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■ NEWS:

The good ol’ hockey game Interact Club hosted speakers at GSS ....................................3

■ COMMUNITY:

Wildsight completed its first waterbird survey .........................................9

■ ENTERTAINMENT:

Indie pop duo Rococode play next Summer Kicks ................................11

■ SPORTS:

Dallas Stars forward and Golden native Curtis McKenzie stickhandles in Spirit Square as part of a road hockey game for local kids that was organized by the Rotary Club of Golden. For more photos and a full story, see page 19. Log on to www.thegoldenstar.net for a full slideshow from the afternoon.

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Food Bank seeing success on food recovery Golden Dolphins return from Revelstoke meet ..................................13

Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Food Bank Society held their Annual General Meeting last week, and they are happy to announce that they had a strong year with fundraising efforts bringing in a total of about $55,000.

“This past year has been a good one. We’ve experienced stability at the board and staff level, have a great group of core volunteers, and had success in several program areas,” said Mandy Cantle, chair of the Golden Food Bank Society Board.

Some of those successful programs include a trial school breakfast program which began in

May, the Ruth Wixon garden which grows fresh vegetables for the food hampers, as well as a food recovery program that has rescued over $150,000 worth of food from the community landfill since it began in June, 2014. This program allows the food bank to collect food from supermarkets and other food establishments.

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Annual Coconut Cup took 15 Golden gymnasts to Kimberley Kicking Horse Gymnastics Submitted The Coconut Cup was held in Kimberley on May 30-31. Kicking Horse Gymnastics Club had 15 athletes participating.

In the Interclub Level, Sisely Roeters, Stevi Eckford, Julieann Beleyme, Marley Cooper, Amelia Labonville, Landen Foort and Malcolm Labonville all performed their routines on four apparatus and received feedback and a medal for their all-around performance.

In the Junior Olympic Level 1, the field was strong and the scoring was close! Saumya Kumar had a high All-Around Score of 36.4 giving her a Bronze Medal, just .3 away from the Gold. She received 2nd on Vault, 2nds on Floor, 4th on Beam and 3rd on Bars.

Jasmine Tataryn had an All-Around Score of 36.025 giving her Fourth-All-Around. She received 1st on Vault, 9th on Floor, 5th on Beam and 1st on Bars. Roxy Coatesworth had an All-Around Score of 35.575 giving her 6th All-Around. She received 1st on Vault, 4th on Floor, 9th on Beam and 7th on Bars. Rainya Potvin had an AllAround Score of 34.95. She received 4th on Vault, 4th on Floor, 5th on Beam and 6th on Bars.

In the Junior Olympic Level 2, Kayla Sherriff had an All-Around Score of 35.525. She placed 2nd All-Around and brought home 3rd on Vault, 1st on Floor, 3rd on Beam and 1st on Bars.

In High School Level 2, Marika Sutter improved her All-Around Score to 30.65 She also improved her scores on every apparatus.

She placed 5th All-Around.

In High School Level 3, Kayla Lush had an All-Around Score of 33.47 and took home Gold on all events and All-Around.

In Boys Performance Plus Category, Walker Lapins gave a strong performance on each apparatus. He had an All-Around Score of 34.75. He received Gold All-Around with Gold placing on Vault and Floor and Silver placing on Pommel Horse and Horizontal Bar. It was an excellent wrap up for the competitive season. The Club is currently taking intention forms for people interested in participating in the Summer and Fall Programming for 2015. Contact Claire at khgym.secretary@hotmail.com for more information.

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From left: Roxy Coatesworth and Rainya Potvin from Kicking Horse Gymnastics, and Kayte Wik of Key City show off their medals.

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Avalanche control seeks new methods Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Avalanche control between Golden and Revelstoke has been named a priority by the province this week.

As part of B.C. on the Move, the Government of B.C.’s new 10-year transportation plan, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone announced priority actions for the Trans-Canada Highway to improve safety, access and mobility for motorists.

The ministry is committing to shorten the duration of road closures on the Trans-Canada Highway when there is risk of an avalanche at Three Valley Gap near Revelstoke. Right now, using the current technology of dropping explosives from a helicopter, avalanche control is effective, but it can only be done in daylight and when weather allows. Many times this leads to closures that can extend to more than 16 hours.

Today, the ministry has announced a Request

for Expression of Interest will be issued to bring in a new avalanche-mitigation system along the Trans-Canada Highway at Three Valley Gap. Remote-control explosive devices will be constructed to remotely initiate avalanches to address unstable snowpacks. The devices will not be dependent on good weather conditions or daylight to operate. The new system will significantly reduce the duration of highway closures for avalanche control. It is anticipated that the new devices will be installed in 2016.

Also, to help traffic flow more efficiently through Revelstoke and Golden, the ministry has implemented a new traffic light signal timing system called Automax. If an intersection gets a lineup of vehicles, Automax will detect it, using loops installed in the pavement.

Traffic-signal timing will be adjusted automatically to relieve intersection congestion. This system has been installed at three signalized intersections along the Trans-Canada in Revelstoke and two in Golden.

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Interact Talks takes over Golden Secondary gym

A variety of speakers from the community spoke (and performed) at the Golden Interact Club’s Interact Talks session on Saturday at Golden Secondary School. Clockwise from top left: Karen Cathcart, Norm Macdonald, Bill Braisher and Sue Gould.

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Farmers Market & Road Show Friday, June 19th 10am - 3pm

Your local Overwaitea Foods in Golden is having a special

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To help celebrate 100 years of being B.C.’s very own food people, we have invited our Treat your family local Farmers Market vendors to a hot dog to bring their locally produced goods All proceeds and set up their booths in the go to the Children’s Hospital Overwaitea Foods parking lot.

We look forward to seeing all of our fantastic customers and local vendors on this special day of celebration!

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Family of avalanche victim donates money to Search and Rescue The family of avalanche victim Shane Shroeder donated $13,113 to Golden and District Search and Rescue, the second such donation made through Shred4Shane, the foundation established in Shroeder’s honour. Shroeder was killed in an avalanche near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in December of 2013.

The family says they plan to continue with regular donations to GADSAR. From left: Terry Janzen (brother-in-law), Len Shroeder (father), GADSAR manager Shauna Speers (with daughter Sophie) Grace Shroeder (mother), Sarah Janzen (sister) and GADSAR members Jordan Peterson (with daughter Hallie), Cody Hoy and Heather Milligan.

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Thursday June 18, 2015 3 pm at the College of the Rockies * refreshments will be served *

Live concert featuring the Bad Uglies to raise funds for new ventilator at hospital Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net

GOLDEN DISTRICT ROD AND GUN CLUB Will be closed from

June 28th - July 2nd

This is to notify all members that due to our Canada Day Registered Shoot the range will be closed to allow for setup and cleanup.

The entire range will be closed for all non -registered shooters!!

Hurry and register for the Canada Day Shoot.

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For more information please contact: Ron Nemecek 250-344-3245 Grant Arlt 250-344-2969 Roy Pagliaro 250-344-5737

The Golden and District Hospital is continuing its efforts to raise funds for a piece of equipment that would improve the level of care for trauma patients.

The hospital has already raised more than $5,800 for the transport ventilator from donations and a Radiothon, but still has a long way to go before they can purchase the $40,000 piece of equipment.

"We have a long way to go, but we're getting there," said Jo Evison, site manager at the Golden and District Hospital.

On Friday June 26 they will be hosting a live concert in Spirit Square and a community barbecue, hosted by the Rotary Club, to raise some funds.

"It's really so we can replace some of our older, aging

Dr. Jim Booher

is pleased to announce the sale of his practice to

Dr. Leah Mortimer

I would like to express my sincere thanks to my loyal patients and staff throughout my 34 years of practice in Golden.

I wish Dr. Mortimer and Purcell Dental Centre the success and fulfillment I have experienced in Golden.

Thanks for the great memories, Jim

equipment," said Marc Hatford, the hospital's patient care co-ordinator.

The current ventilator is 15 years old, and is not compatible with other equipment throughout Interior Health, as well as BC Ambulance and STARS. "The one we're using right now is quite finicky," said Hatford. "But with this new ventilator we'll just have to unplug our stuff, and plug in theirs."

Even for simple patient transfers from the hospital to the airport, the process can be time consuming and frustrating.

The hospital will continue with fundraising efforts throughout the year, and hopes to raise the full amount as soon as possible.

The Bad Uglies, featuring hospital employee Duane Amundrud, will be playing in the Square on June 26, with some other musical guests. The show starts at 5 p.m.

Recovery program saves edible food

Continued from page 1 The food that is “still edible but not deemed saleable” is picked up to reduce waste and provide the food bank’s clients with healthier options for the hampers.

“It’s a win win situation all around,” said Cantle.

Thanks to a grant through the Columbia Basin Trust, the program will continue through to the end of 2015.

With no consistent funding, the Golden Food Bank relies on community support to keep going. This past year, in addition to financial donations, the food bank received $183,295 in “in kind” donations, which includes donated food and labour.

The food bank is also continuing with the Plant a Row, Grow a Row program. They are asking anyone in the community who has room in their gardens to plant an extra row to get as much fresh and healthy food in the food bank hampers as possible.

To learn more about how to get involved with any of these initiatives you can go to www.thegoldenfoodbank.ca.

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RCMP Report: Stolen vehicle found damaged the following day Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net Neighbourly dispute On June 6, police were called to a house on the 400 block of 9th Avenue South after reports were received of a disturbance between two neighbours.

The neighbours were reportedly yelling and screaming at each other. RCMP mediated the dispute and the neighbours agreed to leave each other alone.

damage to the vehicle, which was located on Golden Upper Donald Road. The incident is still under investigation.

Male passes out Police responded to reports of a passed out male on a park bench on June 7.

The man spoke to police, but was unable to identify where he lived. As a result, he was arrested and held in a cell until he was sober.

Stolen Ford Contour

Series of noise complaints

RCMP responded to a call of a stolen Ford Contour from the Columbia Basin Trust parking lot on June 6.

The vehicle was located the following day, buried in the bush out of town.

There was some

On June 8, police received a noise complaint from a home near Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The homeowner agreed to turn the music down and there were no more issues.

On June 11 police

received a report of a neighbourly dispute between a pair of tenants in the same building.

Police mediated the issue, which was over noise, and no further incidents were reported.

Finally, on June 12, police received a noise complaint at 11:42 p.m. The residents agreed to turn down the music.

Police are reminding individuals to be respectful of all their neighbours as we head into the busy summer party and barbecue season.

Intoxicated driver at Cedar Lake A driver in a Ford F150 was taken into custody after he showed symptoms of impairment while driving in the Cedar Lake area.

The 46 year-old from Surrey was given a 90 day suspension and his vehicle was impounded.

Local’s hacked

in a line of pickup trucks that have been stolen in the Golden

area in recent weeks.

Police believe that the incidents are

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computer

RCMP responded to a report of a hacker who stole some business files from a local on Golden Donald Upper Road.

The hacker sent a message that the files would be destroyed unless he/she was paid $500. The file remains under investigation.

Rash of stolen trucks continues Police received a report on June 11 from a local business on 11th Avenue North that a grey pickup had been stolen sometime between June 6 and 9.

The theft is another

Regional addiction survey shows gender identity makes a difference East Kootenay Addiction Services Society Submitted In March 2015 East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) conducted the seventh Adolescent Drug Use Survey and- surprise, surprise- the kids are alright. They are making better decisions around substance use each year and we can all be proud of this. In fact they are making better decisions than we did at their age, but it’s up to you if you want to tell them that!

With that said we are always learning more in our efforts to support those who struggle with these behaviours.

So, here are the top 5 regional findings for 2015 that can help us improve services for youth who struggle with substance use and misuse.

1) Gender identity makes a difference.

2) E-Cigarette use is slightly more common than tobacco use.

3) Youth obtaining prescription drugs for recreational and experimental use, most often obtained them from home prescriptions.

4) Impaired driving dropped for both alcohol and marijuana, but alcohol has dropped quicker.

5) The use of screen technologies is ubiquitous with youth and a majority of youth are beginning to report that they have experienced problems from using different technologies.

As these are the regional findings it is important to make a note that Golden fits in with the regional trends as well as national averages. However it does have some surprising findings of its own for 2015.

So, here are the top 4 Golden Findings.

1) Alcohol use continues to drop.

2) Marijuana and tobacco use have made a surprising upturn after a number of years in decline.

3) A significant minority of youth have reported weekly binge alcohol use and or regular marijuana use.

Although the rates of alcohol and marijuana use at GSS are higher than the regional rates, the rates of regular marijuana use and regular binge alcohol use are significantly lower than the regional average.

With this new information East Kootenay Addiction Services Society is working collaboratively with the school district to develop new strategies for prevention and education programs in our region. East Kootenay Addiction Services will also continue to provide outreach and counselling support to the youth of Golden and the region. For more details on the many other programs available please see our website at www.ekass.com.

Thank you to all of the students who participated, the parents that supported their participation and to all the administration and staff that helped to deliver this survey and support this research.

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I was walking to my vehicle after work yesterday and watched the woman on the sidewalk ahead of me approach the intersection. She did not hesitate to step into the crosswalk even though a vehicle on her left had stopped halfway across it waiting to enter traffic. The driver was watching intently to her left waiting for a gap in traffic. The pedestrian checked her stride and I thought that she was going to wait for the driver to notice her before she crossed in front of the vehicle.

Not so. She walked around the front of the vehicle and just about became another statistic. The driver had found her gap and began to roll forward at the same time as she looked to her right to make sure that she had a gap to enter. Finding a pedestrian just inches ahead of her hood ornament must have been quite a surprise, but her reflexes were good.

She managed to jam on the brakes and come to a stop without touching the pedestrian.

Our pedestrian should have stopped where she checked her stride and waited to make eye contact with the driver. Once the driver had seen her and she evaluated her safety to cross the driver’s path, she may or may not have proceeded forward. Instead it was either no thought at all or complete trust in the driver looking both ways again before moving and allowing the pedestrian to cross. I’ll give her the benefit of a doubt and assume the latter.

Giving your trust to the other road user is something that must be calculated very carefully before you do it. Obviously, if you do and the other road user doesn’t merit that trust the outcome can be significant. I must be a bit more on the paranoid side because I stopped at the curb and waited for the driver to clear the intersection before I looked around and then proceeded because it was safe.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015 The Golden Star

Star says goodbye

Drought coming to Canada’s West

It is with great sadness that The Golden Star says goodbye to one of our own. That sounds more ominous than it is. The face you’re used to seeing as you walk in the door of the office, Ali Starchuk, is moving onto exciting new opportunities.

Over the past two - I SURMISE and a half years Ali has

By Jessica Schwitek become a consistent presence at the office.

Staff tends to rotate quickly through a newspaper office, that’s just the reality of the industry. And having a familiar face at the front has been great for both the paper staff, and our customers.

There were a handful of customers who came in every week to pick up their paper and chat with Ali over the front counter.

That is one of the wonderful things about a small town like Golden. It doesn’t take long in a job, especially one downtown, until the community comes to know you.

Before long people are stopping into your store or office just to say hello.

There will be a lot of sad people coming into the newspaper office in the coming weeks expecting to see Ali. And the staff here will certainly be sad to see her go. We are definitely a little family here at the Golden Star, who chooses to spend time together outside of work even though we already spend 40 hours a week together. Whether it’s at work events, like our annual cookie contest, or an after work run, it’s no surprise to see the Star staff out and about together.

Of course that means we also tend to bicker like a family, engaging in long debates over the best strategy for winning the lottery, or whether the bread at the Seniors Centre Soup Day is actually buns or mini loaves.

We often hear people comment about what a great environment we have in the office, which we take as a tremendous compliment. We all strive to make sure everyone who walks through the door is welcome and feels comfortable to let us know what is going on in the community.

But as sad as we all are to say goodbye, we are very happy to be welcoming a new member to the Golden Star family.

In two weeks Erika Fife will be taking over the administrative role. It won’t take long before she settles into the role, and starts picking on Joel as much as Ali used to.

And I’m sure the community will be as welcoming as they were with Ali, and will soon be coming in every week to say hello and chat with Erika.

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Las Vegas for a friend’s bachelor party. Don’t worry, I won’t go over all of the gory details here, I believe there’s an old saying about Vegas, but I would like to mention one thing that’s really hit home since I got back late last week.

And that would be drought.

California’s issues are well known, as are those of coastal states like Washington and Oregon. Southern Nevada hasn’t been immune to those issues either and has experienced much of the same. While on route to the Colorado River for a kayak excursion (which began at 8 a.m., what a bright idea), our tour guide pointed out that Lake Mead (formed by the Hoover Dam) was a fraction as big and as deep as it once was because of a crippling drought. The guide pointed to a level which the lake used to reach, which fell significantly below its current state.

It was an eye opener.

Joel Tansey Even more troubling, however, is that experts are saying that B.C., Alberta and SasS TAR R EPORTER katchewan are next.

Anyone who has spent a few years in Golden will be able to recognize that the current state of the Kicking Horse isn’t quite what it was in previous summers. An early spring saw snowpacks in the Rockies melt far earlier than normal, contributing to the lower water levels, but the snowpacks were lower to begin with, by up to 25 per cent according to an article in the Globe and Mail.

Unfortunately, this might not be as much of an aberration as we might have hoped, as there are strong indications that a drought could settle in thanks to long-term climate change.

The drought that has encompassed California, Washington and Oregon will cost those states billions of dollars in agricultural losses this year alone, a staggering number and one that will have the western provinces cringing.

That’s without even discussing the potential for forest fires in dry, hot conditions, which could pose their own challenges.

For Golden, drought will certainly affect us agriculturally, but it might be the tourism industry that is hit the hardest. So many of our attractions - skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, white water rafting and kayaking to name a few - rely on proper precipitation and a long, extended drought could be devastating.

I suppose the big question now is: What can be done?

With forecasters predicting a summer that will far exceed normal temperatures across B.C., including the Kootenays, it’s certainly not time to forget about the environment and the climate change that is continually affecting us all.

With this being a federal election year, I’ll be very interested to see what each of the major parties is proposing to do with regards to the environment. It’s hard to believe much can be done to impact us immediately, but we still need to be looking at solutions for the future.

For now, the future looks as good as that 300 pound spandex-wearing “priest” I saw last week on Freemont Street.

Which is to say, not very.

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Do you like the new “Ped Xing” signs near the post office?

Stars to my buddy Yonathan for his wonderful work with my new table. You dealt me a nice one there, buddy!

Alexis Ampoudia

Cindy Cox

Toby Bauer

“I don’t like them because I can’t read them.”

“I saw them but I didn’t really think much of it.”

“Yeah, I think it should just say pedestrian. It’s kind of confusing.”

A clear, warm night sky FULL OF SHINING STARS to Dave Demuy, Ben Adama, and Kelly Hamilton and family for volunteering to help the Golden Infant Development Program and the families with young children!!

A sky full of Stingers to

the recreational aircraft in town. Your aircraft noise is downright RUDE and disrespectful to ‘outdoor enthusiasts.’ Tone it down!

A truck full of stingers to the Town of Golden truck that didn’t stop for me to cross the street at the Ped x-ing!

Stingers to the patrons at bars who don’t pay their tabs, and then put stingers in the paper that the bartender was

fighting with them.

Stingers to the people downtown who honk needlessly for the slightest issue on the road.

It’s noisy and distracting.

Stars to people who tip their kayaks. You provide me with wonderful memories.

Stars to the Rotary Club and Curtis McKenzie for an awesome afternoon in Spirit Square. What a great event!

Email your Stars and Stingers to editor@thegoldenstar.net

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

Society raising awareness for little know autoimmune disorder Scleroderma Society of Canada Submitted Scleroderma is a hard word to pronounce, and a harder disease to endure than many. Three leading scleroderma advocacy and research organizations are teaming up again during June’s Scleroderma Awareness Month to boost awareness and compel greater compassion for patients and their families.

The primary partners are Scleroderma Society of Canada, Scleroderma Foundation and Scleroderma Research Foundation.

The campaign is named “Hard word.

Harder disease.” The theme touches on the difficulty of the word and the gravity of scleroderma, a rare disease with no known cause or cure. It will run across partner Facebook and Twitter channels (#hardword) throughout the month of June, with visuals and copy that educate and challenge people to take a pledge to learn more.

“Scleroderma is difficult to diagnose, so patients often suffer for years before receiving a firm diagnosis,” said Maureen Sauve, president of the Scleroderma Society of Canada. “Because

scleroderma is often misunderstood or unknown altogether, patients often feel isolated with their struggles. Working together, we can be more effective in broadening consumer awareness.”

Scleroderma is a crippling autoimmune disorder characterized by a thickening hardening of the skin that is so severe, it steals away the use of patients’ fingers, hands and limbs. As it advances across their bodies, the uncontrolled growth of fibrous tissue can damage patient’s hearts, lungs and other organs, often leading to a prolonged and painful death.

The campaign will leverage key opportunities throughout the month, notably World Scleroderma Day on June 29.

“Our strategy is to compel those who are not immediately impacted by scleroderma to relate to the disease, and therefore be more likely to empathize,” said Robert J. Riggs, chief executive for the Scleroderma Foundation.

“It’s the walk a mile in someone’s shoes philosophy. While one may not have an immediate connection with scleroderma, one can certainly relate to the symptoms and challenges associated with the disease.”

Maximum action required on zebra and quagga mussels: MLA On the May long weekend in Alberta, a boat infested with zebra and quagga mussels was stopped by government inspectors before it entered Sylvan Lake.

Had that same boat been headed for Windermere or Shuswap Lake, chances are pretty high that the infestation of British Columbia’s waterways by quagga and zebra mussels would now be underway. There is every reason to believe that under the current inspection program in BC an infected boat will not be found before it reaches a lake.

Alberta is the most recent jurisdiction to take serious legislative action to ensure that their waterways are protected from zebra and quagga mussels. This invasive species, once it has entered the water system, can never be eradicated. The consequences of infestation to our economy and our environment, should it occur, will be immeasurable.

The Alberta government recently passed legislation that makes inspection mandatory for all boats entering

the province, with fines for non-compliance and designated inspectors on the ground to ensure enforcement.

The British Columbia government, in contrast, has chosen to take what it refers to as a ‘stepped up’ approach which focusses on education and outreach.

Brynne Morrice, a young filmmaker from Vernon, has converted his passion for protecting our waterways into an international campaign against zebra and quagga mussels. You can watch his six-minute video at www.protectourfreshwater.ca.

In a public statement Morrice made to the Minister of Environment he stated: “You said on CTV news that with your current preventative program you are ‘watching to see what works.’ Let me point out what should be obvious. If any part of your program doesn’t ‘work’, the result will be the infestation and subsequent destruction of our lakes and rivers.”

I cannot state this problem any more clearly than that.

British Columbia must make boat inspection for every

boat entering the province mandatory. We must have the inspectors on the ground to ensure that the law is enforced.

And there must be meaningful fines for non-compliance.

In a recently released statement by the Minister saying that there will be ‘new action’ to stop mussels this summer, the Minister claims to have an ‘early detection’ system. Let’s - Norm Macdonald be clear. Once zebra and quagMLA Columbia River-Revelstoke ga mussels are detected in B.C. waters, there is no going back.

Dealing with zebra and quagga mussels cannot be about early detection; it must be about 100 per cent border protection. This is an issue that calls for maximum action, not just ‘watching to see what works.’

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015 The Golden Star

With our appreciation, we would like to thank everyone at Selkirk Glass for the wonderful work they have done for us.

They replaced the windshield in our car, then replaced the windows in our home.

The work was done very professionally with attention to details. Our home, our yard was left as though they had not even been there.

We were treated with respect and courtesy.

Thank you!

Gary, Marie, and Dane.

With our recommendation, Murray & Judee Pattenden.

Good luck in your future endeavours Ali! We will all miss that smile!

The Staff at the Golden Star

Events & Entertainment Calendar Golden Cinema presents: Jurassic World (3D) starts Friday June 19 at 7pm.

Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm.

This Week

APES After School Program Mon. - Fri. 3 -5:30pm. $12/ day ages 5-11. To register leave a msg 250-272-0425.

StrongStart a free, school based learning program birth5yrs. Mon.&Fri. 12-3:30pm, Wed. 2-5pm, Tues.&Thurs.

8:45-11:45am. 250-4399324 for info.

Marty Ryan “Exhale” at the Art Gallery of Golden May 15-June 17.

Wed, June 17

Golden Public Health presents Baby Talk for new parents and kids every Wed., 1:30-3pm in the Early Learning Centre. 12 months and under. 250-344-3001 for more info.

Hapkido Martial Arts Wed., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Parent and Tot Play Group Wed. 10:30am-12pm at the Rec Plex. Follows school schedule. 344-2000 for info.

Golden Farmers’ Market Wednesday market June 17 from 12-5pm in the CP parking lot.

Kicking Horse Culture presents: Summer Kicks 2015 June 17 John Welsh Band with Will Wardwell. All shows are at 7pm in Spirit Square, all ages.

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Men’s Basketball Thur.

7:30-9:30pm at the Rec Plex.

Bridge Club every Thur. at the Senior’s Centre 1-4pm.

250-344-5448.

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

Mountain Magic Quilters Guild Thur., 7:30-9pm in the GSS sewing room. New members/guests welcome, annual membership is $25.

Jam Night at the Golden Taps Pub every Thursday.

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

Golden Youth Centre Band Of Guys drop-in for male teens (12-18) every

Thursday 3:45-5:30pm.

Cribbage at the Golden Seniors Centre every Thursday from 1-3pm.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

Open Gym Time at the Rec Plex from 5-7pm on June 18. Come learn about fall/ winter programming.

Food Is Fuel: How to Refill the Tank Post-Chemo June 18, 7pm, Dr. Erika’s house.

250-344-2171 for more info.

C.A.A.T.S AGM June 18, 3pm, at the College.

Fri, June 19 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.

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

Friday Night Bridge at 7pm at St. Andrew’s Centre for Peace. 250-344-5448.

Mother Goose Program Fri. 10:30-11:30am at the Early Years Centre. Snacks are included.

Special Olympics “FUNdamentals” youth program Fri. 9-10am at APES. For children 7-12 years with intellectual disabilities. Call 250-919-0757 for info.

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

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

Mobina Galore playing at Riverhouse June 19

Sat, June 20

Meat Draw Saturdays at The Legion 5pm.

A.A Meetings Sat. at the Golden Museum. All meetings are open and start at 8pm.

Food Skills Program Saturdays Apr.11-May 23, 10am-1pm. Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget. Free meals and child minding. 250-4399665 to register.

Saturday Lego Club at the Library from 11am-12pm for all school aged children.

Golden Farmers’ Market Saturday market June 20 from 10am-3pm in Spirit

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Kicking Horse Cup June 20 and 21, 3-stage bike race www.kickinghorsecup.com

Sun, June 21 Sunday Howl open mic at the Wolf’s Den Sundays 4-8pm.

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

Golden Aboriginal Day Celebrations Musical gathering and community pictin June 21 at the Golden Museum 11am-3pm.

4th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival June 21 from 4-8pm at the Fairmont Hot Springs ski area $49.

Legion Annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament June 21 $100 per player 250-3446214 to register.

Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast at Mountainside Gardens June 21 from 10am-12pm.

Mon, June 22 Join the Cadets. Free program meets every Monday, 6-8pm at the Alexander Park School gym. For young men and women ages 12-18.

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.

Picnic in the Park Play & Chat Mondays from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Alexander Park Elementary playground.

N.A Meetings Mon. in the Library basement. 8pm.

Golden Youth Centre dropin every Monday from 5-8pm.

Nicholson Parent & Tot Mondays from 9-11am at Nicholson School.

Crafts at the Seniors Centre every Monday from 1--3pm.

Art classes at the Golden Seniors Centre every Monday from 10am-3pm.

Hapkido Martial Arts Mon., Arena Lounge 6-7pm (kids) 7:15-8:15pm (adults).

Al-Anon Group meets Mondays at the Women’s Centre from 6-7pm. 3446492 for more info.

Tues, June 23

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

Golden Youth Centre dropin Tuesdays from 3:307:30pm.

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

FREE Settlement Services to help newcomers to Canada with English training, citizenship, community resources, banking, housing, and more! Tues. 1-3pm.

250-344-8392.

Golden Shotokan Karate Tues. & Thurs. 6-6:45pm (kids) 7-8:30pm (adults).

Bingo at the Seniors Centre every Tuesday from 1-3pm.

Grab a Granny and Go, Tuesdays at 3:30pm at Durand Manor.

T.O.P.S (take off pounds sensibly) Family Centre, Tue., 6-7pm. 344-7228, 344-6492 for more details.

English Language Classes, free! Tue. & Thur. 10am12pm. 344-8392 to register.

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Upcoming Events

Kicking Horse Culture presents: Summer Kicks 2015 June23 Rococode with Jane Fearing & Sue Gould. All shows are at 7pm in Spirit Square, all ages.

Golden & District Historical Society AGM Wednesday, June 24at 6pm at the museum.

Golden Farmers’ Market Wednesday market June 24 from 12-5pm in the CP parking lot.

Golden Farmers’ Market Saturday market June 27 from 10am-3pm in Spirit Square.

Community Day at KHMR get a free sightseeing pass for Golden Area out!

A resiGet theand word dents on June 28.

Canada Day Kicking Horse Dash July 1 in Spirit Square 5 & 10 kms.

Golden team Redline Car Show July 1, downtown Golden, 12-5pm.

Aman Virk Memorial Golf Tournament July 11.

Do you have a community event coming up? Let us know and we’ll put it in our Community Events Calendar.

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Jasmine Gadd for her leadership in music and drama for this school year.

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CP Rail argues that they are not responsible for Quebec derailment Black Press Staff Writer A judge has begun hearing arguments that could determine the fate of more than $431 million destined for victims and creditors of the 2013 train disaster in Lac-Megantic, Que. Lawyers for Canadian Pacific Railway — the sole firm accused of responsibility in the rail disaster not to participate in the settlement offer — are in court today arguing the process is illegitimate and unfair.

CP is arguing that since MMA was a rail company and under federal jurisdiction, Federal Court, not Quebec Superior Court, is the proper venue for hearings.

It will also argue by freeing other firms of legal liability, it won’t be able to counter-sue them if those companies decided to take CP to court to recoup the settlement sums they gave.

All other companies have contributed into a settlement fund and those firms would be

released from legal liability in the U.S. and Canada and permanently removed from the classaction if a Superior Court Justice Gaetan Dumas approves it.

While CP doesn’t dispute that families of the victims deserve compensation, the company argues it is not one of the companies that is responsible for what happened when a runaway train owned by the now-defunct Montreal Maine and Atlantic Railway Limited (MMA) derailed and exploded in Lac-Megantic’s downtown.

At least two dozen lawyers representing various companies and stakeholders are attending the hearing today in a large courtroom in Sherbrooke, Que. The $431.5 million offer was accepted unanimously by creditors and victims in Lac-Megantic on June 8.

A lawyer who launched the class-action says the process will go ahead against CP if the company refuses to be part of the settlement fund.

First waterbird survey in area completed Wildsight Submitted What happens when you put the call out to birders in the Columbia Valley to help with bird research? A flock of locals chirp in! Wildsight Golden has just completed the first ever Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS), conducted during the spring bird migration. Nearly 40 volunteers set out to count and identify birds on three dates and at 64 sites located along the Columba Wetlands, from Canal Flats to Donald. Over 90 species of bird were spotted, and nearly 15,000 birds were counted over three mornings, shining great results for this citizen science project! Spring survey data details are posted at: wildsight. ca/columbiawetlandswaterbirdsurvey.

“The most wonderful thing about the Waterbird Survey is the citizen science aspect. Local bird enthusiasts have a great excuse to get a bit more serious about bird watching, enjoy the sights and sounds in the wetlands and contribute valuable information,” said Joan Dolinsky, president of Wildsight Golden.

The Columbia Wetlands are home to numerous species of waterfowl and as part of the Pacific Flyway, they provide crucial habitat for migratory birds.

Every year, at least a billion bird species travel on the Pacific Flyway, flying from as far south as Patagonia and north to Alaska.

During spring and fall migrations, waterbird species from the mighty Trumpeter Swan to the little Pie-billed Grebe flock to the marshlands in the Columbia Valley to breed, nest and feed in its precious clean waters. But despite the recognized

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Seeing the lack of bird data available for the Columbia Wetlands, local biologist Rachel Darvill with Goldeneye Ecological Services and Wildsight Golden set out to collect baseline data on birds. One of Darvill’s goals is to have the Columbia Wetlands recognized with Important Bird Area (IBA) status. IBAs hold important conservation value internationally; they recognize significant areas of bird habitat and promote international collaboration for the protection of the world’s birds. The CWWS aims to run for at least five consecutive years, in hopes that we can gather enough data to achieve IBA, as well as to educate and engage citizens.

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this fantastic program,” said  Darvill. “Spring came early  this season and you can’t tame  Mother Nature, so the survey   dates did narrowly miss the peak   of the spring migration. How    ever, we were able to get numer   ous locals involved and trained,    we did count and identify many     thousands of birds this spring,    and we took 133 kids outside in     Golden on birding fieldtrips to    Reflection Lake... I’d say that     these first accomplishments are    definitely worth celebrating.”     RegistRation fee is $35 at the    Are you keen to get involved?  ChambeR offiCe oR $35 Cash   Utilize or build your birding at the Dash  skills during the fall Columbia    Wetlands Waterbird Survey!   Birding gear, bird identifica    tion and training are provided.     Fall surveys dates are October 5,    15 and 25, from 8:15- 11:15 a.m.      on. Contact rachel@wildsight.  ca if you would like to partici     pate. This program is funded by     the Columbia Basin Trust, Col   umbia Shuswap Regional Dis   trict, Vancouver Foundation   (Stewart Fund),and the Win  dermere Rod and Gun Club.

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Shauna Speers joined GADSAR in 2007 and has held a variety of positions within the organization ever since, including that of vice president, president and her current role as one of the group’s three managers. While her role takes up a lot of her time, Speers is content, as volunteering with GADSAR is an intensely rewarding experience in a variety of aspects.

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Speers discusses SAR volunteering Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net You’d be hard pressed to find a volunteer job that’s quite like that of a search and rescue manager, especially when the position happens to be in Golden, a mecca for adventure tourism.

Intense, even thrilling, search and rescue personnel tend to have one thing in common, a love for the outdoors and a sense of duty in giving back.

That’s what drew Shauna Speers towards Golden and District Search and Rescue (GADSAR) in 2007, and she’s yet to look back.

“I’m a bit of a self proclaimed trauma geek,” Speers said, while noting that she also works for BC Ambulance.

“I’ve always liked helping people.

I’m not afraid to get involved and get my hands dirty so I guess I’m drawn to being able to manage things and roll with the punches.”

A longtime dog sledder, ice climber and ski patroller, SAR proved to be a natural fit and she began to get more and more involved with the local organization.

Not long after joining the team, Speers was offered the position of vice president. Later, she served as president before also taking on a role as one of GADSAR’s three managers, a role she continues to fill today.

It’s a position that sees her co-ordinate rescue efforts as well as attend calls herself. It works well for Speers now that she’s started a family.

This way, even when she can’t go out on calls, she’s able to help with rescue efforts remotely.

Naturally, there’s a heavy dose of adrenaline

involved with any call out, and it’s an aspect that Speers enjoys about her work with SAR, but it’s also an intensely rewarding experience as well.

“It’s great the recognition that we get locally,” Speers said.

While many of the calls that she goes out on involve Albertans and other tourists, Speers has participated in rescues involving locals, some of which have involved close personal friends of hers.

That was the case in January of 2014 when locals Billy Neilson and Tim Collins were caught in a massive avalanche near Hope Creek. The pair were reached in the evening before being airlifted to safety the next morning.

Speers recalls the ride in the helicopter with Neilson vividly.

“I was able to call Billy’s wife once we were up in the air in the helicopter…I was able to let Billy talk to (her) on the phone and just being there to share that moment with them was pretty intense for sure,” Speers remembered.

While those incidents are a big reason why she loves her line of volunteer work, there’s another aspect that keeps Speers keen to continue with GADSAR. “We’re so lucky that, on the whole, our group is like a big family and we mostly get along.

Sometimes we bicker a little bit…we’re all friends and it extends into our social life and into our work world,” she said.

The GADSAR family is getting set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall and is planning to celebrate with an open house. For all of the latest GADSAR news, like their Facebook page by searching Golden and District Search and Rescue.

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Indie pop duo Rococode set to play live show in Spirit Square Jessica Schwitek editor@thegoldenstar.net Every musician has to start somewhere, and for the two members of Rococode, the next band to take the Summer Kicks stage in Spirit Square, that start came in the form of childhood piano lessons.

“Andrew (Braun) and I have similar musical backgrounds, it all begins with piano lessons,” said Laura Smith, one half of the indie pop duo.

“My parents couldn’t keep me from playing, but he had to be bribed with baseball cards and an electric guitar.”

The two were also involved in choir, musical theatre, and were self-described “band geeks.” Braun played in several high school bands, and Smith got her feet wet with a ska band where she played the trumpet. It wasn’t until later that the two realized they could sing as well.

They crossed paths at Capilano University, both taking music programs, and found they complimented each other nicely after working on each other’s solo projects.

“We began writing all of my songs together and the natural progression into a band happened in about 2011,” said Smith. “It took us a while to get up and running from the idea stage.”

Rococode got a great start with Ryan Guldemond from Mother Mother co-producing their first record- Andrew Braun and Laura Smith of Rococode will ings.

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“We have now progressed to a sound that is much more our own, we will be performing all of that new Golden Spirit Square this summer. material at the show in Golden,” said Smith.

“Performing outdoors is a whole other ball game…

The band is based in the Lower Mainland, and does Being outside in my favourite place to be so it’s great most of their shows in the club scene. But the duo is to able to do my favourite thing in beautiful settings excited to be playing some outdoor venues, like the such as Golden.”

be playing in the Golden Spirit Square on June Photo Submitted Rococode will perform in Spirit Square on Tuesday June 23 at 7 p.m. To listen to some of their music go to rococode.com.

The in between act will be played by local musicians Jane Fearing and Sue Gould.

The Net Result: Whiplash easily ranks as one of 2014’s best Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net

Miles Teller stars in Whiplash as an increasingly obsessed drummer who aims to impress his teacher.

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What’s at the heart of an individual’s desire to be the best? Is it personal satisfaction? Is it an award? Or perhaps it’s very broad, like receiving recognition from the masses. Finally, maybe it’s the recognition of a specific individual, a family member, friend or a teacher.

For Andrew Nieman (Miles Teller), his desire to succeed is fuelled by his desire to impress his eccentric, abusive teacher at Schaffer Conservatory, a prestigious music school. It’s the theme that lies at the heart of Whiplash and it helps make the Damien Chazelle pick one of the very best of 2014.

Early in the film, Nieman is selected by Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), a renowned conductor, to move up to his top flight studio band as a backup drummer. It’s a rare honour for a first year student at the conservatory, and one that delights Nieman.

As a result, he works even harder, frequently practicing in his dormitory until his hands bleed. His drumming having fully consumed him, Nieman breaks up with his girlfriend and becomes increasingly egotistical and narcissistic.

Fletcher’s style of teaching is done like that of a hard

nosed football coach. He frequently hurls both insults and chairs, often eliciting tears from his students. It’s a toxic environment, but one that seems to bring out the best in Nieman, as he improves quickly.

Naturally, a boiling point is reached and the relationship between Nieman and Fletcher changes for good.

Whiplash is an intense ride throughout its 106 minutes of runtime. There are some lulls, but like Fletcher’s temperament, the lulls end abruptly through sudden outbursts.

The acting (which is top notch by both Teller and Simmons) and the story would have made Whiplash a great film on its own, but it’s the directing and the cinematography that make this one of the best movies I’ve seen in a while. The movie’s final scene is expertly shot, evoking maximum passion from both its actors and the audience, and will be worth an instant review as soon as the final curtain closes. It’s that good.

Whiplash isn’t just worth 10 mouse clicks out of 10.

It’s worth that and then some. But rules are rules, 10 it is.

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Your 2015 Municipal Property Taxes Reminder of Payment Tools and Dates

Robb Nash at GSS

Property Tax Notices for the Town of Golden have now been mailed to all property owners on record.

If you have not received your tax notice, please contact Town Hall to get one.

Taxes are due 4:30pm on July 2, 2015.

After this date, a 10% penalty will be added to any unpaid current taxes.

If you are participating in the pre-authorized payment program, note that the pre-payment amount on your tax notice includes the May 15th payment. Because prepayment amounts were based on an estimates there maybe still be a balance owing. To avoid a penalty, review your Tax Notice carefully and make sure you pay any outstanding balance prior to July 2, 2015.

Avoid the last minute rush; we accept post-dated cheques, Debit Card payments, and you can pay online through most financial institutions. We recommend allowing at least 5 business days for processing of online payments. Credit card payments are not accepted.

2015 HOME OWNER GRANT (HOG) You can claim your HOG even if your current taxes are not paid in full. Claim it at Town Hall or on-line via the link at www.golden.ca.

The eHOG password for the form is identified in the address portion at the top left-hand side of your 2015 tax notice. Penalties apply to HOG’s not claimed by July 2, 2015.

PRE-PAYMENT OF 2016 PROPERTY TAXES We offer a property tax prepayment plan; budget your property taxes and avoid the July property tax hardship. Monthly tax payments are made though your bank by preauthorized debits on the 15th of each month, starting in August 2015 for the 2016 taxation year. Any prepayment toward 2015 property taxes will be applied as a credit toward the 2016 tax year. Call the Town Hall to order an application form.

Thank you for your support in ensuring our services to you and this community!

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Barry Gerding Managing editor at the Kelowna Capital News. With 34 years of experience in B.C. community newspapers, helping to shine a spotlight on issues affecting Central Okanagan residents.

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Airana Grass performed in front of students at Golden Secondary School with Robb Nash, a musician who is also an advocate for mental health issues. He was in town to give a presentation to the students about some very serious topics, like suicide.

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95 registered for September’s Ultra Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The Golden Ultra is not for the faint of heart. That much is clear by the race’s staggering, raw statistics. Three days.

Nearly 4000m of elevation gain. Eighty kilometres.

The stage names are aptly titled: The Blood, The Sweat and The Tears.

Magi Scallion, the Ultra’s organizer, is a long time event planner and when she moved to Golden it became a natural fit for her to organize a race like this, and she was encouraged to do so by her friends in town.

“It took me two or three years to wrap my head around what I thought could be a really successful event,” Scallion said.

“Sometimes with events, you put a lot into them and they just don’t provide the return that’s necessary so it took me a long time to wrap my head around what I thought would work well here in Golden. The beautiful thing about trail running is that the trails here are fantastic, absolutely world class.”

It’s also easier to organize races on trails, despite some additional safety measures that are required. While road races require extensive traffic control, that won’t be necessary for the Ultra.

Scallion’s goal for the race is to promote trail running and to make Golden a destination for trail runners in both Western Canada and the Northwest United States.

“This year I’m taking on a

The Golden Ultra will take runners on a three day staged journey through Golden’s pristine trails.

Photo Submitted lot of initiatives that are more destination-oriented. (I’m) promoting local businesses directly to our runners just to create an awareness of the town.”

Scallion is hoping to have 300 runners participate this year, a number she is on track to reach with 95 registered already for the September 18-20 event, many of whom are coming from Alberta, but Scallion is also hoping to reach into the U.S. states of Washington, Montana, Idaho and Oregon.

“The fact that it’s a longer

event, a three day stage race… that attracts people to travel for the event as opposed to a shorter race,” she explained.

Long-term, Scallion hopes that the Ultra earns a reputation as a must do for runners in the region.

“I’d like to see it grow, maybe in five years have up to 1000 runners. Obviously it has to remain sustainable and doable. If we’re at 300 or 500 and we realize that maybe the town can’t handle that many or if the parking situation isn’t good, then that’s where we’d look at capping it.”

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Golden Dolphins return from first swim meet of the 2015 season The Golden Dolphins Swim Club members pose for a picture at their first swim meet of the season in Revelstoke.

The team performed very well with several members showing major improvements, some even making it to the podium. Josh Hiraoka received a gold medal for Division 7, and Sara Johnson and Hanna LaRoy took second and third place finishes for Division 6.

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Golden Dolphins Submitted The Dolphins Swim Team is happy to be back up and running for another amazing season. This past weekend was the team’s first swim meet, which happened in Revelstoke. Starting the season off strong was Kayla Lush, Elyssia McClean, Emma Russell, and Enzo Soret with major improvements in technique and time. Kayla Lush, Elyssia McClean and Emma Russell completed their first 200 IM with remarkable times for their division. Enzo Soret came into the meet with high set goals to improve all of his

times, which he did with ease and determination.

On the podium in Division 6 were Zara Johnson and Hannah LaRoy with a second and third place finish respectively in the region. Receiving a gold medal in Division 7 was Josh Hiraoka.

Two of our youngest competitors this weekend were Malcolm Russell and Hunter Thorne who completed their first timed 50 without any assistance.

This is a great step forward in their swimming careers, which will only improve as the season progresses.

Our newest members to the competitive swim world in Canada are Amba Mie-

gel and Esther Mittendorfer. Both girls completed their first swim meet with the Golden Dolphins, exceeding expectations and striving towards new goals.

Other great performances were seen

by Ellie Evison, Emily King, Katrina McClean, Georgia Phillips, Hayley Plonka, Lauren Russell, Anna Sutter, Marika Sutter, Carter Thorne, and Lucy Wilson, who made great strides towards technique and time improvement.

Coaches Caprices Rosentreter and Hailey Kehler were pleased with the performance and improvement seen at the swim meet and are looking forward to the rest of the swimming season.

How much have you really saved for retirement?

Dave Dineen Brighter Life Congratulations! You’ve saved diligently for years and you’ve accumulated a nice retirement nest egg. When many people begin to transition into retirement, they’re amazed at how differently their various savings, investments and retirement plans are taxed. These differences can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. To give you an idea of the potential impact of taxes, here’s what could happen to $50,000 in different kinds of accounts: Tax-free savings account (TFSA) There’s no income tax payable on withdrawals. Because you contributed to your TFSA with after-tax dollars and the government doesn’t tax growth within your account, the entire $50,000 is yours. (Note that, if you hold any U.S. stocks that pay dividends in your TFSA, however, you may have to pay some tax).

Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) RRSP contributions are deducted from your taxable income, reducing the tax you pay, but withdrawals are subject to income tax. How much tax you pay will depend on your income in the year you withdraw the money, and where you live in Canada. You may be paying less tax in retirement since your income is likely to drop once you stop working.

Registered retirement income funds (RRIFs), life income funds (LIFs) and locked-in retirement accounts (LIRAs) Rather than pay all the income tax due on the contents of your RRSP or LIRA when you close it down, rolling that money into a RRIF or LIF lets you take your savings out

gradually and thus pay the tax gradually. As in an RRSP, the investment growth within a RRIF, LIF or LIRA isn’t taxable until you withdraw it from the fund, but then it’s fully taxable at your marginal rate as part of the total amount withdrawn.

Non-registered investments Because you’ve already paid income tax on the money you used to buy these investments, you don’t have to pay tax on it again. But the investment growth within the account is taxed:

• Interest income from sources such as savings accounts, bonds or guaranteed investment certificates is fully taxable at your marginal rate.

• Eligible dividend income from shares in Canadian companies may earn you a tax credit, which would lower the tax you pay on such income.

See what I mean? I’m not exaggerating when I say that not being familiar with how your investments are taxed can be a dangerous blind spot. For example, if you don’t keep in mind that the size of your investment portfolio and your investment returns are reported in pre-tax dollars, you may find that your nest egg after taxes is smaller than you think.

It’s also important to know how your investments are taxed when you’re working out how much you can withdraw each year. If you follow the common guideline that says you can safely take out 4% of your savings each year, remember that it assumes pre-tax dollars. You’ll actually have less in your hand after tax.

This column is sponsored by Shannon Hood Financial Services. If you’re interested in one-one-one advice contact Shannon Hood at 250-344-4543.

June is brain injury awareness Month Let’s hope our community protects their noggin. Our local group sets up information stations throughout the community hoping to remind everyone that some brain injuries can be prevented.

Wear a helmet; wear your seatbelt; be safe on the job; rest after a concussion; protect your head and much more. We offer talks at the schools about awareness and prevention and encourage the children to enter our poster contest and to draw their thoughts on head injury prevention. We try to encourage the wearing of helmets in all sports, therefore starting awareness at a young age when it’s most beneficial.

We also provide helmets to those in need. Helmets do protect your head and help to prevent head injury.

We have been very fortunate to get support from CBT and the Panorama Foundation who help us with the purchase of helmets. Without their support this would not be happening.

Head injury is a frustrating injury that most people know little or nothing about until it happens to them, a member of their family, or a close friend.

People with brain injuries are not apparent as there is no cast, no Band-Aids and no change in their facial looks. The damage is inside... the brain…

The brain, what the heck! How can you hurt it?

Well it is the reason we are all walking, talking, laughing, crying, and playing sports. It is our main body part and we should protect it, and do you?

Doctors studying the brain have come a long way with rehabilitation. Local doctors work very hard helping our survivors get back on track, and go over and above finding strategies to help individuals, as every brain injury is different. They spend hours filling out paper work for support.

We are lucky to live in Golden or Invermere and get such great support from our physicians. In a large centre the wait list is very long.

The local support we get from our close community is much appreciated, our survivors have moved forward in a positive way and we thank everyone who has helped make this possible.

East Kootenay Brain Injury would like to thank everyone who has helped make a difference in helping our local survivors move forward in a positive way, accepting them in our community as productive people. Giving them jobs, and understanding their challenges without judgement. This is what makes our community a special place to live.

Our words of wisdom “Brain Injury Hurts” so protect you brain.

For more information on head injury and local supports call East Kootenay Brain Injury.

778 517 1193 Cranbrook office 250 344 5674 Golden office

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I was born in Golden, B.C. a long….long time ago! I was born long enough ago that I am now considered an old timer in the valley, at least by my children.

My parents, Harold and Jenny Rauch raised me on a farm 11 miles south of Golden that was originally homesteaded by Thomas Hawkes. Dad bought the 160 acres from Tom for $6,900 using a loan from the VLA on his return to Canada after the Second World War. Eleven and A Half Mile Creek runs through one corner of the property and Tom had built a fine solid house on the property, which also had a few good outbuildings and a really good barn.

I was in poor health as a child so my first few years of schooling were taken at Golden Elementary School so that I could be close to the hospital. My first teachers were Mrs. Montgomery, Miss Herman and Mrs. Mansfield.

Once my health was improved I was sent out to Nicholson School for Grades 4, 5 and 6, and then back to Golden Elementary for Grade 7 and then on to Golden Secondary School for a few years of higher education.

I was married out of high school and was soon blessed by two beautiful children, Mandy and Patrick. I really enjoyed my time at home with them until they were both in school when it became really apparent to me that my sister-in-law Peggy was right when she said you can only bake so many cookies.

I had for a number of years worked part time at the Hilltop Café and then the Golden Shell Restaurant but was interested in doing something different when I walked into Star Video Sales and rentals to rent a movie and came out with a

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AGRICULTURE BRAND AND MARKETING FOR THE SHUSWAP The Columbia Shuswap Regional District is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to develop a coordinated marketing approach for Shuswap agriculture products and to provide education for communities in the Shuswap and beyond as to how important the agriculture industry is to the long term sustainability of our communities. This project was identified as one of the top priorities in the 2014 Shuswap Agriculture Strategy to enable the agriculture industry in the region to grow and prosper.

Proposals clearly marked “Agriculture Brand and Marketing for the Shuswap” will be accepted until 4 PM local time on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, 555 Harbourfront Drive NE, P.O. Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 4P1.

Proposal documents and further information are available online at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District website at www.csrd.bc.ca/newsnotices/opportunities/tenders, on the BCBid website at www.bcbid.gov. bc.ca, Civic Info website at www.civicinfo.bc.ca and at the office of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District at the above address during regular office hours.

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and to waive any informality in the Proposals received, in each case without giving any notice. The Columbia Shuswap Regional District reserves the right to accept the Proposal which it deems most advantageous.

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CSRD OFFICE MOVE The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) moved to its new office last weekend and staff are starting to settle in. Thank you for your support through the move. Please note that all CSRD phone numbers have remained the same. The mailing address has also remained the same: Mailing Address: PO Box 978, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P1

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Colleen Rauch Palumbo is pictured at four months of age, taken on the old farm. Photo courtesy of the Golden Museum job.

I really enjoyed working for the Manhas family, who treated me like one of their own. I was selling appliances, renting out movies and was trained in Calgary as a Microwave Consultant. The microwave training meant that I could work at trade shows, which was really interesting.

In April of 1990, I answered an ad in the newspaper in the help wanted section. The Golden Museum was looking for a full time seasonal employee.

I applied for the position and was soon called to come for an interview.

I had no expectation of getting the job because my experience was all in the newest, hottest things on the market, not with anything old at all.

When I walked through the door at the museum it was with much trepidation because I had never actually interviewed for a job before. Each of my previous jobs I got simply because I had a really good reputation for being a competent and trustworthy person.

This interview, my first, was quite the experience as I walked in to face a board of eight people. I rec-

ognized a couple of them, for instance the Mayor of Golden was on the board at the time but the rest were unknown to me.

They had their game faces on and asked me some really though questions.

Thank goodness I had previously worked for Gurmit Manhas, who was always asking me though questions.

Finally Wilfred Habart said “You look familiar, who are your parents?”

I explained who they were and he said “I worked with your grandfather Louis Rauch, he was a master with a cant hook.”

That seemed to break the ice and they were all much friendlier.

They explained that they were doing other interviews but would be in touch as soon as possible. Just before I went out the door May Yurik said, “Are you past your child bearing years?” because she said, “they didn’t want to put a bunch of training into another person who would just up and get pregnant and leave.” I said, “If you give me this job I will stay until I’m an antique myself.”

On May 2 this year I celebrated 25 years at the Golden Museum, an anniversary that I never anticipated.

During my time here I have proudly represented the Historical Society, the Town of Golden and its citizens.

I’m honoured that I have been able to continue the good work of my predecessors collecting and preserving the memories and artifacts of the people of the Columbia Valley.

During my time at the museum we have acquired additional land and the old CPR Station. We moved the outdoor exhibit building to its new location.

We have put new roofs on all of the buildings here, repaired rotting logs on the school house and installed new handmade doors. We have entirely renovated the outdoor exhibit building and the main gallery of the museum.

We have installed all new exhibits and continue to work on new permanent ones each year.

I am very proud of the work that I have put into this position at the museum and hope to continue it for years to come.

PS. Last week I incorrectly identified the author of the piece to be Arvid Seward when in fact it was Arvid Johnson.

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It is with heavy hearts and great sadness The Christian family constitutes a specific revelation belongs without having to earn it, that he is worthy of being mortFernie, BC V0B 1M0 payEmail: of Publisher@thefreepress.ca we announce the passing of Peter, after a and realization ecclesial communion and for this rea- loved and respected with his own qualities, strengths and oney nsulDeadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015church. lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. son it can and should be called a domestic weaknesses. Thus accepted and loved for who he truly is, can Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

He passed away peacefully at his home in It is a community of faith, hope and charity; it assumes a the child in turn becomes capable of loving.

Golden, with his family by his side. singular importance in the church, as is evident the New So young people growing up in a family where God is the T HE F REE P RESS Testament. The Christian family is a communion of per- foundation of their values also realize they must choose Peter leaves to mourn his passing, his wife sons, a sign and image of the Father and the Son in the between ‘whether to live for themselves or to live for God of 50 years Loretta, son Ray (Margo), Holy Spirit. In the procreation and education of children and for others; to be served or to serve, to obey one’s own hines grandchildren Taylor and Aaron, his year. it reflects theEditor Father’s work of creation. It is called to par- ego or to obey God. So following Jesus entails giving up ears. daughter Sheri (Trevor Nafe), four detake of the prayer sacrifice of Christ.

DailyBC prayer and evil and selfishness and choosing good, truth, and justice 6629 The and Free Press, Fernie, brothers and three sisters. As per Peter’s the reading of the Word of God strengthen it in charity. even when this demands sacrifice and renunciation of The Free Press has an immediate opening for an Editor for its weekly request no funeral service will be held. community The Christian familynewspaper. has an evangelizing and missionary one’s own interest. Following Jesus means being involved Peter’s remains will be laid to rest in You will work closely with the publisher to help set the editorial vision task [from the Catechism of the Catholic Church]. because faith not a superficial decoration, it is a strength Vonda, Sk. for this newspaper and as Editor, you will take a lead role in community means gettingthe involved in different to soul.

The familyengagement, is the firstwhich place where child comes organizations into of the promote the newspaper’s role and brand in the community.

It is within the family – very gradually and in the course olden, Must have experience with InDesign. You will have experience in website PURcontent management, with the aim to grow online readership, while of still daily life – that children and adolescents learn to know Forest preserving print readership. You will have a thorough understanding of nnualGod and to trust Him. That is where they meet Jesus and m3 of how to use social media to enhance our print and online editions as well as orestexpand our brand. slated welcome Him as a friend. As they spend time with Him, Catholic Church of Sacred Heart Rocky Mountain Alliance Church St. Andrew's United Church ments.

This job requires a tremendous amount of effort and time in order to r deTuesday 7pm •Wednesday 9am Sunday 10:30am Sunday 10:30am they will come to understand that the big challenge for a lease be successful and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our 856 Thursday - 9am • Friday - 9am Pastor Tom Fehrteam. Compensation 901 11th Streetwill • 250-344-6117 for-this position be based on experience and child of God and a disciple of the King of the universe is Saturday - 7pm • Sunday - 10am 712 - 10th Street • 250-344-2456 Anglican Church qualifications. There isSt. an Paul’s excellent benefits package as well as a car nists allowance and other related vehicle is required.not only to avoid evil, but to go with Him at their side all Train Father Cecil 913 - 9thbenefits.

Street SA •reliable 250-344-6113 dical Trinity Lutheran Church 808 11th Street • 250-344-6328 Fernie is considered by many one of the most desirable places in the the good they are called to do. As Pope John Paul II said earn Sunday - 10:30amprovince, if not the Columbia Bible fellowship country, to Valley live. People come for the skiing and stay from “Parents will best help their children live their lives to the 466for the lifestyle. Fernie offers a myriad- of opportunities to the outdoor Golden Baptist Church Pastor Tim Schneider Sunday 11:00am or enthusiast, including skiing,Ralph mountain biking and fishing to name just a Sunday - 10:30am 909 - 9th Street • 250-344-2935 Kirchhofer fullest if they teach them to make their whole lives a gift to few. It is also a wonderful community to raise a family.

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Golden Seventh Day Adventist Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized 1343 Pine • 250-344-7676 s Cards of Drive Thanks Cards of Thanks newspaper publishing group with than 190Society community, daily and Church Golden Sikhmore Cultural “They need to respect their choices and encourage urban publications in BC, Alberta, Washington, Golden Pentecostal Tabernacle Pastor Frank Johnson Sunday - 11amHawaii, California and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centers. Black Press employs 3,300 peoplevocation with joy, including secular or religious or every - 10:30am mily would like toSunday thank all of the Doctors, nurses, home 917 - 11th Street across North America.Upstairs at the Sikh Temple Pastorfor Jimtheir Dorst cover heads • no shoes priestly. The family will play a fundamental role in the at the Golden Hospital tender care of Ethel.

Please send resume, with cover letter, to Andrea Horton. We thank all 717-10th Street Syou • 250-344-2459 Lunch After Prayer by Donation e appreciated everything did for her. development, growth and final maturing of their vocaof those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. will continue to ride with you in the mountains. tion.”

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ou to the Hindman-Bowers Funeral Home for their front , to Pastor Tom Fehr and the Rocky Mountain Alliance ervice and tea, to Jackie Franson on the piano, to Shiloh hel’s photo/music tribute, to Flowers From Home and g Carrick, for their beautiful bouquets and food platters. or her time and thoughtfulness, to Dr. Kolbenson and anyone that sent cards, shared stories, hugs & tears, or ve many miles to be with us... Thank you.

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James (Jim) edward Frid It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, fatherin-law, and friend James (Jim) Edward Frid on May 29, 2015.

Jim was born on September 11, 1944, in Vancouver and spent long periods of his life in Golden and Kamloops, British Columbia.

Reporter, Full Time The Free Press, Fernie, BC

The Free Press, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Fernie, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team.

We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities.

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Experience with InDesign an asset; Superior writing skills; Ability to write on a variety of topics, including local government, arts and sports; Proficiency in photography; Experience in posting content to the Internet; Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including social networking.

Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume and cover letter to: Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 Second Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: Publisher@thefreepress.ca Deadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015 Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

Jim worked as a professional driver. In his early years, he drove logging and fuel trucks; more recently, he drove school buses. He took great pride in doing every job he ever had to the best of his ability and was always devoted to his travellers.

Although Jim had many passions, he particularly enjoyed gardening, golfing, playing guitar, singing and following hockey. He cherished spending time with and caring for his furry loved ones, especially Elvis of late. He treasured the memories from his many trips to Mexico.

Jim lived with joy and loved his family. His sense of humour, quick wit, resiliency and optimism in the face of hardship and ability to make friends with all types of people will forever be an inspiration.

Jim is survived by many family members and friends you all know who you are. We sincerely appreciate the support and care that has been extended by so many over the years, especially during this difficult time.

At Jim’s request, there will be no memorial service.

Instead, Jim would be delighted if you take pause, give thanks for what you have, and bring a smile and some laughter to someone’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Cancer Society, Kamloops branch.

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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The Wenzoski family would like to thank all of the Doctors, nurses, home care and staff at the Golden Hospital for their tender care of Ethel.

She appreciated everything you did for her.

Ginny, she will continue to ride with you in the mountains.

A heartfelt thank you to the Hindman-Bowers Funeral Home for their front line compassion, to Pastor Tom Fehr and the Rocky Mountain Alliance Church for their service and tea, to Jackie Franson on the piano, to Shiloh and Sam for Ethel’s photo/music tribute, to Flowers From Home and Christine and Greg Carrick, for their beautiful bouquets and food platters.

To Du Seward for her time and thoughtfulness, to Dr. Kolbenson and Bonnie, and to anyone that sent cards, shared stories, hugs & tears, or drove many miles to be with us... Thank you.

Tony, Cheryl, Robbin, Rick, Shawna & families.

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You will work closely with the publisher to help set the editorial vision for this newspaper and as Editor, you will take a lead role in community engagement, which means getting involved in different organizations to promote the newspaper’s role and brand in the community.

Must have experience with InDesign. You will have experience in website content management, with the aim to grow online readership, while still preserving print readership. You will have a thorough understanding of how to use social media to enhance our print and online editions as well as expand our brand.

This job requires a tremendous amount of effort and time in order to be successful and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. Compensation for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. There is an excellent benefits package as well as a car allowance and other related benefits. A reliable vehicle is required.

Fernie is considered by many one of the most desirable places in the province, if not the country, to live. People come for the skiing and stay for the lifestyle. Fernie offers a myriad of opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast, including skiing, mountain biking and fishing to name just a few. It is also a wonderful community to raise a family.

Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized newspaper publishing group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centers. Black Press employs 3,300 people across North America.

Please send resume, with cover letter, to Andrea Horton. We thank all of those who apply, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Andrea Horton Publisher The Free Press 342 2nd Avenue Box 2350 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 Email: publisher@thefreepress.ca Deadline for resumes: Friday, June 12, 2015 No phone calls please.

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Golden youth, Curtis McKenzie play road hockey in Spirit Square

A host of local kids had the rare opportunity to play street hockey with an NHLer on Sunday, as Curtis McKenzie spent over two hours signing autographs and playing around with the kids, who were registered for the event through a donation to the Rotary Club of Golden. Below: a young fan enjoys a moment beside one of his heroes.

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Joel Tansey reporter@thegoldenstar.net The only thing missing were the regular shouts of “Car!” Then again, Sunday’s event in Spirit Square was no ordinary game of road hockey.

Few contests feature two separate games, dozens of kids (accompanied by their equally excited parents) or a full fledged barbecue for snacking between shifts, fried onions and all.

And fewer still feature world class hockey players.

Golden’s favourite NHL player was on hand to give the kids, and parents, a treat they won’t soon forget as Curtis McKenzie spent the afternoon in Spirit Square shooting tennis balls, signing autographs and taking photos in an event that was organized by the Rotary Club of Golden.

Youth of all ages participated in the game by donation, and besides the fact that it was for a good cause, it was surely money well spent for the rare opportunity to match up with an NHLer. “It was fun. All of the kids out here are a lot of fun and definitely a fun age. I remember being back this young. I’ve been back here with the hockey school and it’s fun to see these guys again this summer. I’m lucky that the Rotary Club put

this event on,” said McKenzie, a member of the Dallas Stars.

McKenzie, who is back in Golden for a short time before he begins his rigorous off-season training program, says it’s always nice to come home after the grind of a pro hockey season.

“I love coming home, it’s definitely a spot where you can reset the mind and just relax. I’ve been trying to take advantage of the outdoor activities around town and it’s great seeing my friends and family,” he said.

It’s been another whirlwind season for the Stars forward.

A year after being named the AHL’s Rookie of the Year and being a part of the Calder Cup-winning Texas Stars, McKenzie made an impact at the next level in 2014/2015.

The 6’2” winger made his NHL debut on Oct. 18 against the Philadelphia Flyers, scored his first goal on Nov. 16 against the Chicago Blackhawks, and ended up playing 36 games in the NHL while splitting his time between the AHL and the NHL. “It was a pretty wild year…I just couldn’t believe that I was playing in the NHL. It was pretty lucky to get to that stage of the career and I’m excited that I got that out of the way now and to be able to make strides to be there full time,” he said.

After what will surely be a busy off-season of training, McKenzie says training camp in the fall will have a different feel for him this year, having already shown that he can play at the top level.

“Now I know what it takes to get there...and I want to make an impact to stay. I think it’s definitely a different mindset this year from last year,” he said.

And it’s pretty clear where Golden’s allegiances lie as McKenzie battles for a spot with the big club, with numerous #11 Dallas Stars sweaters dotting Spirit Square Sunday afternoon.

“It’s overwhelming actually. I’ve always had people my whole career that are really great to me and supporting me wherever I go and I hear about it through my parents, about how the town’s always asking about me. It’s definitely overwhelming to hear about that,” McKenzie said.

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5 bedrooms 4 baths 2,618sqft

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2.5 baths

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3 bedrooms

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5 bedrooms

2 baths

2,084sqft

3 bedrooms

2.5 baths

3360 Highway #95, South

3bdrms 2 baths 1,500sqft 3.6 acres

5256 Ben Hynes Loop Road 2 baths

1,500 sqft 95 acres

$225,000 #203 - 1545 Kicking Horse Trail

2 bedrooms

2 baths

915sqft

2 baths

1 bath

813sqft

2 bedrooms

554 Day Road 2 baths

1,350sqft 1 acre

4bdrms 3 baths 2,536sqft 1.18 acres

4 bedrooms

3 baths

592 Habart Road 1.5 baths

2,100sqft

512 - 7th Street

5 bedrooms

2036 Blaeberry School Road

1515 Cedar Street

5 bedrooms

2 baths

2,520sqft

1739 Oberg Johnson Road

4bdrms 1 bath 2,680sqft 77.8 acres

$579,900 551 Highway #95, South

6bdrms 4 baths 4,056sqft 3.19 acres

$565,000 2328 Holmes Deakin Road

5 bdrms

2 baths

3,032 sqft

60 acres

$293,000 510 Anderson Road

3 bedrooms

2 baths

1.28 acres

3.5 baths

$282,300 1124 - 8th Street

2,703sqft

2 bedrooms

2 baths

$279,000 612 - 12th Street

4 bedrooms

2 baths

2,000sqft

#207, 521 - 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms

1 bath

813sqft

$188,900 #12, 2924 Kicking Horse Road

2 bedrooms

2 baths

1,050sqft

$495,600 2 bedrooms 2 baths

5 bdrms 2 baths 2,986sqft 10.28 acres

$399,900 3 bedrooms

2 baths

773 Canyon Creek Road

.35 acre

$645,000

$242,300 586 Lower Habart Road

2 bdrms 1 bath

1741 Seward Frontage Road

1,344sqft

.52 acres

$499,900 1742 Seward Frontage

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$1,695,000

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2,400sqft

959 McBeath Road 2bdrms 2.5 baths 1,856sqft 120 acres

$209,600 3bdrms 1 bath 1,386sqft

2,702sqft

1114 - 10th Street

$599,900 2416 Campbell Road

1,270 sqft

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$169,900

$949,000

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2,860sqft

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1,275sqft

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$267,000

$450,000 2bdrms

2,032sqft

#204, 521 - 8th Avenue

2 bedrooms

$399,000 904 McBeath Road

3 bedrooms

$174,900

$319,000 2bdrms 1 bath 960sqft 22.58 acres

2,200sqft

1073 King Crescent

$899,000 1425 Granite Drive

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$209,900

$365,000

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$339,600 526 - 12th Street

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RURAL ACREAGES 2166A Blaeberry Road ................................ 38.6 acres....................................................... $369,000 Reflection Lake Road................................... 3 acreages available.............. from $130,000 to $280,000 Lot 8, 2017 McMurdo Road........................... 5.93 acres.................................................................. $79,000 Lot 2, Campbell Road................................... 2.5 acres ................................................................. $120,000 Lot B, Carlson Road..................................... 2.47 acres....................................................... $84,900 Highway #95 South...................................... 40 acres ................................................................ $209,000 985 McBeath Road....................................... 40.52 acres..................................................... $349,600 588 Habart Road ........................................ 2.14 acres................................................... $139,600 Reflection Lake Road................................... 2 acreages available................from $122,500 to $137,500 Lot 3, Forde Station Road..................................... 3 acres .................................................................... $89,900

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