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Golden Moments: Lou Alfano shares his story ...................................5

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■ SPORTS: Lea Brindle and Karel Lepage were a part of a group that picked apples from neighbourhood trees on Saturday. The event was coordinated through WildSafe BC, Wildsight and the Golden Food Bank.

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Golden Fire & Rescue receives grant for new truck Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Golden Fire & Rescue will be adding a brand new truck to its fleet after a B.C. gaming grant secured the final $225,000 for the new vehicle. The latest grant comes in addition to grant money received late last year, meaning the entire $500,000 price tag will be going through the province.

The truck will be used primarily for road rescue, a service that the department took over from Golden and District Search and Rescue in 2012.

Since that time, the fire department has been using its fire trucks for road rescue purposes.

“Right now we are sending out a fire truck…it’s not designed as a rescue vehicle. Having a speciality vehicle is what’s needed out on the highways,” said Fire Chief Ken McClure.

The truck was custom built for Golden, making this a highly specialized acquisition for this area’s unpredictable weather and harsh terrain.

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B.C. Teachers return to picket lines ahead of new school year Canadian Press B.C. Local News Teachers across British Columbia were expected to be on picket lines beginning Monday in an attempt to increase pressure on the provincial government, but their union was saying little about its plans a week before school was scheduled to start.

Teachers have been on a full-scale strike since June, though the summer has been mostly devoid of formal negotiations and the two sides have acknowledged they remain far apart.

B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker used a union conference in Kamloops over the weekend to call

on the government to enter into mediation immediately.

He said teachers would be out picketing in “full force” this week, but otherwise did not provide details. On Monday morning, the union did not respond to questions about what it had planned.

“We’ve been ready all summer. We’ve been ready all this past week despite being here in Kamloops,” Iker said on Sunday.

“My message to the minister today and his rhetoric of 24-7 bargaining is: let’s see it. How about tomorrow? Let’s get this deal done.”

Earlier this month, veteran mediator Vince Ready agreed to monitor the dispute between the BC Public Schools

Employers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation, and to enter into full mediation if that would be productive.

The two sides had agreed not to speak publicly, but both Iker and Education Minister Peter Fassbender appear to have broken the agreement by speaking to media recently.

The school year is scheduled to start Sept. 2. B.C. School Trustees Association president Theresa Rezansoff said she’s hopeful that the teachers’ union and the employer will find common ground before then.

“There’s not a lot of time left,” Rezansoff said. “Schools will be able to open on Sept. 2 if a deal is

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Teachers picketed around Golden at the end of June. The BCTF ernment remain far apart on a new agreement. reached.” government has The province’s Both Iker and Fass- announced that if 40,000 teachers bender have indi- the teachers’ strike staged several weeks cated they want continues into the of rotating strikes classes to resume fall, it will give par- before launching a in September as ents with children full-scale strike two scheduled, but Fass- aged 13 and under weeks before the bender said late last $40 a day for each end of the school week that the two day of school missed year. sides are not close to to cover the costs of The main issues an agreement. child care or tutor- in the dispute have The Liberal ing. been wages and

and the B.C. govStar Photo teaching conditions, such as class size and class composition.

The government has said teachers’ wage increases must be affordable and in line with agreements signed by other public-sector employees.

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Hit and run

Police continue to receive reports from locals who have received fraudulent letters in the mail and online. Six identical incidents were reported over the last week. Police are reminding the public to be cautious with these types of situations and to report any suspicious letters they may receive.

Police are investigating a hit and run that happened in the Overwaitea parking lot on Aug. 15. Anyone with any information about the incident should contact the local detachment.

Early morning argument A couple were arrested for public intoxication after a loud argument in the early hours of Aug. 16. The verbal dispute took place in the 800 block of 9th Ave. S. Rollover east of Golden On Aug. 18, a semi travelling east on Highway 1 rolled over into the westbound ditch . Police believe the driver may have been speeding, a charge that the driver denied. The driver was issued a ticket for failing to keep right. The driver did not sustain any injuries in the inci-

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Stolen Civic On Aug. 20, police received a report of a stolen 2004 grey Honda Civic. The vehicle was taken from the 900 block of 12th St. S. at some point the previous night. The car had been left unlocked and with the keys still inside. Anyone with any information on the theft is asked to contact police.

Theft from vehicle Some loose change and a phone charger were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in

the 900 block of 13th St. S. The theft was reported on Aug. 20. The owner of the vehicle had accidentally left their keys in the garage door.

Volt radio stolen A radio was reported stolen from a car port on Aug. 20.

The theft took place from a home on the 600 block of 5th St. S. Police are continuing to investigate, but have no suspects at this time.

B&E on 9th St. S An attentive neighbour stopped a break and enter in progress on Aug. 21 and then followed the culprit to the Mad Trapper Pub, where he was apprehended by police.

A car alarm alerted the neighbour of the crime in progress. The 45 year-old suspect was also charged with attempted vehicle theft and was being held in police custody at the time of publication. Police believe the man, an Alberta native, may have been involved in other thefts and crimes in the area.

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Columbia Basin Trust seeking input Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Columbia Basin Trust is about to have larger coffers, and they are seeking community input to see how their resources can be best utilized.

“This is the largest public engagement process we’ve gone through in 20 years, since we were created,” said Kindy Gosal, director of special initiatives for CBT’s Golden office.

The Trust dished out $22 million to community groups over the 2013/2014 fiscal year - $2.7 million more than the year before.

There are two drivers that are expected to double CBT’s power project revenues over the next three years.

“The first is a project currently under construction, which will expand to a commercial operation by the spring of 2015,” said Johnny Strilaeff, the CBT vice president and chief operation officer.

The other big reason for the substantial revenue increase will be due to a renewal of terms with the purchaser.

“We have an agreement for selling power which expires at the end of 2015,” said Strilaeff. “The new agreement, for the beginning of 2016, has prices set at about double the current prices.”

So with this increase in revenue, the Trust is now putting out a significant effort to make sure these resources are going where they’re needed.

“We’re going to talk to people in the Basin about what their priorities are,” said Gosal. “That will allow us to look at our priorities as an organization and how we can best help each community. Golden will certainly have an opportunity to have its say.”

CBT contributes in various areas throughout the basin including cultural, environmental, social, youth, and economic initiatives. There are no current plans to change or eliminate any of the current programs, but through this engagement process they will determine whether these programs are working as is, and where there are needs that are not being met.

“There’s a bunch of stuff we’re doing now, would you like us to continue it? Is there some stuff that we’re not doing that could help you? We’re open to that,” said Gosal. “The decisions will be made at the board level of CBT, but they’re going to be informed by the engagement by the people. We’re giving people an opportunity to be heard, and we really would like people to take that opportunity. We’re an organization of the people, for the people.”

The first engagement session for Golden is scheduled for Sept. 18 at the Golden Seniors Centre (time to be determined). Guests will have the chance to learn about the organization, speak face to face with board and staff members, and provide input about how CBT could help them.

They will be offering several other engagement opportunities, including online, throughout the year, and will then return to the communities with what they’ve been hearing, as well as some ideas.

Check back in The Golden Star, as well as other local media and online to hear about the engagement opportunities.

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All that is left for us to do, if my e-mail is any indication, is to learn to use them properly.

Since we drive around traffic circles counterclockwise, there is no need to signal as you approach. There is only one way to go and other traffic does not need to be notified. You do signal your intent to exit though as there are choices to be made by both you and the other traffic around you.

Yes, just as the sign shows, you must yield to other traffic already in the traffic circle before you enter it.

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Ford donates Tower money to Rotary

Kicking Horse Ford’s Dan Maisonneuve, alongside Ford’s staff members, present a $2,635 cheque to Rotary President Chris Hambruch. The money was raised through signatures on the dealership’s new tower and will go into Rotary’s Medical Assistance Fund.

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Council Notes: Highway Corridor Enhancement project delayed Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

ing the cap in the future. The suggestion did not receive much support, and the application list was approved with no changes, and no formal plan to discuss lowering the cap in the future.

Permissive Tax Exemption The Open Finance Standing Committee has approved the list of applicants for a permissive municipal tax exemption for 2015.

Town Council has set a cap on their permissive tax exemptions at 1.25 per cent of their 2014 tax requisition, which is $4.395 million. The estimated loss of revenue for approving all the applications is $48,015, which is under the 1.25 per cent cap, which means that all applicants will receive a 100 per cent tax exemption. Had the total exceeded the cap, the applicants would have only gotten a partial exemption.

The two reasons that the total amount was less than expected when the cap was set is because the assessed value of the GAI building, as well as a reduced number of applicants.

Given that the applications did not reach the cap, Coun. Keith Hern suggested lower-

Highway Corridor Project The Highway Corridor Enhancement project, the largest Resort Municipality Project Golden has undertaken, has been delayed for another year.

Council voted to cancel the tender process for Phase 1, and to retender the first phase of work early in the first quarter of 2015.

The project, which aimed to enhance and beautify the Highway 1 corridor, had a budget of more than $1 million. The details for the project came together later than expected, and when the call for tender closed in July there was only a single bid, which was considerably over the budget for the Phase 1 work.

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The Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Program (GREP) provides funds to persons and organizations wishing to carry out activities on Crown Land that will enhance Rangeland and Grassland values.

The Program is funded by the Columbia Basin Trust and administered locally by the Kootenay Livestock Association.

The GREP is currently accepting project proposals for consideration for the remainder of 2014 and for the upcoming 2015 funding year.

The over-riding purpose of the Grassland and Rangeland Enhancement Program is to maintain and/or enhance grassland resources while meeting conservation, environmental and recreational objectives.

Some examples of projects funded to date under the GREP include rangeland fences, protection of wetlands, innovative gates and cattle-guards, restoration of damaged areas, interpretive and educational signs and invasive plant management.

Applications are open to associations or societies, individuals, range tenure holders or partnerships across the Columba Basin Region.

For more information, or to make an application, please contact The Kootenay Livestock Association located at 212 – 1525 Cranbrook Street North Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H7; E-Mail: kla@kootenaylivestock.ca or Phone 250 426 4315 or contact: Steve Byford, GREP coordinator at 250-919-9209, mailto:stevebyford86@gmail.com.

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cue, it has fire fighting capabilities as well and can hold up to “The wheels themselves and the 625 gallons of water on board. rubber tires…the tread design “I believe in multiple functions is designed for ice and snow. It for units…being able to fight does have automatic chains so fire and having rescue capability that when you are driving and all is wonderful,” McClure said. of a sudden The truck you have will be an climate addition to change… the departyou flick ment’s fleet, a switch rather than a and the replacement.

Golden Fire Chief chains drop The departdown,” ment hopes to McClure have the new said. truck delivered and ready for use The vehicle can seat eight and by December. contains plenty of storage space “It’ll be a Christmas gift for for all necessary equipment. the town of Golden,” McClure While it is designed for road res- laughed.

“It’ll be a Christmas gift for Golden.”

—Ken McClure—

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Golden Moments: Lou Alfano hasn’t slowed down in retirement

Lou Alfano was raised in Nicholson and eventually started a dairy farm on the same property he grew up on. He later owned and operated Lou’s Feed Store, which is now run by his daughter.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo says those words, what used to be his house that he built. walkway the previJoel Tansey On this day, he ous fall. reporter@thegoldenstar. he isn’t kidding. business, Lou’s Feed For a man in his Store, and spends plans to paint his net “After one storm, 80s, Alfano remains the rest of his time front steps in the it took me two days “I can’t just sit very busy around his going for walks and afternoon and he to clear it out. Last around and do Nicholson property. undertaking various proudly points out winter I hardly shovHe frequently helps home improvement the awning that he elled any snow,” nothing.”

When Lou Alfano his daughter run projects around the built over his front Alfano said.

Strategic priorities highlighted in Town of Golden’s quarterly report Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Not everything the Town of Golden accomplishes is visible to the community, but a quarterly report (covering the first two quarters of 2014) highlights the strategic priorities that have been accomplished, as well as what is currently being worked on.

“It’s an interesting report, and Mayor of sometimes when you see it all compiled you can really see what’s being done,” said Mayor Christina Benty “Not everything is obvious, yet everything is very important.”

The report not only brings to light the strategic priorities like a renewed Permissive Tax Exemption Policy (which has been com-

pleted), but also the work plan highlights such as the Kicking Horse River ice jam monitoring and actioning.

Council’s strategic priorities have been separated into three categories - now, next and advocacy. It is expected that by the end of the year 90 per cent of the original and collective “now”, and 80 per cent of the original and collective “next” priorities will be complete.

The report allows Golden residents to Golden see exactly what the Town has been working on, how much of each project is complete, what the next priority is, and why it has been deemed a priority.

The report is available to the public both on the Town of Golden website, golden.ca, as well as on their Facebook page.

“Not everything is obvious, yet everything is very important.”

—Christina Benty—

Alfano has always known the value of a hard day’s work, having grown up on a farm and spending much of his working life as a dairy farmer.

Before he took over his father’s farm, Alfano worked for CP Rail and for the department of highways. After getting married in 1953, Alfano built the house he still lives in and started a family with his wife Hazel.

Alfano noticed Hazel around town before actually meeting her. “Wow, look at that girl!” was his initial reaction. Later, he was introduced to her by his cousin Sam Palumbo.

At one point, Alfano was milking 16 cows and had to build a larger barn to accomodate the large herd. Then, in 1970 an inspector told him that he needed a large bulk tank in order to continue his dairy business.

Instead of upgrading his equipment, Alfano sold all but one of his cows (keeping the last to supply milk to his growing family) and opened up the feed store that is still in operation today.

“It got so busy,” he said. “I sold chicks

and I had all kinds of feed, dog food, pet food, everything.”

It was a natural transition, because Alfano was often running a small version of the feed store anyway.

“I used to haul my own feed and grain for my cows from Alberta,” he recalled.

“People found out I was going there and they’d say ‘well bring me back this or bring me back that’...So that’s when I decided to open the store.”

Apart from work, Aflano served as president of the Elks Club before they disbanded and belonged to the Golden Farmer’s Institute, serving in the role of secretary and treasurer.

On a couple of occasions over the years, Alfano brought up the idea of moving, but Hazel always refused, even when she was battling the cancer that she eventually succumbed to.

Alfano continues to enjoy living in Golden and resides on the same property that he grew up on. And really, this is the perfect place to be for a man who “can’t just sit around and do nothing.”

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Abuse against teachers Dear editor,

This past weekend, Golden residents were treated to the Golden Sound Festival’s second Summer Block Party. Artists from across Western Canada (plus a few local acts) played shows in front of packed, enthusiastic audiences at The Golden Taps, the RockJoel Tansey water, Riverhouse and S TAR R EPORTER Spirit Square. In the past, organizers have stated their desire to eventually take the entire event outdoors and make it into a full-on summer festival. I’d love to see that happen.

The Sound Festival comes on the heels of another Summer Kicks season that saw us treated to the music of artists from across Canada, and in one case, Italy. Kicking Horse Culture’s Live Kicks lineup has yet to be revealed for the fall/winter, but if it is anything like last year’s shows, Goldenites are once again in for a treat.

It’s easy to forget, with all of the opportunities we have to see live music, just how small Golden really is. Less than 4,000 people live in town, add in Area A, you might be lucky to get that figure up to 8,000 people.

Before moving here I lived in a community of 100,000, situated about an hour outside of Toronto. There were occasional jam sessions or open mic nights at some of the downtown bars, and every once in a while a decent enough act would stop in for a show, but its music scene was nowhere near what Golden’s is. Some might say that my town didn’t need its own scene with Toronto being just an hour’s drive away in good traffic (which, in Toronto, is like finding water in the Sahara. Good luck). Fair enough, but driving that far for a show isn’t doable on a regular basis and it can make for an expensive, time-consuming night regardless of whether you are driving or taking public transportaiton.

A year after moving here, I continue to be amazed at the quantity and quality of the shows that come through this little mountain town compared to my old home.

Many of you recently filled out a Vital Signs survey that posed questions about the lifestyle here in Golden, what can be improved and what is working well.

Some of the most pressing matters are sure to be healthcare, education, work and the economy, and with good reason. Those issues are important for a number of reasons and should never be neglected, but neither should the arts.

I’d argue that second to recreation, it’s Golden’s arts and culture scene that make this town a great place to live. I hope that the arts remain a focus area regardless of what comes out of this year’s Vital Signs survey and this fall’s municipal election. It’s paid major dividends so far.

While we had been hoping that the news about Mr. Ready’s willingness to mediate a settlement for teachers meant that we’d be back in schools soon, all such hope was dashed when we learned about BCPSEA’s latest letter to our union.

They confirmed that we are locked out, but that we are free to volunteer our time to set up our classrooms and to prepare for the new school year.

What other group of working adults would be expected to accept the kind of abuse that this government has been heaping on teachers?

I really hope that if the only good thing that comes out of this latest action by BCPSEA is that it will lay to rest the false analogy of the BCTF and the government being like divorcing parents. That analogy can only be valid if one spouse has beaten the other and then expects them to get up off the floor and prepare dinner.

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Say no to war

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We commemorate 100 years of sacrifice, the beginning of the war to end all wars, the Great War, World War One. My grandfather was a pilot, flying a French spad for the RAF. He flew longer than almost any Canadian pilot (24 weeks) and suffered much as a POW. The war itself was a waste of Canadian lives. We were unneeded, our contribution was irrelevant to the outcome, but its harms were immeasurable, and the effects are felt to this day.

We are compelled to commemorate war, yet we are never able to talk about the geo-political reasons for it, or the damages it leaves behind.

My grandfather returned with a terrible case of post traumatic stress disorder. How much of our modern life has been harmed by war without any real positive change in 100 years of conflict. It is time we questioned war. It is time we said no to war.

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Dear Editor, On Monday, I was driving downtown and was stopped at a red light at Tillicum Road and the Trans-Canada Highway.

In front of me was a small Toyota, and I saw the driver flick a lit cigarette out the window. After I realized what I had witnessed, and I laid on the horn, he looked at me in the rearview mirror and shrugged. (After all, it was clear I was the nut!)

We have paid huge dollars for fire fighting including bringing firefighters from Australia. Areas of Vancouver Island are tinder dry and we haven’t had much appreciable rain since June.

The province (we paid for this) is running a TV campaign showing NOT to do just exactly what this driver did. We are paying big bucks to fight fires and build public awareness. But that only applies to others, it seems.

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Golden point of view Do you have alternative plans if the schools remain closed for the start of the school year?

A garden full of Stars to Joanne Titus for the wonderful tomato plants you star ted.

The tomatoes are Sooo Good!

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A sky full of stars for leaving a telescope at the recycling bins.

Thanks.

“Yes, my husband is able to stay at home with my son.”

“No I don’t have any backup plans.”

“My kids are not in school yet, but it is affecting a lot of my employees at my restaurants.”

A boat full of stars to Maralyn Ferguson and her granddaughter for putting on an awesome musical

Dear Editor, The BC Liberal government is doing every thing it can to harpoon the public education system in B.C. Why? Let’s say there is a new corporation setup by a bunch of very close friends and donors to the Liberal Party. Then let’s say the new corporation is called The BC Education Group Inc., and the government helps the new company lease or acquire public schools.

Now if you want your kids to get an education, you have to enroll them in one of the new corporate private schools. The government will give a small payment to each family to help defray the cost. They are already talking about doing this in the fall.

They are so nice to the parents of B.C. kids. This mediocre payment will not continue after the next election. You think education is expensive now, you haven’t seen anything yet.

Meanwhile the corporation will never pay for the schools they

Stingers to individuals who neglect to do the job that they said they would do. That pile of paper isn’t getting any smaller!

A guitar case full of Stars to the organizers of the Golden Sound Festival! Great lineup again this year!

Stingers to the drunk couple fighting outside my window.

Don’t make your problem my problem.

A pile of stars to the cashiers at 7/11 for the wonderful service.

A giant stinger to individuals who are given oppor tunities, but simply disappoint you time and again.

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

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

Privitization of B.C. schools

performance for the residents of Durand Manor.

acquire, but somehow property titles will end up in the corporation. The company value will rise immediately as will the shares.

Now the school and education debt is off the government books and the budget can be balanced. Think of the BC Rail sale.

The law says the government must pay for a child’s education so funds will flow into the corporation, as they do now to the private schools.

This is perhaps not a bad thing, as the education cost to the taxpayer will be for the legally-required education portion and not the infrastructure, the schools themselves.

The parents will pay that part to the corporation.

The teachers will now work for a private company, or they won’t. It will be a very sad day for B.C.

John Winter, Langley

Continued from page 6 This is obviously the same person that wastes water, doesn’t recycle his garbage and drives to the corner store while texting his wife about their plans for the evening.

Days of fighting fires in the Interior while watching people lose their homes seems justifiable to this kind of person, I suppose.

D. A. Moxley Saanich

Mayor’s Report: Aging infrastructure remains a focus for Town

Mayor’s Report

By Christina Benty

Last week I wrote about public assets and the investment required to maintain local infrastructure whether it be roads, water and sewer lines, or public facilities.

More and more local governments across the globe are becoming aware that they have been making short-term decisions about investment, maintenance, and renewal of public assets, and that it is not sustainable over the long-term.

As a result, a full cost analysis of the Town of Golden’s aging infrastructure has been the strategic focus of the municipality for the past two-three years. This process of identifying the costs to provide, maintain, renew, and, if necessary, eliminate community-owned capital assets is called Asset Management. Asset management involves not only the staff who are responsible for the management of the assets but elected officials, residents and businesses as well. As mentioned last week, these discussions cannot afford to be addressed in a vacuum. With increasing cost pressures and low tolerance for tax increases, the local government needs the support of their citizens to best decide how to target their limited resources effectively.

As part of my Master of Arts in Leadership Degree at Royal Roads University, I will be conducting an

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The object of this project is to develop a meaningful engagement practice between the Town of Golden and its residents on the future of community-owned assets. The inquiry will include an examination into: communication strategies, engagement best practices, and levels of information required to support a healthy and informed dialogue on communityowned assets. This fall, the residents of Golden will have the opportunity to participate in both a survey and World Café event. This project is a great way to let the Town of Golden know how you as citizens would like to be involved in the broader community conversation about what services to provide and at what level. Together, let’s decide what we want and what we are willing to pay for.

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Motorcycle toy run to raise donations for this year’s Angel Tree

Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar. net There was a bit of a chill in the air last week, providing a rather alarming reminder that summer is winding down and winter will be here before we know it.

It might be a little early to be thinking about

Christmas presents, but Cathy Powell is hoping that motorcyclists in the community, and anyone else wishing to participate, will look past that and support a good cause anyway.

Powell is organizing the toy run, which is set to take place Sept. 7.

She sees this as a good

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Cathy Powell is organizing Golden’s first toy run with the help of Terry Hickey. Riders will each donate an unwrapped toy in support of thie year’s Angel Tree.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo Entry into the run annual gift exchange Bikers will be way for the biking com- communities and felt it was time to get one is simple. Participants that gives toys to chil- departing from the munity to give back. are asked to bring an dren in lower income Royal Canadian “It will hopeful- started in Golden.

“I just thought that unwrapped toy on the families. While Powell Legion at 11a.m. and ly show that bikers aren’t that bad,” Pow- it’s time that we as a bik- morning of the run, expects plenty of gifts will make a quick, 30 ell laughed. “We really ing community gave and all of the gifts will to be geared towards minute lap around do care about our com- back to the commun- be donated to the younger children, she Golden and Area A ity,” Powell said. “It was Angel Tree this Christ- stresses that it is import- before returning to munity.” ant not to forget about the Legion for a barPowell has been a time to shut up and put mas.

The Angel Tree is an teenagers as well. becue. part of toy runs in other up kind of thing.”

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Parson Jazz Cooperative giving Golden a taste of New Orleans wouldn’t consider to be the jazz genre.

That’s a lot of fun to rearrange,” Jeff said.

“With the convenience of YouTube, we can test different ideas and run them past each other.”

Jeff has seen plenty of improvement as the group has gotten more comfortable with its instruments and jazz music in general, but one of

the biggest challenges remains balancing practice time with everyone’s busy schedules. As it is, the band only manages a handful of practice sessions per month.

Asked whether they plan to record an album at any point, Jeff said that it wasn’t currently in their plans. With that said, however, the band has no thoughts of slow-

ing down.

“The fun thing is that it’s so creative because of the ability to write a solo and arrange a piece that has a completely different tempo or something like that. That’s the really fun part of it...anything can change but we hope we can play together for many many years,” Jeff said.

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Labour Day Long Weekend Market The Parson Jazz Cooperative entertained Golden Sound Festival on Saturday. the instruments they had played throughJoel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net out their youth.

“Three of us had Last weekend’s been playing togethGolden Sound Fes- er with the classictival brought plenty al orchestra and we of out-of-town acts to decided it would be town, but the festival fun to try some jazz,” wasn’t without its fair violinist Jeff Dolinsky share of local talent as explained.

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The Parson Jazz boasts seven memCooperative were bers including Jeff, among the acts per- his wife Joan Dolinsky forming in Spirit on piano and trumSquare. The local jazz pet, Jeff Moss on cello, ensemble started play- Richard Barker on ing together in 2010 sax, Ken Chillibeck on after a few members drums, Brian Comrie of their current line- on Bass and Christina up decided to dig out Benty on vocals.

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the crowd in Spirit Square as part of the Joel Tansey/Star Photo Benty was new to jazz around town and when she first start- across the East Kooed singing with the tenays. group, but like the When choosing rest of the band, she their songs, the band picked it up quickly. places a great deal of “I was surprised how importance on varthe transition to jazz iety and likes turnfelt so natural... I have ing music from other always secretly wanted genres into fullto sing jazz and I could fledged jazz tunes. not be more thrilled Their set list on Satto be singing with (the urday included music band),” Benty said. from the Beatles and The cello and the Jackson 5. The chalviolin in particu- lenge of making jazz lar aren’t classic jazz music out of well instruments, but the known songs is an band makes them intriguing one. work and has brought “We like doing oritheir unique line- ginal versions of old up to a host of venues songs or songs you

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Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: The Expendables 3 starts Friday Aug.29 to Thursday Sept.4 at 7pm.

This Week A.P.E.S. After School Program Monday to Friday 3 -5:30pm. $12/day for ages 5 to 11. To register please leave a message at 250272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program bir th-5years.

Mon&Fri 12-3:30pm, Wed 2-5pm, Tuesdays&Thursdays 8:4511:45am. Call Shelley for more info 250-439-9324.

Flathead Wild Art Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Golden until Sept. 6.

Enid Petherick 2014 Open Studio from Aug.14-Sept.1 from noon-6pm. Info at www.EnidPetherick.vcn.bc.ca.

Wed, Aug. 27 Job Skills Workshops at the Work BC office every Wednesday at 10am. Call 250-344-5413 to register.

The Golden Farmers’ Market Wednesdays from 12-5pm in the CP Parking Lot across from Credit Union.

Public Swim from 1-5pm at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wednesday from 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre.

12 months and under. 250344-3001 for more info.

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Bridge Club every Thursday at the Senior’s Centre from 1-4pm. 250-344-5448.

Golden Toastmasters Thursdays, 7:30pm at the College of the Rockies.

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

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Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

A.A Meetings Thursdays, at the Family Centre, 421 9th Ave N. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every Thursday from 3:45-5:30pm.

Public Swim from 1-5pm at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Thursdays from 7-8pm.

Fri, Aug. 29 A.A Meetings Fridays at the Lutheran Church basement 915 - 9th St S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in Fridays from 3:30-7:30pm.

Mother Goose Program Fridays 10:30-11:30am at the Library. Snacks included, just drop in!

Karaoke Night at The Mad Trapper every Friday night.

Meat Draw every Friday at The Legion 5:30pm.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fridays 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call Cyra 250-9190757 for more info.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more!

Fridays from 9-11am. Call 250-344-8392.

Public Swim from 1-5pm at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Brewmasters Dinner Aug.29 at Eagles Eye Restaurant.

Call 1-800-SKI-KICK to book a table.

Sat, Aug. 30 Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

A.A Meetings Saturdays at the Golden Museum 1302 11th Ave S. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

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Public Swim from 1-5pm at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Sun, Aug. 31 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

Magic the Gathering Game Tournament 12-5pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

Outdoor Yoga in Spirit Square Sundays at 11am.

Admission by donation.

Public Swim from 1-5pm at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Golden Farmers Market Labour Day Market Aug.31 in the KHRM Plaza from 11am-4pm.

Mon, Sept. 1 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall. For young men and women ages 12-18.

Golden Community Choir, Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm at the Lutheran Church.

Member fees $10. For info call Joyce 250-344-6043.

Seniors Day at Reflections Hair Studio Mondays 15% off all regular priced services, call 250-344-5766.

Heroclix League 6-9pm Mondays at Bizarre Entertainment.

Family Dinner Play and Learn Mondays 5-7pm in the StrongStart room in APES Free program includes dinner, discussions, and activities. Call 250-439-9665.

The Cadets meet Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at the Legion Banquet Hall.

Golden Youth Centre drop-in every Monday from 5-8pm.

Outdoor Yoga in Spirit Square Mondays from 12-12:45pm. Admission by donation.

Tues, Sept. 2 A.A Meetings Tuesdays at the United Church 901 11th Ave S Alley Ent. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:30-

7:30pm.

Aquafit at the Golden Municipal Pool Tuesdays from 7-8pm.

Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Edition Tuesdays 6-9pm at Bizarre Entertainment.

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English language training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more!

Tuesdays from 1-3pm. Call 250-344-8392.

Golden Rockets vs.

Revelstoke Grizzlies exhibition game Sept.2, 7:30pm at the Golden Arena.

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Upcoming Events

Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club Registration Night Sept.4 from 3-7pm 907 10th St N. Limited space.

Golden Motorcycle Toy Run in support of The Angel Tree Sept.7. Meet at 10:30am at the Legion.

BBQ after with 50/50 proceeds going to the Golden Food Bank.

Tim Hus plays at The Mad Trapper Pub Sept.12 at 8:30pm. $15 at the door benefitting Little Mittens.

8th Annual Golden Stompdown Sept.13 at the Golden Freeride Park at 2pm.

Little Mittens Garage Sale Sept.13 from 10am-2pm in the CP Parking Lot. Terry Fox Run Sept.14 from 9am-12pm at the Mount 7 Rec Plex.

Mount 7 Rec Plex AGM in the lobby of the Rec Plex Sept.18 at 7pm.

Golden Rockets vs. Creston Valley Thundercats season opener Sept.18, 7:30pm at the Golden Arena.

Family Caregiver Education Workshop Oct.7 from 9am3:15pm in the Golden Hospital Boardroom. $20 includes lunch. For more info call 250-344-3001.

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Rockets look to rebound from disappointing year as camp opens play, as the local product has already been named the Rockets’ captain.

“The biggest thing I’ll say about Daniel is that he’s such a reliable person. When I tell him something needs to get done, it gets done. He’s a very reliable, responsible kid and he isn’t afraid to step up in the dressing room and say things,” Davidson said.

“I think he’s going to

be an excellent captain.”

Some questions remain as to who will be back for Davidson’s club up front, as many would-be returnees are participating in Junior A camps at the moment. Those who are cut will be returned to the Rockets.

With training camp getting underway on Aug. 29 and the season right around the corner, the team is still

looking for more billets.

Those who are interested in becoming a billet should contact Rockets president Curt Thorne at 250344-8924.

The Rockets will host the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Sept. 2 in the club’s first exhibition game. They’ll open the regular season on Sept. 12 on the road against the Princeton Posse.

Town of Golden Request for Quotation (RFQ) For Supply and Installation of Visitor Information Kiosk The Town of Golden invites quotations from qualified construction contractors for the supply and installation of one timber frame Visitor Information Kiosk.

The RFQ document is available free of charge at Town Hall during regular business hours at 810 9th Ave South, Golden, B.C.

Defenceman Dustin Watt will be among the players that head coach Ty Davidson will be counting on to replace the loss of several veteran blueliners.

Joel Tansey/Star Photo Joel Tansey open camp. gone to California to goalie that was capable reporter@thegoldenstar.net New rules that no fill the team’s goal- of playing Junior A.” longer treat out-of- tending needs, this This time last season, It’s fair to say that last province Canadian time with Los Angel- the Rockets boasted a season didn’t go exact- players like imports es native Mitchell Priv- veteran defence core ly as planned for the have provided head ett. Goaltending was that included stalwarts Golden Rockets. Com- coach Ty Davidson hardly the only reason Brett DeFrias, Coling off a franchise-best with more wiggle room the Rockets missed the tin Berard, Michael playoff effort in 2012, during the recruiting playoffs last year, but it Anderson and Matt expectations were at season, and he’s taken also wasn’t a strength, McMath. With none of something the team those four returning, an all-time high for the full advantage. team. A 15-32-1-4 rec“We got a very good hopes to change this the Rockets will rely ord and a last place fin- jump on things recruit- season. on remaining veter“(Privett) was going ans Dustin Watt and ish in the Eddie Moun- ing wise. We’ve comtain Division fell woe- mitted to several kids to play Junior A last Daniel Dahlin to hold fully short of those from Alberta,” said year until a knee injury down the fort alonglofty expectations, but Davidson. “I think sidelined him until side several new David- recruits. as is always the case we’ve upgraded in Christmas,” with a new season, almost every position.” son explained. “In my Dahlin will be countthere is plenty of optiFor the second year opinion we are getting ed on for more than mism as the Rockets in a row, Davidson has a very good Junior B just steady defensive

Batter up!

Proponents Meeting:

There will not be a proponent’s pre-tender meeting however all pre-tender enquiries are to be directed to the undersigned.

Tender Closing Date:

September 3, 2014

Tender Closing Time: 2:00 pm MST Tender Closing Location: Town Hall, 810 9th Ave South (proposals will not be opened publically).

All general and technical inquiries may be directed to: Name: Telephone: Fax: Email: Address:

Chris Cochran, AScT, Manager of Operations 250-344-2271 ext 226 250-344-6577 ops@golden.ca 810 9th Ave South, V0H 1H0

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1339, 2014 – Gybe Resources OCP Amendment Bylaw No 1340, 2014 – Gybe Resources What is proposed?

“Town of Golden Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1339, 2014 – Gybe Resources” proposes to amend the text of the Zoning Bylaw by rezoning 1037 - 10th Avenue North from Light Industrial– M2 to MultiFlex Residential – R3 and “Town of Golden OCP Amendment Bylaw No 1340, 2014 – Gybe Resources” proposes to change the land use designation from Commercial to Residential.

Currently, the building consists of a ground floor commercial suite, a large garage, and a residential suite above. The proposed bylaws will allow for an up-down duplex.

How can I find out more?

Background material may be viewed at the Town Hall from Wednesday, August 20th to Tuesday September 2nd, 2014 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

For more information contact: Phil Armstrong, Planning Tech at 250.344.2271 ext 236 or phil.armstrong@golden.ca.

How can I give feedback?

Lori Baxendale takes a big cut as part of the eight-team softball tournament at the Parson Fall Fair on Saturday.

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Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaws and wishes to register an opinion may do so: a) By forwarding written submissions for Council consideration (attention of the Manager of Legislative Services) by post (P.O. Box 350, Golden B.C V0A 1H0) or by email to viv.thoss@golden.ca (only emails sent to this email address will form part of the Council Agenda). Any submissions must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) on Thursday, August 28th, 2014; and / or b) By appearing before Council at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall Council Chambers (810 9th Ave South).

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Turning Back the Pages: Lawyer was active member of community It seems impossible that I could have been here this long, but I started work at the museum in the spring of 1990. So this is my twentyfourth year here.

When - Turning Back the Pages - I first came I

By Colleen Palumbo was fresh from my job at Star Video Rentals where I had. on a daily basis, worked with everything new and leading edge, so I must admit it was a bit of culture shock to take on this job where all of a sudden I was working with everything old. My first request for information was from the Glenbow Museum. They were looking for information on a lawyer named Thomas O’Brien, who defended a murderer in Golden in 1900.

Having no idea what was in the archives, I set their request aside while I learned my way around. Within a few days I had come across Thomas’ name several times, but not enough information to determine if he had relatives somewhere.

Two weeks after starting I came across Thomas O’Brien’s obituary. It contained the information that the Glenbow Museum was looking for. They were looking for a relative whom the government of Canada could give a medal of recognition to. It seems that Thomas had been an important person in Manitoba’s history and they wanted to finally say thank you.

I sent the information and received a

thank you back. Since that time I have come across a great deal of information, enough to become a friend to someone who died 47 years before I was born. Each year at Easter time I make a pilgrimage to the Golden Cemetery with flowers for my grandmother, Jennie Allen, my mother-in-law, Lorraine Palumbo, my mother, Jenny Barbour and my father Harold Rauch, and my friend Thomas O’Brien. A man who gave to Golden the best he could and left no one to remember him.

Thomas was born near Liverpool, England in 1872. He came to Canada and became private secretary to the Hon. Sir John Schultz, Lieut. Gov. of Manitoba, afterwards moving to Calgary where he was associated with the law office of Senator J.A. Lougheed and was an alderman on the city council.

He moved to Golden in 1897 and a check with the Law Society of B.C. shows he was admitted to the Bar in 1899. His name began to appear in the police court and this ad was a regular insert in the Golden Star.: “Thomas O’Brien, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, Conveyancer, etc. Office on the Upper Columbia Navigation and Tramway Company Building, Golden, B.C.” Thomas took an active part in all aspects of Golden’s social life. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was also involved with the curling club, the hospital, the Board of Trade and was politically active with the Conservative Association.

His exceptional ability as a lawyer helped him fulfill his love of travel and he travelled all over Canada and the USA. He contributed money to many causes but any that dealt with children were sure to

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Pictured are many of Golden’s most respected citizen’s in it including #9 Thomas O’Brien.

Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum get his attention.

He was quite involved in business as well and for several years was the owner of the Golden Star. He also had interests in several mining companies and a hotel.

Sounds like a pretty good life, until you look a little deeper. He suffered from terrible bouts of pneumonia and was often in the hospital both here and in Vancouver.

Thomas never married nor did he have any family here, but from everything that

I have found he had many close friends in Golden.

While on a trip to Spokane, Washington in September of 1908, Thomas died of pneumonia at the age of 36. His body was brought back to Golden and he was buried in the Municipal Cemetery with all the ceremony due a VIP. I went to the cemetery looking for his grave. It sits alone under a tree and reads, Thomas O’Brien – died Sept 4, 1908. Aged 36 years.

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In Loving Memory

Kendra Spring Graham Fraser July 4, 1985 August 12, 2014.

Kendra passed away peacefully in Vancouver General Hospital on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, after a sudden and brief illness.

Born in Kimberley on July 4, 1985, her life would be marked by her spirited and caring personality.

She was predeceased by her still born daughter, Tirzah, and survived by her husband Cameron; 21 month old son, Kinnis of Vernon B.C; Her father and mother Glynn and Faye. Her brother Chad (Amber) Graham of Kamloops B.C, and sister Raylene (Travis) Snider of Grimshaw, Alberta, and numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins.

There are no services, however, she will always be in our memories and that of Jehovah, her God to whom she remained faithful to the end. She and her families look forward to the hope of a resurrection to a paradise earth.

Psalms 37:11, 27 John 5:28, 29 Kendra will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

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Elsie Jean Whetter

November 4, 1914 to August 16, 2014

Our mother Elsie passed away peacefully a few months shy of her 100th birthday with family and close friends by her side. The last chapter in her long life was spent at Abbeyfield House in Golden BC, where she thoroughly enjoyed the company of her fellow residents and the kind services provided by the dedicated and supportive staff. Her failing eyesight made it increasingly difficult to engage in her artistic endeavors but she still managed to provide advice to younger students and those in her immediate community that were artistically inclined. Art was a very central part of Elsie’s life. After taking professional training in Ontario and Quebec back in the 1950’s she established close friendships with a number of other artists, some of whom remained in touch to the present day. Elsie taught kindergarten children for 25 years and continued to attract and entertain children to the end.

She was always trying out new mediums and approaches.

Her work includes oils, watercolours, pastels, collage, wood prints, painted and carved wood, and pencil sketches. For many years she held a class called the Wednesday Sketchers in her basement studio in Enderby BC. Some of her students have gone on to become accomplished artists. Although she is now gone, her art and our memories of her will live on.

She was a kind and considerate person with a great sense of humour and always had a quick witty answer or quote from a poem to add to the conversation. She will be sincerely missed.

Elsie is pre-deceased by her husband Clinton Whetter and survived by her daughter Jackie Campbell and husband Lyall; her son David Whetter and wife Robin; and grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be sent through Elsie’s obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Sime passed away peacefully at Foothills Hospital, Calgary on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014 at the age of 85 years. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Golden Senior’s Center on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Golden & District General Hospital or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, in memory of Tom. Tom as born in Cranbrook, B.C. on June 25, 1929 and lived in Lumberton, B.C. until moving and residing in Golden from the age of two until the present. He belonged to the Golden Volunteer Fire Department from 1947 to 1981 and was the fire chief for the last 23 years of that, then became a lifetime member. Tom was involved in the community with the Rod & Gun Club and was a lifetime member.

He was also involved with Ducks Unlimited and the Moberly Marsh Project for many years. Tom was awarded the first Freeman Status for the Town of Golden in 1981. He was active in Golden Minor Hockey for several years as a coach. Tom loved the outdoors. When he wasn’t trapping in the winter or preparing for it in the summer, he was either enjoying activities with his two grandchildren Alexandra and Brenda, or busy helping others.

Tom was predeceased by his mother and father, Thomas and Lily Sime, brothers Jim and Bob and sisters Florence and May. He is survived by his wife Jean of 56 years; daughter Gloria, son-in-law Cory, grandchildren Alexandra and Brendan, grandpets Diesel, Buddy and Sparkle; sister Audrey (Ron) Roylance of Midway, B.C.; two sisters-in-law as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Tom’s family by viewing his obituary at www.hindmanbowersfuneralhome.com.

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

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Frank Mario Colonna

October 28, 1925 – August 7, 2014

FIRE FIGHTER’S PRAYER “When I am called to duty, God. Wherever flames may rage; Give me strength to save some life, Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child Before it is too late; Or save an older person from The horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert And hear the weakest shout; And quickly and efficiently.

To put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and To give the best in me; To guard my every neighbour And protect his property.

And if according to your will I have to lose my life; Please bless with your protecting hand.

My children and my wife.”

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Antique furniture, Blue Mountain pottery collection, antique lamps, tools, ruby glass, spoon collection, old crockery, Medelta Potteries, commemorative plates and teacups, antique scales, household items, lawn mowers, tobacco can collection and old bottle collection ... too many things to list. Thousands of items!

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It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our Father, Papa, mentor and role model, at the age of 88. It was with hard work, integrity, and faith that Frank led a remarkable, and full life.

Frank was born in Field, British Columbia on October 28th, 1925. He passed away peacefully on August 7, 2014 at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He died of natural causes with family at his side.

Frank was raised and attended school in Field, BC. He went to work for Burns Meat Market in Field at the age of 13. His early work life took him to Banff, Fort McLeod, and Cranbrook. He was a WWII veteran serving overseas from June 1944 to April 1946 with the Canadian Army. Upon returning he went to work for Base Metal Mines in Field, BC and then Yoho National Park as a Park Warden.

Frank and Delphina Pecora married in Golden, British Columbia on July 29, 1950. They resided in Field, British Columbia and were the owners of Fields only butcher shop. As a Park Warden summers were spent living in a Wardens cabin adjacent to Lake O’Hara. While Frank kept busy maintaining, or breaking new trails for visitors to embark on, Delphina would bake delicious pies in the little cabin. As one was cooling on a high windowsill, a bear thought it pretty tasty, and scooped it! A story that became family lore, Frank loved his Yoho and never forgot those days. He hoped to return one day.

In 1957 they moved to Cranbrook, British Columbia and Frank started a job with the Cranbrook Fire Department. He became Deputy Chief in 1972 and was later to become Fire Chief retiring in 1985.

Frank was very involved in his community. He was a past President & Treasurer of the Cranbrook Rod and Gun Club, Zone representative for the Handgun Competition for the 1986 BC Summer Games, and a member of the Cranbrook District Trophy Competition for 25 years. He was also a member of the BC Wildlife Association, as well as a member of the Cranbrook Ambulance Association.

He loved the mountains, hunting, fishing, hiking and spending many summers camping with his wife Delphina and with extended family.

He was a 4th degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus, becoming a lifetime member. How handsome he was in his tux! Delphina’s eyes would light up when she saw him.

His talents as a Gun Smith were well known as he was called on many times before and after hunting season. He greatly enjoyed collecting, rebuilding and refinishing rifles, loading shells, and hanging out with ‘the boys’ in his workshop or den; not to mention many memorable hunting adventures; in the area, and in the prairies. After a fruitful day of fishing he would come home with the days catch all cleaned and readied for Delphina to cook up for a tasty meal. Although he didn’t fly fish, he taught his son Frank Jr. how to tie flies. He was very proud of his son Frank Jr. and the father that he has become. He taught his grandsons to shake hands at a very early age. He would say “make sure to shake strong and look them in the eye”; by example, a work ethic that will live on.

When Carol Ann started to hone her shopping skills, and brought home another treasure, he would always say: “Carol Ann”, she would quickly respond “was only a dollar Dad”. It became a long standing line the two shared. It always brought a giggle. Being a man of many talents he showed Carmen (age 10 at the time) how to mend one of his work socks. That became her job, as well as turning the collars/cuffs on his shirts for many years.

Volunteering was always important to him. An annual fishing derby for children hosted by the Cranbrook Fire Fighters was a high-light for 30 plus years. He would be in charge of serving orange aid drinks from a keg. Somehow he kept track of how many children he served, and always commented about his orange thumb at the end of the day.

Frank had a generous spirit. He quietly helped many people, probably more than any of us realize. He was always concerned for his family and hoped that they would take care of themselves. His motto: your body is meant to move. Physical fitness, and healthy eating was always so important to him, and he certainly walked the talk. He has impacted many lives and will be missed by 188 Colonna descendants.

Frank was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Delphina Pecora Colonna (2001); granddaughter Samantha Colonna (1997); parents Camillo Colonna (1938), Filomena Misurelli (1984); siblings, their spouses and nephews: John Colonna (1983), sister-in-law Beatrice Dunn Colonna (1980); Vincenzina Colonna Chiarizo (1996); brother-in-law Carmen Chiarizo (1999); Louis Colonna (1999), sister-in-law Amy Watson Colonna (1998); Carmel Colonna (2007); niece Eileen Marie Chiarizio (2003); and nephews Roland Colonna (1986), David Bingham (1998), Don Caponero (1998) and Tom Dolan (2011).

He was also predeceased by his in-laws: Frank Pecora (1976) Mary Mazzuca Pecora (1997); brother-in-law Jim Pecora (2007); sister-in-law Emma Yeager Pecora (1993); and nephew Gary Maddison (2006).

Frank and Delphina are survived by three children: Carmen (Neil Weber), Carol Ann (Dennis Charpentier), and Frank Jr. (E-J Boyd); five grandsons: David, Scott, Jon, James, Joshua; one granddaughter Gabrielle; and his great grandchildren: Audrey, Hayley and Trenten. Also surviving Frank are his sister-in-law Mary Colonna; his brothers-in-law Orlando (Wendy) Pecora, Mario (Mary) Pecora and Dan Pecora, all of Golden BC, as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.

A heart felt thank you to Frank’s nieces and nephews Phyllis and Fred Deschamps and Joyce and Glen Gunn for their special care and attention over the years shown to our father when his family was so far away.

The family would also like to thank the members of the Cranbrook Fire Department for their brotherhood and their respect shown over many years for our father - he loved his boys at the Hall; the East Kootenay Regional Hospital; Invermere Ivy House, Invermere and District Hospital; Joseph Creek Village and Care Village; to the staff for their professionalism - especially Shannon who referred to Frank as Papa. We would like to thank all of them for their caring and compassion shown to his family at such a difficult time; and Father Peter Tompkins at St. Mary’s for his prayers and guidance.

True to Frank, he has requested that no fuss be made. Hence; by his request no service or reception will be held. If you so choose, a donation in Frank’s memory may be made to: B.C Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, 463 - 4800 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4J2, Ph: Burn Fund 604-436-5617 or burnfund.org.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com.

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509 Main Street

Land & Building Fully Rented

$299,000 3 bedrooms

521-9th Street 2.5 baths

2,276sqft

6 Bedrooms

2.5 Baths

5 bedrooms 3 baths 2,800sqft

4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2,432sqft

2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,388sqft

3 bdrm Home w/ 1 bdrm Legal Suite

1415 Deere Ridge Road 4 baths

3,510sqft

3 bedrooms

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,050sqft

1638 Purcell Woods 2.5 baths

2,682sqft

3 bedrooms

3 baths

1,958sqft

3,300sqft

502 - 6th Street

3 bedrooms

2 baths

REDUCED

2,532sqft

730 Nicholson Road

6bdrms 5 baths 4,500sqft 1.38 acres

$230,000 #17, 1333 Aemmer Way

1 bedroom

1 bath

672sqft

4 bedrooms

1 bath

4 bedrooms

3 baths

2,437sqft

1,188sqft

3 bedrooms 2.5 baths 2,267sqft

4 bedrooms

1.5 baths

REDUCED

2,100sqft

3 bdrms 2.5 baths 3,120sqft .61 acres

REDUCED

2 bedrooms

2016 McMurdo Road

3 bedrooms

3 baths

1,500sqft

2 baths

2,174sqft

1 bath

813sqft

5 bedrooms

2 baths

1,984sqft

4 bedrooms

3 baths

520 - 11th Street 1 bath

1,248sqft

4 bedrooms

2 baths

4 bedrooms

1 bath

2,385 sqft

$225,000 4 bedrooms 2 baths 2,240sqft

$330,300 1240 Alexander Drive

3 bedrooms

2 baths

#203 - 1545 Kicking Horse Trail 2 baths

915sqft

$449,500 5 bdrms 3.5 baths

1 bedroom

1 bath

656sqft

3,000sqft 11.6 acres

$975,000 1592 Golden Avenue

3 bedrooms

$154,900 #407, 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

1,750sqft

2145 Mitchell Road

$234,900 2 bedrooms

2,333sqft

1145 - 10th Street

$224,000 3411 Highway 95 South

2,860sqft

$319,000 701-12th Street

$195,000 3 bedrooms

1,976sqft

$359,000 1615 Gareb Road

$349,000

$595,000 #5, 1595 Whitetooth Trail

3 baths

1312 - 11th Street

$469,000

2 bdrms 2 baths 2,300sqft 3.71 acres

5 bedrooms

$169,900

$294,000

619 Lower Habart Road

3,768sqft

#107, 521 - 8th Avenue

$299,000 3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

$265,500 1202 Alexander Drive

$359,900

$369,900 805 - 5th Avenue

$765,000 1631 Purcell Woods Close

3 bedrooms

$229,000

501 - 8th Street

Land & Building

$420,000 1502 Poplar Street

527 - 12th Street

2,200sqft

$179,000 735 Kinsey Road

9.97 acres

$321,600

592 Habart Road

3 baths

$545,000

$699,900 #16, 1595 Whitetooth Trail

1+ baths

1361 Pine Drive

4 bedrooms

$945,000 3 bedrooms

2 bedrooms 2 baths 1,105sqft

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

$280,000 1208 Station Avenue

$289,900 1120 - 8th Street

$449,900

$198,900 #12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road

3 bdrms 2 baths 1,972sqft 1.15 acres

$299,000 1213 - 10th Avenue

$549,000 5 bedrooms

2,436sqft

909-14th Street

$279,000 #6, 433 - 5th Avenue

2 baths

$430,000

$305,600 1308 Pine Drive

$304,900

1234 Horse Creek Road

$338,300 517 - 12th Street

2,352sqft

NEW

$499,000 1339 Pine Drive

$289,900 503 - 5th Street

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

remaxgolden.com remaxgolden.com

3 baths

2,600sqft

$375,000 #402, 1549 Kicking Horse Trail

3 bedrooms

3 baths

1,392sqft