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Beat the Summer Heat RCMP Report: Accident on TCH ....................................5

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■ SPORTS: Seth Corcoran and Zoe Francisco get some relief from the July heat at the town’s Spray Park on Sunday July 6. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Golden chosen as test site for the province Enduro race to showcase bike trails............16

Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Early Learning and Care Stakeholder Action Group (ELCSAG) is celebrating a win this week after Golden was chosen to receive an Early Years Centre by the Province and the Provincial Early Years Office. The site will be one of only 12

test sites across the province. “We are extremely grateful to the Early Years Office for selecting us and we’re very excited about the opportunity to provide this service to our children and families,” said Joanne McCullough, ELCSAG’s coordinator. The centre will be an all encompassing facility for early childhood development that promises

to have benefits for parents and children alike. “This place will be family friendly, it will be a place where parents and children can go to get information, to mingle with their peers, to play with some toys that are there and speak with early learning professionals,” McCullough said.

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We would like to thank the people of Golden for helping us raise over $10000 for Lisey and the Romani family. A special thank you to the Rotary Emergency Medical Assistance Fund, L.P, Sobeys, Overwaitea, The Golden Bakery, Off The Wall, and D.J’s for their help and all of the businesses and people who donated auction prizes and helped out with the event. What a fantastic community we live in!

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Certain sections of Highway 1 between Golden and Revelstoke are going to be moving a little more quickly, or at least that’s what the proposed speed limit increases are meant to accomplish. After a recent review by the Province, the government has increased speed limits on 35 sections of B.C. highways, totalling about 1,300 kilometres. Excluding the sections of highway that go through the national parks, the stretch of Highway 1 between Highway 23 North near Revelstoke, and Anderson Road near Golden will see an increase from 90 km/h to 100 km/h. Highway 95 south of Golden has not been affected at all by the changes. The most significant increase will be seen on the Coquihalla where sections will be increased to 120 km/h. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said limits are being raised where traffic studies show the vast majority of traffic is already going faster than the posted limit. The recent provincial review, which surveyed residents, showed that 61 per cent of drivers wanted the speed limit increased between Golden and Revelstoke, while only two per cent wanted it decreased. A pilot project will test variable speed limits depending on volume and weather conditions. Digital signs

These new signs, asking slow drivers to pull over and let cars pass them, is part of a signage pilot project. Image Submitted that can display different limits will be tested on sections of the Trans-Canada, Coquihalla and Sea-to-Sky highways. In northern B.C., 52 per cent of people taking part in public consultation did not support speed limit increases, and that region will not see changes. All other regions had support, the highest in the Lower Mainland at 81 per cent. RCMP opposed increasing speed limits on rural highways. ICBC representatives also expressed safety concerns, and will monitor areas with higher limits to see if the severity of crashes increases. Ministry statistics show the number of serious crashes on provincial highways has decreased 28 per cent since 2003, from a combination of

improved vehicle technology, driver education and enforcement. Based on RCMP recommendations, there will also be a new signage program, with better signage regarding mandatory winter tire use, more signs asking slower drivers to stay in the right hand lane, and a pilot project where signs advising motorists with more than five vehicles following to pull over. “Safety on our highways is our number one priority, and is the foundation for every decision that has resulted from this review. The actions we’re taking were the subject of a thorough technical review by our engineers, and the ministry is committed to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of speed limits and other highway safety measures,” said Stone.

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The Rotary Club of Golden’s new president Chris Hambruch, left, chairs the club’s AGM for the first time. He is pictured with the club’s newest member, Phil Armstrong, centre, and Rotarian Eddie Leigan. Michele LaPointe/Star Photo

Women’s centre seeking local input Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Women’s Resource Centre is inviting Golden women and girls to be part of a very important project. The centre is looking for women to volunteer their time as contributors, and join its Panel of Women (POW). A Status of Women Canada-funded project called the Community Coordination for Safety in Relationships (CCSR) is looking for ideas and perspectives to help guide the direction of its programs and activities. And they want Golden women to provide that perspective. The POW is comprised of women from different backgrounds and bring different experiences to the table. These women should be concerned community members who want to see legitimate change happen around violence in relationships through prevention and increased service support. They are also looking for women who have been through and/or are living with violence, are at risk of violence and sexual assault, have experience working with social services (as providers or as clients) or are survivors of family violence, intimate partner violence, and/or sexual assault.

The panel will be review current project activities and provide feedback and action ideas based on recommendations made in the Gender-Based Analysis Report. The analysis was conducted in Golden in the fall of 2012, and identified 17 recommendations and four key activities to addressing the issue of violence in our community. Feedback and ideas from the POW will be considered by the CCSR Team when implementing priority items. There will be an information session and luncheon on July 24 from noon to 2 p.m. to review project activities and outcomes thus far. There will be a lot of room for participation. If you would like to participate, contact Sarah Wegelin at 250-344-5317 or mtnwomyn@uniserve.com. Women will be allowed to participate anonymously if they wish. To date the CCRS team has developed the Golden Integrated Case Assessment Team to provide increased safety for women who are living in violent relationships where her life or the lives of her children are at risk; worked with Youth to develop a Youth Media Project.  Currently the team is working on a program for boys titled: Coaching Boys Into Men and is looking into community prevention and awareness training.

Gas tax agreement renewed for 10 years Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Town of Golden Council voted to renew their Gas Tax Agreement with the federal government after the original 10-year agreement expired. Golden had been receiving about $203,000 annually through the agreement, which was to be spent on a variety of infrastructure needs in the communities, subject to conditions. A Renewed Gas Tax Agreement was announced earlier this year, and Golden received the written agreement. There are some small changes, but essentially the spirit, intent, format, and ongoing reporting requirements are much the same. “It’s actually loosened a bit. The Gas Tax can be used for pretty much everything now, it used to be restricted,” said Jon Wilsgard, chief administrative officer with the Town of Golden.

This fall, 9-1-1 call answer services for nine interior regional districts, including the East Kootenays, will move to a new service provider. Starting Nov. 18, 9-1-1 calls placed from the Regional Districts of Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, Okanagan-Similkameen, ThompsonNicola, Columbia-Shuswap, Squamish-Lillooet (North), Central Kootenay, East Kootenay and Kootenay-Boundary will be answered through E-Comm, the emergency communication centre located in the Lower Mainland. The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) provides initial 9-1-1 call response services to the nine regional districts throughout the B.C. Interior. The RDCO currently has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for initial Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) service, which is provided out of the Southeast District Operational Communications Centre (OCC) in Kelowna. That is where all 9-1-1 calls placed within the nine regional districts are answered by a Telecommunications Operator who determines the nature of the emergency call and quickly transfers the caller to the appropriate first responder agency (Police, Fire or BC Ambulance). In addition, by having E-Comm provide initial emergency call handling service, the regional districts believe they’ll be in a better position to take advantage of Next Generation 9-1-1 technology. Until the change this fall to E-Comm, 9-1-1 PSAP calls will continue to be answered by staff in the Southeast District Operational Communications Centre. Within the service area of the nine regional districts during 2013, a total of 226,796 9-1-1 calls were received and answered by the OCC based in Kelowna. “We are pleased to partner with the Regional District of Central Okanagan and are committed to ensuring residents of all nine regional districts continue to receive high-quality, responsive 9-1-1 public safety answer point service 24-hours a day,” says E-Comm President & CEO David Guscott. “E-Comm is focused on helping to create safer communities in B.C. through excellence in public-safety communication, and we believe that an integrated approach is a key element in achieving that vision.”

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Electronic Device Use for Class 7 and 7L Drivers Can we all agree that driving while distracted is a bad thing? Probably. Would we also consider that this would be more important for an inexperienced driver than a practiced one? Very likely. Did you know that our laws concerning the use of electronic devices while driving actually reflect this thought? Surprise! The holder of a class 7L (learner) or class 7 (novice) driver’s licence must not use an electronic device while driving, period. No telephone calls, texting, iPods, GPS maps or adjustments, mobile radio conversations, computers or televisions. The only way for a GLP driver to use one of these legally is to be parked properly or making a call to emergency services about an emergency. This does reflect more restriction than the rules that apply to holders of a full privilege class of driver’s licence. Remember that the word “use” means holding it in your hand in a position that would allow it’s use, actually operating one of the device’s functions, watching the screen of an electronic device or communicating orally with it. Oddly enough, the same thing does not apply to a class 8L (motorcycle learner) or class 8 (motorcycle novice) driver’s licence holder. They must obey the same rules as the driver with a full privilege driver’s licence. Perhaps the lawmakers felt that these GLP drivers would not use electronic devices because of the nature of the vehicle. If this is the case, they are not correct. The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more please visit drivesmartbc.ca.

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Museum exhibit building has been restored Funding ready Colleen Palumbo Director of the Golden Museum

Built in in the early 80s, the Golden Museums Outdoor Exhibit Building was built on wooden footings that over the last 30 years had deteriorated so much the front face of the building was twisted and the doors no longer lined up or would shut. We are pleased to announce that thanks to grants from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program and CKCA the building has been completely restored. At 30 plus years the old building was close to the end of its life. Water would run through the building during normal spring runoff and was causing damage to the artifacts inside Local contractor Will Cunningham Construction began the work in early May. The artifacts were removed and safely stored and then the real work began. The large doors in the front of the building were removed and Cunningham created braces to steady the building while the whole thing was lifted to make room for the footings to be dug by hand. Once the footings were dug forms were built and concrete poured that would act as footings as well as sills for the front of the building. Once the concrete cured work started to realign the front of the building including changing the placement of

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The Golden Museum’s outdoor exhibit building, interior picture, has been restored. Photo Submitted the doors. The entire front and both ends of the building had to be sheeted with new plywood as the old plywood was too weather damaged. Next the entire interior of the building was sheeted to allow us to use the walls for display purposes. Viewing platforms surrounded by ¾ minus gravel were installed in each of the three exhibit rooms allowing for a smooth transition into each room. To finish it off both the interior and the exterior of the building were painted. The interior was painted a

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bright white that brightens the areas for the viewing public. The exterior has been painted to match other buildings on the museum grounds making it all much more cohesive. Thank you to our major grantors; CKCA and Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program, for their contributions as well as to those who donated to the project Golden Truck Loggers Association and the Columbia Valley Credit Union. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks and the federal government announced $10 million in funding for a trails program and $8 million for accessibility programs this week. The National Recreational Trails Program invites local trail organizations to submit funding requests to the National Trails Coalition until Aug. 15. 150-200 projects are expected to be supported across Canada. The National Trails Coalition is a partnership between the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations, the Canadian OffHighway Vehicle Distributors Council and the Canadian Trails Federation. Applications can be e-mailed to trailapplications@ntc-canada.ca. The Enabling Accessibility Fund has been established to support projects that increase accessibility community facilities for Canadians with disabilities. The funding can be used for projects like widening doorways and hallways, installing elevators, installing automated power doors, installing wheelchair accessible washrooms and more. The deadline for proposals is Aug. 1. More information can be found at www.esdc.gc.ca/ eng/disability/eaf/

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ELCSAG partnered up with the Early Childhood Development Coalition (ECDC) and Golden Community Resources Society (GCRS) for the successful bid. ELCSAG will now receive $52,000 per year from the B.C. government as part of the agreement to host the test centre, which will allow for the hiring of a parttime facilitator to oversee the facilities programming. The facility could also benefit programs that are currently running already but are in need of more space. “For example Bubbly Babies is a program that is run through public health, and they offer a great program that parents love to attend,” McCullough said. “But it’s now being run in the hospital and they find their numbers are declining and they believe it is because parents don’t want to go to the hospital. So this is going to be a really warm and welcoming and friendly place for families to go. It’s like a family drop-in centre.” McCullough isn’t sure when the facility might open its doors, but hopes that it will be

The Early Years Centre will be located in the Patlar building downtown. The centre is scheduled to open sometime this fall. Joel Tansey/Star Photo up and running sometime this fall. The news of the test centre comes just over a week after ELCSAG sent in its $500,000 grant application to the Province for its early learning and child care hub. A decision for that application isn’t expected until next month,

but McCullough doesn’t believe the successful bid for the Early Years Centre will hinder the grant application for the early learning hub. “I think if anything it strengthens our application. It shows that our community is dedicated to the early years,” she said.

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RCMP Report: Strange incident causes disturbance at motel

of the train. The male was located and identified as a Grand Forks resident. He was escorted off the property. Incident at local motel Shortly after 1 a.m, on June 29, a male arrived at a local motel and asked to see one of the rooms. He was taken to view the room and promptly shut the door locking himself inside. The clerk called police explaining that it was not unusual for a person to see the room before paying but the male had locked himself inside without paying and was refusing to open the door. When police arrived and entered the room the male had already departed. The bedding was found disturbed but no other damage was noted. Bar fight Also on June 29, police responded to a disturbance at a local pub at 2 a.m. It was reported that six males were fighting outside the establishment. When officers arrived they located one male who was bleeding from his nose. Witnesses described a verbal confrontation between two males, one of whom was dressed as a pirate. It was reported that the pirate sucker punched the other male resulting in the bloody nose. With the situation diffused the person involved quickly decided it was best to make his way home and call it a night. No charges were laid. Dog in danger

On June 30, a single vehicle struck a traffic pole near Tim Hortons on Highway 1. The car was reportedly swerving to avoid another vehicle when it went off the road. No injuries were reported at the scene. Joel Tansey/Star Photo Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net CP trespasser On June 28, Golden RCMP responded to a reported trespassing on CP rail property at 3 a.m. The train master had noted a male carrying a guitar case at the tail end

Police responded to a reported dog in distress which had been left inside a parked vehicle on July 1. Police located the vehicle and dog, whose owner arrived on scene within moments. The dog was found to be okay. The officer spoke with the owner and discussed the poor judgment of having left the dog in the vehicle on a very hot day. Male found deceased on Moonraker trails On July 2, Golden RCMP were notified that a male had been discovered deceased on the Moonraker trails south of Golden. Police and Golden and District Search and Rescue responded to the area, which is a popular mountain biking trail, and located the 38 year old male, a resident of Golden. The man was later identified as Sean Schacher. He had been known to be riding the trails that evening and was familiar with the area. The death does not appear suspicious and the resulting investigation has been passed on to the B.C. Coroners Service.

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Slow Drivers

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Motorists on B.C. highways are going to be driving a little bit faster this summer as the speed limit increases are rolled out throughout the next two months. Drivers heading west towards Revelstoke will see the limit increased to 100 km/h in the sections that don’t go - I SURMISE through the national By Jessica Schwitek parks. I don’t expect to see much of an impact, as many drivers are exceeding that already anyway. But there are a few other changes that I am quite happy to see. Even the section on the Coquihalla that has been increased to 120 km/h, the only place in the province with such a high limit, won’t make much of a difference. Many parts of that highway are three lanes, and cars zip past you like you’re crawling if you go 120. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has made a commitment to improve regulations regarding slower moving vehicles. The ministry’s safety review revealed this to be a risk on B.C. highways. To mitigate the risk, they will “Bring forward changes to the Motor Vehicle Act to give police better tools, through clearer language, to enforce the requirement for slower vehicles to keep right.” If they follow through with this commitment, I believe it will have a real impact on highway safety. I don’t want to imply that slow drivers are to blame for most highway accidents...it is the frustrated drivers who are stuck behind slow drivers who are taking the biggest risks. However if we remove the source of frustration, or at least reduce it as much as possible, then the dangerous and downright stupid risks these drivers take will also reduce. To do this, the ministry will be putting up more, and clearer signage asking motorists to keep right. And for the first time, there will also be a pilot project in which they put signage on Highway 4 asking motorists with five or more vehicles following them to pull over and let them pass. With the many kilometres of B.C. highways that are windy and single lane, this will hopefully take the road rage down a few notches. Being the last car in a line of 20, stuck behind a car going 20 below the speed limit throughout the entire curvy section of highway is one of the most frustrating experiences ever. That in no way justifies trying to pass that vehicle over a double solid line. But hopefully now, those frustrating situations will become less frequent, and make our highways safer for everyone.

Dear editor, Earlier this year I phoned BC Hydro over billing me for hydro use. The lady at Hydro told me that they were just taking averages and that they would be reading my meter in the future. As it turns out they read my meter in late May or early June of this year.

I received a letter the other day saying I have a $150 credit. What I don’t like here is that if I did not pay those bills, I would have been charged interest. How many people are in the same scam as me? Look at the extra money that Hydro is using that does not belong to them. Anne Anderson Courtenay

Speed Limits

Pipeline

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Editor,

I just heard about the new increase to a certain amount of provincial highways in B.C., and as much as I support the idea I believe that they should have a sign that reads: ‘Seasonal Maximum’ and have the limit (on highways like the Coquihalla (both 97C and 5) from Westbank/Kamloops to Merritt/ Hope) be increased to 140 km/h for the months that can handle the speed. As being able to do that limit (and I’ve had others pass me at 160 km/h+) when the roads are bone dry, with no other vehicles or rigs in sight, and being capable of stopping a lot quicker than how it would be with doing 140 at Thanksgiving. I agree with how that could/should be ruled as a seasonal speed limit, the same way that they have the flashing ambers warning you to put your chains on and make sure you have decent tires for when there are massive winter conditions ahead. So, if you can legally do 70 km/h (by using your road sense) in the winter time with or without chains, why not legally use your road sense and do 140 km/h while driving in the summer time with no need to ‘constantly’ think more than twice about what’s ahead. Luke Topham, Kelowna

The very recent decision by the federal government approving the Enbridge Pipeline that will transport bitumin, flies in the face of the majority of British Columbians that are opposed to this project. Apparently, Stephen Harper and his government have chosen to ignore the wishes of many to satisfy the few. Hopefully, Canadian voters will remember this arrogant action the next time they cast their votes. Rod Chilton Saanichton

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Golden point of view Do you think it was a good idea for the B.C. government to raise the speed limits on certain highways? A boat load of stars to the newlyweds that dropped off there beautiful flowers to Durand Manor for the residents to enjoy.

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“Sometimes a slower speed limit is good in certain sections, but as long as the raises are safe areas I am fine with it.”

“I’m not sure. There are some highways where I wouldnt want to see the limit raised but I think I’m okay with it.”

“People don’t seem to be taking notice of the speed limits as it is. They are already driving too fast.”

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A sky full of multicolored stars to the Town of Golden for the awesome fireworks display. Stingers to those people who took June 30 as a holiday and then worked July 1. The day off is supposed to be to commemorate the

beautiful country that we live in!

town without knowing the facts.

Stingers to the B.C. gov’t for allowing children in pubs. That’s supposed to be a nice place to escape children!

Stars to the Golden Taps for their new menu that includes butter chicken!

Stars to all the amazing volunteers that made the Canada Day festivities in town such a wonderful success. Stingers to people who spread rumours around

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Comparing school systems

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I would like to put today’s classroom into perspective, and compare to a classroom 30 years ago. The size hasn’t changed, but 30 years ago, kids who didn’t meet the requirements failed. Someone decided that failing is bad for your self-esteem, so year after year students keep getting pushed through. That accounts for a third of the average classroom. Among that third are the “individual education plan.” The kids who need help, the kids who without the support of teachers’ assistants would learn nothing at all. The next third are ESL students. These kids have also been pushed through. How can you graduate, but not speak English? So that leaves the other third – they’re the forgotten “normal” kids, who are squeaking by with a bit of education after the teacher is done with the rest of the class. The first third just simply needs parents to learn accountability both for themselves and their kids, and the second group should come to school with a good command of the English language. And the third group – good luck to you. Another big difference between now and 30 years ago is that the people who used to fail high school could go get a job and make a living. You can’t do that now. Even high school grads will only ever qualify for minimum wage jobs and need subsidies from the taxpayer. And the last major difference between today’s classroom and one 30 years ago is respect. Kids used to respect their teachers. Now they don’t respect much. Shannon Lightfoot Mission

Stingers to the redplated driver who was driving unsafely on the highway! Thanks for cutting me off, jerk!

I used to pride myself on the number of blue bags I could get outside on the curb every two weeks. Just throw everything into it. Easy! I have watched older neighbours struggle with these blue boxes when before they could adjust the weight of the bags by not filling them as much. As much as I squish and squash, my paper bin is overflowing within a week. I am now ashamed to say that I am throwing my glass out into the regular garbage as they wouldn’t take my nicely cleaned, tied-up bag of glass. And no lids? I actually laughed at the stupidity recently as it poured Wednesday morning filling the boxes to the top with water. I really detest this “new and improved” system. It will only increase garbage in the landfills as, come on let’s admit it, most people will not work to make this work. Not me of course. I will continue to squish, squash, heave and ho my way to the curb. I think anyways....... Michelle Howe Vernon

Those who suffer from mental illness should not need to hide Staff Writer Black Press Few can argue that mental illness touches everyone. There are, of course, those with the diagnosis. Then there are their children, siblings, parents, friends and co-workers. Even complete strangers are often hit with the ripples, as society is forced to bear the burden of missed work days, medical visits, inadequate treatment options, etc. It doesn’t matter that research has led to many strategies and treatments that, when adhered to, can help sufferers live productive, even normal, lives.

Perhaps if it felt easier to talk openly about mental illness, things would be different. For those directly affected, it can feel simpler to try to ignore the reality – to keep the door closed and the windows shuttered, so to speak. Not the healthiest approach, really, but common nonetheless. And while time has led to strides in the realm of mental illness, it has done less for society’s acceptance of it as a disease. Many worthwhile stories do not get told in these pages because of the stigma attached to mental illness; the fear people have of being branded by going public with their struggle.

Mental illness are still two words that, despite socalled progress, few afflicted with the likes of depression or schizophrenia or paranoia dare to mutter outside – sometimes even inside – their immediate family. Many of these individuals are parents, siblings, friends or colleagues of those living with a mental illness. A few are those individuals themselves, who have taken that brave step into the spotlight. No one should feel the need to hide something they cannot control. The reality is, many of us share the blame for the fact so many people do.

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Town of Golden for all the work that went into the removal of the trees from our property. A special thanks to Dave, Reeves, Blair and Chris. The place looks great! Al West

Attention all Rod & Gun Club members: The range will be closed from Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 until noon Monday, July 28th, 2014 for blackpowder shoot.

GOLDEN FIGURE SKATING CLUB PRE SKATE, CAN SKATE, STAR SKATE, and GLIDERS Pre-Register byJuly 15th, 2014 to be entered into 2 $375 draws! One for new members and one for existing members. $100 non-refundable to be mailed to GFSC Box 244 Golden, BC, V0A 1H0. Draw will be on July 22nd. Contact Chantalle Schacher for more info: schacher1177@hotmail.com.

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Golden Cinema presents: Tammy starts Friday July 11 to Thursday July 17 at 7pm. Late shows Friday & Saturday @ 9:10pm.

This Week A.P.E.S. After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250-272-0425. StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth-5years. Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tuesdays&Thursdays 8:4511:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324. Flathead Wild Art Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Golden until Sept. 6.

Wed, July 9 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register. The Golden Farmers’ Market Wednesdays from 12-5pm in the CP Parking Lot across from Credit Union. Kicking Horse Culture presents Summer Kicks in Spirit Square July 9 with Wil. A-muse Troupe is also preforming. Food Bank AGM July 9 at 1pm at the Food Bank 1115 9th St S.

Thurs, July 10 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. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies. 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. Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

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A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 3:455:30pm. Public Swim from 3-4pm at the Golden Municipal Pool. Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Beavers & Scouts meet every Thursday from 6-8:45pm at the Legion or Keith King Park soccer fields until the end of June. Summer Reading Club starts July 3 - 24 from 1:302:30pm at the Library. Ages 5-12.

Fri, July 11 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:307:30pm. Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks included, just drop in! Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night. Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm. Bridge Club every Friday at the Centre for Peace in St. Andrew’s Church, 7pm. Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250919-0757 for more info. Food Fridays at the Golden Legion 6:30-8:30pm. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392. 7th Annual Weedpull July 11 from 9am-noon at the

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Sat, July 12 Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm. A.A Meetings Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Saturdays from 10-11am. The Golden Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 10-3pm in Spirit Square. Canadian National Hang Gliding Championships will be held in Golden from July 12-19 They will launch from Mount 7 and glide to the Eco Ranch. Gord Light preforms at the Golden Taps Pub July 12 at 10pm no cover.

Sun, July 13 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm. Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment. Outdoor Yoga in Spirit Square Sundays at 11am. Admission by donation. Public Swim from 3-8pm at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Mon, July 14 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12-18. Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:309:30pm at the Lutheran Church. Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-3446043. Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-344-5766. Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment. Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program

includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-9665. The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. Golden Youth Centre dropin every Monday from 5-8pm.

Tues, July 15 A.A Meetings Tuesdays at the United Church 901 - 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm. Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392. Public Swim from 3-4pm at the Golden Municipal Pool. Rockwater Grill & BarR

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Kicking Horse Culture presents Summer Kicks in Spirit Square July 16 with Riccardo Tesi. Krysta and the Krybabies also play. Ali K Zam appears at the Summer Reading Club at the Golden Library July 18 at 3pm. The Rotary Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament July 19. BC Enduro Bike Race comes through Golden on July 19/20. Golden Delicious presents “Out For A Rip” Saturday Aug.2 at 10pm at the Rockwater. Tickets available at Plain Wayne & Jane. Western Open BC Cup Provincials July 27 at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Dolphins Swim Club hosted their annual Mile Swim last week. The event allows the entire club the opportunity to swim a mile (64 laps) as quickly as they can, which is quite a feat for some of the younger swimmers, who were asked to swim as many lengths as possible in an hour (most didn’t quite make 64). The combined number of lengths swam by the three groups (Goldfish, Juniors and Seniors) was 3922 lengths. That is the equivalent of 61.3 miles or approximately 99 kilometres … which is just under the distance between Golden and Radium (103 kms). Parents, coaches, swimmers and volunteers came down to the pool on Thursday July 3 to help out with the event. This weekend, July 12 and 13, the Dolphins are hosting their own swim meet, and are expecting clubs from all over the Okanagan.

Top, Goldenfish swimmer Rylan Brunner swims laps during the Golden Dolphin’s annual Mile Swim. Volunteers, above, help out by counting laps for the swimmers. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

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156 Athletes and 35 Coaches from the Kootenays (Zone 1) will be at the Nanaimo 2014 BC Summer Games July 17- 20.

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Early Canada Day festivities in Spirit Square

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The Pickups (left) and Holly and Jon performed for an all ages crowd at the June 30 Summer Kicks concert in Spirit Square. Wil will take to the stage tonight (July 9) for the fifth of the 10 show summer series. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo

Golden will get a taste of Italy when Riccardo Tesi and Banditaliana take over Spirit Square

Riccardo Tesi and his group, Banditaliana, will bring over 20 years of experience to the stage when they perform at the July 16 Summer Kicks concert. Photo Submitted Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Golden will get a taste of Italy on July 16 when Riccardo Tessi and Banditaliana pump out some smooth jazz and traditional Italian tunes at Spirit Square. Over its 20 plus years as a group, Banditaliana has earned itself a place among the top Italian groups

in the world. While Tesi believes their sound has evolved, the ensemble also hasn’t abandoned its roots. “Each of us have become more and more of an expert with our own instruments,” he said. “We have changed, but we are also not completely different from the beginning.” The group com-

bines a range of different sounds that results in fresh, upbeat music that doesn’t limit itself when it comes to innovation, while also sticking to its Italian roots. “We don’t just play a traditional Italian style,” Tesi said. “It’s more of a personal mix of many different things.” Tesi, an inter-

nationally renowned artist, plays the diatonic button accordion, also known as the melodeon. Tesi taught himself how to play after struggling with the guitar. “It was good to be a bad guitar player, because then I had to learn how to play another instrument,” he laughed. “Sometimes you can’t imagine how quickly life can change.” Over the years, Banditaliana has taken part in some of the biggest festivals in the world and has released four albums. Their eponymous debut album was named Album of the Year by the Folk Bulletin referendum and they have gained worldwide acclaim for their enthusiastic live performances. Despite the fact that their songs are sung exclusively in Italian, Banditaliana has developed a strong following outside of Italy, including in many Anglophone countries. They have

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toured through much of Eastern and Western Canada in the past, although this will be their first show in Golden. “I think (anglophones) like us because our music sounds a bit exotic,” Tesi said. “They appreciate music from Italy.” Riccardo Tesi and Banditaliana will be joined by local band Krista & the Krybabies.

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The Virk family got together for a photo at last year’s Aman VIrk Memorial Golf Tournament. Photo Submitted

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The Rotary Club of Golden is hosting their annual golf tournament, which honours former Golden mayor and rotarian Aman Virk. The Aman Virk Memorial Golden Tournament, which is taking place on July 19, is going to support the Rotary Club’s very important Emer-

gency Medical Assistance Fund. The fund helps local families who have to travel for medical reasons and need accommodations, and have lost wages. Spots are still open for the tournament, but are filling up fast. Email Bob Finnie at bobfinnie21@ gmail.com, or call the Golden Golf Club at 250344-2700 to register. The cost includes your round of golf, cart, and your dinner and drink voucher.

BC liquor law changes have begun Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The B.C. government has begun allowing "happy hour" discounts for alcoholic drinks, imposing minimum drink prices that force some outlets to raise their prices. Effective this week, the minimum price for draft beer or cider in B.C. is 25 cents per fluid ounce, which puts a 12-ounce sleeve at $3, a 20-ounce pint at $5 and a 60-ounce jug at $15. Using a one-ounce minimum, the lowest permitted price for any alcoholic drink is $3. The release of the regulations Friday was greeted with protests from some pubs that were offering drink specials below that price. The regulations also give licensed restaurants the ability to serve drinks without a food order, although their licence still requires them to offer a full food menu. The B.C. government's liquor policy review also levels the field between pubs and restaurants by allowing families with children into pubs at mealtimes. The B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association issued a statement reminding its members that the new rules also allow customers to carry a drink from a lounge to an adjoining restaurant. Licensees are also allowed to transfer small amounts of stock from one to the other if they run out of a particular product. In a policy directive to industry associations, local governments and police agencies, the government's Liquor Control and Licensing Branch says the lower price may be applied selectively for "ladies night" specials or "team night" for players in uniform. Minimum prices do not apply to catered events, or special occasion licences. Minors are also permitted in pubs and similar establishments that wish to permit family-friendly dining. These establishments will be able to allow minors in until 10 p.m. at night. However, businesses that don’t wish to change their current operating models don’t have to. In January, the provincial government endorsed 73 recommendations in a report on B.C. liquor laws. Those changes include increasing the variety of alcohol available at sporting events and allowing mixed-spirit drinks at music festivals and in sports venues. The province will also allow liquor sales at grocery stores. So far, 17 of the 73 recommendations have been implemented. Government aims to have most in place by next spring. With files from Tom Fletcher

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Empower the tower at Kicking Horse Ford

Robin Beckett and Brent Johnson pose in front of Kicking Horse Ford’s new tower. Goldenites are invited to sign the tower and for every signature, the local dealership will make a donation to a yet to be determined charity. The dealer is also asking for recommendations on which charity should be chosen for the donation. Joel Tansey/Star Photo

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The government is asking for answers from the company that wants to build an expanded pipeline. The Province of British Columbia has filed a motion with the National Energy Board requesting that Kinder Morgan provide more detailed information about the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion project. As part of the National Energy Board's review of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain Expansion project, the Province submitted more than 70 information requests dealing with maritime and land-based spill response, prevention and recovery systems. In a number of cases, Kinder Morgan's responses to the information requests do not provide sufficient information. That makes it difficult for the Province to evaluate whether the Trans Mountain Expansion project will include world-leading marine and land oil spill systems. World-leading marine and land oil spill systems are two of the five requirements that must be satisfied for B.C. to support any heavy oil pipeline.

BC Assessment trying something new Dan Walton Black Press Evaluating properties has become much more efficient in Radium Hot Springs, where BC Assessment has surveyed the village with a cameramounted van. Comprehensive photos were taken by the innovative technology of 435 single family homes in Radium on Thursday, June 26th. The van has successfully surveyed many regions of the province, and used Radium as its pilot project for the Columbia Valley. The van produced imagery of properties in Radium. BC Assessment’s data bank will update its database of Radium properties, which will now contain more comprehensive info. “When you are trying to map a town onto a piece of paper, you need certain points surveyed proper,” said Village of Radium Hot Springs chief financial officer Karen Sharp.

“It basically gives you a visual aspect of the community.” The data will include civic addresses, public utility locations, and the village’s geographical terrain. Information gathered will be shared between the Village of Radium and BC Assessment. “As the Crown corporation responsible for accurately valuing all properties in B.C., we are always looking for innovative ways to provide more timely, accurate, equitable and fair assessments to all property owners,” said Scott Sitter, an assessor with BC Assessment. Images depicting people on the property, private signage other than street addresses, or the inside of a residence — through either a door, window, or garage — will be altered or excluded from the database. Municipalities all over the province have expressed frustration with BC Assessment’s process, including Golden.

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Turning back the pages: Couple wed 24 hours after first meeting

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

The following article was prepared by Clara Graham for Golden Memories. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were an interesting couple. They ran the stopping place at Wapta. They had met first at Donald during the town‘s heydey as a construction camp on the C.P.R. mainline many years before. Mrs. Johnson was Swedish and could not speak a word of English when she met her husband, an Irish Canadian. They were married twenty-four hours after their first meeting. Promptly the bride and groom went farming and opened this stopping place. One of Mrs. John-

son’s earliest accomplishments after her marriage was the use of plenty of swear words. As she knew no English, she was sure that what “Yon son” taught her was alright, and so, when people went to the house, she invariably swore at them, not because they were unwelcome but because it was the proper thing to do, so it seemed to her. Even in later years she laughed about her early efforts with the English language and still continued to punctuate her speech with plenty of fireworks. Her expletives were meant for inspiration, emphasis, or maybe just force of habit. While his wife cooked the meals and served the travelling public, “Yon son” played the host, regaled his audiences with clever boyhood episodes or the last installment of the current serial running in the weekly newspaper. Mrs. Johnson ate in the kitchen while the guests were served meals,

This car was owned by Charlie Warren (at the wheel). It may well have been the first car in the Columbia Valley to be used as a rental. Two new cars were added to the fleet and a rental service, perhaps the first in B.C., was established. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum family style, in the dining room. When someone required a

second or third cup of coffee, Mr. Johnson called her by hit-

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2014 – Park Model What is proposed? Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2014 – Park Model CSAZ241 proposes to amend the text of the Zoning Bylaw to allow for an existing Park Model Recreational Unit on site 84 of Kicking Horse Village Mobile Home Park (906 11th Street North), while simultaneously prohibiting the future uses of Park Models for residential use as well as seasonal campground use. How can I find out more? Background material may be viewed at the Town Hall from Monday, July 2 to Tuesday July 15, 2014 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. For more information contact: Phil Armstrong, Planning Tech at 250.344.2271 ext 236 or phil.armstrong@golden.ca. How can I give feedback? Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaws and wishes to register an opinion may do so: a) By forwarding written submissions for Council consideration (attention of the Manager of Legislative Services) by post (P.O. Box 350, Golden B.C V0A 1H0) or by email to viv.thoss@ golden.ca (only emails sent to this email address will form part of the Council Agenda). Any submissions must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, July 9, 2014; and / or b) By appearing before Council at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 1:15 PM at the Town Hall Council Chambers (810 9th Ave South).

ting his spoon sharply against his cup and she came running. The big dining room, always clean, and in the winter warm and comfortable, did not contain much in the way of decoration. A calendar and two stuffed crested mergansers mounted on a stone, adorned the walls. The travellers’ horses were fed and stabled in the adjoining barn by the two Johnson boys. Upstairs, where the guests slept, cotton partitions separated the sleeping rooms. Everybody went to bed by lamp or candlelight. Modem bathrooms hadn’t caught up with the majority of folk in those days but each room was equipped with a hand basin, jug, of water, towels, etc. Their fare was

plain and wholesome homemade bread, plain cake, home grown vegetables, pork fried, boiled, and roasted. None of the Johnson family went hunting therefore we got no wild goat which appeared to be the staple food of many of the neighbors. During the winter they occasionally got ling. The boys chopped a hole in the ice of the Columbia, suspended some hooks previously baited with pork, and left a lighted lantern by the hole. Next morning there would be a ling on one of the hooks so we all promptly had a change of diet. Early in the fall of 1909, Earl Grey, the Governor General of Canada, and his party, including his daughters and Lord Lascelles, made a trip from Golden to

Windermere on the little river steamer, “Isabel”. Mrs. Johnson had the contract of supplying the boat with butter. They took this commodity down to the Columbia and waited on the bank until ten o’clock that night, but the boat did not appear. It must have been stuck on a sand bar. Earl Grey’s destination that night was Edenhouse, a beautiful summer home, on Windermere Lake owned by Professor Adami of Montreal and his wife, daughter of Lord Strathcona. The Royal Box, a small building somewhat resembling a garage in shape, was Earl Grey’s special abode. He loved the mountains and travelled through them, and once traversed Earl Grey Pass.

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this opportunity while the new format is still kind of getting out there and starting up,” Rose said. Rose chose Golden as a race site after testing out the terrain last fall, and is planning to return to the area for next year’s series. “(The trail system) is great…I would have liked to have checked out Mt. Shadows and Mt. Seven, but I think that is definitely going to be on the schedule next year,” she said. On the first day of the two day event, riders will start at Cedar Lake and compete along the Moonraker trails before racing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort the following day. Times from across the weekend will be added up to determine the winners. The top male competitor will receive $400 and the top female competitor will take home $300 from the $1500 prize pool. Separate categories are available for Masters (age 40+) and Juniors (19 and under) and top runners in those categories will receive gear and equipment as prizes. Volunteers are needed to help marshall at various points along the course and will receive a t-shirt, lunch and snacks for their help. For registration information or to find out how to volunteer, visit bcenduro.com/kr-home. The newly formed Kootenay Rockies Enduro Series will be making a stop in html or contact Rose at megan@ Golden on July 19-20. The event will bring in competitors from across Western ridingbc.com. Canada and will have a $1,500 prize pool for the top class. Photo Submitted

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“Gerry” Connolly died on June 17, 2014 in Kamloops, B.C. at the age of 88 years. Born in Golden, BC, he served the community of Golden as a bookkeeper until his retirement in 1992. Upon retirement, Gerry moved to Kamloops with his wife, Olga Zuk. Gerry was a member of the Sons of Norway Heimdal Lodge #141 for the past 17 years and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for the past 67 years. Gerry was predeceased by his mother, Irene Connolly; his father, Joseph Connolly; and his brother, Edward Connolly. He is survived by his loving wife, Olga Zuk, his brothers, Carl Connolly, Victoria, B.C. and Joseph Connolly, White Rock, B.C. and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the doctors/nurses at Royal Inland Hospital, the members of Sons of Norway Heimdal Lodge #141 and the Royal Cdn Legion #52. No service by request. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

Malwa Motels Inc o/a Days Inn Golden seeks full time permanent Executive Housekeeper, Sal: 14.00 p/h Exp:1-2 years, Duties: supervise daily activities;supervise and schedule housekeeping staff; purchase, reorder supplies; maintain budget email: info@daysinngolden.ca, Mail/In Person 1416, Golden View Rd. Golden BC V0A1H1

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Required for Mary’s Hotel Hotel front desk clerks Sal: $13/hour Duties: Register arriving guests and assign rooms. Answer enquiries. Present statements of charges to departing guests and receive payment. Housekeeping room attendant Sal:$13/hr Duties: Sweep, mop, wash, wax and polish floors. Dust furniture and vacuum carpet. Make beds. Attend to guests’ requests for extra supplies.

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It is with deep sorrow that the family of Frances Charest announce her passing at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on Saturday, June 28, 2014. Frances was a long time resident of Golden. She loved the mountains and camping. Frances attended many country music festivals with her husband Ray and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Frances was predeceased by her husband Raymond. She is survived by their children Diane, Louise, Colleen, Ray and Bonny and their families. Frances loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration Of Frances’ Life was held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Golden Seniors Centre. A Memorial Tea will be held at: 31 - 7th Avenue South in Cranbrook on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 7:00 pm (across from Jackson’s Heating). In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Frances may do so to the: Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 - Manning Road NE , Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5 or the: Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 12013, Stn BRM B, Toronto, Ontario, M7Y 2L3. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com.

Ruth Alvina Marlene (Bjorkman) White passed away peacefully in the East Kootney Regional Hospital in her seventy seventh year. Born in Canal Flats in nineteen thirty six Ruth married John, the love of her life in nineteen fifty four. Ruth and John had five children, who gave them nine grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren, their children were their whole world. Ruth devoted her life to her family, and to Ruth anyone that came to her home was family, always offering a warm meal, a place to sleep and never hesitating to speak her mind when she thought you needed to hear it. In her younger years Ruth was an avid bowler spending her winters at the bowling alley and as soon as the sun was shining and there was no snow on the ground you would find Ruth with her fishing pole, camping at the lake. Ruth lived her life to the fullest, and made each moment count, especially when it came to her grandkids, who always knew they could count on her to be there for anything, never missing a big moment in their lives. Well known within her communities, Ruth was never a stranger when someone needed a hand, or a homemade cookie. Ruth will be greatly missed by those she has left behind, and whose lives she has touched. Devoted wife to the late John White, Beloved Mother of Betty (Ed), Doug (Wendy), Debbie (Mike), Darrell (Karen) and Don (Jodie), Proud Grandmother of Tammy (Sean), Melody (Vincent), Michael (Joanne), Stephanie, Bailey, Kelsie (Devon), Rylee, Seth and Olivia, Proud Great-Grandmother of Kennedi, Zakk, Ava, Zoe and Dylan. Ruth was predeceased by her loving son in law Frank (Betty/Tammy) and her husband John. Ruth’s family would like to extend their gratitude for those at the East Kootney Regional Hospital for the care and time given to her during her hour of need. In leiu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth’s honour to the Heart and Stroke foundation.

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Pets PennAcres Boarding Kennel reminds you to please book space early for the August long weekend and the Labor Day Long Weekend. By Appt. only. Thanks. Grace (250-344-8904)

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Apartment Furnished FOR RENT: (2) bedroom all inclusive fully furnished apartments. $750-$950 per month. Visit our Website @ www.goldenapartments.ca Call or Text 250-344-1825 for more information or to arrange viewing.

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Storage S TA S H YO U R S T U F F. C O M Storage spaces of different sizes starting at $40/month including heated units. 250-344-3104.

Suites, Lower 2 bdr basement suite. N/S, no parties, no pets. Fully furnished. References. D/D. 344-0094 or 344-2144. Avail. now. 2 bdrm suite, w/d, hydro, carport, NS/NP, pets considered. Long term prefd. Avail Aug 1 $750/mnth. 250-344-2604.

Townhouses 4 BDR 2 bath Townhouse. Balcony & propane fireplace. Appliances incl. dishwasher. Family preferred. References & Damage Deposit. $1495/month ($1395/month) plus utilities. Telephone 250-344-6710.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 The Golden Star

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Golden Dolphins have great showing at Revelstoke meet Golden Dolphins Submitted The Golden Dolphins really turned up the heat this weekend in Revelstoke. With 43 swimmers attending the swim meet, almost all swimmers were able to get best times and a handful achieved a spot on the podium. Receiving a Gold medal in his division, a Provincial Qualifying time, and breaking a Revelstoke Meet record for the event, 50 Fly with a 27.49 was Josh Hiraoka. Also standing on the podium was Talon and Thorin Malaka, Zara Johnson and Rochelle Bertrand. Placing second in 4 out of 5 events was Kaelan Malaka, which prevented him from reaching the podium. Lucy Wilson was one of our newer swimmers that completed all of her events with best times and a smile on her face. Another new swimmer, Enzo Soret, completed his very first swim meet reaching finals in 2 freestyle events and bettering his time each race. Along side was teammate Kayla Lush who took a summer off and managed to crush her previous times. Our youngest swimmers at the meet, Rylan Brunner, Ella Janes, Thane Malaka, Katrina McClean and Malcolm Russell, all were willing to step outside their comfort zones by taking on challenging races and completing them successfully with best times. Setting a good example was Devon

The Golden Dolphins returned from Revelstoke with some hardware. From left, Thorin Malaka (Silver), Zara Johnson (Silver), Josh Hiraoka (Gold), Rochelle Bertrand (Bronze), and Talon Malaka (Bronze). Photo Submitted Tress, who willingly provided assistance to younger swimmers and was able to better all of his times at the meet. Division 4 girls relay, Neva Dalinghaus, Meghan Oslund, Ash-lee Tress, and

SEAN SCHACHER

Quinn Morgan, came together to show team sprit, hard work and determination by medaling in the Medley and Freestyle relays. Coaches Caprice Rosentreter and

Hailey Kehler are extremely proud of all the swimmers who attended this weekends swim meet and look forward to more time crushing swims this coming weekend in Kamloops.

Sean Richard Schacher

1976 - 2014

February 29, 1976 - July 2, 2014

Sean Schacher, Senior CNC operator.

It is with great sadness that Sean left us suddenly at the tender age of 38. Sean was born and raised in Parson, B.C., graduated high school at GSS in 1994, and went to school to be a small engine mechanic and lived in Golden. Sean loved the outdoors and all it offered. We can all take solace in knowing he died doing something he loved, mountain biking. Sean leaves behind the loves of his life his wife Chantalle and two daughters Ryla and Tia. He also leaves behind his parents Anna & Rick, sister Paige, grandparents Art & Marie Chapman, in-laws Joanne & Rudy Hetu, sisterin-law Corrine (Calvin), brother-in-law Daniel (Jamie), nieces & nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and life long friends. There will be a celebration of life for Sean on Friday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the trust account at CVCU.

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of our colleague and friend, Sean Schacher. Sean’s commitment to our organization for over 10 years contributed greatly to our success within our valley, and throughout North America. Sean’s smile and unwavering positive attitude will be greatly missed, and we will remain grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside of him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, he will be greatly missed.

"We can only imagine the celebration as two brothers Ryan & Sean meet again".

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 The Golden Star

RE/MAX RE/MAX ofof Golden Golden 250-344-7663 250-344-7663

Garry Oddy Garry Oddy (250) 344-7234 (250) 344-7234

remaxgolden.com remaxgolden.com

$95,000

$305,600 4 bedrooms

1308 Pine Drive 3 baths

1611 Lafontaine Road .52 acres

2,432sqft

$299,000 3 bedrooms

521-9th Street 2.5 baths

2,276sqft

614-8th Street 1 bath

1,750sqft

5 bedrooms

2 baths

4 bdrms

2 baths

1,650 sqft

3 bedrooms

3 baths

1213 - 10th Avenue 1+ baths

3,300sqft

921 - 14th Street

5 bedrooms

3 baths

3 bedrooms

1 bath

1,362sqf

$479,000 2016 McMurdo Road

2 bdrms 2 baths 2,300sqft 3.71 acres

1,200sqft

3 baths

2,532sqft

$314,500 959 McAllister Road

2 bdrms 1.5 baths 2,160sqft 4.03 acres

$249,600

917 - 14th Street

2,240sqft

1361 Pine Drive

4 bedrooms

$215,000

REDUCED

1,888sqft

$449,900

919 Ryter Road West

Manufactured with Revenue Property

2 bedrooms 2 baths

$362,000 5256 Ben Hynes Loop Road

2bdrms

2 baths

1,500 sqft 67 acres

REDUCED

4 bedrooms

3 baths

4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,333sqft

3,152sqft

4 bedrooms 3 baths 3,081sqft

4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,436sqft

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3 bdrm Home w/ 1 bdrm Legal Suite

REDUCED

36.33 Acres

REDUCED

4 bedrooms

3 baths

1 bath

REDUCED

3 Bedrooms

3 Baths

916 - 14th Street

$545,000 730 Nicholson Road

6bdrms 5 baths 4,500sqft 1.38 acres

3,700sqft

517 - 11th Street 2 baths

1,385sqft

$254,000 5 bedrooms

2 baths

1998 Campbell Road

$249,500 2 bedrooms

554 Day Road 2 baths

REDUCED

1,350sqft 1 acre

$359,000 4 bedrooms

3 baths

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2,672sqft

SOLD

2,860sqft

$260,000 1215B Alexander Drive

4 bdrms

2 baths

1,650 sqft

$395,000 605-9th Street

3+2 bedrooms

3+2 baths

3,406sqft

$699,000 1741 Seward Frontage Road

4 bdrms 2 baths 3,438sqft 14.22 acres

REDUCED

$549,900

2732 Golden Donald Upper Road

4bdrms 3 baths 3,700sqft 7 acres

$418,400

1338 Selkirk Drive

2,084sqft

1615 Gareb Road

$329,000 4 bdrms 2.5 baths 3,000sqft 2 acres

813 sqft

1208 Alexander Drive

$267,500

$224,900

3 bedrooms 1 bath 1,340sqft

1 bath

$525,000

3 bedrooms

1,118sqft

2,174sqft

1510 Poplar Street

$262,000

1115 - 10th Street

4 bedrooms

2 bedrooms

$359,900

$189,000

Lot 3, 3495 Highway #95, South

1,600 sqft

527 - 12th Street

$430,000 909-14th Street

$169,900 #107, 521 - 8th Avenue

$279,900 #10, 411 - 5th Avenue

$338,300 517 - 12th Street

Dan Veselic Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435 (250) 344-1435

$499,999 523 – 5th Avenue

$639,600

$319,000

701-12th Street

2,702sqft

1445 Granite Drive

$299,000

$299,000 3 bedrooms

$495,600

1401 Granite Drive

$325,000 1613 Gareb Road

$260,000 1215A Alexander Drive

NEW

$249,000 712 - 8th Street

$289,000 5 bedrooms

Marlon Chambers Norma Crandall Flec Demmon Marlon Chambers Bob Tegart Flec Demmon Bob Tegart (250) 344-0735 (250) 344-0275 (250) 344-8451 (250) 344-0735 (250) 272-4321(250) 272-4321 (250) 344-8451

$209,900 2bdrms

1235 Horse Creek Road 1 bath

924sqft

1.03 acres

SOLD $53,600

#5 Kicking Horse Village MHP 2 bedrooms

$575,000

$835,000 1521 Adolph Johnson Road

3bdrms

2 baths

2,589sqft

5.56 acres

2328 Holmes Deakin Road

5 bdrms

2 baths

3,032 sqft

60 acres

$990,000 1402 Adolf Johnson Road

9 bdrms 9 baths 5,929sqft 12.2 acres

$599,9000 2036 Blaeberry School Road Home and 3 Cabins

4.99 acres