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Thanks to grants from the Town of Golden and the Columbia Basin Trust, the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce is kicking off Canada Day celebrations with a Spirit Square concert.

On Sunday, June 30, the night before Canada Day, Golden's own Willhorse will be performing a free show on the stage in Spirit Square, with special guests The Pickups, and Retrofied featuring Tony Bell.

Willhorse had an opening in their touring schedule around Canada Day, and was looking for a chance to play in their hometown.

So the Chamber started searching for funding opportunities to bring them in for a free show.

The concert will be the kick off to the annual Canada Day celebrations on July 1, including the Kicking Horse Country Dash, a barbecue, a cake cutting, the Team Redline Car Show, and the fireworks, among others.

The concert is taking place the night before Canada Day to extend events throughout the long weekend.

There will also be live music on Canada Day at the Golden Municipal Campground.

CBT gave the Chamber $800, and the Town of Golden voted to kick in the final $800 in grant in aid at the regular open council meeting on June 4 (with Councillors Caleb Moss and Keith Hern opposed).

Council has already granted the Chamber $1,650 for their trade show and awards banquet this year.

The free concert is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. For more information on Canada Day events, see page 13.

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A grand show takes to the stage in Golden MYC and private piano students of Jackie Ohnander celebrated at their year end recital at the Golden Civic Center on June 4.

Students were able to perform on the grand piano at the facility.

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Bringing awareness to brain injuries Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

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June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and the local chapter of the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (EKBIA) is attending a conference in the Okanagan to learn more.

“A lot of people think that brain injuries are mental disorders, and they aren’t,” said Debbie Gudjonson, the Columbia Valley outreach worker with EKBIA. Brain injury can strike at any age, right from shaken baby syndrome, to an accident in youth, and up to a stroke in adulthood. It can affect your memory, mobility, concentration, comprehension, response time, and mood.

People with brain injuries can sometimes lose their social skills, and seem like completely different people before and after the injury.

Gudjonson is taking 15 clients from her area to this conference in Kelowna, and has been fundraising with the group all year to be able

to go.

“We really appreciate the support. This is huge to go to this conference,” she said.

In the past several years, with her clients getting out into the community more and more, the community support has grown tremendously.

Creating awareness around brain injury is very important for the EKBIA, because the only way to cure a brain injury, is to never have one in the first place.

They have been out in the community as much as possible letting people know about the dangers of these injuries, the importance of helmets, and the effects they have on people’s lives.

“When people see someone walking down the street and start crying, or stumble, they wonder what’s wrong with them. But there’s nothing wrong with them, it’s just something got damaged in the brain. And it can happen to anybody,” said Gudjonson.

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Annette Edwards went to sleep one night in 1999, and woke up to an entirely different reality.

Suffering from a severe stroke in her sleep, Edwards has been living with a brain injury ever since, and has struggled with the simple tasks we all take for granted.

Not only did she lose all her memory, she also lost many of her social and emotional skills, and had to relearn how to behave.

“When you have a stroke, your personality takes a 180 degree turn. If you were nice before, you’re usually crabby after,” she said. “It’s taken a lot to take charge of my emotions, and be respectful to somebody.”

Edwards, much like a young child, had to learn what is and is not appropriate to say in social situations. After her stroke she found herself offending people and hurting their feelings, because she would say whatever was in her mind.

“Even now, in physical years I am 61. But in my mind, and

emotions, I am 13. I had to learn how to control my temper, I had to learn how to function,” she said.

Coping with a brain injury is very difficult, both on the injured, and on their families.

It is important to get the help you need, and Edwards realized that when she came in contact with the East Kootenay Brain Injury Association (EKBIA).

“Without the support that we get from Debbie (Gudjonson, outreach worker with the EKBIA), most of us would be pretty lost,” she said. “I struggled for a long time. I got involved with Debbie in 2005.”

Not only does she get the support she needs from Gudjonson, she is also part of a network of people who are going through similar problems that she is. They can lean on each other, because they know what it is like to be judged by people who don’t understand their injuries.

“It’s very important. Without the awareness people just look at you like you’re crazy or you’re drunk. There’s a million things they label us with, but they never look at it like

Annette Edwards suffered from a severe stroke in her sleep and has been living with a brain injury ever since.

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Star Photo it’s an injury,” said Edwards.

She had no idea what people dealt with before she had her injury, and she warns people not to make the same mistake.

“Don’t assume, because tomorrow it could be you. It hits just like that. I was sleeping when it hit me. So never assume.”

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Questions being raised over recycling bins in Golden

What to do with about the overflow material around recycling bins at the Golden Bottle Depot has caused a debate.

Photo submitted Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net If the level of overflow material left around the recycling bins continues at the Golden Bottle Depot, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) may consider removing the bins.

“This is not a step we want to take because this is a community service that is very well used and appreciated at that location but the constant mess left around the bins is upsetting to neighbouring residents and a lot of extra work for the caretaker,” said

CSRD Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell.

Emptying the bins more frequently is one way to prevent overfilling but the cost of this solution is prohibitive.

“The cost of having a hauler empty the bin is about $1,200 per load so we’re trying to maxi-

mize each load to save taxpayers money. We appreciate that Golden residents are being good stewards as they make use of recycling bins and we’re trying equally hard to be good stewards of their tax dollars,” said Fennell. “Unfortunately the result has been that when people come to drop off their recycling and the bin is full, they leave their recycling by the side of the bins. This is happening often enough that it’s becoming problematic.”

Fennell said this issue is compounded by commercial use of the bins.

“The bins are really meant for residential use only and businesses are asked to contact a local service provider to arrange recycling collection rather than using the green bins, especially for large volumes.

However, the Regional District has partnered with VP Waste to provide cardboard

Hern motions for smaller council Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Town of Golden councillor, Keith Hern, thinks the time is right to reduce the number of councillors in Golden from six to four.

Hern has put a Notice of Motion to have a discussion on the topic at the Oct. 8 council meeting.

“I started looking around to other communities and noticed a majority of communities only had four councillors,” he said. “This gives everybody two or three months to discuss it and decide if they would want it or not.”

Hern said after looking at 74 communities with a population below 5,000 people, he found out 52 had only four councillors.

The Town of Golden council, on June 10, 1996, adopted bylaw 977 to provide for the increase of council size from four to six councillors.

Repealing bylaw 977 would have the effect of reducing the number of councillors to four as established under the Community Charter Hern said.

He added he felt the conditions in 1996 were different than they are now.

“Going to four is going to save us some money. That is a

driving factor. Each councillor cost about $15,000 when you take into account their salary and expenses,” Hern said. “One of the platforms when I was elected was to try and reduce the expenses. It is a good place to start for council and set a good example.”

If the motion was eventually passed by council it wouldn’t come into effect until the next election.

Hern said it could make things more efficient in the running of the town.

Town of Golden Mayor Christina Benty said this question will hopefully create a productive debate in the community.

“I think at this point it will be an interesting community debate. I hope that we hear from both sides and that people will give some consideration to a number of questions,” she said.

Some of the questions that Benty has at the present time revolve around if this is purely a financial decision.

“What will be the loses to the community? What will be the gains to the community?

What is the value of representation to people? How much volunteer effort will be lost and does that matter to the people?,” she said.

Benty also wondered if the elimination would discour-

Town of Golden councillor, Keith Hern has opened the discussion that could see the number of councillors in Golden drop from six to four.

Star Photo age younger people who might not run if there were less seats on council.

“I think it is an interesting opportunity. All of the election I have been involved in since 2002, if you cut out the last two people elected, how would that have changed the nature of the decision making around the table?,” she said.

bins, with the hopes that this will help with the overflow.”

The CSRD would like to keep the bins at the Bottle Depot and one way local residents can help is by taking some ownership.

“If residents come and find the bins are

full, we ask that they either hang on to their recycling until the next day or use the recycling bins at the landfill site.

Just like any other space in Golden, we want the residents to take pride in keeping their area clean by not leaving anything

on the ground.

I hope it doesn’t come to the point where we have to take the bins away, but if those few people who are leaving their recycling around the bins continue to act irresponsibly, we won’t have any choice.”

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Behind the Wheel Are Collisions an Acceptable Risk of Driving?

Collisions have not been required by law to be reported to the police for quite some time now. In many municipalities today the police don’t even attend collisions unless someone has been hurt or killed. Instead, the fire department may show up and the firefighters help participants exchange information and clear the scene. There are no traffic tickets issued to offenders who cause minor injury and property damage collisions when this is the case.

ICBC tells me that it cannot provide complete and accurate collision information for the province because the police no longer report collisions.

Don’t you find it odd that the agency charged with collision reduction doesn’t have a clear picture of the scope of the problem? No doubt you have heard the proverb “Look after the pennies and the dollars will look after themselves.”

Can we afford to ignore collisions that through fortune didn’t turn out to be serious?

I asked both ICBC and the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles how many collisions a driver had to cause before some corrective action was taken if the driver was not ticketed. The Superintendent directed me to ICBC and ICBC said that a prohibition from driving could result, but it would be based on the driver’s record of violations. Re-testing or mandatory training were not commented on, even though I asked about this explicitly.

It appears to me that minor collisions are becoming just another acceptable risk that we assume when we drive on BC highways. The direct costs are spread among us all via insurance and the indirect costs are either not compensated for or are covered through taxation. Will the size of these acceptable risks increase in future because of the situation today?

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RCMP Report: Driver flees from RCMP Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net 2013-06-02 Driver flees Golden/Field RCMP were conducting road checks on Golden Donald Upper Road when they were forced to chase down a driver.

During the road check, the driver of a vehicle fled the scene on foot in an apparent attempt to avoid being checked.

When the driver fled, the RCMP gave chase after the individual .

The driver was apprehended by police and is now facing charges of impaired driving and obstructing a police officer.

Crash on highway Police responded to a single vehicle incident six kilometres west of Golden in the canyon.

The driver of a pickup truck failed to negotiated a curve.

The vehicle then crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck concrete retaining wall barriers on the north side of the highway.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was issued an Administrative Driving Prohibition for refusing to provide a breath sample.

Electrical issue may have caused fire Police responded to a vehicle fire near Heather Mountain Lodge on Highway 1. An investigation suggested an electrical issue caused the fire. The driver of the vehicle, from Invermere, was able to pull over safely and was not injured in the incident.

Keys used in the wrong way 2013-06-04 A report was made to the Golden/Field RCMP that a vehicle had been keyed overnight on 9th Ave N. It was later determined that more than one vehicle had been damaged by the same method. In addition to the damage a number of emblems were removed from some vehicles. Anyone with information is asked to call the Golden RCMP at 250-344-2221.

Single vehicle accident 2013-06-07 There was a single vehicle rollover at 5 a.m. on Upper Donald Road, 300 metres east of the Moberly Road. The driver walked away uninjured and no other information about the incident is available at the present time.

Guiders receive Canada Cord Janice Ottoson

Pictured left to right are guiders Beate Sutter, Petra Sutter, Taylor Denis and Margo Reinders. Denis and Petra Sutter were in Grand Forks where they were awarded the Canada Cord. The Canada Cord is the highest award that Pathfinders can achieve.

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Sign of the times at Holiday Inn Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

Resort Municipality Initiative Funds After deciding to cancel two Resort Municipality Initiative projects at the last regular open council meeting, the Town of Golden Council has decided where to reallocate those funds.

The $75,000 that had been allotted for the Community Wireless Project, was put towards the budget for the Highway 1 Enhancement Project, which already has a budget of $1.1 million.

The highway project will include pedestrian improvements from the junction of Highways 1 and 95 to the downtown area as an added focus.

The $45,000 for the cancelled Community Bike Share Program Enhancement has been moved to the Permanent Square Amenity Hub Project.

Council also voted to set aside $30,000 to undertake an economic review and analysis. The aim is to identify gaps for tourism based products within the community.

Council had to make a decision on where to

place all those monies, because all RMI funds must be allocated. The municipality is not allowed to save it.

Development Variance Permit Town Council has decided to approve a development variance permit that would allow the new Holiday Inn to increase the size and height of their sign.

The Holiday Inn Express, currently under construction on 14th Street North, requested the variance permit not only to keep their sign in line with the company, but also to make it visible from the highway, as 14th Street North is at a lower elevation than Frontage Road.

The permit application has gone through public consultation, and the Town of Golden received no responses, either verbal or written.

The mayor and many of the councillors acknowledged that the Town’s signage bylaw is outdated, and needs to be upgraded. But as of now it is not on the work plan for the Development Services Department.

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Star OPINION

Rolling issue

Finding Restraint

Something is wrong with the whole idea of charging seniors who need a wheelchair $25 a month.

Recently it came to light that this change will happen in certain areas in British Columbia as of September 1.

Since the news broke the story has caused a stir not only in Canada but also in other coun- My Way ties as well.

At least one MLA in

By Darryl Crane British Columbia has been talking to many news groups about the fee and voicing her issues with the decision.

Canada may not have a perfect health system but it certainly is better than many other places in the world. However this type of ridiculous charge being imposed on the elderly is a travesty no matter how you attempt to justify it.

Time does not stop for anyone and we are all getting older. Though some people may not think $25 is a lot of money, for people who are on fixed incomes, it alters their lives.

The fact that these groups are now going to take advantage of the situation is shocking. Perhaps I am wrong but it seems like seniors in the province have just received a rather stinging slap in the face.

It has been said that no senior will go without a wheelchair if they need one and cannot afford it.

But to get one that way you have to prove you can not make the payment through a hardship waiver.

This seems to be a degrading thing to do to seniors.

At what point did we loose all respect for the older generation.

There has to be a time when we all sit back and say enough is enough. The older generations are part of what makes Canada great. They hold on to the history of our country and helped build what we have today.

The idea of charging people in this way is a mind numbing reminder to just how far respect has been lost for these people.

Money rules all else and it is silly to try and justify this as a maintenance cost.

These people, who live in elderly long-term care facilities as patients, already have to pay a substantial amount of the money they receive to live at the facilities.

It is not easy getting older for many people. We all think back to what we used to be able to do and realize that time certainly changes who we are physically and mentally.

This is a hard thing to accept. But now it is as if there is an added punishment we receive when our body starts to break down.

The fact is once one area makes this move it will not take long before the idea spreads to more areas in the province.

That is the way making money works. This is one of those times when decency should make people who get to make decisions sit back and rethink what they are doing if for no other reason than one day they may be in the situation where they need a wheelchair and the price may just be out of their reach.

It is encouraging to see in the annual financial report that the town is reducing the debit but I believe that more can be done.

I asked the Town what it cost to send the Mayor, five councillors (Councillor Hern did not attend) and one staff member to the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Victoria. Unfortunately I failed to get a response so had to go through the Freedom of Information Act (FOI). I believe that other citizens of the town would be interested in the figures. It is my view that information as to where our tax dollars are spent should be made available to taxpayers without having to resort to the FOI Act. These figures should be Coal issues Many “green” type folks are all concerned over various pollutants, pipelines, etc., yet I see nobody really complaining about the filthy coal dust from the coal trains.

Years ago, there were only about 50 or so small cars in a coal train, only a few trains and the resulting dust was pretty small. Today there are more than 150 cars per train and the number of trains has increased dramatically. When the trains are going very slow, there is very little problem with the dust. But, as soon as they are up to about 15 - 20 mph a vacuum is produced in the tops of the cars lifting the coal dust out. The faster the train goes the more dust is sucked out of the top of the cars. Empty cars are really not much better. There is dust and coal residue in these cars and the vacuum produced by the empty cars is greater than the full ones. Therefore the remaining coal and dust is sucked out of the cars and spread over the area on each side of the railway and expanding into surrounding areas.

If there is any wind at all, this dust is carried far and away – sometimes miles.

Now, there is a simple solution to the problem. Cover the cars. I see that the railway does cover some bulk loads

included on the town website.

The total registration fees amounted to $6,490.40, travel expenses was $21,864.09 for a total cost of $28,354.49. It is also important to point out that the registration fees also included $1,075.00 for spouses and partners of some of the councillors which is made up of $450.00 to attend the annual banquet and reception, the rest is for tours etc.

I have nothing against attendance to these events but with the current financial situation of the Town I believe restraint should be used on the number attending.

Yours truly Jim deBolebec Golden (probably expensive ore) with a cover made by Eco-Fab. This appears to be a simple fiberglass cover that lifts off when dumping and put back on to return to the loading area.

So why don’t the railways do this. I think if we ask that question the answer will be cost. Well, the railways didn’t have any qualms about scrapping the old steel coal cars and opting to buy new aluminum cars so why not go the next step and cover the coal cars? I am sure that over time the retained coal that will be dumped in Vancouver, instead of blowing out, will pay for the covers.

Look at their financials and the stock values. Now is the time that they are rich and can spend the money on coal car covers.

There is getting to be so much coal dust blown all over the landscape that I wouldn’t doubt if some folks living near the rail lines are going to suffer from black lung disease – no kidding.

So, how about it, you environmentalists – lets get on the bandwagon and write the railways and express our opinions. A letter to your MP and MLA wouldn’t hurt either.

Gary Kanngiesser Sicamous, BC.

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Golden point of view

Would you like to see Town Council reduced from six members down to four?

Stingers to people who don’t signal properly in the roundabout at the information centre.

A big furniture full of Stars to Kicking Horse Interiors for their 40 per cent off sale. You guys rock.

Larry Davidson “If it saved the Town a lot of money, maybe. But I would have to see the numbers.”

Rudy Hutchinson “It works fine in Invermere with four, but people here seem to be happy with their representation.”

Krista Young

Stars to the considerate and generous staff at Sobeys. You guys are the best.

“I say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Stingers to the people who felt it was ok to

Community.

It’s a powerful word that for many of us evokes a strong emotional reaction. For some it’s pride, others a sense of strength - a foundation. It can mean a sense of ownership, assistance or commitment. For others, it may be images of friends or family; memories of the past or simply a place to call home. The answers are as far-reaching as they are varied and valued. To each and every one of us it means something special. We perceive the

community based on our experience, our values and our vision.

Exploring the roots of the word, this shouldn’t be a surprise. Community originates from the Latin words ‘munus’ or ‘the gift’ and the word ‘cum’ as in ‘come together, among each other.’ Quite simply, community is ‘the gift of coming together’. That meaning stands true today as it did so many years ago.

Our Community – it’s our gift to give.

Greg Ehman Golden

On June 18, you are invited to participate in a community open house at the Golden Civic Centre from 6-9 p.m. Please contact Karen Cathcart at the College of the Rockies for more information 250-3445901 or kcathcart@cotr.bc.ca

Cuts to forestry a perilous path Forestry is incredibly important to the economy of our area. The BC Liberals may only want to talk about natural gas, but people in my communities know that forestry must not be ignored.

Unlike much of rural British Columbia, this area has maintained a fairly healthy manufacturing base. And the market for our manufactured wood products is strengthening in the United States which is good news for us.

This constituency is fortunate to have Downie Timber, Selkirk Specialty, Stella Jones, LP Golden, Brisco Wood, Skookumchuck Pulp, WoodEx, and Canfor operations in Radium and Canal Flats. These mills provide hundreds of family supporting jobs and millions of dollars in wages. Their success means a lot for all of us.

While this industry is highly dependent on market forces, the government is still responsible for ensuring that it provides the right environment for success.

Our forests must be managed sustainably. With 94 per cent of our

ening up our home with the beautiful flowers.

Stingers to the pet owner who let their dog poop right on main street. Pedestrians are walking all over it.

Stars to the girl at Sears for all you do for the customers.

Stars to Flowers From Home for always remembering our residents at Durand Manor on special occasions.

Stars to Jackie Ohnander from the residents of Durand Manor for bright-

Stingers to cyclists who don’t look before darting out in front of vehicles.

Stars to Red Diamond for the yummy Chinese food.

Stars to all the people who donated on Tim Hortons Camp Day.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

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

What make a community?

throw their apple pie boxes all over the street.

Finding honour in politics I can’t help but write in response to Doug Clovechok’s latest missive in the Golden Star. Regarding newly re-elected MLA, Norm MacDonald, he speaks of “holding his feet to the fire” and “watching him closely and holding him accountable”. I’m sure Mr. Clovechok realizes that it’s the oppositions role to hold the sitting Government accountable. And I have no doubt that Mr. Macdonald will do his very best to do just that.

And I have no doubt that Mr. Macdonald will represent all constituents in the riding, not just the “NDP voter, unions and special interest groups”. As an aside, just what are these “special interest groups” that you seem to have a problem with Mr. Clovechok. Seems to be a buzz word for any group of people that question the wisdom of unbridled resource extraction and borrowing of money that will,

without doubt, come to a crunch that my grandaughter and her peers will have to deal with, thanks to the “free enterprise” Governments in charge these days. Free enterprise doesn’t seem free if you’re a taxpayer.

I attended a gathering at the NDP constituency office, where one person asked Mr. Macdonald the question, “What can we do about IPP’s?” Mr. Macdonald’s response, nothing, the NDP would not tear up contracts. The taxpayers of BC are, and will be, stuck with the $55 billion dollar bill that Gordon Campbell got us into, for power we don’t need and two or three times higher than the going rate. Mr. Macdonald called it “the honour of the Crown”. How refreshing to hear a politition in this day and age speak of honour, and mean it.

Steve Mitchell Moberly, BC

province owned by the Crown, the provincial government has an obligation to manage it properly.

Without careful stewardship by government, it becomes difficult to assure our international buyers that our wood products are environmentally sustainable. Forest companies have been clear that they rely on British Columbia’s good reputation in forestry to retain their certification.

The provincial government is putting this certification at risk. The government is not replanting trees, nor is it doing proper timber and non-timber inventory. The government is not fulfilling its obligation to include local communities or First Nations in decision making. And, the BC Liberals intend to cut a further $40 million from the Ministry of Forest. This is a perilous path.

People in my communities understand the true value of forestry for our local economies. We know that forestry can continue to provide prosperity if we make the right decisions. If you are concerned about the cuts that are planned for the Ministry of Forests, take a moment to send an email to FLNR.minister@gov.bc.ca.

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Annual General Meeting at the Golden Museum 1302 - 11th Ave S

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Golden Women’s Resource Centre Annual General Meeting Thursday, June 20th, 2013 6:00pm at The Island Restaurant • 6:00pm: Food & mingle • 6:30pm: AGM business • 6:45pm: Board election

Guest Speakers, Renew your Membership, Nominations, Vote for 2013/2014 Board of Directors, Network. Learn more about the GWRC in our community.

Call to check in regarding Child Minding for your little ones during the event.

For more information please contact Melanie at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre: 250-344-5317

Columbia Shuswap Regional District Annual Reporting on Municipal Finances Pursuant to section 814.1 of the Local Government Act, the Report of Remuneration and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval at its Regular Meeting scheduled for 9:30 AM, Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the board room of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District office located at 781 Marine Park Drive NE, in Salmon Arm BC. Copies of the Financial Statements and the Report of Remuneration and Expenses will be available for public inspection at the CSRD office during its regular business hours as per Section 10 of Schedule 1 of the Financial Information Regulation after the presentation to the Board of Directors.

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema Presents: Man of Steel 3D starting Friday June 14 - Thursday June 20 at 7pm. Late shows on Friday and Saturday.

This Week Pilates Core and More Tuesdays & Fridays, Jan.8 - June 14, 12-1pm at the Rec Plex. Please bring own mat. All levels welcome.

Sign up at the College of the Rockies.

Bruce Martin “Mountain Wanderings” at the Art Gallery May 24 - June 18.

Wed, June 12 Golden Youth Centre drop in every Wednesday from 3:30-9pm. Jam nights every Wednesday evening.

Jam night at the Rockwater.

Golden Parent and Tot Play Lets parents and kids from birth to five enjoy preschool type activities. Wednesdays at the Rec Plex from 10:30am-noon.

Mountain Prana Running Club Wednesdays 5:30pm.

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Autobiographical Writing for adults - Free 8 week program to introduce techniques for organizing an autobiography.

No experience necessary!

Apr.24-June 12 1-3pm. To register call 250-439-9665.

Golden Farmers Market (Wednesday Market) starting Wednesday June 12 to August 28 from noon5pm in the CP parking lot.

Lars Moston June 12 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Special Olympics AGM at the Train Park June 12 at 6pm.

Thurs, June 13 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub. Golden Voice Toastmasters Thursdays 7-8:30pm at COTR Rm 121. New members welcome. For info call Delanee Jmaiff 250-3440652.

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Free Homework Help at the Youth Centre 3:305pm Grades 4-7. Snacks included. Drop in.

Bridge Club Every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. Contact 250-3445448.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio every Thursday 20% off all services, call 250-344-5766.

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thursdays, 7:30-9pm in the Golden High School’s sewing room. New members and guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Pedalling for Papua June 13 from 7-9pm with Jeremy Bally at St. Andrew’s United Church and Centre for Peace 901 - 11st Ave S.

Fri, June 14 Mother Goose Program Fridays until June 7 from 10:30-11:30am at the public library. Drop in, snacks included.

Golden Youth Centre drop in Fridays from 3:30-9pm and movie night every Friday from 7-9pm.

Sat, June 15 Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Saturday night.

Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

Golden Barrel-O-Rama The Golden Light Horse Club is hosting the event at the Rodeo Grounds on June 15.

Fun starts at 12pm.

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

Relay for Life. Looking to form a Golden team to join Invermere June 15&16.

Interested? Call Sue Hein 250-342-0121 as soon as possible.

Praise and Eucharist Saturday June 15 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church 913 9th St S 6pm. All are welcome.

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Sun, June 16 Junior Climbing Club at Dogtooth Climbing Gym 12:30-2pm. Booking is recommended 250-3446444.

Relay for Life. Looking to form a Golden team to join Invermere June 15&16.

Interested? Call Sue Hein 250-342-0121 as soon as possible.

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast Customer appreciation breakfast at Mountainside Gardens on June 16 at 10am.

The Legion Father’s Day Golf Tournament June 16.

Mon, June 17 Join the Cadets.

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

Rockwater Bar & Grill Music Bingo every Monday night.

Indoor Soccer at Mount 7 RecPlex Mondays 8:309:30pm until June 24.

Mountain Prana Running Club Mondays 5:30pm.

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GSS Awards Ceremony (Seize the Night) at the GSS Gym June 17 at 7pm.

Tues, June 18 John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

Cobra Ramone June 18 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar. Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am all summer. June 18 is interview skills. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

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Celebrating Community Spirit, a community open house June 18 at the Civic Centre 6-9pm. For more info: 250-344-5901.

Summer Kicks Series Cousin Harley June 19 at Spirit Square.

Bass Work Shop June 19 at the Rockwater Grill and Bar.

Ziggy Marley at the Golden Civic Centre June 22.

Abbeyfield Open House Saturday June 22 from 1-5pm, 915 - 9th St S. Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am all summer. June 25 is using the internet. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

Family Picnic Play and Learn, free 8-week summer program for fammilies with children 3-5. Includes dinner and parent discussions, Wednesdays 5-7pm at the Museum starting June 26 - Aug.14. To register call 250-439-9665.

Golden & District Historical Society Potluck AGM June 27, 5-7pm at the Golden Museum.

Willhorse with special guests The Pickups, and Retrofied feat. Tony Bell June 30 at 6pm in Spirit Square. A great way to kick off Canada Day! 5k & 10k Kicking Horse Country Dash July 1 at Spirit Square. Registration starts at 9am, run starts at 10am. All ages welcome!

Canada Day Evening Concert and Fundraiser July 1 at the Municipal Campground 8-11pm. BBQ, music, and fireworks!

Canada Day Car Show July 1 Downtown Golden.

To register, go to: G o l d e n Te a m R e d L i n e @ gmail.com Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Tuesday at 10am all summer. July 2 is tapping into the hidden job market. Call 250-3445413 to register.

The Comedy Show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 2.

The Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steamshow feat. The Coal Creek Boys July 19 at the Golden Taps Pub. Tickets $35 and are available at the Golden Taps.

Willhorse at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 20.

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Turning Back the Pages: The silk road takes a new highway

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

For many years the Western world had been intrigued, not only with the mysteries of the Orient, but also with its riches too.

Its spices, tea and silk were very hard to come by and therefore wanted by everyone.

By 1902, ships carrying large cargos of silk were arriving in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

Nobody really gave much thought to how the silk got here as long as it did but the process was really quite unique.

The silk cocoons were bundled with

the live worm still inside, into bales approximately 36 inches high, 24 inches wide and about 12 inches thick, each wrapped in straw, jute or burlap. Each of the bales weighed between 125 and 200 pounds.

These bundles were placed on board ships at their origin and the voyage to North America began.

Because they were, to a certain degree perishable, the speed with which they were transferred to the mills where the silk was milled was important.

Special trains were put together to make the move from the dock to the mill. Silk was not shipped in freight cars but rather in renovated passenger, equipment, baggage or express cars, all of which had special steel-tired wheels.

The interior of the cars were lined with varnished wood, coat-

ed in paper, made airtight and sealed to keep the moisture out.

The trains were usually made of 10 to 12 cars but did, at one point, reach a record 2l.

Preparation for taking on the silk cargo began days in advance of its arrival. Yardmasters, locomotive foremen, trainmasters and master mechanics, roadmasters, etc., received several days’ notice by letter; telegraph operators and agents concerned, from several hours to a few days’ notice; crewmen had a day or so, or some hour’s notice, as crewmen took the run in their turn.

The train was usually waiting at least eight hours in advance of the arrival of the ship.

The customs personnel went in motor launches out to meet the ship so that there was no delay once the

ship reached shore.

The transfer took about eight minutes.

The lock-up procedure five to 10 minutes and then the silk trains were roaring along the tracks heading for the silk mills in New York.

Newer faster ships were brought into operation, which helped to speed up the arrival of the silk.

The connection was important and in October 24, 1924, a record run from Vancouver to Field was set.

Leaving Vancouver on Monday, October 20, 1924 at 7:47, a Canadian Pacific silk train which carried silk cargo from the CPR ship, Empress of Russia, made the run to Field, BC, a distance of 504 and one half miles, in 14 hours and 26 minutes.

The train consisted of 15 cars and arrived in Field at 10:13 am.

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Pictured is a photo of one of the silk trains that was used to transport silk across the country. Most of the time trains only had 10 or 11 cars on this speedy journey but on at least one occasion they had 21.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum the New York stock exchange, called the National Silk Exchange, which was established in the late 1920’s.

The most dramatic

record for speed was set by the Empress of Canada, with a specific train that made the trip from Japan, across Canada, to New York, in just 13

days.

The longest train ran in 1927, consisting of 21 cars, containing 7,200 bales of silk worth $7 million.

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Captain Armstrong’s House still standing after 120 years Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net One of Golden’s oldest homes has some new owners, and is getting some care to make sure the Queen Anne Revival style house stays as unique as it always was.

The most eye-catching piece of the property has to be the

caboose in the front yard, but the house on 11th Street South has been a part of Golden since 1893.

“The architect and building of the house are unknown,” said Colleen Palumbo, executive director of the Golden Museum.

However it is suspected that it was probably constructed by the pre-

mier house builder of the day, James Henderson.

It was built for Francis Patrick Armstrong, the first man to captain a riverboat on the Upper Columbia.

He built the first boat (officially called the Duchess, but often referred to as the “slabship” because it was built out of whip sawn

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lumber of differing dimensions), in 1886 to haul potatoes from Canal Flats to Golden.

The house is now referred to as Captain Armstrong’s House, and is part of the Town of Golden Heritage Inventory.

Armstrong continued to operate on the Columbia River until 1920, and continued adding to his fleet of ships as the settlers along the river started requiring more and more freight.

After Armstrong passed away, his widow kept the home for a few years before selling it. It has had several owners since then, and has received minor touch ups along the way.

The caboose, however, was added to the

Captain Armstrong’s House, one of Golden’s oldest buildings, is getting touched up by Wendell Johnston for its new owners.

Jessica Schwitek/Star Photo property more recently, when it was owned by local resident Bruce Fairley.

Wendell Johnston has been tasked with

repainting the old home, and anticipates around 180 man hours to get the job done.

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The Golden Museum is getting ready for another summer of fun activities for local children with preparations happening for this year’s History Camps.

The camps will happen over a six week period and give participants the chance to have fun while looking back at the history of Golden.

Colleen Palumbo is the executive director of the Golden Museum. She feels the camps are a wonderful chance for local children to enjoy their summer.

“We will be doing six weeks of summer camps for kids. The camps run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday,” she said.

“It is a fun camp. I think the kids are learning a lot about how things were done 100 years ago…

There are lots of ways to be active while they are here. We do all kinds of races and keep them busy all day.”

She added one of the highlights of the previous camps will be returning again this year.

“We will continue this year with our theme of communication. We will be making silent films

every week. On the last day of camp which will once again be shown at the Golden Cinema,” she said. “We could not do this program without the cooperation of the folks at the theatre. They have been amazing to us. They literally stop what they are doing on a Friday afternoon and cater to our little groups of kids.”

Palumbo explained that again this year there will be spots in the camp for low income families.

“We do offer 50 per cent of our spaces to low income families. The camp for those children is 100 per cent subsidized if they meet the criteria. We do not want to see anybody not be able to come to camp,” she said. “We will work with families to make this possible.”

Currently the museum is looking for two people to help run the camps this year.

“We are looking to get two candidates to take on the job of the summer camps and I encourage all young people to try for it. The camp starts in the last week of June and we can work around graduation ceremonies.”

People can drop by the Golden Museum at 1302 11th Ave. South to learn more about the camps and the opportunity for their children to have fun and make friends over the summer.

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Golden Moments: Finding the perfect life in Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Arnold Joseph Henry Benty, known as Arnie to most of Golden, came to Golden in 1970 out of a desire to live in the mountains with his wife Ellen.

Benty was born in Love, Saskatchewan on Valentines Day. He met his wife through his sister after a miscommunication about who he was looking to invite over to their house.

“I went to a show with my brother one night. We started talking to these three girls and when I got home my sister said she knew them even though we did not know their names. So I told her to invite them over one night and when they walked in my sister had invited three different girls. That is how I met Ellen and about three years later we were married,” he said.

Benty and his wife both loved the outdoors and had a connection that made moving to Golden easier.

“We knew six families here and I wanted to go hunting while my wife wanted to take up skiing. We wanted to go to the mountains, buy some land, build a log house and get a horse. So we did,” he said. “When we first came here in 1966 it was the first time I ever

paid 50 cents for a gallon of gasoline. We went to Radium because it was the in thing to do on Boxing Day. On the way home I realized I should have gassed up because in Golden it was 50 cents. I could not believe it.”

Benty had little trouble getting settled in a job when he came to town.

“I worked in the bush for a month or so before I got a job in the mill in the boiler room. I was there for 26 years.”

Benty explained that Donald was still a fairly big place when he started working out there.

“There were 300 or 400 people in town and up to 1,000 at its peak.

It was fun working there. I enjoyed my job. If everything was going well in the boiler room we had it easy. If it wasn’t you needed help.”

Working in the boiler room was eventful for Benty during his time in Donald.

“The boiler was run on wood so you could not shut it down because something goes wrong.

We had to repair things when it was running. You have to be careful,” he said.

Benty said he remembered a time where he and his boss had to get into the boiler when it was working and replace a piece.

“We soaked our clothes in water

and wore wet masks over our faces.

The watchmen stood by with the water hose and we stood on a plank to get the boiler fixed to keep the mill running.”

As for Golden, Benty said things really haven’ changed much in the town since he moved here.

“There aren’t a lot more people living here than when we moved here but a lot of buildings have been built as second homes.

Family structure has changed with not as many kids in the family.”

One thing he enjoys doing since retiring is taking walks and drinking coffee with friends.

“I get up and walk at about 5:30 in the morning to whatever restaurants are open to have coffee. One morning I went to Tim Hortons, Husky, Legend’s Diner, the bakery in town and then Jita’s for coffee.

It is fun to pop out for gossip in one place that you do not hear at another,” Benty said laughing.

Over the years Benty and Ellen have raised five children in Golden. At one time six members of the family worked for Evens.

“Two were at the mill and two were doing clean up while I was there and my wife was planting trees for the company,” he said.

“We got six annual reports one year and that was the most for one Arnie Benty was born in Love, Sask. but found a home in Golden.

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Going to battle at Hair Wars Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Coy Macdonald is a former Golden resident who has made waves in the hair industry in Calgary with a second place finish in Hair Wars. The event is a runway hair and fashion competition, that pits some of the most talented people in the industry against one other in a creative battle.

Macdonald has worked in the hair industry for six years after graduating from Golden Secondary School in 2007.

Currently he works at Edges Salon and Spa in downtown Calgary.

Macdonald explained where he finds his inspiration.

“Often my inspiration is found through researching past trends and styles, yet also looking forward

at what the European industry is currently trending, and combining the two to create looks that are commercial or salon artist specific.”

According to Macdonald a number of people from Golden, including his parents who still live in town, went to Calgary for the event.

“Seeing some familiar faces from out of province was definitely a highlight of the night,” he said.

“Also, with my parents, attending the event, I knew it was not only the judges, competitiors, co workers, and crowd to impress, but my mother and father who came into the city from Golden.”

Macdonald said it took two months to prepare the hair pieces, models, makeup artists, fashion/ wardrobe teams, and the stylists to create the competition looks which had a steam punk feel.

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Ross Neilsen set to play back to back nights at the Rockwater Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Blues rock extraordinaire, and Maple Blues Award winner Ross Neilsen is coming to Golden for two shows at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on June 26 and 27.

Known as one of Canada’s hardest working blues rock acts, Ross Neilsen does it right. He takes strong, timeless material, and takes it to a place that matters —to the people.

For more than six years Neilson has been hitting the pavement, playing more that 1,000 shows and travelling half a million kilometres.

Proving that hard work pays off, he has been honoured with a nomination for Best New Artist at the Maple Blues Awards in 2010, two Rising Star nominations from CBC, back to back Blues Album of the Year nominations from the East Coast Music Association, a win for Best Blues Recording for the album Redemption at the 2010 MusicNB awards, and most recently, Neilsen has been selected to represent at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

Neilsen’s latest release, Resurrection, was recorded in Louisiana at Dockside Studios, produced by Anders Osborne, and engineered by Grammy winner Warren Riker.

Resurrection contains 10 original songs, each one a unique sonic assault that draws from Neilsen’s full palate of influences.

The show starts at 9:30p.m., with no cover charge. To hear some of Neilsen’s music, go to www.rossneilsen.com.

Blues rockers Ross Neilsen will be playing on June 26 and 27 in Golden.

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Family fun from dusk til dawn on Canada Day in Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Canada Day is just around the corner and according to Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce manager, Ruth Hamilton, the day will be filled with fun for everyone.

Things will start with two options for a tasty breakfast at 9 a.m.

One breakfast will be prepared by the Golden Lions Club in Spirit Square (sponsored by Overwaitea), while the other will be happening at The Royal Canadian Legion in Golden.

At 10 a.m. the Kicking Horse Country Dash will start in Spirit Square.

Participants can preregister online or at the chamber office for $20, with the fee rising to $25 on the day of the race.

The five and 10 km fun dash is a great event for the whole

family and participants will get a free t-shirt with registration.

The event is being sponsored by Tourism Golden and Sobey’s.

Starting at 11 a.m. the Golden Museum will be hosting a family event filled with games and activities. There will be a special Canada Day cake cutting at noon and the event will run until 2 p.m.

Just down the street from the museum, the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a barbecue event which will also involve some cake for the family and games for the kids.

This event will run from 12-3 p.m.

Starting at noon and running to 4 p.m., the downtown core will be filled with classic cars and hot rods.

The 6th annual Team Redline Car Show will show off some of the best looking cars from Golden and beyond.

Also this year there will be a

Farmers’ Market held during this event.

It should be noted that 9th Ave. will once again be closed off to traffic during the event.

For people who enjoy a relaxing dip, there will be a pool party at the Golden Municipal Pool from 2-5 p.m.

The fun will not stop at the pool because music will take over the night starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Golden Municipal Campground.

There will be a free concert and bonfire at the event, along with a beer garden that will be fundraising for Little Mittens.

This will lead into a spectacular fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. to end off the day.

“Why should people leave Golden on the Canada Day long weekend? There is so much going on in town people will be able to have a great time and staycation in Golden,” Hamilton said.

Canada Day will be a busy one in Golden as events will keep people busy from 9 a.m. until the fireworks end.

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Swiss Guides film set to premiere at Margaret Greenham Theatre Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net 2013 marks the centennial anniversary of official relations between Switzerland and Western Canada.

“Swiss Guides in the Canadian Rockies – Beyond Adventure” tells the story of these iconic pioneers whose contributions to

Canadian mountain culture will never be forgotten.

The basis of the movie is the catalogue and touring exhibition “Swiss Guides – Shaping Mountain Culture in Western Canada”, curated by Dr. Ilona Shulman Spaar for the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver.

The legendary Swiss Guides have con-

quered the highest peaks in first ascents, they have brought to Canada their mountaineering skills and expertise in mountain rescue and avalanche safety.

They instilled a mountain culture that has left a lasting legacy on the region.

Institutions like the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canadian Pacific Railways and The Banff Centre part-

nered up with the Swiss Consulate to support the project and to create a sustainable tribute to those pioneers.

The film will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at the Margaret Greenham Theatre in The Banff Centre.

Visit the centennial facebook page at www.facebook.com/Swiss100Canada more information.

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Saying au revoir to Lady Grey - Bienvenue to Janne Arlt Ian Robinson Principal Lady Grey/ Field The much awaited summer vacation for students and staff is just a few weeks away.

It will be time to say farewell to our Grade 7’s with a dinner, presentations and bowling

on Friday, June 21.

Thank you to all the parents and staff who are helping to organize this event. We wish all the Grade seven studnets and wish them a lot of success at the high school in September.

At the other end I would like to welcome

all the Alexander Park Grade 3 students to Lady Grey this upcoming September.

There will be a special Grade 4 Parent/Student Open House session in early September.

On a personal note I would like to take this opportunity to thank

all the students, parents and staff for your great support of myself and the school for the benefit of all our children this year and over the past 17 years that I have been Principal at Lady Grey.

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As you may have heard, Janne Arlt, presently the Principal of Nicholson Elementary, will join Laurie MacDougall, our Vice Principal, as the new Principal of Lady Grey. Finally, thank you to the continued dedication of our Parent Advisory Council (PAC), School Planning Council (SPC) and parents and community members who volunteer their time and expertise.

We have had a fantastic eleventh year, over a decade, as an inter-

mediate school and look forward to continued success this fall. Have a great summer!

Field School Happenings June already… the school year at Field has just flown by!

Recently we’ve had the pleasure of watching butterflies emerge from chrysalis and yesterday we let them go to flutter around the flowers in Field.

Last week we had a sleepover at the school.

Mme. Fouillard joined us and we had a great time. The highlight of the evening was when we played hide and seek all over the building.

The children found the most cunning hiding places!

We’re off to the Science Centre in Calgary next week and having a bike rodeo.

Our year will end with a farewell celebration from our Grade 3 students. We’ll be sad to see them go, but will look forward to welcoming three new kindies next year.

Abbeyfield House is hosting an open house on June 22 from 1-5 p.m.

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When seniors reach an age where they would still like to be independent, yet no longer want to live alone, they have an option in Golden.

Abbeyfield House has been providing seniors with a comfortable place to live, while still maintaining their independence, since 2000.

“There was a real need for seniors’ housing at the time, and they were able to negotiate with the Anglican Diocese to use this piece of land,” said Ann Younger, chair of the volunteer board of directors for Abbeyfield House.

They were able to build a home with 10 single-occupancy rooms, a common area for eating and socializing, and an upstairs apartment for the house co-ordinator.

Each room has a private bathroom, and is

filled with each resident’s own furniture.

“The purpose of the Abbeyfield House is to provide affordable accommodation units and ancillary services to senior citizens in order to maximize independent and productive living with an overall framework of security care and companionship,” said Younger.

Abbeyfield House was originally opened on Abbeyfield Street in London, England. A gentleman recognized that there were seniors who were lonely, having trouble maintaining their homes, and not eating properly, but did not yet need the medical care that seniors homes were providing.

Since then an international non-profit society has developed, with Abbeyfield Houses operating all over the world.

Aside from offering reasonable rent, they provide two cooked

meals a day, with a serve-yourself breakfast from a stocked kitchen, and a minimal level of care. The house co-ordinator is onsite to make sure the residents are OK, and will call for help if necessary. (Abbeyfield does not offer any nursing care).

There is currently one vacancy at the home in Golden, and Abbeyfield is hosting an open house on June 22 from 1-5 p.m. to let people come and have a look at the facility.

Anyone interested can fill out an application complete with medical information and a listed sponsor (someone who will be available to help the resident in case of an emergency, such as a medical problem).

Applications are available at Abbeyfield (best times to pick one up are during meal times), at the open house, or by contacting Anna Mackay at 3442344.

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Tuned up Pictured left are reining and roping world champion Ron Watson and Charisse Steward, along with her horse Ice. Watson worked with local riders at a clinic hosted by the Golden Light Horse Club.

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Golden will once again be hosting some of the best hang glider pilots in the country at the 2013 Canadian National Hang Gliding Championship will be happening from July 14 to July 20.

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The sky over Golden will once again be filled with hang gliders as the 2013 Canadian National Hang Gliding Championship will be happening from July 14 to July 20.

The competition will see pilots go from Golden to Invermere and will be a test for all those who take part.

Ross Hunter is a pilot and one of the organizers for the event this year.

He said Mount 7 in Golden has been and still is one of the best jump sites in Canada.

“Golden is a really nice site. It has a nice take off and landing field. It is a nice community. From Golden we can fly down to Invermere and always have a landing field within a glide. That makes it very safe for flying cross country.

This year there will be around 20 pilots coming to the event.

“We actually fly and are able to catch and rise in thermals. We

can do this as long as our luck and abilities can keep us in the air,” Hunter said.

Mount 7 is well known by hangliders for many reasons. With over 3800 vertical feet, two wheel drive access to launch and being able to launch in three directions, it is the perfect site for the competition.

Even though most of the action will be happening in the sky, Hunter does see this as a chance for people to come out and enjoy the event.

“Spectator’s can go up Mount 7 and see the pilots. The nice thing is watching the pilots set up and take off though it can take some time. Once they take off some will go up and some will go down as they search for lift.”

Hunter also wanted to send a special thank you out to the people in the area.

“It is really nice that the people in Golden and the valley are so gracious by allowing us to land in their fields. It is really appreciated,” he said.

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to 5 p.m. (new hours), and the first Saturday market is on June 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“It is one stop shopping and makes for a very social event for a lot of people which will be a fun time,” Nagao said.

To learn more about the markets check out the groups new website at www.goldenfarmersmarket. com.

The group has also set up a Facebook page called Golden BC Farmers’ Market.

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Finding a trail to the great outdoors around Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net It is a busy time of the year for owner of Mountain Motorsports in Golden, Aaron Bernasconi.

As the weather warms up people are starting to prepare to head into the backcountry on trails all around Golden.

Mountain Motorsports sells dirt bikes, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) and side by sides along with all of the equipment needed to have a safe time when you enjoy the pastime.

Bernasconi thinks the area around Golden has a great deal to offer people who enjoy the machines.

“I think one of the big attractions is that you can actually use them here. Alberta has been well known as a place that is great for outdoor recreation toys. But they are beginning to be heavily regulated and there is a lot of private land in Alberta.

In B.C. there is a lot of open terrain,” he said. “The beauty of living in Golden is that its history is what makes it so good.

We have all of these old logging trails that stretch up and down the Columbia Valley. A lot of those roads have grown in and are deactivated but they are great for ATV’s,” he said.

Bernasconi has some simple

advice for people looking at purchasing their first vehicle.

“Most people look at displacement which is the engine size. They want to know what is the biggest one they can get,” he said. “It kind of varies based on what they are using the machine for. Many people think they need the biggest, baddest one because everyone else has one. But you don’t need to have that one. It all depends on where you are going to use the machine and how you are going to use it.”

He also has advice for riders who plan on heading out on the trails in the area.

“Number one thing is don’t drink and drive. It seems so redundant and silly to say but many people use their ATV’s when camping. Camping and drinking tend to go hand in hand and hopping on the ATV is the last thing you should be doing,” he said. “Helmets are extremely important. ATV’s are safe vehicles when used correctly.”

Bernasconi added that people have to be careful when heading out because they can go a great distance into the back country and get lost or stuck.

He advised everyone to have a winch system on their ATV to get out of certain situations.

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Pictured above is owner of Mountain Motorsports in Golden, Aaron Bernasconi beside an Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 side by side.

Darryl Crane/Star Photo bikes that can be used by very young children. Bernasconi said a common age for this type of equipment is four.

“They make equipment for that age. Kids that young understand throttle control and brakes. If a kid can ride a runner bike then they are capable of riding a small dirt bike or ATV.”

He also said that he understands the concerns over using the machines but thinks if used properly there is a balance to be found.

“I think there are mixed feelings about power sports at times and their environmental impact. I think what people need to understand is that a lot of the trails have been here for

so long and we are not impacting more,” he said. “I think people need to realize it is a fantastic family activity that can show your kids what we have here.”

He also said he hopes people will, “Get out there and explore. We have a beautiful area and not enough people take advantage of how great it really is.”

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Getting married? Call Ellen Hatlevik, your local Welcome Wagon Representative!

250-344-4799.

Employment

Obituaries

Agness Margaret (Agie) Dickson

QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor in the Cariboo/Valemount Area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Planning and implementation of all aspects of control projects. Expertise to provide training and supervision to employees. Following all Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in the industryas a Certified Arborist and have current safety certifications Please submit resumes including a current driver’s abstract to: hr@isley.ca

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CHRISTINA Lakeside Resort is seeking a person or persons interested in responding to an Expression of Interest to provide services to the Resort as Contract Manager. Christina Lakeside Resort (CLR) is a seasonal recreational property containing 138 member owned sites, recreation facilities, boat docks, extensive beach areas and its own sewage treatment plant. Applicants should have experience and/or training in all aspects of the resort management including guest and owner services, all office functions including bookkeeping, Microsoft Office and maintenance of marine and land based assets. The successful candidate must have Sewage Plant Operation certificate at time of contract signing as well as confined space entry training. Candidates who display alternate, but equivalent work history will be considered although those with industry experience will be given priority.

Interested parties should respond no later than June 19, 2013 to CLRDirectors@Gmail.com to receive the Expression of Interest Documents.

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

In loving memory of

Donald Max Caldwell

February 1943 - May 2013

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Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

THANK YOU!

ON THE WEB:

My heartfelt thanks to all the businesses in Golden who made donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Canada on my behalf; who donated gas for all of us to get there and for feeding us when we got home!

To my friends and family for donating and to those who took time out of their busy schedule to support me - it is greatly appreciated.

Mrs. Agness Margaret (Agie) Dickson passed away at the Golden & District General Hospital on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 at the age of 72 years. A Memorial Service was held at the Chapel of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden on Saturday afternoon, June 8th with family and friends of¿ciating. ,n lieu of Àowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Suite 300 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2, in memory of Agie.

Agie was born in Penticton, B.C. on June 8, 1940 and had been a resident of Golden for many years. She was an avid horsewoman who loved horseback riding and breaking her own horses. Agie also enjoyed drawing and painting.

Agie is survived by her loving husband Al of Golden; three children: Holli Morrell of Salmon Arm, Nicole Morrell of Quesnel and Blaine Morrell of Golden; sister ,sabel Nielson of Penticton; 9 loving grandchildren; three great grandchildren; ¿ve nephews and four nieces.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to Agie’s family by viewing her obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements were in the care of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home, Golden.

It is with great sadness that the Caldwell family announces the unexpected passing of Donald Max Caldwell at age 70 on May 25, 2013 at the Foothill's Hospital in Calgary, AB. For the last 30 years, he has called Golden, BC home.

Born in Cardston, AB, to the late Wanda Woolf and Darrell Dean Caldwell, he had 5 siblings of which three, Monty, Dean, and Orpha, have gone before him. He is survived by his two sisters, Connie Jasperson of Cardston, AB & Corrine Beck of Lethbridge, AB, his mother in law, Irene Matson of Thunder Bay, ON, many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

In 1970, he married his best friend, Patricia Matson, and had two children, Kym Caldwell of Winnipeg, MB, and Aaron Caldwell of Calgary, AB of whom he was very proud. Harri, his dog, was a loyal companion.

Don loved cooking good food and telling great stories. Before he retired as owner, you could find him in booth #1 of Legendz Diner doing both.

A service will be held June 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Mount 7 Rec plex. Please feel free to bring your classic, hot rod, or tuner cars in Don's honour. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Stars Ambulance Services in his name or to your favourite charity.

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Employment Help Wanted

Cooks needed for Legendz Diner. $11-$13 hourly. 40 hrs/week.

Send resumes to PO BOX 676, 1405 Trans Canada Hwy Golden BC V0A 1H0. Or email to: jobs.legendz. diner@canadaemail.ca, or fax to 250-344-5075.

RJAMES WESTERN STAR FREIGHTLINER Journeyman Truck & Equipment Partsperson. Busy commercial transport truck dealership in Kamloops has an immediate opening for a journeyman parts person. This position is permanent full time with competitive wage and benefit package. Resumes to Attn: HR Dept 2072 Falcon Rd., Kamloops BC V2C 4J3 Fax: (250)374-7790 Email: jobapplication@jamesws.com Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Income Opportunity NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - demand for simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. acceptance guaranteed, no experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

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604-819-3393 LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com

WKM, a mechanical contractor located in Trail, BC, is looking for a Controller. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the day to day accounting operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and ccra remittances.

Must have a minimum of three years’ experience and have or be pursuing an accounting designation (minimum 4th level).

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Wanted Immediately Reception/Physio Assistant Permanent Part Time Position We are looking for an efficient individual that has great telephone & interpersonal skills with clerical/administration experience.

Candidates with knowledge of Quickbooks are preferred.

This position is guaranteed 1 day a week with coverage for holidays and sick days.

Please contact Stephen Dykes @ Golden Physiotherapy @ 250-344-6654 or email resumes to goldenphysiosports@gmail.com We thank all who apply and will contact candidates for interviews only.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

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We are currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at our Armstrong Division located in the North Okanagan Region of British Columbia. We are looking for a key member of our team who will be engaged in our pursuit of World Class Maintenance Performance.

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35 hrs./week (req. BCGEU membership) Starting salary: $18.20

We are looking for knowledge and expertise in working with youth, families and facilitating groups; a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a related human/social service field; one to three years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; parenting knowledge and skills are an asset.

Access to a vehicle is required.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted Detailed job description is available Closing date: June 24, 2013, at noon Expected start date: Negotiable (as soon as possible) Golden Family Center Box 415, Golden BC V0A1H0 Phone 250-344-2000 / Fax 250-344-5225 / drgfc@uniserve.com / www.goldenfamilycenter.bc.ca

FAMILY SUPPORT/CHILD & YOUTH CARE WORKER/YOUTH SERVICES COUNSELLOR Permanent Position 35 hrs./week Starting salary: $18.55

(req. BCGEU membership) We are looking for knowledge and expertise in working with youth, families and facilitating groups; experience counselling youth at risk a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a related human/social service field; one to three years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; parenting knowledge and skills are an asset.

Access to a vehicle is required.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted Detailed job description is available Closing date: June 24, 2013, at noon Expected start date: July 22, 2013 Golden Family Center Box 415, Golden BC V0A1H0 Phone 250-344-2000 / Fax 250-344-5225 / drgfc@uniserve.com / www.goldenfamilycenter.bc.ca

Interim Junior Magazine Editor and Newspaper Reporter Location: Invermere, B.C. The full-time, 8-12 week position involves, but is not limited to, content gathering, writing and editing two magazine publications as well as being part of the newsroom for two community newspapers. This position involves working alongside the newspaper Editor and two reporters taking photos, writing stories, and laying out and editing pages in InDesign. Some weekend and evening work is required.

Qualifications This exciting, challenging and varied position requires a very organized writer with strong editing and journalistic skills. As the final set of eyes on magazine pages, meticulous attention to detail is needed.

A journalism degree or diploma, plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ newsroom experience is required. Mac OS X platform experience, Photoshop skills, proficiency with InDesign and previous editing experience is essential, as is a reliable vehicle and full driver’s licence.

To apply, send a copy of your resume, along with writing samples, cover letter and references to

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Windows

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Golden’s Best!

Premium Topsoil Now available Great for gardens or lawns 100% organic - pH 6.9-7.0 NOT screened bush dirt! $20 per cu. yard loaded Lots of references!

We can arrange delivery

Call Bernie 250-344-4646 Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

WANTED

1 good used coil range stove 250-344-5119

FOR SALE

1996 RW235 Rustler 5th wheel trailer. Like new. New 8 ply tires. $9000 Fred @ 250-344-5119

FOR SALE

Large quantities of lumber - some construction, clear fir flooring, clear fir & hemlock trim, cedar in all types, lots of misc. products.

Please phone Moberly Wood Products Ltd. 250-344-5119

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Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 250-344-7677.

Garage Sales 1439 Birch Cres. Sat. June 15 9:00-12:00. Children’s books, toys, clothing and misc. furniture and items.

7. SAT June 8 9am-1pm 311 7th Ave S. Cranbrook (in alley) Upright Air conditioners, bowflex, baby&infant clothes, toys, household goods and items, sofa table, gas lawnmower, glass door and much more.

Multi Garage Sales Saturday June 15 starting at 11am 808 9th St N (Parky’s Heating) and 819 B 9th St N (across from Parky’s). Baby items, household, office, workshop, sports, etc.

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Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; 1-800BIG-IRON, www.bigirondrilling.com

BLACK LOAM ORGANIC SCREENED TOP SOIL.

$30/yd delivered in Golden area.

Pick up at the yard - $25/yd, we load you.

Also mature fine mulch & forest wood chippings.

Call John 439-9798 days, 344-2160 evenings.

Samples available.

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc for Rent

Suites, Lower

FOR RENT

Bachelor pad. Females only, 32” satellite tv incld, internet, and all utls in. NS, no partying, $650/mnth. Call Shawn @ 250-344-5151, 344-3169.

Swiss Village Inn: Used beds for sale $40-$50. 250-3442276.

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2413 4th Street South Cranbrook B.C. 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Multiple Upgrades. For questions or to view this beautiful home call 250-919-9009 OPEN HOUSE June 15th & 16th from 1pm-3pm $259,000 $309,900 Beautiful oak hardwood throughout!. Upgrades incl roof, bathroom & kitchen.

Private yard, deck, garage.

Quiet cul de sac in Alexander Park area.

Appliances neg.

View at http://www.bcforsalebyow n e r. c o m / v i ew / 4 6 4 1 .

Phone 250-344-2832 3 or 4 Bdrm, 1140sqft, 1.5 baths, walking distance from town, large fenced yard, 3 season sun rm, asking $259K. Ph 250-344-6445 *Price drop* $368,900 4 bdrm 2.5 bath 2300 sq/ft house mins from town with mountain views on 25 acres. 250-344-7019.

1132 Golden Donald Rd. MLS #2390149.

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60 x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

2 bdrm mobile home at Nicholson. Pets welcome.

250-344-8551.

LARGE newly reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm apt., NS, no pets, no parties, laundry facil. Walking distance to all amen., DD req. $750. (1-250)344-0780 MOUNTAINEER LODGE at Kickinghorse Mountain Resort, 3rd Floor mountain view, 2 bedroom (with lock-off). $750/mo furnished, all utilities, TV, internet, etc. included.

Available immediately through Nov 30/12. Contact Hans: hjrohmann@gmail.com or 403-616-4691.

ROSEWOOD Apts.

1309 12 St. S. 2 Bdr apt avail in nice location. Close to all amenities and College.

Hardwood laminate throughout with storage & hot water.

Laundry facilities & security entrance. Avail immd. Sorry no pets, N/S, no parties. 250344-8113

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Full size white bathtub in very good condition $125 OBO. 250-344-4777 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus Days extra 5% off. 20X22 $3,998. 25X24 $4,620. 30X34 $6,656. 32X42 $8,488. 40X54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

FOR RENT

In the Blaeberry - take a look ** Private ** You will not be disappointed

Large 2 bdr. Apartment Available now Smaller 1 & 2 bdr. apts Available June 1/13 -Fully Furnished & Modern -Utilities Included -Satellite TV -High Speed Internet -Laundromat on site -DD & references required No Pets Phone 344-7299

Visit our website for complete rental listings

remaxgolden.com Property Management Division Alice Dahlberg, CPM 250-344-2418 or 250-344-8581 (cell) Each ofce is independently owned & operated.

Leave message if no answer please Twin Rivers - 1 & 2 bdrm apts. No parties, N/S, no pets.

Laundry facilities, Security doors. Best Deal in Town!

250-344-8113.

Two Bdr apt available now.

Non smoking. Age 55+ apartment building. Call Laura 250-344-6233.

Rentals

Suites, Upper Beautify reno’d 3 bdrm suite on a creek close to town. All appliances incld, w/d incld, avail.immediatley.$1200/mnth.

250-439-8055.

Cozy 1 bdrm furnished suite for rent in Golden BC $500/mnt incld all utls and cable. Recently reno’d, fully furnished, pets negotiable.

403-214-2344, or email: caloffice@blackstonecommercial.com LOVELY BACHELOR suite in beautiful garden setting. $570/month + hydro.

250-344-2246

Townhouses Mobile Homes & Pads 2 Bdr 2 Bath mobile home in quiet rural area 5 mins from town. $900/mth + util. Avail May 1. Call 250-462-7071. heather.dem@shaw.ca

3 BDR 2 bath Townhouse.

Balcony & propane fireplace.

Appliances incl. dishwasher.

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

Telephone 250-344-6710.

Golden Mobile Home Park situated at 1400 - 12th St N has 2 lots available. Phone 250-272-4644.

Apartment Furnished 1&2 bdr. furnished suites.

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

DD. Internet available.

250-344-8429, or 344-0604.

FULLY FURNISHED all inclusive bachelor suite. View at Mount7.ca or call 344-7001.

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

Cottages / Cabins 1 bdrm cute cabin on a creek close to town. Fully furnished, all appliances incld, avail. immediately. $800/mnth.

250-439-8055.

Cozy new log cabin furnished sat tv, 15 south of Golden 250348-2311.

For rent: $600/mth, 1 bedroom $750 2 bdrm, cabin full furnished, all ult incld, no pets.

Call Columbia Valley Credit Union 344-2282 ask for Lorne.

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Golden Golf Club, of Box 1615 Golden BC. V0A 1H0, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, BLK A, Northeast 1/4 Section 22 Township 27 Range 22 West 5th Meridian Kootney District Except Plan NEP 62507 and located at Golf Course Drive.

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 781 Marine Dr N.E. Box 978, Salmon Arm BC V1E 4P1 by July 5, 2013 (14 days from the date of final publication).

Lot for rent at Kicking Horse Village MHP 250-344-6935.

Homes for Rent 1 bdrm chalet furnished full kitchen, sat. tv, high speed internet, utls incld, fire place, NS, mon. 6 months, avail. now. $650/month. 250-3447874 (evenings).

Want to Rent I need a cabin/place in or close to town. Shared place o.k. 250-439-8225.

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2 & 3 bdrm house in town.

Very nice. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to all amenities.

Avail immdly. 250-344-5450.

2 Bdr House for rent, across from Overwaitea, avail.immdly.

References required. No pets.

No parties. NS. Please call 250-344-6200.

2 bdrm house, w/d, sat dish, in town, DD reqd. 250-344-7136.

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

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

Telephone 250-344-6710.

3 Bdr house (Av. now) 1116 12 St. Appliances incl., references required. No Pets, No Parties. W/D. 250-344-5626

3 Bdr mobile home for rent or sale. $600/mth. Avail June 1.

250-344-7163 or 344-8179.

3bdrm open concept house, fenced yard, laundry, all new appliances, aval. June 1.

250-344-1340.

3 bdrms, 2.5 baths. Bungalow located in desirable neighborhood on Selkirk Hill. Upper level has been renovated. Incl.

Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D. Avail Aug. 15. N/S. Ref’s required. $1100 / mo. + util.

Call 250-344-7604.

3 Bdr single storey. 523 8 St. F/S, No parties. Couples or family preferred. Call 250-3446194.

5 Bdr house. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, 2 washrooms.

Excellent location close to school and town. Lv msg. 250344-6131.

6 BR House downtown Golden on large lot, recently reno’d, fenced yard, washer/dryer, large deck, avail. from July 1, $1500/mnth.

Upstairs also avail. as a 3 BR apartment at $900/mnth. Utls extra, n/a, pets negotiable. 403-678-2717 email: jhmlextra@gmail.com.

Rooms for Rent CLEAN rooms available.

Mature adults only.

No parties. 250-344-2444.

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.

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

1-800-961-7022

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Cars - Sports & Imports 1994 CORVETTE COUPE Great shape. 165,000 kms. $11,100 leave message at 250-421-1747

Motorcycles 2004 Suzuki GS 500 7000kms $2700 OBO. 250-939-9393.

Recreational/Sale 1997 Flagstaff lightweight trailer, excellent condition, 3 bunk beds, queen, a/c, stove, oven, $8700. 250-344-6144.

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Colour Contest Winners Four lucky kids were awarded 10-punch cards for the Golden Swimming Pool for participating in the Drinking Water Week colouring contest. (From left) Abby Poland, Manager of Recreation Services for the Town of Golden Jordan Petrovics, Lucas Hunter, and Quinn Morgan. (Missing from picture is Molly Zabel).

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ing, and hopefully create a more sustainable future for bears in Canada.

Golden is without a doubt in the middle of bear country. But the bears’ numbers and natural habitats are continually shrinking.

According to Van Tighem, fear is the first obstacle.

“If we really want bears to have a future, we need to manage them without fear,” he said.

To learn more about Bears: Without Fear, or Van Tighem, visit is Facebook page.

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Bears: Without Fear author, Kevin Van Tighem, is doing a presentation in Golden.

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Fear of bears is a part of human nature that spans nations and generations.

But wildlife biologist Kevin Van Tighem is arguing that a peaceful coexistence between humans and bears is not only possible, it is necessary.

In his new book, Bears: Without Fear, Van Tighem enlightens readers about human’s relationships, and attitudes towards bears. He is embarking on a Kootenay tour, and will be coming to Golden on Saturday June 15 to give a presentation, hosted by Wildsight, at Bacchus Books from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Van Tighem’s experience as a naturalist and hunter for 40 years, and superintendent of Banff National Park, has given him unique insight into the nature of these powerful, wild animals. Through his book, he demystifies bears by promoting a deeper understand-

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● Corporate Administration - Jon Wilsgard, Ext 237 ● Finance - Lisa Vass, Ext 227 ● Operations, Public Works - Chris Cochran, Ext 226 ● Fire Department - Ken McClure, 250.344.6401 ● Recreation ServicesCommittee - Jordan Petrovics, Ext 225 Columbia Basin Trust Community Funds Local Selection ● Mayor’s Office - Christina Benty, Ext 229 Are you community minded? Would you● like to be&aBuilding member- Gary of a Smith, local committee that helps people and organizations Golden Planning Ext 235 Appointment hours - Tuesday 9:30inam to 12:00 pm reach their dreams? This is the role of the CBT Community Local Committee which each year on behalf of Town ● Strategic Initiatives -Funds David Love, ExtSelection 249 Council adjudicates applications and awards nearly $300,000 to local organizations that strive to make our community better.

We need to fill one vacancy on the committee and while we would be delighted to see a representative from our community youth, we will accept applications from anyone interested playing a part B.C. on this 810 9thinAve. S Golden V0Afun, 1H0rewarding, and very meaningful committee.

The committee meets approximately five times year between and April during the annual CBT Community Funds 250per 344-2271 ● Fax January 250 344-6577 Town of and Golden – Regular Open Council process. A measure of confidentiality and an unbiased outlook toward community development understanding is required.

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Our 2012 Corporate Annual Report Is Now Available Our 2012 Annual Report is now available on our website, face book page, and at Town Hall in hardcopy if you’d like to pick one up. The report gives an overview of many of our accomplishments last year and lots of financial information. Give it a read and if you have any questions or comments, a part of the agenda at Council’s regular meeting at 1:15pm, Tuesday, June 25th is reserved for you! Please come as Council will specifically invite your input at this meeting regarding what we did and how we did it last year.

The Heat is On – And So Are the Watering Restrictions Please Watering of lawns and gardens is only permitted between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Permissible watering days are as follows: Odd civic address - odd calendar days Even civic address - even calendar days We all have a great responsibility to each other to use our water wisely. Our supply and the cost of getting that supply to your home and business should be your concern as well as ours. Please respect our watering times, which are subject to enforcement. In the event of a power outage, shut off all sprinklers. Draining our reservoirs unnecessarily depletes water to all residents, and our ability to provide fire protection! *Note that Bylaw Enforcement personnel will be actively patrolling to ensure compliance with this and our Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaw. Please respect our restrictions. There are good reasons for them.

Your 2013 Property Taxes Are Due July 2nd We’d like to thank the huge number of people who have come in to pay their property taxes so soon!

We know it’s never an enjoyable trip to Town Hall to pay them (hey, we’re tax payers too and we work here!) but Golden truly is competitive in its taxes compared to many communities in our region for the amount of services we provide. We realize that not everything local government does is going to agree with everyone, but most can agree on what we should be doing in order to assure a safe, clean, accessible, attractive, and functioning community.

Please remember that your taxes are due July 2nd by 4:30pm. We must charge a 10% penalty if payment is received after this time. Remember that you can claim your Home Owner Grant if current taxes are not paid in full. Do it online on our website –so easy, it’s ridiculous! Click on the “I Want To” and go from there.

Come Down to the Spray Park!

Gushers Spray Park is now open daily. Slide down to the spray park to cool down. Open 11:00am – 8:00pm daily (summer hours 10:00am – 8:00pm) The Golden Swimming Pool will be hosting the annual summer Red Cross Swimming Lesson registration night on Monday June 24th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in the Arena Lobby. This is your chance to sign up for Red Cross Swimming Lessons, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. E-mail pool@golden.ca or call 250-344-2118.

Like ‘ToG Recreation Services’ on facebook and get updated on special events happening at the Golden Municipal pool and other recreation programs happening in Golden.

Meeting: May 21 2013 & June 4, 2013

BC Climate Action Charter Council affirmed its commitment as a signatory to the BC Climate Action Charter with a renewed corporate commitment goal to work towards carbon neutrality.

Building Regulations Contravention Council directed the Corporate Officer to delay filing a notice in the land title office with respect to civic address 1421 Granite Drive, Golden, BC pending progress by the Building Official and recommendation thereby.

Carbon Neutral Kootenays Project Recommendations: Carbon Off-set Purchases Council ceased purchases of carbon offsets.

Letter of Support to Alexander Park Elementary School Parent Advisory Council Council directed staff to prepare a letter of support to PAC for its application to Farm Credit Canada for funding support of the playground equipment project.

RMI Projects Review Council referred its position of certain projects to the RMI Advisory Committee to get its response.

Staff Review of the Bunt Parking Report Council referred the issues of parking and cash in lieu raised by the Bunt Report and reported upon by the Manager of Development Services to the 2013 strategic objective setting session.

ToG Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1323, 2013 The above bylaw, which is a to regulate the planning and proceedings of Meetings and associated activities of the Town of Golden Council and its committees, was given first, second, and third readings.

Congratulatory Letter to MLA Council directed staff to prepare a letter to the MLA congratulating him on re-election.

Development Variance Permit 14th St. North Council approved the DVP to allow a sign variance for the new Holiday Inn. Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce Grant in Aid Award Council approved the Chamber’s request for $800 to host a free Canada Day Concert at Spirit Square on June 30th, 2013.

RMI Projects Review Council allocated $30,000 toward a Tourism Product Development Economic Analysis for the community and re-distributed the funds for the Community Wireless Project to the Highway 1 Enhancement Project with a commitment to include pedestrian improvements from the junction of Highways 1 and 95 to the downtown area. Council also re-distributed the funds for the Community Bike Share Program Enhancement to the Permanent Square Amenity Hub Project.

2012 Statement of Financial Information Council approved the 2012 Town of Golden Statement of Financial Information.

ToG Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1323, 2013 The above bylaw, which is a to regulate the planning and proceedings of Meetings and associated activities of the Town of Golden Council and its committees, was adopted.

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$1,300,000

1205 Trans Canada Highway

$55,000

NEW

$314,900

1128 - 8th Street

2 bedrooms

2 baths

$439,000 1525 Fir Crescent

4 bedrooms

2.5 baths

2,970sqft

5 bedrooms

3 baths

2,720sqft

4 baths

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

39.83 acre

2 bdrms

1 bath

924sqft

2.45acres

$529,000 2166 Blaeberry Road 2bdrms 2 baths 1,242sqft 8.4 acres

1 bath

1339 Pine Drive

5 bedrooms

3 baths

1 bath

960sqft

2 acres

3 bedrooms 1.5 baths 2,700sqft

2 baths

2,600sqft

2 bedrooms

.53 acre

1 bath

5.8 Acres

1,988sqft

517 - 12th Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

2204 Holmes Deakin Road 1,170sqft

5.9 acres

from $135,000 to $255,000 Blaeberry Valley Estates 4 Acreages Available

775sqft

2,436sqft

$247,000 4 bedrooms

711 - 8th Street 2 baths

#101, 521 - 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms

2 baths

845sqft

4 bdrms 1 bath 2,500sqft

.48 acre

2 baths

1,313sqft

.35acre

$695,000 4 bdrms 2 baths

38 acres

3,438sqft 14.22 acres

$345,000 2267 Neville Road

4bdrms 2 baths 2,037sqft 5.7acres

$329,900 990 Highway #95, South

3.68 acres

1741 Seward Frontage Road

$239,900 772 Nicholson Frontage Road

3 bdrms

831sqft

$279,000

$184,900 2 bdrms

1 bath

1213 Golden Donald Upper Road

.47 acre

866 Read Road

2,200sqft

$169,900

$97,000 1409 Granite Drive

$299,900 3bdrms 1 bath

.289 acre

$342,600

.42 acre

401 - 1st Avenue FIELD, BC

$199,000 Lot A, 3495 Highway #95 South

1 bath

$191,000 3 bedrooms

$55,000 1556 Quartz Crescent

$189,900

$248,000

$349,900 800 Nicholson Frontage Road

4 bdrms

2 bdrms 1.5 baths 2,160sqft 4.03 acres

$419,900 1305 Stoney Lane

4 bdrms 1 bath 2,385sqft

1320 Highway #95, South

$319,900

#306, 521 - 8th Avenue

2,800sqft

$525,000 Land & Building

959 McAllister Road

$574,900

$269,900 2bdrms

653sqft

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8 Lots Available

$219,000 1731 Highway #95 South

3,768sqft

Bear’s Paw Heights

$529,000 2,900sqft

1 bedroom

from $103,200 to $131,200

2 bdrms 1 bath 1,147sqft 4.05 acres

3 baths

$178,000

NEW

1021 - 11th Avenue North

50’ x 130’

#305, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

$450,000

$349,000

4 bdrms

2,700sqft

1502 Poplar Street

2980 Imler Road

2600 Mons Road

NEW

$559,000

$360,000 1313 Pine Drive

2,320sqft

1429 Granite Drive

5 bedrooms

506 - 8th Street

.52 acre

71’ x 180’

Petra Musick Dan Veselic (250) 344-1476 (250) 344-1435

Dan Veselic (250) 344-1435

$92,300

$125,000 1611 Lafontaine Road

1608 Gareb Road

Land & Building

1564 Quartz Crescent .289 acre

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

$279,900 4 bdrms

968 Jacob Road

2 baths

2,680sqft

1.7acres

SOLD $175,000 #407, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

1 bedroom

1 bath

656sqft

$419,900

$299,900 2267 Holmes Deakin 90 acres

1513 Cedar Street

5 bedrooms

3.5 baths

3,630sqft

$129,900 1735 Short Road 4.94 acres

$989,000 1604 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms

4 baths

2,662sqft