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Family and friends of Aman Virk gather at the Golden Golf Club’s hole #11 where there is a plaque in memory of the late Mayor of Golden. The Rotary Club just hosted the 7th Annual Aman Virk Memorial Golf tournament this past weekend to raise funds for the Emergency Medical Services Fund. Photo Submitted

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Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Parson residents can expect to join the modern technological world by no later than 2017 when high speed internet is brought into their region. Parson, along with nearly 40 other commun-

ities containing approximately 11,000 households, will benefit from the federal government’s commitment of $3.34 million to increase access to internet. To help Canadians have better access to these and many other online opportunities, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, and

David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay–Columbia, announced the project last week. The money will be provided to the Columbia Basin Trust, who, through their subsidiary Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation, will work with 12 different internet service providers, to co-ordinate the project. Continued on page 4

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Interpretive kiosks and highway enhancement projects almost done Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net It’s no longer just the beautiful mountains that make Golden stand out. Two projects, both near completion, have added a little something extra to the community. The first in the installation of some interpretive kiosks at key locations around town. Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) funding of $126,500 has gone toward the design, construction, installation and curation of four interpretive kiosks in Golden. The total cost of the project is $132,500. The new kiosks which are expected

to become landmarks within Golden, provide information for visitors about the area. Three of the kiosks are already installed and a fourth will be later this year. "The kiosks are design motif extensions of our continuing visitor sign program, beautifying our community while also providing colourful displays and information about visitor attractions and activities. Along with our landscaping initiatives, they are amenities perfect for RMI program support being part of a growing amenity infrastructure that tourists need and expect

in a resort municipality," said Mayor Ron Oszust. In addition to supporting new kiosks in Golden, RMI funding of more than $500,000 recently went toward the initial phase of the Highway 1 Corridor Enhancement. The upgrades include landscaping improvements alongside the roadway, giving tourists an even more positive first impression of the community. The changes are expected to be complete in July. The $10.5 million a year RMI program managed by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training helps small, tourism-based municipalities attract visitors through funding for tourism related infrastructure and events. Golden has received $5,316,383 in funding since it joined

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Enhancements along the Highway 1 corridor, including the area in front of Tim Hortons pictured above, are nearing completion. It represents phase one of the project, and used roughly $500,000 of RMI funds. Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo the RMI program in 2006. Since RMI incep-

tion in 2007, over $87.6 million has been invested in tour-

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last month, Town Council decided to make “connectivity” a priority, and dedicated some funding to the assessment and construction of pedestrian routes. Pedestrian access around town, be it trails or town sidewalks, was identified as a priority by the community’s Age Friendly Plan, and at the finance meeting the operations department brought forward some of the areas that were in the most dire need. Committee agreed to dedicate money towards feasibility work for a new sidewalk on 8th Avenue between the Pedestrian Bridge and 9th Street, as well as an assessment of the Rotary trails behind Alexander Park Elementary School, that lead up to the ball diamonds. They also voted

to pave the trail exit from the Pedestrian Bridge to 8th Avenue, and accelerate by one year the construction plans for new sidewalks at Alexander Park. These decisions were brought before council and approved at their June 23 meeting.

will be funded from the general operations budget. However any money taken from that budget will be offset by transfers from Gas Tax revenue. During the same discussion council examined several other areas where lack of connectivity

“Can we really afford to create new things?” — Coun. Caleb Moss — Wherever possible these projects will be funded by Gas Tax money, a grant the municipality receives from the federal government every year which amounts to about $200,000 annually. If any of these priorities do not fit the criteria required to use Gas Tax dollars, they

has been identified. In other words, areas where the sidewalks just end. One example was 9th Street South between the College of the Rockies building and the Seniors Centre, which have a joined parking lot. There is a sidewalk on the other side of the street, in front

of the Mount 7 Rec Plex, but nothing along the parking lot in between the two buildings. Past councils had made the decision that maintaining existing infrastructure should take priority over building new infrastructure, therefore Coun. Caleb Moss was uncomfortable engaging in a discussion about new sidewalks while many of the existing ones are in need of repair. “Can we really afford to create new things?” he asked. Newly elected Coun. Bruce Fairly disagreed, and said he didn’t want his “hands to be tied” by discussions and decisions made by past councils. “Our priority list should be fluid as new information comes to light,” he said.

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Locks cut off for love Baljit Rana, after growing her hair out for the past six years, decided to put it towards a worthy cause. She cut it off to donate it to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Carrie Wilson at Vivid Hair Salon cut Rana’s hair for free, as she does with any clients who are donating their hair. Jessica Schwitek/ Star Photo

Town considers sign campaign from MADD Mothers Against Drunk Drivers is requesting support in putting up signs like this one around Golden. Photo Submitted

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Protecting Your Interest After a Hit & Run

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net A representative from the Kootenay chapter of MADD (mothers against drunk drivers) appeared before Town Council at their last meeting to request support for their RID (Report Impaired Drivers) sign campaign. “It empowers the public,” said Katryna Sigurdson of the signs that encourage motorists to call 911 if they see a driver who appears impaired. “They also impact drivers’ perceptions. If an impaired drivers sees this sign, all of a sudden there’s a stronger perception that they could get caught.” She even told one story of an impaired motorist who crashed right in front of one of the signs, saw it, and called 911 on himself. This sign campaign, which is popping up in communities all over the province, is completely paid for by MADD. Any municipality that signs on can choose from a few different designs, and post them around town. Kimberley, for example, has six signs up. Placement of the signs is not recommended for the main streets, but rather the, “backroads that many drivers take to avoid running into police,” as Sigurdson put it. Also, permission would be needed from the Ministry of Transportation to put them on the highways. MADD has received support from the RCMP for these signs, and should the Town sign on their logo could be placed on the signs around town. The organization may also look into other sponsorship opportunities throughout the community. Town Council deferred the conversation until next meeting, even though Coun. Eddie Leigan suggested the decision was a “no-brainer,” as it was not a time sensitive issue. If and when they do sign onto the program, the signs could be put up very quickly as MADD has preordered several in the hopes that more communities will soon be using them.

In response to hearing the siren of an approaching fire engine, Cindy Li slowed in preparation to yield to it. While her vehicle was still moving, it was struck from behind by another car. She stopped, exited her car, walked back to the other car and spoke to the young male driver, requesting that he pull over to exchange information. As she returned to her car, the male drove around her and disappeared from sight. Ms. Li went to the fire hall and spoke with a captain there. The captain told her that one of the firemen on the truck witnessed the collision. She obtained the captain’s name and telephone number and reported the collision to ICBC. The collision was not reported to the police nor was there any information obtained from other motorists present at the collision. After participating in the claims process ICBC told Ms. Li that she had not fulfilled her obligations to identify the offending driver and denied the claim as a hit and run. Li would have to proceed as a normal collision claim and as she did not have collision coverage, would have to pay for the damages herself. She sued ICBC in B.C. Supreme Court saying that she did what she could and ICBC should have advised her that she needed to do more. The court did not agree and dismissed the suit. The Insurance (Vehicle) Act requires that the victim of a hit and run must make all reasonable efforts to discover who the driver and owner of the suspect vehicle is and satisfy the court that the identity of those persons cannot be found. If you were unable to find information at the scene initially, you might consider canvassing nearby homes or businesses, placing an ad in the newspaper or posting a sign requesting help. It is also wise to report the incident to police and ICBC immediately. 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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Pool offers free aquafit trial

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Town of Golden Submitted At the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool (GSP), one employee is determined to show the community how great Aquafit classes can be. Logan Kardash is a lifeguard at the GSP and also started facilitating Aquafit classes in May this year. He is hosting a free Aquafit class on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The initiative is Kardash’s way of trying to increase numbers at the class and also to educate people on the benefits of Aquafit. “I think it would be really cool to have the pool full of Aquafitters,” he said, adding that the classes are fun and appropriate for all ages. Kardash explained that although the shallow water movement and lowimpact exercises taught in aquafit class can be good for people with mobility issues, they can also be challenging enough for use in cross training exercises. Some of the low-impact Aquafit movements can also be useful for sports injury recovery and rehabilitation – mostly for the lower body. Participants can also individualize the movements by choosing to do the high or low impact versions as desired. Of his free session, Kardash says, “It will be a well-rounded class where people can see all the different things you can do with Aquafit.” There is an extensive amount of education required to teach an Aquafit class, explained Kardash who holds a Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance (CALA) certification in vertical water training – good across the country. He says he also studied the gravitational force of water in order to know what impact a movement has on the person and what they might feel during the exercise. In his first certification session,Kardash attended three-days of training and took eight Aquafit classes over the course of three days. “I didn’t realize how much you have to know,” he said. “Did you know that pool noodles were made for Aquafit?” Kardash says he is definitely interested in more training to learn about Aquafit for strength training for conditions like arthritis and even Aquafit Yoga. Having just graduated, he is keen to focus on studying Aquafit education throughout the summer. In the meantime, he wants to see participation at the GSP classes grow. “Aquafit is fun and it’s for everyone. It’s about lifelong fitness.”

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Next meeting looks at stress management Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net A group that is bringing together people who have been affected by cancer and other serious illnesses is gearing up for its second workshop. The workshop, called Yoga for Stress Management, will teach participants a few simple practices to help manage stress in daily life.

It will look at some simple physical postures, as well as breathing techniques and meditation. It will take place at 914a 11th Street South at 7 p.m. on July 22. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. No experience is necessary. Contact Ruth Finnie at 250-344-2171 for more information.

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“Columbia Basin Trust is committed to bringing better broadband to the Columbia Basin– Boundary region, and this funding is an important step forward in giving over 11,000 households the ability to participate fully in the digital world,” said Neil Muth, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust. Brisco and Harrogate, along with Spillimacheen, Canal Flats, Edgewater, Fairmont Hot Springs, and Windermere will also benefit from the project. The broadband infrastructure project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, delivering Internet speeds of up to ten megabits per second (Mbps), twice as fast as the target speed for the federal Connecting Canadians program, from which these funds came from. Through Economic Action Plan 2014, the Government of Canada created the Connecting Canadians program, backed by a $305-million commitment to connect an additional 280,000 households in rural and remote regions of the country to high-speed Internet services at minimum speeds of 5 Mbps. When the government announced the Connecting Canadians program last year, the CBT in cooperation with the Regional Broadband Committee reached out to identify small-to-medium sized local and regional internet service providers that were interested in expanding or upgrading their connectivity or infrastructure. This announcement includes all those who agreed to participate in the federal program. More populated areas who have service that already exceeds the new federal standards would not have been eligible.

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RCMP Report: Local ice cream stand robbed at gun point Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net 90-Day Suspension A 32 year-old male from Prince George had his vehicle impounded for 30 days during the early morning of July 5 after failing an alcohol roadside screening device test. The male provided two separate samples of his breath which both registered a “fail” reading on the devices. The male will also face a driving suspension for 90 days. Pedestrian Collision Local police and Ambulance personnel responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 1 near Forde Station Road on July 5 just after 1 a.m. A 25 year-old male from Calgary was killed after being struck by an eastbound tractor trailer. “Police have reviewed the video obtained from the dash cam of the vehicle, and we do not expect that charges will be pursued against the driver of the tractor trailer,” states Golden-Field RCMP spokesperson Cst. Spencer Lainchbury. The file has since been passed on to the BC Coroner Service for investigation. The coroner’s office has identified the deceased as Andrew McKenzie Robertson of Calgary.

Break & Enter Police are still investigating after they received a report of a Break & Enter on July 7 in which it was alleged that a male walked in to a residence demanding he be paid back for monies owed by one of the occupants inside, before allegedly assaulting another occupant. The male is then believed to have been kicked out but returned, kicking down the door of the house and allegedly stealing a nearby set of headphones. Charges for Break & Enter, Assault, Mischief, Theft and two counts of breaching court ordered conditions have been forwarded against the 22 year-old male from Golden who was set to appear in court on July 14. Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles Police are once again reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables inside when leaving their vehicles unattended after two separate thefts from vehicles over the week. The first report was received on July 7 after the owner noticed someone had taken her satellite radio unit out of her unlocked truck parked on 11th Street South. A second report was received on July 12 after another person noticed that an aftermarket audio system was stolen out of a vehicle parked near 10th Street South.

Vandalism on Beaverfoot Police are asking anyone with information regarding some vandalism contact them after two windows were smashed out of a rafting bus parked near the Beaverfoot Road on July 5. The estimated value of the damage is $1500. Anyone with information can contact the Golden-Field RCMP at 250344-2221 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Vehicle Slides off Road Tow crews worked hard during the early evening of July 10 after a vehicle went off the road to Cedar Lake. “The driver indicated that they had pulled to the side of the road to allow another vehicle to pass when the vehicle slowly began sliding down the embankment,” says Cst. Lainchbury. No injuries were reported and the tow company was able to recover the vehicle.

Collision at Takakkaw On July 5, police and BC Ambulance were called to a collision on Highway 1 near Takakkaw Falls. Minor injuries were reported and resulted in delays while police and rescue crews investigated.

Rowdy Tourists A group staying at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort was given a warning by police after received complaints from a nearby business that the group had been rowdy and attempted to steal a tip jar off of the

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bar. The group apologized for their actions, and no further complaints were received regarding the group. Crowd Loitering in Yard Police were called to a residence on the south side of the Pedestrian Bridge on July 11 after the owner reported seeing some males standing in her yard underneath one of her windows. Police were near the area and responded immediately speaking with a group of youths walking near the residence. “This area is often flooded with the bar crowd leaving the downtown core after drinking, and is a common place for people to convene after a night of drinking,” said Cst. Lainchbury. “We are working on increasing patrols in the area at night, specifically after the bars close, in hopes that we can clear the area out allowing the residents to sleep.” Armed Robbery On July 11 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Golden-Field RCMP were advised of an armed robbery at a local ice cream stand near the Trans Canada Frontage Road. Police responded and spoke with witnesses and staff who advised police that a female approximately 30-35 years old approached the stand showing a black hand gun and demanding the employee hand over the cash tray. The female is described as: - 30-35 years old - approximately 5’8” tall - brown hair - yellow teeth, with several missing and a large gap on the right side Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information regarding the robbery is asked to contact local police or Crimestoppers. A reward may be given for information that leads to the arrest of the individual responsible. Unruly Passengers Police were called to the Greyhound bus

station during the evening of July 11 and early morning of July 12 to assist with two separate passengers. The first passenger was reported to be being verbally abusive to the bus driver, and police were called to keep the peace while the passenger was advised that he was no longer welcome on the bus. A few hours later, police were called once again after a different passenger became upset with a different driver when he was not allowed to board using an old bus ticket. “The driver refused to allow the passenger on as she had no vacant seats at which point it was alleged that the male began screaming and shouting at the driver,” said Cst. Lainchbury. In both incidents arrangements were made for the passengers to take other buses and no further complaints were received. Speeding Offences The Golden-Field RCMP Traffic Services Unit cracked down on speeding offences throughout the week issuing several tickets and vehicle impoundments for excessive speeds. “Around nineteen violation tickets were issued during a two hour traffic blitz on the Golden Hill July 10,” advised Cst. Lainchbury. That added to the total for the week which saw police impound seven vehicles for excessive speed. Some of the speeds recorded included 160km/h in a 100km/h zone, and two 147km/h in a 60 and 70km/h zone. A 61 year-old male from North Vancouver had his vehicle impounded for 30 days and his licence suspended for 90 days after members of the Golden RCMP Traffic Services Unit observed a male drive through a stop sign on the Trans Canada Highway Frontage Road on July 10. “A traffic stop was initiated and the police officer observed signs that the driver had alcohol in his body,” says Cst. Lainchbury. The male provided a sample of his breath into an approved roadside screening device, which resulted in a “fail” reading.

Celebrating Our History in the Golden Star Since 1891

Air Boat Travels Local Waters - August 12, 1970 Walter Sutter of Golden, with the assistance of his father Hans Sutter, recently completed construction of an air boat. The hull is made of plywood, re-enforced with fibreglass, and it is operated by a Volkswagon motor driving an airplane propeller mounted in the rear of the boat. Walter and his father started building the craft last fall,

working in their spare time. The boat has a maximum speed of about 35 miles per hour, and can travel in from one to four inches of water, depending upon the load. Weeds and grass in the water do not affect the operation in any way. They are now thinking about putting skis on the machine for winter operation.

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Water Conservation

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Don’t let the rain the past few days fool you, British Columbia is dealing with a draught. Golden, and the whole Kootenay region really, is fortunate to have strong water supplies. Less fortunate regions, like the lower mainland, are facing some pretty extreme water conservation - I SURMISE measures, and it’s startBy Jessica Schwitek ing to take its toll on neighbourly relationships. Vancouver has a hotline where residents can call in to report a home that is not following the municipal water regulations. There is no need to catch them in the act. When a lush green yard is sandwiched between two brown dried out pieces of property, it’s quite obvious that someone is overwatering. The hotline is receiving hundreds and hundreds of calls a week. Several reports have been made of neighbourly fights breaking out over one “ratting out” the other. But in times like these, where we’re short on water and hundreds of fires burning in the province are in need of water to contain them, is it really wrong to “rat out” those who are not doing their fair share to conserve water? I don’t think so, and I am quite inspired to see how many people are trying to make sure that governments and companies are also being responsible. While many of us are restricting our water consumption, letting our lawns and gardens suffer so there’s enough water through the hot summer season, the provincial government is continuing to allow water companies to bottle B.C. water for just $2.25 per million litres. Nestle is garnering the most attention for this issue, not only because they bottle 265 million litres of B.C. water annually for a price tag of $596.25, but because the company’s CEO has been vocal about his views on water as a consumer product. In 2005 Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, chairman of Nestle, was quoted saying that the notion of access to water being a basic human right is “an extreme solution.” A movement to boycott Nestle, and pressure on the province to change their policy has been exploding online in the last few weeks. Citizens are demanding they be treated as fairly as corporations are. It costs Nestle $2.25 for a million litres, but the current fine in Vancouver for breaking the water regulations and watering on the wrong day is $250. We tend to forget in Canada, where we are fortunately blessed with natural resources, that water is becoming more scarce. It has even been referred to as the “oil of the future.” I think it’s time we were a little more forward thinking, and held multinational corporations up to some stronger standards.

To the Editor, Director Karen Cathcart has demonstrated a solid commitment to her constituents in area “A” and a willingness to be accessible and to listen to all points of view. When a person arises to serve the community, the community shows wisdom and maturity when they also arise to assist that person. Quality communication isn’t measured by volume. Director Cathcart receives many phone calls from Area “A” residents who are interested in learning more about planning and Official Community Plans, something most other rural districts already have in place for good reason. She is obligated to address the concerns of all her constituents, and this is a responsibility that she clearly takes to heart. The learning curve will need to accommodate differ-

ent paces and strides but with patience and purity of motive, positive results will certainly follow. Our rural area is changing. Water, roads, waste management, communication systems, etc. are all strained by our numbers, community needs and changing expectation. Director Cathcart, with our help, can work toward healthy long term solutions to complicated problems. Let’s support an open and public dialogue around rural concerns. Rumours and misinformation only divide communities and lead to poor solutions. Let’s respectfully voice our concerns with equal portions of talking and listening. Respectfully, Glenn Fiebig Area A Resident

Area A Director’s Report

Zoning in Area A Dear editor,

Karen Cathcart Area A Director

I live in Area A and I want zoning. Zoning is the only way that we can protect our property values from less considerate neighbours. It may also prevent unsightly developments such as the collection of recycled trailers on the Trans Canada Highway just west of town from happening.

ported the application to Industry Canada to fund the Connecting Canadians program in order to provide high speed internet to the Kootenays and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

High Speed Internet I am pleased to share some great news in ongoing efforts to improve connectivity for our residents! This past winter, the CSRD sup-

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Do you think that MADD signs asking people to report impaired drivers will be affective? A purple vase full of stars to Lee Bedford for her beautiful pottery. Stingers to the pathetic looking hospital grounds. Ashley Garner

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Columbia Basin Trust is helping the province to double the number of mobile decontamination units aimed at stopping invasive mussels from entering British Columbia waterways, thanks to $360,000 in new funding. This new partnership, in the Ministry of Environment led Invasive Mussel Defence Program, also includes support from Columbia Power Corporation, FortisBC and the four local invasive species councils operating in the region East Kootenay Invasive Plant Council, Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society, Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society and the Northwest Invasive Plant Council. The new resources mean an additional three mobile inspection and decontamination crews will be dedicated to stopping and ensuring boats are free of mussels. The teams will be based in Cranbrook, Valemount and Nelson, to target major entry points from Alberta and the U.S. The new teams join three other crews that are already operational, doubling the number of mobile units dedicated to protecting B.C. s lakes and rivers against the threat of quagga and zebra mussels. The decontamination units allow auxiliary conservation officers, who are trained to identify mussel-infested boats, to decontaminate boats and trailers entering B.C. The teams also respond to boats identified as concerns by the Canada Border Services Agency, and partner agencies in Alberta and the U.S. The mobile units move between border locations, focusing on high-traffic routes and have the ability to quickly respond to any reports of potential threats called in through the provincial Report All Poachers and Polluters line. The addition of these specialized mussel detec-

Stingers to whoever is letting their dog run loose around 12th Street South. He keeps trying to come into my house. Stars to Bob Finnie and all the other Rotarians who put countless hours in to make the golf tournament happen. Stingers to the drunks

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tion teams further enhances the provincial early detection and rapid response program for invasive mussels. This includes supporting education and outreach activities, such as the Clean, Drain, Dry program being delivered by the invasive species councils. Aquatic invasive species, such as zebra and quagga mussels, pose a significant threat to Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and critical infrastructure such as hydroelectric and drinking water facilities. No zebra or quagga mussels have ever been found in B.C. waterways, and the Province is hard at work ensuring it stays that way. Quick Facts: Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) are not native to B.C. · Both of these species originate from Europe. They were introduced to Canada (in the Great Lakes region) and the United States in the 1980s, as the result of ballast water being discharged by vessels travelling from Europe. · They are propeller blade shaped freshwater mussels that can easily attach themselves to objects and other organisms, and they are difficult to remove. · Adult mussels will attach themselves to boat hulls, trailers, motors, vegetation and equipment. · Where introduced, these mussels kill native mussels and clams, and reduce native fish species, by altering the aquatic food web. They also attach to aquatic plants and submerged surfaces, including piers, pilings, water intakes and fish screens. · If large numbers of mussels become established in an area, they can cover hard surfaces and clog pipes. · To report suspected invasive mussels, please call the Report All Poachers and Polluters line (RAPP), at 1 877 952-7277.

Continued from page 6 Under this program, the Columbia Basin Trust will receive $3.34 million to connect approximately 11,000 households in the Kootenay region, and the Columbia Shuswap Regional Districts. The neighborhoods in the Area A that are included in this program are: Field, Parson and Harrogate. Slowly but surely, this is another step forward to advance connectivity in our Area A communities. Area A Report Recycling By Karen Cathcart The Bottle Depot has extended their hours of operation. Starting July 13, the Bottle Depot Recycling Centre will be open on Mondays from 1 pm to 7pm throughout the summer months. Early Learning and Care Centre After 5 years of planning, construction on the Early Learning and Care Centre is about to begin. CSRD Area A and the Town of Golden allocated a portion of the Economic Opportunity Funds to ensure this community project moves forward. This undertaking is a true testament to what can happen for a community when community believes! I’d like to hear from you…..please connect (250-344-8357, kcathart@csrd.bc.ca). Clarification In the July 8 edition of the The Golden Star, under the headline “Area A Director insists no zoning plans” the story stated, “Intersol Group was hired on contract to develop the (Rural Development) plan . .” This should have read, “Intersol Group has been hired by CSRD to provide Director Cathcart and the Area “A” Local Advisory Committee with facilitation services, and to help them develop public consultation processes that will open up the lines of communication between the Area A residents and the Director. The contract also calls for Intersol to help Area “A” improve its capacity to continue to plan and implement ongoing rural development activities as circumstances change and new needs arise.

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John and Penny Shapperd nearly ended up in Merrit when they started looking into buying a business more than three decades ago. But sometimes things don't work out for a reason. "We were looking at the store in Merrit, and I got a call back saying we didn't have enough money for it," recalled John. "I'm so glad things worked out the way they did. We, even after 32 years, still love Golden." "You don't often say this, but it's a very good thing we didn't have enough money," added Penny. The couple, who after 32 years owning what is now TRU Hardware, are finally retiring. And they couldn't have imagined all those years ago where life would take them. Originally from the UK, John was recruited at Beaverhouse in London by the Hudson's Bay Company, and had his first posting in Fort Smith, NWT. It was his second posting, however, that would really change his life. "My second post was Yellowknife, and that's where Penny was raised," said John. "She would work in The Bay in the summers when she was home from college, and this year she worked in the grocery office where I was produce manager. The rest became history, we were married in Yellowknife in the summer of '69." The family moved around quite a bit in those early years, often living only a couple years in each place. It started to take it's toll, and John and Penny decided it was time to make a change. "The kids were getting tired of moving around every two years…They were in Grade 3 and 6, and it was stressful for them breaking their friendships every time," said Penny. John came to Golden first on his own in a tent trailer, living at the campground until he could find a place suitable for the family. It took a few tries, but they eventually found their home in 1985 when they bought property in the Selkirk Heights area, which had barely started developing at the time. They still live there today. It took years to build the business into their own. Penny, who was a teacher and librarian by trade, also dedicated herself entirely to the store…a sacrifice that has certainly paid off. "It's very gratifying to see what we've built here," said John. You can still see the Shapperds helping out in the store, trying to make the transition as seamless as possible for the new owners. But they are definitely looking forward to retirement. "We'll actually be able to enjoy our house and our yard. It will be a pleasure to stay home and relax," said Penny. "They gave us a great send-off too," said John, who insists he's usually a tough person to surprise. "We went outside and it was like a flashmob coming down the sidewalk. I saw people we knew, and family members. Then we saw the food, and the keg. It was really nice." That’s not to say that they won’t miss anything about running the store. “We are going to miss the people, that’s for sure.”

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El Grupo Cubano is returning to Golden to perform outside in Spirit Squre for the next Summer Kicks performance. El Grupo Cubano Brisas del Palmar began as a trio in 1999, and have now progressed to a quintet. Their rich harmonies have been pleasing crowds in Santiago de Cuba since their inception, with the band proudly presenting a varied repertoire of traditional Cuban music, a capellas, romantic ballads, perfecting both popular and original compositions in all these varied

genres.   Through these years of evolution, the band has been under the direction of Rosel Lamoru, with the collaboration of Yordanis (his brother), Julio, Leonardo and Sigfrido to complete the group. Their greatest joy while performing in Cuba and abroad has been their revival of traditional Cuban music rhythms. The memories of growing up in rural farms and the pride they feel for their country is reflected in their music. They perform a free all-ages show on Wednesday July 22 at 7 p.m. Bill Usher and The Space Heaters will play the in between set.

The Net Result: Film Before I Disappear carried by solid acting Andrea Johnson advertising@thegoldenstar.net In a few words, Before I Disappear (2014) is a love story. Minus the flowers, cheesy soundtrack and predictable ending. It is the story of one desolate man who, through a chance-encounter with his estranged 11-year old niece, begins to fall back in love, with life. Written, directed and starring Shawn Christensen as Richie, a suicidal drug addict whose bleak outlook on life has ultimately led him to orchestrate his own death in his New York City apartment. As the film opens, Richie is lying in a bathtub laced with red-tinted water and a razor in hand when the phone abruptly rings. His younger sister Maggie (Emmy Rossum), who is disturbed by her brother’s lifestyle has not spoken to him in nearly five years, is asking Richie for a favour; to pick up her daughter, Sophia (Fatima Ptacek) from a recital. If only to put a brief pause

on his intentions for the evening, Richie accepts. When he meets Sophia, Richie is immediately taken aback by her sophisticated demeanour and self-awareness as he has not seen her since she was a little girl. Atypical of her character, Maggie does not meet the pair at her apartment and suspicions begin to arise. It is here that the narrative changes as Richie learns that Maggie has been arrested and will be detained until the following morning leaving Richie to care for Sophia and, thereby delaying his death. The film then follows the unlikely pair through the grungiest, dankest, and (I’m sure) foulest smelling bars, clubs and abodes that the Big Apple has to offer as Richie is trying to pass the time in the only scene he knows until Maggie is released. Though he is far from a role model for the straight-A student, Richie is overly protective of his niece and the two progressively bond as the night unfolds.

Adapted from his 2012 Oscar-winning short film, Curfew, Christensen attempts to tackle a myriad of issues in his 90 minute feature length movie from domestic abuse, to extramarital affairs, and drug addiction to murder. Ultimately, there is little room to breathe within this film, as the main storyline of Sophia’s soft influence on her uncle’s struggle with depression could have flourished without the sideshow. The quality of acting by all parties involved does carry the film through quieter moments with a critical scene shared by Richie and his club owner boss, Bill (Ron Perlman) alluding to the real reasons behind Richie’s melancholy. If indie dramedies often fill your Friday nights, then be sure to add this movie to My List on Netflix but as it is not for the faint of heart, I am giving this film six mouseclicks.

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Art Gallery of Golden presents: Lyn Baldwin, Finding Place: Exploring Home through Field Journal Art. At the AGOG from June 19-Sept. 9. Public Swim at the Golden Swimming Pool from 104pm Monday to Friday, 3-8pm Sat/Sun, and 7:309pm Mon/Wed.

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Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250344-3001 for more info. Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 3442000 for info. Golden Farmers’ Market, Wednesday market From noon-5 in the CP Parking lot. Kicking Horse Culture presents: Summer Kicks. July 15. Ayrad with Carl Trinkwon. Spirit Square at 7pm. All ages. Free.

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Men’s Basketball Thur. 7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex. Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm. 250-344-5448. Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at College of the Rockies. Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/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 3:45-5:30pm. Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Fri, July 17 Youth Swim every Friday from 4-5:30pm at the Golden Swimming Pool 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. Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm. Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448. Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Snacks are included. Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-9190757 for info. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training , citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250344-8392.

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Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm. A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm. Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children. Golden Farmers’ Market . Saturday market from

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Mon, July 20 Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment. Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground. N.A Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm. Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm. Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School. Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm. Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm. Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults). Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info.

Tues, July 21 A.A Meetings Tues. 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. Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment. FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm. 250-

344-8392. Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults). Bingo at the Seniors Centre every Tuesday from 1-3pm. Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor. T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details. English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am-12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Upcoming Events Yoga Stress Management Are you affected by cancer or suffering from chronic illness? This workshop is on July 22 at 7pm at the Golden Lotus Ayurveda, 914A 11th St. S. For more info contact Ruth Finnie 250-344-2171. Blackpowder Shoot at the gun range. Range will be closed July 22-27. Public welcome to watch. Kicking Horse Culture presents: Summer Kicks. El Grupo Cubano Brisas del Palmar with Bill Usher & The Space Heaters on July 22. Spirit Square at 7pm. All ages. Free. Golden Community Weed Pull Saturday July 25 from 9am to 12pm. Meet at the motocross track near Reflection Lake. Pizza will be provided. Gloves & plastic bags are provided. Toonie Bike Race at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Bike Park. July 25, Aug 8& 22.word $2 perout! event Get the day. Brewmaster’s Dinner at Eagle’s Eye Restaurant on July 25. Reservations required, call 1-6-866-SKI. Kick. Art in the Park in Downtown Invermere. Sunday August 2 from 10am to 4pm. Do you have a community event coming up? Let us know and we’ll put it in our Community Events Calendar. 250-344-5251.

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There were no banks in Golden until Canadian Imperial in 1899

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Have you ever thought about the number of times in a month you go to the bank? With cash machines all over the place, banking by phone and my personal favorite, by computer we seldom have to actually face a teller anymore. But it is still an option that we have that they didn’t have in the early days of banking in Golden. In fact in the early days all banking had to be done out of town and then usually with the aid of the CPR. After more than a dozen years, in 1899, F.W. Jones, the secretary of the Columbia River Lumber Company, made an arrangement with the Imperial Bank to open a branch in Golden. But as part of the arrangement the two major employers of the area; the Columbia River and Palliser Lumber Companies had to agree to move

all of their banking business to Golden. Temporary headquarters were set up in the Alexander Block (where Golden Entertainment Center is next to Lordco) and a call was put out for a bank manager. J.S. Gibb, who had been an accountant and assistant manager for the Imperial Bank of Canada in Vancouver, was appointed manager. Mr. and Mrs. Gibb and family, arrived in Golden, in August 18, 1899, and Mr. Gibb immediately set about finding staff for the banks September 5, opening. The staff consisted of J.S. Gibb, manager; J. Pinkham, accountant; and A. Walker. It wasn’t long before the bank made a more permanent move to a small two storey building on the north side of the bridge. Within two years the bank had done so well that a new building was called for. The contract for the new bank was given to F. Kernaghan of Revelstoke, who contracted out different parts of the building, but only to Revelstoke residents, which didn’t set too well with the people of Golden. F.W. MacGregor arrived to start the

framing September 6, 1901, followed closely by E. Baridge who came to install the coal furnace. A.E. Fromey, the vault builder arrived shortly after, just ahead of the 16,000 tons of steel for the vault. The vault doors were from Goldie & McCullough of Galt, Ontario, otherwise all of the vault work was carried out by Mr. Fromey. The vault consisted of an aluminumfinished burglar proof safe, with three steel compartments. The door of the vault was controlled by triple time locks. (Sounds pretty sophisticated for that time period.) The building itself was 30 feet by 30 feet with a second floor used as the manager’s residence. The offices had very high ceilings and were fitted with fine oak counters. The interior was painted and papered by Mr. Ramsey, of the firm McKensie and Ramsay, with Mr. Gibb, the bank mananger, picking out the paper. The building served the local area until 1957, when once again the banking business demanded a larger building. Consultants for the design of the new building included the

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is shown shortly after it was built in 1899. This building sat where Mount 7 Taxi is today. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum architectural department of the Imperial Bank of Canada; Thorson and Thorson, consulting mechanical engineers; and Simpson and McGregor, electrical engineers. The plans and specifications were prepared by the architects Williams and Fairbanks. The firm of Burnham and Son, of Banff, were given specifications from which to work. A total floor space of 2,400 square feet would include a

banking area, manager’s office, two vaults, a staff lounge, furnace room and bathrooms. The interior was finished in stone and mahogany. Four hundred people attended the open house at the bank on March 30, 1957 when the building was officially turned over to then bank manager Walter Bell. This building, home to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, with many

Four financial planning mistakes to avoid Deanne Gage BrighterLife.ca If you want to achieve your financial goals, what you do is only part of the story. What you don’t do is just as important. Want to meet your financial planning goals with few issues? To increase your chances of achieving financial security, avoid these four mistakes: 1. Waiting too long to save In between dealing with the mortgage, the kids’ post-secondary education and, well, life, you neglected to also save for your longer-term goals. I’ll get to that later, you mused. But “later” is now and you find yourself in your mid-50s, tired of working and wanting to retire. “The longer you wait to save, the harder it is to retire comfortably and confidently,” says Bam Sidhu1, manager of Sun Life Financial’s Abbotsford, B.C. financial centre. “Many clients who we sit down with today are worried about whether they can retire comfortably with the same lifestyle they are accustomed to.” 2. Giving adult kids an early inheritance Sidhu has an older client who was recently widowed. She was concerned about running out of money for retirement. It turned out that she’s been financially supporting her 30-something, unemployed daughter for the last five years, to the tune of $60,000. Keep your need to save for your own retirement in mind when you think about giving money to your adult kids. 3. Not having a written financial plan Perhaps you have saved some money, but you haven’t the foggiest idea of whether it’s enough to retire on, because you don’t have a plan.

Many people believe a financial plan is simply a discussion of life goals, or the investment statement you get every quarter, but that’s far from the case, notes Sara Zollo2, a Sun Life Financial advisor based in Richmond Hill, Ont. “It’s important to have a document that you are able to go back and refer to,” she says. “Having a written financial plan is so much more beneficial than walking around with just a verbal plan. A written financial plan helps you to mentally clarify where you want to be in five years, know how much to save and determine how best to invest your money.” Other people wrongly believe their situation is too simple to warrant even getting a plan or seeking professional financial advice in the first place. “That’s a mistake, because an advisor can help you understand how to get from point A to point B,” Zollo says. 4. Thinking investment strategies that worked in the past will still work today You need to look at your situation as unique with its own set of challenging circumstances. Let’s say your parents were diligent savers in the 1980s. Chances are they invested in guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) and Canada Savings Bonds and were able to achieve high single-digit returns with that strategy. In today’s economic environment, though, you would likely need higher-risk investments than GICs and savings bonds to achieve similar rates of return. It’s a good idea to stay on top of new financial instruments available, such as the Tax-Free Savings Account. It’s never too late to start working towards financial security. No matter what stage of life you’re at, it’s a good idea to sit down with an advisor to analyze your current situation and make a plan for the future. This financial column was sponsored by Shannon Hood.

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Sealed tenders, clearly marked "JANITORIAL SERVICES – GOLDEN CAMPUS" will be received until 2:00 pm (MST), Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the office of: Allan Knibbs, Manager Facilities College of the Rockies 2700 College Way, PO Box 8500 Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 5L7 Phone: (250) 489-8227 Tender documents and specifications will be available to interested contractors at the Golden Campus.

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Golden Church Services Catholic Church of Sacred Heart Tuesday - 7pm •Wednesday - 9am Thursday - 9am • Friday - 9am Saturday - 7pm • Sunday - 10am Father Cecil 808 - 11th Street • 250-344-6328 Golden Baptist Church Sunday - 10:30am Pastor Richard Campeau 1343 Pine Drive • 250-344-7676 Golden Pentecostal Tabernacle Sunday - 10:30am Pastor Jim Dorst 717-10th Street S • 250-344-2459 Rocky Mountain Alliance Church Sunday - 10:30am Pastor Tom Fehr 712 - 10th Street • 250-344-2456 Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday - 10:30am Pastor Tim Schneider 909 - 9th Street • 250-344-2935 Golden Seventh Day Adventist Church Pastor Frank Johnson 917 - 11th Street St. Andrew's United Church Reverend Michele Rowe Sunday - 10:30am 901 - 11th Street • 250-344-6117 St. Paul’s Anglican Church 913 - 9th Street S • 250-344-6113 Columbia Valley Bible fellowship Sunday - 11:00am Ralph Kirchhofer Parson Community Hall • 250-348-2059 Golden Sikh Cultural Society Sunday - 11am Upstairs at the Sikh Temple cover heads • no shoes Lunch After Prayer by Donation

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Faith Column: Church not for ‘good’ people Pastor Tom Schneider Trinity Lutheran Church “I’m not a good enough person to go to church.” “Pastor, I know that I’ve done some awful things, that’s why I can’t go to church.” Do you ever feel that way? I’m coming up on three years as a pastor now, and I’ve heard something like that a couple times. It breaks my heart. Many people, a vast majority of people, and, I’m sad to say, even many Christians think that the church is the place where good people go to get better. It’s not. It’s not even a place where bad people go to get better. The church is the place where bad people who are struggling with all their messups, failures, guilt, and pain, go to hear that their sins are forgiven. It’s the place where bad people go to hear that Jesus died for bad people. You see, Jesus wasn’t born, He didn’t die, or rise again, for good people. Good people don’t need any help. Good people don’t need a saviour. Good, healthy people don’t need a doctor (See Mark 2:17). If you look at yourself and see a good, healthy person, then, yes, you don’t need Jesus. Sick, unhealthy people, however, need a doctor. Bad people need help. Bad people need a saviour. If you look at yourself and see a bad, sick person, then, yes, you need Jesus, and, yes, Jesus died just for you. He died for bad people. All bad people. You. Still unsure? Well, let’s do a little exercise together. Grab a piece of paper and a marker. It can be any piece of paper, it doesn’t have to be big. Got it? Okay, now, I want you to put one dot for each thing you’ve ever done wrong, or felt guilty over. All right, how’s the page look? Filled with dots? Completely covered? I’m going to bet that if you’ve followed me this far, that page is covered. Turn your paper over. Now, write down just one sin that Jesus didn’t die for. I’ll give you some time to think of something. I bet that side of the page is empty isn’t it? Completely blank. Clean. Spotless. Perfect. That’s Jesus. And that’s what Jesus gives to you through faith. You see, Jesus took every dot that you put on the other side of that piece of paper, He took all your sin with Him to the cross and He carried it to death. On the cross all sin died with Christ. Now, through faith in Christ, all that God sees when He looks at you in Christ is that clean, spotless, and perfect sheet. Jesus didn’t come for those with a clean ledger, He didn’t come for those who wouldn’t put any dots on that piece of paper. He came for those people who cover it with sins. He came for you. Now He’s placed His church on earth to proclaim to you that very message: “that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” (1 Timothy 1:15) If you have any questions about this, or would like to talk to me about it, please call me at Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Andrew George Pezderic (Andy) on July 1 2015 He passed at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. He was surrounded by his loving children. Andy was born in Saskatoon SK Dec 23, 1943 and was raised on the family farm just outside of Asquith SK. He graduated from High school in 1962. Went on to University of Saskatchewan where he took 1 year of Agricultural Studies. He heard there was a lot of work happening in BC and came this way. He got a job at Kicking Horse Forest Product in June of 1964. There he met his wife Verna and they started a family. He fell in love with the mountains and here he stayed. Andy was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, hiking and fishing. Andy was actively involved and passionate about wildlife conservation. He was a member of Golden & District Rod & Gun Club, was president and treasurer for many years. East Kootenay Wildlife Association were he was President for 5 years, was on the EKWA allocations committee, BC Wildlife Federation, being Chair for Land use for many years, served on the BCWF Wildlife and Allocations Committees, Chaired the Hunting Advisory committee, was given the President Award for outstanding Volunteer of BCWF for the year of 2005. He Chaired the Agriculture/ Hunting conflict committee before it was changed to the Trench Committee, BC Wild Sheep Society, Trophy Wildlife Records Club of Nanaimo BC, these are most but I may have missed a few. Andy retired early at 60 from LP in 2004 after 40 years’ service. He loved gardening, spending time with his grandkids and cruising in his 70 Dodge Charger. He enjoyed going to car shows with the guys, Hotrod Night at Legendz Diner and the odd burnout! He is predeceased by his parents George Pezderic 2000 and Amy (Horel) Pezderic 1995. He leaves behind his 3 children, Monica (Rod) Lavoie and family, Andy, Blake & Ambrosia (Carmen, Jeremy & Phil), George (Natalie) Pezderic and family, Keira. Michele (Jason) and family Emma, Jakota & Brooke. His Siblings Marie (Bob) Decker, David (Susan) Pezderic & Jeany (Pierre) Aubut. Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends A Celebration of his life will be held at Mount 7 Rec Plex in Golden, BC. July 19th 2015 at 1:00pm No flowers please. Donations can be made to Golden & District Hospital “Ventilator Fund” www.ekfh.ca In Memory of Andy Pezderic

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Many, Many, Thank You's to our family for organizing a wonderful get together at the seniors centre, for our 65th Anniversary.

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November 7, 1992 - July 21, 2010 I’ll lend you... “I’ll lend you for a little time a child of mine” He said. “for you to love the while he lives, and mourn for when he’s dead. It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three, But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? He’ll bring his charm to gladden you and should his stay be brief, You’ll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return, But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I’ve looked the wide world over In my search for teachers true And from the throng that crowds life’s lanes I have selected you.” “Now will you give him all your love. Nor think the labour vain, Nor hate me when I come to call - to take him back again?” “I fancied that I heard them say; Dear Lord, Thy will be done, for all the joy Thy child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run. We’ll love him all we may, and for the happiness we’ve known, forever grateful stay. But should the angels call for him much sooner than we’d planned We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes And try to understand...” Still miss you with all of my heart. My boy Mom, Cole, Ash & Jordan

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1,968sqft

1114 - 10th Street

$299,900 1695 Golden Donald Upper Road

$875,000 1638 Purcell Woods

$289,900 508 - 5th Street

$179,900 1021 King Crescent

$1,695,000 1590 Columbia Valley View

$950,000 528 - 9th Avenue

2,358sqft

1205 Trans Canada Highway

$968,000 3 bedrooms

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,267sqft

$199,000

$365,000

1636 Purcell Woods Close

1,920sqft

1327 Pine Drive

4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres

790 Nicholson Frontage Road

968sqft

$389,900

1816 Campbell Road

2,702sqft

NEW

$359,900

$249,900

$329,000 2.5 baths

2 bedrooms 2 baths

805 - 5th Avenue

1009 King Crescent

3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 1,251sqft

701 - 8th Street

$495,600 1401 Granite Drive

$289,000

904 - 14th Street

6 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

$1,900,000 1401, 1405 Trans Canada Highway Land, Building & Business

RURAL ACREAGES

1556 Quartz Crescent................... 71’ x 173’ ..................................... $89,000 1416 Deere Ridge Road................ 75’ x 150’ .................................... $127,000

985 McBeath Road ...................... 40.52 acres ..........................................$349,600

1608 Gareb Road......................... 71’ x 180’ ...................................... $89,900 1402 Deere Ridge Road................ .35 acre .............................................. $99,000

Highway #95 South..................... 40 acres ...................................................... $209,000

MOBILE HOMES #10 Swiss Village MHP .................. 3 bedrooms ......................................... $65,000 #5, 604 Almberg Road .................. 2 bedrooms ......................................... $15,000 #18 Golden Mobile Home Park ..... 3 bedrooms ......................................... $99,900

588 Habart Road ......................... 2.14 acres............................................$139,600 Blaeberry Valley Estates.............. 4 acreages available ...from $135,000 to $255,000 Lot 1, Golden Donald Upper Road... 4.99 acres............. ..............................$119,900 Black Bear Drive .......................... 5 acreages available....from $149,900 to $220,900 Kettleston Road ....................... 40 acres ......................................................$269,900 Reflection Lake Road .................. 3 acreages available ... from $130,000 to $280,000 532 Anderson Road ................... 155 acres ...........................................$449,900