Fernie Fix October 2016 by Claris Media

OCTOBER 2016 | ISSUE 118

THE CH-CH-CH-CHCHANGES ISSUE REFRESHING ILLUSTRATIONS WITH FEATURE ARTIST SLAVKA KOLESAR | GUEST WRITER RANDAL MACNAIR CONVINCES US TO PICK UP WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? IN “FERNIE READS” SHELBY CAIN DISCUSSES NEURAL PATHWAYS IN “FAMILY STOKE” AND HOW THEY MAY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO CHANGE | PUSH THE ENVELOP AND RIDE THE FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE DESTINATION OF THE MONTH - SOUTHERN COMFORT! FERNIEFIX.COM

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EDITOR’S FIX | 5 BUSINESS | 7 Business News/New Business Business Advice with Patty Vadnais – A Change Would Do You Good

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT | 10 Feature Artist – Slavka Kolesar Fernie Reads with Randal Macnair: Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson Rental Fix – Ghostbusters by Andrew Vallance Musical Notes – To Change is Human by Carolyn Nikodym

COMMUNITY AND EVENTS | 16 Feature Resident by Krista Turcasso – Anita and Dave Brunker You’ve Got Male: Eric the Runner by Adam K MacDonald Family Stoke – Neurons and New Tricks by Shelby Cain FernieFix.com Events Calendar / October at the Arts Station

OUTDOOR LIFE | 24 Never Have I Ever – Dreamy Iceland by Jesse Bell Hitting the Trails with the Fernie Trails Alliance – Adaptations

HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 29 Changing Up Your Exercises by Sarah Ingram, Practicing Kinesiologist Nourish Through Nature by Krissi Hyland, RHN – Salted Pumpkin Brownie Jar Beauty and Fashion in a Fix – Goodbye Summer, Hello Luxurious Fall by Solange and Zoe

BITS AND BYTES | 35 The Answer Guy – Lithium Batteries by Kevin McIsaac Astrology with Yann Loranger

FERNIE FUN | 38 Fix Trivia COVER: The winding road ahead Photo by 6:8 Photography www.68photography.ca THIS PAGE: A season of change Photo by Matt Kuhn www.mkuhnphoto.com

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Editor’s Fix “CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES…” You’re probably cursing me for this song running on repeat in your head every time you pick up this month’s edition. It’s been in our heads as well… but I’ve actually enjoyed the process as the lyrics of this David Bowie classic are what I was hoping this edition would discuss. Change. It’s inevitable. And it is often what we fear most. It’s much easier to stick with what we know, to stay in our comfort zones. To never put oneself out on a limb, try something new, face the possibility of failure. But once you realize that change is going to happen regardless, it somehow makes it easier to confront. Your day to day, and the day to day of your town, your country and the world, is always changing.

You WILL face substantial changes in your lifetime. It WILL be extremely hard and at times feel impossible. But, you CAN persevere. And how better to prepare for the inevitable, than to be one step ahead… “Turn and face the strange. Turn and face the strain.” October is a time of change in our valley. The summer is quickly forgotten as the days shorten, the leaves change their hue and the frosty mornings arrive. Many are excited for the winter months ahead. Others are dreading the endurance of the cold, dark days. How will I get through this winter? It’s a time of flux, and a perfect time for some introspection. This is often when I personally “turned myself to face me” and decide on the changes I want to see. The goals I want to set. No, it’s not easy. It can often be ugly, especially if you include the people in your lives in

this process. But, it is a metamorphosis. And, in the end you will have come out better for it. “Strange fascination, fascinating me. Changes are taking the pace I’m going thru.” Krista Turcasso, Editor

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Contributors ANDREW VALLANCE is a cinophile nerd who currently lives on the wet coast. Girlfriendless, he spends his time going to movies, buying DVDs and flirting. CAROLYN NIKODYM takes on change, in all of its excruciating and exciting splendour. PATTY VADNAIS is the Executive Director of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, a winter-time wanna-be ski bum, and summer-time golf slice professional. RANDAL MACNAIR lived and worked throughout BC before settling for good in Fernie to raise a family. He spent 15 years on Fernie City Council including 6 as Mayor. Now he is publisher at Oolichan Books. SHELBY CAIN was raised in the East Kootenays. After spending a decade wandering the prairies - she’s back, baby. Writing and mothering and enjoying her daily dose of #ferniestoke. Her first novel, Mountain Girl, is now available! Tweet her @ShelbyCainWrote

JESSE BELL sleeps in a tent for 23 days, walks more than 100 kilometres, drives through enormous fjord valleys and along ghostly glaciers and falls completely, headover-heels in love with Iceland.

DR. TAINA TURCASSO is a naturopathic doctor and midwife practicing in Calgary, Alberta. She spends most of her time catching gorgeous babies, and is slowly inching her way back to Fernie.

KRISSI HYLAND is a Holistic Nutritionist, Ski and Snowboard Instructor currently spending her last few months in Fernie, BC enjoying everything summer here has to offer. NourishThroughNature.com

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SARAH INGRAM, practicing kinesiologist, wants you to turn and face the strange this month by changing up your exercise routine! For specific-to-you training, call 250-423-9167 or visit www. sarahsactiverehab.com.

KEVIN MCISAAC haunts the coffee shops and streets of Fernie to find his column source material.

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ADAM K. MACDONALD is looking forward to running the Fernie Half Marathon this October. He is getting ready one day at a time.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Fernie Fireplace and Appliances 24B Manitou Road 250-423-4216 FERNIE FIREPLACE is now Fernie Fireplace and Appliances. After serving the Elk Valley with top brand Fireplaces for several years, this business is proud to announce that it has secured the Whirlpool appliance brands, which include Amana, Maytag, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Jenn-Air. Each brand features every appliance that a home needs, from washers and dryers to refrigerators, freezers, ranges, cook tops, vent hoods and dishwashers.

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You are invited to visit the showroom, where they are sure you will find a whole range of appliances to fit your needs. The team at Fernie Fireplace and Appliances is also very pleased to let customers know that ALL units sold here will be serviced and warrantied locally!

SoarCycle Studio www.soarcycle studio.com 250-423-0718 SOARCYCLE, a popular cycle studio located at Castle on First in downtown Fernie, has been open one year this October, and you are invited to join them in celebrating “365 Days of Hustle” October 14!

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“They say time flies when you are having fun and we can vouch for that,” says SoarCycle owner, Vanessa AveryWillems. “The Soar crew wants to say thank you for all the love, support and soul that pours through our doors, and extends out into the community!” The celebration includes a birthday ride with DJ Kona from 6-6:30pm (space is limited to 12 so book a saddle early), followed by an open house 6:30-9pm. They hope to see you there.

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Flight Centre Associates Fernie FLIGHT CENTRE ASSOCIATES FERNIE is excited to announce the addition of Allison Polacik to the team! Allison will be joining Amy Hare and Dee Hatina as a full service travel agent, offering competitive rates and a wide range of travel products available through the Flight Centre Travel Group. Allison brings with her a solid business background as the previous owner of Bunches in Fernie, now operated by her daughters as No. 3. Having recently completed all courses to become a certified travel agent through the Canadian Tourism College, Allison is excited to start a new path in the travel industry. She has extensive personal travel experience particularly in the Caribbean and Mexico, visiting many resorts in such places as Jamaica, Dominican, Antigua, St. Lucia, and Barbados and she looks forward to using this experience towards building her client’s dream vacations. She has also traveled to Fiji and throughout Europe, Canada and the USA. You can contact Allison for your next travel quote at 250.581.0330 or at Allison.Polacik@fcatravel.ca

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BUSINESS NEWS

Vitality Body & Mind 1561A 10th Ave 250-423-0182 THIS FALL, Vitality has new programs and classes on offer for all ages.

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Three Sisters Day Spa 472 2nd Ave 250-423-6395 THREE SISTERS DAY SPA would like to welcome Felicity Prochnau to its team! Felicity is a Fernie local who has moved back to the area after some travelling and exploring life in Alberta. She has recently graduated as a 3000 hour Alberta trained massage therapist and is looking to take the BC exam in the near future to become registered as an RMT here as well. In the meantime she is thrilled to be back in the East Kootenays helping and healing both locals and visitors. Whether you’re looking for blissful relaxation or deep muscle therapy, Felicity provides exceptional care and is committed to the long term healing and well being of each of her clients. “I am excited to have found such a wonderful team and am looking forward to this new role in my hometown!”

In October Vitality is launching its new Physical Literacy Program designed for 3-5 year olds. This program is fun, structured and instructed play. The kids will get the opportunity to use their creativity and practice team building and leadership skills by creating their own obstacle courses. Andrea Gibson has many years experience coaching and working with children and is excited to run the program, which will run 4-4:45 pm Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 and 9. There is a special introductory price of $30 for six sessions or $7 Drop-in. As a special added bonus

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A Change Would Do You Good

rather than increasing. They made more tires while tinkering with manufacturing processes. They failed to adopt the new technology and introduce their own line of radials. They eventually had to rent storage space for all the tires that were not selling. Firestone eventually lost its market share and was bought by Bridgestone.

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I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR THREE DAYS to write this article. Every month I tell myself that I will plan a time to write this before the deadline reminder comes. And, I have succeeded only once. I often get some random ideas jotted down and a start here and there, but I have yet to succeed in changing my behaviour and getting the article written with time to spare. And really, why should I change my strategy? It has worked for me so far. Sure, finishing ahead of deadline would give me time to let someone with editing skills read it over. I would be less stressed for 24 hours. But those benefits just do not seem to outweigh the pattern I have set of waiting for that reminder email to get it done. Businesses experience the same resistance to change. It is called inertia or active inertia depending on the article you are reading. It is what keeps organizations from changing. The challenge is that this inertia can keep businesses from adapting when it should. Inertia is also seen as businesses always reacting to problems in the same way. Knowing why change is hard should help us overcome this, as knowing is half the battle. The other half is having and implementing a strategy. There are some tools you can use to overcome organizational inertia. As with many tasks, it requires communication. Start with key influencers. You can identify influencers by reviewing who will be affected by the change, who can influence the change, and who will resist the change. Create a climate for change. This can be done by clearly communicating what the change will look like. Be aware that change can make people anxious. Relieve

As you run your company, be aware of inertia. Are you reacting to new challenges with old patterns? Are you stuck saying, “We’ve always done it that way?” Watch for these moments. When change is needed, build your plan and communicate it, and succeed.

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the anxiety by articulating what the change will look like and how it impacts the people in your organization. Create a clear vision for the change.

Develop a plan. As you create a clear vision of the change, it should include details and goals to be achieved. Incorporate SMART objectives – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Align your organization for success. Communicate how this change works throughout the organization to improve things. And communicate, again. Successful communications are clear, simple, and easy to understand. You must keep people in the loop. A classic example of organizational inertia destroying a company is the Firestone tire company. Firestone, starting in the 1900’s, enjoyed nearly seven decades of uninterrupted growth. The demand for tires continued to grow and Firestone continued to provide. In the 1970s, radial tires were introduced, a product Firestone did not make. Almost overnight, everything changed. Demand for radials replaced demand for Firestone tires. Firestone responded as they had always done to changes in demand. It’s just that this time, the demand was dropping

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F E AT U R E A R T I S T

Slavka Kolesar My illustration work grew out of my background in visual art and my love of books. Collaborative in nature, illustrating creates opportunities for me to contribute to projects I care about while earning a living doing what I love. I think of drawing and painting as one of the few constants in my life, an activity I associate with the idea of home. As the daughter of immigrant parents, my history is punctuated by the rhythms of migrations. I grew up in Montreal and Toronto surrounded by a large extended family where spaces were shared and temporary. We moved around a lot and painting small-scale was the way to go. So

I naturally turned to pencils and watercolours for their convenient, portable and washable qualities. I could whip out my paint box and work practically anywhere on a little painting pad. This habit stuck with me, as most of my illustration work is small scale and created to size for reproduction in a book, on a poster or other printed media. After earning a BFA in visual studies and art history from the University of Toronto, I began freelancing as an illustrator. I moved to the East Kootenays 13 years ago to be with my huge extended family and now proudly think of myself as a local equipped with, yes, my own studio

space! I no longer have a valid excuse to put off attempting to work large scale. Yes folks, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening! I think my tight, graphic visual style grew out of my training in representational painting. I attended the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto for 3 years, learning to draw shapes and rudiments of human anatomy in terms of shadows and highlights. How did my style change and evolve over time? I grew to value and honour the visions that rise from within, rather than relying solely on models from the world perceived through the senses. The art that I turn to for inspiration is colour rich

and visionary in nature. Folk art and Russian orthodox icons that depict inner psychological landscapes are examples of this. I also now like to approach each project or commission knowing that no sketch is ever final. If it turns out, great! If not, let’s start again. This facilitates experimenting and helps me overcome the fear of the blank page. As an idea evolves visually and matures through multiple drafts, a moment comes when getting constructive feedback is helpful. I enjoy the back and forth with a client or creative team, and like to turn to the five-year-olds in my life, who always tell it like it is! Images have the property to bypass the brain and evoke an emotion in

the viewer. When I’m given an idea to clothe in a visual form, I look for the underlying feeling in the text or message being conveyed and ask myself what colours, shapes and textures would best translate this emotion visually? Some of my favourite collaborative projects to work on are picture books. They offer an illustrator a lot of creative freedom within the confines of a particular format, theme and time frame. Being part of a creative team with a common vision is one of my favourite aspects of illustrating. The final product is amplified and perfected through the collaborative process; although my portion of the work is solitary, I never feel alone.

In the future I look forward to publishing my own illustrated short stories and working with groups of children on creative book projects. The Fernie arts community is one of the reasons I’ve always wanted to live here. Fernie’s long winters are pretty ideal for art making, and the mountains are a constant source of inspiration. I’m enamoured of this community for the many creative ways it finds to express its appreciation for our exceptional environment! I can’t think of a better place to live and work in. Check out my work at lionsheart.ca.

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FERNIE READS

Who Moved My Cheese? By Spencer Johnson

Each set up through Haw’s experiences in the maze. I commend Johnson, for he packs a big punch with his little book. Getting one’s intention across in fewer than 90 pages takes some doing and a definite skill with the written word.

RANDAL MACNAIR

WHEN KRISTA ASKED if I could contribute a book review to this month’s Fix encompassing the theme “Changes,” I sent out an email to a few friends asking, “What should I read?” The quick and enthusiastic response from a couple of them was “Who Moved My Cheese?” I had some recollection of the book as being a self-help business book so I figured, “sure, sounds good,” and went and got myself a copy. Actually, I got two copies, one as a talking book and one from Polar Peak in hard cover. Who Moved My Cheese? is an allegory about change, change in work, in life, in family situations. While it does have a business focus, without a doubt the message is applicable to many situations. The allegory has four characters, two “little people,” Hem and Haw, and two mice, Sniff and Scurry. These characters live in a maze and spend their lives in pursuit of “cheese.” The maze’s inhabitants pursue the cheese, each in a different manner pursuant to their personalities and skills, each with different consequences. Haw is the character we spend the most time with in the allegory. He fears that change leads to something worse, but ultimately, throughout the story, he discovers that change can lead to something better. Ultimately Haw realizes that the sooner he moves, the sooner he will find cheese. Hem on the other hand is the classic fearful friend. Hem can’t see that his fear is holding him back as opposed to Haw who realizes that searching in the maze is safer than remaining in familiar

If you are going through change or even if you are not, Who Moved My Cheese? is worth the quick read. Try the audio version as an option as one might listen to it more than once through changes in the seasons and changes in life. surroundings. Hem is stuck in his ways and stuck at the empty cheese station getting hungrier by the day. Contrary to the “little people,” Sniff and Scurry use instinct and natural ability to continually look for cheese. They aren’t encumbered by fear or over-analyzing the situation, they simply strive forward and sniff out as much cheese as they require. Theirs is portrayed as a more straightforward existence, never running out yet never establishing lasting roots. Johnson emphasizes that it is natural for “change to continually occur whether you expect it not. Change can surprise you only if you don’t expect it and aren’t looking for it.” This premise is one of the overarching themes of Who Moved My Cheese? and Johnson succeeds with his message by emphasizing and reemphasizing his points. As Haw races through the maze in search of cheese he scribbles affirmations on the wall for his friend Hem to find. Johnson uses these affirmations to cement the purpose of the allegory and they are illustrated with sketches of cheese in the most recent version of the book. The story continues with such affirmations as, “When you change what you believe, you change what you do,” “It all depends on what you choose to believe,” and “What would I do if I wasn’t afraid?”

While Who Moved My Cheese? may not be for everyone, it is a simple and extremely accessible introduction to dealing with change. What Johnson accomplishes is a friendly, non-threatening approach to embracing change in one’s life. It may be construed by some as a bit preachy yet it succeeds in its goal and should be taken in the light-hearted manner in which it is written.

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Ghostbusters

appearing in the Australian TV series Home and Away. His career in film began in 2009, culminating in the role of Thor in the Marvel inspired movie of the same name as well as The Avengers. He does a great job in Ghostbusters.

ANDREW VALLANCE

THE ORIGINAL GHOSTBUSTERS was made in 1984 to critical and commercial success, grossing more than $500 million worldwide and receiving a number of Oscar nominations. The film was conceived by Dan Aykroyd. along with his friend John Belushi. After Belushiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 1982, the script was rewritten by Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and it was produced by Ivan Reitman. Both Aykroyd and Ramis starred in the movie along with Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson. The story revolved around Aykroyd, Ramis and Murray, three eccentric parapsychologists, who, in response to a rise in paranormal activity in New York City, formed a ghost-catching company. The film proved so popular that it spawned a sequel (the much maligned Ghostbusters II), multiple Saturday morning cartoon series and a very popular toy line, which included several video games. The current Ghostbusters reboot, which was released on July 15, 2016, has essentially the same plot as the1984 version but with an all female cast. The film features Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon as the ghostbusters. McCarthy is an alumnus of the famous Los Angeles improv comedy troupe The Groundlings, a name that refers to the rowdy audience members at a Shakespearian play; and from 2000 to 2007 she was in the television series Gilmore Girls. More recently she has appeared in Spy, The Heat, and Bridesmaids, with a very brief role in Central Intelligence. Kristen Wiig appeared in Bridesmaids with McCarthy, and has had roles in such films as The Martian and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and lent her voice to the animated film Despicable Me 2.

T H E R E N TA L F I X

I am quite frankly stunned with the amount of Internet drama this film has created with heinously bigoted, misogynistic Internet trolls insisting that by casting women in the lead roles, the film will cause the downfall of geek culture and a betrayal of their childhoods. In contrast, certain feminists consider it an important step toward gender equality in Hollywood.

...CERTAIN FEMINISTS CONSIDER IT AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD GENDER EQUALITY IN HOLLYWOOD.

In actuality it is an unexceptional film of only average quality. The special effects are excellent, The script is not bad. The basic story is just a reworked version of the original 1984 film. One and a half thumbs up.

Kate McKinnon, who incidentally is the best part of this film, is probably most famous for her stint on Saturday Night Live where she did a marvellous Hillary Clinton impersonation. Most recently she had minor roles in Finding Dory and Ted 2. Leslie Jones, another Saturday Night Live alumnus, has not done a lot of movie work, but was cast in Train Wreck, and appeared in Wrongfully Accused with the late Leslie Neilsen who gained fame through his performances in Airplane and The Naked Gun series. In Ghostbusters, Jones plays the token black person, the role taken by Ernie Hudson in the original film. All of the principal actors give good performances, with the surprising appearance of Chris Hemsworth as Kevin, the ghostbustersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; handsome but idiotic receptionist. Hemsworth did most of his early work before 2007 in television,

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THERE ARE A LOT OF CLICHÉS about the idea of change: things change, change is inevitable, if you don’t like something change it, to improve is to change, time changes everything. While there are kernels of truth to these clichés, they tend to live on the surface. They don’t capture the fact that while we are constantly changing, we, individually, are the constant in the change. Last year, Winnipeg’s Elessar Thiessen released his first full-length record, A Rainy Week in Paradise, and the general consensus among reviewers was that it was a departure from his first EP, Head. Heart. Hands, and that album’s acoustic vibe was seen as a departure from the metal he was playing at the time. The thing that is constant in both recordings, however, is Thiessen himself. There are so many influences between songs and in the songs themselves that they aren’t easy to pigeonhole. You can hear tinges of blues, rock old and new, soul and folk. Some have distorted synths, others crunchy guitar. Somehow, though, it’s a cohesive unit, all Thiessen.

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“It’s a very diverse album,” he says. “I personally can’t stick with one sound. I work as a producer, so I work with everything from country to hip hop and I love all of it. Whatever sound supports the lyrics and my heart of when I first wrote it, that’s what I am going to go for. And even now, I’ve been writing quite a bit lately, and it’s changing a lot. And in a very good way.” So the constant is Thiessen. His heart is firmly positioned on his sleeve, and the music he makes is decidedly honest. A Rainy Week in Paradise definitely hits on some dark notes, but his yearning for hope is palpable.

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“Yes – I think it’s honest. I still deal with a lot of depression,” he explains, “but I have come to realize that I am valuable and that I am loved. In the record, it’s all about yeah, I’m super bummed out, but I know that I am loved.” Performing his songs is a healing process, and he knows that he’s succeeded when he has audience members approach him after a show to tell him how much they’ve related to his lyrics. “It just shows me that I am not alone,” he says. “Yeah, it’s hard. But I love it. I love connecting with people. It gives me freedom. I don’t care what people think, as long as one person in the room connects to it.” Coming from a musical family, Thiessen picked up the guitar at the tender age of eight. When he was 11, he garnered a spot on a K-Tel Minipops album, covering a couple of Black Eyed Peas songs – an experience he says was both good and bad, in that he learned a lot from it, but also that it was not real, not honest. From there, Thiessen went on to try out different musical styles, from rap to punk to hardcore. He hooked up with the Minipops manager to release his acoustic debut EP in 2013. Now he’s marking his territory as a musician and producer, and his passion for music is unmistakable. His voice soars above, with lyrics that speak his truth. Because, to coin another cliché, honesty is the best policy. Elessar Thiessen performs at Infinitea October 10. FERNIEFIX.COM

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EVERY SUMMER, and more with each year, as I ride the trails of Fernie I notice change. From the little things, like a funny sign or a decorative superman nailed to a tree, to the rather big, like the boardwalks being revamped on Ecoterrorist. As I make my way through the trails, I often run into many residents who also spend a lot of time riding and working on the trails, including Dave and Anita Brunker. Originally from Australia, Dave and Anita first visited Fernie on holiday in the year 2000. Some friends of theirs, who owned a surf and ski shop, were continually attempting to convince them to join them on a ski trip to Western Canada. “And one year we did. We had never heard of Fernie, it wasn’t in the brochures. But it was awesome,” Anita says. “We came back for the whole winter in 2001, and came back forever in 2002.” Dave had a construction business in Australia, and on their visit saw that the Ghostrider Crossing commercial area was being developed, bringing in large Franchisees like Canadian Tire and Tim Horton’s. “These businesses do their homework, so it was a good indicator that something was going on,” says Dave. “We knew we could make a living here.” They purchased a house in the Annex for $135,000, and started Fernie Alpine Renovations. The downtown of Fernie, with its historic feel and views of the mountains was the deal maker for them. “Seeing the ski hill from downtown, you can’t get that anywhere and we felt very comfortable here,” they say. Originally here for the ski season, Anita and Dave had been heavily involved in road cycling back home as their son Brett rode for Australia. “When we came across

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a guide selling bikes for downhill in Fernie, I bought three of them… two for us, and one for him,” Dave says, as Brett originally made the move with his parents. “It was my first bike,” says Anita. “It was too big and heavy, but that’s how we got started.” Dave and Anita both loved the exercise and being in the mountains. And were immediately hooked. Their fascination with the sport continued to grow, alongside the popularity of mountain biking in general. At first, they channelled this passion into cheering on the many individuals competing in races organized in our community. If you’ve ever been in a local event, I bet you have seen these two, right when you needed it most. From the road climb to Porky Blue, to the technical steeps on Hyper Vent, Dave and Anita have gotten many cyclists smiling and pushing harder when they didn’t think they could.

These events and being out on the trails made them realize how important the trails were to the whole town of Fernie. “How can we put back into that,” they asked. “Maybe we can be a part of sustaining these trails.” As they got older (remarkably, these two are in their midand late 60’s) and realized they had some medical issues, some of the places they rode were becoming too difficult and their passion for working on intermediate trails began. “There are a lot of people in our demographic, and we could see that it was a high priority. There was a need for trails to be brushed, wet areas to be worked on… things that we saw were terrifying to a lot of people.” With their background in construction, they also try to use their skills in projects like the boardwalks. Their motto is, if you don’t get involved nothing will happen. “There aren’t paid people out there (with the exception of a

few) and it’s an area that we can actually give in. It fits our area of expertise and interest,” they say with a smile. Dave and Anita may have come for the powder, but they are self-professed summer and biking people. Moving to Fernie has changed this duo more than they anticipated. And fortunately for us, they are invested in our community and dedicated to welcoming and encouraging trail users in our area for years to come. 1. When did you first arrive in Fernie and what brought you here? We first arrived in 2002 and the ski hill basically brought us here. 2. Where did you first live in town? The Annex and we are still there. 3. What was your first impression? Seriously beautiful and quiet. A little town with a beautiful ski hill. Where we had lived all of our lives was also beautiful and quiet, so we felt at home.

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There was a kid in my high school named Eric. I am from a small town where if you have a popular name, like John or Dave… or Eric, you get a nickname. I did not know Eric well. I know he was a nice kid. Quiet. And he ran. He ran cross-country. He ran long runs on the weekend and so everyone called him “Eric the Runner.” On the last day of the 2016 Rio Olympics, I watched the Men’s Olympic Marathon and watched Eric cross the finish line: tenth fastest person in the world. Eric is not a super machine from a country I have never visited. He was a kid from my smalltown high school. He is a father of two and just a very sincere, unassuming guy. On his bio page, Eric lists his favourite motto as, “progress not perfection.” His motto has been doing laps in my head since I read it. Progress not perfection. Sounds so simple. But simple and easy are two different things. Improving from one day to the next sounds so simple. Following a workout routine. Staying connected with loved ones. Being a patient father. These are all simple. I know how to do them, but they take effort, they take commitment.

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At a glance, coming tenth in the world took 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 59 seconds. That means he ran 42.2 kilometres at a faster pace than I can sprint. But much longer than two-plus hours, the accomplishment took decades of training and planning. It took saying “No” to countless donuts and beers. It took thousands of times choosing early morning runs over sleeping in. It took running in bad weather. It took overcoming negative self-talk and doubt. It took progress, not perfection.

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I would do well to live by Eric’s motto. Whatever I want to change in my life – learning a language, playing a musical instrument, tackling an athletic feat – I would do well to remember not to bite off too much. Practicing guitar for two hours once in a while is less effective than practicing for 15 minutes every day. It is less sensational, but more effective. Sometimes, we encounter a task or goal and we let the enormity of it unnerve and overwhelm us. Perfection is intimidating and paralyzing. But deciding to improve each day is possible (not easy, but possible). Yes we need to “have the end in mind” but it does not always need to be at the front of our mind. Sometimes, we just need to focus on getting out of bed, on getting out the door, on getting to the next telephone pole, on taking the next step in the right direction. Congratulations, Eric-the-Runner, on your 42.2 kilometre run in Rio and your tenth place finish. And congratulations on all the kilometres that got you there. Also, thank you. Thank you for representing Canada with so much integrity and for inspiring me to strive for progress, not perfection. FERNIEFIX.COM

October 2016 Monthly Events SATURDAY 1.10.2016 Fall Craft Fair @ Community Centre, 10am-3pm. Support locally made products, baked goods, accessories, and more. Fishing Stories and Songs @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30pm part of the GillBilly 2016 Junior Hockey: Fernie Ghostriders vs. Castlegar Rebels @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm. Gillbilly Fest 2016: Workshops @ TBA, visit www.oldtypemusic. ca for more info and to register Gillbilly Fest 2016: Chris Coole and Guests with Red Girl @ The Arts Station, $20/ticket available at Clawhammer Press and at the door. Jamming session to follow in downtown Fernie. Naturalist Get Down Party @ The Royal, Disco/Hip-Hop SUNDAY 2.10.2016 Oktoberfest Fernie Half Marathon @ Annex Park, 10am. Includes a three-person relay and 10km option, an off road run touring the beautiful trails of Fernie. Ferniehalfmarathon.com Gillbilly Fest 2016: Toast & Jam @ TBA, a light breakfast and final tunes with friends. Visit www.oldtypemusic.ca for more info and to register. Indie Films Fernie: Captain Fantastic @ The Vogue Theatre, 5pm. Theartsstation.com The 4th Phase Commit Movie After Party @ The Royal MONDAY 3.10.2016 IMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day @ Fernie Trails TUESDAY 4.10.2016 Learn to Skate Info Night @ Max Turyk School, hosted by the Avalanche City Roller Girls from 7-9pm. A casual info night to learn more about roller skating, roller derby, and Avalanche City. WEDNESDAY 5.10.2016 Stitch and Bitch @ Fernie Heritage Library, 10am. First Wednesday of each month in the beautiful view of the reference floor. Senior Storytime for All Ages @ Tom Uphill Manor, 1:30pm with IDES Kindergarten Class Sneaky Bones Live @ Infinitea, 8pm THURSDAY 6.10.2016 First Thursday Social @ Fernie Heritage Library, 7pm. Once a month time for adults to enjoy a friendly gathering and possibly a lively discussion on monthly themes. October is Cellar Night: Craft Beer Tasting. BYO one bottle of your favourite craft beer to share and something to pair it with. Pretzels provided for all. Miss Ellen Q and the Pumas @ The Arts Station, 7:30-11pm. Presented by Freyja Lifestyle Fashion, Fernie’s first ever drag show. Sold Out. FRIDAY 7.10.2016 Herky Cutler Live @ Infinitea, 8pm Straus & Brody @ The Royal, Future House music FRIDAY 7.10.2016 – SUNDAY 9.10.2016 Learn to Meditate Weekend Workshop @ Essential Yoga Studio FRIDAY 7.10.2016 – THURSDAY 27.10.2016 Yoga Teacher Training – 21 Day Intensive @ Essential Yoga Studio, essentialyogastudio.com. THURSDAY 13.10.2016 – FRIDAY 14-10.2016 Crown of the Continent Round Table Annual Conference @ The Best Western. Roughly 200 delegates gather in Fernie to connect people and organizations who are passionate about the future of 18 million acres. CrownRoundTable.org SATURDAY 8.10.2016 Don Alder @ The Arts Station, 8pm. Acoustic guitarist live. Lady V & Charlie @ The Royal, House/Tech music SUNDAY 9.10.2016 $15 Thanksgiving Dinner and Live Music with Leah Barley @ Infinitea, 6-9pm Turkey Party @ The Royal MONDAY 10.10.2016 Elessar Thiessen and Janaya Salmond Live @ Infinitea, 8pm

WEDNESDAY 12.10.2016 Senior Storytime for All Ages @ Rocky Mountain Village, 1:15pm with Creative Minds Preschool THURSDAY 13.10.2016 “Hosmer Boom, Bust and War” Exhibit Opening @ The Fernie Museum, 7-9pm. Trace the rise and fall of Hosmer, one of the valley’s early coal mining communities. FRIDAY 14.10.2016 Yin/Restorative with Yoga Nidra Workshop @ Essential Yoga Studio, 7:30-10pm Junior Hockey: Fernie Ghostriders vs. Golden Rockets @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm. Couples Latin Dancing @ The Castle on First, 7-9pm $35/couple Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series Presents Alix Hawley @ The Fernie Heritage Library, 7pm. Enjoy author reading and question and answer. Music by Clay Parsons and Joelle Winkel. Twin Peaks Live @ Infinitea, 8pm Miss Kosmik @ The Royal, Breaks/House/Tech music SATURDAY 15.10.2016 Family Ukulele @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30-3pm All Around Colouring @ Fernie Heritage Library, all ages BYO Colouring Book or use one of theirs. 3:30-4:30pm Exploring the Ruins @ Fernie Museum, bus tour that traces the rise and demise over six short years of Hosmer, one of the valley’s mining communities of the early 1900’s. Tour the Hosmer mine and town ruins with guide Fred Lighfoot, lunch at the Hosmer Hall, and learn underground history at the Hillcrest Mine Site. 250-423-7016 Yoga and Live Music @ Essential Yoga Studio, 6-7:30pm Kirtan with Prashant Michael John @ Essential Yoga Studio, 7:45-9:30pm The Bonsais @ The Royal, live rock-indie alternative $5 cover MONDAY 17.10.2016 Parker Abbott Trio @ The Fernie Arts Station, live jazz from 8pm. THURSDAY 20.10.2016 Pizza League @ Fernie Heritage Library, 7-7:30pm for ages 13+. Drop in for pizza and fun! FRIDAY 21.10.2016 Root Beer Fest @ The Fernie Heritage Library, 1-2:30pm. A free drop-in program for youth and children, ages 7+ Acro Yoga with Cedar Lyn @ Essential Yoga Studio, 3:30-6:30pm Junior Hockey: Fernie Ghostriders vs. Spokane Braves @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm. Whole Shenton Live @ Infinitea, 8pm Aurora @ The Royal Community & Business Excellence Awards @ Fernie Chamber of Commerce, 5-9pm. FRIDAY 21.10.2016 – Saturday 22.10.2016 Deepening Practice through Adjustments Workshop @ Essential Yoga Studio FRIDAY 21.10.2016 – Sunday 23.10.2016 Yoga in the Mountains Retreat @ Lizard Creek Lodge, Fernie Alpine Resort. Enjoy yoga lessons by Calgary’s Gordana Gigovic, nature walks, meals and accommodations. Skircr.com SATURDAY 22.10.2016 Sharon & Bram @ Key City Theatre, Cranbrook from 2-3pm. A sing-along concert for the entire family. $15, available at keycitytheatre.showare.com The Runs Live @ The Royal, Fernie’s local punk band, $5 Cover SUNDAY 23.10.2016 Flying Therapeutics and Thai Yoga Massage Level 1 Workshop @ Essential Yoga Studio, 9:30am-12:30pm WEDNESDAY 26.10.2016 Walkie Talkie: Cadillac Cathedral by Jack Hodgins @ Fernie Heritage Library, a new drop-in outdoor book club on the last

CHECK OUT THE FERNIE FIX EVENTS CALENDAR ONLINE AT WWW.FERNIEFIX.COM Wednesday morning of each month from 10-11am. Meet at the library front steps and walk along the river path as we chat. Copies available at the library. Author Reading with Donna MacDonald: Surviving City Hall @ Fernie Heritage Library, 7pm. FRIDAY 28.10.2016 Story time Boo! Party @ Fernie Heritage Library, 11am-12:30pm. Couples Latin Dancing @ The Castle on First, 7-9pm $35/couple Tea and Talk Book Club: Come Along with Me By Karma Brown @ Fernie Heritage Library, all are welcome and books available at library. 1:30pm Junior Hockey: Fernie Ghostriders vs. Columbia Valley Rockies @ Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm. Artix and Benanas @ The Royal, funk/trap/dnb/house music SATURDAY 29.10.2016 Boogie Woogie Blitz Ball @ The Fernie Museum, 7pm-1am. Be transported to the early 1940’s when the War Effort was in full swing! A fundraiser for the Fernie Museum, live entertainment includes Company Jump, a comedic musical theatre production, and seven time Global Music Award Winner Johnny Summers and the Little Big Band. Tickets available at FernieMuseum.com. BrickHaus @ The Royal, booty breaks/house Howl’o’ween Party @ Barkside Pets. 4-8pm. Prizes for best costumes and tricks. All proceeds go to The Fernie Pets Society. MONDAY 31.10.2016 Halloween Howler @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3-5pm. Snacks, craft, activities and more! Halloween Drink Specials & Free Entry @ Infinitea Halloween Bash @ The Royal, win a $500 bar tab!

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DINING, NIGHTLIFE & SPECIALS MONDAYS Burger and Bud $14.99 @ Boston Pizza Fernie Jugs of Beer on Special @ The Brickhouse Lasagna Specials @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Wing Night @ The Fernie Hotel $6 Meals all Day and Astrology Drop-in after 7pm @ Infinitea Mexican Mondays! Chicken or Beef Tacos $3 Happy Hour Corona (Bottles) @ Parkplace Pub Massage Mondays @ Trillium Day Spa, $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 min Ladies Night: $4 House Red or White Wine, $5 $12 Mussels and $4 Wine @ The Northern Local Jam Night @ The Kodiak Lounge Free Pool, Spice Rum Special @ The Royal, 10pm Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company, 10am – 6pm

Dinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford Resort Tuesday: Shot gun Karaoke with TOpo @ The Royal $5 Kids Dinner @ Loaf Bakery & Restaurant, 5-9pm Half Price Appy’s @ The Fernie Hotel. 5pm Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company, 10am – 6pm

WEDNESDAYS $7 Single or $14 Double Wings @ Boston Pizza Wine Evenings @ The Brickhouse Trivia Night @ The Fernie Hotel. 8pm Pint night @ Kodiak Lounge Zak’s Jam Night @ The Royal $10 Smokie, Beer and Fries @ Parkplace Pub Tarot Card Readings w/ Miss Janeil @ Infinitea Crochet Collective & Sweater Club Knitting @ Infinitea, 7-9pm TUESDAYS Waxing Wednesday @ Trillium Day Spa, free Pasta Specials @ Boston Pizza underam wax with any other hair removal Kokanee Bottle on Special @ The Brickhouse $15 Jugs and $8 Wings @ The Northern Wing Night @ Parkplace Pub $10 Pizza Night @ Loaf Bakery & Restaurant, $12 Pizza Night @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe 5-9pm Two for Tuesdays @ Trillium Day Spa, 2 Wax On Wednesday @ 901 Spa, 30% off waxing pedicures for $100, 2 manicures for $70, 2 facials services. for $130, all three for $275 Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie $10 Beer, Burger and Bingo Night @ The Brewing Company, 10am – 6pm Northern Cheap Night @ The Vogue Theatre

OUTDOOR & FAMILY MONDAYS •Dominoes @ The Seniors Drop in Centre 1pm •Mahjong @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7pm •Special Olympics Athletes Bowling @ Sparwood. 4pm •Duplicate Bridge Game @ The Seniors Drop-in Centre, 6pm •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm ••Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am •Celebrate Recovery @ Mountainside Church, 7pm, open to everyone •Community Climb Night @ Evolution Climbing Gym, 7pm •Ladies Night Boxing @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •Discover Yoga @ Essential Yoga Studio, 7:30-8:30pm •Preschool Climbing @ Evolution Climbing Gym, 9:15-10:15am •Strong Start @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-12pm •Parent Tot Funtimes @ Knox United Church (201 2nd Ave), 9:30am-12pm •Adult Shinny @ Memorial Arena, 8:45am-10:15am TUESDAYS •Cheap Night @ The Vogue Theatre. $6.50 - 2D & $8.50 - 3D •Crib/Whist @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7pm •Storytime @ Library, 11:15-12pm for ages 3–5. •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •Adaptive Yoga @ Senior’s Drop In Centre 2:30pm •Ladies Archery @ The Elks Hall, 6:30pm •Public Drop in Climbing @ College of the Rockies, 7-9pm •Climbing and Bouldering @ College of the Rockies, 7-10pm. $7 without rentals, $10 with. •Mixed Boxing Recreational @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm ••Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre, 8:30-10:30am •Open Climbing @ Evolution Climbing Gym •Strong Start @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-12pm •Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am ••Never Bored for Tweens @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45pm for Grades 5-7. •Adult Shinny @ Memorial Arena, 8:45am-10:15am •Free Admission Public Skate @ Memorial Arena, 10:30-11:15am

THURSDAYS Tacos for $12.95 @ Boston Pizza Jam Night @ The Brickhouse Spiced Rum Specials @ Kodiak Lounge Featured Pub Burgers @ Max Restaurant & The Pub Burger and Beer Special @ The Fernie 2 Medium Pizza Special @ Elk Valley Pizza RileyJ+Ash / Flatspin+Friends @ The Royal 6oz Cocktail Jugs $20 @ The Northern $10 lasagna @ Loaf Bakery & Restaurant, 5-9pm $8 2oz Cocktails @ Infinitea Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company, 10am – 6pm FRIDAYS Full Rack of Ribs $19.95 @ Boston Pizza Live Music Fridays @ Infinitea 8pm TGIF & Chicken dinner draw @ Kodiak Lounge Fish & Chips plus Rib Night @ Parkplace Pub $13 Fish and Chips, Meat Draw and Members Draw @ The Fernie Hotel. Supporting FTA. Live bands and DJs @ The Royal Date Night Special @ Spa 901 Live Music @ Loaf Bakery & Restaurant, 6-9pm DJ Aurora @ The Griz Bar Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company, 10am – 6pm SATURDAYS Any Large Pizza for Medium Charge @ Boston Pizza

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WEDNESDAYS •Crib @ Seniors Drop in Centre 1pm •Gentle Exercise @ Seniors Drop In Centre 10:45am ••Adult Badminton @ The Community Centre. Drop in for $5 •AA Meetings @ The Anglican Church Basement, 7:30pm •Womens Drop in Climbing @ COTR, 7-9pm •Water Flow Yoga & Tea @ Infinitea, 10:30am •Mixed Boxing Recreational @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm ••Toddlertime @ Fernie Heritage Library, 11:15am for ages 0-2. ••Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre, 8:30-10:30am •Open Climbing @ Evolution Climbing Gym •Strong Start @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-12pm •Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am ••Unplugged @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45pm for ages 8+, drop in •Tai Chi @ Seniors Drop In Centre 6:30pm •Adult Shinny @ Memorial Arena, 8:45am-10:15am •Free Admission Parent and Tot @ Memorial Arena, 10:30-11:15am •Skate & Shoot @ Memorial Arena, 11:45-1pm THURSDAYS •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •Morning Yoga @ Seniors Drop In Centre 8:00am •Canasta / Cards @ Seniors Drop In Centre 1pm •RC Club @ Fernie Community Centre. 7-9pm. •Community Basketball @ Fernie Secondary School, 8:3010:30pm •Mixed Boxing Competitive @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •Kids Sing Along & Play Group @ Infinitea, 11:30am •Youth Archery @ The Elks Hall, 6pm •Bellies to Babies @ Fernie Women’s Centre, 1-3pm every 2nd Thursday. •Open Roller Skating Evening @ Max Turyk Gym, $2 drop-in fee. 6-7pm •Kids Boxing Boot Camp @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, ages 8-16 5pm.

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Meat Draw & Bar Quiz @ The Legion Tequila Specials @ Kodiak Lounge Rib Night @ Max Restaurant & The Pub Open Mix and Live Music @ The Fernie Live bands and DJs@ The Royal Rib Night: $19 Half/$24 Full @ Parkplace Pub Songwriting Workshops and Wine Specials @ Infinitea, 5pm 3-5pm Happy Hour $10 Pizzas, $5 Beers, $12 Jugs @ Loaf Coffee and Baileys Special @ The Bridge Bistro Store and Tasting Room Open @ Fernie Brewing Company, 10am – 6pm SUNDAYS Kids Sunday $4.99 @ Boston Pizza Caesars on Special @ The Brickhouse All day breakfast @ The Fernie. 9am-4pm $10 BBQ and Beats @ Infinitea CLOSED (available for special events/private parties) @ The Royal Dinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford Resort $18 Sausage and Mash @ Parkplace Pub 3-5pm Happy Hour $10 Pizzas, $5 Beers, $12 Jugs @ Loaf Steak Sandwich & Caesar Specials @ Parkplace Pub Caesars Special @ The Bridge Bistro

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••Indoor Walking Program @ Fernie Community Centre, 8:3010:30am •Climbing and Bouldering @ College of the Rockies, 7-10pm. $7 without rentals, $10 with. •Preschool Climbing @ Evolution Climbing Gym, 9:15-10:15am •Strong Start @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-12pm •Bellies to Babies @ Fernie Women’s Resource Centre, 1-3pm every 2nd Thursday. ••Lego Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45pm for ages 7+, must register •Adult Shinny @ Memorial Arena, 8:45am-10:15am •Free Admission Public Skate @ Memorial Arena, 10:30-11:15am FRIDAYS •Cribbage @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7pm •Jitney Darts @ Fernie Legion, 7:30pm ••Kids Sing Along & Play Group @ Infinitea, 11:30am ••Toddlertime @ Fernie Heritage Library Ages 0-2 11:15am •Women’s Writing Group @ Fernie Women’s Resource Centre, 2-4pm. •Breastfeeding Mammas @ Fernie Heritage Library, first Friday of the month. •Strong Start @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-12pm •Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am •AFRoS @ Fernie Heritage Library, 10-11am. Sing, play and have fun in French. •Public Skating @ Memorial Arena, 12-12:45pm (No School Fridays) •Public Skating @ Memorial Arena, 7:15-8:15pm SATURDAYS •Karma Meditation Class @ Essential Yoga Studio 8:00am-8:45am •Open Climbing @ Evolution Climbing Gym •Public Skating @ Memorial Arena, 2-3:45pm •Public Skating @ Memorial Arena, 7-8:15pm SUNDAYS •Fernie Pets Society Group Walk @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am. •AA Meetings @ The Anglican Church Basement, 7:30pm •First Sunday of the Month Family Climb Time @ Evolution Climbing Gym, 2-4pm •Public Skating @ Memorial Arena, 2:15-4pm

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Neurons and New Tricks

They are highly flexible and reactive to feedback. Particularly reassurance. When you praise your child for a job well done, the pathway of firing neurons they used to preform that task will be ingrained, and readily available the next time they wonder if they should remove their slime-covered shoes before walking into the house. Freaking out at them for a bad choice doesn’t have the same effect in the brain. Something to think about.

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HUMANS WERE MADE TO ADAPT. It’s something we should be proud of. Our species has had to make vast lifestyle adjustments as our planet has evolved. We can exist in the tropics, on the tundra, or even downtown Toronto. We can thrive eating no meat, only meat, or eating the food that we invented – although, only for about a Mcmonth before things start to head downhill. Considering the fragile state in which we enter this world, few creatures on the planet are such successful masters of survival. So, here’s my question. Why do we resist change so much? If we’re always in a state of it, in some form or another, doesn’t Newton tell us it should be easy to keep doing it? Ok, warning. I am about to get a little sciencey on you. I know that if you regularly read my column you will not be expecting this. You may be waiting for a colourful anecdote about how Five tripped over Seven at Island Lake and fell face first into that stinky yellow slime where the frogs are, and how I still can’t get the smell out of the washing machine and I may have to get a new one. Yes, that happened. And yes, I could tell you how I had to scrape it out of her eye sockets while pausing to gag. But I won’t. Sorry to disappoint, but I’m going a different way this month. I’m going to talk about neurons. That’s right. Neurons are brain cells that form these little pathways when they communicate with each other. The more you do a certain thing, like eat salt and vinegar chips while watching The Voice – off the top of my head – the more these pathways become wired in your brain. These connected neurons become circuits, which become habits. Soon they begin firing together automatically. So when I hear that horribly obnoxious theme song my Voice neuron is activated and my chip

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neuron fires up right along with it. And if I don’t happen to have a bag of SandV’s in the cupboard? Well, that’s when all hell breaks loose. Because I watch The Voice with salt and vinegar chips. And I don’t like change. I find it interesting that while we have been given many tools that allow us to adapt to a wide array of scenarios, our brains are also wired in a way that they quickly form habits. Habits that we like to repeat. And when you follow along the pathway that you personally laid out in your brain, you feel good. Unfortunately, neurons can’t distinguish wrong from right. They live by a simple rule – the more you do something, the more likely you are to do it in the future. So if you do happen to have the odd bad habit, the sooner you break it, the better. But here’s where that ability to change really comes in to help us. Humans have the capacity to step outside themselves, assess their own actions, and decide if these actions are assisting in the whole survival thing. It’s called the prefrontal cortex. The part of the brain that allows us to think about what we do. Probably not shocking to anyone, kids have very adaptable or “plastic” brains.

New research in the world of neuroscience has shown something interesting. (Not a sentence I usually type – but I warned you!) Guess what – adult brains are a lot more adaptable than anyone thought. It turns out you can change a habit anytime you want to. And while those neurons making new pathways in your brain may not know the difference between good and bad, you sure do. So pick something you’re not too happy about, and change it. We were made to change. Try some new tricks.

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Dreamy Iceland JESSE BELL

THE BEST WAY to see a country is to walk across it with your own two feet. I realize this as I sit on a peak overlooking the glacial valley of Ðorsmork in south Iceland. It took me 55 kilometres to get here; my feet ache and my pack is heavy, but I’ve never been more in love with a country. Iceland is a dream. Filled with volcanoes, glaciers and beautifully barren tundra, the country of 330,000 people and 475,000 sheep is – geologically speaking – one of the most active on earth. It sits atop a hotspot along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge; it is ever-changing, always grumbling.

ICELAND IS A DREAM. FILLED WITH VOLCANOES, GLACIERS AND BEAUTIFULLY BARREN TUNDRA, THE COUNTRY OF 330,000 PEOPLE AND 475,000 SHEEP IS – GEOLOGICALLY SPEAKING – ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE ON EARTH. Ben and I arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, at the end of July. We pitch our tent at the only campsite in town and when my sister Jenn meets us, we rent bikes and cruise the narrow streets of the art-enveloped city.

We cycle past multi-coloured houses, eat fish and chips, visit Iceland’s highest church, Hallgrimskirkja, and prepare for two weeks on the road. Before we leave we meet Pastor Patrick from Wisconsin who, clad in sandals and socks, tells us the story of how he lost his boots. “It was on the Laugavegur trek,” he says. He tucked his hiking boots into the top of his backpack to ford a muddy, glacial river, but as he crossed the water snatched his boots from him—they floated downstream and disappeared. A woman gave Patrick her sandals and he hiked to the trail’s end. We say our goodbyes to Reykjavík and begin a clockwise tour of Iceland along the Ring Road. We explore Glymur, Iceland’s second-highest waterfall, and the Snaefellsness Peninsula with Kirkjufell

mountain. We camp in a lava field and head for the Westfjords –Iceland’s best kept secret. Sky-high fjords tower above the highway before we arrive in quaint Isafjörður, a town surrounded by sheer cliffs and swooping seabirds. A ferry takes us from here to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve for our first overnight hike. We tent in sand dunes and follow Arctic Fox footprints on the beach. When we dock back in Isafjörður we eat at the best restaurant in the Westfjords, Tjoruhusid; a buffet of sizzling halibut and cod amongst incredible side dishes. I eat a potato and learn it is a juicy grape. We head east to the Museum of Witchcraft and Sorcery, stand above the thundering waterfall Dettifoss and soak in the mineralrich Myvatn Nature Baths. Our noses burn from the putrid stink of sulphur at Hverir, where the earth bubbles and steams. We mountain bike in Seyðisfjorður.

we catch a bus to Landmannalaugar – we are going on the Laugavegur Trek. For four days we hike amongst glittering fields of obsidian and glowing Rhyolite peaks, then through mossy volcanoes and lava-bombed tundra. We meet Kyle and Megan from Chicago and become fast friends.We hike from Mordor to Middle Earth, then through the Shire and back again. When we reach the deepest river crossing I think of Patrick and his lost boots and smile. Fifty-five kilometres later we arrive in Ðorsmork. After dinner, beers and a hot shower I crawl into my sleeping bag, my heart full of love for Iceland. We’ve spent the last 23 days in a tent, driven 3,100 kilometres by car and walked nearly 100 kilometres on foot. There are so many ways to see a country but this is, by far, the best.

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Then we find a quiet campsite in the southeast below Vatnanjökull Glacier. We ford a stream and, as foxes bark at us from the rocks, we reach the turquoise and black glacial toe. No one is around but us – it is nothing short of magic. The next day we are met with ghostly pillars of jagged ice along the highway. The tide carries icebergs that float in Jökulsárlón lagoon out to sea. On Jenn’s second-last night she finds us a hidden campsite along a black sand beach near Vík. We hike to a lookout over the vast coastline at sunset. A friendly Icelandic chef finds us beers to celebrate two weeks on the road, and then we drop Jenn at the airport.

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HITTING THE TRAILS WITH THE FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE

Adaptations TERRY NELSON

THE FERNIE TRAILS ALLIANCE continually works to adapt to the changes that the trail users we represent desire. As with any community group, our challenges to meet these needs are diverse and many. Here are some of the examples, of the changes we have made of late. Multi-use trail standard adaptations through the creation of the Fernie Trail Master Plan, which was a cooperative venture between the FTA and the City of Fernie. The recognition of these needs has been supported through the construction of more beginner accessible trails, wider bridges, surfacing improvements, and an extensive signage program. Improvements to advanced mountain bike trails was accomplished at the Three Kings area, with fundraisers, access road enhancements, the creation of “Blue Matador” for upper level intermediate riders, post forest harvesting trail restorations, and general trail feature upgrades. Trail safety related installations to get trail users off of roadways, was achieved through the construction of the new Lazy Lizard connector that extends from Mount Fernie Park to the Island Lake parking lot. This trail addition was made possible through the Thunder Ridge Fundraiser, and an infusion of funds from the City of Fernie RMI Fund. Of course the Fairy Creek Pedestrian Bridge project provides a safe alternative to travelling on Highway #3, between the North Fernie Bridge and Dicken Road area. The funding process for this project was facilitated through the generous efforts of our volunteer grant writer, and our welcome funding partners. This is a very positive change to our funding processes moving forward on other major trail improvement projects.

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The traffic control “chicanes” at the Cedar Ave. intersection are intended to have trail users stop before proceeding across the road. Hopefully the trail users can adapt to this change, as these fixtures are part of a pilot project that will see many more installations at these types of interfaces. The construction of the Elk Valley Trans Canada Trail is in progress and will create a major change in the socioeconomic fabric of the valley, through varied opportunities that this connection will support. Providing opportunities for both locals to find their way from their respective communities of Elko, Fernie, Hosmer, Sparwood, and Elkford, and potentially international visitors that may embark on long distance trail pursuits, to be exposed to the impressive amenities that await them. Construction contracts for six separate trail sections are presently underway. Changes to the routing of the Mountain Walk Trail north of Elkford will be welcomed for easier access. The Coal Discovery Trail connecting Sparwood to Fernie is undergoing major upgrades to improve accessibility, trail grades, signage and surfacing. The Coal Creek Heritage Trail component of the Elk Valley Trail has been constructed above the old Fernie landfill site. This trail connects to the Montane Trail system

across Coal Creek, with a further 8.5 km of trail being constructed to the south of Fernie. Trailhead signage kiosks will begin appearing along the corridor, that provide route mapping, and local attraction information.

Our volunteer trail maintenance Thursday night work parties have seen a huge increase in participation, allowing for some major trail improvements to take place over the last year. This change in cooperative participation and attitude we can hope is a result of everyone’s awareness of the achievements of the FTA over the years. Or it may be a result of the charismatic, dedicated trail construction and maintenance volunteer, or maybe just the FBC post work beers. Either way we are grateful for the efforts of this group. We look forward to this continuing engagement in the years to come. The Fernie Trails Alliance has seen many changes in the board demographic. With some of the original members still providing valuable guidance, and the introduction of some more youthful members that have a fresh outlook on trail user expectations, and maintaining the overall enthusiasm. We need to give a shout out to our manager, new treasurer and bookkeeper for keeping us on track.

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Changing Up Your Exercises SARAH INGRAM, BSC.HONS.KINESIOLOGY, BCAK PRACTICING KINESIOLOGIST

I FREQUENTLY COME ACROSS clients who are stuck in an exercise rut, and just a few simple chchanges to their routine can breathe new life and results to their program. Not only does it help muscles get stronger, it makes exercise programs more interesting! Turn and face the strange, ch-ch-ch-ch-changes are the best thing for any exercise program. This month Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tweaked five common exercises to make them more challenging for your body:

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4. Instead of clamshells, try ball wall roll-ups: Stand beside the wall with the ball at your ankle on the wall. Push the ball into the wall and roll it up/lift your knee. Too hard? Add one hand onto the wall. Too easy? Press harder! (targets glutes and balance) 5. Instead of plank, try plank and reach: On your forearms and toes, keep your body straight and reach alternate arms and tap the floor above your head. Keep your chin tucked in through the motion. Too hard? Drop to your knees. Too easy? Add opposite leg lift at the same time. (targets core) The combination of these exercises can be a great full body workout. Try doing each exercise to exhaustion three times through the list. Remember, all exercises should be pain free as well as performed slowly and in control.

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BOO! October is here in full pumpkin spice form. This month try making one healthy change to your lifestyle. If you’re feeling stuck or unmotivated try sharing ways to change at the Thanksgiving dinner table, or by trying to improve the quality of nutrients in this year’s harvest table. • Source an ethically raised turkey. Local and organic is ideal, free range, hormone and antibiotic free. If you want to splurge on anything, go for quality meat. • Rainbow inspiration. Try to have as many different coloured foods on the table as possible. • Replace white mashed potatoes with mashed cauliflower. I made this swap a few years ago and have never gone back! If you have picky eaters replace half of the potatoes with cauliflower and I bet they won’t even notice! • Drizzle honey, cranberries and feta cheese on yams and squash. • Roast a combination of zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, onions and garlic cloves on a tray with olive oil and sea salt for a veggie dish. These can be pre-made then heated up when the turkey comes out. • Need a salad? Apple cranberry coleslaw or greens with pomegranates, candied pecans, quinoa and pumpkin seeds. • Make a healing turkey bone broth/ stock with the carcass. Add sage, rosemary and thyme or poultry seasoning to a pot of water and the turkey carcass, making sure it’s covered.

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Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 12-24 hours. Add salt to taste. • Use a quality coloured sea salt to season your dishes. Pink Himalayan salt or grey sea salt are great picks. Worried you’re not getting enough iodine? Add some kelp powder to your sea salt and you’re set! When it comes to your small change, the above tips are all little ways to infuse October with health. You don’t have to do it all yourself, involve friends or family and have everyone make whole food dishes, made with love. Giving to ourselves is often forgotten but so important during Thanksgiving. Start with making a change for you. This month’s recipe is a delicious salty sweet combo full of healthy fats and proteins to balance blood sugars and avoid

the after dinner crash. Fat is not a scary food group we need to avoid. Healthy fats are really essential to our mental and cognitive health, hormone balance, and so much more. These recipes can easily be used together for a fun treat or to health-ify an old family favourite. You can make this into a parfait by adding coconut cream, yogurt or organic whipped cream on top. The bottom layer can be swapped for a no-bake graham cracker crust - there is a lot of versatility to get creative with. I decided on a dessert this month because it’s often where a lot of unhealthy ingredients hide like white sugars and processed fats. You can make this in a dessert dish or in little mason jars, and it’s sure to spark conversations about health while it’s being gobble gobbled up.

Makes 8 (4oz) mason jars Walnut Brownie Crust 1¼ cup raw walnuts 10 pitted medjool dates 6 Tbsp raw cacao powder or cocoa powder ¾ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp Sea Salt Add walnuts to food processor and grind into a fine meal. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until combined. Press into a pan and freeze for 10 minutes. While the brownies are in the freezer make the raspberry icing. Pumpkin Pie Mousse 1 ½ Cup cashews, soaked overnight (if you didn’t soak them add 1/3 cup of water) 1 ½ Cups pumpkin puree ⅓ Cup maple syrup ¼ Cup coconut oil, melted 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp vanilla extract Flaked or large grain sea salt for garnish

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Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until very smooth, scraping the sides or using a tamper when necessary. Using a spatula, scrape pumpkin filling into the pie crust and smooth out the top. Serve immediately or place in the fridge. Note: The filling will firm up in the fridge. Enjoy! Assembly of mason jars: Divide the brownie evenly into the eight mason jars. Press them down to cover the bottom. Using a spoon, ladle the pumpkin pie mousse into each jar. Sprinkle with sea salt and place in the fridge to set. Bring out 10 minutes before serving.

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Lithium Batteries KEVIN MCISAAC

THE MOST RECENT VICTIM of ‘exploding battery’ recalls is Samsung for their Galaxy Note 7. They are not the first, and they won’t be the last. As far back as 2005 Dell had to recall 22,000 laptops due to battery issues. Another 4.1 million were recalled in 2006. Sony recalled ten million in 2006. In 2007 Nokia recalled 46 million. And so on. Serious problems with Lithium batteries are nothing new. What’s going on here? Lithium batteries were invented in the 70s, but didn’t really come into their own, and our homes, until the late 80s. Lithium batteries use Lithium layered with a few other elements such as cobalt, iron phosphate, or manganese, and – this is the important part of the safety discussion – a flammable electrolyte. Lithium ion batteries are truly a scientific marvel. They have a high energy density: meaning they can hold a large charge. They have a very tiny memory effect. If you’re of a certain age you’ll recall the warnings of earlier rechargeable batteries to always give them full charges lest they develop a ‘memory’ for the low charge state. Lithium ion batteries are mostly immune to this. They have a very low rate of self-discharge. It’s low, but not zero. Rechargeable batteries left in the drawer for a year or so are unlikely to have any charge left, unlike non-rechargeables. I have two AA batteries working in the remote for my stereo that I haven’t changed since 1999. Take that Lithium. On top of all that Lithium is light and relatively inexpensive. It truly is an amazing element. It does have some downsides though. For one thing Lithium is highly reactive, especially with water. As such, Lithium batteries are designed to be waterproof. Also, Lithium batteries require circuitry to prevent overcharging.

THE TWO MAIN PROBLEMS WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES COME FROM OVERCHARGING THEM AND CHARGING THEM TOO QUICKLY. The two main problems with Lithium batteries come from overcharging them and charging them too quickly. The third is voltage, which we’ll come to. Overcharging isn’t something you can do anything about. Virtually all Lithium batteries have overcharging circuitry built into them to prevent this from happening. You can leave them plugged in all night without worry. But the circuitry must work. To ensure that, treat your batteries with care. Don’t drop them. They might be okay, but then again, they might overcharge.

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The rush to deliver batteries to an everdemanding market has meant that not all batteries are created equal. Those minor flaws have revealed themselves in some high profile fires that have resulted in severe restrictions on Lithium batteries being transported. As a home user there’s little you can do about manufacturing issues, other than paying attention to news reports containing information about your devices. As for charging issues: keep your batteries dry; don’t let them sit in the sun or freeze them; don’t drop them; don’t use ‘fast chargers’ that are not from the manufacturer. In fact, try and stick with the manufacturer’s charging blocks for your devices. Small differences add up. Chances are very low that your battery will have a problem. There are dozens of batteries with problems, but there are literally billions without problems.

Charging too quickly is more of a problem. When you charge too quickly the Lithium ions start to stack up instead of layering. Over time those can become Lithium dendrites (which is a fancy Greek word for tree) and short out. When a short happens in a Lithium battery, either due to mechanical failure, or charging failure, all of the energy of the battery pours into the electrolyte solution at once. That solution is very flammable and it will burn furiously. Part of the reason that these battery fires are so spectacular, check YouTube.com for many examples, is the very high voltage that battery makers are putting into their batteries. They are doing that at the behest of the device makers. It takes a pretty serious battery to run a full size iPad or laptop when they are busy. Very high voltage combined with a very significant draw and an even minor production flaw can spell disaster.

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October 2016 YANN LORANGER

SEPTEMBER ALLOWED US TO connect free will to a broader, more collective vision. October will demonstrate in our lives that as soon as our will is connected and serving a certain reality, our entire being starts evolving, adapting to this reality as well. A lot of movement and change will take place in our lives as an impressive succession of events happen in our starry sky. The result of this high level of movement takes place on the last day of the month, when three major conjunctions happen simultaneously, all in collective signs, all aspecting our “Lunar Nodes”- the axis of our destiny. It seems that the stars are doing all they can to broaden our mind towards a more collective consciousness. The first main conjunction happening is the second New Moon (Yes, October has two New Moons! A lot of change and new energy!) where Sun, Moon and Mercury all join in Scorpio forming a happy Trine/ Sextile towards the Lunar Nodes. All this meaning that our mind and all that it is connected with is also diving into a collective perspective in a profound way. The second is made by Venus and Saturn in Sagittarius forming a square to the Lunar Nodes. The square talks about tension and this aspect is the main challenge of the month. Our feelings, preferences and tendencies are obliged to lean towards this broader consideration as well. With Neptune being in conjunction with our South Lunar Node, we can foresee that average new age encouragement won’t be sufficient in conquering our feelings, but a genuine authentic philosophical point of view brought by Sagittarius will. The last is Mars and Pluto in Capricorn, also forming a Trine/Sextile with the Lunar Nodes. This is the ultimate

A LOT OF MOVEMENT AND CHANGE WILL TAKE PLACE IN OUR LIVES AS AN IMPRESSIVE SUCCESSION OF EVENTS HAPPEN IN OUR STARRY SKY. anchorage for our will, a seal on the work we’ve done over the past two months that enhances the overall intensity of October. Since we all have a little bit of each sign within us, consider each of the following interpretations as addressing a specific part of yourself. Read it all for every aspect within yourself.

Aries (March 21 - April 29) Action You may not understand it all, but you do wish for change. You’re a bit impatient about the length of the process, but you support change with all of your might.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Adaptability You don’t like change very much… hold on and do your best. You will grow a lot!

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Genius You’re finally in the loop! You feel at ease and help those that are out of their means.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Acceptance You feel the two New Moons this month a lot. It may seem as though you’ve entered a new planet with different laws and rules. Be open and patient, as you are changing your world into a more collective and inclusive one.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Thermos You have a lot of energy! Keep it in, despite the temptation to be bursting with it, especially early this month. You will need this energy later on to help you embrace the change.

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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Vigilance You’re fine, but you should give special care towards your feelings. Do not forget them. Reconnect with what makes you truly happy.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Emperor You opened the door for new energies and rejoiced from the intensity of the moment. Now, find delight in witnessing others enjoy this growing energy.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Passion From your perspective, last month’s captivating adventure continues and you happily keep exploring the unknown.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Compassion You had a short break, but here it comes again! Now your feelings are getting it, pulled into directions you ignored. This is a unique evolution opportunity!

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) Leader You work and inspire everyone around you. You are the one that seems to know what to do.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Introspection You are happy, as this change is your deepest wish. The only question remaining now, do you really feel part of it? If you don’t, do your best to change this in your own life, otherwise, sadness could be right around the corner.

Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Unexpected You’re strong and powerful, but feel that there’s something missing… is it time for a new quest?

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