Fernie Fix September 2015 by Claris Media

SEPTEMBER 2015 | ISSUE 105

THE BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE

FEATURE ARTIST REBECCA VAUGHAN ON FELTING | FEATURE RESIDENT HEATHER SKAIEN WITH HER PERSONAL TEACHING TIPS | JESSE BELL HIKES THE WEST COAST TRAIL | KRISSI HYLAND SHARES A BACK TO SCHOOL RECIPE FERNIEFIX.COM

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SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE 105 THE BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE

EDITOR’S FIX | 5 BUSINESS | 7 Business News/New Business

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 12 Feature Artist – Rebecca Vaughan Rental Fix – Terminator Genisys by Andrew Vallance Musical Notes – Where There’s a WiL… by Carolyn Nikodym

COMMUNITY & EVENTS | 18 Feature Resident – Heather Skaien by Krista Turcasso Walking in My Shoes – Learning Outside of School by Micah Morris You’ve Got Male: Perfect Strangers by Adam K MacDonald

Living History – Bed Side Manor by Ron Ulrich Family Stoke – Are We There Yet? by Shelby Cain FernieFix.com Events Calendar / September at the Arts Station

Nourish Through Nature by Krissi Hyland, RHN – Pass the Sugar, Muffin Tales From An Unexpected Yogi – Back to School by Heather Ivany Around the World with Rebecca Hall – A French Immersion Tour

OUTDOOR LIFE | 30

BITS AND BYTES | 44

Never Have I Ever – West Coast Trail by Jesse Bell Hitting the Trails with the Fernie Trails Alliance – Old Dogs, New Tricks by Terry Nelson Women of the Mountains by Hannah Griffin – Melissa Lotholz

The Answer Guy – Kickstarter by Kevin McIsaac Monthly Horoscopes by Claire Simmons

HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 41 Fit to Play – Homework by Sarah Ingram, Practicing Kinesiologist

COVER: Demolition Derby Photo by 6:8 Photography, www.68photography.com THIS PAGE: Silver Springs in the summer evening light. Photo by Jesse Bell

FERNIE FUN | 46 Fix Trivia

Our Harvest

Feast &Fest September 19 & 20th Saturday

Sunday

featuring a locally grown feast prepared by Chef Barrie Elliot also with live auction live music & bar @ Community EcoGarden

harvest fall fair farmers market chilli contest biggest & best contest miniature ponies face painting demonstrations cake walk & pie auction potato sack races

Tickets available at Wildsight office & online

10am-4pm @ Prentice Park

wildsight.ca all proceeds to help keep Fernie wild

Editor’s Fix EDUCATION HAS COME FULL CIRCLE FOR ME. The days of anxiously awaiting for the University Calendar, navigating the courses, setting up a schedule (can we say long weekends!) and hoping to get into my top picks are long gone. Now, I am navigating early childhood education programs, and learning about my options for preschool. I am talking to my friends teaching at different schools or with kids in different schools and am trying to make the most educated decision on what is best for my two girls. January, 2016 my eldest will begin attending preschool. It’s surreal. One of my first memories is from that time. I broke my leg skiing and my class made a huge card that they all signed and

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 hopes you check out the first concert of the season at The Arts Station, because it WiL fire you up for more.

SARAH INGRAM, practicing kinesiologist is hoping to help you get schooled in exercise this fall. For more sport specific training, call 250-4239167 or visit www.sarahsactiverehab. com.

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, comes out with Oolichan Press in the spring of 2016. Tweet her @ShelbyCainWrote

delivered to my house, as I couldn’t finish the year. If I would have saved that card, I would recognize nearly all of the names and notice that a few of my closest friends today were in my class. While I know that these choices will have an impact on my children, I also know that there is so much more to an education than where, with whom and what they study. Looking back, I realize that some of the most important life lessons I learned were outside of school, through tough challenges I was faced with, people I have worked with, spending time in the outdoors, or travelling alone in a country far from home. The biggest lesson of all, though, I am learning right now and that is through being a parent. While our theme may be “Back to School,” this edition discusses all types of learning. From yoga to trail etiquette,

RON ULRICH is the Director-Curator of the Fernie Museum and lives in the 1909 Fernie Hospital building, where his grandfather was born. The building was converted to apartments in the early 1950s. MICAH MORRIS is a Fernie teen that is living life to the fullest in this incredible mountain town. Depending on the season you will find her shredding the ski hill, mountain biking on the trails, at the soccer pitch, or swimming at the creek. She invites you to walk in a teenager’s shoes. KRISSI HYLAND is a holistic nutritionist and whole food chef stoked to be writing for the Fix and inspiring the community to eat not only healthy but tasty foods. Visit NourishThroughNature.com or call 250-531-3553 for a nutritional consult or cooking class. JESSE BELL spends seven days on the West Coast Trail sunbathing, whalewatching, dream-living. She thinks you should go the first chance you get. HANNAH GRIFFIN is a writer and photographer who is enjoying learning more about interesting women from other communities.

learning in your early years to the health benefits of learning later in life, learning through travels to learning at home. There is a lot of inspiration in these pages, perhaps it will encourage you to set up a little schedule of your own this school year. Krista Turcasso, Editor

FERNIE FIX | FERNIEFIX.COM Published monthly by Claris Media. To advertise and for general inquiries: info@clarismedia.com Box 1124, 841 7th Ave. Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 p: 250-423-4062 www.clarismedia.com Editor | Krista Turcasso Creative Director | Vanessa Croome Associate Editor | Carolyn Nikodym All content copyright Claris Media. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher.

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. HEATHER IVANY has relocated to the new studio located at The Castle on First (461 1st Ave). To sign up for classes, purchase a pass, or look into upcoming retreats and workshops visit www. heatherivanyyoga.com REBECCA HALL loves to hear and write about the places that Fernieites travel to. If you’d like to share your travel story, write to her at hall.rebecca.j@gmail.com. ADAM K. MACDONALD is excited about heading back to school. He hopes all newcomers to town enjoy the Fernie community as much as he does. KEVIN MCISAAC haunts the coffee shops and streets of Fernie to find his column source material. CLAIRE SIMMONS is an intuitive Reiki Master living on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia who spent last winter in Fernie. Stay tuned for a link to her blog where she’ll be writing about the intuitive process and posting tips.

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Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series 2015 Presented by the Fernie Heritage Library

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At the Fernie Heritage Library “Many artists seek to attain immortality through their art, but few would expect their work to outlast the human race and live on for billions of years. As Canadian poet Christian Bök has realized, it all comes down to the durability of your materials.” – The Guardian

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The Elk River Alliance presents the 5th annual

OUR RIVER ROCKS Elk River Festival

September 26th and 27th

(coincides with both BC and World Rivers Day)

Get involved and show your love and care for the Elk River Saturday, Sept. 26th from 4pm - midnight Events at the Community Centre include:

the Elk River Fair; Rockin River Fishing Skills; Blue Drinks; Art on the Rocks; Our River Rocks Social with Dj Cona; Elk River Photo Contest

Sunday, September 27th from 1 - 4pm Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Fernie, Sparwood & Elkford

For Full Event Details See: www.elkriveralliance.ca

email: lee-anne@elkriveralliance.ca phone: 250-423-3322

Business

Emily Brydon Youth Foundation

Fernie MOMs Group THE FERNIE MOMS GROUP is a free drop-in group that provides a great chance to meet other parents and caregivers in a relaxed environment where children are able to play and interact with others. There is childcare and a snack provided.

www.emilybrydonyouthfoundation.com TEN YEARS AGO, the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation helped its first child. This child is now ten years wiser and ready for a new set of challenges and adventures. But there are others, and there will always be others, which is why the foundation is here to stay. Whether through providing bursaries for education, or support in the pursuit of arts such as acting and writing, or sport – EBYF is open to all. Each year is busier than the last, and this fall/winter they anticipate being the busiest yet. “We want the community to know it’s not just about sport,” says Emily. “The EBYF is set out to help in any way – it is all about the youth's dreams and goals.”

BUSINESS NEWS

Help the EBYF and have fun while doing so, with its tenth annual golf tournament this September 19. An event unlike any you’ve participated in, and the last of its kind. Registration and more info online.

Some weeks, topics are organized with a speaker attending, while others are open to discussion and sharing of parenting experiences and learning from each other. You are invited to join this group when it suits you, which meets Thursday mornings in the basement of the Fernie Heritage Library from 9:30-11:30am. You can also find them on Facebook at "Fernie MOMS Group.”

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Fernie Kindergym EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY at 10am during the school year, the Fernie Family Centre becomes a fun and interactive setting for pre-school aged children to play and explore. The Joan Delich Kindergym Society has been hosting these hour-long sessions since 1984, with the goal of creating

ways to encourage and challenge physical growth and development in the formative years. It’s a safe place for kids to play and foster creativity, independence and selfconfidence while allowing them to explore new ways to move their bodies. Back in session this September, join the Facebook Group “Fernie Kindergym” for regular updates and additional information.

LOAF BAKERY & RESTAURANT has always been a popular choice for the local community to do business while enjoying lunch or a coffee. The Loaf is now adding to that appeal by launching a $5 Happy Hour, perfectly positioned for after-work drinks and light eats. Popular menu items such as bruschetta, Margherita pizza and meatballs are served up alongside house wines and FBC draught beers, all for just $5 an item. The Happy Hour menu is available Tuesday through Sunday, 4pm-6pm. Enquiries from local businesses about setting up an account are also welcomed, just ask for Phil at the Loaf, email phil@ loafbakery.ca or drop by. See www. loafbakery.ca for details. FERNIEFIX.COM

Fernie Colour Crawl FUNDRAISER & CONCERT with Come find us at the Fall Registration Fair Sept 9th and 10th, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, September 26, 2015

See what exciting, free, community programming is available at the Fernie Heritage Library

RUN @ 2:30pm - MUSIC @ 4pm

5.5 km. Just for fun WALK or RUN. Concert, BBQ and beer garden at the finish line. All ages! Register at The Arts Station or online at www.shredkelly.com/store Proceeds go to The Fernie Childcare Society and the Fernie and District Arts Council.

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY for the 10th and final EBYF Golf Tournament! Saturday, Sept. 19th, 2015 Fernie Golf and Country Club

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“Experience this special event: a day that will inspire you. This is the major fundraising event for the foundation so it is with pride and courage that I ask for you to come out and have the time of your life – no holds barred.”

~Emily Brydon

To register a team or for sponsorship opportunities visit www.emilybrydonyouthfoundation.com or contact Emily Brydon: ebyf@shaw.ca

Business

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BUSINESS NEWS

www.loraleethomas.com 250-430-1070 LORALEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE her most recent move over to the Fernie Real Estate Company Ltd. She is excited to be part of the progressive team SUBMITTED PHOTO of realtors at Fernie Real Estate Company and looks forward to serving you from her new location. Loralee started her real estate career in Calgary in 2009 but couldn’t stay away from the mountains too long. In 2011, she took her experience in the big city and made the transition back to her hometown of Fernie. Born and raised in Fernie, Loralee feels privileged to be able to live and work in the beautiful mountain town she knows and loves. Her favourite part of her job is helping people realize the kind of life they can have in Fernie.

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National Western Region Mine Rescue THE NATIONAL WESTERN REGIONAL MINE RESCUE COMPETITION is being held in Fernie this September 11 and 12. Friday, the Underground Competition is at the Fernie Memorial Arena and Saturday, the Surface Competition is at the Public Work Yard. Provincial and Territorial Surface and Underground Mine Rescue winners from Western Canada Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan,

Yukon and Northwest Territories/ Nunavut, as well as the winning surface and underground teams from the Northwestern United States make up the competition. Each team participates in five tasks including first aid, fire and smoke simulation, rope task and a written exam. Mine rescue team members are your neighbours or the face in the crowd who you recognize as a member of the community; they are sometimes the first person to come upon an accident. You may not know at the time, but you are in good hands. Visit www.fernie.ca for further details.

Elk River Alliance www.elkriveralliance.ca SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 AND 27, the Elk River Alliance is hosting the Fifth Annual Our River Rocks Elk River Festival. Saturday the 26, the event is held at the Fernie Community Centre from 4pm to midnight, this event includes learning how businesses and organizations benefit from the Elk River, fly fishing skills for youth, adults and masters, art sales by local artists featuring the Elk River, creating art work out of rocks, an Elk River photo contest with #MyElkRiver hashtag on Facebook or Instagram, a river raffle and silent auction, and concludes with the Our River Rocks Social with DJ Cona.

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Sunday, the festival continues with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup from 1-4pm. Meet at the Annex Pond in Fernie, Leisure Centre in Sparwood and Aquatic Centre in Elkford. FERNIEFIX.COM

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BUSINESS NEWS

Schnell Carpentry www.schnellcarpentry.ca 250-946-6881 SCHNELL CARPENTRY, is now offering radon measurement and mitigation to home owners in the Elk Valley.

Wildsight Elk Valley 891 2nd Ave 250-423-3322 WILDSIGHT IS INVITING YOU to celebrate their local harvest with the Feast & Fest - Fernie’s Fall Fair on September 19 and 20. The locally grown, delectable “Feast” takes place Saturday evening at the Community EcoGarden and will be prepared for you by Chef Barrie Elliott, of Chopped Canada fame. Limited tickets for the Feast will be available for sale online and at the Wildsight office in Fernie. The “Fest” is a fall-fair event on Sunday, from 10am - 4pm in Prentice Park with a farmers market, food vendors, miniature ponies, apple pressing and cider making workshops, biggest/best/weirdest fruit or vegetable competitions, a chilli cook off, pie competition, cake walk and all sorts of old time fall fair games for the kids and kids at heart. For more information about how to volunteer, attend, support or participate in the Feast and Feast, please visit www. wildsight.ca/fest.

“A few friends asked us if we knew anything about radon… and we didn’t,” says newly certified professional Felina Arsenault. What she learned in the certification process was surprising. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada after smoking and Health Canada believes that approximately 7% of homes are affected by elevated levels of radon. “That level varies from house to house, and the only way to find out if your home

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is affected is to do long-term testing,” says Arsenault. For most Schnell Carpentry clients, testing for radon will bring peace of mind. For those with elevated levels of radon, the good news is that there are proven mitigation techniques to reduce radon levels.

NEW BUSINESS

Soar Cycle Studio 441 1st Ave VANESSA AVERY-WILLEMS is excited to bring a unique indoor cycling studio to the community of Fernie. This studio will complement both the off-season cycling clientele and anyone who seeks an alternative to their ordinary fitness routine. Soar offers a fresh, complete all-level workout, and believes that you need a community to cycle alongside when you decide to move your mountain. “Be inspired by our dynamic instructors and high-energy space. Celebrate movement and become stronger than yesterday,” says Vanessa. Join them for Spin-Hit, Spin-Core, straight cycling and much more. Opening this September at the Castle on First, book your ride at www.soarcyclestudio.com.

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Arts and Entertainment

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

Rebecca Vaughan I was never artistic as a child. Out of a family of three girls, I was the athletic one. So I just stuck with that because I was good at sports and that is what people expected of me. It wasn’t until 2007 when I finally found an artistic medium that inspired me. I was living in Victoria where my friend owned a fibre arts store, Knotty by Nature. She invited me to an intro to wet felting course. I thought it would be fun, especially because she said I could bring wine to drink.

I was immediately fascinated. I started to wet the beautiful colours of merino wool with hot soapy water and agitate the wool with bubble wrap. Then they said I could be rough with it and pick it up and throw it down. The smile kept getting bigger on my face, I was in heaven. I had found an art form where I could touch and play with wool of all textures and colours and I could beat it up! Like many fibre artists, I started by making a scarf, the first one was pretty funky looking. I made lots of scarves and hats and mitts but I have

never been a fashionable person so I rarely wore them. The desire to make felted wall tapestries came from the need to replace all the cheesy Value Village paintings we had hanging in our apartment. The first project was a 3D garden gnome swinging out of the background from a tree branch. By then, my mental floodgates had opened, all these ideas kept appearing in my head. Images of things I wanted to create but hadn’t figured out the techniques to make them come to life. I had to go back to school and with the help of felting books and many

felting workshops I learned the skills to become a fibre artist. Ever since I moved to Fernie in 2010, the Spinners and Weavers Guild have supported me so much in pursuing my art and this year I was honoured to be picked as one of the artists for the Fernie Banner Project around town. I have also done a couple of commissions for people in the community. One thing is for sure, my art pieces keep getting bigger and bigger. Today my biggest felted project is a life-sized head of a musk ox. The one piece of advice I could give to anyone, young or old, is never let yourself believe that you aren’t smart, athletic or artistic. You just need to learn the skills to pursue your passion. To see more of Rebecca’s art, visit her exhibit “Vegan Taxidermy” at the Arts Station this month or call 250-423-7776. FERNIEFIX.COM

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Located in the heart of historic downtown Fernie BC this Ministry of Education recognized independent school offers a full complement of high standard academic programming combined with a focus on athletics and the arts. Hosting students from Kindergarten through Grade 12,The Fernie Academy focuses on individual students preparing them for the challenges of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demanding world.

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Take the complicated out of Back To School! Let Fernie Leisure Sevices help you find your favorite leisure pastime.

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Join us for the Fall Registration Fair Sept. 9 & 10 from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Fernie Curling Club for information on swim lessons, weekend gymnastics and more.

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Arts and Entertainment

Terminator Genisys

Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard, Divergent, Jack Reacher) blandly plays Kyle Reese, the soldier who in The Terminator played a central role in protecting Sarah Connor. Courtney takes a character that is angst-ridden, isolated and brutal and turns him into the kind of clueless hunk that might appear in a romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock, a character who does not belong in this film.

ANDREW VALLANCE

THE TERMINATOR SERIES was created by James Cameron and Gale Ann Hurd. It encompassed stories from films, comics, novels and other sources concerning battles between Skynet, a malevolently intelligent computer network, and John Connor's human resistance movement, which is trying to wrest control of the planet from the army of machines that do Skynet's bidding. The first movie, The Terminator, was released in October 1984. It had a budget of $6.4 million and box office returns were a staggering $78.4 million. It was the movie that truly brought Arnold Schwarzenegger to the public's notice and made him into an action superstar. It was a wonderful piece of cinema, successfully blending horror and science fiction with a certain amount of real world grit creating a movie-going experience that was both exhilarating and terrifying. The plot revolved around Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), mother of John, who spends most of the film running from an emotionless cyborg (Arnold Schwarzenegger) that has been sent from the future to kill her and thus prevent the birth of her son. She is aided in her struggle by Kyle Reese, a battle hardened human also from the future. The success of that first low-budget cinematic outing gave rise to three more films, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and Terminator Salvation, and burned the Terminator brand into the public consciousness. None of these sequels was as good as the original. However, the Hollywood establishment must have felt that there was an

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, trying desperately to boast his flagging film career, appears once again as the Terminator. His is a comedic role; however, it is baffling how a killer robot can be seen as comedic relief.

appetite for more because now we have Terminator Genisys, but aside from the special effects it fails to revitalize the franchise. While the 1984 film dealt with time travel in a simple way and made the central paradox that underpinned the film easy to understand, the screenwriters for Terminator Genisys have made the time travel aspect of the movie needlessly complicated, have given the central characters horrendous dialogue, and turned what was once a very powerful and frightening film into a confusing and unnecessarily fluffy production. Emilia Clarke, who so effectively played Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, stars in the role of Sarah Connor, that is, the version that Linda Hamilton played so well in Terminator 2, a heavily armed Amazon dedicated to demolishing Skynet's cyborg minions and preserving the human race. At least this is the character that Clarke would have portrayed if she played her role convincingly. Unfortunately she fails to do so, partially because she just looks too young for the role.

This is not a great movie. To truly enjoy the Terminator experience, watch The Terminator or Terminator 2. Beyond the special effects, Terminator Genisys isn't worth your time.

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Arts and Entertainment

Where there’s a WiL…

industry works,” he explains, “and I knew exactly where I belonged and I was very self aware – I wasn’t trying for something that was unattainable. I didn’t pretend that I was something that I wasn’t, and I knew where I belonged. My wife and I both kept our focus that way and forged forward. I think we just figured out who we were by having great lengthy conversations about everybody we weren’t.”

CAROLYN NIKODYM

THE ROLLING STONES SANG that you can’t always get what you want, but that if you try, sometimes … you know how the song goes … you get what you need. A couple of years ago, WiL Mimnaugh wanted to record a new album. He wasn’t exactly sure where the money would come from – he’d already sold his dirt bike and camper to help. And when his wife (and manager) decided they should try crowdfunding the endeavour, he was skeptical. There are people out there that are in real trouble who need the world’s attention, so don’t take it personally if we don’t meet our goal, he told her. But meet their goal, they did. $10,000 in a few short weeks. “I was still going to do a record with or without it, and figure it out and no matter what, you’re still always rolling the dice – you don’t know what it’s going to take to keep you in this business. Ever. It’s so unsure, and there’s so much uncertainty, honestly,” he says. “It came at a time when I will say that the wind in the sails had been taken out. We’re just, like, what happened? It puts a little more faith in you. It puts fire under your butt and it’s good for your ego. It’s good for a whole bunch of things – and it’s not even to do with the money.” The resultant album, El Paseo, released last September is a real accumulation of his life as a roots rocker so far. Some of the songs on the album began as short compositions for ad campaigns (he has been doing commercial compositions for about ten years and wrote the theme song for the 100th Calgary Stampede), and he recorded the entire album song by song. At first this was because of the money issue: record a song, pay for it, scrounge up the money for another. But when the money came, he forged on in this way.

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On stage, his presence is powerful (his website is called “ibreakstrings.com” to give you an indication), and, I want to say, unapologetic. But it isn’t that, exactly. He definitely strives – and succeeds – for audience connection. That said, he is unapologetic about who he is and what he does, and this truly is one of his endearing qualities. WiL kicks off this season’s concert series at The Arts Station. Check out the band September 13 at 8pm. “There’s a lot of advantages to laying down all of the drums for 11 songs on the record from your drummer, because it’s all ready to go,” he says. “But I really wanted these songs to not have a super-duper common theme, let alone how things were miked. I just wanted to release a bunch of tunes on a record and call it an album, and hopefully the common denominator was the guy singing it.” WiL started out as a bar musician, belting out cover tunes in noisy, smoky venues during the ‘90s. His talent to capture an audience’s attention was honed here, and during the 2000s, his musician ship rode the ups and downs of the industry’s waning waves. He was signed to EMI in 2004, but was dropped a few years later when the traditional music industry imploded and headed for a paradigm shift. These haven’t been the easiest waters to navigate, but they have certainly shaped WiL into the artist he’s become. All of it has had a take away lesson. “I had a great relationship with that label and I really educated myself on how the

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Heather Skaien KRISTA TURCASSO

FERNIE IS RICH IN RESOURCES, and as we head back to school and new families are on the rise, we thought it would be appropriate to meet with a friendly face at one of Fernie’s preschools – Heather Skaien. Preschool is an important stepping stone in a child’s education, as it prepares them for kindergarten and beyond through not only being exposed to elements such as number, letters and shapes, but also through socializing, which includes getting along with other kids, sharing and contributing. Heather started working with children when she had her own two boys, Matthew and Andrew. “They loved to play math games with coasters while I made supper,” she remembers. When her eldest began attending school, Heather became the volunteer room Mom. “I organized the volunteers for the teacher and got programs started.” One day, as the educational assistant was showing Heather a task, she realized she could be getting paid for what she was doing. It was then that she decided to enrol in the Educational Assistant course at the University of Calgary. Once completed, she discovered that if she learned Braille she would be hired by the MacKenzie Lake School in Calgary, so back to school she went and she worked at that school for eight years. “Working with children is not a job, it’s fun!” During this time, Heather and her family were coming to Fernie, like many Calgarians, for the skiing. When they bought a condo in 1995 their visits became more frequent, and started including summers. As soon as their youngest finished high school, they made the move and have not looked back.

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Heather had friends in Fernie that had to line up to get into preschool, and not everyone got in. “I thought that was not right,” she says. “So I looked into it and decided to open up a preschool. I went back to school to get my Early Childhood Certificate, and opened Creative Minds in September, 2009.”

She also believes that education is ongoing, and that it’s not only about what you learn in the classroom, it is what you learn in life. This is where parents can step in. Parents are the first and most important teacher in a child’s life. Here are some of Heather’s personal teaching tips for the home.

The goals were to provide every child with the chance to attend preschool, while also having fun while learning. After Heather’s experience working with Kindergarten classes, she was aware that some struggled with tasks such as holding a pencil or writing their name, so she added these to other ideas she had. “I wanted to give kids an even chance with the rest of the students in their class.”

• Be patient. If it means getting the children up 15 minutes ahead of time so they can put on their own shoes, then do it. If they are struggling, you put on one and they put on the other. Let them be successful.

Heather recognizes that the first years of a child’s life are important, and provide a great opportunity to point them in the right direction and to help them grow and become independent. “We want to introduce them to good habits and routines, manners, nutritious food, respect for people and many other things that they need to know and learn. That is our job at the preschool.”

• Let them make some decisions for themselves. Let them choose the red pajamas or the blue ones, peanut butter on their toast or jam. (This is the beginning of problem solving and becoming independent.) • Sit down with them and discuss the rules. “What should we always do when we get in the car?” Give them clues to find the right answers, but only if needed. Children are very smart.

• Explain the rules that are most important like always holding a parent’s hand when crossing the street. (There are no compromises with these.) If they ask why, it’s because “I love you and want to keep you safe.”

1. When did you first arrive in Fernie and what brought you here?

6. What is your favourite time of the year in Fernie and why?

We arrived in Fernie 21 years ago for weekends of skiing, and moved here in 2009!

Winter, see previous question!

• At 3 or 4, let them dress themselves and help make the rules. “What should happen to the toys if you don’t put them away?”

2. Where did you first live in town? We had a condo on Timberline Crescent.

7. Where do you see Fernie in 5 to 10 years? I hope to see more affordable housing.

3. What was your first impression?

8. How do you start your day or what is one of your daily rituals?

• Later you can have discussions and compromises on how late they can stay out. This teaches trust and respect for each other!

My first impression was that the people were very friendly.

I check my email to see if anything needs to be done before I leave for school.

4. What keeps you in Fernie?

• Tell your children that you will discuss any topic with them and that they can come to you for advice or when they’ve done something wrong. You start the conversation with, “I will always love you! How can we /you fix this?”

The preschool and the people. It is my home.

9. Tell us something people might be surprised to learn about you.

• If it is too hot a topic, wait until everyone has a chance to cool off. Tell them you will discuss it tomorrow when you both have had a chance to think about it. Yelling doesn’t solve anything and we cannot undo the hurtful things that might be said in the heat of the moment. • Family night should at least once a week. This is the time to do things together like playing board games, and helps to build respect and stronger bonds with your children. • It is also okay to tell your child that you make mistakes too and that you are sorry. This shows them that we are all learning! • We can’t fix things with material things; we can fix them with love, understanding and patience. Creative Minds is one of two preschools operating in Fernie. The second is Bright Beginnings. For additional information on these schools, and other early years programs, visit www.fernie.ekkids.ca.

5. Do you have a favourite Fernie memory? Being outside and cross-country skiing on the hill with my dogs.

I have taken a welding and a woodworking course. 10. Quote to live by: Do the best you can each day and enjoy yourself ! (Nothing fancy.)

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Learning Outside of School

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The people that I have met this summer have impacted and given me a much grander and more colourful view on life. Perspectives on the mountains, different countries, and opinions on lifestyle choices have all contributed to helping me think about future decisions. Just the other day I spoke to a colleague who recently moved from England to Fernie and he expressed to me the gratitude and excitement that he feels every morning when he wakes up and remembers where he is living. These little comments stick with me and remind me of how lucky I am to live in a community where hard work can be entertaining, friends are plentiful and a dull moment is hard to come by.

TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH, writing about heading back to school is no easy task after such an incredible summer break. This summer, I was able to spend most of my time in Fernie, and it was nice to be more involved in the biking and local community. Spending a large portion of my time working at the ski hill as a lifty and zip line attendant, I was exposed to life skills such as communication, patience, and responsibility. These are just a few of the skills that I used but they are skills that I’ll use for the rest of my life and when I am faced with new situations. Most importantly, these lessons will assist with the upcoming school year and the changes that come with it. Communication was a large part of my summer job and personally, I believe it is one of the most valuable skills. It’s sometimes a difficult task to speak with colleagues over the radio, knowing that all staff is listening, and making a mistake can be an embarrassing experience… however is easily forgiven, well sort of, as long as you can take being teased. Communication is also of key importance when giving even the simplest instructions to guests, for example loading the ski lift for someone from a foreign country is not an obvious task! My patience was also well exercised this summer. Coaxing terrified guests to conquer their fears of height and speed on both the chair lifts and the zip line, and trying to convince them that their wellbeing was in good hands. Another example of patience was recovering from an injury. I badly sprained my thumb mid summer and was unable to bike for over four weeks. Although this was very frustrating, I was able to find new activities

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to try and distracted my thoughts from feeling sympathy for myself. The last two years of high school are important because as students we start to narrow in on what we might want to do after school, whether it be employment or what courses we want to take in post-secondary school. Life skills from summer jobs and meeting new friends will help us teens coming out of a small town transition to a big city or school. It takes courage to be open to meeting new and lasting friends and take on the responsibility of finding a job that you enjoy. The bottom line is that it is almost inevitable that we must go to school and I think I can speak for the majority of the student body in saying that we would rather be laying on the beach soaking up the sun than sitting in class. We need to

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Perfect Strangers ADAM K MACDONALD

THIS SEPTEMBER I WILL head back to school with lots of students and other colleagues. I will be nervous the night before and I will stay nervous until part way through the first class of the day. I can predict this because it has been true for me every September of my teaching career, and for that matter, my student life. My nerves will dissipate early in the day because I know Fernie Secondary School, and I know most of the students by name. But there will be several students and staff new to the school, and I sometimes forget just how nerve wracking that can be for them. We have all been the new person. You walk into the unfamiliar room filled with unfamiliar faces. You don't know where to sit or how to stand. You become hyperaware of your own awkwardness and

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his uncanny resemblance to the TV show Perfect Strangers, appropriate because he was the perfect stranger in my moment of need). He gave me a genuine smile and a handshake, helped me with my luggage, took me on a short tour, and introduced me to other friendly people. I was in. My anxieties eased back into perspective and my excitement grew. This was going to be a great summer. I still remember the moment of relief; I remember the smile and the handshake. Of course, Balky has no recollection of our first meeting at all. His kindness was a forgettable moment for him that I still remember, 14 years later. This September, I will keep an extra eye out for our Grade 7 students and any one else new to our school. The next time you are with a group of friends and someone new is there, remember what it feels like to be the new person and keep in mind just how much a smile and a kind word can mean.

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September 2015 Monthly Events

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FRIDAY 4.9.2015

FRIDAY 18.9.2015

First Friday @ Park Place Lodge, 4:30-6:30pm for drink and appetizer specials and a feature artist. Noah Derksen @ Infinitea, 8pm Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra @ The Royal, 9pm Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam @ Bike Park, 7-9pm

Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series: Christian Bok @ Fernie Heritage Library, 7pm. Live music and a cash bar. Sister Grey @ The Royal, 10pm

Closing Day @ Island Lake Lodge, open 9am-5pm get up there and enjoy before they close their doors for the season.

SATURDAY 5.9.2015 Fernie Tears & Gears @ Aquatic Centre, 9am-2pm. A mountain duathlon on amazing Fernie trails. Keith Greeninger @ The Arts Station, 8pm Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam @ Bike Park, 5-11pm Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam After Party @ The Northern, with Freddy J & Saucebucket

SUNDAY 6.9.2015 Closing Day @ Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Lion’s Club Demo Derby @ Hutchinson Farms, 12-4pm. A classic Fernie event, fun for the whole family. Demo Derby After Party @ Infinitea, with $10 BBQ and live DJ from 6-9pm

TUESDAY 8.9.2015

Feast & Fest @ Fernie Ecogarden. A feast prepared by Chef Barrie Elliot outdoors with live auction, bar and live music. Tickets available at the Wildsight office. Emily Brydon Youth Foundation Golf Tournament @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 12pm. www.emilybrydonyouthfoundation. com. Register a team for the 10th and final golf tournament. 98% of proceeds go directly back to the youth of the Elk Valley. Exhibit Opening: An Immigrant Story @ Fernie Museum. The Rise and Fall of Emilio Picariello. September 19 to January 6. This exhibit traces the rise of Picariello from a young Italian immigrant to a shrewd and successful businessman to his fall and eventual death as one of Canada’s most infamous bootleggers. The exhibit also paints a picture of the social context in which the fateful events took place: immigration, the push for women’s suffrage and the Temperance movement.

SUNDAY 20.9.2015

Fall Registration Fair @ Fernie Community Centre, 6-8:30pm Annual Project 9 Race @ Island Lake Parking Lot, 6pm. Race up, down or combined and enjoy beer and snacks at the Parkplace Pub following. www.bikefernie.ca

THURSDAY 10.9.2015

WEDNESDAY 9.9.2015

Cooking Class @ Infinitea, 6-8pm

SATURDAY 19.9.2015

Fernie Kids Triathlon @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 8am-2pm. Swim, Bike, Run for ages 4-15 Feast & Fest @ Prentice Park. A harvest celebration with biggest & best contest, farmers market, demonstrations, apple press, miniature ponies, face painting, potato sack races, cake walk and more. 10am-4pm Zackary Lucky @ The Fernie Arts Station, 8pm DJ Cona @ Infinitea, 6pm

Ladies Open & Golf Fore the Cure Carnival @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 12pm. www.golffernie.com

TUESDAY 29.9.2015

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY IN SEPTEMBER Storytime (Ages 3-5 years). Tuesdays 11:15am-noon Stories, singing and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. Toddlertime (Ages 0-2 years). Wednesday 11:15am, Fridays: 11:15am Singing, simple stories and fingerplays for babies and their caregivers. Come see us the Fall Registration Fair at the Fernie Community Centre on September 9th and 10th from 6:00-8:30pm.

MONDAY 21.9.2015

Children's Activities

Fall Registration Fair @ Fernie Community Centre, 6-8:30pm

Indie Films Fernie: Still Alice @ The Vogue Theatre, 7pm

Grades 1-6, September 15-30th, 2015

FRIDAY 11.9.2015

FRIDAY 25.9.2015

Tuesday 3:30-4:45pm: Rainbow Loom Club, Age 8+, Drop In Wednesday 3:30-4:45pm: Charadians Drama Club, Age 9 +, Drop In Thursdays 3:30-4:45pm: Lego Club (age 7+) Registration required Red Cedar Book Club: First Friday of each month 3:30-4:45pm Grades 4-6

National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition: Underground Competition @ Fernie Memorial Arena Hark Raving Sirens @ Infinitea, 8pm Supernatural Buffalo @ The Royal, 10pm

Indoor/Outdoor Capture the Flag @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1-2:30pm ages 7+. Drop-in Tea and Talk Book Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 1:30pm Ferdy Belland @ Infinitea, 8pm

SATURDAY 12.9.2015

SATURDAY 26.9.2015

Guided Hikes: Heiko’s Trail @ Island Lake Lodge 2nd Annual Pub Disc Golf Tournament @ Lizard Range Disc Golf Course, followed by a Pub party with prizes. WiL in Concert @ The Fernie Arts Station, 8pm

Our River Rocks – Elk River Festival @ The Elk River, visit www. elkriveralliance.ca for more details. High Roller @ Fernie Mountain Bike trails. Finish off the season by riding a great course with your friends and an after party. www.bikefernie.ca The Decoys @ The Royal, 10pm Fernie Colour Crawl 2 @ The Arts Station, 2:30-6pm. Have fun on a chill 5.5km loop, and enjoy live music afterwards!

Monday 14.9.2015

SUNDAY 27.9.2015

Little Critter Criterium Race @ TBA

Our River Rocks – Elk River Festival @ The Elk River, visit www. elkriveralliance.ca for more details.

National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition: Surface Competition @ City of Fernie Public Work Yard

SUNDAY 13.9.2015

Gallery Rebecca Vaughan “Vegan Taxidermy”. Exhibit Continues Until: Monday, September 28th Concert Series: September 5: Keith Greeninger- Soulful Americana http://www. keithgreeninger.com/ 8pm. General Admission: $20.00 With nothing more than a guitar in hand and a song with a story to tell, Keith completely captivates his audiences. Keith Greeninger is that rare performer for whom people lean forward in their seats, absorbing every note and every word. They just don’t come any more authentic, or humble for that matter…

Sept 13: Wil- Roots Rock http://www.ibreakstrings.com/ September 20: Zachary Lucky Band- Copper Kettle/ Dublin Blues https://zacharylucky.bandcamp.com/ INDIE FILM FERNIE Monday, September 21st 7pm at The Vogue Theatre. Join us for the first film screening for the 2015/ 2016 IFF Season! Dr. Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) is a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University. When words begin to escape her and she starts becoming lost on her daily jogs, Alice must come face-to-face with a devastating diagnosis: early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As the once-vibrant woman struggles to hang on to her sense of self for as long as possible, Alice’s three grown children must watch helplessly as their mother

Special Programming: Friday, September 25th: Indoor/Outdoor Capture the Flag 1:00-2:30pm (age 7+) Drop-In Booked! Fernie Writers' Series: September 18th, 2015 7:00pm. Author reading: Experimental Canadian Poet- Christian Bök. Live music, cash bar. Doors open at 7:00pm.

Daytime Adult Programming: Tea and Talk Book Club: September 25th, 1:30pm

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September 2015 Weekly Events

DINING, NIGHTLIFE & SPECIALS MONDAYS Wings Night @ Boston Pizza Fernie Jugs of Beer on Special @ The Brickhouse Lasagna Specials @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe Wing Night @ The Fernie Hotel $6 Meals @ Infinitea 7pm Steak Sandwich & Cider Pints on Special @ The Pub Bar & Grill Mani Monday Special @ Spa 901 Pitchers and Wings on Special @ Lizard Creek Lodge Massage Mondays @ Trillium Day Spa, $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 min Ladies Night: $4 House Red or White Wine, $5 Pints of Cider, $10 Appies @ The Northern Local Jam Night @ The Kodiak Lounge 2 For 1 Appetizers @ The Clubhouse Restaurant Play Your Own Tunes @ The Royal Date Night with Entrees, bubbly and an appetizer or dessert to share for $79 per couple @ Island Lake

Dinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford Resort Salad Bar @ The Clubhouse Restaurant Tuesday: Shot gun Karaoke with TOpo @ The Royal 2Knee Bike Series @ Fernie Trails, visit the events calendar at FernieFix.com for this year’s lineup!

WEDNESDAYS $7 Off Large Pizzas @ Boston Pizza Wine Evenings @ The Brickhouse Night Bright with Riley J and Friends @ The Central Karaoke Night @ The Fernie Pint night @ Kodiak Lounge 1lb of Mussels @ Lizard Creek Lodge for $14.99 Zack’s Jam Night @ The Royal $10 Smokie, Fries & Beer @ The Pub Bar & Grill Locals Night @ Loaf, 5-9pm Tarot Card Readings w/ Miss Janeil @ Infinitea 7pm Crochet Collective & Sweater Club Knitting @ Infinitea, 7-9pm Waxing Wednesday @ Trillium Day Spa, free TUESDAYS underam wax with any other hair removal Feature Pasta and Wine Night @ Boston Pizza and $8 Wings, Beat the Clock Draft & Highballs and Sports Bar Karaoke @ The Northern Kokanee Bottle on Special @ The Brickhouse Steak Night @ The Clubhouse Restaurant Wing Night @ The Pub Bar & Grill Wine Tasting @ Island Lake. Five entrees paired with Date Night @ Lizard Creek Lodge, Three-course meal five wines for $89/person. for two with wine for $85. Concert and Craft Fair Series @ Station Square, $12 Pizza Night @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe 5:30-9pm visit the events calendar at FernieFix.com Two for Tuesdays @ Trillium Day Spa, 2 pedicures for this year’s lineup! for $100, 2 manicures for $70, 2 facials for $130, all three for $275 $10 Beer, Burger and Bingo Night @ The 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 •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am •ActiveFit @ The Aquatic Centre, 8:30-9:15am •Swimming Lessons @ Aquatic Centre, kids under 3 from 10:30-11am •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 •Fernie Tennis Club – Social Play Juniors @ James White Park, 4-6pm www.tennisfernie.com •Fernie Tennis Club – Social Play Adults @ James White Park, 6-9pm www.tennisfernie.com •Parent Tot Fun Times @ Knox United Church, 9:30-noon •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon TUESDAYS •Cheap Night @ The Vogue Theatre. $6.50 - 2D & $8.50 - 3D •Crib/Whist @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7:30pm •Storytime @ Library, 11:15-12pm for ages 3–5. •Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm •Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am •Ladies Archery @ The Elks Hall, 6:30pm •Public Drop in Climbing @ College of the Rockies, 7-9pm •Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm •Gentle Fit @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 10:30-11:15am •Born to Sing and Dance @ Fernie Arts Station •Drop-in Climbing @ College of the Rockies Climbing Wall, 7-9pm •Mixed Boxing Recreational @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm •Ladies’ Night @ Fernie Golf and Country Club •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon •Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am •Rainbow Loom Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45 ages 8+. Drop-in

THURSDAYS $3 Off Tacos @ Boston Pizza Jam Night @ The Brickhouse Spiced Rum Specials @ Kodiak Lounge Braised Beef Poutine for $12 @ Lizard Creek Lodge Featured Pub Burgers @ Max Restaurant & The Pub Free Samples @ Sweet Shop with any purchase over $5. Burger and Beer Special @ The Fernie 2 Medium Pizza Special @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe RileyJ+Ash / Flatspin+Friends @ The Royal Choice of Pizza or Pasta with Wine or Beer for $15 @ Loaf Bakery and Restaurant Spring Clean Spa Day Special @ Spa 901 House Gun Doubles $7, $5 Fernie Pints, $3 Sliders @ The Northern $8 2oz Summer Cocktails @ Infinitea Burger Night @ The Clubhouse Restaurant Pub Team Trivia @ The Pub Bar & Grill

SATURDAYS Large Gourmet Pizza for Medium Price @ Boston Pizza Meat Draw & Bar Quiz @ The Legion Tequila Specials @ Kodiak Lounge Pizza Night @ Loaf Bakery, 5pm – close. Porketta Lunch and Prime Rib Dinner @ Lizard Creek Lodge Rib Night @ Max Restaurant & The Pub $5 Glass of House Wine, $5 Off Bottles of Wine @ The Fernie Live Music @ The Central Live bands and DJs@ The Royal Domestic Bottles $5, Jager Bombs $6, Steak Sandwich $12 @ The Northern International Buffet @ The Clubhouse Restaurant

SUNDAYS Kids Eat for $4.99 @ Boston Pizza Caesars on Special @ The Brickhouse FRIDAYS Brunch @ Nevados, 10am – 2pm Full Rack of Ribs for $19.95 @ Boston Pizza Caesars and Homemade Pizza @ Lizard Creek Tastings at The Tipple @ The Tipple. 1st Friday of Lodge the month only. All day brunch starting at $10 @ The Fernie Live Music Fridays @ Infinitea 8pm Orphan Night: $3.50 highballs and draft, warm TGIF & Chicken dinner draw @ Kodiak Lounge dinner and ski/snow boarding videos @ The Rib Night @ The Pub Bar & Grill Northern $11 Fish and Chips, Meat Draw and Members Draw Sunday Sessions @ Infinitea, BBQ and Beats from @ The Fernie 6-9pm with $10 BBQ and $5 cocktails Live Music @ The Central Dinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford Resort Live bands and DJs @ The Royal All Day Breakfast @ The Clubhouse Restaurant Date Night Special @ Spa 901 Want to throw a Party? @ The Royal, contact Julie Domestic Bottles $5 and $12 Fish and Chips @ 250-946-5395 The Northern All Hail Caesar Specials @ The Pub Bar & Grill Prime Rib Night @ The Clubhouse Restaurant

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Bed Side Manor RON ULRICH

HEALTH CARE IN FERNIE has a long history, spanning three hospitals from the earliest days of Fernie to the modern health care centre Fernie and district enjoys today. The earliest hospital was at the corner of 8th Street and 3rd Avenue. Built in 1901 by Doctors Corsan and Bonnell, it was a large Victorian style building with a large porch decorated with ornate trim that characterized many of Fernie’s early residences. Miner’s paid $1 a month to the hospital as an early form of health care premiums. Many men in the Elk Valley also paid dues to ethnic organizations that provided support for long-term disability resulting from accidents on the job. The doctors’ wives would go door-to-door annually looking for preserves to supplement the patients’ meals for the next year. The hospital was levelled in the 1908 Great Fire and rebuilt almost identically on the same site. A nurses’ residence was constructed at the same time by P.V. Whelan across the alley from the hospital at 802 4th Avenue for single female nurses. A matron lived on site to look after the single women, though the tales of wild parties at the nurses’ residence are the stuff of common folklore in Fernie. A larger and more modern hospital was opened in 1949 on what is today the site of Park Place Lodge. The 1909 hospital was converted to apartments, with the contractors removing the second floor in the process. The nurses’ residence was closed in 1988. The house was sold in 1991 to Joanne and Patrick Burke who spent the next two years restoring the home back to its 1909 splendor. Today the couple operate the Old Nurses’ Residence Bed and Breakfast

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and are well known for looking after their guests with the same care as Fernie’s early nurses. Do you feel that preserving Fernie’s built heritage is important? Yes. It is integral to who are as a community and how we promote Fernie as a destination. What value does the heritage of your building have for you and your business? Our business theme is "Step Back into the Past", so we have completely embraced

the heritage of The Old Nurses’ Residence for our bed and breakfast business. We have furnished each of the guest rooms in antiques, some back to the late 1700s, and provide guests with a hearty breakfast in the restored dining room. What measures have you undertaken to protect the building fabric and the historical integrity of the building? When we added the veranda, we used original photos and duplicated it as much as possible. We protected the original stain glass window and added new stain glass windows with 100 year old glass.

We repaired the old lath and plaster and stripped all the wood trim, floors and doors in the house which took us close to two years. We still use the century’s old radiators as it produces nice even heat. What are some of the challenges you face in conserving the historical integrity of the building? What assistance do you need, if any, to help with dealing with these challenges? At this point, all we have is maintenance, which includes painting and building repairs as they are needed. Generally we can handle the maintenance ourselves. It would have been nice, when we started, to have a list of sources for heritage materials and contractors familiar with restoring historic homes. How can the City of Fernie, the Fernie Museum and other organizations like Tourism Fernie work to preserve and promote Fernie’s built heritage?

I think there is a great heritage spirit where people have taken their own initiative on preservation projects and we should recognize their efforts in some fashion. The Museum offers walking tours, and we are a stop on this year’s tour. We would like to see some form of plaque program to mark the various heritage buildings, showing the date it was built, photographs of the building as it originally was and a brief history of the building. That would be a fantastic new initiative that the City, the Museum and Tourism Fernie could support. Jo Anne is a expert quilter that loves to quilt as much as she can. Patrick grew up working on his parents tourist resort in North Western Ontario (Dryden/Kenora Lake of the Woods area). The couple moved to Fernie in 1988. To make a reservation for the Old Nurses’ Residence, contact Joanne or Patrick at 250.423.3091.

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Are We There Yet? SHELBY CAIN

ARE WE THERE YET? Amidst summer’s delicious bounty of adventures and excursions it’s a question my kids continue to pepper me with. I’ve tried different tactics to dissuade the incessant asking. I put a limit on the number of queries per trip, eventually leading to an all-out ban. This, of course, did not stick. I attempted some reverse psychology. “Yes, Four. We’re there. Instead of taking you to your Nanny’s house, Mommy has decided to take you to the gravel pit on the side of the highway. Looks like fun, doesn’t it?” This ended with peels of laughter and utter silliness, followed by, “Seriously Mommy, are we there yet?” So I decided to peer deeper into the motivation behind the question. My girls are four and six years old. They are fully aware that the Dairy Queen on the outskirts of town is not their grandparent’s house in Cranbrook. (Although hope does spring eternal). So why all the asking? Here’s what I’ve come up with. The question opens a dialogue, at least the first dozen times, whereby I explain exactly how much farther we have to travel on Highway 3 before we pass our key markers. Elko, Jaffray, Wardner. While they could probably make this trip on their tiny bicycles with no guidance, they love hearing me explain it. Like the telling and re-telling of how Santa actually gets that present under the tree, or how each of my girls came from my tummy into this world, kids are able to re-capture the wonderment. But there is a topic I haven’t been asked about. Not even once. School. I’ve tried to prompt a conversation. We’ve spent time working on our letters and numbers.

JUST LIKE MY GIRLS ARE TRANSITIONING INTO A “KINDIE” AND A GRADESCHOOLER WITH A PERSONAL LOCKER, I’M TRANSITIONING INTO A… WHAT? ... AND I’VE REALIZED THAT AS MY KIDS AVOID DISCUSSING THEIR UPCOMING SCHOLASTIC CAREERS, I’M ALSO AVOIDING DISCUSSING MINE. They’re okay with that. Just don’t bring up the ‘S’ word. When we drive by the building they cover their eyes and squeal. And it’s not like they don’t like school. Once they’re actually there, they seem to love it. I think it just represents the end of freedom. I asked Six why she wasn’t excited about school. Her reply was “too much sitting.” Not much I can do about that. This year is a big one for us. All of us. After six years of being home for the majority of the day, both of my girls will be in school. And I will be doing… something. I mean, many things. Yeah. Running a household and planning meals and all the stuff I normally do. I’ll just have a few extra hours of solitude to accomplish it. Last year Four was in preschool. I had two hours and twenty minutes a day to attempt a wild scramble and complete things that run a lot smoother without my little helper. I would stifle a laugh when people asked what I did with all my free time. But this year is different. This year I might actually have some. Free time, that is. And to be honest, it makes me feel slightly nervous. Just like my girls are transitioning into a “kindie” and a grade-schooler with a personal locker, I’m transitioning into a… what? I’m not sure yet. And I’ve realized that as

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THERE ARE MOMENTS IN LIFE when you realize you are exactly where you need to be; when you sit on a beach along the sea sipping tea, watching the sunrise and the whales play. It is hard to believe that these moments exist, but they do along the West Coast Trail. The WCT has been on my adventure pedestal for years. The 75-km trek on Vancouver Island stretches through beautiful rainforest and spirited sandy beaches; it is any adventurer’s dream. So

THERE ARE MOMENTS IN LIFE WHEN YOU REALIZE YOU ARE EXACTLY WHERE YOU NEED TO BE... when friends Chrissy, Karoline, Brook, Jaclyn and I decided to tackle the trail this July we find ourselves island-bound. We hop a ferryboat and begin our sevenday hike into the wild. On our first day we hike from km-75 to km-62 across mossy logs, roots and mud. Several hours in I feel the true weight of 42 pounds, a weeks’ worth of gear and food.

When we reach Camper’s Bay eight hours later, Brook and I hop in a cable car and, giggling like children, slide across to our camp. We eat dinner and soak our feet in the creek before falling asleep. We are up with the sun the next morning, ascending and descending ladders all the way to km-53. Some are so worn that there are boot grooves in the rungs. We go up and down, across bridges and along boardwalks. It is mid-afternoon when I hear the waves crashing at Walbran. Brook and I immediately take a dip in Walbran Creek’s infamous swimming hole. Cold water and a little soap have us feeling fresh and clean. While our gear dries in the sun I walk the beach, sinking my toes into the sand.

A short while later I notice a puff of water offshore. “It’s a whale!” I yell, running along the beach flailing my arms at the girls. In the evening we sit on driftwood, snuggled into flannels and puffy coats. “There is nowhere I’d rather be right now,” says Brook. That night I hear squeaking outside our tents. On day three we hike along the beach. The rock formations are staggering; trees cling to remaining land as each wave carries a bit more earth out to sea. We stop at Chez Monique’s, an oasis burger shack on reserve land, and eat hamburgers, drink Coke and buy beer. When we arrive at Cribs Creek we drink the beer and nap in the sand. The sky glows fiercely at sunset and we sit around a beach fire. Jaclyn finds a mouse in her tent that night, but no one is awake to hear her scream. The next morning I hike by myself for a time, motivated to get to Tsusiat Falls at km-25 (17 km away). Orange and purple starfish cling to rock exposed by low tide. I leave nothing but footprints in the sand.

On day six we head to Michigan Beach, beachcombing for sea urchin shells. A light rain peppers us all afternoon but it is a welcomed change from days of heat. It is our last day on the WCT. We sit by the fire all night. I drink my coffee in the morning and watch the whales play. Soon I hear a loud scream.

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“There’s a mouse in my boot!” Chrissy yells. The mouse jumps on her leg and into her tent. I am not afraid of mice, but when I try to save the day and the mouse jumps at me from behind a sleeping bag I fall flat onto my bum, startled. We laugh all morning and then hike to the trails’ end. On one of the last ladders someone writes, “Be most excellent to each other.” We finish the trail and celebrate with hugs and high-fives.

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We reach Nitinat Narrows and Carl’s Crab Shack at km-32. Carl Edgar Jr. catches crab, halibut and salmon for trekkers daily. I demolish a salmon and buttered potato; it is the best thing I have ever tasted. Later, Jaclyn and I – along with three hikers from Ottawa – are caught by high tide at a rocky archway. In time we race the waves around the bend and arrive at Tsusiat Falls. We sit above the waterfalls, watch whales and sunbathe. It is a little dream. We leave for Tsocowis Creek at km-20 before noon the next day. We set up tents on the sand and the fog rolls in. “I feel connected to life when I’m this disconnected,” I tell Brook. Without the grips of society life is simple, easygoing.

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Mountain Lakes Trail and return via Hartley Lake Road, a 43 km loop. As a collective of trail users, we all have a responsibility to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to have an enjoyable, safe outing while recreating on Fernie’s spectacular trail network. The Fernie Trails Alliance works on everyone’s behalf to enhance, maintain and fund source for the trails in the area. Stay tuned for the Fairy Creek Pedestrian Bridge project that will provide a trail linkage from Fernie to the Chamber /Tourist Info trailhead, Mt. Proctor Trails, and Dicken Road area residents. Check out the new features at the Aquatic Centre bike skills park. You will be thrilled, and amazed, it is “Not Just for Kids” folks.

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TEACHING “OLD DOGS” NEW TRICKS can be quite the challenge, when time-ingrained habits have been repeatedly practiced. Such is the case with trail users who might need a little update on friendly trail use. When travelling on trails that have been designed for the specific function of moving people, animals, or goods one must consider their potential impact on the socio fabric that surrounds this environment. Trails are designed, and then purpose built to support the needs of the users. These trail user classifications build in physical characteristics as:INtread CORN GROWSsuch WELL THE width, surface material, clearing widths and heights, with GREENHOUSE minimum and maximum grades to suit the trail user abilities. The Fernie Trails Alliance has been working over the last couple of years to construct trails that provide opportunities for all levels of skill, interest, and comfort. With these new offerings, making our trails accessible to a broader user group creates challenges for all skill levels to cohabitate on the same ribbon of dirt. One of the most common issues is the interaction between persons travelling in opposing directions, and how this encounter is handled. The simple trail etiquette rules for these instances, are to move to your right, and give the uphill traveller the right of way. When an uphill mountain biker is grinding up the trail they usually have their head down while they negotiate the terrain at a crawling pace, whereas a downhill rider is looking far ahead to adjust to their quickly changing environment. When groups of hikers meet up with mountain bikers, the whole group should simply move to the right. When trail users meet up with a

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horse and rider, it is best to stop and let the horse move by unfettered. As with any interface when passing someone, either going up or down, it is always best to make a point of acknowledging them with a courteous greeting. Sharing information about what is ahead or behind on the trail can also provide insights on wildlife encounters, potential trail hazards, presence of other trail users, and or just a cordial exchange. With the recently completed construction of the Lazy Lizard trail from the Mount Fernie Park boundary to Island Lake Lodge, an 8 km multi-use trail now provides an alternative to riding or hiking up the road. The Fernie Trails Alliance is in negotiations with BC Parks for permission to extend the trail to the campground. We will also be working with the Cedars developer to extend the trail along Mt Fernie Park Rd. to connect to the Fernie Centennial Trail, along Highway 3. When this project is completed, a person could conceivably travel on a trail from Fernie to Heiko’s

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ONE THING I HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED about when watching the Winter Olympics is how some young people end up becoming highperformance athletes in sports like bobsleigh and biathalon, sports that are exciting and unusual but certainly not imprinted on our national consciousness the way hockey and skiing are. Seldom heard at elementary school was a classmate talking about after-school luge practice. Melissa Lotholz grew up on a family farm in Barrhead, Alberta. In 2011, while participating in track and field, she began to get involved in bobsleigh after a teammate tried the sport. After she went to a recruitment camp in 2013, she moved to Calgary, went to a national training camp, and got to push Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries. As a national bobsleigh team member, Melissa balances months of training and competing with summer and spring classes at the University of Alberta, and explains that the great opportunities and experiences have also brought with them the challenge of feeling like the new kid after her recent move to Calgary. Do you have a favourite part of Canada or the world that you have competed in? I actually think the most fun country to compete in is Germany. Bobsled started in Switzerland, but I think the heart of it is more a German sport. It’s really a big thing over there. Amateur sport in North America is really not as big of a deal. You don’t see your bobsledding, your different skiing events, whereas in Europe it’s a big thing and it’s broadcast a lot more. Have you had any challenges in your career so far?

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I haven’t been doing bobsleigh too long, I only switched to the sport a year ago. But within that year there have been quite a few challenges, and I think the one that’s been the hardest has been not within the sport itself, but within the transition into something new, and the social aspect. I moved to Calgary, away from my community in Edmonton and all of a sudden have to find a new social network and social support group, so just going through that. You pick up from Calgary and go on tour, and then I’m the new girl again so having to again find community, find social support, in a high-performance environment where you’re not really there to socialize, you’re there to perform. That can sometimes be hard. And as much as we are all athletes, apart from being athletes sometimes we are very different people. Are there any lessons learned in bobsleigh that you apply to the rest of your life? Honestly, there’s so many. Being an athlete, there are so many things in life that have taught me about sport, and so many things in sport that have taught me about life, and it’s shaped me as a person and so it goes back and forth. Realizing what I can and can’t control, and focusing on what I can control. Things like how to communicate with people, and how and when you need to, to dial in and get the job done, and worry about the other stuff later.

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BOOM! SUMMER IS OVER and September is here! Often regarded as the “New Year” of the fitness industry, fall brings the return of routine for many. Fall resolutions and goal setting can help you get motivated, work off your summer slack, prepare for the ski season, eliminate your injuries, and create good habits. As everyone is individual, this month I have prepared a four-week “personal best” plan with a few simple exercises to get you going. Do as many of each exercise (reps) and alternate between each exercise as many times as you can (sets). Write it down in the column, and watch your improvements each week:

THE EXERCISES: (Remember to keep all pain free!) 1. Push ups: If you are unable to do 10 push ups, start with kneeling push ups. 2. Alternate lunges: Hands on your hips, step approximately two feet forward with one leg, back heel up, bend both knees keeping your upper body upright. Push off your front leg and bring your feet together.

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3. Plank: On your forearms and knees (easier) or toes (harder). If you experience any lower back discomfort, lift your hips. Any shoulder discomfort, bring your elbows closer to your body. 4. Back extensions: On your stomach, fingers at your forehead. Squeeze your glutes (bum cheeks) together and slowly lift your upper body one inch off the ground. 5. Dips: With hands on a chair or bench behind you, bend your elbows to 90 degrees and then straighten your arms. Try to keep your ribs up through the motion. 6. Squats: Feet shoulder width apart, bring your hips back like you are sitting in a chair. Keep your kneecaps over your second toe through the motion. Squeeze your gluts as you straighten your legs. 7. Cardio: Start with moderate cardio, approximately 6/10 of your own exertion. This may mean a 20-minute walk or jog and increase by 5 minutes each time (as long as you were pain free after your last bout).

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IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR when the house becomes quieter and daily routine starts again! I used to love going back to school, probably more for the social aspect, the new stationary (still love that) and a clean slate. I don’t have children myself, yet. So this year I set out to ask my friends who do have children: What is your favourite snack to make your kids? The majority answered muffins! The fact that they could make a double batch and freeze them was easy and the kids loved them. I thought, what a perfect little vessel to sneak in some vegetables! Since this time of year is abundant with zucchini, apples and carrots, I hit the kitchen and came up with this little beauty. I have to give teachers credit. Keeping a class in their seats, and holding their attention has got to take skill, patience and organization. Especially after a sugary snack. The objective with this back to school item was to lower the amount of sugar and increase the fibre to stabilize blood sugars. A quick rise in blood sugars (also known as blood glucose) sends a rush of energy that is sadly short lived, and what goes up must come down. This is known as the sugar crash, which brings on feelings of irritability, tiredness and cravings for more sugar. A vicious cycle that I know fuelled my squirrely behaviour in school. The less the blood sugar spikes, the more your child can concentrate. These Harvest Muffins are low sugar and can be made gluten, dairy and egg free. Feel free to substitute honey for maple syrup or brown sugar for coconut sugar. Dip them in apple sauce and it’s a party!

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Harvest Muffins with Zucchini, Carrot and Apple Makes 12 Muffins 2 cups organic whole wheat flour, sprouted spelt flour or GF flour blend ¾ cup zucchini, grated peel on ¾ cup carrots, grated peel on 1 medium BC apple, grated peel on ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs or *egg substitute ⅓ cup coconut sugar ¼ - ⅓ cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla ¼ cup butter, ghee or coconut oil, melted 1½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional) • Preheat oven to 350°F. • Line muffin tin with parchment liners. • Grate zucchini, apple and carrots and place in a medium sized bowl. • Add the eggs, vanilla, sugar, maple syrup, apple sauce, melted oil to the grated fruits and veggies and mix to combine. • Fold in the flour, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda (if using wheat or

spelt do not over mix). The dough will be thick at first until it’s combined. • Fold in chocolate chips if desired. • Using a spoon, scoop into muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean. Note: Double batch and freeze for later use!

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1. Regular time and place.

THE RETURN OF CHILDREN to school provides the opportunity for parents to catch up on some time for themselves. After several months of abandoning our inside routines of gyms, classes and workouts, September invites the forgotten routines back. For some, this comes with rebellion and clinging to our spontaneous selves. For others, the routines of sleep, exercise and regular meals is a welcome relief. Whichever your personality, there are creative ways in which your yoga can be integrated back into your schedule. Personally, I like to mix things up between attending yoga classes, creating my own practice and following classes online. Here are some guidelines for all three. 1. Attending Yoga Classes: Fernie has a variety of locations offering yoga classes. Newest on the scene is The Castle of First (461 1st Ave). This studio offers yoga, meditation, dance, Tai chi, spin and much more. There is now an amalgamated online payment system. Vitality Fernie (1561A 10th Ave) gives you the diversity of spin, yoga, TRX and more. Their childcare option makes class attendance really smooth for new moms. Essential Yoga Studio (761 7th Ave) has a wide range of yoga offerings. With multiple classes each day, you can catch a class almost anytime. Evolution Health and Fitness (1192 8th Ave) offers yoga classes post workout, which is a great strength and stretch combo. I recommend trying each of these locations out. Test comfort levels with room temperature, ambience, outside noise levels and most importantly your teacher. There are as many teacher personality types as there are styles of yoga; it’s important to take the time to find the fit that is best for you.

2. Make your space sacred…don’t let your mat become your dog’s nap spot. 3. Dress for your practice…don’t wear your PJs, wear your yoga clothes. 4. Turn off distractions. 5. Have a pen and paper nearby for thoughts that won’t leave. RAVEN EYE PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO

2. Home Practice: If you have always been guided, starting a home practice can be a little daunting. First, begin by establishing your goals and intentions. Donna Farhi (yogini) says, “In truth it matters less what we do in practice than how we do it and why we do it. The same posture, the same sequence, the same meditation done with a different intention takes on an entirely new meaning and will have entirely different outcomes.” Ask yourself, "What is my intention? What do I hope to cultivate through a yoga practice?" This will help you decide what kind of practice to do, and what sort of poses may serve you best. You may be surprised that based on your intentions, your home practice can wind up looking very different than you expected. Secondly, allow for change. Life throws us many challenges and it is amazing how better equipped we become when we keep our practice consistent during good days and bad. Some people find it is easy to practice when life is good because it’s fun to get on the mat and celebrate. Others find that when life is good why practice? On the other hand some find the challenge to get on the mat lies during crisis. Others find it is their only source of grounding and emotional control. If you practice no matter what, then you will develop the tools to harness yourself in all situations.

6. Create a lesson plan and follow it. 7. If you start “doing” yoga rather than “experiencing,” change it up or take a few days off. 8. Take a moment to feel what the body would like to do next. 9. Explore your creativity and fun. Love yourself enough to see that time for yourself is not narcissistic but in fact selfless. By taking this time, you are ensuring that you are your best self for your families, friends and colleagues. 3. Online Yoga Classes: Practicing yoga online is a continuously growing trend. For many, studio prices are out of reach. For others, contending with traffic or busy schedules to arrive on time can negate the de-stressors they are seeking by attending classes. There are many online options to choose from and just like a good yoga teacher, it is important to hunt around until you find the site that is best for you. yoganetra. com is an online yoga class website starting September 2015. All classes are filmed right here in Fernie, collaborating with teachers from Alberta and British Columbia. Remind yourself that heading back to learning is not only for the kids, but also for us adults. In the words of Mr. Einstein, “Learning is an experience. Everything else is just information.” FERNIEFIX.COM

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A French Immersion Tour by Bike REBECCA HALL

TRAVEL CAN BE AN EDUCATION all of its own, from the planning right through the experience to the memories. Virginia, Wes, Marley and Johnny flew into Paris earlier this summer and took a three-week adventure around France, exploring countryside, coastline, cities and villages, by bike, train, canoe and kayak. Virginia researched the trip online, but couldn’t find a bike-tour operator that offered exactly what the family was looking for so they decided to take a selfsupported tour and plan their own route. They travelled light, packing only what they could carry on the bikes in four carry-on pannier bags. The planned tandem bike for Johnny and Marley wasn’t the right fit so the rental company accommodated with a bike train attachment instead. On the second biking leg of their travels, Marley loved her recumbent bike attachment that left her hands free to be the family photographer. The new arrangement meant that the panniers no longer fit on Johnny’s bike however, so Wes took on the role of family pack-horse alongside Virginia. The family jokes that young Wes ate a LOT on this trip! Mostly the family kept the accommodations simple by carrying a list of campsites and stopping whenever they were ready each day. Camping was often within the grounds of a castle, providing plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy the scenery. Campsites were also well equipped with restaurants, laundry facilities, and often bakeries where they would order their breakfast croissants on arrival, ready for pick up the next

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In many areas they found dedicated bike trails alongside busier routes or were able to stick to quieter roads, where vehicles were very respectful. They kept a steady pace, comfortably travelling up to 40km each day. This part of the trip included a chance visit to Carrières de Lumières as they were en route to Baux-de-Provence. The Carrieres are disused underground quarries where famous artworks are

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IF YOU'VE BEEN HEARING about KickStarter the last few years, then this question may have occurred to you: What is a KickStarter campaign and why would I join one? KickStarter.com is a website dedicated to helping people get projects off the ground. It is one of many different websites that describe themselves as crowdfunding sites. Typically crowdfunding sites focus on projects for which traditional funding avenues such as banks, venture capitalists, etc. are not available, either because the project is too small, or because the project is too unusual. The breadth of projects on KickStarter is astounding. Everything from art projects to gadgets to clothing designs, you name it. So why would someone invest money in a sketchy project with unknown people? There are plenty of reasons, but most can be combined into two: either because it's a good cause, or because it's something you'd like to buy anyway, but your current choices are inadequate. The good cause reason is interesting. There are plenty of projects that capitalize on this. From HIV projects in Africa to travel costs for high school bands. These are the same kinds of projects your coworkers or service club fellows might direct you to at the office. These fall into the category of donation causes, though you will receive something for donating. You may receive regular updates on how the project is progressing or you may receive pictures from participants, but you'll get a little something. A great example of this kind of project is the Veronica Mars movie which was funded through a KickStarter campaign. The investing in something you want is also interesting. Typically what you're

SO WHY WOULD SOMEONE INVEST MONEY IN A SKETCHY PROJECT WITH UNKNOWN PEOPLE? ...EITHER BECAUSE IT'S A GOOD CAUSE, OR BECAUSE IT'S SOMETHING YOU'D LIKE TO BUY ANYWAY... investing in has already been prototyped, but hasn't be produced yet. There is a working version, but what you eventually receive may vary quite a bit from the prototype. In these cases, generally there will be multiple investment levels. The earlier you participate, the cheaper the cost of entry. A great of example of this kind of campaign was the one for Pebble Time. One of the first smart watches on the market.

not go forward. Only about 40% of the projects on KickStarter meet their pledge goals. If a project does not go forward, you pay nothing. The money you pledge is only collected if the project meets its goals and proceeds. Secondly, KickStarter does not guarantee that any project will ultimately reward you with what they say. You have to use your own judgement here. Thirdly, if the project is greenlighted you will receive regular notices from the creators about project milestones. KickStarter is a fun way to get in early on interesting projects, but ultimately it's a little like backing a startup as a financial investor. You might strike gold and get a great project for a minor investment. Or you might not. Either way, KickStarter can be fun just to check out what some of the world's creative people are doing. Maybe it'll even inspire you to tackle one of your dream projects.

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September Horoscope CLAIRE SIMMONS

Aries (March 21 - April 29) Emerging Your true self – radiant, powerful, successful, and intelligent – is now shining through the surface. Allow your true self to be visible to others, for you lift them up and inspire them.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) New Love A new chapter in your love life is beginning, whether it's with a new partner or rekindled love in a current relationship. Be open to changes in your relationships, and don't cling tightly to ideas of how you think relationships should be.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Guidance You are receiving guidance from a higher source right now. The gut feelings you have, the knowingness, the insights, or the inner voice are all trying to tell you something, and it is very important that you trust and follow this guidance.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Support You are surrounded by a support team who watch over, protect and guide you continuously. There are guides all around you – reach out and ask for help and recognize how supported you truly are.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Miracles Miracles are occurring all around you right now. Begin to notice them, and you will experience even more miracles. Be open to surprising solutions to resolve your challenges.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) Dreams You are receiving important messages during your dreams. Pay attention to your dreams right now. Recurrent dream issues signify messages from your unconscious mind and higher self.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Harmony Conflict is resolved in a situation that was troubling you. By holding an elevated viewpoint conflict drops away, revealing the clean and new truth about everyone and everything. You deserve this peace and happiness – so accept it graciously.

M O N T H LY H O R O S C O P E S expect these things right now! Your hope for aspirations is on the way. They might arrive in a different way than you expected, but the rewards you truly desire – feelings of peace, security, and happiness - are manifested exactly as you requested.

Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Truth and Integrity Let go of anything inauthentic, and all activities that do not mirror your highest intentions for yourself. If something in your life isn't working, be willing to release it. Expect good things when you decided to be true to you.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Ideas and Inspiration Pay attention to new ideas and thoughts that come to you. These thoughts are answers of inner guidance, so don't discount them as mere imagination. This is a time of great insights for you.

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