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Kicking Horse Movies - “Pixels� (3D) t Opening Friday, July 24th thru Thursday, July 30th at 7 p.m. Matinee’s at 3 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday. “As kids in the 1980s, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), Will Cooper (Kevin James), Ludlow Lamonsoff (Josh Gad), and Eddie “The Fire Blaster� Plant (Peter Dinklage) saved the world thousands of times - at 25 cents a game in the video arcades. Now, they’re going to have to do it for real.�
Summer Kicks t Wednesday, July 29 CĂ’IG with Litto Castillo. “Traditional Cape Breton kitchen party with a generous dram of new school moxie.â€? Five acclaimed, award winning solo musicians in one explosive ‘coming together’. Bright, lively fiddles are complimented with impressively stylistic piano and a expert rhythmic selection of mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, guitar or banjo. CĂ’IG is powerful blend of traditional and contemporary – a Cape Breton trad triumph! kickinghorseculture.ca
Petit Tournesol French Summer Camps t 'SJFOET GVO BEWFOUVSF BSU OBUVSF Ages 5 - 12. Art Camp - July 27-31. Call Claudine at (250) 272-0062 for more information or to register.
Motion Notion 2015 t +VMZ 2015 - 1:00 pm to July 27, 2015 10:00 pm. Motion Notion Festival is an exploration of electronic music, art, nature, and the infinite in the heart of Rocky Mountains near Golden BC, Canada. 2015 Western Open downhill at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort t July 24, 2015 - 9:00am to July 26, 2015 - 4:45pm. A Classic – Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is preparing for the upcoming 2015 mountain bike race season and is pleased to be presenting the return of The Western Open BC Cup and Alberta Downhill event. KHMR Bike Park will play host to the fastest downhill racers from Western Canada competing for $10,000 in cash and prizes. Cultivating the MTB trend and initiating the little wheels – Don’t miss out on the Shimano Kids Race! Golden Farmer’s Market t Saturdays at the Spirit Square, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays at the CP Parking lot, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Baby Talk t Every Wed, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Golden Early Years Centre, 421 9th Ave. N. (across from Post Office) Creative Spaces t Wednesdays, Aug. 12th, 19th and 26th, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Women’s Resource Centre. Girls and women are invited to come have some fun and exercise their creative muscles. This is a fun event, we would love to see you there. Ray Jean Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament & Parson Fall Faire t August 14 - 16. Slo-Pitch tourney, farmer’s market, family dance & karaoke, Saturday night drive-in movie, build your own cardboard box car bed, beer gardens, games, free camping. Call Trina at 939-8175 or Heather 3441536. Targeted Initiative for Older Workers - Job Skills Training Opportunity t $PMMFHF PG UIF 3PDLJFT Fall intake: Sept. 8 - Dec. 10, 2015. Winter intake: Nov. 16 - Mar. 3, 2016. For unemployed workers aged 55 - 64, who require new or enhanced skills for successful integration into new employment.
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For all the fans of the tractor racing, giant vegetables, great food and the Farmers’ Market, mark September 13 on your calendar and head over to the first annual Golden Museum Fall Faire. Colleen Palumbo, the museum and archives manager says that after threeyear hiatus, the Fall Faire will return to Golden, but will be held at the museum grounds. “The historical society board members felt that no one knew the museum was involved in the fall faire,� explains Colleen. “So we decided that if we changed the venue and the name to include the museum that would be a statement to itself. After walking around the grounds, we felt that the space would be sufficient for the event.� As the lead organizer of the event, Colleen says she is also aiming to have a street closure down to the end of the block so that the Golden Farmers Market and any other vendors can set up there. There is also the walkway down the one side of the museum that could be used for vendor space. “Because we have a very low budget and are starting from scratch, we are asking for a small fee from vendors, just $20, just to help us get it off the ground,� says Colleen, adding, “We are also looking for musicians and entertainment from people that are willing to volunteer their time.�
5IF 'BMM 'BJSF XJMM CF IFME PO 4VOEBZ 4FQUFNCFS Colleen says she is continuing to look for money for the project though various granting initiatives, but if there are no funding opportunities available, then people giving their time will help the event gain momentum for next year. “Granting is a tricky thing,� she explains. “You have to have it [the faire] operating for one year without any help to show that the community is invested in the event. What better way to show support for the faire than to have volunteers take part.� Colleen says the fall faire will feature many of the events that people have become familiar with, like the wife carry, the nail driving competition and this year there will also be lawn tractor racing. “We will certainly also have a
competition for the biggest veggies, canning, the greatest thing ever built with Lego – all the things that people have gotten used to over the years.� This year, there will also be a donation jar at the faire, so that if people are enjoying themselves, they can choose to make a small donation that will go toward next year’s event. Colleen says she is looking forward to working with the people who have brought the faire to life in past years and she is always open to new ideas from people interested in contributing and/or participating. “We are hopeful that we can encourage the Apple Fest folks to carve out a part for themselves at the faire,� she says.
The last fall faire was held in 2012 and Colleen says there has been nothing to fill the gap since. But, she adds that there has been a lot of interest from the community over the past few years to bring the celebration back to life. This time around, the historical society felt it important to raise the profile of the museum and its involvement in the faire. “I think of a Fall Faire as a true community event,� says Colleen. “People can reflect on their community’s heritage and continue to honour the old ways.� Work will begin in earnest this summer, with Colleen and the museum summer students ramping up efforts to contact various businesses and groups to help with the festivities. “Trish and Stuart from the Golden Cinema were the first to get on board and they will be bringing an ice cream stand to the faire,� says Colleen, adding that Columbia Basin Trust has also committed to providing some funding. “The budget is small, but we are going to be able to do big things.� The fall faire will be held on a Sunday this year so as to avoid conflicting with the Golden Stomp Down event which is being held on Sept. 12. “The Farmers’ Market will be set up at that event and we feel they are important to the success of the fall faire so we wanted to ensure they could be there,� explains Colleen. “But really, that just makes for a whole weekend of fun!� The Golden Museum Fall Faire runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 13. Contact the museum if you are interested in getting involved at 250-344-5169.
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New TV reality show looks to empower Golden youth by Carrie White &EJUPS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL
Golden B.C. – and the lives of some of its residents - could soon become a household name across the United States. Louise Standing, producer and coowner of Outstanding Productions – and a Golden resident for nearly a year now, is planning on taking the town to the big time. Her idea for a series, based out of Golden, has been picked up for a pilot episode by Oprah’s newest network which is expected to launch this fall. “The show is a transformational adventure series, intending to showcase not only a life changing experience for eight local residents, but colorful homegrown characters and local companies in the process,� explains Standing.
“Each of the six episodes will feature several of our unique businesses, from work experience scenarios to adventures, back country lodges and thrill rushes.�
“Each of the six episodes will feature several of our unique businesses, from work experience scenarios to adventures, back country lodges and thrill rushes.� Starring Kelowna-based motivational coach TJ Lynch and guest starring Joseph McClendon III, Tony Robbins’s “right hand man,� Standing says the series focuses on “empowering people to live a fuller, richer life.� “We came up for this concept to take these young people through this experience, with the hope that the outdoor and adventure experiences, combined with the motivational sessions will provide real, life-changing experiences.� Standing notes that the pilot, to be
5IF USBOTGPSNBUJPOBM BEWFOUVSF TFSJFT JOUFOET UP TIPXDBTF B MJGF DIBOHJOH FYQFSJFODF GPS FJHIU MPDBM SFTJEFOUT Photos submitted. filmed in town this fall, will be aired on “a major American network, reaching millions of viewers.� She hopes the show can garner enough interest that could translate into greater tourism revenue for Golden. Standing explains that with television facing a challenging future, the new network will rely on sponsors to fund the shows it airs. Those sponsors will look at the various pilots that are submitted to the network and decide whether to invest or not. That will then determine the show lineup for the season. This means that Outstanding Productions must fund the pilot, and a seven-minute staged promotional video, themselves. “Now that we know the network wants our show, we are trying to get local sponsorship to fund the pilot,� explains Standing. She is looking to get as much local content as possible for the pilot.
“Then the venues for each episode will change, so we’ll be able to show off a lot of Golden,� she says.
“Standing needs to raise between $30,000 and $40,000.� The next step for the company right now is to secure financing. Filming a pilot isn’t cheap and Standing needs to raise between $30,000 and $40,000. For businesses interested in investing, Outstanding Productions is willing to provide commercials, videos or other promotional services. “I’d also like to find people here who want to apprentice and want to be involved in the filming and production process,� she says. “Then it really becomes a community effort.�
Standing hopes to begin casting for the pilot in August. It will take about a month to interview and find the right candidates for the show. She is aiming to film the pilot and preview in September. If the show gets picked up, Standing says it will be a win-win for Golden, with the community being featured on a large stage and making money while having a series filming an entire season in the area. In keeping with the direction of the network, the segments will be an hour long with a half hour broadcast on the network and another half hour of “unseen footage� being aired online. “There will be drama, but none of the Big Brother back fighting,� stresses Standing. “I’m not interested in that. I want to show our companies that invest in a good light.� ... Continued on page 5
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Mountain biking and sailing are among the potential adventure opportunities for show participants. ... Continued from page 4 Most importantly, perhaps, is the end goal for Outstanding Productions. “At the end of the series, we would like to offer a scholarship to the person who
shows the most promise,� says Standing. “That way it goes beyond the show – that person can pursue an education.� According to their website, www. outstanding.productions, Standing and her partner got their big break in the film industry in 2007 and have since written, directed or produced multiple 30 to 60
minute TV programs that have aired on a dozen different networks in North America. Notably, the company has helped to produce several episodes of Survivorman, including a few that have aired recently,� says Standing. To contact Louise Standing regarding auditions, sponsorship or any other
information about the show, visit www. outstanding.productions or louisestanding. com, call 250-344-2111 or email imagine@louisestanding.com. Keep an eye on Golden This Week, as we follow Outstanding Productions and their journey to showcase Golden on the North American stage.
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Speaking of flags ... Janet Crandall-Swaffield Publisher A few weeks ago, I wrote about the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag, and the significance of the components and how they related to Canadian history. Another significant flag moment caught my interest earlier this week, that of the Cuban flag, which was raised on Monday, July 20, 2015 in front of their embassy in the US, for the first time in 54 years. It’s true, Cuba and the USA have taken the first formal steps in resuming diplomatic relations. Truly a historic day for both countries, signalled to the world by the flag flying proudly from the flagpole in front of the embassy. That, and the giant press conference in which Jose Ramon Cabanas, the Cuban Ambassador, told the world, “For us, it is an opportunity to celebrate.” Interestingly enough, the Cuban flag will also take its place at the entrance to the US State Department, together with all of those other countries with whom the USA currently has diplomatic relations. While I’m not typically current on American politics, I’ll admit to have been keenly interested when I opened my computer that morning and happen to click on the live feed. History in the making, and it seemed a worthy occasion to give it my full attention. For more than half a century, since Dwight Eisenhower was President, this troubled situation has existed. A condition that has seen Cuba suffer. Indeed, it marks the “symbolic end to one of the last vestiges of the cold war.” Yet there are so many injustices still occuring at the hands of the Cuban government. Some changes have already taken place, but it will likely be years before full diplomatic relations can be restored. Trade embargoes, travel restrictions, and not surprisingly, Guantanamo Bay are among the items at the top of the list. Cuba not only seeks respect for its sovereignty, there is also an issue of “compensation to our people for human and economic damages,” according to Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez. While there are still many issues on which the two countries “don’t see eye-to-eye on,” I feel encouraged by the steps that have been taken thus far. It’s a complex situation there’s no doubt, and without a doubt, there are many who oppose the move, or say that it is too early. That the Cuban government is still much too repressive to be negotiating with. Today, the Cuban flag flies in front of the same 98-yearold mansion that served as the country’s diplomatic mission some 50 plus years ago. The Cuban flag consists of three blue horizontal stripes, two white stripes, accompanied by a white, five pointed star in the centre of a red triangle. Each represents something different, but of significance to me was the triangle, symbolizing liberty, equality and fraternity. The red signifies the blood shed in the independence struggle. The white star, called La Estrella Solitaria (the Lone Star) lights the way to freedom. Surely the Cuban people would be best served if their government could be guided by the priorities of their nation, as identified in their flag.
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THANK YOU and Farewell
Maggie Melnychuk will be leaving the law firm of Fairley & Scott to continue her practice in Cranbrook and Kimberley, as of July 30th. Maggie leaves with a big thank you to all clients of this wonderful community, and to Bruce, Bev, Mary and John at Fairley & Scott, and to everyone in the legal community in this area for many years of friendship and support. Maggie will continue to attend Provinvial Court in Golden and Invermere for federal prosecution matters, each month. Any of Maggie’s clients who have ongoing matters are asked to contact Fairley & Scott at (250) 344-2241 or Maggie directly at melnychuklawyer @gmail.com or (250) 439-9518 to discuss the status of the file, unless arrangements have already been made for continued work on your file.
Bruce Fairley’s full-service law practice will continue.
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When a small town gal meets a small town guy and together they decide on a small-town life, big things can happen. Such was the case for Sean Bennett and Heather Tollenaar, the proud new owners of Peoples Drug Mart. The duo officially took over the store on July 14 after their hard work and perseverance paid off in a big way. “We came to town two years ago,� says Sean, a pharmacist and co-owner at the store. “We graduated in 2013 and moved here around July/August of that year,� says Heather – also a pharmacist and co-owner. The dynamic young professionals attended the University of Saskatchewan and met each other while both taking the pharmacy program. Both had plans to continue with pharmacy careers and both wanted to settle down in a small town. “After we graduated, we were looking at a few options, but with Golden there are the mountains, the snowboarding - Kicking Horse is right there,� says Heather. The couple are avid snowboarders and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. “The year prior, we wanted to do a snowboarding trip and the opportunity came up to come here,� Sean explains. “Everybody is always calling it the ‘hidden gem,’ so we came to check it out . . . and it was the best. It was so awesome - we were drowning in snow,� he adds with enthusiasm. Heather and Sean checked out the town while on their visit and were smitten. “I’m a small-town Saskatchewan boy and Heather’s a small-town Manitoba girl and we both intended to stay in a small town,� says Sean. “I have also always had the ambition to own my own business and was looking for possibilities to buy into.� Sean and Heather decided to make the move and both landed jobs in Golden as pharmacists. Heather landed a job at Peoples. She jokes that during her two years employed at the store, Sean “harassed� the owners the whole time about a buy-in opportunity.
4FBO #FOOFUU BOE )FBUIFS 5PMMFOBBS BSF UIF QSPVE OFX PXOFST PG 1FPQMFT %SVH .BSU 5IF EVP PGmDJBMMZ UPPL PWFS UIF TUPSF PO +VMZ Photos by Joe Carter photography. “And all of a sudden, an opportunity came up to buy the store and we went from not being able to buy it to ‘you have a month,’� says Sean. The whole process happened in a threemonth period - “a roller coaster three months,� according to Sean. The two act as partners, with Heather having more of a “front-of-house� role so far, and Sean buried in a lot of administrative work. “I think it’s going well,� Sean says with a big grin and Heather agrees. “Yesterday (the day they officially took over) was a long day, but it was such a good day operations-wise,� she says. “We had great customers; the staff was in a great mood. It was one of those days when you think to yourself, ‘this will be all right.’� Sean and Heather agree that the store runs very well as is, so they are not planning major changes any time soon. “But we definitely want to get the store more involved in the community,� says Sean, adding that he has been looking at
joining the Golden Rotary Club. Both say they are glad to have amazing staff that have been helping with the transition. “We are so thankful to have them on board and we couldn’t do it without them,� says Sean. Keeping the store as it is, is one of the biggest no brainers, explains Heather, because everything runs like a well-oiled machine. It also makes the working environment so much easier to enjoy. “I’m excited to show up for work every day,� says Sean. “And, in terms of changes and different services we could offer, we are hoping that people will give us feedback. If there is a gap, then we’ll absolutely look into it,� adds Heather. The duo says that they think having the owners of the business on-site is a big advantage for the community. “I think it’s important for people to know that the store is locally owned and operated,� says Heather.
Peoples offers basic pharmacy related dispensing services, blister packs, free delivery of medication most days, fittings and medication review services, to name a few. The store also has a variety of items – from toilet paper to stationary - making it a one-stop-shop. “One of my main goals is to suggest ways people can save money,� says Sean referring to pharmaceuticals. “A lot of times you can get your medication cheaper.� The store also offers flu shots, basic immunization and Sean and Heather say they would like to get into offering travel health services eventually. “I’d also be interested in taking more training to be able to get certified as a diabetes educator – how to manage the disease, medication, etc.,� says Heather. “It’s such a complicated disease that it would be nice for people to have easier access to information and resources.� $POUJOVFE PO QBHF
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“There is a big demand for that type of service in this community,� adds Sean. Heather also plans to travel to Ghana to volunteer, having previously spent time in Uganda for a few years, volunteering, and really enjoyed the rewarding experience. “But we’ll probably wait for things to calm down though before tacking anything new,� he says laughing. “There are lots of different options going forward.� When asked about what it’s like to own their own business, Sean and Heather don’t even hesitate. “We absolutely love it,� says Sean emphatically. “It’s a great feeling to be your own boss,� add Heather. “Owning my own business is the only
way I can maintain long-term interest [in my job],� says Sean. “It’s exciting to be able to keep building it and watching it grow.� And the community is great too, they add. “The thing about Golden is that you always hear about how people work all their lives for their vacation. Well, why not change your life to live your vacation,� says Sean. “All our vacations were about being in the mountains and snowboarding,� laughs Heather The two actually grew up in towns about 45 minutes from each other, but as it happened they met and got together while in university. The two became inseparable while preparing for their future careers. “We would study together and we really helped each other through,� says Sean. And it wasn’t easy with an intensive program and both working full-time hours.
“We realized we had a lot of similar interests,� he says looking over at Heather. “You’re my best friend.� Once they graduated and realized they wanted to remain inseparable, they decided to talk about their future plans. “As soon as we heard there was an opportunity in the mountains,� says Heather. “There is the snowboarding, obviously, but there is also the fact that we’re a young couple that is pretty active and outdoorsy.� So Golden seemed like the best place for them. “We walked around on the first night we were here – I think it was a Thursday – and we realized there were a lot of young people around - there was nightlife! And the restaurants in town are on a whole new level,� Sean says. “There were so many people our age,� Heather says. “And these are people we have things in common with. There are a lot of young professionals here.�
“And everyone is super friendly,� adds Sean. “Work-wise, it’s the small town vibe you hope for, but not every town has that,� says Heather. Looking to the future, the two seem pretty adamant about making their life here. “I’m not leaving,� announces Sean with a laugh. “This [the business] definitely sealed the deal, but I wasn’t leaving anyway.� “When we first moved to Golden we were already pretty sure we’d like it, but we said that what would make or break it was the people,� says Heather. “After a few weeks of being here, we knew we were staying.� Drop by Peoples Drug Mart to say hello to Sean and Heather. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
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Còig brings Celtic flair to Golden by Kris King Special to Golden This Week Còig (pronounced, ko-ig – the Celtic meaning for five), a traditional Nova Scotian/Cape Breton ensemble, brings their Celtic sound to Golden on July 29 at 7 p.m. for Kicking Horse Culture’s Summer Kicks concert series. This unique foursome of award winning, East Coast Canadian artists usually tour as soloists around the world representing traditional Celtic culture. Originally brought together as a promotional band for the Celtic Colours International Festival, Còig has continued to make appearances together since their inception. Their music is a mix of traditional Celtic and Canadian contemporary Cape Breton Cèilidh. “We have a strong traditional background for the most part you know, a large portion of the band is from Cape Breton,” says Rachel Davis, on fiddle, viola and vocals. “We all sort of grew up listening to the traditional Cape Breton fiddle music, the piano and guitar and that is definitely our base. “You want to be innovative, you want to be different and give it a fresh spin. We sing songs in Gaelic and in English, and
Còig’s music is a mix of traditional Celtic and Canadian contemporary Cape Breton Cèilidh. Photos submitted. we write a lot of our own compositions. At the same time, there are some traditional tunes on there that are a couple hundred years old.” Davis says the band is really fortunate to be able to perform a mixture of traditional and contemporary. Davis is joined by Chrissey Crowley on the fiddle and viola; Darren McMullen on guitar, mandolin, mandola, banjo, bouzouki, whistles, flute and vocals; and
Jason Roach on piano. McMullen says he is the bridge between Davis’s traditional style and Crowley’s fiery beat. McMullen praises Roach for his style and approach to the band’s unique tunes. “Jason brings to the band a very unique approach to piano playing. A lot of traditional piano players will pay the bass lines and chords that go with the tune; Jason sometimes sees past all that to the options for chords and structure and tune.
He brings a lot of arrangement ideas to the table for sure.” When listening to Còig live or on a studio-recorded EP, what sets them apart from the flash and jig dances of yesteryear is their stunning technicality and whimsical flair, as they pay homage to the roots of Cape Breton folk. Listen to Còig at soundcloud.com/c-ig-1 or visit their site at coig.ca.
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19th Annual Willi Muller Cross Country Challenge takes flight
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The Willi Muller Cross Country Challenge, an annual hang glider and paraglider competition, takes flight from July 25 to Aug. 2 at Mount 7 and the Golden Eco Adventure Ranch in Golden B.C., with over 107 free-flight pilots registered this year. Since 1996, Golden’s multi-adventure sport venue, Mount 7, has been the site for Canada’s biggest and best hang-glider and paraglider cross country competition. It has been informally used as a launch site since the 1970’s where the fire lookout was. According to Randy Parkin, founding partner of the event, “(This year) is the largest competition of free flight pilots in Canada ever. In 1995 or 1996 we had just over 100 paragliders meet in Golden and it rained all weekend. I used to run the (Canadian) Nationals in Golden, and the Willi gave us an excuse to be here all week. The nationals have moved on to other locations.�
The Willi Muller Cross Country Challenge, affectionately known as “The Willi,� is named after Willi Muller. In 1971, the young free-pilot started testing his home made hang gliders at local ski hills close to Calgary. The father of the sport later started a flight school and retail manufacturing centre in Cochran Alta. Willi, with his wife Vincene, created provincial and national paraglider associations, and in 1973, he assisted Transport Canada with flight regulations for free-pilots. The flight school and hang-gliding and paragliding equipment manufacturing centre, Muller Windsports, helped to pave the way for the sport to get where it is today. Willi passed away in a crash while flying his paraglider at Chelan Butte in Washington State during the summer of 1998. In the world of paragliding and hanggliding, Golden is the place to be, Parkin says. “It is the best place in North America to fly – you may get an argument about which is best, but for us, Golden is the best.� Parkin says Golden has everything on the free-pilots check list: high launch, high
west facing range of mountains, prevailing winds and a continuous egress road running down the valley bottom. And, Golden is pretty sweet spot to stay and play. Parkin says in the event of a rain-day, organizers have a backup keg of beer to keep people happy. The friendly competition draws pilots of all abilities to compete and take on more adventurous flight challenges. The novice sledder competition (sledder is a type of short flight) is awarded to the person who has the most flights from Mount 7 to the landing zone at the Muller Flight Centre located at Golden Eco-Adventure Ranch (GEAR) in Nicholson. A more challenging competition is the Triangle, which consists of a three vectored flight path with a return to GEAR where the pilots have to battle an upwind flight. There is also a competition for a combination of longest distance for the top three out-and-in flights. The event features some “for fun� awards as well, including the Willi-MakeIt Award. The prize for the award is $1500 of donated lawyer time to set up a personalized Will. Parkin says last year the Willi-Make-It was awarded to a pilot who
almost crashed into his parents who were spectating along the wood barriers at the landing zone at GEAR. The pilot claims he did it “on purpose.� The most prestigious award goes to the pilot/s that achieve the longest continuous cross-country flight. According to Muller Windsports, in 2000, Chris Muller (Willi Muller’s son) paraglided from Golden to Jaffray, B.C. – a distance of 242 kilometres. In 2004, Chris took flight from Golden to Trevo, Montana on a hang glider; equaling the 330-kilometre distance his father set a record for in 1989. Chris Muller passed away in in a hang-gliding competition in Florida State in 2005. A memorial for Willi and Chris Muller is located at the Mount 7 launch site. “Sometimes our sport gets a bad reputation for being risky or abusing search and rescue resources and the public sees us a dare devils,� says Parkin. “We are not crazy. We are trying to enjoy the great outdoors and beauty of the being above the mountains. We use SPOT trackers, we always know where all the pilots are and we have someone ... Continued on page 13
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Golden ‘the best place in North America to fly’
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better, advises Parkin. He does ask that spectators please leash their dogs, as dogs have been known to get in the way. What you need to know: Welcome BBQ: July 25 at the GEAR Pavilion Building.
Awards banquet: Aug. 2 after the competition at the Warming Hut at GEAR. Competition length: July 25 to Aug. 2. Where to watch: Mount 7 launch site. Park at bottom near the outhouses (dogs on leash please). Or at the Muller Flight
Park at GEAR in Nicholson. Driving on Mount 7: Please take it very slow, watch the dust and expect another vehicle if one passes you. For more information, visit thewillixc. com or email flyfar@thewillixc.com.
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I remember Reuben Major as a tiny blond haired boy, wearing the same smile as you see in this photo. Only he wasn’t holding a knife back then. Reuben grew up in the Mitchell Road neighbourhood, (otherwise known as the ‘12 Mile’) and like most of us kids in that area, he attended Columbia Valley Elementary School for grades one through seven, then on to Golden Secondary School for grades eight through 12, graduating in 1994. Here’s Reuben’s story: “I moved to Vancouver straight after high school,� says Reuben. “I had aspirations to go make it in the big city!� There, he attended Capilano College, enrolled in the Business Administration course, but only lasted for one semester. “I was taking business courses as Konan Mar and I had plans of opening a pub (loose plans!). Initially, I was out of money well ahead of my plan and needed to work which is why I had to drop out.� Landing a job at Earls in North Vancouver in the spring of 1995, he started out bussing tables and eventually was recruited into the kitchen. “Earls was a place that rewarded its people for hard work and dedication. I was happy to work hard and as a result, moved up fairly quickly through the ranks. I was surrounded by a handful of great people who were amazing mentors and teachers and helped me excel. “In 1998, I took a year off and travelled to SE Asia and Australia. I cooked all over the place including on a Scuba Diving Boat off the Great Barrier Reef. I gained a new appreciation for food and for all of the cultural variety I came across. During the trip, I got a job that shipped me off to Korea where I worked as a bungee jumping stunt man (my “character� jumped with skis on go course!). Not a lot of English was spoken in Korea and eating become one huge exploration. I loved it! “I returned to Vancouver late in 1999 and came back to Earls where I landed my first head chef job at 23. I ran a few different Earls restaurants around
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the city and in 2007 was promoted to Director of Culinary and Bar Development for the company. I spent 6 years in that role, travelling around the world and researching and developing new food and drink for the 65 restaurant chain. “During my time at earls, in early 2011, three business partners and I started a company called FreshTAP. We package wine in kegs so that restaurants and bars can pour wine on tap. The idea behind this is that we provide businesses the ability to pour quality wine, exactly how the wine maker intended for every glass they serve. We eliminate the need for bottles, corks, screw tops, cardboard, etc., and drastically reduce the wine waste that comes along with a typical “by the glass� program. We package wine on behalf of approximately 75 wineries in BC and now serve over 350 accounts from BC to MB. We have partnered with a group in ON who are providing the same service using
our technology and branding. Since our inception, we have eliminated 629,000 bottles and corks/capsules and 76,000 lbs of cardboard. (For anyone who might be interested, you can check us out at www. freshtap.com. “We started FreshTAP in Vancouver Urban Winery, a warehouse in Railtown, just east of Gastown in Vancouver. Since we introduced wine-on-tap to Canada, VUW became the educational epicentre for WOT. “In 2013, with VUW gaining great momentum, we decided it was time to capitalize on our client base and expand our offering. After 18 years at Earls, it was a great opportunity for me to leave and open Belgard Kitchen as a supplement to VUW. “Belgard is a 67 seat restaurant specializing in locally sourced ingredients including ethically raised, hormone and antibiotic free proteins. We work
exclusively with Two Rivers Meats (owned by fellow Goldenite, Jason Pleym). We run three separate menus, lunch, brunch and evening, with a daily fresh sheet showcasing four new, seasonal menu items. (Again, if you’re interested in learning more about us, go to www. belgardkitchen.com) “While we were at it, we got into the craft beer scene, launching Postmark Brewing. Postmark is a craft beer brand, focused on creating quality session beers aligned with the west coast lifestyle. The local liquor store in Golden is carrying our West Coast Pale Ale. (More information is available at www.postmarkbrewing.com) “In 2014, we began to burst at the seams regarding space and made the decision to move FreshTAP to a new location. During this time, we also saw a distribution opportunity in the market to do $POUJOVFE PO QBHF
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A Major impact on the Vancouver food scene
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Just recently, along with two new business partners, I started a healthy meal creation and delivery company called Vital Supply Co. We aim to provide people the fuel through food to perform at their best, while returning (in my opinion) the world’s greatest commodity, time. We create gourmet meals that are gluten free, dairy free with no sugar added, using local and organic produce when possible, local, ethically raised, hormone and antibiotic free proteins. We team up with like minded office buildings and private gyms and place branded fridges that we deliver directly to, providing the
'SPN UIF #FMHBSE ,JUDIFO NFOV #FMHBSE #BDPO Photos submitted. ultimate convenience for health! (www. vitalsupplyco.com - website launching mid August.) I love my city! Vancouver is vibrant and multicultural. At the moment, the city is a huge community of entrepreneurs doing really cool things. Everyone is so supportive on one another and it is really cool to be a part of it! After having the privilege to travel all over the world, I appreciate the city I call home more and more. I truly believe it is the best city in the world! I get back to Golden every couple of years. I was back for Konan Mar’s wedding
last year. Some of my fondest memories would revolve around skiing at Whitetooth. Myself, Konan Mar, Derek and Joe Woodske would hike all over the mountain and build massive jumps and film it all. I still have the hour long VHS tape from 1994! My dad, Al Major, still lives in Golden. My sister, Asja, lives in Vancouver and my mom, Dawn, out in Whiterock.� You can catch up with Reuben on Facebook, and I highly recommend you check out the video available via the Belgard Kitchen’s website. Some seriously cool pizza dough.
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Wilks announces funding for Yoho, $62 million for projects
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These projects are the result of an unprecedented investment by the Government of Canada to support infrastructure work in our national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas. This investment represents the largest federal infrastructure plan in the 104-year history of Parks Canada, ensuring these cherished places are protected and secured for the future while also creating and protecting jobs and opportunities. Quick Facts t -PDBUFE PO UIF XFTUFSO TMPQFT PG the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Banff and Kootenay National Parks, Yoho National Park’s towering rockwalls, waterfalls and soaring peaks are sought after destinations for sightseers and visitors from across Canada and the world. The Kicking Horse River, a Canadian Heritage River, runs through the park and
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than 500,000 visitors every year, making it one of the most visited national parks in Canada. Last year, more than 21 million visits were made to Canada’s national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas. t 1BSLT $BOBEB JT QSFTFOU JO IVOESFET of communities across Canada and contributes approximately $3 billion dollars to the Canadian economy every year. Parks Canada’s overall contribution to the Canadian economy is responsible for more than 40,000 jobs from coast to coast to coast. “These projects are a result of our Government’s unprecedented investment in the infrastructure of Canada’s precious natural and historic legacy. These projects will boost the appeal of our protected places, create new jobs and support the goals of the National Conservation Plan by helping to connect Canadians to nature.�
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Eat Pure: Ah ... to be a kid again!
by Hanna Bracken Eat Pure Mountain Market Special to Golden This Week Ah‌to be a kid again! I am getting excited as my niece is coming to visit and we will have some quality time together. I have been thinking what healthy treats I can make for her that pass that special “kid Quality Control factor.â€? You know the one that I mean, the “ewww yuckâ€? that is always followed by a pained and wrinkled face. Kids are tough critics, and when you have a food that slides under their “yuckâ€? radar, it’s a time to jump for joy and celebrate that you have a winner on your hands. You had better save it, write the recipe down and buy a lottery ticket! (The lottery ticket is just in case you can be lucky twice in your life‌just saying.) Needless to say, I have been making treats, sampling and wondering, hum‌ how can I make a treat that is healthy, possibly sneak in some super-foods, avoid gluten, dairy and egg (poor girl is like her aunt in the allergy department), and most of all, accomplish three things: 1. Make it delicious to win her over; 2. Make her feel like a “regular kidâ€? and 3. Have her nonallergy friends enjoy it too!
“Kids are tough critics ...� So, first things first: The good old rice crispy square! Easy, fast and no need to turn on an oven in the summer. Here is my version. Enjoy!
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Ice Cream for Breakfast:
Surviving another day in a toddler’s world by Sarah Elizabeth Special to Golden This Week Since my daughter turned two yeas old, there have been times when I’ve been missing when she was one year and a little less busy. Today I cleaned pee off the floor three times, and a smoothie that I was very much enjoying after it was somehow kicked over onto the floor. For a split second, I debated on whether or not it was salvageable. I looked at our dustpan hanging on the wall to see how dirty it was, then thought I was brilliant for considering a nice clean spatula to pick the fruity deliciousness up off the floor and somehow try to pour it back into my glass so I could continue drinking it. As I did this I judged myself for being so sad and gave in to defeat. There is no way my floor is clean enough to eat a smoothie off of; it’s not even clean enough to eat a piece of dry toast off of. I live with a toddler and, these days, as she gets more and more mobile and defiant, getting her dressed to leave the house has been a trying task. Often I give up and spend the day continuously cleaning up after her and wondering where my thoughts went. I’m sure I used to think. As a woman who (as mentioned in another article) idealized motherhood, it was important to me to try to maintain some of my individuality and personal interests. I had a very unrealistic mantra that “motherhood wouldn’t change me.� I’d still be me and do all the stuff I did before. I’d somehow blend my personal interests in with motherhood and continue to be glamourous. So far, for me, glamour does not fit in with mommy-ing a toddler – at least that’s how I’ve been feeling these days. Not that I’ve ever been glamorous and I’m not complaining. There’s enough excitement to keep me on my toes. Today we barely avoided burning down the house after a cat toy was discovered in the oven, and I’ve only called poison control once a year since she was born. (Apparently children need to swallow a whole lot of marker to be affected by it.)
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avoided burning down the house after a cat toy was discovered in the oven ...� So, to deal with the physical demands and stress of parenting I’ve taken up yoga and laughing. Fortunately, there are
a few YouTube challenges that have me getting on the mat almost every day (Yoga By Adrienne). It works for me on account of the affordability and the scheduling flexibility. I can turn it on when convenient; and thanks to Netflix, I’ve discovered some stand-up comedy acts by amazing women that I can listen to while puttering around the house. Check out: Women Who Kill, which features the increasingly popular Amy Schumer among others; Freezing Hot and War Paint with Iliza Shlesinger; and the very risky Irish Goodbye with Morgan Murphy. Though I think we’ve got the tickling issue under control, I can only really do yoga or any other type of exercise while my daughter sleeps or my partner is home because she likes to jump on my back and hang off of me when I’m in mid-pose. She also loves for me to roll her up in the mat
while she giggles. It’s all part of the fun I guess. We tried jogging, but she doesn’t like to sit in her stroller for very long, so taking her out for a jog when she wants to take me for a walk is a hard thing to come to an agreement on. It’s all about compromise. She doesn’t yoga with me and I don’t jog with her. The best part of adopting new ways to exercise (and new interests), for me, is the increase I’ve experienced in my secret Ninja Powers - which is kind of glamourous when you think about it. They help me to help my daughter navigate the world with a little more ease and grace. After all, you have to be equipped with the ability to catch an ice cream cone before it hits the floor; or a three-foot-tall, troll-like creature before she runs onto the ... Continued on page 19
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Building capacity in Area A Submitted by Karen Cathcart CSRD Area ‘A’ Director As I indicated a few weeks ago in my Electoral Area Director’s, (EAD) report, I promised to establish a Local Advisory Committee (LAC). With such a large geographical area as well as a wide range of stakeholders with diverse needs and areas of interest, it is critical for me to examine when and how to involve residents. The LAC’s purpose is to function as the eyes and ears on the ground to gage the temperature of issues that are
“ ... know that in a year or so, your tiny innocent helpless will help themselves to whatever they can get their sticky jam fingers on and fast.�
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room eating paint or overfeeding the cats. So for now, savour the peace and start working out ‘cause the ride is about to get bumpy. Oh, and if you’re a super brave parent who has two or three toddlers (or four like my Aunt did at one time); I humbly bow, tip my hat and raise my glass to you. When I consider the sheer strength needed to do all of the bending, stretching and leaping for one toddler’s shenanigans (or a smoothie) on a regular basis and that you would need quadruple that strength to
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raised by the community. They do not speak on my behalf but provide local knowledge and input on community issues. The roles and responsibilities of the LAC are as follows: 1. To function as a conduit/liaison for issues, concerns, ideas, and views raised by Area “A� residents; 2. To gauge the magnitude of those issues, concerns, ideas, and views raised by Area “A� residents; 3. To assist the EAD in consideration of those issues, concerns, ideas, and views of Area “A� residents so they can be addressed appropriately; 4. To provide feedback to the EAD that is unbiased and representative of the
community at large; 5. To consider information in an open transparent forum; and 6. To provide advice that is independent from the CSRD staff and elected officials. They are engaged community members who are committed to the betterment of Area A. Below are the names and contact information of the LAC members as well as my contact information. I always look forward to connecting with you. "SFB " -"$ $0/5"$5 -*45 t 4UFQIBOJF ,OBBL "MNCFSH /JDIPMTPO East Bench. 1I TLOBBL!IPUNBJM DPN t #BSCBSB 'SJFEMJ #MBFCFSSZ 1I
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Vintage soda makes a strong comeback by Janet Crandall-Swaffield 1VCMJTIFS t (PMEFO 5IJT 8FFL I’ve recently learned about the popularity of retro and hard-to-find pop. Or vintage soda, as it is commonly known as. Vanilla Coke and Cherry Coke and two that are fairly popular, since they are not readily available in Canada. There are others too, such as Tahitian Treat, Pineapple Crush, RC Cola, Dr Pepper Real Sugar, Hires Root Beer, and more.
“As the story goes, Vernor’s is the accidental creation of a terrifically robust ginger ale type of drink. In 1866, James Vernor, a Detroit pharmacist, set about to create a local product that would compete with other ginger ales currently on the market ...”
A particular flavour that stands out lately though, is Vernor’s Ginger Ale (or Soda, as it is sometimes referred to as). As the story goes, Vernor’s is the accidental creation of a terrifically robust ginger ale type of drink. In 1866, James Vernor, a Detroit pharmacist, set about to create a local product that would compete with other ginger ales currently on the market, in particular, a popular ginger ale imported from Dublin, Ireland. He was then called to serve in the war, and as he left, he stored the syrup base (of 19 ingredients, among them ginger and vanilla) in an ‘oaken cask’ or keg. Upon returning from battle some four years later, he discovered the keg untouched, and the syrup inside changed by the ‘aging process in the wood.’ Like nothing else he had ever tasted, he purposely labelled it “Deliciously Different” and it remains the drink’s slogan to this day. Vernor’s really entered the market on a large scale in 1880, when Vernor opened a drugstore of his own in Detroit and sold the
beverage at its soda fountain. Franchises were sold city by city to bottling operations, under strict direction to adhere to the original recipe. When James Vernor died in 1927, his son, James Vernor, Jr. succeeded him and expanded the operation throughout prohibition. Just before WWII, he built a 230,000 sq. ft. bottling plant and headquarters that encompassed an entire city block. In 1966, the Vernor family sold out to the first of many owners, and today, the brand is owned by the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group of Plano, TX. Vernors went into mass distribution nationally in the 1960s, under the new corporate ownership. For most of the history of Vernor’s, it was a regional favourite, largely available in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. In fact, about 80% of the total sales are in these three states. In Canada, Vernor’s was largely available in Ontario, due to proximity, and was sold at soda fountains from about the
1920s. Today, it is available in specialty stores across the US and a few in Canada. It is one of few beverages I’ve found to be so commonly used in cooking, also a regional favourite, used by some Detroiters to add a ‘sweet, spicy flavour’ to dishes. It apparently makes a great glaze for meat and fish, and goes well in batter for onion rings. Cactus Cooler Fans of The Flintstones cartoon show will be happy to know that Cactus Cooler is alive and well, and now available in specialty shops outside of southern California. It is an orange-pineapple soft drink, inspired by the 1960s era Fred Flintstone. Cactus Cooler stands out on the shelf by it’s distinctive colouring of orange, yellow and green in the packaging. It has also appeared on the TV series “Weeds” and a brief appearance in the second season of “Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D.” as part of a
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