thornly up, the principal at the elementary school, and asked him to put a notice on the board for us... So all these kids show up. I was trying to get some help, but none of these parents had time. Tom Sime gave us a hand, and he was an excellent coach,” said Lim. “So we got out there, and the kids really appreciated it. And at the time I told them that maybe in a couple years we could get an indoor skating rink. As it turned out, we did.”

The Golden Star will be telling the stories of the people who helped make Golden what it is today.

Check back every week to see more “Golden Moments.”

Preparations start for Terry Fox Run Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net On Sunday September 16 people in Golden will run with people from all over the world taking part in the 2012 Terry Fox Run. This years event in Golden is once again being organized by Nola Dusevic who has run the local race for the past 14 years.

“I have run in the Terry Fox Run since the first one,” she said.

Dusevic explained part of her inspiration to take part in the race came from a chance meeting with Terry Fox just before he had to stop running in the Marathon of Hope just outside Thunder Bay. “I was travelling across Canada and just happened to be going by where he was. An hour later he had to stop,” she said.

This humbling experience is why she takes part and organizes the event every year. The run is also a very personal event for Dusevic.

“I have known many people who have passed away from cancer,” she said.

Dusevic also added that she does work with other organizations but the quality of The Terry Fox Foundation always amazes her.

One of the stories Dusevic shared was walking in the first Terry Fox Run with her grandmother who was 82 at the time and she was pregnant.

“It is personal for me. There are so many people out there walking with cancer that it just breaks your heart. Terry Fox was just a great person and his family as well,” she said.

Dusevic said everyone is welcome to come to the event. Donations will be welcomed from both those running, and those who cannot partake in the event.

The run will start at the Mount 7 Rec Plex, on Sunday September 16. The race will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

There will be 5 km and 10 km courses available, so people of all abilities can choose their distance.

Organizer for the Terry Fox Run in Golden, Nola Dusevic (in the hat), stays run ready as a participant in the Canada Day Dash.

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Castledale artist Pam Williamson holds three of her hand-painted leather masks. Designs range from Haidainspired (red, white and black mask top left), to landscapes (right). Her masks will be available in the Art Gallery of Golden in January, just before the Snow King Ball, and she will be speaking at the Spilli Bean Cafe on Saturday Aug. 18.

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Leather masks for all occasions Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Some of the most beautiful and interesting paintings are not done on a canvas.

Castledale artist Pam Williamson discovered that about four years ago when she discovered her passion for leather masks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been painting for 35 years, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing masks for about four years now. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a different medium for the same thing,â&#x20AC;? said Williamson, originally from the west coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it. Of all mediums Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked with, I think I enjoy leather the most.â&#x20AC;?

Williamson makes leather masks of different shapes, sizes and designs, ranging from Haida-inspired pieces to butterflies and landscapes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It depends on your tastes what

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into. The neatest thing that I find doing leather masks is, you can go off in any direction you want to.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not stuck doing any particular thing,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every mask I do is my favourite at the time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m doing it. At the moment, I really like doing the west coast Native masks, but that changes every time I come up with something new.â&#x20AC;?

Williamson has had her masks at various art galleries, art shows, farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets and craft fairs.

She just did the Tour of the Arts in the Columbia Valley, has a show at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere coming up in September, and then a show in Golden in January before the Snow King Ball.

All the masks are for sale, and can be used as either wall art, or costume masks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seventy per cent of my masks

end up as wall art, and 30 per cent end up as costume masks. But the nice part about it is they do double duty,â&#x20AC;? said Williamson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all eminently wearable.

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Kootenay soccer players get the chance to attend special camp Bob Hall Black Press Youth soccer players across the Kootenay will

have an opportunity to take their game to the next level fostered through a partnership between the Vancouver White-

caps and Nelson’s Soccer Quest.

At the end of the month the Whitecaps FC Academy will kick off with

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two evaluation camps to be held in Cranbrook on August 21 and 22 and Nelson on August 28 and 29.

“We have recognized that over the past few years that it is very difficult for certain regions to get exposure,” said Dan Lenarduzzi, director of youth development for the Whitecaps. “The academy programs are meant to give players that are already with clubs supplemental training, but also for us to identify players in hopes of moving them up to our more professionalized programs.”

The academy will include four age groups for both girls and boys: U11/12, U13/14, U15/16 and U17/18. Its reach extends to both the East and West Kootenay, plus the Boundary.

The program runs for seven months starting in September and ending in April (there is a two

month winter break in December and January).

The training includes eight weekends at Nelson’s Soccer Quest indoor facility. Four travel events per age group will also be part of the academy.

“It’s a major move for Soccer Quest and for the Kootenays,” said Soccer Quest’s Dave Spendlove.

Soccer Quest set up its indoor facility in Nelson five years ago. Two years ago Spendlove started both a boys and girls regional program for 16 to 18 year old players.

Those teams travelled to high performance tournaments throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. The program resulted in 11 postsecondary scholarship offers.

The partnership with the Whitecaps is an extension of the work started

by Spendlove. This will be the second academy set up outside the Lower Mainland, the first being in Vernon.

“The Whitecaps are wanting to extend their brand and their development across Canada,” said Lenarduzzi. “To do that we are looking at setting up academy centres in different locations.”

The Whitecaps feel the academy route is an opportunity try and even the pitch for young players living in rural B.C. “There are great places to live all over B.C. and all over Canada,” said Lenarduzzi. “Unfortunately, sometimes where people

live is a bit of a problem because they are not close enough to some of the larger opportunities. That is the case with our club for sure because obviously a lot of our activities are out of Vancouver. It’s a real good opportunity for us to reach more kids in areas that don’t normally get exposure.”

The academy will include monthly coaching visits from Whitecaps staff, led by Whitecaps Okanagan regional head coach David Broadhurst. It will also include Soccer Quest coaches working with approved Whitecaps academy curriculum. Some of that curriculum includes technical development, strength training, nutrition and sport psychology.

Starting the academy at a younger age is also an opportunity to immerse players into a soccer culture sooner.

“In other countries they start even younger with high performance programs,” said Lenarduzzi. “We feel that if we are going to make a difference in the game we need to start getting kids into these environments sooner. Of course at those ages you have to make it fun and something they want to be going to, but if you can identify kids of like-mindedness together earlier then I think you have a better chance of developing that player to a higher level. It’s about growing the base and starting that pyramid a lit-

tle bit earlier.”

Both Lenarduzzi and Spendlove stress that the academy is a regional program. The hope is to gather together the best players from Invermere to Grand Forks. Both men realize this will take a commitment on behalf of families.

“You have to pick a centre for everybody to get to,” said Lenarduzzi. “We can’t get to all those locations, so we have to pick a place and put the programming there. There is not many ways around it when you have the geography we have in B.C.” Each age level will take 16 players for both male and female. And though the academy is looking for the best, they want to see as many hopefuls at the camps later this month.

“Rather than saying elite, we are looking for the really motivated players,” said Lenarduzzi. “We want players who want to get to the next level. If you really want to get better and you have the physical ability, then we want to have those kids in the program. I think we can make those players better.”

Registration for the evaluation camps can only be done online at whitecapsfc.com/kootenay. For more information call Soccer Quest at 250-352-4625 ( HYPERLINK “mailto:coach@ soccerquest.ca” coach@ soccerquest.ca) or the Whitecaps at 778-3301354 (mbuchi@whitecapsfc.com).

Columbia Valley Dog Club still flourishes Joan Grant Columbia Valley Dog Club In 1979 a group of local dog show enthusiasts decided to start a dog club so their dogs could be socialized and thus more prepared for dog show experiences.

The Columbia Valley Dog Club has been in action since that time, offering dog training classes and related dog activities.

Over the years, these activities have included informative “Meet our Dogs,” sanctioned puppy matches, agility demonstrations, and obedience

demonstrations.

Every year two sets of obedience classes have been held to train owners of dogs how to make dogs better companions, and therefore the owners better citizens of the community.

As well as benefitting dog owners directly with these classes, monies raised have been returned to the community in the form of cash donations to dog associations of benefit to local residents.

These groups over the years have included CNIB which trains dogs for the blind, and the Society for the Preven-

tion of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

More recently the club has supported local rescue facilities, the Pacific Assistance Dog Society (PADS) based in Calgary, which trains dogs for the deaf or for those who might have concerns such as epilepsy, or other debilitating problems, the local Sear and Rescue organization, as well as the closest SPCA which is based in Cranbrook.

The second set of classes for 2012 will take place beginning on September 5 or watch for our ad with information on this fall’s class.

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Masters of the Spadina Bus make their way to Summer Kicks Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net When you cross three amazing saxophonists dressed in wacky clothes, a crazy dancing drummer and a killer upright bass player, and then have them sing songs about buses, roaches and hockeyâ&#x2C6;&#x2019; you get the Shuffle Demons.

The Shuffle Demons got their start as street performers in downtown Toronto, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect fit to have the jazz band close out the Summer Kicks outdoor concert series in Spirit Square on Thursday August 16.

Formed back in 1984, the Demons would draw hordes of hipsters to their street gigs with their wild playing and exotic wardrobe, often stopping traffic with their antics and amazing no holds barred playing.

Band members Richard Underhill, Perry White, Stich Wynston, George Koller, and Kelly Jefferson, along with several past band members, have moved on to other projects and accomplished other goals.

But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something about the

Shuffle Demons that keeps bringing them back.

Their first hit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spadina Bus,â&#x20AC;? in 1986 lit MuchMusic on fire, and sparked multi-decade career that included countless tours, several award nominations and wins, seven videos, eight albums, thousands of conga lines, and even a Guinness World Record.

In 2004, the band co-ordinated 900 saxophone players in the streets of Toronto, all playing the Hockey Night in Canada theme song. It broke the record for the largest number of people playing saxophone simultaneously.

In 2004 they released a Greatest Hits album, but 2012 marks their first original album release since 1995. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clusterfunkâ&#x20AC;? just hit the stores on July 3.

With their well-known stage antics, phenomenal playing and frequent guest appearances from their famous friends (including the Barenaked Ladies), The Shuffle Demons are not to be missed.

Also performing on Aug. 16 for the final Summer Kicks show will be Jane Fearing, Suzy Raudaschl Summer Kicks outdoor concert series will get a little wild when the Shuffle Demons invade Spirit Square on Thursday August 16.

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No Island set to bring a new direction to classic rock at the Rockwater Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

No Island will be playing August 27 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Photo Submitted

Vancouver-based rock band No Island is hitting the road, bringing their classic rock for the 21st century to the people of Western Canada.

They will be swinging through Golden on Monday August 27 to play a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Made up of five hardworking, professionally-trained musicians, No Island draws from influences including Supertramp, Queen, Rush and

Steely Dan. They have taken their love of innovative classic rock and channeled it in a new direction.

With well-crafted original songs and a unique sound complimented by keyboards and saxophone, No Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to rock is catchy, powerful, and sophisticated all at once. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our music is a blend of what we love to listen to now and what our parents loved to listen to long before were were born.

We call it indie with a classic rock twist,â&#x20AC;? said key-

boardist/vocalist Andy Rice.

Rice, along with the other male members of the band, Keith Sinclair on lead vocals and guitar, James Wilfred Martin on saxophone, and Mike Ferguson on drums, are all recent graduates from Capilano Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazz Studies Degree program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sara (Lauridsen), our bass player, is a personal trainer and fitness instructor by day, but a total rockstar by night,â&#x20AC;? said Rice.

The group found each other in 2009, starting

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with Martin and Sinclair, and soon expanded.

Raised on rock, and trained in jazz, each member of No Island shares a similar musical background if which they find

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Golden taps gets ready for a night of soulful music with Buckman Coe Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net He was here four months ago, and he just couldn’t stay away. Buckman Coe will be playing his unique combination of Americana, soul, world, roots, reggae and

R&B at the Golden Taps on Wednesday August 15.

He is in the area playing the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, and decided to add an extra stop here in Golden.

Buckman Coe’s smooth

sound and soft melodies tend to hypnotize any audience he plays for, and is often compared to soulful singers like Jack Johnson and Ben Harper.

“I try to feel out the audience, to see sort of how upbeat a show is

going to be,” Coe told the Golden Star. “And it doesn’t matter if it’s a big show or a small one, I just do my thing and try to connect with the crowd.”

This musician who has studied yoga and ecology is more than the sum of his influences, he is as

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On March 20, 2012 Buckman released his sophomore album “By the Mountain’s Feet” through Tonic Records and Fontana North.

He was recently voted the second Best Unsigned Band in Vancouver in the 2011 Georgia Straight Readers Choice Awards.

While touring the album across Canada this past spring, Buckman and band road-tested new material that will appear on the EP “Crow’s Nest.”

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Was a Prince really a part of the infamous James Gang?

By Colleen Palumbo

I have always felt a responsibility to thoroughly research each story that I submit for publication, whether in the Golden Star or others.

Sometimes thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great deal of information to work with, sometimes very little, but always in the past Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used cold hard evidence to back up the story, not this time.

This time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll lay out the facts I can back up, recorded and verbal remembrances of others and the rest is up to you.

Charles Percival Price was one of thirteen children raised in Colorado City. Times were hard and it was necessary for the children to leave home as soon as possible to make their own way in the world. Charles Percival Price was one of the elder children and was soon bitten by the gold rush bug. He eventually ended up living here in the valley in a little shack at Beavermouth.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time in between leaving home and coming to Golden that is in question. By the time Charles Percival Price came to Golden he was already known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kid Price.â&#x20AC;?

Seems that prospecting was not as lucrative as first hoped and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? found it necessary to turn to other means of employment.

Pictured is the Northwest Mounted Police detachment in Golden at the time â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kidâ&#x20AC;? Price came to the valley.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum ly the shack became too run down and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? was getting on in years, so he moved to Victoria.

The Star dated September 6, 1958, tells the story of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? at 100 years old, meeting his 92 year old sister for the first time in 81 years. His sister thinking him dead sent a letter to the postmaster of Beavermouth asking for information about where the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? was buried.

The letter was forwarded to Price himself, who responded with an invitation to visit.

In his own words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came here in 1883 and went prospecting around the Beavermouth and Golden. I think they thought I was an Amer-

ican spy, so, in 1889, I fooled them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I took out Canadian Citizenship papers. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in BC ever since and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best place in the world. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown old with the province and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stay here till I die.

My grandmother lived to be 115 years and I may beat her record yet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I never refused a drink in my life and I used to smoke. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve broken both of my legs and my hip bone at different times.

It could be that Charles Percival Price was a member of Jesse James gang, but for sure he was a very happy man who was content to live a simple life in a time much simpler than today.

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BC Hydro has installed over 1.5 million smart meters throughout the province. The overwhelming majority of the installations have been problem-free.

When replacing a meter, BC Hydro plugs the new meter, which is the end point of the electricity grid, into the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meter socket. The meter socket belongs to the customer. Like an electrical socket, a properly

functioning meter socket should be able to accommodate frequent meter exchanges.

During the smart meter exchange, BC Hydro conducts a thorough inspection of the meter socket before a new meter is installed. If installers discover problems with a customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meter socket, BC Hydro will contact the homeowner and offer to bring in a qualified electrician to fix the problem at BC Hydroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense.

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It has generally been accepted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? Price picked up the name as part of a gang that work in the USA. Otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who knew â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? well say that the gang was none other than the famous Jesse James gang. The history books say that Jesse James, his brother Frank James, Coleman Younger and others formed a gang in 1866 and spent the next 16 years robbing trains and banks in the Midwestern United States.

There are a couple of lists of members of the gang found on the internet but Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear in them.

A reward of $10,000. was put up for the taking of the James brothers in April 3, 1882, two members of Jesseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gang, Charles and Robert Ford, turned on Jess and killed him in his own home.

Some members of Jesseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gang were caught, some were never convicted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? Price came to the Columbia Valley in the spring of 1883. So the timing makes it possible that he truly was a member of Jesseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gang. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kidâ&#x20AC;? once again went back to prospecting, taking up a claim on Bush River called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Excelsiorâ&#x20AC;? and one on the Columbia River at the Big Bend called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whistler.â&#x20AC;?

He led quite a lonely existence and only came in to town if it was absolutely necessary. He made many friends over the years who would stop by his cabin and stay for a visit but he was very closed mouth about his past and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready to tell anyone how he came to have the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kid.â&#x20AC;? Final-

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Dr. Jane Goodall to speak at symposium in Cranbrook Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Voices for Sustainability Symposium is returning to the East Kootenays this year with their special guest Dr. Jane Goodall.

The world renowned primatologist, ethologist, and anthropologist will be speaking to a crowd at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on Sept. 30, about her Roots & Shoots youth environmental action program. The global program empowers youth to take positive action on environment and humanitarian issues.

Young people identify problems in their communities and take action. Through ser-

vice projects, youth-led campaigns and an interactive website, Roots & Shoots members are making a difference across the globe.

In addition, Goodall will be offering her widely acclaimed “Reason for Hope” presentation.

Goodall is most famous for her work with chimpanzees, where she spent 45 years of her life studying their social and family interactions in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.

Now, the Jane Goodall Institute, an international wildlife and environment conservation organization, is helping improve global understanding and treatment of great apes,

contributing to the preservation of apes and their habitats, and creating a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeplu for their human community, for all animals and for the environment, and who will take responsible action to care for them.

The event is being organized by the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network, and is being supported by Kicking Horse Coffee, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Columbia Basin Trust, and the Black Press East Kootenay Group.

Tickets are on sale for $50 on August 20 at Dr. Jane Goodall will be speaking at the Voices the Key City Theatre Box Office, or by call- for Sustainability Symposium in Cranbrook. ing 250-426-7006.

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Golden Swimming Pool set for a cool way to end summer Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Want to escape from the Dog Days of Summer? The Golden Swimming Pool may have a solution for you.

The pool is offering several new event nights to make sure you’re having fun this summer, and staying cool.

“We’ve got a lot of great stuff coming up,” said Kim Bryan, recreation services co-ordinator for the Town of Golden. From Aug. 15, to Aug. 24, there will be something special going on almost every night.

Wednesdays Aug. 15 and 22 will be the nights for the kids to rule the pool. Kids 12 and under (kids six and under are welcome, but must remain within arms reach of an adult), can come hang out with the lifeguards from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and play games like tag, sharks and minnows, diving board games, and a water balloon toss. The Lifeguard Club is also back. Anyone ages eight to 16 can come for some games and fun-based drills, and learn about what it entails to be a lifeguard.

“The lifeguards will show you in a fun way how to be a life-

guard, and what they do,” said Bryan. “We had lifeguard club at the beginning of the season... and the kids who came really loved it. A few were pretty apprehensive at first... but it’s a fun environment and they just loved it.”

The Lifeguard Club will be held on Thursdays Aug. 16 and 23 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The pool is offering teens a chance to have the pool all themselves on Tuesday Aug. 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for a Teen Swim.

The lifeguards are organizing a water fight, so make sure you bring your water guns.

The swimming pool has not forgotten about the adults. They are offering two waterpolo sessions (Fridays Aug. 17 and 24) and a master’s swimming clinic (Monday Aug. 20) for all ages.

“You don’t have to be an expert to come to these waterpolo sessions, you don’t have to know how to play because we’ll show you how. We’ll make it fit your ability and skills, and we’ll make the teams even. It’s going to be an inclusive, welcoming environment,” said Bryan.

The first session will be an introduction with some drills and sharpening of skills, ending with a scrimmage, and the second ses-

sion will be a tournament. Both sessions will be lead by a certified waterpolo coach.

The masters clinic, although for all ages, is for participants who are able to swim 200 metres continuously (eight laps).

“It’s let by two pretty awesome coaches,” said Bryan, laughing as she explained that herself, and ironman triathlete Cam Dawes are the two coaches. Bryan is a certified swim coach with 14 years of competitive experience, and is a provincial and national medalist.

The clinic will help swimmers refine their technique, increase their stroke efficiency, and challenge their endurance.

“We’re going to keep it pretty flexible. So we’ll see who comes, see what their goals are, and then we’ll work with that,” said Bryan.

For all of these events, regular admission rates apply, except the Lifeguard Club where there’s a $10 drop-in fee. The Golden Swimming Pool would also like to know how they’re doing. They have just launched a patron survey, asking for your feedback.

If you have visited the pool this spring or summer, go to surveymonkey.com/s/golden_pool to complete the survey.

Kicking Horse Country Saturday, September 8, 2012

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8 - 9 am: Flori-culture and Fresh Cooked Food 9:00 - 10:00 am: Building closed for judging 11:00 am: Faire opens to the public 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Red Barn Petting Zoo 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Rotary BBQ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Dog agility Demonstration 11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Nail Driving Competition 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: A & W Face Painting 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Scouts Building Rockets 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Golden Rockets Road Hockey Tournament 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Mountain Motorsports Strongman Competition 1:30 pm: Whistle Stop Survivor-style Fire Lighting Competition 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Fish Pond 2:00 pm: Tug of War 2:00 pm: Stomp Down begins 3:00 pm: Home Hardware Lawn Tractor Racing 4:00 pm: The Canyon’s Edge Wife Carry 5:00 pm: The Competition Building Closes

Bring your lawn chairs. There will be music on the stage all day long!

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Making it right from the start with Apex Landscaping Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Being creative and working with customers to give them exactly what they want has taken Apex Landscaping to new heights in the company’s second year.

The business, which is owned and operated by Carrie and Kelsey Korpiniski, gives people the chance to create their dream project.

Kelsey began landscaping in 2001 and has an artistic side which comes through in the work the company does according to Carrie.

“The construction side of our company is a really good outlet. Building and creating things,” she said.

During his time working in the industry Kelsey has spent time working in lawn care, construction and then landscaping.

The business has been doing very well since starting up in 2011.

“The word of mouth gets around,” he said.

Kelsey has recently became certified as an irrigation technician to be able to provide even more services to the local customers.

“With a landscaping company we try to fill an all-in-one service. Other companies may specialize in one area but we want to be the lawn care, construction, irrigation and much more,” Kelsey said.

Helping people get exactly what they are looking for is very important to the owners of Apex.

“Almost every job that I have done I work with the homeowner to get what they want. Most of the time they don’t quite know exactly what they want, so it is easy to help them design something,” Kelsey said. He added he uses a software program to develop a 3-D image where he can produce a design and make adjustments according to the customers’ needs.

“I am always open to what is pleasing to the customer. If you do landscaping it is fairly permanent and you want to make sure it is done

Carrie, Kelsey and Malikai Korpiniski stand next to just one of the many pieces of equipment used by Apex Landscaping to bring dreams to life in Golden.

Photo Submitted right. I want to make the customer happy. That is the key for me,” he said.

The company provides a wide range of construction landscaping services, including flagstone patios, retaining walls, and full yard construction.

They also provide lawn care, irrigation, and snow removal.

Carrie went through the Community Futures program for starting the business.

This included training in writing a business plan, as well as training in a variety of areas

applicable to starting and running a business.

She appreciated all of the wonderful training and mentoring that she received in the program.

For more information about the company and what they can do for you call 250-3440428 or go to www.apexgolden.com

A place for safe keeping at Jepson Mini Storage Park Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Jepson Mini Storage Park is almost five years old and has been a very successful endeavour since its inception.

“We had the property and there wasn’t a lot of storage in town,” said Ladine Salsbury. Salsbury has been working for Jepson for the past 17 years and is currently the manager at the facility.

She added that some people move items in to the facility for a number of years while other people only use it for a month. Another selection of people who use the facility are people who come through town for seasonal living.

“We get people who go away to school, people who work away, and a lot of people who come and ski for the winter.

For the summer they have a storage unit.

I have had one guy move in and out five times,” she said.

Building relationships and treating

people with a great deal of respect is key for all parts of the company.

“We are really for local representation. We are here locally. We have people who are on site and we do have an office where you can come by and talk to somebody. I have lots of people who love that,” she said.

Security is also something Jepson takes very seriously for their customers.

“People like them because they are secured,” she said. “I think this is very important because you have your personal belongings in there. Some people have their whole homes in there. There is stuff which is not replaceable and that is important.”

Even though there are times when the gate will not open Salsbury said the company is willing to arrange a time to meet with customers outside allotted entry times.

For more information call (250) 3446161.

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Career Opportunities IF YOU’RE interested in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis.

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SHOP Welders Wanted Fort St. John, BC. Email resumes to info@hitimeservices.com Fax resumes to 1-888-731-8027. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Check us out @ www.hitimeservices.com

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Malwa Motels Inc o/a Days Inn in Golden is hiring: 5 Full Time Housekeeping Room Attendants - no exp needed, duties incl. sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, etc. $13.75/hr, 40hrs/wk Housekeeping Supervisor 1 yr similar exp req., duties incl. scheduling, supervising and coordinating activities of workers, inspecting facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met, etc. $14.50/hr, 40hrs/wk Front Desk Clerks & Relief Night Auditor- exp. an asset, duties incl. taking reservations and cancellations, registering guests, assigning rooms, processing telephone calls, providing information on hotel facilities and services, calculating charges and processing payments, etc. $13.00/hr, 40hrs/wk Full Time Maintenance Worker 1-2 yrs exp. Duties include trouble shoot and perform minor repair on plumbing & elelctrical systems, minor repair of appliances, paint, flooring, repair drywall and perform routine maintenance etc. $15.50/hr, 40hrs/wk FAX RESUMES 250-344-6673

PARTS & Services Representatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC- We are looking for exciting, customer friendly, dynamic individuals capable of working in a fast paced work environment. Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

Experienced COOK required Full or Part Time.

Days/Afternoon shift.

Wage dependent on experience.

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Garbage Truck Driver VP Waste Solutions in Golden, BC is seeking a permanent F/T class 3 driver. Responsibilities incl. driving routes, container and vehicle maintenance, and customer service.

Competitive wage ($17-$25/hr) Fax resumes 250-439-1119 Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

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Selkirk Paving, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. group of companies, located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, is looking for a F/T Shop Supervisor to manage a fleet of over 300 pieces of construction equipment. Some travel will be required.

Robbie, Elizabeth & big brother Roman are very pleased to announce the arrival of

Duties / Tasks; ·Manage shop activities ·Dispatch mechanics ·Maintain maintenance records ·Manage fleet licences ·Help purchaser w/ parts orders

Competitive Compensation Package w/ a Comprehensive Benefit & Pension Plan. The Company Offers Development Opportunities Through Tailored Training Programs.

For more information visit www.terusconstruction.ca Please send your resume stating position to the Human Resources department at: hr@terusconstruction.ca or by fax at: (1)604-575-3691

Tristan John Anstiss May 24 at 8:52am 7lb 13oz 52cm A huge thank you to Dr Acton and all of the doctors and nurses at the Golden hospital for taking such great care of us.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of “Walt” McErvel

January 22, 1916 - August 16, 2011

Education/Trade Schools

VJ Bishop Excavating is needing a heavy duty mechanic F/T or P/T. Automotive experience is an asset but not necessary. Fax

resume to 250-341-6006

Help Wanted

Help Wanted is looking for a

Snowcat Operations Manager to join our team in Terrace BC. This is a Seasonal 6 to 9 month position starting Oct. 15th We offer competitive wages, more holiday time and great skiing benefits.

Preference given to applicants with extensive road building experience, mechanical abilities and BR maintenance experience Please forward your cover letter and resume to info@neheliski.com

MOUNT 7 TAXI LTD. 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

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

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, 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 In-Design, PhotoShop & Illustrator and have a good understanding of the printing 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 given to candidates with recent and relevant experience. We offer an excellent benefits package (including medical / dental and profit sharing after one year) including a few unique perks upon completion of the standard three-month probationary period.

Please submit your resume by Friday, August 17th, 2012

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

Apply online! IHEschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Help Wanted

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Experience/Education; ·Post secondary education with Heavy Duty Mechanic training

Employment

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Room in house avail Aug 8.

All inclusive. W/D, cable, wireless internet. Two blocks from all amenities. $475.

Call 250-290-0110.

3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane fireplace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities.

Telephone 250-344-6710.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Storage BLAEDEN SELF STORAGE Household storage rentals.

Several sizes to choose from.

Competitive prices.

24 HOUR ACCESS. Phone or leave a message 250-344-2289.

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

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

250-344-0222.

2 Bdr basement suite. Quiet street, 5 mins from town.

Separate entrance. W/D, fireplace, all appliances. $700/mth. N/P. 250-344-2446.

Suites, Upper 2 Bdr fully furnished. 5 mins south. $800/mth. No pets.

Refs required. 250-344-2417.

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.

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Motorcycles

Auto Accessories/Parts Lo Rider black Toneau cover.

Excellent shape, no damage or scratches. Cover is on a 2007 F150 with a 6’6 box. $300 obo. 250-344-2790.

1994 Harley Springer soft tail, 19,000 km, airbrushed wolf on tank, custom covers, good cond, $8500 obo.

Call (250)428-5640 email for pics riksha15@gmail.com

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Must Sell! 1983 Trans AM. One owner car in original condition. 305 4 barrel, auto transmission, T-roof, power windows, locks and A/C. 101,827 original kms. $6800 obo. 250-344-2790.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Auto Financing DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

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2005 Toyota Corolla CE 100,000K, exc. cond., never winter driven, auto., cd, am/fm, a/c, keyless entry, immobilizer, new tires/battery. $8500 250-348-2395 highclere@telus.net

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

TWO 2008 CRF230L. 900 miles and 2900 miles. Street legal. Like new, $4300 each.

250-428-0816

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Off Road Vehicles 2006 ATV, 300 Polaris, winch, windshield, gun rack, good running cond., old fellow ridden, $2200. (250)426-3266 or (250)421-8459

FOR SALE: 1988 Chev Crew Cab 3/4 ton air bags - $1000 91/2 ft Camper, fridge, stove, shower, toilet, furnace, a/c $3000 8 ft Camper, fridge, stove, furnace $1500 call 250-344-1120

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

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

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

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Golden Rockets ready to take flight in a new season Pictured left to right are Ian Desrosier, Logan and Dawson Tataryn, Braeden Allkins and Curt Thorne at a barbecue held at Overwatea in Golden. The team has been preparing for the upcoming season and confidence is high after a strong summer of recruiting and local players stepping up to make the team. The season kicks off on Sept. 14 when the Columbia Valley Rockies come to town.

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Entry Fee: $80 per person Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It is less than a month away from the start of the 2012-2013 Golden Rockets season but plans are well underway to make this a year to remember.

On August 7 some local Rocket hopefuls, along with team president Curt Thorne, held a barbecue at Overwaitea to kick off the season and let people know season tickets are now on sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really excited. We have a lot of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players returning, and some local kids coming to try out for the team as well,â&#x20AC;? Thorne said.

He explained the team has had a busy summer with a number of trades taking place. The Rockets also held a spring camp which saw more than 60 players show what they could do on the ice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had the chance to see a lot

of kids and we believe we have brought in some talented players,â&#x20AC;?

Thorne said.

The barbecue was being held to let people know season tickets prices have dropped for this year and also get them excited for the upcoming season.

Ian Desrosiers is one of the local players who is going to try and make the cut with this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team.

He has spent most of his life in Golden and is excited about the chance to step into a Rockets jersey on a full-time basis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been playing minor hockey here forever. I have watched the Rockets every year and I have been hoping to have the chance to play with the Rockets for a while,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Desrosiers has spent time near the team over the past few seasons as his family has billeted players.

He hopes the experience he has

gained watching the players will help him be prepared for the challenges ahead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is fun. I am super excited to play for this team this year,â&#x20AC;? he said.

It is exciting hockey to watch.â&#x20AC;?

As for the goals heading into the season, Thorne wants the players and team to make a deeper playoff run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First round will be a failure in our eyes. We need to get deep into the playoffs. We think we have the team and with the fan support we are going to get we are only going to get better this year,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Thorne also said that on opening night there will be a tailgate/carnival event happening in the arena parking lot.

There will be many activities for the whole family on September 14 when the Rockets kick off their season against the Columbia Valley Rockies.

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To Register: Contact Gary Bjarnason at 250-344-2336 or register at the Golden Golf Course

Monies Raised Go To The CNIB To Service Blind Patrons in Golden & District

September camp for minor hockey Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Minor Hockey Association in conjunction with the Old Timer Golden Nationals Hockey team will be getting young athletes back on the ice with and early season minor hockey camp to be held at the arena in Golden.

The camp will run from Sept. 10 to 13 and will be free for any player who pre-registers for minor hockey, and will be an economical price for any other players who want to take part. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is basically just to get our kids on the ice a little sooner,â&#x20AC;? said A/B head coach Curt Thorne.

He said there will be a wide variety of coaches at the event who will work with the young players on all the skills they require to improve at the game.

As an added bonus some of the Golden Rockets players will also be on hand to spend time working with the minor hockey aged athletes.

The camp will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every evening with every division having their own time both on and off the ice for training. With two age groups working together Thorne sees this as a great social event for players to come together before their season kicks off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gets the kids excited about hockey and lets them get to know each other,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Anyone interested in knowing more about the camp can go to www.goldenhockey.com or call thorne at The Canyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge at 250-344-3693.

BRYCE ALDERSON Residency Captain/First Team MidďŹ elder

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The Golden Star Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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2012 By-Election and Referendum NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Golden that an election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) Councillors for a two+ year term commencing mid September 2012 and terminating December 2014, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

COUNCILLOR – Two (2) to be elected Surname BARLOW BAXENDALE COMMONS DeBOLEBEC HERN

Usual Names Connie Lori Andy Jim Keith W.

Jurisdiction of Residence

1624 Purcell Woods Close, Golden, BC 518 6th Street South, Golden, BC 721 Hefti Road, Golden, BC 23 – 1422 Golden View Rd, Golden, BC 6 – 1360 Pine Drive, Golden, BC

PUBLIC NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on the same day, September 8th, 2012, a bylaw referendum will be held to submit for the assent of the electors Bylaw No. 1308, 2012 Loan Authorization. The question that is to be voted on is as follows: “Do you approve of Council for the Town of Golden adopting Bylaw No. 1308, 2012 Loan Authorization, which will authorize Council to borrow on the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $1,322,235 in order to facilitate the completion of the Kicking Horse River Dyke Upgrade (Bridge 2 Bridge) Project?”

The voting area is the Town of Golden, including all qualified resident and non-resident property electors also eligible to vote in the by-election.

A synopsis of Bylaw No. 1308, 2012 Loan Authorization is as follows: “Bylaw No. 1308, 2012 Loan Authorization authorizes Council to borrow on the credit of the municipality a sum not exceeding $1,322,235 in order to facilitate the completion of the Kicking Horse River Dyke Upgrade (Bridge 2 Bridge) Project. The maximum term for which debentures may be issued to secure the debt under Bylaw No. 1308, 2012 is 30 years”.

Bylaw No. 1308, 2012 Loan Authorization may be inspected at Town Hall located at 810 9th Avenue South in Golden during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Town of Golden on: Saturday, September 8th, 2012 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm College of the Rockies (1305 9th Street South)

ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Town Hall, Council Chambers (810 9th Avenue South)

SPECIAL VOTING will be available to qualified electors at the following locations who are patients, tenants, or staff at the time of voting on:

Saturday, September 8th, 2012 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Golden and District General Hospital (835 9th Avenue South) Henry M Durrand Manor (835 9th Avenue South) Mountainview Assisted Living (750 8th Avenue South) Abbeyfield House (915 9th Street South)

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Town of Golden for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

RESIDENT ELECTORS will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary, but is preferred. Identification must prove both where you live and who you are.

NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) as well as a special Non Resident Property Elector Registration Form and (if applicable) a Multiple Owner Consent Form to election officials at the voting place.

Jon Wilsgard Chief Election Officer

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 The Golden Star

RE/MAX of Golden 250-344-7663

Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234

Norma Crandall (250) 344-0275

remaxgolden.com

$129,000

$466,300 2280 Neville Road

Lot 4, Forde Station Road

4bdrms 2 baths 2,366sqft 18.5 acres

2.98 acres

$750,000 4057 Highway #95, South 4bdrms 1 bath 2,480sqft

143 acres

1 bath

2757 Big Bend Highway 1 bath

800sqft

.43 acre

3brms

1 bath

1,512sqft

514 - 10th Street

4 bedrooms

1 bath

$319,999

REDUCED

1,800sqft

$299,000

2,352sqft

from $100,000 to $163,999 Bear’s Paw Heights

4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,064sqft 1.12 acres

REDUCED

2 baths

$439,900 1305 Stoney Lane

3.74 acres

2.5 baths

REDUCED 3 bedrooms

$339,900

3 baths

$339,000 2 baths

2 baths

$277,600 1314 Pine Drive

$399,900 6 bedrooms

3 baths

REDUCED

2,688sqft

$279,900

1,680sqft

4bdrms 2 baths

2,060sqft

.58 acre

50’ x 130’

2 Acreages Available

$500,000

$344,600 1308 Pine Drive 4 bedrooms

3 baths

2,432sqft

from $299,900 to $399,900

$395,000

1596 Columbia Valley View

Kettleston Road

1.871 acres

2 Acreages Available

SOLD $169,900

1222 - 10th Avenue 2 bedrooms

2,884sqft

Imler Road 3,094sqft

Land and Building

REDUCED

2.5 baths

from $189,900 to $209,900

501 – 9th Street

735 Nicholson Frontage Road

$118,900 523 - 11th Street

2,252sqft

4bdrms 2 baths 2,512sqft 5.03 acres

3 bedrooms

SOLD

1302 Pine Drive

$599,500

901 - 11th Street 2,267sqft

3,120sqft

962 McBeath Road

Highway #95, South

$369,900 3 bedrooms

2,084sqft

3 baths

$99,000

2,700sqft

805 - 5th Avenue

$269,900

#7, 411 - 5th Avenue

SOLD 5 bedrooms

$289,000 6 bedrooms

1,430sqft

1610 Gareb Road 4 bedrooms

SOLD 3 bedrooms

8 Lots Available

5 acres

3 baths

$368,600

1208 Alexander Drive

1411 Spruce Drive

625 Habart Road

503 - 5th Street 3 baths

2 baths

1065 King Crescent 4 bedrooms

Lot 1, Castledale View Estates

2,112sqft

.47 acre

1.5 baths

$193,000

$139,900

$97,000

3 bedrooms

1221 Alexander Drive 4 bedrooms

40 acres

$439,000

$274,500

$329,000

$34,900 2 Bedrooms

1409 Granite Drive

10 acres

4bdrms 2.5 baths 2,897sqft 10.47 acres

2bdrms 2 baths 1,296sqft 2.87 acres

$175,000

$529,000

50’ x130’

2,448sqft

3 baths

Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435

1357 Campbell Road

#5 Golden Mobile Home Park

1,464sqft

2307 Holmes Deakin Road

$104,300

$336,000

4 bedrooms

Barry Klassen (250) 344-0262

506 - 8th Street

2029 Birchlands Road

$299,900

2,145sqft

Lot 13, Wellstead Road

6 bedrooms

.43 acre

515 - 5th Street

$295,000 5 bedrooms 2 baths

3 baths

1436 Hemlock Street

560 Grey Crescent 1,568sqft

Bob Tegart (250) 272-4321

$279,000

$199,500

$179,900 2bdrms

1,068 sqft

Marlon Chambers (250) 344-0735

1206 – 9th Street 6 bedrooms

#16 Whispering Spruce MHP 3 bedrooms

809 - 10th Street 2 baths

NEW

$26,000

$269,000 3 bedrooms

Flec Demmon (250) 344-8451

1 bath

$349,600 2154 Holmes Deakin Road

800sqft

3bdrms 2 baths 2,392sqft 5.2 acres

$527,260 2726 Golden Donald Upper Road 9bdrms

5 baths 5,540sqft

20 acres