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RMI looks to make a more inviting Golden corridor Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

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It was described as unsightly, industrial, and dirty, yet it is the first impression many travellers get of Golden.

The Highway 1 corridor is not the most inviting part of the community, but thanks to some Resort Municipality Initiative funding, it is about to get a makeover.

“Right now it exudes gas up, eat, and get out of here,” said Town of Golden Chief Administrative Officer Jon Wilsgard.

There is an average of 5,000 vehicles driving through Golden every day, and in the summer there are about 10,000. The goal of

this RMI project is to get more of those vehicles to stop and stay in Golden.

The Town organized a stakeholders brainstorming meeting with the engineering firm that is going to be undertaking the $1.1 million project. All business owners from the frontage strip were invited to the meeting to talk about what like and don’t like about the corridor as it is, and what they would like to see out of this project.

“The entire goal here is visual enhancement,” said Davin Shillong, the project manager with the engineering firm MMM Group.

Safety and functionality will of course be priorities as well, but the firm was relying on the stakeholders to determine what visual

enhancements they would like to see.

A more pedestrian-friendly environment was high on the list of wants. Pedestrian access from one side of the highway to the other, as well as down into town was determined to be a priority. It would give the impression that there’s more to explore, which would be valuable to the community’s tourism industry.

Also on the stakeholders’ “wish list” was better landscaping, better parking (particularly for truckers), a tree-lined corridor, better signage including signs that showcase local activities, Hospital Creek beautification, and some sort of information centre or hub.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 The Golden Star

Tickets for Bruce Cockburn selling fast Pictured left to right are Bruce Cockburn fans Mike Archibald, Karen Archibald, David Ratzlaff, Todd Keith, Blaine Butler Anderson and Bob Munro.

A few tickets are still avaible for the August show.

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Crime is going down in Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net

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Crime in Golden is down across the board according to RCMP Staff Sergeant Troy Durand.

Durand made his yearly presentation to Golden Town Council during their regular meeting on July 15.

“This is one of the best communities I’ve ever lived in,” he told council while recounting the progress and changes the RCMP detachment has made over the past year.

Overall crime, including assaults, sexual assaults, drug charges, and break-and-enters, were down from last year.

There were two major crimes of note in the community—the drug store robbery in February and the child pornography case in January.

The two suspects in the robbery, who were also suspected of other robberies, were

caught. Both pleaded guilty in court. The person found to be in possession of child pornography also pleaded guilty in court, and is now serving time.

“It’s been a good year.”

The Golden detachment has been running one officer short for quite some time now, mainly due to injuries and maternity leave, which Durand sees as a positive thing.

“My goal when I got here was to get rid of the people who didn’t want to be here,” said Durand. “Now I’m dealing with skiing and biking injuries, so my officers are out there enjoying the community.”

In fact, the detachment has received five phone calls in the past month from officers inquiring about working in Golden.

The officers and staff have also settled into their new detachment office this year, and they are planning to have a grand opening in the near future.

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Attorney General and Minister of Justice for British Columbia, Suzanne Anton, recently issued a statement in regards to cyberbullying and the effects it has on victims.

“Electronic and online communications play a central role in the lives of Canadians, and our youth in particular. While electronic devices, websites and social media can connect individuals and provide a source of entertainment, they also can be used to harm others. Canadians have every expectation that our laws ensure their privacy and safety when engaging in these activities,” said Anton.

She said that the discussion around online bullying has been ongoing.

“That’s why British Columbia brought the issue of cyberbullying to the table at the federal-provincial-territorial justice and public safety ministers’ meeting in Regina in 2012.

The subsequent report, which has been released by the federal minister of justice on behalf of federal, provincial and territorial

ministers of justice, outlines important next steps as we continue our collective work to combat cyberbullying and the distribution of intimate images.”

Anton said the B.C. government supports the report’s nine recommendations, including the modernization of several specific Criminal Code provisions.

“We already are following the recommendation that a multi-layered approach be applied when dealing with these social problems. They cannot be solved through criminal law alone. That’s why government has implemented innovative education programs and an online reporting tool.”

She added that many groups will have to work together to curb what has been happening.

“While the federal government and the provinces consider these proposed Criminal Code changes, it’s important for parents, guardians, schools, classmates, the police and community groups to work together on prevention, and stand united in the protection of our youth against these exploitive activities,” said Anton.

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Reflection Lake remains open to multiple user groups Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Golden Town Council has decided to formally permit multiple recreational uses for the Reflection Lake area.

Over the years the lake has attracted several user groups, however that has resulted in a conflict of uses. The main cause for concern has been the incompatibility of a wildlife lookout point, located directly next to paths that were created for, and are being used by motorized vehicles such as dirt bikes.

The issue was initially brought to the attention of council in February when Joan Dolinsky, president of the Golden Wildsight branch, wrote the municipality a letter expressing her desire to “establish a more appropriate area for motorized use” and discuss the “eventual restoration of the damaged site.”

Since then, the municipality has received several letters from members of the community, both against and in support of the continued use of the dirt biking trails around Reflection Lake.

After looking into the matter, Town

staff determined that relocating either user group would be possible, yet impractical. The only other possible location for wildlife viewing is the Edelweiss slough, and not only would there be significant administrative and development costs to make that happen, but the quality of wildlife viewing would decrease dramatically.

Golden only yields one possible area to relocate dirt biking, and that is the large gravel pit located north of Reflection Lake. The rocky terrain, however, is impractical for the use, and would require substantial amounts of textural fill.

Council voted for an option that will “sanction continued use of the current area for dirt biking, subject to the formation of a legal entity that can accept and be responsible for the tenure over the area that controls activity, creates accountability, and absolves the municipality of liability.”

In other words, both user groups are permitted to use the area as they were, yet there will be more accountability from those user groups, therefore tak- Reflection Lake in Golden has been the site of a debate between differing the liability away from the Town. ent user groups in the area.

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Golden council reverses long term mobile vending decision Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net A controversial decision to make amendments to the Town of Golden Temporary License of Occupation Policy to allow for long term mobile vending has been reversed.

During the last council meeting in June, council “approved in principle” amendments to the policy that would allow mobile vendors to set up shop at four different loca-

tions around town between the months of May and October.

On July 16 council unanimously voted to reverse that decision.

“I am the voice of descent here,” said Coun. Caleb Moss, who was the sole councillor to vote against the original amendments. “I am in support of the notion of it (mobile vending), but in the right context.”

The amendments to the policy were not going to be made into a bylaw,

therefore making it a pilot project of sorts. Given that council had not discussed, from a policy perspective, what they hoped to accomplish by changing the policy, Moss pointed out that there would be no way to measure its success or failure.

“We had a couple requests for mobile vending, so we directed staff to make it happen. But we never asked why we wanted it,” said Moss.

The Temporary License of Occupa-

tion Policy does however allow for special event licensing for mobile vendors. The vendor just needs permission from the license holder for the event.

That is why mobile venders are able to set up shop at the Farmers’ Markets.

Council has directed staff to look at expanding that special event licensing to allow for vending during sporting events. Right now, a softball tournament for example, is not included as a special

Smart meter options announced Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net On July 18, Minister of Energy and Mines, Bill Bennett, announced that BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have put their smart meters on hold.

This decision was made by the government as a response to public concerns, and will provide opt-out options with the costs borne by those customers and not subsidized by the majority, who have a standard BC Hydro smart meter.

BC Hydro customers who do not currently have a smart meter will now have three choices: * Choose the standard smart meter at no cost. * Accept a digital meter with the radio off.

This option will be subject to a one-time cost to modify the meter plus a monthly fee to read the meter. * Keep the old analog meter, which will be subject to a monthly fee that will include both the extra cost of reading the meter and the cost of instituting duplicate systems.

“This decision finds an appropriate balance between addressing the concerns raised by people who have put their meter installation on hold, while ensuring that the majority of customers who have a standard smart meter will not be paying for those who select an opt out option,” said Bennett.

The costs and fees associated with the options will be established by BC Hydro but will be reviewed by the BC Utilities Commission to ensure that BC Hydro is only recovering the cost of providing and servicing the radio-off and analog options.

“Smart meters are now part of our standard operating equipment, just like utility poles and wires,” said CEO of BC Hydro, Charles Reid.

“We have been engaging with customers throughout the province about smart meters over the past two years and we believe this solution is a reasonable compromise.”

“As we have said, nobody will be forced to take a smart meter. I believe that this is a fair and reasonable solution for all British Columbians,” Bennett added.

event because they are using the facility for its intended purpose (ie playing softball on softball fields).

Because of this, the organizers of events like a tournament do

not need a license, and therefore cannot permit mobile vending through their license.

The issue of longterm mobile vending around town is dormant for the

time being, however council indicated that if the market changed, and local businesses were no longer meeting consumer demand, then they would revisit the issue.

Behind the Wheel What is a Highway?

Most people would describe a highway as a stretch of lined pavement that is meant to drive vehicles on, especially outside of municipal areas. This is a highway, but it is only a narrow part of the whole definition. The Transportation Act describes a highway, and the Motor Vehicle Act includes that description and expands it.

The Transportation Act defines a highway as all public streets, roads, ways, trails, lanes, bridges, trestles, ferry landings and approaches, and any other public way. “Any other public way” can include almost anything, even a footpath in some cases. Webster’s dictionary defines public as being “for the use and benefit of all.”

The Motor Vehicle Act defines a highway as every highway within the meaning of the Transportation Act, and every road, street, lane, or right of way designed or intended for or used by the public for the passage of vehicles, and includes every private place or passageway to which the public has access or is invited to park or service vehicles.

It is clear that many places can be a highway. Great care must be taken by those who operate motor vehicles that are not licensed and insured, because they cannot be legally operated on a highway. Even coasting vehicles that are not running may be considered operating them.

The author is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit www.drivesmartbc.ca.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013 The Golden Star

Golden woman quilts for a cause and donates to Cops For Kids Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net A very generous lady from the Mountain Magic Quilters Guild had decided to donate some of her labours of love to help out Cops For Kids.

Shirley McAllister has donated three prizes for a raffle to benefit Cops For Kids — a queen-sized quilt, a quillow (a smaller quilt that folds into a pillow) and apron/potholder set.

Raffle tickets will go on sale at a Cops For Kids barbecue at Sobey’s on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be available until the Sept. 12 when the Cops For Kids riders come through town. The winners will be drawn that day.

Tickets will be three for $5, and can be bought at the RCMP detachment, or through any of the members of the Mountain Magic Quilters Guild.

Const. Mike Hull (from left) Brandy Benary, Shirley McAllister, and Cam Dawes hold up the prizes for the Cops For Kids raffle, generously donated by McAllister. The tickets will go on sale at a fundraising barbecue at Sobey’s on July 27, and the winners will be drawn on Sept. 12 when Hull and the rest of the Cops For Kids riders come through Golden.

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New face takes on the challenge of WildSafe BC in Golden Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net This is the first summer that Kyle Edworthy has been operating the WildSafeBC program in Golden, and he gave a presentation in front of Town Council on July 16 to let them know how it is going.

“We are not a ‘save the bears’ campaign. Our goal is to reduce human/wildlife conflict,” said Edworthy.

In the past the program was called Bear Aware, and as the name suggests, focused on bears. The new WildSafeBC program incorporates bears, coyotes, cougars,

deer, and in some regions, rattlesnakes.

Edworthy says it is important to be as proactive as possible rather than reactive, where they have to resort to things like relocation or the destruction of bears. That is why education is such a major component of the program.

Provincial programs such as this have been effective, as the number of bears destroyed today is half of what it was 10 years ago.

So far this year, Edworthy has been at several public events, such as the Farmers’ Market, spreading information, and has personally visited 200 homes in Golden.

He has been providing people with information about attractants, such as fruit trees, bird feeders, and particularly garbage cans. He has noticed some garbage cans being left out the night before garbage pickup, and has found that those locations coincide with bear sightings.

Some of his goals for the coming year are to mitigate some of the garbage attractants by working towards getting community garbage bins for some of the trailer parks around town, as well as working towards replacing the stone garbage cans around town, which are not bear proof.

New executive director named at the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net The region’s science, technology, and innovation council has found a new leader within their ranks.

Current program manager, Sheelagh England, has been named the new executive director of the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC), succeeding current director Larry Sparks.

England has been with KRIC since February, 2012, and is a critical part of the organization’s efforts to serve the East Kootenays’ technology and innovation-focused entrepreneurial

community.

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“I’m excited to be taking on a wider role with the organization, and continue working with the talented team that we have here at KRIC,” said England, who will continue working in KRIC’s Golden office on 10th Avenue South.

“I have been heavily involved in the development of KRIC’s keystone activities, and I am looking forward to seeing those, along with our Business Coaching and Venture Acceleration Programs, mature over the coming years.”

Tara Penner, who has been with the organization since 2010, will be taking on England’s former

Sheelagh England, pictured, has been named the new executive director of the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC).

Photo Submitted role of project manager, and will continue to co-ordinate may of KRIC’s activities from Kimberley.

Sparks is leaving KRIC after two and a half years to pursue other opportunities.

“KRIC is evolving into a more mature organization, and I’m confident that

the time is now to see the continued benefits of KRIC delivered by the team we all built, without me,” he said.

KRIC would like to thank Sparks for his years of dedicated service, and wish him all the best in pursuing his interests in startup and early stage projects.

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Focus on recreation and rail crossing Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net Recreation Fees Bylaw The Town of Golden Recreation Facilities Fees and Charges Regulations Bylaw has passed its second reading.

The new bylaw covers cost structures, rental processes, age categories for public programming, user group pricing, time categories for fees, damage deposits, payment process, and much more.

The bylaw underwent a public input process, including an open house hosted by the recreation department. Most of the feedback gathered came from the Golden Arena users.

The biggest change in the document since the first reading has been the cancellation policy.

CP Rail The 13th Street rail crossing has gotten some much needed improvements, but the Town of

Golden ended up with a pretty hefty bill.

This project fell under a one third to two thirds cost sharing arrangement between the municipality and CP Rail (with the Town covering the one third).

CP had estimated the project the cost of the project to be $120,000, therefore the Town had budgeted for their $40,000 share. When the invoice came in, however, it was almost double what was expected, at $80,225.

Council agreed to amend the budget, and take the remaining $40,225 out of their contingency reserve to cover the bill.

Town staff met with CP Rail requesting that they be kept more in the loop in regards to long term plans for future works, and the progress of current works, but they did not get very far.

CP Rail also put in a request to the Town to allow them to dispose of their industrial wastewater through the municipality’s wastewater collection/treatment system.

Based on the staff recommendation, council denied the request.

Meeting looks at local improvements continued from page 1 The Ministry of Transportation was also represented at the meeting. Highway improvements around Golden are being planned, but it was indicated that since that project is so far into the future, that they would accommodate any changes made in the corridor into their plans.

MMM Group is now going to take the suggestions made in the stakeholders’ meeting, In Loving Memory

Michael Antonio Oddy 7 Nov, 1992 - 21 July, 2010

and come back with plans totally about $3 million.

The stakeholders will then meet again, identify priorities, and whittle down the plans to the $1.1 million budget (which will ideally be the first phase of a long term corridor project).

MMM Group is hoping to have a tender package ready by the end of the year, and would like to break ground on the project in 2014.

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache that lies beneath our smiles, No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without.

We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together The family chain is broken now, but memories live forever

His Smile Though his smile is gone forever, And his hands I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much.

His memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part.

God has him in his keeping, I have him in my heart.

Sadly missed and never forgotten.

Love you forever Our beautiful grandson Nana and Baba

Missing you, Michael Antonio, With every beat of our hearts.

Dad, Gigi, Ash and Karsen They say memories are golden well maybe that is true.

I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.

In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still.

In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.

Bus as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love, Zia, Daniel, Monaca & Isaiah

RCMP Report: Intoxicating times in Golden Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net Stopping the bus 2013-07-15 Police were called to a report of an intoxicated passenger on the Greyhound bus.

The passenger was removed by the driver and held by police until he or she was sober the following morning.

The person was provided with directions to the Greyhound pickup and drop off to continue on his or her journey.

Unfortunately, the individual never made it to the bus. Only a few hours later he or she were arrested for being intoxicated again.

Once sober, officers personally delivered the subject to the bus and ensured that the individual boarded.

Camping disturbance 2013-07-12 Police were called to the Golden Campground to deal with some campers who had been a nuisance overnight. They had

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allegedly urinated on another nearby tent as well as attempted to enter the Golden Municipal Pool overnight. Police identified the campers and advised them they were no longer welcome at the campground. The tenants were co-operative and left the area without further incident.

Bad cut off 2013-07-17 While on routine patrol an officer was cut off by a local driver.

RCMP discovered the driver was unlicensed and as a result the individual was charged under the Motor Vehicle Act and had his or her vehicle impounded.

Search continues for stolen vehicle 2013-07-14 The following vehicle has been reported stolen from the Golden area; a red 2001 Chrysler Sebring four door with a B.C. Licence plate 262XRA. Anyone with information about the missing vehicle is asked to call the RCMP at 250-344-2221.

Memories

I feel a warmth around me Like your presence is so near, And I close my eyes to visualize Your face when you were here, I endure the times we spent together And they are locked inside my heart, For as long as I have those memories We will never be apart, Even though we cannot speak no more My voice is always there, Because every night before I sleep I have you in my prayer.

If I could have a lifetime wish A dream that would come true I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you A thousand words can’t bring you back I know because I’ve tried And neither will a million tears I know because I’ve cried.

You left behind my broken heart And happy memories too I never wanted memories….

I only wanted you.

Love Always and Forever, Always in our hearts & souls Zio Mario, Zia Daniella

Love Mom, Cole, Ashley & Jordan

Hailey, Brayden and Owen

You’ve just walked on ahead of me And I’ve got to understand You must release the ones you love And let go of their hand I try and cope the best I can But I’m missing you so much If I could only see you And once more feel your touch Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me Don’t worry, I’ll be fine But now and then I swear I feel Your hand slip into mine.

Three years have passed since you blessed us with your love of life.

We can still feel the warmth of your smile upon us as if you were here with us yesterday. With each day that passes there isn’t a moment that goes by where we don’t feel the pain of our loss. You were a bright star that shone upon this family and we were all blessed to have shared the time that we got to share with you. We will love you till the end of time and only wish that we can carry on the strength that you have shown us. Until the day we meet again, Never tap out! MAO Missing you so much!

Love and miss you more than anything. ~ Ash

Loving you always Eric, Luraina, Emilio, Bellavee, Nevaeh, Sephira & Odin Oddy

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Star OPINION

Golden trail

Take the fight off Facebook

When you look to the future what do you see?

Many people who come into the downtown area of Golden for the first time seem to be surprised at how nice it actually is.

They are thrown off by the fact that if you enter Golden from the highway strip, you might not expect to see how much the town has to offer.

- My Way The highway strip is exactly what many

By Darryl Crane other highways strips in the world look like.

Restaurants and hotels are everywhere to look after the needs of people who are travelling through the area.

The next layer of Golden they see is the industrial side of town that has trains, many businesses and of course, the large plant that is one of the backbones of the town.

If you never went any further than this, the flip side of Golden is something you would never see.

The discussions are continuing on how to create easier access from the strip into the downtown area and this should be a good thing for the future growth of the town.

This is not only a question of tourist dollars but also about people who come through the area for any number of reasons.

Going east or west from Golden you have a decent drive to the next community. It is a natural stopping point for many drivers.

Many people stay here when they cannot get through the mountain pass sections of the highway.

If there was an easier way for them to get into town then many, I believe, would do so just to get out for a walk.

This kind of influx of potential shoppers can only be good for an area.

The natural beauty of Golden makes it a wonderful place to walk or run.

Spending some money through a program aimed at helping the resort municipality to get those people off the highway and in the town could help bring more business opportunities to the area.

Golden as a town is at a point where it has to decide where the future is going to go. The people in the town have to also make decisions on what they are going to do to see that the future is one filled with prosperity. Golden is very lucky at the present moment to have the railway and forestry which provides many jobs and economic balance to the community.

But developing this base into something else has to be on everyone’s radar, for without forward thinking, everything just stays in limbo.

Here is hoping governments on all levels work out a sensible answer to the question of how to get all those people from the strip down into Golden.

Like the musicians who are realizing that Golden is a place where if they come into town, they will get a great surprise, so too will all the travellers who have not yet figured out this town has something for just about anyone.

Everyone in Golden cares about their community, and wants to see it get even better.

Although it is a very positive thing to have passion within the community, this often leads to nasty debates over competing interests.

I am not a Facebooker myself, but I am regaled almost daily by friends and co-workers discussing the latest battle raging on Golden Free Classifieds, or some other online community-based page.

Whether it’s the conflict of uses at Reflection Lake, or the concern over garbage being piled up near the recycling bins, online communication makes it far too easy to forget your manners.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a stakeholders meeting for the Resort Municipality Initiative Highway 1 Corridor Project.

The room was full of interested parties, who no doubt had competing interests. Tourism Golden, the Chamber of Commerce, politicians and business owners all sat at a round table, and politely discussed what they wanted to see come out of this project.

There were no insults, no tempered emotions, just constructive discussion and debate.

It made me realize how valuable face-to-face communication really is.

I remember last fall attending a similar meeting where the community got together to talk about mobile vending.

Although this meeting had some more emotional responses, it still remained very civil.

There is something about looking someone in the eye while you respond to something he or she said that just yields more respect.

It is far too easy to sit in front of a computer screen,

typing the first thing that pops into your head, and forget that you are talking to a real person with real feelings.

I have heard it referred to as “Facebook Cojones” when people have the guts to say outrageous things they would never say in real life, behind the safety of their computer.

That is not to say that - Reporter’s View online communication has

By Jessica Schwitek no value, or that everyone who uses it becomes nasty and disrespectful.

Facebook is a great way to start a conversation, or to get the word out on an important issue. But if you leave that conversation online, especially if it is regarding anything controversial, then the result is rarely constructive.

Facebook Cojones get out of control, and before you know it someone is suggesting you fill in Reflection Lake to make better dirt biking trails.

If there is an important community issue, why not suggest on Facebook that those interested get together for an open public meeting. Not only would it increase the civility around the discussion, it will also weed out the social media “devil’s advocates” who don’t really care about the issue at hand, but rather enjoy stirring the pot and watching things unravel.

I think you’ll find that issues are resolved much faster, and with much more constructive outcomes.

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Golden point of view Will a beautified highway corridor make Golden look more inviting?

Stingers to cyclists who don’t wear any sort of reflective gear or lights when biking at night. We can’t see you!

Melissa Pederson

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“It couldn’t hurt. It certainly doesn’t look very inviting right now.”

“All my friends drive on the highway and think that’s Golden. If it looked nicer maybe they would realize there’s more.”

“I don’t know.

Maybe if there was better signs it would help.”

Stars to Ted and Annette for being so kind to my brother and sister-in-law when their car broke down. Thanks for showing some Golden hospitality.

Stingers to people who think smashing glass in the streets is a good idea.

Stars to the staff at the

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Yoho Visitor’s Centre.

Stars to the counselors at the summer fun camp.

The kids are having a blast.

Stingers to the sun for burning my follicallychallenged head.

Stingers to people who steal garbage cans.

Stingers to stoned guy who likes to sit in downtown business doorways.

Stars to people who always treat others with respect.

Stars to the volunteers who made the Golden Dolphin home meet a success.

Stars to all birthdays because cake is soooo good.

Stars to the view from the top of Mount 7.

Stars to Willhorse for putting on such a great live show.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

Invermere wins $25,000 towards splash and spray park Steve Hubrecht Black Press

Invermere handily beat Pemberton in online voting to win $25,000 for the district’s splash and spray park project as part of the Kraft Celebration Tour.

The win means Invermere will play host to a live TSN broadcast sometime later this summer. The Invermere Rotary Club has been spearheading the efforts to raise money for the Kinsmen Beach splash park and took the lead role in the Kraft campaign. Pemberton was trying to win the money to rebuild its BMX track.

“It was a big win for the community, not many things bring the community together like that,” said Rotary Club member Peter Evans, as the results of the vote came in. “All the exposure we got was excellent. It was all over facebook and twitter.”

Each year the Celebration Tour awards money to 10 community projects across Canada. There are 20 finalists and the winners are selected through 10 head-to-head online voting match-ups between two communities (usually both from the same province or region). The voting takes place during a 24-hour period, people can vote from anywhere in Canada and can vote as many times as they want.

The Rotary Club set up a voting station at a computer lab in College of the Rockies, put up posters all over town, mailed notices and encouraged Upper Columbia Valley residents and their friends and family to vote as much as possible.

Clearly the efforts paid off as Invermere got 196,673 votes to Pemberton’s 104,191.

“My wrists are seriously sore, my hands are seriously sore from spending so much time at a keyboard. I was

on ibuprofen and I actually had to use my left hand to vote last night,” said Evans, adding that his wrists started to feel better the instant Invermere learned it had won.

“What a great testimonial to the community spirit of Invermere and the Columbia Valley. It show how much people love this place,” he said.

The splash park, which would be built near the shores of Lake Windermere, will probably cost about $320,000 to build. The Rotary Club has already committed $50,000 to the project and fundraised an additional $20,000 for it.

Former Dragon’s Den panelist Brett Wilson, who owns a home in the Invermere area, said he would donate $5,000 to the splash park project if Invermere won the vote, meaning valley voters earned the park a total of $30,000 with their diligent efforts.

Keep foodborne illness off of your summer menu Kevin Touchet Manager of Environmental Health with Interior Health It’s the time of year when many of us enjoy cooking outdoors - in parks, campgrounds and back yards. This pleasurable summer pastime of casual dining also provides ideal conditions for outbreaks of foodborne illness.

Foodborne illness peaks during the months of May through September because of barbecuing and outdoor eating. E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter are examples of some of the many bacteria related to handling raw meats and other perishable food items. That’s why it’s vital to be sure items are refrigerated, well cooked and handled with care.

Outdoor chefs should keep food safety in mind as they are preparing summer feasts. These four words can help you reduce the risk: Clean: Wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after handling food. Wash all dishes, cutting boards and counters with hot soapy water.

Separate: Keep raw foods away from cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination.

Store raw meat at the bottom of the fridge or cooler to prevent juices from drip-

ping onto other foods. Always use a clean plate when taking cooked meat off the barbeque.

Cook: Properly cooking food will kill harmful bacteria. Cook all meat to the appropriate internal temperature - see Health Canada’s Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures chart http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/safety-salubrite/cook-temperatures-cuisson-eng.php) for more details. Use a digital food thermometer to measure the inside temperature of cooked meats. Once cooked, keep hot foods at 60ºC or hotter until ready to serve.

Chill: Always thaw meat in the fridge, microwave, or under cold running water – never at room temperature. Do not let cooked food sit out at room temperature or in the sun for more than two hours. Cool any leftovers right away. Finally, keep cold foods cold at 4ºC or lower.

For more tips, go to Interior Health’s website for the Life Begins At 40 degrees brochure or Health Canada’s Summer Food Safety Tips (http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/safety-salubrite/summer-safety-salubrite-ete-eng. php).

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Attention all Rod & Gun Club members: The range will be closed

from Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 until noon Monday, July 29th, 2013 for blackpowder shoot.

Grown Ups 2 starting Friday July 26 - Thursday Aug.1 at 7pm. Late shows Friday and Saturday at 9:15pm.

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

Wed, July 24 FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL

Sunday, July 28, 2013 Golden & Region Senior’s Society

invites community members - 50 plus to an afternoon luncheon 2-5 pm Golden Senior Centre free to members

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

Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed dropin every Wednesday at 7pm at Lady Grey Elementary.

non-members by donation or discounted membership

Jam night at the Rockwater.

to assist us in preparation and seating Please call 344-6842 or 344-2586 if you plan to attend

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

Golden Optometric Clinic is pleased to welcome

Dr. Rebecca Kolbenson.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of Saskatchewan, Rebecca completed her Doctor of Optometry, with honours, from the University of Waterloo.

She completed internships at the Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma; the Golden Optometric Clinic; Invision Eye Centre and Robinson Lukenchuk Optometrists in Saskatoon.

As well, she did a volunteer eye care mission in Kingston, Jamaica.

Clinical interests include all aspects of ocular health, rigid and soft contact lenses, glaucoma and diabetic management.

Dr. Kolbenson looks forward to living and practicing in Golden. She welcomes all present and new patients to the clinic at 509, 9th Avenue North.

250-344-6268

Golden Farmers Market (Wednesday Market) from Wednesday June 12 to Aug.28 from noon-5pm in the CP parking lot.

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

Miss Quincy performs at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 24 & 25.

Thurs, July 25 Ben & Eric Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub.

Thursdays from 8-10pm at the Rec Plex. $8.

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

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

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

“Up, Up and Away” at the Golden Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library!

Thursdays 1:30-2:30 starting July 4 - Aug.1. Register at the library.

Miss Quincy performs at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 24 & 25.

Fri, July 26 Golden Youth Centre drop in Fridays from 3:30-9pm and movie night every Friday from 7-9pm.

Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

The Sturgeons play at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 26.

Register for The Willi Muller Challenge July 26 at The Eco Ranch.

Sat, July 27 Storytime at the Golden Library 10:30-11:30am.

Free drop-in, contact 250344-6516.

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

Men’s drop-in basketball

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Kicking Horse Cup/BC Road Master Race Weekend July 27/28. Preregister at www. kickinghorseresort.com.

Tuesday at 10am all summer. Call 250-3445413 to register.

Rockwater Grill & BarR

Cops For Kids BBQ July 27 at Sobeys from 11am-3pm.

The Willi Muller XC Challenge July 27 - Aug.4.

Sun, July 28 Junior Climbing Club at Dogtooth Climbing Gym 12:30-2pm. Booking is recommended 250-3446444.

Sunday Howl open mic night at the Wolf’s Den every Sunday from 4-8pm. All ages welcome.

Outdoor yoga in Spirit Square Sundays 11am12pm throughout July and Aug. Admission by donation to the Women’s Centre.

Kicking Horse Cup/BC Road Master Race Weekend July 27/28. Preregister at www. kickinghorseresort.com.

Chantrelles play a show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar July 28.

The First Summer Social luncheon at the Golden Seniors Centre July 28 from 2-5pm. Free for members, by donation for non-members.

Mon, July 29 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.

Tues, July 30 John Jenkins & Friends at the Rockwater 8pm.

Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every

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Upcoming Events

Summer Kicks series Habadekuk July 31 at Spirit Square at 7pm.

Western Open Downhill Mountain Bike Race and Darkhorse Enduro Aug. 3/4, see details at www. kickinghorseresort.com.

My Kinda Karma at The Golden Taps Pub Aug.7, no cover.

Ninja Funk Orchestra at The Golden Taps Pun Aug.9, no cover.

Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club Camps Aug.12-15 / 19-22 / 26-29. For more info: khgym@hotmail.com.

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

John Kirby at The Golden Taps Pub Saturday Aug.10, no cover.

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

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

Bruce Cockburn Aug. 16 at the Golden Civic Centre.

Devon Coyote at The Golden Taps Pub Aug.20, no cover.

Golden Sound Festival Sept.7. Tickets $25-$75 and are available at Plane Wayne & Jane, and Jita’s Cafe.

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Denmark’s biggest band comes to kick it in Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Habadekuk with bring the sounds of Denmark to Golden on July 31 in Spirit Square for Summer Kicks.

The band which is known for fierce fiddle playing, powerful horns and contagious rhythms while mixing in salsa, jazz and folk music. Though they mix things up, the band does not forget their traditional side of their country. They also play old Danish dance melodies but have modernized them to fit into the 21st century.

The hype surrounding Habadekuk is rapidly growing. The busiest Danish folk act ever are in demand all over the globe.

Habadekuk is not without a Canadian connection. While studying at The Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Southern Denmark, the members first heard renowned Quebec folk ensemble, La Bottine Souriante, and decided to form Denmark’s first folk big-band. Habadekuk built up their

impressive repertoire from old Danish folk musicians, from ancient, dusty music books and old field recordings.

Most of their songs are between 150 and 200 years old, from days when the tunes were played at harvest homes, weddings and parties.

“We collect material and use the most exciting stuff in our shows.

Inspiration for our arrangements often comes from other types of music.

We try to play with enough energy to reach out over the footlights and start a party,” says fiddler, Kristian Bugge.

“This music was composed for dancing and that’s the type of energy we work to transmit...we can’t wait to surprise Canadian audiences this summer.”

Habadekuk received a nomination for Live Act of the Year at the 2012 Danish Music Awards and their album ”Hopsadaddy” won Danish Music Award of the Year in 2011. This fall, they are heading back to the studio to record their sophomore album, set to Habadekuk will be live in Spirit Square on July 31 at 7 p.m. The Masters be released in the spring of 2014. of Nun will be playing the in between set.

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Hailing from Victoria The Chantrelles will be playing a live show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on July 28.

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The Chantrelles bring classic sound to Golden Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net It will be a night where the music takes you back in time when The Chantrelles play a live show at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on July 28.

The Chantrelles are a group of like-minded individuals with one goal in mind: to make you shake your tailfeather to their original 60’s style sweet soul music.

Hailing from Victoria, B.C., the soul-revivalists do their forebears proud as the sevenpiece band’s horn section fills out a groovy rhythm section loaded with brilliant pocket players while Chance Lovett’s smoky, seduc-

tive vocals entice and excite.

Their stylish stage presence complements a tight but gritty sound that is reminiscent of Stax and Volt era bands.

The Chantrelles are not just a nostalgia act.

Their original tunes are soulful as they revitalize rather than just recall their influences.

There’s a lot on the horizon for this promising young band: A sold-out show at Rifflandia Festival, glowing reviews on CBC Radio and in Discorder and Feedback magazines, and an invite to the 2013 Squamish Valley Music Festival are just some of their recent successes.

So come out and join The Chantrelles for the shimmy, boogaloo and maybe even a camel walk or two.

Jim Cuddy Band ~ Spirit of the West Matt Andersen ~ David Francey Great Lake Swimmers ~ Chic Gamine Del Barber ~ Rose Cousins ~ Ben Sollee Alex Cuba ~ Tony Furtado ~ Habadekuk Alpha Yaya Diallo ~ Good For Grapes The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaac Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE Tim Williams ~ Plus our offsite stage 4 pub, featuring local & touring artists!

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CanmoreFolkFestival.com Photos: Jim Cuddy by Sally Davies; David Francey by Tony Girardin

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Double headers for Miss Quincy at Rockwater Grill and Bar Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net You’d better hide your sons and lovers when Miss Quincy and her all-girl rock and roll band The Showdown come to Golden.

The three-piece rock band will be playing backto-back shows at the Rockwater Grill and Bar on July 24 and 25.

Channeling Joan Jett and the early Rolling Stones spending the night together in a Quentin Tarantino movie, Miss Quincy doesn’t fit the classic girl singer/songwriter mould, and The Showdown isn’t your average all-girl band.

You won’t find them singing pretty pages out of their diaries, instead you’ll

find them starting a party everywhere they play by getting down and rocking out with raunchy roots and blues, and straight up rock and roll.

The group currently calls the road their home. In 2012 they hit the highway hard for an eight-month world tour spanning seven countries. They spent the winter writing Miss Quincy’s third record in Mexico, and then the spring road-testing the new songs on their fourth European tour. After that they chilled out in Vancouver recording the new album, and are now hitting the road again, rocking out in bars and festivals across Canada.

Miss Quincy will be taking to the stage at the Rockwater Grill and Bar for two nights on July 24 and 25.

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Summer Kicks moves indoors The Parson Jazz Cooperative, pictured, performed on the stage at the Golden Civic Centre on July 17 with headlining act Tillers Folly. The Summer Kicks concert was moved indoors as the weather forecast suggested a likely chance of thundershowers.

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Rolling into a fun weekend at the Kicking Horse Cup Darryl Crane edito@thegoldenstar.net

This year, the Kicking Horse Cup will run three road races on the same weekend to form an overall GC Points Series to find Western Canada’s Best Men’s, Women’s Masters and under 30 racers.

This year the international event will happen on July 27 and 28.

“We knew there was a need to put the fun back in racing,” said race organizer Aleks Macklem.

She explained the weekend starts on July 27 at 10 a.m. with the individual time trial. In this event cyclists race against the clock for the fastest time from Golden to Nicholson.

In the afternoon racers will take on the Kicking Horse Hill Climb that will

start in Spirit Square and end at the entrance of Purcell Woods neighbourhood at the Kicking Horse Resort.

This year they have $100 on the line for the first male to race the course in under 30 minutes and $100 for the first female to complete the climb in under 35 minutes.

On July 28 the Australian Pursuit Road Race from the BC Visitors Centre out Upper Golden Donald to make an eye of the needle loop back to the BCVC. This two lap course is 61 km long and most racers complete the course in under two hours.

“The focus is on the racer, fun and participation. It is not about points because we want to put the fun back in racing,” said Macklem. “We have great support this year…we have over

$10,000 in draw prizes for the event this year.

“It is a great first timer event. The independent time trial you are just racing the clock so you don’t have to worry about other racers in your space.”

Register online at www.zone4.ca or if you are interested in volunteering email info@kickinghorsecup.com Part of the race proceeds will be donated to the Rotary Club of Canmore Flood Relief Fund.

Macklem wanted to remind drivers to take care during the races if they are going to be driving in the area.

We have the road permit but it may take people by surprise so we are asking people to drive cautiously on those roads at that time,” she said.

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“It’s named after Willie Muller, the guy who pretty much brought the sport to Canada,” said John McIsaac, one of the organizers of the event.

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Turning Back the Pages: The history of the Masonic Lodge

- Turning Back the Pages By Colleen Palumbo

The recent renovations on the Masonic Lodge building at the light in Golden has caused many people to question the age of the building as well as its many uses over the years. Here is a bit of the history of Mountain Lodge No. 11 who had its beginning in Donald, BC. The historical information that I am sharing here came from a booklet printed in 1962 celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Mountain Lodge No. 11.

At the time No. 11 was formed, Donald was a divisional point of the Canadian Pacific Railway and

was quite a little city – with a reputation, at one time, of having 19 saloons within its limits.

The bridge over the Columbia River at Donald was the site where Sgt. Fury of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, single handed, defied two to three hundred strikes to cross – during construction days and won.

The members of the Lodge were mostly C.P.R. employees in one way or another, and it maintained this class of membership largely until 1900, when the Lodge was moved to Golden.

The Lodge prospered at Donald; the records show a membership of 33 in 1887.

The membership increased to 61 in 1895.

In 1898-99, the C.P.R. decided to move the divisional point from Donald to Revelstoke; a decision which spelt the demise of No. 11 as a resident of its birth-

place – Donald – as nearly all its members had been transferred to Revelstoke.

Naturally enough, these members were most anxious to transfer the Lodge to Revelstoke, amalgamate it with Kootenay Lodge No. 15 there, and obtain the lower Lodge No. 11.

Of course members who lived in Golden wanted the lodge to come here and at the next regular meeting, December 27th, 1899, this motion was carried – but thereby hangs a tale. Some of the Golden Brethren, fearful as to whether this motion would carry or not, enlisted the fraternal help and sympathy of Wor. Bro. Killeen of Banff Lodge, who was assistant road-master for the C.P.R. at Field and who happened to be in Golden that afternoon, with the result that they obtained the loan of a handcar – old fashioned pump style – and three or four energetic Bre-

tren hand pumped to Donald, twenty miles, and walked into the Lodge just in time to decide the motion in Golden’s favor.

Lodge meetings were being held in the Alexander Hall over H.G. Parson’s store. The Hall was unsuitable for Lodge business and the Brethren started a fun to build their own hall.

In 1903 the Masonic Brethren moved out of the Alexander Hall into the building purchased by the I.O.O.F. This hall, while somewhat of an improvement on the old place of meeting, was still lacking in its Masonic requirements.

The necessary funds were finally raised and the cornerstone of the Masonic Hall was laid August 20, 1932. The building, under the Architects plans, was erected at a cost of $6,900.00.

Due to declining membership a decision was made in the early 1960’s to reno-

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The Masonic Hall was built in 1932 at the corner of 4th and Calgary Street here in Golden, known today as the the light.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum vate and rent out the lower floor of the building to produce a regular revenue.

Since that time there have been a number of businesses located in the rent-

al spaces including H & R Block, Sears, Perfect Touch and the liquor store.

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An electric weekend in the pool for the Golden Dolphin Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net This past weekend marked a milestone in Golden’s summer swim club’s history.

The Dolphins had a very successful meet at home that saw 171 swimmers compete, 95 of whom were from Golden.

It was also the first time that a meet in Golden used a fully electronic timing system.

This made the meet more efficient and more enjoyable for swimmers and spectators alike.

The Golden Dolphins summer swim club gratefully acknowledges the finical support of Columbia Basin Trust.

There were a number of local swimmers that were successful in this meet. Outstanding swims were made by Devon Murphy, Piper Mastroianni, Hayley Plonka, Larissa Johnson, and Alan Struthers-Ward.

Overall aggregate winners for their divisions were as followes: Lauren Russell silver for division 1 girls, Thorin Malaka silver for division 2 boys, Hannah LaRoy bronze for division 5 girls, Zara Johnson silver for division 5 girls, Josh Hiraoka silver for division 6 boys, Ben Arlt gold for division 7 boys, Stephanie Templeton bronze for division 8 girls, coach Cynthia Pfeiffer silver for division 8 girls, and coach Lochlan Noble gold for division 8 boys.

It was a great weekend of swimming as the Golden Dolphins hosted the team’s annual home meet. (Top right) The winner of the Golden Dolphins $1,000 raffle was Ian Rowe who graciously donated $500 back to the club and the other $500 to Purcell Mountain Orchestra. From left, Thorin and Kaelan Malaka, Ian Rowe and Talon Malaka.

Photo Submitted Pictured above left is Lauren Russell who takes a break after a great swim. (Directly above right) Petra Sutter put on a show during the competition.

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Golden Minor Soccer teamed up to host the week long “British Soccer Camp” during the week of July 8-12. The British Soccer Camp program provided local players the unique cultural experience to learn from coaches who came all the way from Great Britain. The coaches involved said they had a great time working with the athletes during the camp.

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Fountain Tire makes donation to Golden Food Bank Pictured left are manager of Fountain Tire in Golden, John McMullin, and the co-ordinator of the Golden Food Bank Society Barb Davies. McMullin was making a presentation of $185 to the food bank which was raised during a Father’s Day Car Show at the local business.

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July 20 was a great day for Alpine Rafting as 225 people went for a wild ride with the company.

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Record numbers take to the white water with Alpine Rafting Darryl Crane editor@thegoldenstar.net The summer is turning around in a big way for Alpine Rafting who recently saw their biggest day ever with more than 200 whitewater enthusiasts going for a ride down the Kicking Horse River.

Val Pleym, one of the co-owners Alpine Rafting, said that on July 20, 225 people took a trip on the rivers around Golden with the company.

“I don’t really know what to say other than it was a good feeling,” she said.

“We had morning and afternoon departures with just over 100 people on each

one. There were 28 rafts going down the Kicking Horse at the same time.”

The previous record for the company was 199 and it took a great deal of hard work from the company’s employees to make the day a success.

“I think it was a little bit stressful for them, but everything went really well.

Everything moves a little slower on big days like that but everyone had a great time,” Pleym said.

It was a tough start to the summer for many local businesses when bridges on Highway 1 in Canmore were washed away during floods in June.

Pleym said the flooding took away

between 10 and 15 per cent of their sales for the summer season.

“I think around town people were all poised to have a good season. Tourism was looking up and then we got hit with the flooding. Everyone was affected,” she said. “It is nice to see the summer back on track after the flooding.”

She added that there were people from all over out on the river.

“It was a good mix of international travellers, people from British Columbia and people from Alberta,” she said.

“It is nice to see people coming back to the area.”

Pleym explained that these types of

numbers benefit many local businesses.

“Many of those people spend the night in Golden before or after their trip so it is good for the economy in town. I think that our season being busy is reflective of tourism in town being up. I think everyone in town is enjoying a good summer,” she said.

As for the rest of the summer Pleym is hopeful the tough start is now over for the area.

“I think most businesses in town have put the flooding behind them and are looking to give their customers a great experience.”

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father.

Dad passed away peacefully in the Trail Hospital Thursday July 4th.

Bob was born on the family farm in Antelope Sk, July 28, 1928 to Robert Thomas and Elma (one of five brothers) and is survived by youngest brother Harry (Barb) Steele, children; Diane Sharp, Robert (Judy) Steele, Glen Steele, Bonnie (Bill) McMurray, Roger (Kerrin) Steele, Barry (Brandi) Steele, Leesa (Tim) Strebchuk, and Leesa’s Brothers Warren and Murray Prins. Dad is also survived by numerous Nieces, Nephews, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Castlegar funeral home Saturday July 27th at 2:00 (411 9th Avenue)

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SHANE, Alice Margaret “Peggy” passed away peacefully at Durand Manor, Golden, BC on Sunday, July 14, 2013, two days shy of her 90th birthday.

Peggy was born at Drayton Valley, AB on July 16, 1923. She met her husband, Buster, during WW II. She worked on an assembly line placing landing gear on planes and he was a welder.

They moved to the Golden area in 1957. She worked as a camp cook and a chambermaid at Mary’s Motel for many years until retiring at the age 65 years. She loved dancing, cooking, gardening and will be remembered for her witty sense of humour, her dedication to her family and the beautiful smile on her face.

Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Buster in 1975. She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Biv (Bob) Jodouin of Golden and Laverne Moulton of Rocky Mountain House; son, Billy (Ann) Shane of Prince George; sister, Caroline Boles; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

A celebration of Peggy’s life was held from the chapel of Hindman Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday, July 20th at 2:00 pm. Interment followed in the Golden Community Cemetery.

If so desired, charitable donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Durand Manor.

Online condolences can be sent through Peggy`s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

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Boo the bear can help you learn Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Submitted Hitting the Trans-Canada Highway for summer adventure has never been more exciting, now that you have the real opportunity to see a grizzly bear.

Boo was rescued from certain death as a cub and now resides in the wildlife refuge at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, providing him a positive environment and visitors the perfect

opportunity to learn more about grizzly bears through the Grizzly Bear Refuge interpretive program.

“Boo woke up from his hibernation in early May and has been playing ever since,” says RCR’s Matt Mosteller. “If you’re planning a trip to Banff or Lake Louise be sure to schedule a stop at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, B.C as viewing Boo the Bear is sure to be the highlight of any family summer vacation.”

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