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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 3 MAY 2012

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CC: CC found Noa Furfaro last spring in Noa’s parking lot in Banff. CC has kept a tight leash on Noa, they have never been separated. CC is best at off-roading on the Rotary Trails. CC may still ride like she is a newborn bike, but has 50 years of ripping around towns. She has 50 more to go.

GLITTERINA: Glitterina found Marley Cooper during Easter on her front lawn, just eager for Marley to take her out for a spring spin. The best trick that Glitterina can do is go super fast! BLUE THUNDER: BT found Eric Prasloski at a Walmart in Sandpoint, Idaho after a long night with the boys JJ Grey, Mofro and Taco Bell. Blue Thunder doesn’t remember much after that. BT is dog powered, how fast the dog runs is how fast he goes. BT’s best attribute is fitting a 15-pack in the front basket. BT’s best trick is pop-a-wheelies that leaves great skid marks on the pavement. CAREEM THE BRUISER: Careem found Tessa Keifer in Tofino, BC four years ago. Careem did lose Tessa one Canada Day in Canmore, but after hours of shenanigans came back to Tessa with his current name, Bruiser. His best attributes are beach riding and epic off-roading prowess. EARTHALINE: Earthaline is a Norco and found Emily Evans down in Invermere all shiny and new three years ago. She is able to do some sick burnouts. When Earthaline missplaced Emily at the high school bike rack, she was bikenapped and found mangled and sad near the skate park. After some intensive bike surgery and lots of love she was able roll out on the streets again. THE LOCAL TOWNIE: LT found Henry on a bike rack in London, England. Henry borrowed LT only for a short while, but his previous owner was very concerned about him. It seems that Henry is fond of borrowing classic bikes and leaving then scattered around London in the wrong bike rack.

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the bargain. In this deal the Town is able to expand the Spirit Square causeway and hide the hydro and telephone lines. Some people don’t see the need to expand the causeway and beautify our river frontage, but our local river is a major amenity, and economic and social resource to Local Townies: Over 20,000 people raft down the Kicking Horse River every year, pumping major funds into our hospitality industries; we use the riverside Rotary Trails every day to connect to the town core; Local Townies relax, socialize and soak in our dramatic landscape, which is invaluable to our families and neighbours. If Local Townies approve of this project, our town core is protected in the future. Businesses will naturally and suitably develop to accommodate the new foot traffic patterns that are all good for our local economy.

I wonder if the fishing will be better on 9th Ave N if the town floods?

Let us know what you think. Please write to krisking@localtownie.com ~KRIS KING - PUBLISHER | KrisKing@LocalTownie.com | 250-439-7123

Sean (Rookie) Nyilassy | Editor: After a sweet shredding season on Mount Shredly all winter long. Sean in now in tan tune-up mode and is leaving on a jet plane to the wet coast of BC for the summer.

May brings us some great days ahead here in in Golden. We will have sunny skies, flowers poking out of the ground, houses will have a spring clean and our bodies will go from winter warmth to summer fit. It is now time for the spring Townie Tune-Up. Golden has a fantastic spring season of change and activities. We are truly blessed by the dramatic landscape: the alpine, snow-clad peaks; the Montaigne forest comes alive with bears and birds; the rivers swell with snowmelt. Rafters, kayakers and river enthusiasts’ glee with excitement of the next summer season of water adventures. Townie bicycles are meandering around the streets, walkers and joggers parade with dogs, and kids are laughing and playing in the parks. We are all stoked for this change. Townie Tune-Up is about change: We seek to better our environment, improve our health and create security for the future. The Town of Golden is in tune-up mode too. We have continued Resort Municipality Initiative funding to give our town more tourist services and provide new infrastructure, funding incentives from snowmobile trails maintenance to public space Wi-Fi, highway beautification and signage. The current hot topic tune-up project is the proposed Bridge2Bridge. Bridge2Bridge has Local Townies talking as spring waters flow from the mountains after an epic snowpack year. I am now a little worried about our town. In recent years I have seen the waters reach the brink of flooding and, after this record snow pack year, am even more concerned. We brought this upon ourselves by changing the course of the Kicking Horse River delta to accommodate streets and houses not so many years ago—locals still talk about 13 Street South being a river—creating a narrow river protected by flood protection dikes and costly dredging. Local Townies are concerned about the costs of Bridge2Bridge. Townies are asking why not put in an aquatic centre instead? Why not beautify and improve the south downtown core and other areas of our little mountain town, maybe install more artistic infrastructure. Why do we, the Town of Golden, have to borrow money? Why do we have to possibly pay higher property taxes. Townies ask, what’s in it for me? Truth is it comes down to tit-for-tat. We have changed the course of the Kicking Horse River delta in our past and we have to pay the consequences and take ownership for our future generations. Higher governments are giving us a one-time deal, take-it-or-leave-it $2 million in flood protection funding. We, the Town of Golden, have to come up with rest to cover our side of

SARAH OSADETZ | GRAPHIC DESIGN: Spring brings a full range of tune-ups: House renovations, picking up the guitar and learning new graphic design tricks. This happy mother is ready to tune-up her bike and soul for the summer season ahead. LESLIE ADAMS: I tune-up in the spring by planning my next tune-out. I start dreaming and planning my summer vacation usually involving water and mountains. I start riding my bike to work, clearing my gardens and looking at starting new gardening projects. TODD MENZIES: To keep a body like this I stick to the eat-once a-day-and-drink-coffee-all-day diet. I many eat once a day because I am a broke musician, the body is just a bonus. P.S I love coffee! STEVE CROWE: He has tuned-up his bike for the season and is ready to keep on heading downhill as fast has he can, but in a good way! BECKY PILON: Her tune-up is all year long. She tunes skis, musical instruments and her body in forever-active motion, travelling the world. ALAINA LUITING: Spring has reached us and new beginnings are unfolding. I plan to tune-up my mind, body and soul; it starts with my right arm. That sucker has been in a cast for six weeks and it’s ready to see the light of day. I’m looking forward to riding my bike again. Bring on summer and starting anew! WENDY CHAMBERS: My emigration from England seven years ago resulted initially in culture shock, but morphed into a total love for this small town and the wilderness. I have an obsessive attraction to bears: photographing and blogging about them. I always have a smile and a hug to give. JULIA CUNDLIFF: I have been fortunate in loving my varied careers. First, as newspaper publisher/editor; second, as a retailer and, finally, as a successful realtor. Changing my focus this January, my passions are now golfing, hiking and skiing. At home, knitting and gardening are relaxing times.

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Randy Hamilton:

We sit in the Mad Trapper Pub for a cold pint after a warm spring day in Golden. The hockey playoff game is playing in the background and we are shooting the breeze, catching up after not seeing each other since the last few days of the ski season. Randy Hamilton smiles and complains of skiing withdrawals, half kidding and half sincere since he has been skiing at our local hill for over 25 years. That whole time he has been a volunteer ski patrol with either the Whitetooth Ski Patrol Society and now Kicking Horse Volunteer Patrol, both under the umbrella of the Canadian Ski Patrol System.

many other organizations in need around Golden such as a $1000 college bursary for local students and the successful Kinsman Home and Garden Trade Show, which they passed on to the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce. Before they folded in 2010, the Kinsmen spearheaded Golden’s Canada Day celebrations and passed the legacy on to the Town of Golden. Randy’s most fond memory of the Kinsmen Club was working with the Golden Food Bank delivering food hampers at Christmas time to a family of a single mother with two young girls. As he handed the basket of Christmas food and gifts to one of the little girls, she was so happy that she told her mother they could now have Christmas. As stoic as Randy is, I could see him tear up a bit telling the story.

However, his true passion after 25 years volunteering is still with CSPS. He can’t get enough of it, with over 50 days at the hill, over 30 of them on volunteer patrol. The comrades, deep powder and hot chocolate at the Heaven’s Door Yurt keep him coming back year after year. A bonus When Randy is not wearing his bright yellow and blue volunteer patrol is the adrenaline rush from helping people during emergencies. Randy is uniform, mentoring other young ski patrol voltouched when kids remember him years later, unteers and patching wounds, he has worked stopping to say hi and for a quick chat. He with the Kinsmen Club, the Royal Canadian keeps a busy administrative schedule with the Legion and numerous other volunteer gigs. “I CSPS and is now the President of the Kokanee enjoy community service and helping people to Zone of the Kootenay Region of BC, leader of help better our community,” Randy explains, the Kicking Horse Volunteer Patrol, as well as though he keeps a strong conviction of work, the southern BC lead on-hill instructor. All these family and volunteering in that priority order. positions are volunteer with no compensation. Still, he wonders where he found all the time Over the years he has seen volunteers become to work, play and raise a family. anything from paid ski patrol to full-on heli-ski guides. Randy was born in Parson, BC in 1960. At the age of five, Randy moved with his family to Outside of Kicking Horse the Volly Patrol crew Golden, graduating from Golden Secondary are kept busy at various events like Mount School in 1978. He continued to build a life Seven’s Psychosis Downhill Mountain Bike here in Golden, meeting his wife, Kelly, in 1993. Race, the Moto-Cross Race in the Blaeberry, Randy gave an ultimatum while courting Kelly, the Canadian Nordic Masters at Dawn Mountain enlightening her that she had to learn how to Nordic Trails and every year they stand by for Jocelyn, Kelly and Randy Hamilton ski or would never see him. Kelly embraced the the Nancy Greene children’s ski races. Randy sport and they have passed that passion on to their daughter, 14 year old stands surprised and proud that Kicking Horse Volunteer Patrol has seen a Jocelyn, since she was two. large contingent of loyal volunteers from Calgary every weekend. Over 20 volunteer patrollers spend at least one weekend a month here. Some of The Royal Canadian Legion in Golden was Randy’s first volunteer associathe Calgary troop even grouped together to rent houses or condos for the tion that he belonged to at the age of 19. Over the years he spent more season. the 10 years on the Legion’s Board of Directors and retired as the first vice president in 2007. He still continues to serve with the Golden Legion. Randy works continually to keep the CSPS organization financially viable Randy quirkily remarks that he works as the Legions Cemetery Adminis- through a successful paper recycling program with over 50 businesses in trator. With humility and good chuckle he says that he is the ‘cemetery Golden and through various government grants. He also enjoys the close reservations agent’. He states proudly to me that this is his personal way relationships with the ever-grateful Kicking Horse Mountain Resort manto help give respect and honour our veterans of the community. agement team, who offer great perks for the volley patrol members and their families. Randy spent a good length of time with the Kinsmen Club of Canada, Golden Branch helping to improve our community. The Kinsmen were inte- Randy’s passion for our community and his family are strong in his convicgral in the social development of Golden, with many notable construction tion in his sense of place and home here in Golden. He wishes to move efforts: The Kinsmen built the current Town Hall in 1957; Kinsmen Park back to Parson, his birthplace, probably after retiring from Jepson Pet(Clown Park), the Lady Grey Elementary School playground, in the early roleum. You can find Randy around town chatting for hours with lifelong 50s; and the Golden Curling Rink in 1977/78. The Kinsmen also supported friends and locals, as his wife and kids are thinking to themselves that he promised to make just a quick shop to the grocery store.

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~LESLIE ADAMS | PHOTOS: LESLIE ADAMS

Chris Findley: I arrived at the Golden Fire Hall to talk to Chris Findley on a sunny Tuesday afternoon; there was lots of action happening. The yard was full of grade 11 and 12 students participating in their firefighting course, unique to Golden Secondary School. Seven volunteer firefighters—one a teacher— and 14 students all bustled about the property. Ladders were up everywhere, as today’s purpose was to learn everything you need to know about firefighting and ladders.

was Eddie Leigan. Eddie started as a junior firefighter at 15 years old and now, five years later, is fully trained. He also participated in the GSS firefighting program the first year it was offered. If you think firefighting is for you, drop by the fire hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to talk to the chief. He will let you know about the process and give you an application. From the discussions I had and the energy and vibe around the fire station, it seems it would be well worth the effort and energy—you may save a life, make some lifelong friends and have fun. “Fire Service is the best job,” according to Chris. “There is nothing else I can picture myself doing, except for paramedic of course.”

Teaching the GSS students is one small part of what Chris Findley does at the fire station. He is one of two paid staff at the Golden Fire Department. His duties include assisting the chief with administration work and conducting many of the fire safety inspections in the town. Chris is paid by the municipality to work 20 hours per week for the Golden Fire Department, but is adamant that there is no difference between the importance of the work he does and the work of his volunteer comrades in the fire department. Like many others in Golden, Chris has two part-time jobs; his other job is with the BC Ambulance Service as a paramedic. When you talk to Chris about his work, his enthusiasms for helping others, for working in a tightknit team and for the variety of the job are evident. Chris joined Golden Fire Rescue in 2002. He applied as a volunteer firefighter, was accepted and has participated in many training courses in the last 10 years. He has an aptitude for coaching, which was evident while watching him train the students and confirmed by his fellow firefighter, Karina Van Halen. “Chris has lots of certificates and training,” she explained. “He frequently trains the volunteers on Tuesday evenings.” “After 10 years I’ve reached quite a high level of training because it’s all provided including: level two firefighter, haz-mat operations, swift water rescue, first responder instructor, fire inspector and fire life safety educator,” Chris listed, among other courses. “The fire department used to have to send people away for training, but now they send one or two individuals to do the instructor certification and they bring that back and train the entire department.” They also trade resources with other local fire departments: educational assets as well as personnel at times.

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Physically fit The best things about being a firefighter are twofold. First is the satisfaction of “doing something good,” the satisfaction of knowing that you Willing to learn may have saved or changed the outcome of someone’s life or property Respond to emergencies in a severe crisis. The second, mentioned by both Chris and Karina, is the camaraderie shared by all the firefighters. Chris holds the rank and Hard working and very dedicated responsibility of captain. He states that when “we get onto the scene, everybody knows their place, they know what to do, the order of their Available Tuesdays evenings & rank. I may need to direct them because I’m a captain, but we get off the odd weekend the scene and we’re all the same.” Both firefighters indicated that all the firefighters are family and the fire hall is like home. According to Chris there is nothing negative to say about firefighting. The only issue is that it is very difficult to become a career firefighter. Karina indicated that it might not be for everyone. “You will either like it or not,” she explained. “It’s not really something you can learn to like.” There are currently 22 firefighters on the roster at the Golden Fire Rescue. There are six officers, a deputy chief and a chief. Any of the officers may be scheduled as the duty officer after hours and, as a result, the commander on the scene if the firefighters are called out. There is a need for more volunteers in this department and ideally they would have 10 more. There is a desire for some junior firefighters as well. Junior firefighters have some limitations to what they can do, but are useful members of the team. One of the individuals training the students at the fire hall today

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~ BECKY PILON | PHOTOS SUBMITTED

India:

I once had a thought sitting on an elephant on the lookout for tigers in Bhandagravth National Park with my climbing partner and a close friend I met in Golden two winter seasons earlier, who was working in the park as a naturalist. “How amazing are these places: the beautiful backyards of foreign countries, different landscapes, cultures and languages, none your own and so far from home?” Why do people travel? Why do I travel? Some trips you’re seeking fulfillment, adventure or passion; others feature climbing, skiing or yoga because, while I can do them at home in Golden, they’re more exciting in a place you’ve never seen before. All of them involve sightseeing, meeting different people, moving through the world freely and being happily on your way. Presently in Golden, winter’s over, the sun is shining, I feel free, and then the reality check begins: What now? Pack to unpack to repack, “is this really necessary?” Every year I do this, why don’t I just stay home this year? Then a memory flash from a monsoon one morning in Varanasi, India reminds me why I travel. I had two hours to get to the train—waiting until the last possible second to get to the airport is not always the brightest idea, but sure makes sense when you are looking at timetables. Bags and train ticket in hand I am out the door to Mr. Rickshaw driver to barter and the novelty has worn off. I meet my local friend Harish, who is from a small town—of 800,000—not far away. Harish warns me the monsoon is early this year.

train to the Delhi airport for my flight to Canada and he can’t miss his train? Chin deep in what I choose not to imagine but can smell, I walk hopefully to the end of this traffic jam to catch a rickshaw to the station. Twenty minutes in I start running, spotting a concrete sidewalk. I unsuccessfully avoid a huge puddle, losing my shoes in its depths. Now I am soaked, lost, late and barefoot on the streets of India and go from stressed, to slightly freaking out, to losing my mind in panic in 10 seconds. After a yelling fit just long enough to look like the crazy, angry foreign person I find a pedal rickshaw. He doesn’t understand a word I am saying, but keeps shaking his head yes, looking as blankly and confused as me. With 10 minutes to go we are moving forward and come across a train station—there are four in Varanasi. I pay double because I am so excited, can’t get the right change fast enough or am trying to make up for my screaming and yelling earlier, then start running again. I hurdle people sleeping everywhere, dodge cows roaming everywhere and hear Chai, Chai, Chai in the background—oh I love Chai. I see my train and leap into the first class car, still trying to ignore the moist feeling and smell of human waste on my feet and in between my toes. Instantly the train starts moving and I feel all the passengers staring at me or smelling me. I drop my bags and head to the toilet to start scrubbing. It could be worse: I could have missed the train and taken a $400 cab ride to Delhi. I could still be heading in the wrong direction if the train cars split in the night, which has happened before. Those doubts fade as I think back five days to when I was in the presence of the Dalai Lama. Life is good. Landing at the Calgary airport, everyone speaks English, I’m almost back to BC, back to the beautiful mountains.

Back in Golden, present day, unpacking my bags, I have my answer to the The streets quickly flood, the soled, rubble sidewalks look less question “is this really appealing by the minute, but at least I’m on the way. Reflections on my necessary?” Oh yes, it is, and when’s the next climbing day? last few moments in India like they were the first come to a halt as quickly as the rickshaw. The driver tells us we are in a traffic jam and there is no way out. I ask the driver about the wait and he shrugs. “I can’t miss this train,” I hear Harish yell over his shoulder as he disappears into the busy streets. Personally, I have 45 minutes to cover six kilometres to catch a

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~ TODD MENZIES

Crooked Antler:

The first time I walked through the doors of Crooked Antler I felt like I was stepping into a store on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal. The walls were draped with art and photography, antiques and funky retro décor were spread throughout the place and there were some old theatre chairs I often found myself lounging in with the overly hospitable owners Jan Kotyk and Jeremy Borschneck. For these two, Crooked Antler was a dream and a vision and, for a while, their dream was a reality. As lifelong friends from North Battleford, Saskatchewan Jan and Jeremy moved to Golden for the mountain lifestyle and brought their passion for art, music and photography with them. Soon after opening their doors in September they began to host art shows, an all-ages open mic and some great musical acts. Unfortunately, for many it was too much to grasp; I often heard people ask “What is Crooked Antler?” Last month Crooked Antler closed its downtown location and re-opened in Jeremy and Jan’s home, making photography and printing the main focus. Located at 535 10 Street South on the corner at 6 Avenue South across from Lady Grey Elementary School, the new location allows them to keep their costs down and offer a better rate for customers. They offer studio photography for family, fashion, band, pregnancy or pet portraits as well as on-location photography for weddings, real estate, graduations or whatever else your photography needs call for. Still fully equipped for printing, they offer enlargements from 8x10 to 40x60 inches on highquality photography paper as well as printing on canvas. You can turn your favorite old or new pictures into pieces of art to hang from your walls, even your iPhone photos. They are always looking for and are open to new ideas, so think big. “We received great support from the community in our old downtown location in Golden,” Jan said about the move. “We made the move to our current location for a variety of reasons, one of them being a new member to co-owners Jeremy Borschneck and Teagan Kotyk’s life. With the arrival of Memphis Grey Borschneck, it was decided it was best if more time could be given by both adoring parents. We hope that having our business where it is now, will carry our current customers over and continue to build relationships with new ones, while maintaining a balanced personal life.”

They ask you to park on the street as they share the building with another residence. If you are wondering where you can purchase some of the amazing photography and art work of Jan and Jeremy’s that used to hang on the walls of Crooked Antler, you can now find it at The Whitetooth Bistro or Neighborhood Hair.

For now the new location is open by appointment only: You can call or email them to set up a time that works best for you. The entrance to the For more on Crooked Antler visit their website www.crookedantler.ca, call 250-290-0293 or 250-272-3665 or email crookedantler@gmail.com. studio is located in the basement and their sign is out front.

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Resort Municipality

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What does this mean for Golden residents and the surrounding community? Glad you asked. Golden is a member of a club of 14 municipalities all throughout the Province of BC. This club receives money on an ongoing basis from the Province. Make no mistake about it though, there is an agenda: an agenda of taxable dollars. The Province of BC has made its mandate to invest dollars, in the scope of millions, into certain communities to drive business, specifically tourism. When people visit our communities, they spend money. The Province wants us to bring more people to visit.

With $2.5 million dollars over the course of five years being laid out by the province, Jon Wilsgard, Manager of Corporate Administration, has his work cut out for him. “We have some really exciting projects on the go, based on a guide and a plan that has been put together to implement the priorities that our RMI Strategic Committee has deemed important to the Town of Golden,” he explains. Who is on the strategic committee, you ask? The Chamber of Commerce, College of the Rockies, Kicking Horse Culture, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, CSRD, Tourism Golden and Golden Area Initiatives. The administrators of each organization sit on this committee to discuss and support a vision of Golden’s growth in the tourism sec-

tor and make recommendations to the Town Council of how to move forward with the Province’s investment. The spin off? Locals get contracts abound. It creates work, builds businesses and identities, strengthens ties between the strategic partnerships within our community and we get a town that looks a whole lot nicer. Also, the decisions and concepts that are implemented will affect our bylaws and how we see ourselves as a community. There is little to doubt that our little town is changing. “To name only a few contributors to our sign program, we have used Leftwich, Ironman, Canadian Timberframes, International Timberframes, Summit Communications and Suddwick Homes’ services to build and create these structures. The design concept is based on the shape of the British Columbia Visitor’s Centre—the half dome look,” Jon states. “This brings consistency and a theme to the signage, which is new.” Signage plays an important role in how people relate to the place that they are in. These signs will make it easier to navigate through our town, create visual appeal and also help remove an excess of signage along our roadways and pathways. The process is underway and there’s more to come. Amongst 11 programs within the Development Strategy that the RMI Strategic Committee has deemed applicable, the signage around the Town of Golden has become a notable subject of conversation. “From the banners on the light standards, Rotary Trail maps and timber frame kiosks with storytelling and route finding information to the timber frame wood with metal cross hatching and solid backgrounds, these are results of the Province of BC’s dollars being put to work in our town,” Jon mentions. “The next project for the summer’s installation will be a 5x4 metre structure built along Highway 1, right by Purcell Heliskiing on the East Bench as people pass through the canyon heading West.” Authentic. Adventure. Community. All of the signage falls under our branding process to support the values and voice Golden is bringing to the broader world. Identity? Golden will no longer be the place people stop to get gas and a snack on the way to Revelstoke, the Shushwaps, the Okanagan and so forth. Over time, that old diatribe is shifting. More and more people visiting Golden say, “I’ve never stopped here before and, now that I have, I’m making a point of visiting here on my way through heading West.” Those three words and values are changing everything. Golden’s momentum is growing and, with the signage to support it, the fruition of vision, creative input and meaningful planning, Golden is being experienced in a new way.

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we’ve all had crazy party nights. You know the kind: they give you a hangover that feels like a creature growing in your head is trying to get out—something from the movie Alien—your stomach says “screw you” and refuses to calm down. As you struggle through this kind of hangover, you piece the previous evening together with friends and laugh over Gatorade. This kind of partying makes you swear to never drink again, at least for the next few days.

for individuals who have experienced being drugged. The Golden Women’s Resource Centre (250-344-5317), Victim Services (250344-3920) and the Golden Family Centre (250-344-2000) all have support services or provide accompaniment for individuals who have been drugged, sexually assaulted or raped. and watch out for your friends.

Let’s start talking about this, because it could happen to anyone. We need to look out for our friends and make sure someone is looking out for us. Let’s take care of each other and keep each other safe. The worst thing that should happen partying is a headache the next day.

I recently woke up with the absolute worst hangover in the history of hangovers. At first, I was kicking myself: Why did I drink so much? Why did I do this to myself? Then I thought about it some more and things just didn’t add up. Relatively early at the bar, I started to feel off, like reality was slipping away from me, I made the decision to go home and that’s about all I remember. I have never blacked out like that before, I’ve had to piece things back together after some intense partying, but not full-on, irretrievable memory missing. I didn’t drink very much, certainly not enough to warrant the way I was feeling: I couldn’t physically get out of bed. While I may have partied myself sick in the past, the feeling passed in the morning with some water and Gatorade. This lasted all day; something seemed wrong about this whole scenario. Some detective work Google-ing “how can you tell if you’ve been drugged?” opened the curtains to my experience. At first I was relieved that my alcohol consumption wasn’t the issue, then I was completely freaked out: Who would do this? Why would someone do this? The truth is there are no good or justifiable answers to these questions. It is illegal and wrong to drug someone. I know I was fortunate that night: I made it home safely and I had someone I trusted at the bar who took me home. I’m also so thankful I listened to my body as soon as I felt something was wrong and I decided it was time to go. I worry there was someone else at the bar that night who had also been drugged and didn’t make it home safely. So I want to start a discussion about this, because it is happening in our community and I know I’m not the only one it has happened to. There are things we already know: don’t leave your drink unattended and don’t accept drinks or drugs from someone you don’t know, but I want to add some things to this list:

This can happen to anyone, whether you’re at a house party, a bar, camping or whether you’re a woman or a man. I have four friends who’ve had similar experiences; two women and two men. One was at the bar, two were at house parties and one was at a friend’s house.

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You wake up

every day and go about your usual routine: shower, hair wash, moisturizers, cosmetics for the ladies and shaving for the men, deodorant, brush your teeth, maybe some cologne or perfume and you are fresh clean and natural for the day ahead. Hang on a minute, let’s take a step back because your bathroom may be a potential minefield of harsh chemicals and petroleum based products. Let’s look at the bigger picture and start with a little exercise: Take all your bathroom products, line them up and make a list of the all ingredients. I can guarantee you will not know what most of the stuff in the products is. Now take a moment to soak in that your scalp absorbs everything put on it—shampoos, conditioners, styling products and so forth. Incidentally, where there are bubbles, there’s usually sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), two harsh surfactants that are known eye and skin irritants. SLES is the gentler of the pair, but is often contaminated with 1,4 dioxane, a probable human carcinogen according to the Food and Drug Administration. When this chemical swirls down your drain, it enters the waterway and can build up in marine life.

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When this chemical swirls down your drain, it enters the waterway”

Your skin also absorbs everything, from the soap you cleanse with to the lipstick or shaving balm you put on. Deodorants, which are possibly associated to breast cancer, contain triclosan, an endocrine disruptor. In addition, many formulas contain a laundry list of other potentially dangerous ingredients including formaldehyde, fragrance, parabens, phthalates— banned in Europe—aluminum, talc and petroleum distillates. Toothpaste also contains triclosan and detergents to make it foam. We also all want to smell good, but at what cost? Synthetic fragrances in personal care products contain a host of hidden hazards: neurotoxins, phthalates and synthetic musks, which are toxic to marine life and could be hormone disrupters. Fragrances are also one of the top five allergens. With lots of information to take in, you’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg. Start by making a change for the better: Research and choose 100 percent natural products, clean out your bathroom, feel the benefits and be happy in the knowledge you are saving the planet as well as yourself.

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~Leslie Adams

COOKIES:

with Oatmeal, Chocolate Chips, Flax, Chia and Hemp Seeds. Tune-up additions to the local grocery store are hemp hearts and chia seeds. For years I had been obtaining hemp hearts from our local hemp store or health food stores, but had never heard of chia seeds—don’t those grow into little grassy heads? For centuries the Mesoamerican people have been using chia as a high-energy endurance food, making them likely a food source longer than hemp hearts. Recently, they have become more mainstream in Golden.

One reason that chia seeds, hemp hearts and flax seeds are good for us is because they contain essential fatty acids known to most of us as Omega-3. Omega-3 has an endless list of benefits: it is good for tuning up our brains, our joints and our fat-burning resources. Anyway, Omega-3 is good, and chia seeds and hemp hearts are absolutely delicious.

Mother Nature is back in full force, spreading her splendour throughout the valley. Birds, bugs and beasts are returning from their favourite winter getaways; blades of green are scattered among the brown carpet of last year’s lawn and sprouting buds on branches are a telltale sign that winter is over and the season of new beginnings has arrived. Valley dwellers are hanging up their skis and packing away their winter wear while those not ready to let go of the snow gear up their sleds for a few final runs. Looks of bewildered confusion don the faces of locals as a sense of loss and the feeling of what-do-we-do-now settle in. No matter the sentiment towards the changing of the season, spring is a time to celebrate. This is the season where potlucks, picnics and barbeque parties reign supreme. While all kinds of fresh produce is streaming through the door of your local grocery store, fresh new wine releases are lining the shelves of your favourite liquor store. There is no better compliment to spring fare than wines from the Okanagan Valley. There is also no better way to say, “Thanks for the invitation,” than arriving at a dinner party with a bottle or two in tow.

Each year, Okanagan wineries produce more unique and exciting wines. Ground flax seeds, chia seeds and hemp hearts are most commonly used This wine region is particularly young and getting to know what works best in cereal, smoothies, sprinkled on salads or used anywhere that you would with the given land and climate takes time, practice and many years of use nuts or seeds. Here is a recipe from www.melangery.com where there hard work. All rambling and praise aside, Okanagan wines are the perfect are lots of easy, healthy recipes. choices for spring outings as they are particularly vibrant and fresh and are primarily intended for early consumption. That being said, many can still be put away to age gracefully.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup coconut oil 1.5 cups packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons soymilk/cold water 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1.5 cups flour (gluten-free:1 cup brown rice flour and 1/2 cup buckwheat flour)

1 cup oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds 1 cup chocolate chips (glutenfree: carob or dairy-free chocolate)

DIRECTIONS Directions: 1. Heat your oven to 350ºF. 2. In a large bowl combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, sugar and vanilla. 3. In a separate small bowl combine the ground flax seed, cornstarch and soymilk (or water). The cornstarch will want to get kind of clumpy. Stir it up a bit to keep that from happening. Add the vinegar, let it sit for just a second or two and pour it into the peanut butter mixture. Stir well. 4. In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients: flour, oatmeal, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined. Add the chia, hemp and give the dry ingredients another little stir. 5. Now stir together the dry and the wet ingredients. If the mixture seems a little bit too dry, feel free to add another tablespoon of water. Finally, add the chocolate chips and stir everything one last time. 6. Make 1 – 1.5 inch balls and place them an inch or so apart on a baking pan. 7. Bake 10 – 12 minutes depending on your desired crunchiness.

Sovereign Opal is a unique variety exclusive to Canada and unique to Calona Vineyards in Kelowna, B.C. This grape was developed by Agriculture Canada and created to thrive in the Okanagan Valley. The resulting lively white wine is refreshing and aromatic with hints of orange blossom, rose petal, citrus zest and apricot on the nose. It is a medium-bodied wine with a hint of sweetness and sparkling acidity. Flavors of melon, mandarin, grapefruit, pear and a dash of baking spice mingle on the palate. It is a great compliment to light dishes like salads and seafood and stands up to mild curries, a variety of cheeses and a multitude of appetizers. Quails Gate Winery of West Kelowna boasts a Pinot Noir as their flagship wine. The 2009 vintage is a fine marriage of old world style and new world flare. This is a classic and elegant Pinot Noir with rustic charm and a Burgundian finesse that proves Okanagan wines are as savvy and sophisticated as long-established wine regions throughout the world. The nose senses sour red cherries and ripe red berries with a touch of clove and cardamom. The palate explodes with summer berries, cherries, raspberries and strawberries, along with cocoa. French oak ageing adds a hint of toasty vanilla. The texture is divine: soft, supple and velvety. The finish is long and lovely, making this a complex and stylistic wine. Quail’s Gate Pinot Noir is a fabulous crowd pleaser and pairs well with anything from barbequed burger and pork ribs to goat cheese and arugula salad. Calona Vineyards Sovereign Opal and Quails Gate Pinot Noir are delicious, enticing wines. Their affordability make them easy to try and difficult to resist. These wines will not disappoint anyone in any venue, in a crowd or a romantic dinner for two. Always remember, sharing is caring and a memorable experience is always augmented by an incredible wine.

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LODGE LIFE & FOOD

~Julia Cundliff | Photos Submitted

Campbell Glacier Lodge:

Would it be difficult for you to imagine walking on top of eight feet of snow? Well, that is a reality at the Campbell Glacier chalet located north of Golden. Snow steps are sculpted down to the main door of the lodge, to the loo and to the sauna and descending them you realize, yes, there really is eight feet of snow lying on the ground.

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Each week during the winter months, seasoned skiers leave on Saturday from the staging area in Donald. Skis, food and personal items are loaded in the helicopter, which holds up to 10 passengers comfortably. After our capable pilot, Craig, has checked all the dials, we are off. On the journey up the valley it seems we could reach out and touch some of the jagged peaks as we speed by. After a short, 15-minute ride we drop over a saddle and see the red roof of the chalet. Once we land, baggage is unloaded, clients excitedly climb down and the departing group climb into the chopper as they finish their week at the lodge. There are huge smiles, lots of tanned faces and wishes of good weather for the upcoming week. My job, along with an apprentice chef, was to prepare meals for 20 peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;little did I know how daunting this would be. Thankfully, we had lots of help from the owner of the local Island Restaurant, who had done this before and made sure we had sufficient food for the week. Who would have thought we would devour 20 loaves of bread, gallons of coffee, huge pots of chili and delicious caramelized salmon as well as volumes of fruit, cookies, cakes and pies. We had a delightful group of people varying in ages from 19 to 85 who boasted various techniques and skills and, weather permitting each day, went out to the slopes, put on skins to climb up, took off the skins and did beautiful S-turns down Paradise, the Dome and the Christmas tree run.

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Our day started at 6 a.m. with the preparation of breakfast and we cooked several skillets of bacon and sausages, bubbled porridge in another pot, set out fruit, made toast on stovetop racks and, of course, perked the coffee the old fashioned way. Trusty Gordon was always up with us, stoking up the wood heater for both heat and hot water. After breakfast and plans for the day were discussed, everyone made their own lunches from the sandwich meats, breads, cookies, fruit and granola bars on the side table. When they had all clipped on their skis, donned their back packs, we could finally collapse on the couch for a rest before preparing a snack or soup for the afternoon when the skiers returned. By then we were also getting prepared for dinner, baking, washing dishes and giving the floor a sweep. After two days, the routine seemed normal and we could actually stay awake long enough in the evening to sit and play cards or chat with the others. At this 8000 foot elevation, the air is so clean, the silence so quiet, the atmosphere so comfortable and the company so memorable. New friends were made by all and at the end of the final evening, I was brought to tears when a guest composed a song just for the apprentice chef and I, and we got a huge round of applause from everyone. Reminders of the hard work melted away and only the great memories remained. Yes, I would do it again.

TOWNIE TUNE-UP

~ Kris King

WE HAVE A WINNER!

– We selected a fantastic local lady who was ready for The Townie Tune Up! To help her along the best, we will keep her identity a secret until the end of the 8 week session. This way the paparazzi and adoring fans will not interfere with her tuneup make over! You can check up with her progress weekly at LocalTownie. WordPress.com also find mini updates on facebook.com/TheLocalTownie. Miss Townie Tune-Up is a young mother of one, in her early 30’s. She loves chocolate and adores her young daughter and husband. After many years in Golden, and devoting her time to her family, she found that she wasn’t taking care of herself. Hence her desire for a good old fashion Tune-Up. Miss. Townie Tune-Up’s first week was full of introductions with the Townie Tune-Up Team. Her fist session was with Kory Monteith of Golden Clear. They went through a thorough clearing of personal emotions attached to various body parts, and they finished off with a vibration realignment to help balance the body with the Earth’s natural vibrations. The rest of the week was having a great time at a group Zoomba session and a personal initial assessment with Nicki McIntosh of ShapeUp Fitness. Then off to Kristi Easton of Balanced Body works work introduction to nutrition and balancing different foods for proper

INSIDE OUT COACHING

SHAPE UP FITNESS

digestion and nutritional value. After a long week of life change. Miss Townie Tune-Up had a meeting with Leslie Adams of Inside Out Coaching. Here they went over her goals, and how to manage a work, life, and health balance. Miss Townie Tune-Up was surprised to be given homework to complete over the next week to help her sort out her life goals and commitments. Though, girls have to have fun! And in the mist of all this tune-up action Miss Townie Tune-Up went on a well-deserved vacation for a week. The temptations of creature comforts were easily curbed by great alternative advice from Kristi and Nicki. Kristi was able to advise how to select smart food and of course alternative libations in restaurants while out on the town with the ladies. Nicki was able to give some instructions on some easy exercises that she can do in her hotel room during her down time. All easy exercises to help keep her Zoomba body ready for action when she is back in Golden. Miss Townie Tune-Up back at home in Golden and will continue on with her quest for a major life change. With additional support from Sarah Osatez Pilaties classes, and a stellar discounts from Mountain Pure Foods, Miss Townie Tune-Up will soon be on her way to feeling better and living a healthier life. Stay tuned for more updates every week. Thank You to our tune-up nominees. They all worked hard on the their essays. It was very hard to choose which one to pick. All of our nominees were given great discounts for services with our Townie Tune Up team to help them start their own tune up. We hope that you will get inspired for a personal tune-up. If you have any questions on where to start, please call or e-mail the Local Townie News at krisking@localtownie.com or 250-439-7123.

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TUNE-UP MOTIVATION Kory Monteith

Get Motivated

: How do you get motivated to exercise when you’ve been set in a lazy routine eating chocolate on the couch all winter? Where do you start? Making small steps to change the routine you’ve fallen into and your perspective will help you moving forward. Even if your new routine means not having a routine, any movement that challenges your body is a good thing. Now that the ski hill is closed, my bike and I wait patiently for nicer weather, and I look for the next thing to keep my body in shape and ready for outdoor activities. Having an exercise routine is necessary to keep up your strength and fitness so your body is ready for outdoor activities that the nicer weather provides. I always want to try new things, but am also left with the inability to commit to routine; it is hard to get out there and do it. I travel so much with work it is hard to

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commit to a pass or membership, which would motivate me to use it. Free activities are also a bonus since I’m saving for next year’s ski pass. Procrastination and excuses are close friends who know me well. The first step to get motivated is making a list of goals for yourself—visualize an end result: fitting into those leather pants you wore in the 80s or having more energy to run after your kids. Making a list of activities you like doing is great motivation too. Do you like indoor activities like dancing or boxing? Do you like walking or biking in the outdoors? There are so many exercise options in this town, both indoor and outdoor: yoga, walking, hiking, cross-country or downhill biking, cardio-kickboxing, Zumba, the climbing gym and swimming, to name a few. Once you have a list, turn off the TV, step away from the computer and set time aside for you. Pick one thing on the list and commit to do it this week. Call some friends to see what they are into for exercise. See if you’re both interested in doing a class or going for a walk. Friends are great motivation to get out and active. Stretch a little, walk up and down your stairs, dance with your kids. These small active changes to your routine at home get you moving more.

Whatever you are doing, make sure you keep hydrated. Divide your own body weight in pounds by two for the number of ounces of water you require daily. Like Hal Johnson and Jonanne McLeod say: “Keep fit and have fun.”

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sound they produce as only two people that keeps patrons attention, with songs like The Liar, 1927 and Sweet Heroin. Ben and Eric’s songwriting styles are quite different but complement each other well. Like many songwriting duos in the past such as Lennon and McCartney, Simon and Garfunkel or Cuddy ~ TODD MENZIES and Keeler, it just works. To pinpoint BDS’s genre is hard; you hear many of their influences in a lot of their material, the most prominent being Gillian If you live in Welch. I feel BDS has a sound of their own and that’s what makes them so Golden and good. haven’t heard of the folk duo Broken Down Suitcase before, I highly suggest Having not worked with a producer before, Jean-Paul has been a great help. coming out from underneath the rock where you’ve been living. The Roots“It’s good, he is very meticulous,” Ben explains. I have heard some his proAmericana band consisting of Benjamin Caldwell and Eric Larocque have been ductions in the past and am very excited to see what kind of sound he will together and performing now for just over three years. Their music has taken produce for BDS. Eric would like to stay in the realm of Joy Williams and John them across Alberta and BC, as well as throughout Europe—not just once, but Paul White’s The Civil Wars, Grammy Award winner for Best Country Duo/ twice. They plan on following up the release of their upcoming album with a Group Performance and Best Folk Album in 2012, so they have very respectsix-week, third European tour starting May 30. The boys of BDS are currently able sound to strive towards. We will just have to wait and see for ourselves recording their debut album in Victoria, BC with producer Jean-Paul Maurice. May 26 at The Rockwater to get a copy of their album. Their highly anticipated album release will be right here in Golden on May 26 at The Rockwater with Willhorse opening the evening. For More on BDS visit http://www.brokendownsuitcaseband.com/

Broken Down Suitcase:

The haunting harmonies and progressive folk style of BDS have set them apart CD Release at The Rockwater Grill & Bar Saturday May 26 with guest Willhorse from your average duo. Combining an array of instruments including acoustic guitar, ban- ~ TODD MENZIES jo, mandolin, harmonica and even a stomp box to add percussion, produces a sound like no other. Ben grew up in Cromwell, New Zealand and spent his youth singing in a church across Canada: They did it once in 1970 and are doing it again in 2012. The environment where he learned some valuGreen Couch Sessions, CBC Radio 3 and VIA Rail are teaming up to bring some able harmonizing styles that are very present of the best artists in Western Canada to Toronto for the North By North East in a lot of the BDS songs. It wasn’t until he (NXNE) festival. It’s been 42 years since something like this has happened came to Canada that he discovered his true in Canada when Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, The Grateful Dead and passion for music and realized he wanted to many more boarded a train in Toronto to head across Canada, making stops in make a career out of it. Eric, on the other Winnipeg and Calgary for concerts. hand, has known for most of his life that music was the path he was destined to follow. In 2003 a documentary called Festival Express was made about the event. Together they bring life to many traditional Even though in the end the project lost a catastrophic amount of money songs and a style of music that dates back to the early 1900s. due to cancelations in Montreal and Vancouver and protests in Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary the tour is legendary. “Woodstock was a treat for Dressed in 1950s-esque suits, slicked back hair and a fur hat, these two catch the audience, but the train was a treat for the performers,” according to the eye of most patrons that walk into any venue they are playing. It is the Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead.

A train full of musicians

Sunday Mountain Odyssey Oil Paintings By Cecilia Lea @ Art Gallery of Golden April 28 to June 5th

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SUNDAYS Prime Rib (while quantities last). Bloody Caesars $4.25

MONDAYS NY Steak Sandwich w/ fries or greens $7.75

OK Springs 1516 sleeves $3.75 or pitchers $12.50 Highballs $3.75 Dbls $6.25

REMINISCE ABOUT SHAKESPEARE and Host a Tea Party

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TUESDAYS Bison Burger w/ fries or greens $5.25

Sleeman Original Draught sleeves $3.75 or pitchers $12.50

WEDNESDAYS 1Lb of Wings & Dos Equis $10.00 Dos Equis Buckets $15.50 (4) THURSDAYS 8” Pizza & Moosehead or Black Lager Sleeve $10.00 Moosehead or Okanagan Black Lager sleeves $3.75 or pitchers $12.50 FRIDAYS ½ Price Full Size Nachos

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for music and frustration of growing up in a small town in the track Head Start: “I’m no small town girl, I’m a striving inspired dream big kind of The self-titled, debut kid.” I can picture Suzie in a small café or club in Montreal or New York album from local City one day, pouring her heart out to a much more appreciative audience.

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Suzie Raudaschl:

songstress Suzie Raudaschl is compiled of a mix of original and cover material. Unlike most young musicians Suzie strays from the typical songs about young love and heartache, focusing on strong storytelling that embraces a lot of feeling in her music.

The album leaves me wanting more and wishing it contained more original material and less covers. Halleluiah is a bold choice to release on an album with the likes of Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright to compare too, she does it well but I would have preferred for this one to be left for live performances. I look forward to hearing more from this very talented songwriter; hopefully she doesn’t run off to the big city just yet.

The album begins with the track Autumn Ease, a haunting melodic tale of the change of seasons from summer to fall. This is one of the standout tracks on the album, showcasing her strong songwriting full of wistful lyrics. Suzie’s ballad Master of Disguise expresses a darker side of her songwriting in an adult-contemporary style similar to Chantal Kreviazuk. Suzie expresses her love

Find her CD at Bacchus Books and other locations in Golden. http://www.youtube.com/user/SuzieQ214/ videos train in select secret stops along the way. You can jump aboard this once in a lifetime opportunity by purchasing a ticket for the train and can access it at any of the scheduled stops. There is also a contest hosted by CBC Radio 3 ending May 14 that would allow you to win your way onto the train. Winners will be provided with VIA rail passes, three meals a day and private sleeping accommodations while aboard the train. All you have to do is name the three artists you think will be selected to perform on the train, enter your name, email and phone number and you could be on your way to NXNE with some of the best musicians from Western Canada. How cool would that be?

This year’s effort leaves Vancouver June 8 and arrives in Toronto June 12 for NXNE, making stops in Kamloops, Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, and Sioux Lookout. The Green Couch Sessions have selected a handful of musicians to perform on the train and have left three spots open for fan voting of their favorite Western Canadian artists. The long list includes Black Mountain, Rural Alberta Advantage, The Dudes, Hey Ocean and Yukon Blonde to name a few; local folk band Broken Down Suitcase also made the long list. You can vote for your favorite three bands on the CBC Radio 3 website. The Green Couch Sessions plan on filming the whole thing and making a documentary similar to Festival Express. Artists will be performing on the train throughout the trip in the dining car for guests as well as off of the

Tracks on Tracks visit: http://tracksontracks.ca/ or http://music.cbc.ca or http://greencouchsessions.ca/

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Wednesday

Thursday

Jam Night w/Jeremy, Open Mic Girls Girls Girls Punk Electrorock www.girlsgirlsgirls.org.uk

Jam Night w/Jeremy Open Mic

Ben & Eric Jam Night @ The Golden Taps Pub

Friday

DJ WakCutt - Bass is Good

Saturday 4

Tim Huss - Canadian Cowboy Little Mittens Funds Raiser @ The Mad Trapper 10

Stone Iris - Big Band, Blues Rocks Reggae Blend www.stoneiris.com/ Mothers Day

DJ Momentum Top 40, All Request

WILL HORSE - Golden’s Own Rock & Rollers

KHC Presents: Lucas Myers: DECK @ Civic Centre KARAOKEE @ Mad Trapper Pub 11

KARAOKEE @ Mad Trapper Pub

DJ MIKE THE RIPPER 19 Playing LOUD Punk Funk & Hip Hop KARAOKEE @ Mad Trapper Pub

Jam Night w/Jeremy Open Mic

Ben & Eric Jam Night @ The Golden Taps Pub

25 POT LUCK AT YOUR HOUSE

Shred Kelly W/ Quoia Stoke Folk Shredders Delight www.shredkelly.com/

BROKEN DOWN SUITCASE 26 1st ALBUM RELEASE w/ Guest Will Horse facebook.com/brokendownsuitcase KARAOKEE @ Mad Trapper Pub

KARAOKEE @ Mad Trapper Pub

COMMUNITY Jr Climbing Club - Dogtooth Climbing Gym Sundays 12:30 - 14:00 Develop and improve climbing skills within a fun setting and under the supervision of our staff. www.dogtoothgym.com $45

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Parent n Tot - Mt 7 Rec Plex With Rhonda Smith & Hildegard Gerlach Wednesdays 10:30 - 12:00 $4.00

Sunday

MEAT DRAWS - Royal Canadian Legion Fridays and Saturdays 17:00 - 21:00

MONDAYS

TUESDAY

Public + Lane Swim Swim Club School Groups Lane Swim School Group Lessons Swim Club / & Lane Kayak Practice

WEDNESDAY

Lane Swim Swim Club School Groups - Lane Swim School Group Lessons Swim Club & Lane Aqua Fitness

THURSDAY

Public + Lane Swim Swim Club & Lane School Groups Lane Swim School Group Lessons Swim Club Kayak Practice

FRIDAY

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Imagine you are blissfully smashing into whitewater waves in a huge rubber raft down the Kicking Horse River, linking the best S-turns in the backcountry or on the trip of a lifetime sea kayaking down the rugged west coast of BC. After the adventure trip ends and you thank your guide, you check out the adventure tour souvenir shop to buy some shwag. You find yourself wondering, “Did these people go to school and, if so, where? Did they drop out of university to go live the dream?” Well, not exactly. There is a one-of-a-kind college program that trains these guides, shop keepers and adventure tourism operators, allowing them to live a life beyond their dreams. The College of the Rockies, Golden Campus hosts this world-renowned program, aptly titled Adventure Tourism Business Operations. Karen Cathcart, the Campus Manager, oversees the program and Dave Wan is its Program Coordinator. Over the past six years they have taken ATBO and made it more versatile and adaptable to the students’ sport electives needs and business academics. These significant changes are driving students’ success in the community and on the world stage in the adventure tourism industry. ATBO is broken down into two stages: a 10-month certificate followed by a five-month diploma for eligible students. After 15 months ATBO students have a full business diploma. The program has a current capacity of 40 students split between the first and second year. Students receive the highest quality of training or instruction certifications in self-propelled adventure sports, meticulously combined with their first year of business school. Once the student has completed the diploma program, the graduates have the opportunity go on to university studies with a direct transfer to many universities in Canada or down under in Australia—the world is the graduates’ playground.

to the Local Townie and are very active within the community of Golden. “I moved to Golden from Invermere in 1996, three years after graduating from ATBO. I’ve started a jewellery business, am a Level III ski instructor and Level I course conductor for the CSIA [Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance]. I’ve gone on to working as a supervisor at KHMR, development lot sales and I currently still instruct ski lessons, host Pilates sessions, work for Parks Canada and do graphic design for The Local Townie. I own a graphic design business named OsaDesigns. I love to mountain bike, downhill and cross-country ski, hike, canoe and adventure when I can with my daughter Lilly,” Sarah says. “The [ATBO] program opened up my mind to the possibility of utilizing acquired skills in whatever realm of interest I put my mind to. Whether arts and culture, or leadership in the resort or tourism industry. Based on several people’s feedback—including my own—the college extended the program to two years when they moved it to Golden. It is a great program: It opened my mind and gave me an opportunity to play with ideas, and experiment and take risks in business. I’ve learned a lot since the course. Lifelong learning is where it’s at.” Steve is an active member of the Golden Cycling Club, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Mountain Safety, and a major contributor to SkiingGolden.com. Steve came to Golden to start a business. “Golden is where I intended to start my business. Even though the business didn’t work out, everything else about Golden did,” he says proudly. Steve completed the ATBO program about 10 years ago, along with a couple of co-workers who still work side-by-side year after year at KHMR. The opportunities in Golden are endless for a graduate of the ATBO program. Many businesses here support new grads to learn more and take their career to new heights: from climbing peaks, to teaching youth outdoor education and getting soaked in our whitewater rivers. The access to terrain, sporting activities and the lifestyle here in Golden provide the best home base for many alumni. Many non-local, past students still return year after year for new adventures in the Golden area, supporting our community.

All the instructors of ATBO are the highest qualified in their field. They return year after year to instruct and pass on their knowledge. Guides and instructors are recognized and celebrated in their field of expertise; some compete on the world stage from the Winter X-Games to the Olympics. The students here get the best bang for their tuition out of any school in the world. The community also provides great support to the students, helping make their projects and studies as real-life as possible. There is good cadre of ATBO alumni who have stayed near Golden since their graduation over the past 17 years. Over 12 ATBO alumni call Golden home, most have purchased houses and are working fulltime in the industry, own a business in this community or have gone on to further their education in other fields while the ATBO program has complimented their lifestyle and employment. But why do these students still live here? Golden is an epi-centre for adventure sports and world-class guided tour operators in Canada. Sarah Osadetz and Steve Crowe are two local alumni, contributors

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~Steve Crowe

Green Trees, Brown Dirt, Golden Opportunity: I saw a funny sign the other day. I laughed and laughed. Then I stopped laughing when I realized it wasn’t that kind of funny. It was more of an odd kind of funny. Odd, as in what the hell is going on here? Have the lunatics taken over the asylum? Or is it a more sinister Orwellian manipulation of the population through language distortion? Or, more hopefully, is it the tipping point for a Golden evolutionary leap?

So who put the sign up? The Ministry of Forests at the behest, I can only imagine, of the concerned woodlot licensee. Yes, woodlot. As in tree farm. As in cuts down the old trees to harvest them for business profit. Now I fully appreciate forestry’s valuable historic and current threads in the socio-economic fabric of Golden. I understand what these words are printed on and what shelters me from the extremes of our climate. But what we have here, I believe, is a conflict of proximity both temporal and physical. The new economy is butting up against the old economy. Golden is now significantly a tourism town kept viable by a number of residents making real money outside of tourism. We need all sectors to work together to ensure the longevity of our town. As one part of this, we need to develop more outdoor amenities to attract visitors and new residents and keep the locals here. Mountain bike trails do that, especially when you can ride to them from your home, campsite, lodge or hotel. Mountain Shadows is already there, entwined like a bowl of noodles on the flank of Mount 7, world famous for its downhill biking and para-/hang-gliding, right on the edge of town! The importance of this easy access to bikers cannot be overstated. Since I moved here ten years ago the number of people riding bikes has grown exponentially (due also to the Moonraker/CBT trails and improved engineering of bikes). And they are all riding steadily away from chronic illness and its economic burden (studies show!). These are smiley people who love Golden largely because of their bikes. And the bikes are snazzy—these are not people without means. We should attract more.

The odd-funny sign (which is actually two signs) sits at the base of Mt.7 where one would enter the cross country bike trails called Mountain Shadows. It tells people to not build new trails or maintain existing ones. The reason? Because of the “huge impact...on the ecosystems located within the woodlot”. Yes, “huge”. With penalties up to $100,000. By now you are becoming curious about who might put up such a sign, hmm? Hang on. Let’s take a moment to consider that word, “huge”. When I think of it I think of very large things. Like mountains and old trees. So when I think of a “huge (environmental) impact”, I think of things like mountains getting their old trees cut down, for example. So what “huge impact” could bike trails in a forest have? Builders almost never cut down old trees, instead they weave the trail through them for aesthetic and technical value. Small trees are removed, but typically they are the ones choking out space from their neighbours, retarding forest growth. The edges of trails need to be occasionally brushed out to keep the dirt visible and sight-lines safer. And wooden stunts are generally built with dead wood and there are methods of construction to avoid spiking green trees. Other than that, trails are narrow and bikers don’t litter.

Granted, these particular trails do not have the official recognition which is granted after a Section 57 process is completed (which involves consultation with the woodlot licensee). Putting that on the sign would be accurate and informative. Sure, the trails have been been built by renegades (but enjoyed by all strata of society, including hikers, horseback riders, dog walkers, school groups and runners). But to claim objection to trails because of their “huge (environmental) impact” is galling and polarizing. What other specialinterest hyperbole will my tax money be buying next?

So without any clue as to how to go about doing it, I propose the Town of Golden, in partnership with the Province, acquire the woodlot in exchange for land of equal value more The only “huge impact” I can see is that bike trails in a forest—especially distant from the town. The woodlot licensee gets to cut the wood he needs world-class trails like here in Golden—get more people out into the woods to live and we need to use, and Golden gets a cultural goldmine within to appreciate the glory of their home and develop a bit more resolve to throwing distance of town hall. Then we can put that sign in the museum be kind to this planet. and have a good laugh at it in a safe, socially responsible environment.

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Jane Tevelein Dole: Q & A Q: How long have you lived in Golden? A: With my partner Carl Trinkwon and our son Jonah, I moved back to our land on Campbell Road in the summer of 1982. Buying the land with four other people in 1974 – very affordable - we were prepared to begin again from a small trailer parked in the woods! Like a lot of people living in this area, our house has grown and evolved as we were able to make enough money, and thanks to generous friends, I have a small little studio building housing an electric kiln and workspace and an outside shelter for the raku kilns. Various other kilns have shown up over time, including a sawdust kiln, and a small wood fired brick kiln. Q: How long have you been creating clay art pieces? A: As far as making art, I have always enjoyed making marks, and started doing tie dyed pieces and silk screening in England, where I was working at the Library at Central St. Martin’s Art School, and generally leading a bohemian life. I seriously went back to Art School in Victoria, and did a further work study in Printmaking, but on moving back to our land outside Golden, the general rustic nature of our life, and particularly the lack of running water, made me turn to more forgiving material! I loved working in clay right when I started, and we had done some primitive firings at Art School, and I have continued to take workshops and classes to grow and develop as an artist, including a six-week self-directed residency at the Banff Centre. Q: What are the public art projects that you have been a part of? A: I have been lucky to receive several CKCA grants, and for one of

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them, I worked with adults and children in the Golden community to make and raku fire pieces on the theme of “Immigrants”, exploring our origins. These pieces were shown both in Golden and Revelstoke as part of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance AGM. I became interested in making tiled murals, and in 2008 completed my first big tiled commission for the Golden Library which was a tribute to two well-loved women who had run the Library, and had played a significant role in the lives of many children and adults in the community. Funded by the CSRD Area A, and with a generous contribution from the Grads GSS 0f 2006, this was truly a public art project. You will also see pieces I have collaborated on with students of the Alternate School in Spirit Square for the Town of Golden. Our piece is part of the second larger mural which hopefully will soon be mounted soon and displayed in town properly and respectfully. In 2010/2011 I collaborated with another artist, Marty Ryan, on the Embodiment Project, funded once again with another CKCA grant paying tribute to the memory of missing and murdered women. Taking the form of porcelain sculptures of female torsos, this show was challenging both to make technically and challenging in its treatment of a subject that is very sensitive and current. This show has travelled to communities as far away as Lac La Biche and Edmonton, and has been shown as part of Conferences on Violence against Women. At present I am excited to be working with Barry Johnson and the GSS Senior Art Classes through an Artist in Education grant through Art Starts in Schools on a large clay Raku fired mural, on the subject of Origins - about the multitude of places we came from, and which will be mounted on an interior wall of the High School. Q: What inspires you to create public art in Golden? A: As far as what inspires me to create public art, it is a bit different from working on purely personal imagery, and I really like the collaboration, and the process of balancing the needs of the funders with the personal way of expression. I give lots of workshops and thoroughly enjoy the creative processes of all participants. For me, Art is just as much about the making process as the end product. Of course, the natural imagery and rigorous lifestyle I keep creeps in to my work.

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JAN & JARED:

Upon a first meeting four years ago or more – their hair was long, with bearded faces and almost the same height, Jan and Jared Kotyk came to Golden - pair like no other. These acting, jewelry making, creative visual artists and photographers delved into Golden like they were born in the local arts’ scene. Most people ask, are you guys twins? If not, which one is older. Guess! Can you tell them apart? Now you can – as they are diverse in their hairstyles as they are with their interests here in Golden. Guess who?? One – an artist and entrepreneur started his own store with friends which has morphed into a home studio in which amazing photography keeps arriving throughout our cultural venues here. The Other is always doing something creative and interactive with kids and is jazzed about taking found objects and turning them into art pieces - very intricate and beautiful art pieces. In 2008, the brothers arrived in Golden. The first community organization they joined was the Amuse Troupe and performed back to back the Snow King’s Festival four years running. Both were funny, irreverent and whether in costume or not, super nice, heartwarmingly welcoming and unique. Sitting down to talk with both of them these days is such a treat. As alike as they are, the clear differences shine through. “You know, it’s only been since we’ve been out of the house that we actually get along. When we were kids, we really didn’t like each other that much,” Jared mentions. Hard to believe, I know. Then Jan pipes up, “Once we were in our twenties, we lived together in a van, partner tree planted, split the proceeds, had the same friends and hung around Prince George doing a variety of forestry work. Having been raised in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, they were exposed to many genres of art. Between pottery lessons, needle work, wood and soapstone carving, bodywork on cars and Illustration, Jan and Jared come by their skills honestly. “Our Mom has her own studio space, my Dad was always tinkering around additionally, both grandparents had hobbies too,” says Jared. An aha moment occurred in 2002 - “When I saw a movie in high school where an actor had a bent fork as a bracelet, I started bending cafeteria forks and gave them as gifts to my friends,” Jan reminisces “It wasn’t until 2004 that I actually started selling them.” Jan uses stainless steel and silver for his jewelry. Nothing is wasted with the two

of them. “We always can find a use for left over items that we find. At least we have the excuse that we are artists or some people might think we hoard stuff,”Jan laughs. Jared was so inspired by the act of creating rings and bracelets out of forks and spoons, he took it to a new level – a watch with a recycled fork, one of his favourite pieces. Jared has a show on at Jita’s Cafe at the moment. It’s a nameless show, because there is no particular theme, except letting go of old art and posting some new art. “Some of the pieces I’ve had around for a while. Getting them out on display and perhaps finding a new for them would be great.” Parents and family influenced them in the formative years, yet now what is the source of their inspiration? For Jared, it’s everything without limit. “I like to be creative to surprise myself. “I’m a like a magpie or a crow. I find objects that are unique and with a lot of patience I experiment and play to make them into something else,” Jared says. “I think about art all the time,” he says. For Jan, “People inspire me - in all stages of life and walks of life – other artists. I also like objects that are in the midst of destruction, rusting and falling down. If I didn’t create, I would implode! I come up with ideas all the time. I like to challenge myself.” Jan and Jared also share a love of photography. When asked what each prefers, once again, an eclectic and diverse answer from each of them. Jan’s focus is more macro – a smaller, narrower focus with unique angles. He has work hung in the Whitetooth Bistro at the moment, for all you visual audience members. “I like character, weathered looking rugged barns and structures, as well as small unique subject matter. Too many of those old places are disappearing. So many things a person could look twice and appreciate what they see, yet most people take their surroundings for granted,” he reveals. Jared’s concentration in photography is black and white. Odd angles, sock creatures and little imaginative worlds is what he uses as his photographic muse. “When I create, I really do it to get something out,”Jared mentions, “a concept or an idea – in order to please myself, not to please others. It’s great to use any form of expression to create.” In whatever creative venture that Jan and Jared take – whether it be acting roles, business owners, hosting creative and imaginative play camps, these two have so much to offer our artist community here in Golden. Take notice, Goldenites these two brothers have a dash of inhibition, the open mindedness and community driven focus that makes our small town a better place to live, share and create.

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foods, was at the gym constantly, avoided all things sugar—besides alcohol—and dropped an additional thirty pounds. Life was great. I didn’t do I’ve always had a complex about my weight. I’m not entirely sure where it it for anybody but myself and got attention I had never received before. stems from, other than the fact that I’m female, but it’s always been an issue When I went home the odd weekend, I couldn’t get away from guys I went that I’ve had troubles dealing with. to high school with, they were all over me. Anyone I knew from back-in-the-day asked A blow to the wound occurred when I was how I did it and praised my accomplishment. 13 and someone reiterated to me what one I’m sad to say that, even though I have the of the eighth-grade hotties said: “Ya, I’d knowledge and power to keep my weight date her, if she lost 60 pounds.” I was ceron track, beer and ski lifestyle have taken tainly not heavy enough at 13 to constitute over and have put me into relapse. What’s losing 60 pounds, but the comment still dug up with that? deep and has had a lingering effect in my 20-something years of life. Winter is over and many, including me, have put on some extra pounds. I’ve heard sex is I would love to say I no longer deal with a great form of exercise: every muscle in such insecurities, but that would be a lie. your body is used during fornication and, if I think no matter what your way, shape or you have a high sex drive, you may like to form, your body image is never going to be repeat the act more than once a day. In orup to par, especially if estrogen courses der to keep your partner satisfied with your your veins—damn those air-brushed super physical fitness—really, you should be doing models. it more for yourself—keep up the lovemaking After I broke up with my first serious boyand sweat off those pounds. Sex also raises friend, I was at a very unhealthy weight: I your endorphin level, keeping you happy turned to cereal and muffins as my main and more appealing to others. When you’re source of nutrition and shed about twenty euphoric, O-verdosed and have dropped a pounds. It wasn’t a smart form of dieting, couple pant sizes, there won’t be anything but did the trick. After my second boyto complain about other than the fact that friend, when I realized true heartbreak, you’re tired from all the sex you’ve been I went a healthier way: I ate nutritious having. Is that really so bad?

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Training: Each of you should be well trained in backcountry travel and rescue. An occasional suggestion during travel on how to marginally improve your safety that will require a 10-minute discussion to formulate a new plan will, at first, warrant congratulations. As the frequency of these suggestions increases, an eventual breakdown of group morale will occur.

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inbounds, in the slackcountry and in the backcountry, you’ve decided you still haven’t had enough. For all their hard work slaying pow this winter, you’re going to reward your legs with a muscle-burning, blister-filled, sweat-shiver-fest, multi-day test of stamina, friendships and patience in complete isolation from civilization. Still in? The rewards include travelling somewhere you likely haven’t before, gorgeous views, epic stories and a smug sense of accomplishment. Ski traverses are a popular way to spend anywhere from a few days to many weeks in the spring and can be anything from blissful to catastrophic. With proper planning, equipment, companions, fitness and timing they are stories you will tell to your grandkids. Very important information like where to go, how to plan, what to bring, what to expect, proper travel and route finding techniques can be found in all sorts of books. Read on for what you can’t find in a book: how to choose travel companions so that you won’t need a book and can go on a leisurely stroll through the wilderness, witnessing one of your team experience their first complete psychological breakdown just kilometres from the end of the trip. The first two points break your partners down physically, weakening their psychological defences, and the rest prod at their emotional cores. Fitness: Choose travel partners who are close to your level, but know they are slightly more fit. This means they won’t mind breaking trail as you bring up the rear, just so you can keep up. Without telling them, spend at least two weeks before you leave exercising so that you’re actually in better shape, then bring up the rear and sprinkle water on your head, armpits and the small of your back occasionally to mimic sweat. Staying hot on their tails will make them keep up the pace. Determination: Your escorts should have a can’t-and-won’t-fail attitude. The second day on shorter trips, a few days in on longer trips, start wincing every time you remove your backpack, grunting every time you lift it back on and slowly moaning while twisting your torso and arching your shoulders in the evening. Briefly resist when they offer to lighten your load, then seem disappointed when you have to ask them to carry a small, but heavy, item from your pack. Organization: Identify one person who is a meticulous planner and hates when things don’t go as scheduled, and one who can’t keep to a schedule and loves to take side trips. Meet with the planner before you set off and compliment them on how well they’ve thought things through. Separately, meet with the side-tripper and discuss alternative options and fun objectives along the way. Very separately, plan an escape route for yourself in case things spin out of control. Tech savvy: Ideally, someone on your team will be handy in case anyone’s equipment malfunctions throughout your travels. You should accidentally break or secretly sabotage their own well-cared-for gear twice during the trip: first something easily repaired, then an item that will hinder them in the final stretch.

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Hates photos: There are two schools of thought on ideal companions here: 1) They have a git-‘er-done attitude and you want to stop to snap photos frequently enough to get on their nerves, but not actually slow progress— ensure your photo-shoots vary wildly in length and you use phrases like: “Damn the aperture wasn’t right on that one” or “Hang on, I’ve got to reset my white balance.” 2) They don’t like being the subject of photos and you insist on having lots of group shots on timer, snapping a shot as they first sit up in their sleeping bag in the morning and asking them to “Say cheese!” regardless of the situation. Can take a joke, but only for so long: Make sure to choose the kind of chums who can take your sense of humour. Start by making jokes at their expense that are unrelated to the trip underway. Step up your game after one third of the trip by jokingly bringing up their shortcomings in stamina, decision-making, planning and route-finding on the traverse during the evenings. In the latter third of the trip, start joking about how much easier the last two hours would have been if they hadn’t listened to your recommendation (see above: Training). Finally, in the last leg of your journey start pre-claiming credit for things that your companions planned or accomplished. A simple falsified statement like “I can’t wait to tell Jason that you guys wanted to go through Bogus Pass instead of Mellow Col” or “Tyrese is going to be so stoked that I was the first one up to Haggard Peak” will be the tipping point; have your camera ready. All fun and games aside, the first five points are legitimate traits to look for in ski traverse groups. When they reach you in the parking lot after calming down for 1 hour to 1.5 days, you can drive home together in silence, hang out with other friends present for two weeks, then start joking about how crazy they went after days or weeks in the wilderness.

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and I’m not going to preach or judge, but reusable bags are the way of the future. Most large stores now charge for plastic shopping bags and, personally, I have no problem paying for plastic the few times I have neglected to bring my cloth bags into the store. They are better for the environment, but before you get carried away, consider these additional thoughts on cloth bag etiquette. 1. Wash your bags. There’s nothing worse than putting your wet, fresh, unbagged, organic broccoli right into a cloth bag that hasn’t been washed in four months. That is gross. If you’re still unconvinced, at least consider who else has to handle it. The cashier doesn’t want to touch your mold. How long has that bag been stink’n up your car?

States have been accused of. Not only that, the food bank comes and take a bunch for their distribution, as do the local thrift stores. Reuse and don’t feel guilty. 5. You don’t need to apologize for using another store’s cloth bag. It’s all good. Some other store bags are great; I especially like how Sobey’s bags have a little pocket down each side, a dozen eggs fits really nicely in there or a good brick of cheese—if anyone can afford cheese anymore. The Overwaitea bags also fit perfectly in the rack that is provided at each till. Walmart has some really nice bags and I really like those crocheted bags that look really tiny until you get 20 pounds of produce in there, leaving room to spare. I’ve come across a bunch of really groovy bags that fold up so nicely and can actually get lost in a purse. Some have really awesome designs, not necessarily that functional, but a conversation piece anyway. We really shouldn’t care, as long as the bags are clean. But don’t, please don’t pass the cashier a giant Costco or Ikea bag and expect them to load that all up with your cans and bags of sugar and flour and then get upset with them for making it too heavy—it happened to me on more than one occasion. In fact, don’t even bring your giant bags in unless you’re buying three packages of toilet paper or a whole bunch of cereal, because I wouldn’t expect anyone but you to try to lift it.

2. If you don’t want to take plastic home, perhaps we could all train ourselves to put wet produce like broccoli, celery, cilantro, etc. in a wee little plastic 6. I sometimes require baggie until you get to the plastic, I have pets. So counter. The cashier will when I forget my cloth most definitely recycle bags, it’s actually a blessthat bag and won’t have ing. I can remove waste to wipe off the till after properly. Hey at least I’m you pay for your food. reusing, right? And have That wastes their time, everyone else’s time after you leave and paper you walked along the rotary trails lately to see all the poops? That’s antowel cleaning up the mess. other article altogether. 3. The cashier would also appreciate it if your bag-of-bags didn’t consist of scrunched up cloth bits in random order. When you bought your bag, it was folded—and clean—how hard is it to keep it folded nicely when it’s empty? In my previous life as a cashier, I’ve wasted more time and brain cells trying to straighten these crumpled messes out so I can put your precious cargo in. Keep in mind, I want to shake it out because I don’t know what could be lurking inside of it. When I saw a bag of crumpled bags, all I could hope was to find a clean one.

7. If you find yourself with a bag full of plastic shopping bags—under the sink perhaps—bring them to either the Overwaitea or Sobeys here in Golden and the cashiers will gladly show you where the drop off location is for proper recycling. Thank you in advance for doing so.

4. Use plastic if you have to. You won’t get struck by lightning—it’s been tested. You can always return plastic bags to stores and they do recycle them. They don’t throw them in the trash like some Walmarts in the

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LOCAL POOP ~ Kris King

Pooch’s Poop:

Have you recently been down the now ice and snow free trails of Golden? Have you had a distinctive sneaker stink sneak up on your nose when you got home? Not the traditional exercise shoes smell, but the sharp smell of old doggie poop. Yes, it has happened to us all. The dog poop smear attached like grease to the soles of your shoes. No matter how much rubbing your soles in the grass and scraping on sharp edges, you just can’t seem to get rid of that brown crud in the cracks of the fancy, scientificallytested, patented tread of your sporty walking shoes. Think back to a snowy winter day. Perhaps you turned a bashful eye when you weren’t prepared to pick up your doggy’s poop. “Just a quick walk to the store for some beer and I will take the pooch out for a quick walk too,” you thought to yourself. “Nothing should happen. He just went for a long walk, pooped and I picked it up.” Of course, poochy’s poop cycle was a bit off: he had an upset stomach from that greasy dinner plate licking last night. You checked your pockets when he laid one in the middle of the path and there were no baggies. Did you kick the poop to the bush, leaving a poop streak on your new kicks or did you let it freeze, thinking it would go away by spring melt? Flash forward to today’s dog poop smear: your poochy’s poop didn’t magically go away, it came back to your bottom of your shoe and now you are cursing dog owners across town.

routines. It doesn’t end up on the sidewalks and paths of Golden, but takes a very scientific ride to our municipal waste water treatment facility run by the Town of Golden. No smelly bottoms of your shoes here. One of our Town of Golden’s Waste Water Plant Operators Lorne Pickering recently gave me a lesson in waste water treatment. The process is extremely important in our fragile ecosystems and has to be done right, with many checks and balances. Lorne’s training confirms that, with many thousands of hours of work and courses to make sure our drinking water and wastewater are as pure as can be. Our facility in Golden uses a three-stage process and is top-of-the-line for a community our size. First, the raw wastewater and garbage is macerated and flows to the Sequence Batch Reactor. This oxygenates the water to help activate and the bacteria to quickly eat up all the nutrients in the nutrient-rich bio solids (poop) within the wastewater. If those nutrients, which act like fertilizer on steroids, entered the Columbia River, then we would have a big problem with unbalanced plant life in the river system. This disaster could change the river ecology for hundreds of kilometres downstream. As the wastewater become less nutrient, it is put through a centrifuge to separate the water from the solids and the solids are stored for further processing. The wastewater continues on, clearer, cleaner and nutrient-deprived compared to when it first entered the Waste Water Treatment Plant down by the Old Mill Site. The cleaner water undergoes a decanting process and is finally treated with UV light to kill off the bacteria and other microorganisms in the water. Operators are actually very proud of their process and maintain standards well above the provincial standard. They are allowed 200 counts of ecoli per 100 millilitres of effluent, however, consistently score in the 50s—1000 times cleaner than the dog poop smudging down into the Kicking Horse River on a rainy day from the Rotary Trails. Now that is poop for thought!

On the topic, you may wonder what happens to your own poop after the proverbial swirling ceramic throne comes into play during your regular

Be Tongue in Cheek Get Metaphorical How about Downright Irreverent??!!

Public Notice: Friday May, 18 Free Yard Waste Round Up for Golden Residents As all Golden residents know, yard waste can no longer be collected as a part of your weekly garbage pick-up service. Doing so will result in it not being emptied. But, for Golden residents who receive weekly and bi-weekly curb-side waste and recycling collection services, the Town of Golden is pleased to announce a one-day only free curb-side yard waste roundup for you on Friday, May 18th. This service is for YARD WASTE ONLY – organic debris that includes grass clippings, leaves, tree cones, tree branches (no stumps), shrubs, bushes, and parts thereof, not exceeding 8” diameter. Please bundle your prunings to make it easier and faster for us to collect them. NO OTHER TYPE OF WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED, including construction wood waste. To receive this service, place your Yard Waste in containers, bags, or bundled at your curb on the morning of May 18th. Any Yard Waste not placed in containers, bags, or bundled WILL NOT be picked up. A successful and problem-free day with everyone’s cooperation will help to make this an annual service. Please follow the rules above, and we look forward to helping everyone out.

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PICK YOUR TOWNIE

~ Sean Nyilassy

New or used,

hunting for a bicycle this spring hasn’t been easier. There must be hundreds of thousands of bicycle models to choose from out there, so start by narrowing it down, both by type, then for your price range. Is this going to be a flashy, washed-daily, high performance machine to take you to previously unattainable heights or something to weave home on at 2 a.m. in unattainable heights of drunkenness? Are you just getting started and need something simple or are you the best rider in them hills and want the newest and best available technologies? Once you’ve narrowed the search that far, are you looking for a used bike or brand spanking new? On the used side of things, check the various message boards around town, local shops for old rentals or trade-ins, Golden Free Classifieds and other web classifieds like Kijiji. MEC also has an online gear swap on their website (www.mec.ca) that could be worth browsing. Once you’ve located a worthy two-wheeler, take special note of how many scratches there are on the frame, especially underneath the pedals, also look for scratches on parts like the brake cables and derailers that could only get scuffed up in big bails—these are good indicators as to how often and how hard the bike’s been ridden. The condition of the chain is a good indicator of how well the owner cared for the bike. Is it clean, oily and smooth or grimy, dry or rusty? Always take a used bike for a spin, cycle through the gears and see how it responds to your loving caress. If you’re going the flashy, new bike route, support the locals. Derailed, Summit Cycle and Selkirk Sports all have great summer selections, can order in if you’ve got something specific in mind and someone will smile and answer all your dumbass questions. Head in with some idea of what you want and walk out with just what you need. Find on the right an outline of what’s out there, what’s important and what you’re going to spend.

Type: Cross-country Purpose: Good pedalability to get you up with ease, but still solid enough to fly on the way down. Price range (new): $500-5000 Crucial features: Today’s cross-country bikes are light enough to toss over a shoulder and hoof it up a steep hill if you aren’t going to make it pedalling. Most also feature both front and rear suspension, often with an easily accessed lock-out feature to provide a soft ride on the way down while minimizing the amount of your hard-spent energy lost through the shocks while pedalling up. The dimensions are also of central importance on these bikes: height, length, width of the handle bars and adjustability of the seat—hydraulic posts controlled from your handlebars are cool—should all be tailored to your body type. The local shops’ matchmakers can play cupid for you and your new bicycle. Type: Downhill Purpose: Go big then go home safely with a burly enough bike for Golden’s rocky, steep trails. Price range (new): $1000-7500 Crucial features: The right tires for the job are key, there are different tires on the market for all sorts of ground cover and conditions, and different ideal inflation pressures as well. Travel, weight and gearing are also very important. If you’re going fall-line down rocky pitches, weight and gears are less important that having the travel to absorb any babyhead-sized rocks you run over or flat drops that sneak up. If you’re riding lots of stunts or jumps, a lighter bike with less travel and a wider selection of gears is nice for pumping through the transitions and manipulating on skinnies. On fast, smooth Whistler-style cruisers—which may be hard to find around here—shocks with fine-tuning features for the damper and rebound will help you go as fast as possible. Type: Road Purpose: Be as fast as the Ferrari that’s in your rearview. Price range (new): $500-10,000 Crucial features: Weight and fit are the ticket. Can you pick this bike up with your pinky finger? Great. Can you sit on it in the shop with a fast look on your face for two hours then get off and walk away without a wicked back cramp? Perfect. New materials and construction allow these bikes to be paper-light with very low rolling resistance. Since you’ll be hunched aerodynamically on it for hours, it’d better fit better than your favourite Christmas sweater you didn’t take off until Valentines. Type: Local Townie Purpose: Get you to the grocery store, liquor store, buddies houses and home from the bar. Price range (new): $300-1500 Crucial features: Just the right amount of tire wobble can actually counter-act the typical drunk pinball across the lanes, but too much and you may have some brake rub, thwarting your leisurely cruise through town and making the braking power less effective. Working gears that don’t skip are nice too, especially if you live up on Selkirk hill. Baskets are still in, and so is a good 15-pack-sized rack on the back.

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Hi, I’m JackieAssoc. Ohnander, teacher Golden, BC! MYC classes are a Royal MYC™ Conservatory of in Toronto, BC Registered Music Teacher, as the focus instrument. Stud music foundation course with the keyboard 12 years of experience. learn rhythm, sight reading, ear training, music theory, composition and so all in a FUN group setting. The core classes which learn keyboard are for a 3+1/2–9 as well as are a pre-keyboard program for 2+1/2-4 year olds. MYC classes a music foundation course I received my Bacheloras of Music degreeinstrument. majoring in piano performance with the keyboard the focus Brandon University (MB). I have also completed my Associate with the Royal My students learn rythym, sight reading, ear Conservatory of Toronto and am a BC Registered Music Teacher. I have ha training, theory and composition andstarted teaching the privilegemusic of teaching piano for the past 12 years and 3solfege years ago.all MYC surpasses any private lesson I could give for a child in in far a F-U-N group setting. younger age range and provides the material to engage all learning styles

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BIKE TUNE-UP

~ Jon Simpson and Kris King

SPORTY WAGES ~ ALAINA LUITING

Saving up to buy new gear

for the next winter season? The Employment Standards Act of British Columbia’s new minimum wage standard may make it that much easier for those of us looking to buy new toys for the next summer and winter seasons. As of May 1, 2012 minimum wage workers can expect an increase of $0.75 to their hourly wage, bringing it up to $10.50 per hour. Unfortunately, I do not fall into this category and work off the generosity of others, for tips. I did notice a $0.25 increase on my last paystub though, as BC has raised liquor servers’ minimum wage to $9.50 per hour—here I thought I was just doing a good job.

Townie tune-up your bike: Here comes bike season again and time to give that two-wheeled fun and function machine some love to ensure it reciprocates that deserving love back all season long. Here are some tips and tricks to keep you rolling all season:

 Check the tire pressure. There should be a maximum psi stamped on the sidewall—you don’t have to inflate your tires to the maximum, but make sure they support your weight. If the tire was flat then you may have a leak. Check the tube of the tire by inflating and wiping the tube with soapy water, then watch for the bubbles and bingo there is your leaky spot.  Check the brakes. Do they work? Are they sticking on? Is there lots of brake pad left? Just like with your vehicle, brakes are an important part of your bike’s safety features.  Check all nuts and bolts to make sure they are snug—but not over tightened. Vibrations from riding and metal flexing from heating and cooling can wiggle the bolts a bit loose.  Test ride your bike around. Does it shift gears smoothly? Are there any noises? Check and grease your derailer.  Lubricate the chain with proper chain lube; WD40, car oil, grease, vegetable oil, spit, etc do not work.  If your bike has suspension, follow the manufacturer’s proper maintenance instructions. If your tune-up finds problems you can’t handle, then make your way to a local bike shop for friendly expert advice and maintenance. Support the Golden Cycling Club they are securing trails for your riding pleasure.

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People from all around the globe flee their mother countries to check out the mountains of Canada and I think it’s safe to say they aren’t coming for the pay cheque. They might fill some of their time with work, but they’re here for an adventure. When I came to Golden a year and a half ago, I came for my season’s pass; I knew I’d be working often but I knew I’d be playing more than I cared to work. For those of us working seasonal jobs, why is it that we’re willing to work for such a minuscule pay cheque day-in and day-out? I think that’s the general consensus on many ski hills across the globe: We can’t all afford to take the winter off and ride everyday, but most can make sacrifices when it comes to receiving a free ski pass and working for minimum wage. Hopefully it covers your rent and your plane ticket or fuel costs to get you back to where you came from at season’s end. Of course not all of these seasonal jobs are paying the minimum standard; some fields are more complex and require licenses and certificates to operate and maintain certain machinery. I certainly appreciate snowboarding down a lovely groomed trail when there’s no fresh snow and there’s no way in hell you’d see me hiking up to the top of a mountain for hours on end only to ride down in ten minutes. But what about all of the workers running and cleaning the hotels and hostels in the area? Some of these places offer passes and discounts to their staff at our local ski hills, but without these folks tourism would be dead and local economy would be down. There are many people who are here for the community, the friendships, the lifestyle; some who live here may only visit the ski hill once or twice a season if even at all. It’s the beauty of the mountains and the pleasantry of the people that draw us all in. It’s nice to have the comfort and security of collecting a pay cheque every other week, but money isn’t everything. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say there’s no place else I’d rather be than nestled in the valley of the mountains enjoying activities that I’m passionate about. I’ll be here all summer, but thanks to everyone for a great winter.

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HOROSCOPES

HOROSCOPES BY JASON EASTWOOD: Jason has a long understanding of human nature and the charting of the skys. He has recently mastered integrating with his brain’s visual cortex with Cylon-vision technology. He is now flirting with rainbow duster techniques that his ex-housekeeper used on his blinds. Taurus – The stars are alive with the sound of Muselix! Be extraordinary by being regular this month and treat yourself to a daily dose of the bran…man.

Gemini – Donkeys will trounce your dreams into the path of your travels if you don’t sleep with a large bag of carrots to feed them. Feed the dream donkeys carrots with love and they’ll carry your every desire into the canyon of reality. Cancer - Invite dandruff into your life this month to ensure you don’t start taking your life without it for granted. Don’t flake out on this mission; in the end you’ll be a head and shoulders above the rest. Leo – Take this month to get ready for the upcoming Steve Earle concert. Move to Nashville, score a number one hit, get addicted to drugs, go to jail, go broke, get clean, then launch a comeback which produces some of the best music of our time. You’ll enjoy the show a lot more when you can relate to where he’s coming from. Virgo – Small animals will fall in love with your feet this month, but only if you get a much needed peticure. Libra – Get some valuable one-on-one time with one of your heroes this month by kidnapping them. This will only work if your hero is a living person such as Batman. Cartoon characters like Stephen Harper are, of course, un-kidnappable. Scorpio – The ghost of Dick Clark will visit you on May long weekend. In Dick’s Heaven it’s New Year’s eve every day, so just let him count down your Victoria Day fireworks display and then tell him they’re filming American Bandstand in Invermere. He’ll quickly head south looking for a fresh haunt. Sagittarius – Start an account on the restaurant review website Yelp. com this month. This way you can save money and help local service industry staff by becoming a professional Yelp-er. On your next restaurant visit, just tell your waitress or waiter you will give their restaurant an upbeat online review in lieu of a tip. If the servers were really great, you might even ask that they knock a couple more bucks off the bill so you can mention them by name in some culinary chat rooms. Capricorn – Give an old fad a new home this month: adopt a chia pet or let the Macarena into your dance routine. Aquarius - An upcoming family gathering offers you a chance to reconnect with a huge bowl of mashed potatoes.

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Pisces – A good friend will insincerely like one of your posts on Facebook this month. Go on a wild comment tangent questioning all your likers’ authenticity this month. Use lines like: “Please elaborate on your like of my post or I’ll report you as a spammer.” That should elicit some substantiation of their affection. Aries – Fly like an eagle this month! Unless, of course, that eagle has the bird flu, then you should quarantine that eagle or possibly even euthanize it. Definitely don’t fly like it! You will probably end up falling to the ground, maybe even crashing through a window and landing in a dirty fish tank.

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EARTH DAY

~SARAH JANE OSADET

Earth Day took place worldwide April 22 and, for Golden’s local chapter of Wildsight, it was the annual Reflection Lake clean up, potluck and Annual General Meeting. Approximately eight bags of garbage were collected from the circumference of the lake. When the group was asked what the most unique finds from the experience were, volunteers piped up with random things usually found on the side of the road.

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Joan Dolinsky found something much more peaceful than trash. “My take away memory was listening to the marsh wrens singing in the reeds,” she beamed. When spending time out at Reflection Lake these days take note of the trumpeter swans, which always frequent it on their migration path through along with many, many other species that are depicted on lovely signage posted in the shelter and viewing station. We can get caught up in the daily deadlines of paperwork, timelines, grocery shopping and things that make us rush around and forget about what nature brings to us everyday. The first signs of spring are audible when the first song of the geese comes through in February and March, the redwing blackbird’s sing “okalee” outside our windows or the osprey soar above the river chatting about the fish they see from the sky that we miss on our walks by.

Wildsight and its mission remind us of times when just sitting and being in nature was enough. Sharing it with others and communing with the wildness in and around us can bring such satisfaction and enjoyment. Sighting a new adventure, Wildsight is hosting a Healthy Lawn and Garden show May 26. For all who would like more education in greening up your backyard and garden practises, this show is for you. Be sure to mark it on your calendar this month as a must do to expand your horizons. Think global and act local.

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