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A happy homecoming for Tika the grizzly bear Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net

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looked fantastic.” This was not the first time the group has helped a bear that was near death recuperA male grizzly bear cub named Tika, who ate. was found orphaned, matted and starving “We have seen this a lot in black bears. They near Nicholson in December of 2912, was re- come in half dead and we provide them some released in the Golden area on July 8. good food and peace and quiet. It is amazing The cub was rehabilitated by Peter and how they can recuperate. Nature is an incredAngelika Langen of the Northern Lights ible thing,” she said. Wildlife Society in Smithers. Angelika said that when Tika was being “He came just before Christmas and the released he moved very cautiously before first month was touch and go. He was very heading out into the forest. underweight and had some neurological “He moved very slowly at first but then he problems,” Angelika said. “He went from 35 started moving away and eating. He was in the pounds to 162 pounds at his release time. He transport for two days and we were feeding

him but fresh green food was there in front of him and it was just what he likes,” she said. Overall she was very happy with the way the release went. “It was as good as it can get. It is important because we want to make sure they are a part of the natural management unit. We do not want to upset the numbers in certain areas by putting more bears than would naturally be there,” she said. “To be able to give them that chance in the wild is incredible.” Tika now has a new GPS collar which will allow the society to keep track of his movements. continued on page 5

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Stewart Spooner (far back), a trails manager from Rossland, talks to stakeholders in Golden about the benefits of creating a trail network alliance to manage the community’s assets. Photo Submitted

Golden trail users hear about Rossland’s trail network alliance Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The trail networks around Golden are some of the community’s greatest assets, and they would be nothing without the volunteers who make them possible. The Golden Community Resource Society has started the discussion about a community planning and decisionmaking model for Golden, and how the trails user groups and stakeholders fit into that.

On July 13 the GCRS brought in the trails manager from the Kootenay Columbia Trails Society (KCTS) for a presentation on Rossland’s trail network model. “I would say there are about 38 stakeholder organizations that are involved with Golden’s trail networks,” said Ryan Watmough, with the GCRS. Stewart Spooner, the trails manager with the KCTS, told the group at the Rockwater Grill and Bar what a trails alliance would look like, and how those 38 groups would fit into an alliance while

still maintaining their interests. Spooner is a paid employee of the KCTS that exists to “manage, maintain, and develop a regional network of recreational trails for the variety of selfpropelled trail users.” “Our model of sustained public funding, access to private land, and professional management and maintenance, is one which many communities would like to emulate, and we willingly share our experience,” said Spooner. The trail networks take a lot of volunteer time to maintain, and the more

people who are represented by a single organization or alliance, the more power they will have, particularly when they are searching for grant money, says Watmough. This discussion is part of a larger Community Co-ordination Project that the GCRS is spearheading. The project is also looking at how to connect recreation groups, and health and social service groups. To learn more about Rossland’s Kootenay Columbia Trail Society go to www. rosslandtrails.ca.

Kootenays first region to benefit from paramedic training funds Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Kootenays is one of two regions in British Columbia that will be benefitting from the province’s new Primary Care Paramedic program.

Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk announced that the government will provide annual funding of $250,000 to provide rural communities with the training they need. “Our Skills and

Training Plan aims to ensure that British Columbians have the right mix of skills, in the right places, at the right time,” said Virk. “This new $250,000 demonstrates that we’re actively addressing student demand for paramedic programs in rural B.C. and are focused on meeting the labour demands of all sectors for these essential skills.”

The program will cover two rural areas a year, the first two being Prince George and Cranbrook starting in February 2014. It will provide training for 30 students, 15 in each community, and will help meet current student demand for paramedic training as well as address the growing demand for paramedics in public and private organizations in

rural areas such the BC Ambulance Service and the oil and gas industries. “This new rural paramedic training program will help ensure that we are meeting the growing demand for services while supporting the health of families in rural areas of the province,” said Minister of Health Terry Lake. Right now the province funds train-

ing for 200 Primary Care Paramedic student spaces each year, mainly in urban areas. Currently, paramedics in Golding who want this training have to travel to one of these urban centres. Rural training programs were only being offered on a one-time basis as they were required. “Better-trained paramedics means higher quality emergency

medical care for patients and communities throughout British Columbia,” said Michael MacDougall, president, BC Emergency Health Services. “Providing training closer to home supports our targeted recruitment efforts underway in many rural and remote areas of the province and helps many paramedics reach their career goals.”

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The hunting licensing program will receive major upgrades, following a commitment to create an online service that will be flexible, convenient, user-friendly and fit for the 21st century, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced. Under the Request for Proposals launched last week, the first step in building the system has been taken. A key feature of the upgrade will be an electronic service, which hunters will be able to access 24 hours a day, seven days a week to purchase their hunting licences and apply for Limited Entry Hunting (LEH) opportunities. Currently, licences and LEH applications can only be purchased from Service BC offices or licensed vendors, many

of which are not available over the weekend or non-business hours. In B.C., primarily in the rural regions such as the Columbia Valley, hunting generates $9.2 million in licensing revenues for the Province, and an additional $500-$700 million in broader economic activity. The new electronic licensing service will be efficient, convenient, easy to use and increase cost effectiveness in a time of fiscal restraint. Resident hunters will have easier access to hunter services, increasing participation, and guide outfitters’ in-camp clients will be able to obtain licences without waiting for a vendor to open or travelling to a vendor location. The system will also help the Province meet important resource management objectives to ensure the health and sustainability of wildlife populations. The electronic sys-

tem will create a single point of reference for data collection, including compulsory inspection information, guide outfitter hunter reports and resident hunter harvest information, all of which will feed directly into timely and more informed wildlife management decisions. “The new electronic licensing system is a fundamental step forward in improving access to hunting and will help support sustainable wildlife populations by creating a reliable system to collect hunter participation and harvest information. The BC Wildlife Federation commends the provincial government for moving forward with this important initiative,” said Bill Bosch, president of the BCWF The ministry is targeting the 201516 hunting season to have the new service in place.

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History camp takes on the big screen The campers and counsellors from The Golden Museum History Camp got a special treat this week when they showed a movie they made at the Golden Cinema. The comedy short about two brothers in pioneer times was a hit with parents in attendance. Darryl Crane/ Star Photo

Interior Health set to move dialysis equipment to Sparwood Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net After months of controversy in the community, Interior Health has decided to go ahead and move equipment from the Invermere Dialysis Unit to the Sparwood Hospital. The unit has been closed since the beginning of 2013. Interior Health made the decision to relocate the service out of in Inver-

mere because limited patient volumes and ongoing staffing challenges meant the unit was not sustainable where it was. “I’m confident that the right decision was made in Invermere to be able to provide consistent, quality renal care,” Paula James, regional director for the renal program in Interior Health, told Black Press. James said the care in Invermere was not consistent, and certainly was not ideal for the

patients, or the lone nurse who worked in the Dialysis Unit. This is the only unit of its kind in B.C. operating with only one nurse. “We’ve looked at the numbers and we don’t see it changing in the future, but never say never. Anything could happen,” she said. The East Kootenay Regional Hospital District has been advocating for maintained renal care in the region since the unit shut down. “I am not surprised,

but extremely disappointed,” said Golden councillor Chris Hambruch about Interior Health’s decision. Hambruch also serves as a director on the board of the East Kootenay Regional Hospital District. “The continued erosion of services in rural communities is, in my opinion, a major contributing factor in the declining state of rural B.C. Until the political masters in Victoria come to realize

The smart choice is up to the individual Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Energy Minister Bill Bennett says there are about still 60,000 BC Hydro customers who are resisting installation of wireless electricity meters (smart meters), and he wants the utility to offer them manual meter readings, for a price. “What we’re contemplating at this point is that maybe we can deliver a digital meter that has the radio turned off,” Bennett said. “We just feel that we don’t want to bully people into taking the smart meter if they don’t want it.” Modifying the meters for different customers and sending out human meter readers would generate costs that should not be passed on to the majority of customers who accepted wireless meters, Bennett said. He offered no estimate of the cost, but predicted that more people will drop their opposition rather than pay for extra service. Bennett added he agreed with B.C.’s medical health officer in their opinion that signals from wireless meters are not a health hazard, but he doesn’t want them forced on people who believe otherwise. Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Mac-

donald said smart meters have caused concerns for many people in his constituency. “It has been controversial for a number of reasons. It was introduced without a business plan with legislation that specifically kept the program away from the utilities commission,” he said. “Most of the local opposition here (in the Golden area) was around health concerns. We had a number of people who felt very sternly that they did not want smart metres on their homes.” Though Macdonald is happy people will have a choice, he does feel the cost of checking the old meters should be set by someone other than BC Hydro. “Now what the government is saying is that they will accept the blended system. People who do not want smart meters will not have to take them but they will have to accept and additional cost from BC Hydro staff who will have to physically come and check the meters,” he said. “The cost is likely reasonable but it should be set by the Utilities Commission so that it is a neutral group. I think that if it is set by government the possibility is it will be a punitive damage cost and not based on actual cost.” With files from Black Press

that rural communities are vital to the well being of the province, the continual spiral to the bottom will continue.” There are still options for renal care if there are patients in Golden who require

dialysis. In-home dialysis with personal equipment is becoming more common, and also reduces cost, travel and time. James acknowledges the emotional reaction to the unit’s move, but says that

Interior Health has to take an overview look at health care services. It was determined that the hospital in Sparwood would make greater use of the dialysis equipment than Invermere.

Behind the Wheel How Heavy is Your Camper? One of my friends stopped to visit last weekend and showed me his truck and camper. You should write about this because people need to know how to be safe he said. He had switched from a one ton truck with single rear tires to one with dual rear tires. It made a big difference in stability and gave him a larger margin between the actual weight and the maximum weight allowed for the vehicle. He had done his research because he knew that he had to weigh the fully loaded unit and then make sure that the weight on each axle and the total weight could not exceed the amounts shown on the vehicle’s capacity decal. He also knew that there was a maximum weight shown on the sidewalls of his tires and that the axle weights must not exceed the tire capacities. You can have your vehicle weighed free of charge at any government weigh scale, often at any time of the day, whether the scale is open or not. Simply position the front axle on the scale pad, record the weight, repeat for the rear axle and then add the two figures for the total. An RV dealer warned me once that camper manufacturers often under reported the unit’s weight and all of the food, water, camping equipment and other supplies added more weight than people realize. Using a scale is the only way to be sure. Vehicles that fail to obey weight rules will be ordered off of the highway by police or Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement personnel. They must be unloaded sufficiently to comply before they may proceed again. There is also the possibility of fines in addition to the removal order. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.

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Sensible BC pitches new provincial marijuana legislation in Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The Sensible BC marijuana referendum campaign now has 60 days before signature-gathering period begins. Elections BC has approved the Sensible Policing Act, a law which would effectively decriminalize marijuana possession in the province, as valid legislation and suitable for a referendum. Dana Larsen, director of Sensible BC who drafted the legislation, was at the Firepit BBQ Smokehouse in Golden on July 13 as part of his tour through the Kootenays to garner support for the campaign. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal law with a “Sensible Policing Act” that would disallow the use of B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. “This shows that the provinces do have the power to effectively decriminalize marijuana,” said Larsen. “B.C. politicians can’t say this is solely a federal issue anymore. Our province pays for all the costs of marijuana enforcement, and now we’ve confirmed that B.C. has the jurisdiction to take action and make change.” Sensible BC now has 60 days before the 90-day signature-gathering period begins on Sept. 9. If the campaign can collect signatures from 10 per cent of the

registered voters in each electoral district, the Sensible Policing Act will be put to a referendum in 2014. “We can start registering canvassers next week,” said Larsen. “We’ll need a few thousand volunteer canvassers to collect the roughly 400,000 signatures required. Anyone who wants to help out and become a canvasser should visit our website at sensiblebc.ca. “Our polling shows over 70 per cent support in B.C. for the provisions of the Sensible Policing Act. The question for us is, are there enough British Columbians who feel passionately about this issue for us to get the many canvassers and volunteers we need?” Larsen, who was involved with the B.C. Marijuana Party before seeking the leadership of the B.C. NDP in 2011, has worked for the last year to build support for what he calls Sensible BC. His organization will have 90 days from Sept. 9 to collect signatures from 10 per cent of registered provincial voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. If that threshold is reached, Elections BC would hold a province-wide initiative vote, likely by mail as was done to repeal the HST. Karen Wilson is taking the lead locally, and has already started a Sensible BC - Golden Facebook page to provide the community with information on the issue. Anyone interested in learning more can like the Dana Larsen is travelling through the Kootenays and Facebook page, and will receive a reminder when the B.C. to garner support for his marijuana referendum. Photo Submitted collection of signatures begins in September.

Fire mitigation crews back in Golden cleaning up Selkirk area Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net

This summer is predicted to be a hot and dry one, which means there’s an increased risk of wildfires. The Town of Golden is taking steps to ensure that the proper precautions are being taken, particularly in some of the heavily forested residential areas. In partnership with the BC Forest Protection Branch and the Town of Golden and Area Emergency Management Program (GAEMP), a unit crew from the Columbia Zone of the Southeast Fire Centre will be returning to Golden to continue working on the Town’s Wildfire Prevention Program. “Crews will be on site from Monday July 15 to Thursday July 18 conducting mitigation work on roughly 7 hectares of Crown land on the east side of the Bowle-Evans Forest Service Road above Keith King Memorial Park,” said Mayor Christina Benty. “The results of the project will help limit the rapid

spread of fire in the event of a wildfire and allow faster access for initial attack crews.” The work includes removal of dangerous trees and reducing the natural fuel load on the forest floor. “Due to the mild spring weather, BC Forest Services Crews are able to return to Golden and continue working on this identified mitigation area,” said David Love Manager of Strategic Initiatives for the Town of Golden. “The project scope and location provides a great work environment for crews to focus on the end goal without dealing with major logistical challenges.” The public are asked to be aware of and respect any closures imposed by the Forest Service Site Supervisor. The Wildfire Prevention Program is part of a multi-year plan dating back to 2010 and formally launched in the summer of 2012. The project goal is to protect Golden from wildfire spreading into the community by limiting the forest fuel load. It is noteworthy that this work contributed by BC Forest Service personnel will reduce local taxpayer project costs and 90 per cent of the remaining pro-

ject funding will be provided by provincial government grants. The Town of Golden apologizes for any inconvenience the project poses to residents in the area, however trusts the important end benefits will be recognized and appreciated. There are steps homeowners can take themselves to be better prepared in the event of a wildfire. It is important to have an evacuation plan for your family, including an emergency kit. Make sure your home is maintained for fire prevention. You can do this my creating a 10-metre safety zone around your home (prune trees, keep the lawn cut, and remove organic debris), store flammable materials like wood and propane 10 metres away from the home, keep a fire extinguisher, and use fire-resistant materials such as siding, roofing and dual pane windows. It is also important to make sure the replacement value of your home is up to date in case the worst should happen.

1,801 guns, 30,700 rounds and a missile secured in June amnesty Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net British Columbia had a success-

ful month-long gun amnesty, with 1,801 firearms, 155 other weapons and approximately 30,700 rounds

of ammunition turned in for destruction. The goal of the program, which ran through June, was

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Suzanne Anton. The latest results show the sustained value of periodic gun amnesty programs. Back-to-back programs in 1997 and 1998 yielded an average of 2,500 firearms and 100,000 rounds of ammunition. In 2006, the number of firearms rose to more than 3,200, plus another 725 unwanted weapons, while the number of rounds was relatively stable at 96,500. “The misuse of firearms can take many forms. Whether it involves a child’s curiosity, a domestic incident, a theft or some other turn of events, the impact is too often instantaneous and tragic. By calling police and arranging for safe disposal of their unwanted

weapons and ammunition, thousands of British Columbians have helped to prevent potentially dozens of dangerous incidents,” Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, commanding officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in British Columbia. As with past campaigns, some interesting items were turned in including 1,026 rifles, 394 handguns, 380 shotguns, a machine gun, a LeeEnfield .303 rifle from World War II, bayonets from the 1800s and a well-publicized military missile more than six feet long, turned in by the relative of an individual who reportedly kept it as a souvenir of a tour of duty overseas. The program,

endorsed and announced by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) in February, was led by RCMP E-Division on behalf of the provincial RCMP, with support from B.C.’s municipal police departments. “The BCACP was a proud supporter of the 2013 Provincial Gun Amnesty and we are very pleased with the program’s success. We’ll never know how many lives have been saved or how many injuries, accidents and crimes have been prevented as a result of British Columbians’ overwhelming support for the amnesty program,” said British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police president Inspector Brad Haugli.

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Pictured left is a painting stolen from Jita’s Cafe in Golden. Artist Joni Young hopes that whoever took the piece will return it to her at some point in the future.

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One artist’s dream of having her work on display at a local business has taken a turn for the worse when one painting was stolen right off the wall. Joni Young is a well known artist in Golden who recently put some of her work on display at Jita’s Cafe. Sometime around July 10 one of the paintings on display was taken from the business. “I’m very sad that someone would do this. This particular painting that was stolen meant a lot to me,” Young said. Young explained why this particular painting was so important

Taya Coultis and her mother Brandi enjoy a free Slurpee on July 11. 7-Eleven was giving away their signature product all day, as they do every year to commemorate their birthday. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

to her. “All of my paintings mean a lot to me, but this one represented how I feel and where I’m at this stage in my life and art career.” Young added that she was shocked when she heard the news of the theft. “This has never happened before to me or any other artist having a show at Jita’s. I’m hoping that I find out where it is and most of all that it is safe and appreciated,” she said. Young also had a message for the person who took the piece. “If I could talk to the person who took my painting, I would of course ask them to please return it,” she said.

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Tika was released back into the wild by conservation officers and staff from the Northern Lights Wildlife Society. Photo Submitted

Society grateful for Golden donations continued from page 1 “It uploads to a satellite and then to my computer. I can see where he is wandering and it is amazing,” Overall the society has 11 grizzlies over the years and they said the tracking collars have proved the animals do not try to go into populated areas. The society runs completely off donations and has seen a great deal of support from people in Golden.

“Without donations we would not be able to do this. We are only funded by donations and grant writing to corporations (with the grant mostly being for projects like building cages). We had a lot of support from Golden. The first big one was the Golden Cinema around Christmas. There were also lots of people who privately sent stuff and also Kicking Horse Resort helped us as well,” said Angelika. For more information check out www.wildlifeshelter.com.

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Tough choices

Golden parking wars

Making everyone in a town or city happy will never happen. For the most part people in municipal roles can only take a shot to do their best for the community as a whole. Many interesting discussions have been popping up on the streets of Golden over the past few weeks involving very different aspects - My Way of what is happening in the community. By Darryl Crane A discussion over mobile vendors seems to be on the leads of many conversations. This is a tough issue for any community. Businesses that serve food have every right to be concerned over this expansion. If you own a storefront then you pay the stereotypical business tax that cuts into profits. Mobile vendors may be taxed but it will be no where near as much as having a restaurant. In the case of the vendors, what is fair will depend on which side of the serving tray you sit on. The vendors will bring more choices to the area and give people who are on the run another easy place to grab a bite to eat. The argument has also been used that they will not affect the other businesses in a significant manner. Some people have also said that this is what having a capitalist-based economy is all about. Different businesses are working hard to find those hard-to-reach dollars from customers. Those businesses could counter back that the mobile vendors will have an unfair advantage because they do not have the heavy costs on their backs. I have also heard people say that, overall, it hurts the town because the businesses which are the backbone of the community will suffer in the long run if the vendors take over different parts of the town. A second raging debate on the streets of Golden seems to centre around the town’s new bylaw officer who is out and about enforcing the rules of the town. When I first came to Golden I heard many discussions centre around what exactly the bylaw officer did in town. This is no longer in question by anyone as he has made his presence felt in the downtown core and beyond. It is fascinating to hear people go from, one person doesn’t do enough, to the next officer doing too much. This is sadly far too common of an occurrence. The officer has a certain set of rules that he has been hired to enforce. The option is not there to follow some of the rules some of the time, and others whenever they feel like it. There can be very little grey area when you have a job like this to do. This is similar to working as a police officer. No one likes to get a ticket, but in most cases if you received one then you more than likely deserved it. So if you do find yourself having a chat with the officer in town remember, this person simply has a job to do and rules to follow. No matter what happens at the end of the day showing respect is a key to getting by, because having a hissy fit is not going to make anything better.

No community, big or small, will ever be able to escape the inevitable debate that every municipality must one day face. I have heard the issue raised several times in my nearly two years in Golden. From what I can gather, Golden, like every other town I have lived in, has a parking problem. On week days, particularly in the summer, 9th Avenue North is lined with cars. Newcomers to Golden, especially ones relocating from cities, look at the issue like we’re all crazy. There are a lot of places in Canada where you count yourself lucky if you only have to walk five blocks from your car to your destination. And it feels like you won the lottery if you can find a space for free. At my medium sized college campus I had to leave myself almost 20 minutes before class to walk from the parking lot to my building. However it doesn’t take long before you are so used to parking right outside the door, that the thought of parking in the CP Parking Lot (which is the about the length of an average mall parking lot away from almost all downtown businesses) is incomprehensible. In only took me a few months before I would get annoyed if I had to park at the end of the street rather than right in front of the Golden Star’s back door. The Town of Golden bylaw states that there is twohour parking in the spaces along 9th Avenue North, and there are signs to enforce it. However, the residents of Golden are somewhat unfamiliar with bylaws being enforced. The Town’s new bylaw officer has been issuing

warnings to motorists, letting them know they are in violation of the rules. Some people are ecstatic, some people are furious. The drivers who are constantly complaining that they can never find a parking space are thrilled to see that people will no longer get away with leaving their cars in the same spot all day. On the other hand, driv- - Reporter’s View ers who are used to leaving By Jessica Schwitek their cars in the same spot all day are none too pleased at the prospect of getting a parking ticket. The purpose of the two-hour bylaw is to allow shoppers and tourists prime parking. The fear is that if a tourist is driving through the downtown core, and cannot find a space, he or she will just keep on driving. The Town of Golden rents the parking lot across from 7-Eleven from CP Rail so that workers can leave their cars relatively close to their place of business for their entire shift, without taking a space away from a paying customer. They just need to convince people that those few extra blocks of walking each morning and afternoon is better for business. And while we’re walking those few blocks to work in the morning, we can all be grateful that we’re not dropping a loonie into a parking meter and only getting 15 minutes.

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Do you agree with the Town’s bylaw that limits street parking in downtown to two hours?

Bobby Johansen “For sure there should be a limit. I always make sure I move my car and it drives me crazy when other people don’t.”

Elise Comrie “I agree there should be a limit, but I don’t want the town to go crazy with parking tickets either.”

Stingers to the place of business that didn’t have old fashioned games all afternoon on Canada Day.

law Harold, and our good neighbours Ken, Randy and Gordon for putting the new tarp on our garage.

Stars to the gentlemen that helped the Food Bank deliver diapers to the Family Centre. You were a HUGE help!!

Stingers to the gosh darn mosquitos. I am itching like crazy.

Stars to Dr. Booher’s dental office for their donation of toothbrushes and dental floss to the Golden Food Bank.

Kyle Yeung “I think two hours is pretty standard for most towns, how else can you stop people from parking all day?”

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Dear editor, In the Vancouver Point Grey riding Christy Clark lost her seat in the legislature to David Eby, fairly and squarely. In the Kelowna West riding, Ben Stewart won his seat fairly and squarely. This is what an election is all about, the votes are counted and someone wins or someone loses, that is fair. This byelection in Kelowna is not fair. Ben Stewart is stepping down, not because he

is ill, not because he has personal problems, not because he was arrested for drunk driving. He is stepping down only for political reasons on behalf of the Liberal Party of B.C. Now, because of his politically motivated actions, the taxpayers of B.C. must bear the cost of holding a by-election – byelection held solely for the purpose of getting Christy elected on behalf of the Liberal Party. Asking the public to change the fact that Christy lost, at the public’s expense, is just

Stars to drivers who slow down and pull over when they pass a bike on the highway.

Stars to everyone who made the golf tournament possible. Stars to Sitka for being such a cute puppy. Stars to Joel for saving our score at the golf tournament. Stingers to stingers on wasps that cause nothing but problems in life.

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Stingers to people who can’t tell what lane they are driving in.

Stars to the concept of muffin credit.

not fair. The Liberal Party, not the taxpayers, should bear all the costs of holding this byelection – Even the costs of the opponents campaign. Christy is a loser, that is a fact, proven by the voters in Vancouver Point Grey. Should the Liberal Party not like it, I say too bad. So just let the losers stay losers, or force the Liberal Party to pay the piper. Alan MacKinnon Salmon Arm

Gas prices To the Editor: I am a concerned citizen of this great nation we call Canada, which every person born in this country owns — not the politicians, but the ordinary person. We own this country, not the oil companies, which the politicians have allowed to rape us over the years. The price of fuel in Canada is astronomical, related to the price of oil on the international market and our high taxes. We can’t seem to do anything about it, but if our MPs and MLAs had any fortitude they would fight for their

constituents, but they don’t, knowing that the higher price of oil puts more tax money in their coffers, and the oil companies are making record profits. I say to all our MPs and MLAs, show some guts, stand up to your so-called leaders and lower the price of oil, go after the oil companies and lower the tax on fuel. For an oil-producing nation, our prices are too high. We own the oil, not oil companies. You are elected to represent us, and our only recourse is at the polls. Show some fortitude like you promised when elected. George Fraser Creston

Conservatives call for proposals of projects led by seniors Every day, in thousands of communities across the country, Canadian seniors are making a difference, and initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) are helping them do so.The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), recently launched the 2013–2014 NHSP call for proposals for community-based projects. This is an excellent opportunity for organizations that promote the wellbeing of seniors to take action. We encourage them to submit their applications before July 5, 2013, in all provinces and territories except Quebec, where the closing date is September 6, 2013.

Organizations may receive up to $25,000 in grant funding per year on projects that focus on one or more of the following objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation and capital assistance. There are many organizations in Kootenay Columbia that are dedicated to helping seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue to be active, participating members of their communities. This year alone, we are providing more than $33 million to support 1 750 community-based projects for seniors across the country. Since its beginning, the NHSP has funded more than 12 200 pro-

jects in hundreds of communities across Canada. Organizations can receive funding towards projects that empower seniors to share their diverse skills, knowledge and experiences with others by volunteering and mentoring. These projects also help foster social participation and inclusion of seniors in communities across Canada. Seniors have played an important role in building our great constituency of Kootenay Columbia and we wish to say thank you for keeping our communities strong. If your organization has an idea for a project that encourages seniors to lead

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Highway Planning Area No. 1 Amendment (Columbia Crossing) Bylaw No. 649 A zoning bylaw amendment has been made to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for a proposed redevelopment of the Old Donald Sawmill site.

Saturday July 20th, 2013 At the Golden Seniors Centre Open House from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Presentation at 1:00 PM. For Additional Information Contact: kelly@baskinaccountingservices.ca Or visit www.csrd.bc.ca

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John Hartman “The Columbia in Canada” at the Art Gallery of Golden June 21 - September 2.

Wed, July 17 Golden Youth Centre drop in every Wednesday from 3:30-9pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening. Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed dropin every Wednesday at 7pm at Lady Grey Elementary.

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Jam night at the Rockwater. Golden Parent and Tot Play Lets parents and kids from birth to five enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am-noon. Golden Farmers Market (Wednesday Market) from Wednesday June 12 to Aug.28 from noon-5pm in the CP parking lot. Family Picnic Play and Learn, free 8-week summer program for families with children 3-5. Includes dinner and parent discussions, Wednesdays 5-7pm at the Museum starting June 26 to Aug.14. To register call 250-439-9665. Sarah Burton playing at The Golden Taps on July 17 at 10pm, no cover.

Thurs, July 18 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Men’s drop-in basketball Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8. Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-3445448. Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Thursday 20% off all services, call 250-344-5766. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25. “Up, Up and Away” at the Golden Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library! Thursdays 1:30-2:30 starting July 4 - Aug.1. Register at the library.

Fri, July 19 Golden Youth Centre drop in Fridays from 3:30-9pm and movie night every Friday from 7-9pm. Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night. The Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steamshow feat. The Coal Creek Boys July 19 at the Golden Taps. Tickets $35 and are available at the Golden Taps.

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Scarllett Jane plays the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 17.

Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am. Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Summer Kicks Series Tiller’s Folly July 17, 7pm at Spirit Square. Also performing, Parson Jazz Cooperative.

Spirit Square Saturday Market starting Saturday June 15 to Aug.31 from 11am-4pm at Spirit Square.

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Willhorse at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 20. Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues Band July 20 at Mad Trapper at 6pm. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Cops for Kids BBQ at Overwaitea July 20 from 11am-2:30pm. Golden Dolphins home Swim Meet July 20 & 21 at the Golden municipal pool.

Sun, July 21 Junior Climbing Club at Dogtooth Climbing Gym 12:30-2pm. Booking is recommended 250-3446444. Sunday Howl open mic night at the Wolf’s Den every Sunday from 4-8pm. All ages welcome. Outdoor yoga in Spirit Square Sundays 11am12pm throughout July and Aug. Admission by donation to the Women’s Centre. New Generation Singers of St. Joseph, Missouri performs at St. Andrew’s United Church (901 - 11th St) July 21 at 10:30am. Admission is free.

Tues, July 23 John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm. Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am all summer. Call 250-3445413 to register. Summer Kicks Series presents Joaquin Diaz July 23, 7pm at Spirit Square. Open Air July 23 at the Golden Taps Pub 10pm, no cover. Rockwater Grill & BarR

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Miss Quincy performs at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 24 & 25. Kicking Horse Cup/BC Road Master Race Weekend July 27/28. Preregister at www. kickinghorseresort.com. Western Open Downhill Mountain Bike Race and Darkhorse Enduro Aug. 3/4, see details at www. kickinghorseresort.com. Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club Camps Aug.12-15 / 19-22 / 26-29. For more info: khgym@hotmail.com.

Marco Corbo plays at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 21 & 22.

Summer Kicks Series Bocephus King Aug.7 7pm at Spirit Square.

Golden Dolphins home Swim Meet July 20 & 21 at the Golden municipal pool.

Girlz Group Grade 6&7 Aug.12-16, 1-3pm. Grade 5 Aug.19-23, 1-3pm. Register at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre. For more info: 250-344-5317.

Mon, July 22 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12 to 18.

Summer Kicks Series Willhorse Aug.14 7pm at Spirit Square. Also performing is Retrofied with Mike Pecora.

Marco Corbo plays at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 21 & 22.

Bruce Cockburn Aug. 16 at the Golden Civic Centre.

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Gary Martin will be playing a live show at the Mad Trapper on July 20. Photo Submitted

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Joaquin Diaz will have people dancing all night long at the July 23 edition of Summer Kicks. Photo Submitted

A taste of merengue in Spirit Square Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The sounds of merengue will be taking the stage in Spirit Square when Joaquin Diaz plays on July 23 at 7 p.m. Diaz is known for his light-fingered accordion playing and his infectious vocals which are drenched in Latin soul. His repertoire is a mixture of traditional and original tunes characterized by exhilarating rhythms. Diaz started his musical career on the streets of Santo Domingo when he was nine years old. At the age of 12, this Dominican king of accordion was playing in the most prestigious Regencies of the capital. Still in his teens he performed at the Pan-

American Games in Puerto Rico accompanying the Dominican Republic’s Ballets Folkloricos. In 1990 Joaquin brought Dominican magic and his accordion wizardry with him to Canada. Now residing in Montreal, he and his extremely talented musicians have thrilled Latino and non-Latino fans alike, throughout North America, and Europe. Diaz’s musicians sustain his own sense of rhythm, with devilish percussions (congas, tambora, guira, bongos, bass drum) and electric bass, and provide the energy of their backvocals to the invigorating bachatas. Diaz has travelled the world as an genuine ambassador of merengue music. Playing in between sets on the evening will be Suzie Raudaschl.

In order to help out some friends in need, a group of Golden residents have organized a concert and charity auction, bringing Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues band right here to Golden. “They’ve been here a couple times before, and people were asking us if we were going to bring them back again because they’re very good,” said Bonnie Tuck, one of the event’s organizers. “And this time we certainly had a reason to.” The proceeds from the concert and the auction will go to help Karen and Mack MacDonald who are currently facing some medical costs. “The town has been really good to us so far,” said Tuck, who has already collected auction items generously donated by Home Hardware, TRU Value, the Bargain Shop, Zodiac Hemp and Sobey’s, among others. Tickets for the event include your entrance into the concert, which is at The Mad Trapper Pub, as well as dinner which will be beef on a bun, three kinds of salads, chilli and corn on the cob. Gary Martin and the Heavenly Blues Band, based out of Calgary, play some good old fashioned blues, as well as some top 10 hits, and older dance music. Martin’s five-piece group the Heavenly Blues Band have been together for over 15 years, and features harmonica player Pete Johnson, Marvelous Marv on sax, James “Chip” Burney on bass, and drummer Dyllis Dufree, for some rockin’ Alberta blues. Tickets for the July 20 show are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. They are available at The Mad Trapper, or by calling Tuck at 250-3442225. The show starts at 6 p.m.

Wildsight took out a booth at the Golden Farmers’ Market on July 3 to facilitate a Paint the Birds event. People of all ages were invited to repaint the wooden birds, flowers, and bugs along the CP Parking Lot fence. Throughout the day more than 50 people stopped by to spread their creativity. Wildsight was happy with the turnout, and is hoping to have a repeat of the event later in the month. Several businesses in town helped make the event possible, including Home Hardware, TRU Hardware, Overwaitea and the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce.

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Weeds don’t stand a chance at annual event in Golden The 6th annual weed pull in Golden was a huge success again this year according to organizers of the event. This year, the intrepid volunteers expanded the area in which the threat was to be neutralized, yet fewer weeds necessitated pulling, resulting in only 54 bagfuls being disposed of many different weeds. Some of the weeds spotted during the event included napweed, goatsbeard, and blueburr. In the end they all succumbed to the relentless onslaught of the good people of Golden. Later this summer, an opportunity for others to join in this battle will come. A second weed pull will be held early in the month of August. Photo Submitted

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Roxy Coatesworth and her grandmother went out on a sunny Wednesday afternoon to paint some of the wooden birds along the CP Parking Lot fence. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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Dog from Golden found in Calgary shopping mall parking lot (From left) Cari Wilson, Brosia Lavoie, charley Hilderbrand and Kennedy Hilderbrand stand with their dog Lucky. The dog disappeared from Golden only to be found at a shelter in Calgary. The dog had been picked up in a shopping mall parking lot and has since come home to Golden.

Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net A local dog took an unexpected trip to Calgary but luckily was returned to its owners. The dog named Lucky is owned by Cari Wilson and her family. Lucky got out of the door of the family’s home on July 6 and eventually ended up near a highway in Golden. Neighbours near the family, who were also looking for their dog, spoke to a person who found Lucky and said he were going to take it to the RCMP detachment. The car had license plates from Alberta but it never showed up at the detachment. “We did not see him again. We posted on lost dog in B.C. and Alberta. We called the SPCA and posted on Facebook. I called all the vets as well,” Wilson said. A friend of the family eventually spotted Lucky on a shelter website in Calgary. “When I went there I asked who dropped him of. They said Lucky was found in a parking lot of a shopping mall in the city,” she said. “She does not like the car so I figure someone left the window down for her and she jumped out. She does get off the leash quite a bit even though we do keep her chained up.” The event could not have happened on a worse day for Wilson’s daughter Kennedy. “It was Kennedy’s birthday party on the day she went missing so it was dramatic for her,” she said. “She was very upset and wanted to go looking for him during her party. That was hard because we knew she was in a car but did not know where she was.” It seems the dog was given the right name according to Wilson who said she was lucky to finally come home.

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Parks Canada offers theatre programs and a teddy bear picnic Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net To commemorate Parks Day, Parks Can-

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activities suitable for kids and adults alike on July 20. All events and activities are free with park admission

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Teddy Bear Picnic 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experience Parks Day at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site – the Birthplace of Canada’s National Parks. Bring a picnic lunch to the Cave and Basin NHS, roll out your blanket and show off your favourite teddy bear at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Site entry fees apply. Saving Wild Trout in Banff National Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Corral Creek picnic area on the Bow Valley Parkway. How do you tell the difference between a brook trout and a western cut throat trout? Our aquatics specialists can show you with models and an electro fishing demonstration. The electro fishing demonstration will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. On the Right Track 2 p.m. Corral Creek picnic area on the Bow Valley Parkway. Bring the whole family for some fun games and activities. Test your skills at tracking and discover how Parks Canada keeps an eye on our local wildlife. Bear Guardians 7:30 p.m. Johnston Canyon

Campground Theatre Join the Bear Guardian interpreters to find out how Canada’s busiest national park is meeting the challenge of managing grizzly bears and people. Rappin’ Research: Gettin’ Down with Banff’s Top Predators 7:30 p.m. Raven’s Nest Outdoor Theatre – Tunnel Mountain Campground Village 2. Fireside Chat 7:30 p.m. Two Jack Lakeside Campground. Join a Parks Canada interpreter to hear fascinating stories about the natural and cultural world of Banff National Park. The Bear Facts 8 p.m. Lake Louise Campground Theatre. Watch bears in action and discover how we keep both people and bears safe in Banff National Park. KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK New Wildlife Underpasses in Kootenay National Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kootenay Valley Viewpoint. Learn how Parks Canada is helping deer, moose, bears and many other animals cross the high-

way safely. Tigers and Dragons 1 p.m. Kootenay National Park Visitor Centre in Radium Catch and release the mini-monsters of a pond. Sunset Stroll8 p.m. Redstreak Campground Theatre Learn about bighorns and bobcats on this 1.5km walk from the theatre to a panoramic viewpoint YOHO NATIONAL PARK Bears: Up Close and Personal 2 p.m. Yoho Visitor Centre in Field. Take part in hands on activities and get to know some of the superstars of Yoho National Park. The Bear Facts 8 p.m. Kicking Horse Campground Theatre. Watch bears in action and discover how we keep both bears and people safe during this exciting theatre program. For more information on Canada’s Parks Day in the mountain national parks, stop by a Parks Canada Visitor Centre or visit www. parkscanada.gc.ca to learn more about events taking place near you.

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Turning Back the Pages: A look at advertising of the past

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

Ellen Cameron was a driving force in the completion of the 1982 edition of Golden Memories. Unfortunately she passed away before she had the chance to see the final result of her labour of love. She wrote many of the articles that you will find in that book, as well as many articles for the museum. The following piece written by Ellen Cameron will likely jog the memories of our senior population as they are reminded of advertising slogans of days gone by. It is entitled “It Pays to Advertise and Other Trivia” and can be found in the

Archives of the Golden museum. My father has an ashtray on his desk (bronzed metal) with an embossed figure of a running Johnny Walker – ’18 Years and Still Going Strong.’ Performing my dusting duties as a child, I wondered who this wonderful fellow could be. Years later, I learned that Johnny Walker was a brand of whiskey. I doubt if my mother knew who Johnny Walker was either, or she probably would not have allowed him in the house. In the course of my household duties, I was also intrigued by another running figure; the Dutch Cleaner Lady, dressed in her national costume and wielding a big stick, her speed not at all impaired by her clomping wooden shoes. “She Chases Dirt,” read the slogan. At window-cleaning time out came the Bonami – later the

powder in the can – which is still a seller today. Why, oh why, did they change the wrapper? It showed a golden chick emerging from an egg with the slogan: ‘Hasn’t Scratched Yet.’ Does anyone remember the Fairy Soap, the first to make the boast: ‘It Floats?’ It smelled nice too, at least to my childish olfactory glands. Although it was more expensive, and still is, my mother preferred Pear’s Soap – ‘Pure Glycerine’ and a product of Mother Britain. What I remember most about it were the newspaper ads, showing a child being bathed in its bathtub, just like the one we had at home. Does anyone remember whether it was Palmolive or Woodbury’s soap (I think the latter) that assured you its use would result in ‘The Skin You Love to Touch?’

The photos are various advertisements used to promote everyday products. Photos courtesy of the Golden Museum Then it was Lifebouy who made us first aware that to ensure social acceptability one must be aware of ‘B.O.” We always had Bovril in the house too. I saw some Bovril cubes in the supermarket the other day, but ours was always in a brown bottle. In my opinion, the best billboard I have ever seen depicted a weeping steer standing spread eagle over a large bottle of Bovril.

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The caption: ‘Alas, My Poor Brother.” I see Dodd’s Kidney Pills are still advertised. They used to send us an almanac, but one that contained the most information on almost everything under the sun was Dr. Chase’s Almanac. Also, the good doctor sandwiched in his recommendations and testimonials for a wide variety of ailments for his remedies. The Nerve Food

seemed to be the one he pushed the hardest. Bu the way, where are the Smith Brothers of cough drop fame? Their long beards must be getting very grey by now. Carter’s Little Liver Pills, as their name implies, may have been delectable but I have never seen, let alone, sampled one. Just as well perhaps – if they were sugar

coated I might have become addicted. Is it possible that they may still be around lurking somewhere among the pills, capsules, powders and shots of the modern drug scene? Perhaps they should be revived and researched to see if possibly they could be a preventative to cirrhosis of the liver. Enough. All this is getting to read “curiouser and curiouser” as Alice would say.

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Calendar project gets some financial support

Rob Parker with the Columbia Valley Credit Union hands a cheque for $1,800 to Connie Barlow (left), and Renee Quanstrom (centre) for the Golden Early Childhood Development Coalition’s Community Calendar project. The monthly calendar provides parents and caregivers with information about community happenings. Copies of the calendar are available at the Child Care Resource and Referral office, or by emailing jkccrr@gmail.com. Photo Submitted

Hig & Son automotive shop opens in Habart

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Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net After nearly 20 years as a mechanic, David Higginson has opened up his own auto repair shop in Habart called Hig & Son Automotive Repair. Higginson said being a mechanic was all he ever wanted to be. “I realized in high school that I wanted to be a mechanic. I grew up in the area and have worked at other shops. I finally made the decision that the time was right to open my own shop.” Spending his entire life in the Golden area has given the mechanic a unique perspective on what people want from a repair shop. “I enjoy my job and decided it was the right time to have my own business. I want to do my best to help people get the service they need.” Juniper Kelly is Higginson’s wife and partner in the business. She said the family-operated business is also working very hard to give the best rates possible to people who live in the area. “We are a family run business that offers affordable rates. We are trying to help families save money on their car repairs because we understand it is very expensive to keep your car in good running order,” Kelly said. “We want to provide the best service possible for the best price we can.” She said it is important for people to keep their vehicles well maintained so they will last longer, and the business is doing what they can to help. “We will pick it up and bring it out here or if they drop it off we will drop them off in Golden and pick them up when their vehicle is ready,” Kelly said. Higginson said he can do almost anything that needs to be done with a vehicle and plans to offer more service in the future. “I know a lot of local people who know they are not going to be dealing with someone in the back of the shop. Here the customer will be talking to the mechanic,” he said. To learn more about the services offered call 250-3445588.

3 BEDROOM HOME for rent

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A BIG heart-felt “thank you” for the support of the musicians at the Spilli Chili Cook off on June 01, 2013. I must apologize for the delay in getting this into the paper, however we will never forget the generosity of these supporters in Golden... Overwaitea, Columbia Valley Credit Union, Fountain Tire, Falkins Insurance, Off the Wall, Gottler Bros., Sobeys, Kal Tire, Red Tomato Pies, and from Spillimacheen, 1867 Confederation Log Homes of the Kootenay Valley, also last but not least, a personal anonymous donation. We were overwhelmed and humbled to be the recipient of such a willingness to help with this project. Thank you.

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NOTICE ROAD NOTICE OF ROADOF CLOSURE CLOSURE - NO - NO VEHICLE ACCESS VEHICLE ACCESS Beaverfoot Forest Service Road Beaverfoot will be Forest closed Service at 11kmRoad will be closed at 11km from August 12 to 20, 2013, from August 12 to 20, 2013, and closed at and then then closed at 20km 20km from August 20 to 30, 2013, 2013, from August 20 to 30, for road stream crossing for road stream crossing structural structural work. work.

Births

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Vivienne Francesca Marie McGrath

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Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation for the support we received when Mag passed away. Thank you to everyone for your words of sympathy, tributes, gifts of food, Áowers and heOp when needed. Anne, Rob, Chris and Margret Magnusson

A heart full of Thank You to all my family and friends for all the support, kindness and love given to me in my time of sickness. Thank you doesn’t seem a powerful enough word for all you have done. You are all ANGELS. It’s been tough going in so many ways, but the burden has been lifted by your generosity. There are too many names to thank each one of you, but I know who you are and your halos shine bright in my heart. I feel so humble, there’s so many angels. Thank you again from the bottom and top of my heart. Karen MacDonald

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The successful candidate must have experience on all types of equipment & transport trucks. Mechanic must have their own hand tools. This position requires the ability to work in all weather conditions with minimal supervision. 3rd & 4th year apprentices may be considered. Excellent wage & benefit package. Email resume to:

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Cooks needed for Legendz Diner. $11-$13 hourly. 40 hrs/week. Send resumes to PO BOX 676, 1405 Trans Canada Hwy Golden BC V0A 1H0. Or email to: jobs.legendz. diner@canadaemail.ca, or fax to 250-344-5075. EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME buncher and buttâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;top operator required for a logging contractor in the Smithers area. Competitive rates & benefit package available. Please call 250-847-1531 or 250-8470586 or fax resume to 250847-1532

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Reporter The Golden Star in Golden, B.C., is looking for a reporter for a full-time, permanent position. The ideal candidate will report to the editor and will provide top-quality work on a range of news and feature stories for our weekly publication, as well as taking accompanying or stand-alone photos. Night work and weekend work would be required. Layout experience on InDesign, Photoshop, website and social media experience would be an asset. Ability to work well in a team environment in a pressure situation a must. The candidates must have a degree or diploma in journalism or a related field or prior experience. We offer competitive wages and benefits according to the collective agreement. Please submit resumes, clippings and a cover letter by July 26, 2013 to: Jessica Schwitek, Editor The Golden Star-413A 9th Ave. N (Box 149) Golden, B.C. V0H 1H0 e-mail: reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted, however we thank all applicants for their interest.

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Leave message if no answer please LARGE newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1 & 2 bdrm apt., NS, no pets, no parties, laundry facil. Walking distance to all amen., DD req. $750. (1-250)344-0780 ROSEWOOD Apts. 1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College. Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water. Laundry facilities & security entrance. Avail immd. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250344-8113 Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets. Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town! 250-344-8113. Two Bdr apt available now. Non smoking. Age 55+ apartment building. Call Laura 250-344-6233.

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Homes for Rent 1 bdrm chalet furnished full kitchen, sat. tv, high speed internet, utls incld, fire place, NS, mon. 6 months, avail. now. $650/month. 250-3447874 (evenings). 1 bdrm ground floor suite (not basement) in detached house in Golden. Full kitchen, 3 pc bath, sunny deck, off street parking, shared laundry. $625 inc utls. Sorry NP & NS. Avail July 1. 403-609-6643. 2 Bdr House for rent, across from Overwaitea, avail.immdly. References required. No pets. No parties. NS. Please call 250-344-6200. 2 Bdr. house in Donald. Furnished, wood stove, fenced. Pets ok. $700/mth. 250-340-0043. 2 bdrm house on acreage at Castledale on Hwy 95. $750/month + utls. No parties, no illegal activities, long term mature reliable tenants prefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Refs and DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Please call 250-344-6710. 2 Bedroom renovated older house, downtown Golden. No pets or parties. References and Damage Deposit required. Long-term preferred. $950/mth + utilities. Located on a large commercial lot and is suitable for business use also. Telephone 250-344-6710. 3 Bdr., 1 1/2 bath single storey home. F/S. Avail Aug.1 Family preferred. No parties. Call 250-344-6194. 3 Bdr house (Av. now) 1116 12 St. Appliances incl., references required. No Pets, No Parties. W/D. 250-344-5626

3 Bdr mobile home for rent or sale. $600/mth. Avail June 1. 250-344-7163 or 344-8179. 2 Bdr house, w/d, sat. dish, in town, DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, no pets. 4 bdrm house on 2 acres on Horse Creek Rd. Avail. Aug 1, pets ok, $1295/mnt, rent to own considered. Contact Caleb/Niki at Bacchus, or call 250-344-5600 or 344-7443.

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3 bdrms, 2.5 baths. Bungalow located in desirable neighborhood on Selkirk Hill. Upper level has been renovated. Incl. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D. Avail Aug. 15. N/S. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required. $1000 / mo. + util. Call 250-344-7604. 5 Bdr house w/ new upgrades. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, 2 washrooms. Excellent location close to school and town. Lv msg. 250-344-6131. 716-8 St. Main Floor 3 bdr. 1040 sq. ft. home. Fireplace in LR, 1 1/2 baths, laundry down, electric heat. Carport. N/S. NP Mature, long-term tenant. $1200/mo. DD-$600 Call 250-344-5508. Charming 2 bdrm house for rent avail Sept.1 close to school and stores, N/S, N/P, wash/dryer, $800/mnt, long term prefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, call Barb 250-2720034. For rent/own. 4bdrm 3 bath house on Selkirk Hill. Views, fenced yard, garden, sunny, only 5 yrs old. $1800/mnth. NP. 250-272-4674. This fully furnished, all-inclusive home has 3 bdrs, 2 full baths, lrg laundry room and lrg covered deck. Willing to rent unfurnished to long-term renters. A must see! N/S. Great backcountry access.Just 10 mins. south of Golden. Avail now. 344-0110.

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Suites, Upper Beautify renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrm suite on a creek close to town. All appliances incld, w/d incld, avail.immediatley.$1000/mnth. 250-939-8189. Upper 1 bdrm suite, no laundry on site, no pets. Fridge, stove, N/S, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d $500/mnth + DD $250. 250344-5582.

Townhouses 3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.

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Suites, Lower 3 BED 1 bath, lg back yard, DW, NS, NP, $750. + util.& DD. ref. req. (250)344-0780 716 - 8th St 2 bdrm basement suite / fireplace in living rm. Laundry room, $700 + utls - elec. heat. DD $350, no pets no smoking. Responsible mature tenant. Call 250-344-5508. New bright basement, 2 bdrm, Canyon Ridge, Aug.1, $900 all incld. Call 450-204-8250.

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MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR Horse Creek Silica Mine

MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR Take notice that HiTest Sand Inc. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health andSilica SafetyMine Reclamation Code for Mines in Horse Creek British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Silica Quarry located at: Horse Creek Silica Mine Mineral Claim #373717 District Lot 17053 Latitude: 51Â°, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;,40â&#x20AC;?N Longitude: 116Â°, 51â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 37â&#x20AC;?

Take notice that HiTest Sand Inc. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Silica Quarry located at: A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing Golden Area Initiatives Community Economic Horse Creek Silica at: Mine Development Office at the BC Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre @ Golden, 111 Golden Donald Mineral Claim #373717 Upper Rd. Golden, BC. V0A 1H0. District Lotby 17053 Any person affected or interested in this program has 30 days from the date of publication to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Latitude: ,40â&#x20AC;?NKootenay Boundary Region at 1902 Theatre Road, Ministry of Energy 51Â°, and 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mines, Cranbrook, BC V1C116Â°, 7G1 51â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or, 37â&#x20AC;? by email MMD-Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca, (facsimile: Longitude: 250-426-1767)

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Swimming to get on the fast track at the Golden Pool Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden Recreation Department and the lifeguards at the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool have developed a program that will help young swimmers begin the journey to become lifeguards. The Fast Track to Bronze program ran at the pool on July 15. This new program is attempting to bridge the gap between the Red Cross Swimming Lesson programs and the Life Saving Society programs that are geared around water rescue and first aid. Megan Arlt is one of the lifeguard supervisors at the pool who helped to develop the program. “The program is an introduction to the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. Those are the first steps to become a lifeguard,” she said. The course in Golden will consist of three hours of training focussed on lifeguard skills that the participants will have to use in the next level courses. “It is a fun job. I think it is a job that you can take almost anywhere. It is great to get kids out early and help them stay in shape.

It is good for them,” Arlt said. “As you go through these courses you have to maintain a level of fitness. You also have to be a team player to be successful. People who attend these courses are getting a step ahead on understanding leadership and how to develop communications skills for any job,” said Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Golden, Kim Bryan. “They have created three, onehour blocks throughout the day. Each hour builds on the previous one so it gets more difficult as the day goes on.” Our instructors identified a gap between the end of swim lessons for kids and the bronze program. This program comes in to provide a challenge for the kids who have advanced quickly.” This is the first time this course has been offered in Golden, and Manager of Recreation Services Jordan Petrovics sees it as something that can grow both in and outside Golden. “It is in a pilot project mode and there have been a lot of discussions going on at the Red Cross and life savings level on how to bridge the gap between programs,” he said. “We are going to be able to pro-

Dolphins dive in Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Dolphins recently attended the 66th annual Kelowna Ogopogo swim meet. Although it was a very hot and loud environment all the Golden Dolphins swam very well. This was their best meet so far this season, with 28 swimmers attending. All swimmers that were present swam to the best of their ability, taking off lots of seconds and recording best times of the season. Exceptional swimmers from the weekend were Div. 1 girls, Lauren Russel and Emma Janes. They both took off amazing amounts of time as well as placing in the top eight in multiple events. Zara Johnson was also awarded bronze for top Div. 5 girl, and Josh Hiroka silver, for Div. 6 boys. Overall out of 12 teams, the girls team placed 5th, with the boys team placing 6th. The Golden Dolphins placed 6th with combined boys and girls team points. Placing this high at one of the most competitive meets of this year was a big excitement for the team. The Golden Dolphins then sent 60 swimmers to the Revelstoke to take part in a swim meet. The Dolphin coaches were very impressed as the team came in 4th out of 11 competitive teams. Not only did the Dolphins place well, but best times were being swum almost every race. Amazing swims were done by Odin Christakos, Hannah LaRoy, Julian Hudson, Devon Tress, Georgia Phillips, Ash-Lee Tress, Ben Arlt and many more. Zara Johnson placed third overall in her age category (Div. 5 girls), Josh Hiraoka was second for Div. 6 boys, Ben Arlt held for Div. 7 boys and coaches Cynthia and Lochlan won his second medals in the girls and boys division 8 category. Josh Hiraoka also broke a meet record in the fifty fly, going a 28.8 seconds with the old meet record as a 29.2 seconds. Having such an incredible meet on the road is only getting the Dolphins very excited for their home meet. The Golden Dolphins swim meet will be on July 20/21 at the Golden Municipal Pool so come on out to cheer on your local swim team.

Lifeguards and students get prepared to take one three-hour Fast Track to Bronze course at the Golden Municipal Swimming pool. Darryl Crane/Star photo vide them with ideas based on this program to the industry on how to fill the gap. We are ahead of the curve by launching some-

thing on this level.” Approximately 14 people signed up for the course, and there are plans to hold another

session on Aug. 12. Anyone interested in taking part in the course in August can get more information at the pool.

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This notice is published pursuant to section 4 of the Recall and Initiative Act. Approval in principle has been granted on an application for an initiative petition. The petition will be issued to proponent Dana Larsen on Monday, September 9, 2013 and signature sheets must be submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013. The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

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