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Kicking Horse Movies - “Mission Impossible Rogue Nation� t Opening Friday, Aug. 7th thru Thursday, Aug. 14th at 7 p.m. “With the IMF disbanded, and Ethan (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, the team now faces off against a network of highly skilled special agents, the Syndicate. These highly trained operatives are hellbent on creating a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan gathers his team and joins forces with disavowed British agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), who may or may not be a member of this rogue nation, as the group faces their most impossible mission yet.�
restricted on Saturday, Restricted on Sunday. 8:30 - 5:00. Location: Golden. Fees: $120 for restricted, $120 for non-restricted or $200 for both on same weekend. Call Ron or Sandra at 250-344-2503 (cell) for more info, or email registerforpal@ hotmail.com. Pre-registration is required, suggested at least 5 days before the course. Summer Kicks t Wednesday, Aug. 12 Gary Fjellgaard with Krista & The Krybabies. Live at the Spirit Square in downtown Golden. “... like sitting around the campfire with an old friend - tales of a life lived under the prairie skies.� Stories of the west are sung over melodious finger-style guitar, peppers throughout with funny anecdotes and tales of a life lived under the prairie skies. www.fjellgaard.bc.ca. For more information, go to Kickinghorseculture.ca.
Creative Spaces t Wednesdays, Aug. 12th, 19th and 26th, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre. Girls and women are invited to come have some fun and exercise their creative muscles. This is a fun event, we would love to see you there.
Toonie Bike Race Series t The Ultimate DH Biking Showdown at KHMR Bike Park. Aug. 8th and 22nd. $2 per event day. Challenge yourself if you have what it takes! Mountain Top Concert Series t "VH Q N Jordan Klassen, coming to Eagle’s Eye. Tea at the Museum t Wed, Aug. 12th at 1:00 p.m. Cancer, Chronic and Life Threatening Illness Support Group - come spend an afternoon at the Golden Museum for Tea and conversation, and talk about what other workshops you would like to see. Call Ruth Finnie at (250) 344-2171 for more information.
Ray Jean Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament & Parson Fall Faire t August 14 - 16. Slo-Pitch tourney, farmer’s market, family dance & karaoke, Saturday night drive-in movie, build your own cardboard box car bed, beer gardens, games, free camping. Call Trina at 939-8175 or Heather 344-1536. Golden Sound Festival t Summer Block Party 2015, downtown Golden, Aug. 21 & 22. Golden Taps, Rockwater, Riverhouse. www.GoldenSoundFestival.com Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer Camp t Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 - Filling up FAST! ONly 20 spots left at HALF PRICE rate of $70 + GST. Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity for an incredible soccer camp in Golden and a great warm-up for the fall tournaments. Contact Brett Adams at the Whitecaps for further info at badams@ whitecapsfc.com.
Firearms PAL t Possession and Acquisition License Course, August 15 & 16, 2015. Non-
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Grant funding secures Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades Submitted by the Town of Golden On July 31, MP Kootenay — Columbia David Wilks dropped in to Town of Golden Council Chambers to announce nearly $1 million funding from the New Building Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund. This joint funding from the Federal and Provincial government will be used for the Town’s Community Sewer System Improvements project. The total estimated cost of the project is $1.38 million and the funding is based on a 2/3 to 1/3 model that will see 2/3 coming from the Federal and Provincial governments and 1/3 coming from the Town of Golden. The funding will go to Sewage Treatment Plant upgrades that will help to reduce energy consumption; increase system capacity; enhance treatment capabilities and reduce odour/green house gas generation. “As part of our asset management process, council and staff have actively sought grant opportunities to make necessary improvements to our waste water treatment facility,� says Town of Golden Mayor Ron Oszust. “We are grateful that the Federal and Provincial Governments have selected Golden as a funding recipient for the Small Communities Fund.� While not highly visible to the public, Mayor Oszust notes that the sewage treatment plant represents critical infrastructure utilized by every resident and business. “These improvements will provide great
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seepage. The aeration system is a network of piping that circulates oxygen through the ponds. Replacing the system will improve the treatment process and reduce odour generation. The pond lagoons are supplied by air blowers which will also be replaced. According to Town of Golden Operations Manager Chris Cochran, the current blowers were not upgraded during the 2004 enhancements to the facility and are in need of replacement.
The final step in waste management is dealing with solids. The centrifuge system, which separates liquids from solids, will also be upgraded during this process. The current centrifuge was installed in 2004 and is in need of inspection and renewal. In addition to the work being done at the sewage treatment facility, the funding for the project will also be used for some off-site enhancements. ... Continued on page 4
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Town’s asset management process leads to grant opportunities ... Continued from page 3 The A&T lift station, located by Fountain Tire, is subject to flooding in the spring. This results in considerable additional pumping due to infiltration. By making some improvements here, Operations staff can reduce the amount of pumping required and lessen electrical consumption – good news for the environment! At the 12th St. lift station, operations staff plans to install a “charcoal scrubber� – an air filtration system so that when air is vented at this site, the odours will be greatly reduced.
“At the 12th St. lift station, operations staff plans to install a “charcoal scrubber� – an air filtration system so that when air is vented at this site, the odours will be greatly reduced.� This lift station is also the last in the line before the treatment plant. New flow meters are being installed so that staff can accurately measure 100-percent of influent going into the treatment plant. This, in turn will enable the Town to measure the effects of seasonal groundwater infiltration into the collection system. Town staff are aiming to have the upgrades complete by the fall of 2017, with two ponds being upgraded in Spring
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reinforces Golden’s commitment to asset management planning by having key projects ready for grant applications. The ability to fund these large scale enhancements will provide a significant capital improvement to our waste water
system, from collection to processing,� says Town of Golden CAO Jon Wilsgard. “Actual construction is slated to begin next spring and will be conducted over two years so the general public can keep doing their business with no interruptions!�
Golden Museum Fall Faire The Golden Museum is preparing to launch an online auction. It will last one week from 8 pm on August 10th to 8 pm on August 17th and when it goes live on the 10th you will be able to find it at http://www.32auctions.com/goldenmuseum For the past six weeks the Golden Museum has been soliciting donations from local businesses and we have acquired some great items. A few of these items include a 4 Night Stay for Two at Purcell Mountain Lodge including helicopter rides in and all meals, Full Day Sled Rentals from Snow Peak Rentals, White Water Rafting Trips, Full Day Canoe Rentals, Blanket Chest, Nights stays at local B&B and hotels, 100 litres of fuel, massages, meals, and all kinds of gift certificates. It has been a long time since the Golden Museum did a big fundraising event and we appreciate the businesses and individuals who donated to the event. Money from this fundraiser will be used to bolster the coffers.
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Oncology education to benefit community, Dr. Larsen Soles by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL For Dr. Trina Larsen Soles, the coordination of cancer care is an important topic. As a physician and someone who has been personally affected by the disease, she truly believes that more can be done to improve all aspects of care from treatment to pain management. That is why Dr. Larsen Soles recently completed a two-month certification program to become a community GP (general practitioner) Oncologist. “At this point in my career, I wanted to do something that was interesting and to learn something new that will hopefully benefit the community,� explains Dr. Larsen Soles. The certification included two weeks of lectures and six weeks of practicum – two weeks in Prince George, B.C. and four weeks in Vancouver, B.C. “Our group here has a variety of doctors who pursue further training and certification. I had an interest in doing the same for cancer.�
“I started looking at where all my patients were going, and I realized that they spend a lot of time on the road... The coordination of all this travel can get scattered and delayed. I got interested in finding out if there was some way we can do some of the work here – meaning the coordination of all aspects of their care, from pain management to treatments.� To qualify for the training to be a GP oncologist, Larsen Soles had to prove that there was a community need and provide references in her application. And, attaining certification as a GP oncologist is different depending on where the doctor resides. For example, in Vancouver and Prince George, the GP Oncologist works as part
of a specialized team that includes a medical oncologist, surgical oncologist and radiation oncologist. Diagnosing and treating cancer is complex and often involves a team of health professionals to combine the skills of several different disciplines to provide the best possible care. A community GP oncologist, which is the category Dr. Larsen Soles will fall into, works with specialists outside the community to develop a treatment plan for patients. “I started looking at where all my patients were going, and I realized that they spend a lot of time on the road,� says Dr. Larsen Soles. “The coordination of all this travel can get scattered and delayed. I got interested in finding out if there was some way we can do some of the work here – meaning the coordination of all aspects of their care, from pain management to treatments.� Dr. Larsen Soles says she plans to start out by developing a program to coordinate cancer care better; figuring out how to do as much as possible in Golden; coming up with ways to help patients manage symptoms better; ensuring that if and when a patient needs palliative care, to do a good job; and finally, helping patients to deal with survivorship and what happens after. “To start, I’m developing a survey for cancer patients so that I can find all the people that have had or still have cancer in the area,� she says. “I want to find out who they are, what they find most difficult during treatment and identify specific rural problems. Then I would like to do a needs assessment to find out what we can fix.� Starting in August, Dr. Larsen Soles will devote a half day per week out of her schedule just for former and current cancer patients, so that they can come and talk about any aspect of their cancer. She will also travel to Cranbrook, B.C. in the fall –where many patients have to go for chemotherapy - to work with the GP oncologist there. “People will still have to go to Cranbrook for some chemotherapy because some of the new drugs are only stable for a few hours,� she explains. In order for a facility to administer chemotherapy, they
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Will we need second jobs to pay for the federal election? Carrie White Editor Well, it’s official. Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Aug. 2 announced the start of the longest federal campaign in over 100 years – at 78 days. And, it appears as though it will be a costly – and many are saying nasty – election, too. When media addressed this point after the announcement was made, Mr. Harper defended himself by saying that he believed the campaigns of the other parties had already begun and he thought “campaigns need to be conducted under the rules of the law. That the money come from the parties themselves, not from government resources, parliamentary resources or taxpayer resources.” “... after the 2011 To be fair, it has election, taxpayers were seemed like there on the hook for about has been a lot of “campaigning” going on $56.4 million – and that for months now. election only lasted And on the other hand, about half as long and it seems pretty likely that had stricter spending this 78-day election will limits.” prove to be a pain in the pocketbook for taxpayers. Once the election is called, parties are eligible to have 50 per cent of their campaign costs reimbursed by the taxpayer. Individual candidates, whose spending limits vary by riding, can claim up to 60 per cent. According to Elections Canada, at elections.ca, after the 2011 election, taxpayers were on the hook for about $56.4 million – and that election only lasted about half as long and had stricter spending limits. With changes in the Fair Election’s Act, introduced in 2014, “if an election period is longer than 37 days, the election expenses limit increases as follows: the initial limit is divided by 37 the result is multiplied by the number of days in the election period, minus 37. As an example: “The candidate’s election expenses limit for a 37-day election period has been calculated by Elections Canada and it is $96,756. When the election is called, the election period turns out to be 48 days. The limit is then re-calculated as follows: 96,756 / 37 x (48-37) = 28,765.3. Therefore the candidate’s new increased election expenses limit is: $96,756.00 + $28,765.30 = $125,521.30.” That’s just for the candidate; there are also allotted expenses to each party. With the same formula, each party could be entitled to spend up to $50 million in this election. That’s just under the total amount that taxpayers reimbursed for the entire 2011 election. ... Continued on page 7
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Support group proves to be a valuable asset to Golden by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL It’s been about eight months since Ruth Finnie first started batting around the idea of starting Golden’s Cancer, Chronic and Life Threatening Illness Support Group and with the group now 30 plus members strong, it looks like her instincts were right on. The support group, with the generous help of community members and businesses, has held various workshops over the course of the spring and summer with great turnout and even better feedback. The next event is an afternoon tea at the Golden Museum. It will be held on Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. Overwaitea will be supplying drinks and snacks, and Tony Bell has offered to come and entertain with his music. The museum has generously donated the space for the afternoon.
“People are making connections� “I thought the museum event would be a good chance to just get out – to give people the opportunity to escape and take a break. No drugs, no medicine or demands, just tea, snacks, music and a chance to get together with other people,� says Ruth, adding with a giggle, “And I think we are good company.� Ruth says that everyone who has come to any of the workshops has thanked her in person or emailed to express how helpful they found the session. “It’s nice to hear that,� she says. “It
seems like everyone has benefitted from it and it feels so good to see that happening. And, the people who have presented so far have seemed to enjoy sharing their knowledge and skills.� Ruth adds that help has come from all aspects of the community. “Karen Cathcart from the College of the Rockies has been doing all of the flyers, Rotary has been helping out and this week Overwaitea is helping with the food. I am so happy to have Tony Bell involved for the music,� she says. “Everybody has been so receptive, thoughtful and understanding.� Importantly, says Ruth, people are making connections. “Sometimes, like with the museum tea, it doesn’t have to be educational. It can just be therapeutic – an escape. The big thing is to get out of the house and give yourself a mental break in a different environment.� Ruth notes that keeping the group running is a lot of work and she is always open to having volunteers that would like to help run the program. The afternoon tea at the Golden Museum is open to new members, caregivers, singles, partners and family members. “And, if anyone has any ideas of what they’d like to see at future workshops, this would be a great event to come and share them,� says Ruth. Those planning to attend the Aug. 12 event are encouraged to contact Ruth as soon as possible so that volunteers can get an idea of what will be needed for set up. Ruth can be reached at 250-344-2171 or by messaging her on Facebook.
Federal election costs to the taxpayer ... Continued from page 6 Granted, those figures are on the top end of the spectrum. At this point it is really difficult to predict the final bill for this election. It will depend entirely on the results and how much each party, and candidate, spends. To be sure, in the first few days since Mr. Harper dropped the writ, the cost of
the election has been a hot topic for those on all sides of the political spectrum. After all, the words “cost to the taxpayer� strike fear into the hearts of those wearing any political colour. The four candidates go head to head in their first debate on Aug. 6 (the day this publication goes to print), which will surely generate a whole new discussion. And in the end, 73 days from now, will anyone even remember how mad they were about the cost of the election?
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Canada 150 grant announcement makes a splash in Golden Submitted by the Town of Golden
On July 31, MP Kootenay – Columbia David Wilks announced that Golden was a recipient of a grant through the Canada 150 Infrastructure Program for its Renewal and Enhancement of the Golden Swimming Pool project. “The Canada 150 Grant will provide exciting upgrades to our existing pool facility and great insight to the longevity of the facility,� says Town of Golden Mayor Ron Oszust. “Our public swimming pool is a municipal touchstone for summer recreational services and with this funding the team will be able to continue enhancing the level of service we provide.� The total estimated cost for this project is $340,200. Through the existing Recreation Reserve funding, the Town of Golden is able to contribute $85,000 to the project and Columbia Basin Trust has offered to match the funds and provide and additional $85,000. With this funding in place, Town staff were able to apply for, and were awarded, a grant for the remainder of the funding through the Government of Canada 150 Infrastructure Program. “We are immensely thankful for the generous support of Western Economic Development and match funding from the Columbia Basin Trust to keep this public facility safe and modernized,� says Mayor Oszust. With all the funding for the pool project now in place, Town staff will move ahead with a facility assessment, subsequent renewal and enhancements to the pool. The proposed work is based on a Facility Asset Review report; work identified in a 2006 Mechanical Assessment report, known facility deficiencies, and desires from user feedback to improve the experience. Town staff are planning to bring in aquatic professionals to do an assessment on the pool itself – in particular, the lifespan of the pool basin, and identify what we can expect in the future. The assessment will also address the lifespans of the electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and make recommendations on
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gather a proper inventory of the facility’s plumbing and pumps. This will help to identify and mitigate the risk of potential equipment failure. Town of Golden Recreation staff are pleased to announce some new additions to the facility that will come as a result of the funding, most notably – a family change room. A family change room has been requested many times by the public. The project will address accessibility needs and include a shower and washroom. Improvements will also be made to the reception area to make the best use of the space and develop a more welcoming reception area for users of the pool. Additionally, a laundry facility will also be installed and will help to improve operations at the pool. One of the most important aspects of the pool is that it be accessible for everyone. That is why, as part of the pool deck and main basin upgrades, a new ramp or lift system will be installed to increase accessibility to the main pool basin for those with mobility issues.
Finally, the funding from CBT and the federal government will help the Town of Golden Recreation Staff provide some program and user experience enhancements around the facility. Shade sails will be installed to improve the shade on the deck area of the pool and more areas for seating will be added, including benches and sunbathing chairs. Also, more supplies will be purchased to further improve the quality of lessons and public swim programs, while upgraded signage will improve overall user experience at the pool. “In recent years the recreation team has put a big focus on gathering user feedback and addressing the community’s desires at the pool,� says Petrovics. “This granting opportunity is the perfect way to improve the facility and make the pool a better place to recreate. We are confident these enhancements will help pave the way for greater accessibility and new programming that appeals to all ages and demographics in Golden. We want to encourage all community members to enjoy this great asset in our town.�
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Promise Made - Promise Kept, investing in people
One of the many questions I get from constituents is “what is actually accomplished for British Columbians during the Legislative sittings�. This is a great question and although the list of accomplishments are far too many to talk about them all, I am excited to offer some insights into a few. As the Spring Legislature recently wrapped up, there is much to highlight and celebrate from the work that was accomplished by government. The government of BC delivered its third consecutive balanced budget making it the only province in Canada to do so! In addition, four of the world’s most prestigious credit rating agencies affirmed that BC still maintains its AAA credit rating and ranked us the best in the country! Canadian Economists including those from the Bank of Montreal and the Conference Board of Canada all stated that BC is poised to be the leader among provincial economies this year and next! As a result, Public health care will see a $3 billion boost over the next three years and K-12 education will receive an additional $564 million including a 33% increase to the Learning Improvement Fund and Community Living BC will receive an additional $100 million. All of this enabled through BC Liberal government’s policies focusing on sustaining a strong economy
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This change will benefit 5,400 children and translates into about $32 million over three years for these families. The second will help ease the transition to employment for families with children who receive income assistance by doubling their monthly income exemption. The third is the establishment of the Single Parent Employment Initiative enabling single parents to stay on assistance for up to 12 months while they train for their new job. Tuition and education along with child care and transportation expenses are covered as well as helping with child care costs, if needed, for the first year of employment after their training. This Initiative has the potential to lift 16,000 single parents along with their 26,000 children out of income assistance into employment and independence by giving them a hand up, not a hand out!
“Families First continued to deliver new programs making it easier for families and help those in need.� Protecting Communities and People was of paramount importance in the spring sitting. To help arrest increasing domestic violence numbers, a new radio and social media campaign, #SaySomething started
up this spring with the aim to end the silence associated with Domestic Violence by encouraging all British Columbians to speak up and learn how they can help! In addition, 220 grants worth $5 million and funded through BC’s civil forfeiture program were delivered to groups for initiatives that address violence against women and preventing crime. April marked the one-year anniversary of the BC Skills for Jobs Blueprint with the Blueprint - Re-Engineering Post-Secondary Training! The government announced 326 new seats in 12 post-secondary institutions for the Trades Discovery Program; a program that is being delivered this fall to 12 DTSS students in the Invermere Campus of the College of the Rockies. In addition $30 million has been dedicated towards new Aboriginal SkillTraining Projects and partnerships with the goal of adding 15,000 more Aboriginal workers to BC’s workforce within 10 years! When it comes to youth, and getting in front of jobs a new Apprentices on Public Policy was announced leveraging governments multi-billion dollar annual investment in infrastructure by requiring contractors working on major public construction with a $15 million-plus government investment to sponsor apprentices.
A8F OFFE UP NBYJNJ[F XIBU XF DBO EP IFSF Continued from page 5 the standards and defines appropriate treatments for the many different types of cancer.� Because of the complicated nature of cancer treatment and changes made by WCB, no Golden facilities are allowed to administer chemotherapy. Currently the closest B.C.-based city for cancer care is Cranbrook. It is actually considered a secondary care centre as it only offers chemotherapy treatment. A tertiary care facility is usually a major hospital that has a full range of services dedicated to specific sub-specialty care. Patients are often referred from smaller communities to a tertiary hospital for major operations, consultations with sub-
specialists and when specific complex cancer care is needed. “Here in Golden, we sit on the boarder [of B.C. and Alberta] and face the extra challenge of having the closest tertiary treatment centre actually in Calgary,� says Dr. Larsen Soles. Cranbrook is secondary because they have specialists, but not sub-specialists.� There are also tertiary treatment centres in Kelowna, Kamloops, and Prince George, B.C. There was a time when Golden patients were referred to Calgary, but that opportunity no longer exists. “In Alberta, with the population boom and the volume of patients they have to see, the doors closed to us at Tom Baker [a tertiary care facility for Southern Alberta located in Calgary],� explains Dr. Larsen Soles.
Now, if Larsen Soles has a patient comes to her with a lump, they are sent to a surgeon and the type of diagnosis determines the next step in their care. “I can make a direct referral to the BC Cancer Agency so that the patient can get referred to an oncologist and have a treatment plan developed, but where and how the treatments are given is the question,� she says. There are still some cancer patients that are referred to Calgary no matter what, including time-sensitive diagnoses like leukemia and children. “They are very good about taking our kids,� she says. “Everybody wants to be able to go to Calgary, but they just don’t have the capacity.� If a patient needs radiation, they usually go to Kelowna. There could be upwards of
30 to 40 treatments – some of which are maybe 10 minutes long. A few patients have to go all the way to Vancouver for treatments because they have a cancer so rare and there are only one or two doctors in the province for the specific type of cancer. The need for extensive travel is just one of the reasons why Dr. Larsen Soles was so intent on receiving her GP oncologist training. “We need to maximise what we can do here and minimize travel, and try to coordinate care so that it is efficient and so the patient doesn’t suffer just because they live in a rural community,� she says. If you are a former or current cancer patient that would like to learn more, contact Dr. Larsen Soles at the Golden Medical Clinic at 250-344-2211.
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This September, Golden’s skateboarders and BMXers will get their chance to throw down at the ninth annual Golden Stompdown on Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Golden Freeride Park, located across from the College of the Rockies. The skateboard and BMX competition, hosted by Oatway Productions with support from the Town of Golden, is for any level or age of rider. Each competitor is allowed a one-minute run to showcase their talent to the judges. Top competitors will get a second run and the chance to win one of the many great prizes donated by local businesses. For organiser Jessie Oatway, owner of Oatway Productions, the competition holds a special place in his heart. “The very first Stompdown was held by the Town of Golden with help from the skate park committee - a group of skaters who helped plan and fundraise for the park,� says Jessie. “I was just a volunteer and a competitor at the time. I actually took first place and the feeling was overwhelmingly awesome.� Jessie explains that after the successful fundraising for, and building of, the Freeride park, the committee wanted to show the community that all of the money that was raised was for a good cause. “I think it’s great to get the community together to see the facility getting such great usage... So it was our way of giving back to the community.� The next year, Jessie competed again, but also got on board to help plan the event and gather prizes “I wanted to make sure the winners would go home with some goodies,� he quips. In the competition’s third year Jessie took on most of the planning and organizing with “a lot of help� from the Town. Since then, Jessie has continued to host the event, with the Town of Golden providing support. “Oatway Productions now hosts the event every year, and all the help is
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feature live music by DJ WakCutt. Jessie explains that the guidelines for the competition are quite simple. Competitors will have one to two minutes for their run (depending on age and skill level). Larger categories will see the top four compete again, and prizes will be awarded to top three competitors in each category. Skate categories will include three levels and there will be a bike and scooter categories as well. “We also hope to do a 30 plus category for all the rad moms, dads and old farts who still got it,� he jokes. “Anyone, any age and any skill level can compete at this event. Competitors can choose their own category based on age and skill. And, it’s completely free to enter.� When asked why he is involved with Stompdown, Jessie recalls his first time competing in the event. “That feeling, when I won first place in the highest skateboard category, in front of all my friends and family ... I want every kid to have that opportunity to feel the way I did that day,� he says. “I also feel that it is one of the highlights of the community
because it’s a good example of our hard earned tax dollars getting put to good use. And, it’s amazing to see that many people at one place at one time to watch kids get reckless in a slightly controlled environment. To me, that is everything that is Golden. We live in an extreme region and it’s nice to watch people get extreme.� Jessie says it’s a great feeling when he sees spectators that might not be a fan of the sport enjoying Stompdown. “It’s nice to get people together to watch these young kids and see how much love, passion and God-given talent they have in their sport. At the end of the day, when parents or my former teachers come up and thank me for doing this ... That is why I keep doing it. It’s nice to know that I can give back to the community that has given me so much.� The Stompdown registration table will open at 12 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Golden Freeride Park. The competition will start at around 2 p.m. and will run until about 8 p.m. - depending on turnout. For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page.
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‘A photo is worth a thousand words’
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Gary Fjellgaard, a Canadian country music treasure by Kris King Special to Golden This Week Canadian country music treasure Gary Fjellgaard will perform at the final Summer Kicks concert on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Spirit Square. Joining Gary in between sets are Krysta and the Crybabies. Gary’s voice is smooth and carries a hint of a man who has lived on the road for 40 years. He is a true country, singersongwriter. “Since I was growing up on the prairies, since I was a little boy riding bare back, I dreamt of being a singing cowboy,� he says. “That romantic image of the cowboy, as opposed to the hard working life they really do live. I have always been in love with the romance of the west.� Sixteen albums, 40 years of touring and being married to his wife Lynne for 59 years is an impressive homage to the music, and the way of life in the West. Dubbed “As Canadian as they come,� Gary, was born in Rosebud, Sask., and now is settled on Gabriola Island off the coast of B.C. After a young-man’s life in the bush, with a back-breaking chainsaw in his hand, Gary made the move to be a fulltime musician. Life on the road isn’t easy, he admits, speaking of his wife Lynne with gentleman’s respect. “I couldn’t still be touring if it wasn’t for her. It is the support. Instead of the road, a lonesome road, it is un-lonesome.� Gary is an inductee of the Canadian Country Music Hall of fame. “I am real proud of that. I don’t play that music on the radio,� he says. “I sing of the songs of the ringed truth. I guess that is what country music is, three chords and the ringed truth.� He started his musical career early in life and continued as a wholesome and honest country singer-songwriter. “The songs that I wrote struck a chord with audience...I write of what I mostly know...It’s a kinda gentle listening music; it has a story to it. I stick to subjects I know about. I have quite a catalog of songs now. I have slowed down, but I have some social comment. I got a song, ‘I Apologise,’ about the 2008 Federal Apology to aboriginal people.�
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Remembering some of the beautiful moments in his career, Gary recounts a time in Vernon, B.C., where he performed I Apologise. Afterward, a lone aboriginal woman started to throat sing. “There was not a dry eye in the house.�
Speaking of the landscape of Canada, he says all places in Canada are beautiful. “One of the most beautiful is Peggy’s Cove in the sunlight; It is usually shrouded in fog.� While real country music gets lost in the
twang of pop-country style, Gary treasures the way of the country musician. Listen to his music at Fjellgaard.bc.ca and be sure to head down to the Spirit Square on Aug. 12 to catch him live. He is a real country gentleman with a story to tell.
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Five lessons learned working at a rafting company Submitted by Laura Kluz Glacier Raft Company
We love where we work! From the river to the mountains to the town of Golden itself, the environment we immerse ourselves in daily creates quite an enjoyable atmosphere. It is a reason the majority of our staff return year-after-year. But just like the river itself, there are always challenges to overcome. And that is the beauty of rivers – they are constantly flowing, and always changing. It is one of the many reasons it has taught us so much throughout the years. Here are some of the lessons our staff have picked up while spending most of their summer hanging out in an old barn that just so happens to be our rafting warehouse. “You can overcome anything.� Running a rafting company has its challenges, something that Carmen Narancsik, one of Glacier’s owners, knows very well. In the years that she has managed the scene here, she has learned that you just need to be prepared for the unexpected. “You can overcome anything,� she explains, adding that although you can plan for a day, it typically never works out the way you imagine. In addition to all the regular tasks that need to completed, new issues and problems tend to pop out of nowhere. “You just find a way to deal with it all.� You need to be open, and you have to be adaptable, she adds. “Be confident.� There is a reason the old saying “confidence is key� exists. It not only helps boost self-love, but it translates directly towards river culture as well – especially for raft guides who are responsible for the safety of their guests every day. Raft guides have confidence – just ask anyone living in a river town – but sometimes they do forget that many guests have never experienced white water action before. Chad Nogler, one of our most seasoned guides, says that they need to
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need to be honest with. This is one lesson raft guide Mike Reeder is reminded of every day he heads down the river. “You are going to have bad lines, and bad days – especially with white water,� he explains. You just can’t be afraid to admit your mistakes, he adds, because you learn each time you are out on the water. “And don’t dismiss what people say to you,� adding that feedback is only meant to
benefit and make you a stronger paddler. i5IF JNQPSUBODF PG QSJPSJUJFT w When passion and drive take over, it is reflected in the environment. This is one lesson Laura Kluz, a member of our office staff, has witnessed first-hand during her couple of years working at Glacier. Even though Glacier is a rafting ... Continued on page 17
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‘You learn each time you are out on the water’
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... Continued from page 16 company, rafting is not necessarily the personal priority for each staff member. “Everyone here is so active all the time – whether it is mountain biking, hiking or kayaking,� explains Laura. “You really start to understand that this lifestyle focuses on the importance of personal priorities – whether that is an adventure or a simple activity such as reading.� This is health, she says, and one of the most important kinds. Because although physicality is an important aspect of the job, the mental component plays a vital role in ensuring
staff come to work alert and happy. “When people find happiness through a focus, it really allows their personality to shine,� adds Laura. “Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork.� We are a tight team here at Glacier, and we would not run successful trips if we did not acknowledge that it takes all of our staff to run the show. From guides to drivers to office staff to photographers, we all have our roles which help to contribute to another fun day on the river for our guests. Teamwork plays a huge part in ensuring the days run smoothly, and most of our staff have different educational and work
“When people find happiness through a focus, it really allows their personality to shine.
backgrounds, so everyone’s strengths are utilized. This creates a fun, yet resourceful team dynamic. “You learn to play to strengths,� explains
Chad. “Like the Intro Talk. I am horrible at it, so I let other people do that.� No matter who is working, or what obstacles we face – whether it is out on the river, or back at the warehouse – we work through it all. Together. We have learned to be serious when we have to be, joke when the time is right, and at the end of the day, we typically find a way to laugh at the circumstances we put ourselves in. “We are so team-spirited, we really are like one big family,� says our star driver Dwayne, adding a little fist-pump action. We all wake up. We go after it. Then we repeat. Cheers from all of us here at Glacier!
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Eat Pure: Making healthy food choices
by Kory Monteith Eat Pure Mountain Market Special to Golden This Week
Times are changing, and more and more people are becoming aware of the importance of making healthy choices when it comes to our food. We still have a long way to go. If there was a way that we could teach kids and their parents that many, if not all, of their health issues could be solved by changing their diets, it would make for a healthier future. Eating local organic grown food is the key. Food that comes from the Earth is so important, yet we still feed our kids pre-packaged processed foods full of chemicals and additives that make them sick. We need education about our food; where it comes from, why we need it and what it does in our bodies. Unfortunately,
this is not something we learn in school. If we can teach our kids to eat healthy, they will be healthy. As a kid I remember eating Kraft Dinner and ketchup, Cheese Whiz on white bread, name brand cereals, candy and Coke. In my teens and early twenties, my poor eating habits caught up to me. I had celiac
disease, I suffered from allergies, had skin issues, digestive issues and more. The foods I was eating were making me sick. Manufactured foods are processed; they contain chemicals created in a lab and are genetically altered, removing the nutrients. These processed foods can affect kids’ physical, mental and emotional abilities. Companies want to create foods that are highly addictive, so as a good customer we will keep buying them. They are not interested in our health or in the health of our children, they are interested in money. Children are the ones they market to, with their TV commercials and kid-friendly advertisements and toys. The best rule to follow is if a product has a TV commercial, don’t buy it, don’t use it, and don’t eat it.
traffic-signal timing to relieve intersection congestion. These will be installed at one intersection in Revelstoke and two in Golden. In addition, we can look forward to 20 new digital variable-speed limit signs being placed along Highway 1.The signs can be remotely adjusted in response to weather conditions, traffic congestion, and incident response. BC’s LNG potential is moving forward rapidly. Premier Christy Clark and Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman have led BC to significant progress on both the Pacific Northwest LNG (PNWLNG) and the LNG Canada export terminal projects. With a conditional final investment decision with PNWLNG completed, and joint provincial and federal environmental approval in the works, British Columbians can look forward to seeing more job creation and some of the largest privatesector investments in BC history. Both projects are still in the works - but as a province, we’re more than ready for the multi-billion dollar industry to become a key driver of jobs and economic activity in our province - jobs that will be available to our kids right here in the Kootenays. The Legislature will reconvene on July 13th to pass the legislation needed to move on this generational opportunity. For those of us here in the Kooetenays, responsible environmental stewardship
is of paramount importance. The great news is that BC continues to be recognized as a global trailblazer when and combatting climate change and we are proud of the fact that we were the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce a comprehensive, revenue neutral carbon tax. The past legislative session saw the renewal of the Clean Energy Vehicle Program and the expansion of early detection and rapid response programs to stop the spread on invasive zebra and quagga mussels. In April it was announced that work will soon get underway to build on BC’s successful Climate Action Plan. The first step in this process – Climate Action Plan 2.0 – was the launch of a new Climate Leadership Team. Premier Clark remains unbending in her stance that our province will continue to stand up for BC with the five consistent conditions for heavy oil pipelines and will continue to work with the federal government to ensure the world-class sill response that British Columbians expect! As British Columbians, there is so much we are proud of and our future looks brighter than it ever has. There is still so much work to be done and I look forward to hearing your ideas and suggestions that will make our riding and province an even better place to live and raise our families.
Promise Made - Promise Kept, BC is moving and leading Building off my first installment, Promise Made, Promise Kept, our BC Liberal Government is moving and leading – and it’s making a real difference here in the Kootenays. Last summer, the BC Liberal government embarked on an extensive engagement process, meeting with everyday people all across the province to discuss transportation concerns and needs in our communities. To no one’s surprise, British Columbians made it clear that road and highway safety is a priority. To this end, in March of this year, the new BC on the Move 10-year transportation plan was launched, outlining critical investments and upgrades throughout the province to improve the daily lives of British Columbians. This new $2.5 billion plan will grow the economy, improve safety, upgrade aging infrastructure, and support trade for BC’s expanding resource sectors through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway. A key issue for us here in Columbia River-Revelstoke is the TransCanada Highway (TCH). In June, Transportation Minister Todd Stone confirmed in Revelstoke that improvements to Highway 1 are already occurring, with more to come. In addition to continued four-laning, government also wants to shorten the time people are stuck in their vehicles
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Ice Cream for Breakfast:
It’s all about the love by Sarah Elizabeth Special to Golden This Week At a recent event that was just as much fun for kids as it was for adults, I watched as a child no taller than three feet climbed high above my head on a set of monkey bars. Noticing the look of horror on my face, the small child said, “Don’t worry! I won’t fall.� Stunned, I turned to look at who I can only assume was her Dad, who looked at me, shrugged his shoulders and said telepathically, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.� I was mostly confused. No less than an hour earlier, people gasped as they watched my partner and I spot our own daughter up and over the same monkey bars. Telepathically, I responded to him and said, “But they all judged us!� and he (who could easily have passed for an elven prince from the Lord of the Rings with his braided hair and muscles) said, telepathically of course, “you only judge yourself.� Knowing there was some truth to his words, I lowered my head in shame, and to look for my child who, during this exchange, had run off to finger paint something.
“This is how Mom-guilt plays tricks on you, or at least it did on me in this particular situation.�
This is how Mom-guilt plays tricks on you, or at least it did on me in this particular situation. I wasn’t really speaking telepathically to this possible elven prince. Nope. This conversation was completely one-sided and it was me who was doing all the talking. The cause of this is my own insecurities. I felt guilty for spotting my
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that goes against our values or upsets someone, or lets someone down, including our own selves. It’s confusing, because we know that our children are learning from us every day. If we let them down, there’s guilt upon guilt. According to an article I found on BabyCentre.com, written by Evonne Lack and titled Top 7 Mommy Guilt Trips – and how to handle them, the seven most popular reasons Moms feel guilty include: feeding your baby formula; using television as a baby sitter; being environmentally unfriendly (disposable versus cloth diapers); feeding your kids junk food; leaving your child with another care giver; yelling at your kids and not being able to afford all of the extras. The findings on Dad-guilt are quite interesting as well. Dads are more likely to feel guilty for working too much - this coming with a
realization that their kids really do want to spend time with them. Mom-guilt has struck me in many ways, some of them justifiable and some of them not. It is usually caused by a feeling that I’ve let her down in some way, which according to the above list, is in almost all of those ways. As part of my Super Hero Mom identity, I promised myself that I would never do these things. Hence, the unused box of cloth diapers sitting in the garage. Some of these things are inevitable, like leaving her with another caregiver. I feel a tremendous amount of shame when I use television as a way to keep her distracted while I get some work done around the house. To me it feels like I’m trading in her potential genius for a clean bathroom or a moment to breathe. ... Continued on page 19
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It’s the choice between Miss Toddler running around screaming at 1 a.m. while I cry or both of us snuggling quietly in bed. No matter how much I try to do it as right, whatever that is, I’m always proven wrong and compromises have to be made. And through it all, very important lessons are learned. We learn to let go of the crazy expectations we had of ourselves as parents. We learn to forgive ourselves, learn from the mistakes and simply accept what is while teaching our children important lessons along the way. Like, television is only for sometimes, not for all the time; and your choices are
Caillou or Curious Georgia (no one really talks about that little monkey’s gender anyway); French fries are for sometimes, not for all the time; we buy this and this organic product, but not this and this one; homemade hot chocolate is for all the time; we use patience instead of yelling and say sorry if we don’t; and laugh when the going gets tough. Sometimes it’s the expectations we put on something that can totally ruin it - whether it’s a relationship or an experience, which are both in this case. As soon as we put expectations on something it loses its preciousness, gets ugly and we forget to appreciate it. Don’t get me wrong, expectations are not completely out the window. I want her to grow up to be respectful and confident and do good things for herself. Somehow, some way, whether it’s through my own instincts or checking in with experts, I will
“It’s the choice between Miss Toddler running around screaming at 1:00 a.m. while I cry or both of us snuggling quietly in bed.� learn how to help her learn how to do this. The bottom line is that it’s all about the love. We love our children. We want the best of the best for them. When we let them down, of course we’re going to feel guilty about it. We just don’t have to take on so much. We can have confidence in knowing that setting up boundaries for them is nothing to feel guilty about and
that it’s only human to feel their pain. It’s the same kind of love our own parents had for us, so now we start to understand what our own parents must have gone through raising us. As parents, we are all not alone. Guilt can get the best of us sometimes. This has been a hard lesson for me to learn as I’ve crossed over into parenthood. My child is not a fancy new toy that I can keep protected forever (though I’ll do the best I can) and there’s no putting her back into the box she came from. Eventually she’s going to get a few scratches and possibly some scars. She might get yelled at and I might do the yelling. She might struggle in school, and there will be let downs. She’s a person after all, and this is life, I guess. This is parenting. In other news, she learned how to spit recently.
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Candy Corn, the making of Jelly Belly Co. by Janet Crandall-Swaffield 1VCMJTIFS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL Candy corn, a candy store staple now popular at Halloween in North America, originated in the US during the 1880s, brought first to the market by George Renninger of Philadelphia-based Wunderlee Candy Company. While Renninger was the first to market the product, there is wide speculation that he did not create it. Shaped to mimic the appearance of corn, it is comprised primarily of sugar, corn syrup, wax, and artificial colouring, although some brands nowadays use honey as well. It was the Goelitz Confectionery Company however, who are largely responsible for the large scale production required to bring the candy to the masses. Beginning production in 1900, Goelitz, now Jelly Belly Candy Co, has the longest history in the industry of making candy corn. Initially, it was marketed as “chicken feed” and the packaging had a colourful rooster logo with the tagline that read “something worth crowing for.”
Initially, it was marketed as “chicken feed” and the packaging had a colourful rooster logo with the tagline that read “something worth crowing for.” Originally made by hand, three passes were required during the ‘pouring process’ for the white tip, the orange middle, and the yellow end, the recipe remains basically the same today as it was 133 years ago. The tricolour design was considered revolutionary at the time, and the “public went crazy for it.” For many years it was only produced seasonally, starting in late August and continuing through the fall, and delivered by wagon in wooden boxes, tubs and cartons. In 1950, a Goelitz factory in Midland, New Jersey, caught fire and burned right to the ground, causing about
Candy corn is available year round at specialty stores. 2,000 pounds of candy corn to be destroyed, causing some customers’ orders to go unfulfilled. NJ.com and Star Journal writer Lisa Rose spoke to Herm Roland, a great-grandson of Geolitz, who learned of a rebate that was sent to customers to compensate for the shortage. Roland “learned of the rebates when an elderly shopkeeper thanked him at a confectionery expo around 1970,” relaying that he had received a check reimbursing him for the wholesale cost plus estimated profits, what he would have made if he had sold the candy corn. It made Roland proud to be associated with the family business, and high level of standards. By 1951, Goelitz Candy Company had 12 factories in the US
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