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Street hockey with hometown hero Curtis McKenzie See story page 3

Inside: Golden’s People Aaron Cundliffe

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Get geared up with Shred Sisters

by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL

For Audrey Duval, owner and operator of Shred Sisters, mountain biking is more than fun and exercise – it’s her passion.

Originally from Quebec and then Canmore, Alta., Audrey now calls Golden home and launched her business - Shred Sisters - here in February. The team is made up of Audrey and a group of women “dedicated to learning and improving your mountain biking skills in a fun and safe environment.�

The mountain bike and yoga instructor says she discovered her love for mountain biking seven years ago and through teaching she is able share her passion with others. After working facilitating camps and retreats for a few years, she decided it was time to start her own business. “I love the idea of getting a bunch of women together to go riding and seeing the support each other and gain confidence on their bikes,� she says.

Audrey is dedicated to sharing her love of biking and supporting other women as they take on the typically a maledominated sport. “It can be very empowering when you have a group of women together learning.�

Shred Sisters is offering three programs this year, with the first course kicking off on June 25.

The five-week beginner program is geared toward women who are just starting to mountain bike, have little to no experience and would like to learn the fundamentals of riding.

The course runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday until July 23.

Audrey says that each week, participants will start out the evening with a one-hour, open-space skill session where she will teach students how to fall, basic stance, shifting and braking. “Then we will talk about going over obstacles like stumps and roots, cornering and descending and climbing positions.�

Then the gals will hit the trail to apply what they learned, with Audrey providing everyone with a bit of one-on-one time while they ride.

New this year, are two programs very

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Beginning July 6, the first session for girls aged 13 to 16 will run for six weeks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday until Aug. 17.

The program is meant for young who are just starting to mountain bike and would like to learn the basics in a fun and encouraging environment. “I decided to offer this one after I was approached by a young girl while putting up posters for a session last year. She wanted to know why there wasn’t anything

for girls her age. I couldn’t believe it!�

Audrey says once she thought about it she realized there was a gap in programming such as hers for girls of that age group. “You don’t see many girls out on the trails that age either,� she muses.

Like her adult courses, the beginner course will focus on a different theme each week and will start with an hour of skills sessions followed by a trail ride.

The second of the two youth sessions, for young ladies aged eight to 12, begins on July 7 and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday until Aug. 18.

This beginner program will follow the same basic format as the other courses,

though Audrey says due to the young age of some of the girls, she may break up the bike training with other activities – namely yoga. “I would really like to see a lot of young girls come out for these courses,� says Audrey, who is keen on introducing young girls to activities such as mountain biking.

She is very enthusiastic about sharing her own experiences as a youth who didn’t start out as an athlete and didn’t find her passion for sport until she was 16. “I want to be a role model that girls can relate to.�

For more information on upcoming programs offered by Shred Sisters, visit shredsisters.ca, email info@shredsisters. ca or call 403-688-1055.

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On June 14, Golden was the setting of an amazing example of community pride and collaboration.

The Golden Rotary Club, the family of NHLer Curtis McKenzie and a host of volunteers came together to host a few hours of street hockey in the Spirit Square for Golden’s youth. Mckenzie, who plays

for the Dallas Stars, generously donated his time for the event.

Rotarian Lori Baxendale says that the idea started out as an auction prize at the annual Rotary auction –win a game of street hockey with Curtis McKenzie.

That quickly morphed into a full-scale community event. “It was really important to the McKenzie family that we make the event more inclusive so that any child could have the opportunity to meet and play hockey with

Curtis,� says Baxendale.

Entrance into the event was by donation, with 37 kids coming out to play, and Baxendale says the Rotary Club was able to raise $505 for future Club endeavours.

The club’s famous barbecue – complete with fried onions – was all fired up for the festivities as well, ensuring that hungry participants and onlookers were well fed for the afternoon.

McKenzie says the chance to come out and hang out in Golden with his family is

always welcome, but this event was extra special. The left-winger gets a few more blissful days of family fun in Golden and will soon head out to Calgary, and then Vancouver, to start training for the fall.

The 24-year-old Golden native was drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2009 and made his NHL debut with the team on Oct.18, 2014 against the Philadelphia Flyers. He scored his first career goal on Nov. 16, 2014, in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Test the water with swim lessons at the Golden Pool Submitted by the Town of Golden

“Swimming is how I have gotten to where I am today.”

Those are the words of ToG Recreation Co-ordinator Kim Bryan – who looks after operations at the Golden Municipal Pool.

Come down to the Golden Municipal Pool on Wednesday June 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. so that you can sign up for summer lessons and set yourself on the path to success! The ToG pool staff reminds you to bring your swim lesson report card in order to know what level to sign up for.

There will be five sets of lessons this summer, plus lessons on the weekends.

New this year is the National Lifeguard course that will be administered by a certified instructor. The Golden swimming pool is also offering also offering a new Bronze Medallion/Cross combo course – which can save those working toward becoming a lifeguard money and time.

“The Red Cross programs have been developed to be age and stage appropriate,” says Kim. “Children learn the basics, including water safety, fitness and stroke skills and are able to apply it to the next level as they move through the program.”

Kim says that lessons not only develop strong swimmers, but are a great way to learn to build on successes.

“It’s a fun program too,” she says of the Red Cross lessons. “We play games and learn.”

Kim notes that lessons also teach youth a variety of physical literacy skills and important communication skills.

“Developing good communication skills – and being verbal - is a hard hurdle for some youth to learn. As an example, the rescue training in the upper levels of Swim Kids or Bronze programs gets them in the habit of being vocal and communicating and being comfortable doing so.”

Dana Hudson, recreation clerk – a.k.a.

“The Pool Lady” at the pool, is passionate about the benefits of swimming lessons.

Her son learned to walk in the wade pool.

“He would practise in the wade pool and then bring his abilities home. It was because of his early introduction to the

water that he was able to walk at nine months old.”

Dana says that other than becoming proficient swimmers, there are many transferrable skills that are learned while taking lessons, including learning how to interact with peers in a small, controlled environment.

“For the younger kids, for example kids that are four and five years old, they have already been in a ‘classroom’ style setting for a few years by the time they are ready to start school. So, when they start kindergarten, they can take those skills with them.”

The Golden pool is also offering a new Bronze Medallion/Cross combo course this summer.

“These courses provide the building blocks toward further first aid and lifeguard training,” says Bryan, adding that part of the training includes getting certified for CPR-A and CPR-C – crucial lifesaving certifications.

“The combo course we are holding this year offers all these great skills and allows the person to save a bit of time and money. The combo course is offered for $265 and taking the two courses in other communities would cost about $100 more plus travel.”

The Bronze Star course can be a requisite for Bronze Medallion for kids who are younger than 12. The pre-requisite for Bronze Medallion is a strong swimming ability and to be12 years old. Bronze Star is recommended for ages 10 and up with a strong swimming ability. Then, if a student

was younger than 12, but still wanted to take Bronze Medallion, they could.

The Medallion/Cross combo course is recommended for children ages 12 and up that have completed Swim Kids level 10 or the equivalent.

“We can do an assessment here if someone is unsure of their abilities,” she notes.

For the older age groups, the pool is offering the National Lifeguarding program this year, which is required to work as a lifeguard and is valid across Canada.

“Because we are holding it in Golden, it opens the course up to be more inclusive,” says Bryan, adding that lifeguarding can be a great job that is flexible and can lead to a fulfilling career.

“It’s amazing that people can take their NL here,” says Hudson. “This is a multipleday course, so before this year that meant having to travel out of town and there are more costs that are associated with that.”

Dana says that for a number of years, people in the community have expressed interest in having the NL course held in Golden.

“If we can offer it to even four people a year that would be incredible.”

Dana says that while it’s pretty easy to see why swimming lessons are good for younger children, it may be harder for parents to see the benefits for their older children.

“There are so many benefits for the older kids taking swim lessons. Once kids get to a point where they are not going to drown, I think parents get a sense of

confidence and maybe even feel that their child no longer needs lessons,” says Dana.

“But if you can continue on with lessons as the child gets older, there are not only career opportunities that may arise, but so many life experiences are made available with the strength and endurance you build through swim lessons.”

Aside from the physical gains, older children and teens can also benefit from the leadership skills they learn in lessons and life-saving courses.

“Just like taking piano lessons, swim lessons also teach discipline, goal setting, how to take achievable steps – which are all skills you can use in your work and academic life,” says Dana.

Interestingly, a Bronze Cross course is worth two high school credits for Grade 11 and the National Lifeguard course is worth two credits for Grade 12. Students just have to inform their school counsellor that these courses count in the external credit program.

“People have different goals when they are graduating high school,” notes Dana, “And this could help them in achieving their goals.”

Whether you are just getting started, or have aspirations to become a lifeguard, the Golden pool has something for everyone.

Head down to the pool on June 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to find out which lessons are right for you!

Fore more information, call the pool at 250-344-2118, visit golden.ca and click on the soccer ball or visit us on the ToG Rec Services page on Facebook.

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Fathers and daughters Janet Crandall-Swaffield Publisher “Any man can be a Father, it takes a special someone to be a dad.�

With Father’s Day just around the corner, I can’t help but reflect on my dad, and my many experiences growing up with him as my father. A father to five daughters meant that he was a busy guy, juggling multiple needs from girls spread out over a fifteen year age bracket. Working full-time while raising a family is no easy task, as challenging today as it ever was. Perhaps even more so if you own your own business. But no matter what, we could always count on our dad to answer the phone when called, to offer advice when needed or help us out of a jam, and to shell out his last dollar if us kids wanted a popsicle.

He set the bar pretty high, that dad of ours.

My thoughts turned then to Steve, who is ‘Dad’ to my kids. He’ll even answer to ‘Daddio’ once in a while.

We’re a blended family, and what better way to build a person’s character. Nearly fifteen years ago, he became a father to a small, shy bright-eyed i5IFSF T TPNFUIJOH little girl, who looked at him with surprising TQFDJBM UIBU IBQQFOT six year-old skepticism UP B NBO XIFO IF up until that day, CFDPNFT B GBUIFS w then promptly started calling him ‘Dad’ every opportunity after that, the biggest grin across her face.

Eight years later, another little girl came on the scene. Wow, he couldn’t be more proud.

There’s something that happens to a man when he becomes a father. From that day forward, I believe his heart grows a little bit bigger everyday, and Steve is certainly no exception.

Dad’s have a big responsibility, no doubt. From changing diapers and learning to walk, to practicing soccer moves, chasing away bad dreams, picking kids up and driving them all over, giving them money when necessary, helping with homework, giving more money ... really the list goes on and on.

Perhaps most importantly however, is that you teach us girls what to hope for in a father for our own kids. And we’re so grateful for that experience.

Happy Father’s Day Steve, to my dad, and to all the dad’s here in Golden.

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In the market for homegrown goodies

The Golden Farmers Market kicked off the summer season with its first market on June 17. Local musicians Kootenay Legends entertained happy shoppers and busy vendors. Visitors were treated to a variety fresh fruits and vegetables from several local growers and locally produced honey, plants of all kinds, artisan breads, pies and pastries, pottery, soaps, jewellery, local artwork and much more. The next Farmers Market will be held at the Spirit Square on June 20.

Photos and cutline by Carrie White

Mother Goose wraps up for Dana Hudson

Children and parents gathered at CCRR for the final Mother Goose performance for Dana Hudson. Excitement filled the air, as Dana led songs for all to sing along. Dana are her family are moving on from Golden.

Photos and cutline by Janet Crandall

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Musings on life and balance, community pride and shaving a cat Carrie White Editor It has been an interesting week for this writer, dear reader. A week filled with animal drama, great Golden events that made me smile and some lessons on the importance of balance, too.

I have to give a shout out to the Golden Rotary Club, volunteers and the McKenzie family first, for their fantastic street hockey event on June 14. As an avid hockey fan myself – no I am not going to tell you who I root for because I don’t want people to throw things at me...let’s just say I root for the Stars (obviously) – it was so cool to see the excitement on everyone’s faces at this event. Kudos to Curtis and his family for sharing his home-with-the-family time with the whole town. This is just another one of those awesome events this community comes together for that reminds me why I live here.

As for balance, thanks to some interviews I have done recently and the people that exist in my everyday life, I have learned that it is ok sometimes to just stop, close my eyes, breathe deeply and let go of the stresses that plague me daily. I am guilty of getting very caught up in my every day. Try as I might, I find it very difficult to muster up the discipline it takes to free myself of stress. I am often so concerned with doing my best or being the best at everything I do, that I work myself up into a frenzy of worry and fear and general craziness. Sometimes it takes those around me – you know who you are – to tell me to stop, relax and realize that I am only human.

And, that is ok. It is my best. Thank you to those people for helping me breathe.

And finally, this week was full of drama from one of my life’s greatest stressors - and also my greatest loves – my fur babies. Last week I had to take my youngest kitty, who is very hairy, to the vet for a “sedate-and-shave.”

It was long overdue, and I would have loved to be able to do it myself, but my little (ok not little, she is very overweight) girl is so skittish and timid that I was too scared to do it for fear of hurting and traumatizing her. I was also really nervous about what she would look like after. I was picturing one of those hairless sphinx cats.

Once I got to the vet and explained that she had become quite a mess (particularly on her lower half, I know, ew gross) and that I wanted to have her shaved so that I could start from scratch grooming her. The vet gave me my options – large mane or small mane...really? – and then proceeded to gently lecture me on the state of my kitty’s health. She is nearly 20 pounds and I swear I have no idea how it happened!

Well, maybe I do. Ok, I totally overfed her because she sounds so damn cute and pitiful when she cries for food.

Lesson learned, I am a terrible cat-mommy and I nearly cried with guilt after we left kitty at the office to have her haircut. How could I do this to her? No wonder she got hairy and stinky, she was too big to even clean herself past the shoulders! I was told I would have to put her on a diet.

When we picked kitty up I was surprised and pleased to find that I think she looks even prettier than she was before. I resolved to keep her well groomed and get her on the diet starting that day. Needless to say the past week has been interesting as she looks at me with those sad eyes when she realizes that her pitiful little meows are not getting her dish filled, and then I run to my partner with tears in my eyes saying “She’s so hungry! Shouldn’t I give her just a bit more?” I swear he has the patience of a saint as he gently pats my hand (while I sulk) and says “No, honey, we’re doing the right thing. She is going to be much healthier and happier when she is a normal weight.”

I’m looking forward to seeing what next week brings.

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Healing body and mind by changing perceptions

by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL Why not try something different?

For holistic practitioner Kory Monteith, this simple question, asked after years of suffering with Celiac disease, is what led her to begin practicing alternative healing – something she says has since changed her life. “Holistic healing means taking a holistic approach when seeking help for imbalances, and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle,� she says in her website bio. Kory’s practice has expanded and evolved since she first started her business in town. She is certified and trained in different modalities, including nutrition consulting, bio-energetic intolerance elimination, and quantum healing hypnosis therapy. These, and other techniques, have helped her create a new way to practice healing.

Depending on the symptoms that are bothering a client, Monteith starts with a consultation, followed by stressor testing though muscle response – where a particular muscle is isolated and exposed to a specific substance to determine either a positive or negative response.

Kory explains that a weakness in the muscle reveals a disruption in the energy flow. An increase of strength in the indicator muscle confirms the body’s ability to process the substance being tested. It is quite painless and no needles are needed.

Once Kory has gone through the testing, she can begin using various techniques to clear both the physical and emotional stress that is causing the symptoms in a client.

Kory went through her own emotional clearing session and from her own personal success, says it has been a great help to her. “The very next day I felt lighter and happier. The emotional treatment changed my life so dramatically and quickly that I incorporated it into my testing techniques.�

Kory has created her own technique using the different therapies that she has learned about over the years and what has worked best for her own healing. She says that she has received positive feedback from her clients.

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Kory explains that when a body is exposed to any type of stress, physical (like an allergen) or emotional, the immune system cells may “close� in defence so they stop receiving information, creating the stress to become recorded like a memory in the cells. “Through muscle testing we can detect what emotional and physical substances the cells are not recognizing and where in the body the stress is being held.�

If she and the client are successful at clearing the stress using her technique, but the person is subjected to the same stress that caused the symptoms the very next day, their symptoms could return. “Usually anything in your body that goes wrong is a result of some kind of stress,�

Kory says. “The resulting symptoms are really just a message from our bodies that we need to let go of something. Really, a lot of the healing process is just being able to change your perception.�

Kory stresses that proper nutrition really helps when addressing issues related to food, hormones or mental health, because certain foods affect the body differently. “We cannot address the physical without the emotional and vice versa, we need to nourish our physical and emotional body together to create balance and achieve healing.�

Affirmation is also part of every

treatment, she says. “How do we clear stress? We forgive it, let it go, move on from it, or change our perception so we no longer see it as a stress. So helping clients look at the situation of stress in perhaps a more positive way will help resolve symptoms.�

Kory says she is always studying and researching. “It’s a lifelong process involving continuous learning. As well as continuing education, each individual client is helping me learn as much as I am helping them,

we are all connected.�

Kory says she is very supportive of all types of healing modalities. “People are individuals and need different ways to help them heal,� she says. “I feel blessed to live in such a supportive community with so many amazing health practitioners and different evolved healing modalities, there is so much out there and we all need our own way to heal. I think we are lucky to live in a place with so many forward-thinking individuals.�

Public Notice

Presentation of the 2014 Annual Report In accordance with Section 98 of the Community Charter, the 2014 Annual Report for the Town of Golden is now available for public review. Copies are available for the public at Town Hall by request or for viewing on the municipal website at www.golden.ca.

The Annual Report will be reviewed and present by Town Council during its Regular Meeting held at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 at Town Hall.

Public commentary and questions will be invited at this time.

Jon Wilsgard Chief Administrative Officer

Your 2015 Municipal Property Taxes Reminder of Payment Tools and Dates

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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New summer mountain concert series at KHMR

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purpose.

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Aboriginal Day Celebrations in Golden

by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL

Over the past week and heading into the weekend, the MĂŠtis Nation Columbia River Society (MNCRS) has been busy with a flurry events leading up to the Golden Aboriginal Day celebrations on June 21 at the Golden Museum.

Things kicked off on June 13 with a fundraising barbecue at the IGA. MNCRS President, Kelly Mason says the organization usually relies on granting to fund the week of activities, but this year the group hopes to cover costs by fundraising.

On June 16, Golden’s students celebrated with an Aboriginal Day graduation ceremony at Golden Secondary School (GSS).

Caren Nagao, local MĂŠtis dancer, teacher and MNCRS member, says the event is held in addition to the regular graduation ceremonies. “Culturally, it is really important that we acknowledge and congratulate our aboriginal students and their efforts.â€?

On June 17, MNCRS board members, elders and advisors attended the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement official signing ceremony in Invermere, B.C. Mason explains that the agreement - between School District No. 6 (Rocky Mountain), the Akisqnuk First Nation, Shuswap Indian Band, the MĂŠtis Nation BC (Kootenays) and the BC Ministry of Education - formalizes a commitment to all Aboriginal students in School District No. 6.

According to the document, the purpose of the agreement is to enhance achievement and success for all Aboriginal learners to ensure that Aboriginal students “will have opportunities for success through their education for life-long learning.�

Mason notes that the agreement is a collaborative effort that has been in the works for some time with “plenty of representation from our area.�

Wrapping up a busy week, the MNRS will host another fundraising barbecue at IGA on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on June 21 the Golden Museum will

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Community members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and a picnic lunch and take in the fiddling, singing and

dancing that will be showcased throughout the afternoon. Admission to the Golden Museum will be free while the event is going on, and local resident Tom Jobin will be on hand to tell stories about aboriginal artifacts and their uses.

A MĂŠtis genealogy and registration table will also be set up to assist the public with ancestral research and the provincial application process.

More information can be found on the MNCRS Facebook page.

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Welcome to

InteractTalks

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by Janet Crandall 1VCMJTIFS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL The Interact Club of Golden held the first InteractTalks this past weekend at Golden Secondary School. The day consisted of a lineup of dynamic speakers in the morning, and a series of interactive workshops in the afternoon.

The speakers included Christina Benty, Karen Cathcart, Sue Gould, Bill Braisher, Norm MacDonald, Jenn Walton, Joe Carter, Ron Tabbert, and Eddie Leigan.

Inspirational messages had a common theme: Your purpose in life is just to be you. Take each day as it comes. Life is a journey, rather than a destination. Success comes from doing what you love. Youth are our future, our sustainability. Critical learning points are just that, opportunities to learn. Take risks, and don’t be afraid to ask for support. Make the most of the opportunities before you.

You are good enough. A positive attitude makes all the difference.

Overall, the small club of students pulled off a thoughtful, well organized event.

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First annual Paddle Festival

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Kicking Horse Kayak Paddle Festival a wave of success

by Kris King Special to Golden This Week

From June 12 to 14, over 70 kayakers, an open canoer and a river boarder joined together as one paddling pod to navigate the waters of the Kicking Horse River. They came from as far as Terrace, B.C., Winnipeg, Man., Victoria B.C. and Sand Point, Idaho.

“This was a very successful first year festival,” says Erik Shore, event organizer.

The event introduced long time kayakers and first year paddlers to the Kicking Horse River. Some participants said they kayaked one day and mountain biked the next, while a few families said they made the journey together to Golden to camp and enjoy the area.

The event introduced long time kayakers and first year paddlers to the Kicking Horse River. Some participants said they kayaked one day and mountain biked the next, while a few families said they made the journey together to Golden to camp and enjoy the area.

On June 13, a “for fun” kayaker cross race was held on the Portage Shot Gun Rapid, where paddlers Mike Reader and Beth Millions claimed first place. The prize and awards night was entertaining and interactive, and many donated prizes were given away for improvised and hilarious performances.

As a final prize, a Kayak from Aquabatics Calgary was auctioned off to raise funds for next year’s festival.

Shore says that next year the Kicking Horse Kayak Festival hopes to expand with more participants, and include a few more fun games and events to add to the mix of activities.

Photos submitted by Kicking Horse Kayak Festival

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Golden’s People - Where are they now?

by Julia Cundliffe Special to Golden This Week

Often the lives of many take time but come to a complete circle, and this is most certainly the case for Aaron Cundliffe.

Born in Golden, Aaron completed his schooling and after graduating, took some odd jobs in kitchens in the local restaurants. Realizing his love for cooking, he then decided to move to Calgary where he entered SAIT and completed his Red Seal Chef training. This opened the door for many opportunities to further his knowledge of various types of cooking.

He worked in Calgary, spent some time at Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, and furthered his knowledge at Emerald Lake and assisted in creating a menu for the brand new Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff as well as spending several months at Inns of Banff Park.

As his creativity in this field grew, so did his urge to travel.

Why Australia?

The call of Australia beckoned to him and off he went with papers in hand but no comittted job. Because chefs are needed in most countries this allowed him to take the chance to just go, hoping to find employment. Once there and all the necessary paperwork was completed, he was offered a position as a commis chef at the Cairns International Hotel in Cairns.

“This was a wonderful place to learn how to prepare seafood and this city is known as the seafood capital of the world,” said Aaron.

From 1996 to 1998, he enjoyed the life in this very hot part of Australia and was awarded a trip to nearby Langkawi in Malaysia after winning employee of the year over 500 other employees at the hotel. Proof that dedication, hard work and determination had paid off.

Here in Cairns, his life for the next three years would change, especially when he met the lovely server who would eventually become his wife. Petra Nott was raised in a small town in Rutherglen, New South Wales and had gone to university to train in the hospitality industry and had taken a position in the same hotel as Aaron. From that time on, they became inseparable.

The Cayman Island in 2001 - Left to right: Petra Nott, Aaron Cundliffe, Julia Cundliffe, and Shane Cundliffe.

Both eager to see more of the world, wander lust beckoned as well as more moderate tropical weather. He and Petra decided to head to the Caribbean and the beautiful Cayman Island where Aaron landed a cooking position at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Located on the famous 7 mile strip, the main tourism area on the island provided a playground of many aquatic activities when not at work.

His interests, along with learning this new cuisine, included golfing and learning to scuba dive. They spent three years there from 1998 to 2001.

San Diego here I come.

Petra stayed back in Cayman to finish off her contract job and Aaron headed to this Pacific Ocean city to learn California Cuisine, Mexican and more about the south Amercian diet. Not necessarily eager to leave Cayman, he felt he could not turn down another promotion with the Hyatt

group when he was offered the executive sous chef position at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla in that city. Petra was able to join him several months later.

Before settling in to the new location and being so close to South America, they decided to book some time for themselves and toured world famous Machu Pichu, Lima and Cusco in Peru, and spent some time in Quito Ecuador travelling with relatives and friends, and staying at various B & B on their back packing trip.

They walked the trail to Machu Picchu reaching elevations of over 14,000 ft on this rugged four day trip.

One more trip…..

Washington, DC, in the eastern U.S. called them next, when another promotion brought them to the Grand Hyatt in that city. Aaron describes the hotel as larger or at least equivalent to the Banff Springs Hotel in Banff. Being second in command,

he felt dragged down with far too much paperwork, menu planning and scheduling which took him away from the kitchen.

“I didn’t pick up a knife there and really wanted to be in the kitchen where the action was,” he said.

Several times the now president Obama, then a senator, came in regularly to eat, as well as other dignitaries and government officials, he says the security was “as high as at any airport.”

“I always wanted to eventually have my own restaurant and when I was offered the chance to convert the log building on Gould’s Island back in my home town of Golden into my own restaurant, I jumped at the opportunity. But when I told the management in Washington that I wanted to head back to Canada they refused my resignation three times before they ... Continued on page 18

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Aaron Cundliffe, bringing home a world of cuisine

realized that I was serious.” After two years in Washington, he and Petra packed up drove across the U.S. and headed back to Golden.

Once they arrived, there was lots to do and it was not easy…..

Construction on the renovations required to convert the existing 25 year old log building from retail /residential to restaurant met with a lot of challenges.

The existing quonset building was removed to make space for a new kitchen with a huge outdoor deck above it. Parking had to be addressed to accommodate the potential for staff and clients, and it was necessary to purchase a small invisible lane on the island to meet these requirements.

Inside, the two floors were decorated with a combination of antique furniture, a log bar that was created from one large curved log, curved pine beetle trees were selected by creative log builder John Milum for the banisters and railings along the log steps to the upstairs seating area.

Finally, the doors of The Island Restaurant were opened to the public on December 5, 2009.

Aaron said that the first two years was spent training staff, honing a menu that was different but incorporating many of the dishes and flavors that he had learned on his travels. “We wanted a restaurant which was affordable for the family and yet unique.” This included offering sushi, Mexican and Thai cuisine, which has proved successful.

“We use as many local food items as possible,” says Aaron. These include harvesting wild rose hips in the fall to provide a unique zest to various dishes,

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including his ever popular crème brule.

Crabapples from trees on the Island, rhubarb, herbs, lettuce and tomatoes, raspberries and strawberries are seasonably harvested in the gardens behind the restaurant.

“We hire locals as much as possible offering a future for young people who may wish to pursue a career in this industry and I am happy to sponsor those who are keen to learn the trade,” he continued. Local, Grady Shanahan, was the first to take advantage of this program and now works full time at the restaurant as assistant chef to Aaron.

“I love it here and I appreciate the opportunity Aaron has given me. It is an excellent learning environment to work in,” he comments, enthusiastically.

Aaron and Petra are continually working to improve the facility as they can afford it, and one of the latest improvements was reclaiming old rails from the bottom of

the Kicking Horse River. These were dated 1883 and according to a date stamped on the rails were forged in Cumberland, England. They are remnants from the original tram way which crossed over the Kicking Horse River. They were cut and welded together to become the railings for the lower deck, along with some other artifacts which were pulled out including a huge wrench and several massive bolts.

On a personal level, Aaron and Petra were married in her home town of Rutherglen, Australia on April 12, 2003 and although they spend most of their time at the restaurant, they are complements to one another with their skills, with Aaron preparing the food, and Petra with her constant friendly smile greeting and serving the patrons.

To Petra, it is her new home and to Aaron, after 10 years, being back in Golden, the circle for him has now been completed.

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by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL

The “indie-pop” duo, Laura Smith and Andrew Braun, use synths, guitars, soundscapes and driving percussion to accent their harmonies to create a sound that is sure to have music lovers up and dancing in the square.

Since releasing their debut album Guns, Sex & Glory, the band has spent a lot of time touring and building up a new repertoire of songs. They hope to release a new single by the end of the year and a new album by early 2016.

Golden This Week got to sit down with Laura Smith recently to discuss the band and their upcoming show.

Q: Have you put out any new music recently? Do you plan to?

A: We haven’t put out a full album since 2012. We recorded Banks (a single and video released in 2014) and a bunch of other songs about a year-and-a-half ago, and we’ve just been adding songs and tweaking things since then. We are working on assembling the appropriate team to release the album with. We’ve always been pretty independent, but it’s easier if we have other people helping.

Q: Pardon the pun, but do you have a “bank” of songs at the moment for a possible album?

A: (laughs) Yes, we have 13 songs recorded, actually.

Q: Are these the songs that you are performing at the shows on your current tour?

A: Yeah, and the Golden show is a longer set, so we’re actually going to be able to do a little bit of our older material that we haven’t been playing lately so it’s kind of nice to dive back into that. Then we will also play a whole bunch of new songs.

I feel like with the newer material that we have honed in on our sound a lot more.

When we started Rococode we had this batch of random songs. We worked with Ryan from Mother, Mother and he helped us put them all together, trying this and trying that and just trying to find ourselves and I think we finally have.

Q: Listening to Guns, Sex & Glory, I

Vancouver-based duo Rococode, Laura Smith and Andrew Braun, will bring their harmonies to Golden on June 23 for the second instalment of the Summer Kicks 2015 concert series. Local musicians Jane Fearing and Sue Gould will also provide entertainment for music lovers in the Spirit Square starting at 7 p.m. noticed that the songs were very different from each other. What influenced the music then and what does that mean for your sound now?

A: When we made that album, I had been a solo artist and Andrew had been a solo artist. We’d written some songs together and some separately and some we wrote with Ryan so they were very “Mother, Mother,” influenced.

With our newer music, I think everything matches up more. We have one big rock song and one that has a little bit more of a jazz influence – both of us went to college for jazz studies.

Andrew is a big fan of Radiohead and my favourite band is Little Dragon – an electronic pop band from Sweden ... I think we draw our influences from all kind of places but generally it’s from unique

sounding pop music.

Q: How did you guys start playing as a band?

A: We went to Capilano College together.

I had a solo project and Andrew was performing with me. He also co-produced my very last solo album. Then we began touring together and writing more songs together and one day we just had this idea that we should start a band. It was natural and I like playing in a band more than playing as a solo artist, so it worked out really well.

Q: What do you like about being in a band?

A: I like the collaboration and the energy and synergy you get from writing and playing with other people.

Q: What should people expect from your show?

A: Andrew and I do a lot of harmonies and we share the vocals and a lot of our new music is quite upbeat. I usually just call it Indie pop rock and there will be a lot of synthy textures.

Q: Have you played in Golden before?

A: No, actually this will be our first Golden show.

Q: at are you looking forward to playing here? Do you like playing the “small town” scene?

A: Every place and every town is different and has its own vibe. I tend to like Mountain towns. They are fun. The people are really active and they like to get out and are really interested in the arts. I feel the way people listen (to music) is a little more intimate in small towns.

Listen to Rococode at rococode.com.

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Aboriginal Day Celebrations

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Eat Pure: Basil - Much more than just a garden herb!

by Hanna Bracken Special to Golden This Week Eat pure: Basil- Much more than just a garden herb!

By Hanna Bracken Special to Golden This Week Ocimum Basilicum, more commonly known as basil, is a relative to the peppermint family and thankfully we can grow it in Golden.

I often refer to it as the “princess� of the herbs as it needs the right amount of sun, heat and very minimal exposure to the wind and rain. Basil reminds me of the fairy-tale, The Princess and the Pea. Despite being quite temperamental, it is soooo worth finding just the right hot spot in your garden to grow for all your summer deliciousness.

Did you know that there are over 60 different varieties of basil? It is originally native to Iran, India and other tropical regions of Asia. It is most often used in Italian, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. All basil falls into three main categories: sweet, purple and bush. With each type offering a subtle different taste sensation; flavours such as lemon, anise and cinnamon basil are just a few of these.

Each adds its own distinct flavour that can take an ordinary recipe from good to out of this world.

Not only is basil fragrant and a delicious addition to almost any meal, you can use it to enhance a soup, salad, meat or fish dish, put it in a sandwich, add to scrambled eggs, spice up a smoothie, add a few finely sliced leaves to a melted dark chocolate fondue - well you get the idea! I love to create new wonders in the kitchen!

Note: Due to basil’s volatile oils in the leaves, it is best to add near the end when you are cooking or just before serving for maximum flavour.

But wait, that’s not all that basil has to offer. There are more amazing benefits, but I will only mention a few otherwise this would be a dissertation and there are recipes that need to be shared!

Basil is known to have antiinflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and analgesic properties to name a few. The nutrients of vitamin A and manganese from basil help to promote cardiovascular

health. It is also an excellent source of vitamin K, a good source of copper, vitamin C, calcium, iron, folate and magnesium.

Basil is also a popular essential oil.

Traditionally, basil essential oil has been used to relieve muscular aches and pains, colds and flu, hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, mental fatigue, anxiety, and depression.

In aromatherapy basil is often used for its ability to soothe and uplift as it is strengthening and calming to the heart and mind, making it perfect for overwhelming stress and fatigue. As an energizing, clarifying, refreshing, essential oil that quiets the mind, it helps the mind to focus.

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And now for the recipes: You can garnish with more fresh basil and dill if you like.

Ok, I love basil and last month I loved radishes . . . I think there is a theme: I just love food! So here is one more quick and fresh salad surprise.

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Summer Kicks Music, laughter and dancing

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The position entails learning the features and benefits of the furniture brands we sell and advising our customers on their purchases. Your must be able to maintain strong relationships with our existing customers as well as create new ones. This position is best suited to an outgoing personality with a lot of energy. If decorating is something you enjoy, please apply.

Job Requirements: Customer service or retail experience preferred. Must have a high school diploma and basic computer skills, good reading and written language skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with good time management and organizational skills. A good sense of humour and the ability to get along in a team environment is a must.

Please apply in person with resume, references and cover letter to Veronica Barrault or email to veronicabarr@telus.net.

The John Welsh Band and local talent Will Wardwell played to a huge crowd at the first show in the Summer Kicks concert series on June 17. The music had many up on their feet dancing, while smiles and laughter could be seen and heard throughout the evening. photos by Carrie White

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