Revelstoke Golden Invermere North Columbia
Arts & CULTURE
LIFESTYLE & Entertainment
THE LOCAL
TOWNIE news magazine
FREE ISSUE 21 Volume 2 NOV 2013
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
1
the best thing in life is doing what other people say you cannot do
EXPLORE THE NORTH COLUMBIA
HYBRID SEASON
GET MOVING THIS FALL Andrea Johnson
W
We live in a dynamic environment where the changing seasons constantly brings new adventure. Our bikes will be soon be stored away to collect dust and our skis will be tuned up with the anticipation of fresh tracks. But in this hybrid season of snowy mountain-tops and dry lowelevation trails, our seasonal gear can live in our garage in harmony for just a few more weeks. This transitional time of year boasts endless opportunities for outdoor activities with alpine touring, cross-country biking, canoeing and sport climbing all a possibility for the day’s agenda.
With a couple extra thin layers that will cut the wind and some warm gloves, exploring the CBT trails during the fall can be quite a refreshing experience. Hike to the Mt. 7 summit and watch as nature transforms from one season to the next as you gain elevation. Pack your touring gear and endure glacial skiing to satisfy your craving for winter. Go for a paddle down the Columbia River admiring the snow covered peaks while enjoying the crispness of autumn. Take advantage of what our natural surroundings have given us and don’t give up on summer activities quite yet!
What’s your
GOLDEN
Kris King Photo
adventure?
Our detailed Travel Planner, Trail Guides and Maps will help you discover our vast natural surroundings. Explore out-of-the-way places and the many hidden gems that make
Outdoor discovery ma
the Canadian Rockies
, Silent Pass, West Bench Trail
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
Photo: Dave Best
Tourism Golden
enture Ce dv
er
T he
A
(the
Bike
too!)
Contains College Of The Rockies Adventure Centre Locations
ROCKIES
Golden, British Columbia
M ap
T rail
ker
nra / Moo Park Trail Bike inline Horse CBT Ma / Kicking Mt. 7
Includes
@ COLLEGE OF THE
re nt
2
@TourismGolden
@TourismGolden Tourism Golden
s our storie Knot just y can be yours
5th Edition Summer 2012
/VisitGoldenBC
Visit Golden BC
and much more... TourismGolden.com | 1.800.622.GOLD
B. Pitch
5th Edition
(V653 NG 584) Vaux)
NEw
WesT BenCh TraiL p.28
Snowmobile Tra il Guide Gorman, Quartz
Scan the code with your mobile device to view the Tourism Golden travel planner and maps or view online at www.Tourismgolden.com
p Whyte Museum of
Golden BC special.
2012 Edition
.4653
ls Hiking Trai
www.TourismGolden.com | 1.800.622 LD (4653)
Golden www.Tourism
622.GO .com | 1.800.
WHO ARE WE?
LOCAL TOWNIES ANDREA JOHNSON EDITOR A nerd for words! Lives in Golden and is a four season trekker in our back country.
editor@localtownie.com|travelingwriterblog.wordpress.com CLAUDINE ST. CYR PREMONT FRENCH CONNECTION Full time French tutor. Every summer Claudine leads youth with Petit Tournesol French Camp. enfrancais@mail.com JOEL OLSON THE GOOD WORD Professional mortgage broker, Pastor at C3 Church and father. Jolson@lendingmax.ca | www.JoelOlson.ca
SWEET JANE
submitted photo
Wayne Pitchko sitting on her VELVET chair above the surreal life of a rock star beneath the dark metallic sky where life is an old vinyl record hung up on Lou Reed who groans with a grimacing tone
DALIA LOCAL YOGA Inspired by the teachings of Ayurveda, Dalia is a great resource for body movement. goldenayurveda@uniserve.com www.goldenayurveda.com SARAH JANE OSADETZ ARTS & ARTISTS A soulful artist, with many talents in sculpture, painting, writing and graphic design. oneawareness@hotmail.com | sarahjaneosadetz.com SEAN (ROOKIE) NYILASSY GEAR BY ROOKIE Sports of any kind don’t pass Rookie down. There is a certain knack that rookie has for gear and he will make you laugh your way to the gear store to buy it. JASON EASTWOOD HORROR SCOPES Purveyor of truths to come. And devote supporter of the rubber chicken monarchy. PAT LEGARE MUSIC AND MUSES A devout music lover, show promoter. Pat is always searching to bring new music to Golden. pat@goldensoundfestival.com | goldensoundfestival.com MATTY CHAPPY VALLEY VEGA BOND Wondering through the valley to bring you the best of his adventures.
sitting with a symposium of ambitions above the translation of ideas beneath the cryptic polluted star where the hissing of vinyl scratches the nonconforming truths of Lou who pops sentiment with danger sitting with her blue eyes winking above the pain of the UNDERGROUND beneath the apologizing clouds where warped records skip and repeat the same line Sweet Jane
Golden Installations Ltd. WINTER POWER EQUIPMENT
SHOW WINTER WHO’S BOSS HONDA SNOW BLOWERS NOW IN STOCK
SEAN TONELLI Comics, phone apps, movies and more. Really, this guy has a lock down on hipster culture. onoursleeves@gmail.com | onoursleeves.wordpress.com The Local Townie News Magazine is published monthly by Moonraker Services. PO Box 2673 Golden BC V0A 1H0 www.thelocaltownie.ca The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher. All content copyright Moonraker Services 2013. Proprietor & Publisher - Kris King Layout and Art Direction - Kris King Contact - publisher@localtownie.ca GLBTQ OWNED A Proud Publication
915 11th Ave S. Golden BC | 250-344-5566 Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
3
THE GENTLEMEN’S LEISURE CLUB OF GOLDEN PRESENTS
THE 4th ANNUAL
INTERNATIONALLY
ACCLAIMED
MUSTACHE
COMPETITION NOVEMBER 2013
WHITE TRASH
WORLD CHAMP
BIZARRE
BRILLIANT
WHAT WILL YOUR MO MAKE YOU THIS YEAR?
COMMUNIEST
CONQUEROR
HANDYMAN
HERO
NO MO - NO MERCY
DONATE TO MOVEMBER TODAY WWW.MOVEMBER.COM
GOLDEN FILM FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 8, 2014
START MAKING FILMS TODAY! FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 25, 2014
BEST YOUTH BEST LOCAL BEST FILM WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR SHORT FILMS UNDER 10 MINS WWW.GENTLEMENOFGOLDEN.ORG
BEST IN BIZ CANADIAN TIMBERFRAMES LTD.
The growing staff at CTF.
Canadian Timberframes Photo
Pierre Lussier and Jeff Bowes
Canadian Timberframes Photo
Sponsored by
Kris King
E
Early European settlers came to North America and built homes, bridges and large public buildings using the technique of post and beam construction. Dukabors, Mennonites and many other secular Germanic settlers brought in the technique of mortise and tenon joinery. This extremely low cost construction combined with the abundant amount of wood fibre on the land was an obvious choice for building production. With its large sturdy beams, timber frame construction is simple, elegant and purposeful. Japan, China, Norway, Germany, the UK and now North America hold this traditional building style in high regard with centuries old cultural traditions and ceremonies. Once thought of as a utilitarian building technique, timber framing has reemerged as a mature re branded green technology structure that features a rustic elegance in its architectural designs at a fraction of the cost of a steal frame super structure. Timber frames are a design showcase in many new buildings across North America including an increase in residential and commercial construction. As Golden matures into a style of its own, it has adopted timber frame design into renovations or new construction of hybrid homes, timber frame facades and the world recognized timber frame pedestrian bridge. Canadian Timberframes (CTF) of Golden, BC is ubiquitous as an industry leader in the revival of
timber frame construction in North America and is a major exporter to the USA and beyond. CTF has an advantage compared to many other timber frame companies; their team has grown and matured within the wood fibre industry either as foresters themselves or started out hand carving joints with chisels and mallets. In 1999, a group of local Goldenites noticed the potential in value added wood fiber. Their connections in the forestry business and construction industry were a seamless fit to create an unprecedented exportable product. Their key to success was the purchase of a Hundegger Computer Numerically Controlled joinery machine (CNC). Another advantage to CTF is their ease of access to ready-to-use fibre inventory. The regional Douglas Fir is a superior product for timber framing. Pat Soles and co-founder and shareholder in CTF still walks the wood yards of Louisiana Pacific (LP) and hand selects logs for CTF. “CTF focus is relationships with the home buyer” states Jeff Bowes. Jeff, originally from Ontario working on site, cutting and joining timber frames, over the past 25 years, he rose through various timberframe business to his present position of business development and sales. His partners Pierre Lussier -production and design, and Pat Soles and his brother Brett Souls remain board members and share holders. Historically in the construction business most home builders worked Business to Business (B2B)
and the client chose through the general contractor a style of home they specialized in. Today Jeff and Kristina Smith focus on sales and marketing. Currently 80% of their work is directly to the end consumer; a direct business to consumer model. This has greatly opened the market with a result increasing their sales by 100% in 24 months. As of October they hit their sales projection for the 2013 fiscal year. The B2B connection with architects and contractors have grown as well. CTF is now expanded beyond just the super structure. The CTF way of thinking of customer first and simplicity has now developed an almost complete construction package for their client from house wrap, insulation, windows and nails. This way the interface of superstructure and walls is all connected and thought out during the engineering and design phases. “With this increase in demand on our shop we have not missed a delivery date yet”. A few years ago CTF had a downturn in sales when the market crashed in 2008. By 2010 their sales were less than half their sales in 2008. When Pat Soles recognized Jeff’s
business development talents and brought him to CTF. Pat’s biggest concern was their family of workers. When they recruited Jeff Bowes to the Business Development Team Pat’s concern was not numbers, the forefront of his concern was local jobs that support families in the town that he grew up in. Pat’s concern became one of Jeff’s primary goals in his new role. Today the team of 25 at Canadian Timberframes are all full time and year round employed. In the past 2 years they have doubled their design team, increased their floor workers, finishers and hired production management whom have all settled in and either purchased houses in Golden or are building new homes for themselves. The impressive observation that Jeff notes about his coworkers is that the team truly enjoy each other’s company, unlike city factory staff, they work and recreate in the mountains together. In Jeff’s opinion, this comradeship is the most important aspect of the company’s progress. Recently Canadian Timberframes won Business of the Year at Golden’s Community Excellence Awards. www.canadiantimberframes.com
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
5
TRAVELING TOWNIE
YOUR LIFE IS A VACATION
"BUT I WORK 40 HOURS A WEEK..." Andrea Johnson
Y
“Your life is a Vacation” …is what my Dad said to me when I told him that I wanted to plan another trip abroad. Obviously, I completely disagreed with him. “But I work 40 hours a week,” I said. “Ya in a mountain town, where lunch and coffee breaks are synonymous with ski breaks,” he refuted. “Ok, ok but I want to go somewhere exotic, somewhere beautiful.” “Are you kidding me? You are privileged enough where all you have to do is look out your window to be surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and wilderness. Most of us have to go on a vacation to have views like yours.” This got me thinking. Why did
I possess such a great urge to ‘getaway’ when my life was considered a vacation for most? Many of us with the travel bug live with this incessant voice in our heads convincing us that our everyday lives are mundane and that we need to go away somewhere exotic experiencing another culture, to truly live. Most of the time, I couldn’t agree with this more. Even thinking about travelling induces feelings of excitement and relief in the possibility that I can escape from my reality. In true form, I was listening to that voice inside my head. However, I have recently begun to recognize that my reality was a vacation for most people. I live in
Coffee Break?
a beautiful mountain town where the accessibility of hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking and skiing is within minutes of my doorstep. Where a quick afternoon run boasts views and heights that most would drive hours for, where a drive to work is accompanied by a black bear and her cubs. Why am I in such a hurry to get away from a place like this? When our desire to escape is stronger than our ability to appreciate what lies in front of us, our resentment grows stronger,
This Winter...
Stock Photo
creating a travel craving that no time abroad can satisfy. Well, I think that my urge to travel shouldn’t come from my inability to appreciate my current surroundings where my completeness is only commensurate with my next trip abroad, because there is nothing mundane, un-exotic or lacking in beauty about my current reality. My desire to travel and to experience other cultures, foods, sights and sound has not diminished. However, the phrase ‘Your Life is a Vacation’ resonates a little stronger in my head.
3 FOR 1 CABIN RENTALS www.beaverfootlodge.com P.S. “Best Weddings Ever!!”
6
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
Celebration of community
9th Annual Golden Community Excellence Award Winners
AB Photography
AB Photography
GOLDEN COMMUNITY GOLDEN EXCELLENCE AWARDS NUGGETS AND THE WINNER IS..... AND THE WINNER IS..... GOLDEN AREA INITIATIVES/PETER BOWLE EVANS AWARD Rick Seward – Golden Cycling Club TOWN OF GOLDEN/COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARD Doreen Kelly TOURISM GOLDEN/GREAT PLACE TO STAY AWARD Cedar House Chalets GREAT ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE Golden Snowmobile Rentals BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Columbia Valley Credit Union Canadian Timberframes EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by the College of the Rockies Ali Starchuk – The Golden Star EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by The Golden Star Ken & Susan Lehmann – Golden Transfer
NEW BUSINESS AWARD Sponsored by the KHMR Sips & Giggles Bartending CULINARY AWARD Sponsored by Sysco Kickin’ Thyme Catering TRADE EXCELLENCE AWARD Sponsored by Golden Concrete Merc Flooring & Paint PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AWARD Sponsored Palliser Printing Dr Leah Mortimer - Golden Dental Clinic BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION AWARD Sponsored by Weir Consolidated The Golden dollar Store HOME BASED BUSINESS AWARD Sponsored by the CBT Elite Sound & Light Entertainment MAYOR’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Sponsored Town of Golden Golden Community Resources Society
as party book your christm
BEST INDOOR OR WINDOW DISPLAY Moose Trax Fudge BEST KEPT STOREFRONT Tru Hardware BEST PINT SERVED The Golden Taps BEST COFFEE SERVED Bean Bag Coffee Roasters BEST BREAKFAST SERVED Big Bend Café BEST BURGER SERVED The Wolf’s Den BEST BUSINESS FOR TEAM SPONSORSHIP The Wolf’s Den BEST COACH Curt Thorne – Minor Hockey
BEST HANGING BASKETS Kicking Horse Movies BEST PATIO Riverhouse Tavern Best Business for a SCOOPED FROZEN TREAT Big Cones BEST HAIRDRESSER Dianna TouferNeighborhood Hair MOST FRIENDLY CASHIER Mrs G – Overwaitea Foods BEST TRADES PERSON Tracy Williams BEST COACH Curt Thorne – Minor Hockey BEST PLACE TO ESCAPE THE MOSQUITOES The Golden Taps
Customer Ap preciation M onth
MENTION
BREAKFAST // LUNCH // DINNER Open Daily 9am to 10pm | 250-344-2400 Accross the Bridge | 101 10th Ave Golden BC
SAVE
THIS AD &
15%
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
7
FRENCH CONNECTION
UN SURVOL DES ORIGINES LATINES DE LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE Claudine St. Cyr-Premont
L
La langue française est reconnue pour son côté poétique et romantique mais aussi pour ses multiples règles de conjugaison, de grammaire et d'accord. Pourquoi le français a tant de variations grammaticales faisant ainsi son apprentissage quelque peu exigeant? Pour mieux comprendre sa complexité, il faut explorer les origines et l'histoire de la Gaule romaine d'où la France est née. Dans le prochain article, un bref survol sur les orgines latines y sera traité. Précédant l'arrivée des Romains entre le huitième et sixième siécle avant Jésus-Christ, la civilisation celtique s'était implantée en Autriche, dans l'Est de la France, en Espagne et dans l'île de GrandeBretagne. Il est connu aussi qu'au troisième siècle des tribus celtes ont envahi les territoires grécoromains et pris possesion de l'Italie du Nord, de la Macédoine et de la Thessalie en Grèce. Entre 1000 et 500 av. J.-C., l'Italie était habitée par trois civilisations différentes. Au nord de Rome ce sont les Étrusques, un peuple d'Asie
mineure, qui y tenait occupation. Les Grecs se retrouvaient au sud de Rome et en Sicile. Finalement, de multiples ethnies latines dont les Vénètes, Samnites, Osques, Ombriens, Sabins, Peligniens, Lucaniens, Bruttiens et Volsques se partageaient le reste du territoire. Après 800 ans de guerre, Rome avait réussi à soumettre presqu'entièrement l'Italie, la Corse, la Sardaigne et la Sicile. Entre 200 et 146, Rome avait pris possession de l'Espagne, le Lusitanie, la Côte Adriatique à l'est de l'Italie, la Tunisie, le Grèce, la Macédoine et la Turquie. Par la suite, en quelques années, la force romaine a acquis la Syrie en 64, Chypre en 58, la Belgique en 57, la Gaule en 52 et l'Égypte en 32. Durant les 150 années suivantes, plusieurs autres victoires romaines s'y sont ajoutées dont la prise de possesion d'une grande partie de la Germanie (Europe centrale), les Alpes, la Judée, la GrandeBretagne, la Roumanie, l’Arménie, le Maroc, la Mésopotamie, l’Assyrie et même une partie de l’Arabie. Bref, Rome était un empire de
Will Cunningham’s ConstruCtion GENERAL CONTRACTOR Renovations and Restorations Commercial and Residential
35 years of carpentry Mobile Homes (the trailer guy) | Mold Abatement
250-344-0725 wcrenco@gmail.com
8
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
haute puissance qui, en l'an 200, régnait sur la Grande-Bretagne en passant par l'Europe, puis jusqu’à l'Arabie, l'Arménie et toute l’Afrique du Nord. Afin d'administrer ce vaste empire, Rome s'inspira de la pratique grecque et établit, en 286, deux embassades: l'une de langue latine à Rome, pour l'Occident, l'autre de langue grecque à Constantinople, pour l'Orient. Rome était donc représenté par un empire latin et un empire grec. Lorsque les Romains ont conquis la Gaule, ils y trouvèrent plusieurs peuples qui parlaient des langues différentes, dont le gaulois, mais aussi le grec, l'ibère, le ligure et le germanique. Le Sud, habité surtout par les Romains, était le lieu des Ligures, les Grecs résidaient dans l'Est et les Ibères dans l'Ouest. Dans la ville de Marseille le grec, le latin et le gaulois étaient couramment employés. L'ibère était parlé dans une partie de la Provence, les Alpes, l'Isère et une partie du territoire de l'Italie. À partir du troisième siècle, sous l'accord des Romains, des Germains ont pris place dans
le nord-est de la Gaule. La langue latine a eu aussi une grande influence sur les Germains. Le grec, l'ibère, le ligure et le germanique n'ont laissé de traces réelles que dans des populations locales. Plusieurs siècles plus tard, le français a été forgé suite à l'emprunt linguistique, réformes, lois et révolutions. Par ce bref survol sur les orginines latines de la Gaule romaine il est mainenant évident de constaté la complexité et la beauté de la langue française d'aujourd'hui. Références : ALLIÈRES, Jacques. La formation de la langue française, Paris, P.U.F., coll. «Que sais-je?» COHEN, Marcel. Histoire d'une langue, le français, Paris, Éditions sociales GRENIER, Albert. Les Gaulois, Paris, Payot THEVENOT, Émile. Les GalloRomains, Paris, P.U.F., coll. "Que sais-je?"
r t l / 2 ¢ E $AV GET YOUR NEW LITRE LOG START SAVING TODAY See in store for details
FRESH LUNC HES SOUTHSIDE GROCERY Marked GAS gas . snacks . fireworks FIREWORKS
NICHOLSON STORE, 5KM SOUTH OF GOLDEN
Nature Nurtures, Naturally!
Sanne van der Ros Photo
Sanne van der Ros
Dressed warmly in down jackets and toques, we drift slowly down the Columbia River in our canoe. The full moon appears bright in the early night, setting the snowy mountain tops aglow. The lit up Dogtooth Range shows its sharp edges against the night sky. Lost in thought and wonder, we float quietly through the magical landscape. Suddenly, we hear a rustle in the bushes near shore. We look up just in time to catch a glimpse of three fluffy feathered big horn owls as they scatter off into the darkness. Our hearts sing while cherishing this unique encounter with our local wildlife. Later on, back at home my heart sinks as I hear more discouraging
news about the health of our planet. We are all familiar with the melting glaciers and polar regions, species extinctions, largescale destruction of habitats, pollution and waste disposal issues. Even in our own beautiful Golden we find garbage disposed of at inappropriate places, discover deep tire tracks cutting up fragile alpine areas and feel the effects of air pollution. Why don’t people care more about nature?
Richard Louv suggests that our modern, technology-based world of internet surfing, computer games and watching movies has removed our connection with nature and with this disconnect, we’re losing our health. Let’s spend more time outdoors in nature and nurture our mental, physical and spiritual health. When the natural world is more deeply valued and protected, the health of our earth will benefit too.
In our high-speed and busy lives, it is easy to forget to take a break and head outside for some sacred nature time. In his book Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,
Let’s get some ‘Vitamin N” and head out in nature! While November can be a dark, dreary month to venture outside, I encourage you to just giv’er. Put on that down jacket and toque
IN ON S STANT RE EL AND ECTED BATES G DUR Find ASE OODYEA more A R L TIR savin ES. g at fl eetd $2 eals. on G 5/tire ca oody e ar G7
DISCOUNTS ON ALL GT WINTER RADIALS
41
$ oody ear G 40/tir e 177, G $ oody 60/tir ear G e 27
G287
on G
8, G2
89, G
296
& G2
89
Explore some of Golden’s great nature places: the Confluence trail by the airport, the Rotary Trail around town, Reflection Lake, Edelweiss Slough, Moonraker Trails, Mountain Shadows and Mount Seven trail network.
1 2 v o N t h ig N s ie d La
FIRST 50 LADIES RECEIVE A FREE GIFT
TOYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS CHRISTMAS GIFT-WARE
on G
282,
and take a walk. See the beauty of the frost outlining the autumn leaves. Enjoy the sound of water trickling through creative ice formations in the river. Feel your connection with nature fill you with joy and wonder. Share these moments with a friend, your children or your friend’s children and inspire them too, to create a deeper connection with your local natural environment.
HOME EXPRESSIONS KITCHEN AND BATH BEAUTI-TONE PAINT POWER TOOLS
R YOU W A DR OUNT! DISC
Nov 21 7-9pm
GOLDEN
MON - SAT 8AM - 6PM SUN 10AM - 4PM
locally owned and operated
912 15st S. Golden BC | 250-344-2964 In stock items only - Building supply not part of sale
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
9
TOWNIE CREATIVE
KITTY JENKINS TOWNIE CREATIVE - ARTIST. PERIOD. Sarah Jane Osadetz
PRIMARY OCCUPATION: Painter of rocks and canvas SECONDARY OCCUPATION: Ceramicist TERTIARY OCCUPATION: Poker player – and a damn good one, too! ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE: I believe in being a care taker of the Earth. I am an Earth Warrior. I moved here to Golden in 2007 from living in North Van for 23 years. I loved it there, yet I wanted to be close to nature and it's animals. Here, I can do that. The water is clean and healthy, the air is clear. I enjoy creating and living amongst my acres of land, hiking around the mountains here with my wolf and constant companion, Sheba. My husband and I chose Golden because it always had a special place in my heart after all of the places we've traveled in BC together. PHILOSOPHY: Every day is a precious gift and I do my best to be positive, keep healing and creating a loving home and life to be in for myself.
RIVERSIDE CONDO FOR SALE
innovation
DOWNTOWN GOLDEN, BC
BUILDING
D E S I G N B U I L D R E N O VAT E $189,900
2 BEDROOM FULLY FURNISHED
VIEW OF KICKING HORSE RESORT MOTIVATED SELLER 10
of Golden
FLEC DEMMON
250-344-8451 250-344-7663
www.TheLocalTownie.ca www.TheLocalTownie.ca
Ned Johnson
250 344 8530 njohnson@innovationbuilding.com innovationbuilding.com
British Columbia Building A Better BC
Canadian Home Builders’ Association
Home Warranty
ULE D E H C ES M A G E HOM NOV 1
Golden vs. Chase
NOV 15
Golden vs. Fernie
NOV 16
Golden vs. Spokan Braves
NOV 21
Golden vs. Creston
NOV 29
Golden vs. Beaver Valley
DEC 4
Golden vs. Fernie
DEC 6
Golden vs. Kimberly
om
ets.c k c o r n e ld www.go
LOCAL ARTIST
WAYNE PITCHKO LOCAL ARTIST Sarah Jane Osadetz
W
Wayne Pitchko is not what you would expect an artist to be. Growing up, Wayne was an absolute sports fanatic playing hockey and lacrosse. Well educated, he holds two University degrees in the social sciences. A renaissance man, he has tested, traveled and tried the truth – from the times of social change and consciousness. From San Francisco in the height of Haight & Ashbury to days of beat poets witnessed live through cultural pilgrimage to battling the plains of lacrosse on the fields of competition on the West Coast of BC for the New Minster Salmonbellies, this man has withstood adventures. Since spending the last several years in Golden, Wayne has very much come into his own artistry.
Writing was his first love. Then, he picked up a paint brush and coloured his imagination. “The southern Alberta prairies, where I lived with my first wife for a time, really left an imprint on my being. The golden light and open vistas are something that I carry through some of my themes in painting,” Wayne shares, eyes glinting, “I start with a horizon – there's always a horizon in my paintings and I work from there.” With those horizons there is a clarity, a sense of wonder and detail that Wayne depicts. It's nameless yet the details are there. It might be a hint of pink on a sun kissed peak or a texture formed on the valley bottom. His work speaks to the universal seeker, all without words; just bold lines, colours and
subtlety. That subtlety is stark, precise and refined. His abstracts are completely different as they lead the viewer through, inside of and around chaos – bright, intense colours playful presented with strong shapes and bold, contrasting layers. When asked about the difference between words and colour strokes on canvas, Wayne replies, “I find I can write a poem and be totally finished without too much revisiting. Especially haikus. Painting gives me a sense of – oh, what if I tweak this over here and work this colour over there...there is always something that I could continue to work on in my pieces.” Wayne has his work displayed at Eleven 22 restaurant in Golden decorating the walls with the likes
of professional artists Nellie Tobler and David Low. “I've sold several of my paintings at the restaurant and it's a great venue for me. I'm so grateful for the opportunity. Vreni, Nellie's sister and my life partner, is very particular about the work she wants on the walls. She's an architectural designer – very discerning. Luckily, I seem to fit her criteria and I'm happy to say that it's a lucrative venture. People from all over the world visit 1122 and take my work home with them. That's really satisfying.” You can catch Wayne on Facebook with at the very least a haiku here and there, visit 1122 for an art viewing and some great food, or visit Wayne's new website: www. waynepitchkoart.ca
PRESENTED BY GOLDEN EMPLOYMENT & THE LOCAL TOWNIE NEWS MAGAZINE
FROM THE HORSES MOUTH “I CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS” jolson@lendingmax.ca www.joelolson.ca
WIN
FREE INFO NIGHT FOR NEWBIES OR OLDIES
Wednesday Nov 20 - 6:30PM Rockwater Grill & Bar (429 9 Ave N, Golden) 19+ no minors
Cheap Drinks and Free Appetizers LEARN ABOUT
BACKCOUNTRY SAFETY - SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS WOMEN’S CENTRE - ARTS, CULTURE & NIGHTLIFE HEALTH ACCESS FOR FOREIGNERS ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND DESTINATIONS REC SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOOD BANK - SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT CENTRE RESOURCES - GET A GOLDEN RESOURCE BOOK
Mortgage Broker
250.814.1627
FREE GEAR! & TONS OF RAD PRIZES!
NEW TO TOWN?
JOEL OLSON
Local Townie The
News-Magazine
Arts / Culture / Lifestyle - Golden / Revelstoke / Invermere
CHRISTMAS IN ONE PACKAGE. ONLY AT HOME! Home in Golden, is your one stop shop for all your Christmas wishes. TOYS SPORTING GEAR DECORATIONS MAKITA POWER TOOLS CHRISTMAS GIFT WEAR HOME EXPRESSIONS tive prices!
Ever ything you need, at competi
GOLDEN MON - SAT
8AM - 6PM SUN 10AM - 4PM
locally owned and operated
FREE PING GIFT WRAP
912 15st S. Golden BC | 250-344-2964 12
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
WAYNE PITCHKO
drenalin Descents POWDER ACADEMY
Avalanche Skills Training
“Shreducation”
AST 1 ( 2 days ) AST 2 ( 4 days ) Dec 7-8, 14-15, 28-29 Dec 16-19, Mar 3-6 Go to adrenalindescents.com or call 250-344-0407 to enroll
BEER REVIEW A GENTLEMAN'S POINT OF VIEW
ENTERTAINMENT
The Gentleman’s Leisure Club of Golden
The BC Craft Brewers has released two new Natural Selections 12 packs for this fall and winter season. Each will feature samples from six different breweries, available in either cans or bottles. It is a great way to try out some of BC’s amazing craft Breweries in one purchase of $24.95.
Nelson After Dark. This easy drinking delicious organic brown ale is delightful, devious and has deep chocolate overtones that highlight this legendary ale. It is the chocolate and dark roasted malt that gives this beer its beautiful colour and lovely flavours.
Tree Groove Session Ale. Groove Session Ale is a smooth tasting, medium bodied ale with subtle spicy notes and a pleasant lingering dry hop bitterness on the finish.
Phillips Bottle Rocket ISA is an India Session Ale packed with a bright, hoppy bitterness sure to ignite your taste buds. Unlike its big cousin IPA, this beer is light in colour and medium bodied but packs a hop blast sure to satisfy even the most seasoned IPA drinker.
I LOVE SCOTCH SCOTCH SCOTCH SCOTCH
Fernie Griz Pale Ale. With a deep amber colour, this bold and refreshing ale blends seven specialty malts. Three hop additions of Perle Cascade, German Tradition and Styrian Hops give this ale a distinctive hop aroma and bitterness, classic to style.
Howe Sound Lager is a version of the Dortmunder style. It is a pale golden lager that is balanced between sweet malt and dry hop flavors. The lager has a clean, dry finish with some mild fruitiness delivered by Hallertau hops and traditional Polish Lublin.
Cannery Naramata Nut Brown rich dark malts are layered in a seamless manner. Fine tuning with a blend of bitter aroma and flavour hops produce an amazingly smooth finish and a lingering taste. This is a full-bodied ale with a rich and gentle flavour.
BÊÊG BEND CAFE all day breakfast
Golden,ÊBC
FRESH FABULOUS FOOD GOLDEN’S BEST BREAKFAST & LUNCH 250 - 344 - 6111 528 9TH AVE N GOLDEN BC
Full Kitchen & Lounge - Gear Storage
free mustache rides
all month R I V E R H O U S E TA V E R N
HOSTEL DORMBEDS $30.00 | PRIVATE / FAMILY $75.00
info@dreamcatcherhostel.com - 250-439-1090
www.DreamcatcherHostel.com 528 9th Ave N DOWNTOWN GOLDEN, BC
North Columbia Music & Entertainment Guide FRI NOV 1 The River and Road –Americana Folk @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden, www. theriverandtheroad.com Bergmann Piano Duo @ Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Golden Film Festival Feb 8 2014 - Start Making Films Today - Submission Deadline Jan 25 2014 www. gentlemenofgolden.com Karaoke @ Mad Trapper Pub, Golden Jam Night @ Beniot’s Wine Bar, Revelstoke
The Balconies - Rock Roll @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden www.thebalconies.ca
MON NOV 11 Unwed Mothers - Blues Indie Rock @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden http://www. unwedmothersmusic.com 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Bar, & Grill Golden
Drop Pub, Revelstoke
The Funkhunters @ Traverse Night Club, Revelstoke THURS NOV 21 Said The Whale @ Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Starlight Soirée - Fundraiser for the Golden Womans Centre Dj Slick Mick Video Dance @ Golden Civic Centre Party – Top 100 @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden Jam Night @ The Golden Taps Pub, Golden
FRI NOV 22
DJ Grandtheft @ Traverse Night Club, Revelstoke TUES NOV 12 Golden Film Festival Feb Toonie Taco Tuesday @ 8 2014 - Start Making Riverhouse Tavern, Golden Films Today - Submission Deadline Jan 25 2014 www. WED NOV 13 gentlemenofgolden.com The Bills @ Golden Civic Centre Karaoke @ Mad Trapper SAT NOV 2 July Talk and Thomas Darcy – Pub, Golden Freddy J with special Rock @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Jam Night @ Beniot’s guest DSUN @ Traverse Golden www.julytalk.com Wine Bar, Revelstoke Night Club, Revelstoke Raven Meets the Monkey King Open Mic Night @ The Last SAT NOV 23 by Axis Theatre @ Revelstoke Drop Pub, Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Relative Jazz @ Revelstoke THURS NOV 14 Performing Arts Centre Team Invade Banff Dinner & Josh Martinez @ Traverse Concert Charity Fundraiser The Night Club, Revelstoke SUN NOV 24 Sheepdogs The Strumbellas LEXI STRATE The Angry Kids The Bills @ Revelstoke The Fugitives @ Revelstoke www.teaminvadebanff.com/ Performing Arts Centre Performing Arts Centre Jam Night @ The Golden The Stanfields and Town SUN NOV 3 Taps Pub, Golden Heroes @ Rockwater Stifler Selecta Abstract Grill & Bar, Golden Sonance and MC JDK Non FRI NOV 15 Stop – Hip Hop @ Rockwater MON NOV 25 Grill & Bar, Golden Christmas Craft Fair @ Mount 7 Rec Plex, Golden AutoPilot @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden wwww. MON NOV 4 Golden Film Festival Feb autopilot3.bandcamp.com 8 2014 Start Making 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Films Today Submission 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Bar, & Grill Golden Deadline Jan 25 2014 www. Bar, & Grill Golden gentlemenofgolden.com TUES NOV 5 TUES NOV 26 Karaoke @ Mad Trapper Toonie Taco Tuesday @ Pub, Golden The Return of JFB @ Traverse Riverhouse Tavern, Golden Night Club, Revelstoke Jam Night @ Beniot’s Wine Bar, Revelstoke WED NOV 6 Toonie Taco Tuesday @ Riverhouse Tavern, Golden Open Mic Night @ The Last SAT NOV 16 Drop Pub, Revelstoke WED NOV 27 Devon Coyote @ The Golden Taps Pub, Golden THURS NOV 7 Movies In The Mountains @ Revelstoke Performing Christmas Craft Fair @ Jam Night @ The Golden Arts Centre Mount 7 Rec Plex, Golden Taps Pub, Golden DJ Super Glue – House Rules @ Picture The Ocean – Indie FRI NOV 8 Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden Rock @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden www. Tanner James and Sean picturetheocean.com SUN NOV 17 Hamilton and Implicate Open Mic Night @ The Last Order @ Rockwater Grill Sean Rodman. Nick Fuss Drop Pub, Revelstoke & Bar, Golden and Kazhmere Deep House, Nu – Disco. @ Rockwater Golden Film Festival Feb THURS NOV 28 Grill & Bar, Golden www. 8 2014 - Start Making soundcloud.com/seanroman Films Today - Submission DJ Martin Horger -Bleeps Deadline Jan 25 2014 www. & Bass @ Rockwater Grill gentlemenofgolden.com MON NOV 18 & Bar, Golden www. martenhorger.com Karaoke @ Mad Trapper 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Pub, Golden Bar, & Grill Golden Jam Night @ The Golden Taps Pub, Golden Jam Night @ Beniot’s TUES NOV 19 Wine Bar, Revelstoke FRI NOV 29 Auditions A Christmas SAT NOV 9 Carol – Community Musical Dj Slick Mick Video Dance @ Golden Civic Centre Party – Top 100 @ Rockwater A night of hip-hop! The Howl Grill & Bar, Golden Tour with Evil Ebenezer, Toonie Taco Tuesday @ Factor and Toxsic @ Traverse Riverhouse Tavern, Golden Double Fuzz - Rock @ The Night Club, Revelstoke Golden Taps Pub, Golden WED NOV 20 Havok Way – Rock Opera Golden Film Festival Feb Epic @ Revelstoke From the Horses Mouth – INFO 8 2014 - Start Making Performing Arts Centre Films Today - Submission NIGHT FOR NEWBIES or Deadline Jan 25 2014 www. Christmas Decorations Class @ OlDIES. Prizes, Food, Cheap gentlemenofgolden.com Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre Beer, and More… learn about your new home @ 7pm @ Mad Trapper DJ Super Glue –House Beats @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden Karaoke Pub, Golden Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden The Piano Man – interactive Jam Night @ Beniot’s piano show, he knows Wine Bar, Revelstoke SUN NOV 10 everysong! @ Rockwater \ Grill & Bar, Golden Film Kicks, Kon Tiki @ SAT NOV 30 2pm Golden Cinema Open Mic Night @ The Last
SUN DEC 1
The Glorious Sons – Rock @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden www.theglorioussons.com A Christmas Carol – Community Musical @ Golden Civic Centre 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Bar, & Grill Golden
MON DEC 2 Toonie Taco Tuesday @ Riverhouse Tavern, Golden
TUES DEC 3 Open Mic Night @ The Last Drop Pub, Revelstoke
WED DEC 4 Jam Night @ The Golden Taps Pub, Golden
THURS DEC 5 This Is the Shoes & Corey Abell –Folk @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden Golden Film Festival Feb 8 2014 - Start Making Films Today - Submission Deadline Jan 25 2014 www. gentlemenofgolden.com Karaoke @ Mad Trapper Pub, Golden Jam Night @ Beniot’s Wine Bar, Revelstoke
Authentic. Community. Adventure.
FALL/WINTER
RECREATION PROGRAMS
GOLDEN ARENA Parent & tot Skate Oct 1 - Mar 21 Tues & Fri 10:00am - 11:00am Drop-ins Welcome
Shinny - DroP in hockey Oct 3 - Mar 20 Thurs 8:00pm - 9:00pm* Oct 7 - Dec 23 Mon 9:15pm -10:15pm Drop-ins Welcome
*Except Nov 11, Nov 21, Dec 26
Public Skate Sept 25 - Mar 23 Wed 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fri 12:00 - 1:00pm Sat 5:30pm - 6:45pm* Sun 4:30pm - 5:45pm Drop-ins Welcome
*Except Dec 4, Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 15, Mar 8
FRI DEC 6 Banff Mtn Film Festival @ Golden Civic Centre The Gaff – Future Funk @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden www.thegaff.ca
SAT DEC 7 Golden Fashion Show @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden
SUN DEC 8 MON DEC 9 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Bar, & Grill Golden
TUES DEC 10 Toonie Taco Tuesday @ Riverhouse Tavern, Golden Paul Langlois of Tragically Hip with Greg Ball Pete Murray – Rock and Roll @ Rockwater Grill & Bar, Golden
GOT AN EVENT? POST IT FOR FREE
AQUATICS
at
traveloDge hotel Pool
aquafit Tues & Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm Fall: Oct 15 - Dec 5 Winter: Jan 7 – Mar 13 Drop-Ins Welcome
reD croSS Swim leSSonS Tues & Thurs Winter: April 1 - 29th Register at Town Hall
Mount 7 REC PLEX
Parent & tot Play Sept 5 - Dec 18 Jan 8 - June 11 Wed 10:30am - 12pm Drop-ins welcome
winter walking Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00pm-2:00pm Fall Nov 4 - Dec 13* Winter Jan 6 - Mar 21* Drop-ins Welcome
*Except for Nov 11, Jan 8 Jan 15 Jan 22, Feb 10
e-mail publisher@localtownie.com IT’S ABOUT YOU AND OUR COMMUNITY
Dates and times for drop-in programs may change without notice
www.golden.ca rec.booking@golden.ca 250-344-2271
MUSIC AND MUSES
DOUBLE FUZZ
NOV 29 - THE TAPS
Pat Legare
This Calgary based duo is making a lot of noise. Formed in 2010, Double Fuzz features Jon Whitehead on vocals and guitar and Roland Lowson on drums. Defined as a mix between blues and heavy rock, their originals are getting a lot of attention these days. Jon’s vocals are very edgy and his guitar playing is dirty and loud! In their music, you can hear the sounds of the Black Keys mixed with a little bit of Jack White. For a duo, their sound is huge! Double Fuzz was featured in the line-up for the Golden Sound Festival this past September. After seeing them live at the
Riverhouse, I realized that they remind me of Queens of the Stone Age with songs like “Don’t wanna be bad no more” and “Alone in my city” as great examples of the comparison. Double Fuzz is scheduled to play The Taps on November 29. A $5 cover is a guaranteed great investment for an amazing show. Get ready to be blown away by this great duo…it might get loud. www.facebook.com/DoubleFuzz
Getinvolved
We are located downtown Golden - Right next to Moose Trax fudge Drop in @ the Youth Centre
Contact Jared Kotyk yaggolden@gmail.com 250-344-4940
Support our Youth = Valuable life lessons, great outcome and community spirit! 16
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
DEVON COYOTE
NOV 16 - THE TAPS
Pat Legare On Saturday November 16, The Taps has some high quality entertainment in store for you! First up is Devon Coyote who is no stranger to the locals. Having played some serious venues and festivals throughout his career, Devon is a real crowd pleaser. Whether you have seen him with his old duo, Devon and Kevin, or simply as Devon Coyote; one thing is for sure that he has put a smile on your face. True rock and roll and amazing compositions are Devon’s favourite. I strongly recommend a listen to songs like “Always in the grey” or “Light up my soul”. Devon has shared the stage with many famous artists including Bif Naked, Said the whale, Yukon
Blonde, Current Swell, Emerson Drive and Alex Cuba. Just to name a few. Second up is Defunk from Calgary. Part of a birthday bash for our friend Kyle, Defunk is coming to the Taps to play after Devon Coyote. Defunk plays mostly happy funky beats with a serious blues and swing twist, which are all welcome in my books. In their quest to create a brand new style for everyone to enjoy, Ghettoswing has emerged. It is the combination of big band swing music and hip hop. One thing is for sure, this will be a very interesting night at The Taps. facebook.com/devoncoyote
MUSIC AND MUSES
THE BALCONIES
NOV 10 - ROCKWATER
PICTURE THE OCEAN
JULY TALK
NOV13 - ROCKWATER
NOV 27 - ROCKWATER
Pat Legare
Pat Legare
Pat Legare
The Balconies are an amazing rock trio from Ontario. These guys play really hard and Jackie, on lead vocals, will blow you away with a stage presence like no other. Bring earplugs!!
Well known for explosive and distorted lyrics, July Talk reminds me of a heavier version of Tom Waits. Songs like “Guns and ammunition” and “ Let her know” will convince you of the same.
A powerhouse trio with great vocals and a genuine sound. Picture the Ocean for an alternative pop band sound, it is very new and refreshing.
www.thebalconies.ca
www.facebook.com/julytalk
www.picturetheocean.com/
Tantalizing Tannins in a Tea Cup
The Golden Review
Bonified Brewed Beverages
GOLDEN WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE PRESENTS THE 8TH ANNUAL GALA
Starlight Soiree - Roaring 20’s -
WOMAN OF THE YEAR Food Challenge Photo Booth
Tickets available at:
Moon River Gift Gallery Bacchus Books & Café Golden Women’s Resource Centre
www.goldenwomencentre.ca 250 344 5317
Golden Naval Academy Live Entertainment
Mount 7 Rec Plex Thursday November 21st Doors open @ 6:30 pm Event starts @ 7:00 pm
Loonie Auction Silent Auction
TICKETS $20.00 IN ADVANCE $25.00 AT THE DOOR
*must be 19 yrs or older
Receive $5.00 off at the door with a donation to the Golden Food Bank!
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
17
SAID THE WHALE Nich Johansen
NOV 30 - RPAC
A
As one of the more successful bands to come out of the Vancouver music scene in recent years, Said the Whale is no stranger to crosscontinent touring. On November 5, their tour will begin in Fredericton, New Brunswick to promote their latest album, hawaii. The tour will take them west across Canada playing 26 shows, one of which will be at The Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on November 30 and will be open to all ages. Said the Whale began with Ben Worcester and Tyler Bancroft in 2007. Friends from high school, the two put out their first EP, Taking Abalonia in 2008 and haven’t looked back since. The band received a big push in 2010 after placing second in the Vancouver radio station Peak FM’s annual Peak Performance Project. With their winnings, they were able to tour the United States in the spring of 2011 which was documented in
the CBC documentary, Winning America. It was a big year for the group as they also took home the Juno award for New Group of the Year. Their 2013 release, hawaiii, is their fourth full length studio album. Said the Whale has had a few lineup changes since their conception but their current iteration of Spencer Schoening on drums, Nathan Shaw on bass and Jaycelyn Brown on keyboards, along with Ben and Tyler on vocals and guitar has been together since 2011. Said the Whale is known for their upbeat indie-pop that will have the people at the RPAC out of their seats dancing. Ben might just be one of the friendliest people in music, so make sure you swing by their merch stand after the show for a chat. Tickets for the Revelstoke show can be found at ArtFirst! in downtown Revelstoke or at the Chamber of Commerce for $10. Barring a sell-out, tickets at the door will be $15.
A healthy smile is a happy smile.
THOR: REVIEW SLAMMIN' BACK SEAN TONELLI
W
With Thor slamming back into theatres this November with Thor: The Dark World, it felt like the perfect time to share a few of the must-have books featuring everyone’s favourite thunder god. WALTER SIMONSON’S THOR OMNIBUS This massive tome is the Thor bible. Simonson was the writer of Thor for decades and is responsible for making Thor, well, Thor! This set may cost a pretty penny but it’s worth every cent. It will always be remembered as the definitive Thor and will probably never be topped. THOR: GOD OF THUNDER VOL. 1 & 2 Last year when Marvel rebooted their universe, all eyes were on Jason Aaron and his tale of the three Thors. An ambitious journey through time, Thor must join forces with past and future self to stop G’orr the God Butcher who has been slaying gods across the universe. A personal favourite of mine and probably the most epic
tale you will ever read. AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED: THOR The threat of Ragnarok, which foretells the death of the Norse gods and the apocalypse, has always loomed heavy in the Marvel U, that is until writer Michael Avon Oeming dropped Armageddon right on our heroes heads. Serving as a love letter to the cyclical nature of the comic world, this massive event sees Thor question his very existence. Should Thor stop the upcoming apocalypse? Or is it his destiny to bring about the end of days? LOKI Tom Hiddleston’s portrayl of Loki, Thor’s mischievous brother, is so iconic that fans have been clamouring for a spin-off. Since there are clearly a lot of Loki fans out there they, and you, should check out this ‘what if’ tale of Loki’s victory over Asgard and the pain and regret that follows his familial betrayal.
1 Month of Unlimited
Tanning
Accepting new patients...
GOLDEN DENTAL CENTRE
250-344-2710 | 901 - 9th St. S. Golden, BC
Residential Service & Repair Commercial Installations Home Delivery Safety Inspections
SERVING GOLDEN AND AREA 24 EMERGENCY SERVICE
250-344-6102
$39.95*
Shear Perfection
Hair Salon - Golden BC
250-344-7611 *Purchase from Nov 1 Nov 30 safe tanning restricions apply
Open 6am
Shred Ready Lunches
GOT LUNCH? GOLDEN FRENCH CLUB
QUALITY GRAB n’ GO Coffee Breakfast Soup
Complete bagged lunches for the hill, sledding or work.
k OPENING DECEMBER
SCHEDULE
k
CHILDREN’S FRENCH CLUB
Fridays 3:30pm-5:30pm Arena Lounge
OPEN EVERY DAY AT 6AM
LUNCH CARD - CATERING - OPEN 6AM At Avalanche Safety Solutions 802 9th Ave N Golden BC
October: 4-11-18 November: 1-8-15-22-29 December: 6-13 January: 17-24-31 February: 7-14-21-28 March: 7 April: 4-11-25 May: 2-9-16-23-30
k HOMEWORK GROUP Tuesdays 6 -8 PM 713 9th Street South
k
Escape the Ordinary
24
LOCALS nights
one
ESCAPE M o u n tai n s id e Chalet s
LOCALS ESCAPE THE ORDINARY DEAL Residents or workers from Invermere, Revelstoke or Golden receive 50% off our beautiful private award winning 1 or 2 bedroom private chalets*.
SOCIAL FRENCH CLUB First Friday of the Month 7pm-9pm Arena Lounge
GREEN HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS FROM WHISTLER TO CANMORE
• Green Technology
• Design
• No emissions
• Installation
• 66% less energy use
• Service
• Low maintenance
• Retrofitting
• Safe, no combustion
• New construction
• Unsurpassed comfort
• Residential
• Short payback period
• Commercial
October 4 Wine and Cheese November 1 Tea and Chocolate December 6 Beer and Charcuterie February 7 Local Products Tasting March 7 Maple Syrup Products Tasting April 4 Local Products Tasting May 2 Local Products Tasting
certain conditions and restrictions apply call for details
*
• • • • •
Private Hot Tubs Beautiful Crafted Chalets Access to XC Bike Trails Mountain Views Top Rated Restaurant
ESCAPE TODAY 250-290-0001
info@cedarhousechalets.com
www.cedarhousechalets.com 735 Hefti Road Golden BC SNAP FOR GOOGLE MAP
LOCAL MONEY
LOCAL MONEY
PICK YOUR BATTLES Joel Olson
E
Even though it may not seem like it, the Christmas season is just around the corner bringing with it a host of activities and emotions. For many, the holidays can be a time of tremendous stress as Christmas expenses often far exceeds your regular budget. For others, Christmas becomes a time to withdraw from reason and to spend the rest of the eleven months paying off the magical debt you have acquired. If you’re wondering how to keep your financial sanity, here are a few tips:
1. SAVE FOR CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG. It’s not that we can’t afford Christmas, it’s that we don’t plan for Christmas. An extra few thousand dollars in one month will cause a serious dent in your budget but if you save $200 a month for the entire year, your Christmas spending won’t seem that bad. It might seem a little inconvenient but by saving a little over an extended period of time it will enable you to keep away from the debt load that people incur with repetitive Christmases of overspending.
www. specialolympics.bc.ca Facebook specialolympicsbc Twitter @sobcsociety
2. GIFTS ARE NOT EVERYTHING.
3. PICK YOUR PARTY.
Yes, you have probably heard this already and even repeated it to your kids but think about how many gifts you feel obligated to give. Surely, it is a season to be generous but maybe we give gifts because we feel that we have to or give more than we should. Also, Christmas is a time we can become generous with our most valuable asset, time. Think about giving time before gifts.
Christmas can be a busy time for the amount of get-togethers we are invited to attend. At each party, there are usually many temptations where we can spend money. A lot of time, we spend this money without realizing it. Don’t be afraid to say no to some events that you don’t have time for and you’ll be glad to have the money you were able to save. Christmas is one of the best times of year. Use this time to spend time with family and friends and not to put your financial health at risk.
Plain Wayne & Jane Boutique-town) n
The-hippest-place-i
We’ve got everything to keep you lookin’ good through the holidays!
Wanted: volunteers open to life-changing, heart-expanding experiences Special Olympics BC – Golden is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to power our sport and youth programs. Help us provide opportunities for individuals with intellectual disExecutive Committee roles and coaching opportunities. Join our joyful community! Find out more: Cyra Frisk, SOBC Manager, Community Development Tel 250.919.0757 Toll-free 1.888.854.2276 Email cfrisk@specialolympics.bc.ca
20
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
/ Pl a inWa y n eJ a n e OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK | 506 9th Ave Golden BC | 250 439-1886
TOWNIE HEALTH
LOCAL YOGA COBRA POSE Dalia
COBRA POSE
C
Cobra, or Bhujangasana in Sanskrit is a Chest-Opener or Back-Bend. As such, it is a wonderful pose for expanding the shoulder area, stretching the pectoral muscles in the front of your chest and stretching the entire front of the body. It is also a great pose for the lower back and for boosting confidence. Another thing I like about Cobra is that it helps you
connect with your core and with the energy that resides at the bottom of your belly. I recommend this pose to people with lower back issues, to women with menstrual cramps and discomfort in the abdominal area, to people with tight shoulders and chest and to anyone who’s looking for a boost to their confidence. Like any other back bend, this pose will
Gift Certificates for Home Delivery Meals Booking Christmas Parties Private Dinner & Party Catering
Kickin Thyme Catering
Weekly Dinner Deliveries | Private Chef | Event Catering
250-272-CHEF (2433)
DALIA PHOTO
help you open the heart and put a smile on your face! Lie down on your belly with your forehead on the floor. Place your palms underneath your shoulders and bring the elbows close to the body. Roll your shoulders back and feel the shoulder blades sliding down your spine. Notice the place in your lower belly between your pubic bone and your belly button. Imagine you are trying to kiss the floor with that spot – press it down into the ground. Stretch your legs straight behind you about hip width-apart or closer, if you feel comfortable with that. Stretch your toes and ground the tops of your feet into the ground. Tuck your tailbone in. With an inhale, lift your chest off the
floor keeping the elbows close to the body. If your back feels good, keep lifting the chest higher, use your hands to push off the floor a bit more and keep rolling the shoulders back. Keep lifting your heart up and forward. You might want to look up and tilt your head back but only if that feels comfortable with your neck. Keep your thighs and pubic bone on the floor. Stay for up to five breaths and then relax your chest down and straighten your arms by your body. Rest for a few breaths, and then come into Child’s Pose for a few breaths. Dalia is a Yoga Instructor (RYT 200), an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Birth Doula CD(DONA). www.GoldenAyurveda.com
A NEW HOUSE FROM SANTA?
www.KickinThymeCatering.ca
BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Designed for your needs! 250-344-4742 Mon - Fri, 9:00 - 4:30 1115 9th St. S. Golden BC
Trusted Business Solutions Since 1998
of Golden
FLEC DEMMON
250-344-8451 250-344-7663
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
21
PARENTING
PARENTS SLEEP?
ADVENTURES IN PARENTING: TALES OF A NOT-SO-SUPER, MOSTLY JUST AVERAGE MOM. Alison Biles
O
sleep?
Once upon a time, well actually a few years ago, in a land not too far away, Field to be exact lived a beautiful princess or more accurately a very tired and frazzled mother and her two adorable, or should I say commanding children. The mother did not want glass slippers as her down Mountain Equipment Co-Op booties were much more comfortable. She certainly was not about to grow her hair to a length that would entice a prince to climb up and save her. She did not need a prince to wake her with a kiss as her mostly lovely children took care of that. They woke her daily nightly on the hour every hour all of the time! What this mother needed was sleep. What
she needed was a wicked fairy to curse her into a magical sleep, one that even the loudest of cries from her children could not awaken her from. One, which if lasted not for one hundred years would be at least a good solid week of blissful uninterrupted sleep. At that point even one night would have been welcomed. There was no wicked fairy. Parenting is not a fairytale. Sure there were magical moments, smiles, cuddles, love and even occasionally sleep. But looking back on those bleary eyed, tired till your bones hurt days, a fairy tale is not what comes to mind. My son, Captain Safety, recently and astutely wondered why I have so
“MOST UNIQUE
much energy now. He wondered why I don’t lie on the couch all of the time desperately trying to nap between the incessant requests for snacks and stories: the constant bombardment by my children while I tried to sleep. The answer is simple now that my children are older. Now every night when I put them to bed they go to sleep and stay asleep. Each night I now have hours of blissful uninterrupted sleep and feel fantastic. In fact, I feel like a super hero. With a good night‘s sleep I can do anything. Even on the nights when I stay up way too late and have way too much fun of my own choosing I am a fully functioning adult the next day. I am happy in the knowledge
that the next night, or any night that I choose, my quiet room with my comfortable bed awaits me, no interruptions. For the parents out there not sleeping, those that have no fairy, good or bad, who have no prince or princess to help them through their sleepless stories and whose partner has magically been transformed into an ogre through lack of sleep; know that once upon a time in a land maybe only as far as your bedroom, you will sleep. The curse will be broken, you will feel rested and energized and you and your partner will transform back into the prince or princess you remember and will live happily ever after.
Real Scouts Real Experiences Mondays Cubs Ages 8-10 6-7:15pm Thursdays Beavers Ages 5-7 6-7:15pm Scouts Ages 11-14 7:15-8:30pm
DISK GOLF COURSE IN THE UNIVERSE”
For more info email: kari.s.sap@hotmail.com
$175.00 +uniform Sparks
>> low cost for the family<< 22
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
Margo Reinders
District Commissioner for Golden & Invermere
250 344 5506
Guiding is: Girl Guides
Go Organic Sports Ranch 250-348-2351
Contact:
WE NEED LEADERS IN GOLDEN & INVERMERE Brownies
51 disk golf holes just off hwy 95 Parson BC
Stock Photo
Leadership Community service Outdoor adventure Personal development Worldwide connections FUN & Friendship
Hey, Golden & Invermere -
Register with us this September!
CREATIVE FICTION
A LONG SLEEP, A SHORT LIFE PART 1: TYPE-1 KARDESHEV Susan Leenhouts
Susan Leehouts Photo
I
I was not the only one to be sent out, alone, just the ship and I, there were so many of us, unleashed on the unsuspecting Galaxy but we were so very insignificant. The ship- I was told it was minebut I was just the pilot, just an extension of Humanity’s long arms, our need to conquest, our need to hold everything and study it- I was supposed to fill that. The ship would become a house but never a home. I watched Earth spin away, past Mars, past Jupiter, slung around, any extra speed I could get without firing the engines- I would follow Voyager II out of our solar system until Sol was just another star and lost all meaning. We all left, in a long schedule that lasted weeks, all in a slight change of course from Earth that would magnify the further we left our blue planet. I imagined us like tiny fireflies in the
night, since it was always night out here, escaping a jar unable to grasp the distances we would travel nor the places we would see. One can only prepare so much for the alien; the unknown, that place with fear and doubt, even after years of training, for we-I- would be solitary the whole way. I would wake years later but would not be older and everyone I knew on Earth would be dead and I would still be young. That troubled me and for a long time as I floated out into the Oort cloud, I could not escape and I did not know if I would ever return and I sighed, it was for the best I did not. “Alpha Centari up ahead.” I stared out the viewscreen, they were so yellow and so beautiful and I was the first person to see it
STOKE ROASTED COFFEE CO.
Once we were well out of there, aimed at deep space, I settled in
Susan Leenhouts is a new contributor with a heavy background in the world of fiction, having writing several full-length novels. This excerpt is the first section of a five part mini-series that will run in the Local Townie each month. Stay tuned to find out what happens!
Patti Molfenter
R.M.T., M.L.D.
MASSAGE Specializing in:
Services available:
STOKE ROASTED COFFEE CO.
Sports, therapeutic, relaxation, neuro-muscular massages.
Rates: $75 - 1 hr $60 - 45 min $45 - 30 min
WELL ROASTED | HIGH GRADE | NICE BEANS
Bacchus Books & Cafe Higher Ground Sports Overwaitea Foods
For now it worked fine, filled with a fragile collection of code, I still could see the control room in my head, but not as well as I would have liked even though I knew I would lose more of my memories.
to sleep, surrounded by images of home- Earth- my family, my few friends, the United Space Agency, and a list of all of us astronauts on this quest for more- more space, more planets, more life. I drifted off, full of hope and wonder, the quiet soul of adventure and brave discovery.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
JUST THE GOOD STUFF = NICE BEANS
AVAILABLE IN GOLDEN
with my own eyes, celestial bodies that were not our own. I felt a smile break out over my face. The readings on the console were beamed to a buoy set up a few thousand kilometers away, set up in a long orbit and wasn’t, from my Human eyes, effected but in a thousand years it would melt in the star.
A1 - 770 Lundell Rd Revelstoke BC 250.837.4770 www.stokeroasted.ca
Gift Certificates Available Available Book today! 250 348 2498 Patti Molfenter R.MT. M.L.D. 10 min. drive south. of Golden
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
23
VALLEY VEGABOND
HITCH HIKING GUIDE TO EAST KOOTENAYS
Matty Chappy
T
Matty Chappy Photo
There are many types of rambling travellers out there these days. There are the lost and tormented souls that find their homes on the open road, Europeans who want to experience the very essence of Canada and the people like me; adventurers who love the thrill of not knowing what will happen in a day of travelling. Though hitchhiking often has a bad reputation, it can be a very reliable way of getting from point A to point B, but most people will just drive by and silently envy the freedom of the leather tramp.
From my experience, hitching in the East Kootenays has been very pleasant and relatively easy. The following are some tricks of the trade that I have picked up along the road ensuring that you get to your destination faster: 1. Make a sign to the next little town down the road (i.e. if departing from Invermere make a sign for Radium even if your destination is Golden). This will allow drivers comfort in knowing you will be getting out of their car soon.
2. Walk to a pull out or dirt road intersection with a turning lane. Not only does it allow for a safe spot for cars to pick you up, it also gives you room to hide from transport trucks, rocks, wind and debris as all have the potential to cause injury. 3. Be prepared. Have a back pack with warm clothes as the valley has many changes in elevation and weather especially through Field and Lake Louise. Also a backpack represents responsibility to the drivers. Never pick up a hitcher without a back pack; it means they have nothing to lose.
4. Lastly, just because a person stops, it does not mean you have to get in. Often people who pick up hitchers are lonely on the road and just want someone to talk to. I have also seen many intoxicated drivers wanting to have a beer with someone on a long trip. Depending on the amount of danger you are looking for, it is ultimately your choice. A safer way to travel the 93/95 is the community bus that runs from Golden to Cranbrook. For only $5.00 round trip you can travel safely but may not quench the thirst of your wanderlust.
JOIN ARMY CADETS Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best youth program for ages 12-18 FREE TO JOIN FREE UNIFORM FREE SUMMER CAMPS FREE INTL EXCHANGES FREE CERTIFICATIONS FREE TRAINING FREE ADVENTURES
ROCK CLIMBING MOUNTAIN BIKING LEADERSHIP CANOEING EXPEDITIONS SEA KAYAKING EARN GRAD CREDITS
E
D CA
A
C TS.
FREE TO JOIN! Mondays 6:30pm 9:00pm Golden & Invermere Legion | 250-344-2321 | navneetr@davincibb.net
24
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
RECREATION
TRAIL BUILDING BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Golden Cycling Club
A
A biking community, like a bike, needs to be well-tuned and have all the parts working seamlessly together to get the most mileage and have the most fun. With that in mind, it is time to consider trail maintenance etiquette. This is a big topic and the purpose of this article is not to be an exhaustive survey. Instead it is a hodgepodge of whatever ideas pop up first. First, if every rider takes but a moment on every ride to move a rock, snap a low branch or drag a log off the path, then trail maintenance is an ongoing effort and fewer areas develop into problems. When you are waiting for a friend taking a breather or notice something dangerous, take a minute to improve the trail. This is like lubing the chain of collective experience. The system runs smoothly and your pride soars with the angels. Second, when a new trail is freshly built, it tends to be soft. Also, if built well, it should shed water to the downhill side. How riders can help sustain the trail in the early stages is to ride on the downhill side of the trail to try to pack down the trail evenly across its width. Otherwise, a depressed trench develops in the middle of the trail which then catches and directs rain water down the trail
eventually turning the trail into a ditch. Riding on the edge is like truing the wheels of community spirit and is, of course, quite exhilarating. Third, all volunteer efforts at trail maintenance are encouraged by the club. Contact us to get access to tools, and importantly, be sure to log your hours on www. goldencyclingclub.com. Showing potential grant committees how many volunteer hours the community puts into the trails significantly helps influence their award decisions. Adding your hours to the group total is like tightening the headset of universal joy. Be that wrench. The Golden Cycling Club is a nonprofit organization that promotes and improves cycling in Golden and the surrounding area. With the support of volunteers and paid trail crews the Golden Cycling Club improves and maintains the CBT, Moonraker, Mt. 7 and Mountain Shadows trail networks. The Club relies on membership dues, donations and grant funding to ensure these fantastic outdoor facilities are available for all to enjoy!
Before and After
Submitted
Golden Employment Resource Centre • • • • •
Resume, cover letter, job search assistance Free employment related workshops Job board, labour market information Public computers, internet, printer, fax Programs for skill development and training for eligible participants • Wage subsidy and self employment programs ALL SERVICES ARE FREE FOR JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS Upstairs in the Patlar Building, Downtown Golden BC #205-421 9th St N Golden BC | 250-344-5314
www.ekemployment.org
Membership inquiries and donations can be made at www.goldencyclingclub.com.
seasonal SNIFFLES & SNEEZES?
OIL OF OREGENO
Uses & Benefits* - Potent herbal antimicrobial that tackles bacteria, yeast, fungal and parasitic infections - Helps relieve various respiratory conditions - Assist immune system support - Offers antioxidant protection - Organic *Claims of health benefits are from manufacturer only
250-344-5354 407 - 9th Ave N. Golden, BC
Yoga. {classes, workshops, pre/post-natal} Ayurveda. {diet & lifestyle, body-work, courses} Golden lotus AyurvedA 914A 11th St. S., Golden 250-344-8685 www.GoldenAyurveda.com
Arts | Culture | Lifestyle - Golden, Revelstoke, Invermere
25
LOCAL LOVE
BETTY RIDES LOOKING FOR A FRIEND Betty Rides
I
Stock Photo
I talk a lot about relationships between lovers but rarely do I shed light on the relationships formed between friends. Good friends are hard to find and I will never settle. For some, I can be a bit of an acquired taste: I hate small talk, I don’t enjoy hearing others gape over themselves and their achievements, I enjoy being in comfortable surroundings without feeling I’m missing out on something, I don’t enjoy being around narrow minded people. This list may sound petty but to be frank, I don’t care. I don’t care if the expression on my face gives off the impression that I’m bored, not interested, unimpressed or impatient. I’ve reached an age where I realize that the most important relationships I treasure are the ones that involved no effort to obtain and none to maintain. I don’t want to have to
try to be anyone’s friend because friendship should be easy. On my recent journey home I experienced something one can only experience when surrounded by jealous, small-minded people. To make a long story short, my little sister is getting married in January and a bachelorette party was planned; we danced, we drank, we had a good time and then one person went and killed the buzz. My presence and her insecurities were the trigger as she feared that my sister’s attention would never be on her and only on me. In the end, she so boldly called me an ignorant bitch, not to my face but loud enough for me to hear and wouldn’t back it up when I asked if she’d like to discuss her feelings. What I want to know is, how can you call yourself a good friend and bridesmaid when you
went out of your way to be nasty and ruin what was supposed to be such an exciting, last hoorah before my sister’s wedding? And what I want to say is, shame on you! Unfortunately for my sister, she will never be rid of this girl. They are both intertwined between friends and lovers and truth be known, they have a long history together and my sister is the type of person who can forgive and forget. Obviously we don’t carry the same forgiveness gene as I’m already plotting the week we’ll all be spending together in Mexico for the January nuptials. I am not a spiteful person but I will never cower down to someone whose own ignorance hurts me or someone I care about. I had a funny thought recently,
people put out ads for lovers but does anyone put them out for friends? This is what mine would read: Looking for a friend; creeps need not apply as I am actually just looking for a friend. I’d like someone to do nothing with; have a laugh, a cry, share secrets and keep them. This friend should have my back regardless of how ridiculous I may sound at times. You definitely can’t flirt with my boyfriend and you have to be very open-minded. I may say things that are inappropriate if you’re passionate about religion, homophobia or lack compassion for carbon footprints and vegetarianism. If you’d like to answer my ad or just want to gab, contact me at bettyrides@localtownie.com.
Golden Women’s Resource Centre You cannot keep me down when you beat me, insult me and hurt me. www.optionsforsexualhealth.org all ages, all genders, all orientations
Golden Options for Sexual Health Clinic Golden Hospital Community Wing 907 9th Avenue, Golden BC V0A 1H0 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30pm - 8:30pm Drop-ins welcome EDUCATION CLINIC SERVICES SEX SENSE PAP/STI TESTING, LOW-COST CONTRACEPTION & MORE
26
www.TheLocalTownie.ca
I Shall Rise, Rise, Rise Again. For Women Who:
Have been sexually assaulted Are experiencing physical/verbal/emotional abuse Are experiencing other forms of violence and harrassment
All services Free of charge We provide confidential respectful and supportive services for women.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
*Assistance, support& information- 250 344 5317 *Confidential shelter for women and children fleeing violence *Accompaniment and advocacy *Referrals *Assistance, support and information
Crisis Line 250 344 2101
HORROR SCOPES prescribed by Jason Eastwood
CONTESTS Find Henry riding his bike in an ad and win win win. e-mail contests@localtownie.com Gift Certs - Tickets & More
WINTER JOBS Stop in Golden Employment Center to see the latest local postings
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Scorpio – Your ego will become it’s own person very soon leaving the remaining you in a much more enlightened state. Unfortunately, following this ego separation you will also have to endure daily battles with your evil twin. Weapon up! Sagittarius – Whether you’re single or hitched, you’ll soon find yourself lost in romantic bliss with any partner after a neighbour accidentally superglues a pair of beer goggles to your head. Capricorn – You don’t read Quantum Physics but you’re more involved in the subatomic particle world than you think, and also very cosmopolitan. The fungus between your toes contains a microscopic metropolis on the scale of New York City. Aquarius – You suddenly strike it rich in China this month when you invent a soup from dead Kokanees found in the Blaeberry River. Pisces – Stay high but lay low this month. Aries – You’re going to need more time to pursue your dreams but your schedule is already extremely tight. Use I.V. bags full of Borsht to synchronize your eating habits and your sleeping habits. Taurus – A car will chase you in your dreams for a couple of days, and then to your astonishment, the car, a 1971 Lincoln Continental, will begin chasing you in your waking life. Stay away from all roadways and stay above ground level. Gemini – Ask a debate team to convince you that you should let them live this month. Cancer – Love finds your feet in the way of an unexpected pedicure this month and heels the broken part of your heart from the ground up. Leo – Make a move on your Doctor this month to test his or her ethical standards. Don’t let Doctor Strangelove get away with any weird science when it comes to your health. Virgo – Although you are usually on the receiving end of things, a shift in the Universal Equilibrium calls for you to suddenly dish it out. Find the nearest Samurai sword and get ready for battle, the future of Sushi Trains is in your hands. Libra – The wind will call your name, the snow will know you came, but only the stars will ever truly know your game. Thank your lucky stars this month.
SALES AND MARKETING - The Local Townie is growing fast and is seeking a Golden BC sales and marketing manager. Willing to train the right person. Must have complete home office and be tech savvy. We are seeking to hire a person who wants a flexible lifestyle job. Please send resume and cover letter to publisher@localtownie.com Local employers wanting to advertise jobs call GEC @ 3445413 or email goldenemploymentbc@gmail.com We can post on our job board for free. EDUCATION FUNDING AVAILABLE: College of the Rockies has multiple programs available for students. Stop by for more information or call 250-344-5901
CLASSIFIEDS SMALL CLASSIFIED: Renting a house, selling some gear, got an old BBQ for sale? Classified start at $10. Get yours today 250-439-7123
FOR SALE Get your Picture Classified starting at $30 call 250-439-7123 5 VINTAGE SNOW MACHINES FOR SALE and a large supply of parts. 1975 -1986 340’s. Offering as package untill December when I will start selling individually. $4000.00 250-344-0725 SKI BUM CONDO. 1974 Ford Motorhome. Needs TLC. Bear proof for camping. First $1500 takes it. 250-344-0725. 14’ BOAT, MOTOR AND TRAILER. 1958 aluminum boat with Evenrude Lark 35hp all on a trailer. $1500 250-344-0725
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2BR MOBILE HOME -MOUNTAIN SHADOWS MOBILE HOME PARK ‘The nice trailer court’. Bike out your back door to Mt. 7 & Mountain Shadows trails. Pad rent $305/ mnt. Way better then waisting your money on rent. $25,000 250-3440725.
CABINS FOR RENT MONTHLY CHALET RENTALS. FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. On Beaverfoot Road. Furnished for $900/month or unfurnished for $800/month. Half month free rent
with year-long lease. Please contact Jack or Kim (250) 344-4775.”
JOKES What is the best day of the week to sleep? Snooze-day!
1 Month of Unlimited
Tanning
How many rotten eggs does it take to make a stink bomb? A phew!
$39.95*
What do cannibals eat for breakfast? Buttered host!
Shear Perfection
What holds the sun up in the sky? Sunbeams! What is full of holes but can still hold water? A sponge! Why is perfume obedient? Because it is scent wherever it goes! How do you make milk shake? Give it a good scare! Do you know the time? No, we haven’t met yet! What sleeps at the bottom of the sea? A skipper!
Hair Salon - Golden BC
250-344-7611 *Purchase from Nov 1 Nov 30 safe tanning restricions apply
ADVERTISE 250-439-7123
SALES@LocalTownie.com 6000 Copies Monthly Golden Revelstoke Invermere
What lies at the bottom of the sea and shivers? A nervous wreck! What soldiers smell of salt and pepper? Seasoned troopers! Did you hear about the man who had BO on one side only? He bought Right Guard, but couldn’t find any Left Guard! What has two humps and is found at the North Pole? A lost camel! What has a bottom at the top? Your legs! What is a skeleton? Bones, with the person off!
CERTIFIED SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONAL
What might you eat in Paris? The trifle tower! Which Elizabethan sailor could stop bikes? Sir Francis Brake! Have you ever seen a a an eating tiger? No, but in the cafe next door I once saw a man eating chicken! What is the quickest way to double your money? Fold it in half!
Starting at $20/Month Social Media: Training Consultation Management
What do you get if you cross a Scottish legend and a bad egg? The Loch Ness Pongster! Where do hamsters come? Hampsterdam! Why is the time in the USA behind that of England? Because England was discovered before the USA!
250-439-7123
Sales@LocalTownie.com
THE GENTLEMEN’S LEISURE CLUB OF GOLDEN PRESENTS
THE 4th ANNUAL
INTERNATIONALLY
ACCLAIMED
MOUSTACHE
COMPETITION NOVEMBER 2013