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> A decade ago you could stand on a bike trail in Golden and swing a stick for hours before hitting anyone. Now you are certain to meet some resistance to your actions very quickly. Why? Because the trails have improved so much that more and more people are getting on them. You could say people are getting more on (but only if you are being cheeky). For reasons of health, fitness, appreciation of being outside in this amazing setting, or just plain ol’ fun, Goldenizens are getting on their bikes to enjoy what will soon amount to about 100 kilometres of glorious mountain bike trails. How did this all come about? Well, it was through the dedication of various passionate volunteers on both the Golden Cycling Club executive and grubby trail scratcher levels. The GCC is proud to have played a significant role in this evolution. But we can do even more! With more trail riders comes more trail maintenance—100 kilometres of clearing brush, improving corners, rerouting poor sections, adding flair and flow. For that we need money and people power. Money comes from grants and grants are awarded to slick proposals and loud voices. Many voices make for loud voices. And people power comes from the muscles of volunteer trail diggers.
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>One day after school in my Grade 3-4 class, when I was a kid living 10 kilometres outside of a tiny unincorporated town called Forest Grove (35 kilometres east of 100 Mile House, BC), I came home full of piss and vinegar and started preaching to my mother about recycling. She stood there in our rented hand-built very small log cabin in the middle of the woods on a 120-acre lot, and she watched me place separate garbage bags on the towel rack beside the wood burning cook stove in the kitchen so we could have bags for cans, plastics and paper. My mother was very supportive of my initiative at the age of 11. She watched me pull out the garbage can and separate the garbage into the system of bags. Then the world came crashing down as my smiling mother asked me the question, in a curious but sarcastic voice: “When do we get rid of the recycling?” I retorted, all proud, that I just learned from my teacher and the visitor who came that day, that we could go to town (100 Mile House) and dispose of the recycling in bins that were there once a month. My mother, as proud as she was, knew this was not a good idea at that time and living situation. The sorting bags came down. The year was 1991. At that time in our lives we were city slickers just moved to the central BC frontier region of Caribou Country from Surrey, BC. The previous few years, the greater Vancouver area was just getting on the bandwagon with green bins for recycling. The bins were very little and we just mostly recycled our huge amount of junk mail. Fast-forward to our 1991 living situation in Caribou Region backcountry, where we hauled our garbage to what we fondly named “The Zoo.” The regional dump was a series of trenches dug into the ground with a fire ignited with gasoline that was left to smolder until the trench was full of burnt garbage, topped off with the displaced soil and dug repeatedly until the land was full. It was a field trip every time we would go to the dump. There were always bears searching for goodies in the black bags that didn’t quite make it on the first throw into the trench. We didn’t hang out too long there as the smoky stench was foul and acrid to the nose. Today in our little towns all across our nation we have curbside recycling diverting millions of tons of what once was trash into newfound income revenue streams for communities. The lifetime of our dumps are now extended. Many big cities such as Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto have implemented tests or are planning on city-wide composting. There is a rumour out there and some grass roots planning about a Town of Golden composting station. Keep your scraps out of the garbage and put it into compost for the garden. Kris King | Proprietor/Publisher/Layout | The Local Townie News Magazine Moonraker Services |250-439-7123 | KrisKing@LocalTownie.com
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raised by her single mom, Meade Tresierra. “Even from a young age, Dana was forthright and knew what she wanted. I used to give each of the children money to buy each other Christmas gifts. They would go shopping themselves. Dana would go around, and already have all of her presents planned out for the family. She would approach the business owners in each store and try to negotiate what she wanted – even back then,” Meade explains, “I knew Dana was put on this Earth to do great things.”
by Sarah Jane Osadetz photo Karen Tresierra When you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will; no cold can touch your heart; no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive. -Chief Seattle
Meade Tresierra with her daughter Dana Setter in her new Hudson Bay Blanket Jacket >There are many people who are admirers of Dana Setter. Integrity. Grit. Determination. Compassion. Visionary. Mentorship. Dedication. Dana Setter is an exceptional person. Born in Clinton, BC, Dana was welcomed as the fourth child in the Tresierra family. With the blood of both the Shuswap and Cree Nations coursing through her veins, she came this Earth to make a difference. She was
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The family settled in Golden after moving through various communities in the East Kootenay and Okanagan, an interesting place for First Nations peoples to settle. Why, a person might ask? Well, historically, the game has always been very good here, yet First Nations only came here to hunt and then return home to milder and less adverse weather climates such as Saskatchewan Crossing, Invermere and Fairmont. Additionally, there isn’t any reserve. By and large, First Nations peoples are connected to their reserve. Having such a vibrant community of indigenous people in the Town of Golden is unique. It gives our town another jewel on its crown. Dana became a Aboriginal Education support worker through an adventurous process. Back in 1997, Dana was working with youth up north in Terrace. Her goal was to assist kids to maintain their presence in schools and complete their education. She heard about New Horizons, a new program which funded working with aboriginal students within the school system. “I approached Jerry Carter, then principal of Golden Secondary School to put together a program to start Aboriginal Education here in Golden,” Dana shared. “Once the application was sent off, I got organized to apply for the job. It was an exciting time and a great opportunity that I’ve been so grateful for.” Dana was hired a short time after a thorough interviewing process. At the rate the First Nations’ cultures all over the world are losing their culture, we’re privileged to be able to share the legacy of traditions and knowledge with other selfidentified First Nations people here in Golden. When Dana started the program, there we 17 self-identified First Nations students here in Golden. That number has grown to 72 over 15 years. Participating in special events, reading, creating, crafting, exploring and studying the unique nature of these students’ bloodline is
an empowering and unique process. “There are many times students have come to me over the years and have said that without Dana’s support, they wouldn’t have graduated high school,” Meade Tresierra reminisces, “Dana is my hero. She is so selfless with her time and passionate about helping her students. I want her to be recognized for her efforts.” Meade recently hand-stitched a very special traditional jacket for Dana using the Hudson’s Bay Company blanket. Dana’s unconditional approach to supporting the aboriginal students in Golden is second-to-none. She has other talents as well. She is wife to Ken Setter and mother of a vibrant daughter named Anna. She has been an International Student Host parent as well. Between shuttling Anna back and forth to her sports, keeping on track with her students and family’s needs in Golden and afar, daily life and her ability to stay balanced can be tested. Working with teens is a valuable part of paying forward the essential life structures needed for generations to come. Dana is also a master composter, teaching avid gardeners as much as she can. This is a quintessential skill and testimonial reflecting her life’s work. “Ever since I can remember, every time it rains, I’ve always gone outside and saved worms from being run over in the street. Worms are exceptional in their work for what they provide in nature. They are part of the foundation of life. Every living thing comes from soil, from the Earth. They take our waste and create soil that is chock full of nutrients and good things. Worms reuse, recycle and with them soil wouldn’t be fertile for successful gardens,” Dana states. The insight here? As much as bees are given credit for pollination, what happens underground is just as important for species to flourish. Many elements contribute to a garden’s success, just like in teenagers’ lives. Perhaps not everyone wants to work with them, but they are an essential part of evolution. Through regeneration when injured, they take waste and make it fertile, oxygenating the soil and creating small pathways for air and water to get at the root of plants. Teens and their processes are no different. Perhaps they spend time being ignored, taken for granted and left in the dark or out in the storm as their voices and life’s work lead them to self-discovery. Dana’s life’s work shelters them from the storm, finding strength and identity through adversity.
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forestry at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. At the time of graduation I had planned to return to Golden where I had been working for the summer of 1998. My first real job offer was with a large tree Local Biz is sponsored by Golden Area Initiatives service in New Jersey. I did not take Compiled by Kris King photo Submitted the position but the offer did pique > my interest into urban forestry. While between seasonal contracts I took a job with a large tree service Scott Kells in Calgary. I had a great mentor my climbing high first year and instantly got hooked with Green Leaf on climbing and working aloft. I Tree Service worked with this company on and off over a number of years prior to moving back to Golden in 2002 to take a position as a forest technician for Tembec. Over the years that I worked for Tembec I stayed current with the arboriculture industry and attended conferences, courses and climbing competitions. LT. What do you do with the chips from the Christmas tree chipping? SK. We are limited for dump sites in the winter months so the chips from the Christmas tree food bank drive end up going to LP where they are used in their co-gen plant. LT. How do you see the future of your business in the Columbia Valley?
SK. There is no doubt that Golden and the Columbia Valley have been greatly impacted by the worldwide economic conditions over the last few years. I personally believe that the Columbia Valley needs to continue to diversify and foster conditions which promote more businesses and industries to want to establish in our valley. LT. What is unique about your business compared to other arborists? SK. Our professionally trained, certified and experienced arborists offer the highest level of professional tree care and offer the best options in regards to safety, cost and what is best for your trees. We use the latest in safety practices, equipment and are insured and covered by WCB. Green Leaf is also Safe Company Certified by the BC Forest Safety Council. We have an outstanding reputation for approaching each job—big or small— quickly, safely and with expertise. LT. Anything that has been funny at work? SK. Rescuing cats from trees has been an interesting highlight in my career. This led me to join a world-wide directory of arborists who provide cat rescues www2. catinatreerescue.com/home/ index.cfm
SK. I am optimistic that our company will continue to grow in the Columbia Valley. We have experienced yearly incremental growth as our reputation and customer relationships have strengthened over the years. We LT. Anything else that you would like have a small dedicated crew that is to ad? passionate about providing a safe, LT. When did you start your business? and professional service for our SK. Don’t let people climb your SK. I started Green Leaf Tree Services in March of 2007. customers. While we are rooted in trees to prune them with spurs on! the Columbia Valley we have been And don’t top your trees! Those LT. Why did you move to Golden and who is in your family? providing services further abroad are two very bad practices we see SK. I have lived in Golden since 2002. My wife, Mandy, and I have a two-year especially in the winter months. throughout the Columbia Valley. We -old girl named Stella, and just last week added another baby girl to our provide free on-site consultations. LT. How do you see the future of family, named Rose. Golden Grow? LT. How did you get into arboring. What is your background? What is it www.GreenLeafTree.ca about arboring that keeps your interest? Invermere, BC: (250) 341-7029 Golden, BC: (250) 344-0188 SK. My introduction to being an arborist stemmed from my education in Toll Free: 1-888-431-TREE (8733) High climbing, trimming and pruning urban forestry is an awesome job. From cat rescuing and chipping trees after Christmas, since 2007 Green Leaf Tree Service has been providing the Columbia Valley large tree maintenance for public safety and aesthetic grooming. Scott Kells and his team work with the urban trees of Golden and Invermere and beyond. Here is their story.
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the academics are saying. And because what they are saying includes such eye-crossing nuggets as “EFAs and their metabolites may function as endogenous angiotensin converting enzyme and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, nitric oxide enhancers, anti-hypertensives, and antiatherosclerotic molecules,” (1) I asked some hemp consumers for their anecdotal opinions as well.
clear this study is supportive of hemp, or at least hemp seed oil. As for hemp seeds themselves, another study finds “current results provide… support of protein claims for hemp seed products and provide evidence that hemp proteins have a PDCAAS (protein digestibilitycorrected amino acid score) equal to, or greater than, certain grains, nuts and some pulses.” (3) Or, as Tracey Buckley, telecom maven from Calgary, put it: “I drink it in “I put it on everything from soup shakes for the protein; I have no to pancakes to smoothies,” said digestive problems with hemp.” Ron Ainslie, a counsellor at Golden Secondary School in Golden, BC. “I was diagnosed with cancer in 2004,” Ron said, adding a “Granola and bars and salads very human perspective to the too,” added Isaac Kamink, a raft discussion. “I was very open to guide and backcountry cook, also exploring all my options and hemp from Golden. was highly recommended by my “Cereal, yoghurt and muffins,” naturopath as an excellent source continued Ryan Dale-Johnson, of protein and essential fats. It self-described avid adventurer, was also reported to aid with baker and saver of cows from oxygen delivery to cells and reduce Kamloops, BC. “I also seek out inflammation in the body. So it soap made with hemp oil, but you became a solid part of the vegan don’t want to eat that.” diet I adopted.”
by Steve Crowe > Hemp has been part of the human experience, including diet, for eons. However, early in the 20th century, due to political skulduggery and frenzied moralizing, this multi-faceted product of cannabis had to go underground with its sultry, vilified sister, marijuana. In the past decade or so it has re-emerged, pushing up through layers of ignorance and demonization to bloom once again under the sun of public acceptance. Many promote it now as a wonder food, packed with nutritional goodness and healthy promise. So is it? Having recently finished my first bag of hemp hearts, which I had been adding to my bread recipe, I was curious if I was any healthier. The problem was that my bread eating was a completely unstructured experiment. I had no “control” me to compare the results to; nor, I suspect, did I eat enough hemp to counter the effects of the toxins I regularly assail my system with. So I figured if I can’t tell from personal experience what the benefits of hemp are, perhaps I should see what
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Ryan has a very good point about soap, but the other foods sound delicious. But does the added hemp offer any health benefits? Perhaps this is a good place to present an academic opinion, in its full glory.
“While training to be a triathlete, I learned that hemp protein is the most easily assimilated protein by the human body and the closest amino chain match to us,” Ryan added. “It’s a frikin’ wonder plant.”
“Hemp seed oil contains linoleic acid (LA) and α-linolenic acid (LNA) as its major omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), respectively. These fatty acids comprise the most desirable contents of the oil, especially due to the ratios in which they exist. The 3:1 ratio of LA to LNA is alleged to be optimal for nutrition (my italics). The additional presence of gammalinolenic acid (GLA) in hemp seed oil ultimately makes its nutritional value superior to most comparable seed oils (ditto). The myriad of benefits reported to be attributable to omega-3 PUFA include anti-cancer, antiinflammatory, and anti-thrombotic properties. In addition, dietary omega-3 PUFA help to increase general metabolic rates and promote the burning of fat.” (2)
“The Emperor Wears No Clothes, by Jack Herer,” picked up Isaac, “taught me that ‘no other single plant source provides complete protein in such an easily digestible form, nor has the oils in as perfect a ratio for human health and vitality.’ I eat it in the morning to keep the system running smoothly and for all the good fats that keep the furnace burning hot all day long.”
With all this positivity, it is alarming that we allowed this seed to be outlawed. Perhaps we were suffering from collective brain damage. It seems we can help prevent this condition in the future by all consuming hemp. Another study found, “Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease... appear to exhibit membrane loss of PUFAs (see fourth paragraph). Thus it If you, like me, can at the very may be that an optimal diet with a least understand the italics, it is balance of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids
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may help to delay their onset or reduce the insult to brain functions which these diseases elicit.” (4) So, any downsides to including hemp in a diet? “It makes baking taste funky if you use too much,” Ryan said. “They keep me awake if I eat them too late in the day,” Isaac offered. And Ron added this gem: “Too much too fast and you can expect to be reading a lot in the bathroom with the fan on.” (1) www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/ cpb/2006/00000007/00000006/art00011 (2) www.davoil.ro/documente/the-composition-of-seedoil-and-its-potential-as-an-important-source-nutrition.pdf (3) http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf102636b (4) www.sciencedirect.com/science/ article/pii/S0736574800000137
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> The lobby was a bustle with volunteers and concession line ups for the Golden Fry Guys’ famous poutine. The arena stands were full for the Golden versus Fernie Game. The ice was full of action— board slapping and taunting calls to the opponents’ team and entire families of kids running around with hot chocolate. A full-length of weathered-faced blue-collar men stood in the back row with a bird’s eye view of the game while the PA system roared “BOOMCHAKALAKA!” to the crowds’ cheers.
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It’s been a few years since the arena was that consistently full and since that much community hype for the Golden Rockets minor hockey team was generated. In the few years leading up to this season, the Golden Rockets were a good team, with a strong core of believers, volunteers and coaches. There was just misplaced potential. “They were struggling on and off the ice,” said Curt Thorne, Golden Rockets’ board president and biggest fan. “We had a couple of tough seasons of private ownership. They were in danger of folding, as far as I was
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told—with no disrespect to anyone that was in charge at the time.” This season was huge for the Golden Rockets on and off the ice. The organisation achieved some major stats and firsts for the club. “Most wins, most points ever, first time we won a playoff series—and we won two series. It made us the Eddie Mountain league champions.” Curt’s face gleams as he states beating Fernie in the second round was the highlight. “They [Fernie] were our arch enemies; they won nine years out of the last 10.” Curt Thorne is an interesting character to come to Golden. He’s toured Canada with his country music band. He’s worked as a white water raft guide on the Kicking Horse River and as bouncer, bartender and manager in some rough-and-tumble bars. Originally from Vauxhall, Alberta, Curt settled in Golden more than 13 years ago and now has a young family and stoic demeanour. “I have been a fan [of hockey] since I was a little kid, it is hard to put into words. I have always been passionate; it is my favorite sport. I like the intensity, the speed and roughness—the physical aspect is
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and the culture. The real emphasis was on to change the community feeling—we needed to change the way people thought about the Rockets. The payers responded and it worked! We changed the atmosphere of the game to get more fans and make it fun. It is exciting with that many people in the stands, and how inspiring it is to the players as a thank you to them.” Curt’s words couldn’t quite reflect the importance of the fans in the stands to each player’s pride in the game, but his animation as he spoke about it made it count.
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the better way to put it,” Curt said, as we sat in his bar at the Canyon’s Edge restaurant. A hustle and bustle surrounds Curt— business calls, calls from his lovely wife, workers ask questions as he shoves aside his portable office. “Once my son got involved in hockey, I always wanted to be a leader. I believe in fair play and fun for all. If am involved I can make sure that is happening.” Curt’s seat on the Golden Rockets’ board happened by chance. “I was at the Canyon’s Edge and there were a few people in the restaurant talking about the fall and how
their president was stepping down and they needed a new one for the board. I piped up and said I would do it. They said ‘it would be impossible with your businesses.’ I Consistent coaching for the past said let me have a try!” three seasons was a great setting The race was on to build momentum for the team’s season, honing everyone’s specialty and passion to present their full potential. The team started to be treated like a business. “We had to market and get people into the building. We could not be afraid of spending money to make money, have some guts to make a change. We had to change the philosophy
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of the stage for this year’s success. “At the junior level, training with the systems they have, it’s difficult to keep it constant,” Curt said. This year proved it with their agility and great plays on the ice. The pinnacle win of the year was the whole community win: the Kraft Hockey Goes On online contest. Community members voted for Curt repeatedly, surpassing 100,000 votes to win the Pacific Division—and $100,000. “We want this to be a minor hockey lasting legacy,” Curt said. “We want it to help Golden for decades to keep hockey. We haven’t made any decisions and we don’t want to be rash [for the use of the money]. We want it go towards the development of the kids and have our kids have better training with the equipment. Free ice time is not the solution.” The ice is melted for another summer season, but the fans are still talking about last year and the future of Golden minor hockey games. Boomchakalaka!
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AWESOME ADVENTURES OF AN AVERAGE PARENT >Feeling exposed by Alison Biles
>The snow melts, exposing four of my son’s right hand mitts, two of my daughter’s toques and one fake pink plastic cell phone that has a weird techno sort of ring tone. It plays over and over until I find myself desperately longing for the peaceful days when it was still buried in the snow. I feel a certain affinity for the ugly brown grass covered in a winter’s worth of dog shit, still unprepared for its spring debut. As a parent I felt unprepared for my debut and I continue to feel unprepared in just about every way. Each morning I stumble out my door, mostly on time, often still in PJs underneath my big down puffy, my kids in tow. One will have something on their face, both will
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have cereal on their shirts, all three of our toques hide the tangled mess that is our hair underneath. I drop them off hoping no one will notice the talons that have suddenly and shockingly replaced my son’s nails, and hoping that my daughter will not share my last-minute, no-cleanunderwear-left-so-we-willhave-to-turn-a-dirty-pairinside-out trick with her classmates or teacher. And even when I am having one of those rare but magical days when everything is easy and the wind blows my hair so it falls perfectly around my face and I give my children a perfect smile and my daughter skips off to school perfectly groomed, I still feel exposed.
I feel exposed because as parents we are all exposed. Our values, ideas and judgements, our mistakes and weaknesses, our quirky and embarrassing habits we never thought would leave the privacy of our homes are all exposed. When my children were babies I wanted to be the perfect parent. Comparing our babies and toddlers became a form of exposure. We obsessively compared developmental achievements as though we had to meet a deadline, revealing both genes and parenting skills in the process. We wanted to be right, to know that everything was and would be alright—except there is no right. Right according to one expert is wrong according to another. Right for one parent is wrong for another. Most importantly, right for my son is often wrong for my daughter. Looking out at that ugly dead brown grass
exposed by the spring melt, I know that with a little time and care it will grow and become green. It will never be perfect. There will probably be a few bald patches, maybe a dandelion here or there. I also know that as my children grow, they will display their own personalities, their own interests and abilities. They will face challenges and disappointments outside my control. As a parent I have to allow for their strengths and quirks as well as my own and even expose them to others. They, like their mom, will not be perfect. On one of those gloriously sunny, practically perfect, winter really is gone days, my daughter came running into the house, hands behind her back, a secretive little smile on her face. “Mom,” she said, “Close your eyes and bend over.” I did and felt her still chubby little hand gently brushing the hair behind my ear and placing a dandelion there. “ I love love mom,” she said, kissing me on the forehead. I felt perfect.
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BURGESS SHALE >“Know the Earth beneath your feet”
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> Half a billion years ago—just a few million years after the Snowball Earth period with numerous glaciations layered in thereafter, plus five major extinctions and an additional 300 million years of sedimentation and 125 million years of mountain building—and you will have measured the timeline of how long it took for a trilobite fossil from an ancient equatorial sea from the Cambrian period (505,000,000 million years ago) to touch your hands in the Walcott Quarry, located mid-mountain at the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Mount Stephen near Field, BC. It is mindboggling to conceptualise how long in time that is, with our own human genus history being about 2.5 million years. The Burgess Shale is critical to our understanding of multi-cellular evolution and the blueprint for every species alive today. Everything you see around us
formed from that era. This Burgess Shale deposit is one of only five in the world and is the Earth’s most significant and complete deposit—and just minutes east of Golden. College of the Rockies Golden Campus has partnered with the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation for two special interpretive hikes into the Walcott Quarry. This evening class session and day hike is designed for locals and visitors to explore their backyard geology. The trained geologists and park staff will guide you up a physically moderate day hike through to the Zone 1 protected areas of Yoho National Park for you to examine our Earth’s geological and evolutionary history of mountain building and the Cambrian explosion. A blip in the geological history timeline of Earth during the Cambrian period is an exciting time when 28 trilobite species evolved from single cell organisms to form multi-cellular life. Hunter and predator
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relationships built during this time when some species metabolised hydrochloric acid for nutrition. The fossils at Walcott Quarry are very detailed and have been studied by world scientists for more than 100 years. Take a hike with COTR and “Know the Earth beneath your feet.” Dates for the interpretive hikes are July 18/19 and August 22/23. Guide book and transportation included to and from COTR Golden Campus. The cost is $249 per person. To register call 250-3445901 or visit http://cotr.bc.ca/Golden/ This article is sponsored by College of the Rockies Golden Campus
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LOCAL FOOD >Truffle Pigs Bistro BOURBON CHILLI DAWG >Vegetable bourbon adobo chilli with Segovia Meat Shop Brazillian pork sausage The setting is about real people and real food. The surrounding mountains ground you to what is real in life. Food and Love.
^The Kitchen is tight and lined with chefs surrounded by mutual ideology and passion.
by Kris King > Expertly crafted stories for your tongue told with food is not a passion, it is a lifestyle for chef Sean Cunningham and dessert/coffee mistress Jen Coffman at Truffle Pigs Bistro in Field, BC. The energy that goes into the food is a precise mental mantra creating portraits of flavours for all to explore. It is about true local ingredients, food bling, layers of satisfying flavours and being easy on the wallet (lunch $10-$15, dinner $15-$29). Chef Sean, an anthropologist, admits that he gets excited about fresh farm beets, his own indoor tomato patch, fresh on-property grown greens and talking about farming with the independent distributor for local vegetable
growers. His romantic religion of food is presented in his matchless concepts of flavour. Hand-ground beef for burgers, fresh breads, homemade sausages, simple oil dressings and an inspiring playful work experience combine to stimulate challenge and invention. Come as you are in to the lodge. It is full of locals in for a quiet coffee or beer after a day of work. Field is a busy little mountain town with many secrets to share with the world. Truffle Pigs Bistro is a place you need to go to after a day of hiking, sightseeing, after a day of learning about the Burgess Shale or on a long haul from Calgary.
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RAFA’S INDIAN HOME COOKING >Spicy Juicy Chicken Curry SERVES 4 - 6 4 chicken breasts 3 tbs canola oil plus 2tbs butter 4 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, grated or minced 1 small green chilli, chopped or minced (optional)
2 tbs each: cilantro and mint leaves, chopped 2 tbs lime juice plus 1 tsp zest 1/4 tsp red hot pepper sauce or adjust to taste 1/4 tsp each: chilli powder, salt and pepper, turmeric, garam masala 1 tbs sugar
Fresh vegetables: celery, carrots, green pepper, onion, green beans, all cut into thin sticks or strips Garnish with almond slivers, toasted In a food processor combine green onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, mint, lime juice, zests, green chilli. Process until very smooth paste. Transfer into a mixing bowl. Add chicken pieces. Mix well to coat. Cover, refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
In a large skillet, heat oil until smoky. Fry chicken until no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet add butter and all the vegetables. Stir, add all the spices, sugar and hot sauce. Adjust the spices to taste. Stir, cook for two minutes or until the vegetables are still crispy tender. Transfer the veggies onto a serving platter. Arrange fried chicken over top. Garnish with toasted almond slivers. Serve hot with pulao rice, naan bread or roti.
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>Home from a day of riding, and all I want is a grilled cheese sandwich and chocolate chip cookies. OK, I may have eaten half the tray of cookies. No regrets for this chick. Why not? ’Cause I have a backup plan to counteract eating these stressful foods. Why are certain foods stressful on the body? Back to basics: in high school chemistry, we learned about pH, how acids have low numbers, Keep alkalines have high numbers your body and a pH of 7.0 is neutral. This fed with all meant absolutely nothing greens in regards to day-to-day life. However, we now know that if our body’s pH is neutral or slightly alkaline we have a better shot at staying healthy. The greater the acidity, the greater the stress on the body. An acidic pH in the body means greater risk of developing heart disease, a Candida overgrowth, weak muscles, diabetes, kidney disease, allergies, osteoporosis, digestive disorders, cognitive problems, sleep issues and a host of other health problems. Stress is the most acidic thing your body has to process. The chemical process causes your adrenals (the stress glands) to dump cortisol, which is highly acidic, into your blood. It is almost the equivalent in acidity to white sugar. Which foods are acidic and which are alkaline? Fresh fruits and vegetables, especially your greens, are alkaline and great for you. Pretty much anything processed is acidic. I recommend staying away from anything white such as bread, sugar, milk—these are your most acidic foods and drinks. So if I want to eat these stressful foods and not stress my body out about it, I take spirulina and chlorophyll. These super-foods are extremely alkaline. They both help your body to normalize the affects of an acidic pH level. Also, when our body is under stress, toxins and free radicals are released from our tissues. The chlorophyll in spirulina helps eliminate these waste products by cleansing the liver, kidneys and blood. Other health benefits of taking spirulina and chlorophyll include regulating blood pressure, promoting sleep, helping with weight loss. And they make my hair grow like a weed! I take spirulina in tablets with meals and add a few tablespoons of liquid chlorophyll to my water bottle to drink through the day.
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NORTH COLUMBIA ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR MAY 2013 up to date events online www.thelocaltownie.ca/calendar
MAY 2013 EVERY SUNDAY
Prime Rib Dinner @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Sunday Howl Open Jam Day All ages welcome @ The Wolfs Den Golden BC
EVERY MONDAY
Personal Pizza & Beer $10 @Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Rock n’ Roll BINGO Free and Lots of Prizes @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Bar Golden BC Open Mic All performers welcome @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC Open Mic Night @ The Last Drop Revelstoke BC 7
EVERY THURSDAY
Personal Pizza & Beer $10 @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Festival @ Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre www.reelpaddling filmfestival.com Revelstoke BC
FRI 3 MAY
All Request Top 40 Dance Party www.rockwatergrill. com @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
DUI Presents Emotionz @ Traverse Night Club Toonie Taco Thursday @ Ri- Revelstoke BC verhouse Tavern Golden BC Revelstoke Theater Open Decks Vinyl Company Presents - Fuel Social Club All DJs 7:30PM @ McGregors’s welcome@ Rockwater Powder Springs Inn Revelstoke BC Spring Fling Bagpipes! @ The Last Drop Revelstoke BC
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Animal Nation w/ Sly Business http:// animalnation.bandcamp. com/ @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Butterfly Circus Burlesque Show - 10PM Burlesquecirusburlesque. com Harpdog Brown & the Kato with DJCH3 @ Traverse Bloodhounds - 11.15PM Nighclub Revelstoke BC blues ww.harpdogbrown. com @ Wild Bills SUN 12 MAY Saloon Banff AB The Shrugs www. MON 20 MAY theshrugsmusic.com @ The TUES 21 MAY Last Drop Revelstoke BC Chamber Music with Sarah Hagen & Friends @ Golden Civic Centre Mothers Day Matinee
EVERY TUESDAY
Burger Night $5.25 @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Grill & Bar Golden BC Jam Night All musicians welcome @ The Golden Taps Pub Golden BC
TUES 14 MAY WED 15 MAY
Karaoke Night @ Rockwater Jam Night @ The Grill & Bar Golden BC Hoodoo Grill Fairmont Hot Springs BC
EVERY FRIDAY
½ Price Nachos & Wings @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC Jam Night @ Beniots Wine Bar Revelstoke BC
EVERY SATURDAY
Simon Walls No More Walking Tour Buds Bar & Lounge Invermere BC
FRI 10 MAY
All Request Top 40 Dance Party www.rockwatergrill. com @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
DJ Wesside @ Traverse ½ Price Nachos @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC Nightclub Revelstoke BC
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Karaoke @ Mad Trapper Pub Golden BC
SPECIAL EVENTS MAY 2013 WED 1 MAY
Origins Exhibit @ Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre
THURS 2 MAY
1lb of Wings $6 @ Rockwater Grill &
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Aimie Band @ The Last Drop Revelstoke BC
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SUN 26 MAY MON 27 MAY TUES 28 MAY
The Maddigans and The Rescue http://themaddigans.tumblr.com/ @ The Last Drop Revelstoke BC
May 28 & 29
Supersuckers with Lydia Charlotte Madeline @ Rock- Loveless Country www. water Grill & Bar Golden BC lydialoveless.com @ Wild Bills Saloon Banff AB
THURS 23 MAY
Conrad Killerbrew & The Half Pints Country, Rock @ Wildbills Saloon Banff AB
FRI 24 MAY
Elliot Brood Juno Award Winner High Energy Folk www.elliotbrood. com @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
Revelstoke Theater Company Presents - Fuel 7:30PM @ McGregor’s, Powder Springs Inn Revelstoke BC
SUN 5 MAY MON 6 MAY TUES 7 MAY WED 8 MAY THURS 9 MAY
WED 22 MAY
Elliot Brood Juno Award MON 13 MAY Winner High Energy Folk Deluge http://delugeband. www.elliotbrood.com @ com/ @ The Last Drop The Traverse Night Club, Revelstoke BC Tix $20 Revelstoke BC
DJ Bryx with Ripfest Ritchiee @ Traverse Nightclub Revelstoke BC 9 Ball Turney @ Omega Bar & Grill Golden BC
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WED 29 MAY THURS 30 MAY
Johnny Good Band Latin / Rock / Soul wix.com/ JohnnyGood/JohnnyGood @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
FRI 31 MAY
Baby Harry and His Band @ River City Pub Revelstoke BC
All Request Top 40 Dance Party @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
COMMING UP Sat 1 June Battle of the Bands All ages event Revelstoke Community Centre Revelstoke BC Savage West Country, Rock @ Wild Bills Saloon Banff AB
The Brains Psychobilly Rock www.reverbnation.com/ thebrains @ The Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
THURS 16 MAY
Wed 12 June DJ Lars Moston Club / Electro / House www.larsmoston. de @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC
FRI 17 MAY
July 25-29 Motion Notion www.motionnotion.com @ Beaverfoot Lodge Golden BC
The Shrugs www.theshrugsmusic.com @ The Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC Thursday Friday and Saturday May 17 – 18 Shane Chisholm Country www. shanechisholm.com @ Wild Bills Saloon Banff AB
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All Request Top 40 Dance Party www.rockwatergrill. com @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC DJ Wakcutt Bass is Good @ Traverse Nightclub Revelstoke BC Phantom of the Opera @ Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Tix $30 Revelstoke BC
SUN 19 MAY
Wine and Food Pairing 4hr Taste Extravaganza! @ Benoit’s Wine Bar
Sean Burns (patio dinner set) @ Rockwater Grill & Bar Golden BC Blues Caravan www.bluescaravan.com @ Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, Tix $20 Revelstoke BC
SEPT 7th 2013 Golden Sound Festival Huge Funk, Rock and Indi Music Festival www.goldensoundfestival.com @ Go Organic Ranch Golden BC
DJ Big E @ Traverse Nightclub Revelstoke BC
SAT 25 MAY
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NORTH COLUMBIA COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 2013 uptodate events online www.thelocaltownie.ca/calendar EVERY SUNDAY
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Jr. Climbing Club 12:30-2pm at Dogtooth Climbing Gym, Golden BC @ Dogtooth climbing gym $45 Golden Golf Club Family Days 3:00 to 8:00 pm Golden BC
EVERY MONDAY
Badminton –Drop In@ MT 7 Rec Plex 7:00 to 9:00 pm Golden BC
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AQUAfit Exercise 5:30pm6:30pm @ Travelodge/ Sportsman Golden BC Magic The Gathering Adult Game 6:00pm – 9:00pm @ Bizarre Entertainment Golden BC Toastmasters Public Speaking and Leadership Club @ COTR Golden BC
ToG Golden Parent and Tot Rotary Club Meeting Play @ Mt7 Rec Plex 10:30 @ Ramada Hotel am to 12:00 pm Golden BC 12pm Golden BC Badminton @ Mt 7 Rec Plex Basketball - Men's Drop 7:00 to 9:00 pm Golden BC In Mt. 7 Rec Plex 7:30 to 9:30 pm Golden BC Drop In Basket Ball @ EVERY FRIDAY Begbieview Elementry Mother Goose Reading at 8pm Revelstoke BC the Golden Library 10am EVERY TUESDAY -11:30am Golden BC Pilates 12:00 to 1:00 pm @ Baby Goose Program @ Mt 7 Rec Plex Golden BC Eileen Madson Primary Volleyball - Drop In School 9:30am to 11:30am MT. 7 RecPlex 7:00 to Pilates Osteoporosis Safe 8:30 pm Golden BC Mt. 7 Rec Plex 12:00 to EVERY WEDNESDAY 1:00 pm Golden BC Parent & Tots Play Drop In Curling @ 10:30-12pm at Mt. 7 Revelstoke Curling Club Rec Plex Golden BC Fresh Fridays Local Badminton- Drop In Musicians @ Pynelogs @ JA Laird Gym 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Invermere BC Cultural Centre 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Invermere BC
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@ Revelstoke Museum & SUN 12 MAY Archives 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm SideWalk Sale with Relay for Life Kick-Off MON 6 MAY Downtown Revelstoke May 6 – May 12 Badminton – Drop In @ Wings Over the Rockies David Thompson Secondary Mother’s Day Special @ 7:30 10:00pm Invermere BC @ Pynelogs Cultural Revelstoke Community Centre Invermere BC Centre 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm Revelstoke Farm & Craft TUES 7 MAY Market @ Grizzly Plaza Mother's Day Tea in the Golden Area Initiatives 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Gardens @ Mountain Annual General Meeting Side Gardens 2:00 to 3:00 to 4:00 pm 4:00 pm Golden BC MAY 2013 Revelstoke City Council MON 13 MAY WED 1 MAY Meeting @ City Council Job Skills Workshop Golden Brown Bag History @ Chambers 4:00 pm Employment Centre 1:00 Revelstoke Museum and to 2:00 pm Golden BC Archives Revelstoke BC WED 8 May TUES 14 MAY Origins Exhibit @ Revelstoke Advance Voting for the Provincial General Election Provincial General Visual Arts Centre 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Election 8:00 am to 8:00 THURS 2 MAY pm Provence Wide THURS 9 MAY Brown Bag History @ RevelAdvance Voting for the WED 15 MAY stoke Museum and Archives Provincial General Election THURS 16 MAY All Candidate Forum @ 8:00 am to 8:00 pm FRID 17 MAY Golden Senior's Centre Golden Chamber of FRI 10 MAY 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Commerce "A Good Advance Voting for the Tourism Golden 7th Annual Provincial General Election Morning!" Coffee Meeting @ BCVC 7:30 General Meeting @ The 8:00 am to 8:00 pm to 8:30 am Golden BC Island Restaurant 4:00 Cod Gone Wild @ to 6:00 pm Golden BC SAT 18 MAY Revelstoke Performing FRI 3 MAY Granny’s Craft Cupboard Arts Centre Giant one-day sale of Origins Exhibit @ Revelstoke SAT 11 MAY recycled fabric, sewing Visual Arts Centre Advance Voting for the notions, yarn and craft Drop In Curling @ Provincial General Election supplies, @ Invermere Revelstoke Curling Club 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Community Hall 11:00 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm am - 4:00 pm Invermere BC Wanderlust Pre Party @ SAT 4 MAY Revelstoke Community Golden Swimming Pool SUN 5 MAY Centre 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Grand Opening 1:00 to Revelstoke Hike for Hospice 8:00 pm Golden BC Meat Draw at The Golden Legion, Golden BC
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City Council Meeting @ City Council Chambers 4:00 pm
WED 22 MAY
Golden Chamber of Commerce - Let’s do Lunch - Set and Achieve… @ The Island Restaurant Golden BC May 22 @ 12:00 pm
THURS 23 MAY FRI 24 MAY SAT 25 MAY
Garden Guru Series Intro to Permaculture @ Revelstoke United Church
SUN 26 MAY
Garden Guru Series Intro to Permaculture @ Revelstoke United Church
MON 27 MAY
Garden Guru Series Intro to Permaculture @ Revelstoke United Church
MAY 27 – JUN 3
Bike To Work Week @ All over Revelstoke
TUES 28 MAY
Columbia Valley Community Foundation AGM @ Pynelogs Culture Centre Invermere BC
WED 29 MAY THURS 30 MAY FRI 31 MAY
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Pourquoi composter? >Il est facile à faire par Claudine St-Cyr Premont > Il y a eu une erreur dans le titre de l’article français du mois d’avril. Le titre devrait être expressions françaises expliquées. Nous nous excusons pour cette erreur. Au quotidien, nous entendons parler de plusieurs problématiques environnementales. Le réchauffement de la planète, les gaz à effet de serre, la recherche de ressources renouvelables, l’impact de l’humain sur la faune et la flore en sont que quelques sujets d’actualité. Devant tous ces problèmes de magnitude planétaire, qu’elle est la solution? L’attitude à adopter est de débuter par son propre domicile. Il y a plusieurs manières de le rendre plus écologique et économique. Le compostage peut représenter une action journalière qui contribue à la protection de l’environnement. Le compost, produit du compostage, provient des résidus décomposés par l’action de microorganismes, d’insectes et de vers de terre en interraction avec l’oxygène. Le compost mûr est de couleur brun foncé et son odeur est similaire à celle du terreau. Pourquoi composter? Pour vous aidez à savoir si le compostage correspond à vous, répondez aux questions suivantes : Est-ce que je désire : - Éviter le gaspillage? - Diminuer le volume des déchets et ainsi réduire la pollution? - Nourrir le sol qui nourrira les plantes, les fleurs et le jardin? - Avoir des plantes et des fleurs qui sont fortes et saines? - Utiliser le compost au lieu d’engrais chimiques?
- Avoir une activité de jardinage et de plein air pour toute la famille? - Économiser des sommes importantes de coûts de cueillette, de transport et de gestion des sites d’enfouissement?
Pourquoi composter?
- Réduire la pollution de l’air puisque la décomposition de la matière dans les sites d’enfouissement dégage des biogaz, dont le méthane, qui est un des principaux gaz à effet de serre? Si vous avez répondu positivement à au moins une de ces questions, le compostage est pour vous. À la maison, une variété de produits à utliliser pour le compostage s’y trouvent. Les matières à composter se divisent en deux groupes; les éléments riches en azote et les éléments riches en carbone. Un équilibre de ces composés contribuera au succès du compost. Les matières riches en azote (les vertes, les matières humides) sont : les restes de fruits et légumes, tontes de gazon fraîches, les mauvaises herbes fraîches, fumier mature, coquille d’oeufs et algues. Les matières riches en carbones (les brunes, les matières sèches) sont : les feuilles d’arbres séchées, foin, sciure de bois, brindilles, marc de café avec le filtre inclus, sachet de thé, serviette de papier, pâtes alimentaires, pain, riz, écales de noix, noyaux et tissus naturels (lin, laine, cuire, cotton, etc). Les éléments auxquels il faut prêter attention et ne pas composter sont : les mauvaises herbes montées en graine ou rampantes, cendre de bois, briquette de BBQ, viande, poisson, os, huile, gras, produits laitiers, excréments d’animaux domestiques, poussière d’aspirateur, feuille de rhubarbe (le tige peut être compostée cependant), matériaux ayant eu contact avec des pesticides ou produits chimiques et plante ou feuillage malade.
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Ce qui’il faut pour composter est un endroit d’un mètre carré de superficie dans la cour arrière pour que le composteur soit à l’abri d’animaux et qu’il ne soit pas constamment déplacé. Par la suite il faut se procurer un composteur acheté en magasin ou en fabriquer un de manière artisanale. L’utilisation d’un outil, dont une fourche ou une pelle, pour retourner le compost, si le composteur n’est pas rotatif, est recommandé. Le dernier item est un contenant refermable pour y mettre les éléments de compostage de la maison. Pour plus de détails sur le compostage, veuillez visiter www.canada.gc.ca. Plusieurs conseils pratiques et références s’y trouvent. Bon compostage à tous et à toutes! >NOTE TO READERS: In the April issue of The Local Townie, the title of the French article should have read Expressions Françaises Expliquées. We apologize for this error.
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her, Gills dips her pen into her tree bag at her side and extracts a seemingly limitless supply of descriptors from which she paints her world and the myriad creatures, plants, fungi and natural elements in it. Insightful and curious, her writing is alive with the mysterious, primordial, pulsating, interconnected life of every single organism on the planet, as she takes the reader on a steadypaced adventure into the dark places, the backroads and inaccessible inlets not highlighted in tourist brochures, aboard helicopters, mud-crusted >“Six billion trees planted in the province of British pick-ups and bare-bones Columbia. An unfathomable number, but not as mindwater craft. boggling as the size of the forest they replace.” Throughout this book – So begins one of the early paragraphs in Charlotte printed on one Gill’s Eating Dirt: Deep Forests, Big Timber, and Life product of the with the Tree-Planting Tribe, setting the tone for a logging/planting book that is at once as seemingly simple as the act of continuum - Gill’s planting a tree into a small hole of soil, and as complex sharp eye for as the forest ecosystem itself. incongruity and Having worked as a tree-planter for two decades, no c o n t r a d i c t i o n s , doubt Gill has had plenty of time to think about the however, brighten time-honoured labour she executes, one sapling at a the page the way flowers time. Over the course of those years, it’s also clear as spring a remote mountain stream that she has spent those burst into colour open spots months she wasn’t developing her muscles tangled in deep in slash debris sitting at a keyboard finely tuning her bordering writing craft. And it is here that Gill’s talents shine dark forest. through like a full-moon beam on a wide open clear An alert, eaglecut. eyed observer Taking the reader through the annual seasons of a BC tuned into her tree-planter’s working life, Gill’s prose speaks the orb, Gill’s writing poetic and language of rain pattering on broad devil’s club leaves, is of boot-encased feet squishing in gooey mud, of neon- raw, weaving a tinted moss and lichens decorating trees both fallen story of people, economics, the and alive. environmental A thorough researcher, she unearths the natural history marks of and evolutionary processes of the vast, intricate forest deforestation, ecosystems, from Earth’s most primitive bacteria that human desires is the spark of all organic life, to the splitting of the and up-close continental plates, to the ground shaking rumble of grizzly mom and modern tree harvesting machinery. cub encounters, boat Exploring the “strange industrial marriage” of the turbulent logger and the planter, she delves into the tree- rides in stormy grimy planting traditions and business practices of not just seas, and BC and other forested areas of Canada, but also more laundry prune-y blisters. exotic overseas locales.
in the tree-planting world. For many young and a handful of middle-aged planters, the repetitive, body-wrenching work is a rite of passage. For some, such as Gill, it grows like the very saplings they plant, into a strongly rooted testimony to strength, perseverance and eternal hope. It’s not a pretty job, but she paints it beautifully, growing like a wellnourished spruce to a crescendo of life reaching its potential only to begin again. Eating Dirt, by Charlotte Gill, published by Greystone Books, won the 2012 B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction.
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> One of the most beloved and famous Yoga asanas is the Tree Pose (Vriksasana). It helps to cultivate inner peace and equanimity, it opens the hips and the heart, strengthens the legs, and is just fun to do. Start in Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Take the time to engage your core muscles, to fix your gaze to a point in front of you, and to steady your breath. Now shift your weight slightly to the right foot. Imagine that your right leg starts right at the centre of your belly. Your right leg is a strong tree trunk. Now inhale and lift your left knee up, and press your left foot against your right inner thigh. Resist with the right thigh. If that proves to be too hard, place your left foot against the right shin, but don’t press your foot against the right knee. Now take the time to bring your hands to your heart, to open your left hip even more towards the side, and to drop your tailbone down. Steady breathing… Now, see if you can lift your arms over your head. Think. What kind of a tree are you today? Do you have a wide canopy? You can open your arms wide. Do you grow straight up? You can bring your hands together over the head. Enjoy the stillness in the pose. After a few breaths, bring your hands back to your heart, release the left foot down to the floor, and relax the right ankle. Repeat on the other side. Enjoy the new leaves on all the trees! Happy Spring… Namaste. Dalia is a Yoga Instructor (RYT 200), an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Birth Doula CD (DONA). www.GoldenAyurveda.com
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> It seems that saving money and helping the environment are not often things that belong in the same sentence. However, did you know there are ways to improve your green footprint while also saving money in the process? Here are some ways that would even make Al Gore proud without breaking the bank. 1. Renovate before you purchase a home A lot of mortgage products enable you to renovate your home with items such as more energy-efficient furnaces, brand new low-e windows, and new installation above the cost of what your are purchasing. This means even if you don’t have the extra cash, you can easily borrow the extra funds to renovate. You can also do this when you refinance, by borrowing based on the value of your home after you are finished renovating the home. A sweet deal indeed!
2. A little goes a long way Small adjustments in your home can reduce your heating costs and also help the environment at the same time. Walking around your home and making sure all holes to the outside are plugged in with no air coming through will make a world of difference. This includes adding door sweeps and weather kits around the windows when necessary. Adding a jacket to your hot water tank and replacing regular light bulbs with energy-efficient ones can help as well. Doing these little things can cut your costs in half for a very minimal cost. 3. Share it When you’re renovating or cleaning out any area in your house, consider looking for ways to reduce the number of dump runs. Recycle anything that can be, and look at offering to give away anything that you don’t want. You can even try to sell something in The Local Townie’s classifieds (I mean lots of people read this!), and you can make some money in the process. This is just the start. There are endless options to make your house greener and save money in the process, but even if you hit a mental block thinking of them, these simple things will make a huge difference.
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GREEN COMPANIES >Canada’s green leaders by Sean Tonelli Mountain Equipment Co-op > Like you needed another reason to drop coin at MEC, but you can feel better knowing that this company prides itself on its green initiative. MEC operates using a thorough Sustainability Agenda, meaning reducing all its footprints; carbon, substance and water. Even each location has been specifically altered/created to utilize recycled products, including solar power and “living” roofs. The company even has tours for communities to educate the masses about the importance of being green. BC Hydro Aside from the fact that your last bill was probably a little too high, BC Hydro is on the forefront of the green movement. With their employees ensuring that all company devices are off when not in use, using stairs, lowering thermostats and even replacing older appliances with lowenergy appliances in their offices, BC Hydro has managed to lower energy usage without any cost to the consumer. Even their fleet vehicles are in the process of becoming hybrids, right down to their heavy duty aerial line trucks. City of Vancouver Though not exactly a company, the city of Vancouver knows how to keep things green. Mayors take note: after they established a Director of Sustainability position, Vancouver was on a roll with initiatives. City employees are offered discounted transport passes, safe bike storage, endof-trip facilities, and wellness programs for biking and walking to work. On the policy side of things, all new rezoning applications must meet strict Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards, as well as the Green Homes Programs guidelines that set specific energy and water requirements in building applications. But the most impressive aspect is the 1996 Transportation Plan, which formalized the prioritization of walking, biking and public transportation over all automobile planning in transportation infrastructure. This is just the tip of the “green” iceberg. For more companies check out www.canadastop100.com
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MUSIC & MUSES >The Brood, The Bad, The Bitterweed by Jason G. Eastwood photo www.elliottbrood.com > My first encounter with the band Elliott Brood occurred on one of those eerily quiet Golden nights where you feel like a spaghetti western-era Clint Eastwood (in my case even more so for obvious reasons) slowly riding through town to the lonely wisp of wind and tumbleweeds. Someone down at Packers, now the Rockwater Grill and Bar, called me down to do sound for a few boys who rolled in from Ontario with a few of those “banjo-ish plucky type” instruments. Throughout the following night the trio of Mark Sasso, Steve Pitkin and Casey Laforet traded instruments, sang raw harmonies and did what all great bands do best; told really great stories through their music. All 10 of the people in the bar that evening loved every minute of it. Since that mythical night, Elliott Brood has returned to Golden twice more, playing sold out shows at both the Rockwater and the Civic Centre. They’ve also played on bills with such heavyweight bands as Wilco, The Black Crowes, The Sadies and Blue Rodeo. On May 24, Golden Delicious Productions brings the band back to the Rockwater in Golden with Calgary’s Bitterweed Draw opening up the show. Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 9 p.m. You know this show is going to be another barnburner. I recently caught up with Mark Sasso of Elliott Brood (whom I spoke with the day after the band won their first JUNO award for best Roots/Traditional Album of the year last month) and Mike Corbiell of Bitterweed Draw for some brief words on subjects such as small towns, the band KISS and shrimp.
Interview with Mark Sasso (ElliotT Brood) JE: Congratulations on your JUNO award for best Roots/Traditional Album. MS: Thanks! JE: Do you consider yourselves a roots/traditional band? MS: Well, we’re folk singers, really. We play a little
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bit heavier sometimes, but our music is based in the folk tradition of storytelling so definitely. We not a Carly Rae Jesperson or whatever it is type of band. JE: Any plans for a synthesizer based album? MS: You never know, but probably not. JE: Have you ever heard Neil Young’s foray into synth-folk with the album Landing On Water?
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MS: I purchased it. Played a couple times and that was about it. JE: Same here. Elliot Brood has been together 10 years; over that time the music industry has changed a lot. How has it changed for you guys?
QUICK PICKS Johnny Cash or Waylon Jennings? MS: I have to go with Johnny Cash, but I still love Waylon Jennings. Shrimp (as food) or wheat grass? MS: I like shrimp! The 1980s or the 1970s? MS: For sure the ’70s. The Klondike Gold Rush or Rush the band? MS: That’s easy the Klondike Gold Rush. Kudos to Rush to getting in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but let’s just say I went to high school with them, but we didn’t graduate together.
MS: It’s changed in so many ways. But the DIY type of thing is what works for us. I don’t think we’d be a band maybe 20 years ago because ultimately you have to go out and sell so many records. Back in the day you’d sign to a record label and then they own you. We went and recorded on our own and we can make a living by selling our music and doing it ourselves. That’s the most amazing thing that’s come about in the music age. Yes, sales of albums decreased, but people go out and go to live shows. We’ve made our living playing in small towns and bigger towns all over the world. JE: What does playing smaller towns such as Golden mean to you guys? MS: We really enjoy it. I don’t really consider a place like Golden a small town anymore because they have a lot of people from all over the world living there so it’s a pretty diverse group of people that come out to the shows. It seems in the Internet age there are no small towns anymore. >>
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>> CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 INTERVIEW WITH MIKE CORBIELL FROM BITTERWEED DRAW JE: Can you explain where your band’s name came from? MC: Ummmmm….ahhh…no I think I better just leave that one a mystery. JE: How do you describe your music? MC: We like to think of it as party bluegrass. Our six-piece band plays traditional bluegrass instruments but we all grew up going to punk rock and rock shows in Calgary. At the same time we were listening to AM radio in rural Alberta so that’s where the country influence comes from.
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> The acronym stands for India Pale Ale. What <THE is an IPA? Back in the years of England’s empire, HOP supplying troops with grog was the most important thing, but it would go rotten. So their solution was to add more hops, as they are a natural preservative. This resulted in giving the troops grog and the world IPA beer. Nowadays these hoppy sensations come in many different varieties brewed with many different types of hops. These extra hops tend to give the beer a higher alcohol percentage (six to eight), or sometimes double (eight to 10 per cent). Now sip. It pours a beautiful copper brown color with IPAs are not for everyone, they tend to smell little head, which will last the whole pint glass. It like a skunk’s bum, but there are a core few out can be picked up at the BCL for $12.25 a six pack. there who love their taste. Phillips Amnesiac Side note: If you drink Keith’s and think it’s a great IPA, you haven’t really, and don’t know This is one of my favourites made in BC. It is what an IPA is. rightfully named, as it comes in a 650 millilitre bottle and at 8.5 per cent, can make the mind Nelson Paddywhack cloudy super quick. This large beer has been This is a great example of a classic tasting IPA packed with tons of flavour—citrus hops and and it’s even organic, which means it’s good grapefruit overpower the taste buds, dissipating for you. The Paddywhack has a naturally hoppy only slightly until that next swig that will bring the aroma and tastes notes of bitter citrus flavoring power of this mighty beer back to you. The BCL everlasting in your mouth. This aftertaste left in carries this forgetful friend for $4.95 a bottle. your mouth will leave you salivating for another
MC: Really? Which part? JE: (sings bendy guitar riff that employs double stops) Wha, whee, whoo, whoo hoo! MC: Oh yeah, I’ll have to relay that to our guitarist (laughing). I’m certainly familiar with KISS but I’m not sure they’re an influence. JE: Would you ever consider wearing make-up on stage? MC: Yes, I think we would.
QUICK PICKS Bong hits or booze? MC: I better go with booze. Which band: Abba or Alabama? MC: Alabama for sure.
Cassette tapes or duct tape? MC: Cassette tapes.
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Vegetarian or Beefaroni? MC: Somewhere in between.
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Protesting Nickelback > So, I just recently found out about Dennis Guttman, a 22-yearold student at the University of Michigan. In November of 2011 he started a petition against the half-time show at the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving game. Believe it or not, the petition was actually against the Canadian band Nickelback playing the halftime show. Guttman had a couple reasons for that petition. First was the fact that there is a lot of good local music. As a matter of fact,
Detroit is the birthplace of Motown music. Second is simply the fact that he hates the band. Despite all his efforts and the 50,000 signatures of the online petition, Nickelback still performed the half-time show. I truly respect Guttman’s dedication to what he believed was wrong. I just wish I had thought of doing something like that. No disrespect to the Nickelback fans out there—I still love you all.
The Brains > I could not be more excited about The Brains’ visit to Golden. These guys are the perfect mix of rockabilly, 50s rock & roll, country and old school punk. The Brains remind me of a mash-up between Brian Setzer and Bad Religion. They are very fast, very talented, to the point and on a mission to kick every venue’s ass. I don’t know if it’s Rene’s dirty Gretsch guitar sound, Colin’s ridiculous talent on the upright bass, or Franck’s drumming faster than a crackhead’s heartbeat, but they are amazing.
> Animal Nation is from Whistler, BC. They combine harmonicas, guitars, drum machines, bacon and eggs with turntables, sampling and banjos with hilarity to create a hip-hop show unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Since being nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for best hip-hop album last year, and playing sold out festivals across the country (Vancouver Island >
Animal Nation should be prescribed by physicians as an oratory cure-all for many of the ailments which plague the human condition, including, but not limited to, depression, heartache, ennui and the blahs. I defy anyone to listen and not feel happy. Animal Nation is the Motley Crue of West Coast hip-hop. Having seen Animal Nation in the past I guarantee anybody going to this show an awesome time. They’re playing The Rockwater on May 13, no cover. www.facebook. com/animalnationmusic
Stone Iris Originally from Montreal, The Brains have been very busy since day one. They are on tour right now to promote their last album, The Monster Within, released on April 16. The Band consists of Rene D La Muerte on guitar and vocals, Colin the Dead on the upright bass and Franck O’ Brains on the drums. They’re playing The Rockwater on May 15, $5 cover. See you all there! All available on iTunes: The Monster Within - released April 2013 www.facebook.com/thebrainsMTL
> I hadn’t heard of Stone Iris until about a year and a half ago when my friend Leanne from the SIN booking agency introduced me to them. They were on their way to Calgary after a few shows on the West Coast. They stopped by my workplace for a couple of beers and some grub. We chatted for a while and shook hands before they got back on the bus. I eventually ended up booking them at The Rockwater and that was the first time I saw them play. They caught me off-guard in a big way and totally surprised me with the
sound and chemistry they had on stage. I would describe their style as a funky reggae with huge southern blues rock influences. Definitely a great show, easy to dance to for everyone. Stone Iris is a pretty young band with big things coming their way. They have had appearances on TV shows in their hometown of Edmonton, and have extensively toured through the US and Canada. Stone Iris is all set for another Golden stop at The Golden Taps on Friday, May 31. www.stoneiris.com
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SWAMP THING > The green superhero by Sean Tonelli > The world we live in exists because of a very delicate balance we share with nature. From the tiniest leaf to the tallest man, everything and everyone is connected. As the caretakers of this world, it is our duty to make sure that the green that surrounds us is taken care of. Nature may be the most powerful force on this planet, but it needs help from time to time. Back in the mid-1980s, a young Brit by the name of Alan Moore made his stateside debut with a B-list comic book entitled The Saga of the Swamp Thing. Moore’s run on the series is important for two reasons: it not only made Swamp Thing a household name, but it also showed readers that people aren’t the only ones that need saving. Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 1 collects issues 21 thru 27 of the series in a gorgeous package that any comic fan or person with a green thumb must own. By stepping outside the stereotypical bonds of most superhero books, Saga offers a tale of man versus nature and the price we must all to rebel against humanity, Swamp pay to keep things in the balance. In the book the world is divided into Thing abandons all the humanity colours, the green (life) and the red (death). When the green decides left in him to restore the balance in our world.
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TOWNIE CREATIVE > Denis Pelletier by Sarah Jane Osadetz photos SJO > PRIMARY OCCUPATION Construction worker — I'm a third generation master carpenter. Since the 1800s my family has been working with wood, building structures. I have been an equipment operator for industrial applications. Recently, the opportunity to go work up north in the tar sands has come up, yet I'm going to stay in Golden. I can't be a part of it, because what's happening up there is destroying the Earth. It's just wrong for me to work in that environment. > SECONDARY OCCUPATION My main love and primary creative outlet is wood. I have been carving driftwood, totem poles and drawing cartoon characters from early childhood. I am a conceptual thinker and visionary. I see things in nature that others don't and that inspires me to create. > HOBBIES
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I have many things that I do — art, fishing, canoeing, martial arts. Any adventure in the great outdoors I'm up for. It's hard to separate the creative occupations and passions from the hobbies, as they feed each other. > PHILOSOPHY I believe in helping anyone. I'm totally against racism. I enjoy our multicultural community, take what you need, give what you can. I could call what I practise Naturism; not wasting anything — time, life or any of my abilities. I've been given a lot of skills and talents and I want to explore and experience each of them. I live in the moment, I live one day at a time. I do what I believe is the right thing. I ask the Creator to make me a better person. I don't ask the Creator for material objects, I just try to be the best possible person, the best possible example for my community, my children, my family and for me. My Native beliefs exist because I live them and teach them. Right now, human connection with nature is getting lost. It's time to share the knowledge and wealth of my ancestors with people. We are all connected here on this Earth and there is only one planet.
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by Sarah Osadetz photos Submitted > Dave Stonehouse is unique; subdued and inspiring. It is hard to escape the sense of enthusiasm that emanates from him when speaking about his passions—wood working, family and music. Dave's passion, devotion to work and quality becomes the forefront of the conversation. The integrity attributed to the craft itself is obvious. From the get-go, Dave has worked with wood. To arrive where he is today, Dave worked side-by-side with John Milum for for several years, becoming versed in the ways of wood. Out in Donald, there was a network of people who lived close to the land being industrious with their basic needs of food, shelter and water. These people today have built a lifestyle of tree planting, woodworking and producing authentic hand-made, naturebased products that create an authenticity in Golden's community of tree huggers. Some still live close to the land and commute. Others are kickin' it wild style right here in town. What does Dave use for new log home builds? Dave uses second regenerated growth. Each time a logging truck load of wood comes, looking for the largest, straightest tree for the ridgepole for the roofline is just one part of his process. Taking the paper version of a design from Dave's repertoire or from the client itself is another thing. The next is implementing the design concepts with the wood sitting in front of him. “My strategy comes from over 15 years of working with wood. Each tree offers something totally different – pine, fir, spruce and cedar. I mostly work with fir. The grain is strong and it weathers well. It is in abundance here in the Columbia Valley, so it's easily accessible.” Five years ago, Dave discovered a program in Ontario taking historical
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barns or similar log buildings apart and restoring them or reutilizing the timber. Stepping into the reality of any home renovation takes one back in time—imagine a time capsule, if you will. Homes have souvenirs either built into them, or from more recent owners. Memorabilia was built into walls, floors and other places. There is a complete difference between working with second growth timber and restoring old homes in Ontario. First, the grain of wood is extremely dense. Old growth trees have the stability and strength that second timber just won't have because it has only been around 50 to 100 years. Old growth trees harvested can be up to 500-plus years old. Second, a person is working with long stands of wood with NO KNOTS. Who can say they've worked with wood that has no knots? Not many, except restoration builders. “We have to deconstruct and retrieve the parts of the house that are strong. Each house or barn is in a different state of disrepair. I have the ability to recycle wood into various areas of a home, yet to build a house entirely made up of restored wood would take more than one existing structure,” Dave shared with insight. Beyond vermin, pests, insects and mould, the adventure of discovery gives a builder a sense of time and respect for the methods that were utilized at any given time in history. “We have such modern equipment today that even though we are still working with our hands, it makes building more convenient,” Dave mused. “When we took apart buildings, you could see that some were from previously damaged buildings. Sometimes it would take upwards to three weeks to get one log to where we can get it to in far less time today. I have already restored structures in Golden, implementing what I
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learned in Ontario.” Currently, Dave is commuting from the Blaeberry to a lot building area 15 minutes south of Golden. Ever wanted to learn log home building yourself? Expanding his business, Dave will be teaching log home building south of town.
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>Future outlook by Kris King > Loggers are pulling their chain saw cords more and more these days around the Columbia Valley. New housing starts abroad and in the US are commanding new product to be shipped out of country. The mills in Canal Flats, Radium Hot Springs and Edgewater are producing export lumber; here in Golden a third shift is starting at the Louisiana Pacific Building Products mill. “The Golden mill is a small part of the lumber market upswing,” says Bryce Pigot, LP Golden general manager. Kristina Smith, sales and marketing director for Canadian Timber Frames states, “We are way up in sales from last year… we have two designers moving to Golden and bringing their families.” With the international markets growing, we are seeing the trickledown effect in the Kootenay region. Norm Macdonald, MLA and NDP
WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES > Celebration of birds by Lynn Martel
> As a teenager in 1967, George Sirk and a couple of buddies celebrated Canada’s centennial by hitchhiking around BC and Alberta for five weeks and 6760 kilometres, spotting warblers, sage grouse, cuckoos and plenty more. “Our parents were very understanding of our special centennial project—an adventure hard to picture nowadays!” Sirk recalls. After following up that trip with a five-month camping and bird-watching expedition to Panama and back in Land Rover, Sirk’s life direction was set. From studying and admiring 6000 glacous-winged gulls in Mitlenatch Island to criss-crossing the Arctic Archipelago on a 100-passenger vessel, Sirk’s career as a passionate naturalist has led him from Greenland to the Sea of Cortes to launching whale watching tours out of Tofino and observing polar bear in Churchill. As keynote speaker for the 17th annual Wings Over the Rockies festival, taking place in the Columbia Valley from May 6 thru 12, Sirk will share stories and images from the Canadian Arctic at the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Resort on Saturday, May 11. Kicking off on May 6, this year’s Wings Over the Rockies features an impressive 73 engaging and diverse indoor and outdoor events from Parson to Canal Flats. From mountain hikes to the higher reaches of the Columbia Valley peaks, to a kayak journey from Columbia Lake to Armstrong Bay, or a pontoon boat tour of Lake Windermere, the festival offers numerous opportunities for discovery and adventure for participants from a wide range of ages and interests.
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forestry critic reacts to the forces at play in our economy: “I am confident forestry is strengthening here in Golden and the Columbia Valley. The American lumber market is growing and prices for many of the products we manufacture here are stronger than they have been for years. As well, the high rates of harvesting in the pine beetle impacted areas of the central interior of our province are coming to an end and the Kootenays have the healthy forests that will support forestry jobs here going forward.” The long-term outlook seems positive overall with established trading in Asia and the US. However, it seems the current and past BC provincial governments have cut funding to manage our forest resources and access roads to backcountry such as Mount 7 FSR. The outlook is we may have a bigger problem in the future for sustainable growth with added pressures and costs of re-commissioning forest service roads and bridges which directly affects backcountry enthusiasts and adventure tourism operators. “I
served as the NDP forestry critic for the past four years and attended numerous industry conventions and workshops,” Macdonald explains. “I also receive and read industry publications. The strongly held view from industry economists is that we are in an extended period of higher demand and higher prices for our wood products. The government has built markets in Asia which has been helpful to the Province as a whole but the BC Liberals have failed to properly manage our public lands and that is very short-sighted. We need to continue to work with industry to build our markets and make investments on the land so that our forests are managed sustainably. The NDP are committed to making those investments as laid out in our fivepoint forestry plan. The BC Liberals have cut the dirt ministries by 52 percent in their 12 years in power. The impact is easy for us here in rural BC to see. There is not enough money budgeted to maintain forestry roads. That means areas that are important to backcountry tourism and for our own access to our backcountry are often left to decay.”
Quinn, and Journaling with Your Camera with Pat Morrow. From Trees, Grass and Fire, to a Farm-tastic @ Edible Acres tour of Winderberry Nursery, to Limber Pine Restoration with Randy Moody, or an Ecological Tour of the Zehnder Ranch, the theme for this year’s event, Mountains, Wetlands and Wildlife serves up a phenomenal flock of biologists, birders, naturalists and ecologists. For more info or to register on-line, visit www. wingsovertherockies.org Tickets are selling fast! Running concurrent with the Wings festival, the L’il Peeps Art Show features artwork from children of Columbia Valley childcare groups. The show is on display at Pynelogs Art Gallery in Invermere from April 30 thru May 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com
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> Songkran is a cultural event that takes place in five countries across Southeast Asia. To some it's a massive water-fight, but more traditionally it's the celebration of the Buddhist New Year. Of course, for nearly everyone, it is a time to drink, socialize, party and most of all, come together with family and friends. On a Sunday afternoon I received false information regarding the temples to the south of Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand. I was interested in more cultural celebrations than the old city had to offer. I thought this would be a great opportunity to get out and experience the rest of the festival instead of just the constant splashing that happens elsewhere—although every time water is splashed on you, it is said to bring you good luck into the new year. The temples, however, were silent, not a soul was around. I couldn't waste valuable time during such a big event. I hopped back on my moped and set out for Tha Pae Gate, the main entrance to the old walled city. I wanted to make it there while the light for photos would still be good. I pulled out onto the highway, opening the throttle all the way. Heading for the fast lane my speedometer was just shy of a 100 kilometres an hour. Things were moving by me fast when I spotted a truck coming from the opposite direction that carried a group of Thais in the back. Oh no! I knew what was coming, but the road was wet. I couldn't swerve; I could only slow my momentum, slowly. The truck barrelled down the highway toward me; by the time it passed me my speed had slowed to maybe 80 kilometres. Splash! boom! A bucket of water crashed into my face as both our vehicles travelled parallel at highway speeds. My ears were ringing, my eyes blinded and my face was beet red. I thought I had just been slapped in the face by the big friendly giant who wasn't being so friendly. I swerved and held on tight to keep my bike upright. Narrowly avoiding hitting the pavement, I managed to keep on riding. Water dripped off me as I rode away with my head down feeling like I was just in a tsunami. I could almost hear the drunken chuckles of the Thais who had thrown the bucket of water at me from the box of their pickup. However, I was alive with a mission to complete. I kept going, thankful that the bucket they threw at me was a warm one. Tha Pae Gate was a site that blew my mind. It was more like a music festival than a water fight, but really, it was still both. Air Asia had the biggest set up and the DJ showed no remorse, leaving everything he had out on stage, the crowd was going nuts! The girls on stage sprayed water into the crowd, and the crowd raised their water guns in salute, spraying as much water back as they could. Back home, for New Year’s we shoot off a few fireworks, maybe have a night out at the bar. I think we need to learn more from the Thais and follow in their footsteps; we need to celebrate as much as they do! I would be amazed if we, as North Americans, could come together as much as Southeast Asia does and embrace such an event without the same kind of fighting—if not shootings— that come with festival fun back home. Could you imagine a four-day water fight where anyone who leaves their house is fair game to get soaked where massive fights don’t break out? I know I can't. Some things happen only in Asia.
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GEAR BY ROOKIE > Mud-free chic by Sean Nyilassy
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Every spring, a unique opportunity to unite style and function presents itself; a chic way to stay mud-free as our meagre snowpack in Golden dribbles away at the mercy of the sun’s increasing power, and April showers begin to prepare our lawns, gardens and wilderness for May flowers. UGGs are out and rubber is in, keeping you dry, warm and childishly jumping in puddles. Although a $20 pair of black rubbers with red soles from True Value or Home Hardware is still going to keep you just as dry, treat yourself this season by springing for a nicer pair with some flair that will last you a decade of puddle-stomping. Baffin and Viking specialize in boots; Dunlop, along with making tires, puts a snazzy rubber boot together too. These companies cater to the men and women who hold functionality in the highest esteem and aren’t afraid to step right through a muddy sinkhole. Upgrades such as insulation, steel-toes, corked soles and adjustable cuffs tailor these boots to be as rad as the person filling them.
> We are all seated before a fivestar dinner begging for us to take a bite. Golden is surrounded by a healthy serving of mountains, a side of forests, a dash of rivers and garnished with lakes. Any time I venture to a larger city—or even unknowingly find myself as far away as the highway strip—I wonder what people are doing with their lives. Does wandering a mall meet their desire for fresh air? Does driving a six-lane road fulfill their need for excitement? Does the elevated heart rate they get from a poor fast food diet sufficiently replace exercise? I like to consider myself in reasonable shape, somewhere between the similar curves but different firmnesses of flabby and ripped. It’s not because I go to the gym—when it comes to indoor stationary exercise, I have the willpower of a 14-yearold girl face-to face with my idol, Bieber—but because I take advantage of my mountain bum lifestyle. Here’s just the tip of ways to stay fit and healthy outside this summer. Running: There are trails all around Golden that are perfect for a jog to wake up in the morning, wind down in the afternoon, tire out your energetic puppy or chat with a friend about how much better than
If you’re more concerned with looking good while staying dry, my time on rainy Vancouver Island last summer showed me just how much variety is out there in rubber boot fashion. Companies including Tretorn, Hunter and Sperry Top-Sider offer ample colour and style options to match any outfit, from the lady braving a quick shower in her summer dress, to the trendy raincoat-wearing teenager walking to school in a downpour, from the board short-clad surfer dude on a drizzly dawn patrol to the new-to-the-city graduate gapping puddles running late for his first big interview. Another recent noteworthy craze is Bogs. Bringing wetsuit technology to your feet, neoprene replaces much of the rubber for a warm, comfortable, easy to slip on boot. While the outcome of this rubber versus neoprene battle is still undecided, the contenders are vicious and anyone with a wallet can pay to be the judge. In the meantime, stay dry this spring and don’t be afraid to soak your friends as you dodge puddles in style.
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them you are up the next hill. All these trails are far better for the five senses than a treadmill and Canada AM—see trees and mountains, feel breezes and sunlight, hear birds and by Sean Nyilassy rustling leaves. Unfortunately, you will still smell your running partner’s farts and taste the sweat dripping mountain bum fitness regime, don’t punch it in the face by driving to the strip for some coffee, doughnuts and burgers to celebrate. Seep into healthy over your upper lip. patio recovery with a local, healthy, fresh option within walking distance Hiking: Whether it’s a quick jaunt from home. up to Gorman Lake after work or a multi-day epic in one of the four Now you have the tools to rebuild your body’s health: chiselled pec on one nearby national parks, taking a stroll side, man boob on the other; a four-pack on top and beer gut below; bun with some elevation gain is healthy of steel on the right, uncooked dinner roll on the left—I could go on but will and gives you the vistas and time to save you the visuals. Get your blood flowing and be a more rigid member of society this summer, in the future you will have the mountain bum to show appreciate our surroundings. for it. Biking: Between road, cross-country and downhill biking your bases are covered from low- to sometimes painfully high-impact and steady cardio to chill gondola rides followed by multiple adrenaline shocks. Kayaking/canoeing/SUPing/river surfing: Water lovers have options from rocky table tennis in a plastic boat resembling a ping pong ball or death-gripped to a rope while surfing a frigid standing wave to a casual stand-up paddle down the Columbia River in the heat of the summer or casting from your canoe isolated on a wee lake back in the bush. Food: Now that you’ve enjoyed the
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>Parson River Monster by Dwayne Medoba In the bayous of the Columbia River south of Golden, in the depths lurks a mysterious swamp creature. This mythical creature is and has been the culprit of many missing livestock, people and unexplained happenings. With sightings rare and suppressed as crazy, digging for the truth can be frustrating. In the early days, the Kutenai people tried to explain to early settlers that an ancient spirit that fed on flesh inhabited the tranquil wetlands. As always, the white man ignored them and began building. Soon there were reports of strange occurrences. Piles of bones were found on the banks of the river after livestock or people went missing. Sternwheeler captains reported large shadows that moved in the river, sometimes
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bumping and shaking the entire boat. At the time these stories were dismissed as hoaxes, meant to bring people to the area to find this beast. In more modern times the mystery still stands. I have heard from fishermen who are still finding mysterious piles of bones along the river. Many say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve even had the creature on the line, but within seconds the rod was ripped from their hands, never to be seen again. I have even heard that the community of Parson feeds this creature to keep it pleased, sacrificing livestock to it as if it were a mythical god. What this creature is, I do not know. All I know is to be wary while in the swamplands. Have you had an experience with the Parson River Monster?
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BETTY RIDES > Love at work
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Navigating sexual health services can be tricky. Interior Health’s public health nurses want residents of Golden to know what is available in our community and how they can access local services. Golden Public Health, in the community wing of the hospital, offers emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counselling free of charge. Emergency contraception, also known as Plan B, is after-the-fact contraception when there is birth control failure, or unprotected or unplanned sex occurs. Plan B is most effective if taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex, but still provides some protection up to five days afterwards. Local nurses also assist with pregnancy counselling options. The Golden Public Health office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday—closed for lunch between 12 and 1 p.m. To speak with a public health nurse phone 250-344-3001. Options for Sexual Health (Opt) is a dropin sexual and reproductive health clinic
that provides services the first and third Wednesday of every month. Opt is open between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the community wing of the hospital. Pregnancy testing and counselling is available as well as Plan B for $15. Low-cost birth control pills can be purchased and pap and sexually-transmitted infection (STI) testing is provided. Please see www.optbc.org for more information or phone 250-439-8331. Emergency contraception can also be purchased for $30 over the counter at Gourlay’s Pharmacy—open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—or People’s Drug Mart—open Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, Plan B is available at the emergency department of the Golden Hospital. Birth control, STI and pap testing are also available at the Golden Medical Clinic, 250-344-2211. They are open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—closed for lunch between 12 and 1:30 p.m.
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> While driving from Golden to Calgary on a beautiful sunshiny spring day, I was caught speeding by aerial radar and (deservedly) ticketed a hefty fine for driving faster than the posted limit in Banff National Park. All I could think of was the numerous tickets I've received ever since I've possessed a driver's license, and I wondered why I need to race to get anywhere in my life. And it's not just in my car where I'm keen to speed; it's in most aspects of my life as well. I guess you could say that I'm a fast woman and slowing down has never been my strong suit. I've never before noticed the connection between my gas pedal and my brain, as it's been more than a year since my last ticket and well over a year since my last crappy relationship—I generally try to block these things out. But it's got my mind wandering onto previous summer romances that never worked out because everything always progressed so quickly; silly little brain of mine, bringing hidden treasures and realities into light! With the spring season upon us and prospects of new love on the horizon, what better way to start off this new season than with a little fast romance, or as you will, a spring fling? Just like switching over your winter clothes to your summer clothes and giving your home a deep clean, your body is craving a cleaning of its own. With the winter season drawn to a close and many transients moving on to new pastures, one may wonder where it is they might find this casual and quick romance. I say, why not draw your attention to the workplace? Sure, workplace romances can be a mess and if your fellow coworkers, or even worse, your boss, were to find out, you may be in for the lecture of a lifetime, or could even find yourself canned from the job you love. This idea may not appeal to everyone, but it certainly has its perks. I've worked in the service industry for quite some time now and from what I've experienced, heavy sexual flirting in the workplace is encouraged and it definitely has its benefits. Grabbing someone's butt while walking by is something you can only get away with in a restaurant and it certainly can open up a few doors for a potential work rendezvous. What better way to start your day than with a hot little make-out session in a secluded area of your work building? Sounds exciting to me! Running the risk of getting caught poses all the more appeal, but it is not for the faint of heart. For those of you not willing to run that risk, why not turn to a friend? New “love” is always exciting, but sometimes excitement can lie with your closest friend, provided you don't involve emotions. I still have relationships with a few of the friends I've cuddled with—no harm, no foul, right? Maybe both of these suggestions are a bit “off the map” for a few of you, and a fresh face is what you're looking for. Well, you may just have to wait until summer. There aren't too many fresh faces around here during the off-season. Best of luck! Some can imagine that with a new theme to the magazine each month, sometimes it can be difficult to fathom up new and fresh ideas to keep readers entertained—so I'm going to start something new. An email address has been created so that all of my, ahem, “fans” out there can air out some of your opinions, complaints, suggestions, your love (there has to be at least one of you), or whatever it is you feel like saying about Betty Rides. Love me or hate me? Bring it on and contact me at bettyrides@localtownie.com
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Taurus – Don’t focus on anything for too long this month unless it’s your attention while driving, and don’t even bother with that if you’re driving a Ford Focus. Gemini – You will soon inherit the magical powers of an interplanetary oracle. You’ll be able to predict many wonderful things in your life including what you are going to eat next, what you are going to say next, and when your next trip to the bathroom is going to occur. Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Cancer – If your body is your space suit, then your mind is your rocket ship. Launch it into orbit with a Carl Sagan book or a couple of weeks of meditation and see if you can find a dimension where ice cream is the healthiest food you can eat. Leo – You’re losing your edge. Start planning your transition to a more dangerous career path, but keep the new venture somewhat related to your current vocation. For instance, if you’re currently involved in the ski industry, try seamlessly segueing into the cocaine trade. Keep it white right? Virgo – Getting all of your ducks in a row just makes them easier to shoot. Stay sketchy and scattered. Libra – Pay attention to all the sounds around you this month, like your own universal symphony of existence. But be a tough conductor; don’t feel bad if you have to fire the chainsaw player, unless, of course, you’re into that kind of thing. Motorhead! Scorpio – A small meteor hurling down from space might hit you in the head this month. Then again, it also might not. Wear a helmet at all times just to be safe. Sagittarius – You usually love a nice sunny day, but after a vampire bites you on the neck this spring you’d best spend your summer in a basement. Find a basement-friendly hobby/ occupation over the next few weeks. Capricorn – You have the strength of 20 people this month, but unfortunately those 20 people are all babies. Don’t lift anything bigger than a soother.
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