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OCTOBER 2015 | ISSUE 106
FEATURE ARTIST FLORENCE BARRETT ON FACING FEARS AND FOLLOWING DREAMS
LEARN ABOUT FEATURE RESIDENT PATRICIA HARRIS SEELEY AND HOW SHE IS TAKING RISKS | JESSE BELL CONQUERS
NEW HEIGHTS | SHELBY CAIN’S TAKE ON THE FEAR OF LETTING GO
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DAN MCSKIMMINGManaging Broker
Remax Elk Valley Realty Ltd
[email protected](250) 423 1921
DEB TRANDRemax Elk Valley Realty Ltd
[email protected](250) 423 1471
ALAN YOUNGRemax Elk Valley Realty Ltd
[email protected](250) 430 1245
Register online at www.montanefernie.com or contact our MontaneRe/Max agents to secure your home in Fernie’s fastest selling mountain community.
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EDITOR’S FIX | 5
BUSINESS | 7Business News/New Business
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 10Feature Artist – Florence BarrettRental Fix – Ant Man by Andrew VallanceMusical Notes – Never Fear! You’ll Have Fun out There! by Carolyn Nikodym
COMMUNITY & EVENTS | 16Feature Resident – Patricia Harris Seeley by Krista TurcassoWalking in My Shoes – The Unknown by Micah MorrisYou’ve Got Male: No Fear? by Adam K MacDonald
Family Stoke – Growing Fears by Shelby CainFernieFix.com Events Calendar / October at the Arts Station
OUTDOOR LIFE | 26Never Have I Ever – Air Show High by Jesse Bell Women of the Mountains by Hannah Griffin – Meghann O’Brien
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE | 30Fit to Play – Do Something that Scares You by Sarah Ingram, Practicing KinesiologistNourish Through Nature by Krissi Hyland, RHN – Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life!Tales From An Unexpected Yogi – Fear-less by Heather IvanyAround the World with Rebecca Hall – Things That Go Bump in the Night
BITS AND BYTES | 36The Answer Guy – Powerful Preparations by Kevin McIsaacMonthly Horoscopes by Claire Simmons
FERNIE FUN | 38Fix Trivia
COVER: Till death do us part... Photo by Kyle Hamilton www.kylehamiltonphotography.com
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Editor’s Fix FEARS. THEY ARE POWERFUL THINGS. Have you ever taken a good look at your personal fears? Have you ever faced them honestly and openly, attempted to learn more about their origin and perhaps work towards decreasing their impact?
Certain fears I have done this with – for example, my fear of flying (although this month, I passed the puck to Jesse… it fit with her column, right?!) or my arachnophobia. As Heather discusses in her column “Fear-less,” I faced my fears when they took place. Slowed my breathing. Changed my thought pattern. Looked at the experience from a different perspective. It works well, and I can control my response. (Crazy turbulence and large, hairy, spiders moving towards me excluded.)
Recently, I have discovered a new fear that has literally made everything else I have been scared of in life seem miniscule and frivolous. The fear I have for my children is so strong it feels primal – as though I have no choice over the matter. It keeps me up at night. Makes me sick to my stomach when each scenario goes through my mind. I am responsible for these two beautiful people’s lives. I will do anything for them.
When I apply a similar approach, it does help. I recognize that the origin of the fear is similar – the feeling of being out of control. It’s the result that is harder to swallow. I can accept something happening to myself. Something happening to my children is a lot less acceptable.
But, every day I remind myself that there is only so much I can control and like Heather suggests, we must live in
the moment and be present. That is our power. That is our happiness. All fears melt away when we are here, in the now.
This month we ask, what scares you most? And hope that we can help you in facing these fears one page at a time.
Krista Turcasso, Editor
FERNIE FIX | FERNIEFIX.COMPublished monthly by Claris Media. To advertise and for general inquiries: [email protected] 1124, 841 7th Ave. Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 p: 250-423-4062 www.clarismedia.comEditor | Krista Turcasso Creative Director | Vanessa Croome Associate Editor | Carolyn NikodymAll content copyright Claris Media. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the publisher.
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 says, “Boo! Check out a band or two!”
SARAH INGRAM, kinesiologist, is challenging you to overcome your fears and conquer the chin up this month! If you need help with an exercise program specific to you, call 250-423-9167 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
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 finds herself upside down in an old warplane, almost throws up three times and takes the coolest selfie ever.
HANNAH GRIFFIN is a writer and photographer who is enjoying learning more about interesting women from other communities.
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 [email protected].
ADAM K. MACDONALD finds inspiration in one of his favourite books, Man’s Search for Meaning.
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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Emily Brydon Youth Foundation www.emilybrydonyouth-foundation.com
THE EMILY BRYDON YOUTH FOUNDATION has become a pillar of the community because of the people, businesses and passion that is imbedded within the Valley and surrounding area.
To date, EBYF has invested over $310,000 in the community through its support of youth. Over 700 applicants, who have participated in over 55 different activities, have been processed to date. This could not have been done without the support and generosity of our community.
The EBYF annual golf tournament is the key fundraiser for the foundation. EBYF has been incredibly lucky to have generous, fun and loyal supporters and donors. After an amazing ten years, the golf tournament is heading into retirement to make room for something new and different.
The foundation is stronger than ever. The needs are urgent and real. The Emily Brydon Youth Foundation will live on for years to come. Thank you for making the dreams of many come true.
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SCOTT COWNDEN, owner of Evolution Health and Fitness in Fernie, BC is consistently amazed by the incredible work and dedication of the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA).
“I enjoy mountain biking, hiking/running, and snowshoeing all our local trails and have seen an immense improvement in maintenance and trail structure since I arrived in Fernie in 2001.”
This fall, Scott is beginning to focus Evolution’s charitable donations on local organizations including the FTA. “Rather than just drawing up a random cheque each year, I thought it would be fun to put a ‘SPIN’ on it...whereby for every spin participant Evolution sees we donate 20 cents to the FTA.”
Last season Evolution saw 3675 participants in SPIN classes, which would be $735. They are keen to see what they can raise this year! Visit www.evolutionhealth.ca for the current schedule and to sign up.
Lion’s Club Demolition Derby FundraiserFUN AND PHILANTHROPY came together again at the recent Demolition Derby held Labour Day weekend. Robert Fooks and Anne Fraleigh organized a group of engaged and Fernie-loving Calgarians to build and enter a car in the annual Valley event with the intention of raising funds for charity.
Fernie Fix readers may recall the group’s entry last year that netted just over $6,000, which was shared between the Fernie Hospital Foundation and a scholarship fund started by Fooks at his BC high school. Thanks to the hard work and generosity of many, the group again surpassed the $6,000 mark, which this year will be split between the scholarship
fund and the Fernie Trails Alliance. From the start it was always the organizers’ intention to give something back to the community that makes Fernie such a great destination, and they felt that the FTA fit the bill perfectly.
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REBECCA VAUGHAN IS A BC RMT at Thunder Meadows Massage Therapy in Fernie, her passion is providing treatment and education of women’s’ health issues for the East Kootenays.
Breast cancer treatment often leads to chronic and debilitating upper limb dysfunction and pain. Rebecca now has the advanced skills to help patients who are suffering from post-surgical complications. Using fascial release, neuro-muscular release and lymphatic drainage she hopes to make your recovery more successful and comfortable. Online booking is available for your convenience.
Zmurchyk Family ThanksTHE ZMURCHYK FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK many in the community of Fernie for the kindness, prayers and continued support for their son, Zander.
Zander has overcome many obstacles due to a stroke and brain aneurism suffered soon after birth. After multiple surgeries and long stays in hospital, he continues to be a happy and resilient baby.
Parents Ashley and Jeremy feel grateful for their community of support. Fernie is continually helping families going through
similar issues, which allows the family to focus on the task at hand. Friends of Children was an organization that really stepped up to help the family.
They encourage everyone to visit www.heartandstroke.com to learn more about the signs of a stroke, and what to do if one occurs.
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THE URBAN SETTLER WELCOMES Melyssa Monfee to its team. Melyssa grew up in Sparwood BC. During her school years she was inspired by her grandfather’s career in the building industry, and after graduating from Sparwood Secondary moved to the West Coast to earn an Interior Design Diploma from The Vancouver College of Art and Design.
After studying and working in Vancouver for four years, she decided it was time to move back to the place she loved. Working at The Urban Settler, Melyssa brings her
passion for design to the mountains, and describes her style as modern rustic “with a west coast twist.” She is also a certified blinds window coverings specialist, and is available for in home consultations.
The Urban Settler is a furniture and interior shop. Whether you are looking to accessorize a room or furnish a home, stop by the store or visit www.urbansettler.com.
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Key City Theatrewww.keycitytheatre.com
THIS OCTOBER, THE KEY CITY THEATRE is hosting a Night at the Opera with Antonin Dvorak’s Rusalka – a lyrical fairy tale opera.
Charles Kalas, who is playing Rusalka’s father, has taken on the task of bringing opera to Golden and Cranbrook. Charles grew up in the Czech Republic as the son of a successful opera singer based in Prague. Although he moved to Canada as an electrical engineer, he continues to pursue his passion of the arts by performing small concerts. His first complete opera was at last year’s Summer Opera Festival in Halifax, where he performed Rusalka.
Primary cast members are travelling from as far away as New York, Boston and Cincinnati. “We have also recruited local dancers from Stages School of Dance as well as two local singers, Courtney Green and Dana Hudson, to participate in the show,” says Charles.
The show is October 3 at 7pm. $20 for adults, $10 for children available online or at the door.
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Melanie Jolicoeurwww.thecastleonfirst.com 514-709-6352
MELANIE JOLICOEUR IS FROM MONTREAL; she was the owner of a successful dance school for ten years and trained as a professional dancer in Montreal, New York, and in Europe. She performed and taught dance internationally for many years. She then began yoga and now calls it her own remedy. Melanie studied to earn her yoga certification, and soon after became a certified Cize Live instructor. She is now creating a new way to teach yoga, a mix of dance and yoga that she calls Pranadance.
Last spring, Melanie met Marlene Vale, who believed in her right away and asked her to join the Castle team. Melanie then decided to move to Fernie to share her love for teaching with the community. Melanie will be teaching street dance, hip hop, lyrical dance, Burlesque, Pranadance, Cize and more for adults, kids and teenagers.
For more information go to www.thecastleonfirst.com or email Melanie at [email protected].
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TARA HIGGINS IS EXCITED to announce her new venture. Bringing together her roots as a set designer and her decades of experience in the construction industry, Tara started Covered Designs, which is ready to help you with all your design needs.
Covered’s passion is to help clients create a space that reflects their vision and personality. Whether you are renovating, building new, or looking to rethink your space Covered Designs has a full range of services. They include design facilitation, space planning, 3D rendering, finish and material selection and colour consultancy. Call Tara at 250-423-1975.
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Halloween at Hogwarts!
Join your Fernie Leisure Services Department at Hogwarts for a Haunting Hairy Potter Extravaganza.There will be a tour of creepy Knockturn Alley along with treats, crafts, a pumpkin carving contest and more!
Friday October 30, 20156:30 - 8:30 pm @ Fernie’s Historical Court House.Please bring a non perishable food item for admission.Vist www.fernie.com for more information.
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They say to do one thing you’re scared of everyday.Working in the world of theatre and film, you’re lucky if you’ve only got to face one fear in a day…
I’ve always been a drama nerd. From being in recitals since I was three years old, to putting on plays and improv shows at the Arts Station theatre has always played a huge role in my life.
So, it was no shock that straight out of high school I pursued my life long passion into post-secondary education. After achieving a diploma in theatre at Red Deer College, I moved down to the west coast, where I pursued my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Production and Design at Simon Fraser University.
It was there that I sank my teeth into costume design. My grandma started teaching me how to sew at the age of five (one of my first creations was a sweet floral outfit for one of my Barbies) but it was when I was introduced to the costume rooms at SFU that everything started to make sense.
Before I knew it, I was designing costumes for all my friends’ shows. Working with budgets of $50, I would pull ideas and costume pieces from anywhere I could.
It was during this time that I got my first big break. The artistic director for “Leaky Heaven Circus” was one of my professors at SFU and he had his eye on my work for awhile. I remember how thrilled I was, when still in my third year of university, he asked me to design costumes for
one of the plays his company was putting on.
I was so excited, but I was also so terrified. All of a sudden I was working with the people that I was studying only a year previous. But, I put my fear inside a small box and used it to propel me. In an industry where it is very much sink or swim, the ability to face your fears and still be in control is key.
The next couple of years were a blur. One gig led to the next and the next, and all of a sudden I was turning down work because I was too busy. I was working with my idols, I was following my dreams, and I couldn’t have be happier
But in order to achieve this sacrifice was required. 70 hour work weeks became the norm. The phrase “Oh, I’ll see if I can meet up after rehearsal,”
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became something all my friends were used to hearing.
In 2009 I was sworn into IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) and I started working on the yellow slip shows. Shows with million dollar budgets that toured internationally. Now, to say I was a deer in headlights would be an understatement. But I had some amazing mentors who helped me through, and before I knew it, it was just run of the mill. Working Lady Gaga one week, to Disney on Ice the next, this was just my life.
It was then that I was dropped into the world of film. I had done a few student shorts while in university, but nothing big scale. Kyle Rideout approached me and asked if I would be interested in doing costume design on a feature film he was
directing. I loved working with Kyle so jumped on board (little did I know what I was getting myself into…) two years and 500 costumes later we finally wrapped Eadweard (an indie biopic about the life of English photographer Eadweard Muybridge). It was the hardest I had ever worked in my life, but it was through that hardship that I learned some of the most valuable lessons to date.
Dig in, go for the ride, and no matter what always be true to yourself.
I am very proud to say I am from Fernie. Having the opportunity to move my studio back to the mountains and work with my mum at “Eye Of The Needle” has been amazing. I still travel down to Vancouver regularly where I continue to design costumes for theatre, as well as work on big
scale shows. As for what the future holds, I guess time will tell, but one thing I am sure of is I’ll still be facing my fears and following my dreams…
Eye of the Needle Studio and Gallery is located at 260 5th St in Downtown Fernie. 778-995-9151
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Ant ManANDREW VALLANCE
Ant Man was created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Tales to Astonish No. 27 in January of 1962. The persona was originally the superhero alias of brilliant scientist Hank Pym, who invented a substance that allowed him to alter his size. However, in later issues of the Ant Man comics, Scott Lang and Eric O’Grady also took on the Ant Man mantle. Given that Marvel is now deadset on turning every single one of their superhero characters into stars of Hollywood blockbusters, it makes sense that Ant Man would receive the same treatment.
The film, originally to be helmed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead), experienced technical difficulties when Wright, who had been trying to get the movie off the ground since 2006, walked away from the project due to studio interference. Peyton Reed, who previously directed the cheerleader comedy Bring It On and the highly unsuccessful Jim Carey comedy Yes Man, was then tapped to direct. Adam McKay and Paul Rudd were brought on as screen writers to help bring the script that Wright had originally written more in line with the aims of Marvel studio executives.
The film stars Paul Rudd, who has an impressive comedic filmography, previously starring in such films as Anchor Man, They Came Together, and the television series Parks and Recreation. He plays Scott Lang, a cat burglar who desperately wants to turn his life around and mend a broken relationship with his wife and daughter. Unfortunately, during his last heist he gets persuaded by elderly scientist Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to burglarize the laboratory of Pym’s former company to rescue a technology that causes a person to shrink to the size of an insect, and to stop it from being used for military purposes.
In order to do this Lang must don a suit that has an older version of the shrinking technology and become the Ant Man.
The film is adequate, though not as good as some other Marvel movies that have been made recently. It doesn’t hold a candle to the first Avengers or to Captain America: The Winter Soldier but it is still pretty good. The performances by Michael Douglas, Paul Rudd and Michael Peña stand out. Douglas’ last movie was Beyond the Reach in 2014. His earlier films are The Game, Basic Instinct, Falling Down and Wonder Boys. Peña has appeared in Shooter (2007), Fury (2014) End of Watch
(2012), and American Hustle (2013). He has proven himself over and over again to be an excellent character actor, and he is extremely funny in this film.
Evangeline Lilly (The Hurt Locker, Real Steal, Lost) does a decent job as the hero’s love interest, but the character is tragically underwritten. Cory Stoll, a talented actor who has performed in such movies as The Bourne Legacy, Midnight in Paris and Non-Stop plays the movie’s villain. His performance, however, is not as interesting as it could have been, considering that Marvel has given us antagonists such as Loki (Thor) and the Red Skull (Captain America: The First Avenger). He plays your standard-issue, evil, corporate executive, a character with no depth, but Stoll deserves credit for giving the role his all, trying desperately to make a bland stock character into something engaging.
Ant Man isn’t a terrible movie but it isn’t terrific. One and a half thumbs up.
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Never Fear! You’ll Have Fun out There!CAROLYN NIKODYM
THIS MONTH, THERE ARE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES to step out of your musical comfort zone. Grab a friend or two and check out what Fernie venues have to offer.
Every Week: Let’s begin with Jam Nights. The Kodiak Lounge has the Monday night spot, and the Brickhouse’s long-standing night is Thursday. Jam nights are the perfect way to overcome certain fears, for performers and audience alike. For performers, jams give them a chance to try out a new song in front of an audience or with new bandmates in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Meanwhile, the spectators might get the opportunity to listen to new music, maybe something in development or music they don’t usually listen to. With the amount of talent that is in or rolls through Fernie, the possibility for magical combinations is always there. It’s like a box of the best chocolate without a flavour legend.
October 1
Tim Williams, bluesman extraodinaire, graces the stage at The Arts Station (8pm). His guitar playing has been compared to Ry Cooder, he’s shared the stage with the likes of the late BB King and gotten kudos from Willie Nelson. Not only does his guitar tell stories, but Williams is quite the storyteller himself. And with four
decades of performing under his belt, he’s got many, many stories.
Toronto singer-songwriter Ben Kunder takes over Infinitea (8pm) the same night. His warm and welcoming voice oozes intimacy – perfect for the living room atmosphere of the venue. Last May, he released Golden, an album replete with beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. (Funny – and true story – I stumbled on Ben’s music by accident, but his dad was my highschool drama teacher.)
October 3
Vancouver rapper Evil Ebenezer at the Royal Hotel? Hell yeah! With mercurial beats and trenchant rhymes, this show will certainly be a treat. Evil’s been around for quite some time, and he’s worked with many of Vancouver’s hip-hop elite. He’ll also be armed with his latest EP, All That’s Left, which promises to deliver more of Evil’s well-wrought lyrics.
October 4
Fernie’s own DJ Jay Ray will share his encyclopedic musical knowledge and library of beats to anyone who visits Infinitea’s Sunday Sessions (6-9pm). Jay Ray has provided many a soundtrack to Fernie-ites over the years, from the ski bus to BipBity BobBity Boo Children’s Festival to the Wednesday Night Socials. What more could you want with your dinner and drinks than the warm rhythms? Jay Ray wraps up the final Barbeque and Beats for the season on October 4.
October 15
Meanwhile, back at The Arts Station
(8pm), East Coast folk artist Andy Brown will share songs from his new (and third) album, Seasons. For the recording, he enlisted the help from the likes of Jenn Grant and Jeremy Fisher. It’s ethereal, haunting and beautiful, evoking the natural world and our place in the grand scheme of things.
October 18
SoCal hardcore punk band Common War will assault the stage at the Northern Bar & Grill. This band packs some serious punch. Volleying between melodic metal and slaying riffs, this show is certain to get sweaty. The band released its debut album, The Search, last spring, and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. In fact, it may even cause a dysrhythmia.
October 26
Ken Hamm brings his countrified blues to The Arts Station (8pm), and he picks some seriously badass guitar. Paired with his authentic blues vocals, Hamm’s music conjures up the country and blues of old. It is nostalgic and warm and comes from a place deep in his bones. Like Tim Williams, playing at the beginning of the month, Hamm has been at this racket for quite some time, and his performance exudes circumspection and wisdom.
October 30
A special treat is sure to be the Fernie Friday Night Speakeasy, put on in conjunction with the Fernie Museum’s exhibit about Crowsnest Prohibition-era rumrunner Emilio Picariello. The night will, of course, feature jazz, as well as enjoy all of the other trappings of the time. Flapper dresses and fedoras are the costume items of choice on this night. To find out the secret location of this speakeasy, you’ll need to procure an invite from the Fernie Museum. But DO NOT share the secret – you never know when someone more temperance-minded might be listening.
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Patricia Harris SeeleyKRISTA TURCASSO
RECENTLY, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF SPEAKING WITH PATRICIA SEELEY. We were hosting the Tears & Gears, and she volunteered to open the gate to the Montane Trail to allow bikers easier access. As an added bonus, she would make sure a bear frequenting the area had “moved on” before the race began. Immediately I was touched, and felt gratitude for yet another Fernie resident.
Our conversation continued through email, and I learned that the miniature horses she was housing at the Montane Barn on Coal Creek were for therapeutic purposes. What a fantastic idea, I thought. My daughter had the opportunity to visit them once, and the affect they had on her (and us, I have to admit) was amazing. We all left happy, calm and elated. We all looked forward to visiting them again soon.
Patricia shared that she faced a lot of fear making this transition in her life. Prior to moving to Fernie, she worked as a writer and director for reality television. This was a big shift for her.
“I was working on a TV series about obesity in families and especially children and their journey to better health. Almost all of these kids were traumatized from the bullying that went on in schools. I had a lot of sleepless nights from watching and learning about the effects of bullying on kids, and decided that when I could, I’d do something for kids with challenges. When my granddaughter asked for a pony for her birthday, I realized that probably every little girl and boy would love a pony. I’d read about horse therapy for kids, and when I asked Simon Howse if I could keep therapy horses in his barn on the Montane development, he kindly said yes! The barn
was perfect, situated in the middle of Fernie where kids could come and hang out and pet the horses,” says Patricia.
That’s when the panic set in. She questioned what she was doing, and all the obstacles she would face, from getting the barn ready, to her job, to the additional help she would need. “I barely know anyone in Fernie; how would I get people to help me with a therapy program, and what if they all think I’m nuts? I’d be known as that crazy horse lady! More sleepless nights,” she admits to thinking.
That’s when Patricia remembered the saying, “Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.” With that in mind, Patricia continued to pursue the dream. “And then the most amazing thing happened,” she recalls. “The wonderful people of Fernie came to the rescue.” Individuals came on board in support of the programs and to help build the necessary space to house the animals, and the Credit Union became an official sponsor of the therapy program.
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Since the arrival of the horses, Patricia says the response has been amazing.
“Between five to ten families come to visit a day. The seniors have scheduled a picnic by the corral to visit the horses. A school teacher has asked if she could bring her class for a field trip. Therapists with disabled children are excited about doing horse therapy with their clients once we have our therapy program in place.”
She recognizes that there is still a lot more to do and to learn, but she’s happy she took the leap of faith and is excited to see where it leads her.
“We’re building our ark and there’s sure to be rough water ahead. There is the fear of drowning, but from the response so far, I think all of Fernie will come out and keep us afloat.”
Good luck, Patricia! And welcome to Fernie.
1. When did you first arrive inFernie and what brought you here?
We began coming to Fernie around 15 years ago to ski on weekends.
2. Where did you first live in town?
We had a funky little miner’s house on 9th Ave and 5th St that we loved.
3. What was your first impression?
That Fernie was a perfect little skiing town in the winter. I had no idea that it was a paradise in the summer.
4. What keeps you in Fernie?
The almost zen feeling you get walking or riding the trails. The incredible mountain air. When you travel internationally to extremely polluted and overcrowded cities, you learn what a precious jewel we have here. And of course, the miniature horses.
5. Do you have a favourite Ferniememory?
Watching my kids ski.
6. What is your favourite time of theyear in Fernie and why?
I fell in love with the summer here.
7. Where do you see Fernie in 5 to 10years?
A place known for wellness, both physically and mentally. We have the best water, the best air, the best mountains in the world to come to for health. With programs like horse therapy thrown in the mix, we will also have the best place for healing.
8. How do you start your day orwhat is one of your daily rituals?
I get up at 5am each day, do some writing, then head down to the barn at the crack of dawn to let the horses out and clean stalls. Being at the barn early morning is magical.
9. Tell us something people mightbe surprised to learn about you.
I’m a sci-fi nut. I was accepted into the only Aeronautical Engineering program in Canada, then switched universities last minute and took general science because my boyfriend went there. Of course, the relationship didn’t last, but my love of space travel and Star Trek did.
10. Quote to live by:
Einstein’s quote, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
Patricia would like to thank the following for donating their barn, equipment and/or time: Parastone, Simon and Wendy Howse and family, Mark Russell, Mic Pace, Duncan Grant, Rob and Trevor Seeley, Deb Harris, Annie LaBrie, John and Ella Hofer, Katherine Aker-Vincent, Simon Vincent, Ed Kalio, the Beatty family (Travis, Tara, Nathan and Kate), Kale Matavich, Rick Porkka, Brian Bell, Kim Lennox and all the wonderful people who have volunteered to care for the horses and help with the therapy. And a special thanks to Deb Harris for saying she’d help create a therapy program when it was just an idea.
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The UnknownMICAH MORRIS
THERE ARE THE PHYSICAL FEARS that a lot of teenagers have, like the fear of snakes or spiders, or the ones that we had as kids, like fear of the dark or monsters under our beds, and then there are the ones that we bring upon ourselves. We are afraid that we won’t make friends, that we won’t be able to speak in front of a crowd, about the one kid at school that thinks they have the authority to play with other’s feelings, that our marks will be poor, or that something will prevent us from following our dreams.
But at the same time we believe that, as teenagers, we are invincible. We make it seem like we aren’t afraid of anything. We have an air of over-confidence that sets us aside from children and adults. This power and confidence makes us vulnerable to peer pressure and heart break, and conversely our desire to try anything.
We don’t always think about the long-term consequences of not studying for an exam or what might happen when we hit a jump or cliff without the knowledge of what is on the other side. We don’t always take the time to remember the qualities of someone before searching for things that annoy us. We are easily swayed by others’ opinions, especially if we haven’t gotten the chance to make our own observations about it first. What I’m getting at is that sometimes being scared of something can lead us to do things that we wouldn’t normally do or say, the leading cause of this is our fear of what others might think. Fear seems to be an over-powering force that sways the way we act.
How can we “slow down” or “be careful” when everything around us is rapidly expanding and growing? Society is evolving right beneath our feet, and innovative and educated people are changing our perspectives on everyday
things. Change or challenges are incredibly curious things in that they give new meaning to something that no longer interests us. For example, we don’t like our
hair… we dye it pink. We decide we don’t want to figure skate anymore… we change to skiing. We convince ourselves that we are not good at something… we allow others to convince our stubborn mindset to try again.
We thrive off the changes that make our life interesting. It can ruin or make your day in a second; we make these changes or accept new challenges on a whim based on the hope that it will work out. These impulses aren’t always that forgiving, or when accomplished can change our lives forever. Maybe that is why “teenager” is a completely different age category, why so much energy is put into finding out why we do the things we do. These years of our lives give us time to work things out, push through mistakes, and allow us the excuse of a “young and ignorant” teen.
Maybe what scares us the most is that we will miss an opportunity, not take that leap of faith to accomplish something that could change us forever.
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THURSDAY 1.10.2015Lorraine Kniere Music Workshop @ Fernie Heritage Library, 7pmBen Kunder @ Infinitea, 8pm. Canadian folk/roots music. Tom Williams @ The Arts Station, 8pm
FRIDAY 2.10.2015DJ Nemkae @ The Royal
SATURDAY 3.10.2015Elk Valley Breastfeeding Challenge @ TBA. Join the East Kootenay Mamas as the celebrate breastfeeding week in Canada with a breastfeeding challenge at 11am.Rum Running & Whiskey 6 Bus Tour @ Fernie Museum, 10am. Retrace Emperor’s Pic’s footsteps as he bootlegged liquor across provincial lines between Fernie and the Crownest Pass. www.ferniemuseum.com None the Wiser @ Infinitea, 8pm. Funk rock music. Evil Ebenezer @ The Royal
SATURDAY 3.10.2015 – SUNDAY 4.10.2015Yoga Retreat @ King Fir Spa, Fernie Alpine Resort. Immerse yourself in two days of yoga, meditation and self reflection . Enjoy the pool or hot tub or explore Fernie during your free time. www.coraleyletcher.com
SUNDAY 4.10.2015Men’s Closing @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 12pm. A closing tournament with prizes and dinner.Fernie Half Marathon, Relay and 10km @ Annex Park. Enjoy a run on the beautiful trails of Fernie. www.ferniehalfmarathon.com Sunday Sessions with DJ Jay Ray @ Infinitea, 6-9pm. Jay Ray wraps up the BBQ & Beats for the season.
MONDAY 5.10.2015Indie Films Fernie: Phoenix @ The Vogue Theatre, 7pm. James Gray @ Infinitea, 8pm. Country/folk music.
WEDNESDAY 7.10.2015R.Ariel @ Infinitea, 8pm. Indie music.
SATURDAY 10.10.2015Body Positive Practices Workshop @ Essential Yoga Studio, 2-4pm. Join yoga teacher and life coach Francesca ter Poorten to learn practices to develop a peaceful relationship with your body. www.essentialyogastudio.comBlackberry Wood @ The Royal
SUNDAY 11.10.2015Ironman Tournament @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 12:30pm. A challenging tournament for keen golfers.
MONDAY 12.10.2015Turkey Scramble @ Fernie Golf and Country Club, 12:30pm. Enjoy this yearly Texas scramble style tournament for Thanksgiving.
THURSDAY 15.10.2015Andy Brown @ The Arts Station, 8pm. Folk rock/pop.Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series: Kara Stanley @ Fernie Heri-tage Library. Enjoy a reading with the author, Q&A, a cash bar and complimentary refreshments.
FRIDAY 16.10.2015 – SATURDAY 17.10.2015Fernie Alpine Resort Job Fair @ Fernie Alpine Resort Daylodge, 10am-2pm. To book an interview, send an application to [email protected] Stick Party @ The Royal
SATURDAY 17.10.2015The Kootenay Baby and Toddler Expo @ Tamarack Centre, Cranbrook BC. 9:30am – 3:30pm. Fall Craft Fair @ Fernie Community Centre, 10am-4pm. Local crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys, etc Vidos @ The Royal
SUNDAY 18.10.2015Common War @ The Northern Bar & Stage. SoCal hardcore punk
THURSDAY 22.10.2015Vicki Grant Author Reading @ Fernie Heritage Library, 4pm. The author of 14 books including The Puppet Wrangler, Quid Pro Quo and Not Suitable for Family Viewing, Vicki Grant specializes in books for kids and teenagers.
FRIDAY 23.10.2015Community Job Fair @ Fernie Community Centre, 2-5pm. Hosted by EK Employment Elk Valley, visit www.ekemployment.org or call 250-423-4204 for more info. Fernie Community & Business Awards @ Fernie Golf and Coun-try Club, 5:30-10pm. Hosted by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, call 250-423-6868 to reserve your seat.Brad McKay @ Infinitea, 8pm. Folk rock music. John Lee’s Hookers @ The Royal
SATURDAY 24.10.2015Red Haven @ The Royal
MONDAY 26.10.2015Ken Hamm @ The Arts Station, 8pm. Blues and roots music.
FRIDAY 30.10.2015Annual Halloween Howler @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-5pmSpeak Easy @ The Elks Hall, 9pm – 1am. Celebrating the Fernie Museum’s fall gallery exhibit exploring the rise and fall of the rumrunner known as Emperor Pic, this special party includes food, heritage beer and moonshine drinks, jazz music, burlesque entertainment and more. Tickets available at the Museum - $50 singles, $90 couples. www.ferniemuseum.com Zombie Walk and After Party @ The Royal
SATURDAY 31.10.2015Halloween Party @ Infinitea, 8pmAnnual Halloween Costume Contest and Party @ The Parkplace Pub. Best costume wins a season pass to Fernie Alpine Resort!Bloody Night Special Halloween @ The Royal
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October 2015 Monthly Events
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GallerySpinners & Weavers Guild. Continues until October 26Gallery Reception: FDAC 25th Anniversary – 25 Artists for 25 years! October 29, 7pm
ConcertsTim Williams- Blues/Roots October 1, 8pmAndy Brown- “Folk Rock with a dash of Pop” October 15, 8pmKen Hamm- Blues/ Roots October 26, 8pm
Indie Films FerniePhoenix October 5, 7pm @ The Vogue Theatre
WorkshopsIntuitive Painting with Marla deBoon. 7-9pm Mondays Oct. 19-Nov 9 & 9am-4pm Saturday November 14th $150 + cost of supplies. Come to this exciting workshop available to all levels of painters, to be guided and supported while you learn to release the painting within you. Call 250-423-4842 to registerAdult Quilting. Wednesdays October 21&28. 6:30-9:30pm. $ 50 + material. Join Linda Cardwell as she takes you through the quilting process as you create your own place mats. Everyone is welcome to attend this workshop. Call 250-423-4842 to registerDrama Mix Up. Tuesdays Sept. 22 – Oct. 27. 4-5:30pm. Ages 8-12. $150. Join actress, director and educator Denise Baughan in the
six-week intro to theatre course. Private Singing Lessons with Rachel Butterworth. Mondays and Thursdays. Mid September-Mid December. $22.50/session full-term discount applies. Ages: 6-16. Rachel is a member of Fernie’s female vocal trio Hark Raving Sirens. With a BA (Honours) in Music and Theatre and Distinction in the UK equivalent of the Royal Conservatory of Music, to support her experience as a vocal an drama coach, she can help you find your voice! Call 250-423-4842 to registerSo You Want to be an Actor. Tuesdays Nov.3 – Dec. 1. 4:00-5:30pm. $125. Ages: 14-18. In this five week course, students will be coached by instructor, actress and director, Denise Baughan, on how to prepare a monologue. Call 250-423-4842 to register
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY IN OCTOBER 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.
Children's ActivitiesGrades 1-6, October 1-30, 2015
Tuesday 3:30-4:45pm: Rainbow Loom Club, Age 8+, Drop InWednesday 3:30-4:45pm: Charadians Drama Club, Age 9 +, Drop InThursdays 3:30-4:45pm: Lego Club (age 7+) Registration requiredRed Cedar Book Club: First Friday of each month Friday October 2, 3:30-4:30pm Grades 4-6FUN Friday, October 9: Uke Can Play: Fun with ukuleles! 1-2:30pm (age 7+) Drop-In
Special Programming:Thursday October 1, Guided Music Workshop with Lorraine Kneier 7:00-8:30pm. Free, call to register.Thursday October 22, Author Reading- Vicky Grant. Watch our Facebook page for details.Friday, October 30, 3:30-5:00pm; Halloween Howler - spooky snacks, creepy games, crafts, costumes: all ages.Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series: October 15th, 2015 7pm. Author reading: Kara Stanley from her book Fallen. Live music with Simon Paradis and Redgirl, cash bar.
Daytime Adult Programming:Tea and Talk Book Club: Friday, October 30, 1:30pm
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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
WEDNESDAYS•Crib @ Seniors Drop in Centre 1pm•Drop in Workshop @ Clawhammer Press. 6-9pm, $30•Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am•Adult Badminton @ The Community Centre. All levels welcome, drop in for $5•AA Meetings @ The Anglican Church Basement, 7:30pm•ActiveFit @ The Aquatic Centre, 8:30-9:15am•Womens Drop in Climbing @ COTR, 7-9pm•Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm•Water Flow Yoga & Tea @ Infinitea, 10:30am•Mixed Boxing Recreational @ Fernie Old School Boxing Club, 7:30-9pm•Men’s Night @ Fernie Golf & Country Club•Fernie Women on Wheels @ The Guide’s Hut 6:30pm. Must be a FMBC member.•Toddlertime @ Fernie Heritage Library, 11:15am for ages 0-2. (not storytime)•StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon•Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am•Charadians Drama Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45 ages 9+. Drop-in
THURSDAYS•Seniors Drop in @ Senior’s Centre, 9am-2pm•Indoor Walking @ The Community Centre, 9-10:30am•RC Club @ Fernie Community Centre. From 7-9pm come enjoy indoor flying and practice•Community Basketball @ Fernie Secondary School, 8:30-10:30pm•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•Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm•Gentle Fit @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 10:30-11:15am•MOMs Group @ Fernie Heritage Library, 9:30-11:30am•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.•Beautea Night @ Infinitea with Trillium 6-8pm $10 manicure/massage/reiki (2nd & 4th Thursdays)•Trail Maintenance Work Parties @ Bike Park, 6pm•StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon•Lego Club @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45 ages 7+. Registration Required.
FRIDAYS•Cribbage @ Seniors Drop in Centre 7:30pm•Jitney Darts @ Fernie Legion, 7:30pm•Kids Sing Along & Play Group @ Infinitea, 11:30am •Toddlertime @ Fernie Heritage Library Ages 0-2 11:15am•Red Cross Swim @ Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9-11am and 3:30-5:30pm•Women’s Writing Group @ Fernie Women’s Resource Centre, 2-4pm.•Kindergym @ Fernie Family Centre, 10-11am •StrongStart @ Isabella Dicken Elementary School, 9am-noon•Breastfeeding Mammas @ Fernie Heritage Library, first Friday of the month.•AFRoS @ Fernie Heritage Library, 10-11am. Sing, play and have fun in French.•Red Cedar Book Club: First Friday of Each Month @ Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30-4:45pm, Grades 4-6
SATURDAYS •Family French Fun @ The Arts Station, 10:30-11:30am. $12/person or $5 per family member (maximum $20/family). •Teen Wheel Pottery @ The Fernie Arts Station 10am-Noon $125/month $30/drop in•Karma Meditation Class @ Essential Yoga Studio 8:00am-8:45am•Historical Walking Tour @ Fernie Museum, 11am.
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
MONDAYS Burger and Bud $14.99 @ Boston PizzaFernie Jugs of Beer on Special @ The BrickhouseLasagna Specials @ Elk Valley Pizza ShoppeWing Night @ The Fernie Hotel$6 Meals @ Infinitea 7pm$15 Steak Sandwich Night @ Parkplace PubMani Monday Special @ Spa 901Pitchers and Wings on Special @ Lizard Creek LodgeMassage Mondays @ Trillium Day Spa, $60 for 60 min, $90 for 90 minLadies Night: $4 House Red or White Wine, $5 Pints of Cider, $10 Appies @ The NorthernLocal Jam Night @ The Kodiak Lounge2 For 1 Appetizers @ The Clubhouse RestaurantFree Pool, play your own iPod @ The Royal
TUESDAYSPasta Specials @ Boston PizzaKokanee Bottle on Special @ The BrickhouseWing Night @ Parkplace PubDate Night @ Lizard Creek Lodge, Three-course meal for two with wine for $85.$12 Pizza Night @ Elk Valley Pizza ShoppeTwo for Tuesdays @ Trillium Day Spa, 2 pedicures for $100, 2 manicures for $70, 2 facials for $130, all three for $275$10 Beer, Burger and Bingo Night @ The NorthernCheap Night @ The Vogue TheatreDinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford ResortSalad Bar @ The Clubhouse RestaurantTuesday: Shot gun Karaoke with TOpo @ The Royal
WEDNESDAYS$7 Single or $14 Double Wings @ Boston PizzaWine Evenings @ The BrickhouseNight Bright with Riley J and Friends @ The CentralKaraoke Night @ The FerniePint night @ Kodiak Lounge1lb of Mussels @ Lizard Creek Lodge for $14.99Zack’s Jam Night @ The Royal$10 Smokie, Beer and Fries @ Parkplace Pub Locals Night @ Loaf, 5-9pmTarot Card Readings w/ Miss Janeil @ Infinitea 7pmCrochet Collective & Sweater Club Knitting @ Infinitea, 7-9pmWaxing Wednesday @ Trillium Day Spa, free underam wax with any other hair removal$8 Wings, Beat the Clock Draft & Highballs and Karaoke @ The NorthernSteak Night @ The Clubhouse Restaurant$10 Vietnamese Sub and Beer @ Pho Locoal
THURSDAYSTacos for $12.95 @ Boston Pizza @ Boston PizzaJam Night @ The BrickhouseSpiced Rum Specials @ Kodiak LoungeBraised Beef Poutine for $12 @ Lizard Creek LodgeFeatured Pub Burgers @ Max Restaurant & The PubFree Samples @ Sweet Shop with any purchase over $5.Burger and Beer Special @ The Fernie2 Medium Pizza Special @ Elk Valley Pizza Shoppe
RileyJ+Ash / Flatspin+Friends @ The RoyalChoice of Pizza or Pasta with Wine or Beer for $15 @ Loaf Bakery and RestaurantSpring Clean Spa Day Special @ Spa 901House Gun Doubles $7, $5 Fernie Pints, $3 Slid-ers @ The Northern$8 for 2oz Specialty Teas and Coffees @ InfiniteaBurger Night @ The Clubhouse Restaurant $15 Feature Burger and Team Trivia for $100 Tab @ Parkplace Pub
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Porketta Lunch and Prime Rib Dinner @ Lizard Creek LodgeRib Night @ Max Restaurant & The Pub $5 Glass of House Wine, $5 Off Bottles of Wine @ The FernieLive Music @ The CentralLive bands and DJs@ The RoyalDomestic Bottles $5, Jager Bombs $6, Steak Sandwich $12 @ The NorthernInternational Buffet @ The Clubhouse RestaurantRib Night: $19 Half/$24 Full @ Parkplace Pub
SUNDAYS Kids Sunday $4.99 @ Boston PizzaCaesars on Special @ The Brickhouse Brunch @ Nevados, 10am – 2pmCaesars and Homemade Pizza @ Lizard Creek LodgeAll day brunch starting at $10 @ The FernieOrphan Night: $3.50 highballs and draft, warm dinner and ski/snow boarding videos @ The Northern Sunday Sessions @ Infinitea, BBQ and Beats from 6-9pm with $10 BBQ and $5 cocktailsDinner & Swim Special @ Fernie Stanford ResortAll Day Breakfast @ The Clubhouse RestaurantWant to throw a Party? @ The Royal, contact Julie 250-946-5395$18 Sausage and Mash @ Parkplace Pub
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No Fear?ADAM K MACDONALD
THE OTHER DAY, I SAW A “NO FEAR” T-SHIRT. I remember the popularity of that slogan when I was a teenager – lots of t-shirts and bumper stickers. The shirt made me think of other quotes, such as, “Feel the fear, and do it anyway” and “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” These words can help with motivation and I have been thinking a lot about fear lately. I have lots of fears. I fear falling (or at least landing really fast from extreme heights), I fear bad things happening to my loved ones, I fear looking silly to others, and I fear failure.
Some psychologists believe that babies are born without fear, that fear is learned during the first year of life. Are babies smarter than adults? Sometimes I find myself wishing that fear would disappear so I could accomplish more. Would I want to live a life without fear?
I have two kids. One is an infant and one is a toddler. I have several moments a day when I think my toddler might benefit from a little more fear. I see him climbing and jumping and trying to get dangerous objects such as the power tools that I deliberately put out of his reach. And my newborn seems like she would happily jump out of my arms if I let her. If fear can do things such as keeping my kids from crashing down stairs, isn’t fear a good thing? Shouldn’t we celebrate fear? “No fear” sounds great… but falling hurts. Fear is an important human emotion.
Maybe fear isn’t exclusively good or bad. Perhaps there are good and bad ways to react to fear. How often should we listen to fear and let it stop us from doing things? Perhaps being fearless is not true strength. Perhaps knowing when to listen to fear is a better sign of strength. I think acknowledging fear is important. Just
because we are afraid, does not mean we cannot proceed. Maybe sometimes it means we should, but not always. Many, if not all, of my biggest accomplishments were when I overcame fear.
Fear should not be our sole decision-maker. It should be just one of many factors in our decision-making. Other factors include: experience, potential risk, potential reward, and instinct. I find it empowering to think that we always have choice. At times I choose to follow my fear, and at times I choose to overcome it. There is no easy formula for knowing when to do each. Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist and a Holocaust survivor, believed that the beauty of being human is that we always have choice. Even when we cannot control what happens to us, we have an influence on how we react, on our attitude. He wrote that, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”
While the quotes at the beginning of this article can be great for motivation and for t-shirts and bumper stickers, I don’t find they apply to every situation. Frankl’s words however, feel like an important truth. They are words that I believe in 100 percent. Feel the fear, yes. But feel the power in having the human choice in how you react to it.
[VIKTOR FRANKL] WROTE THAT “BETWEEN STIMULUS AND RESPONSE THERE IS A SPACE. IN THAT SPACE IS OUR POWER TO CHOOSE OUR RESPONSE.”
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Growing FearsSHELBY CAIN
IT’S A SCARY TIME OF YEAR. Darkness creeps in and begins to devour your evening outings. Your ever-paling skin begs to be layered in wool and fleece like a high-tech mummy. Your furnace kicks in with a startling, musty smelling thud that stings you right in the wallet. Stuff starts falling from the sky. First the vibrant foliage that never lasts long enough, then the rain that lasts a little too long, and then the snow. We hope. So it seems only fitting to stick the scariest holiday smack-dab in the middle of all this. Halloween has long been a favourite holiday of mine. I love the elimination of the middleman. If you want the candy you have to put on your costume and go to work for it. It will not be delivered to you in a wicker basket or a giant sock. Halloween bears a more accurate resemblance to real life. Sometimes you have to push ahead of others or leave your little brother like a sacrificial lamb on the curb to get what you want. Sometimes, when you’re walking home all proud of yourself, sweaty mask perched atop your head while you lick the Kit Kat from your fingers, a big kid runs by and steals your whole night’s work. It’s not fair. It’s scary. But all you can do is wipe the dirt off your Stormtrooper suit and head home to the people that love you. Then you beg your brother’s forgiveness. Chances are he’ll grant it and share his candy, because that’s what younger siblings do.
As a kid, I don’t remember walking through life with a lot of fear. I was lucky. I had an overall vibe that things were going to be okay. As the parent of a four and six-year-old, I can’t say the same thing. I’m scared of everything. I’m scared they’ll get hurt, or sick, or lost. I’m scared I’ll do or say something to irrevocably damage their fragile sense of self-worth. I’m scared someone will run by and steal their stuff, and I won’t be there to do anything about
it. Now that both girls are in school, I find these fears worse than ever. They’re spreading their tiny wings. I beam with pride on the outside at all the milestones they’re frequently passing, but inside the helplessness leaves me panic-stricken. How will they fend for themselves when I’m not there? The thing is, I’ve spent the last six years trying to equip them with the skills they need for less-than-desirable life situations. When someone hurts their feelings or they can’t get their shoe on, they know what to do. Just like I did at their age. So why do I underestimate their capacity to handle things the same way I could? I don’t know. But as we discuss costume ideas for the upcoming festivities I realize how quickly they’re maturing. They no longer want to parade through the neighborhood looking like adorable mascots. Now they want sequins and face paint and scary spider masks. Four asked me what a ‘Belieber’ was. She wants to go as that. I hope she believes me when I tell her it’s a type of beetle, and not a pop music fan in a crop top. As the costume ideas come and go I start to appreciate one glaring fact. The root of my growing fear comes from my growing children. I’m losing my tight grip on their day-to-day decision-making. It feels like we’re in the middle of one of those “choose your adventure” books I used to read when I was young. Back then I could check out both endings and then make an informed decision. Unfortunately, life’s not like that. Now my kids are grabbing at the book. It’s their turn to hold it and to start making the choices. I’m just not ready to let it go yet. I’m scared.
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“THIS IS THE CRAZIEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE.”
These are the only words I can muster as I crawl out of the 1958 Nanchang CJ-6A Chinese warbird plane, having just dropped four Gs in the sky. My entire body is tingling; I feel high.
I drove to the Cranbrook airport one early morning in late August where several pilots and their planes join local media to promote next year’s Canadian Rockies International Air Show. Writers and photographers join the pilots for a once-in-a-lifetime flight.
I arrive on the tarmac and talk with the pilots as they explain their planes. Captain Denis “Cheech” Beaulieu is here with his
CF18 fighter jet. Pilot Stefan Trischuk has his Pitts Special X2C Biplane. I settle in front of an army-green plane that looks like it belongs in the World War II era.
The pilot, Geoff Latter, is an aerobatic, airline and air show pilot who saved for 14 years to buy this fully restored Nanchang warplane. Geoff tells us a bit about the plane’s history and how he became a pilot.
“All I ever wanted to do was fly vintage airplanes,” he says. The Nanchang, called Nancy, is one of only 120 left, originally used in training over Cambodia and Laos.
When Geoff mentions that whoever flies with him gets to wear an old-school cloth
helmet and goggles I decide that he is who I want to fly with.
Shortly after watching Captain Beaulieu take off, Geoff has me sign my life away on a waiver and then he helps me into a jumpsuit and parachute. With his help I waddle into the tandem glass-canopy cockpit and buckle in. He explains what my job is – to not touch anything but the headset button.
He tells me where to open my parachute and points out the hidden compartment with the barf bag. I immediately promise myself not to use either of them.
In truth, I’ve never been a great flyer, so as I sit in the tiny cockpit I can’t shake the feeling that I’m in for a real surprise.
We take off and Geoff and I talk through the headset as we fly over Cranbrook, turning towards the mountains. The sun shines through the glass canopy warming my face – it is near magic.
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“We’re going to do a roll, you okay with that?” Geoff radios to me. “Go for it,” I tell him.
Suddenly the plane is rolling left and upside down. I force an ear-splitting scream outwards and squeeze my eyes closed for a moment before forcing them to open. When I do, all I can see is an upside down horizon.
When we finish our first stunt my hands and feet begin to tingle. I feel weird and a little out of control. Geoff radios to ask how I am and laughs when I explain that my body is doing strange things. And then we do a roll.
We dip down towards the ground and then rear up and backwards. We fly a standard inside loop, a big circle in the air. The force I feel on my body is all encompassing. Again, I scream in the hopes that doing so will help prevent me from throwing up all over the cockpit.
I open my eyes mid-loop and all I see is sky. Nothing but beautiful, blue sky.
We level out and Geoff tells me we’ve just pulled four Gs – four times the force of gravity. My body weight (and 26 pounds of gear) quadrupled in a few short seconds, forcing my heart to work exponentially harder to pump blood through my body. It is unlike any adrenaline rush I have ever had. My hands contort and my feet feel funny.
I force my hand over my mouth to subdue my gagging. We pass at idle power – 250 miles an hour – along the tarmac and then come in to land.
“My eyeballs are sweating,” I tell Geoff as he helps me out of the cockpit. My hands shake and I give him an enormous bear hug filled with gratitude.
For the remainder of the day I feel elated, electric. Indeed, flying in a Nanchang warbird airplane with Geoff Latter is the craziest – and coolest – thing I’ve ever done.
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Do Something that Scares YouSARAH INGRAM, BSC.HONS.KINESIOLOGY, BCAK PRACTICING KINESIOLOGIST
WHEN I WAS 22, I WAS INTRODUCED TO THE EXPRESSION “Do one thing every day that scares you.” I took it to heart and had the most amazing year travelling overseas by myself, surfing, snowboarding in the backcountry, border-cross racing and trying many new and scary activities. While it was an amazing year, I did manage to break my tailbone, some ribs and my arm so I wouldn’t totally recommend taking it as literally! Perhaps learning and conquering the chin up might be a better start…
A chin up by definition is the act of lifting your body with the arms until your chin is level with your hands. It is also mechanically way easier for males but definitely doable for females and works the upper body as well as the abdominals.
Here are five progressions to get you rocking the chin up, one of the most satisfying yet intimidating exercises in the gym.
1. Assisted TRX chin-ups. Start withthe TRX shortened so you are seated onthe floor with your arms straight aboveyou. Keep your knees bent and feet onthe floor to assist you as you are pullingyourself up. Try to keep your upperbody straight up as you pull up andlower yourself down.
2. Gravitron chin-ups. This machinein the gym allows you to take weightoff your body while performing the fullrange of motion. The heavier you makethe weight, the easier it is. You can startto play with your handgrips on thismachine using the narrow, palm-in grip(biceps) or wide, palm out grip (lattsumusdorsi).
3. Power band assisted chin-ups.Take a power band and place it underyour knee or foot, depending on howlong the band is. The elastic nature ofthe band will assist you through themotion.
4. Flexed arm hand and ‘Negatives.’The next progression is to go to thechin-up bar. A flexed arm hang requiresyou to jump up and hold your chin justabove your hands as long as possible. Besure to keep track so you can monitoryour progress. A negative is when youclimb up and lower yourself down asslowly as possible, ideally three counts.Then climb back up and repeat.
5. Full Chin-ups and progressions.Once you have conquered one throughfour, you are ready for the real deal.Once you can do 20, you can continueto progress by adding a weight belt orvest. Switch up your handgrips as well toisolate different muscles.
Make sure to always warm up prior to chin-ups and to stretch after. I always recommend doing three sets of as many as you can until you can do 20 repetitions before trying the next progression.
Say Boo! to the chin up, hopefully it is not so scary anymore.
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Meghann O’BrienHANNAH GRIFFIN
STEPPING OUT THE DOOR OF MY CABIN at the end of the road on Vancouver Island, a 30-minute drive and a 25-minute ferry ride takes me to the shores of beautiful Cormorant Island. The tiny island’s population is centred in Alert Bay, the present home of many of the ‘Namgis First Nation, part of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. I have been lucky to meet many people in Alert Bay this summer and have been moved by how close and inviting they are, and by the rich culture of the ‘Namgis.
A few months ago on a trip to Vancouver, I visited the Bill Reid Gallery to see an exhibit on Kwakwaka’wakw artists, and was intrigued by the biography of one artist who had created some tiny, woven baskets.
Meghann O’Brien, of Irish, Haida and Kwakwaka’wakw lineage, lived in Alert Bay until she was 12, and had a very successful career as a professional snowboarder before slowly transitioning into weaving and learning more about her culture. She is now based in Prince Rupert and is a full-time artist. The idea of transitioning out of one area – especially one that has brought success – and into another can be a scary thing, but it is clear Meghann O’Brien has been graceful in doing so.
Did you feel or were you affected by pressure when you were snowboarding at such an elite level? Is there any pressure now for you as an artist?
I always felt a pressure from “the industry” to be a particular way. Snowboarding really pushes a bubbly, kind of flamboyant party personality as super marketable, and rail riding and contests were pushed on me for a while too. Sponsors seem to
always be pushing you to do what they want you to do, to perform; it’s this really superficial valuing of what a person has to offer. With the weaving, I did sense at the start that there’s this pressure to fit into what is marketable in that area, too. I’ve learned to just stand strong in who I am and let circumstance fall where it may around me. I really see value in who and what each individual person is, and we shouldn’t be as influenced by marketing as we are. It amazes me how effective it is, and how much money is generated by it. I think it’s really sad. When we get grounded in ourselves it’s a lot harder for companies to sell you stuff, and I’ve enjoyed expressing myself in the context of my culture and the art we created.
Alert Bay is full of a lot of very talented artists. Were you around a lot of art growing up there?
Yes. And commercial fishing with my dad kept me connected to the people and place after we moved away, too. We were also always travelling as kids. My dad took us up in the mountains every weekend from the time I was maybe four, to go skiing. I’m always amazed now when I think back on that, as an adult, and see how much my dad gave to us of his time and energy. The
community is really supportive, and that support has meant a lot to me as I became interested in our culture at an older age.
How do you feel in the mountains and how do they influence your weaving?
I feel super rich when I’m in the mountains. I spend less time than before in them, but up here, the mountains are super powerful places. I don’t know what it is that’s different up here but it is. Mountains connect me to one of my source materials that we traditionally used on the coast, which was mountain goat wool. When working with that, I can feel their environment, where they live, and it’s so beautiful. That fiber, that material, it is sacred. Mountains are sacred places where we would go to purify and pray. Mountains used to just be like a stage to me, somewhere to perform and gain recognition or to have fun, but they have so much more meaning now for me. Huge respect. And snowboarding is such an amazing tool to be in them, I love it. I love what I’ve found through this whole journey.
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Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life!KRISSI HYLAND, RHN
I AM VERY GUILTY of this seasonal trend, and not scared to admit it. No fear, I have just the recipes you need to add to your quiver of pumpkin spice treats. Before I delve into all things pumpkin spice, I would like to share a little info on our humble little friend the pumpkin.
1. The word pumpkin showed up for thefirst time in the fairy tale Cinderella in 1697.
2. Pumpkin comes from the Greek word“pepon” meaning large melon.
3. Pumpkins are actually fruits thatoriginated in Central America.
4. Pumpkins can help boost yourimmune system due to the high amounts of vitamin C.
5. Each mature pumpkin has about500 seeds! Pumpkin seeds are high in manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.
6. Shelled pumpkin seeds are green.Quick nutritious tip: use shelled pumpkin seeds to make pesto instead of pine nuts!
7. According to the Guinness WorldRecords the largest pumpkin ever weighed was 1,054 kg (2,323 lb, grown by Beni Meier (Switzerland) and authenticated by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) in Ludwigsburg, Germany on October 12, 2014.
8. Pumpkins are 90% water!
9. 90% of pumpkins marketed in the USare used for Halloween jack-o-lanterns.
10. Pumpkins are extremely high inantioxidant vitamin A. One cup of pumpkin contains 145.8% of our daily value.
11. The best way to retain the flavour andnutrients of pumpkin is to steam small cubes for seven minutes!
12. The first mention of pumpkin piewas a recipe for Pumpkin Pudding Baked in a Crust, which appeared in the first American cookbook, American Cookery published by Amelia Simmons in 1796.
Now that I have you in pumpkin spirit, here is the secret to making everything pumpkin spiced. Happy Halloween!
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Pumpkin Spice Syrup1 cup water⅔ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)¼ cup pumpkin puree1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice½ tsp vanilla extract• In a small saucepan over medium
high heat combine water, sugar,pumpkin puree and pumpkin piespice.
• Whisk together and bring to a boil.
• Reduce and let simmer for 5minutes on low until slightlythickened.
• Remove from heat and stir invanilla extract.
• Use immediately or refrigerate ina glass jar for up to one week. Youcan also freeze in ice cube trays forindividual use.
Pumpkin Spice Latte: 1½ oz Pumpkin Spice Syrup1½ oz espresso/strongly brewed coffee/heaping Tbsp Dandy Blend coffee alternative¾ cup milk or milk alternative
Pumpkin Spice Tea:1oz Pumpkin Spice Syrup1¼-1½ cups hot water
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• Pumpkin Spice Green Tea
• Pumpkin Spice Martini (2ozsyrup:2oz vodka)
• Pumpkin Spice Italian Soda (2ozsyrup:1 cup soda water)
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Homemade Pumpkin ButterYield: 1 quart mason jar 1 large can pumpkin puree (976ml) or
3½ cups
¾ cup apple juice, no sugar added (not from concentrate)
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1½ - 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (depending on your taste buds)
Pinch of salt
• In a medium saucepan over med-high heat combine pumpkin, applejuice, pumpkin pie spice, sugar andsalt, mix well with a spatula. Adjustthe pumpkin spice to your liking.
• Bring to a boil (it will bubble andpop) and reduce to med-low coveredwith the lid slightly open, you canprop it open with your spatula orwooden spoon.
• Let pumpkin butter simmer for 30minutes stirring frequently so not toburn.
• Remove from heat and stir in applecider vinegar.
• Once cool, store pumpkin butter inan airtight container in the fridge forup to three weeks.
• This recipe tastes just like pumpkinpie filling!
Pumpkin Butter’s Many Uses:• Place in tarts for mini pumpkin pies.
• Bake with Brie (or on a cheese platein place of chutney).
• On pancakes or French toast.
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Fear-lessHEATHER IVANY
WHAT CREATES FEAR? It could be anything, a raised voice, risk of financial insecurity, physical pain, emotional hurt, even a simple conversation can send someone into a tailspin of anxiety or panic. We strive to overcome our fears, to convince ourselves that the fear is no longer there and many times we are unaware that we have a fear until a life event wakes the dormant issue. Fears can turn inwards and manifest into guilt or shame or project onto others through anger and frustration. Yet, for all of their bad press there is a flip side.
Our fears strive to protect us. The intention is one of safekeeping and self-preservation. Rather than negate or criticize our fears, we instead should give them the respect that they deserve. While our fears prevent us from living full lives, they unconsciously strive to ensure that we don’t repeat painful experiences from our past. Our mind creates a memory of every experience we have and downloads it into our programming. When we find ourselves in a situation where our fears are being triggered, it is because in the past this similar situation caused us pain, or someone told us it was harmful, and therefore the mind/body will do whatever it can to ensure that a) we are safe and b) the experience doesn’t repeat itself. In comes the worry, doubt, physical inertia and, in extreme cases, panic and debilitation.
When we forget or don’t address our fears, we carry them forward to be resolved at a later date. Our fears, when unresolved, create limiting beliefs. Limiting thoughts make us rigid in the mind, which creates rigidity in the body. Presence and mindfulness create an assortment of options available and remind us there are many choices before us. Choice allows us to integrate and live in the alignment of oneness and essential self. So, how do
we work with our fears rather than battle against or deny them?
Our ability to recognize the signs when fear begins or is triggered plays a pivotal role in our response to the situation. Where do we feel it physically – a knot in the stomach, dry mouth, orlight-headedness? Perhaps it is a certain situation, a place, a group of people or an individual that triggers us. Or maybe it is certain words that make us defensive as a result of criticism, or not having our needs listened to. The recognition of our response affords us the responsibility of our actions in order to improve relationships with our selves and others. Over time, when we continuously choose an alternative behaviour, we actually begin to hardwire the mind into a different program than the one we’ve being playing over and over when faced with fears. We actually change on a cellular level and the time it takes for this change to transpire depends on our commitment and how deeply seeded those patterns are. It’s become almost comical how often I continue to do the same response when I am consciously aware of my patterning and am committed to choosing otherwise. Being easy on yourself is a must in this process.
Once we’ve shone the light on what our fears are and how they show up, the next step is present moment awareness. This is where choice lies. When we become
present by feeling sensations in the body, deepening and slowing the breath, listening and really seeing, the mind and the body begin to expand.
Fear constricts, present moment expands. When we choose to be expansive, alternative choices will present themselves. Our bodies exist in the now. Our minds have a tendency to stray to the past and the future. By experiencing a moment, you stop time. When you are in the NOW this is where the shift happens.
Below is a grounding technique to use in times of fear from www.chakrahealing.com:
The warrior II pose (see photo), or Virabhadrasana II, builds core strength and balance. At the same time, you work on facing and mastering your fears. It’s a very powerful, even aggressive stance that says, “Bring it on, world! I am not afraid!” Keep your core strong, eyes ahead and chin up, ready to take on any fear you have and take action anyway. You will notice that while the energy “zaps” outward from the outstretched arms, your chest remains open. This vulnerability is actually a sign of courage. It gives yourself permission to connect with others (a closed heart space closes you off from relationships, abundance and great life experiences you would otherwise fear to try.
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Things That Go Bump in the NightREBECCA HALL
From my laboratory in the castle east, to the master bedroom where the vampires feast,The ghouls all came from their humble abodes ..to get a jolt from my electrodes…
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR TRAVELLER’S FRIGHTS and delights this Halloween, there’s plenty of spooktacular treats within a bone’s throw of Fernie.
Hitch up the haunted wagon and ride out to freaky Fort Steele for a celebration of all things scary! There’s more than one way to get your scare on, and Fort Steele will kick things off on Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24 at 6pm, with a Ghost Train Ride on the Phantom 1077 through the haunted forest followed by cookies and hot apple cider. The ride is for adults and kids aged ten and over and boooookings are necessary so call today! (250) 417-6000.
Fort Steele becomes a land of the lost for Halloween as the lights go down and the ghouls come out on the most frightfully fun night of the year. The main event, a Halloween Spooktacular, will be held at the witching hour, 4-9pm, on Friday October 30. Visit the friendly and scary haunted houses and bring your Halloween pumpkin candy buckets for trick or treating. Don’t miss the all new theatre production for a show that will make you jump out of your seat, and don’t forget to bring your carving tools to hack up a pumpkin for the big display. Bonfires and hot drinks will scare away the spooks so don’t be afraid to come down and enjoy all the frightening fun, finishing off with the fantastic fireworks display. Advance tickets are available at Gearhub in Fernie for the discounted price of $15, or just $10
for Fort Steele members, ($17/$15 at the door) Fortsteele.ca.
Just under four hours away along a darkened highway near Athol, Idaho is the spookiest attraction around where monsters and maniacs are roaming inside the fences – are you game enough to go in? Zombies, scarecrows and skeletons have taken over at Scarywood – this is the stuff that nightmares are made of ! Pack up the bonerattler and jump the border on any weekend in October for a screamfest that the Travel Channel called one of “Halloween’s scariest thrills.” Face your arachnophobia in the scarywood
nest, avoid the demented pranksters in the newly expanded Clown Town and remember to mind your back – from the dollhouse to the crypts, the hills have eyes...
Rides galore will rattle your bones and make you want to spill your guts as you get hurled and whirled in the disorienting darkness as ghouls roam below. The terrible Timber Terror will be running in reverse to throw you off course even more – what might be waiting behind you?
The monsterous mazes are a Halloween highlight at Scarywood, explore the realms of your own insanity on a 3Dementia all new illusion tour, or hold back the panic as you fumble in the Total Darkness. Not to be outdone by Fort Steele’s 1077, jump aboard the adults-only Zombie Express and take on the walking dead with Sgt Buzz and his gang of manic marksmen.
Take a trip to Scarywood this October – if you dare! The park will be open 6:30-11pm on Thursdays, 7-12am on Friday, October 30 and 7pm-1am on every other Friday and Saturday, closed Saturday, October 31. Advance tickets are $21-$35, Regular $26-$40, recommended for ages 13 and above. Scarywood.com.
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Powerful PreparationsKEVIN MCISAAC
THE NEXT PIECE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT you should buy is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). There, now you don’t have to read the rest of the column, unless you’d like to know why.
One of the realities of living in the Elk Valley is regular power outages, brown-outs and power surges. Computers don’t like any of those things.
Power outages occur for a wide variety of reasons. When they happen your computer shuts down immediately. With modern operating systems like Windows, and Mac OS, this can be a problem. Modern computers are doing a lot of jobs in the background while you’re working, and shutting the power off is a good way to introduce corruption into the system. Especially at risk are new solid state drives (SSD). These hard drives are actually blocks of memory as opposed to a fixed disk. They are constantly in a state of moving and refreshing data. Shutting them off suddenly can damage the data, and has even been known to render the drive unusable.
Brown-outs are also not good for your computer. Computers like constant predictable power, but in the real world power is anything but. It’s constantly surging up and down due to the environment, generation, usage, etc.
Surges are the worst. Your computer, and many other electronic devices, are particularly susceptible to having large amounts of excess power run through them. Lightening strikes are the most common source. There are plenty of ways that lightening can damage your computer. Striking the power-line is the obvious one, but also your telephone line, or cable line, if they are plugged into
your ADSL modem and the modem is plugged into your computer. Any wire to your computer can transmit a lightening strike. You should know too, that while I advocate getting and using a UPS, they are no guarantees against a lightening strike. Lightening just has too much power for consumer grade electronics to mount a defence. The only real defence is disconnecting your computer from power and the network.
A UPS will protect from minor power surges, such as when the power comes back on. They will also help deliver clean stable power to your computer, absorbing and smoothing out brown-outs. Finally, they can continue to deliver power to your computer long enough to do a controlled shutdown protecting not just the electronics, but also your data.
A UPS contains a battery. Plugged into the wall, the battery is constantly being charged. The battery is then powering your computer. That’s how it delivers near perfect power and how it can continue to deliver power to your computer if the power fails. The size of the battery indicates how much power it contains and hence how long it will power your computer for.
Almost every UPS comes with a USB connection to plug into your computer. Combined with either software that comes with the UPS, or with built in software, the UPS can now inform your computer when it loses power and when the battery is getting low. The computer can then do a controlled shutdown if needed. This is where the size of the battery matters. You must purchase a UPS large enough to power your computer long enough to shutdown.
When setting up your UPS, you’ll notice that some of the outlets will say “Battery Backup” and others will say “Surge Only” or similar language. The computer tower should be plugged into the “Battery Backup” side. All other peripherals, such as printers, monitor, etc. should be in the the “Surge Only” side. This assumes that
you’ve setup the automatic shutdown. If you’re planning on doing it manually, which I don’t recommend, then you’ll need to plug the monitor into the “Battery Backup” side so it remains on for you to click shutdown.
APC makes good UPSes. For a typical home computer look for a 350-500VA model. For a gamer’s computer you may need to look at something closer to the 1000VA range. Those high-end video cards suck a lot of power.
A decent UPS for home should run you between $60 and $100. That’s not cheap, but it’s cheaper than buying a new computer. Also, because it uses a rechargeable battery there are two final points. One, it won’t last forever. You’ll likely have to replace the battery or the UPS every three or four years. And two, you must dispose of it properly at an appropriate facility. Don’t just toss it in the trash.
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October HoroscopeCLAIRE SIMMONS
Aries (March 21 - April 29) CompletionThe world is your oyster! What you’ve been doing or working towards for the past few months is coming to an end and new beginnings are on the horizon. Remember to celebrate what you’ve achieved in the last cycle before moving on to the next activity or project you choose to pursue. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) MagicThis month it will seem like everything is coming together magically. Your dreams are becoming your reality. Whatever you have been thinking of doing, starting, or creating, the time is now! You are supported by a force larger than yourself to get your projects off the ground. What you believe, you can achieve!Gemini (May 21 - June 20) InsightThe solution to something you have been unsure of or concerned about will be revealed to you soon. It may seem like the solution comes out of thin air. Sometimes this is the case, but remember that there is a light within you that knows the truth and, if you listen, you will find the answer within. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Personal GrowthYou are being pushed out of your comfort zone. What might have worked for you in the past is no longer meeting your needs. Although it may seem uncomfortable at first, great things lie just outside the familiar. Get out and try something new, do something you said you’d never do, or just change up your routine. What seems scary to you now may become your new passion - how would you know without trying?Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) ConfidenceHave confidence that what you have
been working towards is very close to completion. The last details of a project or stage in life can be frustrating and it may seem like you still have a long way to go. This is not the case, the end is just around the corner. Know that you have the strength and stamina to get ’er done!Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) CreativityTime to get creative! You are being guided to take time out to get your hands dirty learning a new skill or getting into the “zone” creatively. Get out any unfinished projects or start a new one. Maybe get friends involved and make it a community project. Whatever you do this month, do it in a way that expresses who you are and have fun with it!Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) Support through ChangeYou are being reminded that you have the support to make it through any challenges or changes you’re facing at the moment. Remember to call on your friends to help you get through any tough times this month. Friends and family, or even nature, can be very soothing when we need outside support. Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) NatureIt’s fall! Get out and about to notice Mother Nature’s gifts all around you. This is a time to appreciate your natural surroundings and see the beauty in life. Take a hike and notice the leaves, the birds, and wildlife.Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) New BeginningsThis is a period of endings for you. Things might not have turned out how you planned or may have even ended sooner than you expected. It’s all part of the natural cycle of life. Know that these things have ended because there are new doors that are waiting to be explored. It’s time for a fresh start. Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) AbundanceSummer brought brand new beginnings and growth. For you, this is great news! Now it’s time to brainstorm new income
streams and appreciate the natural abundance that surrounds you. Spend time this month noticing how you manifest material wealth and question how you can bring more abundance into your life and your community.Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) ClarityThis month, expect to have a spark of insight that will bring clarity to a problem that you’ve recently spent a lot of time thinking about. With this newfound clarity, you’ll start to see the world with fresh eyes and the truth will be revealed in unexpected ways.Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) New PerspectiveYou are being guided to look at situations differently. Flip your viewpoint around and explore it from the exact opposite position. How does it look from here? How is it different from your normal perspective? Turn your world upside down and have fun with it!
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n Confined Space Awareness Sep 22n Occupational First Aid-Level 3 Sep 28n Basic Bookkeeping Sep 29n Occupational First Aid-Level 1 Oct 3n OFA Level 3 Recertification Oct 5n Paramedic in Industry Oct 7n Teck Hazard Energy Isolation Oct 10n Basic Fall Protection Oct 10n St John Standard for Industry Oct 13n Transportation Endorsement Oct 15n CORE Hunter Training Oct 17n H2S Alive Oct 21n Traffic Control Oct 21n Occupational First Aid-Level 1 Oct 24n Wilderness First Responder Oct 26n Wilderness Advanced First Aid Oct 26n Occupational First Aid-Level 3 Oct 26n Introduction to Quickbooks Oct 27n WFR Recert (WAFA Bridge) Oct 31
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BACKCOUNTRY SKIINGEDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES
Learning begins with the basics of ski touring and pro-gresses through important aspects of decision making, hazard recognition, terrain analysis and powder skiing techniques. Classroom time is spent learning avalanche theory, refining map reading, menu planning, mountain weather and transceiver practice. Students must be very strong intermediate to expert skiers.Students need no previous backcountry skills but are required to be self-reliant, physically fit and prepared for an intense schedule of dynamic learning.
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n Confined Space Awareness Sep 22n Occupational First Aid-Level 3 Sep 28n Basic Bookkeeping Sep 29n Occupational First Aid-Level 1 Oct 3n OFA Level 3 Recertification Oct 5n Paramedic in Industry Oct 7n Teck Hazard Energy Isolation Oct 10n Basic Fall Protection Oct 10n St John Standard for Industry Oct 13n Transportation Endorsement Oct 15n CORE Hunter Training Oct 17n H2S Alive Oct 21n Traffic Control Oct 21n Occupational First Aid-Level 1 Oct 24n Wilderness First Responder Oct 26n Wilderness Advanced First Aid Oct 26n Occupational First Aid-Level 3 Oct 26n Introduction to Quickbooks Oct 27n WFR Recert (WAFA Bridge) Oct 31
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Learning begins with the basics of ski touring and pro-gresses through important aspects of decision making, hazard recognition, terrain analysis and powder skiing techniques. Classroom time is spent learning avalanche theory, refining map reading, menu planning, mountain weather and transceiver practice. Students must be very strong intermediate to expert skiers. Students need no previous backcountry skills but are required to be self-reliant, physically fit and prepared for an intense schedule of dynamic learning.
• Ski or Snowboard Instructors Cert. (CSIA/CASI),Map, Compass and Navigation
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OCTOBER:October 1, 8pm: Tim Williams- Blues/ RootsOctober 5, 7pm: Phoenix, Indie Film FernieOctober 15, 8pm: Andy Brown- “Folk Rock with a dash of Pop” October 26, 8pm: Ken Hamm- Blues/ RootsOctober 29, 7pm: Gallery Reception: FDAC 25th Anniversary – 25 Artists for 25 years!
NOVEMBER:November 2, 7pm: A Walk in the Woods, Indie Film FernieNovember 13: Special Event! 25th Anniversary CelebrationNovember 18, 8pm: Melissa Lauren- Swing/ Jazz/ BluesNovember 25, 8pm: Slocan Ramblers- BluegrassNovember 26, 7pm: Gallery Reception: Deck the Walls, Community exhibit all items $100 or less
DECEMBER:December (All Month Long): What the Dickens! TBADecember 5, 8pm: Andy White- Irish Singer/ Songwriter December 7, 7pm: Remember, Indie Film Fernie.
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